New Beginnings – by Wendy White – A Play by the Children, for the Children 5/11/13

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New Beginnings – by Wendy White – A Play by the Children, for the Children
Saturday, 05/11/2013, 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
New-Beginnings-May-11-2013ArtServe
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Webpage Link

“New Beginnings” by Wendy White, a Play by the Children, for the Children premieres at ArtServe on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 8:00 p.m.

New Light Theatre is proud to present “New Beginnings”, an original play written and developed by the children residing at the Shepherds Way/HOPE South Florida homeless shelter. The children will showcase their acting and singing talents, as they remind the audience that art transcends any circumstance.

“New Beginnings” will be performed by the children and will be accompanied by the New Light Players – Jessica Pusceddu, Gema Calero and Gabriel Villasmil. Original art by the children will be on exhibit and a film produced by Anais Dominguez portraying the making of “New Beginnings” will be featured.

Wendy White, President of the New Light Foundation, Inc, directs and produces this labor of love as a result of a dream to help children learn to express themselves via the medium of playwrighting. Wendy has been working year-round at the shelter in the children’s after school program, “ACES” (After-school – Art – Academics- Collaborations for Educational Success), and will ultimately present a documentary which shares the children’s hopes and dreams through their eyes.

“I am deeply honored to help the children who participate in the ACES program and reside at the homeless shelter how to express and share their stories – the program’s goal is to give the children hope by being heard and encouraged through their circumstances – what results is a creative way to have fun and joy through the arts,” states Wendy, also a Playwright and Artist.

Donations are accepted for the children and their families residing at Shepherd’s Way/HOPE South Florida. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased online at: www.newlightgallery.org or over the phone at: 954.829.0638.

“If you reach for the stars, all you get are the stars. But we’ve found a whole new spin. If you reach for the heavens, you get the stars thrown in.” —Mary Poppins

“HOPE South Florida is a partnership, a lead organization in a network of partner churches and organizations working together to provide a holistic Christian response to homelessness in our community. The Shepherd’s Way/HOPE South Florida provides shelter and life skill classes to homeless and hurting families throughout Broward County crossing denominational lines, Protestants and Catholics alike came together, united to serve individuals and families living on the streets.” For more information visit:https://www.hopesouthflorida.org/

The playwright and director, Wendy White has written over 120 one-act plays and was a resident playwright, curator and director at the Kraine Theater in the East Village of New York City from 1984 to 1992, and at the Expanded Arts Theater Company from 1994 to 2001, in the Lower East Side of New York City. Her off-Broadway productions are the base for her new venue at the New Light Theatre. She recently produced The Jewish Nun to sold-out audiences in Off-Broadway’s 59e59 Theatre and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland.

In 2009, the New Light Foundation, Inc. represented the United States as Art Ambassadors by the 1-2-3 Kinderlachen e.V. foundation of Rottenburg, Germany by hosting the international “Global Gallery” project (www.123kinderlachen.org). During the course of this important project, the “world’s biggest canvas” emerged; painted by children – transcending all borders and conflicts.

The New Light Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit public foundation, has won numerous awards around the globe, has performed everywhere from Amsterdam to Paris; from Miami to Los Angeles to New York City; and has tackled subjects relating to women, love, politics, and Shakespeare. More information about the writer and director, Wendy White can be found on her website:www.newlightgallery.org.

Wendy White would like to thank Vanessa Garcia, Artistic Director of Krane, Inc. for all her support in the process of developing New Beginnings – In 2010, Garcia, the Founding Artistic Director of Krane, Inc. was named one of Miami’s 20 Under 40 by The Miami Herald for her work in theatre. For more information about Garcia, please visit: www.vanessagarcia.org

This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Funding for this project is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council.

Press Contact: Wendy White – wendywhitelight@hotmail.com
cell: 954-829-0638

SoleFest x The SoleXChange Sneaker Tradeshow 6/8/13

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SoleFest x The SoleXChange Sneaker Tradeshow
Saturday, 06/08/2013, 12:00 pm – 05:00 pm
SoleFest-x-TSXC-Miami-Digital-FlyerMiami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Dr ,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Eventbrite Link

The SoleXChange and SoleFest are teaming up in Miami on June 8th to bring you a sneaker convention and trade show you won’t want to miss out on.

The event will go from 12pm to 5pm at the Miami Beach Convention Center. This event will have thousands of people and kicks for you to buy, sell and trade.

You will find great deals at low prices, the rarest shoes most have never seen, your dream holy grails and that’s just the beginning. SoleFest and The SoleXChange will be having prizes, raffles, giveaways and competitions.

Featuring:

The Nike LeBron X Raffle (Corks and Volt’s)
Sneaker Battle – $100 Cash Prize
Best Sneaker Table – $100 Cash Prize
Live Sneaker Art
Sneaker Trivia and More!

The SoleXChange and SoleFest are two of the fastest growing sneaker conventions and trade shows. Come to buy, sell and trade but most importantly enjoy the sneaker community and all it has to offer.

-The SoleXChange and SoleFest
#tsxcsolefestmiami

www.thesolexchange.com

www.solefest.com

Photographs by Anthony Jordon of the Seminole Casino Immokalee’s 2nd Annual Balloons Over Paradise on 4/20/13

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Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon from the Seminole Casino Immokalee’s 2nd Annual Balloons Over Paradise on Saturday, April 20, 2013.

Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon to see more of his work go to his flickr page or his facebook page.

The Education Fund’s For the Love Art Annual Charity Auction 6/5/13

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The Education Fund’s For the Love Art Annual Charity Auction
2013 Auction Evite_FINAL E-inviteWednesday, 06/05/2013, 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
University of Miami Life Science Technology Park
1951 NW 7th Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33136
Webpage Link

Don’t miss The Education Fund’s “For the Love of Art” Annual Charity Auction benefitting Miami Dade County public schools art programs. The event also supports The Ed Fund’s Ocean Bank Center for Educational Materials, a school supply warehouse for teachers.

Bid on 200+ luxury items and original artwork created by public students and teachers. Meet the Sapoznik Insurance Public School Achievement Award winners, leaders whose success demonstrates the power of a public education.

Enjoy live music, Bacardi drinks, wine and a Whole Foods Market epicurean feast. Join and meet CBS4’s Lissette Gonzalez, our emcee for the evening.

“For the Love of Art” is an event you won’t want to miss.

Fort Lauderdale Casting Call 5/14/13

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Fort Lauderdale Casting Call
Tuesday, 05/14/2013, 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
Casting-Call-TornTamarac Community Center
8601 W. Commercial Blvd.,
Tamarac, Florida 33351
Webpage Link

The W Theater Ensemble, Inc. Is looking for male and female actors to perform in their gospel play “Torn Between Two Lovers” Written By: Sonya Welch.

Auditions will be held at the Tamarac Community Center located at 8601 W. Commercial Blvd. Tamarac, Fl 33351 on May 14, 2013 from 6:30pm-8:30pm.

This volunteer opportunity will offer real life experience to include on your acting resume.

Company Website: http://thewtheaterensemble-com.webs.com/

Email: thewtheater@att.net Facebook: The W Theater Ensemble, Inc.

Submit To: thewtheater@att.net

5th Annual 100 Outstanding Women of Broward County 5/9/13

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5th Annual 100 Outstanding Women of Broward County
Thursday, 05/09/2013, 05:00 pm – 09:30 pm
100ow_jpgSignature Grand
6900 State Rd. 84,
Davie, Florida 33317
Webpage Link

Celebrate the outstanding women of Broward County!

The 5th Annual 100 Outstanding Women of Broward County event will be held at the Signature Grand event center in Davie, Florida on May 9th, 2013 from 5:00 – 9:30 pm, and will honor area ladies who have been nominated for their special achievements in multiple disciplines. This event will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. Individuals tickets are $125, VIP Individual tickets are $185, Gala Tables
(8 guests per table) are $1,000 and VIP Tables are $1,500, with 8 guests per table in Premier Seating in row 1, 2 or 3 or the catwalk (only 37 tables of 112 are available).

For more information, visit the 100 Outstanding Women of Broward County web site at http://www.100outstandingwomen.com or contact Danielle Cox, Sr. Events Director, Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, (954) 563-2822 and dcox@bgcbc.org.

Event Sponsors include Resorts International, Easy 93.1 FM, Castle Group, THINK Magazine, BB&T, Southern Audio Visual, JKG Group, The Sydney & Alexandria Cohen Foundation and W Hotel Fort Lauderdale.

Kickboxing Beach Day 5/14/13

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Kickboxing Beach Day
Beach-Day-FlyerSaturday, 05/04/2013, 10:00 am-12:00 am
14th Street & Ocean Drive
Beach on 14th Street & Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

With summer just around the corner, it’s time to get your body beach-ready. Whether you’re stuck in a fitness rut or are having trouble getting into a routine, Perfect Balance has just the solution to kick-start summer workout plans. The Perfect Balance instructors will be hosting a kickboxing class on the beach, including a vigorous workout that will blast calories, teach self-defense, and as an added bonus, exercising outdoors will provide that pre-summer glow.

The instructors from Perfect Balance teaching the class, who are all certified in six different areas of martial arts. The event is open to members of Perfect Balance as well and non-members and will take place on May 4th at 10 a.m. on 14th Street and Ocean Drive.

In The Now @ Village of Merrick Park 5/4/13

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In The Now @ Village of Merrick Park
Sunday, 05/04/2013, 12:00 pm – 05:00 pm
In-the-NowVillage of Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo Ave. Suite 3000 ,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
More Info Link

Village of Merrick Park announces the center’s first annual fashion event, designed to introduce fashionistas to the latest collections, while raising funds for charity. The event will include a special appearance by Nigel Barker, celebrity fashion photographer and former America’s Next Top Model judge. Barker will unveil his latest photo exhibition RAW: Presented by Rock Paper Photo, with 10% of sales going to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

RnB Star MYA Host Play Saturdays at Club Play Miami 4/27/13

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RnB Star MYA Host Play Saturdays at Club Play Miami
Saturday, 04/27/2013, 11:00 pm – 05:00 am
FLYER-PLAY-0427-myaweb2Club Play
1045 5th st, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,
Miami, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

This Past weekend Play Saturdays was the place to be as Miami’s Sexiest Vixens and Models hosted NFL Star, Torrey Grisset’s birthday celebration at Club Play South Beach. alongside Mike Pouncey and music by DJ AFFECT & Paul Arthur.

Micha Entertainment & DTMG Present another sexy edition of Play Saturdays Hosted By RnB Super Star & Grammy Award Winning Artist Mya at Club Play South Beach. Featuring Music By DJ AFFECT & The Infamous DJ Rico.

Ladies arrive early and enjoy complimentary entry until 1230!

Enjoying the event? Mention us on twitter: #PLAYSaturdays & Follow @ClubPlayMiami

Bruce Fleisher at 2013 Miami Jewish Health Systems Classic 5/2/13

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Bruce Fleisher at 2013 Miami Jewish Health Systems Classic
Thursday, 05/02/2013, 11:00 am –
68548_10152743008245392_1760570929_nTurnberry Isle Resort
19999 W. Country Club Dr.,
Aventura, Florida 33180
Eventbrite Link

Golfers attending the 2013 Miami Jewish Health Systems Classic have an opportunity to meet pro-golfer, Bruce Fleisher. For a small donation, golf foursomes can have Fleisher hit their tee shot in this “golf scramble” tournament. Participants can begin the day with brunch followed by their choice of golf, tennis, cards or use of spa. Proceeds benefit Miami Jewish Health Systems, one of the most innovative healthcare providers in the United States.

Discover and Trust Your Intuition: Yes, that Psychic Part 5/7/13

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Discover and Trust Your Intuition: Yes, that Psychic Part
Tuesday, 05/07/2013, 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Business-Woman2Courtyard Marriott
2825 NE 191st Street,
Aventura , Florida 33180
More Info Link

Discover and trust your natural intuitive gifts and inner guidance for more satisfaction and joy. That’s the topic of a dynamic, interactive talk being presented by international lecturers Estelle Small and Patrick Kilhenny of the non-profit, educational organization, IPM (Inner Peace Movement) International.
Using this sixth sense comes in handy, from situations that require major decisions or simply knowing when to pop a dish out of the oven. Everyone is psychic and being sharply attuned to it helps life flow more smoothly. People gain trust, self-confidence and inner security when they start tapping into their psychic part. The lecture will also dip into an understanding about using inner guidance, or guardian angels, that help people with their unique missions in life.
This is an interactive lecture. Participants can even try a technique on using their intuition, and most are able to do it on the first try. Estelle Small and Patrick Kilhenny have been presenting on this topic for many years in North America and Europe. Their quest for understanding their sixth sense comes out of their own experiences.
Cost: $10.00

Slow Art Day at Gallery 2014 4/27/13

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Slow Art Day at Gallery 2014
Saturday, April 27, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Gallery 2014
2014 Harrison St.
Hollywood, FL 33019
Lunch at Cinquecento Pizza Gelato & Café:  Following Slow Art Day at Gallery 2014
1931 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, FL 33020

Participation in Slow Art Day is free. Attendees will pay for their lunch at Cinquecento Pizza Gelato & Café.
About Gallery 2014

Gallery 2014, an exciting, new nonprofit concept established to bring the community together to celebrate, enjoy, learn and acquire exceptional artwork of emerging artists from around the globe, is a host venue for the worldwide April 27 Slow Art Day. The all-volunteer event has a simple mission: to help more people discover for themselves the joy of looking at and loving art.

At Gallery 2014, participants will look at five works of pre-assigned art at Gallery 2014 for 10 minutes each, and then meet together over lunch to discuss their experience at the nearby Cinquecento Pizza Gelato & Café. To sign up and for more information, visit www.slowartday.com.

Slow Art Day began after founder Phil Terry spent 30 minutes looking at Hans Hoffmann’s 1943 painting Fantasia at the Jewish Museum’s 2008 exhibition Action/Abstraction. The experience sparked an idea to help those outside the art world better appreciate museums’ offerings.

The newest member of South Florida’s art community, the Sanjuan-Brown Hollywood Arts Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Gallery 2014 provides an unprecedented opportunity for new and emerging artists from developing countries, as well as local and student artists who might otherwise lack access to the public, to showcase their quality, original pieces and sell them for fair value. Current artwork on display represents the talents of approximately 20 artists, including some referred to Gallery 2014 by Hispanic Unity, the largest non-profit organization in Broward County dedicated to serving the Hispanic population. Background info on all the current Gallery 2014 artists is available at www.gallery2014.com/artists.html .

Sanjuan-Brown Hollywood Arts Foundation, Inc. dba Gallery 2014 is a nonprofit charitable enterprise co-founded by Hollywood residents and wife-husband duo Elizabeth Sanjuan and Kenneth Brown. Gallery 2014’s surplus funds go to support the arts and arts education in South Florida. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 1–7 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 12–8 p.m. and by appointment. The gallery is closed Sunday and Monday.  For more information, please visit www.gallery2014.com , call (954) 505-3291 or email info@gallery2014.com .

Gator Guayabera Guateque 5/18/13

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Gator Guayabera Guateque
Saturday, 05/18/2013, 06:00 pm – 12:00 am
GGG-2013_slider-540x360Villa 221
221 NE 17th St,
Miami, Florida 33132
Webpage Link

The Guayabera (goo-ah-yah-bay-rah) is a men’s shirt that originated around Latin America. They are made with light material and are worn outside the pants. Some Guayaberas are embroidered.

A Guateque (goo-ah-tay-kay) is a social gathering in the countryside that originated in Cuba. There is usually music, dancing, and singing, especially of decimas.

Come join us for Good Food, Good Music, Good Times and Most Importantly A GOOD CAUSE.

Also, Honoring Dr. J. Bernard “Bernie” Machen as The Grand Caiman of The Year

Dominoes, Cigars and More

Saturday Spectacular Plaza Party at Marlins Park with Sugar Hill Gang ft. DJ Sama 4/27/13

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Saturday Spectacular Plaza Party at Marlins Park with Sugar Hill Gang ft. DJ Sama
Sunday, 04/27/2013, 10:00 pm – 12:00 am
MM_MLOGO_MIAMI_WBG2Marlins Park
501 Marlins Way,
Miami, Florida 33125
Webpage Link

After the games, fans can make their way to the West Plaza and experience a post-game party often featuring top recording artists and entertainers. SugarHill Gang will take it back old school when Marlins face off against the Cubs on Saturday April 27th. The gang will be performing some of their greatest hits like Rappers Delight and Jump on it, on the West Plaza after the post-game fireworks.

