Soirée The 1st Annual VIP Cocktail Party Silent Art Auction and Celebrity Hosts Benefitting Miami Beach Gay Pride 10/19/13

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Soirée The 1st Annual VIP Cocktail Party Silent Art Auction and Celebrity Hosts Benefitting Miami Beach Gay Pride
SoireeOct 19, 2013 8:00 PM
Gale South Beach
1690 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tickets for the event are $100.
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You are cordially invited to a VIP Cocktail Reception  with a Silent Art Auction on Saturday, October 19th from 8pm to 11pm on the Rooftop of the Gale South Beach to benefit Miami Beach Gay Pride.

100% of the proceeds will benefit the 6th annual Miami Beach Gay Pride which is set to take place on Sunday, April 13th. Miami Beach Gay Pride is paid for by solely by donations from the community and sponsorship.

Dolce Italian will be providing the delicious hors d’oeuvres and pasta station for this event.

Hosts: Lea Black of Bravo’s "Real Housewives of Miami", Craig Stevens WSVN anchor, Richard Jay-Alexander Broadway Director/Producer, Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, Commissioner Michael Gongora, Enrique Santos from Univision Radio, Nestor Paz from SBS Radio and Mega TV, Rodiney Santiago from Logo TV’s "A-List: New York", David Pulley from Style Network’s "Hot Listings Miami".

Contributing Artists: W. Andre Allen, Pal Stock, Susan Feliciano, Laz Lmnoq, Beatricia Sagar, Havi, Jose Pinto,  Frank Ciliberti, Marcelo Holzinger.

Cocktails will be compliments of Herradura, Pavon and Ripe Bar Juice.
Please purchase your tickets for this event promptly. Due to the limited capacity, tickets are expected to sell out.

SweetTooth Soiree at GulfStream Park 9/27/13

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SweetTooth Soiree
sweettoothSeptember 27th, 2013
GulfStream Park
901 S Federal HWY
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

General Admission Ticket: $45.00
VIP Exclusive Ticket: $80.00
Order Online

Come & Taste desserts & treats from South Florida’s best confectioners, bakeries, candy makers and pastry chefs at this massive sugar fest.

At SweetTooth Soiree, you’ll get to sample a smorgasbord of delectable desserts from traditional cupcakes and brownies to modern infused treats that will blow your taste buds away.  If you are one of those people who just can’t resist licking the frosting from a perfectly prepared cake, this is the event for you.

Artisanal Fair at the Wolfsonian 9/28/13

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Artisanal Fair at the Wolfsonian
20130821_Artisanal_Fair_FINAL9266deSeptember 28, 12-4pm
Wolfsonian-FIU
1001 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL
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Artisanal Fair @ The Wolf And Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Sign-Up

The Wolfson is teaming up with local farms and makers of food products for this all-about-the-food-you-eat event. Meet the farmers, taste their produce, cheese, and other goods, and sign up with a CSA to get fresh produce next harvest season.

Participating vendors include Cao Chocolates, The Cheesecake Gallery, Dauphin Kaffee, Freakin’ Flamingo, Pop Nature, Proper Sausages, and Simply Sharon’s. The afternoon includes the opportunity to take a special guided tour of Modern Meals co-led by museum staff and local farmer Teena Borek, offered at 2:00 pm.

Participating CSAs include TeenasprideCSA, Bee Heaven Farm, and Little River Market Garden. Co-presented with Slow Food Miami and The Village Stand. Free.

Cult Film Friday Rocky Horror Picture Show at Pinecrest Gardens 10/25/13

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Cult Film Friday – Rocky Horror Picture Show
October 25, 6:30 p.m. Happy Hour, 8:00 p.m. Movie
rockyhorrorPinecrest Gardens
11000 Red Road
Pinecrest, Florida 33156
Cost: $5 General Admission

“One hundred minutes of pure weird celebration that manages to concoct a bizarre cocktail of sincerity and reckless abandon”. Total Film

This low-budget freak show/cult classic/cultural institution concerns the misadventures of Brad Majors (Barry Bostwick) and Janet Weiss (Susan Sarandon) inside a strange mansion that they come across on a rainy night. Come dressed in your Rocky Horror finest!

Join us for an evening of a cult film classic and refreshments. Garden Cinema will present a monthly film featuring favorites like “Rocky Horror Picture Show”, “Good Fellas” and many more. Take a stroll through the Gardens or enjoy the Gallery prior to the movie…or just enjoy a glass of wine.

Howl-O-Ween at Pinecrest Gardens 10/26/13

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Howl-O-Ween
howl-o-weenSunday, October 27th, noon – 5:00 p.m.
Pinecrest Gardens
11000 Red Road
Pinecrest, Florida 33156

Admission: $3 Adults, $2 (Children 2-17), Children under 2 & pets admitted free
Pet Costume Contest $10 Donation (per 4 legged participant)

Pet Fair: 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Pet Parade: 4:00 p.m.

Enjoy a Halloween “prequel” with a day full of activities for everyone in the family especially your four legged friends. The celebration begins with a Pet Fair featuring pet adoption agencies, vendors, and all kinds of fun activities for dogs, kids and grown-ups too. The day ends with a costume parade for humans and pets alike, and a dog costume contest with wonderful prizes.

Parking is free! Overflow parking access will also be available with the Pinecrest People Mover making continuous stops for pick-up and drop-off from 10:00 a.m. – 6 p.m. to Pinecrest Gardens from the following locations: Pinecrest Elementary (10250 Red Road), Palmetto Middle School (7351 SW 128 Street), Miami Palmetto Senior High School (7460 SW 118 Street) This community celebration benefits Friends Forever Rescue and the Pet Trust.

Halloween Spooktacular at Jungle Island 10/26/13-10/27/13

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Halloween Spooktacular at Jungle Island
logo_jungleislandOct.26th and 27th with activities from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day.
Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
Downtown Miami, FL
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Calling all princesses, goblins, superheroes and angels: There is only one place to be this Halloween weekend and that’s Jungle Island’s Spooktacular! In honor of the spookiness, kids (age 3-10) come in the Jungle for just $5 with a full paying adult! From trick-or-treating through the Jungle, interactive Witch’s lair, kid-friendly haunted forest, and more, kids of all ages will enjoy a family friendly, fun-filled day on Jungle Island. Plus, everyone can enter into our annual Costume Contest.

Event Activities: Included with Park Admission
Trick-or-Treat Stations
Bubba Gump Spooktacular Costume Contest -2pm (for children ages 3-10)
Kid-Friendly Haunted Forest
Interactive Witch’s Lair
Creepy Cookie Decorating
Face Painting/Arts & Crafts
Child ID Program (Finger Printing)
Goblin Pie Eating Contest
Themed animal Shows

House of Horror Amusement Park at Miami International Mall 9/26/13-11/3/13

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House of Horror Amusement Park at Miami International Mall

Miami International Mall (East parking lot)
hoh-logo 1455 NW 107th Ave
Doral, FL 33172
Website Link
$23 – Adults
$15 – Children (6 and under)

Park Hours*
Monday – Thursday: 6PM to 11PM
Friday & Saturday: 5PM to Midnight
Sunday: 5PM to 11PM
*Subject to weather and change. Haunted house hours vary from park hours.
– The purchase of a ticket allows for unlimited carnival rides, one entry through the Haunted House, concerts, shows and attractions.
– Tickets can only be purchased at the House of Horror ticket office during regular operating hours.

House of Horror Amusement Park (HOH), South Florida’s largest Halloween amusement park featuring a Haunted House with over 30 themed rooms is back at Miami International Mall from September 26th through November 3rd.

houseofhorrorThis year, House of Horror returns bigger and better than ever featuring, for their first appearance in South Florida, Hulk Hogan’s MCW (Microchip Championship Wrestling), a unique experience made up of a troupe of midget athletes in fun and exciting wrestling matches that will captivate and entertain all attendees. Over twenty dazzling amusement rides, carnival games and food, a high-flying full circus, and the hottest musical performances around will make the visit to the park truly memorable. Small children will also delight in the kiddy rides and the clowns and roaming characters around the park. Gates open for the 2013 season on Thursday, September 26th through Sunday, November 3rd, promising fun for guests of all ages.

House of Horror Amusement Park’s hours of operation are: Mondays – Thursdays 6 PM to 11 PM; Fridays and Saturdays from 5 PM to midnight; and Sundays 5 PM to 11 PM. Park admission is $23 for adults and $15 for children (ages 6 and under). Ticket includes unlimited rides, circus, concerts, and one (1) entry into the Haunted House except for children ages 6 and under. Free Parking is available.

House of Horror promises you an exciting and fun night for your entire family. The largest haunted house in South Florida, House of Horror’s Haunted House is two acres with over 30 rooms of bone-chilling terror. Be prepared as night falls this Halloween Season, House of Horror will bring the dead and unimaginable to life.

You will never be too sure of what might be lingering around you. Park guests can enjoy from a variety of entertainment: over a dozen Carnival rides for children and adults, Hulk Hogan’s Micro Championship Wrestling LIVE as seen on True TV, food, carnival games, circus attractions, live performances, free parking and much more.

Parking is available at Miami International Mall free of charge. Parking is available near HOH on the east side of Miami International Mall (near Kohl’s and JC Penney’s).

Park Attire: Halloween costumes are allowed on site. However, at no time can a park visitor wear a costume that conceals their face. No masks or face paint are allowed. For safety reasons, only actors will be allowed to wear masks or facial disguises inside the amusement park.

Miss South Florida USA and Miss South Florida Teen USA Pageant 11/9/13

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Miss South Florida USA and Miss South Florida Teen USA Pageant
Saturday, 11/09/2013 – 11/09/2013 06:00 pm – 08:30 pm
SF-2015-Poster-presentationRebeca Sosa Theater
1401 Westward Drive,
Miami, Florida 33166
Webpage Link
Advance ticket sales $15 / Event door $20

Miss South Florida USA & Miss South Florida Teen USA is the official preliminaries to Miss South Florida USA and Miss South Florida Teen USA Pageant

Currently accepting applications from contestants ages 14 to 27 for our 2014 reigning year.

Bob Marley Messenger exhibition 10/11/13

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Bob Marley Messenger exhibition
Friday, 10/11/2013 – 01/05/2014 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
Bob-Marley-MessengerHistoryMiami
101 W. Flagler St.,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: General admission for adults is $8, seniors and students with ID are $7, children ages six – 12 are $5 and children under six free

Bob Marley Messenger explores Marley as a private, spiritual man, as a powerful performer whose lyrics gave voice to the disenfranchised and as a legend who continues to inspire legions of fans since his death more than 30 years ago. General admission for adults is $8, seniors and students with ID are $7, children ages six – 12 are $5 and children under six free.

The exhibition brings together diverse artifacts, rare photographs and more from the private collection of the Marley family. On display, visitors will see a broad array of items, including:

– Marley’s famous Les Paul guitar;
– Photographs of Marley both on and off stage;
– Ticket stubs, concert posters, tour books and fan memorabilia; and,
– Interactives such as a drumming station that allows visitors to learn how to play reggae beat.

Grovetoberfest 10/19/13

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Grovetoberfest
Saturday, 10/19/2013 – 02:30 pm – 07:00 pm
Overview-Shot_1024pxPeacock Park
2820 McFarlane Rd,
miami, Florida 33133
Webpage Link
Cost: $40

Not to be confused, Grovetoberfest is the largest beer festival in Florida! For the third year, Coconut Grove will be treated to 250+ craft beers from across the county and the world. Held seaside at Peacock Park, right in the heart of Miami, Grovetoberfest is said to be the “most scenic beer festival in the world”. Between 2:30 – 7:00 p.m., beer lovers will take an active role in sampling and voting for favorite beers.

Interactive elements of the festival include an entertainment stage featuring live music, Brew F.I.U’s Beer Tasting 101, the Milam’s Kitchen Lab hosted by some of South Florida’s popular chefs, a Resorts World Bimini VIP Lounge, Miami’s Best Homebrew Contest and the ever-popular Safe Ride Home option for those who sample more than they can handle. For ticket information, visit www.grovetoberfest.com or call(305) 461-2700.

• Over 250 Beers – The list is quite impressive. American craft beer legends like New Belgium, Sierra Nevada, Abita, Bells, Sweetwater, Founder’s, Brooklyn and Goose Island, to name a few, will be present. Imports such as Duvel,
Chimay, New Castle and Magners will also be there. From a local standpoint, Cigar City, Wynwood Brewing, Miami Brewing, Funky Buddha and others will be representing.

• Your Vote Counts- Aficionados and the “casual beer fan” will take an active role in beer sampling by voting for their favorite beer in three categories – Domestic, Import and Wild Card. The friendly competition will make it fun for all including the breweries that are eager to become “The Top Beer of Choice” among consumers.

• Milam’s Kitchen Lab – Miami Heat’s Chef Michael Jacobs, Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli from Eating House and Chopped fame and Chef Michael Pirolo from Macchialina Taverna Rustica will all conduct food/beer pairings throughout the day.

• Miami’s Best Homebrew Contest – Home brewers will battle it out with their beerentries. South Florida breweries will judge these beers, and the winner will be announced at Grovetoberfest. He/she will not only have bragging rights, but their brew will be featured at a local restaurant/bar until supplies last.

• Beer Tasting 101 – Beer Tasting 101 is presented by Brew F.I.U. It’s a short workshop conducted in an easy and informative manner. Matthew Weintraub, professor and president of FIU Brew Club will be officiating. He’ll cover beer history, beer making, and lastly, beer tasting. This clinic is 20-minutes long and will take place several times throughout the day.

• Bougainvillea’s Live Music Stage –Bougies Bar has booked Liza Quin + The Bureau to perform during the festival. Liza has been in the music industry for a long time; writing songs, recording back-up vocals, producing and singing alongside several successful artists such as Alejandro Sanz, Jon Secada, Ziggy Marley, Carlos Ponce, Gloria Estefan, Francisco Cespedes, and as a featured vocalist with Ricky Martin on his One Night Only tour and UnPlugged for MTV.

• Food Row– A collection of the best beer-drinking food that money can buy.

• Resorts World Bimini VIP Lounge – For a separate ticket price, guests enjoy open bar, complimentary food and private bathrooms. It also offers early entry and a commemorative Grovetoberfest glass. VIP entrance opens at 2:30 pm.

• Safe Ride Home – Grovetoberfest will offer complimentary shuttle rides from the Metro Rail/Coconut Grove station to the event and back. Last shuttle leaves at 7:30 p.m.

• Tickets – $40 General Admission ticket, if purchased now via www.grovetoberfest.com / $45 at the gate / $70 Beer Socialite Package – Includes early entrance, commemorative glass and souvenir tote / $90 VIP – This ticket offers early admittance, access to the VIP Lounge, complimentary food, a commemorative beer glass and special selection of high-end beer @ VIP Lounge

T. Willard Fair’s 50th Year as Urban League of Greater Miami’s President Gala 10/12/13

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T. Willard Fair’s 50th Year as Urban League of Greater Miami’s President Gala
Saturday, 10/12/2013 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
T.-Willard-Fair-InviteFontainebleau Miami Beach
4441 Collins Ave.,
Miami Beach , Florida 33140
Webpage Link
Cost: $150

ABOUT T. WILLARD FAIR
T. Willard Fair serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Urban League of Greater Miami, Inc. Mr. Fair serves as a Member of the Founders Board of Informed Families/The Florida Family Partnership, Inc. and the Orange Bowl Committee. He has served as an Adjunct Professor at the Atlanta University School of Social Work, Bethune Cookman College, Florida International University, and the National Urban League’s Whitney M. Young, Jr., Center for Urban Leadership. He is the former Chairman of the following organizations: The State Board of Education at Florida Department of Education, Miami-Bayside Foundation Board of Directors, Miami-Dade Empowerment Trust Board of Directors and Liberty City Charter School Board of Directors. He serves as a Member of Executive Committee of Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau. A powerful voice in the effort to improve his community, he has worked for the Urban League since September 1963.

Miami Disco Fever Miami’s Reunion 10/12/13

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Miami Disco Fever Miami’s Reunion
Saturday, October 12, 2013, 8:00pm until 2:00am
miamidiscoMilander Park
4700 Palm Ave
Hialeah, Florida 33012
www.miamidiscofever.com
VIP Reservations
Valet Available
Bottle Service Available
tickets 786-277-2270 tickets@miamidiscofever.com

Welcome Miami Baby Boomers to Miami Disco Fever the event that will take you back to the glory years of Miami, Florida. The magical year’s of the 70’s 80’s and 90’s. The Miami Magic began in the early 70’s with the explosion of the world wide movement of the Miami Sound with the first disco record ever recorded “Rock Your Baby” by George Mc Crae at a Hialeah recording studio named TK Records. Remember Jimmy Bo Horne? With the disco mega hit “Dance Across The Floor” or what about the Hialeah High student named Harry Casey who started a band called KC and The Sunshine Band. What about the disco classic “Ring My Bell” by Anita Ward. Ray Martinez “If There’s Love” how many dance floors fill with that song. Yes the list goes on. Get the picture. Hialeah was a sleepy town during the 70’s while at the south end of the city a young man started a revolution in the music business. His name was Mr. Henry Stone he is known as the man who founded the “Miami Sound”. With over 25 million records sold during the 70s TK Records based out of Hialeah started the world -wide music movement that placed Miami on the international map of entertainment.

The historical significance of producing this event in Hialeah is evident. TK Records, Mr. Henry Stone will be honored at the Miami Disco Fever Reunion by the City of Hialeah at the city’s historical landmark and newly developed state of the art Milander Performance Art Center. Be part of history as the event will be filmed as a documentary of the Sound of Miami with Mr. Henry Stone.

Just Added In Live Concert Disco Legend
G.Q.
I Do Love
Disco Nights
Sitting In The Park

O.S.G.
Performing a KC and the Sunshine Band Tribute

Join your host South Florida Radio Legend Leo Vela and Charlie Rodriguez Live Entertainment as we transform the historic Milander into the worlds most famous night club Studio 54. Music provided by the artist and DJ’s that created history.

Wine Seminar at Toscana Divino 9/28/13

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Wine Seminar at Toscana Divino
Saturday, 09/28/2013 – 05:00 pm – 07:00 pm
toscana-9-23Toscana Divino
900 South Miami Ave ,
Miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link
Cost: $20

Join us Saturday, September 28th 5pm for our wine seminar led by master Sommeliers.

$20 per person for delicious bites and wines from France, Spain, California and Italy.

WHITES:
-Crochet Sancerre 2011, Loire Valley France
-Nora Albarino 2011, Rias Biaxias Spain
-Miner Chardonnay 2011, Napa California

RED
-Barbaresco ‘Tufo Blu” Col de Venti Piemonte 2009 Italy
-Pinot Noir Crossbarn by Paul Hobbs California 2011 USA
-Bordeaux Margaux Segla 2005 France

***Seating is limited! Please RSVP: events@toscanadivino.com***

http://www.toscanadivino.com/

Warner University vs Florida National University 11/6/13

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Warner University vs Florida National University
Sunday, 11/06/2013 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
bannerBucky Dent Gym
2250 West 60th Street,
Hialeah, Florida 33016
Webpage Link
Cost:

Come cheer for the Conquistadors, Florida National University’s Men’s Basketball Team, in their first home game. Florida National University will be playing against Warner University at Bucky Dent Gym in Hialeah.

Project launching of War Mamas by Patricia Figueroa Sowers 09/21/13

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Project launching of War Mamas by Patricia Figueroa Sowers
Saturday, 09/21/2013 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
WarMamas-logoMANO Fine Art Project Space
4225 SW 75 Ave (2nd Flr),
Miami, Florida 33155
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

More than 2.9 million American soldiers have been deployed to the Middle East and Southwest Asia since 2001. Most have returned home. Others have not. Standing quietly behind almost every soldier is a mother with a story that deserves to be told.

War Mamas, is a a powerful video installation by Patricia Figueroa Sowers about a special group of mothers. They are the mothers of soldiers who serve – or have served – in our military in a time of war. The majority of these soldiers have been deployed to the Middle East and Southwest Asia. Most have returned home. Some have not. This project attempts to provide the mothers of these soldiers a public platform on which to tell their own stories, each narrative as unique as it is universal.

The project launch of “Warm Mammas” will take place on Saturday, September 21st as part of the exhibit opening “Made in the U.S.A. 2013” presented by MANO Fine Art Project Space.

Made in the U.S.A. will be open to the public on Saturday, September 21st and will be open to the public every Saturday from 2-6 pm through October 13th. A Conversation with the Patricia Figueroa Sowers is being planned for October. For more info about the exhibit please contact: 305.467.6819.

MANO Fine Art Project Space:
MANO Fine Art is the working studio of Miami-based artist MANO and an exhibition and project space for art related events. MANO Fine Art is one of the founding members of the Bird Road Art Walk, that is held on the third Saturday of each month. For more information contact 305.467.6819 or visit http://www.manofineart.com/

Arte Venezolano presents Jose Higuera 9/21/13

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Arte Venezolano presents Jose Higuera
Saturday, 09/21/2013 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
972034_584972964877436_961694373_nArte Venezolano en Miami
7432 SW 42 Street,
Miami, Florida 33155
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Arte Venezolano en Miami presents, a solo exhibition featuring the work of internationally acclaimed artist, Jose Higuera who is known for his fascination with movement as it is found in nature, interpreting breathtakingly detailed sweeping landscapes, vibrant seascapes and portraiture paintings. Higuera who currently resides in Cantabria (Spain) affirms that he paints for himself and only the things that he is passionate about by doing so he invites the viewer into a world that he has created where everything is serene and beautiful.

Higuera’s will be present at the Opening Reception which is scheduled for Saturday, September 21st in conjunction with the Bird Road Art Walk.

About Arte Venezolano en Miami:
Arte Venezolano en Miami has a primary focus on Latin American art primarily from Venezuela. Since opening its doors in Miami’s Bird Road Art District last year they have become advocates of Miami’s burgeoning art scene and its emerging local talent. Arte Venezolano participates in the monthly Bird Road Art Walk, held on the 3rd Saturday of the month.

Arte Venezolano is located in the Bird Road Art District at 7432 SW 42nd Street, Miami, 33155. For more information please contact 305.261.8162 or 786.338.3957.

Bird Road Art Walk:
In 2011, Miami New Times ranked the Bird Road Art Walk as Miami’s Best Art Walk. Since then the Bird Road Art Walk has continued to growing. Visitors to the area will find a thriving community of artists who open their studios and alternative spaces to the public. On the third Saturday of every month we invite the art-loving public to join us from 7:00 -10:00 pm, for an evening of art and artistic vibes, and the opportunity to go behind-the-scenes in the artists’ studios which are normally only open by appointment.

The Art Walk takes place just east of the Palmetto Expressway’s 40th Street Exit and just south of 40th Street (also known as “Bird Road”). Primarily on SW 75 Ave & SW 74 Ave. Enjoy ample free parking, a complimentary shuttle service. Start your Art Walk at any of the participating studios. Click on link for listing: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/Bird-Road-Art-Walk.html

Sandy Levy/Visual Impact Photography Open Studio 9/21/13

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Sandy Levy/Visual Impact Photography Open Studio
Saturday, 09/21/2013 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Open-Studio-September-211Levy Photography Studio
4406 SW 74 Avenue ,
Miami, Florida 33155
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

In addition to his own fine art photography, award-winning photographer, Sandy Levy has been photographing artwork for the most discriminating artists and galleries in the world since 1971. Clients include Christy’s, Lehman Maupin Gallery, Phillips De Pury, and hundreds of fine artists. On Saturday, September 21st, 7-10 pm Sandy, invites into his studio during the Bird Road Art Walk. For more info please contact 305.262.9229.

About Sandy Levy and Visual Impact:

Fully experienced in professional photography since 1968, Sandy Levy possesses a rare combination of his keen eye, the highest degree of technical proficiency as well as many years of experience working with the best Art Directors, Advertising Executives and companies in the world.

Sandy has developed a large following of many of the best artists and sculptors in the world who use his services to photograph their art works for reproductions in catalogs, web sites, and for the highest quality serigraphs, lithographs and other forms of reproduction.

About the Bird Road Art Walk:

Sandy Levy/Visual Impact Photography opens this exhibit in conjunction with the Bird Road Art Walk. Named Miami’s “Best Art Walk” 2011 by Miami New Times, experience the Bird Road Art District every 3rd Sat. when artists open their doors to host the monthly Bird Road Art Walk, 7-10 pm. For more info contact 305.467.6819/ or visit www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com

MANO Fine Art presents Made in the USA 9/21/13

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MANO Fine Art presents Made in the USA
Saturday, 09/21/2013 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Made-in-the-USA-invite-with-logo_edited-1MANO Fine Art Project Space
4225 SW 75 Ave (2nd Flr),
Miami, Florida 33155
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Invited Artists: Abdiel Acosta | Registered Artist | Edward Berounsky | Luis Berros | Joanne Caballero | Lazaro Chavez | Diana Contreras | Jane Harris | Richard Kurtz | MANO | Tony Mendoza | Aurora Molina | Patricia Figueroa Sowers |Carlos Stincer | Peter Vigil | Wilson

MANO Fine Art invites you to the Opening Reception for the 2013 edition of “Made in the U.S.A”., an annual group exhibition that examines shifting boundaries between the origins of creativity and ingenuity and how they are influenced by contemporary American culture.

This year sixteen artist with ties to South Florida have been invited to collectively create an interpretive, visual perspective for viewers to reflect on what it means to be “made” in the U.S.A. a question that resonates even more poignantly in today’s environment.The message and the medium presented are as fluid and varied as the artists. The work presents an exciting and challenging gamut of artistic mastery ranging from classic Americana as interpreted by Jane Harris’ oil on canvas “638”; Carlos Stincer’s silk screen perfections “Made in China”; Ed Berounsky’s aluminum sculpture”Blue Woman”; MANO’s sculptural hybrid of re purposed objects, “Put A Lid On It”; and the project launch of “War Mammas” a powerful video installation by Patricia Figueroa Sowers.

The exhibition will open on Saturday, September 21st, 7-10 pm in conjunction with the Bird Road Art and will also feature a special performance by Invention Theater & Production Company —The Company’s two troupes—Negative Four Months and Always Cherish Cheese—will present a small showcase of short-form improve throughout the night.

MANO Fine Art Project Space:
MANO Fine Art is the working studio of Miami-based artist MANO and an exhibition and project space for art related events. MANO Fine Art participates in the Bird Road Art Walk held on the third Saturday of each month. For more information contact 305.467.6819 or visit http://www.manofineart.com/

Bird Road Art Walk:
MANO Fine Art is one of the founding members of the Bird Road Art Walk. In 2011, Miami New Times ranked the Bird Road Art Walk as Miami’s Best Art Walk. Since then the Bird Road Art Walk has continued to growing. Visitors to the area will find a thriving community of artists who open their studios and alternative spaces to the public. On the third Saturday of every month we invite the art-loving public to join us from 7:00 pm -10:00 pm, for an evening of art, culture and the opportunity to go behind-the-scenes and meet the artists in their own studios which are normally only open by appointment.

The Art Walk takes place just east of the Palmetto Expressway’s 40th Street Exit and just south of 40th Street (also known as “Bird Road”). Primarily on SW 75 Ave & SW 74 Ave. Enjoy ample free parking, a complimentary shuttle service and start your Art Walk at any of the participating studios. Click on link for listing: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/Bird-Road-Art-Walk.html

Reverse the Clock with City Eats 9/26/13

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Reverse the Clock with City Eats
Thursday, 09/26/2013 – 05:00 pm – 09:00 pm
City-Eats-Happy-HourThe Bar @LvL 25 inside Conrad Miami
1395 Brickell Ave,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: Free to Attend

CityEats, the new way to explore restaurants and make reservations from Food Network, joins The Bar @LvL25 at Conrad Miami for a “Reverse the Clock” Happy Hour.

