Dr. Noel Tichy Speaks at the Leadership Lectures Series at FIU 6/4/13

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Dr. Noel Tichy to Speak at the Leadership Lectures Series at FIU
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 – 3:30pm
College of Business Complex, CBC 232
11200 SW 8th Street.
Miami, FL
register online
lead.fiu.edu

The Center for Leadership at Florida International University is pleased to announce that Dr. Noel Tichy, a distinguished professor, renowned author and an expert at training leaders in Fortune 500 companies, will visit the Modesto Maidique campus on June 4.

Dr. Tichy will deliver a discussion-style presentation and share insights from his most recently co-authored book, Judgment on the Front Line: How Smart Companies Win by Trusting Their People, at 3:30 p.m. at the College of Business Complex, CBC 232 located at 11200 SW 8th Street. The lecture, which is part of the Center’s The Leadership Lectures series, is free and open to the public. A book signing and reception will follow.
Judgment on the Front Line, co-authored with Chris DeRose, focuses on empowering front-line associates to gain unique insight into the customers, competition and inner workings of their organizations.

“We are honored to host Dr. Tichy, a leading management expert with decades of leadership practice and research, at FIU,” said Modesto A. Maidique, president emeritus of FIU and executive director of the Center for Leadership. “Along with his highly-regarded literary contributions and work in academia, his real-world success with some of the world’s top companies has set Dr. Tichy apart.” 

Dr. Tichy is a former professor of Management & Organizations at the Ross School of Business at The University of Michigan. He first gained respect for his work at General Electric in the 1980s, where as head of GE’s Leadership Center, he directed the company’s management education and spearheaded its transformation to action learning. Dr. Tichy later began providing consulting services in both the private and public sectors as a senior partner in Action Learning Associates, where he expanded his clientele to include Best Buy, PepsiCo, Coca Cola, Daimler-Benz, GM, Nokia, Nomura Securities, PepsiCo, Royal Dutch Shell and 3M.

Recognized by BusinessWeek and Business 2.0 as one of the “Top 10 Management Gurus,” Dr. Tichy is highly regarded as a staple of management literacy, having written several articles and books and served on the editorial boards of a variety of management publications. He was also the founding editor and chief of Human Resource Management. 

The Leadership Lectures series, presented by Mercantil Commercebank, features world-class, accomplished and influential leaders with expertise ranging from business and philanthropy to public service and academic research. The main goal of the series is to allow the South Florida community to have access to the expertise, advice and best practices of some the world’s foremost leadership minds.

Art Auction for the Nika Healing Arts Foundation 5/31/13

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Art Auction for the Nika Healing Arts Foundation
art-auctionFriday, 05/31/2013, 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
Hangar Gallery
2235 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, Florida 33127

THE HANGAR is proud to present the Art Auction for the Nika Healing Arts Foundation, a charity event organized to raise funds to provide children diagnosed with cancer with free summer art classes. The Art Auction will showcase the artworks of numerous reputable artists and feature live music by Jo.el to represent the power of uniting the artistic community.

Founded by local Miami artist, Molly Cécile Surazhsky, the Nika Healing Arts Foundation aims to inspire, instill hope and motivate children with cancer through the healing power of art and raise money for alternative childhood cancer research through art auctions and community involvement.

Come have a great night full of art and entertainment– and do it for an incredible cause!

Chale: An All White Affair 6/2/13

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Chale: An All White Affair
Sunday, 06/02/2013, 10:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Tvice-2Club Karu
1000 State Rd. Route 84 E,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Eventbrite Link

Cha’le: An All White Affair

Harmonik And Tvice Will Be Kicking The Summer Off With A Bang
With 2 Of The Hottest Bands And 4 Of The Most Wanted Dj’s In The Hmi
T-Vice & Harmonik Playing Live In The Main Room
Halftime With Dj Nickimix.
Dj Klash And Dj Noside
Dj Wicked
4 Dj’s Playing The Best N Zouk, Konpa, Hip Hop, Reggae, And More

This Party Will Be A Soldout Event!
For Ticket Info – Call: 954-446-4121. 786-873-2629. 754-368-6388

Live Demonstration of the Quadski on Land and Lake at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 5/23/13

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Live Demonstration of the Quadski on Land and Lake at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
Thursday, 05/23/2013, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
sf-coconut-creek-to-demonstrate-quadski-20130522Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40 Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Webpage Link

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek will give a free demonstration of the GIBBS Quadski, the amphibious personal watercraft, on Thursday, May 23 from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the lake in front of the casino. Just another example of its award-winning promotions, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is the first casino in the country to give away the Quadski. Players should jet in for their chance to win!

With its all-terrain tires and four-cylinder, BMW-supplied engine, the Quadski reaches speeds of 45 mph on both water and land and transitions between them in seconds. At the press of a button, the Quadski’s wheels deploy when approaching land and retract after entering the water.

Beginning May 23 at 7 a.m., players will receive an entry for the Quadski Land & Sea Giveaway for every 50 slot points earned and every $200 wagered on tables. On Monday, May 27, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., a drawing will be held each hour giving 25 players the chance to become a finalist. Two players every hour will become a finalist. After the 4 p.m. drawing, the eight finalists will compete to see who the grand prize winner is.

The grand prize winner will win the GIBBS Quadski. Second through eighth place will win Free Play ranging from $750-$1500. Ninth through 100th place will win between $200 and $500 in Free Play. To participate must be at least 21 years old and a Seminole Player’s Club member. Membership in the Seminole Player’s Club is fast, free and easy. Visit the Player’s Club at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek for more details.

The A-Listers Branding Event Featuring Diddy 5/25/13

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The A-Listers Branding Event Featuring Diddy
Saturday, 05/25/2013, 03:00 pm – 10:00 pm
DiddyBambooFlyerBamboo Miami
550 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

The A-Listers Branding Event Featuring Diddy

Music marketing company The A-Listers is extending its brand in Miami this Memorial Day weekend with a day party hosted by Diddy. This exclusive promotional party will be at Bamboo Miami from 3-10 p.m. The event is featuring Diddy’s Cîroc Vodka and is brought to you by A-Listers Live, with Diddy and other celebrity guests in attendance. Connect with A-Listers Live through social media for the latest updates and behind-the-scenes photos of the evening.

A-Listers Live Social Media:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/alisterslive
Twitter: www.twitter.com/alisterslive
Instagram: www.instagram.com/alisterslive

The A-Listers Website:
www.thealisters.com

A-Listers Live Website:
www.alisterslive.com

The QUORUM Presents PROVA, A Dinner Affair 6/8/13

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The QUORUM Presents PROVA, A Dinner Affair
quorumNEW DATE: Saturday, 06/08/2013, 08:00 pm – 01:00 am
dei Frescobaldi Italian Restaurant – Hotel Astor
956 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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The QUORUM is proud to announce PROVA, our first dinner party event of 2013.

PROVA is a new project that we’re very excited about because we’ll now be adding the unforgettable experience of the dining room to the strict formula that produced so many great memories for our friends that attended the countless rooftop parties that we hosted during these past few years. The QUORUM has always been about bringing together a great, diverse crowd at some of the most elegant venues this city has to offer. On Saturday, June 1st, we hope you can join us to what we promise will be another incredible evening that we guarantee will leave you and your friends “asking for seconds”.

Dinner will be held at the elegant dei Frescobaldi Italian Restaurant, located inside the beautiful Hotel Astor. If you’d like to RSVP a table, please inbox us the name that the reservation should be booked under and the number of guests in your party. The restaurant holds 85 seats, so it’s first come, first serve. However, if you cannot join us for dinner, full bottle service and seating accommodations will be provided all night long in the outdoor lounge.

The full event details are as follows:
Complimentary Prosecco Cocktail reception 8pm – 8:45pm
Dinner 8:45pm – 10:30pm, $35 per person (Miami Spice-style menu).
After-dinner party 10:45pm – 1:00am in the outdoor lounge.

dei Frescobaldi – Ristorante & Wine Bar
956 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.deifrescobaldi.com
Phone 305 674 4561

Curves For C.O.P.E. 5/30/13

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Curves For C.O.P.E.
Thursday, 05/30/2013, 05:30 pm – 09:00 pm
Power-Fit-StudiosOpera Tower
1750 North Bayshore Drive,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link

Powerfit Studios to host “Curves for C.O.P.E.” event with complimentary workouts, massages, hors d’oeuvres, “skinny” martinis and valet parking on May 30, 2013 from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Opera Tower. Hall of Famer Andre “The Hawk” Dawson will be on hand to sign autographs and Lisa Remeny and Carl Juste will display fine art, requested donations start at just $20. For more information and to RSVP please email RSVPCurve@gmail.com or call
786-287-8487.

Models Go To War 5/24/13

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Models Go To War
Friday, 05/24/2013, 06:30 pm – 10:20 pm
969683_10151658691181323_1270068347_nCha Cha Rooster
1120 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Facebook Link

Memorial Weekend is here… almost!
Miami Beach locals leave South Beach for Urban Week… We face it ! How? By presenting designer swimwear line, Adoro by Maytee Martinez with camouflage cover-ups, war accessories and attitude.

Is this a typical fashion show? No it’s not.. it’s a concept show, with a different and fun theme for all. How? Models will be judged as they walk and how they walk and attitude is everything. This is NOT a pretty girl show with flowy dresses. This is a battle– a battle against the world with style and determination. Professional photographers will be capturing all the snapshots of the battle scene as it happens.
Is this a model competition? No, it’s also a styling competition. Watch local upcoming stylists battle Stephanie from Taste by Stephanie Guerra, the warrior. She is an established New York and South Florida stylist battling with the same bare campground rules provided to all parties. Each stylist will be given 2 hours, 3 models, camp fabric, nets, scissors and a staple gun. It is up to them to create down to the final countdown the wining look as they compete for the Memorial Weekend stylist award.

So is this a hotel fashion show? NO! Its an art expression show capturing the essence of the weekend, and come see a real show as we take the fashion show to a different level. Models WILL walk in the middle of the streets, where all the Urban street action takes place.

Is this all ? Please come join the “Party at Cha Cha Roster” as DJ’s start at 3 pm til sunrise and let the place light up with fashion wars, drinks and excitement.

MBA Orientation Florida National University 6/12/13

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MBA Orientation Florida National University
Wednesday, 06/12/2013, 06:30 pm – 08:00 pm
MBA_Orientation_flyer_june-12MBA Orientation
4425 W. Jose Regueiro (20th) Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33012
Webpage Link

Florida National University will be hosting an MBA Orientation on Wednesday, June 12th, 2013.

The orientation will be held from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the University’s Hialeah Campus which is located at 4425 W. Jose Regueiro (20th) Ave., Hialeah, FL 33012.

The MBA Orientation is open to anyone who is interested in advancing their career in business.

For further information, please refer to the attached flyer or call the Office of Graduate Admissions at 305-821-3333 extension 1016.

Style Sweets and Sips 5/31/13

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Style Sweets and Sips
Friday, 05/31/2013, 04:00 pm – 07:00 pm
flyerBlush Boutique
14445 S Dixie Hwy,
Palmetto Bay, Florida 33176
Webpage Link

Flair Miami and Blush Boutique invites you to Style, Sweets & Sips blogger event!

MIAMI, Fla. (May. 31, 2013)- Locally recognized and sought out blogging site Flair Miami, will be throwing their first party this May in honor of their one-year anniversary! All lovers of anything fashion or local are invited to attend. Flair Miami will be partnering with Blush Boutique to bring you some of Miami’s hottest trends and help you style your perfect look. Get VIP treatment as you shop with some sweets, sips and styling tips from Miami’s fashionistas!

On Friday the 31st the Style, Sweets & Sips — a blogger event will be held at the new Palmetto Bay BLUSH location. Fans will enjoy special appearances from local fashion bloggers such as NanysKlozet.com, FancyThingsBlog.com, GlamLifeBLog.com and FlairMiami.com, as they host and offer some styling advice. Savor the sips provided by local tea distributor JoJo Tea and the exquisite sweets. All attendees will receive 15% off of all items during the event, which is set to start at 4:00 p.m. and end at 7 p.m.

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For more information about this topic, or to learn more about Flair Miami and upcoming events, please visit www.flairmiami.com

Downtown Miami First Friday Art Walk 6/7/13

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Downtown Miami "First Friday" Art Walk
art-walk_banner-junJune 7, 6-10 pm 
Downtown Miami, FL

Join us for an exciting evening of gallery openings, artist open studios and panel discussions 

Discover the Downtown Arts & Culture District
This new cultural initiative shines a light on the growing art community and collector market in Downtown Miami, bringing together non-profit arts organizations and local galleries for special exhibitions, artists open studios, exclusive openings, artist panel discussions.  The Art Walk  is planned to be held the first Friday of every month January to June and October to December.

The September Art Walk will be held in conjunction with  DWNTWN Art Days, Sept. 20-22 .
The “First Friday” Art Walk will showcase over 150 exhibiting artists offering an array of art experiences that will reflect multiple mediums, styles, and trends in the art world. Miami is the crossroads between three fabulous cultures- Central/South America/Caribbean, Europe and North America- so it is ideally located to bring together the best of these cultures.

Downtown Miami "First Friday" Art Walk a refreshing cultural initiative will serve as a cultural destination and economic engine in Miami’s Downtown active and vibrant urban community.

Galleries from SE 3rd to NE 3rd  Street
Aluna Art Foundation  5-8pm
172 W Flagler Street at SW 2nd Avenue Miami • Parking Available 305 305 6471   786 587 7214
The Re-Portrayed Island; retrospective by Raul Canibano
Curated Aluna Curatorial Collective Adriana Herrear and Willy Castellano. Twenty years of works by this Cuban photographer  who redefined the profile of the common man in Cuba of the end of utopia .

McCormick Place 6-10 pm
111 SW 3rd Street at SW 1st Court Miami   305 206 4734  • Parking Available 
Open Artist Studios
McCormick Place is a vibrant production-based event space featuring various well-known artists.  Currently, it houses nine artist studios belonging to Eleazar Delgado, Scottie Flamm, Virginia Erdie, Julie Ross, Karen Kim, Manuel Rodriguez, Ana Rossi, Scott Doyle and Eva Avila.  There is also a gallery space located on the first floor.  Sean McCormick, the curator behind the venue, describes it as "a place where any idea can come to life."
www.facebook.com/McCormickPlaceDowntownMiami 

Galleries from NE 4th  to NE 11 th Street
The Artisan Lounge 6-10 pm
500 NE 1st Ave at NE 5th Street – Miami  North College Metro Station
“W 10, A Collective View”
Hors d’oeuvres graciously provided by Amy Klingbeil
An innovate artist studio and exhibition space for over 26 Miami artists with a monthly schedule of curated exhibitions.  Artisan Lounge will present “Human Rights- Human Wrongs",  and " Eleuthreia " Freedom Collection by Meg Wallace. Visit the art studios of David Elgena, Marcos Rodriguez, Dajo Photography, Giselle Delgado Buraye, Carolina Molina, Maximiliano Pecce, Vesna Vera, Steven Chun, Diana Pantoja, Reniel Diaz, Michael Glidden, Aurora Molina, German Molina, Pepe Mar, Espiritutara, Marcella Novella, Sol Gersh, Jacky Velis, Gustavo Roman, Maria Castillo, Janet Mueller, Virginia Quinn, W10, IRREVERSIBLE MAGAZINE, Augusto Esquivel, Katy Stallfus, Carolina de Panfilis, and Astolfo Funes.
Panel Discussion: Open Conversation between Social Work and Art. What is the role of social issues in the art world?  7:45 – 8:30 PM.
Interactive Art- Pledge Board: A Heart Made with Finger Prints
Visitors can participate in creating a collective work of art to pledge to make a difference in any of the Social Issues discussed in the exhibition.  
305 209 4278 •                 Parking Available
http://theartisanlounge.com

MDC Museum of Art + Design Noon – 5 pm
600 Biscayne Blvd. -  AT NE 6th Street Miami, FL
“Arnold Mesches: A Life`s Work” Through May 4
The retrospective exhibition Arnold Mesches: A Life’s Work at Miami Dade College’s Museum of Art + Design, commemorates his 90th birthday and will feature over 65 works from many of the 14 series completed.
“Transcending Narratives of Humanity Selected works from the CINTAS Foundation Fellows Collection”  Through May 31
Curated by MDC MOAD curatorial intern, Natalie Perez, Transcending Narratives of Humanity observes the artists investigations relating to material and visual culture as a main vehicle of history and storytelling.
http://www.mdcmoad.org

Dimensions Variable 6-10 pm West Wing
100 NE 11th Street  at NE 1st Ave – Miami 305 607 5527 •  Parking Available
P2V Antoine Lefebvre & P. Scott Cunningham                                                      
" Physical to Virtual" P2 V  is a technical term describing the transfer of a physical server’s data to a virtual machine.  
Dimensions Variable is an exhibition space in the new Downtown Arthouse building located in Downtown Miami.  Their focus is to invite national and international artists to exhibit and discuss their work alongside locally based artists.  The Artist studios of Frances Trombly, Leyden Rodriguez-Casanova, and Adler Guerrier will be open during the First Friday Art Walk.
Turned Based Press  6 -10 PM
" A Hasty Show" East Wing
A community based print workshop
www.dimensionsvariable.net

CIFO  Cineros Fontanals Art Foundation Noon to 6 PM
1018 N Miami Ave. at NE 10th Street 305 445-3380
"Miguel Navarro"
"City Metaphors Selections from IVAM Colletion  through May 12th
Works from the Intstitut Valencia d’Arte Modern, Spain

Galleries from NE 12th Street to NE 18th Street
Artopia Art Center and Masterworks  6 to 10 PM
1723 NE 2nd Avenue  NE 17th Street at 2nd Avenue   305 374 8882
Celebrates 25 years fosters engagement in the arts and culture bringing unique events, exhibitions and programs for artists, collectors and Miami audiences.   Also featured are Masterworks of mid and late 20th century contemporary International and Latin Amercian  masters.
info@artopiamiami.com

Nina Torres Fine Art 6-10 pm
1800 N Bayshore Dr #CPl. at NE 18th Street  305 395 3599 Miami Parking Available
“Poesia Visual Contemporanea”
In commemoration of Ponce de León’s discovery of Florida this exhibition celebrates 500 years of Spanish presence in the State of Florida. 
www.ninatorresfineart.com 

Additional Downtown Cultural Offerings:
Centro Cultural Espanol
1490 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL 33132
HistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street Miami, FL 33130
Miami Art Museum
101 West Flagler Street Miami, FL 33130
New World School of the Arts
25 Northeast 2nd Street Miami, FL 33132
InterContinental Hotel Art Project Space
100 Chopin Plaza Miami, FL 33131
Miami International University of Art & Design
1501 Biscayne Boulevard #100 Miami, FL 33132
Historical Museum of South Florida
1075 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL 33132
Cannonball/LegalArt Miami
1035 N Miami Ave #200 Miami, FL 33136
Miami Children’s Museum
980 MacArthur Causeway Miami, FL 33132

BAC and GMCVB present 2nd Annual netWORK at the BAC 5/23/13

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BAC and GMCVB present 2nd Annual netWORK at the BAC
bacThursday, May 23, 2013, 6-8 pm
Bakehouse Art Complex
561 NW 32nd Street
Miami, Florida 33127
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Sponsored by Kauffman, Rossin & Co.
 
Business Casual Attire
 
In partnership with the GMCVB, and in celebration of Miami Museum Month, the BAC presents the 2ND Annual netWORK @ the BAC. This special networking event brings together GMCVB members, BAC Artists and Members, young professionals, collectors, museum administrators, and business people from a variety of industries and companies in the Wynwood Arts District, Design District, Midtown, Downtown, Coral Gables, Brickell, the beaches, and surrounding areas.
 
The BAC’s Audrey Love Gallery will feature a reception for professionals to mix and mingle with each other. Guests can enjoy wine along with light bites by JFM Gourmet. Guests will have the opportunity to view the BAC galleries and artist studios.

Villa Azur Beautiful Art Exhibit and Cocktail Reception 5/23/13

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Villa Azur’s "Beautiful" Art Exhibit & Cocktail Reception
villaazurMay 23rd from 7-9pm
Villa Azur
309 23rd St.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.VillaAzurmiami.com | facebook.com/VillaAzur| twitter.com/Villaazur

Complimentary Drinks &
Passed Hors D’ Oeuvres
 
"Beautiful"
Painting By Julie Mimran
Julie Mimran is a 33 year old French artist with impressive skills. She is impassioned bythe world of sport and cinema which has inspired some of her works. She has used various techniques acquired during her studies of production design. She likes to work alos by utilising various matters like pearls, resins, stone leather, lace or other materials that will release and create stunning works of art and color.

Exhibit From May 23rd-June 13th

June Wine Down Wednesday 6/5/13

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June Wine Down Wednesday
Wednesday, 06/05/2013, 05:00 pm – 08:00 pm
WDW_JuneREVHistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
More Info Link

Celebrate Haitian Heritage Month at HistoryMiami!

Wine Down Wednesday, held the first Wednesday of the Month, is downtown Miami’s only cultural happy hour!

Network with other professionals, enjoy Argentinean treats and wine from Clos Bistro & Cafe. Enjoy free admission to our exhibition galleries, unwind with music, and much more! Free parking.

To RSVP call 305-375-5356 or email: RSVP@historymiami.org.

$10/General Admission; Free for HistoryMiami members

Stiletto Strut 6/6/13

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Stiletto Strut
Thursday, 06/06/2013, 05:00 pm – 08:00 pm
StilettoBloomingdale’s Aventura
19555 Biscayne Blvd,
Aventura, Florida 33180
Webpage Link

Miami women are invited to strut their stuff down the runway in their best 3-inch heels (or higher!) for a cause at Bloomingdale’s Aventura, benefiting Strong Women, Strong Girls (SWSG), a local non-profit that fosters high aspirations among low-income grade school girls. Contestants with the top three best struts will go home with prizes provided by Bloomingdale’s, Aventura. To enter, participants can RSVP at rbeck@swsg.org. All proceeds from the $50 registration fee to benefit SWSG.

All registered participants will have access to Bloomingdale’s VIP lounge including refreshments, beauty stations, gifts and more. Starting at 5pm, stop by Cosmetics for Beauty Happy Hour where you can enjoy pampering (and sampling!) before the Stiletto Strut. Enjoy touch-ups, guest stylists and treats from beauty faves. Let hair stylists from JustAir, Fort Lauderdale’s First Blow Dry Only Bar, work their magic and give you perfect locks!

And if strutting in stilettos isn’t your thing, supporters are welcome to shop for a cause! Bloomingdale’s is proud to donate 10 percent of tracked sales on June 6, June 7 and June 8th back to SWSG. Supporters should ask their sales associate for a duplicate receipt of their purchase and place it in the redemption box located in Ladies Shoes on Level 1.

Join Chef Julie for a Garden Party benefiting the Environmental Coalition of Miami and the Beaches (ECOMB) 5/22/13

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Join Chef Julie for a Garden Party
Wednesday, May 22
The Palms Hotel & Spa
3025 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140
www.thepalmshotel.com
For restaurant reservations, please call 305.908.5458 or visit www.essensiarestaurant.com
Space is limited and a suggested donation of $25 will be collected upon arrival.

Essensia’s culinary team and Chef Julie Frans will host a special end of the growing season Garden Party benefiting the Environmental Coalition of Miami and the Beaches (ECOMB). Join the Garden Party for a special tour and tasting of Essensia’s Organic Chef’s Garden at The Palms Hotel & Spa. All of the proceeds will benefit ECOMB.
 
The Garden Party will begin in the sandy area in front of the garden’s entrance at 5:00 p.m. Chef Julie will identify the organic produce, herbs and greens in the garden and prepare tastings utilizing ingredients from the garden. In addition, the Garden Party will feature passed “garden to glass” cocktails and special garden appetizers. Weekly tours and tastings of the Essensia Organic Chef’s Garden will recommence in September 2013. For more information, please call Essensia Restaurant at 305.908.5458.
 
ECOMB, an environmental not-for-profit organization founded in 1994, is dedicated to the promotion of environmental sustainability and the preservation of our community’s ecology. This mission is carried out through the development and implementation of a variety of educational programs and campaigns in an effort to achieve the following objectives: Reduce the amount of litter in Miami-Dade County’s beaches, waterways, islands, parks and mangroves; Increase the county’s residential and commercial recycling rates; Promote, preserve and restore coastal habitats, such as our sandy beaches, near shore coral reefs, beach dunes, mangroves, and Biscayne Bay islands and waters; Decrease our community’s carbon footprint through the adoption of “green” lifestyle practices that are more environmentally sustainable. To learn more about ECOMB, visit http://ecomb.org/.
 
Essensia Restaurant follows a farm-to-table philosophy, offering a seasonal selection of wholesome global cuisine with emphasis on premium local and sustainable ingredients.  Working with local farmers and carefully selected purveyors, Essensia’s menu features healthful and flavorful dishes made with produce, meats and seafood primarily sourced from within the State of Florida. Essensia’s exclusive wine list is committed to being sustainable, organic or biodynamic and has been selected for sharing Essensia’s mission to be good for you and the environment.

4th of July IndepenDANCE Beach Party at Nikki Beach Miami 7/4/13-7/6/13

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miami-july4th-20134th of July IndepenDANCE Beach Party at Nikki Beach Miami
July 4th through the 6th
Nikki Beach
1 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

AMPM and Mixmag are proud to present the 9th Annual 4th of July IndepenDANCE Beach Parties! This year, the festivities return to where it all began, on the sands of Miami’s famous Nikki Beach Club, the only true outdoor beach musical experience in Miami! With the best electronic and dance music talent on hand for the festivities, this series of events has invigorated and revitalized the Miami summer season, giving partygoers and music fans a chance to experience and enjoy the world’s top DJ talent in Miami over the summer! And for the 9th year in a row, this team of Miami’s top event producers and promoters has been working non-stop to bring you their most intense lineup yet! Keep your eyes here for the lineup and ticketing announcement, coming your way shortly!

Opening Reception of Imagining La Florida at MDC Museum of Art + Design 5/30/13

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Opening Reception of Imagining La Florida at MDC Museum of Art + Design
lafloridaThursday, May 30, 7 p.m.
MDC Museum of Art + Design
The Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College
600 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami
www.mdcmoad.org 
Click Here To Rsvp By May 24.
For more information, contact galleries@mdc.edu  or 305.237.7722
 
Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón, President, Miami Dade College,  Mrs. María Teresa Lizaranzu, President, Acción Cultural Española,  Mr. Alvaro Morales, Chairman, España-Florida Foundation,  and The MDC Museum of Art + Design cordially invite you to the opening reception of Imagining La Florida, Ponce de León and the Quest for the Fountain of Youth
 
“Imagining La Florida offers visitors a new perspective on the rich,  yet long-forgotten history of colonial Florida. It is designed to  open eyes and minds, highlighting one of the most intriguing and dramatic  periods in U.S. history.” — J. Michael Francis, Curator of Imagining La Florida
 
This exhibition was produced by the Spanish government and  Acción Cultural Española in cooperation with Miami Dade College,  España-Florida Foundation and the MDC Museum of Art + Design. 
 
Complimentary parking is available at
Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus
Building 7, 500 N.E. Second Ave.
Entrances to the parking garage are on N.E. Sixth Street and N.E. Fifth Street.

Cannonball Residency Open Studios 5/23/13

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Cannonball Residency Open Studios
studio_curielThursday, May 23, 2013, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Cannonball
1035 N. Miami Ave.
Third Floor
Miami, FL 33136

Click here to learn more about the artists.
Kindly RSVP to splash@cannonballmiami.org  or call 786-347-2360 for more information.

The Foundry and The Young Lawyers Division of the FBA, South Florida Chapter are invited to a special evening at Cannonball.
During the event, guests will have access to artists and cultural producers currently participating in Cannonball’s internationally known residency program. Each artist will open his/her studio and have new and in-progress work on display. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the artists and talk about the artwork on view. Libations and small bites will be served.

Participating Residents: Felecia Carlisle, Domingo Castillo, Olivia Ramos, Amanda Sanfilippo, Reed van Brunschot, and Disorientalism–Katherine Behar (New York, NY) and Marianne M. Kim (Tempe, AZ).

Dance NOW! Miami: Dance Under the Stars 5/31/13

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Dance NOW! Miami: Dance Under the Stars
Sunday, 05/31/2013, 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
600773_562229803799864_1022310186_nMIAMI BEACH BOTANICAL GARDEN
2000 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE,
MIAMI BEACH, Florida 33139
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Please join us in support of Dance Now! Miami as we thank Mayor Matti H. Bower for her service to the arts!

$75 Single | $100 Couple
$125 VIP Single | $150 VIP Couple

8:00 – 9:00 PM VIP Entrance
9:00 – 11:00 PM General Reception

Mix and mingle with Mayor Bower to thank her personally for her support of the artistic community and receive 4 tickets to any future Dance Now! performance at the Colony Theatre.

Dance NOW! Miami Artistic Directors Hannah Baumgarten and Diego Salterini,
the Dance NOW! Board of Directors
and George Neary, Chair
Commissioners Michael Gongora and Jerry Libbin
with
Steve Adkins, Sheila Baumgarten, John Beadel, Karin & Andres Bejerano, Malik Benjamin, Bret Berlin, Ray Breslin & Patrick Pecoraro, Laura Bruney, Harvey J. Burstein & Luis Iglesias, Elizabeth Camargo & Jose Lutzky, Anita Darbonne, Neil de la Flor, Nicole Henry, Tiffany Hill-Brittain, Florencia Jimenez-Marcos & Xavier Gonzalez-Sanfeliu, Wendy Kallergis, Mayra Molne & Carlos Hernandez, Daniel Lewis, Ilisa Rosal, Meris Thomas, Cynthia Saez, Virginia B. Shuker, Michael Uthoff, Merle Weiss, Michael Work

SPONSORS OF THIS EVENT INCLUDE:
Apperfy, APPI Printing, Centerplate, the exclusive caterer at the Miami Beach Convention Center,
Chidsey Graphics, elit by Stolichnaya, Steep City Teas,
Miami Beach Botanical Garden, Lightscape Entertainment

A Moonlit Affair at Flagler Garden 6/12/13

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A Moonlit Affair at Flagler Garden
Wednesday, 06/12/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
MOONLIT_AFFAIR-612x1024Flagler Garden
441 NE 3rd Ave,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link

As Flagler Garden continues to fundraise for Phase 2 and 3 of construction, garden, along with local sponsors Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust, Whole Foods Market, and Exposed PR hosts A Moonlit Affair at Flagler Garden. The evening garden party takes place on Wednesday, June 12th from 7-10pm at Flagler Garden located at 441 NE 3rd Ave in Fort Lauderdale.

Read more here: http://events.miamiherald.com/fort_lauderdale_fl/events/show/327895243-a-moonlit-affair-at-flagler-garden#storylink=cpy

Photographs From the Opening of the Microsoft Store by Mr Q 305

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Microsoft opened its second full line retail store in Florida. The store is located in the first phase of the brand new expansion of the Dadeland Mall.