Roundtable Discussion: Boundless Reach On line Exhibition 5/9/13

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Roundtable Discussion: Boundless Reach On line Exhibition
Thursday, 05/09/2013, 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Lester’s
2519 NW 2nd Avenue,
Wynwood Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link

The public is invited to join the conversation with a roundtable discussion about the merits, issues and future of online exhibition. As technologies continue to advance, the parameters of visual art experience march on, invading virtual space in the form of online exhibitions, mobile exchanges and other digital forms. How does this expansion affect the presentation of visual art, and what does it mean for its future?

This event is part of the The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum at Florida International University in conjunction with Girls’ Club Foundation to continue with the on-line exhibition/project space The Drawing Project.

Movies on the Plaza: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 5/17/13

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IndianaJonesMovies on the Plaza: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Friday, 05/17/2013, 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Brickell World Plaza
600 Brickell Avenue ,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link

Brickell World Plaza presents Movies on the Plaza featuring Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, a 1989 American fantasy-adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg, from a story co-written by executive producer George Lucas. It is the third installment in the Indiana Jones franchise. Harrison Ford reprises the title role and Sean Connery plays Indiana’s father (although, in reality, Connery is just twelve years senior to Ford), Henry Jones, Sr. In the film, set largely in 1938, Indiana searches for his father, a Holy Grail scholar, who has been kidnapped by Nazis (Wikipedia)

600 Brickell The Foram Group photo by Robin Hill (c) LO RESMovies on the Plaza is a free, family friendly event sponsored by Brickell World Plaza each month.

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

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

YWCA Celebrating Diversity Through Art at Holland and Knight 4/24/13

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YWCA Celebrating Diversity Through Art at Holland and Knight
hollandWednesday, April 24, 2013, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Holland & Knight
701 Brickell Avenue
Suite 3000
Miami, FL 33131
RSVP For more information or to RSVP, please contact Mireya Rodriguez at 305.789.7436 or mireya.rodriguez@hklaw.com.

Program begins at 6:30 p.m

Complimentary cocktails and  hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Holland & Knight is proud to present a unique art exhibition that celebrates diversity and empowers individuals to increase their cultural awareness. The art exhibition will feature pieces specially curated by Alejandro Garcia-Amaya, co-founder of Art of the Americas (AOTA). As part of the evening’s program, Mr. Garcia-Amaya will discuss how art and artists can change perceptions of the world and provide a conduit to establish more meaningful connections with others. 

The art exhibition and reception will support this year’s Stand Against Racism, a movement of the YWCA that aims to eliminate racism by raising awareness. 

We look forward to seeing you at this special event.

2nd Annual Go Dutch Orange Bike-In Festival 4/26/13

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2nd Annual Go Dutch Orange Bike-In Festival
godutchFriday, April 26th, 7pm – 11pm
Grand Central Park
697 North Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
Free

GO DUTCH! again this year at Miami’s largest Queen’s Day celebration with the Omni Parkwest Redevelopment Association, The Miami Bike Scene, and Grolsch Premium Lager.

Join hundreds of local cyclists for a special Miami Critical Mass after party in celebration of Dutch culture, sustainable living and Miami’s growing and dynamic bike scene. Make sure to wear your craziest Dutch-inspired orange costume for a chance to win a brand new fixed gear bike! Also, get to Government Center early prior to critical mass for your free orange Grolsch T-shirt (limited to 800). Admission to this one-of-a-kind event is free and all bar proceeds to go to Grand Central Park for improvements and maintenance to the facility. Go Dutch! will expand on last year’s festival atmosphere by adding more games and bike-related activities.

Attendees arriving on a bicycle and Dutch-inspired apparel can enter the "orange costume contest" for a chance to win a custom fixed gear bicycle by Republic Bike. Additionally there will be food, drinks, and music provided by DJ DZA for a special "Peachfuzz in the park".

Miami Critical Mass will meet up at Government Center at 6:30pm as usual, and depart at 7:15pm! The group will ride about 12 miles and finish at Grand Central Park around 8:30pm for the bicycle festival!

The festival coincides with the monthly Miami Critical Mass ride which will be starting as regularly scheduled at Government Center, the only difference to previous rides is that it’ll be ending at Grand Central Park for the celebration, the group of cyclists should be expected to arrive at the park around 8:20pm.

Grolsch will distribute 800 orange t-shirts before the start of Miami Critical Mass at Government Center, it is advised you arrive at 6:30pm if you wish to get a free t-shirt. The limited shirts will entitle participants to $4 special on Grolsch 16oz beers at the park. Everyone is highly encouraged to wear orange!

Green Mobility Network will be providing FREE bicycle valet on a first come first serve basis. Bike valet space is limited so it is highly recommended that you bring your own lock as a precaution, additional on-site self-parking is available for cyclists.

Miami Bike Polo will be playing exhibition games and there will be skate & BMX freestyle sessions at the new DIY skate park area of Grand Central Park.

The Magic City Bicycle Collective will have a table and repair stand set up at Grand Central Park. They will demonstrate simple bike care and do minor bike repairs and maintenance. Buy them a beer or make a donation!

Creativity in the Classroom: Inspired Learning in the Community with the Bass Museum of Art Closing Reception 4/28/13

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Creativity in the Classroom: Inspired Learning in the Community with the Bass Museum of Art Closing Reception
Family Day, April 28, 1pm (Family Day activities begin at  2pm)
Bass Museum of Art
2100 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL. 33139

On view until April 28, 2013 in the Lindeman Family Creativity Center

A culmination of the Bass Museum of Art’s ongoing initiative to work more closely with the Miami-Dade pubic school system. Creativity in the Classroom:IDEA@thebass is a samplings of works produced by the students of the Miami-Dade Public School system demonstrates the results from a series of professional development workshops that introduced the “Design Thinking” method of project-based learning to more than 100 local teachers. Workshop instructor Lourdes Fuller and Bass Museum of Art’s Director of Education, Dr. Adrienne von Lates inspired teachers to customize what they had learned at the Bass Museum of Art to fit within their lesson plans. This exhibition demonstrates the product of this method creating unique cross-curricular lessons plans and encouraging students from Kindergarten to high school to create original works of art including: narratives, original cartoons, paintings, sculpture and drawings. In conjunction with IDEA@thebass, Creativity In The Classroom is graciously funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
 
The Bass Museum of Art commends the following teachers for their efforts in bringing this work to the museum for the public to view:
 
Frances E. Arango, Coral Reef Elementary I Deborah Brown, Lehrman Community Day School I Vivian del Rio, Kensington Park Elementary I Lourdes Fuller, Shenandoah Middle I Monica Harmon, G.W. Carver Middle I Amy Kutell, Ada Merritt k-8 Center I Lorraine Mackinney, Fienberg Fisher K-8 Center I Ann Reyna, Southside Elementary I Mirena Suarez, Ada Merritt k-8 Center I Joseph Vasile, Pinecrest Preparatory Middle-High I Vivian Veiga, Kensington Park Elementary I Joann Young, Key Biscayne K-8 Center

NBC’S ‘The Voice’ Contestant Michaela Paige Hosts Graduation Party at Alene Too 4/25/13

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NBC’S ‘The Voice’ Contestant Michaela Paige Hosts Graduation Party at Alene Too
Thursday, April 25, 2013, 3-6pm
Alene Too at Regency Court
3013 Yomato Road, Suite 30
Boca Raton, Florida

Michaela Paige, the 16-year-old Boca Raton native and star contestant on Season 3 of NBC’s hit reality series “The Voice” will host a special Graduation Party for mothers, daughters and other members of the family to shop for fantastic graduation looks! New spring selections will be featured from popular designer brands including Alice and Olivia, BCBG and Amanda Uprichard. Customers who make a purchase will be entered to win a $100 Alene Too gift certificate!

E-KleK-TiK: An IPC Visual Lab Photography Exhibit 5/4/13

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E-KleK-TiK: An IPC Visual Lab Photography Exhibit
Saturday, 05/04/2013, 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
EclecticExhibit_CurleySmallACND Gallery of Art at Archbishop Curley Notre Dame Prep
4949 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33137
Facebook Link

An IPC Visual Lab exhibit curated by award-winning Miami Herald photojournalist Carl Juste. View an eclectic collection of works by professional photojournalists Carl Juste, C.W. Griffin, Charlie Trainor, Andrew Kaufman. And, their advanced lab students: Jenny Babot Romney, Rubyann Smith Hernandez, Nanci Thomas, Zeus Shama, Jennifer Kay, and Ethan Britton. DJ ONEWAY will be spinning the tunes. Free.

Opening Reception: Saturday, May 4, 2013 from 6 to 10 pm
Exhibit runs through May 31, 2013

Vintage Revenge Yard Sale 4/28/13

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Vintage Revenge Yard Sale
Sunday, 04/28/2013, 08:00 am – 12:00 pm
6193873_origVintage Revenge
6231 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33138
Webpage Link

Vintage Revenge will be hosting a truly Vintage Yard Sale. With exclusive discounts of $5, $10, $15, and some $20 pieces, everyone will have the opportunity to be a part of the vintage trend. Don’t miss the chance to be a part of one of Miami’s hottest Yard Sale!

Vintage Revenge is a vintage lovers paradise. Stepping into the boutique is like taking a ride in a time capsule and having the freedom to go anywhere from 1930 to 1980. It’s a one-stop shop, literally with racks overflowing with gorgeous and fairly priced men’s and women’s vintage clothing and accessories. Denise keeps her inventory large giving the shopper the opportunity to get dressed from head to toe. They pride themselves on creating a unique experience for each customer with knowledge on the pieces carried in the store and care instructions.

Gallery 2014 to Participate in April 27 Slow Art Day 4/27/13

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Gallery 2014 to Participate in April 27 Slow Art Day
Saturday, 04/27/2013, 12:30 pm – 01:30 pm
Gallery 2014
Gallery 2014,
2014 Harrison St, Florida 33019
Webpage Link

Gallery 2014, an exciting, new nonprofit concept established to bring the community together to celebrate, enjoy, learn and acquire exceptional artwork of emerging artists from around the globe, is a host venue for the worldwide April 27 Slow Art Day. The all-volunteer event has a simple mission: to help more people discover for themselves the joy of looking at and loving art.

At Gallery 2014, participants will look at five works of pre-assigned art at Gallery 2014 for 10 minutes each, and then meet together over lunch to discuss their experience at the nearby Cinquecento Pizza Gelato & Café. To sign up and for more information, visit www.slowartday.com.

Slow Art Day began after founder Phil Terry spent 30 minutes looking at Hans Hoffmann’s 1943 painting Fantasia at the Jewish Museum’s 2008 exhibition Action/Abstraction. The experience sparked an idea to help those outside the art world better appreciate museums’ offerings.

The newest member of South Florida’s art community, the Sanjuan-Brown Hollywood Arts Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Gallery 2014 provides an unprecedented opportunity for new and emerging artists from developing countries, as well as local and student artists who might otherwise lack access to the public, to showcase their quality, original pieces and sell them for fair value. Current artwork on display represents the talents of approximately 20 artists, including some referred to Gallery 2014 by Hispanic Unity, the largest non-profit organization in Broward County dedicated to serving the Hispanic population. Background info on all the current Gallery 2014 artists is available at www.gallery2014.com/artists.html.

Made In Italy Miami at Delano Beach Club 4/30/13

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Made In Italy Miami at Delano Beach Club
Tuesday, 04/30/2013, 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
MII_Delano17Delano Beach Club
1685 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach , Florida 33139
Webpage Link

Made In Italy Miami invites you to a night of bubbles & sparkles poolside at Delano Beach Club!

Tuesday April 30th
From 8-10 PM

Complimentary Zonin Prosecco, Peroni Beer and Hors D’Oeuvres.
We will have a silent auction. All proceeds benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Sounds by Corrado Rizza.

21+ with proper I.D.

New C-Art Gallery Opening in Miami with Pop-up Exhibition 5/2/13

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New C-Art Gallery Opening in Miami with Pop-up Exhibition
INVITACIONMay 2 at 7p.m.
O. Ascanio Gallery
2600 NW 2nd Ave
Wynwood Miami, FL
RSVP: info@c-artgallery.com

The newest gallery to open in Miami, C-Art Gallery, in collaboration with the prestigious Marlborough Gallery in New York, is pleased to present  “Reflections.” Curated by Kosme de Baraños, the show will take place as a “pop-up” exhibition, as the gallery will reveal its permanent home at a later date.

For his first solo exhibition in Miami, David Rodriguez Caballero presents thirty aluminum, brass and vinyl art works. His characteristic aluminum and brass pieces are from his metal series, while his vinyl works form part of an independent series that juxtaposes different layers of monochrome acetate resulting in a paint-like finish. The exhibit is comprised of geometric abstractions, wall installations and freestanding sculptures, taking spectators on a journey through the artist’s transition from three-dimensionality to sculpture.

David Rodríguez Caballero arrives in Miami for his solo exhibition after a strong showing at the Marlborough New York (Recent Works, Marlborough Chelsea, February 2012), and Madrid (Ongoing pieces, Marlborough Madrid, November 2012) that were well received by the public, critics and art collectors. In addition, his work was recently showcased at Art Basel Miami Beach, The Armory Show and Arco.

“I am honored that C-Art Gallery has given me this opportunity. Guests will be able to observe the breadth of my work, from my characteristic brass and aluminum pieces, to my recent aesthetic investigations and combinations of organic elements with inorganic elements.  The inspirations derived from living in New York over the past two years are apparent in my newer pieces — the skyscrapers and concrete mix with my visual thinking to produce abstract configurations,” said Rodriguez Caballero.

Director of C-Art Gallery Cesar Rodriguez stated, “we are excited to launch C-Art with such a visionary artist, it sets the tone for what we plan to do next. We are convinced that David’s work is an excellent option for contemporary art collectors throughout South Florida and Latin America, and are certain locals will enjoy the show.

“I am thrilled that his work will be showcased in Miami, his pieces will captivate both art collectors and art aficionados,” quipped Curator Kosme de Baraño. David Rodríguez Caballero is already creating the art works that will be shown in future exhibits, i.e. at the Carmen de Valencia Center in Spain in June of 2013, and the Monaco outpost of the Marlborough next October.

An Evening With Park Avenue Pianos and Tesla Lincoln Road 4/29/13

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An Evening With Park Avenue Pianos and Tesla Lincoln Road
Monday, 04/29/2013, 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
TeslaEviteTesla Lincoln Road
515 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach , Florida 33139
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An Evening With Park Avenue Pianos and Tesla Lincoln Road
Performances by mezzo-soprano Avery Amero, pianist Sophia Munoz, pianist Jelena Djukic
Monday, April 29, 7-9pm

Park Avenue Pianos and Tesla Motors Lincoln Road have teamed up to present an exciting evening celebrating the poignant juxtaposition of Tesla’s sleek, modern engineering, and “Golden Age” Steinway piano craftsmanship. Park Avenue Pianos will place a mint condition grand Steinway piano from its collection, most recently used and signed by Tony Bennett, in Tesla’s Lincoln Road showroom for this special performance. Guests will be able to take a thrilling ride in the award winning Model S.

An exclusive guest list of music lovers and Tesla VIPs will enjoy an enchanted evening of classical, Broadway and jazz selections by celebrated New York City-based musicians, mezzo-soprano Avery Amero, and concert pianist Sophia Munoz, a 2008 YoungArts winner; Serbian pianist Jelena Djukic, will travel from Serbia to perform music selections to honor Nikola Tesla’s heritage; and Florida International University residents from the Amernet Quartet will also perform.

For more information about this exciting evening with Park Avenue Pianos and Tesla Lincoln Road, contact Ronen Segev at 917.838.4563 or info@parkavenuepianos.com.
 
When: Monday, April 29, 7-9pm
Where: Tesla Motors, 515 Lincoln Road Miami Beach, FL 33139

About Park Avenue Pianos
Park Avenue Pianos, with locations in New York City, Miami, and Washington D.C., provides clients with the world’s most finely crafted Steinway & Sons pianos including Steinway grand pianos, upright pianos and Steinway baby grands. Park Avenue Pianos provides Steinway pianos of various vintages of past and present, including mint condition “Golden Age” Steinway grand pianos, considered by many to be the best Steinway ever made. Park Avenue Pianos works with concert pianists to handpick the finest examples of “Golden Age” craftsmanship from around the world, and, through a with a team of renowned specialty technicians, restores their original Golden Steinway piano sound. For more information about Park Avenue Pianos, visit www.steinwaygrand.com.
 