Feel on top of the world while enjoying half-priced cocktails, select wines and beers. Bar bites are under $10 with snacks like lightly fried calamari with saffron aioli, tender roasted chicken sliders, savory flatbreads or French fries served with a creamy truffle aioli.

Arrive on time for some CityEats goodies!

Former Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Patient and Cancer Survivor Headlines Riff Rockit, a Kindie Rock Band 9/29/13

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Former Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Patient and Cancer Survivor Headlines Riff Rockit, a “Kindie Rock: Band
Sunday, 09/29/2013 – 03:00 pm –
gallery_riff_fullRevolution LIVE
100 SW 3 Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Webpage Link
Cost: $10

Riff Rockit, one of the most popular performers in the growing musical genre “kindie rock” is coming to South Florida for a special concert to benefit the Love Jen Cancer Fund of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation. The high energy performance will take place at Revolution LIVE in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday, September 29 at 3 p.m.

Evan Michael, a.k.a. Riff Rockit, headlines the band which entertains kids and their parents with inspiring songs and positive messages. Born and raised in Fort Lauderdale to musical parents, the singer-songwriter’s love of music began at an early age. Evan was clapping to the beat on his first birthday and by age 10 was jamming on a six-string guitar. At age 15 he was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and underwent intensive chemo treatments at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. His cancer went into remission. Two years later he relapsed and required a life-saving bone marrow transplant. Music was Evan’s way of coping during this dark and difficult time.

Thanks to the care and treatment Evan received at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, he’s been cancer free since 2001. After this life altering experience, he made a conscious decision to follow his dream. He studied at Boston’s prestigious Berklee College of Music and graduated in 2007. He now lives his passion and tours the country entertaining, inspiring, educating and uplifting children under the alter ego of Riff Rockit.

Theo Von Ungern-Sternberg / Zuma

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Located inside the EPIC Hotel in the heart of Downtown Miami, Zuma is one of the most celebrated restaurants in the city. Known for its innovative Japanese cuisine, the restaurant also has one of the best bar programs in town. In this week’s episode, Chat Chow TV sat down with the man behind the bar, Beverage Manager Theo Von Ungern-Sternberg.

The bar program at Zuma, notes Von Ungern-Sternberg, not only utilizes authentic Japanese equipment to prepare the drinks, but also uses influences from the restaurant’s kitchen to come up with their creative cocktails.

“A lot of the techniques were perfected in the kitchen and spread into the bar,” says Von Ungern-Sternberg. “For instance, the foam that we’re using here was born in the pastry kitchen.”

The restaurant also boats an on-site lab where they perfect their cocktails, an impressive assortment of shochu – an authentic distilled spirit from Japan – and a licensed sake sommelier on staff.

“In fact, all the assistant managers and above you find at the restaurant at the moment are licensed sake navigators.” Von Ungern-Sternberg adds.

Curious where Von Ungern-Sternberg likes to drink on his days off? What he thinks of Miami’s growing cocktail culture? Or whether he views himself as a bartender or a mixologist? Watch the video above to find out.

SweatUSA Miami Beach 10/11/13-10/13/13

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SweatUSA
Friday, October 11th through Sunday, October 13th, 8:30am.
sweat usaThe Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL.
Registration at www.SweatUSA.com

Jillian Michaels headlines America’s first All-Star Fitness Festival at The Miami Beach Convention Center

Tony Horton (P90X®) and Shaun T. (Insanity) join some of the world’s most renowned brand personalities in health and fitness to bring today’s wellness industry under one roof and help SweatUSA position Miami as the fitness capital of the world

VITAL Sports & Entertainment, a New York City based sports and entertainment marketing company, has announced the debut of SweatUSA – the nation’s first All-Star Fitness Festival.

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The inaugural SweatUSA Fitness Festival, considered to be the first event of it’s kind in the country, will feature Jillian Michaels as well as famed fitness experts Tony Horton (P90X) and Shaun T. (Insanity), among an abundance of other esteemed names from the world of fitness, health and wellness, to bring South Florida’s active lifestyle enthusiasts three days of physiological industry excellence under one roof, within over 100,000 square foot of exhibition space.

The three-day event format for SweatUSA will take a two-fold approach and comprise of a cutting-edge daily fitness, health and wellness Expo, encompassing more than 100 exhibitors and organizations showcasing today’s most advanced and progressive health and fitness brands and wellness solutions, ranging from nutritional plans, dietary supplements and training equipment through to home-based exercise resources, gym programs and the latest beauty products. Starting on Saturday, October 12th, SweatUSA will begin its program of morning and afternoon workout sessions, featuring a series of classes conducted by SweatUSA’s headlining celebrity fitness trainers. The wide variety of classes will include experiences ranging from Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, Flywheel Cycling, MMA, Crossfit, Piloxing and Surfset – the unique surfboard workout routine that was first seen on the television series Shark Tank.

SweatUSA has chosen Miami Beach to stamp its initial brand footprint as part of a five-year plan to establish the city as the fitness capital of the world. October marks the inaugural event in Miami Beach as a founding city established by VITAL Sports & Entertainment, alongside Atlantic City, that hosted the very first SweatUSA event at Caesars in September 2012.

“We are delighted to bring our inaugural SweatUSA Fitness Festival to South Florida,” says Joseph Anthony, CEO and Founder of VITAL Sports & Entertainment. “We believe SweatUSA will bring a truly unique experience to every active lifestyle enthusiast in the region. SweatUSA is an innovative three-day program that is being introduced as a first-to-market and unprecedented event concept for the wellness industry. Through the exclusive partnerships formed with our amazing group of celebrity fitness trainers, our long-term mission is to establish the city as an unrivalled fitness capital of the world.”

Attendees who pre-register will have the opportunity to join Jillian Michaels, as she makes a rare South Florida appearance to share the secrets and behind ultimate weight loss and total body transformation, through her newest fitness regimen Jillian Michaels BODYSHRED, now available in gyms nationwide. Participants will experience Jillian’s signature 3-2-1 interval workout method consisting of three minutes of strength training, two minutes of cardio and one minute of core work.
“South Florida is the perfect backdrop for an event like SweatUSA. Miami and its beaches are not only known for the beautiful weather, but for the beautifully fit people committed to leading a healthy lifestyle. I look forward to working up a sweat with so many dedicated fitness enthusiasts,” says Jillian Michaels.

Hardcore fitness enthusiasts will have the opportunity to sign-up for P90X, conducted by the legendary Tony Horton. This high-energy, fast paced class will give attendees a chance to experience all that P90X has to offer during this session being held by the inventor himself.  Over 4 million P90X DVD’s have been sold, making this one of the most popular at-home fitness programs ever. SweatUSA registrants who really want to Dig Deep and take their Columbus Day Weekend workout to the next level can join Shaun T. for some INSANITY. This workout might just be the hardest fitness program ever put to DVD. In this class, the program’s creator will push participants past their limits with a workout packed with Plyometric drills and nonstop intervals of strength, power, resistance and core ab training.

Those willing to get creative with their workout over the three days will like the latest Hollywood celebrity fitness craze sweeping the nation. PILOXING creator, Viveca Jensen, will be on-site while she uniquely mixes Pilates and boxing into a fat torching and muscle-sculpting workout, guaranteed to whip everyone into shape. Attendees will learn from the inventor and experience body transforming techniques to help lose weight and attain a sleek, sexy and powerful self-image. Renowned Zumba® instructors Heidy Torres will delight Miami’s Latino audience as she leads the festivities inside The Miami Beach Convention center with a series of high-octane classes. With over 14 million followers in over 150 countries, Zumba is one of the most popular fitness programs globally. Founded in 2001, Zumba combines entertainment and culture into an exhilarating dance-fitness sensation with ”fitness-parties” that blend upbeat world rhythms with easy-to-follow choreography for a total-body workout.

As the creator of the world famous Brazilian Butt Lift, the native South American, Leandro Carvalho, will share his unique Brazilian Butt Lifting training techniques. Participants will learn signature moves to reduce the hips, slim the thighs and lift the butt. TriAngle Training works the three major muscles of the buttocks: working them from countless angles to lift, firm, and shape the perfect behind without adding bulk to the thighs. Local South Florida native and celebrity fitness model, Jennifer Nicole Lee, will host JNL Fusion – a revolutionary workout program that helps lose weight, burn fat and build lean sexy muscles.  The program was developed by Jennifer Nicole Lee, one of the countries top fitness models, recently named “America’s Sexiest Fitness Mom” by CBS News.

SweatUSA will also feature a series of Mixed Martial Arts classes throughout the weekend, conducted by coveted MMA trainers and UFC fighters. Attendees who pre-register online will also have the chance to sign-up for Flywheel Cycling and Crossfit classes, held by leading instructors from each discipline. Those wanting to take a more spiritual approach to their SweatUSA weekend workout can register for yoga or Pilates. These sessions will be held in the tranquil setting of The Mondrian hotel in South Beach, where notable instructors will invite participants to partake in classes held by the pool and overlooking the bay.

The genesis for SweatUSA is to expose consumers to the latest trends, options and resources available on the market today in the health, fitness and wellness genres, through bringing the industry, and its leaders, together under one roof within a city whose residents seek a healthy and active lifestyle.

The registration fees for the inaugural SweatUSA Fitness Festival range from $59 to $799. Prices include the availability of a three-day weekend pass to the SweatUSA Expo and the option to customize your own schedule of classes. Pre-event online registration is recommended to attend or reserve classes, which are subject to availability, by visiting www.SweatUSA.com. A full daily schedule of classes and event programming can be found by visiting www.SweatUSA.com. Like SweatUSA on Facebook at facebook.com/SweatUSA. Follow @SweatUSA.

Kitchen Collab Launching At Tongue and Cheek 9/25/13

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Kitchen Collab Launching At Tongue and Cheek
Wednesday, 09/25/2013 – 11/20/2013 07:00 pm –
Tongue-Cheek-Interior-12-Photo-Credit-David-DurbakTongue and Cheek
431 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: $75 excluding tax/tip/alcohol

This fall, foodies and culinary thrill seekers will have even more reason to dine at Tongue & Cheek – chef Jamie DeRosa’s whimsical South of Fifth, SoBe eatery – as chef DeRosa is bringing in some friends to make matters extra tasty starting in September. Launching Wednesday, September 25 with Top Chef alum Chef Lindsay Autry, ”KITCHEN COLLAB” is a trio of monthly special guest chef dinners which are sure to set tongues wagging and mouths watering.

In terms of themes and cooking styles, each kitchen collaboration (hence the series’ name) will differ but the end result will be the same – an unforgettable culinary experience featuring a not-to-be-repeated multi-course dinner created by DeRosa and truly talented guest chefs. Each dinner will be priced at $75 per person, excluding tax/tip/alcohol; featuring five amazing courses and some special surprises along the way. Seating is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance via http://tandcmiami.brownpapertickets.com/. Start time: 7:00 p.m.

Additional editions of “KITCHEN COLLAB” will follow on Thursday, October 17 with Chef Clay Conley of Palm Beach’s Buccan and Imoto fame and Chef Paula DaSilva on Wednesday, November 20, who recently took the helm of 3030 Ocean at the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale.

Chef Lindsay Autry was born and raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina where she inherited a love of cooking at an early age, entering 4H cooking competitions. Spending time on her grandfather’s peach farm and alongside her Greek grandmother in the kitchen are among her childhood influences. Chef Lindsay describes her cuisine as “Southern soul meets world,” a combination of nostalgic favorites and Mediterranean flavors. With “farm-to-table” as a way of life growing up, Lindsay still takes her cues from seasonal, locally harvested ingredients when creating her classic yet refined dishes. A graduate of Johnson & Wales University in Miami, Lindsay honed her classic French cooking techniques under the James Beard Award-winning chef Michelle Bernstein, starting as a line cook at Azul at the Mandarin Oriental in Miami. Lindsay served as Executive Chef at the Omphoy Ocean Resort & Michelle Bernstein Restaurant in Palm Beach, Sous Chef at Fiesta Americana Grand Aqua in Cancun and she received international acclaim as the Chef de Cuisine at Las Brisas at the Fairmont in Playa del Carmen. She was named a Restaurant Hospitality “Rising Star” in 2008 and was one of three finalists on the 2011-12 season of Top Chef Texas. She is currently the Executive Chef at Sundy House Historic Inn, Restaurant and Botanical Garden as well as the Resident Chef for Swank Table in Loxahatchee Groves.

3rd Annual Party for Pink 10/11/13

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3rd Annual Party for Pink
Friday, 10/11/2013 – 08:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Party-for-pink-teaserArtistic Vibes
12986 SW 89 Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33176
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $12

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, AV is bringing you the most entertaining fundraiser you’ve ever been to! Our THIRD annual Party for Pink. Live music, stand up comedy, poetry and MORE! At the end of the night we’ll be donating a portion of the proceeds to a local organization in support of BOOBIES! Who doesn’t love ’em? Lets save them TOGETHER while having a great time.

October 11th
Doors Open: 8:00p
Show Begins: 8:30pm
$15 (Includes Hors d’oeuvres)
$12 if you purchase online: www.AV.Ticketleap.com
Free Parking
***CASH BAR***

Music by:
Denise Losa
Emily Sheila
Folk Inkwell

Comedy by:
Rhett Thompson
Eddie Denigris
Mary Celine Smith-Millan
Dominic Perenzin

Poetry by:
Quills AV Rodriguez
Emily Maloney

And MORE to be announced!

We hope you’ll come out and support BOOBIES for the THIRD year in a row! Lets make a difference.

Live True 9/29/13

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Live True
Sunday, 09/29/2013 – 01:30 pm – 03:00 am
SixExhale Spa
270 Biscayne Blvd Way,
Miami, Florida 33131
RSVP Link
Cost: $40

Would you like deeper insight into some of life’s most powerful, yet often times most difficult questions:

WHO AM I? WHAT DO I WANT? WHAT IS MY PURPOSE?

2014 is near, are you ready to: Discover who you are at your best? Gain more clarity on your life purpose and the goals and steps to actualize it? Live a more passionate and fulfilled life?

This workshop is packed full of thought-provoking interactive exercises that will help you lead a purposeful, confident and directed life.

Step into your vision, uncover your gift.

Success & Performance Coach, Mike Rosenfeld will help you develop a vision that will bring you fulfillment and abundance in the areas of love, work and recreation.

Sunday, September 29th
1:30pm-3:00pm
$40 (non-members)
$32 (members)
$20 (certified yoga teachers)

Sign up online: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/adm/home.asp?studioid=6031 or call 305.423.3900

About Face | Portraiture – A Reflection of Ourselves 10/4/13

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About Face | Portraiture – A Reflection of Ourselves
Friday, 10/04/2013 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Invitation-About-Face-Face-BombingStudio 18
1101 Poinciana Drive,
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33025
More Info Link
Cost:

About Face | Portraiture – A Reflection of Ourselves – Curated by Jill Slaughter

Seven artists explore the intimacy of portraiture. Artists include: Jc Bravo, Diana Contreras, Barbara M. deVarona- BMD, Todd Brittingham, Elyse Roth, Buddah Funk and Alex Altidor

Face Bombing is the companion installation to the exhibition. Artist Todd Brittingham has blanketed the City of Pembroke Pines with whimsical smiling faces using common-place materials to transform building facades and ordinary trees.

Free Advance Screening of Showtime’s ‘Masters of Sex’ 9/26/13

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Free Advance Screening of Showtime’s ‘Masters of Sex’
Thursday, 09/26/2013 – 07:30 pm – 10:00 pm
MOS-WebFlyerO Cinema
90 Northwest 29th Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
RSVP Link
Cost: Free with RSVP

Flavorpill is teaming up with Showtime to throw an advanced screening and party for the new series Masters of Sex. In the show, Michael Sheen and Lizzy Caplan star as the lead characters, Dr. William Masters and Virginia Johnson, two pioneering researchers of human sexuality. The pilot airs Sunday, Sept 29 on Showtime, but we’re excited to encourage everyone to come out a few days early to watch and discuss the controversial content of the new series over a few drinks at O Cinema!

Fashionable First Fridays 11/1/13

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Fashionable First Fridays
Friday, 11/01/2013 – 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
mccormick-copyMcCormick Place
111 Sw 3rd St,
Miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link
Cost: 0

You’re Invited to the launch of Fashionable First Fridays during First Friday Art Walk at McCormick Place.
Shop from Boutiques & Designers, enjoy Live Dj, art installations, food trucks and cocktails.
For vendor inquiries please call Lauren Arkin 305-775-8127.

Hollen & Jen Showroom Fall Opening 9/26/13

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Hollen & Jen Showroom Fall Opening
Thursday, 09/26/2013 – 12:00 pm – 07:00 pm
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Hollen & Jen Showroom,
1177 Kane Concourse, Suite 201, Florida Bay Harbor Islands
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

As summer draws to a close, fall back in time with Hollen & Jen Showroom at their fall opening soiree. The event, which is complimentary to attend, will showcase vintage couture fit for the modern age fashionista that will include top designer labels, such as Pucci, Pierre Cardin, Emanuel Ungaro, Chanel and many others. Guests will indulge in a beauty lounge with hair styling and makeup applications, taking a cue from the 60’s with such looks as the classic winged liner and the bodacious bump. Trendsetters nostalgic for vintage glam will also swoon over an informal modeling presentation. Hollen and Jen will be on hand to provide tips on how to make a beehive or bouffant work with your stylish fall look, be it a circa 1960’s Chanel shift dress with tights or a geometric patterned ensemble. The 60’s are back in full force, so ramp up your closet with some retro fashion pieces by Hollen and Jen!

Team Trivia at Sushi Maki 9/19/13

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Team Trivia at Sushi Maki
Thursday, 09/19/2013 – 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
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2334 Ponce de Leon Blvd,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Facebook Link
Cost: FREE

Team Trivia returns triumphantly from Pao Town to it’s new home at Sushi Maki Coral Gables. Bring your useless knowledge and senseless wit and enjoy $10 beer buckets and happy hour pricing all night. See you there!

The Flat Miami Hosts Live Music Wednesdays 10/2/13

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The Flat Miami Hosts Live Music Wednesdays
Wednesday, 10/02/2013 – 10:00 pm –
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500 S Pointe Dr, Suite 180,
Miami, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

For those who prefer to hear the ivories tickled, The Flat is launching an intimate, live music experience every Wednesday. Every week beginning at 10:00 p.m., guest pianists, jazz singers and international singer-songwriters will enliven the everlasting cocktail hour. Arrive between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. to enjoy $6 and $8 drink specials on beer, wine and specialty cocktails.

The Flat Miami Hosts Live Music Wednesdays 9/25/13

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The Flat Miami Hosts Live Music Wednesdays
Wednesday, 09/25/2013 – 10:00 pm –
9-11_21The Flat
500 S Pointe Dr, Suite 180,
Miami, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

For those who prefer to hear the ivories tickled, The Flat is launching an intimate, live music experience every Wednesday. Every week beginning at 10:00 p.m., guest pianists, jazz singers and international singer-songwriters will enliven the everlasting cocktail hour. Arrive between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. to enjoy $6 and $8 drink specials on beer, wine and specialty cocktails.

The Flat Miami Hosts Live Music Wednesdays 9/18/13

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The Flat Miami Hosts Live Music Wednesdays
Wednesday, 09/18/2013 – 10:00 pm –
9-11_2The Flat
500 S Pointe Dr, Suite 180,
Miami, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

For those who prefer to hear the ivories tickled, The Flat is launching an intimate, live music experience every Wednesday. Every week beginning at 10:00 p.m., guest pianists, jazz singers and international singer-songwriters will enliven the everlasting cocktail hour. Arrive between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. to enjoy $6 and $8 drink specials on beer, wine and specialty cocktails.

The Flat Miami Hosts Live Music Wednesdays 10/9/13

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The Flat Miami Hosts Live Music Wednesdays
Wednesday, 10/09/2013 – 10:00 pm –
9-11_23The Flat
500 S Pointe Dr, Suite 180,
Miami, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

For those who prefer to hear the ivories tickled, The Flat is launching an intimate, live music experience every Wednesday. Every week beginning at 10:00 p.m., guest pianists, jazz singers and international singer-songwriters will enliven the everlasting cocktail hour. Arrive between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. to enjoy $6 and $8 drink specials on beer, wine and specialty cocktails.

Luis Fuentes’ Radical Van Rolls inrto the Bird Road Art District 9/21/13

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Luis Fuentes’ Radical Van Rolls inrto the Bird Road Art District
Sunday, 09/21/2013 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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SW 47th & SW 75th Ave ,
Miami, Florida 33155
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Blend Pop Art, Graffiti and Cuban Cubism and you get “RADICAL ART” by Luis Fuentes. Fuentes brings his radical art and Miami’s first “Rollin Gallery”, the “Radical Van” to the Bird Road Art Walk on Saturday, Sept 21st, 7-10 pm, look for him on SW 47th St & SW 75 Ave (next to Stained Glass of Miami). For more info visit www.artbyluis.com.

White’s Art Gallery Opens in the Bird Road Art District 9/21/13

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White’s Art Gallery Opens in the Bird Road Art District
Saturday, 09/21/2013 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Whites-Art-Gallery_edited-3White’s Art Gallery
7428 SW 42nd St,
Miami, Florida 33155
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

White’s Art Gallery, opens in the Bird Road Art District, bringing a new focus on contemporary Latin American Art to Miami. Their inaugural exhibit IberoAmerica Pinta will open on Saturday, September 21st during the Bird Road Art Walk, 7-10 pm. Everyone is invited!

White’s Art Gallery | 7428 SW 42nd St | Miami 33155 | Bird Road Art District | 786.406.0650

Anhinga Clay Studios & Saturday Nights 9/21/13

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Anhinga Clay Studios & Saturday Nights
Saturday, 09/21/2013 – 09/21/2013 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Anhinga Clay Studios
4600 SW 75 Ave,
Miami, Florida 33155
Webpage Link
Cost:

This Saturday, add a little clay to the mix, stop by Anhinga Clay Studios, Inc. during the #BirdRoadArtWalk for live demonstrations on the potters wheel and hand building plus enjoy a beautiful display of completed pieces available for purchase.

Anhinga Clay Studios |Saturday, Sept 21 | 7 – 10 pm | 4600 SW 75 Ave | Miami 33155 |Bird Road Art District | 786.333.5634.

Hipnosis live in Concert presented by Cuban Soul Foundation 9/21/13

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Hipnosis live in Concert presented by Cuban Soul Foundation
Saturday, 09/21/2013 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Hipnosis-Sept-21-4-x-4-format_edited-1Cuban Soul Foundation
7416 SW 75 Ave,
Miami, Florida 33155
Webpage Link
Cost: Donations requested

The Cuban Soul Foundation and La Madriguera de Miami present an amazing concert featuring Cuban Rock sensation Hipnosis live, Saturday, September 21st at the Bird Road Art Walk.

Hipnosis, recently made headlines when the band en route to a Castro-approved concert in California, declared political asylum in Miami on July 26, 2013. Now the band is ready to rock in the USA, the September 21st concert will be one of their first appearances in the United States. Curiously enough Hipnosis’ which describes their music as “Metal Cubano” have an all English repertoire of music. For more inf o please call 786.402.1064.

About the Cuban Soul Foundation (CSF)
Since 2011, La Madriguera de Miami, a project of the Cuban Soul Foundation (CSF), has provided a platform for alternative Cuban music and the visual arts by inviting contemporary Cuban artists to the United States and presenting their generations reggae beats, Hip Hop and rock music at concerts throughout American colleges and universities and most recently in the Bird Road Art District.

Invention Theater & Production Company presents Improv’s 9/21/13

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Invention Theater & Production Company presents Improv’s
Saturday, 09/21/2013 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
1234321_10104072305778391_194655814_nMANO Fine Art Project Space
4225 SW 75 Ave (2nd Flr),
Miami, Florida 33155
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Improv is the art of acting without written lines, every line and scene is made up on the spot and is often associated with comedy. Improvisational acting, or “improv” as we know it today is an original American art form that originated in Chicago during the 1940s. The Invention Theater & Production Company’s two troupes; “Negative Four Months” and “Always Cherish Cheese” will have a special performance in collaboration with MANO Fine Art for the Opening Reception of Made in the U.S.A. an exhibit that explores contemporary American culture.

Bird Road Art Walk – Fall Kick-Off 9/21/13

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Bird Road Art Walk – Fall Kick-Off, September 21 (& every 3rd Saturday)
Saturday, 09/21/2013 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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The Bird Road Art District is conveniently located just off of the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) and Bird Road (SW 40th Street). The majority of the studios are located off of SW 75 Ave & SW 74 Ave.,
4225 SW 75 Ave, Florida Miami
Facebook Link
Cost: FREE

Experience Miami’s growing art scene at the Bird Road Art Walk on Saturday September 21st. Join us for an evening of art and artistic vibes as we kick off the Fall season with a line-up of amazing artists, special concert, improv performance. Go behind-the-scenes and meet the artists in their own studios which normally are only open by appointment.

The Art Walk takes place just east of the Palmetto Expressway’s 40th Street Exit and just south of 40th Street (also known as “Bird Road”).

Enjoy ample free parking, a complimentary shuttle service and start your Art Walk at any of the participating studios. Click on link for listing: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/Bird-Road-Art-Walk.html

About the Bird Road Art Walk:
In 2011, Miami New Times ranked The Bird Road Art Walk as Miami’s Best Art Walk. Since then the Bird Road Art Walk has continued growing and has gotten even better. Visitors to the area will find a thriving community of artists who open their studios, alternative and creative spaces to the public every third Saturday.

The Bird Road Art Walk is organized by an alliance of artists founded in 2010. The member-powered organization promotes and funds experiences that bring artists, art enthusiasts and collectors together. Events include the monthly Bird Road Art Walk, which features open studios, alternative spaces and creative businesses.

Since the 1980s, the Bird Road Art Districts’ slanted warehouses, antique stores and overall industrial vibe have provided a haven for artists. Today visitors will find a thriving community of more than 40 artists and an up and coming art scene, featuring a broad range of contemporary, emerging and established artists working in a variety of mediums.

Stay Connected with the Bird Road Art District:
Call: 305.467.6819
Web: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/
Facebook:Bird Road Art District
Twitter:@BirdRoadArts

Miguel Rodez Art Project presents Drawing Exploration II 9/21/13

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Miguel Rodez Art Project presents Drawing Exploration II
Saturday, 09/21/2013 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Drawing-Exploration-II-purpleMiguel Rodez Art Projects
4229 SW 75 Ave (2nd Floor),
Miami, Florida 33155
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Miguel Rodez Art Projects is pleased to present the second iteration of it’s focus on the drawing medium. The gallery’s initial show Drawn from Within was a huge success when it was unveiled in September 2012. The 2013 version contrasts techniques and styles that offer huge conceptual diversity within the gallery’s space. Curating such a show is no easy task; you will be the judge who will mercilessly deliver the verdict with a thumbs up or down. There is no in-between here.

As the previous show, Drawing Exploration II explores the versatility of the drawing medium and features works in graphite, ink and charcoal. Some of the pieces offered are huge works while others are huge only in their impact.