 

More than five hundred people gathered for the chance to win giveaways which ranged from free tickets to a Lupe Fiasco and Gym Class heroes concert to a “Surface” tablet.

 

The first person in line had been camping in the mall since 10:30 P.M. the night before the opening. He was awarded several prices including a “Surface”. Other lucky winners participated via Twitter and had their names called out from the crowd.

 

John Case, corporate vice president, Office Division presented more than $1 million in grants to different organizations.

 

True to form, in what now has become the norm in computer store openings, the employees started screaming from inside the store, exciting the crowd. As soon as the ribbon was cut, the curtain which had been covering the front of the store came down. The pandemonium reached an electrifying pitch.

 

Overall, Microsoft now has of 66 full-line and specialty retail stores.

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Creative Writing Classes At The Center For Liteature and Theatre at MDC 6/6/13, 7/27/13

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Creative Writing Classes At The Center For Liteature and Theatre at MDC
Thursday, 06/06/2013, 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
writersThe Center At Miami Dade College
401 N.E. Second Avenue, Suite 4102 (Building 4, 1st Floor),
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link

Register for New Creative Writing Courses at The Center for Literature and Theatre@Miami Dade College!
The Center’s non-credit creative writing classes give aspiring writers the opportunity to receive critique and encouragement from published authors with extensive teaching experience. For more information visit our website at: http://www.flcenterlitarts.com/site/programs/writing/creative-writing.html

Summer 2013 Course Offerings
Thursdays: June 6 to June 27
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Registration $90
Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus
Summer Short Shorts: A Flash Fiction Workshop with David Beaty

Wednesdays: June 19 to July 24
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Registration $125
Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus
Writing Popular Fiction with Kristi Cook

Saturdays: July 6 to July 27
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Registration $125
Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus
The Building Blocks of Fiction with Kristi Cook (Summer Class for Talented Teen Writers)

Courses offered at Coral Gables outreach locations:
Saturdays: July 6 to July 27
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Registration $100
Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables
The Poets’ Place with Adrian Castro

Free High School Dipolma Framing 6/1/13

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Free High School Dipolma Framing
Saturday, 06/01/2013, 10:00 am – 07:00 pm
frame-your-high-school-diploma-free-ev-57Frames USA & Art Gallery
3822 Sw 40th Street,
Miami, Florida 33155
Webpage Link

Frame your High School diploma absolutely free! Includes 1 inch black frame, regular glass, and a sawtooth for hanging. Valid with an authentic high school diploma from any Miami-Dade high school. No purchase necessary for free offer. Limit one per person. Graduate or family member must be present. Promotion runs from June 1. 2013 to August 31, 2013. Come into store for details.

Travis Wall Shaping Sound Tour in Miami at Colony Theater 6/12/13-6/13/13

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Travis Wall Shaping Sound Tour in Miami at Colony Theater
Wednesday June 12th & Thursday, June13th, 8pm
Shaping SoundColony Theater
1040 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.shapingsoundco.com
Ticket Price: $30-85, Group Rates Available

Shaping Sound, the new, contemporary dance company forged by Emmy-nominated choreographer and “So You Think You Can Dance” superstar, Travis Wall, is bringing its first live national dance tour to Miami this summer with a two-day performance at the Colony Theater in South Beach, Wednesday, June 12th and Thursday, June 13th at 8PM. Travis will be joined by fellow dance industry visionaries, Nick Lazzarini (SYTYCD Season 1 Winner), Teddy Forance, and Kyle Robinson, as they lead a dynamic troupe of contemporary dancers through an explosive performance of movement, speed, physical strength, and pure passion. This is the first time a company has been created by and for contestants from the reality dance competition show.

This is the first time a company has been created by and for contestants from the reality dance competition show. The company includes LA’s finest dancers, who have also been featured on SYTYCD and “Dancing With The Stars” and performed with Adele, Florence & The Machine, Kelly Clarkson, Usher, Eminem, Drake, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Julianne Hough, Macy’s Stars of Dance, the Academy Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and more.

Today, every  major  TV network has a dance reality television show with a unique angle: from contestants competing weekly in front of a live audience, to behind-the-scenes looks at the lives of commercial dancers trying to make the cut, to “celebrities” paired with professionals fox-trotting their way across the stage.

The trend caught on after Fox premiered So You Think You Can Dance in July 2005 and the show reached huge viewership. Travis Wall is responsible for making dance an exciting and accessible art for both dance and non-dance audiences. For that reason, he founded Shaping Sound with his three best friends to create opportunities for contemporary dancers. The creation of Shaping Sound was chronicled on Oxygen’s hit show “All The Right Moves”.

Miami’s Independent Thinkers Summer Art Auction 6/7/13

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Miami’s Independent Thinkers Summer Art Auction
MIT_logoFriday, June 7th, 7pm-midnight
1035 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136 (10th Street & N. Miami Avenue)
Cost: Free

Miami’s Independent Thinkers, in association with Bronzewall Development present Miami’s Independent Thinkers Summer Art Auction, a silent art auction to be held at 1035 N. Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33136 (10th St. & N. Miami Ave) on Friday, June 7th, 2013, 7pm-midnight.

Auction bids end at 11pm sharp – all proceeds will go towards production costs for our 5th Art Basel fair!

Beverage sponsors: Peroni and Vita Coco
Music provided by DJ Peoples featuring Rage Johnson and DJ V
Performance by Grace Jones and Vanessa Caamano: 8:30pm & 9pm with film installation by Jamil Gonzalez
Small bites provided by The Corner

Confirmed Artists:
2alas, Adler Guerrier, Alexandra Snowden, Alfredo Perez, Alma Leiva, Annie Y. Saldaña, Ashley Elizabeth Craig, ATOMIK, Barbara M de Varona, Betsy Gandy, Brandon Opalka, Breanna Elise Murphey, Buddah Funk, Carla Fache, Christian Hogue, Claudio Picasso (CP1), Cynthia Mason, Daniel Marosi, Debbi Becker, Emerson Calderon, Erika Garcia, Erman, Ernesto Kunde, Gina Cunningham, Henry Ballate, Humberto Vento, Isabelle Wilczynska, Jel Martinez, John DeFaro, John Pack, Jorge-Miguel Rodriguez, Karelle Levy, Katia Danilova, LeBo, Lori Nozick, Luis Arturo Mora, Manny Hernandez, Mark Diamond, Marlene Lopez, Mary Larsen, Mayleen Gonzalez, Myra Wexler, Natalia Molina, Phaedra Robinson, Rage Johnson, Ryan Hayoun, Sara Kaplan, Sean Murdock, Sean R Sullivan, Ted VanCleave, TJ Ahern

Miami’s Independent Thinkers is an organization dedicated to the unity, development and promotion of Miami’s flourishing art community. Our assemblage embraces established, emerging and young artists, visionaries and intellectuals.

Our mission is to provide a sustainable support base for Miami’s creative community, including: painters, photographers, filmmakers, sculptors, animators, writers, musicians, performance and new media artists.

Locos Por Juana (Afro Kumbe)… Live at the downtown FULL MOON party 5/24/13

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Locos Por Juana (Afro Kumbe)… Live at the downtown FULL MOON party
Friday, 05/24/2013, 08:00 pm – 04:00 am
Full-Moon-flyer-May-2013-back-800pxLMNT
55 NW 36th Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link

Special Announcements:
Featuring : Locos Por Juana (AFRO Kumbe Dj Set)
Also, Performing Live: Off Orbit
Naam Yoga (Free With Advanced Registration)
Lunar Shakti With Eugene Gant And Ganesha Michael Shapiro Of Naam Yoga Miami

Connect to the power of the Full Moon as Eugene Gant and Ganesha Michael Shapiro of NAAM yoga Miami lead us on a journey of elevation by way of meditation, live music, movement and breath at this Months Full Moon Party at LMNT

Naam yoga infuses Universal Kabbalah and Yoga to bring you powerful tools for change.
After this powerful Lunar Shakti class stay with us as Kavayah Amn leads us into a night of powerful full moon Drumming

Advanced Reservation is required for Free admission. You must email: onesoulholistic@yahoo.com to request Free admission (Not on Facebook)
www.naamyogamiami.com
www.onesoulholistic.com
Doors open at 8pm

Free admission before 11p for all drummers, musicians, and performers with proper instruments and spinning props/gears
Cover: $5 before 10p; $10 before midnight; $15 after
21+ Only Event

Featuring:
Live Music Set: Warp9
Performing Live: Off Orbit
Featured Live Band: Locos Por Juana (Afro Kumbe Dj Set)
Deejay / Music Producer: Dj Stingray
Special Host: Sophie Moon
Special Guest Drummer: Bli Bi Gore Eric
Drum Leader: Flex Drum Jams

Fire Performances: Need To Burn (www.needtoburn.com); The Florida Fire Collective; (All other skillful talents are welcomed!)
Various Performers and Hula Hoopers: Bring your own!
Live Interactive Art
Live Drum Sessions:
Drumming Sessions starts early at 10pm until (Indoor Only)… We welcome all drummers, musicians, fire/poi performers, Hula Hoopers, Dancers, Poets, Freestylers; jugglers, magicians, etc…
Open Mic Session (WE Start Early This Month – Please Come Early And Support Our Talented Local Acts)
Special Open Mic By She Says
Hosted By Rune Masri
Open Mic Session between 8p – 10p… Please arrive early!
(If you have a talent and want to share it with our crowd, the stage is Open.)

Suggested Dresscode: (Very Important!) We would like to see everyone dressed in Creative Fashion; meaning that you are Free to be You at the “downtown FULL MOON party”, and expressing yourself goes beyond the contribution of your positive energy… You ought to also be dressed appropriately and funkyliciously. So, please think of something Unique and Outrageously You!

Hosted By: The “downtown FULL MOON party” family…
Tell Your Friends… They Will Thank You For It

Photographs from Aqua Girl 2013

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Fourteen Years Strong… an amazing week… a great cause.

Aqua Girl® traces its beginnings to the year 1999. That year, Alison Burgos and NYC’s legendary women’s producer, Shescape, gathered a committee of like-minded women from around South Florida to produce an exciting one-night event to benefit breast cancer. The event, Sweet Charity, was an extraordinary dance event bringing together over 800 women and raising over $15,000 for two local breast cancer organizations, Cancer Link and Gilda’s Club.

In 2000, Sweet Charity grew into an entire weekend of events and Aqua Girl® was born. The goal was to create a dynamic national fundraising weekend celebrating women and the issues that affect them. Women descended on Miami from all over the world and the first year of this spectacular weekend of events was a huge success.

We can’t believe how time flies. Now in its fourteenth fabulous year, Aqua Girl® continues to attract women from all corners of the country, the Americas and around the globe. The week continues to grow with an ever-expanding variety of events that enhance its appeal and have created what is now one of the hottest women’s festivals in the country.

At Aqua Girl® there is something for everyone. We have dance parties, live music, pool parties, a dine-out event, a VIP reception, celebrity meet-and-greets, and so much more. Having so much fun never did so much good.

As the largest charity women’s week in the country, your participation in Aqua Girl® contributes to a very good cause. In fact, 100% of the proceeds from Aqua Girl® benefit the Aqua Foundation for Women, a not-for-profit foundation whose primary mission is to serve as the funding catalyst for lesbian, bisexual, and transgender wellness and equality in South Florida through grants, scholarships, and initiatives.

Monies raised during the Foundation’s signature week, as well as through individual and corporate donations, go directly to educate, empower and foster the lesbian, bisexual, and transgender women’s communities throughout South Florida.

Over the past eight years the AFW has giving out over $400,000 in grants and scholarships while empowering hundreds of women to be engaged in our community.

Aqua Girl® 2013 Steering Committee

Alison Burgos, Founder and Co-Chair
Brittany Clay, Co-Chair

Aqua Foundation for Women, Staff

Robin Schwartz, Executive Director
Elsa Roberts, Program Director
Arnel San Pedro, Director of Bar Production
Derryk Bellizia, Bar Production Coordinator
David Jirka, Bar Production Coordinator

Contact:
For information on Aqua Girl® including media information, or performing at Aqua Girl®, please contact Robin Schwartz, Executive Director of Aqua Foundation for Women.

For information on becoming a sponsor or for more about the Aqua foundation for Women, please contact Robin Schwartz, Executive Director of Aqua Foundation for Women.

Aqua Foundation for Women
4500 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 340
Miami, FL 33137
305.576.AQUA (2782)
email –  website

 

 

Speed Dating in Brickell 5/30/13

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Speed Dating in Brickell
Thursday, 05/30/2013, 07:30 pm – 09:00 pm
tapas_large1Tapas Xperience
900 South Miami Ave. Suite 180,
Miami, Florida 33130
Buy Tickets Link

Life can be pretty unpredictable; perhaps no more so than knowing when and where you’ll find love. Whether you are ready to settle down or you are just out there playing the field, Heart Tango offers hip, thoughtfully planned signature speed dating events for successful single professionals that leave our guests with a lasting impression that lingers well beyond the last dance. You’ve seen speed dating events play out in movies, on television, and you’ve probably also have heard about them from your friends. What better way to meet 10-20 single professionals in one night. Come join us for an experience that promises to be a delight to the senses.

If you love discovering and tasting new wines, then you will be spoiled for choice at Tapas Xperience, with an extensive range of wine tasting tours and tastings events which allows customers to choose from an average of over 80 different self-service wine selections. Tapas Xperience has something for everyone to enjoy.

MANO Fine Art presents Part of A Conversation – Reception with the Artists 5/18/13

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MANO Fine Art presents Part of A Conversation – Reception with the Artists
Saturday, 05/18/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
MANO-Fine-Art-presents-Part-of-A-Conversation-e-blast-versionMANO Fine Art Project Space
4225 SW 75 Ave (2nd Flr),
Miami, Florida 33155
Facebook Link

MANO Fine Art presents an extraordinary visual interplay of art and language. The exhibition entitled “Part of A Conversation” features contemporary works by twelve Miami-based artists. The works are as individual as the artists themselves with the common denominator being the combination of text and imagery to create provocative insightful and playful visual dialogues with the viewer. Passages of text, letter forms and remarkable gestural strokes that suggest writing yet remain illegible engage the viewer to “read” the artworks. While other works focus on repetitive patterns, such as linear rows and geometric shapes. Mostly, however, “reading” the artwork encourages viewers to be part of a conversation.

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek Gives Players the Chance to Win the $550 Million Powerball 5/18/13

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Seminole Casino Coconut Creek Gives Players the Chance to Win the $550 Million Powerball
Saturday, 05/18/2013, 04:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40 Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Webpage Link

For the second time, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is giving its players their shot at becoming millionaires on the day of the Florida Lottery’s Powerball drawing. The first 1,000 Player’s Club members to visit CenterStage between 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. will receive a free Powerball ticket. Plus, all participants will receive a barrel entry for the 9 p.m. drawing to win an additional 500 Powerball tickets and Free Play, while supplies last. One ticket per Player’s Club member. Player’s Club cards are free to all visitors 21 and over, and are available at the Player’s Club Xperience.

Savage: An Art Exhibit Made by Animals for the Benefit of Animals 6/1/13

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Savage: An Art Exhibit Made by Animals for the Benefit of Animals
Saturday, 06/01/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
PrintBakehouse Art Complex
561 NW 32 Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link

Zoo Miami and the South Florida Chapter of the American Association of Zookeepers (SFAAZK) present “Savage,” an exhibit of art made by animals for the benefit of animals. Enjoy and purchase art made by tigers, giraffes, elephants, birds, reptiles, and more to make a difference in animal conservation projects. Paintings will be available through silent auction and raffle and will be hosted by our very own Ron Magill!. Be sure to show up early for hors d’oeuvres from Taste of the Wild and animal encounters and stay for the food trucks.

A Toast to Second Chances: Wine Tastting and Silent Auction 6/8/13

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A Toast to Second Chances: Wine Tastting and Silent Auction
Saturday, 06/08/2013, 07:30 pm – 10:30 pm
ATTSC-BannerIsles at Bayshore Clubhouse
21864 SW 93rd Path,
Cutler Bay, Florida 33190
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“A Toast to Second Chances” is a wine tasting and silent auction charity social event benefiting at-risk youth in Miami-Dade County. In addition to tasting wine, you will get some more fun aspects: We will have music, live entertainement, raffles, door prizes, etc. So its not just for wine lovers, everyone is welcomed!

Tickets are $40 per person or $60 for two tickets. Tickets can be purchased online and more information is available at ATTSC.weebly.com.

Bird Road Art Walk-May 18th (& every 3rd Saturday) 5/18/13

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Bird Road Art Walk-May 18th (& every 3rd Saturday)
Sunday, 05/18/2013, 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 33155
Webpage Link

The Bird Road Art District invites you to share their passion for art during 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, galleries, art schools and alternative spaces to the public.

We invite the art-loving public to join us on Saturday, May 18th from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, for an evening of art and the opportunity to 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:
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:
phone:l: 305.467.6819
web: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/
facebook:Bird Road Art District
twitter:@BirdRoadArts

Experience Far East Flair with Coco’s Asian Celebration at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 6/21/13

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Experience Far East Flair with Coco’s Asian Celebration at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek June 21
Friday, 06/21/2013, 09:00 pm –
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40 Street,
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Webpage Link

Coco’s Asian Celebration features stunning live performances from some of the best Vietnamese dancers, singers and musicians. Tickets on sale now. Performers include: Van Quang Long, Duy Manh, Nguyen Hong Nhung, Nhu Y, Phuong Trang, Ngoc Xuan and Headline Music Band.

Argentina Wine Tasting Miami 2013

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Last night I attended a wine tasting and reception designed to highlight and promote the wines of Argentina. Consejo Federal De Inversiones, a federal trade organization from Argentina, along with NewLink Communications, hosted 12 wineries for the event held at the St. Regis Hotel in Bal Harbour. After a tough afternoon shopping at Tifffany’s (not), my wife and I walked over from the cheap public parking lot to the venue.

We were welcomed at the door by Teresa Villarreal, the Tourism VP at NewLink. She let us know what we could expect from each of the wineries at this trade show. And she was totally on spot. Many if not most were looking for Importers or Distributors to start or expand their wine presence within the US, Florida being a potential new market.

My wife and I visited each of the wine exhibitors and learned about their product lines while tasting one or two wines from each of them. We had a few favorites which I will mention below, but each winery was engaging with their story and passionate about their wines. And really, there wasn’t a wine I tasted all night that wasn’t really good.

There was plenty of light food as well to balance all the wine. Ham, prosciutto, salami, cheese, risotto, ceviche, veggies and desserts, all very nicely prepared. We stopped by at least a few times in between the tastings. There was also a live band, violinist and all, though they didn’t really play very long. They just seemed to disappear after a few songs. And I didn’t even get to dance!

Apogeo was our first stop and their 2010 Malbec remained one of our favorites throughout the evening. Lightly spicy, smooth, rich, well balanced, great start. We were given a handkerchief with the winery name embroidered on it as a souvenir, a nice touch.

Another favorite was from the Bodega Del Desierto winery, their Desierto Pampa 2009 Malbec. Very spicy, smooth, nice tannins. We were told by the representative that you can purchase these wines online at The Country Vintner.

La Riojana Co-Op had two wines that we liked, one a fair-trade Malbec called Ecologica; however, we decided that we enjoyed the Malbec Reserva a lot more. It was quite fruity with excellent cherry flavors.

The representative from Don Cristobal was very nice and had a lot of great information about their winery. We tried their Triana, a blend of Malbec, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The cherry and spicy flavors along with a touch of oak were delicious!

Other wineries represented were Valcosta Estate, Bodegas La Guarda, Gouguenheim Winery, Muñoz de Toros Wines, Bodega Carelli, Rewen Estate, Mauricio Lorca, and Bodegas San Huberto. If you are in the wine business and looking to work with any of these wineries, don’t hesitate to contact them. They are eager to hear from you.

Thank you to NewLink for the invitation and my buddy Ofelia for making sure I’m on the right lists. And thanks to several of the wineries for sending me home with a parting gift to check out at a later time.

I will close this article with one question… Were the baskets of bread on all the exhibitor tables for decoration or consumption? My wife said the bread at the exhibits was a decoration after I said the piece I had just eaten was hard as a rock, but I still told her that was bullshit. Not sure who was right though. Don’t tell her I said that.

Ricky Williams Jazz Tuesdays at The Mutineer 5/21/13, 5/28/13

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Ricky Williams Jazz Tuesdays @ The Mutineer
Tuesday, 05/21/2013, 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Ricky-Williams-photoMutineer Wharf Lounge
11 SE 1st Ave ,
Florida City , Florida 33034
Webpage Link

The Incomparable Ricky Williams performs live Jazz Rhythm & Blues with song stylist Wanda Starr Williams
at The Mutineers “In The Biz” Jazz Tuesdays
6PM -10PM
Bartenders and Wait Staff bring in proof of employment and receive $1.00 off all drinks! FREE Raffle Give A Ways Every Hour! Join us for drinks, delicious food and great Jazz. — at Mutineer Wharf Lounge.

Wellness Weekend at The James Royal Palm 5/18/13

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Wellness Weekend at The James Royal Palm
JamesMiami_exteriorsign_002Sunday, 05/18/2013, 10:00 am-08:00 pm
The James Royal Palm
1545 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

Famed nutritionist to A-list celebrities and Fortune 100 CEO’s, Oz Garcia, whose celebrity clientele boasts Gwyneth Paltrow, Hilary Swank, Kim Cattrall, Heidi Klum and many more, launches Wellness Weekends at The James Royal Palm. As the hotel’s official nutrition consultant, Oz Garcia offers a two-day program at $310 per day that includes all aspects of a “nutrition boot camp,” as well as a la carte menu options from $50. (Note his personal consultations are from $450 and up, making this weekend package a tremendous value for those who crave the expert experience.) From body work at renew the spa, power juicing/smoothie classes and sunrise meditation and yoga to exclusive anti-aging lectures, Miami’s leading health enthusiasts are set to jumpstart to healthier and happier lives. His customized approach to nutrition and anti-aging coupled with more than 30-years of experience has made Oz one of the most recognizable names in the industry. He has lectured all over the world and has been a pioneer in the study of nutrition and anti-aging.

The Flat Miami Launches Very Happy Hour(s)’ Featuring Libations by Bar Chef Egor Polonskiy 5/15/13

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The Flat Miami Launches Very Happy Hour(s)’ Featuring Libations by Bar Chef Egor Polonskiy
Wednesday, 05/15/2013, 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
TheFlat_HappyHour_May2013The Flat Miami
500 South Pointe Drive, Miami Beach,
Miami Beach, Florida Miami Beach
Webpage Link

The Flat Miami, the new European-inspired cocktail lounge by Cedric Adegnika and Barbara Zuccarelli, is pleased to announce ‘Very Happy Hour(s)’ specials, which will be available Wednesday through Sunday from 8 to 10 p.m. beginning Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Bar Chef Egor Polonskiy will offer signature and classic cocktails that change weekly, as well as a selection of craft beers and wines. Located just South of Fifth at 500 South Pointe Dr., The Flat combines upscale cocktail culture and modern décor, featuring a white-lacquered baby grand piano bearing a portrait of Ray Charles, to create a coolly sophisticated atmosphere perfect to begin or end a night on the town.

Social Technology: How the Convergence of Marketing and Technology Blazes Pathways to Business Growth 5/23/13

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Social Technology: How the Convergence of Marketing and Technology Blazes Pathways to Business Growth
Thursday, 05/23/2013, 06:00 pm – 08:30 pm
The LAB Miami
400 NW 26th Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link

The South Florida Technology Alliance (SFTA) and LAB Miami will host a business technology education program featuring a panel discussion titled, “Social Technology: How the Convergence of Marketing and Technology Blazes Pathways to Business Growth”. The panel moderated by David Carr, Editor of InformationWeek will focus on how dynamic companies are harnessing new social and collaborative communication strategies and tools to drive business growth.

Orchestra Miami Performs Oceanophony, a Delightful Combination of Music and Science for Children 5/26/13

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Orchestra Miami Performs Oceanophony, a Delightful Combination of Music and Science for Children
Sunday, 05/26/2013, 04:15 pm – 06:00 pm
Miami Science Museum
3280 South Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33129
Webpage Link

Children and their families are invited to plunge into a world of undersea wonders with Oceanophony, merging beautiful music and science! In this piece by award-winning composer Bruce Adolphe, performed by eight musicians from Orchestra Miami, conducted by Artistic Director Elaine Rinaldi and with visual images by Michael Greenberg, children will learn about undersea life, coral reefs, biodiversity and more through music and poems. Attendees will discover answers to questions such as: What happens when you poke a pufferfish? Do seahorses mate for life? What exactly is a cleaning station? Is marine snow cold?

4:15 p.m., 5 p.m. performances: Free with museum admission
5:45 p.m. performance: Free and open to the public, no museum admission required

Museum Admission: Adults: $14.95 Seniors(62+):10.95 Students w/ID & Children 3-12: $10.95 Children 2 & under: Free

South Florida Technology Summit 5/22/13

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South Florida Technology Summit
Sunday, 05/22/2013, 01:00 pm – 09:00 pm
SFL_TECH_SUMMIT_JPGMiami Airport Convention Center
171 Nw 23 Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
RSVP Link

TOP TECH BRANDS TO SHOWCASE NEW TECHNOLOGY AT FIRST ANNUAL
“SOUTH FLORIDA TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT”

Presented by TigerDirect.com and in collaboration with The LAB and Refresh Miami, the free, one-of-a-kind technology summit will feature the latest electronics, keynote speakers, workshops and panels, including RefreshMiami’s “Demo Night”

MIAMI, FL – On Wednesday, May 22, 2013, experience the latest in tech and electronics at the first annual “South Florida Technology Summit” presented by TigerDirect.com in collaboration with The LAB and Refresh Miami. As South Florida’s technology scene continues to evolve and advance, the South Florida Technology Summit, to be held at the Miami Airport Convention Center, is the best place to learn about today’s hottest gadgets and prepare for future advancement with workshops, tutorials, presentations, keynotes and exhibits. Divided into business and consumer portions, the Summit will be open to the public. Complimentary tickets are now available via www.sfltechsummit.eventbrite.com.

Tech enthusiasts, business owners and interested party-goers alike are encouraged to attend this inspiring and information-packed event, as we bring some of the world’s most recognized technology companies together under one roof. Intel, Microsoft, Sony, Dell, Samsung, LG, Toshiba and Canon are among those who will showcase their latest products, some of which have yet to reach the public. Attendees can also expect practitioners from world-class businesses, product executives, top representatives from leading vendors and influencers to be on hand, many of whom will take to the stage to discuss the latest trends and the future of tech.

In addition, the Summit will offer bites and cocktails alongside on-site entertainment including the ultimate personal entertainment experience: Dell’s Ovei Pod, an immersive, state-of-the-art digital media experience capsule that allows users to access, experience, interact with and enjoy any media source including movies and gaming.

Schedule:

1pm – 5pm: Business Hours
Businesses are the emphasis from 1pm to 5pm, complete with dedicated seminars every 30 minutes. This portion will focus on everything you need to know about the latest technology and ideas for your business to make it more productive, enhance the employee/consumer experience and take it to the next level.

5pm – 9pm: Consumer Hours
Consumers will enjoy complimentary food and beverages in addition to all the great gear from 5pm to 9pm, plus the opportunity to win prizes, including laptops and tablets, and speak with today’s most exciting thought leaders in the tech field.

7pm – close: RefreshMiami: Demo Night

RefreshMiami will host their popular “Demo Night”, where 10 local tech companies demo their products and ideas and are given 5 minutes each to do so. Learn about how the world of technology converges with our daily lives as these businesses try to sell their concept to a panel of expert judges. Tickets to this specific event may be attained via link.

The Lab Workshops:

The Lab will host four to six 15-minute workshops throughout the day. Topics will include but are not limited to:

• Product Photography
• Crowd-based Principles
• NFC Technology
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Collaborative Doodling
• Pitching to VCs
• Applying to Accelerators
• Hardware Hacking

The first annual South Florida Technology Summit will take place from 5pm to 9pm at the Miami Airport Convention Center (MACC) located at 777 NW 72nd Ave, Miami, FL 33126. The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are available via www.sfltechsummit.eventbrite.com.

ABOUT TIGERDIRECT.COM
For over 20 years, TigerDirect (http://www.tigerdirect.com) has served the needs of both personal and business computer users, selling consumer electronics, computers, digital media technology and peripherals via catalog, business to business, and Internet channels. TigerDirect is a subsidiary of Systemax Inc.

ABOUT THE LAB MIAMI
The LAB Miami is a 10,000sqft+ work-learn campus for social and tech innovation. Of the 100+ companies already taking space, the LAB Miami’s members range from freelancers, early-stage startups and nonprofits to companies with multiple funding rounds, international VCs, and traditional SMBs. www.thelabmiami.com

ABOUT REFRESHMIAMI
Refresh Miami, a non-profit organization, is the largest grassroots entrepreneurial and technology community in South Florida. Meeting monthly, Refresh regularly attracts hundreds of people who are coming together to improve the startup and technology scene in greater Miami. Over 5,000 members strong, Refresh is a driving force behind the Miami tech scene. www.refreshmiami.com

MEDIA CONTACTS:

THE WORKSHOP
Lorelle Kahn | Lorelle@workshopcollective.com | 305.458.0940
Megan Pope | Megan@workshopcollective.com | 323.397.5667

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Wall ends your Tues nite the right way with smokin’ beats at Favela Beach 5/14/13

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WALL ends your Tues nite the right way w/smokin’ beats at Favela Beach by DJs Ruen, Mr Mauricio & Reid Waters
Tuesday, 05/14/2013, 10:00 pm –
May-14thWALL
2201 Collins Ave, Miami Beach,
Miami Beach, Florida Miami Beach
Webpage Link

WALL ends your Tues nite the right way w/smokin’ beats at Favela Beach by DJs Ruen, Mr Mauricio & Reid Waters

The Wedding Salon 6/10/13

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The Wedding Salon
Monday, 06/10/2013, 04:00 pm – 08:00 pm
tabletop2EPIC Hotel
270 Biscayne Blvd. Way,
Miami, Florida 33131
Buy Tickets Link

Come to the Wedding Salon on June 10th in Miami to discover the best resources for your wedding. Indulge in cake tastings by Ana Paz Cakes, cocktails, beauty makeovers with celebrity make-up artists, honeymoon giveaways and fabulous goody bags featuring Fekkai. For a special $15 ticket for you and a guest (a $75 value), RSVP with code MCLP at www.WeddingSalon.com.

Additional Information: Attendee must be engaged, and is allowed one guest only. All parties must arrive together and be 21 and over.

Miami Fashion Film Festival 9/12/13-9/15/13

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Miami Fashion Film Festival
Thursday-Sunday, 09/12/2013-09/15/2013, 12:00 am - 
image_MIAfff2013_2O Cinema
90 NW 29th Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link

Offering a close and colorful look into the industry, the Miami Fashion Film Festival will showcase and celebrate films and filmmakers who creatively examine the art and culture of fashion, both locally and internationally.