About Tesla 
Tesla Motors’ (NASDAQ: TSLA) goal is to accelerate the world’s transition to electric mobility with a full range of increasingly affordable electric cars. California-based Tesla designs and manufactures EVs, as well as EV powertrain components for partners such as Toyota and Daimler. Tesla has delivered almost 10,000 electric vehicles to customers in 31 countries.  
Model S is the world’s first premium sedan built from the ground up as an electric vehicle and has been engineered to elevate the public’s expectations of what a premium sedan can be. At the heart of Model S is the proven Tesla powertrain, delivering both unprecedented range and a thrilling drive experience. With a rigid body structure, nearly 50/50 weight distribution and a remarkably low center of gravity, Model S offers the responsiveness and agility expected from the world’s best sports cars while providing the ride quality of a luxury performance sedan. Model S has received many of the industry’s most prestigious awards and accolades during its first year on the market.

Artists in Action Workshop with Lou Anne Colodny 5/18/13

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Artists in Action Workshop with Lou Anne Colodny
Saturday, 05/18/2013, 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Girls’ Club
117 NE 2nd Street ,
Ft Lauderdale , Florida 33301
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Lou Anne will lead workshop participants in a Venetian Exploding Box Saturday, May 18, 1-4pm.

Explosion boxes look like a little gift, but when the lid is removed the sides fall down to reveal multiple tags that can display photos, drawings, collages, texts, and other embellishments. Participants will learn how to construct the box, making secret compartments and simple techniques to create a clean, professional finish.

Student Discount Available

Artists in Action Talk with Lou Anne Colodny 5/17/13

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Artists in Action Talk with Lou Anne Colodny
Friday, 05/17/2013, 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Girls’ Club Collection
117 NE 2nd Street ,
Ft Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Artists in Action! Talk with Lou Anne Colodny

Four presentations at Girls’ Club by prominent local female artists will offer a glimpse into their unique methods of art making. In conjunction with the exhibition Following the Line, Lou Anne Colodny will share her inspirations, career paths and ah hah! moments with the public. A lively atmosphere and stimulating discussion is guaranteed.

Artist talk is free and open to the public, held Friday May 17 at 7pm.

O, Miami!- The Final Weekend with Dead Poets Parade, Richard Blanco & Tattoos 4/25/13-4/28/13

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O, Miami!- The Final Weekend with Dead Poets Parade, Richard Blanco & Tattoos
April 25 – 28
Locations around Miami

OH NO O,MIAMI / THE END IS NEAR / YOUR TIME HAS COME / FOR POETRY

April 25 – 7 p.m.
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The Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139
Craig Dworkin, Steven Zultanski
Performance and conversation with poets Craig Dworkin and Steven Zultanski.

April 26 – 8 p.m.
Animal Spirits
The Freehand, 2727 Indian Creek Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33140
Tom Healy, Duke Riley, Kevin Young
Poet Tom Healy and Tattoo artist Duke Riley present Animal Spirits (Monk Books, 2013) a book of poems and tattoos. Kevin Young presents The Hungry Ear: Poems of Food and Drink (Bloomsbury, 2012). Ocho Placas presentes a pop-up tattoo parlor. Broken Shaker presents cocktails.

April 27 – 10:30 a.m.
New Voices
The Betsy-South Beach, 1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
DéLana Dameron, Frank Báez, Dave Landsberger
Poetry reading with three young, up-and-coming poets: DéLana Dameron (USA), Frank Báez (DR), and Dave Landsberger (USA).

April 27 – 2 p.m.
Poetry Is for the Dogs: A Benefit for Miami-Dade Animal Shelters
The Betsy-South Beach, 1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Chase Twichell, Michael Hettich
2012 Kingsley Tufts Award-winner Chase Twichell and Michael Hettich read “for the dogs.” Suggested donation of $10 to benefit animal shelters in Miami-Dade County. O, Miami supports Miami-Dade County’s effort to convert all animal shelters to “no-kill” facilities.

April 27 – 3:30 p.m.
O, Poesía
B Bar at The Betsy-South Beach, 1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
José Ángel Leyva, Víctor Rodríguez Núñez, Achy Obejas
Una lectura en español con poetas de México, Cuba y Los Estados Unidos.

April 27 – 5 p.m.
Discussion: Global Poetry
The Betsy-South Beach, 1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
José Ángel Leyva, Víctor Rodríguez Núñez, Achy Obejas, Jean Portante, Katherine M. Hedeen
Do you want to learn more about poetry from other countries? A discussion, moderated by Víctor Rodríguez Núñez, on the best of contemporary poetry around the globe. Come and restock your reading list of international poets.

April 27 – 6:30 p.m.
Poetry Under the Stars
The Roof of The Betsy-South Beach, 1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Eduardo C. Corral, Achy Obejas, Jean Portante
2011 Yale Younger Poets prize-winner Eduardo C. Corral joins Batty Weber prize-winner Jean Portante and poet/translator Achy Obejas for a reading under the stars. A reception to follow the reading. RSVP required – click here.

April 28 – Noon
Poetry Is Dead Parade
In the park across from The Betsy-South Beach, 1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Student groups, cultural organizations
Poetry Is Dead! Or is it? The Poetry is Dead parade will act as a funeral procession in reverse, beginning outside O, Miami host hotel The Betsy-South Beach and marching through Lummus Park. Selected performances featuring local students and arts groups, positioned as stops along the parade route, will act as inspired re-awakenings or summonings of the spirits of dead poets. Come dressed as your favorite dead poet.

April 28 – 4 p.m.
LGBT + Poetry
B Bar at The Betsy-South Beach, 1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Stacey Waite, Julie Wade, Neil de la Flor
Frank O’Hara Prize-winner Stacey Waite joins South Florida poets Julie Wade and Neil de la Flor for a reading at the O, Miami host hotel, The Betsy-South Beach.

April 28 – 7 p.m.
Megan & Richard & Thurston, O, MI!
New World Center Symphony Hall, 500 17th Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Richard Blanco, Thurston Moore, Megan Amram
2013 Inagural poet Richard Blanco; Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore; and NBC’s Megan Amram read poetry in the New World Symphony Hall. Plus surprise guest poets and poetry films by the Borscht Film Fest. Tickets are $20, $30 (with tote gift bag) and $50 (with tote gift bag and copy of Richard Blanco’s “One Today”). >>>BUY.

April 28 – 10 p.m.
O,fter Party with Thurston Moore
The Freehand Miami, 2727 Indian Creek Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33140
Richard Blanco, Thurston Moore, Megan Amram
Join 2013 Inagural poet Richard Blanco; Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore; and NBC’s Megan Amram for an official “O,fter Party” thrown with our friends from Sweat Records.

4th Annual New Times Brew at the Zoo 5/4/13

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4th Annual New Times Brew at the Zoo
nwt_email_brew_2013Saturday, May 4, 2013, 7pm – 11pm
Zoo Miami
12400 Southwest 152nd Street
Miami, FL 33177

Purchast Tickets Online
$5 OFF General Admission & $10 OFF VIP with promo code CTS2013
Good through May 3rd

Miami’s largest beer festival returns May 4, 2013, showcasing 100+ local, international, and craft beers, local brewers, live national acts, interactive games, animals, food and fun. Grammy award-winning Naughty by Nature will perform live, and Luke live on stage! For more details visit our website.

General Admission Tickets:
Unlimited local and international beer sampling from 100+ vendors, national music acts and special offers from local merchants.
$30 with discount / $45 at door

VIP Tickets:
Unlimited Bud Light Crown and spirit samples, catered food, and early entry to sample beer from 6pm-7pm without the hassle of any lines. Space is VERY LIMITED.
$65 with discount / $85 at door

This is a 21-and-up event. Rain or shine.

Los Ranchos Ribbon Cutting and Opening Party In Westland Mall 4/25/13

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Los Ranchos Ribbon Cutting and Opening Party In Westland Mall
20110720_Los_Ranchos_058-Thursday, April 25th, from 6 to 8 p.m
Los Ranchos Steakhouse
1645 W. 49th Street
Hialeah, FL 33012
www.beststeakinmiami.com

Los Ranchos Steakhouse, a pillar in our community and restaurant landmark, celebrates the opening of its newest location in Hialeah’s Westland Mall. Special guests have been invited to join Los Ranchos for a ribbon cutting ceremony by the Honorable Mayor of the City of Hialeah, Mr. Carlos Hernandez, and Chairman of Hialeah’s Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Armando Llanes. Guests will be treated to cocktails and hors d’oeuvres to celebrate this historic occasion. 
 
Los Ranchos was the first to introduce the Churrasco, Gallo Pinto, and Tres Leches to our community, all of which are now considered classic staples of Miami’s Latin cuisine.  In addition to these signature dishes, Los Ranchos continues to make culinary innovations with its new Churrasco “Presidente,” and Baby “Presidente” the new generation of Churrascos that have received rave reviews and continue its tradition of Excellence.
 
Featuring natural stone walls, dark woods, large arched windows, an outdoor seating area and unique chandeliers made of hanging wine glasses, Los Ranchos, Winner of the Golden Fork Award, is proud to bring its flair to Hialeah. This new location provides nearby residents the opportunity to dine in an upscale environment without breaking the bank, as it features $6.99 lunch specials, happy hour, and early dining menus. Named one of the best Hispanic restaurants by Hispanic Business magazine, and known for the “Best Steak in Town”, by The Miami Herald, Los Ranchos Steakhouse continues to provide the perfect setting for any special family occasion, an intimate night out, or simply to enjoy the “Best Steak in Town.”

Opening to the Public – Barezzito South Beach – Sushi, Bar, Music, 7 days a Week 4/26/13

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Opening to the Public – Barezzito South Beach – Sushi, Bar, Music, 7 days a Week
Sunday, 04/26/2013, 05:00 pm – 05:00 am
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2000 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Barezzito South Beach will open its entrance in April 26, 2013 as an entertaining blend of sushi, bar and music elements. The restaurant’s fuse of Japanese cuisine, Latin touch and tropical influences paired with fresh ingredients and mixology, sparks an influential punch on the palate. Architecturally enhanced walls and ceilings, creative furniture design with pops of color and sleek flooring at Barezzito South Beach will turn into a party every night. Barezzito was originally conceptualized in Leon, Mexico in 2003 and has since become a staple in being recognized as refined, comfortable, versatile, innovative, contemporary, unique and delicious. End of March, the Miami Beach location will be the 13th Barezzito establishment, first in the United States, setting a new standard in dining and partying never before seen or felt in the United States.

Positioned in the new Boulan Shops at Collins Park, on the legendary Collins Avenue in South Beach Miami, FL across from the Setai Hotel & Residences. The doors will always be open for both locals and visitors alike in this unrestrained 4,200 sq. ft. of space. Whether selecting from an outdoor or indoor ambiance, anyone can appreciate the prominent exterior deco structure, interior artistic lighting of changeable colors, warm hand crafted décor and Ébano finished floors of Barezzito South Beach.

Hailing from Mexico, Grupo Impulza has done it again, as this will be the group’s 50th establishment opened in ten years and their first in the United States. Omar Quesada and Oscar Webber own Grupo Impulza, and have chosen Miami’s local, Antar Sosa, to lead the successful string of restaurants into South Beach. Sosa has ten years of service industry experience and anticipates opening future Barezzitos’ in South Florida and nationally with other concepts.

“Barezzito will be so different than what is going on here in South Beach. There are very little customer value positioned restaurants or places with amazing entertainment, along with enjoyable food too. Placing our focus on sushi and tapas, along with having live music and DJs every day of the week, with a well-priced menu, there will always be something happening where you know you can enjoy all aspects, all together. Happy hours, live entertainment and nightly parties will be our focus as there is also an advantage to providing this in our market and niche area.”

Barezzito South Beach will integrate sushi to sashimi, bottles to cocktails, DJ to live music and tapas and more, Barezzito South Beach is projected to be a distinguished entertainment based restaurant venue open late for a salubrious taste.

Celebrate American Craft Beer Week at Riverside Market 5/15/13

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Celebrate American Craft Beer Week at Riverside Market
Wednesday, 05/15/2013, 07:00 pm –
tap-take-over-may13-copyRiverside Market
608 SW 12th Ave,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33312
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American Craft Beer Week is almost here and Riverside Market is celebrating craft beer in South Florida by teaming up with Florida Beer Company for a full TAP TAKEOVER!

Sip on Florida Beer Company’s Florida Lager, Devil’s Triangle, Gaspars Porter, Key West beers and Swamp Ape while enjoying live local music and specials from the Riverside Market kitchen. In the spirit of American Craft Beer Week Florida Beer Company will be raffling off some awesome gear and prizes, so make sure to mark your calendars. For any true beer lover this event can’t be missed!

For artists…BY ARTISTS presents a Digital Mixed Media Exhibition David Rohn | Danilo De La Torre | Alexis Trigoura 4/28/13

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For artists…BY ARTISTS presents a Digital Mixed Media Exhibition David Rohn | Danilo De La Torre | Alexis Trigoura
Sunday, 04/28/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
faba428HaVen Lounge
1237 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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The objective of ‘for artists..BY ARTISTS’ (www.facebook.com/forartistBYARTISTS) is to create a social colony for artists from all disciplines of the arts. We present a unique opportunity for painters, photographers, designers, sculptors and videographers to exhibit their works in a Large Digital Format environment. Selected artists gain access to utilize the technology of Haven and present their art in a dynamic presentation.

Installation #68 will feature David Rohn | Danilo De La Torre | Alexis Trigoura

DAVID ROHN

David Rohn grew up in the suburbs of New York, the city in which he lived during most of the ’70’s and ’80’s. He studied Architecture, Art and Urbanism at NYU, the Ecole des Beaux Arts, and Pratt Institute, he moved to Paris again in 1989 , and later settled in Miami in 1992 where he began to exhibit paintings, videos, installations, and performances. Currently associated with Carol Jazzar Contemporary Art, Miami, his work has reached museums and collections both public and private.
In 2008, he formed:”Homo-Sapiens (Art for Evolution) with collaborator Danilo de la Torre for the creation and production of a variety of performance, Video, and Photographic projects, typically with themes related to social issues.
David Rohn also contributes writing on art for Artlurker and Whitehot Miami.

DANILO DE LA TORRE / ADORA

Born in Havana Cuba .
Trained in classical ballet . Worked in musical theater and cabaret from age of seventeen.
Went to Paris France in 1985 to join Le Ballet Theatre de la Seine, where he continued to work in contemporary and modern dance.
Visit Miami Beach in 1986 (later to be know as South Beach) Relocated there, soon to become Adora, an icon whose outrageous bouffant wigs, extraordinary make up and captivating stage presence made him/her the undisputed “Queen of South Beach”, a title that survives even in that somewhat changed Scene.
Adora’s repertoire of lip-sycned interpretations include a variety of music from Yma Sumac to Opera, Edith Piaf to La Lupe.
In 2008, de la Torre formed ‘Homo-Sapiens (Art for evolution) with long-time collaborator David Rohn; their first project Silencio, involved an unspoken performance Piece about a Guard and Muslim inmate of a Gitmo style Detention Camp who fall in love. They have since produced a number of performance and video and photographic works that have been produced and exhibited in Germany, Israel and the USA.

ALEXIS TRIGOURA

Born in 1971 and raised in Regla, Cuba, Alexis Trigoura experienced the quintessential Cuban childhood. His family’s name was well-known throughout Cuba due to their popular and successful butcher shop. In 1980, however, due to the progressively intense demands of Castro’s regime, Alexis and his family were compelled to leave their beautiful homeland. Alexis, just ten at the time, joined his father, mother and two brothers on the 90-mile pilgrimage to U.S. shores via the Mariel Boat Lift.
Alexis learned of his love of painting early in life, at the age of three. The media he enjoyed most was watercolor but he later discovered charcoal, oil, acrylic and pastels. He didn’t stop there. Sculpture inspired him as well and, with his resourceful imagination, Alexis created sculptures with whatever materials he could find.
It wasn’t until his adult years – after being a flight attendant and traveling around the world – that Alexis realized no other place captured the beauty and sincerity of Cuba. An intense desire to return home gave him the courage to visit and photograph the island he left behind 24 years earlier. Alexis’ photographs capture memories of his colorful childhood and the love of an island he once called home.

Produced by: Sandra Garcia & Rod Pratt

Curated by: Sandra Garcia

Technical Projection Design by: Ricardo Agudelo Aguillon

Music by: John JC Corradi

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Walking Into Walls (And Curtains), a workshop by Asher Hartman 4/29/13

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Walking Into Walls (And Curtains), a workshop by Asher Hartman
Asher Hartman WorkshopMonday, April 29, 6:00-9:00 pm
Cannonball
1035 North Miami Avenue, Suite 200
Miami, FL 33136
Free and open to all
Kindly RSVP to splash@cannonballmiami.org  or 786-347-2360.