Elegant fluid lines guide the viewers through vortexes of the dynamic work of one artist. These are contrasted against somber thought-provoking pieces with a more spiritual spin. A refined organic morphism piece is bound to draw attention to itself. Other pieces take on the challenge of portraiture. Henry Flagler, for example, gets a contemporary makeover by one artist who treated one of Florida’s most famous pioneers to a gentle doze of deconstruction, while another work treats the viewer to the impeccable refinement of classic academic technique.

Drawing Exploration II takes place at Miguel Rodez Art Projects space during the award-winning Bird Road Art Walk, which is held the 3rd Saturday of each month, just east of Tropical Park. Open to the public every third Saturday of the month in this Historic Art District.

HARRISART presents Creatures Great and Small 9/21/13

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HARRISART presents Creatures Great & Small
Saturday, 09/21/2013 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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4432 SW 74 Ave,
Miami, Florida 33155
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

HARRISART presents a multitudinous display of “Creatures Great & Small” ,
a portrayal of fins, feathers, fur and fantastical artwork by Joan Futscher & Jane
Harris presented in a wide range of mediums, sizes and prices, on Saturday September 21st during the Bird Road Art Walk.

About HARRISART:
HARRISART is the working studio of Miami-based artists Jane Harris and Joan Futscher and an exhibition and project space for art related events. HARRISART participates in the Bird Road Art Walk, held on the third Saturday of each month.

For more information contact 305.467.6819 or visit http://www.manofineart.com/

Bird Road Art Walk:
In 2011, Miami New Times ranked the Bird Road Art Walk as Miami’s Best Art Walk. Since then the Bird Road Art Walk has continued to growing. Visitors to the area will find a thriving community of artists who open their studios and alternative spaces to the public. On the third Saturday of every month we invite the art-loving public to join us from 7:00 pm -10:00 pm, for an evening of art and artisitc vibes, culture and the opportunity to go behind-the-scenes and meet the artists in their own studios which are normally only open by appointment.

The Art Walk takes place just east of the Palmetto Expressway’s 40th Street Exit and just south of 40th Street (also known as “Bird Road”). Primarily on SW 75 Ave & SW 74 Ave. Enjoy ample free parking, a complimentary shuttle service and start your Art Walk at any of the participating studios. Click on link for listing: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/Bird-Road-Art-Walk.html

Photographs of Future Artist Foundry at Wynwood Artwalk Vol. 2 on 9/14/13

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Future Artist Foundry at Wynwood Artwalk Vol. 2 on Saturday, September 14, 2013.  Curated Exhibition featuring CreativGlu artists: Clay Frye
Carl Craig, Francisco Perez, Aaron Tabor and Massiel Mafes.  Hosted by CreativGlu, Big Cups Beach Party and Cafe Babbo in partnership with Life Is Art.

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Photographs of For Artist By Artist at Haven South Beach on 9/15/13

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For Artist By Artist at Haven South Beach on Sunday, September 15, 2013.  This week was a collective media exhibition by Seven Emerging Artist:  Renda Writerr, Adrian Ugalde, Nichole Garcia, Natalia Marin, Fernando Borges, Mike Shoti, Alejandra Idarraga.  Curated by Ricardo Agudelo Aguillon and Co-Produced by Sandra Garcia the evening was hosted by Wesley Patterson and Morgan Bryant-Schiavone.

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Photographs of Make-A-Wish Kick Off Event at Intercontinental Miami on 9/12/13

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Make-A-Wish Kick Off Event at Intercontinental Miami on Thursday, September 12, 2013.

This was the kick off to The InterContinental Miami Make-A-Wish Ball to be held on November 2, 2013 at the Intercontinental Miami.  Click here to purchase your tickets.

Make-A-Wish Mission:  “Make-A-Wish serves a unique, and vital, role in helping strengthen and empower children battling life-threatening medical conditions.”

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Fly Me To The Moon, Cannonball full moon celebration 9/19/13

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Join us for a full moon celebration featuring special performances by TM Sisters, Bhakti Baxter, and Deaf Poets.
FULLMOON_1_FLYERThursday, September 19, 9pm-1am
The Delano
1685 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL

Complimentary cocktails 9-10 PM
Click Here to purchase tickets in advance.
Donate $30 to Cannonball and drinks are on us from 9-10 pm! We’ll even throw in a one-year membership, so you stay looped on all our antics.

Based in downtown Miami, Cannonball (formerly LegalArt) is a non-profit arts organization known for its advocacy and innovative programs supporting today’s artists. Core initiatives include: SeminArt, providing free educational and professional development services to artists; LegalLink, an in-house legal advice and referral service for artists and arts organizations; and the Residency Program, which offers long-term live/work space for local artists and short-term residencies for visiting cultural producers.

Discover Juicing Health Fair and Juice Class 9/25/13

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Discover Juicing Health Fair & Juice Class
Wednesday, 09/25/2013 – 09/25/2013 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Maxim Life
499 E. Spanish River Blvd. Suite 5 Boca Raton 33431,
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Webpage Link
Cost: 15.00

Learn juicing, taste the results! Improve your health and energy level. Other healthy vendors giving samples and light bites, included. Also including an organic wine tasting. Pre-register and prepay online (just $12) or pay $15 at door.

Fall 2013 Networked Nonprofit Workshop Series: “New Partners, New Markets” 9/25/13

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Fall 2013 Networked Nonprofit Workshop Series: “New Partners, New Markets”
Wednesday, 09/25/2013 – 08:30 am – 11:30 am
Fall-2013-First-WorkshopNewman Alumni Center at UM
6200 San Amaro Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
Eventbrite Link
Cost: $25.00

The Leonard Turkel Nonprofit Network is co-hosted by the University of Miami School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Development, and Catalyst Miami. We are once again honored to offer an incredible series of workshops throughout the Fall 2013 semester. With a focus on strengthening bonds and leadership, attendees will learn ways on how to build a high impact non-profit.

Wednesday, Sept. 25, “New Partners, New Markets” features guest speakers:
Carol Colleta – VP of Communities & National Initiatives, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Tatiana Hernandez – Arts Program Associate, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Chris Sopher – Journalism Program Associate, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation

To officially register for this event, please visit our Eventbrite page link. Tickets can be paid for at the door or by mailing a check. If you have any questions, contact Kristine Singer at kristines@catalystmiami.org or 305-576-5001 Ext. 12

This initiative is made possible with support from: Turkel Brands, Books & Books, The Miami Foundation, Peacock Foundation, and the University of Miami Office of Civic & Community Engagement

6th Annual Glow In The Dark Charity Golf Tournament & Party 11/8/13

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6th Annual Glow In The Dark Charity Golf Tournament & Party
Friday, 11/08/2013 – 05:00 pm –
AEF-booklet-web_Page_21The Fort Lauderdale Country Club
415 E Country Club Drive,
Plantation, Florida 33317
Webpage Link
Cost: Single player – $200, Party ticket only – $50

Alternative Education Foundation, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children, will hold its Sixth Annual Charity Glow-In-The-Dark Golf Tournament & Party on Friday, November 8th at the Fort Lauderdale Country Club. Funds raised at the event will support research and programs that help children develop the cognitive, social, physical and academic skills necessary to live constructively in society. Participants will enjoy an evening of dinner, nine-hole scramble, silent auction, after party and prize ceremony. Guests can bid on silent auction items including trips, spa days, fine dining and sports memorabilia. The online portion of the auction is open to the public through Wednesday, November 6th, 2013 and will conclude with the live event Friday, November 8th, 2013.

Movies on the Plaza: Hocus Pocus 10/18/13

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Movies on the Plaza: Hocus Pocus
Friday, 10/18/2013 – 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
hocus-pocus-movie-poster-1619Brickell World Plaza
600 Brickell Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Movies on the Plaza presents Disney’s family horror comedy, Hocus Pocus staring Bette Midler, Sara Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy as a 17th century family of witches who are inadvertently resurrected after 300 years by a teenager named Max (Omri Katz) along with his sister Dani (Thora Birch) and classmate Allison (Vinessa Shaw). Back from the dead, the three witches are back ready for a night of fun, magic and horror in the now modern area of Salem.

Movies on the Plaza is a free, family-friendly event sponsored by Brickell World Plaza each month.

Admission is free. Parking is free in the surface lot. Chair rentals are available.

Bring dinner. Bring snacks. Coolers are allowed, but please, no glass or bottles. Movies nights are subject to favorable weather conditions.

Rain make-up date: Thursday, October 24, 2013. For more information please call (305) 384-7170.

Os Mutantes 11/17/13

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Os Mutantes
Sunday, 11/17/2013 – 08:00 pm –
1233387_618193704897765_1228425960_nGrand Central
697 N Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33136
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $20

Grand Central + Poplife Present

Os Mutantes
Pioneers Of Brazilian Psychedelic Rock And Legendary “tropicalia” Band.

Support:

Capsula
Argentinean Trio Produced By Tony Visconti (david Bowie, T.rex) Mixes Garage And Psychedelic Rock.

Grand Central | 697 N Miami Ave | Downtown Miami | 305.377.2277

Bonobo 11/14/13

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Bonobo
Thursday, 11/14/2013 – 08:00 pm –
1005140_583369238380212_700756276_nGrand Central
697 N Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33136
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $20 advance tickets

Poplife + Grand Central Present

Bonobo

The North Borders Tour Will Feature The Full Live Band And Stage Production.

Special Guest(s) Tba

Grand Central | 697 N Miami Ave | Downtown Miami | 305.377.2277

2nd Annual DWNTWN Art Days at McCormick Place 9/20/13

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2nd Annual DWNTWN Art Days at McCormick Place
Friday, 09/20/2013 – 06:00 pm – 03:00 am
mp2013McCormick Place
111 SW 3rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link
Cost: Event is free and open to the public

Art, music and fashion fuse at the epicenter of Miami’s cultural crossroads, during the Downtown Development Authorities’ DWNTWN Art Days. McCormick Place will offer an evening of multi-sensory experiences stimulated by fine dining, art and jazz, from 6:00pm – 10:00pm, transitioning through fashion installations into a DJ party scene, from 10:00pm – 3:00am. McCormick Place, in Downtown Miami, has morphed into an art and culture hub featuring artist studios, gallery and event venue space. The vertical 22,000 sq ft space will allow guests to explore three floors of artwork, while engaging with renowned artists.
The event benefits Save Our Sisters, a local 501(c)3 organization, dedicated to breast health awareness, making this event a kick-off to October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Dwntwn Art Days 2013 Free Walking Tours 9/20/13-9/22/13

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Dwntwn Art Days 2013 Free Walking Tours
6LR_2pdhSeptember 20 & 22, 2013
Tours are FREE. Space is limited to 15 per tour.
Please register at: downtownarthouse@gmail.com with tour title in subject.

Conducted by T. Wheeler Castillo
During Dwntwn Art Days

With anticipation building toward the second annual DWNTWN Art Days, a three-day celebration of unique cultural experiences, the Miami Downtown Development Authority commissioned artist T. Wheeler Castillo to curate a series of FREE walking tours showcasing the burgeoning downtown art scene. Wheeler Castillo has threaded relevant conversations in contemporary art through four immersive experiences of key subjects within the neighborhood.

Walking Tours will feature a variety of subjects specific to downtown Miami, including Architecture and Art Spaces. Walking Tours no. 2 and 4 titled: An Object, A Craft, and An Idea – are curated experiences exploring the various stages of pieces of art, including each medium’s history and craft, and how each is related to current debate and practice. Tours are open to all Downtown visitors, and will include visits to respective historical and culturally relevant buildings, private collections and artist studios and spaces, either on foot or via the Metromover.

Tour Schedule
Walking Tour no.1: Three Buildings, September 20, 2103, 11:00 A.M.
Meeting: The Freedom Tower – 600 Biscayne Blvd.
We will visit The Dupont Building, The Freedom Tower, a public installation contemplating development.

Walking Tour no.2: An Object, A Craft, and Ideas (CRAFT), September 20, 2013, 2:00 P.M.
Meeting: The Wolfsonian-FIU Downtown Study Centre – 21 SE 1st Ave.
This walking tour begins at a private collection turned study center, a visit with Frances Trombly, and then we contemplate Terrazzo.

Walking Tour no.3: Art Spaces, September 22, 2013, 11:00 A.M.
Meeting: Downtown Arthouse – 100 NE 11th St
Three variations of art spaces, including artist-run exhibition spaces, a live/work space for South Florida-based artists and short-term residencies, and a larger space that houses studios, galleries, and lounges that foster community.

Walking Tour no.4: An Object, A Craft, and Ideas (PRINT), September 22, 2013, 2:00 P.M.
Meeting: Downtown Arthouse – 100 NE 11th St
Second installation of this curated series, this time with a focus on Printmaking.

Robert Ferrara / Swine Southern Table & Bar / Vieux Carre

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Vieux Carre
Contributed by Robert Ferrara

• 1 oz Bulleit Rye
• 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
• 1 oz VSOP Cognac
• 1/4 oz Benedictine
• Dash of Angostura Bitters
• Dash of Peychaud Bitters

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass and stir for 20-25 seconds. Strain it into a glass and top with ice. Garnish with a lemon twist to make it pop.

Pre-party kick-off at Mary Brickell Village for The 4th Annual Miami Taste of Brickell Food and Wine Festival 12/12/13

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Pre-party kick-off at Mary Brickell Village for The 4th Annual Miami Taste of Brickell Food & Wine Festival
Thursday, 12/12/2013 – 12/12/2013 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
MBVprepartypic1-upstairsMary Brickell Village
901 South Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
Ticket Link
Cost: $50.00 pre-purchase & $75.00 at door

4th Annual Taste of Brickell Food & Wine Kick-off Pre-party at Mary Brickell Village fuses, food, wine and fashions

On Thursday, December 12, 2014 the Miami Taste of Brickell Food and Wine Festival will celebrate a pre-party kick-off at Mary Brickell Village featuring delectable food, wine and liquor samples, as well as a Brickell-themed runway fashion show.

Held on the first floor of Mary Brickell Village, the event will bring together some of Brickell’s finest and emerging restaurants.. Guest’s will be treated to a tasting of fine wines & Complimentary cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages from Fiji Water and other beverage sponsors will be on hand. Also, enjoy a relaxing chair massage while at the event courtesy of Massage Envy Spa Brickell.

TOBlogo2014newIn true Brickell style, the Taste of Brickell Pre-Party also combines high fashion with “wild” guests. The evening will feature a runway fashion show courtesy of several of Mary Brickell Village’s chic boutiques and shops, In addition a raffel will be on site with lots of great items local businesses.

“There’s no other area that compares to the vibe of Brickell. The pre-party really showcases what this burgeoning neighborhood is all about,” said Cynthia Bettner, festival producer and director. “

The 2014 Miami Taste of Brickell Food and Wine Festival will be held on March 29 and 30, 2014 in the heart of Brickell. Tickets go on sale starting in December 2013.

Fill the Voic 9/23/13

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Fill the Voic
Monday, 09/23/2013 – 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
FILL-THE-VOID1Frank Theaters Intracoastal
3701 NE 163 Street,
North Miami Beach, Florida 33160
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $12 General, $10 Students & Seniors, Free FIlm Fest Members

This provocative and heartfelt drama offers an insider’s look into the Jewish ultra-Orthodox community’s traditional practice of matchmaking. In her debut film, writer-director Rama Burshtein startlingly brings to life the story of 18 year-old Shira who is to marry against her will and has to decide if she is to become a dedicated wife (and step-mother) or independent woman. Winner at the Venice Film Festival and 7 Ophir Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.

Wine On Harvest Moon – Aussies, Kiwis & Didgeridoos 10/19/13

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Wine On Harvest Moon – Aussies, Kiwis & Didgeridoos
Sunday, 10/19/2013 – 07:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Pouring-wineDeering Estate at Cutler
16701 SW 72 Avenue,
Miami , Florida 33157
Webpage Link
Cost: $150 General Admission, $125 Foundation Members

The Deering Estate Foundation celebrates the 12th annual Wine On Harvest Moon presented by South BMW, and features the ‘fine wines, fine food and fine art’ of Australia and New Zealand. Guests will experience the distinctive Aussie and Kiwi cuisine and sample great wines of the region. Chefs from top local restaurants are serving tasting samples and some include: Smith and Wollensky, Morton’s Steakhouse, Oceanaire Seafood Room, Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Devon Seafood and Steak, and Whole Foods Market Coral Gables. An art exhibition and high-end auction complete the evening.
Proceeds from the Foundation’s signature fundraising event are dedicated to environmental conservation and historic preservation of the historic Deering Estate at Cutler.

Miami Beach Gay Pride VIP Kick-Off Reception 10/19/13

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Miami Beach Gay Pride VIP Kick-Off Reception
Saturday, 10/19/2013 – 10/19/2013 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Soiree-e-vite1Gale South Beach & Regent Hotel
1690 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $100

Proving that “Pride” is a feeling expressed year-round by the South Florida LGBTQ community, Miami Beach Gay Pride will host “Soirée,” a VIP cocktail reception and silent auction, to raise funds to help produce next year’s Pride parade and festival, April 11 – 13, 2014. Created by popular local promoter Edison Farrow who is the Marketing Chair for Miami Beach Gay Pride, “Soirée” will take place Saturday, October 19, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. on the rooftop of the Gale South Beach & Regent Hotel.

The “Soirée” host committee reads like a “Who’s Who” in South Florida. Lending their bold-face celebrity to the event are Lea Black of Bravo TV’s “Real Housewives of Miami;” Craig Stevens, WSVN-TV anchor; David Bernard, CBS4 chief meteorologist; Nestor Paz from SBS Radio and Mega TV; Richard Jay-Alexander, Broadway Director/Producer; Matti Herrera Bower, Miami Beach Mayor; Michael Gongora, Miami Beach Commissioner; Enrique Santos from Univision Radio; David Pulley from Style Network’s “Hot Listings Miami;” and Rodiney Santiago from Logo TV’s “A-List: New York.”

Also lending their talents to the fundraiser are several prominent artists who will contribute works of art for the silent auction. “Soirée” contributing artists include W. Andre Allen, Pal Stock, Susan Feliciano, Laz Lmnoq, Beatricia Sagar, Havi, Jose Pinto and Frank Ciliberti.

Miami Magazine and Lexus Present What Drives Your Style 9/18/13

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Miami Magazine and Lexus Present What Drives Your Style
Wednesday, 09/18/2013 – 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
What_drives_your_style_yolo_lrYOLO
333 E Las Olas Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL,
Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301
RSVP Link
Cost: Free

MIAMI Magazine & Lexus Present What Drives Your Style!

Join MIAMI magazine in celebrating 6 years of luxury and the launch of the 2014 Lexus IS on Wednesday September 18th at YOLO in Fort Launderdale. The event will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

All RSVPs can be sent to KROSS@MORDERNLUXURY.COM

“Yo Mamma’s Big Fat Booty Band” at Tobacco Road 9/20/13

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“Yo Mamma’s Big Fat Booty Band” at Tobacco Road
Thursday, 09/19/2013 – 09/20/2013 10:00 pm – 02:00 am
s-big-fat-booty-band-dj-oski-tobacco-road-miamiTobacco Road Bar
626 S. Miami Avenue ,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: $5

Thursday night the oldest bar in Miami will be getting down to deeply rooted Funk beats by “Your Mamma’s Big Fat Booty Band” at 10pm on the main stage at Tobacco Road!! The 5 piece band from Ashville, NC has been around for over a decade traveling across the US playing their funky beats.

Entry is $5 and will feature drink specials including $2 Coronas, $3 Martini’s & $5 Shots and Beer.

Intensive Seminar on Cuba for Professionals and Other Community Members 2/3/14

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Intensive Seminar on Cuba for Professionals and Other Community Members
Monday, 02/03/2014 – 03/04/2014 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
seminar-on-cuba-for-profFIU Modesto A Maidique Campus
11200 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33199
Webpage Link
Cost: $495 for entire seminar or $200 for each module

The Cuban Research Institute is offering an intensive no-credit seminar for professionals and other members of the community during the spring semester of 2013-14. The seminar will provide a panoramic and interdisciplinary view of Cuba’s geography, history, economics, politics, and culture, from pre-Conquest times to the present. It will be taught by distinguished FIU experts and other guest lecturers in three modules, each lasting two weeks.

Rok:Brgr Celebrates 1 Year of Rok in Miami 9/27/13

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Rok:Brgr Celebrates 1 Year of Rok in Miami
Friday, 09/27/2013 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
4x6Rok:Brgr
5800 SW 73rd Street,,
Miami, Florida 33143
Webpage Link
Cost:

Rok:Brgr Miami invites you to a party celebrating 1 year of Rok in Miami. Join us Friday, September 27th from 7pm to 9pm for an exclusive happy hour anniversary party.

Guests will enjoy free drinks, live music by DJ Hans, and all the tasty selections on the Rok:Brgr menu. The event will take place at Rok:Brgr’s Miami location at 5800 SW 73rd ST, Miami, FL 33143, and is open to the public.

The Gallery of Amazing Things Pop-Up Event Featuring Royal Doulton Collectibles 9/22/13

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The Gallery of Amazing Things Pop-Up Event Featuring Royal Doulton Collectibles
Sunday, 09/22/2013 – 09/22/2013 10:00 am – 03:00 pm
DOG_British-Bulldog-Jack-DD007-copy1Gallery of Amazing Things
481 S. Federal Hwy. ,
Dania Beach, Florida 33004
Webpage Link
Cost: N/A

A one time only pop-up event showcasing two centuries of British design and artistry in South Florida. With a James Bond 007 Skyfall theme, the event features the infamous Skyfall “Jack” bulldog, which will be on sale for $70. Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Michael Doulton will also be onsite for signings Saturday. Royal Doulton is a classic English brand name in tableware and ceramics with a pedigree dating back to 1815.

The Gallery of Amazing Things Pop-Up Event Featuring Royal Doulton Collectibles 9/21/13

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The Gallery of Amazing Things Pop-Up Event Featuring Royal Doulton Collectibles
Saturday, 09/21/2013 – 09/21/2013 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
DOG_British-Bulldog-Jack-DD007-copyJessica Nunez
481 S. Federal Hwy. ,
Dania Beach, Florida 33004
Webpage Link
Cost: N/A

A one time only pop-up event showcasing two centuries of British design and artistry in South Florida. With a James Bond 007 Skyfall theme, the event features the infamous Skyfall “Jack” bulldog, which will be on sale for $70. Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Michael Doulton will also be onsite for signings Saturday. Royal Doulton is a classic English brand name in tableware and ceramics with a pedigree dating back to 1815.

Photographs of Gallery Night Ride at Midtown Pawn Boutique 9/14/13

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Gallery Night Ride at Midtown Pawn Boutique on Saturday, September 14, 2013.   Midtown Pawn Boutique, Miami’s first designer Pawn Boutique was presented by Car2Go and Smart Center of Cutler Bay. This event  featured artist Diana Contreras (best known for “Sofia Rose”). She was spray painting a Smart Car live during the event.

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Cluck Miami in Wynwood benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida 9/27/13

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Cluck Miami in Wynwood benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida
Friday, September 27, 2013, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
cluckmiami_artStudio 255
255 NW 25th Street
Wynwood Arts District
Miami, FL 33127
$85 prepaid online through September 26, 2013, at midnight.
$100 at the door
(Tickets are VERY LIMITED. Ticket sales at the door subject to availability. Event is 21+)
Order tickets Online
Use Promo Code SOUL30 to get 30% off all tickets.

Event is a VIP experience, all tickets include access to:
· Unlimited restaurant tastings from some of Miami’s favorite restaurants.
· Access to Champagne Welcome Reception presented by Veuve Clicquot Champagne (7-8pm) featuring complimentary endless bubbles. After 8pm, Veuve will be avail for purchase by the glass.
· Access to Bombay Sapphire World Bazaar featuring complimentary cocktails all night and mixologist demonstrations throughout the event.
· Complimentary cocktails by Chambord Flavored Vodka – which pairs great with champagne.
· Complimentary specialty microbrew created for Cluck Miami from Gravity Brewlab.
· Token to help decide which restaurant is the winner of Cluck Miami.
· Live DJ set.

Cluck Miami -The first annual fundraising event celebrating the delectable combination of gourmet fried chicken dishes paired with Veuve Clicquot Champagne. Proceeds from the event benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida (RMHC), whose mission is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well being of children.

The event will showcase local chefs’ individual take on the classic fried chicken dish, culminating in a competition where guests will vote to decide this year’s winning Chef of Cluck Miami.

Participating chefs and restaurants include: Miami’s first winner of Food Network’s “Chopped,” Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli with Eating House; Chef Bradley Kilgore with J&G Grill at the St. Regis Bal Harbour; Chef Adrianne Calvo with Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant and Wine Bar; Chef Jacob Anaya (formerly of Mandarin Oriental) with OTC Brickell; Chef Jean Paul Desmaison (formerly of La Cofradia) with Jean Paul’s House Restaurant and Market Place; Chef Richard Hales featuring Midtown’s loved Sakaya Kitchen and his new creation, Blackbrick, a new concept in Chinese food set to open this fall; Chef Todd Webster of Ocean Drive’s The Front Porch Cafe; and Downtown’s Will Call Miami. Satisfy your sweet tooth with desserts by City Hall the Restaurant and champagne-themed cupcakes by pastry chef Giselle Pinto of Sugar Yummy Mama. For complete listings, please call 305.240.1015.

Activate: MDCulture Showcases 5 Stellar Events in 1 Unforgettable Night 9/20/13

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Activate: MDCulture Showcases 5 Stellar Events in 1 Unforgettable Night
women-exploding-artFriday, September 20, 2013, 6 p.m.
Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College
600 Biscayne Boulevard
Downtown Miami
Admission free

ACTIVATE: One night at MDC’s Freedom Tower
Toast the College’s new cultural campaign and enjoy live performances by Teatro Prometeo
— the opening of MDC Museum of Art + Design’s exhibition swing/SPACE/Miami
— screenings of award-winning shorts presented by Miami International Film Festival
— a performance by renowned Brazilian jazz pianist André Mehmari presented by MDC Live Arts
— and be part of Miami Book Fair International’s first event of the season, the 2013 poster unveiling

Free parking is available at Wolfson Campus, Building 7000. Entrances to the parking garage are on N.E. Sixth and N.E. Fifth Street. Please show your invitation to the parking attendant.

This event is part of DWNTWN Art Days

Grove Chamber Networking Cocktails 9/18/13

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Grove Chamber Networking Cocktails
Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Acropolis Greek Taverna
3484 Main Highway
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
RSVP: GroveChamber@CoconutGrove.com
Admission: $10 members, $15 future members
Includes complimentary drink and hors d’oeuvres

Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce Presents Networking Cocktails

Lots of great raffle prizes available
Tickets $5 each or 3 for $10 at the door

Metered parking available on Main Highway or in Coconut Grove Playhouse parking lot

Stay & Dine With A Free Glass Of Wine!
Members and guests of the Coconut Grove Chamber who choose to stay for dinner after the Networker will receive a complimentary glass of red or white wine at the table or, for parties of four or more, a complimentary bottle of red or white wine.

Ghosts in the Garden 10/26/13

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Ghosts in the Garden
ghostsinthegardenSaturday October 26, 2013 at 8:00pm-1:00am
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Register Online

Welcome ghosts and ghouls, to our first annual Halloween Ball! We have plenty of tricks and treats awaiting you here at the Garden, and our resident spirits will be happy to pour you a spirit of your own. Don your creepiest costume, jump in your hearse and join us for a party wild enough to raise the dead!