Celebrate the End of Essensia’s Organic Chef’s Garden Growing Season 5/22/13

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Celebrate the End of Essensia’s Organic Chef’s Garden Growing Season
Wednesday, 05/22/2013, 05:00 pm –
essensia-organic-gardenThe Palms Hotel & Spa
3025 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
Webpage Link

On Wednesday, May 22, Essensia’s culinary team and Chef Julie Frans will host a special end of the growing season Garden Party benefiting the Environmental Coalition of Miami and the Beaches (ECOMB). Join the Garden Party for a special tour and tasting of Essensia’s Organic Chef’s Garden at The Palms Hotel & Spa. Space is limited and a suggested donation of $25 will be collected upon arrival. All of the proceeds will benefit ECOMB.

The Garden Party will begin in the sandy area in front of the garden’s entrance at 5:00 p.m. Chef Julie will identify the organic produce, herbs and greens in the garden and prepare tastings utilizing ingredients from the garden. In addition, the Garden Party will feature passed “garden to glass” cocktails and special garden appetizers. Weekly tours and tastings of the Essensia Organic Chef’s Garden will recommence in September 2013. For more information, please call Essensia Restaurant at 305.908.5458.

ECOMB, an environmental not-for-profit organization founded in 1994, is dedicated to the promotion of environmental sustainability and the preservation of our community’s ecology. This mission is carried out through the development and implementation of a variety of educational programs and campaigns in an effort to achieve the following objectives: Reduce the amount of litter in Miami-Dade County’s beaches, waterways, islands, parks and mangroves; Increase the county’s residential and commercial recycling rates; Promote, preserve and restore coastal habitats, such as our sandy beaches, near shore coral reefs, beach dunes, mangroves, and Biscayne Bay islands and waters; Decrease our community’s carbon footprint through the adoption of “green” lifestyle practices that are more environmentally sustainable. To learn more about ECOMB, visit http://ecomb.org/.

Essensia Restaurant follows a farm-to-table philosophy, offering a seasonal selection of wholesome global cuisine with emphasis on premium local and sustainable ingredients. Working with local farmers and carefully selected purveyors, Essensia’s menu features healthful and flavorful dishes made with produce, meats and seafood primarily sourced from within the State of Florida. Essensia’s exclusive wine list is committed to being sustainable, organic or biodynamic and has been selected for sharing Essensia’s mission to be good for you and the environment. For restaurant reservations, please call 305.908.5458 or visit www.essensiarestaurant.com. The Palms Hotel & Spa is located at 3025 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140 www.thepalmshotel.com.

Made In Italy Miami Party at The Stage Miami 5/21/13

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Made In Italy Miami Party at The Stage Miami
Tuesday, 05/21/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
MII_STAGE.1The Stage
170 NE 38th St,
Miami , Florida 33137
Facebook Link

Ciao friends!

As a thank you for making our monthly parties a success (Toscana Divino, Quattro, Dream Hotel, FENDI Casa & Delano)

Made In Italy Miami & Zonin Prosecco invite you to Sasha Barbot’s new single “Your Life” video shoot

This is your chance for you & your friends to be in the limelight!

Meet us at The Stage Miami for complimentary Zonin Prosecco & bites!

Tuesday, May 21st from 7PM-10PM

Sounds by DJ Corrado Rizza

21+ with Proper I.D.

Please RSVP to be added to our Guestlist

Info@zoninusa.com

Free Your mind Festival 5/23/13

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Free Your mind Festival
Thursday, 05/23/2013, 09:00 pm –
free-your-mind-pax2 PAX Performing Arts eXchange
337 SW 8th street ,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Free Like Me
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Free Like Me defines the era of “Happiness Music” – causing multiple episodes of ecstatic joy, rampages of gratitude, and flare ups of freedom & unity. With high-energy rhythms, powerful unique vocals and meaningful conscious lyrics. They will take you on a journey of “rootsy”, acoustic, fun conscious sounds! With unforgettable melodies and high energy Rhythms they will have you singing along, dancing and will leave you smiling and wanting more!

Durigutti Wine Tasting 5/17/13

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Durigutti Wine Tasting
Friday, 05/17/2013, 04:00 pm – 06:00 pm
DuriguttiMas Vino
704 E Hallandale Beach Blvd,
Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009
Webpage Link

Mas Vino invites you to meet Winemaker Hector Durigutti and taste his fabulous Argentinean wines!!

Once in a lifetime sale!!

92 Point Durigutti Malbec Reserva, regularly $24.99 but for two hours only from 4-6pm, $14.99!!! You will never see this amazing price again!

Also featuring the Bonarda, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and the Familia Reserva.

Mark the date and we’ll see you there!

Red Rabbit Presents Dear Summer with Slap N’ Tickle and Minimax 5/18/13

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Red Rabbit Presents “Dear Summer”, with Slap N’ Tickle and Minimax
Saturday, 05/18/2013, 04:00 pm –
Polaroid2InstagramDelano Hotel
1685 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

Saturday, May 18th, at the Delano South Beach… We are very excited to present…

“Dear Summer,”

A new brand of pool party brought to you by “Red Rabbit Presents”, in collaboration with our good friends of “Slap N’ Tickle,” and “Mini Max”…

Join us for this Pool Party/Day Party/Night Party.. And above all, DANCE PARTY!!! We will be welcoming Summer in proper fashion with good music, good people, and good vibes. There will be NO COVER, and everyone is invited…. So tell your friends to tell their friends, the hottest Summer event is right around the corner, at a never before utilized venue in the heart of South Beach..

RSVP and Table Reservations: Christy@Redrabbitpresents.com

“Dear Summer,”… What will your story hold?

(very) Happy Hour(s) From 5/15/13

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(very) HAPPY HOUR(s)
Wednesday, 05/15/2013, 08:00 pm –
lores-1THE FLAT
500 South Pointe Drive at Portofino,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

Starting Wednesday May 15th 2013, newly opened cocktail lounge located South of Fifth, THE FLAT, introduces a (very) Happy Hour(s) from 8 to 10PM nightly featuring a weekly selection of signature cocktails, craft beers and wines. THE FLAT as seen featured in NY Post’s “Where To Drink in Miami” in April 2013 and many more!
Open Wed thru Sun 8PM-Close | Valet & Street Parking Available.

Teatro Prometeo Presenta Dos Corazones 5/18/13

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Teatro Prometeo Presenta Dos Corazones
Saturday, 05/18/2013, 08:00 pm –
Flyer-Dos-corazones-May-2013Koubek Center
2705 SW 3 Street,
Miami, Florida 33135
Webpage Link

Prometeo Theater at Miami Dade College, the country’s only theater conservatory in Spanish announce today the presentation of Dos Corazones at the Koubek Center on Saturday May 18th at 8 pm and at 9:30 pm.

This micro-theater play (20 minutes) – has been chosen to represent the conservatory at the Lincoln Center’s Director’s Lab West. The presentations will serve as fundraisers for the play to travel to LA.

SAE institute Miami presents Beat Camp for Aspiring Rap/Hip Hop Professionals 5/17/13

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SAE institute Miami presents “Beat Camp” for Aspiring Rap/Hip Hop Professionals
Saturday, 05/17/2013, 02:00 pm – 07:00 pm
beatcampsiteSAE Institute Miami
16051 W. Dixie Hwy, Suite #200,
North Miami Beach, Florida 33160
Webpage Link

If you’re an hip hop or r&b engineer, artist, or producer, you can’t afford to miss “Beat Camp”!

“Beat Camp” (Friday, 5/17 and Saturdayk, 5/18) is an essential first-step for aspiring music professionals who want to turbocharge their careers. The education and networking opportunities for participants will be incredible, and will allow anyone who’s serious about working in the music business to make huge strides in their professional journeys.

“Beat Camp” will feature classroom discussions on:

• producer branding
• management
• A&R meeting simulations
• studio techniques
• networking/brand building strategies
• songwriter-producer synergy
• sampling
• live mixing sessions

Each seminar will be led by professional producers and engineers with major credits and experience, including such stars as Gorilla Tek, Streetrunner, Symbolyc One aka S1, DJ Blackout, Illmind, The Renegades, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, and more!

Evening “Beat Camp” activities will include the iStandard Producer Showcase, Celebrity Beat Cyphers, and Impromptu Beat Battles. There will also be vendor demos, raffles, and other special events throughout the weekend.

Bachaco and Friends Live at Eve WorldSounds Groove Clandestine Party: Special Edition for Peace and Unity 5/17/13

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Bachaco and Friends Live at Eve WorldSounds Groove Clandestine Party: Special Edition for Peace and Unity
Friday, 05/17/2013, 08:00 pm – 03:00 am
943419_10151627439422958_1782411026_nEve
1306 N Miami Ave, Miami, Florida 33132,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link
Tickets: $10 pre-sale – RSVP Here
Ladies Drink Free Until 10pm.
Age Limit: 18+

This Friday, May 17: Miami’s Monthly Clandestine Party.

The best international music and art, Afro-Caribbean Roots Rock, Reggae, Dancehall, Cumbia, ElecTropical and much more!

Bachaco – Reggae-Rock www.bachacomusic.com
Mrpauer – Electropico www.mrpauer.com
Free Like Me – World Fusion www.freelikeme.com.au
TAMBOKA – Afro-Caribbean Soul https://www.facebook.com/1Tamboka
Kulcha Shok DJ – Reggae www.kulchashok.com
Venezuela Vigente – Apoyando la PAZ en Venezuela www.venezuelavigente.com

Orchids in the Park 5/25/13

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Orchids in the Park
Saturday, 05/25/2013, 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
Orchids-in-the-Park-2013-sale-announcement-card-1Dante Fascell Park
8600 SW 57th Ave (Red Road) ,
South Miami, Florida 33143
Webpage Link

Our 15th Annual Orchids in the Park fundraiser to benefit Project Cradle, a program at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Department of Pediatric Infectious Disease and Immunology, that provides assistance to children and young adults living with HIV/AIDS. You’ll find great plants, great prices and help a great cause. The sale features numerous types of plants and orchids for sale, including rare and exotic species. Visa/Mastercard, cash and checks (w/proper identification) will be accepted. If you don’t have a green thumb, or growing orchids is not easy for you, stop by and say hello anyway, the world famous Orchid Doctor will be available for free consultations, as well as potting and mounting demonstrations.

You can even make a tax deductible donation during your visit and enjoy all the beautiful plants, while helping a worthy cause.

Tell It Like It Is! All Male Panel/All Female Audience Q&A Discussion 5/19/13

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Tell It Like It Is! All Male Panel/All Female Audience Q&A Discussion
Sunday, 05/19/2013, 05:30 pm – 09:00 pm
479258_10152280310670616_18728964_oC Lounge
3945 NE 163rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33160
Webpage Link

You’ve Got Questions….They’ve Got Answers!

Tell It Like It is!
An in-depth Q&A conversation exploring the minds of men!

I’m sure you’ve asked yourself hundreds of times “What in the world was he thinking?!” when it comes to dealing with the opposite sex.

We’ve decided to give them an opportunity to do just that … tell it like it is!

We’ve invited an amazing panel of men who are ready to ‘school us’ on what they are REALLY thinking and why they think that way! This will be an interactive Q&A discussion about dating, relationships, family life, etc.

Sunday, May 19th 6-9pm

Doors Open at 5pm show starts at 6pm!

Get your tickets in Advance here: http://tellitlikeitis.eventbrite.com/

$10 in advance and up to 6pm at the door and $15 after

C Lounge (Right next to Duffy’s)
3945 NE 163rd Street
North Miami, FL

ALL MALE PANEL/ALL FEMALE AUDIENCE!

Your hosts for the night Casandra Roache of Inspire Many Enterprises (inspiremany.com) and Poet/ WSUI Radio Personality & ‘RIP The Stage’ Open Mic Host (ripthestagemia.com) Seri’us will be there to get all of our hard questions answered.

We’ve got a great mix of panelists who vary from married, in relationships, engaged, single, and relationship experts

Panelists:

Relationship Expert: Norman Doctor
Radio Personality/’RIP The Stage’ Open Mic Host: GS Cole
Poet: Analogy Smith
CEO of Playtyme Magazine: Don Alcime
Life Expert: Todd Brewton

You don’t want to miss this!

Photographs of Ultimate Miami Dessert Competition featuring Rob Schneider at Magic City Casino 05/04/2013

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ULTIMATE MIAMI DESSERT COMPETITION FEATURES ROB SCHNEIDER

Rob Schneider performed at the Ultimate Miami Dessert competition where finalists will competed for a cash prize of $5,000 and the title of Ultimate Miami Dessert on Saturday, May 4  at Stage 305 at Magic City Casino – 450 NW 37 Avenue in Miami, FL 33125.

The panel of judges at the Ultimate Miami Dessert competition included Where Magazine South Florida editor, Aurora Rodriguez, and radio personality and co-host of 610AM WIOD’s South Florida’s First News, Manny Munoz.

For more information on and other event details, visit www.theultimatemiami.com or call 305-631-4536.

 

Shelley-Frievalt

Ultimate Miami Dessert 2013 - Shelley Frievalt

 

Photographs of Ultimate Miami Comedian featuring Jon Lovitz at Magic City Casino 05/03/2013

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Miami’s Ultimate Comedian Forrest Shaw Crowned

Emmy nominated comedian, Jon Lovitz, performed at the Ultimate Miami Comedian competition where finalists competed for a cash prize of $5,000 and the title of the Ultimate Miami Comedian.  The event took place on Friday, May 3 at 9pm at  Stage 305 at Magic City Casino.  The panel of judges at the Ultimate Miami Comedian included Where Magazine South Florida editor, Aurora Rodriguez and radio personality and co-host of 610AM WIOD’s South Florida’s First News, Manny Munoz.

Forrest Shaw killed it, he was absolutely hilarious, joking about the onerous cost of organic food ( Do I want the $2 poisoned grapes or the $20 non lethal grapes….) and how his cock looks now compared to 20 years ago.  He earned the cash he took home that night without having to resort to sexual favors. This heralded local comic who has toured the country opening for the deliriously funny Jim Jefferies will be moving to LA and will be sorely missed. We have a feeling we will see this funny bastard in the national spotlight quite soon. Good Luck Forrest.

Forrest-Shaw

Ultimate Miami Comedian 2013 - Forrest Shaw

 

Cigar-Single Malt Dinner 5/21/13

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Cigar-Single Malt Dinner
Tuesday, 05/21/2013, 06:00 pm –
Cigar-Single-Malt-Dinner1Mayfair Hotel and Spa
3000 Florida Avenue,
Coconut Grove, Florida 33186
Webpage Link

Premium cigars and a five-course dinner will be served at the Mayfair Hotel and Spa’s Cigar – Single Malt Dinner. Attendees will join together for a champagne toast at 6 p.m. at the rooftop, and afterwards can enjoy fine Italian cuisine in the hotel’s Havana Room. Dinner will include a prosciutto burratine appetizer made with cherry burrata and the main plate, brasato alle carote e cipolla, made with braised beef tenderloin stuffed with roasted chestnuts and served over caramelized carrots and tobacco onion. Each plate comes with a different cigar, specifically chosen to enhance the variety of tastes and flavors of each dish.
If a partner has something different in mind, the Mayfair Hotel and Spa offers an optional program, which includes a 30-minute customized massage treatment at Jurlique Spa.
Reservations are recommended by phone 305-779-5100 or by email at Spartico@mayfairhotelandspa.com.

Cigar-Single Malt Dinner 5/21/13

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Cigar-Single Malt Dinner
Tuesday, 05/21/2013, 06:00 pm –
Cigar-Single-Malt-DinnerMayfair Hotel and Spa
3000 Florida Avenue,
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
Webpage Link

Premium cigars and a five-course dinner will be served at the Mayfair Hotel and Spa’s Cigar – Single Malt Dinner. Attendees will join together for a champagne toast at 6 p.m. at the rooftop, and afterwards can enjoy fine Italian cuisine in the hotel’s Havana Room. Dinner will include a prosciutto burratine appetizer made with cherry burrata and the main plate, brasato alle carote e cipolla, made with braised beef tenderloin stuffed with roasted chestnuts and served over caramelized carrots and tobacco onion. Each plate comes with a different cigar, specifically chosen to enhance the variety of tastes and flavors of each dish.
If a partner has something different in mind, the Mayfair Hotel and Spa offers an optional program, which includes a 30-minute customized massage treatment at Jurlique Spa.
Reservations are recommended by phone 305-779-5100 or by email at Spartico@mayfairhotelandspa.com.

12 Nights: Adrian and the grads 5/18/13

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12 Nights: Adrian and the grads
Saturday, 05/18/2013, 08:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Adrian_KnightHarold Golen Gallery
2294 NW 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link

This week, we will welcome back Adrian Knight from Sweden/New York and Daniel Manoiu, Richard Yates, Rodrigo Bussad and Matthew Taylor, the four graduate composition students from University of Miami on the rise. The evening will feature music for electric and acoustic guitars, violin, saxophone, narration and, of course, a copious amount of electronics. The works will showcase various experimental practices in electronic music. While some musicians will explore large sonic trance-like washes, others will investigate the power of pitch and rhythmic repetitions as contrasted with the principles of indeterminacy. If you are curious about learning how symbiosis and diversion manifest themselves in music and how live electronics can facilitate an inner journey, this is an event for you.

Salvation The Rebirth 5/26/13

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Salvation The Rebirth
Sunday, 05/26/2013, 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
The Garret @ Grand Central
697 N. Miami Ave. (entrance on n.e. 7th street),
Miami , Florida 33136
Webpage Link

Frankie Morales (The Church) presents SALVATION “The Rebirth” bringing together local dancers, performing artists and the art, fashion and music worlds. Features DJs Danny Bled, Ray Milian, Essential 6, Dracula’s Daughter & Dino with special performances by ViKERRIous Vixen.

19th Annual South Florida Boat Show 5/31/13, 6/1/13, 6/2/13

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19th Annual South Florida Boat Show
Friday, 05/31/2013, 12:00 pm – 08:00 pm
coupon_flyer_1_frontMiami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Dr,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

This 3-day event is your once-a-year opportunity to kick-off the boating season and compare makes and models, and gear up with the latest accessories all under one roof!

We’re featuring Millions of dollars worth of boats and accessories from the world’s leading marine manufacturers. The Show exhibits will include hundreds of Boats and exhibits of diesel and gas engines, outboard motors, generators, marine electronics, clothing & apparel, nautical artwork, jewelry, fishing tackle, coolers, nautical gifts, boat lifts and other marine related accessories.

GPS Coordinates: Lat: 25°47’37.41N – Long: 80° 8’5.55W (Miami Beach Convention Center)

Photographs from The Arc of South Florida’s Summer Spree Auction by Mr Q 305

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The Arc of South Florida held their Summer Spree Auction which is the hottest travel and leisure auction in town, sponsored by American Airlines on Friday May 10th, 2013 at the Marriott Miami Airport.

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Auctioneer Michael Guyer in action.
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Dwayne Wade autographed photo. Among the may items in the silent auction.

Auctioneer Michael Guyer, was in charge of the live auction. There were also hundreds of silent auction items.

The auction featured a wealth of vacation packages and short getaways, great restaurants, passes for cultural and sporting activities and events, wonderful goods and pampering services.

There was a spectacular trip to Argentina with stays at Lois Suites in Buenos Aires and at Iguassu Falls and Design Suites in Bariloche, there were trips to the colorful Caribbean hosted by Point Grace Resort & Spa in the lush Turks and Caicos island, all including round-trip air on American Airlines. Ten nights around California, also with air on American Airlines, featuring stays at the Marriott San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Marriott Anaheim, Marriott Santa Ynez Valley, San Francisco Marriott Marquis and Courtyard by Marriott Vallejo Napa Valley. Other land-only offers included “A Week in La Belle France with stays at several Marriott hotels,” “Savor the Flavor of Brazil” with stays at the JW Marriott Rio and the Renaissance Sao Paulo, a Portugal one-Week Escape at the Four Seasons Fairways in Algarve,” and an African Safari among others. Shorter stay trips included the Marriott Athens Ledra, Marriott Copenhagen, The Stones Hotel Legion Bali and many more international and national trips.

Closer to home there were a large number of restaurants offering gourmet dinners, cultural affairs and concerts and much more.

Every dollar raised at the event (tickets sales, auction proceeds) will go directly to The Arc of South Florida’s programs for Adults and Children with Intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The Arc of South Florida is a local chapter of The Arc, one of the largest volunteer organizations in the U.S. Founded in 1953 by a group of concerned parents, The Arc of South Florida serves the over 60,000 Miami-Dade County citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc of South Florida’s two-fold purpose is to ensure the rights of all persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities through ongoing advocacy, and to provide specialized programs and services to help individuals lead meaningful and fulfilling lives. The Arc of South Florida has programs in ten locations throughout Miami-Dade County, employs over one hundred seventy individuals, and serves hundreds of participants and their families on a daily basis. For more information visit their website www.arcsofla.org

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11th Annual Florida International University Scholarship Fishing Tourament 6/1/13

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11th Annual Florida International University Scholarship Fishing Tourament
Saturday, 06/01/2013, 07:00 am –
Sea Isle Marina & Yachting Center
1635 North Bayshore Dr.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link

The Florida International University Scholarship Fishing Tournament is a one day, offshore tournament featuring fishing for Dolphin. The University’s Alumni Association organizes this event and the NET proceeds go towards a scholarship program for students of the University.

Join FIU alumni and the community on Saturday, June 1st for the 11th Annual FIU Scholarship Fishing Tournament! This event is a one day, offshore tournament featuring fishing for dolphin, with fun fish, lady angler, and Jr. angler categories.

The tournament serves to raise funds for student scholarships. FIU alumni, students and members of the community are all welcome to participate.

If you’re interested in registering a team you can do so at FIUalumni.com/fishing. The cost is $350 per boat (includes 4 anglers). Additional anglers are $50 each.

If fishing isn’t your thing, you can still participate in the family fun dock party! It will be hosted at the Sea Isle Marina, starting at 2:00 pm. The dock party will consist of music, live entertainment, food, beverages and activities for all to enjoy.

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Paulina Muñoz at munozpau@fiu.edu.

For the all the latest information on the tournament, visit the event’s Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/events/489429094445448.

2nd Annual Color A Cause Exhibit Featuring Power 20 Honorees 5/29/13

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2nd Annual Color A Cause Exhibit Featuring Power 20 Honorees
colorWednesday May 29, 2013, 7:30pm-10:00pm
Hoxton
1111 SW 1st Ave
Miami, FL 33130
Buy Tickets Online

Includes a cocktail reception, light bites courtesy of The Hoxton and couture sweets by Ana Paz.
Attire requested is “cocktail chic.”

Joey Mugica known locally to most as “The Color Queen” proudly announces that he is ready to unveil the “Power 20” at the second annual Color-A-Cause!

This year’s Color-A-Cause will feature the Power 20 which will represent 20 of South Florida’s most influential people. Mugica will “Color Queen” the honorees by adding his unique dose of color to original photos by Julio Martinez. The colorization effects of Mugica’s images have become so recognizable that they are considered his unique art form. Proceeds of this year’s Color-A-Cause benefits non for profit Neat Stuff for Kids which provides brand new clothing to neglected and underprivileged children.

To be “Color Queened” has become quite the honor as the talented Joey Mugica coined the term as he would photograph friends and local celebrities and then manipulate the colors to bring out a very stylized version of the original. His creations became the rage amongst the public which inspired him to create an annual event, Color-A-Cause where he could showcase his work while collaborating with a great charitable foundation.

This year Mugica has been painstakingly working with photographer Julio Martinez and artist Eleazar Delgado at the very dynamic McCormick Place, run by art supporter Sean McCormick to create a backdrop, set to capture the honorees in a non-traditional manner. The location has become a central hub for artists and creative collaborators alike. The 20 honorees chosen to be “Color Queened” by Mugica include: Adora, Berta Bravo, Craig Stevens, Gerry Kelly, Hansell Leyva, James Cubby, Jammin Johnny, Jipsy, Lesley Abravanel, Malinka Max, Maryel Epps, Michael Gongora, Beth Sobol, Stacy Russell, “Trend Tracker” Tara Gilani, Tony Guerra, Rey Casas, Nikola Charpentier and Viviana Gabeiras.

Joey Mugica said, “It has been an honor for me to shoot many people throughout the years whom I respect, admire and love. This event gives me the opportunity to showcase beauty seen through my eyes while giving back to my community. “

The 2013 edition of Color-A-Cause will benefit Neat Stuff for Kids. Neat Stuff, Inc. was founded in 1995 with the mission to provide free new clothing and school uniforms to abused, neglected, and abandoned and other at-risk children. Neat Stuff was created by local community child advocate Phyllis Krug, who identified a critical need for children involved in the social services system. Today, under the direction of Executive Director Franklin Monjarrez, the organization is proud to be the only agency of its kind in South Florida proudly serving an average of 8,000 at-risk children and distributing over $.7 million worth of new clothes, school uniforms and accessories annually. The major story is not just what they do but how they do it.

Joey Mugica wishes to add a dose of color into the lives of these affected children and Color-A-Cause gives him the platform to give back to the community which has supported his dream. Mugica asks the public to join him on Wednesday May 29, 2013 in support of creativity and children.

Photographs from UnderGROUND Miami Annual Fundraiser to Benefit the Fertile Earth Foundation

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On Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, Fertile Earth Foundation (FEF), a Florida based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, best known for its composting and waste reduction initiatives, along with The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce hosted their 2nd Annual “Underground Miami” fundraising event  to benefit Fertile Earth. Fresh off their success with the Ladies of Manure 2013 Calendar, the ladies of FEF will got us to rethink all our waste with specially commissioned art installation made with — you guessed it — manure! “We want our community to remember that it is not waste until we waste it. We love doing things with a special twist. This will certainly be a night to remember”, said Lanette Sobel, FEF’s co-founder and Executive Director.

Fertile Earth Foundation’s invasive species dinner featured the following local celebrity chefs:

  • Julie Frans, Essensia Restaurant
  • Todd Erickson, Haven Restaurant & Lounge
  • Kris Wessel, Florida Cookery & “Chopped” Champion
  • Chef Amber Antonelli, The Naked Bite

Tasty critters on the menu include Lionfish, Wild Boar, Python and Snakehead Fish.

Photographs from Brew at the Zoo 05/04/2013

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Miami’s largest beer festival returned last weekend, showcasing 100-plus local, international, and craft beers, live national acts, interactive games, animals, food and fun! New Times Brew at the Zoo featured national touring acts like Naughty by Nature, with hits like O.P.P and Hip Hop Hooray, performed live as well as Uncle Luke live on stage. 

 

Caring About the Strays invites you to A NIght at The Hoxton 6/15/13

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Caring About the Strays invites you to A NIght at The Hoxton
Saturday, 06/15/2013, 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
HoxtonThe Hoxton
1111 SW 1st Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

With your $10 donation to Caring About the Strays (a non-profit animal rescue group) get a complimentary cocktail and assorted appetizers.

Scenty Products. Happy Hour Deals. Raffle. Pet Fashions. Bring cash!

The Hoxton, An Urban Beach House, 1111 SW 1st Ave., Miami

Saturday, June 15th from 6 to 9pm.

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

Double Cross Vodka Seasonal Drink Food Mixology Event at Seasons 52

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I have been to my share of mixology/food-drink pairing events, but nothing could compare to the one I recently attended at Seasons 52. The Double Cross Vodka (DCV) “Seasonal Drinks/Seasonal Food” mixology pairing was an experience that left me feeling that perhaps I had a hidden passion that, until now, I didn’t know existed in me: making cocktails!  The “beautiful and aromatic combinations of natural and fresh products” – as mixologist and creator of Edible Drink, Cricket Nelson, puts it – “allows the flavors and aromas come to life on your pallet.”

The evening began with a reception offering a variety of signature flatbreads paired with the Afternoon Tea Punch; a combination of DCV, Earl Grey Tea, orange blossom honey, and fresh sour orange and lemon juices, all elegantly garnished with edible flowers. It was a smooth delight in my mouth, and, yes, it was as delicious as it reads.

As we sat to enjoy what would become one of the most exciting evenings of my life, we were greeted at our table by magical, little black gift bags that included the instruments we would use for our interactive mixology journey.  The essentials were: one Double Cross Vodka shaker tin, one wooden muddler, a comfy, cotton Double Cross Vodka t-shirt (to wear right after the event as someone with proud “school spirit” would) and a pair of sunglasses…I’m guessing to be worn the day after a Double Cross Vodka party because it’s so good you really can’t get enough of it. On the table we found a double funnel, a bar spoon, a strainer, all the cocktail glasses we would need for the different drinks we were making, water, soda water, a centerpiece of fresh basil and mint leafs, a bucket of ice with an ice scoop and, of course, a big ol’ bottle of Double Cross Vodka.

A brief class on the origins and the making of DVC was clearly explained by Marita Leonard, Florida Sales Manager for this brand.  After her comprehensive introduction, the fun of mixology began.

We were asked to prepare the first ingredients that would become the base of the flavors of a Thai Cucumber party in my mouth.  These included: one tiny scoop of stevia, four slices of cucumber, one slice of jalapeño, and one shredded fresh leaf of basil.  Then, we muddled. After we confirmed that the ingredients looked like cucumber puree, we then proceed to serve 1.5oz of water, 3/4oz of fresh lime juice, 1.5oz of DCV and lastly, we added the ice. After all these steps are successfully completed, you close the shaker tin and, well, you shake. You shake away. Then you open the shaker tin. Serve. Drink. Enjoy. This first course cocktail was paired with perfectly cooked scallions and encrusted scallops with a toasted, semi-spicy sesame glaze; another Yummy combination.

The event went on to our second course, this time, as professional shaker tin mixers as we had become, we included all the ingredients necessary to make our second cocktail of the night, Lemongrass Cooler. This included a combination of DCV, lemongrass, lemon juice, ginger, coconut palm sugar and soda water.  This was paired with a delicious piece of painted tuna with lobster cremini ravioli and red Thai curry sauced.  Heaven!

Lastly (and sadly), we concluded the night with a Seasons 52 Indulgences platter, an assortment of mini decadent desserts that included treats from Chocolate Peanut butter Mousse to Key Lime Pie, Mocha Macchiato, Pecan Pie with Vanilla Mousse, Seasonal Fruit Cheesecake, Belgian Chocolate Rocky Road and market fresh fruits served (guilty-free) in cute, small shot-size glasses. These were paired with a DCV Mocha Indulgence drink which consisted of a shot of DCV, agave syrup, fresh espresso, warm milk foam, all served in a dark chocolate cup (literally a cup made out of dark chocolate) with cinnamon dust. Needless to say, I was a very happy guest.

A big, Thank You, to Seasons 52, Field Sales Manager, Denise Erwin, Florida Sales Manager of Double Cross Vodka, Marita Leonard, Mixologist and creator of Edible Drink, Cricket Nelson, and of course, my wonderful friend, Gloria Burns of Community Newspaper for the kind invitation.