Cannonball (Miami, FL) and Machine Project (Los Angeles, CA) are thrilled to announce a workshop by artist Asher Hartman. Free and open to the public, Walking into Walls (and Curtains) is a workshop of actors and visual artists interested in stirring up new ideas about “live art.”

We will collectively ponder and perform questions about the ways in which the coupling of actor and artist can spark new ideas about the relationships between the being and the object; space, place and text; seeing and sensing, making and witnessing. Our goal is to rethink the ways in which crossing disciplinary boundaries can widen the sight lines of live art.

The fine print: without making a grand distinction between performance art and theater, we may consider spoken texts, naturalistic and other acting techniques, and blocking and choreography, meditation, and energy work as useful tools, and we will be thinking about concepts of audience and stage. Everyone will perform.

Hartman’s workshop and public performance, "The Florida Room," are part of a new collaboration between Cannonball and Machine Project, offering three Los Angeles-based artists research residencies at Cannonball and the resources to create new performance-based works in response to Miami. Participating artists include Corey Fogel, Asher Hartman, and Juliana Snapper. This collaborative project is generously supported, in part, by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

Asher Hartman is an interdisciplinary artist, independent curator, and psychic based in Los Angeles. His practice centers on the exploration of the self in relation to Western histories and ideologies. His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, including shows at the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis; Beijing Open Performance Festival, Beijing; Hayward Gallery, London; Cultural Center of the Philippines, Manila; Recontres International, Paris and Berlin; Torrance Art Museum, CA; MIX, New York; London Underground Film Fest and Images, UK; and in a number of Los Angeles venues including Machine Project, LACE, Sea and Space Exhibitions, Monte Vista Projects, Human Resources, and The Hammer Museum.
Hartman received his BA from University of California, Los Angeles, and his MFA from California Institute of the Arts, Valencia.

Trivia Night 5/30/13

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Trivia Night
Thursday, 05/30/2013, 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
trivia7Pao Town
2624 Ponce De Leon,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Join us at Pao Town for Trivia with Evan and treat yourself to our amazing menu items and drink specials. First place wins a $25 gift card and second place wins a free pitcher. Like us on facebook and find our post including one giveaway answer for tonights game! Gun Bae & Good Luck!!

Trivia Night 5/9/13

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Trivia Night
Thursday, 05/09/2013, 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
trivia6Pao Town
2624 Ponce De Leon,
Coral Gables, Florida 33141
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Join us at Pao Town for Trivia with Evan and treat yourself to our amazing menu items and drink specials. First place wins a $25 gift card and second place wins a free pitcher. Like us on facebook and find our post including one giveaway answer for tonights game! Gun Bae & Good Luck!!

Trivia Night 5/23/13

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Trivia Night
Thursday, 05/23/2013, 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
trivia4Pao Town
2624 Ponce De Leon,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Join us at Pao Town for Trivia with Evan and treat yourself to our amazing menu items and drink specials. First place wins a $25 gift card and second place wins a free pitcher. Like us on facebook and find our post including one giveaway answer for tonights game! Gun Bae & Good Luck!!

Trivia Night 5/16/13

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Trivia Night
Sunday, 05/16/2013, 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
trivia3Pao Town
2624 Ponce De Leon,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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Join us at Pao Town for Trivia with Evan and treat yourself to our amazing menu items and drink specials. First place wins a $25 gift card and second place wins a free pitcher. Like us on facebook and find our post including one giveaway answer for tonights game! Gun Bae & Good Luck!!

Trivia Night 5/2/13

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Trivia Night
Thursday, 05/02/2013, 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
triviaPao Town
2624 Ponce De Leon ,
Coral Gables, Florida 33141
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Join us at Pao Town for Trivia with Evan and treat yourself to our amazing menu items and drink specials. First place wins a $25 gift card and second place wins a free pitcher. Like us on facebook and find our post including one giveaway answer for tonights game! Gun Bae & Good Luck!!

Wines In The Garden At Joey’s Italian Café 4/25/13

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Wines In The Garden At Joey’s Italian Café
Thursday, 04/25/2013, 07:00 pm – 09:30 pm
Joeys-Italian-Cafe-interior-with-mural-photo-credit-Simon-HareJoey’s Italian Café
2506 N.W. 2nd Avenue ,
Wywnood, Florida 33127
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Joey’s Italian Café, the award-winning contemporary eatery that helped to shape Wynwood into a dining and entertainment destination, will launch ‘Wines in the Garden’ – a series of al fresco wine tastings to showcase a rotating roster of wines from around the globe, paired with light bites prepared by Veneto-born Executive Chef Ivo Mazzon. The series kicks off on Thursday, April 25th 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Priced affordably at $30 per person, guests will enjoy personalized tastings from Argentina’s renowned Ferllen Winery and Vinifera Imports, the preeminent importer of premium Italian wines. Ferllen will be introducing their Cabernet Sauvignon, Gran Reserve Malbec and Torrontes, while Vinifera will present an array of Italian wines including Inzolia “Caruso & Minini”, Pinot Grigio Ramato “Zeni”, Valplicella “Brigaldara” and Barbera D’Alba “I Piani”. Representatives from both companies will be on hand to speak about the wines and answer any questions. Guests will also enjoy a buffet featuring a selection of culinary delights including sausage braised with red wine, assorted canapés, Italian meats and cheeses and more.

‘Wines in the Garden’ will take place in the new garden at Joey’s Italian Café. Space is limited and reservations are required.

Joey’s Italian Café, located at 2506 N.W. 2nd Avenue in Wynwood, serves lunch and dinner daily. Joey’s offers a full service bar, and weekly live music. Valet parking available. For more information or reservations for the wine event, please call (305) 438-0488 or visit www.joeyswynwood.com.

Petite Chic Gifts Trunk Show at Eména Spa 4/26/13

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Petite Chic Gifts Trunk Show at Eména Spa
Friday, 04/26/2013, 11:00 am – 07:00 pm
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4100 NE 2nd Ave. Suite 301,
Miami, Florida 33137
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With Mother’s Day being just around the corner, Emena Spa Presents a Beauty & Fashion Trunk Show Starring Petite Chic Gifts. Petite Chic specializes in personalized and custom made-to-order gifts for all occasions, in addition to a variety of readily available products for all of your gifting needs!Join the Emena Spa Staff for a Pre-Mother’s Day celebration as we personalize gifts while enjoying delicious Hors D’oeuvres by our lovely neighbors, MC Kitchen. In need of a polish change? Don’t worry, just stop by our nail bar and pick a Spring color of your choice.If you want to learn more about our med spa services come in for a free consultation!

Acoustica 21: Inside-Out: The Prepared and Extended Piano featuring Aurie Hsu, piano 5/4/13

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Acoustica 21: Inside-Out: The Prepared and Extended Piano featuring Aurie Hsu, piano
Saturday, 05/04/2013, 08:00 pm – 09:00 pm
AH_PianoPrivate Residence
Private Residence,
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
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Acoustica 21: Inside-Out: The Prepared and Extended Piano
featuring Aurie Hsu, piano

When: Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 8PM
Where: A private residence on Miami Beach
Contact and limited tickets: info@fetafoundation.org
Phone: 434-284-2985

More info at
http://www.fetafoundation.org/Season_2/Acoustica_21-2-4.html
http://www.facebook.com/events/637892382889666/

“Wailing, plucking, and gongs . . . composers have used many types of sound production in contemporary piano music. This concert features the piano as a playground for timbral exploration. From bouncing balls and playing inside the piano, to preparations, vocals, and electronics, each piece in the program showcases a distinctive sonic world that can emerge from the piano.” A. Hsu

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

Free Salsa Class/Party Thursdays At Moca Cafe 5/2/13

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Free Salsa Class/Party Thursdays At Moca Cafe
Thursday, 05/02/2013, 09:00 pm – 03:00 am
63445_10151510602988827_1546966528_n1Moca Cafe & Lounge
738 Ne 125th St,
Miami, Florida 33161
Webpage Link

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here’s our salsa & bachata “3months anniversary” thursday at moca café itinerary for the month of april & may

april 25th: jesus manuel martinez y su orquesta expresion(next week)
may 2nd: nuevolution dance studio with …nuevolution dance ladies shine team

may 9th: guest dj: pablo alejandro from salsa driven
moca cafe latin thursdays is the place to be “especially” this month
there you have it ladies and gentlemen the best underground latin lounge in south florida on a thursday
our motto: tell a friend bring a friend send a friend where? at …moca cafe & lounge

ladies party of 4 or more gets complimentary bottle service from our moca bartender lady kristy bazze come meet her rsvp via text 305-494-0237

free beginner salsa “eddie torres” on2 class at 9pm-10pm sharp with dominic melendez and d’vice latin dance studio
and free kizomba class with tatiana habanova we caught the kizomba fever it’s simply contagious

at moca cafe you will hear the sensational sounds of salsa with dj puerto rican pete playing the best salsa, bachata, merengue, mambo, chacha, and more

ladies no cover…until 11pm $5 after 11pm-3am.
gentlemen: $5 cover.
until 11pm kitchen will be open

-brought to you by negrofino and i approve this message ;)
entrance: is in the rear via ne 7th ave.
free parking in the rear in front of downtown north miami police station ;)
1love 1soul 1passion salsa bachata kizomba samba

A Panel on Materiality 4/25/13

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A Panel on Materiality
James Croak _ Dirt Man with Shovel Jan 2013Thursday, April 25, 2013, 7 PM
Oxenberg Fine Art
50 NE 29 Street
Wynwood Art District
RSVP to gallery@oxenbergart.com  or 305.854.7104

Discuss the methods, meanings and maintenance of artworks made with unexpected materials and innovative uses of traditional mediums

Speakers to include:

Gordon A. Lewis, Jr. – Senior Director & Vice President, The Fine Arts Conservancy Stoneledge, West Palm Beach

Lucinda Linderman – Sculptor of Reclaimed Materials; Artist-in-Residence and Eco-Art Mentor, Deering Estate at Cutler

Margery Gordon, moderator – Curator, Oxenberg Fine Art; Art Critic, Freelance Journalist and Educator

Complimentary light fare and refreshments will be served at this closing reception for the exhibition of cast-dirt sculptures by James Croak and collaged paintings by Ashley Collins

Exhibition remains on view through Saturday, April 27, 2013

Image credit: James Croak, 1997, Dirt Man With Shovel, 74 X 30 X 35 inches, Cast dirt assembled over frame

Free Salsa Class/Party Thursdays At Moca Cafe 4/25/13

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Free Salsa Class/Party Thursdays At Moca Cafe
Thursday, 04/25/2013, 09:00 pm – 03:00 am
63445_10151510602988827_1546966528_nMoca Cafe & Lounge
738 Ne 125th St,
Miami, Florida 33161
Webpage Link

here’s our salsa & bachata “3months anniversary” thursday at moca café itinerary for the month of april & may

moca cafe latin thursdays is the place to be “especially” this month
there you have it ladies and gentlemen the best underground latin lounge in south florida on a thursday
our motto: tell a friend bring a friend send a friend where? at …moca cafe & lounge

ladies party of 4 or more gets complimentary bottle service from our moca bartender lady kristy bazze come meet her rsvp via text 305-494-0237

free beginner salsa “eddie torres” on2 class at 9pm-10pm sharp with dominic melendez and d’vice latin dance studio
and free kizomba class with tatiana habanova we caught the kizomba fever it’s simply contagious

at moca cafe you will hear the sensational sounds of salsa with dj puerto rican pete playing the best salsa, bachata, merengue, mambo, chacha, and more

ladies no cover…until 11pm $5 after 11pm-3am.
gentlemen: $5 cover.
until 11pm kitchen will be open

-brought to you by negrofino and i approve this message ;)
the salsa/ bachata mahem continues :) this thursday
entrance: is in the rear via ne 7th ave.
free parking in the rear in front of downtown north miami police station ;)
1love 1soul 1passion salsa bachata kizomba samba

O, Miami presents: O, Finale 4/28/13

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O, Miami presents: O, Finale
Hero_Master_NWC_2012_13_sampleSunday, Apr 28 at 7:00 PM
New World Center Symphony Hall
500 17th Street
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Tickets are $20
$30 includes a gift tote bag
$50 includes a gift tote bag with a special commemorative edition of Richard Blanco’s "One Today" 
Buy Tickets Online
www.omiami.org

O, Miami presents: O, Finale, the final event of the 2013 poetry festival. Readings by Presidential Inauguration poet and Miami-native Richard Blanco, Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore, and Megan Amram, writer for NBC’s Parks & Recreation. Original poetry films by Borscht Corp. and O, Miami, plus surprise special guests. Sponsored by Knight Foundation.

Richard Blanco
Poet selected to read at President Obama’s 2013 Inauguration
Winner of the Agnes Starrett Poetry Prize and the PEN Beyond Margins Award
Florida International University graduate

Thurston Moore
Founder/Guitarist/Lead singer of seminal New York band, Sonic Youth
Poet and Publisher of Ecstatic Peace Poetry Journal
Coral Gables High School graduate

Megan Amram
Writer for NBC’s Parks and Recreation and Comedy Central’s Kroll Show
350,000 Twitter followers
Former student of University of Wynwood Visiting Poet Joanna Klink

Borscht Corporation
Screenings at Sundance Film Festival, SXSW Film Festival, Guggenheim Museum
YouTube 1,000,000 Club
Logo thieves

Refresh Miami Lean Startup 4/25/13

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Refresh Miami: Lean Startup
refreshApril 25 @ 7:30PM
Miami Science Museum
3280 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL, 33133
Register Online

Have you ever wanted to start your own business?
Do you have a business but need to figure out a way to increase engagement and maximize retention?
Is your first thought "I can’t do this because I’m not a developer." or "I don’t have the money to have this developed."

Well then join us for this months Refresh and see how much you can get done with nothing but sweat equity (hard work).
Itinerary
• Introduction to Lean Startup
• Idea validation (no coding necessary) – Featuring Patrick Vlaskovits author of "The Lean Entrepreneur" (via Skype)
• The Minimal Viable Product – Raul Pla of SimpleWifi.com
• Metrics, What’s important What’s not – Ben Yoskovitz author of Lean Analytics (via Skype)

Best of all.. It’s free.. Food, Beer, Wine, Networking.. All FREE..

Feel free to donate or get a VIP ticket if mood strikes you.

VIP & Donation Tickets get priority seating in the main room.
VIP Tickets include a copy of Lean Analytics and front row seating.

Join Savor Tonight for Happy Hour at the Newly Opened Bonding 4/25/13

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Join Savor Tonight for Happy Hour at the Newly Opened Bonding
Wednesday, 04/24/2013, 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
interiorBonding
638 S Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33131
Buy Tickets Link

Join Savor Tonight & ASE Events, as we take you on a trip to Brickell for a feast for your senses. We will be stopping at the newly opened Bonding — a hip, Asian fusion restaurant — located in between Tobacco Road and River Oyster Bar for Happy Hour. Bonding is owned by Bond Trisransri, who you may know from Mr. Yum and 2B Asian Bistro, and features a creative menu of small plates at reasonable prices. Join us for an evening of new taste sensations — and exploring this new addition to Brickell.

Cost is $10 in advance or $15 at the door. This includes 1 drink and some complimentary hors d’oeuvres. This includes 1 glass of wine or saki and a selection of complimentary hors d’oeuvres like: Massaman Curry with Chicken; French Toast ‘Thai Style’; Thai Vegetable Spring Rolls; and assorted signature sushi rolls.

Chef Jah Presents A Love-A-Fare. Miami Pop Up Dining Experience. 5/3/13

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Chef Jah Presents A Love-A-Fare. Miami Pop Up Dining Experience.
Friday, 05/03/2013, 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
chefjahBuddy’s Bar B Q Pit
59 NW 29 Street,
Miami, Florida 33137
Facebook Link

This is a dinner Pop-Up and is a art-collective-dining experience, pairing friends and food. Chef Jah (Justin A. Hamel) has been a chef for 7 years. His specialty is fusion, bold bright flavors and simplicity. The food is market fresh and local. His approach is to blaze a “food and lifestyle” trail with seasonal and fresh meals, bringing together like-minded people. You can BYOB your own wine, and also there will be a local Wynwood sommelier pairing free wine with each course. RSVP Required, Space is Limited. Music by DJ Inga Ambrosia. Vegetarian Options available.

PRICE:
$40 per person (prepaid)
$50 per person (after Friday April 26th, 2013)

RSVP:
Pay via paypal: Send to: chef.jah.33@gmail.com

MENU:
1st course : Honeydew Gazpacho
Pickled cucumber, siracha and micro basil oil.