The Return of WigOut 10/12/13

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The Return of WigOut
wigoutBlast310October 12 at 7pm
Miami-Dade County Auditorium
2901 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33135

Circle The Date On Your Printed Calendar, Enter It Into Your Computer Or Mobile Device. You Don’t Want To Miss The Return Of Wigout! Tigertail’s Original Wigout! On The Miami River Happened At Wonderful Location. Ever Since, People Have Been Asking “When And Where Are We Going To Wig Out Again?” It’s Time To Break Those Wigs Out Of Mothballs! Arrive At The Miami-Dade County Auditorium On October 12 At 7pm To Play Adult Dress-Up On Stage. With Great Food, Open Bar, Live Entertainment, Dancing, Costume-Themed Activities, A Silent Auction Of Original Art Curated By Michelle Weinberg, A Wigout Contest And More!

BYOW Bring Your Own Wig

Madame de Pompadour will greet you as you enter a night to be remembered. Buy from Big Al’s Classy Lost and Found. Visit the “photo booth” with friend or foe. Sit next to a teen poet and experience a mind-blowing poem. Build or start your art collection at the Silent Auction. Creep into the Edgar Allen Poe room and preview Marissa Nick’s CASK. The party will conclude with an hour of dancing. Master of Ceremonies Rudi Goblen will conduct the guests through the evening’s activities.

dj yard will provide sounds, and there will be live music by Ruth Greenfield and Matthew Taylor. An aria by mezzo-soprano Stephanie Newman will close the evening.

The Silent Auction includes work by TJ Ahearn (aka Jane Hart), Loriel Beltran, Francie Bishop Good, Ramon Bofill, Jenny Brillhart, Rosemarie Chiarlone, Clifton Childree, Paul Clemence, Lou Anne Colodny, Elisabeth Condon, Julie Davidow, John DeFaro, Dinorah de Jesus Rodriguez, Gonzalo Fuenmayor, Nereida Garcia-Ferraz, Marcos Valella, Lynne Golub Gelfman, Felice Grodin, Adler Guerrier, Theresa Hackett, Moira Holohan, William Keddell, Susan Lee-Chun, Maureen McQuillan, Gary Moore, Lori Nozick, Ernesto Oroza, Ralph Provisero, Karen Rifas, Judy Robertson, Sara Stites, Kristen Thiele, Carol Todaro, Tom Virgin, Wendy Wischer, Kim Yantis, Emmy Mathis, Odalis Valdivieso and Jill Weisberg (to date).

Of course all of this is done in your trés chic wig or Miami party attire.
WigOut is catered, dessert included, open bar compliments of DRB and Delaplaine and so much more!

LGBT Floridians and Allies Speak at Amores de Mi Vida Screening 9/19/13

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LGBT Floridians and Allies Speak at “Amores de Mi Vida” Screening
Thursday September 19, 2013
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Miami Light Project
404 NW 26th Street
Miami, FL 33127

On Thursday September 19, allies and members of South Florida’s LGBT community will gather at the Miami Light Project, in Wynwood, for a screening of personal videos from 26 Floridians who have shared the loves of their life on camera. The screening occurs during the first week of Hispanic Heritage Month, and is the culmination of the Amores de mi Vida project, an initiative by the ACLU of Florida, with the support of the Miami Foundation, to address issues related to the LGBT and Hispanic/Latino communities in South Florida.

Among those who have shared their stories with the project are: the vice-mayor of the city of Hallandale Beach, Alexander Lewy; State Representative Jose Javier Rodriguez; religious leaders; immigrant rights activists; artists; students; and LGBT activists. The event will be led by Venezuelan journalist Soyara Alcalá and there will be a special award for the video which had the most views on YouTube, as well as the premiere of a video by special guest, the Inaugural-poet 2013, Richard Blanco.

Though the event is primarily in Spanish, there will be English subtitles for the videos and portions of the program will be in English.

The screening is free and open to the public, with light refreshments provided.

LazerFitness Launch Party 9/17/13

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LazerFitness Launch Party
lazerfitnessTuesday, September 17, 6:00pm until 9:00pm
Grand Central
697 N Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33136
www.lazer-fitness.com
Must RSVP on Facebook

Please join us for drinks, hors d’oeurves and a live demonstration!

LazerFitness is a multidisciplinary, cardiovascular workout class that emulates the atmosphere of South Florida’s top nightclubs.

Featuring live DJs, electronic music, and light shows, LazerFitness’ interactive and lighthearted program of dance, calisthenics and stretching gives participants a healthy outlet for enjoying the club experience. Hosted on Grand Central’s dance floor, LazerFitness is an effective method for weight loss, strength building and flexibility training that gives both men and women an ideal platform for exercising after work.

LazerFitness partners:
Food: Tossup Salads
Alcohol: 42Below Vodka
Protein: Muscle Milk
Radio: Sonika.FM
Charity Partner: The Irie Foundation
Juice: OnJuice

Photographs of Bakehouse Art Complex 2nd Friday Exhibition Preview on 9/13/13

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Bakehouse Art Complex 2nd Friday Exhibitions Preview on September 13, 2013. Tonight was the preview of Oneiric Beyond Consciousness Exhibition.

“Oneiric Beyond Consciousness is a collaboration between Bakehouse Art Complex and La Petite, artists explore the way dreams are portrayed in their artworks. As the two groups encompass artists working in a wide range of media, references to dreams will be as wide in range as dreams themselves.”

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Chef Adrianne Calvo Dark Dining Eyes Wide Shut Masquerade Ball Event 9/20/13

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Chef Adrianne Calvo Dark Dining Eyes Wide Shut Masquerade Ball Event
darkdiningFriday, September 20, 2013
Coral Gables Country Club
990 Alhambra Circle
Coral Gables, Florida

Tickets and More Info.

Chef Adrianne Calvo, the innovating Miami, Florida-based culinary artist who has forged a formidable reputation in the area’s restaurant scene, is pleased to announce the very first Dark Dining event to take place outside of the charming confines of her eponymous and critically acclaimed eatery. The Dark Dining Eyes Wide Shut Masquerade Ball, a formal gala event that will serve to contribute to one of the most established pediatric charitable causes in the country.

Long considered one of Miami-Dade County’s preeminent venues for social and charity events, the Coral Gables Country Club was selected as a location capable of offering the ideal combination of elegance and style in which to commemorate what promises to be a momentous evening. A portion of all proceeds from the proceedings will benefit Chef Adrianne’s Make It Count Foundation and St. Jude’s Children’s and Research Hospital.

The Dark Dining format, which entails that participants remain fully blindfolded in a particularly dimly lit setting to heighten their enjoyment of a multiple course meal, was initially established as a social trend in Europe. Beginning in September 2009, Chef Adrianne became the pioneer of the Dark Dining phenomenon in the South Florida culinary scene by hosting three like-themed events at her Vineyard Restaurant and Wine Bar that fall. Previously, Dark Dining events had been implemented in several major U.S. cities, but Miami had remained an untapped market. Always willing to embrace the new and unique in the culinary field, Chef Adrianne and her staff have progressively established the Dark Dining concept over the last 4 years as a required experience for food aficionados in South Florida.

“We’ve been extremely pleased with the ambiance and energy that each of our previous Dark Dining nights has infused into our restaurant,” commented Chef Adrianne. “When the opportunity was presented to leverage its increasing popularity to raise the profile of a cause as important as St. Jude’s, it became our mission to take this unique experience to the next level.”

Chef Adrianne has enjoyed a near-decade long relationship with Memphis, Tennessee-based St. Jude’s Children’s and Research Hospital, which serves as the leading private pediatric oncology research institute in the United States. Now in its 51st year of serving pediatric cancer patients and their families, St. Jude’s is staffed by a considerably distinguished and accomplished collection of doctors, nurses, researchers, and support personnel. For the past several years, Chef Adrianne and many of her staff have conducted annual week-long visits to St. Jude’s, during which they attempt to bring comfort and respite to the terminally ill children and their parents and caregivers.

The Dark Dining Eyes Wide Shut Masquerade Ball will enhance the already vivid experience of a conventional Dark Dining event by incorporating live music, costume, and entertainment within a picturesque locale.

Hollywood Eyes Celebrates 15th Anniversary with Dior Trunk Show and Cocktail Soiree 9/27/13

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Hollywood Eyes Celebrates 15th Anniversary with Dior Trunk Show and Cocktail Soiree
Friday, 09/27/2013 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Hollywood_Eyes_LogoHollywood Eyes
2011 Harrison Street,
Hollywood, Florida 33020
Webpage Link
Cost: Free and Open to the Public

Dr. Barry Kay is celebrating the 15th anniversary of Hollywood Eyes by hosting an exclusive Dior trunk show and cocktail soiree benefiting The Friends of Broward Homeless. The event, which takes place Friday, September 27th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., is free and open to the public.

The Friends of Broward Homeless is focused on the singular goal of “breaking the cycle of homelessness” by engaging in fund-raising and volunteer coordination to assist various homeless initiatives including emergency care such as food, shelter and medicine as well as education, scholarships and cultural experiences.

Guests will enjoy a sneak peak of fall’s hottest frames and a Dior trunk show with 20% of all proceeds benefiting The Friends of Broward Homeless. There will also be a Dior raffle for a chance to win a pair of Dior glasses, passed hors d’oeuvres and complimentary cocktails. One hundred percent of the raffle proceeds will benefit the charity.

Thomas Merolla / The Hoxton / Honey Ryder

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Honey Ryder
Contributed by Thomas Merolla

• 2 oz Bulleit Rye
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 3/4 oz Cinnamon Honey Syrup
• 1 Rosemary Sprig
• 3 Blackberries
• 3 dashes of Angostura Bitters

Muddle blackberries in the bottom of a mixing glass, add remaining ingredients, add ice and shake for 10-seconds, double strain into a double rocks glass over one large 2X2 inch ice cube. Garnish with 1 skewered blackberry and rest a few small pieces of rosemary on top of the ice cube.

Fashionably Conscious Fashion Fundraising Sale 9/20/13-9/22/13

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Fashionably Conscious Fashion Fundraising Sale
Friday – Sunday, September 20-22
Friday, Sept. 20: VIP Cocktail Preview Sale 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Entry donation cost of $25.
Saturday, Sept. 21: All-day sale 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Entry donation cost of $10.
Sunday, Sept. 22: Fashionably Conscious Clearance Sale – Everything Must Go! Heavily discounted pricing on remaining items. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Entry donation cost of $5.
Village of Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo Ave., Suite 1520
Coral Gables. 
Garage parking is available at Village of Merrick Park.

Once again, the Village of Merrick Park is putting its fashion foot forward in the name of charity. The luxury retail and dining destination brings back the highly coveted Fashionably Conscious fundraising sale from Friday September 20 through Sunday September 22. 

The vintage designer sale event offers heavily reduced pricing on donated items from the most coveted closets of Miami’s respected philanthropists and community leaders. Some highlights of the collected inventory from the charity hosts include men’s Gucci and Ferragamo shoes, YSL and Diane von Furstenberg dresses, Miu Miu and Prada shoes and items from Chanel, Valentino, Phillip Lim, Chloé, Lanvin and more.  

The event kicks off Friday, September 20 with a VIP Cocktail Preview Sale Reception with catering provided by Le Basque for an entry donation of $25. The shopping continues on Saturday, September 21 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with an all-day sale featuring light bites courtesy of Jorge Mena and Mena Catering and bubbly from Vintage Liquors for an entry donation of $10. It concludes on Sunday, September 22 with the Fashionably Conscious Clearance Sale, where everything must go! There will be heavily discounted prices on remaining items from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with an entry donation of only $5. 

The weekend sale will return to the same retail space as last year, at suite 1520 on the ground floor of Village of Merrick Park, located next to Lacoste. KARLA Conceptual Event Experiences is designing the space for the sale with notably stylish concepts, while Garde Robe is providing hangers and racks. 
With a fundraising goal of more than $100,000, this year’s sale is set to be the most impressive yet. Already helping the organization climb to that goal, generous corporate sponsors of the sale include Village of Merrick Park, Florida Crystals, Garde Robe and Neat Method. Proceeds from the sale benefit Coconut Grove Cares’ The Barnyard Community Center, providing free vital services to the children and families of the historic West Grove community. As the organization’s primary annual fundraiser, Fashionably Conscious offers essential unrestricted funds to enable the organization’s operations.

Opening Reception for Alberto Baraya and FIU Faculty Exhibitions at the Frost Art Museum 9/18/13

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Opening Reception for Alberto Baraya and FIU Faculty Exhibitions at the Frost Art Museum
frostmuseum-09-13-13Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum,
10975 SW 17th Street
Miami, FL 33199

Admission: Free

The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum at FIU opens its fall 2013 season with renowned Colombian artist Alberto Baraya’s Naturalism/Artificiality: Expeditions, and Research of the Herbarium of Artificial Plants, and exhibitions of the works of two FIU faculty members, Michael Namkung and Pip Brant. An opening reception for all of these exhibits will be held at the Museum on Wednesday, September 18, from 6 to 9 pm. Refreshments will be served and the reception is open to the public and free of charge.

Alberto Baraya:
For more than a decade, Colombian artist Alberto Baraya has produced works of art which question and parody the agendas and empirical objectivity of seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth-century European expeditions that purported to scientifically collect and quantify the indigenous flora, fauna and peoples of the Americas. His exhibition presents his findings and projects based on travels to Acre, Bogotá, Gainesville, Indianapolis, Long Beach and Machu Picchu, and includes selected works from the series Herbarium of Artificial Plants, The Fable of the Birds, and Anthropometries.
In his Herbarium of Artificial Plants, Baraya uses found objects such as silk, plastic or glass flowers and leaves, to create beautiful taxonomies. Science and art are combined with drawings and annotations related to his research, as well as to the social and political implications of his findings. Perhaps the most ambitious project of the Herbarium series is the Latex Tree, originally produced for the 27th São Paulo Biennial. The outer layer of the latex tree was peeled off from the man-produced tree and exhibited during the Biennial. In addition to presenting a visually striking piece, the project provided a commentary on the exploitation of rubber in nineteenth-century Brazil. The Fable of the Birds features photographs of stuffed birds, typical of the Americas, leading the viewer to different ways of contemplating controlled landscapes: the landscape of dissected and stuffed birds as a scientific instrument and their relationship to the landscape of their natural habitat. Anthropometries focuses on anthropometry, a tool for early physical anthropology that was used to identify and understand the human and physical variations and to correlate these characteristics to ethnic and racial factors. In these works, Baraya revises not only the archaeological exploration of Machu Picchu, but proposes a reflection on the idea of "discovery" of a culture by the hands of another, having his measurements taken with an anthropometric caliper by natives and tourists from all over the world. Baraya’s exhibition, curated by Francine Birbragher, will run through January 5, 2014. It is part of the Frost Art Museum’s 2013 series of exhibitions: Commemorating 500 Years: Spain-Florida-Caribbean.

Faculty Show
Recording people or events, personal or historic, has typically been done through photography and/or sketching or painting, where the aim is to capture an instant in time that can be looked back on over the passing years so that future generations can see exactly what certain things, events and people looked like at a given point in time. Two Florida International University faculty members have, however, come up with their own unique, individual approaches to depicting and commemorating different stages of life: infancy (the beginning of life) and war (often the last stage of life). Their art will be on display at the Frost Art Museum through October 13.

Michael Namkung, 2013, 2. Results suggest that the umbilical cord cutting experience benefits the father’s emotional involvement with the neonate, 10/18/12, 11 weeks, 12 minutes, Courtesy of the Artist
Michael Namkung is an Assistant Professor, in FIU’s Department of Art + Art History, and describes himself as "an interdisciplinary artist who works in physical exercise, drawing, performance, video, installation and social practice." Namkung’s Baby Pictures and the People’s Lullaby Collective is an art exhibition about babyhood and parenting that involves a series of 26 baby pictures, a multilingual lullaby collection, the world’s largest foam alphabet floor, and a program of unique drawing activities for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Baby Pictures is a display of images created from a drawing system that recorded the physical movements of Namkung’s newborn son on the floor. Resembling inkblots more than photographs, these Baby Pictures represent a father’s effort to capture an image of a human condition that is constantly disappearing.

The People’s Lullaby Collective part of the exhibition is a social art project and a unique opportunity for the public to become a vital part of creating an artwork. Participation is easy; simply use the voice recorder on your smart phone to capture the lullabies sung to your infant or toddler when the child is put to sleep at night. Then, text or email the recording to michaelnamkung@gmail.com (by no later than Friday, September 13). The idea is not to make a perfect recording, but to collect the sounds of the lullaby-singing process as it naturally occurs. According to Namkung, "By sharing this ritual, you document the intimacy shared with your child, give voice to the complex emotions that come with the job of raising children, and honor the work that caregivers do. This is a call to mothers, fathers, grandparents, and caregivers of any kind, in a ny language." The final part of the exhibition, This is Where Meaning is Made, is another opportunity for interactive parent/caregiver-infant/toddler experiences. Namkung will install a 900-square-foot interlocking foam alphabet tile mat that will cover the entire gallery floor. "This will activate the ground plane, and allow parents to easily put their children down to play on, and with, the floor," he said. "Finally, I am inviting parents to bring their baby or toddler to the gallery on three Saturdays during the exhibition (September 21 and 28, and October 12), from 10:00 am-noon, for a special drawing activity that is a combination of drawing and physical exercise called Drawing Gym. Toddlers can make drawings while doing wall sits, inchworms, and vertical jumps; for pre-crawlers, I will help your newborn or infant make his or her own tummy-time drawings."

Pip Brant, Little Big Horn, 2013, Oil and acrylic, 32 x 61 inches, Courtesy of the Artist
Pip Brant is an Associate Professor in the Department of Art & Art History, and her exhibition, Re-enactments, presents a collection of her paintings and embroidery which offers an alternative to recreations of historical events through re-enactments of famous battles or war in general, or their depiction through conventional photography, paintings and embroidery. While conceding that re-enactments and more conventional art are important and popular means of capturing and replicating history, Brant notes that, "Even though there are attempts at authenticity, this is an impossible task. A degrading of the actual battles happens. Political correctness can further pollute the forgotten truths. With my works, I am trying to decompose these events even more, with the removal and color conversions of visual information. The question I want to play with has to do with color switches and abstractions that sweeten the gory truths usually romanticized by traditional panor amic historical painting and embroidery. I want to see color convey the content."
Also opening on September 18 at the Frost Art Museum, in its Wolfsonian Teaching Gallery, is Crisis and Commerce: World’s Fairs of the 1930s.

Image shown: Alberto Baraya, Latex Tree Project, Branch B (Proyecto Árbol Látex, Rama B), 2006, Latex cast, 78 3/4 x 197 x 4 inches, Courtesy of the Artist

Dewaristas con Juanes Finale Event 9/19/13

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Dewaristas con Juanes Finale Event
September 19, 2013, 8:00pm – 11:55pm
Grand Central
700 North Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136, USA

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Find out why the smoothest blends are the most harmonized with Dewar’s 12 and Juanes! Join Dewar’s on Thursday, September 19th at 8PM at Grand Central for a private concert featuring JUANES! Opening act will be Las Cafeteras, chosen as the next great Latin sound by Dewaristas.

Remember you and your guest must be 21+ years of age to attend the Dewaristas finale event. This is a private event and invitations are non-transferrable. First come first served for admission so get there early!

Make sure you check out the Dewaristas site and download your complimentary Juanes songs.

Follow @Dewaristas for the latest.

Beat The Monday Blues Event 9/16/13

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Beat The Monday Blues Event
Presentation2September 16th, 6-10pm
Machiya Midtown
3252 NE 1st Ave, Suite 116
Miami, FL

Please RSVP to RSVP@zeventsmiami.com

$1 Sapporo $1 Sake

You are cordially invited to our monthly Beat the Monday Blues event at Machiya Midtown, September 16th.  Start off your week the right way with $1 Sapporo and $1 Sake.  Make sure to plan accordingly and make that Monday night a memorable one!
Thank You!

Chamber Meet and Greet 9/19/13

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Chamber Meet & Greet
Thursday, September 19th, 2013
Boom Financial Store
5930 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33137

Please RSVP by September 16, 2013 rsvp@haccof.com

You and a guest are cordially invited to our monthly networking event

Join us for some hors d’oeuvres and network with friends, members and other prominent, like-minded professionals like yourself!

Special presentation by our co-sponsor: Boom Financial

The Kult Soft Opening 9/18/13

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The Kult Soft Opening
FlashStudios_TheKult_SoftOpeningWednesday 18th, from 7-10pm
The Kult
649 NE 79th St, (R)
Miami FL, 33138

This current September marks the one-year path of THE KULT, an underground fashion boutique that opened as a Pop-up, and has grown to now establish itself as one of Miami’s coolest, affordable, and local, street-fashion hubs.

This coming Thursday, Pamela Wasabi opens one more time THE KULT doors, but this time for good. Finding a permanent location to her store in Miami’s Mimo District. A neighborhood, which is transforming itself to be the locals’ home and favorite area, bistro and restaurant strip, and pedestrian friendly streets.

THE KULT is now located at the white, polka-dotted Studio Building on 79th street and Biscayne Blvd. A completely renovated property, by Group 69, now home to artists, the popular children’s clothing store Loud Girl Exchange, Guarapo Juice Bar, and Flash Studios.

This time round marks a new location, revamped look, and a new chapter for THE KULT. We also celebrate our new partnership with Flash Studios. A chic, eclectic hair salon headed by talented Christina Silvia and Natasha Love. Together Flash Studios and THE KULT are building a production team to provide the full service of hair, make-up, styling and art direction for fashion shows, photo shoots, movie/video sets, and events.

Our store will continue to carry all favorite brands like Betsey Johnson, Lip Service, Hips and Hair, and TRIPP NYC. We are also very happy to host local brands and designers like We Love Colors, Deep Antiquity, Agencie No9, Kusuri, NAZ Designs, Lovebirds, and Alessandra Gold at the store. THE KULT will also be launching a new consignment/thrift section.

Join us on Wednesday 18th, from 7-10pm as we throw our Soft Opening. A cozy, intimate gathering commencing to the lyrics and tunes of Miami’s chic folk acoustic band, Bows and Ties. Followed by Dj Rippin Kittin set. A girl powered combination of 80s punk rock, darkwave, electroclash beats and feminine voices. At the party we will have cocktails provided by Societe Perrier and Stolen Rum, and vegan bites by The House of V. During the opening we will also unveil Diana Contreras Enchanted Forest mural for THE KULT.

Art Plus Cause Exhibition of Works by Artists Antuan and Leonel Matheu during Art Basel Miami at Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts Center Benefiting Many Happy Hearts to Support the Homeless 12/6/13

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Art Plus Cause Exhibition of Works by Artists Antuan and Leonel Matheu during Art Basel Miami at Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts Center Benefiting Many Happy Hearts to Support the Homeless
ImageFriday, 12/06/2013 – 01/06/2013 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts Center
111 SW 5th Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33130
More Info Link
Cost: 0

Pedestriart Urban Art Project is pleased to present ART + CAUSE, a wonderful selection of works in different mediums by artists Antuan and Leonel Matheu during Art Basel Miami 2013. The exhibition is on view at the Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts Center from December 6, 2013 through January 6, 2014. ART + CAUSE will show sculptures in bronze and marble, and works in oil pastel on paper. This curatorial work pretends to interact with the visitor in an artistic environment and in a beautiful historic site. With the use of traditional techniques, this show intends to communicate a contemporary message. At the same time, it helps to support causes that contribute to the needs in the community. A percentage of the collected funds will be distributed between Many Happy Hearts foundation to support the homeless and the Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts Center to support the arts in the community.

For more information about Antuan and Leonel Matheu’s work please contact Leslie D. Leon at e-mail: leonelmatheu@att.net, Phone: 305-389-1716.

Miami Exposed-Arts and Culture Mixer 9/20/13

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Miami Exposed-Arts & Culture Mixer
Friday, 09/20/2013 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
954378_10151668841226172_1789951912_nFinnegan’s Brickell
500 Brickell Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Let Miami Exposed…EXPOSE….you!

Bring your Talent, Arts & Culture, Small Business owners, Social Networkers, etc…

This event is your time to EXPOSE yourself on the red carpet! Live Interviews!

Live DJ and drink specials all night~

Gramatik 9/22/13

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Gramatik
Sunday, 09/22/2013 – 10:00 pm –
1044942_589879607729175_161869784_nGrand Central
697 N Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33136
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $15-$20

Poplife and Grand Central present

Gramatik
The Age Of Reason Fall Tour 2013
https://www.facebook.com/gramatik

Alongside:

Herobust
http://facebook.com/heRobust

Exmag
http://facebook.com/EXM4G

More info: http://grandcentralmiami.com/

Miami Dolphins Offer Free Skin Cancer Screenings 9/22/13

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Miami Dolphins Offer Free Skin Cancer Screenings
Sunday, 09/22/2013 – 09/22/2013 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm
ME-logo-green-taglineSun Life Stadium
2269 NW 199th St,
miami, Florida 33056
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, but a simple skin cancer screening with a dermatologist can be life-saving.That’s why the Miami Dolphins are teaming up once again with Melanoma Exposed™, a national campaign designed to educate Americans about melanoma and its risk factors, and encourage people to take a more active role in their skin health.

Since the campaign began in 2012, the Dolphins and Melanoma Exposed have screened nearly 700 fans for skin cancer during screening events in 2012 and 2013. Join the Dolphins once again and help them reach more fans!

The first 100 fans to get screened will receive tickets to a regular season Dolphins game!

Miami Beauty Blogger Trend Show 9/20/13

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Miami Beauty Blogger Trend Show
Friday, 09/20/2013 – 09/20/2013 04:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Screenshot_2013-09-14-20-59-50-1Neiman Marcus Coral Gables
390 San Lorenzo Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
Webpage Link
Cost:

Join us in welcoming Miami’s top beauty bloggers in presenting Fall’s beauty trends. These beauty-darlings will be sharing their expertise as a model struts down the runway at 5pm. From music, drinks, light-bites, models and lots of hashtagging, this event will be sure to inspire you for the rest of the season.

Please call for reservatons 786.999.1000 ext. 1321

Chrysler Brand and Lucky Strike Challenge Miami to Bowl a Perfect Score and Win Big 9/13/13

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Chrysler Brand and Lucky Strike Challenge Miami to Bowl a Perfect Score & Win Big!
Friday, 09/13/2013 – 09/14/2013 05:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Chrysler-Score-a-300-2Lucky Strike
1691 Michigan Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: FREE

The Chrysler Brand invites you to take the challenge at Lucky Strike at 1691 Michigan Avenue in Miami from 5:00 – 10:00pm on Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14 and attempt to bowl a perfect score of 300 in the Chrysler challenge lane for a chance to win a Chrysler 300. In addition to the opportunity to bring home a new Chrysler 300 by bowling a “perfect game,” bowlers will also have the chance to win other cool prizes including “Score a 300” branded t-shirts, tumblers, and USB chargers in the special Chrysler challenge lane. Also, check out the all new Chrysler 300C Varvatos Luxury Edition and 200 Special Edition vehicles onsite. Every individual who stops by the Chrysler brand experience at Lucky Strike in Miami will gain entry into the National Giveaway for a chance to win $45,000 towards any eligible Chrysler Group vehicle. Visit http://www.chrysler.com/ for product information.

Step Out Walk to Stop diabetes 9/21/13

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Step Out Walk to Stop diabetes
Saturday, 09/21/2013 – 07:00 am – 12:00 pm
Marlins Stadium
501 Marlins Way,
Miami, Florida 33145
Webpage Link
Cost:

The American Diabetes Association’s Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes is a fundraising event designed to raise dollars for diabetes research, community education, and advocacy. The walk is 2.5 miles and will run along in and around the new Marlins baseball Park in Miami. The walk is followed by an area of health exhibits and entertainment for the entire family.