For more information: www.doublecrossvodka.com

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Dranoff International 2 Piano Competition 5/16/13

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Dranoff International 2 Piano Competition
dranoffThursday, May 16, 2013 at 7:00pm
Gusman Concert Hall-University of Miami
1314 Miller Drive
Coral Gables, Florida USA
Buy Tickets Online

Program includes:
Francis Poulenc, Concerto for 2 Pianos and Orchestra in D minor, Op. 61
Victor Babin, Concerto No. 2 for 2 Pianos and Orchestra
Gabriela Lena Frank, New commission, Best Performance, World Premiere
Shelton Berg, “Martha and Mary Meditation”, Best Performance
Jerome Moross, “The Last Judgement”, Best Performance

Following the performances and awards, join us at the Coral Gables Museum for the gala celebrating our winners and participants!
VIP ticket required and available through Shoppping Cart.
VIP Ticket includes the week’s Semifinals pass
And an assigned VIP seat
And the reception at the Coral Gables Museum Courtyard
Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33143

GableStage at the Biltmore Presents Cock 5/18/13 – 6/16/13

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GableStage at the Biltmore Presents Cock
cockMay 18 thru June 16
Performances:  Thursday, Friday, Saturday @ 8pm, Sunday @ 2pm & 7pm
(No 7pm performance on Sunday, May 19)
GableStage at the Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Valet parking is available.
Free parking is available in the Biltmore parking area west of the hotel.

The Southeastern Premiere of a provocatively titled play about an unlikely love triangle

by Mike Bartlett
with
Julie Kleiner, Ryan Didato, Peter Galman and Nicholas Richberg
Directed by Joseph Adler
When John takes a break from his boyfriend, he accidentally meets the girl of his dreams. A playful, candid look at one man’s sexuality and the difficulties that arise when you realize you have a choice.

NEWS: Gloria Estefan joins The National Trust and Friends of Miami Marine Stadium to Restore Miami Marine Stadium

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Gloria Estefan joins The National Trust and Friends of Miami Marine Stadium to Restore Miami Marine Stadium

gloria-stadium-architect-twoEstefan will serve as “Voice of Miami Marine Stadium” as Miami City Commission considers approval of a new site plan for the stadium

Washington (May 8, 2013) – The National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Friends of Miami Marine Stadium are pleased to announce that international superstar and Miami’s own Gloria Estefan, a seven time Grammy-winning artist and leading Miami businesswoman, will take a prominent role in the ongoing advocacy campaign to restore the iconic stadium as a centerpiece of cultural life in Miami. Estefan, a Trustee of the National Trust since 2012, will serve as the voice of efforts to preserve Miami Marine Stadium at a time when the Miami City Commission is weighing approval of a new site plan for the stadium.

Estefan will lend her support to the National Trust and Friends of Miami Marine Stadium’s ongoing campaign to preserve the stadium by appearing in public service announcements, sharing information about the campaign with her followers on social media, and appearing in print and video materials supporting the structure’s restoration. On April 24, Estefan participated in a photo shoot at the stadium with influential Miami artist/photographer Carlos Betancourt, whose work will grace the campaign.

“Miami Marine Stadium is a beautiful, one-of-a-kind place, and I am thrilled to be able to join the National Trust and the Friends of Miami Marine Stadium to help restore it to its former glory,” Estefan said. “As someone who once had the honor of performing at the stadium, I can attest to the fact that it is a completely unique place, and I know thousands of Miami residents feel the same kind of personal connection to the stadium.”

“The stadium reflects the diversity of South Florida. It was designed by a young Cuban-American architect, and has played host to artists from Jimmy Buffett to Sammy Davis Jr., as well as boat shows and many other events. We look forward to the day when this spectacular place is once again a thriving center of cultural life for people in South Florida.”

The campaign to preserve Miami Marine Stadium faces a critical milestone this spring, when the Miami City Commission will vote on a comprehensive site plan allowing the Friends of Miami Marine Stadium to continue their restoration efforts. Two of the five city commissioners have already voiced their support for the reuse plan. Members of the public can urge the City Commission to support the stadium’s site plan by visiting the National Trust’s website at http://bit.ly/miamimarine

The National Trust for Historic Preservation named Miami Marine Stadium one of America’s National Treasures in 2012. National Treasures are endangered places of national significance where the National Trust is committed to a long-term effort to preserve a place and shepherd its return to active use. The Friends of Miami Marine Stadium, an all-volunteer group, has been working to save the one-of-a-kind structure since 2008. The stadium was also named one of the National Trust’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places in America in 2009, and was named to the World Monuments Fund Watch List in 2010.

In October, Miami Marine Stadium will be the focus of a special exhibit at the Coral Gables Museum. Titled Concrete Paradise: The Miami Marine Stadium, it will be the first-ever museum exhibit devoted exclusively to Miami Marine Stadium – past, present and future.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation, a privately funded nonprofit organization, works to save America’s historic places. www.PreservationNation.org

Friends of Miami Marine Stadium (FMMS), a not-for-profit organization, was founded in 2008 to save and restore the Miami Marine Stadium, which was built in 1963 and shuttered in 1992. FMMS’s plan not only will renovate the majestic, architecturally iconic structure, but also create a waterfront marine stadium park as a public space for concerts, triathlons, boat races, festivals, spectacles, and community events. FMMS’s plan will be topped by adding a state-of-the-art maritime center, which has already received a pledge of support from the Antique Boat Museum of Clayton, New York, to raise $7 million for a satellite maritime museum to be housed there. Despite more than 20 years of vandalism and neglect, the 6,500-seat stadium built of poured in-place concrete is structurally sound and is considered an engineering marvel now studied internationally. FMMS awaits final approval of their site plan from the Miami City Commission before fundraising efforts can begin. In-depth information can be found at www.marinestadium.org

LOOK OUT FOR AN EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT FROM SOUL OF MIAMI COMING SOON!

Photo credit: (c)Carlos Betancourt Inc.

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George Acosta at Fifty at the Viceroy Hotel 5/18/13

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George Acosta@ FIFTY at the Viceroy Hotel!
Saturday, 05/18/2013, 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
GEORGEACOSTAFIFTYSQUAREFifty Ultralounge At The Viceroy Hotel
485 Brickell Avenue,
Miami , Florida 33131
Eventbrite Link

Saturday May 18th…Local Legend George Acosta
On The Decks At Fifty Miami

Very Important
You Must arrive at 1030-11PM in order to receive complimentary admission. Groups of unescorted males will not be not be admitted without a female companion or without a table reservation. Dress code fully enforced!

Text “FIFTY” to 786 273 7401 or 786 303 2787 to be added to RICK C’s exclusive VIP List.

Table Reservations
Fifty Ultralounge at The Viceroy hotel Is known for having for of the toughest door policies in the nightlife industry. If you plan on arriving after 11:30 a table reservation is a must or you will not be granted admission. AS clients who RSVP are given theultimate priority. Ask me about our corporate, bachelorette and birthday package deals as they change periodcally.
Text ” Fifty Table RSVP” to 786 273 7401 or 786 303 2787 to make a reservation.

Dress Code
Absolutely no athletic gear of any kind, excessive jewely, gold teeth and so forth.
Music
Oustide Patio- Always House Music
Ultralounge- Always Open Format/Hip Hop

RICK C
VIP Host
Fifty Ultralounge At The Viceroy Hotel
786 273 7401 786 303 2787
eMAIL hmc2575@gmail.com
facebook/Rickchaumin
twitter@hmc2575
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Panorama-Saturdays-at-FIFTY-MIAMI-hosted-by-RICK-C/197052677033222

2013 Street Culture Film Festival at O-Cinema 5/29/13

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2013 Street Culture Film Festival @ O-Cinema
Wednesday, 05/29/2013, 07:30 pm – 11:00 am
web-flyerO-Cinema
90 NW 29th Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Buy Tickets Link

Join us for two movie premieres during the 2013 Street Culture Film Festival in Miami’s Wynwood Arts District. We are showing two great documentaries and will have a graffiti art gallery featuring local artists. The films are the graffiti documentary BOMB IT 2 and NYC Pick-Up basketball documentary DOIN’ IT IN THE PARK. Tickets are $12 per movie and must be reserved online. Both films will include a live Skype Q&A with the filmmakers. Tickets are $12 per movie.

GREENworking in Brickell 5/16/13

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GREENworking in Brickell
Thursday, 05/16/2013, 06:00 pm – 09:00 am
GREENworking-eosmay16Eos at the Viceroy Hotel
15th Floor 85 Brickell Ave ,
Miami, Florida 33131
Facebook Link

Join the U.S. Green Building Council’s Miami Branch and New Leader’s Council – Miami for an evening of GREENworking.

The only happy hour efficiently designed to build, strengthen and sustain business relationships. This event will feature information on upcoming sustainable initiatives throughout our city. Enjoy complimentary welcome drink and drink specials throughout the evening.

Be green and take the Free Miami Trolley to Stop 14 (right at Miami Circle) or take the Free Metro Mover to the FIfth Street Station and walk over. Valet Parking available onsite for $10 flat fee.

Eos – Viceroy Hotel Brickell
15th Floor
85 Brickell Ave
Miami, Florida 33131
RSVP: sglass@cervera.com or usgbcsf.org/events

Suggested Tax-Deductible Donation: $10

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:

U.S. Green Building Council South Florida Chapter
Miami Downtown Development Authority
SocialMiami.com
Cervera Real Estate
Mega City Events
Environmental News & Views
Zahn Development
Brickell Green Space
Miami Urbanist
City of Miami Office of Sustainable Initiatives
Tsao Design Group

The Royal Treatment at The James Royal Palm 5/12/13

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The Royal Treatment at The James Royal Palm
Sunday, 05/12/2013, 09:00 am –
The James Royal Palm
1545 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

Staycation getaway:
R+R Retreat Rates start at $329
A salt-infused 60 minute massage at renew the spa.
Choose between renew massage, relax massage, bamboo roll, face and eye treatment, or muscle fatigue massage.
A Limited Edition OR Salt Water Soak Service of choice.
A custom designed dinner prepared by local Chef Kris Wessel.
A bottle of wine selected by Florida Cookery’s resident Sommelier.

renew the spa “pamper” sessions:
The James Royal Treatment 115min $290+ per person
Side-by-side massage with custom aromatherapy
Facial
Pedicure with salt-infused foot rub
Face massage

Spa Tea Time 60min $160+ per person
Two of the following:
Massage
Facial
Express pedicure
Mini-manicure
Snack and tea offered on the spa deck overlooking the ocean

Mother and daughter pedicure for two valued at $150++
Gift certificate for a consultation with celebrity nutritionist, Oz Garcia valued at $450

Ancestral Roots Festival 5/25/13

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Ancestral Roots Festival
rootsMay 25 at 2:00pm – 3:00am
Tobbaco Road
626 South Miami Avenue
Miami, Florida 33130-3016
Unity Is Change
www.earthcreativityvillage.com
www.tobacco-road.com
$10 Pre Sale Or Before 3:00pm
$15 After 3:00 pm
Kids Free
Volunteers Free entrance and workshops

The vision of this event is to bring the moments of the present and the past into one. Reliving the rituals, lessons and forms of expression once experienced by our ancestors. Reminding the community of the history that has brought us to where we are now.

We hope to encourage people to become aware of the significance and joy of evolution. Through remembering how far we have come, it may open our minds to understanding with today’s forms of communication, just how far we can go.

Let us spend a weekend in family resurrecting the old ways of life that have been forgotten. Finding the connection with each other and nature, where we teach our kids and ourselves to be kids again. Playing outside and stimulating the brain through art and movement, being active and conscious, remembering our inner power and becoming united with all that life offers.

The creation of this festival is to inspire us to get back to our ancestral roots of not only innocence and inner wisdom but essentially igniting our inner truth of pure love and happiness to the surface.

This memorial will involve a schedule that will consist of kids, adults and family activities such as:

Sustainability & Consciousness, Permaculture, Holistic & Natural Sciences, Arts & Crafts, Dance & Movement, Music & Voice

If you are interested in being a Performer, Vendor or Workshop facilitator call 954.439.8813 or 786.356.7399

Live Music: Conscious Bands, Green Sunshine , Free Like Me , Jesus Hidalgo , x3sr, Tito and the Machine Box, Daniel fernandez, Signal Down, Folk InkWell, Tao Orchestra, Daniel , Cira Capulet, Karina Skye, Emily Sheila , more coming soon

Glow In The Dark Vortex, Mind Blowing Dj’s And Producers, Phantasman , Golden San, Milky , Magical Workshops, Permaculture-Angie & Manny, Pepes Plants , kids Qi Gong-Dr Love, Sufi Opening of the Heart- Bonnie Halima, Qi Gong for Adults-Bonnie Halima, Capoeira-Lemba, Nejma-Belly Dance, and more,

The 2013 Summer Splash Bash – Memorial Day Weekend Blowout 5/25/13

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The 2013 Summer Splash Bash – Memorial Day Weekend Blowout
splashbashSaturday May 25th, 2013, 2:00 pm – 8:00 PM
Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel – Miami Airport
7707 NW 103rd Street
Hialeah Gardens, Florida 33016

RSVP on Facebook
Tickets: $ 10.00

Memorial Day Weekend
3 Stages – Multiple Bands – Pool Bash
All Ages

You’ve never been or played at one event like this before

Bands – Submit to : summersplashbash@yahoo.com
Send MP3, bio, website (FB is okay)
Email and cell contacts.

Vendors: Kindly email name, product, website and bio to
summersplashbash@yahoo.com

Event Hotline: 786-501-4412 and 305-303-3976

Plan B Presents Tom Tom Magazine Tour Miami 5/22/13

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Plan B Presents: Tom Tom Magazine Tour – Miami
Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 9:00pm
Churchill’s Pub
5501 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, Florida 33137

A $5 cover gets you in to the show and helps support publication of Tom Tom.
tomtommag.com
twitter: @tomtommag
instagram: @tomtommag

Tom Tom Magazine, the only magazine about female drummers, is going on tour around the world. Starting in April 2013, they will be in a different city every month, for an entire year!!!

On May 22nd, Plan B presents the Miami, FL date of the tour at Churchill’s Pub,

featuring:
Testökra
Killmama
Estonian Couch Surfer
Quarter Horses (slowcore gospel-noir)
The Violet West

8th Annual Radio Lollipop Comedy Show 5/22/13

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8th Annual Radio Lollipop Comedy Show
lollipopWednesday, May 22, 2013, 7:30pm
Miami Improv
3390 Mary Street Ste 182
Miami, Florida 33133
Buy Tickets

Our goal this year is to raise $65,000 for the kids of Miami Children’s Hospital. Will you help us do it? Sure you will. And here’s how:

Want to purchase raffle tickets? Donate $20 for 6 tickets or $30 for 15 tickets.

Raffle Prizes Include: An exotic trip for 2 to Curacao with airfare included. A 7 day cruise for 2 on Royal Caribbean. 10+ luxury hotel stays. 4 round trip airline tickets to anywhere in the U.S. Gift certificates. Experiences. More!

100% of your donation goes to operating our program, and a big part of that is our complete overhaul of the radio studio this summer, which after 17 years is a dinosaur. That, plus toys, crayons, stickers, bubbles (lottttsssss of bubbles), supplies and much more.

This is an investment that you WILL feel good about!

RefreshMiami: Demo Night May 2013 5/22/13

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RefreshMiami: Demo Night May 2013
refreshWednesday, May 22, 2013, 7:30pm
Miami Airport Convention Center
711 NW 72nd Ave
Miami, Florida 33126

RSVP here

Lets get that entrepreneurial blood boiling!
Last month we showed almost 400 of you how to start you business with Lean Startup & Lean Analytics.

This month, come and see a bunch of -=Local=- entrepreneurs ready to pitch their hearts out to you! Join us, see what comes out of hard work, dedication, and sweat equity can do.

The Gist…
5 Companies
5 Minutes of Pitching
5 Minutes of Judge Feedback
Epic Prizes..

5 companies go into the thunder dome, one comes out…
We’re partnering with the South Florida Technology Summit to make this one of our biggest shindigs EVER!

Free Food, Free Beer, Free Wine, and Free Networking..
What more could you ask for?

Do you have a startup or product you’ve built?
Don’t worry, you can still submit your business to pitch here.

Coral Gables Community Foundation Mad Hatter Happy Hour 5/22/13

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Coral Gables Community Foundation Mad Hatter Happy Hour
tarponWednesday, May 22, 2013, 6:00pm until 8:00pm
Tarpon Bend | Coral Gables
65 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, Florida 33134

Join us for our annual Mad Hatter Happy Hour at TARPON BEND (65 Miracle Mile) and enjoy complimentary wine, soda, and hors d’oeuvres. Cash Bar for other drinks. First, Second, and Third Place prizes will be given for Best Hat. We will be outside (weather permitting). See you there!

SUSHISAMBA Miami Beach Presents Nama Sake Sommelier Selections For The Spring Season 4/15/13-6/15/13

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SUSHISAMBA Miami Beach Presents Nama Sake Sommelier Selections For The Spring Season
13SushiSamba2039April 15 – June 15, 2013
SUSHISAMBA
600 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 673-5337
http://sushisamba.com

The annual arrival of Nama Sakes in Japan is a widely-anticipated event, signaling the arrival of spring.  Nama sakes – young, unpasteurized and vibrant in flavor (nama meaning “young” in Japanese”) – are fruity with grassy notes, boasting a pleasant sweetness.  Hence the association with the change of season and SUSHISAMBA Miami Beach is the premier destination in South Florida to taste these sakes, which are available for a very limited time.  Enjoyed alone or perfectly paired with the restaurant’s renowned blend of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisine, Nama Sakes are an epicurean delight not to be missed. Below are the special Nama Sake Sommelier Selections available at SUSHISAMBA Miami Beach until June 15, 2013.
Masumi “Arabashiri” Junmai Ginjo Nama Genshu    720ml     75.00
Combines the punch of just pressed sake with the fruity taste and aroma of Ginjo sake. Bracingly fresh and clean with a resounding finish—practically exploding with flavors. Arabashiri pairs well with robust foods, even Brazilian.
 
Tedorigawa “Kinka” Nama Daiginjo                       720ml    75.00
   Full, clean taste, with a nice balance of sweetness and acidity overlaying a delicate fruitiness.                                Like plum blossoms at winter’s end.
 
Dewazakura Dewasansan “Green Ridge:Primal Strength” Junmai Ginjo Nama Genshu  500ml    57.00
This nama, delivers a noticeable lift at first sip, followed by a pleasant tartness and a brisk finish.                                              Its lively taste stands up well to spicy foods.
 
Kikusui Funaguchi Nama Honjozo Genshu            200ml     15.00
Characterized by the fresh aroma of ripe fruit and a full-bodied, strikingly rich taste unique to this style of sake.                     Great served on the rocks.
 
Kikusui Funaguchi Aged Ginjo                                200ml     20.00
This Ginjo sake is packed as soon as it is brewed and aged at a low temperature for over a year,                                      allowing it to acquire a heavier mouth feel and rich character.
 
Seikyo Junmai Ginjo Nama       720ml    85.00                                                                                                    Bright and lively, this sake has notes of ripe watermelon, mango and citrus in the finish.                                                              It is well balanced with a rounded flavor and clean acidity.

Dance Now! Miami Dance Under the Stars Gala Honoring Mayor Matti Bower 5/31/13

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Dance Now! Miami Dance Under the Stars Gala Honoring Mayor Matti Bower
Invitation_EmailFriday, May 31, 2013, 8:00pm until 11:00pm
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Dr
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Buy Tickets Online

Please join us in support of Dance Now! Miami as we thank Mayor Matti H. Bower for her service to the arts!

Performances throughout the Gardens.

Music provided by the South Beach Chamber Ensemble.

$75 Single | $100 Couple
$125 VIP Single | $150 VIP Couple

8:00 – 9:00 PM VIP Entrance
9:00 – 11:00 PM General Reception

Mix and mingle with Mayor Bower to thank her personally for her support of the artistic community and receive 4 tickets to any future Dance Now! performance at the Colony Theatre.

Miami Finance Forum Happy Hour at Chop House 5/16/13

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Miami Finance Forum Happy Hour at Chop House
ChophouseMay2013May 16, 6:00-8:00pm
Chop House
300 S. Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL

$25 for non Members
Complimentary for MFF Members

Please register and pre-pay

Join Miami Finance Forum for Networking Happy Hour.
Enjoy a complimentary drink and light appetizers, bring plenty of business cards and network with your peers! 
 
We apologize for an inconvenience, please note the date change!

CD Release Party: Dorothy Hindman’s Tapping the Furnace 5/11/13

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CD Release Party: Dorothy Hindman’s Tapping the Furnace

Saturday, May 11 from 6 to 8PM
Harold Golen Gallery
2294 NW 2nd Ave
Wynwood Art District, Miami FL, 33127
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Join us for the joyful celebration of this wonderful project during the art walk in Wynwood this Saturday. Harold will have an opening of the intriguing  Fort Lauderdale Mid-century Modern Architecture exhibit. Some sparkling and crispy goodies will be served.

Over the last two decades, Miami-based composer Dorothy Hindman has created music that delves into process, perception, profundity, and entropy. On her debut solo release Tapping the Furnace, her fascinating and ear-grabbing works are interpreted by some of today’s top new music performers, including cellist Craig Hultgren, pianist Laura Gordy, guitarist Paul Bowman, and percussionist Stuart Gerber. The result is a wide-ranging collection that touches on the visceral contained within Hindman’s highly structured compositions.
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US Physical street release date: 06/25/2013
Distributed by Naxos USA
http://www.innova.mu/albums/dorothy-hindman/tapping-furnace

Magic City Casino Presents a Free Concert By Aaron Carter 5/18/13

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Magic City Casino Presents a Free Concert By Aaron Carter
Aaron Carter JPEG 2013Saturday, May 18 at 9pm
Secada’s Lounge at Magic City Casino
450 NW 37 Avenue
Miami, FL 33125

Aaron Carter, the youngest male solo artist to have four Top 40 singles, has toured with musical powerhouses including Britney Spears and the Backstreet Boys (his brother, Nick Carter, is a member of the Backstreet Boys). A pop and hip-hop singer from Tampa, Florida, Carter rounded out his skills as a performer by working on Broadway as an actor and as a cast member on “Dancing with the Stars.” His best known hits include “Crush on You,” “I Want Candy,” “Aaron’s Party (Come Get It)” and “That’s How I Beat Shaq.”
·         Admission to Secada’s Lounge is free and includes complimentary upper level seating. 
·         Limited VIP tables are also available and can be reserved by calling 305-649-3000 ext. 3429. 
·         Secada’s Lounge, the most intimate of three stages at Magic City Casino, has presented acclaimed artists ranging from Grammy Award winner Jon Secada to the iconic 1960’s band, Jefferson Starship.
·         The Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival, a free event, will also take place from 5pm to 10pm this evening, featuring 20 of South Florida’s most popular food trucks serving a range of gourmet specialties.
·         For more information, visit www.magiccitycasino.com.

Art Fusion Galleries Presents Wynwood Art Walk Spring Exhibition Subjects of Splendor 5/11/13

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Art Fusion Galleries Presents Wynwood Art Walk Spring Exhibition Subjects of Splendor

fusionSaturday, May 11th 2013 from 7-10 pm
Art Fusion Galleries
3550 North Miami Avenue
Miami FL

Complimentary Wine and Refreshments
Live Music Entertainment by Gabriel Paulus
Valet Parking Available On-Site

Featuring over 50 emerging to mid-career contemporary artists, this exhibition presents a revealing look at the forefront of contemporary artwork that spans across more than twenty three countries. The selection of artists can be traced from Australia, throughout Europe, South America, North America and South Africa. Featuring an extensive portfolio of contemporary original artwork, this collection crosses the boundaries of subject matter thus amplifying the role of today’s artists who are on the cusp of the modern epoch. Rich in tradition yet vibrant and seductive in subjects of splendor, our spring exhibition elevates a generation of artists who seek to give expression to the pulse of modern life. Art Fusion Galleries is proud to host this exhibition in our grand gallery space which boasts over 8,000 square feet of Pristine Contemporary Gallery Space.

Exhibiting from:      Monday, April 1st, 2013 through Monday, June 17th, 2013     

Dear Summer, 5/18/13

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Dear Summer,
Saturday, 05/18/2013, 01:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Dear-Summer-CoverBoulan South Beach
2000 Collins Ave.,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

Saturday, May 18th, on the rooftop of the Boulan South Beach… We are very excited to present…

“Dear Summer,”

A new brand of pool party brought to you by “Red Rabbit Presents”, in collaboration with our good friends of “Slap N’ Tickle,” and “Mini Max”…

Join us for rooftop BBQ/Pool Party/Day Party/Night Party.. And above all, DANCE PARTY!!! We will be welcoming Summer in proper fashion with good music, good people, and good vibes. There will be NO COVER, and everyone is invited…. So tell your friends to tell their friends, the hottest Summer event is right around the corner, at a never before utilized venue in the heart of South Beach..

“Dear Summer,”… What will your story hold?

Annual Holistic Health Fund Walk & Expo 5/19/13

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Annual Holistic Health Fund Walk & Expo
Sunday, 05/19/2013, 07:30 am – 06:00 pm
2013HHWLOGOTropical Park
7900 SW Bird Road,
Miami, Florida Miami
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Join the fun for the whole family:
2nd Annual Holistic Health Walk and Expo MAY 19, 2013 at Tropical Park
Registration for 5k walk begins at 7:30 . Bala Vinyasa Yoga will be facilitating Rise and Shine Yoga at 8 am!

Walk for a Healthier Mind…
Walk for a Healthier Body…
Walk for a Healthier Spirit…
Walk for a Healthier Earth…
100% of Proceeds to Benefit the Holistic Health Fund, a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization Raising Awareness, Access and Affordability for Holistic Health.

$10 Ticket Includes Raffle Ticket, Walk, Free Treatments and Expo!

Meet Mind, Body, Spirit and Earth Exhibitors and attend workshops given in both English and Spanish.
There will be holistic workshops for the kids & Kidz Zone for fun, come meet “Holly the Holistic Super Hero”
Additionally, South Miami Physical Therapy & Pilates will be hosting a Free Mat Pilates Clinic at the Expo.
Stay refreshed with 7 Burpee Hydration Stations! Sponsored by Seitlin.
all this and so much more!

To learn more about the Event Schedule, please visit:
www.holistichealthfund.org/Event-Day-Schedule.html

Raffle Giveaways Announced HOURLY between 11 am – 5 pm!
40” HD TV, Dinners, 2 (2 day)Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure Tickets, Holistic Treatments, Gym Memberships, Workshops, Products & More Added Weekly on Our Site!

To Volunteer, Sponsor or Start Your Own Team, Please Visit: www.holistichealthwalk.org

Help us help you…make holistic health affordable for all. “Because When there’s Health, there’s No Need for a Cure.”

Special Wine Pairing Dinner with Alvaro Palacios 5/23/13

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Special Wine Pairing Dinner with Alvaro Palacios
Thursday, 05/23/2013, 07:00 pm –
IMG_10861Four Seasons Hotel Miami
1435 Brickell Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link

Please join us May 23rd for a five-course dinner with celebrated Spanish winemaker Alvaro Palacios. Guests will enjoy a 2009 Alvaro Palacios Les Terrasses Priorat, 2008 Alvaro Palacios Finca Dofi Priorat, 2001 Alvaro Palacios Finca Dofi Priorat, 1998 Alvaro Palacios L’Ermita Priorat and a 2008 Alvaro Palacious L’Ermita Priorat. Palacios’ L’Ermita is widely considered to be the most important Spanish wine of the modern era. Chef Aaron Brooks will be serving a special five course menu paired with Palacios’ vintages, including Salad of Salt Roasted Beets with House Made Ricotta, Pistachio, Grilled Kale; Fire Roasted Duck Sausage with Foraged Mushrooms, Eggplants and Basil; Ham cooked in Milk and Hay with a Partridge Egg, Pink Lady Apples, White Beans and Black Olives; Roasted Saddle of Lamb with Five Grains, Spinach Sautéed with Pine Nuts and Plums, and Pleasant Ridge Reserve with Sweet Potato, Spanish Chorizo and Golden Raisins. Cost is $225, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (954) 523-9463.

Photographs and Review of Cochon 555 at the Four Seasons Hotel Miami

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The EDGE Steak Bar Prevails at Cochon 555

 

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If you are a swine lover, a bad Jew or just Cuban, you are going to feel like a jackass for missing Cochon 555 this past Sunday April 21st. Cochon 555 returned to Miami a second year in its five year history at the Four Seasons in Brickell. The traveling tour  gathers five chefs, five pigs, and five wineries at ten cities throughout the country promoting sustainable farming of heritage breed pigs. This gourmet exquisite tasting featured five of Miami’s most talented chefs in an epic pork cook off competition.  Each chef had to prepare dishes using an entire 200 pound heritage-pig from snout-to-tail. Both judges and attendees voted for their favorite. The competing chefs were: EDGE Steak & Bar  Aaron Brooks, Timon Balloo from Sugarcane, Jeffrey McInnis from the gem Yardbird, David Thomas of the trendy SLS’s The Bazaar and Cesar Zapata of The Federal.  Even if you’ve never been a fan of “the other white meat” with a line-up like this, this would have been the place to try it.

The well-deserving Chef Aaron Brooks of EDGE Steak & Bar destroyed the competition and took home the trophy. In addition, guests were treated to wines from five boutique family-owned wineries including Elk Cove Vineyards, Bethel Heights,Hamacher, Montinore, and Alloro. As well as tastings from Vibrant Rioja, Anchor Brewing, Eminent Domaine, Crispin Cider and the delectable Kerrygold Cheese. Their Dubliner Cheese with Irishstout and Cashel Blue Cheese were both magnificent.

Its refreshing to attend a food competition where the judges have sophisticated palates that actually concur with our own. All five chefs had awesome food but only EDGE had zero misses. Everything they served was stupendous and earned first place by a mile. Besides the food being marvelous, they were fully stocked with a full sampling of all dishes the entire night. Other teams were incessantly missing dishes and racing to get them out, some never to be restocked, to our disappointment.

Winning platterSince EDGE was beyond sensational we are going to highlight every glorious dish they graciously served up. They started with a head cheese pastelito. The pastry was the perfect balance of salty meat and sweetness. The highlight was a deliriously addictive kielbasa that was easily, the best dish of the night. The kielbasa was served on a skewer with a cube of pink lady apples, smoked maple syrup and mustard. A porchetta sandwich with shaved foot, pickles and habanero jelly was solid, as well. Next up, was a mix of clam & pork with roasted garlic, three chilis and coconut. The way all the tastes intertwined in a savory eye-opening fashion was heavenly. There was a scrumptious smoked pork rib chili with blue cheese and fried tortillas. For dessert, an appetizing hot chocolate bacon brownie with chocolate ice cream and piggy crumbs. Kudos to Chef Aaron Brooks and his team. Flawless Victory!

We adore the Yardbird. It’s one of our favorite spots. We thought its addictive corn dog (cornmeal crusted head cheese pate with adorable tiny tubes of pork rendered dijonnaise) was the second best dish of the night. The cheese and relish stuffed mortadella dog was quite tasty, as well. They were our second favorite pork outlet.

The Bazaar by far had the most inventive dishes but only two really stood out — The butifarra fabada (Spanish style sausage, cannellini beans and cilantro) and their oaxacan chocolate, smoked lard and salt chocolate bars. They were quite creative with the bourbon and bacon cotton candy and dragon’s breath pork rinds.