2nd course : Beef Taretar
Fin herbs and crispy shallots.

Veg Option : Deep fried tofu
Cilantro-lime marinade, avocado puree, and spring relish.

3rd course : Lemon-shallot poached Cobia
Orange and ginger brussel sprouts.

Meat option : Braised short rib
Parsnip two ways and spicy arugula oil.

4th course – Om Nom Nom ice-cream sandwich
Orange zested chocolate chip cookie, vegan pistachio Ice cream
Bittersweet chocolate sauce

Questions: Email chef.jah.33@gmail.com or call 305-495-9405.

Monique The VoiceFan Watch Party at Las Vegas Restaurant 4/22/13

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Monique The VoiceFan Watch Party at Las Vegas Restaurant
moniqueMonday, 4/22/13, 8:00pm
Las Vegas Restaurant
11995 SW 26th Street
Miami, FL 33175

Come out and support Monique Abbadie, a recent graduate of Florida National University.

Monique is currently competing on NBC’s “The Voice” in front of millions of people on the national stage.

Monique (in town for the weekend) and her family will join the FNU “We Believe” party to cheer her on to victory as we watch the recorded broadcast to be aired Monday night.

Arrive early  and take pictures, enjoy happy hour and have a good time.

First Taste Of Cuba Festival 4/26/13-4/28/13

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First Taste Of Cuba Festival
tasteofcubaApril 26-27 & 28, 2013
Miami Circle
401 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL
(next to Viceroy Hotel & The Icon),

The festival will feature lots of Cuban food, music, native art, cigars, and daily domino competitions.
Here’s a breakdown of some of the activities:

Day-1, Friday, April 26, 5 to 11 p.m.
Happy hour kickoff and Guayabera Party featuring drink specials, food, cigars, and great live music, and the best Live Performance at Main Stage.

Day 2, Saturday, April 27, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Family friendly daytime activities include seminars on Cuban cooking, mojito making, and cocktail and food pairings; live performance (Main Stage); domino tournaments; and a Cuban art walk (The best Fine Cuban Artists). Evening activities
include good food, live, music, dancing, and cigars.

Day 3, Sunday, April 28, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Start out with brunch at the festival and listen to live music and performance (Main Stage), until the sun goes down. The domino competition continues on Sunday, as well.

Final Stage Live Performance, Schedule and Time Coming Soon!
News by UNIKO Carle Promotions MIAMI Inc.

Opening Reception: 6th All-Media Juried Biennial, Elaine Defibaugh, Joshua Silver Banks 4/26/13

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Opening Reception: 6th All-Media Juried Biennial, Elaine Defibaugh, Joshua Silver Banks
BiennialFriday, April 26, 2013, 6 – 10 pm
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison St.
Hollywood, FL 33020
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More info
April 27 – May 26, 2013

267 artists submitted 743 entries for this yearís All-Media Juried Biennial. 109 works by 73 artists were selected by jurors Hunter Braithwaite, Miami Rail editor, and Gean Moreno, founder of [NAME] Publications, critic, curator, and artist.
 
The Biennial includes painting, drawing, print-making, sculpture, photography, digital media, site-specific installation, and performance art by Florida-based artists. Winners will be selected for Best in Show ($2,000 prize), First Place ($1,000 prize), Second Place ($600 prize), Third Place ($400 prize), and Honorable Mentions.
 
Award winners will be announced at the opening reception for the artists.

Authentically EATalian Restaurant Weekend Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Aperitivo 4/26/13

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Authentically EATalian Restaurant Weekend Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Aperitivo
eatalianFriday April 26, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Segafredo Zanetti L’Originale
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 

RSVP: rsvp@iacc-miami.com
www.iacc-miami.com

Join us for a toast with Italian Prosecco  and appetizers to celebrate the official launch of the Authentically EATalian campaign and the first day of  Authentically EATalian Restaurant Weekend that will see 12 top Italian restaurants offer Mediterranean inspired healthy menus.

Guests of honor include the Consul General of Italy in Miami, Hon. Adolfo Barattolo; the Director General of the Italian Ministry of Economic Development, Pietro Celi; the IACC President, Gianluca Fontani and the Miami Beach City Commissioner, Michael Gongora.
 
And don’t forget, if you order Authentically EATalian menu in one  of the participating restaurants, you will have the chance to win a 3 night
Caribbean cruise for 2 people, courtesy of MSC Cruises!

7th Annual All Kids Included Family Arts Festival 5/4/13

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7th Annual All Kids Included Family Arts Festival
Saturday, May 4, 10am–5pm
headlineSouth Miami–Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 ST
Cutler Bay 33189
smdcac.org  

Spencers Theatre of Illusion, a spectacular large-scale magic show

Page Turner Adventures with Riley Roam as the "World Famous Storyologist" and former Ringling Bros. clown Kenny Mikey, as her bumbling assistant

A Culture Shock Miami outdoor stage with exciting local artists including:
– Nuttin’ Butta Sandwich children’s band
– Teen DJs from P.A.T.H. Preserving,  Archiving, & Teaching Hip Hop, Inc.
– 21st Century Steel Band
– Local schools and performing arts groups

Dancers, musicians, theater shows, John Paul Jebian, American Sign Language Storyteller, and much more!

Get creative with inclusive art projects from Arts for Learning; and featuring glow in the dark "Zot Artz – Arts for All" adaptive painting and printmaking with special guest artist / inventor Dwayne Szot and Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces.

Free give-aways, fun food, Saber Tooth Slide, rock wall, strolling entertainers, costumed characters, balloon artists and face painters.

Art exhibit and awards; community resources for families offering helpful information, in-person assistance, support and literature. It is the policy of Miami-Dade County to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The All Kids Included Family Arts Festival is designed to be inclusive for children and families of all abilities. The facility is accessible; assistive listening devices, sign language interpreters and large print and Braille program information will be available. To request materials in accessible format, and/or any accommodation to attend an event at the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, please contact Dana Sorensen, 786-573-5300, boxoffice@smdcac.org, at least five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).

The IV International Art and Design Fair 4/28/13

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The IV International Art and Design Fair
event1Sunday, April 28th 2013, 12 pm to 8 pm
Segafredo Brickell
1421 S Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33130
Cost: Free
Valet Parking Available
Dress Code: Casual

rsvp@fabulousmiami.com  by Thursday, April 25th 2013

This Fair is a unique free cultural event to the Miami community. The public will be delighted not only with the amazing artworks of the selected artists, but with all the unique activities involved in the Fair.

The North Beach Art Community Gathering 4/25/13

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The North Beach Art Community Gathering
Thursday, 04/25/2013, 07:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Fetish-ArtshowLou’s Beer Garden
7327 Harding Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33141
Facebook Link

A Special Edition of the North Beach Art Community.
Join us! for a very “special” edition of our glorious art shows.
LEATHER BOUND and Gagging those who need gagged.
Psychedelic “LIVE FETISH ART” (Art is in the eye of the beholder) LIVE MUSIC By Billy Wegs, Cock Tail and Beer Specials for those who play nice.
We are your Mistress! OBEY ! Bottoms uP!

In The Scene After 6 with Special Live Performance by Liza Forero 4/25/13

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In The Scene After 6 with Special Live Performance by Liza Forero
Thursday, 04/25/2013, 08:00 pm – 12:00 am
ZenSai-4-25-13-Luigi-BdayZen Sai at Essex House Hotel
1001 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Facebook Link

In The Scene MIAMI Magazine & Megacity Events
present

In The Scene AFTER 6
Dinner – Drinks – Decadence

Thursday, April 25th 2013

Special Live Performance by

Liza Forero
www.lizaforeromusic.com

Celebrating Luigi Lone’s Birthday

Complimentary Dinner for Groups of Ladies. Must RSVP in Advance!

Free to Attend!

For Dinner Reservations, email: megacitygroup@gmail.com

Brought to you by
In the Scene MIAMI, Megacity Events, ZAB Music Group and SESAC | SESAC Latina

Art/Center South Florida’s Pin Up Pop Up Poetry Reading 4/24/13

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Art/Center South Florida’s “Pin Up Pop Up Poetry” Reading by 14 Poets Culmination of Month-Long Event for the O, Miami Poetry Festival
pinupWednesday, April 24, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
ArtCenter/South Florida’s Richard Shack Gallery
800 Lincoln Road (at Meridian Avenue)
Miami Beach, FL 33139

ArtCenter/South Florida invites the community for a group poetry reading. The event features 14 local poets and culminates ArtCenter’s month-long “Pin Up Pop Up Poetry,” part of the O, Miami poetry festival.

Throughout the month of April, ArtCenter has invited local poets to push-pin their poems onto the walls of its common areas. More than 300 poems have been push-pinned onto the walls, featuring original work, drawings, photographs, mementos and other inspirations. The month-long interactive program was created by ArtCenter resident artist Beatricia Sagar.

Poets invited to read at the event are from diverse backgrounds with literary styles ranging from spoken word to the professorial, from the published to the non-published, and even a guitar playing scribe. They share a strong passion for the written word and a need to be heard.

Poets at the April 24 reading event include:
Atlas, Aza, Mary Kate Azcuy, Marcus Blake, Jeffrey Bustos, Gianni Cohen, William Curtis, George Durham, Maha Adachi Earth, Diego Flores, Pierre Max Freesney, Dana Rodriguez, Beatricia Sagar and Chloe Firetto-Toomey.

Beauty Bash, Unity Now Is a Tomorrow for Everyone Benefiting PetNet Miami 5/18/13

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Beauty Bash, Unity Now Is a Tomorrow for Everyone
Miami Beach Beauty Show LogoSaturday May 18, 2013, 7pm – 10pm
Mansion Nightclub
1235 Washington Ave
South Beach, FL 33139
www.miamibeachbeautyshow.com
Tickets Just $25
Tickets: charge by phone only $25.00 call Abraham at 305.333.6725 with no service fees or Purchase Tickest Online or at the door $35.00

The business of Fashion and Beauty has brought the world within reach and brought everything beautiful under one roof at the Miami Beach Beauty Show. Celeberity Meet and Greet hosted by Jo Blackwell-Preston with Special Guest Samy sponsored by Hot by Hair’s How Magazine and SFG Magazine

Includes complimentary cocktail eats and sweets 7 to 8pm. Live entertainment and fashion week show by Dion Atelier brought to you by Dream Labs South Beach

Hosted by Jo Blackwell-Preston and Samy Suarez, this will be an Evening of Beauty, Fashion and Entertainment benefiting a Cause. This year our Beauty Bash Unity Now Is a Tomorrow for Everyone will offer the most amazing Runway show by Dion we have ever attempted.

Followed by the Miami Beach Beauty Show May 18/19/20, 2013

Ray Elman Exhibition of Portraits at Williams McCall Gallery 4/26/13

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Ray Elman Exhibition of Portraits at Williams McCall Gallery
Friday, 04/26/2013, 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Elman_v3a-frontWilliams McCall Gallery
110 Washington Avenue, CU-3,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery has acquired several large scale Elman portraits. Most recently, it acquired Elman’s portraits of Pulitzer Prize recipient Jhumpa Lahiri and U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky. These acquisitions join Elman’s portraits of Pulitzer Prize recipients Alan Dugan and Stanley Kunitz in the museum’s permanent collection. Elman’s 1991 portrait of poet Stanley Kunitz standing in his beloved garden following its devastation by Hurricane Bob is included in a current exhibition at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery titled Poetic Likeness: Modern American Poets. That exhibition continues until April 28, 2013.

Elman has made over 200 paintings in this series of notable talents such as Norman Mailer, Robert Motherwell, Douglas Huebler, Justin Kaplan, Joel Meyerowitz, Annie Dillard, Mark Strand, Sebastian Junger, Alec Wilkinson, E.J. Kahn, Jr., Varujan Boghosian, Al Jaffee, Lee Falk, Elise Asher, Anne Bernays, and Ruth Reichl. The dimensions of most works are either 60 x 43 inches or 40 x 30 inches.

Elman has maintained a studio on the tip of Cape Cod in the Provincetown Art Colony since 1970. In 1989, after a half-lifetime of making only abstract art, he started portraying the Provincetown Art community at leisure – what people do when they are not working – the fabric of life that draws people back every year. Now a full-time Miami Beach resident, Elman has turned his focus to portraying the people and culture of Miami.

Bakehouse Audrey Love Pavilion Grand Opening Celebration 5/17/13

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Bakehouse Audrey Love Pavilion Grand Opening Celebration
Friday, May, 17, 2013, 7-10 p.m.
Bakehouse Art Complex, Wynwood Arts District
561 NW 32nd Street
Miami, FL 33127
305.576.2828
www.bacfl.org

Grand Opening Celebration
Sponsored by Chivas Regal
$10 Admission; Free for BAC Members and Miami Museum Month Participating Organizations’ Members

The Bakehouse Art Complex (BAC), South Florida’s premiere center for emerging and mid-career artists, proudly announces the completion of the Audrey Love Pavilion.
 
The Audrey Love Charitable Foundation recognized the Bakehouse Art Complex for its role in the fabric of Miami’s cultural community with a gift of $250,000. The renovation, funded by the grant, has completely transformed and improved the main entrance to the facility. With its signature flour silos still intact, BAC has converted the courtyard into an inviting outdoor event space. Award-winning architectural firm Shulman + Associates, located in Miami’s Design District, designed the renovations to enable patrons to experience the BAC in a whole new light. New features include a pedestrian ramp with integrated seating leading up to new large glass doors, a window looking into the gallery, a stage for performances, and state-of-the-art lighting. The renovation also provides the opportunity for BAC resident artists working with large scale sculptures to showcase their work outside of the building.
 
"This is the first significant capital development project since the organization’s inception nearly 27 years ago. We are so very grateful to the Audrey Love Foundation, Shulman + Associates, and our board member, Dr. Robert Apfel, for their support and dedication to the Bakehouse Art Complex," expressed Arlys Raymond, Executive Director of the Bakehouse Art Complex.
 
The late Audrey Love of The Audrey Love Foundation was a lifelong patron of the arts, a benefactor of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Metropolitan Opera, an early supporter of the Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami, The Frost Museum at FIU, and the Florida Grand Opera. Audrey Love passed away in 2003 at the age of 100. The foundation’s recognition of the Bakehouse Art Complex signifies an appreciation for the facility’s 25-year commitment to creativity in the visual arts in Miami and its commitment to the future. And it has given the Bakehouse Art Complex the opportunity, and excuse, to let her name live on in Miami attached to a physical entity, The Audrey Love Gallery and Pavilion.

Reception for VIPs and Media
Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
kindly RSVP to gshonek@bacfl.org
11 a.m. Dedication and Ribbon Cutting 

Young Artist Initiative Presents LMJ and Chanda Mbao at Bardot 4/23/13

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Young Artist Initiative Presents LMJ and Chanda Mbao at Bardot
Tuesday, April 23rd – doors open at 9PM until 4AM.
young artists222Bardot
3456 N Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33127
Facebook event page

Live Acts by the artists changing our scene
Chanda Mbao
LMJ

Just as the Impressionists challenged the Académie des Beaux-Arts with their independent exhibitions in 19th Century Paris, or street artists such as Banksy stirred emotion in the streets of London in the 90s, this group of young, forward-thinking artists is shaping the face of their growing world-class city. As Miami grows into a major global city and establishes its cultural identity, this avant-garde collective of young artists has made it their mission to contribute a unique substance to the landscape of culture and art. Calling the burgeoning artistic hubs of Miami their home, their vision is of a Miami recognized for class and connoisseurship in modern art forms, including hip-hop, deep house, nu-disco and the various genres that inhabit Miami’s underground, waiting to burst to the surface. Welcome to our vision.

This event hosted by the Young Artist Initiative will take place at Bardot. Bardot is an intimate live music venue located in Miami’s Design and Art District in Wynwood. A small living room setting mixed with state of the art sound make it ideal for artists to perform and enthusiasts to let loose.

Roots Rock Wednesdays with Jesse Deville 04/24/2013

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Roots Rock Wednesdays with Jesse Deville
Wednesday, 04/24/2013, 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
april_blackbird_fb1Blackbird Ordinary
729 SW 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link

Adding some soul to your mid-week…it’s Roots Rock Wednesdays! Sounds by the Haitian Hillbilly, playing the finest in rockabilly, blues, R&B, and more. Featuring special guest Jesse Deville! $7 gets you a PBR + shot of Dickle all night. 21+ to boogie woogie. No cover!

Photographs of Miami Rum Renaissance Festival VIP Events at Bacardi Headquarters and The Regent Cocktail Club on 4/18/13

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Miami Rum Renaissance Festival VIP Event’s at Bacardi Headquarters Penthouse & The Regent Cocktail Club at The Gale Hotel on Thursdasy, April 18, 2013.  The sponsored rum was Bacardi and at The Regent Cocktail Club was Cana Brava.