Bimini SuperFast Cruise Ship Celebrates Latin Weekend with 2-Day Fiesta Aboard the Day and Evening Cruises 9/13/13-9/14/13

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Bimini SuperFast Cruise Ship Celebrates Latin Weekend with 2-Day Fiesta Aboard the Day & Evening Cruises
Friday, 09/13/2013 – 09/14/2013 09:00 am – 10:00 pm
DSC_9156PortMiami
1015 N America Way,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Fares start at $49/per person, including dinner and breakfast (port charges and government taxes are an additional $20 per person.)

Come celebrate Latin culture this weekend with live Latin music, Salsa dancing & entertainment, 2 for 1 Voli Vodka drink specials, DJ Africa & DJ Ron Luna and more—all aboard the Bimini SuperFast! Day Cruises depart Miami at 9 a.m. and return at 7 p.m. and Evening Cruises depart Miami at 10 p.m. and return the following day at 6 a.m. Enjoy live Latin music and dancing on the top Party Deck at Club Bimini, complimentary dinner and breakfast onboard, and play live action table games or slots in two casinos! Sports fans can also wager on their favorite teams in the SuperFast sports book. Guests 18 and older must have a valid passport and can book on www.rwbimini.com.

First Annual Miami Beach Jazz Festival 11/16/13

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First Annual Miami Beach Jazz Festival
Saturday, November 16th
Fillmore Miami Beach
1700 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.miamibeachjazz.com

Tickets for the Festival are $45.00 in Advance and $55.00 day of show for General Admission; $55.00 Advance and $65.00 day of show for Reserved Seats; and $25.00 General Admission and $35.00 Reserved Seat tickets for Students.  There is also a limited number of VIP tickets available that include special features and entrance to the exclusive after party with the musicians.  Tickets are on sale now at LiveNation.com or charge by phone 800-745-3000 and at the Fillmore Box Office during normal business hours (Mon. – Fri., 11AM – 6PM and during show days).
 
Special Pop-Up Performances Begin This Week At Bloomingdale’s!
Opening Act Competition Open To Local Student Jazz Bands!
 
The first ever Miami Beach Jazz Festival is now scheduled to be held Saturday, November 16th/ 6PM at the intimate Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theatre.  And to kick off the announcement, special “Pop-Up Performances” of local jazz artists will be held in Bloomingdales stores throughout South Florida.  Additionally local student bands and musicians have from now through September 30th to sign up for a competition that will give them the opening slot at the Festival itself.  The full Line-up for the Festival will be announced soon.
 
The Miami Beach Jazz Festival is the brainchild of event founder and producer, Carmen J. Cartiglia. "There are many music festivals that call themselves ‘Jazz’ events, but are all too often watered down with other types of music" says Mr. Cartiglia. “The Miami Beach Jazz Festival will be going back to the basics and will bring in some exceptional true jazz artists from around the world. This will be a REAL jazz festival with the very best musicians the jazz world has to offer coming together with those from our own back yard to create an experience not to be missed!”
 
The Bloomingdale’s stores “Pop-Up Performances” are scheduled for:
Thursday, September 12th / 6PM in Aventura
Thursday, September 19th / 1PM in Boca Raton
Saturday, September 21st / 3PM at the Falls in Miami
        
From now through September 30th, student musicians and bands from all over South Florida will be able to apply for a competition that could lead them to be chosen as the opening act for the Festival.  Applications are available at the website: www.miamibeachjazz.com.  Each student who enters will be given a ticket to the Festival as well as a free pass to the series of three master classes being taught by some of the featured artists at the Betsy Hotel on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach during the week prior to the Festival.
 
The Festival is being sponsored by Atlantic Broadband, The Road Less Traveled: Project Ecuador, Bloomingdale’s and PAX.

James Beard Foundation Taste of Miami with Tuyo Chef Norman Van Aken 9/20/13

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James Beard Foundation Taste of Miami with Tuyo Chef Norman Van Aken
masterflat_01Friday, September 20, 2013
7:30 p.m. Next Generation Cocktail Reception
8:30 p.m. Culinary Masters’ Dinner
The Ancient Spanish Monastery
16711 W. Dixie Highway
North Miami Beach, FL 33160
Tickets On Sale Now
$200 General Ticket includes Culinary Masters’ Dinner only 
$250 VIP Package Ticket includes Next Generation Cocktail Reception and preferred seating at Culinary Masters’ Dinner 
$400 All-Star Ticket** includes Next Generation Cocktail Reception and a seat at All-Star Host Ted Allen’s table for the Culinary Masters’ Dinner (**limited availability) 
Reservations: To reserve tickets, click here

Cocktail comfort attire 
 
Join the James Beard Foundation and special guest host Ted Allen of Food Network’s Chopped for a stellar event with South Florida’s finest chefs. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception hosted in the gardens of The Ancient Spanish Monastery and will feature light bites from Miami’s Next Generation of rising stars, including Dena Marino of MC Kitchen; David Bracha of The River Seafood & Oyster Bar; “Chef Pai” of Khong River House; Jose Mendin of Pubbelly Restaurant Group; Clayton Miller of Yardbird; and Giorgio Rapicavoli of Eating House. Specialty cocktails will be prepared by mixologists Elad Zvi and Gabriel Orta of Bar Lab.
 
Following the cocktail reception, guests will be treated to an unforgettable menu from an impressive lineup of Culinary Masters, which include dishes by Norman Van Aken of Tuyo; Allen Susser of Chef Allen’s Consulting; Lorena Garcia of Lorena Garcia Cocina; Michael Schwartz of Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink; and Yigit Pura of Tout Sweet Patisserie, Top Chef: Just Desserts winner.

Ca’d’oro Gallery Lands In Miami’s Design District With A Grand European Cultural Feast 10/11/13

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Ca’d’oro Gallery Lands In Miami’s Design District With A Grand European Cultural Feast
sansoni_1Grand Opening Reception
Friday, October 11, 2013 From 7pm-9pm
Galleria Ca’d’oro | Miami
Design District 4141
Suite 105F – Ground Floor
NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33137
www.ca-doro.com
Facebook/galleriacadoromiami

In Conjunction to Giuseppe Verdi’s Bicentennial the gallery will open with a group exhibition, which has traveled from Rome to Miami accompanied by the Cameristi della Scala of Milan.

Ca’d’Oro, the gallery that made their grand appearance in 2010 with the iconic larger than life pink snails during Art Basel Miami Beach has recently relocated from Coral Gables to the epicenter of luxury, the 4141 Building in the Design District.  In conjunction to Giuseppe Verdi’s Bicentennial and as a celebration, Ca’d’Oro Gallery will open it’s golden doors on Friday, October 11th, 2013, with a group exhibition Homage to Verdi and offer to Miami a unique one-in-a-lifetime experience with a vibrant live classical music concert by the prestigious Camersití della Scala of Milan.

"We are very excited to move to the 4141 Building and form part of the renaissance of the Design District. This is Miami’s future as the arts, fashion, and design destination" says Gloria Porcella, co-owner and curator of Ca’d’Oro Gallery.  “We will continue to supports the arts in Coral Gables, a place we are grateful to have called our home for three years.”
 
Homage to Verdi is a moving and engaging memorialization to one of the most important composers in Italian history, Guiseppe Verdi (October 10, 1813–1901).  Curated by Gloria Porcella and Lamberto Petrecca, the exhibition highlights the works of 32 contemporary artists- spanning from Romero Britto, the pop artist Leonardo Hidalgo, award winning composer-artist Alfredo Rapetti Mogol, Monica Casali, eco-friendly artist Erika Calesini, Daniela Pasti Augias, Sasha Torrisi, Gloria Sesana, among other members of the artistic Ca’d’Oro extended family.
 
The year 2013 is an auspicious year for Italy, for it is also marks “The Year Of Italian Culture in the United States” and in this stellar alignment the Italian Consulate-General in Miami and with the support of Classical South Florida, the grand opening will be accompanied by a live musical performance by the Camersiti della Scala of Milan, who will be seducing the guests with an exclusive program, absolutely unique in the international music world. It contains “Fantasie” from Verdi’s operas, composed in the 19th century by Italian important composers, sometimes Verdi’s friends and coworkers.  These pieces, gifts, and celebrations to the greatness of the composer were lying forgotten and without an editor in world libraries. Thanks to the Camersiti della Scala, they are now discovered and played for the first time in our modern times. Viva Verdi!
 
The live classical performance will take place on the night of the grand opening and the exhibition will be on display until November 20th, 2013.

Start Your Engines Leonardo Hidalgo Designs a Superhero Luxury Art Car Unveiled During Miami’s Downtown Art Days 9/20/13

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Start Your Engines Leonardo Hidalgo Designs a Superhero Luxury Art Car Unveiled During Miami’s Downtown Art Days
gowithasmilehomepagec61f46Exhibition and VIP Opening Reception
Friday, September 20th, 2013 From 6pm-10pm
Lou La Vie
1444 Biscayne Blvd Suite 113
Miami, FL 33132.

Miami, the city known for it’s sunny climate, attractive beaches, entertainment, beautiful people and international art fairs, is now getting ready for an inspiring cultural and art filled weekend during Downtown Art Days 2013 (www.dwntwnartdays.com). Celebrated pop artist and city local, Leonardo Hidalgo (www.leonardohidalgo.com) will present his new collection of paintings, Go With a Smile, a series of forty-eight visually striking large format paintings of superheroes, gangsters and icons, with the spotlight on Batman and the Joker. Lou La Vie, the only exotic car rental agency in the world to marry the concept of fine art and supercars, will unveil a unique art car designed by Hidalgo, with the collaboration of Warren Henry Auto Group, on the night of the opening, Friday, September 20, 2013 from 6pm-10pm.

“I am very excited to be part of this cultural weekend and to be able to present to the community a fun and memorable art experience alongside the Lou La Vie team.” says artist Leonardo Hidalgo. “Designing the art car is a dream. Exotic cars are a piece of art in itself for their exceptional craftmanship and performance.  I had the vision to incorporate one of my superhero and villain paintings, to create the ultimate most action-packed driving machine.”

On the night of the opening expect to see the most exotic cars in the world, in an urban-loft setting, paired with Hidalgo’s masterpieces, highlighting a gigantic Joker sculptural painting, with music, tasting samples provided by Oceanaire, a hydration bar by Vita Coco, and flowing cocktails.

Re-Opening Galeria Adelmo 9/27/13

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Re-Opening Galeria Adelmo
Friday, 09/27/2013 – 10/25/2013 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
final_powpoint_Sept__12_flier_proof-3GALERIA ADELMO
1165 SW 6TH ST,
MMIAMI, Florida 33130
Facebook Link
Cost: N.A

Re-opening GALERIA ADELMO after three months of refurbisments on the gallery due to a DUI accident on 5/13/13.
Entertainment will be provided by the exceptional pianist-composer Daysi Celia Almirall

2013 Miami Shores Green Day 10/26/13

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2013 Miami Shores Green Day
Saturday, 10/26/2013 – 10/26/2013 03:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Greater Miami Shores Chamber of Commerce
Downtown Miami Shores | NE 2nd Avenue between 94th and 100th Streets,
Miami, Florida 33138
More Info Link
Cost: 0

Green Day is Miami Shores’ biggest annual event and will incorporate all of the elements of previous Street Fairs — great food, live music, art, community groups, and family-friendly activities — while focusing attention on our Earth’s natural resources. You’ll experience a unique festival marketplace for attendees to discover and celebrate the goodness of green!

Gallery Night Ride at Midtown Pawn Boutique 9/14/13

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Gallery Night Ride at Midtown Pawn Boutique
Saturday, 09/14/2013 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 am
MidtownPawnBoutique-9-14-eVite-lowresMidtown Pawn Boutique
261 NW 36 Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: Complimentary

During Wynwood Art Walk, “The Gallery Night Ride” at Midtown Pawn Boutique, Miami’s first designer Pawn Boutique, presented by Car2Go and Smart Center of Cutler Bay. The event will feature Wynwood artist and girl-power darling, Diana Contreras (best known for “Sofia Rose”). She will be Spray Painting a Smart Car live during the event. She will also be completing and signing her latest giant mural “Isabella”, a new landmark at Wynwood Art District. Stop by and catch her in the act!
Guests are encouraged to bring their gold and jewelry to the event and have it appraised – an Antiques Roadshow-inspired way for guests to jump in and learn firsthand what their often-overlooked JEWELRY are worth. There will be Complimentary Beer & Wine, and music by DJ Maximus 3000.

Ladies Night! The Tremends || Bonnie Beats || Elle 9/17/13

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Ladies Night! The Tremends || Bonnie Beats || Elle
Tuesday, 09/17/2013 – 09/17/2013 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
599103_482980555093104_319880258_nBlackbird Ordinary
729 SW 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link
Cost: 0.00

Tuesday nights at Blackbird belong to the ladies! Featuring The Tremends live, with DJs Bonnie Beats & Elle. Hosted by Casey Zap and Veronica Gessa. 21+, no cover!

Movie Night Monday || The Fifth Element & Starship Troopers 9/16/13

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Movie Night Monday || The Fifth Element & Starship Troopers
Monday, 09/16/2013 – 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
movienight_starship5thBlackbird Ordinary
729 SW 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link
Cost:

Blackbird Ordinary presents Movie Night Mondays! Join us for an outdoor double feature of The Fifth Element & Starship Troopers, with karaoke inside at 11pm. Enjoy $8 daiquiris & Old Fashioneds all night. 21+, no cover.

Roots Rock Wednesday || Oscar G & Friends 9/18/13

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Roots Rock Wednesday || Oscar G & Friends
Wednesday, 09/18/2013 – 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
bb_septresizeBlackbird Ordinary
729 SW 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link
Cost:

Adding some soul to your mid-week with Haitian Hillbilly playing the finest in rockabilly, blues, R&B, and more. Featuring Oscar G & friends. $7 gets you a PBR + shot of Dickle all night long. 21+ to boogie woogie. No cover!

Crossfit Kingdom Celebrates its Grand Opening 9/14/13

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Crossfit Kingdom Celebrates its Grand Opening
Saturday, 09/14/2013 – 09:00 am –
Crossfit Kingdom- Westchester
9280 SW 40th Street Miami, Fl 33165,
Miami, Florida 33165
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Media Alert

Crossfit Kingdom To Celebrate Its Grand Opening in Westchester Miami

What: Vidal Lazo, CEO of Crossfit Kingdom, invites the public and media to a very special event Saturday, September 14th , 2013, to officially open their flagship store in Westchester Miami. During the celebration guests will have the opportunity to partake in an open house were guests can check out the gym, speak with trainers and take part in a class. There will also be a raffle with prizes, including a free month’s membership to Crossfit, live music and food by Healthy Nut.

When: Saturday, September 14th, 2013 9am
Ribbon Cutting will take place at Noon

Where: 9280 SW 40th Street Miami, Fl 33165

Contact: Eric Garcia, 305-965-8975

Shooting for the Stars: An Evening with Black Violin 11/16/13

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Shooting for the Stars: An Evening with Black Violin
Saturday, 11/16/2013 – 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Black-Violin-Poster-BLUEPlumosa School of the Arts Auditorium
2501 Seacrest Blvd.,
Delray Beach, Florida 33432
Webpage Link
Cost: $35, $75

Black Violin (www.blackviolin.net), the classically-trained hip hop duo, will perform their inspired combination of hip hop, rock, and R&B in a concert at the Plumosa School of the Arts on Saturday, November 16 in Delray Beach. The concert is part of the Plumosa School of the Arts Foundation’s “Shooting for the Stars” evening to benefit the elementary school’s students.

Black Violin has performed at President Obama’s Inauguration, sold out the New Victory Theater on Broadway, wowed audiences at the legendary Harlem Apollo Theatre, accompanied Alicia Keys at the 2004 Billboard Awards, and collaborated with P.Diddy, Kanye West, 50 Cent, Tom Petty, Aerosmith and the Eagles. Kev Marcus, who plays the violin, and Will B, who plays the viola, are both Fort Lauderdale natives.

“We are so fortunate that an act of this caliber will be performing in Delray Beach for an exciting community event,” said James Mueller, president of the Plumosa School of the Arts Foundation. “This talented duo will inspire the students of Plumosa. Their success fits into our school’s mission in promoting the vital importance of arts education for children and securing the resources to make it happen. Funds raised will directly benefit the kids at Plumosa School of the Arts through our Foundation.”

On Friday afternoon, November 15, Plumosa students and teachers will take part in a concert and conversation with the artists. Will and Kev will share stories of their own personal journey—about the impact that music has had on their lives and the importance of establishing a solid foundation of positive values.

The concert will be held at the Plumosa School of the Arts Auditorium, 2501 Seacrest Blvd., Delray Beach. Tickets are $35 for general admission and $75 for VIP and can be purchased at: www.plumosafoundation.org.

Plumosa School of the Arts Foundation’s mission is to promote the vital importance of arts education for children and secure the resources to make it happen. Plumosa is a K-5, A-rated school. For more information on the Foundation, visit www.plumosafoundation.org .

Laugh It Up Comedy Showcase 9/21/13

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Laugh It Up Comedy Showcase
Saturday, 09/21/2013 – 08:30 pm – 10:30 pm
1241662_10100835026971301_23847202_nPAx Miami
337 sw 8st,
Miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link
Cost: 10.00

The Laugh It Up Comedy Showcase Presents
10 EMMY Award Winner
Reader’s Choice Best Local Comic 2011
Best Local Comics in Miami 2011
Johnny Trabs
http://johnnytrabs.wix.com/johnnytrabscomedy#!bio

With Host:Sean Ramrattan

More Info call/text 786-390-1093 or inbox me
Admission only $10.00

Pax Miami 337 Sw 8st Miami Fl 33130

Come early, enjoy the vibes from Dj Kumi

Go Green Fashionista 2013 11/8/13

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Go Green Fashionista 2013
Friday, 11/08/2013 – 07:30 pm – 02:30 am
gogreen-fashionBriza On The Bay
1717 N. Bayshore Drive,
Miami, Florida 33132
Buy Tickets Link
Cost:

“Go Green Fashionista” presents an annual event, coming into the fifth year of honoring environmental awareness and eco-friendly fashion. The focus is for patrons to be informed and inspired by holistic and cost effective habits in relations to the earth. Exhibitors will present their “green” products from natural soaps, soy candles, organic skin and hair care; to vegetarian food, natural juices and more. Unique environmental friendly companies such as organic household items, biodegradable products, and eco-friendly jewelry to name a few will have you eager for more! Information on various plants and herbs, yoga, fitness, and for your pleasure, healing massages and acupuncture by Lotus In Hand Therapy.

You’ll learn how to “go green” in fashion with vintage stylists and fashion designers who specialize in creating their collections using eco-friendly and reused material.

Live entertainment and the highly anticipated eco-friendly fashion show will have stylist’s who will assist and showcase along with eco friendly designer’s on our mission to provide another utilizing fashion idea holistically, while lessening their expenses. “Go Green Fashionista” will be an evening of high fashion at its smartest.

This eco loving event will have you leaving the night feeling creative, health conscious, mind healing, and more caring to mother earth. With the help of these earth friendly companies based all over the world, “Go Green Fashionista” will introduce this important era of living to YOU; the intrigued, the health enthusiast, the yoga addict, the tree hugger, and the fashionista!

Apart of the fashion show, MJ MCLAREN will introduce his invention highlighting the ultimate nouveau fashion device, VIDEO EARINGS! This video of the Video Earrings is an introduction of the packaging and functionality of the product. It shows how it looks and how it works. It also showcases the brand quality.

CLICK ON LINK –> http://vimeo.com/67226422

“Go Green Fashionista” is also dedicated to giving back to our communities and around the world. There will be much insight on various eco-friendly foundations who cater to those who need shelter, clothes, food and water amongst the many bare necessities for the human race. Many of the foundations have dedicated to planting trees and food with organic seeds and fertilizers in villages overseas as well as communities in Miami and throughout the United States.

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Your participation will be such an honor to not only the cause, but the many foundations and organizations involved in spreading eco friendly awareness. Throughout the years, this event has attracted over 500 guests whom some have become yearly attendees. “Go Green Fashionista” has been featured in numerous Miami media with articles written from Miami NewTimes, Miami Herald, Natural Awakening Magazine and WiseBuys Eco Friendly Magazine. You can surf the web and notices the various covers of this event through different media outlets and blogs. This is the perfect environment for you as attendees to learn ways to build strength to not only your treasured body, but to be more conscious of the natural connection between you and the earth.

Sponsored By:

Briza On The Bay (inside The Grand Hotel)

1717 N. Bayshore Drive Miami, FL.33132

“Known for hosting Miami Heat’s Chris Bosh Moroccan themed birthday party, Briza on the Bay sits on prime waterfront real estate, offering patrons breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay to one side and Downtown Miami’s striking skyline to the other.”

PLENTY OF PARKING!

Valet $7.00/ Self Parking $5.00/Meters and Garages in the area

Friday, November 8, 2013

7:30pm (fashion show starts at 9pm)

General Admission: $15

Admission + Gift Bag: $25

PURCHASE ONLINE and receive “Go Green Fashionista” Discount Card: Flash this card to vendors and receive discounts and gifts from some of your favorite companies!

Vendor/Sponsorship Inquiries:

www.gogreenvendors.eventbrite.com

Information/Media Inquiries:

love@gogreenfashionista.com

Battledish Chef Competition Miami 10/5/13

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Battledish Chef Competition Miami
battledishSaturday, October 5th, starting at 2pm
The Dilido Beach Club at the Ritz-Carlton South Beach
The Social Club at Kimpton’s Surfcomber South Beach
Baires Grill
Quattro Gastronomia Italiana
Terrazza at the Shore Club
Barezzito South Beach
General Admission is $15 and Food and Drink Tickets are $5 each
Purchase Tickets Online
Use code soulofmiami for Free General Admission!

Battledish, the international chef competition, coming to Miami will feature six chefs competing for various titles such as Tastiest, Most Creative, Best Modern, Most Authentic and Best Cocktail.

The Battledish competition will take place in Miami Beach with six lucky chefs. All ticket holders along with an esteemed panel of featured guest judges will have a chance to vote for their favorites in the competition. Only one chef will emerge King of Battledish!

Go by each location to sample their food. Chefs will be creating smaller versions of their dishes priced at $5 each. Herradura Tequila Drink pairings are also available at $5.

Competing Chefs and Locations:
Chef Andres Meraz, Chef de Cuisine, The Dilido Beach Club at the Ritz-Carlton South Beach
Chef Doug Sisk, Executive Chef, The Social Club at Kimpton’s Surfcomber South Beach
Chef Nicolas Cabrera, Executive Chef, Baires Grill
Chef Fabrizio Carro and Chef Nicola Carro, Executive Chefs, Quattro Gastronomia Italiana
Chef Steve Rhee, Sous Chef, Terrazza at the Shore Club
Chef Rene Omar Castillo, Executive Chef, Barezzito South Beach

Herradura Tequila is a proud sponsor of Battledish. Competing restaurants will be featuring delicious cocktails made with Herradura Tequila to enter in the running for Best Cocktail.

Dishcrawl is a company dedicated to providing you with amazing culinary experiences. Make life delicious. For more information, visit our website at dishcrawl.com/miami, check out our Facebook page and follow @DishcrawlMiami.

$6 Moshi Mojito Special 9/1/13

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$6 Moshi Mojito Special
Sunday, 09/01/2013 – 09/30/2013 10:00 am – 12:00 am
Mojito-SpecialRA Sushi – South Miami
5829 SW 73rd St,
Miami, Florida 33143
Webpage Link
Cost: free

Cocktail connoisseurs have another reason to love RA Sushi South Miami with the arrival its new beverage program, which includes $6 Moshi Mojito, available in traditional, mango or strawberry, throughout September in honor of Moshi Mojito Month.

The beverage menu has been fully upgraded for Fall and sees popular drinks like the Blushing Geisha, Dragon Bite and Emperor’s Margarita receiving star treatment with premium spirits and fresh fruit juice mixers. Despite the use of top-shelf ingredients, RA Sushi has maintained its original prices to offer guests a wide variety of signature cocktail choices for less than $10.

Examples include:
Blushing Geisha: Skyy Raspberry vodka, Chambord, cold lemonade, fresh lemon sour and a splash of soda
Dragon Bite: Bacardi Dragonberry, strawberry puree, fresh lemon juice, Japanese yuzu and a splash of soda
Emperor’s Margarita, RA Sushi’s premium margarita: Patrón Silver, Cointreau, fresh lime juice, Japanese yuzu and agave nectar.
Available in mango, cucumber or strawberry, as well as traditional

Prefer vino? Not a problem. Pairing perfectly with sushi and Japanese cuisine, RA’s new wine offerings include Saldo Zinfandel Blend, SA Prum Essence Riesling, Pascal Jolivet Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc, Belle Glos “Meiomi” Pinot Noir, Spellbound Petite Sirah, Robert Mondavi Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, La Crema Chardonnay, and Stag’s Leap Karia Chardonnay.

RA Sushi has also extended its beverage menu to include a selection of craft beers to get guests ready for Game Day Sundays. Choose from seven new brews, including Florida’s own Inlet Brewing Monk in the Trunk, Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Cider, Bell’s Oberon, Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, Lindemans Framboise, Magic Hat #9, and Unibroue La Fin Du Monde.

Chat Chow Celebrates Bourbon Month

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Bourbon Month

It’s no secret that at Chat Chow TV we like our bourbon. A lot. So much so that we have decided to dedicate the entire month of September, which also happens to be national bourbon month, to our favorite beverage.

We have teamed up with the fine folks over at Bulleit® Bourbon to bring you month filled with bourbon. We are rounding up the tastiest cocktails in the city, finding you the best happy hours around, featuring some of the top mixologists in Miami making their favorite bourbon concoction, partnering up with Swine Southern for a bourbon themed dinner, and even throwing some Bulleit® Bourbon giveaways into the mix.

So make sure to stop by every week throughout September for your bourbon fix and enjoy celebrating this spirit with us as much as we like to drink it!

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Kickball with Cannonball 9/21/13

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Kickball with Cannonball
Saturday, September 21, 2013 — 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
water balloon kickball 5CIFO Parking Area
1018 N Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33136

Free and Open to All

In celebration of Miami’s Downtown Art Days, friends and family of Cannonball and The Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation (CIFO) gather for a non-athletic, not-so-neighborly game of kickball. To beat the heat, this year we’re throwing in water balloons!

While the teams hustle for the esteemed “best baller on the block” award, the public is invited to give their favorite team an edge by pelting opposing players with water balloons.

Join The Game! This event is free and open to the public. Water balloons will be available for a suggested donation. Rules and regulations will be posted on site.

Perrier will provide complimentary refreshments, while food trucks by Purple People Eatery and Fireman Derek will be on site. In addition, Deferred Archive, the grants and commissions program exhibition at CIFO, will be open for public viewing.

Launched in 2012, Downtown Art Days offers over 125 events and special projects related to art and culture. Art Days has something for everyone from family activities, panel discussions, international exhibitions, bike and walking tours, and more. For event details CLICK HERE.

The Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 2002 by Ella Fontanals Cisneros and her family to foster cultural exchange among the visual arts. CIFO is dedicated to the support of emerging and mid-career contemporary multidisciplinary artists from Latin America, who are challenging the established boundaries that define much of contemporary art today.