Sugarcane had a scrumptious dish with its sticky rice wrapped in lotus (char Sui loin, soy marinated bacon and homemade Chinese sausage). We unfortunately never got to try their Vietnamese bun with lemongrass and tea smoked pig butt, steamed pork meatball and chili pig ear but we hear it kicked major pig ass.

The Federal also had some great dishes with its Chicago hotdog (mortadella mousse, tomato jalapeño relish and spicy mustard) as well as their cracker jacks (lard popped popcorn, salty whiskey caramel, pork skin, peanuts, cocoa nibs and chiplote).

The fest was ridiculously fun. Phenomenal food, drinks and cool people all out for a great cause. Your sexy Shedonist was blowing nitrogen smoke with Deco Drive’s Louis Aguirre and Maria the Foodaholic. There was a piggy photo booth, a cocktail competition, a tartare bar manned by Todd Erickson of Haven Lounge (one of our favorite spots in Miami), a pig was butchered and auctioned off and even a game of “Pin the tail on the Piggy.” Chef Brooks will have a chance to compete against the nine other winners at the Cochon Championship in Aspen. We probably will not be able to make it there to show our support, but based on his stellar showing he has a great shot at taking home the golden pig.

 

 

 

Hands Across the Sand 2013 Miami Beach 5/18/13

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Hands Across the Sand 2013 – Miami Beach
Saturday, May 18, 2013, 11:00am until 12:15pm
hands501 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Take a Stand on the Sand for Healthy Ecosystems… and a STRONG ECONOMY!

Invite your friends, colleagues, students, waiters, hotel managers, neighbors
* Join the BIG gathering on South Beach
* SAVE THE DATE
* Bring your group
* Become an Organizer, and bring a big group!
* Get your group “Miami-Trained” by UPG on the morning of 5/18 on SoBe
* Let’s make this the BIGGEST Hands on Earth!
* Let’s cover the whole coast with people, from Key West to SoBe to Palm Beach!

Got Time or Resources? Get in touch ASAP.
* Organizers
* Photographers
* Aerial platforms for photographers for SoBe, Broward, Palm Beach or Monroe
* Aerial banners for SoBe, Broward, Palm Beach or Monroe

Can’t make it to SoBe?
* Stand anywhere, and you STAND WITH US!
* Start a new group… ANYWHERE on EARTH!
* Tell friends in EVERY STATE & EVERY COUNTRY!
* Register your gathering at: http://www.handsacrossthesand.org/

For the non-FB users, please send them to http://www.urban-paradise.org/Hands2013.

Great for CHILDREN! They have the most to lose when our world gets polluted.
Groups are WELCOME! The more, the merrier, we all share this world.

Big Night ing Little Haiti featuring Skah Shah #1 and X-Tassy 5/17/13

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Big Night in Little Haiti
haitiFriday, May 17, 2013, 6:00pm until 10:00pm
Little Haiti Cultural Center (City of Miami)
212-260 NE 59th Terrace
Miami, Florida 33137
BigNightLittleHaiti.com

A special celebration for Haitian Heritage Month – FREE

Presented as part of a week of special events, co-presented with Commissioner Michelle Spence-Jones. The night features legendary konpa group Skah Shah #1 and fresh new stars X-Tassy in the plaza, an opening concert by ESMIA Children’s Orchestra of Miami Music Project in the theater, DJ Mack and Mizikpam.com between sets, and a closing blowout with Rara Lakay!

Plus Donna Karan’s Discover Haiti in the Gallery, presented with Haitian Cultural Arts Alliance, delicious kreyol cuisine from Leela’s Lakay for sale, ice cold Prestige Beer and other treats, activities for kids hosted by Positive Impact and the Bass Museum of Art. After show at 7th Circuit.

Presented by Rhythm Foundation and Little Haiti Cultural Center, with major support from the Knight Foundation and Boom.

See you there!

Take a Walk in Her Shoes Fashion Show 5/17/13

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Take a Walk in Her Shoes Fashion Show
shoesFriday, May 17, 2013, 11:00am until 2:00pm
InterContinental Miami
100 Chopin Plaza
Miami, Florida 33131
www.chapmanpartnership.org

Individual tickets are $125/each and can be purchased online

4th Annual Take a Walk in Her Shoes fashion show is coming back to town on May 17th!

This year’s theme is Deco Riveria!

The vintage fashion showcase this year is produced by C. Madeleine’s, directed by Danny Santiago, hair styling and makeup by Rik Rak Salon.

BeART Series: Marcos Irusta Renacimiento and Thania Sanz World Music 5/16/13

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BeART Series: Marcos Irusta Renacimiento and Thania Sanz World Music
beartThursday, May 16, 2013, 6:30pm until 8:30pm
Eurosuites Hotel & Residences
1750 NW 107th Ave
Doral, Florida 33172

Sponsors:
SpiralBeat,
LatinPlus,
Atrium&Doral Office Parks,
Jerry Artarama,
Sweewater Chamber of Commerce,
Venezuelan American Chamber of Commerce,
Quantic Events+Marketing,
CG Magazine,
Conexiones Magazine,
Arte Noticias Miami Blog,
Luis Gomez Universe 137 Studios,
Nexus+Digiprint,
Renatus Group,
Doral Family Journal.

NWM2013/the end presents A Talk With Underground Cartoonist Mike Diana 5/16/13

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NWM2013/the end presents A Talk With Underground Cartoonist Mike Diana
nwm2013Thursday, May 16, 2013, 6:30pm
Miami Art Museum
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, Florida 33130

Admission $8, MAM members free.
Secure garage parking $5 at 50 NW 2nd Avenue, between Flagler Street and NW 1st Street
Metrorail: Government Center (walk one block south)
#NWM2013
Education@miamiartmuseum.org / 305.375.4073

Miami Art Museum presents a NWM2013/the end program: “Convicted for Comics: A Talk with Underground Cartoonist Mike Diana” on Thursday, May 16, at 6:30pm. In 1994 Mike Diana (b.1969) became the first artist to receive a criminal conviction for obscenity for artwork in the United States. This is the first time in 15 years Diana will return to Florida. Diana will deliver an illustrated talk reflecting on his experiences both prior, during and after the conviction. The Miami Art Museum and the end have organized this talk as a platform for hearing and remembering Diana’s story and the challenges to artists’ freedom of expression.

Following the talk, Miami-based quartet Baby B Strings will debut their original arrangement of one of Modest Mussorgsky’s most famous works, “Pictures at an Exhibition.” Baby B Strings is Belinda Ho, violin, Tony Seepersad, violin, Vivian Torres, viola, Pilar Suter, cello with Oscar Bustillo, conducting.

This talk and performance is organized in conjunction with the exhibition New Work Miami 2013 on view at MAM through Sunday, June 2, 2013. The exhibition presents recent and newly commissioned work by approximately a dozen Miami-based artists, highlighting the diverse and innovative practices of the city’s artists, featuring site-specific installations, sculpture, painting, and photography. The exhibition is among the last presentations in MAM’s current facility, which will reopen in December as Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) in a new, Herzog & de Meuron-designed building in downtown’s Museum Park.

As part of New Work Miami 2013, NWM2013 programs are organized by SPRING BREAK/the end, a nomadic project that presents artist-driven educational and performance events at different venues throughout Miami.

**This talk is intended for mature audiences only. Viewer discretion advised.**

The Steven Machat Experience 5/16/13

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The Steven Machat Experience
machatThursday, May 16, 2013, 6:30pm until 12:00am
Gab Studio
105 NW 23 Street
Miami, Florida 33127

Gummdrops and Jolt Radio present: The Steven Machat Experience.

Legendary entertainment industry provocateur discusses The Secret and Sacred Knowledge of the Music Business, from creation to exploitation. This discussion with Steve Machat will teach and share a lifetime of first hand working knowledge and experience on how to live and make a living in the entertainment world.

The discussion will cover copyright law, the “deals” of the music business, promotion and marketing aspects of branding product, the ins and outs of touring, auxiliary uses of music (movies, video games, etc.) and the future of entertainment.

Mr. Machat will also share his personal experiences in working with many celebrities over his long career.. from Genesis, Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel, to Leonard Cohen and Phil Spector.

Doors open at 6:30 PM with complementary beverages all evening.
Acoustic set by Jorge Velasquez (Hunters of the Alps) at 9:45 PM
Partial proceeds will go to Swim Drink Fish Music and Trailblazers For Justice.

Tickets can purchased Mon-Sat from 2 Pm – 5 PM at Gab Studio, mention Jolt Radio when purchasing your tickets and receive a discount.

Discover Haiti with the Haitian Cultural Arts Alliance 5/16/13

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Discover Haiti with the Haitian Cultural Arts Alliance
haitiThursday, May 16, 2013, 6:00pm
Little Haiti Cultural Center
212-260 NE 59th Terrace
Miami, Florida 33137

The Haitian Cultural Arts Alliance (HCAA) and The Urban Zen Foundation in collaboration with fashion industry legend, Donna Karan present “Discover Haiti” Urban Zen at the Little Haiti Cultural Center from May 16th to July 1st, 2013. Take a journey and discover Haiti. Nomad Two Worlds and Donna Karan continue to support the artisans of Haiti with the new DISCOVER HAITI EXHIBITION showcasing a collection of art, accessories, clothing, and home furnishings designed and produced in Haiti. The exhibit will feature work shaped by generations of traditional Haitian artisans, using natural elements such as stone, wood, paper, metal, tobacco and horn. The “Haiti Artisan Project” working in collaboration with Donna Karan, aims to create a sustainable model of small industrial production and commercial expertise to support the art community of Haiti and to preserve the rich culture of the island.

The HCAA and the Zen Foundation aim to help Haiti help itself by utilizing and organizing its artisans, natural resources and production potential to create business models that can be properly marketed and distributed throughout the US and Europe. We are celebrating the “Haitian Heritage Month” by presenting these beautiful original Haitian arts and crafts to the Miami audience at the Little Haiti Cultural Center.

The HYPE on Hospitality and Tourism 5/16/13

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The HYPE on Hospitality & Tourism
hypeThursday, May 16, 2013, 5:30pm
Balans & Miami Innovation Center
1951 NW 7th Avenue
South Tower, 8th Floor
Miami, FL 33131
Located in the new Miami Health District, adjacent to Wynwood

Advance Registration
$20 members | $25 nonmembers
On-site: $30 per person
Registration Link
For information contact: Crystal Renta, 305-577-5486, crenta@miamichamber.com

HYPE Miami®, the young professionals committee of the Greater Miami Chamber, invites you to a panel discussion featuring industry experts who will explore hotels, restaurants & conference centers and how their
ratings and future development, respectively, may generate larger
revenue into the South Florida economy; cruise lines and their strategy to overcome competition from other ports; and the benefits
of sports on Miami-Dade’s economy.

Speakers:
Economic Agency:
Rolando Aedo, Senior Vice President, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
Wendy Kallergis, President, Greater Miami Beaches & Hotel Association

Private Industry:
Marcus Bach Armas, Corporate Affairs Manager, Miami Dolphins
Aurelio Lopez, Associate Vice President, Royal Caribbean
Abe Ng, Founder and CEO, Sushi Maki Restaurants
5:30 p.m. Registration & Reception
6:30-7:30 p.m. Program

Drink for the Pink 5/23/13

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Drink for the Pink
Sunday, 05/23/2013, 06:00 pm – 09:00 am
BOCF_fado_evite_3Fadó Irish Pub & Restaurant
900 South Miami Avenue, 2nd Floor, Mary Brickell Village,
Miami, Florida 33130
Eventbrite Link

Join us for our fundraiser as we host what promises to be a fun time! DJ Hank Justice will be spinning tunes throughout the evening. There will be a silent auction and raffle. Your donation ticket gets you one complimentary drink and appetizers.

Our goal is to help 10 women this year. With your help, we can do it!

The Clambake Returns to The Forge for the Season 5/10/13

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The Clambake Returns to The Forge for the Season!
Friday, 05/10/2013, 06:00 pm –
TheForge_ClamBake_2013The Forge Restaurant | Wine Bar
432 41st St ,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

The Forge Restaurant | Wine Bar is welcoming back its annual Clambake beginning every Friday starting May 3, 2013 at 6 p.m. each night. The hand-crafted clambake is created using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients indigenous to South Florida.

The menu features a savory selection of The Forge’s best dishes including: Steamed Clams & Mussels, Crispy Chicken Wings, Oyster Po’Boys and New England Clam Chowder to start; New England-style entrees such as Grilled Maine Lobster with candied garlic, Grilled Salmon with basil mash potatoes, hearts of palm and green salad, Grilled and Sliced Hangar Steak with tomato jam and leek chutney, and Pomegranate BBQ Chicken with cheddar grits and tomato chutney. For dessert, guests can choose from a creamy and rich Banana Bread Pudding with butter scotch sauce or a tarty Lemon Panna Cotta. The $49 includes roasted corn on the cob and boiled red bliss potatoes for the table to share, and two-for-one draft beers throughout the evening.

For reservations, please call The Forge Restaurant | Wine Bar at 305.538.8533 or visit www.theforge.com.

Wine by the Bay in Downtown Miami Presents The Wines of Vega Sicilia – A Forty Year Retrospective 5/18/13

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Wine by the Bay in Downtown Miami Presents, “The Wines of Vega Sicilia – A Forty Year Retrospective”
Saturday, 05/18/2013, 09:00 pm – 11:00 pm
WBTBCollectorsClubLogoWine by the Bay
888 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
Facebook Link

Join Stefano Campanini and his knowledgeable staff for a “once-in-a-lifetime” wine and dinner event. This vertical tasting of Vega Sicilia Unico vintages will shock the palate! Taste vintages 1995, 1980, and 1960, as well as enjoy a Spanish-inspired dinner prepared by a Private Chef. The menu, based on the Jamón Ibérico – Pata Negra ham, will both enhance and complement these fantastic wines.

An advance ticket purchase of $200.00 is required by calling 305.455.9791 or emailing info@winebtb.com and only 12 seats are available.

Miami Marlins Declare May Marlins Education Month 5/7/13-5/30/13

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Miami Marlins Declare May Marlins Education Month
May 2013 
MM_MLOGO_MIAMI_WBGMarlins Park
501 Marlins Way,
Miami, Florida 33125
Webpage Link

The Miami Marlins declare May ‘Marlins Education Month’. The month will feature Marlins ThinkTank, MASPP Nights, Weather Day, MASPP Teacher Appreciation Night and MASPP Career Workshops. The month long festivities will highlight the Marlins commitment to education and to the South Florida community. Marlins Education Month starts today with Weather Day where over 6,000 students are attending the Marlins game against the Mets at 12:40 P.M. Weather Day includes a pregame presentation by the CBS 4 Weather Team about various weather related topics and affects to the climate in South Florida. The presentation is geared towards 3rd – 8th grade students and follows the Sunshine State Standards.

The month of educational fun continues on May 9 when the Marlins host one of the final three Marlins Ayudan School Partnership Program (MASPP) Career Workshops. The MASPP Career Workshop Series is a unique educational opportunity designed specifically for students of Miami Senior High School and TERRA Environmental Research Institute. The goal of the program is to offer students a real-world glimpse at a variety of disciplines as they begin the path toward their future career. Each workshop features presentations, panel discussions, a tour of Marlins Park, as well as small group breakout sessions. The topics covered in the remaining workshops are as follows: May 9 – Finance, Human Resources, Legal and Risk Management, May 16 – Social Media, Community Outreach/Foundation, Public Relations and Broadcasting, and May 23 – Grounds, Facilities/Events, Baseball Operations, and Player Development. Held select Thursdays at Marlins Park, the workshops are designed and hosted by the Marlins Ayudan teams aligned with Miami Senior High and TERRA.

On May 14 the Marlins will host the first of eight MASPP Nights. Each night the Marlins will celebrate and showcase the educational partnership with a different MASPP school. Partner schools are located in the Greater Miami area and were selected through an application process. The schedule is as follows; May 14, Citrus Grove Elementary School, May 15, Miami Senior High School, May 16, Bunche Park Elementary School, May 20, Terra Environmental Research Institute, May 21, Ben Sheppard Elementary School, May 22, Citrus Grove Middle School, May 29, Miami Edison Middle School, May 30, Bent Tree Elementary School.

On May 15 the Marlins will begin visits to the 17 winning classrooms of the Marlins Think Tank sweepstakes. Marlins Think Tank is a curriculum-enhancement program that aims to enrich the learning experiences of children in grades 4 through 6 by linking baseball to the subject areas of Writing, Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, and Health & Fitness. Throughout the lessons, students read about baseball, learn about Miami, and even hear from some current Miami Marlins players! During Think Tank Week, Marlins players, coaches, broadcasters and Manager will visit classrooms that utilized the program. The students and teacher will demonstrate to the Marlins personnel what they learned through the program, which is followed by a Q&A session and ends with an autograph session for the students. Think Tank visits will continue on May 17, 20 and 21.

On May 18 the Marlins will host the MASPP Teacher Appreciation Night. The Marlins will provide tickets to each school for their teachers to come and enjoy the game together. Each school is also receiving VIP passes for the postgame concert.

Photographs of Anthony Jordon: Living & Loving 2: A Continued Celebration of Life at The Hanger on 4/26/13

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Anthony Jordon: Living & Loving 2: A Continued Celebration of Life at The Hanger on Friday, April 26, 2013.

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

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Free Business Strategy Seminar 5/31/13

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Free Business Strategy Seminar
Sunday, 05/31/2013, 03:00 pm – 06:00 pm
Free Business Strategy Seminar/Mixer
2012 Hollywood Blvd ,
Hollywood, Florida 33020
Webpage Link

1- A clear evaluation to show where you are at this point 2- What steps need to be taken to expand your business? 3- Find the mistakes that are costing you money right now.

Come Join us for an evening of amazing conversation on Business Strategies with your local neighborhood business owners. Come for a FREE evening of networking and a short seminar:

Tell us where you want to be financially in 5 years, and just like a GPS we monitor your path and show how to get there. Yet, this is just the beginning. Here’s how to get the ball rolling: We will invest 15 minutes with you to learn how our relationship can benefit YOU. If we see that we can help your business grow substantially, we will then send you an evaluation form that you can keep for yourself and use it to plan your business. You will instantly receive values before you even engage us for any services

RSVP:954-399-8980

Happy Hour at Lolita’s Kitchen 5/8/13

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Happy Hour at Lolita’s Kitchen
Thursday, 05/08/2013, 05:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Lolita’s Kitchen
2219 N. Commerce Pkwy,
Weston, Florida 33326
Facebook Link

Stop in for Happy Hour at Lolita’s Kitchen!

Happy Hour is served from 5-7pm Monday-Friday

$5 Margarita, Sangria, Strawberry Champagne, and Caipirinha
$5 Chicken wings, Boneless chicken, Mozzarella in Carozza, and Lolita’s Onion

Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce to Honor Community Leaders at Annual Gala 6/22/13

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Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce to Honor Community Leaders at Annual Gala
Saturday, 06/22/2013, 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
PrintHilton Miami Downtown
1601 Biscayne Blvd. ,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link

MIAMI-DADE GAY & LESBIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HONOR COMMUNITY LEADERS AT THE 12TH ANNUAL GALA AND AWARDS PRESENTATION:
“CELEBRATION OF THE SUN — THE YELLOW GALA”
PRESENTED BY WELLS FARGO

Kaufman, Rossin & Co., P.A.
David Bromstad
Miami-Dade County Public Schools

to be Honored for Commitment to the LGBT Community
MIAMI BEACH – May 7, 2013 – The Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber Of Commerce (MDGLCC) will honor corporate and individual supporters of the Miami-Dade LGBT community at its 12th Annual Gala and Awards Presentation, “Celebration of the Sun – The Yellow Gala,” on Saturday, June 22, at the Hilton Miami Downtown Hotel, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. The honorees were selected for their long-term commitment to fostering diversity, as well as for their efforts in contributing to the overall well-being and quality of life in South Florida. This year’s Gala will be presented by Wells Fargo.

“From an international style setter, to a thoroughly inclusive professional services company, to the fourth largest school system in the country responsible for the next generation of business men and women, this year’s gala honorees are as diverse as the LGBT community itself,” said Steve Adkins, MDGLCC president. “As the voice of the LGBT business community in Miami-Dade, the Chamber is especially proud to have such an accomplished and extraordinary group to recognize this year.”

 
The 2013 Honorees:

AT&T “Business of the Year Award” – Kaufman, Rossin & Co., P.A.

This award is presented annually to an organization whose commitment to diversity is unwavering in its inclusion of LGBT and allied community issues.

Sherwin-Williams “Businessperson of the Year Award” – David Bromstad

This award is given annually to an individual who embraces diversity in all forms and demonstrates savvy business acumen and leadership skills.

Regions Bank “Non-Profit Organization of the Year Award” – Miami-Dade County Public Schools

the rainbow flag for the Gala’s theme and has encouraged attendees to wear a splash of that color to the event. The color for this year’s event is yellow, which represents joy, happiness, intellect and energy. This annual event, MDGLCC’s principal fundraising effort of the year, helps sustain operations and the ever-increasing demand to expand programming.

The 12th Annual Gala and Awards Presentation, “Celebration of the Sun – The Yellow Gala, Presented by Wells Fargo,” starts at 6 p.m. with a reception and silent auction which will be followed by dinner, the awards presentation and an after party in the hotel’s new nightclub ENCORE. The Yellow Gala will be one of the first events held at the Hilton following the hotel’s multi-million, top-to-bottom renovation.

Tickets are $2,000 for tables of 10 or $200 for individual tickets and include reserved seating, grand buffet dinner, open bar with Bacardi brands featuring GREY GOOSE® vodka and Hatuey beer, a VIP gift bag, parking, raffle prize participation and complimentary admission to the after party at Hilton’s new ENCORE Lounge for dancing and entertainment. Tickets are available online at www.gaybizmiami.com, by calling (305) 673-4440, or by emailing RSVP@gaybizmiami.com.

“Celebration of the Sun – The Yellow Gala” is produced by the MDGLCC. In addition to the presenting sponsor Wells Fargo, sponsors of the Gala include Bacardi / GREY GOOSE® vodka; AT&T; Sherwin-Williams; Regions Bank; Kaufman, Rossin & Co., P.A.; GMCVB; Port of Miami; Hilton Miami Downtown; American Airlines; Williamson Cadillac Buick-GMC; FVR Group; Balloon Expresso; and The Murry Agency Public Relations.

Celebrate American Craft Beer Week at Riverside Market 5/13/13

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Celebrate American Craft Beer Week at Riverside Market
Monday, 05/13/2013, 07:00 pm –
Screen-Shot-2013-05-07-at-2.33.00-PMRiverside Market
608 SW 12th Ave,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Webpage Link

Come celebrate American Craft Beer Week at Riverside Market May 13-19.

Monday, May 13th join us for Bomber Night and enjoy specials on American Bombers all night.

Tuesday, May 14th we will be celebrating with a game of Beer Bingo! Drink some brews, play some bingo and win some prizes.

Friday, May 17th is IPA Friday so stop in and enjoy Ft. Lauderdale’s largest selection of IPA’s

Saturday, May 18th Riverside owner Julian Siegel is digging into his hidden stash of brews to give you a taste of some of the hardest to find Cigar City beers around.

Mother’s Day Brunch 5/12/13

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Mother’s Day Brunch
Sunday, 05/12/2013, 11:30 am – 03:00 pm
Mothers-Day-Poster1Four Seasons Hotel Miami
1435 Brickell Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link

This Sunday, EDGE, Steak & Bar treats Miami “Moodies” (Mom Foodies) to a dynamic brunch setup, unlimited mimosas, mojitos and Bloody Marys and more special treats for Mother’s Day. In addition to the hotel’s traditional Sunday brunch offerings of fresh oysters, made-to-order ceviche, crispy roast suckling pig, and braised short rib tacos among other items, celebrated Executive Chef Aaron Brooks will offer Roasted Beet Salad with Smoked Duck Breast, Almond Vinaigrette and Point Reyes Blue Cheese; Butter and Herb Roasted Turkey Breast with Sage Gravy and Cranberry Sauce; Chocolate Waffles with Raspberry Compote and Whipped Cream; Strawberry Pancakes with White Chocolate, Strawberry Marshmallows, and more. Sweet doughnuts with homemade nutella, Limoncello Panna Cotta with Raspberry Gel, Rum Tres Leches with Pineapple Compote and more delicious treats from Pastry Chef Sarah Thompson are also on tap. Special treatment for Moms doesn’t end at brunch. Roses courtesy of The Flower Bud and spa gift bags from the Spa at the Sports Club / LA are also for the much deserved moms.

Mother’s Day Brunch is Sunday, May 12th from 11:30 am – 3 pm. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. The cost of the brunch is $95 for adults, $32 for children (5 to 12 years) and complimentary for infants and toddlers (0 to 4 years). EDGE, Steak & Bar is located at 1435 Brickell Avenue on the 7th floor of the Four Seasons Hotel Miami. For more information or reservations, please call (305) 381-3190 or visit www.edgerestaurantmiami.com.

Official NBA and Miami Heat artwork by Erika King and Original Works by Larry Johnson Exhibit at Williams McCall Gallery 5/11/13

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Official NBA and Miami Heat artwork by Erika King and Original Works by Larry Johnson Exhibit at Williams McCall Gallery
Saturday, 05/11/2013, 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
James6Williams McCall Gallery
110,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

In honor of the NBA Playoff season, the Williams McCall Gallery will exhibit the original works of sports illustrator and artist Larry Johnson and the official NBA and Miami Heat artwork of Erika King. Kicking off with an artist reception that is open to the public on Saturday, May 11th at 6 pm, the exhibit will run until May 25th.

Erika King is a Miami based artist known for her corporate, commemorative, sports and celebrity collages. Through 
photographs and paint, Ms. King creates histories and events 
into fine art in the form of collage on canvas. Her works are collected worldwide. King’s corporate collages have been commissioned by American Express, Texaco, United Way, Anheuser-Busch, Blockbuster Entertainment, AT&T Wireless, and AIG among many other Fortune 500 companies. Her work can also be found in the private collections of numerous well-known sports, music and political figures.

For over thirty years, Larry Johnson was the Editorial Sports cartoonist for The Boston Globe, The National Sports Daily, ESPN’s Quickie page and WEEI.com. Johnson’s original work has been collected by such celebrity clients such as Oprah Winfrey and Vernon Jordan. Corporate clients include Pepsi-Cola, Hallmark and The National Football League. His work has been seen on The Cosby Show and the Fresh Prince of Bel Air.

Little Havana Art Walk 5/10/13

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Little Havana Art Walk
havanaFriday, May 10th – 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Join us the second Friday of every calendar month for Little Havana Art Walk.  It promises an evening embracing all of Little Havana, highlighting its art, dining and entertainment.

Kontempo Art, 1646 SW 8th St., Evelyn Walg, Art as Gift,  Opening Art Exhibit Reception – 7 pm,  Gaby Pino, Astolfo Funes,  George Goodridge, Katiuska Gonzalez, Aurora Molina, Maximiliano Pecce, Nancy Martini, Valentina, Evelyn Walg

Futurama Building, 1637 SW 8th St.,  Mari Carmen, Mari Carmen Opening Reception -7:00 pm, Futurama Building Artists,  Art by JTW, Art by Ninoska,  B.A.D. Brainn Art Gallery, Didi Marchi Art Studio,   Maggie Genova-Cordovi Studio, Mari Sanchez Studio,     Penner Studios,   Rafiño Art,   Roy Rodriguez Art,   Sacasas Fine Arts,  Santos Fine Art Gallery, Villamil Art Studio

Agustin Gainza Art Gallery
1652 SW 8th St
Agustin Gainza – Moulin Rouge

Calle 8 & SW 17th Ave
Mildrey Guillot Fine Art, Agustin Gainza Art Gallery, Kontempo Art, Obrapia Fine Art Restoration, Unzueta Fine Art, Molina Fine Art

Calle 8 & SW 16th Ave,  Maxoly/Latin Art Core

Calle 8 & SW 15th – 13th Ave
Marta G. Ismail Fine Art
Cuba Ocho Art & Research Center
Art of Freedom

12th Ave & 6th St Art District
Galeria Adelmo
Carlos Alves & JC Carroll Studios
Curras Curras Ceramics 
Ritz on 6th Ceramics
El Fresco
6th St. Dance Studio 
6th Street Container Alternative Arts Space
ArtSpoken Performing Arts Center

Little Havana Art Walk
305.223.2245
Futurama Building, 1637 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33135

Photographs of Zumbathon to Raise Awareness and Funds for Autism by Mr Q 305

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On Saturday, May 4th more than two hundred parents, community leaders and supporters participated in a ZUMBATHON at the Jorge Mas Canosa Youth Center, the event was organized by the D Amor Foundation to help raise awareness, and funds, for autism. The money raised from the event will go directly to local families in Miami, to fund activities such as taekwondo, soccer, music, art and also speech and occupational therapies for children or others.

The dancing was led by Zumba Jammer Meli Kirkwood who came from California for this event.

The D Amor Foundation was founded by Maria and Jose Montalvo in honor of their son, Diego, who was diagnosed with autism at age 2. The goal is to help families affected by autism in South Florida and Puerto Rico find resources and access to therapies, which can be costly. Here are some images of the event:

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The Zumba Dream Team.

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Chat Chow TV Party 5/13/13

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Chat Chow TV Party
Monday, May 13, 2013, 6:00pm until 9:00pm
chatchowGramps
176 NW 24th St.
Miami, Florida 33127

RSVP rsvp@chatchow.tv or on Facebook

No cover charge; $5 specialty cocktails
42 Below Vodka, Mandarine Napoleon and Domaine de Canton
Will be offering $5 specialty cocktails

Ms. Cheezious Food Truck will be providing FREE sandwiches for the first hour
HipPOPs Will be providing FREE gelato pops
The Burger Beast Will be filming a live episode of The Grinder with a surprise guest

Villa Azur’s Roaring 20’s Great Gatsby Dinner Party 5/9/13

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Villa Azur’s Roaring 20’s “Great Gatsby” Dinner Party
Thursday, 05/09/2013, 09:00 pm –
GREATGATSBY_DINNERVilla Azur
309 23rd Streetd Streetr,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

Just like Gatsby himself, clean-cut and crisp Villa Azur is the perfect spot to celebrate the year’s biggest blockbuster that is finally coming to life on May 10th, “The Great Gatsby.” The beautiful all white dining room, crystal chandeliers and candles has the same rich and opulent feel as Gatsby’s famous parties from back in the Roaring 20’s!

Just as Gatsby’s Supper Parties in NYC were extravagant and adventurous so are Villa Azur’s Thursday night extravaganzas…Therefore the hot spot co-owned by actor Olivier Martinez and frequented by Great Gatsby star Leonardo DiCaprio, will be paying tribute to classic movie by throwing a 20’s themed movie release party on Thursday, May 9th at 9pm.

The dinner party will feature live music and a DJ spinning favorites from present day to the prohibition era, Gatsby inspired entertainers & old model cars from the time period parked out front of the restaurant.