The Grand Tasting starts Saturday and if you have not been you really should check out it out, this year it is at Doubletree by Hilton at the Miami Airport Convention Center.  You will be able to sample more than 200 fine rums from all of the world.  Hope to see you there.

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Middle of Nowhere AFFRM at O Cinema Wynwood 4/25/13

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Middle of Nowhere AFFRM at O Cinema Wynwood
Thursday, 04/25/2013, 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
MON-2-426x640O Cinema Wynwood
90 NW 29th Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link

“Middle of Nowhere” Theater Ticket Info for O Cinema Wynwood: http://www.o-cinema.org/event/middle-of-nowhere/
SHOWTIMES
Thursday, Apr. 25th @ 7pm
Friday, Apr. 26th @ 7pm
Saturday, Apr. 27th @ 3pm & 5pm
Sunday, Apr. 28th @ 3pm & 5pm

Theatrical Trailer: http://youtu.be/NUZEcoJFg0w
Winner of the Best Director Award at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, MIDDLE OF NOWHERE follows Ruby, a bright medical student who sets aside her dreams and suspends her career when her husband is incarcerated. As the committed couple stares into the hollow end of an eight-year prison sentence, Ruby must learn to live another life, one marked by shame and separation. But through a chance encounter and a stunning betrayal that shakes her to her core, this steadfast wife is soon propelled in new and often shocking directions of self-discovery -caught between two worlds and two men in the search for herself. www.affrm.com.
Writer/Director: Ava DuVernay
Producers: Howard Barish, Ava DuVernay, Paul Garnes, Tilane Jones
Cast: Emayatzy Corinealdi, David Oyelowo, Omari Harwick, Lorraine Toussaint, Edwina Findley, Sharon Lawrence
Twitter: @AFFRM @ MiddleNowhere @AVAETC (filmmaker) @-Partcipant_ @OmariHardwick @Emayatzy

Roots Rock Wednesdays with Jesse Deville 4/24/13

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Roots Rock Wednesdays with Jesse Deville
Wednesday, 04/24/2013, 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
april_blackbird_fb2Blackbird Ordinary
729 SW 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link

Adding some soul to your mid-week…it’s Roots Rock Wednesdays! Sounds by the Haitian Hillbilly, playing the finest in rockabilly, blues, R&B, and more. Featuring special guest Jesse Deville! $7 gets you a PBR + shot of Dickle all night. 21+ to boogie woogie. No cover!

Photographs from Inaugural Dishcrawl Miami

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The First Ever Miami Dishcrawl Was A Blast

Who doesn’t love a pub crawl? With the exception of recovering alcoholics, mormons, fanatical Muslims, or otherwise lame people– Everyone loves a fucking pub crawl. That’s why we were elated at the notion of a Dishcrawl, a group of foodies crawling to multiple restaurants to pound some damn good food. Dishcrawl made it’s Miami debut, Wednesday, April 17th where more then 30 guests bounced around Bickell sampling it’s fares.

This time we crawled through Brickell visting EDGE Steak and Bar, Vapiano, OTC (Over the Counter) and The Hoxton.

Check out our full review at www.HedonistShedonist.com

Networking with Mexican Profesionals- Exatec Florida 4/26/13

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Networking with Mexican Profesionals- EXATEC FLORIDA
Friday, 04/26/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Toma-Protesta-FB-v-final-copyMexican Consulate in Miami
1399 SW 1st Ave. 3rd Floor,
Miami, Florida 33130
RSVP Link

EXATEC Florida cordially invites you to the installation of the New Board 2013-2015. Please join us on Friday, April 26 at 7 pm EST, at the Mexican Cultural Institute in Miami (1399 SW 1st Ave. Miami, Fl 33130)( Third Floor). This event is open to the professional community of South Florida.

AGENDA

7:00pm Wine reception and appetizers

8:00pm Installation ceremony – Erksy Ricano MBA, president

9:00pm Networking

ABOUT EXATEC FLORIDA

EXATEC Florida is a non-profit organization made up of executives and professionals who reside or have a business relationship in the area of Florida. Being represented by graduate alumni of one of the most prestigious universities in Mexico and with international recognition: The Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (Tec de Monterrey).

Living and Loving II: A Continued Celebration of Life 4/26/13

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Living and Loving II: A Continued Celebration of Life
Friday, 04/26/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Photo-Exhibit-at-The-HangarThe Hangar Gallery, Wynwood
2235 NW 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link

The Hangar Gallery, Wynwood will host local photographer, Anthony Jordon, Jr.‘s exhibition “Living & Loving 2: A Continued Celebration of Life”. This exhibit is a follow up tribute to Anthony’s solo show “Living & Loving: Celebrating our Comfort”, which raised funds for the 2010 Miami AIDSWalk.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the photos will be donated to Care Resources to fund their efforts in continuing their existing programs in support of HIV/AIDS outreach in South Florida.

Additionally, The Hangar Gallery has also offered to donate 10% of any purchases made on the evening of the exhibition.

As a self taught photographer, Anthony Jordon’s vision is to continually see what can be shot and shown through his lens for everyone’s enjoyment, not just his own.

He’s been shooting for several years throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.

Benefiting AIDSWalk Miami with this show, Anthony has also provided various photographic works to support other local non-profits and national charities such as Care Resource, the Susan G. Koman Race for the Cure, and the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation.

Anthony’s works have earned him numerous recognitions such as:

1st place-Zone 3 during 2009′s Sleepless Nights photomarathon;

1st Place in the People Category of the Carnival Cruise Lines 2010 photo contest;

Featured Photographer and Best Black & White Photo of Best Photo Yet’s blog in September-October 2010.

Anthony was also recently chosen as an Instagram Ambassador and to provide social media content for Scope Miami and the Heineken Mural Project, both during Art Basel 2012.
Further works of Anthony’s can be viewed at http://antjphotog.500px.com/

Bachaco Live at Miami 420 Music Fest w/ Del the Funky Homosapien 4/20/13

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BACHACO Live @ Miami 420 Music Fest w/ Del the Funky Homosapien
Saturday, 04/20/2013, 04:20 pm – 05:00 am
299211_10151183739842537_2055351756_nEve Miami
1306 N Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
RSVP Link

Eve Miami will be hosting BACHACO at their MIAMI 420 MUSIC FESTIVAL where the band will be performing along with an aresenal of other bands and artists including Del the Funky Homosapien, also known for his work with Gorillaz.

For more information visit http://www.miamieve.com/slider/bachaco/

BACHACO performs around midnight.

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Honey Henny Lime at Pepe Nero Bar 4/20/13

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HONEY HENNY LIME @ Pepe Nero Bar
Saturday, 04/20/2013, 09:00 pm –
honey_henny_limePepe Nero Bar
1436 Drexel Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Facebook Link

Rock Shows on Saturdays @ PePeNero Bar!

This week featuring HONEY HENNY LIME.
Show starts @ 10pm. Early birds get 2-4-1 specials!

Come and check out one of Miami’s hottest bands, great sound, great energy, fantastic music!!!

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SPECIALS on drinks ALL NIGHT LONG!!!
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10$ Wristbands (GIRLS 5$ only!!) get you the following:

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* 1 FREE WELCOME DRINK (beer or house cocktail);
* access to 2-4-1 drinks from 9-10pm;
* starting from 10pm REDUCED price on BEERS, SHOTS and COCKTAILS

PLUS:

* SHOT-CALLS (CRAZY DEALS on a limited number of shots!!)
* ROCK ‘n’ ROLL THE DICE!!! (guess your total and DRINK FOR FREE!!!)

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GET LOOSE and have fun in the heart of South Beach!!!

JOIN THE Facebook LIST + say your name at the entrance = save 2 extra bucks and claim your wristband for 8$ instead of 10$!!!!! (GIRLS just 4$!!!)

16th Annual Cuisine for Art 5/22/13

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16th Annual Cuisine for Art
cuisineWednesday, May 22, 2013
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Grand Ballroom
One Seminole Way, Hollywood, Florida
Join Facebook Event
Tickets $125
Click here for more information or to purchase tickets
Business Attire/Dressy Casual | Complimentary self-parking

Cocktail reception and silent auction, 6 pm
Dinner, entertainment, awards presentation and live auction, 7 pm.

Cuisine for Art is a fun and festive reception and sit-down dinner featuring elected government officials and community leaders who serve as your waiters (see below).

Southern Wine & Spirits of America Inc. Executive Vice President and Treasurer Steven R. Becker will be honored for his contributions to South Florida. Mr. Becker is responsible for the company’s treasury management functions, and oversees its government relations activities at the state and federal levels. Mr. Becker, his family, and the management team at SWS are generous supporters of numerous cultural non-profit organizations in South Florida.

Enjoy:
Elected government officials and community leaders serve as your waiters
Delicious sit-down dinner of petite filet mignon and roasted salmon
Red and white wine and vodka cocktails all night long
Fabulous silent and live auction for one-of-a-kind items, including a behind-the-scenes tour of Local 10 Studios with anchor Jason Martinez, a three-night stay at a four-bedroom villa in Casa De Campo, Dominican Republic, and more!
Raffle prizes, including a two-night/three-day stay at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Galleria Mall and Seminole Paradise will award gift certificates and other prizes to the guests at the two tables who raise the most gratuities in honor of their Celebrity Waiter
Live entertainment
After-party at one of the hot spots at Seminole Paradise

Celebrity Waiters – Elected Officials
– Hon. Patricia Asseff, City of Hollywood Commissioner
– Hon. Kevin Biederman, City of Hollywood Commissioner
– Hon. Richard Blattner, Vice Mayor, City of Hollywood
– Hon. Peter Bober, Mayor, City of Hollywood
– Hon. Traci Callari, City of Hollywood Commissioner
– Hon. Joe Gibbons, Florida State Representative
– Hon. Sue Gunzburger, Broward County Commissioner
– Hon. Peter Hernandez, City of Hollywood Commissioner
– Hon. Shevrin ìShevî Jones, Florida State Representative
– Hon. Elaine Schwartz, Florida State Representative
– Hon. Eleanor Sobel, Florida State Senator

Celebrity Waiters – Community Leaders
– John Benz, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategic Officer, Memorial Healthcare System
​- Vivian Gonzalez, WSVN-Channel 7 Morning Meteorologist
– Michael Goodman, Partner, Bitner Goodman
– Deborah Kerr, Chair, Broward Cultural Council
– Alan Koslow, Partner, Becker & Poliakoff/Chair, Broward County Film Society/FLIFF
– Jarett Levan, President, BBX Capital/Chair, Business for the Arts Broward
– Jason Martinez, Morning and Noon News Anchor, WPLG Local 10
– Pat Mason, CEO/President, Sun Credit Union/Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President
– Lisa Scott-Founds, President and CEO, Winterfest, Inc.
– Josh Vajda, Director of Inside Sales, AutoNation

Miami City Ballet Presents Program IV: Broadway and Ballet 5/3/13-5/5/13

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Miami City Ballet Presents Program IV: Broadway and Ballet
mcb-prog4-600x360-miamiMay 3-5
Ziff Ballet Opera House
1300 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132

Tickets from just $20.
 Click Here For Tickets
Or call 305-949-6722

A contrast of Robbins’ endlessly beautiful Dances at a Gathering with Balanchine’s wildly entertaining Slaughter on Tenth Avenue.

Also! One Night Only – MLB All-Star Mike Piazza is the gangster in Slaughter on Tenth Avenue. Friday, May 3 at 8pm!

Tickets from just $20.

Dances at a Gathering (Robbins/Chopin)
Ten dancers, live Chopin piano music, endlessly beautiful and original invention – a celebration of dance, dancers… and life.

Slaughter on Tenth Avenue (Balanchine/Rodgers)
Taken from the hit Rodgers and Hart Broadway musical On Your Toes, this is a story of gangsters, strippers and an attempted murder plot revealed just in time.  Fast-paced, with tap dancing and talking parts, this is wildly entertaining dance.

Opening JJ and Daniel PEET In Proximity 4/19/13

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Opening JJ and Daniel PEET In Proximity 4/19/13
Friday, April 19th 6- 9 PM, artist Q&A at 7:30 PM
DSC_0064_proxy_cameraGallery Diet
174 Nw 23 Street
Miami Fl 33127
www.gallerydiet.com

JJ and Daniel Peet grew up a little wild on the banks of the Mississippi River.  They are the sons of an antique dealer mother and a father who had various small businesses.
Daniel, the elder, raised three small children; JJ went to Yale for his MFA.
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Showing and telling
Filter
Day to day tool
Blocker
Decoy
Standard Units
Time Collector
Uniforms
Nexus Moment
Making Moves
Gamnd
Notches in your gun belt
Bringing objects through

Communication would be sporadic; remembrances of earlier conversations, intermittent pictures and short emails. The games of their youth informed many bodies of work for each of them; in the form of photography for Daniel and sculpture, film and installation for JJ.
Daniel Peet’s photographs are a visual tour of the disarming, forgotten, and astonishing scenes he comes across scouring the streets of his hometown, Saint Paul, Minnesota. In addition, he has made large photographic panels featuring what he calls Everyday Objects.
JJ PEET has been the Resistance, the Luxury Leader, and the Sunday Painter. His work is produced inside a series of small studios. He makes paintings, sculptures, film and drawing.

Their collaborative exhibition will be on view at Gallery Diet through June 1st, 2013. This is the first time Daniel is exhibiting in Miami. This will be JJ’s second exhibition at Diet.

South Florida Casting Call Online Submission Deadline 4/25/13

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South Florida Casting Call Online Submission
Deadline: Thursday, 04/25/2013, 09:00 am – 05:00 pm
Casting-Call-PicARTFusion Delray Inc
14000 Military Trail Suite #112,
Delray Beach, Florida 33484
Facebook Link

Casting Call/ Open Auditions: for the dream job of a lifetime in South Florida

We are looking for male and female actors ages 15 and older for our innovative, interactive theater program. Our mission is to utilize The ARTS for social change. Participants must be 15 years of age or older with valid identification. There is no age cap on participation. All individuals under 18 must have signed parental consent.

If you’re interested in becoming a change maker /actor please send electronic resume with headshot and reel / video (maximum 3 minutes) to casting@ARTfusionInc.org.

Submission Deadline: 5pm April 25, 2013 (No Exceptions).

Finalist will be required to do an in person audition on May 2, 2013.

Final Auditions
Date: May 2, 2013
Time: 1pm-3pm & 4pm-7pm
Place: 14000 Military Trail Suite 112 Delray Beach, FL 33484
Link to website: www.ARTfusionInc.org
Email address: casting@ARTfusionInc.org
Phone Number: 561-894-4505

About ARTfusion
Art Fusion, Inc. was formed for charitable and educational purposes. Our mission is to utilize the Arts as a catalyst to address social issues, educate and engage communities and open doors for dialogue. Art Fusion, Inc. partners with community non profit agencies in an effort to assist the agency with moving their mission forward through outreach, training and education around social issues that negatively impact the community.

The current program, Theatrical Fusion, uses improvisational theatre techniques which allow for significant audience / actor Interaction. Subject matter experts facilitate discussion on topics including bullying, cyber stalking, domestic violence, teen dating violence, financial education, substance abuse, teen pregnancy prevention, healthy choices, HIV/AIDS, parenting and topics specific to the aging community and their families. Theatrical Fusion engages the audience in ways beyond traditional lecture-style presentations and uses The Arts as a vehicle for community building, education and social change. The goal is provide “edutainment” and help members of the community make choices that will positively impact their lives.

Celebrities Mix and Mingle for a Cause Hosted by Actor Laz Alonso 4/24/13

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Celebrities Mix and Mingle for a Cause Hosted by Actor Laz Alonso
Wednesday, 04/24/2013, 04:00 pm – 07:00 pm
LazAlonsoFinalShore Club South Beach
1901 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
RSVP Link

To Raise Funding, Increase Awareness & Volunteer Outreach on Behalf of Big Brothers Big Sisters

Some of the biggest names in the Latin Community are anticipated to be in town for the Latin Billboard Conference & Awards, and some of those celebrities are putting there visit to good use. The Shore Club Miami, LHB Group, & Wynstar Worldwide proudly announces a Celebrity Mix & Mingle for a Cause. The cocktail reception themed benefit will allow guest to brush shoulders with industry elite in efforts to raise funding, increase awareness, and promote volunteer outreach on behalf of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami. “We are delighted that Mr. Alonso is dedicating his time & energy to help us spread the word of the importance of mentorship in our communities” Says Aimee Ariola, BBBS Senior Director of Strategic Events.