Based in downtown Miami, Cannonball (formerly LegalArt) is a non-profit arts organization known for its advocacy and innovative programs supporting today’s artists. Core initiatives include: SeminArt, providing free educational and professional development services to artists; LegalLink, an in-house legal advice and referral service for artists and arts organizations; and the Residency Program, which offers long-term live/work space for local artists and short-term residencies for visiting cultural producers.

for artists BY ARTISTS presents a Digital Exhibition of Art by Leonor Anthony 11/10/13

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for artists BY ARTISTS presents a Digital Exhibition of Art by Leonor Anthony 
Sunday, 11/10/2013 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
IMG_3362-copy-4Haven
1237 Lincoln Rd,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Eventbrite Link
Cost: 0

As we near the biggest Art Fair in North America, Art Basel, we find it only appropriate to feature one of Miami’s premiere impressionists, Leonor Anthony. The 87th art installation will present select pieces from the extensive library of creations from Leonor in a revolutionary, large-scale digital format exhibition.
Join us for a fusion of art, food, and music where you can become immersed in a setting that touches all of your senses!

Make reservations for the elite artists’ dinner pairing menu (3 course) for you and friends now! Enjoy sensational dishes created by renowned Executive Chef Todd Erickson, expertly paired with two elite signature cocktails created by Master Mixologist, Isaac Grillo. This will be a Sunday evening designed to appeal to the upper echelon of art, food and drink connoisseurs, and will most certainly be an event you do not want to miss.

RSVP for Dinner 305-987-8885 or info@HavenLounge.com

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DWNTWN Art Days with PAMM 9/20/13

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DWNTWN Art Days with PAMM
Friday, 09/20/2013 – 09/21/2013 06:00 pm –
PAMM-Evite-DWNTWNArtDays20131-copyArsht Center, Ziff Ballet Opera House- Peacock Foundation Studio
1300 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) Director Thom Collins and former Director Terence Riley will discuss the unique aspects of the new museum’s architecture. Scheduled to open in downtown Miami’s Museum Park this December, the new PAMM was designed by internationally-acclaimed architects Herzog & de Meuron in response to Miami’s unique environment, and as a model for progressive, and sustainable, museum design. Seating is limited (first come, first seated). This program is sponsored by Cultured magazine, and cocktails are courtesy of GREY GOOSE Vodka. It is presented in partnership with The Adrienne Arsht Center, AIA Miami and DDA DWNTWN Art Days.

TakeOver Thursdays at Club Play 9/12/13

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TakeOver Thursdays at Club Play
Thursday, 09/12/2013 – 11:00 pm – 05:00 am
FLYER-PLAY-0912-instagramClub Play
1045 5th st, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,
Miami, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost:

The ONLY college night party on South Beach takes places at #TAKEOVERThursdays at Club Play Nightclub celebrating the birthday of DJ Thunder Also Featuring Sounds By Nasty Nate RFE & DJ 360. Party Bus Transportation available at Barry, FIU, FLOMO & NOVA

Stache 1920’s Drinking Den Announces Soft Opening Date With Glam-A-Thon Benefit 9/27/13

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Stache 1920’s Drinking Den Announces Soft Opening Date With Glam-A-Thon Benefit
Friday, 09/27/2013 – 07:00 pm – 04:00 am
drink-frame-1Stache 1920’s Drinking Den
109 SW 3rd Ave. ,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
RSVP Link
Cost: $10 Donation

Stache – Est. in 1920 under the drinking den.

In association with

THINK magazine
Glam-A-THON
Go RiverWalk
Lipstick Lounge

Glam ‘Stache Pin Launch Party

Friday September 27th 2013

7pm Sharp

The Glam ‘Stache Pin is the stylish new icon to rock in support of breast cancer awareness…
and its our gift to you for joining the Stache Launch Party

Guest will receive a signature Glam ‘Stache Pin, passed hor d’oeuvres
& a premium cocktail with a $10 donation.

RSVP: RSVPSTACHE@GMAIL.COM

Music By: DJs Ess & Emm (Miami)
Special appearance by DJ Charles Cav (NYC)

We rock a crossover format and we do it like nobody else can. We seamlessly blend Classic Rock/Funk/Soul/R&B/Disco spanning the last six decades to the newest of Dance Music.

Funds raised from the Glam-A-THON™ Lipstick Lounge & Glam ‘Stache benefit Broward Health Foundation, the fundraising arm of Broward Health, one of the ten largest community hospital systems in the country. The partnership ofGlam-A-THON™ and Broward Health Foundation has allowed hundreds of women who are uninsured or underinsured to receive mammograms, diagnostic testing, treatment and assistance in battling breast cancer. This fund has allowed women who would not have access to life saving mammograms or other testing, the opportunity for early detection and life- saving early diagnosis. There have been several hundred women helped since this partnership began in 2011.

Remember!
Money doesn’t make the man! It’s the cocktail he drinks…
Keeping It Classy…. Stache!

Bâoli presents Felio Siby Runway show 9/12/2013

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Bâoli presents Felio Siby Runway show
Thursday, 09/12/2013 – 08:30 pm –
baoliBâoli Miami
1906 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach,
Miami, Florida 33139
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Felio Siby Hosts its First Runway Show at Bâoli
The exclusive Miami-based menswear line selects South Beach
as the first location to experience its new Fall collection
For its premier runway show, Felio Siby will unveil its Fall collection of exclusive, handmade clothing to South Beach’s most confident men at Bâoli on Thursday, September 12 at 8:30 PM
For the historic event, Bâoli’s 5,000 square foot space will transform into a scene taken from Fashion Week in Paris
Event partners, Perrier Jouet and Absolut will serve cocktails and champagne coupled with Bâoli’s global cuisine created by Executive Chef Gustavo Vertone.

For more information on the event and reservations, please email events@baolimiami.com or call 305-674-8822.

RAPP´s new Motorboat collection. 9/13/2013

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RAPP´s new Motorboat collection.
Friday, 09/13/2013 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Invite-RAPPHaVen Lounge
1237 Lincoln Rd, ,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
More Info Link
Cost:

Calling Miami´s Most Socially Strong and Beautiful
RAPP Black invites you to preview its three Fall collections over cocktails at HaVen Lounge in Miami Beach.

Come snag com swag, meet the RAPP Black family and socialize with some of Miami´s most stylish trendsetters.

HaVen´s acclaimed mixologist, Isaac Grillo, will be serving up a signature cocktail inspired by RAPP´s new Motorboat collection.

Print and bring this e-vite located at the following link:
http://www.the-rapp.com/TheEvents

Sneaker Pimps X DXC Miami 9/22/13

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Sneaker Pimps X DXC Miami
Sunday, 09/22/2013 – 02:00 pm – 08:00 pm
SP-miamiIce Palace Studios
1400 North Miami Avenue Miami, FL 33136 ,
1400 North Miami Ave, Florida Miami
Webpage Link
Cost: $15-$30

Sneaker Pimps returns to Miami teaming up with DXC – the premier Buy-Sell-Trade sneaker event. Sneaker Pimps & DXC are joining forces to create a unique event series that combines the best of both of their programs.

Sneaker fans will get to check out a sneaker showcase of limited, rare, exclusive and custom kicks. Plus live performances by the MMG artists, live art installations, a chance to buy/sell/trade sneakers in a huge vendor area, boasting product from the biggest brands in streetwear.

Fellow sneaker heads will also experience a live slam dunk demo by some of the best ballers in Miami.

Date:
Sunday, Sept. 22nd
During MMG weekend

Show Time:
2pm – 8pm

Tour Sponsors:
Powered by:
Monster Energy, New Era

Music Artists:
Live performance and signing by MMG Artists Stalley, Rockie Fresh, DJ Scream.

Artists:
Live art installation by: STASH

Cashmere Kitties Music Festival 10/26/13

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Cashmere Kitties Music Festival
cashmerekittiesOctober 26, 2013, 12pm-8pm
Grand Central Park
700 N. Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33136
cashmerekitties.com
Entrance: $5 at the door

Cashmere Kitties is a mind-expanding, consciousness-warping music festival. Participating bands and DJs will break sonic boundaries. This event should be widely celebrated as an all day all ages music event, which hasbeen built up by local and traveling DIY minded businesses and musicians.  Enjoy!

Live Music, Vendors, Pony Rides, Food, Fun, Emerge Bike Ride, Bring Blankets, Bbq, Grilled Vegetables, Fruit Stand. Dj’s, Art, Orchids & More

Line Up – Ghost Ease, New Coke, The Band in Heaven, Testokra, Pocket of Lollipops, The Jellyfish Brothers, Sedgwick, Fero Lux, Nowhere Boys, The Checkered Records

DJs – Suzy Swampster, Oly, Flute Salad, Ed Shred, Mr. Jolt and Benton

This event has been brought to us by: Resurrection Drums, Paul & Mills amplification, Seismic Audio Speakers, Emerge Miami, Bike Tech, She Shreds, Tom Tom Magazine, Wvum Voice, Diet RADIO, World of Beer – Kendall, Jolt Radio

We encourage attendees to ride their bike, and have secured bike racks supported by Bike Tech for those who do.

We will have up to 5 food trucks/vendors, and a grill man serving up some good old BBQ.

Benefiting: Helping Hands World Foundation Inc., a registered 501(c) 3, tax exempt Organization. The primary mission of Helping Hands World Foundation Inc., is to help children and youths throughout our communities achieve their maximum potential through a variety of community outreach programs such as education, culture, sports, art, afterschool programs and mentoring programs; all emphasizing discipline, structure, collaboration, social skills and leadership. Another important goal of HHWF is to be able to offer scholarships to qualified students who otherwise would be unable to afford to attend certain programs and events.

Arte Venezolano en Miami presents Art Surreal 9/13/13

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Arte Venezolano en Miami presents Art Surreal
Friday, 09/13/2013 – 09/13/2013 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Joanna-invite-for-Sept-13Arte Venezolano en Miami
7432 SW 42nd Street,
Miami, Florida 33155
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Arte Venezolano en Miami presents “Art Surreal”, a solo exhibition featuring the work of digital photographic artist, Joanne Caballero. Caballero’s signature style is complex at best; using a digital process she layers, twists, manipulates and sometimes even paints her photographs to create vibrant and fantastical landscapes and cityscapes that juxtapose a tropical paradise with constant construction. Her mastery of digitized medium and brilliant abstraction gives flight to the imagination, drawing the viewer in and taking them on a journey that is sure to inspire.

A percentage of all sales proceeds will be donated to the Breast Cancer Society.

Art Surreal will open on Friday, September 13th and will be on view through Saturday, September 14th.

Arte Venezolano en Miami is located in the Bird Road Art District at 7432 SW 42nd Street, Miami, 33155. For more information please contact 305.261.8162 or 786.338.3957.

Media Mixer Happy Hour at Tongue and Cheek 9/13/13

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Media Mixer Happy Hour at Tongue and Cheek
miamimediamixerFriday, September 13, 5:30pm
Tongue & Cheek
431 Washington Ave
Miami Beach
Please RSVP by Thursday, September 12th via eventbrite

Please join us for a networking Media Mixer Happy Hour!
Enjoy a complimentary welcome beer or wine, passed appetizers and mingling with likeminded individuals in the business of News, PR and Marketing.

Bring: Please bring your business cards

Host Committee: George Uribe, Tiffany Rosen, Joanna Popper,Joseph Quinones, Cristina Mas, James Goll, Tiffany Daenecke and Franky Arriola.

Fiber Optics art Exhibit. Closing Reception 10/11/13

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Fiber Optics art Exhibit. Closing Reception
Friday, 10/11/2013 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
774406_10201893574805067_345436779_o21310 Gallery
1310 SW 2nd Ct. ,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

“Fiber Optics” is a comprehensive group exhibition of 40 emerging artists that exemplify fresh, innovative approaches to “fiber art.” These artists have reinvented traditional craft processes such as embroidery, crochet, knitting, weaving, sewing, and quilting. Rather than follow prescribed methods, they merge traditional craft with sculpture, installation, and video art; and utilize unexpected materials that transcend their banal origins with integral symbolism. Though the approaches are unconventional, technique, precision, and aesthetic appeal are still at the core of their processes.

Funding for this event is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Fiber Optics Art Exhibit And Art Fallout Event10/5/13

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Fiber Optics Art Exhibit And Art Fallout Event
 Saturday, 10/05/2013 – 05:00 pm – 09:00 pm
774406_10201893574805067_345436779_o11310 Gallery
1310 SW 2nd Ct. ,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

There will be a special reception on Oct. 5, as part of the 4th Annual Art Fallout Event. Art Fallout is a collaboration between Girls Club Art Collection, 1310 Gallery, The Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, FAT Village Arts District, 3rd Avenue artists, and other local venues. There will be a shuttle bus rotating between each of these locations. Multiple venues will host their own new art exhibitions simultaneously for one night, and all events will be FREE, and open to the public. ART FALLOUT venues are unified in the mission to bring greater awareness to the thriving art scene within the downtown Fort Lauderdale area, as well as celebrate the Broward County Cultural Division’s designation of October as “a month for art,” supporting the production and presentation of contemporary art in the local community.

“Fiber Optics” is a comprehensive group exhibition of 40 emerging artists that exemplify fresh, innovative approaches to “fiber art.” These artists have reinvented traditional craft processes such as embroidery, crochet, knitting, weaving, sewing, and quilting. Rather than follow prescribed methods, they merge traditional craft with sculpture, installation, and video art; and utilize unexpected materials that transcend their banal origins with integral symbolism. Though the approaches are unconventional, technique, precision, and aesthetic appeal are still at the core of their processes.

Funding for this event is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Fiber Optics art Exhibit. 40 Artists. 40 Different interpretations of Fiber art 9/21/13

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Fiber Optics art Exhibit. 40 Artists. 40 Different interpretations of Fiber art
Saturday, 09/21/2013 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
774406_10201893574805067_345436779_o1310 Gallery
1310 SW 2nd Ct. ,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

“Fiber Optics” is a comprehensive group exhibition of 40 emerging artists that exemplify fresh, innovative approaches to “fiber art.” These artists have reinvented traditional craft processes such as embroidery, crochet, knitting, weaving, sewing, and quilting. Rather than follow prescribed methods, they merge traditional craft with sculpture, installation, and video art; and utilize unexpected materials that transcend their banal origins with integral symbolism. Though the approaches are unconventional, technique, precision, and aesthetic appeal are still at the core of their processes.

Funding for this event is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.

The Sizzling History of Miami Cuisine Dinner at Wynwood Kitchen & Bar 9/19/13

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The Sizzling History of Miami Cuisine Dinner at Wynwood Kitchen & Bar
Thursday, 09/19/2013 – 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
The_Sizzling_History_of_Miami_CuisineWynwood Kitchen & Bar
2550 N.W. 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: $70

Wynwood Kitchen & Bar (WKB), Miami’s Global-Latino dining destination regarded for its cutting-edge art, inventive cocktails and live music, is partnering with noted local author and food historian, Mandy Baca, for a six-course dinner taking food lovers on a delicious journey through Miami’s culinary evolution.

On Thursday, September 19, 2013, executive chef Miguel Aguilar and Baca, the author of The Sizzling History of Miami Cuisine, will give diners a glimpse back into Miami’s humble culinary scene with a collaborative menu beginning in the 1940’s and progressing to the 1980’s and beyond. History buffs and food aficionados will enjoy a pre-fixe menu for $70 per person (excluding tax and gratuity), with each course relating to a specific and influential time period.

As part of the experience, guests will receive a complimentary welcome cocktail, the Nat Gubbins sangria, a lost cocktail originally served at The Biltmore Hotel, as well as a copy of The Sizzling History of Miami Cuisine. A cocktail reception will be held at 7 p.m.; dinner will begin at 7:30 p.m. Seating is limited, reservations are highly recommended. Menu is as follows:

Classic Americana – 1940’s
Latin meatloaf, boniato purée, chipotle Brussels sprouts

The Italian Influx – 1940-1950’s
Spaghetti squash, chorizo meatballs, mole rojo marinara

The Jewish Diaspora – 1960’s
Smoked tuna fricassee empanadas

The Latin Explosion – 1960-1970’s
Pabellon criollo (Moros y Cristianos)
Nuevo Latino – 1980’s
Malanga gnocchi, pulled pork, sweet southern BBQ sauce

Past Meets Present
Passion fruit panna cotta over short bread, cherry soda syrup

Reservations for the Sizzling History of Miami dinner can be made by calling (305) 722-8959. Wynwood Kitchen & Bar is located at 2550 N.W. 2nd Avenue. Ample street parking and valet available. Visit www.wynwoodkitchenandbar.com and www.facebook.com/wynwoodkitchenandbar for more information.

Dark Dining Miami 2013 9/20/13

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Dark Dining Miami 2013
Friday, 09/20/2013 – 07:00 pm –
Coral Gables Country Club
997 N Greenway Dr ,
Miami, Florida 33134
Webpage Link
Cost:

Dark Dining Eyes Wide Shut Masquerade Ball
Presented by Chef Adrianne Calvo.

On this one night event taking place September 20, 2013 at the Coral Gables Country Club, we welcome you to enter our tantalizing world of entertainment, where you will be taken back and surprised by the exotic, unique and out of this world performances. With live entertainers, dancers, specialty acts and many more surprises. Indulge in exquisite Chef Adrianne’s signature hors d’oeuvres and unlimited open bar. Come dance the night away for an unforgettable experience filled with sensual entertainment.

2nd Annual Party Like A Pirate at Monty’s Sunset 9/19/13

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2nd Annual “Party Like A Pirate” at Monty’s Sunset
Thursday, 09/19/2013 – 09/19/2013 04:00 pm – 11:00 pm
1236982_708355485857629_494317682_nMonty’s Sunset
300 Alton Road ,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost:

It’s that time of the year again to dig up those eye patches, puffy shirts and peg legs because on Thursday, September 19th it’s time to “Party Like a Pirate” for the 2nd year in a row at Monty’s Sunset!!

In honor of National Pirate Day, Monty’s will be offering Happy Hour pricing from 4-11pm to all of the daring people who show up dressed in their best pirate costume. Dare to enter the costume contest?? If you’re up for the challenge, the best-dressed pirate couple will win $500!!

On top of drink specials Monty’s will be serving up a special menu of “Pirate Grub” in addition to their regular menu.

MENU
Sunset Treasure Trove ($8) with Kettle Fried Chips, Pancetta Cracklins, Feta Crumble, Sweet Hot Peppers and Garlic Aioli

X Marks the Spot Salad ($12) AAAARRRRugala Salad, Watermelon Cross Bone, Feta, Toasted Almonds , Evoo and Balsamic Glaze

Walk the Plank Grouper ($24) Cedar planked Chilly Lime glazed Grouper, Roasted Tomato, Grilled Asparagus and Cilantro Rice

Bone Stew ($14) Ox Tail Stew, Sea Biscuits, Rice and Mixed Vegetables

Buried Treasure ($8) Graham cracker pudding with hidden treats.

Oktoberfest 10/12/13

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Oktoberfest
Saturday, 10/12/2013 – 12:00 am – 07:00 pm
Oktoberfest-FlyerGerman American Social Club
11919 SW 56th St., Miami, Fla. 33175 ,
Miami, Florida 33175
Webpage Link
Cost: free

Enjoy a slice of German Tradition as the Oktoberfest is coming to town. Enjoy an afternoon of fun for the entire family in an outdoor carnival setting.The Oktoberfest menu will include typical southern German food and beverages, including Bratwurst, chicken Schnitzel, meat loaf sandwich, sauerkraut, red cabbage, potato salad, mixed salad and of course, the world renown pretzels. An abundant dessert buffet will be served. A silent auction and raffle will feature a wide variety of items, and vendors will display merchandise. Classroom booths will feature classic children’s games and carnival rides will offer entertainment for kids of all ages.More than 100 children from Sunset Elementary, Henry S. West Laboratory, G.W. Carver Middle and Coral Reef Senior High schools will showcase German culture and heritage through music, dance and traditional attire.

The Catwalk of Courage Fashion Show 10/5/13

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The Catwalk of Courage Fashion Show
Saturday, 10/05/2013 – 06:30 pm –
MUJER-Catwalk-of-Courage-10.5.13Miami Science Museum
3280 South Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33133
Webpage Link
Cost: $70

M.U.J.E.R. is a 501(c)3 which helps victims of sexual and domestic violence in Homestead, FL. In honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness month in October M.U.J.E.R. is having a fundraising event called The Catwalk of Courage.

The Catwalk of Courage is a fashion show in which the models of the show are survivors who have been helped by M.U.J.E.R. (including men, women and children). They will be pampered for the evening in celebration of their courage. The ticket includes an open bar by Bacardi, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction.

for artists BY ARTISTS presents Oscar Rabeiro Photography Exhibition for Mutts ‘n Models 9/22/13

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for artists BY ARTISTS presents Oscar Rabeiro Photography Exhibition for Mutts ‘n Models
Fischer Sisters-134-WebcopySunday, 09/22/2013 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Haven
1237 Lincoln Rd.,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Eventbrite Link
Cost: 0

The 80TH installation of “for artists BY ARTISTS,” sponsored by “elit BY Stoli,” will be showing support for Oscar Rabeiro’s Mutts ‘n Models dog adoption advocacy campaign. The night will feature a digital photographic exhibition of Oscar’s collection of fashion, swimwear and fitness models. We will also be accepting donations on behalf of the Be Kind To Animals Rescue mission, who will be on-hand to accept the following donations:
Dog Food / Cash / New Towels / Toys / Treats / Leashes

You can also enjoy the “elit” Artists dinner pairing menu (3 Course Menu) comes with 2 complimentary signature “elit” cocktails.
RSVP for Dinner 305-987-8885 or info@HavenLounge.com

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Fashion Designers Expo Florida 10/3/13-10/5/13

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Fashion Designers Expo Florida
October 3 – 5
Sofitel Miami Luxury Hotel
5800 Blue Lagoon Drive
Miami, FL 33126  
www.fashiondesignersexpo.com

Fashion Designers Expo Florida® (FDE Florida) excitingly announces their affiliation with the World Fashion Organization® seeking the best emerging talent from all over the Sunshine State. The phenomenal schedule of events for this Emerging Industry Fashion Week takes place at the Sofitel Miami Luxury Hotel on Thursday October 3 – 5. FDE Florida announces their NEW Top 5 Under 40 Rising ICONS of the Fashion Industry!

The opening night will be a special invite-only night filled with Fashionable PINK Fun!” Friday evening’s fashion show with complimentary wine and hors d’oeurves will be poolside with up and coming luxurious swimwear collections featuring ADORO by Top Model and Designer Maytee Martinez of NUVO TV’s Ms Model Latina. Both days build anticipation for the “cause-focused and entertaining” FDE Florida Fall Runway Shows on Saturday October 5 making it the BIG Finale. FDE Florida has selected designers from all scopes of the industry to represent “Who’s NEXT in Fashion!” This 3-day event will be filled with Fashion and Philanthropy.

FDE Florida and non-profit Let the Runway Meet the Cause, Inc. (LRMC), are calling all Fashion Industry Professionals, Politicians, Celebrities, Socialites, News Anchors, Athletes, Radio Personalities, Press|Media, Bloggers, and Florida Residents to support the rising fashion talent in your community as well as supporting B.i.o.n.i.c. Girls, Inc. for Breast Cancer Awareness. B.i.o.n.i.c. Girls, Inc. is a hands on community service organization that provides practical assistance to Survivors during the treatment process; grocery shopping, cleaning, errands, etc. It’s the practical things that many larger Breast Cancer organizations overlook.

There will be special guest appearances and live performances. Kids in the community will also hit the runway ROCK PINK in support of the cause!

Designers include: Gary Destin Collection, Designer Jennifer Lopez, Kri8ed, Favala Designs, Rochate Re’Design, and more TBA.

Sponsors include: Sofitel Miami Luxury Hotel, World Fashion Organization, AVER Productions, JewelMint.com, VisitFlorida.com, An Amazing Cupcake, HLPR Group, and Let the Runway Meet the Cause, Inc.

Fright Nights Scream Park at the South Florida Fairgrounds 10/10/13-10/27/13

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Fright Nights Scream Park at the South Florida Fairgrounds
FrightNightsOctober 10th – 27th!
South Florida Fairgrounds
9067 Southern Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33411

www.myfrightnights.com
Fright Nights Scream Park, the scariest Halloween phenomenon ever, returns to the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach.  This year’s terror-full attraction kicks off Thursday, October 10th and has been redesigned to be scarier than ever before!  With 4 new Haunts and more than 21,000 square feet of terror filled attractions plus a Gigantic Monster Midway of thrill rides, surprise scare zones and live entertainment, Fright Nights Scream Park is the largest and scariest Haunted attraction in South Florida!

Fright Nights Scream Park will run every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from October 10th through October 26th, with a special Monster Bash Costume Party on Sunday, October 27th with more than $1,000.00 in prizes!

Be Afraid!  Be Very Afraid!

Batuke Samba Funk Brazilian Love Affair 9/11/13

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Batuke Samba Funk Brazilian Love Affair
Wednesday, 09/11/2013 – 09/11/2013 07:00 pm – 11:30 pm
BATUKE_11_Sep_squareThe Funky Biscuit
303 SE Mizner Blvd,
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Eventbrite Link
Cost:

Batuke Samba Funk is a bilingual high energy Brazilian band that mixes rhythms such as Funk from the 70’s with Afro Samba, Brazilian Big band, Batucada, Soul, and R&B. Band based in Miami FL sure to always spice up the place, get people dancing and give a great cultural twist wherever they go!

Get your dancing shoes on and come party with us and enjoy a great show the Brazilian way!

Future Artist Foundry at Wynwood Artwalk Vol. 2 9/14/13

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Future Artist Foundry at Wynwood Artwalk Vol. 2
foundrySaturday, September 14, 2013, 7:00pm until 12:00am
97 NW 25th St
Miami, FL, 33127
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Have you ever partied in an open warehouse? Probably.
But have you partied at a future artist hotspot in Wynwood before its even built? Probably not.

Come see for yourself at the Future Artist Foundry during the Wynwood Artwalk on Sept 14th.
Hosted by CreativGlu, Big Cups Beach Party and Cafe Babbo in partnership with Life Is Art

Event Details:
7pm: Doors open
9pm: Live Performance by Dinosaurs ‘N Disasters
10pm-close: DJ Set by Sweet Willie
Clothing by 28 Stars Clothing
Libations provided by Miami Club Rum, Bartenura Moscato and Island’s GEM Spring Water

Curated Exhibition featuring CreativGlu artists:
Clay Frye
Carl Craig
Francisco Perez
Aaron Tabor
Massiel Mafes

Arts and Business Council of Miami Creative Happy Hour 9/20/13

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Arts & Business Council of Miami Creative Happy Hour
dwntwn art days creative happy hour soul of miamiFriday, September 20, 5:00pm-7:00pm
CU-1 Gallery
117 NE 1st Ave
Miami, Florida 33132

Tickets $15.
Buy 1, Get 1 Free with promo code Soul Of Miami
Call 305-326-1021 to RSVP

Meet, Mingle and Mix with an Artsy Twist
Kick off Downtown Art Days and Get in Touch with Your Creative Side

Curated Art Tour, Special Photo Booth, Art Play Stations
Art Tweet Contest: win yummy prizes to Toro Toro and Starbucks
Wine, Beer, Lite Faire

Music For Your Heart Foundation 3rd Anniversary Fundraising Event 10/6/13

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Music For Your Heart Foundation 3rd Anniversary Fundraising Event
Sunday, 10/06/2013 – 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
IMG_0815The Cadet Hotel
1701 James Ave.
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: $90 online or $125 at the door

Dear MFYH Foundation friends,

As you’ve been showing your support at our last anniversary, I reach out to you again to confirm if you would like to support us again this year. As you will see, this year our event has been designed differently, much smaller but more exclusive and upscale paying attention to detail for a higher impact. This year only 75 guests will be able to attend but all of them committed to support our cause.