Spirits were confined to the speakeasies during the Roaring 20’s but with Gatsby in charge…and Villa Azur mixologists in full-force, the drinks will be flowing all night! In addition to our regular cocktail menu we will be serving favorites from the decade such as the Mint Julep & Gin Martini.

Spring to Life Party for a Purpose 5/11/13

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Spring to Life Party for a Purpose
purposeSaturday, May 11, 2013, 10:00pm until 4:00am
LMNT
55 NW 36 Street
Miami, Florida 33127
BUY your tickets online now & receive discounted entry – go to www.laserlightproductions.com.

That’s right, Miami’s hottest socialites and world renowned Djs will be descending on the gorgeous LMNT in Miami! We are asking you to do what Miami does best…PARTY and make a difference in the world whilst doing so!

If you fancy rubbing shoulders with Miami’s elite crowd, getting to know the some of the best known Dj’s worldwide then you need to book your ticket right now!

Laser Light Productions, will bringing you a music event that will blow your minds! All to benefit BeLoved Miami (www.belovedmiami.com), an organization that cares about women across the globe. Laser Light Productions is ready to make the change, we just need your help!

Whilst helping young girls and women across the world you will be rubbing shoulders with
The WORLD CLASS – MOBIUS8
As well as some Miami’s own Resident DJs:
JUSTIN SHEPPARD
DAVE SOL
KGB

House of Thunder Bike Night 5/11/13

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House of Thunder Bike Night
thunderSaturday, May 11, 2013, 6:00pm until 3:00am
House of Thunder USA
1900 North Miami Avenue
Miami, Florida 33136

Come Party With House Of Thunder During Wynwood’s Famous Artwalk
Check out Miami’s Newest Motorcycle boutique and Dealership, Where all the bikes are a work of art.

Come Meet Elite German Motorcycle Builder Erik Vauth
Live Bands, Food and Drinks!
Revolution
Deffektor

6pm – 3am

10% off any Mororcycle, Parts and or service for the day of the event!

MaitejosuneUrrechaga at Swampspace 5/11/13

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MaitejosuneUrrechaga at Swampspace
swampspaceSaturday, May 11, 2013, 5:00pm until 10:00pm
Swampspace
150 NE 42 St
Miami, Florida 33137

Yes, No or I Don’t Know Why, are common responses to questions. When the answer is ” On the Tip of the Tongue”, some call it “Presque Vu” or almost seen. To experience the work of Maitejosune Urrechaga is similar in character to these psycholinguistic phenomenon. For her solo show, Maitejosune explores through portraiture the universal experience of unconscious thoughts and impulses as yet unexplained by science or spirituality.

Bike Wash and BBQ 5/11/13

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Bike Wash & BBQ
bicycleSaturday, May 11, 2013, 2:00pm until 6:00pm
Magic City Bicycle Collective
1100 N. Miami Ave.
Miami, Florida 33136

We will be hosting our Bike Wash & BBQ Saturday, May 11th from 2-6pm at the Collective. Bring your bike and we’ll provide the rest. FREE PBR until 4pm, then just $2 after and also FREE Pollo Tropical, while supplies last. And as if it couldn’t get any better, Sear’N Gears will be there too.

So wash your bike and fill your belly at the MCBC Bike Wash & BBQ. Hope to see you there!

Sound Theory Live to Relaunch on Wynwood Radio 5/10/13

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Sound Theory Live to Relaunch on Wynwood Radio
soundtheoryFriday, May 10, 7:00pm until 9:00pm
The Stage Miami
Miami Design District 170 NE 38th Street
Miami, Florida 33137

Sound Theory Live to Relaunch on Wynwood Radio May 10
Award-winning music program celebrates return at The Stage Miami

After four years of broadcasting on local jazz station WDNA, the musical performance and interview program Sound Theory Live has found a new home: Wynwood Radio.

“We’re excited about resuming Sound Theory Live with our new media partners Wynwood Radio and look forward to bringing the global listening public even more compelling programming and music,” says founder and host Carlos F. Garcia, who also owns the show’s brick and mortar venue, The Stage Miami. “We invite everyone to celebrate with us at The Stage on Friday, May 10th, 2013 beginning at 7 p.m. for an extended two-hour show or listen in on the web. Following the show, Wynwood Radio will continue to stream live from The Stage with acts and DJs throughout the night.”

Adds Wynwood Radio’s Vice President and Director Vicente Solis: “We are delighted to be Sound Theory Live’s new home and media partners. Carlos and his team have many positive liaisons with the different Miami musical scenes. We believe that his show, in an online radio environment, can thrive, become more agile, fun and can also enhance the opportunity for community expansion that Wynwood Radio nurtures as part of its DNA.”

The move to web won’t change the show format, which according to the program website is “geared towards promoting the great local musicians by showcasing their talents live on the radio.” It will allow for greater content freedom and a looser format not beholden to news updates and public service announcements. Garcia adds: “The show expects to have increased flexibility both in programming and in location. We hope to bring the show to venues and events all over South Florida to help continue moving the Miami music scene forward!”

Once again the show will feature Garcia, voted Miami New Times’ “Best FM Radio Personality” in 2010, as the host, with the assistance of co-hosts Sasha Torres, co-owner of The Stage, venue booking agent Eric Garcia and show veteran, Andrea Alarcon.

Slated to play live and be interviewed on the maiden Wynwood Radio webcast are: Afrobeta, Electric Piquete, Brendan O’Hara, Radioboxer, Humbert, The Problem Kids, Bachaco as well as veteran Miami DJs DJ Sire Esq., DJ Manuvers and many more. There are some surprise guests in store as well. The festivities and webcast commence May 10 at 7 p.m., during the show’s usual slot and time, and will continue through 9 p.m. Subsequently, Sound Theory Live will assume it’s regularly scheduled time on Wynwood Radio and be webcast from locations across South Florida and re-aired on Sunday afternoons, and potentially during other days and times.

Admission to the event at The Stage is free until 11 p.m. and $5 thereafter; enjoy 2-for-1 happy hour drink specials from 6 to 9 p.m. and other specials throughout the night. You can listen live on the web by navigating to www.wynwoodradio.com.

For more details and updates, visit www.soundtheorylive.net, like them on www.facebook.com/soundtheorylivemiami and follow the program on www.twitter.com/soundtheorylive.

Kiki Valdes The Valdeziacs Closing Reception 5/9/13

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Kiki Valdes “The Valdeziacs Closing Reception”
valdeziacsThursday, May 9, 7:00pm until 10:00pm
101 Exhibit LLC
101 NE 40th St
Miami, Florida 33137-3511

Please join us for the closing reception of the ‘Valdeziacs”

The Michael Margulies Artist Agency is proud to present “The Valdeziacs” a solo exhibition featuring new works from painter Kiki Valdes. “The Valdeziacs” is the culmination of Valdes’ most recent works. Many of the current paintings move into a new direction for the artist. Cartoon characters provide the first entry point to Valdes’ complex explorations of layered cut canvas collages, abstractions and figurative cartoon imagery. He paints the excited, cryptic images of bubbly faces and toon masks to convey a feeling of childhood nostalgia as a visual tactic to address space and form.

Valdes sees the cartoon imagery as a way to communicate and connect with a wider audience by conjuring memories. Cartoons have seeped into our consciousness since childhood and the artist uses those recognizable images and memories as prop for questions about painting and our obsession with the familiar. The new works in “The Valdeziacs,” the title in itself is a nod to childhood nostalgia, plays with form. Valdes turns various characteristics of known cartoon figures into a complete abstraction. Certain qualities like curves, exaggerated eyes and big mouth emphasize the duality of his compositions and create a battle between the familiar graphic figuration and what is familiar in painting. Valdes creates a place where darkness and light meet. He merges both and they open a dialogue and leave space for interpretation.

March Against Monsanto Benefit Show Miami 5/8/13

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March Against Monsanto Benefit Show – Miami
monsantoWednesday, May 8, 8:00pm
Churchill’s Pub
5501 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, Florida 33137

Come join us on Wednesday May 8th at the legendary Churchill’s Pub and show your support for your right to know what is in the food that you eat. The event is a fundraiser for the upcoming March Against Monsanto on May 25th here in Miami. This is a global event happening in hundreds of cities in order to unite and show our disapproval of Monsanto and their monopoly on the food market. We need to raise funds for flyers,permit cost for the march,informative pamphlets, stickers, and supplies (including the materials needed to make giant puppets for the march courtesy of The Autonomous Playhouse). It will be a night of great entertainment including music,a puppet show, live body painting,vegan cookies, a painting station and more!

The Event Is Only $5! Show Starts At 8pm Sharp!! 2 Stages..

::Inside Stage::

1. The Upton Downs (8:15)
2. Magen Melancholy (8:50)
3. Catacomb Crows (9:25)
4. Tony Wylder (9:55)
5. An Educative Talk On GMO’s By Trish Sheldon (the state organizer for GMO free Florida) (10:25)
6. A Puppet Show by The Autonomous Playhouse (10:45)
7. Jay Vic / Steve Grant / Kevin Kage (11:05)
8. The Vilifiers (11:45)
9. Xela Zaid (12:20)
10. Sharlyn Evertz (12:55)
11. The Bearings (1:30)

::Outside Party Stage::

Dj’s All Night Long With Live Body Painting!! And Headlined By The Legendary Master Feathers With Support From Future Legends Sonida Russia And The Sandman!!
1. The Sandman (9:00-10:30)
2. Sonida Russia (10:30-12:00)
3. Master Feathers (12:00-2:00)

The event is only $5 and all proceeds from the door going towards the Miami March Against Monsanto. Even if you can’t support the cause by going, help us by spreading the word to all your friends and families.

Also, we will be having our weekly meeting at Churchill’s at 6:30. Please come early and share your voice with us as we discuss the upcoming march.

Also Join the Miami March @
https://www.facebook.com/events/607444785948659

Cigars and Rum at Precision Barberclub 5/8/13

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barber“Cigars and Rum” at Precision Barberclub
Wednesday, May 8, 6:30pm until 8:30pm
Precision Barberclub
9703 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami Shores, FL

RSVP: info@Spinhouse-PR.com

Join us for an evening for Cigars, Rum and Networking in Miami Shores!

We’ll have special media guests, Jason Martinez and Sebastian Rusk in the house!

Human Trafficking: What You Need to Know and What You Can Do 5/8/13

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traffickingHuman Trafficking: What You Need to Know & What You Can Do!
Wednesday, May 8, 5:30pm
City Hall The Restaurant
2004 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, Florida 33137

Cocktails & Conversation with the League, join the conversation with representatives from:
US Attorney’s Office, State Attorney’s Office, Miami-Dade Police Dept., Homeland Security and Kristi House

Wine Summer Series at the Moon 5/23/13

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Wine Summer Series at the Moon!
Thursday, 05/23/2013, 06:30 pm –
Blue Moon Fish Company
4405 West Tradewins Avenue ,
Lauderdale By the Sea, Florida 33326
Facebook Link

May 23, 2013 kicks off the first wine tasting of the summer!

Join us at the Moon for a special wine tasting of Rodney Strong wines paired with delicious hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment!

$30 per person.
Stay for dinner and receive 25% off entire bill

Make your reservation today!

See you at the moon.

Cook Like a Wok Star Cooking class 5/9/13

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Cook Like a Wok Star Cooking class
Thursday, 05/09/2013, 07:00pm-10:00pm
The Lab Miami
400 NW 26th Street
Wynwood, Miami, FL 33127
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$65pp incl. wine tasting and sponsor giveaways
ticket link

Cook Like a Wok Star!
Join Wok Star Eleanor Hoh to learn yummy, one-dish dinners for busy weeknights!

My NO-recipe approach to cooking is fun and eliminates the chore of ‘what’s for dinner’! You’ll find out how to Be a Rock Star so everyone will love you!

You’ll start with a yummy appetizer, zip wine and meet other guests. Then onto discovering Asian flavors, ingredients and cutting techniques. You’ll see how to get big flavors with little effort using just a few fresh ingredients and only 4 seasonings.

You’ll leave with tips, resources and a chance to purchase an Ultimate Wok Star Kit so you can go home and immediately start to Cook Like a Wok Star! 

Miami International Piano Festival Discovery Series 5/16/13-5/19/13

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Miami International Piano Festival Discovery Series
May 16 – 19, 2013 
The Colony Theatre
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.miamipianofest.com
Admission: Individual tickets start at $15 with $30 and $50 seats available. Students under 22 receive a 50% discount. Premier package is $150 for all (6) concerts and includes premium seating. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 1.800.745.3000 or at the Colony Theatre Box Office.

True to its mission to "discover, promote, support and document the great masters of the keyboard," three compelling new artists will make their first solo recital appearances in S. Florida. Each was chosen for their unique ability to bring personal and fresh interpretations to classical piano masterpieces. The Miami International Piano Festival offers six unique and inspiring performances including a premiere event of "Music & Painting" which will feature a celebrated artist inspired by music, painting live before the audience.

Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 7:45 p.m.
Nikolay Khozyainov (Russia) – Sonatas & Songs
A phenomenal 21 year old pianist, first prize winner of the 2012 Dublin International Piano Competition and the youngest finalist of the XVI International Chopin Piano Competition makes his South Florida debut immediately following his debut at Carnegie Hall with a captivating program that includes Sonatas by Beethoven, Prokofieff, & Liszt & the Barcarolle and Bereceuse by Chopin. Program includes a multi-media presentation by "Lecturer in Residence" Professor Frank Cooper.

Friday, May 17, 2013 at 7:45 p.m.
Wolfram Schmitt-Leonardy (Germany) – Preludes & Variations
Praised for his interpretive sophistication, depth and originality, and, his dazzling intellectual power, Schmitt-Leonardy presents Chopin’s 24 Preludes Opus 29 and Mendelssohn’s Variations Sérieuses. Rounding out the program are Kabalevsky Preludes and Prokofieff, Sonata No. 3, Op. 28. Adding to the Festival experience will be a multimedia presentation by "Lecturer in Residence" Professor Frank Cooper.

Prodigies & Masters of Tomorrow: Three Astonishing Prodigies
Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 3:00 p.m.
Simon Porter (Violin), Oliver Aldort (Cello) & Rachel Cheung (Piano)
Beloved Chamber Jewels
Three astonishing young artists get together to share their insights through a varied and delightful program. Each one of these Prodigies was presented at the Festival when they were barely in their teens. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness their transformation into mature and great artists. Their program will include Beethoven’s Spring Violin Sonata, Brahms E-minor Cello Sonata and the virtuosic Mendelssohn’s D-minor Piano Trio.

Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 7:45 p.m.
Joseph Moog (Germany) – A Sheer Variety of Spectacular Works
A combination of flawless virtuosic technique, an individual approach to programming single out Joseph Moog, at the age of 25, as one of the most exciting young pianists today. Joseph Moog knows instinctively that making music is a life, not a career. Moog has selected several beautiful arrangements of Haydn, Mozart, Wagner (Encountering the Black Swan), Debussy, & Verdi for his first ever Florida solo recital. Rounding out the program will be a multimedia presentation by Festival "Lecturer in Residence" Professor Frank Cooper.

Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 3:00 p.m.
Jorge Luis Prats (Cuba) – A Spanish Journey
A natural and spontaneous pianist, capable of creating music in a most stunning and amazing way. For Jorge Luis Prats the piano is merely the tool he uses to create music. With his profound understanding of the music of Spain andits culture, Jorge Luis Prats will be the consummate tour guide through this composer’s crowning achievement of pure virtuosity from the demanding Iberia Suite by Isaac Albeniz representing a particular city in Spain. Prepare yourself to be carried away to another place and time by one of today’s most accomplished artists.

Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 7:45 p.m.
An Evening of Music & Painting: Misha Dacic (Pianist) & Vladimir Markovic (Painter) – The Enigma of Creativity
Join us for an exquisite world premiere for one show only of an interactive evening of music and live painting. This performance echoes the grand traditions of the Romantic Period where pianists were inspired by the painting of great masters – except that this evening, the music of great masters will inspire the art. A pianist of extraordinary power, Misha Dacic, will inspire the renowned muralist, Vladimir Markovic to produce a painting – live on stage, as Dacic performs the mystical music of Scriabin and Mompou’s most beautiful, elusive, simple and mystical music of Evaporation.

To round out the Festival experience, Frank Cooper, Musicology Research Professor at University of Miami’s Frost School of Music, has been named "Lecturer in Residence" and will be on hand to provide a dynamic intellectual perspective on the artists’ choice of repertoire.

Marchio Ospitalita’ Italiana Award Ceremony 5/8/13

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Marchio Ospitalita’ Italiana Award Ceremony
ospitalitaMay 8, 2013 at 6.00 pm
Mia Cucina
105-107 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables
More Info

RSVP by Monday, May 6th at rsvp@iacc-miami.com , with your name and contact information
Members: Free (+ 3 guests)
Non Members: 20$
How to pay:
– Call us at (305) 577-9868 providing your credit card information;
– Click Here to pay with Paypal.
Please note that due to the limited space at the venue we will not accept payments at the door.

Come and join us for the consignment of the seal and certificate to the 11 selected restaurants in Miami, winners of the prestigious Q seal. The awards will be given by Italy’s Ambassador to the U.S., Hon. Claudio Bisogniero and by Hon. Adolfo Barattolo, Consul General of Italy in Miami.
 
An Italian food & wine extravaganza will follow the ceremony to celebrate the best of our culinary tradition. 
 
Unioncamere (the Association of Italian Chambers of Commerce) with the support of the Italian government, have constituted the certification " Marchio Ospitalita’ Italiana – Ristoranti Italiani nel Mondo" – a seal of quality that is conferred annually to authentic Italian restaurants around the world. A cocktail reception will follow the ceremony.

Florida Supercon 2013 7/4/13-7/7/13

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Florida Supercon 2013
fscThursday, July 4: 11:00am – 3:00am
Friday, July 5: 10:00am – 3:00am
Saturday, July 6: 10:00am – 3:00am
Sunday, July 7: 10:00am – 3:00am.
The MACC
711 NW 72nd Ave
Miami, FL 33126.
www.floridasupercon.com
Tickets start at $25 in advance and $30 at the door

South Florida’s Largest Comic Book, Anime, Animation, Video Game, Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Pop Culture Convention
Over 350 Guests including George Takei, Adam Baldwin, The stars of The Walking Dead, The stars of Comic Book Men, 20th Anniversary Power Rangers Reunion, and some of the biggest names from the world of Comic Books, Anime, Animation and Science Fiction descend on Miami 4th of July weekend

Florida Supercon returns for four full days of fun. The eight year old event is South Florida’s largest geek event, and will be attended by upwards of 20,000 fans and features over 350 comic book, film, television, stage, music, and anime guests. There will be over 1,000 events, including celebrity Q&A’s, industry panels, writing workshops, video game tournaments, bands, dance parties, cosplay contests, cosplay photo shoots, Florida Super Championship Wrestling, and much more! This year’s music festival will feature over 50 national and local bands. Florida Supercon is the largest cosplay event in South Florida, with thousands of cosplayers in attendance, offering dozens of events and competitions.

Just some of the over 350 guests already announced include:
George Takei – Star Trek (Mr. Sulu), Heroes (Kaito Nakamura)
Adam Baldwin – Firefly (Jayne Cobb), Chuck (John Casey)
Chandler Riggs – The Walking Dead (Carl Grimes)
Laurie Holden – Star of Walking Dead (Andrea), The X-Files (Marita Covarrubias)
Jason David Frank – Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Tommy, The Green Ranger)
Al Plastino – Legendary Artist of Superman and Batman, Co-Creator of Supergirl
Dave Gibbons – Legendary Artist and Co-Creator of The Watchmen, Give Me Liberty
The Comic Book Men – Stars from AMC’s Comic Book Men
Andrew Hussie – Creator of Homestuck, MS Paint Adventures
Jeremy Shada – Star of Adventure Time (Finn), Batman: The Brave and the Bold (Robin)
Hynden Walch – Star of Adventure Time (Princess Bubblegum), Teen Titans (Starfire)
Veronica Taylor – Star of Pokemon (Ash Ketchum), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (April O’Neil)
MC Frontalot and Green Jelly – Musical Headliners

Top Writers and Artists from the Comic Book industry, such as Olivier Coipel (Artist of The X-Men, The Avengers), Nick Cardy (Legendary Comic Book Artist of Teen Titans, Aquaman), Ron Garney (Artist of Spider-Man, Uncanny X-Force), Tony Harris (Artist of Starman, Ex Machina), Tony Bedard (Writer of Green Lantern, Blue Beetle), Allen Bellman (1940’s Captain America Artist), Georges Jeanty (Artist of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Braden Lamb (Artist of Adventure Time), Clay Mann (Artist of X-Men, Gambit), Rick Remender (Writer of Uncanny Avengers, Captain America), George Perez (Classic Artist of Superman, Teen Titans, Wonder Woman, The Avengers), Shelli Paroline (Artist of Adventure Time), Brad Walker (Artist of Superman, Guardians of the Galaxy, Green Lantern) and many more!

More stars of film and television, including Dichen Lachman (Dollhouse, Being Human, Last Resort), Traci Lords (Blade, First Wave), Theodus Crane (The Walking Dead), Travis Love (The Walking Dead), Erin Gray (Buck Rogers, Silver Spoons), Jim Kelly (Enter the Dragon), Priscilla Barnes (Three’s Company), Jett Lucas (Star Wars) and Jennifer Spence (Continuum, Stargate, The 4400).

More stars of Animation and Anime, including Richard Horvitz (Invader Zim), Brittany Karbowski (Soul Eater, Full Metal Alchemist), Gregg Berger (Transformers, G.I. Joe, Star Wars Clone Wars), Garry Chalk (Transformers, G.I. Joe), Dan Gilvezan (Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends, Transformers), Larry Kenney (Thundercats), Morgan Lofting (G.I. Joe, Transformers), Brina Palencia (One Piece, Spice and Wolf), Hal Rayle (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Transformers, G.I. Joe), Dana Snyder (Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Venture Brothers), Eric Stuart (Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!) and Stephanie Young (Claymore, One Piece).

A very special 20th anniversary reunion of stars from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers w/ Jason David Frank (Tommy Oliver), Walter Jones (Zack Taylor), David Yost (Billy Cranston), Robert Axelrod (Lord Zedd), Barbara Goodson (Rita Repulsa) and Richard Horvitz (Alpha 5).

Wrestling Legends such as Sgt. Slaughter, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Raven, Kevin Sullivan and Greg Valentine.

Some of the highlight events include Q&A’s with each of our guests, the FSC Costume Competition (with over $3,750 in cash and prizes), Florida Super Championship Wresting, the FSC Masquerade Costume and Performance Competition ($1,000 Grand Prize), FSC Masquerade Ball – An Evening at the End of Time and Space (Dr. Who themed), Video Game Industry Workshops, VIP parties, Writer workshops and much, much more!

Second Annual Colavita Motivation Man Half Iron and Olympic Triathlon in Downtown West Palm Beach 6/1/13

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Second Annual Colavita “Motivation Man” Half Iron and Olympic Triathlon in Downtown West Palm Beach
Sunday, 06/01/2013, 04:30 am –
Motivation-Man-FlyerDowntown West Palm Beach (Great Lawn)
101 S. Flagler Dr.,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33416
Webpage Link

Second Annual Colavita “Motivation Man” ½ Iron & Olympic Triathlon in Downtown West Palm Beach, Saturday, June 1

Events to benefit Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America

Game On Sports Marketing, Inc. announced that the Second Annual Colavita Motivation Man ½ Iron & Olympic Triathlon (www.motivationman.com) will be held on Saturday, June 1 in downtown West Palm Beach. The triathlon, presented by Publix, will benefit the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America.

The 2012 Motivation Man race attracted over 600 participants and was the first triathlon ever held in downtown West Palm Beach. Organizers are hoping the event will sell out at 1,200 participants this year. The event consists of two races: an Olympic-distance triathlon (.94 mile swim, 25-mike bike, 6.5 mile run) and a Half-Ironman (1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run).

The event will encompass all of downtown West Palm Beach, including the Intracoastal Waterway, Flagler Drive and Southern Boulevard. Road closures on race-day include 56 miles of Southern Boulevard, from the Intracoastal in West Palm out to Belle Glade; Flagler Drive and parts of South Clematis, Greenwood and Washington. In addition, the Intracoastal will be closed to boat traffic. The action-packed weekend includes the Publix Health and Fitness Expo, as well as a weekend kick-off party and a post-race awards ceremony and after-party at the famous E.R. Bradley’s Saloon on the waterfront.

“West Palm Beach is the ideal backdrop for a triathlon, with beautiful roads, the Intracoastal Waterway and the tremendous support from the City and Palm Beach County,” said Steve Tebon, CEO of Game On Sports Marketing. “We look forward to welcoming regional, national and international athletes to beautiful South Florida for the 2013 endurance event.”

The Motivation Man Triathlon has received the support of the City of West Palm Beach, the City’s Downtown Development Authority, Palm Beach County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Tourist Development Council and Discover the Palm Beaches. Sponsors include Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Publix, E.R. Bradley’s Saloon, Zephyrhills, Michelob Ultra, Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach and Hyatt Place Downtown.

Costs to participate are: Olympic Individual Triathlon Registration – $175.00, Half Iron Individual Triathlon Registration – $275.00, Olympic Relay Triathlon Registration – $275.00, and Half Iron Relay Triathlon Registration – $375.00. Proceeds benefit Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (www.ccfa.org).

United Way of Miami-Dade Young Leaders’ Volunteer Project 5/11/13

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United Way of Miami-Dade Young Leaders’ Volunteer Project
Saturday, 05/11/2013, 09:00 am – 12:00 pm
picture-volunteer_webPaul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center ,
505 Northwest 20 Street , Florida 33127
RSVP Link

United Way Young Leaders’ Volunteer Project

United Way of Miami-Dade Young Leaders is hosting a volunteer project on Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laurence Dunbar K – 8 Center. More than 50 young professionals will participate in a hands-on volunteer experience to refresh the Center’s look and feel.

Throughout the morning, volunteers will be painting a mural designed by Miami-based artist, Michael Halley.

United Way Young Leaders is a group of 1,000 up-and-comers who each make an annual gift of $1,000 or more to United Way of Miami-Dade, and enjoy networking, volunteering, as well as personal and professional growth opportunities. For more information about Young Leaders or to participate in the volunteer project, contact Laura Fernandez at youngleaders@unitedwaymiami.org or visit United Way of Miami-Dade Young Leaders.

Mother’s Day Brunch at BRIO Tuscan Grille 5/12/13

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Mother’s Day Brunch at BRIO Tuscan Grille
Sunday, 05/12/2013, 10:00 am –
French-ToastBRIO The Village of Gulfstream Park
600 Silks Run, Suite 1205,
Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009
Webpage Link

Moms can relax and enjoy delectable cuisine in true Tuscan style at BRIO Tuscan Grille locations in South Florida on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12. Opening early at 10 a.m. for the special occasion, all South Florida BRIO locations will be offering their delicious Mother’s Day brunch, as well as lunch and dinner cuisine, among a Tuscan villa-like ambiance, perfect for a memorable Mother’s Day experience.

BRIO Tuscan Grille South Florida locations are at The Falls in Miami, The Village at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, The Shops at Pembroke Gardens in Pembroke Pines, The Shops at Boca Center in Boca Raton, CityPlace in West Palm Beach, and The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens. Reservations are highly recommended for Mother’s Day.

FACC Annual Gala 2013 5/16/13

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FACC Annual Gala 2013
faccThursday May 16, 2013
Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Ave
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Registration starts at 6:30 PM

FACC Members $160 Non Members $180
Tickets Sale closes on May 10, 2013
No Walk-In the day of the event, pre-registration only
Purchase Individual Tickets
Table Info

Come celebrate the 30th anniversary of the FACC
Champagne, Raffles, Music, Awards  & Live Amazing Auctions
 
If you have any questions, please contact us at 305-374-5000 or at gala@faccmiami.com

Culture Shock Miami Presents Street Beat 7/13/13

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Culture Shock Miami Presents Street Beat
Street_BeatSaturday, July 13, 8pm (Mainstage)
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street
Cutler Bay, FL 33189

$5 for ages 13-22 available through www.CultureShockMiami.com
$15-$10 tickets for the general public available at www.smdcac.org

For the first time, Culture Shock Miami presents its own show: Street Beat!
It is a kinetic, maximum energy explosion of urban rhythm and dance, using everything from broomsticks to trash can covers for a unique evening of percussion and movement.

Street Beat is as intimate as a heartbeat and as boisterously crowd-pleasing as the best party you’ve ever been to!

Students 13-22, when you purchase a $5 ticket for yourself, you can purchase another $5 ticket for a companion of any age to join you.

National Art Exhibitions by the Mentally Ill 25th Annual Exhibition Opening Reception 5/10/13

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National Art Exhibitions by the Mentally Ill 25th Annual Exhibition Opening Reception
May 10, 2013, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Borders Picture Framing Gallery
1601 SW 1st Street
Miami, FL 33135

Admission:   Free

The National Art Exhibitions by the Mentally Ill (NAEMI), an organization dedicated to collecting, displaying and selling of art by persons in recovery from mental illness, will open its 25th annual exhibition on May 10th at Borders Picture Framing Gallery in Miami.
Lucia Balleste.

"Mental illness has been in the news a lot recently. We want to blame it for many things it is not. Crimes are committed by many people with no mental illness all the time and more people than you think are receiving therapy or taking medication for mental illnesses and live normal lives.

Art therapy is one way of bringing happiness to all people and NAEMI (National Art Exhibitions by the Mentally Ill) has been promoting that for over 25 years. By holding the exhibition during May, we hope to bring additional attention to the struggle of those who have been diagnosed with mental illness," said NAEMI’s Founder Juan Martin. "Our ultimate goal is to help these artists be recognized and fight the stigma that so often accompanies mental illness."

The exhibition features works of artists from Paraguay, Chile, Cuba, Spain and the United States. All 43 artworks featured in the exhibition will be available for sale, with the proceeds benefiting the artists and NAEMI’s goals of helping artists from around the world.
Regular gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Launch of Wednesday Wind-Down at Brother Jimmy’s BBQ 5/8/13

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Launch of Wednesday Wind-Down
brotherjimmysWednesday, May 8th 2013 from 6:00-8:00PM
Brother Jimmy’s BBQ
Mary Brickell Village
900 S. Miami Avenue Suite 135
Miami, FL.
For RSVP: info@creativasgroup.com .
brotherjimmys.com

The successful Brother Jimmy’s BBQ, located in the heart of Mary Brickell Village is launching their professionals Wednesday Wind-Down happy hour this Wednesday, May 8th 2013 from 6:00-8:00PM. Brother Jimmy’s which has enjoyed 20 years of success in the Northeast is making waves in South Florida and is looking to become a Happy Hour main stay for the Brickell financial district.

Jimmy’s BBQ Miami specializes in North Carolina, slow-smokin’ barbeque which has made it a Brickell favorite. As suggested by the restaurant’s slogan – “Put Some South in Yo’ Mouth” – Brother Jimmy’s mission was, and still is, to bring “down-home” cooking, hospitality and merriment to its guests.