The event will take place at the Pool Lounge of The Shore Club South Beach from 4-7pm with the red carpet beginning promptly at 5pm. A select number of tickets will be available online beginning Monday April 15th with a minimum donation of $50.00 which will include Hors D’oeveres, a sponsored Cocktail Hour by LeSUTRA Sparkling Liqueur, and product from an exclusive Gifting Suite. In addition, there will be Live music by Varsity Entertainments DJ Goldenboy, and a few surprise celebrity appearances stopping by to show their support.

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami
Big Brothers Big sisters of Miami is the premier mentoring organization of South Florida helping thousands of children each year through professionally supported, one-on-one relationships with caring adult volunteers. Through this organization the power of mentoring has proven that these children are less likely to use illegal drugs & alcohol falling victim to their communities with the time invested in them by their mentors. BBBS of Miami also supplies low-income children with basic school necessities such as uniforms, supplies, and computers.

For More info on BBBS of Miami visit http://www.wementor.org/
To purchase tickets please visit http://charitybenefitbbbs.eventbrite.com/
Please Note: To maintain exclusivity for our event only a select number of tickets will be available for purchase

Shore Club Miami
1901 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

For Media Inquires Contact:
Lynsee
Lynsee@LHBinnovationgroup.com

Grow Downtown 4/28/13

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Grow Downtown
Sunday, 04/28/2013, 11:00 am – 04:00 pm
photo-2Flagler Garden
441 NE 3rd Ave,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Facebook Link

Flagler Garden and Whole Foods Market team up to host a community green market event to celebrate Earth Month and all things green.“Grow Downtown” will include garden previews showing future plans for Flagler Garden as well as local green market vendors,sangria by Whole Foods Market, live music, and a raffle for a guaranteed garden plot.

3:05 Miami Cafecito Break Celebration! 4/27/13

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3:05 Miami Cafecito Break Celebration!
Saturday, 04/27/2013, 02:00 pm – 06:00 pm
4579354974-1CubaOcho Art & Research Center
1465 S.W. 8th Street
Miami, Florida 33135
Free but RSVP Required

Have you joined the movement to make 3:05 Miami’s official cafecito time yet? Join us for our first annual 3:05 Cafecito Day Celebration & Tweet-Up in conjunction with GOOD’s National Neighbor Day. Enjoy free cafecito, mojitos and giveaways from our partners every 20 minutes! Who’s down for caffeinated awesomeness at 3:05 at CubaOcho Art and Research Center? Home of the largest collection of Cuban art and books, the space also serves as a live music lounge. FREE event, RSVP required. Space is limited!

Giveaway Partners:
Santayana Jewelers
Blo Midtown
Adrienne Arsht Center
Miami Symphony Orchestra
The Standard
Yoga That
Miami Culinary Tours
Have Nots Comedy
Sweat Records
Eating House
Little Havana Tours with Corinna
Miami Food Tours
Spoken Soul Festival

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Culture Your Canine 5/2/13

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Culture Your Canine
Sunday, 05/02/2013, 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
CULTURE-YOUR-CANINE-evite-finalShowrooms of Fine Line Furniture and Accessories, Filomena Fernandez Clothing Boutique, The Americas Collection Fine Arts Gallery, and Gallilani
4217 and 4213 Ponce De Leon Blvd, ,
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
Webpage Link

If you think that your furry friend needs a bit of culture in his/her life, here’s your chance to make it happen. You and your four-legged friend can attend a one-of-a-kind shopping and cultural experience when you attend CULTURE YOUR CANINE on Thursday, May 2 in Coral Gables benefiting the animals at the Humane Society of Greater Miami. (Note: Only well behaved, vaccinated, and leashed dogs are invited.)
Guests will browse the wonderful selection of items available at Fine Line Furniture and Accessories, Filomena Fernandez Clothing Boutique, The Americas Collection Fine Arts Gallery, and Gallilani, all located at 4217 and 4213 Ponce De Leon Boulevard. Each showroom will provide music, drinks and light bites. Cocktails courtesy of GREY GOOSE Vodka. There will also be a fabulous silent auction and raffle.
There is a $15 fee at the door and 15% of all sales made that evening will benefit the organization as well. Sponsors include: Art Work Partners, Brown Design, Epi-Pet, Eppa Sangria, Filomena Fernandez FineLine, Gallilani, Grey Goose, Perry Ellis International, Planet Beach, Rocky Patel Cigars, Sea Dream Yatch Club, SideWalk Salads, Sotheby’s, The Americas Collection, The Collection, and the Victor Hotel.
RSVP to RSVP@Fineline.us. Visit www.humanesocietymiami.org to pre-register

Yellow Canopy at the Bird Road Art Walk 4/20/13

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Yellow Canopy at the Bird Road Art Walk
Saturday, 04/20/2013, 07:00 am – 10:00 am
Yellow Canopy
4217 SW 75th Ave ,
Miami, Florida 33155
Facebook Link

Our eclectic store has a wide variety of antique and shabby chic furniture, clothes, jewelry and home decor (buddhas, etc). We have original items that have been acquired from all around the world. We are open during the Bird Road Art Walk on Saturday, April 20, 2013 so feel free to pass by!

Photographs of Miami Rum Renaissance Festival VIP Event at Gramps Wynwood & Wood Tavern on 4/17/13

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Miami Rum Renaissance Festival VIP Event’s at Gramps Wynwood & Wood Tavern on Wednesday, April 17, 2013.  The sponsored rum at Gramps and Wood Tavern was Miami Club Rum.  Miami Club Rum is handcrafted in Miami’s first distillery.

The Grand Tasting starts Saturday and if you have not been you really should check out it out, this year it is at Doubletree by Hilton at the Miami Airport Convention Center.  You will be able to sample more than 200 fine rums from all of the world.  Hope to see you there.

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Art and Entertainment Summit 8/10/13

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Art & Entertainment Summit
Sunday, 08/10/2013, 09:00 am – 05:00 pm
South County Civic Center
16700 Jog Rd,
Delray Beach, Florida 33446
Facebook Link

One Day Only !
Unlimited access to Industry Professionals!
A showcase of the arts and the various careers and the range of opportunities the various industries offer.
This forum and subsequent breakout sessions will offer tips, strategies and shared knowledge of what skills and skill sets are needed to succeed, TRUE insider knowledge! Hollywood is coming to you, are you ready?

• Actors
• Movie & Music Producer
• Agent/ or Agency Representatives Managers
• Financers
• Script/Play Writers
• Poet/Author/Publishers
• Chefs
• Classical Music Musician/Conductors
• Visual artists /International Photographers
• Performance/Dancers

Known industry names /TBA June 1st!

BE INSPIRED BY THEIR STORIES
LEARN INSIDER SECRETS &
MAKE VALUABLE CONNECTIONS

SEATING IS LIMITED

BREAKFAST & LUNCH INCLUDED
(For First 100 R.S.V.P. ONLY)

Tickets In Advance:
$10 Adults || $5 Student
Day of :
$20 Adults || $10 Student

For Tickets and more Info: 561-894-4500 or info@globalbusinessdevelopmentcenter.com

Barock Miami Grand Opening 4/23/13

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Barock Miami Grand Opening
Tuesday, 04/23/2013, 09:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Interior_BarockMiamiBarock Miami
1412 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

Join us for signature cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as we celebrate the first state-side location of Barock, and the first American venture of European hospitality team, The Pravda Group. Experience refreshing cocktails like the Electric Lemonade and Miami Mai Tai, which both feature homemade syrups and locally sourced ingredients, and passed bites like the Organic Beef Carpaccio, Coconut Cured Lobster, Tartar 2 Ways and Pork Bo Ssam ‘Tacos’ to name a few. Enjoy live music and the best of European hospitality as we cheers to a new, alternative kind of dining in South Beach. For additional information, please email barock@taraink.com.

Billiards Tournament Wednesday Nights at Tobacco Road 4/24/13

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Billiards Tournament Wednesday Nights at Tobacco Road
Wednesday, 04/17/2013, 08:00 pm – 05:00 am
pool-tourn-invite-3Tobacco Road-Upstairs in the Cabaret Lounge
626 S. Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Every Wednesday at 8 pm Tobacco Road is hosting Billiard Tournament Night. Enjoy Drink Specials and a $150 Cash Prize located in the Cabaret Lounge

Tobacco Road is making Wednesday nights Billiard Tournament night. Every Wednesday in the Cabaret Lounge, prepare to compete for a $150 cash prize. While showing off your skills, take advantage of our $3 PBRs and $1 shots drink specials. Entry is only $10 to play!

WHAT: Billard Tournament
$10 Entry
$150 Cash Prize

WHEN: Every Wednesday Night 8pm

WHERE: Tobacco Road- Upstairs in the Cabaret Lounge
626 S. Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33130

Cannonball and Machine Project Present: The Florida Room 4/26/13-4/27/13

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Cannonball and Machine Project Present: The Florida Room
floridaroomfinalFriday, April 26, 8:00 PM
Saturday, April 27, 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 27, 10:30 PM
Location TBA
$15 per person. Limited engagement. Contains adult content. Location to be disclosed with ticket purchase.
Friday Tickets – Saturday Early Tickets – Saturday Late Tickets

Cannonball (Miami, FL) and Machine Project (Los Angeles, CA) are thrilled to announce the premiere of Asher Hartman’s new experimental play The Florida Room. This two-hour live, public play will take place at two private residences in the MiMo district of Miami and feature actors Franc Baliton, Rochelle Fabb, Michael Morrissey, Paul Outlaw, and Joe Seely.

The play’s non-linear, poetic narrative concerns a man who has become so alienated from himself at mid-life that he is split into beings, gradually becoming a deity whose creative and destructive impulses have a profound effect on his closest friends. Beneath the mythically charged plot is a terse exploration of psychological violence, debt, friendship, and the American quest for security. Audiences watch as the play unfolds around them. Musical, nastily funny, and haunting, The Florida Room makes us think about the deep emotional attachment we have to the material world.

Hartman’s public performance and workshop, Walking Into Walls, are part of a new collaboration between Cannonball and Machine Project, offering three Los Angeles-based artists research residencies at Cannonball and the resources to create new performance-based works in response to Miami. Participating artists include Corey Fogel, Asher Hartman, and Juliana Snapper. This collaborative project is generously supported, in part, by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

Author Appearance and Book Signing | Chris Raschka and Bob Staake 5/4/13

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Author Appearance and Book Signing | Chris Raschka and Bob Staake
Bluebird-book-image1Saturday, 05/04/2013, 11:00 am – 01:00 pm
Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

Chris and Bob are talented, award-winning artists in their own right and will incorporate drawing/painting demonstrations into their presentation.

In Chris’s latest EVERYONE CAN LEARN TO RIDE A BICYCLE: Learning to ride a bike is one of the most important milestones of childhood, and no one captures the emotional ups and downs of the experience better than Chris Raschka, who won the 2012 Caldecott Medal for A Ball for Daisy. Using very few words and lots of expressive pictures, here is a picture book that not only shows kids how to learn to ride, but captures what it feels like to fall . . . get up . . . fall again . . . and finally “by luck, grace, and determination” ride a bicycle!

Bob Staake’s latest BLUEBIRD: In this emotional picture book, readers will be captivated as they follow the journey of a bluebird as he develops a friendship with a young boy and ultimately risks his life to save the boy from harm. Bob Staake has been working on this book for 10 years, and truly believes he was born to write this story.

This event is brought to us by Random House Unplugs: Random House is committed to helping schools, libraries and bookstores nationwide UNPLUG and Read during Screen Free Week to raise awareness about the importance of balancing screen time against other developmentally important tasks, like reading.

To pre-purchase books or for more information contact 954-262-0255 or Museumstore@moafl.org

Cinco De Mayo Celebration Brickell Festival 5/4/13

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Cinco De Mayo Celebration Brickell Festival
Saturday, 05/04/2013, 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
cincodemayofestival2-CopyBrickell Fest
1001 South Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
Buy Tickets Link

The 2nd Annual Cinco De Mayo Brickell Fest 22,000 square feet featuring Music, Margaritas, Mariachis, Mini-Wrestlers, Mechanical Bull Rides, Mexican Bites y Mucho Mas!

Two days of Fiesta! Saturday 5/4/2013 & Sunday 5/5/2013

Cinco De Mayo Brickell Fest, will be the home to various beer and tequila brands, a variety of menu options, crowd pleasing games, local DJ’s, live musical performances, beer stations, full bar, V.I.P tent, mechanical bull and more. With 2,500 plus expected attendance, Cinco De Mayo will be the hub for all of the other Cinco De mayo parties in the area.

Use Promo Code: MEXICANOS to obtain discounted tickets.

About Mexicanos en Miami:
The best of Miami by the Mexicans in Miami
Join us on the different professional, social and recreational activities we organize, get to know our vibrant community of Mexicans in Miami, be aware of the best Mexican restaurants in town, be part of our celebrations enjoying our Traditions, Tequila & Mariachis and become a friend of Mexico!
www.mexicanosenmiami.net

RSVP to the event at www.BrickellFestival.com

Sierra Nevada Quality Control 4/29/13

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Sierra Nevada Quality Control
Monday, 04/29/2013, 07:00 pm –
sierra-nevada-flyerRiverside Market
608 SW 12th Ave,
ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Webpage Link

It’s not easy to make quality craft beer so we are bringing in a specialist to show you how it’s done! Join us Monday, April 29th for a demonstration from the Sierra Nevada quality control specialist and learn about the culture of the products while sipping on some brews. Spend some quality time with our quality control specialist and enjoy great beers and giveaways!

Author Appearance and Book Signing | Dana Buckley author of the Living Desert 5/2/13

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Author Appearance and Book Signing | Dana Buckley author of the Living Desert
Thursday, 05/02/2013, 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Dana_Buckley_coverMuseum of Art Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link

Award-winning photographer, Dana Buckley recently released her second fine art photography book, Living Desert. In her new book, Dana traveled to some of the nation’s most undiscovered terrain and captured plant life that has thrived in the most rugged conditions, including cacti, agaves, aloes and shrubs.

In the book Living Desert, Buckley captures plant life that has thrived in the most rugged conditions where life is a struggle and beauty is even harder won.

To pre-purchase a book or for more information call 954-262-0255 or Museumstore@moafl.org

Girls Night Out Wednesdays’ 4 Year Anniversary “Miami Vice Edition” with Vanilla Ice Performing Live 4/24/13

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Girls Night Out Wednesdays’ 4 Year Anniversary “Miami Vice Edition” with Vanilla Ice Performing Live
Wednesday, 04/24/2013, 10:00 pm – 04:00 am
905582_510645612304746_498933267_oBlue Martini Brickell
900 South Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link

Megacity Events invites you to Girls Night Out Wednesdays’ 4 Year Anniversary Party “Miami Vice Edition” at Blue Martini Brickell (Miami) featuring Vanilla Ice performing LIVE!

Celebrating Luigi Lone’s Birthday

Ladies: RSVP for complimentary admission and champagne all night and half-price all other drinks.
Gents: RSVP for complimentary admission before midnight.

For Guest List & Table Reservations/Bottle Service, email MegaCityGroup@gmail.com

Author Appearance and Book Signing | Ella Cisneros, author of Pulses of Abstraction in Latin America 5/18/13

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Author Appearance and Book Signing | Ella Cisneros, author of Pulses of Abstraction in Latin America
Saturday, 05/18/2013, 03:00 pm – 05:00 pm
ellen-cisnerosMuseum of Art Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link

Join us as we welcome Ella Cisneros, a Venezuelan –born major art collector, who runs the Cisneros Fontanels Foundation in Miami.

If anything defines the adventure of twentieth-century art it is its liberation from the pursuit of beauty as an end in itself. It was a moment of change in which art and artists arose as researchers and producers of knowl¬edge, reflection and experience. In this convulsive panorama that shook the very foundations of art, as we can see in Pulses of Abstraction in Latin America, we find some of the most inspiring experiences and ex¬plorations ever to occur in the history of art.

There will be a conversation between Ella Cisneros and Peter Boswell, Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale Curator at Large.

To pre-purchase a book or for more information, contact 954-262-0255 or Museumstore@moafl.org

AutoNation Academy of Art + Design Open House 5/18/13

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AutoNation Academy of Art + Design Open House
Saturday, 05/18/2013, 10:00 am – 02:00 pm
Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link

Join us at the AutoNation Academy of Art + Design Open House where you will have the opportunity to rotate through our studios and disciplines, including: Drawing and Painting, Ceramics, Computer / Graphic Arts, Printmaking and Textiles.