As you know, after 12 years in business, my passion for music brought me to Miami 4 years ago and ultimately I discovered that I had a bigger mission than my own dream so October 5th,2010 I founded Music For Your Heart Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization to provide instruments and music education to the kids around the world.

Next Sunday, October 6th 2013, we will be celebrating our 3rd Anniversary at the charming boutique hotel “The Cadet” for a maximum of 75 exclusive guests that would have purchased their ticket online ($90) or at the door ($125). Any contribution will be 100% Tax deductible.

The event will start at 7pm at a beautiful and elegant outside patio where we will be greeting our guests with Stacole Fine Wines and Hipnotiq Liquor and champagne accompanied by delicatessen hors-d’oeuvres offered by the number 1 Zagat Gourmet rated fine restaurant “Pied-à-Terre”.

After a brief message, we will ask our guests to step inside for our talent performances that will then lead us to a nicely conducted live auction of the products and services that have been kindly donated to raise funds for the cause.

We are looking for individuals/companies willing to help us make this happen. If you know anybody interested in our sponsorship options or donations for our live auction, please contact us now. We can proudly say that not only private companies like Coca-Cola, Saks 5th Ave, Marlins, etc…are supporting our mission but also our local government.
We sincerely appreciate your support!

Music For Your Heart Foundation…Live It…Feel It…Share It!!!
Ruben Campbell
Founder of Music For Your Heart Foundation
Cel: 3057732013
Email: rc.mfyh@gmail.com

4th Annual Harvest Moon Festival and Commemoration of Confucius Ceremony 9/14/13

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4th Annual Harvest Moon Festival and Commemoration of Confucius Ceremony
Saturday, 09/14/2013 – 09/14/2013 01:30 pm – 08:00 pm
Harvest-Moon-Festival-2013Miami Dade College- North Campus, Lehman Theater (Building 5)
11380 NW 27 Ave,
Miami , Florida 33167-3495
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The prestigious Confucius Institute (CI) at Miami Dade College (MDC) will hold its 4th Annual Harvest Moon Festival alongside a public ceremony honoring Confucius on Saturday, Sept. 14., from 1:30 – 8 p.m. at the College’s North Campus. Festivities will take place in the Lehman Theatre and include a discussion forum, an award ceremony, Chinese refreshments and performances featuring traditional Chinese music, folk singing, dancing, a fashion show and other activities. The event is free and open to the public.

The Harvest Moon Festival at MDC attracts hundreds of people and is recognized, alongside the Chinese New Year, as one of the two most important Chinese holidays. It is the annual “family reunion day” in which Chinese families and friends gather to spend time together, admire the bright, full harvest moon and share traditional meals, which include moon cakes. The CI’s celebration of Confucius is a highly lauded ceremony where members of the community will pay their respects to the world-famous philosopher and educator. In keeping with the CI’s mission, the colorful celebration will offer everyone in Greater Miami, a free opportunity to experience authentic Chinese culture, traditions and arts.

Fifty Ultra Lounge will host Penthouse 50 9/13/13

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Fifty Ultra Lounge will host Penthouse 50
Friday, 09/13/2013 – 10:00 pm –
Fifty Miami Ultra Lounge at Viceroy
485 Brickell Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost:

It’s Friday the 13th at Fifty. On Sept. 13, Fifty Ultra Lounge will host Penthouse 50, where brave party-goers will enjoy an exciting fire performance accompanied by the killer beats of Dj’s Nikolas and Lazardi.

for artists BY ARTISTS – LIVE art exhibition & Guest Exhibitor Carlos Navarro 9/12/13

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for artists BY ARTISTS – LIVE art exhibition & Guest Exhibitor Carlos Navarro
Thursday, 09/12/2013 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
for-artists-BY-ARTISTS-LIVE-MAIN-final-3South Beach Marriott
161 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: 0

The Monthly Exhibition ‘for artists BY ARTISTS – LIVE’ returns with three new resident artists joining the program. Visual Artist – ALISSA CHRISTINE; Painter – EVA RUIZ; and Painter / Photographer – LAELANIE LARACH will be joining Rebecca Barba, Fred Love, & Jessica Loren along along with emerging artist Timothy Trip on the patio of Deco Blue located in the South Beach Marriott 161 Ocean Dr. Miami Beach.

An evening of live art by 6 artists who will transpire the setting into an outdoor POP – UP GALLERY where guest can embrace the natural setting with a view of atlantic ocean as the backdrop for an eclectic setting. PoP Artists Carlos A. Navarro will also be displaying 3 pieces from his collection as our featured guest exhibitor. Exhibition.

Make sure to join us from 7P – 11PM for the only art show South of the fifth ST.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: forartistsBYARTISTS@gmail.com

Private Event | The Macallan Scotch 10/1/13

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Private Event | The Macallan Scotch
Tuesday, 10/01/2013 – 09/04/2013 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
themacallan_300x250bThe Dupont Building
169 E Flagler Street,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: registration does not include a fee

You are invited to a private tasting event that promises to deepen your appreciation of fine spirits and change what you know about Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

Come savor the finest single malts in the world alongside friends, and learn firsthand what makes The Macallan a cut above the rest.

Sunday is paradise at FIFTY Ultra Lounge 9/22/13

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Sunday is paradise at FIFTY Ultra Lounge
Sunday, 09/22/2013 – 01:00 pm –
Fifty Miami Ultra Lounge at Viceroy
485 Brickell Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost:

Every Sunday is paradise at Fifty Ultra Lounge. Attend Paradise Sunday on Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. and end your weekend 50 floors up in the sky with the city’s most exciting pool party. Sip cocktails poolside and enjoy beats of weekly guest DJs under the South Florida sun.

LED Hula Hoop performers at Fifty Ultra Lounge 9/21/13

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LED Hula Hoop performers at Fifty Ultra Lounge
Saturday, 09/21/2013 – 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
Fifty Miami Ultra Lounge at Viceroy
485 Brickell Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost:

On Sept. 21, performances light the night with an Led Hula Hoop performers. The colorful trance and light show will be accompanied with the sounds of DJ M Dot and Joseph Anthony. Doors open at 10 p.m.

Casino Night at Fifty Ultra Lounge 9/20/13

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Casino Night at Fifty Ultra Lounge
Friday, 09/20/2013 – 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
Fifty Miami Ultra Lounge at Viceroy
485 Brickell Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Viceroy Miami brings the lust of Sin City to Fifty Ultra Lounge on Sept. 20 for Casino Night. Ante up for Las Vegas atmosphere accompanied by three showgirls and the hottest sounds from Dj’s Nikolas and Lazardi. Look the part and get painted on the sky-high lounge by a professional body painting artist… or just enjoy our models as they strut their casino art. Doors open at 10 p.m.

Attend Paradise Sunday at Fifty Ultra Lounge 9/15/13

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Attend Paradise Sunday at Fifty Ultra Lounge
Sunday, 09/15/2013 – 01:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Fifty Miami Ultra Lounge at Viceroy
485 Brickell Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost:

Every Sunday is paradise at Fifty Ultra Lounge. Attend Paradise Sunday on Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. and end your weekend 50 floors up in the sky with the city’s most exciting pool party. Sip cocktails poolside and hear the beats of Robert Torres, Sebastian, Matt Martinez, Carlos Sexto and Eric P under the South Florida sun.

Panorama Saturdays at Fifty Ultra Lounge 9/14/13

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Panorama Saturdays at Fifty Ultra Lounge
Saturday, 09/14/2013 – 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
Fifty Miami Ultra Lounge at Viceroy
485 Brickell Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost:

From under the sea to the Sky Patio, an exotic mermaid performer will be entertaining the crowd at Fifty Ultra Lounge at Panorama Saturday, Sept. 14. Listen to Miami favorite, DJ Obscene, in the main room and Joseph Anthony on the patio, while watching the talented aquatic performer glide through the water. Doors open at 10 p.m.

Sktchy Launch Party 9/26/13

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Sktchy Launch Party
Thursday, 09/26/2013 – 09/27/2013 08:00 pm – 12:00 am
Sktchy-Launch-FlyerThe LAB Miami
400 NW 26th Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: 0.00

Live art. Great music. Free drinks. That’s the Sktchy Launch Party.

Since launching the Sktchy iPhone app, artists around the world have created and shared more than 1,400 original portraits, each inspired by a face in the Sktchy photo gallery. Celebrate this global outburst of creativity at the LAB Miami on Thursday, Sept. 26.

A group of awesome Miami artists will be doing live portrait sketching, and we’ll have art supplies on site so you can join in, too! Estrella Damm will loosen you up with free beers all night. KLANGBOX.FM will get your feet moving. Ms. Cheezious will be parked out front serving up your grilled cheese fix.

The event is FREE FREE FREE. All you have to do is RSVP.

Social Good Summit Miami 9/24/13

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Social Good Summit Miami
Tuesday, 09/24/2013 – 09/24/2013 10:00 am – 08:00 pm
SGS-FlyerThe LAB Miami
400 NW 26th Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Tickets: Non-Profits, Volunteers, Media – Free
Bloggers & Students (With Valid ID) – $5.00
General Admission – $15.00
Cost: $0-$15

On September 24th, Social Swag Co., in partnership with Wynwood Walls and The LAB Miami, will host the 4th annual Social Good Summit – a unique convening of world leaders, technology pioneers and grassroots innovators – for the first time live in Miami, to explore how today’s use of digital technology for social good can build a better future and facilitate a global conversation on the world we want in 2030 using the next generation of innovation to make it a reality. Local panelists are scheduled to discuss how Southern Florida plays a specific roll in this.

Schedule
September 24th, 2013 from 10:00am-8:00pm
9:30am – Speaker/Press entry & check-in
10:00am – General Admission entry
10:00am-10:30am Check-in
10:30am-5:30pm Summit
6:00pm-8:00pm Cocktails – to follow at Wynwood Walls & WKB

Help us create one of the biggest and most powerful global conversations the world has ever seen by attending the 2013 Social Good Summit Miami.

The 2013 Social Good Summit is brought to you in New York by Mashable, 92nd Street Y, the United Nations Foundation, Ericsson, the United Nations Development Programme, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and locally by Social Swag, Constant Contact, the Knight Foundation, the Social Media Club and SoulOfMiami.

The city’s most exciting pool party at Fifty Ultra Lounge 9/29/13

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The city’s most exciting pool party at Fifty Ultra Lounge
Sunday, 09/29/2013 – 01:00 pm –
Fifty Miami Ultra Lounge at Viceroy
485 Brickell Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost:

Every Sunday is paradise at Fifty Ultra Lounge. Attend Paradise Sunday on Sept. 29 at 1 p.m. and end your weekend 50 floors up in the sky with the city’s most exciting pool party. Sip cocktails poolside and enjoy beats of weekly guest DJs under the South Florida sun.

Panorama Saturday celebrates one year anniversary 9/28/13

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Panorama Saturday celebrates one year anniversary
Saturday, 09/28/2013 – 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
Fifty Miami Ultra Lounge at Viceroy
485 Brickell Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost:

On Sept. 28, Panorama Saturday celebrates its one year anniversary with amazing water globe acrobatics while Miami’s hottest entertainment mixes into the early hours of the morning. DJs Emkay and Sandman play in the main lounge while Joseph Anthony plays favorite house beats alongside violinist M2G on the patio. Doors open at 10 p.m.

Experience the allure of Arabia at Fifty Ultra Lounge 9/27/13

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Experience the allure of Arabia at Fifty Ultra Lounge
Friday, 09/27/2013 – 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
Fifty Miami Ultra Lounge at Viceroy
485 Brickell Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost:

On Sept. 27, experience the allure of Arabia in Miami. Fifty Ultra Lounge plans to bring a majestic Arabian kingdom to the roof of Viceroy Miami, with music by DJs Nikolas and Lazardi. Captivating belly dance performances and themed music will transport party-goers to the other side of the world. Doors open at 10 p.m.

A Nutritional Strategy for Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease 10/18/13

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A Nutritional Strategy for Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease
Friday, 10/18/2013 – 11:30 am –
headshotFlorida International University, MARC Pavilion
11200 SW 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33199
RSVP Link
Cost: Free!

New research shows that Alzheimer’s disease may be prevented, at least to a substantial degree, with changes to diet and lifestyle. Join us for the 14th Annual Joan and Harry B. Smith Lecture Series as Dr. Barnard returns to campus to shed light on what you can do to help lower your risk in developing Alzheimer’s. Highly anticipated each October, the Joan & Harry B. Smith Lecture Series was endowed by the Smiths to highlight key issues affecting the quality of our lives and features experts in their respective fields. Previous topics have included nutrition, ADHD and noise abatement.

Art Walk + After Party at Cafeina Wynwood 9/14/13

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Art Walk + After Party at Cafeina Wynwood
Saturday, 09/14/2013 – 09/15/2013 07:00 pm – 03:00 am
Art_Walk_sep_2013v3Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street ,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: 5.00

Opening Reception for: “Porcelain. Portraits of Modern Antiquity” by artist, Natasha Kertes, featuring a modern twist on 14th – 17th century renaissance portraiture with fashion models and ‘real people.’ Public reception is from 7:00 – 9:00pm. Stay tuned for Cafeina’s monthly after party with sounds by DJ Supersede and enjoy complimentary refreshments by Estrella Damm beer at 10pm. A $5 cover charge applies after 10:00pm. Group reservations are highly recommended as tables are limited, info@cafeinamiami.com or (305) 438-0792. Free street parking.

VIP Vernissage & Unveiling 9/13/13

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VIP Vernissage & Unveiling
Friday, 09/13/2013 – 09/13/2013 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
90-vernissage_kertes_13Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street ,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: Free

This Friday at Cafeina’s WEC gallery, enjoy a VIP preview party amongst collectors, critics, artists and art lovers alike, for Natasha Kertes’ newest exhibition! Guests will enjoy surprise performance art-dances and a gratis taste of Barcelona’s favorite beer, Estrella Damm. The lounge and garden will be open to guests with drink specials and kitchen till midnight; dance-worthy beats by DJ’s Remy Noise + Sharpsound all night.

Beats & Burlesque Thursdays 9/12/13

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Beats & Burlesque Thursdays
Thursday, 09/12/2013 – 09/13/2013 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
BB-september-12Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street ,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Cost: Free

Kick off your weekend early with posh sips and swinging hips every Thursday. Featuring tasty cocktails & tapas, sounds local to international DJ’s & a classic tease by Miami’s most titillating burlesque artists plus talented beauties from Florida & beyond! Showtimes run between 9:00pm through 12:00am. Enjoy art gazing in the gallery or explore your voyeuristic side, we won’t judge! Table Reservations: rsvp@cafeinamiami.com or 305.438.0792

Damaged Beyond Repair? U.S. – Venezuela Relations 9/26/13

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Damaged Beyond Repair? U.S. – Venezuela Relations
Thursday, 09/26/2013 – 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
9-26-Vza-jpegLatin American and Caribbean Center. Florida International University.
11200 SW 8th St., College of Business Complex (CBC) 232,
Miami, Florida 33199
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Cost: Free

6:00 pm, Thursday, September 26, 2013. Florida International University (FIU)-Modesto A. Maidique Campus (MMC), College of Business Complex (CBC) 232.

Latin American and Caribbean Center Director Frank Mora, former deputy assistant secretary of defense for Latin America (2009-2013), hosts Ambassador Patrick Duddy, expelled by Hugo Chavez in 2008, and Prof. Javier Corrales (Amherst College) in a conversation on U.S. – Venezuela relations: whether Presidents Obama and Maduro can, or will, identify common interests as grounds for a re-approximation.

RSVP- https://laccvenezuela.eventbrite.com/

For more information visit- http://lacc.fiu.edu/events/2013/damaged-beyond-repair-us-venezuela-relations/

NewME Accelerator PopUp 9/27/13

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NewME Accelerator PopUp
Friday, 09/27/2013 – 09/29/2013 09:00 am – 10:00 pm
NewME-Miami-PosterThe Lab Miami
400 NW 26th St ,
Miami , Florida 33127
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Cost: $99

An opportunity to talk to the experts and learn how to get funding, run a successful business and avoid wasting time and money. Over the course of three evenings, you will attend Master Classes led by skilled Silicon Valley business coaches, leaders, and investors. These classes, plus a 1 on 1 coaching session, will give you exclusive insight on how you can position your business to benefit from the exploding wealth and innovation in the booming Silicon Valley. On the third evening, you have the unique opportunity to pitch your business to investors from the Silicon Valley and your city to potentially get the money you need to take your idea or small business to the next level.

Happy Hour at Cafeina! 9/12/13

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Happy Hour at Cafeina!
Thursday, 09/12/2013 – 09/14/2013 05:00 pm – 08:00 pm
72-April-2013-HappyHr-WebFlyer2Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street ,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Enjoy Happy Hour in the Wynwood Arts District, as this bourgeoning neighborhood offers a variety of selections for unwinding amongst the arts and art lovers alike. Be sure to swing by Cafeina Wynwood Lounge to enjoy great specials (like $7 specialty cocktails, $6 well, $5 tapas, $4 beer or wine) between 5:00 – 8:00 PM, every Thursday and Friday. Sit back in the lush garden, lounge or feel free to peruse the latest exhibition on view in the gallery!

Miss Miami Broward Carnival Pageant 9/28/13

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Miss Miami Broward Carnival Pageant
Saturday, 09/28/2013 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Lou Rawls Theatre at Florida Memorial University.
1998 NW 42nd Ave,
Miami , Florida 330055
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Cost: $25

Miss Miami Broward Carnival Pageant, the official pageant of Miami Broward One Carnival, will be hosting their 8th Annual Miss Miami Broward Carnival Pageant on Saturday September 28, 2013 at The Lou Rawls Theatre at Florida Memorial University. The Miss Miami Broward Carnival Pageant is a not-for-profit organization that exists to provide personal and professional opportunities for young women to express their viewpoints and accomplishments and also to showcase their talents. Their mission is to inspire young women to develop their individual strengths, values, community service, Caribbean and American cultures and to be leaders in their community. Time: 7pm. Admission: $25 in advance and $30 at the door.

This year organizers have partnered with the Miramar and Pembroke Chamber of Commerce.
The Miss Miami Broward Carnival pageant is a great experience for young women to become involved in their community through networking opportunities and local cultural activities. With the support and contributions from local individuals, business and organizations the Miss Miami Broward Carnival Pageant are able to provide the girls with scholarships and other prizes.Pageant contact: YolandaHenry-786-356-0869 or missmiamibroward@gmail.com

El Grito Viva Mexico Celebrating the Mexican Independence at Kukaramakara Brickell 09/14/13

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El Grito “Viva Mexico” – Celebrating the Mexican Independence @ Kukaramakara Brickell
Saturday, 09/14/2013 – 09:00 pm – 05:00 am
El-Grito-2013-Mexicanos-en-MiamiKukaramakara
1250 S Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
RSVP Link
Cost: $0 if RSVP and arrive before 11pm

Mexicanos en Miami will be hosting one of the best parties of the Mexican Independence Celebration in Miami. Among international friends, tequila and mariachi we will be celebrating the 203 anniversary of the independence of Mexico. !VIVA MEXICO!

+”El Grito” show after midnight
+Live Band with Mexican singer Kike Orozco
+Live Mariach playing
+DJ in the house
+Plenty of Tequila Shots

*Must RSVP for COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION before 11pm (Subject to venue availability, table reservations are strongly suggested)
*For ages 21+
*Celebrate Mexican style and reserve your Tequila bottle

Dress Code: Miami chic – Use colors red/white/green

Jazz Jam On The Ave 9/25/13

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Jazz Jam On The Ave
Wednesday, 09/25/2013 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Jazz Jam On The Ave
32 East, Florida 33444
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Cost: 5.00

An evening of back to back jazzy performances-a saxophonist, then a pianist, then headliner is a great duo with smooth jazz singer Deborah Paiva! Your $5 cash cover charge at door goes to non profit The Swing and Jazz Preservation Society, who funds local school bands and music programs. HAPPY HOUR PRICES until 8 PM.

Miami Foundation Happy Hour at The New Rusty Pelican 9/12/13

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Miami Foundation Happy Hour at The New Rusty Pelican
246Thursday, September 12, 2013 from 6 – 9 p.m.
The Rusty Pelican Restaurant in Miami
3201 Rickenbacker Causeway
Key Biscayne, Florida 33149
RSVP on Facebook

The Miami Foundation has teamed up with The Miami New Times to promote the Our Miami Public Space Challenge. Join us for Happy Hour at The Rusty Pelican.
 
We invite you to connect with likeminded Miamians who participate in the Public Space Challenge to share ideas and envision our Miami with new and improved public spaces.
 
Click on this image to RSVP.  You must RSVP to participate.

Childs Play 25th Anniversary Screening 9/23/13

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Childs Play 25th Anniversary Screening
Monday, 09/23/2013 – 09:00 pm – 11:00 pm
cp2O-Cinema
90 NW 29th St,
Miam, Florida 33127
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Cost: 12.00

A single mother gives her son a beloved doll for his birthday, later they find out that the doll is possessed with the soul of a serial killer, who try to put his soul into the boy’s body in order to become human.

The 1980′s was the ultimate slasher decade, bringing us more Jason, Michael, and Freddy film’s than any other decade. Plus countless other killer-in-a-mask films. On November 9, 1988 the world was introduced to Chucky, the Good Guy-doll-gone-bad and a new horror icon was formed, thanks to creator Don Mancini. Child’s Play Spawned two horror sequels before moving into a more comedic tone with “Bride of Chucky” and “Seed of Chucky”.

PopcornNights.com is proud to bring Chucky back to the big screen for a 25th anniversary of the original “Child’s Play”. This event is sponsored by HalloweenMegastore.com (Visit them at Sunset Place in South Miami)

The upcoming “Curse of Chucky” brings things back around to the horror side of things. To celebrate the release of a new Chucky film and the 25th anniversary of the original, we are excited about sharing this retro screening with all of you.

Idealist Grad Fair Free 10/15/13

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Idealist Grad Fair FREE
Tuesday, 10/15/2013 – 05:00 pm – 08:00 pm
logo_large_vertRGB_800pxWUniversity of Miami BankUnited Center
1245 Dauer Drive,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
RSVP Link
Cost: FREE

Idealist Grad Fair coming to Miami!

This fair is generously hosted by The University of Miami’s Master of Arts in International Administration Program.

The Idealist Grad Fair can help you make a difference in your career!

At the fair, you can meet representatives from 56 schools that offer degrees in social work, public health, public administration, international affairs, information science, and lots more.

This fair is free and open to anyone thinking about attending graduate school!

The Stand Up Tour 9/20/13

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The Stand Up Tour
Friday, 09/20/2013 – 09/21/2013 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
NEW-SUT-Flyer-2013-Miami-WEB1Evangel Church International
590 NW 159th Street,
North Miami, Florida 33169
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Cost: $25 in advance, $35 at the door

The Third Annual Stand Up Tour is a two-day empowerment concert series featuring Reach Record’s rapper KB; songstresses Leah Smith and Ashaala Shanae; worship leader Anthony Shepherd; contemporary band For A Season and more. It merges some of today’s most gifted artists and poets with dynamic speakers and a worship experience to empower the young adult generation to change the world. The agenda includes general and gender specific break-out sessions, prayer time, worship sessions, an artist meet and greet, Q&A, concerts, a fashion show and more. For more infor, call 786-248-1297 or email info.standuptour@gmail.com.

In The Mix: Second Tuesdays 9/10/13

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In The Mix: Second Tuesdays
Tuesday, 09/10/2013 – 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
BAREZZITO_9-10-13-WBarezzito
2000 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: Free Admission

The Recording Academy Florida Chapter presents: In The Mix: Second Tuesdays. Join fellow music community members every second Tuesday of the month for a casual networker. Complimentary light hors d’oeuvres and drink specials courtesy of Barezzito.

Featuring a live acoustic performance by Grammy/Latin Grammy- nominated artist, Elsten Torres. Also, enjoy a screening of Elsten’s new video, “Bleeding Hearts Club,” directed by Milcho.

Always free Admission for Recording Academy members and anyone who would like to learn about or join The Recording Academy.

Please RSVP to florida@grammy.com or just stop by.

Fado Irish Pub & Zevents Presents The 1 St Annual Bricktoberfest In Mary Brickell Village 9/28/13

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Fado Irish Pub & Zevents Presents The 1 St Annual Bricktoberfest In Mary Brickell Village
Saturday, 09/28/2013 – 01:00 pm – 11:00 pm
BricktoberfestMary Brickell Village
Bricktoberfest will be held in the heart of Mary Brickell Village on 10th St in Brickell (just below Fado Irish Pub) between 1st Ave and S Miami Ave next to Mary Brickell Village in downtown Miami. The entrance gate will be at 10th St and 1st Ave near Publix at Mary Brickell Village until 11p.m.,
Miami, Florida 33130
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Cost: Tickets range from $25.00 – $95.00 and guest who buy their tickets in advance are eligible to receive a 50% off early bird discount

Bricktoberfest sets out to launch the biggest Oktoberfest beer festival Brickell has ever seen. The beer festival will feature the most popular local, regional, and European craft breweries and specialty beers such as, Cigar City Brewing, Lagunitas Brewing Company, Brooklyn Brewery, Samuel Adams, Sweetwater, Shock Top, Hoegaarden to name a few. Bricktoberfest caters to wine lovers as well, partnering up with Delicato Family Vineyards (DFV) who will be providing their award winning wine. The 10 hour celebration kicks off at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 28, 2013, Bricktoberfest will be held in the heart of Mary Brickell Village on 10th St in Brickell (just below Fado Irish Pub) between 1st Ave and S Miami Ave next to Mary Brickell Village in downtown Miami. The entrance gate will be at 10th St and 1st Ave near Publix at Mary Brickell Village until 11p.m.

Guest will be able to indulge in 75+ beer samplings, food, live music, DJs and much more. After 11 p.m. Guests are encouraged to enjoy the after-party at Fado Irish Pub with late night drink specials and a live music until 4 a.m.

“We are excited to bring such a vibrant event to Brickell and to have partnered up with Fado Irish Pub Miami as we set out to create an event beer enthusiasts will enjoy” said Javi Zayes, President Zevents

The Festival will kick off at 1:00 p.m. for guest who purchase the Ultra VIP Unlimited Sampling & Festival ticket. The ticket caters to the beer connoisseurs who wants to get the first taste, granting guest expedited entry, VIP tented sampling areas, premium sampling of 10+ super premium beer selections, unlimited sampling of over 75 beers, food pairing and lite bites from local restaurants, VIP tent access all day and night, a private restroom area & stay for the 6pm music festival (live entertainment starts at 1pm).

At 2:00 p.m, Bricktoberfest kicks off the Unlimited Sampling Pass allowing guest to sample more than 75 craft and specialty beers, food pairings, expedited entry to the event, all-day access to a private VIP tent and private restrooms.

Finally, in true Miami fashion at 5:00 p.m. Bricktoberfest welcomes guest who are looking to get the party started, the Festival Party Pass grants guest admission at 5:00 p.m. to the craft beer and music festival and access to the after party at Fadó Irish Pub.