The launch of Wednesday Wind-Down will target the professionals crowd that is looking to relax mid-week while enjoying a laid back atmosphere, great drink specials, and top notch Southern BBQ cuisine. The launch of Wednesday Wind-Down will offer cocktails courtesy of Jack Daniels and Jack Daniel Honey andfreshly rolled cigars by Village Humidor. This event was created for guests who want to enjoy a night of networking with like-minded professionals who are looking to get over “hump day.”

After this week’s launch guests can expect Wednesday Wind-Down at Brother Jimmy’s BBQ to offer $5 select whiskey drinks while ladies enjoy $2 Miller Lite, well drinks, and frozen margaritas from 5:00PM-11:00PM.

Since 1989, Brother Jimmy’s business has grown from a simple BBQ hangout into a refined brand that embodies consistent, quality Southern specialties for brunch, lunch and dinner. It has also become a staple nightlife venue consistently rated at the top of multiple categories in the Zagat Nightlife Survey, and serves as a local haunt for everyone from sports fans to celebrities.

The brand which offers take out, delivery and private events will soon open a second Miami located at Sunset Place offering the same amenities. More details to come!

Dave Tompkins presents The Beat and Cheated Death 5/15/13

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Dave Tompkins presents "The Beat and Cheated Death"
shell2Wednesday, May 15, 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Cannonball
1035 N Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33136
Free and Open to the Public

Writer and cultural critic, Dave Tompkins, presents a free, public lecture on the cultural, geological, and political histories of Miami, propagating from Miami Bass: a hip-hop waveform that evolved into a way of life and made the air catch feelings–like low endless love. Based on research for a forthcoming book project Sustained Decay, Tompkins speaks to properties of 808 Bass through a sub-history of ossified invertebrates, man-made beaches, riots, skate rinks, cocaine, coral reefs, sea cucumbers, and a U-boat attack in 1942. This is beat who cheated death—the Bass that torpedoed its regenerative guts into the face of the world.

Tompkins’s illustrated talk will be followed by "sustenance decadence", a music and dance set featuring 12-inch vinyl records and 45s. Groove to bass, disco, electro-soul, and classy grown 80s synth Boogie in Cannonball’s lobby, which houses a site-specific installation by artist Bhakti Baxter.

Dave Tompkins’s first book, How To Wreck A Nice Beach: The Vocoder From World War II To Hip-Hop, which Amazon named entertainment book of the year in 2010, is now available in paperback. He has lectured in Poland, Norway, Germany, and at the NSA’s National Cryptology Symposium.

He has contributed to Slate, Grantland, Paris Review, Oxford American, Grand Royal, and The Wire, where he wrote a hip-hop column for eight years. Born in North Carolina, he currently lives in Brooklyn. For more crosstalk and mixes, go to howtowreckanicebeach.com.

20 Shades of Grey and Reclaimed Miami Opening Reception 5/11/13

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20 Shades of Grey and Reclaimed Miami Opening Reception
reclaimedMay 11th, 2013 from 2pm to 10pm
Zadok Gallery
2534 North Miami Avenue
Miami, FL  33127

Reclaimed Miami
Recycling has taken the forefront in our collective consciousness, from hybrid auto technology, to alternative power sources, to simply using the right bin for discarding our water bottles. At Zadok Gallery, that trend line continues in the work of 10 Miami-based multidisciplinary artists who have adapted their methodology to utilize a variety of nontraditional materials. Reclaimed Miami, on view at Zadok Gallery from May 11th to July 4th, is about imaginatively re-purposing objects all around us that might not strike the average viewer as fodder for fine art. Wielding innovative artistic techniques and strategies that include knitting, embroidery, silk screening, welding, crocheting, gluing, folding, appropriating, and stuffing, the group transforms litter into objects of literal beauty that offer an engaging visual reconciliation of material excess and environmental concern.

 

20 Shades of Grey
The artists chosen to be in 20 Shades of Grey at Zadok Gallery are at least 70 years young or older and have been making their mark in our city before Art Basel, Art Fair Week, Art Miami, or the graffiti walls arrived. Artists do not retire. Their creative juices do not stop flowing at the arbitrary retirement age of 65. The artists in 20 Shades of Grey are fervent and tenacious about their work.
This exhibition does not pretend to be a comprehensive survey of those contemporary artists in this age group. The sheer number of artists in such a survey would be beyond our physical capabilities. This exhibition does illustrate the rewards of discipline, hard work, perseverance, and a lifetime of dedication. Each artist’s unending and unresolved struggle with their life’s work is, in itself, its own reward. Each of the artists is creating a legacy to be reckoned with by the art historians.
This exhibition honors those who have dedicated their lives to their art and have achieved the position of Florida National Treasures.

Haitian Flag Day Celebration and Business Expo 5/19/13

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Haitian Flag Day Celebration and Business Expo
haitian-walk-side-smallMay 19, 2013 from 11:00 AM- 7:00 PM
5650 NE 2nd. Ave.
Miami, FL 33137
and surrounding neighborhood area
www.miamiculturaltours.com

Leela Restaurant, Inc. is a full service restaurant and catering service featuring healthy style Haitian-American Cuisine.  Please come to visit our professional chefs and our family in the heart of Little Haiti. We extend our invitation to this wonderful family festivity to help us celebrate Haitian Heritage Month and our second year anniversary.

This Urban Tour Host is an innovative, cultural tour operator best known for “Miami’s Cultural Community Tours”- featuring Little Haiti, as seen in over 30 media worldwide since 2003- over 40 styles of tours of South Florida-“Urban Arts Tour” and “Urban Mural Tour” since 2010.

Featuring:  This grassroots, neighborhood, fun family event will feature a wide range of vendors and activities including health,  beauty & skin care, environmental education -plants, service, businesses, music, performers, art, new products, food,  give-a-ways, and children’s activities.

Taste of Haiti 5/11/13

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Taste of Haiti
Taste_of_Haiti_FlyerSaturday, May 11, 2013  From: 3pm – 10pm
Moca Plaza
770 NE 125 St
North Miami, FL 33161

For Information please call 305-814-2431 or 305-694-2779
You can also visit: www.tasteofhaitiusa.com

Come enjoy great food, drinks and music with us as we celebrate the Haitian gastronomy. Vendors will be onsite selling food, drinks, arts and crafts and much more.

Join Savor Tonight’s Roving Happy Hour Club at The Loft at George’s Kitchen 5/8/13

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Join Savor Tonight’s Roving Happy Hour Club at The Loft at George’s Kitchen
Wednesday, 05/08/2013, 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
theloftThe Loft at George’s Kitchen
3404 N Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33137
Buy Tickets Link

If you are a fan of George’s in the Grove and George’s on Sunset, you are sure to love Owner George-Eric Farge’s new venture — George’s Kitchen and The Loft in Midtown. Farge — also known as Miami’s godfather of French cuisine — has brought together the elements of his Coconut Grove location (think — trendy South Beach Parisian cafe with upscale French cooking) with that of a nightlife component to offer a relaxed, yet luxurious setting for patrons to call their home.

Once inside, you will quickly be drawn to the open-air kitchen where Michelin-starred Chef Steven Rojas runs the show. The menu fuses together French & Spanish cooking techniques, using only the best ingredients. Downstairs you will find George’s Kitchen, while The Loft is located upstairs.

For this event, guests will enjoy 1 drink (glass of Champagne, well cocktail or soda) and a selection of complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Cost is $10 in advance or $15 at the door.

Menu of Hors d’Oeuvres

Pommes Dauphine with dipping sauce
Bacon bites with honey mustard crema
Gougeres pastries with cheese & ham
Chorizo & Potato skewers
There will be happy hour pricing until 8:00 p.m.

Posh For Paws 5/30/13

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Posh For Paws
Thursday, 05/30/2013, 07:00 pm – 01:00 am
ALEX2MAY32013FRONTPoshForPaws-flyerLMNT
55 NW 36 Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Buy Tickets Link

May 6, 2013

Dear Company or Individuals

Posh Production and Events LLC in conjunction with Friends Forever Rescue Inc. which is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that was founded in 2001 with the mission to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome homeless and unwanted dogs in need of help. Friends Forever rescue relies on volunteers to foster and transport the dogs. The dogs are featured on Petfinder.com and each Saturday the rescue brings the dogs to Petsmart in the Falls, S. Miami area for adoption from 10-4pm.

Currently, the Friends Forever Shelter was deemed not livable due to the amount of mold found in the building. Ms. Dee Smith, the founder is looking at options from several resources in finding temporary housing for her dogs. The Friends Forever Inc., has acquired five acres of land to build a new shelter, from a generous donor. Their goal is to raise from this event $20,000.00 to begin the process of breaking ground. Posh Production and Events is committed, in this charity and your support is greatly needed for this event

Each year, Posh Production and Events holds an event in order to benefit a non-profit organization. This year we are hosting an event called 1st Annual Posh for Paws. It will be on May 30th in midtown Miami at LMNT. From 7pm-1am Thursday night. We have invited media and over 500 guests to come and learn more about the shelters, what they can do to help and enjoy an evening out. We are proud to present this event for a donation of $25 to the public.

We would be honored to have your participation in this program. We truly believe that you can provide your valuable support to this program this year.

Sponsorship opportunities and VIP tables are still available . If you want more information, you are free to contact me at 305.505.6071. Your sponsorship and support would help me in our attempt. Thank you for your support in advance.

Sincerely,

Melanie Tillbrook, CEO/President | Charlie J. D’Angelo De Diaz, Vice President of Operations

Posh Production and Events LLC. | 305.505.6071

www.Poshproductionandevents.com

Lexicon Finale 5/18/13

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LEXICON Finale
Saturday, 05/18/2013, 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
544717_360262057408403_373567466_nThe Young at Art Museum
751 SW. 121st Ave.,
Davie, Florida 33325
More Info Link

A compendium of six distinct aesthetic voices + intros to their creative vocabularies: The brand new 55,000 sq. ft. Young at Art Museum and the contemporary arts collective Bedlam Lorenz Assembly celebrates a unique group of artists with disparate aesthetic vocabularies as varied and unique as the myriad verbal languages of the human tongue, presenting text, glyph and abstracted message based works that transcend traditional modes of communication.

Libations / Nourishment/ Sound/ Surprises | Preview: bedlamlorenzassembly.com/lexicon

Ricardo Agudelo | Henning Haupt | Rachel Henriques | Hugo Moro | Gustavo Oviedo | Ruben Ubiera

$15 Adults / $10 Students / $5 Off with postard or “like” Bedlam Lorenz Assembly on Facebook

Jillian Mayer / Project Room: Tracey Goodman and Valerie Snobeck Opening 5/11/13

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Jillian Mayer / Project Room: Tracey Goodman & Valerie Snobeck Opening
JillianMayerFront5x7.165045Saturday, May 11, 2013 7-10pm
Locust Projects
3852 North Miami Ave
Miami Fl 33127

Conversation with Tracey Goodman and exhibition curator Joanna Kleinberg Romanow: 6:30pm
Jillian Mayer: Precipice/PostModem
Project Room: Tracey Goodman & Valerie Snobeck: Out of Place
Curated by Joanna Kleinberg Romanow, Assistant Curator, Drawing Center, NY

Now celebrating its 15th year of exhibiting experimental contemporary art, Locust Projects is pleased to present Precipice/PostModem by Miami-based artist Jillian Mayer. Mayer is known for eclectic video installations that compress virtual, cinematic, and physical space. This will be Mayer’s largest exhibition to date, passing fluidly from cinema to installation in both the physical and digital realm while incorporating interactive and technological elements to create a nonlinear meta-narrative.
The exhibition will feature sculptural and installation work satirically exploring the concept of a technological singularity, the theoretical moment in time when the boundary between human and machine no longer exists. Mayer uses comedy as a means to inspire introspection about technology’s place as a surrogate for spirituality in our lives, and implies that it is quickly becoming much more, regardless of whether or not the predictions of futurists like Ray Kurzweil come to fruition. The various pieces of her show explore the ramifications of this impending change, from angles that range from sociological to parodic to sublime.
Works include A Place for Online Dreaming, an installation with performance, linked to an interactive website at Aplaceforonlinedreaming.com as well as Swing Space, another video installation featuring several performers on swings above the gallery floor, transfixed by a projected digital reality; and For U, a sculpture that exists in augmented reality and can only be fully seen through a custom smartphone app. Other works will include self-aware paintings, faux infomercials, and poorly articulated androids constructed of digital tablets and Roomba vacuum cleaners.
Precipice/PostModem builds on a body of work that began with the experimental short film #PostModem which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2013 and was later featured in an independent film retrospective at MoMA in New York as part of the Carte Blanche series.

SoFlo Marketing Connection May Happy Hour 5/15/13

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SoFlo Marketing Connection May Happy Hour
Wednesday, 05/15/2013, 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Logo_SoFlo4Fado Irish Pub
900 South Miami Avenue 2nd Floor,
Miami, Florida 33130
RSVP Link

Come join us for the SoFlo Marketing Connection “May” happy hour. We will be at the Fado Irish Pub in Mary Brikell Village with extended happy hour specials. There will be plenty of great networrking opportunities with marketrs and business professionals from a wide range of industries.

Unscripted Art Chat: The Economics of Public Art An Unscripted Art Chat with Christine Y. Kim and Michael Spring 7/11/13

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Unscripted Art Chat: The Economics of Public Art An Unscripted Art Chat with BHV-CHRISTINEKIM-INVITATION-6-11-2013Christine Y. Kim and Michael Spring
Thursday, July 11 – 7 PM
ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa
10295 Collins Avenue
Bal Harbour, FL 33154

RSVP unscripted@balharbourflorida.com

ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa

Christine Y. Kim, Associate curator of the Contemporary Art at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and curator of Art Public, Art Basel Miami Beach in 2011 and 2012; and Michael Spring, director of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs discuss their partnerships, and how they have ensured the economic viability and sustainability of their projects.

Unscripted Art Chat: Christy Gast in conversation with Thom Collins 5/16/13

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BHV-CHRISTYGASTUnscripted Art Chat: Christy Gast in conversation with Thom Collins
Thursday May 16 – 7 PM
Books & Books
Bal Harbour Shops
9700 Collins Avenue
Bal Harbour, FL 33154

RSVP unscripted@balharbourflorida.com

Thom Collins, Director of the Miami Art Museum talks to Christy Gast, Unscripted winning artist, about her public art installation "Self Portrait as the Barefoot Mailman", Her performative practice and support of Public Art in Miami.

Wynwood Kitchen and Bar Launches Taste Of The Americas

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Wynwood Kitchen and Bar Launches Taste Of The Americas
Queso Fundido Wynwood Kitchen & Bar Photo Credit Patrick Walshlunch and dinner Thursdays, May 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th
Wynwood Kitchen & Bar
2550 N.W. 2nd Avenue.
Miami, FL

Ample street parking and valet are available
www.wynwoodkitchenandbar.com
www.facebook.com/wynwoodkitchenandbar

Executive Chef Miguel Aguilar Celebrates Latin Cuisine with Monthly Culinary Showcase

Wynwood Kitchen & Bar (WKB), Miami’s Global-Latino dining destination with cutting-edge art, innovative cocktails and live music, will launch ‘Taste of the Americas’ – a three-month series celebrating the signature cuisine of Latin American countries.  The series kicks off in May, when Executive Chef Miguel Aguilar will showcase specialty dishes from Mexico, available each Thursday throughout the month.
“Our menu is all about exploring Latin American cuisine from around the globe.  Taste of the Americas allows me an opportunity to spotlight some of my favorite cuisines and share those with our diners,” says Aguilar. “I’m excited to start with Mexico because the food is simple yet fun and packs a lot of flavor.”
Beginning Thursday, May 2, guests can enjoy the following Mexican specialties, available during lunch or dinner, sold a la carte:
Plato Verde ($14)
Housemade guacamole and crabmeat pico de gallo with tortilla chips
Queso Fundido ($12)
Mexican chorizo, Chihuahua cheese, flour tortillas
Pollo En Mole Negro ($14)
Pan seared chicken breast, mole negro, arroz pinto
Prickly Pear Margarita ($12)

In addition to the Mexican specialties, diners can indulge on Chef Aguilar’s regular a la carte menu of Global-Latino small plates, meant to mix and match, as well as innovative artist cocktails.

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Essensia’s Restaurant 5/12/13

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Celebrate Mother’s Day at Essensia’s Restaurant
Sunday, May 12, 2013, from 11.30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Essensia Restaurant
The Palms Hotel & Spa
3025 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140
www.thepalmshotel.com

Essensia Restaurant honors Moms every year with a special Mother’s Day Brunch featuring culinary delights made with premium, local and sustainable ingredients. Surrounded by The Palm’s beautiful tropical gardens, Moms and Dads are invited to relax and partake in our special Mother’s Day prix fixe menu for $49++. The little ones will love having their very own Kid’s Only Buffet for $19++! So sit back, sip Mimosas and enjoy a delicious and relaxing afternoon together.
 
Adults will enjoy a carefully crafted prix fixe menu by Signature Chef Julie Frans featuring brunch specialties and seasonal selections. First select your choice of Essensia’s Fruits & Grains including Bowl of Fresh Tropical Fruits and Berries; Tropical Fruit Yogurt Parfait; Homemade Muesli with Milk or Soy Milk, Oatmeal with Nuts and Banana; Watermelon Gazpacho with Lump Crab. Next up is your choice of Salads including Tomato Salad with Burrata, Fresh Basil, Olive Oil and Balsamic; Organic Kale Caesar Salad with aged Parmesan, Herb Croutons, Toasted Pepitas and Anchovy Caesar Vinaigrette; Summer Quinoa Salad with Charred Corn, Cherry Tomato, Fresh Basil, Farm Feta and Lemon Olive Oil; Smoked Salmon Plate with Toasted Mini Bagel, Cream Cheese, Avocado, Sprouts, Red Onion and Capers.
 
Main selections include Eggs & More with your choice of Crabmeat Benedict with Toasted English Muffin, Asparagus, Spinach, Hollandaise Sauce, Herb Roasted Potatoes and Mixed Greens; Quinoa Poppyseed Lemon Pancakes with Fresh Blueberries, Ricotta and Pure Maple Syrup; All Natural Steak and Eggs with Herb Roasted Potatoes and Herb Chimichurri; Roasted Lemon Herb Marinated Chicken Breast with Quinoa and Grilled Corn Stuffed Tomato, Grilled Asparagus and Roasted Red Pepper Puree; Signature Amazon Paiche with Oyster Mushrooms Leek Fennel Sautee, Celery Root Pure, Spinach and Lemon Truffle Emulsion; The Vegetarian with Grilled Veggies, Quinoa and Grilled Corn Stuffed Tomato and Herb Chimicurri. Desserts include your choice of Homemade Sorbets, Tropical Fruit or the Chef’s Selection of Mini Sweets.
 
The Kid’s Only Buffet will feature a Made to Order Belgian Waffle and Pancake Station complete with special toppings including Strawberries, Blueberries, Bananas, Whipped Cream and Chocolate Chips. The Kid’s Buffet will also include Scrambled Eggs and Bacon; Homemade Pastries; Assorted Fresh Fruit; Assorted Cereals; and Yogurts. Kid’s desserts include their choice of Ice Cream Sundae or Rice Crispy Pop.
 
Mother’s Day Brunch at Essensia Restaurant is $49.00++ per person including one Mimosa and Coffee. Unlimited Mimosas may be added to brunch for an additional $20++ per person. The Kid’s Only Buffet is available for $19.00++ (kids 12 and under). Prices do not including tax and gratuity. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Valet parking is discounted to $9 for brunch patrons. For reservations, please call 305.908.5458 or visit  www.essensiarestaurant.com.

FCAAC Celebrates Upgraded Coral Gables Center with Community Open House 5/16/13

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FCAAC Celebrates Upgraded Coral Gables Center with Community Open House
fcaacThursday, May 16, 2013, 12 – 2 p.m.
Florida Center For Allergy & Asthma Care
475 Biltmore Way Suite 311
Coral Gables, FL 33134
For more information, visit www.florida-allergy.com  or call 1-877-425-5374.

Florida Center For Allergy & Asthma Care will be hosting a special community open house event to celebrate the relocation of their Coral Gables center. The event is free and open to the public and includes lunch, several $25 VISA Gift Card raffles and giveaways. Dr. Frank J. Martell will be on hand to greet guests and answer questions.

“I am very excited about our new office. The layout at the new location allows us to provide better care to our patients,” stated Frank J. Martell, M.D.

Florida Center For Allergy & Asthma Care has been in business for more than 38 years and has board certified physicians with extensive experience in treating both adults and children. FCAAC has 18 centers throughout South Florida, serving communities in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. The Centers specialize in the testing and treatment of adults and children who suffer from allergies, asthma and other disorders of the immune system. Among the most common allergies treated are allergic skin diseases, food, drug and pet allergies. Florida Center For Allergy & Asthma Care Research conducts clinical trials on new medications. The goal of the FCAAC team is to provide professional and quality care resulting in total patient satisfaction.

VIP Launch Of The Princess Oberle-Lopez Foundation To Assist Animals In Need 5/19/13

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VIP Launch Of The Princess Oberle-Lopez Foundation To Assist Animals In Need
princessSunday May 19, 6 PM to 10 PM
Miami Beach Botanical Gardens
2000 Convention Center Dr
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Only $100 limited to capacity of 500
Purchase Tickets Online

Meet Me in Miami Beach, Florida at this amazing Event Hosted by Samy. This is a VIP Event (Very Important Pet) with the launching of the Princess Oberle-Lopez Foundation to assist animals in need and with her launch of Princess Oberle – Lopez Luxury Line of Canine Products tested on humans for animals.

The special Event of the Evening will be seen for the first time a commissioned Million Dollar Art Piece created by the Famous Anastasia Bogatcheva The Great for Princess commissioned by her great grandfather, the legendary Ed Bell aka Edward J Oberle, before his passing last Saturday at over 100 years old.

MIx and MIngle Business Connect 5/15/13

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“MIx and MIngle” Business Connect
Wednesday, 05/15/2013, 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
networkerflyer4Machiya
3252 NE 1st Ave, Ste 116,
Miami, Florida 33137
Facebook Link

Join Strictly Business Networking Group and Freedom Concierge Services for an evening of a”Mix and Mingle” business networking event in the heart of Midtown Miami. Please bring lots of business cards to socialize with professional and business owners in our area.

$10 admission includes complimentary appetizers and a “Welcome” drink

Business card raffles include: Macy’s Beauty Gift Basket, Gift certificate for manicure provided by Florida Sculptured Nails, Restaurant Gift Certificate provided by Velvet Ropes and 2 General Admission tickets to Latin Taste Fest.

Ashoka and Pipeline Present Puddle Lending Goes Social 5/23/13

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Ashoka & Pipeline Present: “Puddle: Lending Goes Social”
ashokaThursday, May 23, 2013
5:30-6:00 pm – Registration
6:00-8:00 pm –Cocktail Reception & Panel Discussion
Pipeline Brickell
1101 Brickell Avenue – South Tower, 8th Floor
Miami, FL 33131
 
 RSVP Online

Join Fellows of Ashoka, a global organization that identifies and invests in leading social entrepreneurs, in a lively discussion on social entrepreneurship and the first presentation in Miami of Puddle at Pipeline Brickell, a uniquely designed shared office space that integrates start-ups and established businesses into Miami’s business community. Puddle is an innovative social banking platform that aims to revolutionize the banking industry through technology and innovation. The platform will facilitate the creation of a line of credit by obtaining the financing from a pool of trusted friends on Facebook and allows participants to set the rules for paying back the loan. Join us for “Puddle: Lending Goes Social,” on May 23 at 5:30 p.m. featuring an expert international panel of accomplished social entrepreneurs.

Moderator: Matt Haggman, Miami Program Director, Knight Foundation
 
Panelists:
Jean Claude Rodriguez-Ferrera, Co-Founder, Puddle (Spain)
Salomon Raydan, President, Funderfir (Venezuela)

Photographs of Philanthrofest Volunteer Appreciation Party at Soyka on 4/23/13

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Philanthrofest Volunteer Appreciation Party at Soyka on Tuesday, April 23, 2013.

PhilanthroFest featured more than 100 South Florida non-profits and community agencies, art, music and dance entertainment, a kid’s zone, a community stage, healthy living section, and other family friendly attractions.

PhilanthroFest’s goal includes providing educational resources to non-profits in the areas of social media and on-line engagement, digital marketing and web development. PhilanthroFest creates collaborations between public/private partners and industry experts to create the PhilanthroFest Non-Profit Community Engagement Institutes, educational workshops and hands-on learning opportunities that help strengthen non-profits’ communications strategy, donor loyalty and volunteer engagement. PhilanthroFest helps non-profits excel while connecting the community to their cause.

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Absolut Masquerade Ball Fueled By Art X Cocktails X Music 5/16/13

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Absolut Masquerade Ball Fueled By Art X Cocktails X Music
absolutThursday May 16th, 2013, 9pm-12am
Location revealed upon RSVP
RSVP Required

Dress To Impress. We love style and we know you do too, so please dress smart.
21+ w/ID.
Please arrive early as space is limited, first come – first serve.
Management reserves the right to refuse entry.
RSVP limited to one person per unique email

ABSOLUT X Miami is a night of exceptional collaboration, bringing together artists from the worlds of music, art and cocktails. The event will be held in Miami’s Wynwood Art District at a secret venue to be disclosed after your RSVP.

On May 16th, UK indie rock band Bloc Party, Miami based visual artist Augustina Woodgate and mixologist John Lermayer from the Regent Cocktail Club (Gale South Beach) will collaborate to create their vision of an ABSOLUT Masquerade Ball.

ABSOLUT X Miami will provoke and delight the senses with an experience you won’t want to miss!

Photographs of Miami Rum Renaissance Festival Grand Tasting at Miami Airport Convention Center on 4/20/23

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Miami Rum Renaissance Festival at the Miami Airport Convention Center on Saturday, April 20, 2013.  We got to sample more than 200 fine rums from all of the world. Such an amazing time so if you did not make it this year I hope to see you next year.

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Keiko Matsui At Miami New World Center with Special Guest Al Di Meola 5/31/13

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Keiko Matsui At Miami New World Center with Special Guest Al Di Meola
Keiko_Matsui_4_zps23f7af48Friday, May 31st at 8pm
New World Center
500 17th Street
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Tickets: $45 priced to $200
www.newworldcenter.com

For the first time ever performing at Miami’s New World Center, celebrated jazz artist and pianist Keiko Matsui will join special guest Al Di Meola for a never before seen concert event featuring both artists as well as Keiko’s band.  Matsui is known around the world for her innovative contemporary jazz performances and Di Meola for blending world music and jazz; this performance will feature Keiko’s songs, including some from her new album, as well as Di Meola’s original work, of which several will be performed together.

Their uniting for this unique performance is being hailed as one of the most widely anticipated events of the year set to take place in one of the most stunning music halls in the United States.
With over 1.2 million units sold in the U.S. alone and sold-out appearances at concert venues across the world, Matsui is one of the leading artists in the genre. Her elegant piano melodies and gentle jazz grooves have broad appeal and she continuously delights critics and fans alike.

Al Di Meola is accepted as a bona fide guitar hero, perennial poll-winner and proclaimed virtuoso of the highest order.  For over 30 years, Di Meola has been recognized as a prolific composer and respected artist with over 20 recordings as a leader.  Albums such as “Friday Night in San Francisco” have earned him both artistic and commercial success with a solid fan base throughout the world.

This event at the New World Center will be the first time that Matsui and Di Meola will have performed together, and this is the only show currently scheduled featuring both artists.

The New World Center is home to the New World Symphony. In less than two decades, the New World Symphony has become a leading cultural institution in South Florida, generating audiences and critical acclaim around the world. New World Center is home to over 60 annual events and brings to Miami leading musicians from around the world.

Marilyn Manson at Fillmore Miami Beach 7/21/13

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Marilyn Manson
Sunday, July 21st, 2013 / 8PM. 
Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theatre
1700 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139 
www.fillmoremb.com . 

General Admission tickets are $45.50. Limited VIP seating is also available.
All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges.

Popular Shock Rocker South Florida’s own Marilyn Manson comes to the intimate Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theatre. Picture Me Broken opens the show.

Love him or hate him, the self-proclaimed "Antichrist Superstar" – Marilyn Manson — was indisputably among the most notorious and controversial entertainers ever.  Starting out as Marilyn Manson and the Spooky Kids, they had become one of the most popular acts in the South Florida area.  Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor came calling, offering both a contract with his Nothing Records label as well as the chance to open for NIN; Manson accepted both offers, and the group’s debut LP, Portrait of an American Family, appeared during the summer of 1994. The group’s notoriety began to soar and during an appearance in Salt Lake City, Manson ripped apart a copy of the Book of Mormon while on-stage. Celebrated by supporters as a crusader for free speech Manson was the latest in a long line of shock rockers, rising to the top of the charts on a platform of sex, drugs, and Satanism. His brand of metal struck a major chord with the youth market, and he became a mainstream anti-hero. Such attention pushed many of his songs — including "The Dope Show," "The Beautiful People," and a cover of the Eurythmics’ "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" — into the upper reaches of the modern rock charts.

Honey Shine 11th Annual Hats Off Luncheon 5/7/13

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Honey Shine 11th Annual Hats Off Luncheon
honeyshineTuesday, May 7, 2013, 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
Miami, FL 33132
Tickets to the luncheon cost $125 and memberships to Honey Shine begin at $250.
RSVP rsvp@honeyshine.org or (305) 854-2444

Honey Shine, a mentoring program and not-for-profit organization that encourages girls and young women by enlightening their paths and empowering their futures, announced today the return of its 11th Annual Hats Off Luncheon at Jungle Island’s Treetop Ballroom at 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 7. Each year Tracy Wilson Mourning, founder of Honey Shine, along with current Lady Bug members and friends of the program, don their favorite hats and attend the luncheon, which serves as the premier fundraising event to continue enriching the lives of the young girls enrolled in the program, known as the “Honey Bugs.” This year’s luncheon features award-winning journalist Louis Aguirre, anchor of DECO Drive and WSVN TV FOX 7 and two of Honey Shine’s Honey Bugs, Yolanda Jiron, age 18, and Quanthavia Stalworth, age 17. Miss Stalworth and Miss Jiron will also share their personal stories of success and serve as Mistress’ of Ceremonies.
 
More than 600 guests will enjoy the theme of this year’s luncheon, “Peace, Love, Honeyshine,” which boasts colorful, retro chic 60’s décor, a welcome reception, a silent auction featuring designer and vintage handbags, vacation stays, jewelry and more, a luncheon, and the always-anticipated “Honey Bug” Showcase – a catwalk fashion show sponsored by Aventura Mall that features select Honey Bugs, who have exemplified exceptional participation and improvement in grades. Participating models will be outfitted by Gap retail stores, who will showcase its casual Spring/Summer collection and Bloomingdale’s who will also donate items from its current spring collection. Guests are encouraged to dress casual chic and participate by wearing their favorite hats.

The Arc of South Florida’s 18th Annual Summer Spree Auction sponsored by American Airlines 5/10/13

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The Arc of South Florida’s 18th Annual Summer Spree Auction sponsored by American Airlines
Friday May 10th, 2013, 5:45 p.m.
Marriott Miami Airport
1201 NW Le Jeune Road
Miami, FL
Tickets are $75.00 save $10.00 by pre-registering
www.summerspreeauction.com
305-759-8500 ext. 141. 

Food, hors d’oeuvres, wine, exciting raffle prizes, a thrilling live Auction featuring worldwide trips with Auctioneer Mr. Michael Guyer, and hundreds of silent auction items.

The auction features a wealth of vacation packages Argentina and short getaways, great restaurants, passes for cultural and sporting activities and events and wonderful goods and pampering services.  How about a trip to spectacular with stays at Lois Suites in Buenos Aires and in Iguassu Falls, and at the Design Suites in Bariloche, or to the colorful Caribbean hosted by Point Grace Resort & Spa in the lush Turks and Caicos Island–all including round-trip air on American Airlines. Ten nights around California, also with air on American Airlines, features stays at the Marriott San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Marriott Anaheim, Marriott Santa Ynez Valley, San Francisco Marriott Marquis and Courtyard by Marriott Vallejo Napa Valley. Land-only offers include “A Week in La Belle France,” with stays at several Marriott hotels; “Savor the Flavor of Brazil” with stays at the JW Marriott Rio and the Renaissance Sao Paulo,  “A Portugal One-Week Escape” at the Four Seasons Fairways in Algarve, and an “African Safari” plus more.

Shorter stays include the Marriott Athens Ledra, Marriott Copenhagen, and thes Stones Hotel Legion Bali among many more international and national destinations. In South Florida choices include a varied number of first-class restaurants, cultural events, classical and popular concerts and kid’s attractions.

Every dollar raised from the Summer Spree night (tickets sales, auction proceeds) will go directly to The Arc of South Florida’s programs for Adults and Children with Intellectual and developmental disabilities

FUNDarte presents Out In The Tropics 2013 6/13/13-6/16/13

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FUNDarte presents Out In The Tropics 2013

Out in the Tropics: a GLTBQ Contemporary Performing Arts Festival
fundarte_OutintheTropicEcard1_1June 13 – 16, 2013
Colony Theatre
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach
Tickets: $30 and $25 for students/seniors
fundarte.us 

Miami Beach Cinematheque
1130 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach
Tickets $10/$9 students/seniors & $8 MBC Members
mbcinema.com

Out in the Tropics, a GLTBQ Contemporary performing arts festival, brings a full range of award-winning, contemporary GLBTQ (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) artists and arts events to Miami, June 13 – 16, 2013. Now presenting its Fourth Season, Out in the Tropics has a great line-up for 2013, including:
 
Opening Kick Off Event 
Thursday, June 13 at 7:00 pm
Miami Beach LGBT Visitor’s Center
1130 Washington Ave
Miami Beach
Free! 
Artists’ reception and bilingual panel discussion with OITT Festival artists Taylor Mac, Carmelita Tropicana, Nelda Castillo and Mariela Brito
 
“Cubalandia” by El Ciervo Encantado and “The 20th Century Show” by Taylor Mac  
Friday, June 14 at 8:30 pm
Colony Theatre
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach.
Direct from Cuba: El Ciervo Encantado presents “Cubalandia” a hilariously profound interactive performance by Cuba’s outrageously daring and controversial Lesbian Feminist theater collective addressing the social and political conditions of present-day Cuba. Presented in Spanish with English supertitles.  This performance will be immediately followed by:
From New York: the inimitable and wildly flamboyant Taylor Mac presents his latest work “The 20th Century Show,” an incredible visual feast and concert consisting of one song from each decade of the 20th Century (plus two encores) presented as “a performance ritual to help the audience let go of the 20th century and move into the 21st.”
 
“Cubalandia” by El Ciervo Encantando and “Post-Plástica Miami 2013” by Carmelita Tropicana and Ela Troyano
Saturday, June 15 at 8:30 pm
Colony Theatre
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach.
Direct from Cuba: El Ciervo Encantado presents “Cubalandia” a hilariously profound interactive performance by Cuba’s outrageously daring and controversial Lesbian Feminist theater collective addressing the social and political conditions of present-day Cuba. Presented in Spanish with English supertitles. This performance will be immediately followed by:
From New York: the hilarious Cuban-American diva of queer comedy Carmelita Tropicana presents “Post Plastica Miami 2013” in collaboration with New York based filmmaker Ela Troyano.  Part live performance, part video installation, “Post Plastica Miami 2013” offers a glimpse into a future in which celebrity culture has pitched a battle between the primacy of virtual and artistic lives; in which revolutionaries keep bees in a secret underground; and in which a half-woman, half-bear scientist has gained the upper hand…
 
“Verde Verde” a film by Enrique Pineda Barnet.
Sunday, June 16th at 4:30 pm
Miami Beach Cinematheque
1130 Washington Ave
Miami Beach.
The riveting, highly controversial Cuban film “Verde Verde,” directed by Enrique Pineda Barnet explores issues of gay male identity and homophobia in contemporary Cuba. Presented in Spanish with English subtitles.  Miami-based actor Carlos Miguel Caballero, one of the protagonists, will be in attendance to introduce the film.
 
Well-Strung in Concert
Sunday, June 16th at 8:00 pm
Colony Theatre
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach.
An all-new kind of boy band! The all-male gay singing string quartet Well-Strung features classical musicians who sing, putting their own spin on the music of Mozart, Vivaldi, Rihanna, Adele, Lady Gaga, and more! 
  
Other activities, such as free workshops, receptions, post-performance parties and other events will be happening during this weekend-long celebration of contemporary GLTBQ artists. For more information on Out in the Tropics, please email us at info@fundarte.us, on facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/outinthetropics call us at 305.316.6165, or visit our website at www.fundarte.us

 
Support for Out in the Tropics comes in part from the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners; the City of Miami Beach Arts Gala Program; the GLBT Community Project Funds at The Miami Foundation, in partnership with the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force; The University of Miami, Glassworks Multimedia; Romaldesign, The Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald; KCC Productions, MiamiArtzine and The Deauville Hotel.

Pet Shop Boys at The Fillmore 9/12/13

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Pet Shop Boys at Fillmore
Thursday, September 12th, 2013 / 8PM
Fillmore Miami Beach At The Jackie Gleason Theatre
1700 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.fillmoremb.com .
 
Postmodern ironists cloaked behind a veil of buoyantly melodic and lushly romantic synth pop confections, Pet Shop Boys, vocalist Neil Tennant and  keyboardist Chris Lowe, established themselves among the most commercially and critically successful groups of their era with cheeky, smart, and utterly danceable music. Always remaining one step ahead of their contemporaries, the British duo navigated the constantly shifting landscape of modern dance-pop with rare grace and intelligence, moving easily from disco to house to techno with their own distinctive image remaining completely intact. Satiric and irreverent — yet somehow strangely affecting — they also transcended the seeming disposability of their craft, offering wry and thoughtful cultural commentary communicated by the Morse code of au courant synth washes and drum-machine rhythms. With hits like: "West End Girls," "It’s a Sin” "What Have I Done to Deserve This?" and "New York City Boy" they constantly rose to the top of the charts.  On July 16th they release their latest effort Electric.  Electric features nine tracks in total – eight brand new Pet Shop Boys’ songs plus a cover of Bruce Springsteen’s “The Last to Die.”  The result is as uncompromising a collection of dance anthems as Pet Shop Boys have ever made. 
 
General Admission tickets are $49.50 and go on sale Friday, April 26TH / 10AM 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).  Limited VIP seating is also available.
All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges.

2013 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration Citizenship Clinic and Health Fair 5/11/13

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2013 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration – Citizenship Clinic & Health Fair
2013-0511-flyer-ceMay 11, 2013, 11 am – 3 pm
NANAY Community Center
659 NE 125 Street
North Miami, FL
 
The Asian American Federation of Florida (AAFF), NANAY, Florida Chinese Federation, Florida Department of Health – Miami-Dade County, Florida Immigrant Coalition (FLIC), GOPIO-FL, Miami-Dade County’s Office of Community Advocacy, NAAPAC-FL, OCA South Florida Chapter, Thai-American Association of South Florida, United Chinese Association of Florida, and World Kwong Tung Community Association – Miami Chapter cordially invite you to the 2013 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) Celebration through a Citizenship Clinic and Health Fair. 
 
The coalition aims to build leadership embracing cultural values and promote inclusion of Asian Pacific American communities to celebrate the diversity of Florida’s population, and to foster civic engagement through U.S. citizenship.
 
The Citizenship Clinic is offering FREE ASSISTANCE to eligible individuals to complete the US naturalization application.
 
According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), there are about 8 million eligible green card holders who haven’t chosen to become U.S. citizens yet.  Nearly 3 million Asian-American and Pacific Islanders are eligible or will be eligible soon; but only 276,000 of them were naturalized two years ago, the latest figures available.
 
If you are eligible to apply for citizenship, you will meet with a trained volunteer to fill out Form N-400 and assist with any additional requirements to complete your application.  For eligible low-income permanent residents, they may receive fee waiver for their application.
 
"South Florida has more than a quarter (over 125,000) of the Asian American Pacific Islander population in Florida," states Winnie Tang, AAFF President. "Yet, many of its residents aren’t citizens due to language barriers and the high cost of citizenship. Even fewer of them are part of the voting electorate.”
 
“We want to foster civic engagement of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders by encouraging them to become naturalized, and there is no better time than this May in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month,” continues Tang.  “The drive is part of a statewide effort to sign on Asian and Pacific Islander immigrants as U.S. citizens.”
 
AAFF will host a series of Citizenship Clinics in South Florida.  Here are workshop dates:  May 11at NANAY Community Center – Miami-Dade County, May 25 at Hope Lutheran Church – Manatee County, June 15 at Chinese Baptist Church of Miami – Miami-Dade County, and July 13 at Coral Springs Chinese Cultural Center – Broward County.
 
“We will help citizens-to-be fill out forms and will explain the U.S. citizenship process in their native language,” says Joy Bruce, MD, NANAY President.  “Due to the high cost of citizenship, the free workshop is designed to help green card holders determine their eligibility for citizenship.  FLIC trained volunteers will help people complete their naturalization application and determine whether they are eligible for various waivers.”
 
In addition to the Citizenship Clinic, in partnership with Florida Department of Health -  Miami-Dade County, a mini Health Fair will provide basic health screening and HIV & STD screening to encourage healthier living in the Asian American community and community-at-large.
 
For more information, please contact Winnie Tang, AAFF President, at call 305-753-8791, Dr. Joy Bruce, NANAY President, at 305-951-5552, or FLIC hotline at 1-888-541-2826.  You may visit FLIC website to learn more about the Citizenship Clinic via www.FLNewAmericans.org.

Free Health Assessment At Florida Blue Center 5/11/13

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Free Health Assessment At Florida Blue Center
blueSaturday, May 11th 10am – 3pm
Florida Blue Center
(Across Falls Shopping Center)
8895 SW 136th St.
Miami, Florida 33176
Website
 
Stop by for a Free health assessment featuring: 
 
-Cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure and spinal screenings 
-Check your height, weight, body fat % and BMI 
-Receive a one-on-one wellness consultation with a registered nurse 
-Learn about key contacts in the community from Switchboard of Miami 
-Healthy snacks and refreshments provided by: Corner Bakery 
-Relaxing massages 
-Free gift, PLUS a chance to register-to-win a $25.00 gift card!
 
In honor of Mother’s Day, mothers will receive a FREE special gift* with this email!
*Offer Valid Only: May 11, 2013 Limited, while supplies last.

Beyond The Invisible – Carla Fache Solo Exhibition 7/20/13

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Beyond The Invisible – Carla Fache Solo Exhibition
InviteExhibitSaturday, 07/20/2013, 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Art Parks at Young Circle Gallery
Hollywood Blvd and US1,
Hollywood, FL, Florida 33120
Webpage Link

Carla Fache Solo Exhibition:
BEYOND THE INVISIBLE
From May 20 to July 20, 2013
Artist Talk and Reception: July 20, 6-9pm
Venue: Art Parks at Young Circle Gallery,
Hollywood Blvd and US1, Hollywood, FL

“BEYOND THE INVISIBLE”, the art exhibition of Carla Fache’s new works, investigates the transformative effects of color, expanded balance expectations of the painted medium, and the artist’s unique process.

Fache’s intention to interpretate the spaces between the material and the emptiness; making visible the unconsciousness of physics through exploring the subconscious links that connects balance, brings to life her new series of work which unveils hidden dimensions through her paintings.

In this new aggressive line of work, Fache delves further into her studio practice by creating a balance proposal beyond the frontiers of the canvas, interplaying between color and material; and by layering colors that evoke the acceleration of matter across a surface, light through space, and action over time in ways that blur conventional definitions of painting.

Fache’s new paintings are charged with an intuitive spontaneity; the intensity of her colors and her experimental approach to process are linked in her search for the interconnection between the concept of space and its viewer, building perspectives through the exploration of balance, space and spontaneous geometrics. Which, guided by the command of light and vibration, boost paradoxical color effects.

“These new paintings are all about exploring the color balance, the intuitive and all the in between”, explains Fache.

Her work and Bio may be viewed at www.carlafache.com

BEYOND THE INVISIBLE Art Exhibition runs from May 20 to July 20, 2013. Artist talk and reception is on July 20. The public is invited to visit the Arts Park at Young Circle Gallery to view her works, Monday to Saturday from 12pm to 6 p.m. For more information contact Arts Park Gallery at 954.921.3500

 

Movie Night Mondays Anchorman and Talladega Nights 5/6/13

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Movie Night Mondays
Monday, 05/06/2013, 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
movienight_anchormanBlackbird Ordinary
729 SW 1st Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link

Blackbird Ordinary presents Movie Night Mondays! Join us Monday, May 6th for an outdoor double feature of Anchorman & Talladega Nights! Showings start at 10pm. Enjoy $8 daiquris & Old Fashioneds all night, plus free popcorn! And for the songbirds: games and karaoke inside. Compete for drinks and prizes! 21+, no cover.

Cinco de Mayo Pool Party At Monty’s Sunset 5/5/13

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Cinco de Mayo Pool Party At Monty’s Sunset
MontysCinco_zps3986d063Sunday May 5th, 2013
Monty’s Sunset
300 Alton Road, Miami Beach FL 33139|305-672-1148
www.montyssobe.com

Monty’s Sunset Cinco De Mayo Celebraton!
Live Mariachi Band
$5 Drink Specials All Day Long Including:
  
Corona Light Draft
Corona
Monty’s Margarita 
Camarena Tequila Shot
  
Mexican Sunset Menu Specials Including:
Beff Taquitos
Shrimp Chili Rellenos
Chicken Quesadillas

Diamond Strike Lanes Presents Joel DaSilva and the Midnight Howl 5/17/13

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Diamond Strike Lanes Presents Joel DaSilva and the Midnight Howl
Friday, May 17th, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Rip’s Sports Bar & Grill  located at Diamond Strike Lanes
2200 N. Federal Highway
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
 www.diamondstrikelanes.com

When they weren’t performing with B.B. King or Reverend Horton Heat, Joel DaSilva and the Midnight Howl toured the country as the opening act for The White Stripes and Black Crowes. Locals can enjoy the soulful quartet live on stage at Rip’s Sports Bar & Grill, located at Diamond Strike Lanes, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday, May 17th.  
 
Diamond Strike prides itself on its billing as a live music venue as much as a bowling and entertainment center. Diamond Strike’s Debbie Feder, has secured international artists such as Danny Nova (returning May 29th), Ralph Curtis, Vince Rayburn and Shawn Beamer (Molly Hatchet Band) as well as up-and-coming independent artists to take the “diamond” stage.
 
“Diamond Strike Lanes offers events seven nights a week and we have created a strong following with live music enthusiasts who come here to watch their favorite bands play,” explains Feder. “We are helping put Pompano Beach on the radar as a local tour stop for musicians.”
 
The best part: Rip’s weekly concerts are free of charge, open to the public and can be enjoyed over dinner.

Gold Coast Jazz Society Presents Paulette Dozier and Wendy Pedersen 5/8/13

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Gold Coast Jazz Society Presents South Florida Jazz Divas Paulette Dozier and Wendy Pedersen
image001Wednesday, May 8, 7:45pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Amaturo Theater
201 SW 5th Ave.
Ft. Lauderdale FL 33312
 www.goldcoastjazz.org
Ticket Information
Membership Information  

Gold Coast Jazz wraps up their 21st jazz concert series on May 8, 2013 with a concert featuring two of south Florida’s favorite jazz divas, Wendy Pedersen and Paulette Dozier.  “By Request” will feature selections picked in advance by the audience. The two jazz divas will be backed by members of the Gold Coast Jazz Society Band under the direction of Steve Ahern. The concert takes place in the Amaturo Theater of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts 201 SW 5thAvenue in Fort Lauderdale.  Single tickets are $40 per person. Tickets for students and teachers are $10 with valid student ID.  To purchase tickets, contact the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office at 954-462-0222 or online at www.browardcenter.org orwww.goldcoastjazz.org.
 
Paulette Dozier is a versatile jazz singer and an accomplished stage actress.  She recently completed a successful run of “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill,” a musical about Billie Holiday.  As a recording artist, Dozier has released two jazz CD’s “With you” and “Over & over Again.” She has appeared at numerous jazz festivals, jazz clubs and at concert engagements around the world.  In addition to her jazz credits, she has appeared with Melba Moore in “Crowns” and in the original cast of the hit musical “Respect: A Musical Journey of Women.”  JazzReveiw.com says “Her music is nostalgic with a contemporary feel, which makes surrendering to the mood a place of sheer comfort.”
 
Wendy Pedersen is one of South Florida’s favorite performers. Her high energy delivery, with deep, convincing emotion, has been impacting audiences for years. A highly sought after studio singer, Wendy can be heard on hundreds of recordings including those of Christina Aguilera, Alejandro Sanz, Julio Iglesias, Enrique Iglesias, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, Chayanne, James Brown, and Raul Diblasio- just to name a few.  Wendy also sings with the jazz vocal quartet, Mad Romance, featuring Rick Harris, Lisanne Lyons and Greg Diaz. Her discography includes Boy Meets Girl, Me + Three, Ho Ho Ho, and Under The Influence, a tribute to the many women singers who inspired and influenced her. The Miami New Times said, “Wendy can shake the rafters or break your heart…”

Funding for this organization is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council, the Annenberg Foundation and Funding Arts Broward.  Season sponsors include DeMeo Young McGrath; HI Foundation; Morgan Stanley; Red Trombone/A Gallery; and SingerXenos Wealth Management.  In-kind sponsors include Broward Center for the Performing Arts; East Magazine; The PaperMill, South Florida Consulting and WLRN FM.

Promotional Distribution by: Jazz & Blues Florida

Blast From The Past Bowling Alley Bands Are Back 5/17/13

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Blast From The Past: Bowling Alley Bands Are Back!
Friday, 05/17/2013, 09:00 pm – 01:00 am
diamongstrikelanes_logoRip’s Sports Bar & Grill located at Diamond Strike Lanes
2200 N. Federal Highway ,
Pompano Beach, Florida 33062
Webpage Link

When they weren’t performing with B.B. King or Reverend Horton Heat, Joel DaSilva and the Midnight Howl toured the country as the opening act for The White Stripes and Black Crowes. Locals can enjoy the soulful quartet live on stage at Rip’s Sports Bar & Grill, located at Diamond Strike Lanes, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday, May 17th.

Diamond Strike prides itself on its billing as a live music venue as much as a bowling and entertainment center. Diamond Strike’s Debbie Feder, has secured international artists such as Danny Nova (returning May 29th), Ralph Curtis, Vince Rayburn and Shawn Beamer (Molly Hatchet Band) as well as up-and-coming independent artists to take the “diamond” stage.

“Diamond Strike Lanes offers events seven nights a week and we have created a strong following with live music enthusiasts who come here to watch their favorite bands play,” explains Feder. “We are helping put Pompano Beach on the radar as a local tour stop for musicians.”

The best part: Rip’s weekly concerts are free of charge, open to the public and can be enjoyed over dinner.

MIA Animation Conference and Festival 10/19/13

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MIA Animation Conference and Festival
Saturday, 10/19/2013, 09:00 am – 06:00 pm
Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus
6300 NW 7th Avenue,
Miami, Georgia 33150
Webpage Link
MIA Animation Conference & Festival
Mission

MIA Animation’s principal goal is to improve the informational exchange between students, educational institutions, and the industry; giving these target markets the opportunity to share their ideas, create an environment to facilitate students’ transition from university to industry, and bring new energy to the trade.

Description
MIA ANIMATION is an industry conference that focuses on Computer Animation, Gaming, Visual Effects and Motion Graphics, Film, Web Design and Visual Arts. We have brought world-renowned industry speakers that offer master classes along with software demos and multiple panels. It has been designed to be a forum for active networking and practical information exchange with strong commitment and emphasis in education while developing and nourishing new talent.

Taste More of Brickell with Dishcrawl 5/21/13

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Taste More of Brickell with Dishcrawl
Tuesday, 05/21/2013, 07:00 pm
Location To Be Announced
Miami, Florida 33131

Back by popular demand, Dishcrawl is returning once again to dive deeper into Brickell’s bustling dining scene and taste more of what this exciting area has to offer. Our last Dishcrawl was a huge success and took the area by storm so we’re back featuring other amazing Brickell eateries.

Join us on Tuesday, May 21, as we take you to 4 local establishments for one memorable night of incredible food and great company. Don’t miss your opportunity to take part. Get your ticket now before this event sells out!

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

Where to Meet Us: All ticket holders will be notified of meeting location via email, 48 hours prior to the event. I’m a Vegetarian: Vegetarian options are available, however we may not be able to accommodate other dietary restrictions. If you have any particular requests or have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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

Questions?: Contact me! I’m Vicky, your Miami Dishcrawl Ambassador! My email is VickyK@dishcrawl.com.

About Dishcrawl: Food, Fun, and Exploration! We here at Dishcrawl aim to provide you with a premier culinary social experience by bringing together neighborhood restaurants, local chefs, regional food producers and fellow food enthusiasts. Join us if you’d like to embark on a one-of-a-kind gastronomic adventure!

15th Annual Donor Next Door Luncheon 5/8/13

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15th Annual Donor Next Door Luncheon
Wednesday, 05/08/2013, 11:00 am – 01:00 pm
Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail,
Miami, Florida 33132
More Info Link

Leave A Legacy and The Miami Foundation announced today that Amy Rosenberg is the recipient of the 2013 Ruth Shack Leadership Award. The award is presented to an emerging leader who represents the qualities of ethics, dedication and service to Greater Miami embodied by The Miami Foundation’s former president, Ruth Shack. She will be recognized along with the Community Champion Award recipient, David Lawrence, Jr., at the 15th Annual Donor Next Door Luncheon, Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 11 a.m. at Jungle Island.

Rosenberg is an attorney and arts advocate who founded Overtown Music Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and showcasing the tradition of music that existed for decades in Overtown. Rosenberg currently serves as co-chair of the board of directors after spending many years as the arts and social service organization’s executive director. She recently joined the National YoungArts Foundation (formerly known as the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts).

David Lawrence, Jr. is president of The Early Childhood Initiative Foundation and leads The Children’s Movement of Florida. The Community Champion Award is given to a person who has contributed to the nonprofit community and has shown a commitment to Greater Miami through their work.

“Amy has founded a number of meaningful organizations that are serving our community. As an alumnus of our leadership program, Miami Fellows, she exemplifies the commitment to Greater Miami that we seek to instill in young leaders. This honor is well-deserved by Amy,” said Javier Alberto Soto, president and CEO of The Miami Foundation.

“This leadership award recognizes individuals in our community who have demonstrated their commitment to advancing civic engagement, public service and building bridges among diverse groups,” said Hank Raattama, shareholder at Akerman Senterfitt and co-chair of LEAVE A LEGACY. “Through Amy’s work in the community, many other people have been inspired to work toward creating a more vibrant Miami.”

Moms Rock! Miami Science Museum Offers Mother’s Day Special 5/12/13

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Moms Rock! Miami Science Museum Offers Mother’s Day Special
Sunday, 05/12/2013, 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
600px-Moms-Rock-copyMiami Science Museum
3280 South Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33129
Webpage Link

In honor of all moms, Miami Science Museum is offering moms free entry for the day with a paid child’s admission on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12. Moms and their children/families can enjoy a fun-filled day at the Museum, which features a wonderful array of family-focused exhibits, a historic planetarium, rehabilitative Wildlife Center and Clinic, award-winning educational programs, and much more.

(mostly jazz): Max Farber and Maryel Epps 5/9/13

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(mostly jazz): Max Farber and Maryel Epps
Sunday, 05/09/2013, 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
9411_10151550715672380_202279540_nThe Betsy Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

“When the Artist Formerly Known as Prince opened his nightclub on South Beach, Maryel Epps was his opening act.” Miamiartzine.com

Great classic cocktails just $15, BLT Steak serves dinner till 10pm. Reserve your table now for the best seats in the house by calling 305-673-0044.

Never a cover or drink minimum. The Betsy provides year-round philanthropy, arts and cultural programming as part of our commitment to community.

For more details, call us at 305-531-6100 or visit http://www.thebetsyhotel.com/

(mostly jazz): Max Farber and Mariana Martin 5/8/13

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(mostly jazz): Max Farber and Mariana Martin
Wednesday, 05/08/2013, 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
320870_10151550707277380_144174281_nThe Betsy Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

“What makes Mariana different is her ability to take inspiration from artists she admires and assimilate these influences into her own style.” Gigsalad.com

Great classic cocktails just $15, BLT Steak serves dinner till 10pm. Reserve your table now for the best seats in the house by calling 305-673-0044.

Never a cover or drink minimum. The Betsy provides year-round philanthropy, arts and cultural programming as part of our commitment to community.

For more details, call us at 305-531-6100 or visit http://www.thebetsyhotel.com/

National Hamburger Month Closing Party featuring Swine, Josh’s Deli, Blue Collar & Pincho Factory 5/31/13

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National Hamburger Month Closing Party featuring Swine, Josh’s Deli, Blue NHMClosingPartyPosterCollar & Pincho Factory
Friday, 05/31/2013, 11:59 pm – 03:00 am
Pincho Factory
9860 Bird Road,
Miami, Florida 33165
More Info Link

The party always has to come to an end and National Hamburger Month is no different. Pincho Factory will be hosting the National Hamburger Month Closing Party on Friday May 31st at Midnight. We have compiled a great list of Restaurants/Chefs who want to send off May 2013 in unforgettable Burger fashion. At this moment we’re not revealing what each Chef will be doing and who knows, it might stay a surprise unless you attend. Joining Nedal Ahmad of Pincho Factory will be Chef Danny Serfer of Blue Collar, Chef Josh Marcus of Josh’s Deli and from the 50 Eggs group Chef Phil Bryant of Swine Southern Table & Bar. Ponte las pilas Westchester cause this is gonna be a great one!

L.A. Boudoir Miami & Cupcake Burlesque Three Year Anniversary Party 5/18/13

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L.A. Boudoir Miami & Cupcake Burlesque Three Year Anniversary Party
Saturday, 05/18/2013, 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
3yr-party-copyL.A. Boudoir Miami
6900 Biscayne Blvd,2nd floor,
Miami, Florida 33138
Webpage Link

Join us as L.A. Boudoir Miami & Cupcake Burlesque turn Three!
Enjoy shopping our New Larger Space
Sweets & Treats
As the Sun sets enjoy beats by DJ Realius1.
Meet and greet with the lovely ladies of Cupcake Burlesque.

(mostly jazz): Maria Zouroudis Duo 5/22/13

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(mostly jazz): Maria Zouroudis Duo
Wednesday, 05/22/2013, 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
collageThe Betsy Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

“The Greek-American songstress creatively turns her version of popular songs into something that sounds better than the original.” suziesays.com

Great classic cocktails just $15, BLT Steak serves dinner till 10pm. Reserve your table now for the best seats in the house by calling 305-673-0044.

Never a cover or drink minimum. The Betsy provides year-round philanthropy, arts and cultural programming as part of our commitment to community.

For more details, call us at 305-531-6100 or visit http://www.thebetsyhotel.com/

Accordion Invasion 5/18/13

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Accordion Invasion
Saturday, 05/18/2013, 06:30 pm –
The Betsy Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

ext@19th, Art Center/South Florida and The Betsy Present

Accordion Invasion

On Saturday, May 18th, a band of accordions will invade the streets of Miami Beach. Strutting from The Betsy – South Beach at 1440 Ocean Drive from which they will emerge at 7pm to Art Center/South Florida on Lincoln Road the street-bound squeezebox ensemble will then present a musical program celebrating the variety of musical genres that showcase the instrument at the Art Center’s Project 924 beginning at 8pm.

Join the band and other enthusiasts at The Betsy for a refreshing send-off at 6:30 then walk or dance along as the musical pack moves north up the Ocean to Lincoln Road and on to the Art Center for the full show. Featured accordionists for the event include local Klezmer favorite Shlomo Geva and renowned “Latin Diva of the Accordion,” Maricarmen Vazquez.

Full Schedule:

Saturday, May 18

6:30pm – Pre-parade refreshment

The Betsy

1440 Ocean Drive

Miami Beach

7pm – Parade

8pm – Performance

Art Center/South Florida

Project 924

924 Lincoln Road, Upstairs

Miami Beach

(mostly jazz): Markus Gottschlich 5/16/13

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(mostly jazz): Markus Gottschlich
Thursday, 05/16/2013, 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Betsy Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

“He grew up in Vienna but is well on his way to becoming Miami Jazz’s next big thing.” Miami Magazine

Great classic cocktails just $15, BLT Steak serves dinner till 10pm. Reserve your table now for the best seats in the house by calling 305-673-0044.

Never a cover or drink minimum. The Betsy provides year-round philanthropy, arts and cultural programming as part of our commitment to community.

For more details, call us at 305-531-6100 or visit http://www.thebetsyhotel.com/

(mostly jazz): Mike Gerber 5/15/13

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(mostly jazz): Mike Gerber
Wednesday, 05/15/2013, 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
577695_10151550726547380_1575405400_nThe Betsy Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

“A revered jazz pianist. Mike Gerber works the piano as if he had begun playing in the womb.” Miaminewtimes.com

Great classic cocktails just $15, BLT Steak serves dinner till 10pm. Reserve your table now for the best seats in the house by calling 305-673-0044.

Never a cover or drink minimum. The Betsy provides year-round philanthropy, arts and cultural programming as part of our commitment to community.

For more details, call us at 305-531-6100 or visit http://www.thebetsyhotel.com/

(mostly jazz): Mike Gerber 5/29/13

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(mostly jazz): Mike Gerber
Wednesday, 05/29/2013, 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
collage1The Betsy Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

Revered Jazz pianist Mike Gerber returns to The Betsy for another unforgettable performance.

Great classic cocktails just $15, BLT Steak serves dinner till 10pm. Reserve your table now for the best seats in the house by calling 305-673-0044.

Never a cover or drink minimum. The Betsy provides year-round philanthropy, arts and cultural programming as part of our commitment to community.

For more details, call us at 305-531-6100 or visit http://www.thebetsyhotel.com/