Tickets range from $25.00 – $95.00 and guest who buy their tickets in advance are eligible to receive a 50% off early bird discount

For ticket information please visit: http://bricktoberfest.com

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Winn-Dixie And Coca-Cola Dominoes Event Mini-Series 10/12/13

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Winn-Dixie And Coca-Cola Dominoes Event Mini-Series
Saturday, 10/12/2013 – 11:00 am – 02:00 pm
Winn-Dixie-Domino3Winn-Dixie Store #292
1630 W 49th St.,
Hialeah, Florida 33012
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Cost: Free

Winn-Dixie and Coca-Cola have teamed up to provide dominoes enthusiasts with chance to compete against their peers in a four weekend mini-series made possible in part by the South Florida Dominoes Association and the City of Hialeah. As part of the event series, attendees will enjoy live music, food tastings, Coca-Cola product sampling and more. Competitors will be divided into teams of two. Teams will have a chance to compete for several prizes including Winn-Dixie gift cards and medals for first, second and third place teams with each winning team member receiving $100, $75 or $50, respectively, plus a Coca-Cola duffle bag full of premiums and more.

Participants must pre-register on the day of the event. Registration/check-in begins at 11 a.m. and each tournament begins at noon. Registration is FREE. Seating is limited.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/winndixielatino.

Winn-Dixie And Coca-Cola Dominoes Event Mini-Series 10/5/13

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Winn-Dixie And Coca-Cola Dominoes Event Mini-Series
Saturday, 10/05/2013 – 11:00 am – 02:00 pm
Winn-Dixie-Domino2Winn-Dixie Store #366
3701 NW 7th St.,
Miami, Florida 33126
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Cost: Free

Winn-Dixie and Coca-Cola have teamed up to provide dominoes enthusiasts with chance to compete against their peers in a four weekend mini-series made possible in part by the South Florida Dominoes Association and the City of Hialeah. As part of the event series, attendees will enjoy live music, food tastings, Coca-Cola product sampling and more. Competitors will be divided into teams of two. Teams will have a chance to compete for several prizes including Winn-Dixie gift cards and medals for first, second and third place teams with each winning team member receiving $100, $75 or $50, respectively, plus a Coca-Cola duffle bag full of premiums and more.

Participants must pre-register on the day of the event. Registration/check-in begins at 11 a.m. and each tournament begins at noon. Registration is FREE. Seating is limited.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/winndixielatino.

Winn-Dixie And Coca-Cola Dominoes Event Mini-Series 9/28/13

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Winn-Dixie And Coca-Cola Dominoes Event Mini-Series
Saturday, 09/28/2013 – 11:00 am – 02:00 pm
Winn-Dixie-Domino1Winn-Dixie Store #254
11241 SW 40th St.,
Miami, Florida 33165
More Info Link
Cost: Free

Winn-Dixie and Coca-Cola have teamed up to provide dominoes enthusiasts with chance to compete against their peers in a four weekend mini-series made possible in part by the South Florida Dominoes Association and the City of Hialeah. As part of the event series, attendees will enjoy live music, food tastings, Coca-Cola product sampling and more. Competitors will be divided into teams of two. Teams will have a chance to compete for several prizes including Winn-Dixie gift cards and medals for first, second and third place teams with each winning team member receiving $100, $75 or $50, respectively, plus a Coca-Cola duffle bag full of premiums and more.

Participants must pre-register on the day of the event. Registration/check-in begins at 11 a.m. and each tournament begins at noon. Registration is FREE. Seating is limited.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/winndixielatino.

Winn-Dixie And Coca-Cola Dominoes Event Mini-Series 9/21/13

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Winn-Dixie And Coca-Cola Dominoes Event Mini-Series
Saturday, 09/21/2013 – 11:00 am – 02:00 pm
Winn-Dixie-DominoWinn-Dixie Store #243
541 West 49th Street,
Hialeah, Florida 33012
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Cost: Free

Winn-Dixie and Coca-Cola have teamed up to provide dominoes enthusiasts with chance to compete against their peers in a four weekend mini-series made possible in part by the South Florida Dominoes Association and the City of Hialeah. As part of the event series, attendees will enjoy live music, food tastings, Coca-Cola product sampling and more. Competitors will be divided into teams of two. Teams will have a chance to compete for several prizes including Winn-Dixie gift cards and medals for first, second and third place teams with each winning team member receiving $100, $75 or $50, respectively, plus a Coca-Cola duffle bag full of premiums and more.

Participants must pre-register on the day of the event. Registration/check-in begins at 11 a.m. and each tournament begins at noon. Registration is FREE. Seating is limited.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/winndixielatino.

Floatopia Miami 9/14/13

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Floatopia Miami
Saturday, 09/14/2013 – 10:00 am – 08:00 pm
1000917_504615576273380_1641359802_nSouth Pointe Park
1 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Facebook Link
Cost: FREE

End your summer right with Floatopia! Come join us Sat Sept. 14!

For newbies, Floatopia is an epic party on innertubes that takes over South Pointe Park a couple times a year. And if you missed the last two of these buoyant bashes, now’s your chance to join the fun.

The original version of this floating soiree started in California back in 2004, and since 2012, Miami’s had its very own! Back in April, a bunch of Miamians people showed up to float up. Saturday Sept. 14th, we are doing it again!

No bouncers, no guest lists, no cover charge, no promoters, just good ol’ fashioned floating fun! Bring your float, raft, inner-tube, rubber tire or anything that floats and join us at South Pointe Park for an awesome day!

Notes:
Please PICK UP AFTER YOURSELF, let’s be kind to this beautiful beach!

Your “beverages” must be in discreet containers such as plastic bottles. Remember, NO glass bottles are allowed on the beach.

Get crazy…within legal limits. No drama, please. We are all one big, friendly, floating party family! :)

Peace, Love & Float on!
(Make sure to LIKE our Facebook page “Floatopia Miami” for the latest info!)

Miami Broward Junior Caribbean Carnival 2013 10/6/13

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Miami Broward Junior Caribbean Carnival 2013
Miami_Carnival_Junior.jpgSunday October 6, 2013, 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Central Broward Regional Park
3700 NW 11th Place
Lauderhill, FL 33311
miamibrowardcarnival.com
Instagram @miabrocarnival
Twitter:@miabrocarnival.
Admission: $1.50 Park Admission fee
$5.00 Event fee
Free Parking

Competition: King, Queen Male and Female Competition; followed by Band Competition
Nine bands registered so far. Break Awae Kru; China Mas; Community Vibes; Fun Generation; Heritage TNT; Major Players; Mas Dynasty; Royalty Kids; Wassi Babes.

Miami Broward Jr. Carnival Sets the Stage For One of The Most Colorful and Festive Celebrations That Inspires Cultural Awareness Among Young People.

Heritage TNT Mas Band Looks To Keep Their Title of “Jr. Band of the Year”

Jr. Carnival Press PhotoYoung People of South Florida are set to celebrate the roots of their culture at the Miami Broward Caribbean Jr. Carnival on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at the Central Broward Regional Park (3700 NW 11th Pl  Lauderhill, FL 33311) from 1pm-8pm. The Junior Carnival is an annual parade and Caribbean inspired family event that gives young people  the opportunity to celebrate their place within the Caribbean culture. Young masqueraders will compete based on their creativity, presentation and craftsmanship in their vibrant and colorful masquerade costumes.

Miami Broward Jr. Carnival is also one of the symbols of diversity and inclusion as there are non-Caribbean children of various backgrounds that also participate in the parade and festivities. The Jr. Carnival gives young people an opportunity to shine while taking part in an event that is important within the fabric of the Caribbean heritage.

Yuriah Watson, who has been playing mas for 6 years, says “it is his happiest time besides playing spJr Carnival Photo 3orts because he is with a lot of children his age just having lots of fun, and looks forward to it every year. He gets excited at the start of the year asking about his costume.”

Other Attractions:  Face Painting; Bounce house; Slide; Steel orchestra; junior entertainers
Food, Drinks, Arts/Crafts on sale

Jr. Carnival Press Photo 2

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(Un)Filtered Poetry at Panther Coffee 9/9/13

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(Un)Filtered Poetry at Panther Coffee
unfilteredMonday, September 9, 7:00pm until 10:00pm
Panther Coffee
2390 Northwest 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33127

Panther Coffee of Wynwood invites you to join us for our monthly poetry event, featuring some of Miami’s best poets, writers and artists. We hope to create a space for literary and poetic expression and to cultivate growing talent in our neighborhood.

That night we will have an open mic portion and encourage anyone to sign up and perform. Following that we will have an incredible line up of featured poets, writers and musicians, including Calvin Made-Son Early, Emily Sheila, Barbara Trawick and more. Also, If you are interested in performing, send me a message.

We will also have happy hour specials on coffee, wine and beer. Come out and support local writers, be inspired and share libations with your community.

Wynword Open Mic Night 9/9/13

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Wynword Open Mic Night
wynwordMonday, September 9, 9pm
TSL Lounge
167 NW 23rd Street
Miami, Florida 33127

RSVP for reduce admission at wynwordmiami@gmail.com

Wynword  Open Mic
Write.
Read.
Recite.

Every Monday night join us as we take it back to the basics. When it was all about the words.
Open mic sign up: 9pm
Hosted by: Marcus Blake & Rune Masri
Music by: DJ Wasabi Spins’it Good & Guests

Drinks $20.00 Open Bar from 9pm-

III Points Wynwood 10/3/13-10/5/13

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III Points Wynwood
iiipointsOctober 3-5, 2013
Around Wynwood
Miami, FL
www.iiipoints.com

Set to run over three days (10/3 – 10/5), III Points is going to bring to the area the most innovative and exceptional talents from the worlds of music, art, and technology. The event will take place in the burgeoning arts scene of the hip Wynwood neighborhood. The Wynwood-centric three-day summit will serve as a hub to a variety of III Point lectures, film screenings, art, interactive games, and seminars. Local art galleries will be participating with extended viewing hours. The artists involved will provide a sensory emersion between music, art, and technology.

III Points kicks off on Thursday night, when the city will be abuzz with kickoff performances including Miami Horror (live), Body High showcases, and other boutique launch events.

Friday ignites with happy hours and gallery shows hosting unique III Point experiences. Young Turks’ BBQ is the lead-in party with their fellow label mates. Following the BBQ will be an underground party called Point Bass with DJ Shadow, XXYYXX, Fortune Howl, and Spies on Bikes.

III Points recommences on Saturday with seminars by James Murphy, panel discussions, activities, games, gallery shows, and demonstrations scattered throughout the streets of Wynwood. III Points has partnered with The LAB Miami, whose mission is to be a platform for entrepreneurs, a campus for social innovation, tech and the arts.

Schedule events include Artist Musical Chairs, Beer Bingo, Freeze Dance, Disco Nap, Samsung Blogger Lounge, Bro-Gaming Den, Film Screenings with the David Lynch Foundation, and intimate concerts will be laced throughout the Saturday schedule.

DFA Records will host a BBQ as a lead-in to warehouse and club parties merging music, art, and technology throughout the city. Point Blank will close out III Points with a talent roster stacked with timeless innovators headlined by James Murphy, Jamie xx, Jacques Greene, Koreless and live art by TYPOE.

Just added: YACHT, Oscar G, Afrobeta, and Jean Jacket.

III Points has teamed up with TwinHaus, the Miami-based experimental engineering agency, to curate the art portion of the summit. TwinHaus, is the brainchild of Tara Long, who is a performance based installation and video artist, and partner Yamil Rodriguez, who is a musician and installation artist. The artists participating in III Points are predominantly local artists who have been working in South Florida before Wynwood and Art Basel influenced the local art culture. These artists have outlasted trends and gentrification, and continue to create quality materials and concepts that remain rich and intelligent. The majority of the art at III Points will be conceptualized, and installed specifically for this event. III points will activate satellite locations that will host the artists’ work. Some locations include Gramps, Cafeina, The Butcher Shop, Wynwood Cigar Factory, and many more.

On Friday and Saturday night, there will be a large installation around the main stage stage at Wynwood Cigar Factory integrating art and technology. There will be 3D projection mapping, a new technology which animates stationary objects with 3D video. Spearheading the 3D projection mapping is Jason Peterman with AV-8 Projects and Tecne Collective. Another performance, titled “The Drive-In” will be an interactive site specific performance involving movement, audio, and cars. Artists participating are Patricia Margarita Hernandez, Samantha Kruze, Ana Mendez, and Richard Vergez.

Throughout the weekend, guests will be able to download a specialized app or pick up a pamphlet with a map, artist downloads, videos, and media-related activities.

Artists: Agustina Woodgate , Ahol, Alison Schulnik, Ana Mendez, Bhakti Baxter , Borscht, Brian Butler, Casey Zap, Chris Video, Dade Wear, David Lynch Foundation, Domingo Castillo, Jason Peterman with AV-8 Projects, Tecne Collective, Jillian Mayer, John Sevingy, Koreless, Lab Miami, Luis Pinto, Miami Spaces, Patricia Margarita Hernandez, Richard Vergez, Samantha Kruse, Santlov, Sleeper, So It Seems, Strangeways, Sum Of Us Films, T.M. Sisters, Tao Rey, Torie Zalben, TYPOE

III Points is a partnership between legendary Miami club Bardot, and Young Turks (the label behind The xx and SBTRKT, among others), in conjunction with Jason Odio.

The Bardot team is composed of Wynwood pioneer Amir Ben-Zion, his partner, nightlife veteran Erica Freshman, and music director David Sinopoli. Bardot has been on the forefront of innovative bookings since its doors opened in 2009, playing host to Erykah Badu, Moby, Nicolas Jaar, Grimes, Purity Ring, Capital Cities, and Flume.

Young Turks describe themselves as a record label, among other things. Based in London, their talent roster boasts the hottest acts coming out of the United Kingdom. Featuring The xx, SBTRKT, John Talabot, Chairlift, and Sampha. Young Turks currently produce the Day & Night Festival in locations across Europe.

III Points would like to thank its sponsors: Samsung, Red Bull, Heineken Light, Strongbow, Perrier, William Grant & Sons, Hendricks Gin, Sailor Jerry Rum, Reyka Vodka, Monkey Shoulder Whiskey, Showclix, and Moet.

Sushisamba Owns the Hottest New Breakfast in Town

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When you hear the word SUSHISAMBA, you think of, well, sushi, and perhaps that happy little dance local Brazilian chicas do.  But you probably would never envision a savory morning omelette, or a bowl of granola mix with housemade yogurt. That is…until now. SUSHISAMBA has brought it home, and is now offering a variety of sweet and salty favorites for the morning hour. Their breakfast selection is so vast that you will find everything from fruit “batidas” to mouth-watering steak and eggs servings with delicious homemade breads and toasts.

During my visit, I indulged in a little tasting I simply like to call heaven.

The morning began with a sweet watermelon-papaya batida. What I love about these batidas is that you can make your own by choosing the type of water you wish to mix your fruit with, such as coconut or celery water, and adding an enhancer at the end, such as ginger! I enjoyed my watermelon-papaya invention and began the tasting journey to the most delicious breakfast in town. I started with their power breakfast which consists of egg whites, red quinoa hash, Japanese mushrooms and pulled turkey. I know you’re thinking it sounds delicious, and it really was. But don’t get hungry just yet. Immediately after, I was presented with a perfect-sized serving of Sushi Samba’s chorizo dumplings in grilled onions, with avocado and aromatic cilantro puree; another well thought-out combination. The cilantro puree provides a unique aftertaste that compliments the flavors of the grilled onions and avocado quite nicely. Right when I thought my heaven tasting was coming to an end, a surprising serving of chicha morada pancakes with torched bacon and canela butter landed almost in slow motion at my table. I couldn’t keep my eyes off of the colorful texture, and the way it looked so enticing.  I was surprised to see chicha morada pancakes on their menu, as chicha morada is a soft drink made of purple corn found in the Andes region of South America. An exotic and pleasant treat, I must say. The journey continued with a classic American breakfast: any style eggs, double-cut bacon, sausages, potato hash, seasonal fruit and toasts; all quite tasty. Moving along (nope, I’m still not finished with my heavenly breakfast), another one of my favorites was the sweet quinoa oatmeal…I won’t tell you about it, you just HAVE to try it. And, lastly, saving my personal best for last, their un-be-lievable Doce de Leite French Toasts served with seasonal fruits and sesame whipped cream. Now do you understand why I died and went to heaven? A new, unique, exemplary breakfast experience unbeknown to you, no more. You simply must try.

SUSHISAMBA is located at 180 Aragon Avenue in Coral Gables, and serves breakfast daily from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Brunch menu is under construction until further notice.

www.sushisamba.com

Glam Air Flight 1975 6th Annual Hot Hollywood Glam 11/23/13

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Glam Air – Flight 1975 6th Annual Hot Hollywood Glam
Saturday, November 23rd, from 7 to 10 pm
hhgArt and Culture
Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison Street
Hollywood, FL 33020

Tickets are $115 per person. If you purchase your ticket before October 31st, you will be entered in a random drawing to win a 2-night, 3-day Grand Deluxe hotel stay at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa.
“Unique, special” sponsorship packages available.
Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.

The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood invites you to experience Glam Air Flight 1975 – Destination Hot Hollywood Glam!
Our contemporary art galleries at 1650 Harrison Street, Hollywood, will be transformed into an “airport lounge” in the year 1975 – the same year the Art and Culture Center began!
Enjoy…
Fashion Show featuring latex wearable art by Carmen BallerinG
Full bar
Champagne Room
Delectable, creative foods
Scrumptious Dessert Bar
Music and dancing
Fabulous silent auction featuring hotel stays, restaurant certificates and more!
This year’s honorees for their support to the Center and our community are Mark Kukulski, Area Managing Director at Starwood Hotels and Resorts, and Ed Walls, General Manager at Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa.

Photographs of Never Quit Challenge First Stop at Whiskey Joe’s Bar and Grill Miami on 9/6/13

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Never Quit Challenge first stop at Whiskey Joe’s Bar and Grill Miami on Friday, September 6, 2013.

NEVER QUIT CHALLENGE MISSION:  ” The mission of the Never Quit Challenge is a land and nautical centered fundraising event supporting American Veterans and their families with community participation that benefits select notable Charities. The Never Quit Challenge is vetted by veterans and wounded warriors who will operate Kawasaki Ultra LX Jetskis through a grueling six day passage.  The Never Quit Ethos dries our mission. The Never Quit Challenge is based both on land and water moving a team of 30 members with boats, and equipment safely across the USA. These veterans will be on 6 select Teams commemorating KIA special operations warriors with each team hosting boat dedications in their honor.  Their NQC journey covers 1,600 miles of open ocean waters commencing on September 6th, 2013 in Key West Florida, with several overnight checkpoints and various fuel stations en route to New York City, NY. The NQC Teams arrive in NYC on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks against American on September 11, 2013.  The Never Quit Challenge raises awareness of these select charities raising funds and promoting educational outreach regarding Veterans causes that in turn are passed back to their own communities.”

Intel:  Approximately 1,600 miles of open water transits including fuel stops. Teams will be running the East Coast during hurricane season up the Atlantic seaboard, stopping at select locations.
Transit: Key West, Florida to New York City, New York U.S.A.
Mileage: 1,600
Timeline: 6 days, 266 miles per day or less,  Staging in Key West, Florida September 5th, 2013
Departure: September 6th, 2013
Completion: September 11, 2013

Never Quit Challenge Teams:  Team Havoc, K39-Dealer 54, Team Spartan, Team Viking, Team Xtreme and Team Guardian.

Support Never Quit Challange Charites:  100% of your donations will be divided equally amongst the charities: The Boot Campaign, The Phoenix Patriot Foundation and The Station Foundation.

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Brickell Fest presents Samuel Adams Octoberfest 10/5/13

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Samuel Adams Octoberfest
Octoberfest-prev1Saturday, October 5, 12pm-11pm
Grand Central Park
700 N Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33136

Get Tickets starting at $10 with promocode VITAMINC
BrickellFestival.com

Brickell Fest presents Samuel Adams Octoberfest returns Saturday October 5th at a brand new location! Now in Downtown at Grand Central Park, Octoberfest is bigger and better than ever with 18 styles of Sam Adams, live bands, DJs, competitions and rides and attractions including a zipline, rock wall, dunk tank and more!

Burger Beast’s 5 Year Blogiversary Party 9/23/13

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Burger Beast’s 5 Year Blogiversary Party
Monday, 09/23/2013 – 05:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Bbb_5thanniv_612x612Sakaya Kitchen (Downtown Miami Location)
125 SE 3rd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33131
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Cost: No Entry Fee

It’s been 5 years since I started the Burger Beast Blog so I’m having a party at Sakaya Kitchen in Downtown Miami on Monday September 23rd from 5-10PM to celebrate.

Food from Sakaya Kitchen, Blackbrick, Eating House, M.E.A.T. Eatery & Taproom as well as MOJO Donuts will be available for purchase.

If you’re coming to eat all the food is priced a la carte so you can eat whatever you like from whichever restaurant you like.

If you’re coming to celebrate, there will be beer specials plus raffling of Burger Beast Memorabilia.

And we’ll get to hang out and reminisce. See you there.

Spaghetti and Cinema Italian Film Festival Presentation Dinner 10/3/13

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Spaghetti & Cinema – Italian Film Festival Presentation Dinner
cinemaitalyThursday, October 3rd, 2013
Serafina at Dream South Beach Hotel
1111 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Costs: Chamber Members: $48 | Friends of the Chamber: $60
(Wines, Tips and Taxes included)
Plus: Free $50 Value Pass for the October 10th Opening Night Party and Opening Movie
Limited seating, Please RSVP to rsvp@iacc-miami.com  by Thursday September 26th, 2013

Spaghetti & Cinema 2013 Italian Film Festival Presentation Dinner

Do not miss this unique opportunity to dine in one of Miami’s newest Italian top Restaurant at an exceptional value. This is an exclusive event, for IACC’s Members and friends, to celebrate the 11th Anniversary of the Italian Film Festival. As attendee you will receive a complimentary Opening Night’s pass (value $50), that includes October 10th Opening Movie and invitation for the Opening Party around the fabulous pool of Delano. Party featuring the famous Italian DJ Corrado Rizza.

Please send your payment by check at:
Italy-America Chamber of Commerce
2 South Biscayne Blvd. Suite 1880
No Payment At The Door. Only Advanced Reservations Accepted

$50 Value complimentary Opening Pass  will include: October 10th, 7:30 pm Opening Night Film @Regal Cinema South Beach followed at 9:30 pm by Opening Night Party @ the pool of the Delano Hotel, Official Hotel of Cinema Italy 2013. Variety of finger food, wine prosecco and specialty cocktails served.

The Italian Film Festival runs from:  October 10th to 15th at The Regal South Beach Cinema, 1120 Lincoln Road | Miami Beach, FL 33139

Locust Talks: Fairfax Dorn, Ballroom Marfa, Marfa, TX 9/11/13

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Locust Talks: Fairfax Dorn, Ballroom Marfa, Marfa, TX
fairfaxdornWednesday, September 11: 7pm
Locust Projects
3852 North Miami Avenue
Miami Fl 33127

Locust Talks: Fairfax Dorn
Co-Founder and Executive Director of Ballroom Marfa, Marfa, TX
Doors open at 6:45pm. Lecture begins promptly at 7pm.

2013 marks Locust Projects’ 15th anniversary as an experimental exhibition space with a mission to serve artists and the community. To mark this milestone we have inaugurated Locust Talks, a new lecture series that brings visiting curators and directors from innovative institutions across the country and internationally. Each art professional will give a public lecture at our gallery space in Miami’s Design District, followed by individual studio visits with local artists. Curators and directors from diverse institutions across the country will talk about topics impacting artists and their communities, fostering a rigorous critical dialogue and deepening Miami’s connection to the contemporary art world.

The program launched in January of 2013 with Anne Pasternak, President and Artistic Director, Creative Time, New York. The second lecture in April featured Lauri Firstenberg, Director and Chief Curator of LAXART, Los Angeles. Locust Talks will continue through 2015 with major support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

Fairfax Dorn is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Ballroom Marfa, a non-profit cultural art space dedicated to exploring varied perspectives and issues through the visual arts, film music and performance. Since 2003, Fairfax has been responsible for the artistic and programmatic vision of Ballroom Marfa and developing the future Drive-In. She is also the Co-Founder of the Marfa Dialogues, an inclusive public forum which utilizes art to address the pressing issues of our time. In addition to her directorship of Ballroom Marfa, Fairfax served as Guest Curator and Interim Program Director for the Linda Pace Foundation. Fairfax is currently a board member for Judd Foundation, New York, NY and Marfa, TX; Triple Canopy, Brooklyn, NY; Bunker259, Brooklyn, NY and the Centre Pompidou Foundation, Los Angeles, CA. Prior to Ballroom Marfa, she worked at the Whitney Museum of American Art and Exit Art in New York.  Fairfax along with Virginia Lebermann received ArtTable’s 25th Future Women Leadership Award in April of 2005. She received both a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Art of Studio Art at the University of Texas at Austin.

Founded in 2003 by Virginia Lebermann and Fairfax Dorn, Ballroom Marfa is a center for the public exploration of contemporary art and culture. The gallery is housed in a converted dancehall that dates to 1927. Ballroom Marfa is a dynamic, contemporary cultural arts space that provides a lively intellectual environment where varied perspectives and issues are explored through visual arts, film, music, and performance. As an advocate for the freedom of artistic expression, Ballroom Marfa’s mission is to serve international, national, regional, and local arts communities and support the work of both emerging and recognized artists working in all media. Ballroom Marfa is particularly interested in helping artists and curators achieve projects that have significant cultural impact but would be impossible to realize in a traditional gallery or museum setting.

Sustainable Authentic Florida Conference in Miami Beach 10/23/13-10/25/13

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Sustainable Authentic Florida Conference in Miami Beach
sustainableauthenticfloridaOctober 23-25
1st day, Wed., 10/23 at Art Deco Welcome Center (sessions noon-5pm)
2nd day, Thurs, 10/24 at Colony Theatre on Lincoln Road (sessions 9am-5pm)
4th Day, Friday, 10/25 at MB Botanical Gardens (sessions 9am-1pm)
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Attend the Sustainable Authentic Conference, October 23-25, 2013 in Miami Beach. The conference will bring together leaders from Greater Miami and throughout Florida to examine the work in preservation/conservation, arts and culture, green building/sustainability practices, economic development and quality of life.

Conference themes:
How has the 35-year-old story of creatively inspired economic renewal of Miami Beach influenced the Mia mi mainland and elsewhere in Florida?
What becomes the metro Miami narrative when viewed through 2,000 years of history from the Miami Circle to Art Basel?
At a time when Florida’s main markets for tourism and investment grow increasingly urban, place-focused and creative driven, how might urban Florida better tell its own authentic story?

Views on the Miami Metro Narrative, featuring: Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, FAIA, principal, Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company
Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk FAIA is a global practitioner of smart growth, sustainable development, community planning, and a founding board member of the New Urbanism, already in 1993, the year of the movement’s founding, characterized by The New York Times as “the most important phenomenon to emerge in American architecture in the post Cold War era.”

Join the inquiry. Improve our outlook. Improve Florida.
Register today
Spread the word
Attend and engage
Members of local co-sponsoring organizations are eligible for a special three day conference rate of $125, including the entire program, hosted meals and special offerings and events. Register via Paypal

Irreversible Conversations (Brunch) An Intimate And Engaging Portrait Of The Artist 9/14/13

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Irreversible Conversations (Brunch) An Intimate And Engaging Portrait Of The Artist
irreversibleSaturday, September 14, 2013, 11:00am
Little Haiti Cultural Center (City of Miami)
212-260 NE 59th Terrace
Miami, Florida 33137
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Between Intimacy and Form: Conversations and Connections.

Tickets are $40.
Limited number of tickets.
Cash will be accepted at the door.
Light brunch available
Complementary kids workshop by IRREVERSIBLE Cover Featured artist Edwin Villasmil