Meet and speak with our Academy Director Anthony Lauro and Faculty members about their respective course offerings and workshops.

For more information and to RSVP please contact 954-262-0239 or education1@moafl.org

Get In The Zone: What Foreign Trade Zones Can Do For You! Seminar 5/22/13

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Get In The Zone: What Foreign Trade Zones Can Do For You! Seminar
Wednesday, 05/22/2013, 09:00 am – 11:00 am
Miami Free Zone Conference Center
2315 NW 107 Ave Suite 2M08-10,
Doral, Florida 33172
More Info Link

In celebration of Florida World Trade Month 2013, Miami Free Zone is hosting a free seminar on Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ). The goal is to educate businesses and individuals about the benefits of using an FTZ, and their importance in helping grow international trade, increasing exports and creating jobs in our communities.

Monthly Art Roundtable 5/14/13

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Monthly Art Roundtable
Tuesday, 05/14/2013, 12:00 pm – 01:30 pm
Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link

A complimentary event for members at the Museum Enthusiast ($150) level and above

Join our curatorial staff, faculty, and educators for a fascinating and informal behind-the-scenes discussion on the inner workings of our Museum of Art. To RSVP and for more information, contact Lee Ledegang at lee.ledegang@moafl.org or 954-262-0221. Lunch is available at our own Museum Café and a discount applies for Museum members. Please pre-order by Friday, May 10.

Author Appearance and Book Signing | Augusten Burroughs, author of THIS IS HOW: Surviving What You Think You Can’t 5/4/13

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Author Appearance and Book Signing | Augusten Burroughs, author of THIS IS HOW: Surviving What You Think You Can’t
Saturday, 05/04/2013, 04:00 pm – 06:00 pm
This-Is-How-bookMuseum of Art Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link

If you believe life has a grudge against you, if you have ever wondered –How am I supposed to survive this? This is how.

Augusten Burroughs is the number one New York Times bestselling author of A Wolf at the Table, Possible Side Effects, Magical Thinking, Dry, Running with Scissors, and Sellevision.

This is a ticketed event. You will receive a free ticket with the purchase of the book ($15.00). Additional tickets may be purchased for $5.00 each. You must pre-purchase your book from Books & Books at the Museum to enter the signing line. Books and tickets can be purchased by calling 954-262-0255 or Museumstore@moafl.org

Makeovers, Martini’s & Mingling a fundraiser for Relay for Life 4/17/13

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Makeovers, Martini’s & Mingling a fundraiser for Relay for Life
Wednesday, 04/17/2013, 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Villa Woodbine
2167 S Bayshore Drive,
Coconut grove, Florida 33133
Webpage Link

Miami beach women’s business council hosts this great event to raise money to
Fulfill their goal for fundraising for Relay for life! We open this event to everyone
To come and enjoy a wonderful event full of fabulous surprises as well
As gray food and drinks etc All donated from or sponsors !
100% of proceeds of donations collected at this event will go to the relay for life fortunately
Because of all the generous donations from business
Owners all over Miami who are participating . Please join , RSVP on our fb link ands
You can donate at the door!

Sushi+Sake Happy Hour pres. by Hiro Sake 4/19/13

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Sushi+Sake Happy Hour pres. by Hiro Sake
Friday, 04/19/2013, 06:30 pm –
Kungfu-HiroSake-HappyHour-Flyer_rgbKung Fu Kitchen & Sushi
1720 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
RSVP Link

You are cordially invited to the
SUSHI+SAKE HAPPY HOUR
presented by HIRO SAKE

KUNG FU KITCHEN & SUSHI
inside the Catalina Hotel & Beach Club

April 19th, 2013 6:30pm
RSVP: http://hirosakeatkungfu.eventbrite.com

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The Art of Wine and Food Series presents Homage to Fromage: Winning Wine and Cheese Pairings Perfect for Entertaining 5/23/13

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The Art of Wine and Food Series presents “Homage to Fromage: Winning Wine and Cheese Pairings Perfect for Entertaining!”
Thursday, 05/23/2013, 06:00 pm – 07:30 pm
Miskew-MOAFL-WineMuseum of Art Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link

$40 per person

This monthly series will be hosted by Stephanie Miskew, certified sommelier and wine educator. The guest chef of the month will pair perfect flavors with these fine wines making our tastings the talk of the town.

Reservations are required and seating is limited. For more information and to RSVP contact Gail Vilone at 954-262-0249 or gvilone@moafl.org

Glenmorangie And Ardbeg Present Twain vs. Orwell At Broken Shaker 4/2/13

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Glenmorangie And Ardbeg Present Twain vs. Orwell At Broken Shaker
Tuesday, 04/02/2013, 05:00 pm – 09:00 pm
DSC_7541Broken Shaker
2727 Indian Creek Drive,
Miami Beach , Florida 33140
Webpage Link

More then 200 guests gathered recently at Broken Shaker to celebrate two iconic whiskeys and two great American writers at the Twain vs. Orwell Mixology Competition presented by Glenmorangie and Ardbeg. Eight local mixologists and members of the United States Bartenders Guild competed in a literary inspired competition to see who could create the freshest new Twain or Orwell inspired cocktail using Ardbeg or Glenmorangie single malt whiskey.

The trial was performed “Iron Chef’ style before four judges: David Blackmore, global brand ambassador for Glenmorangie/Arbeg, Trisha Cancilla, regional marketing manager for Glenmorangie/Ardbeg; Galena Mosevich, cocktail writer for Miami.com and The Miami Herald, and Mickey Heads, distillery manager for Ardbeg who came in all the way from Scotland to be a part of the event.

At 7:30pm, live bagpipes sounded to present the competition finalists Trevor Alberts of Gramp’s in Wynwood and Michael Parish of Broken Shaker, who each won a private edition bottle of Ardbeg or Glenmorangie. But to name the ultimate cocktail and mixologist, the contestants then entered a sudden death round where they each had to create a shot using Ardbeg or Glenmorangie. Michael Parish was crowned the first place winner earning a brand new iPad mini for his inventive and delicious concoction.

Guest enjoyed a variety of single malt whiskey samples throughout the evening including Ardbeg’s private edition Galileo, which was just named theWorld’s Best Single Malt Whiskey at the 2013 World Whiskey Awards in London. Ardbeg’s 10 Year Old, Uigeadail and Corryvreckan were also served along with Glenmorangie’s The Original Lasanta, Quinta Ruban and Nectar d’Or.

Artist Jon Grey entertained the crowd with the live creation of an original Twain vs. Ardbeg painting. Other fun highlights included Twain and Orwell Madlibs, an interactive photo area where guests could dress up as characters from Twain and Orwell books, butler passed Scottish bites, and of course,Broken Shaker’s famous hand crafted punch bowls.

What’s the connection between the whiskey’s and these writers? Glenmorangie’s Ealanta is aged exclusively in wooden casks sourced from the Mark Twain Nation Forest in the Missouri Ozark Mountains. While George Orwell wrote his famous book 1984 while living on the Isle of Jura in Scotland. The area is next to Islay, the home of Ardbeg.

Support The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society With Equinox 4/18/13

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Support The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society With Equinox
Thursday, 04/18/2013, 06:30 pm – 08:00 pm
logo_mwoyEquinox Aventura Club
19501 Biscayne Blvd,
Aventura, Florida 33180
Webpage Link

Support The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Join Us At Equinox Aventura Club
On Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 7:00 PM
Registration at 6:30 PM

All in attendance will receive a 3-Day Complimentary Pass to Equinox and the opportunity to purchase a raffle prize sponsored by Equinox, valued at $550.00. (Raffle Includes: 1 Month Equinox Membership, 1 Personal Fitness Training Session, 1 Pilates Session)

You will also receive:
• 1 hour Fitness Class (Stacked and Shock Wave)
• Complimentary Stretching From Certified Personal Trainers
• Complimentary Water, Protein Bars, & Fruit
• Enjoy Equinox Spa/Gym Amenities (Towels Included)

Equinox Aventura Club
Located in the Aventura Mall at 19501 Biscayne Blvd.
Park on the 3rd floor of the Nordstrom parking lot.

$20- advance registration, $25 – at Equinox
Register in advance at http://www.mwoy.org/pages/pb/pbc13/jsanchez13
**Click on “Donate” then select “Other” and be sure to write in the “Your Message” box “For Fitness Event”
Raffle Ticket-1 for $10.00/ 6 for $50
Space is limited, please RSVP to reserve your spot

Pachamama Uprising: Yoga, Beach Cleanup 4/21/13

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Pachamama Uprising: Yoga, Beach Cleanup
Sunday, 04/21/2013, 04:00 pm –
199The Surfcomber Hotel
1717 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

Our collective mission is clear; we are obliged to leave the world in better condition for our children- who powerfully represent the future before our very eyes. We see Yoga, Beach Cleanup celebrations as the perfect combination of honoring Earth Day. Pachamama Uprising is a satellite event for Sustainatopia, which is considered the Art Basel for Environmentalist & Sustainability.

Hung Huynh / Catch Miami

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Here in Miami, we get a lot of spillover from New York. Catch Miami, a new addition to Collins Avenue located in The James Royal Palm, can be included in that category—the restaurant’s flagship is in Manhattan. One meal, however, and it’s hard not to get a taste for this location’s noticeably distinct South Floridian flair.

Chat Chow TV sat down with Hung Huynh, Top Chef Season Three winner and executive chef of Catch Miami, to discuss what, exactly, makes this version uniquely Miami.

“Catch Miami is located in an Art Deco building which is landmarked in the Shorecrest building,” for starters, he explains.

Downstairs guests are welcomed by a calming sea-foam-green ambiance, the raw bar and a cocktail bar featuring creative concoctions like the Iris (Grey Goose, lime juice, and a champagne topper) and the Dirty Bastard, a Jameson-based beverage served in a copper mug. For dinner, venture upstairs into an exposed-brick-lined room with oversized sienna globes descending from warehouse-tall ceilings.

“It kind of resembles New York but in a smaller, more intimate space. But yet, it’s still very relaxed and the colors are a little Miami,” he notes of the South Beach venue.

The menu is where diners will notice the big, fresh-Florida-flavored difference. Locally inspired dishes include the Rich Little Po’boy, a Southern fried oyster topped with caviar; the short crust roll packed with spicy tuna, avocados and pico de gallo; tater tots of yucca and plantains; and the key lime doughnut (watch the video above to see why you should definitely save room for this dessert).

Beyond Florida, chef Huynh prepares plates with a global seafood influence, taking inspiration from classic American and Asian dishes and making each innovation approachable. Miami sure is lucky to have him—he’s a real catch.

Florida International University CARTA Alumni Networking Happy Hour 4/23/13

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Florida International University CARTA Alumni Networking Happy Hour
Tuesday, 04/23/2013, 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Segafredo Brickell
1421 South Miami Ave. ,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

The FIU Architecture + The Arts and the FIU Alumni Association are hosting CARTA Alumni Networking Happy Hour, an alumni gathering night of golden panther pride.

The event takes place on April 23 from 6-8 p.m. at Segafredo Brickell, 1421 South Miami Ave. Miami, FL 33130.

Appetizer and a drink are included. The fee of the event is $10 for Alumni Association members, and $15 for non-members (cash only at the door).

Interested parties must RSVP at asnigarc@fiu.edu or call at (305) 348-1805.

TAX #RELIEF at Poseidon Greek Restaurant & Outdoor Lounge 4/15/13

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TAX #RELIEF at Poseidon Greek Restaurant & Outdoor Lounge
Monday, 04/15/2013, 07:00 pm – 12:00 am
392922_166467036843358_337358565_nPoseidon Greek Restaurant and Outdoor Lounge
1131 Washington Ave ,
MIami, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

TAX RELIEF has never been this sweet!!!!!! Come dine at Poseidon Greek restaurant & outdoor lounge , Buy One Meal Get One Meal for $1.00 plus 2 for 1 drinks !!!

ActionCLUB Group Coaching – 16 Week Program 4/25/13

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ActionCLUB Group Coaching – 16 Week Program
Thursday, 04/25/2013, 07:00 pm – 09:30 pm
The Offices at the Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Ave, Suite 100,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Webpage Link

ActionCLUB is an amazing 16 week program…

Full investment for ActionCLUB is just $2,995, or you can use one of our easy payment plans.

Here’s how it works…

It’s 8 evening sessions on everything from setting your goals and vision right through to team building, marketing, sales and many of the basic fundamentals you need to get your business really moving. It’s far more educational and really focused on you learning what you can do today to get your business moving…

RSVP: http://www.actioncoachteamsage.com/events/2013/04/25/group-coaching/actionclub-group-coaching/
Price: $2,995.00
Contact: Victoria Alce at 305-285-9264

Average Joe Art Sale, Writer’s Bench edition 5/5/13

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Average Joe Art Sale, Writer’s Bench edition
Sunday, 05/05/2013, 03:00 pm – 09:00 pm
PrintYo Space
294 NE 62nd St,
Miami, Florida 33138
Facebook Link

We have a fresh batch of visiting artists at the gallery along with our Resident Artists, selling everything from original works, to limited edition prints, and merchandise (Apparel, accessories, and more). The best part? We’re capping the selling price at $250 per item. You can walk away with an original piece of art to brighten up your place or to offer as an amazing unique gift for less than the price of an iPod. (Disclaimer: Resident Artists may have more expensive work in their studios)

Resident Artists:
-Lorie Setton: http://www.loriesetton.com/
-Kazilla: http://kazilla.biz/
-Ivan Roque: http://allhailtla.com/Home.html
-Cristina Isabel Rivera: http://sancrisabel.tumblr.com/

Visiting Artists:
-Buddah Funk: http://www.bfunkart.com/
-Elio Mercado: http://www.sketchesformankind.com/
-Dorandy Mercado: http://instagram.com/dorandy
-8bit Lexicon: https://www.facebook.com/8bitLexicon
-GG: http://ggartwork.com/
-James Brutus: jamescrayons.tumblr.com
-Teepop: http://teepop.com/
-JNGL (Andres Carmiol): http://jnglart.com/
-Goop Massta: http://shoplivelife.launchrock.com/
-WHUT: http://www.flickr.com/photos/whutbm
-Cone: https://www.facebook.com/pages/CONE/141258282619534
-Rno:
-Ernesto Kunde: http://www.kundeart.com/
-Natalia Molina: http://nataliamolina.com/
-TRAP: http://iftrap.com/
-Rei Ramirez: http://reiramirez.com/
-Daniel Ferrer: http://www.simpleskateboards.com/

If:Miami will be back with a new local entrepreneur for you this month. Described as “an open source entrepreneurship (OSE) project”, you’ll get the opportunity to meet with their team and find out exactly what they’re all about.

Los Chamos is going to be out front serving up their delicious Venezuelan food (arepas, empanadas, etc) so come hungry and leave happy (I don’t know which fast food chain I just took that from but hopefully they won’t notice/mind).

www.yo-miami.com
http://ifmiami.org/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Los-Chamos-Food-Truck/105756006182280

Models 4 Sustainability II 4/19/13

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Models 4 Sustainability II
Friday, 04/19/2013, 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
MODELS-4-SUSTAINABILITY-IIShore Club Hotel
1901 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139-3281
Facebook Link

Party with Models, for Charity

MOMM Organization in conjunction with Sustainatopia bring you “Models 4 Sustainability” at Shore Club’s Skybar on Friday, April 19th

WHO/WHAT

For a special On The Radar Friday, Sustainatopia 2013 and Shore Club present Models 4 Sustainability Friday April 19th at 9PM to support ECOMB and Urban GreenWorks, two local environmental organizations working to protect Flagler Monument Island. Models 4 Sustainability is launching a new project to help restore Flagler Monument Island as an ecological, educational, recreational and historical resource for Miami Beach. Mayor Bower along with Commissioner Michael Gongora will be accepting a check for $25K from an anonymous donor to the City of Miami Beach for the Conservancy of Monument Island. The big check presentation will take place at 9:30pm.

Skybar at Shore Club will feature beats by DJ Alex Butler and DJ Spencer Gordon. Stunning Latin celebrities from Vida Miami TV will host and help promote building community awareness and raising funds to implement the vision of a Monument Island Conservancy Plan. A percentage of the night’s proceeds will benefit ECOMB and Urban GreenWorks and models will be on hand with easy info on how to donate directly to the organizations.

Gringo Bingo at Wood Tavern 5/1/13

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Gringo Bingo at Wood Tavern
Wednesday, 05/01/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
gringo-bingo-flyerWood Tavern
2531 NW 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link

Don your pancho and grab some amigos because it’s time for some good ol’ fashioned bingo!

Yo Miami’s bringing you the same game you remember playing as a kid, only now you win free booze and tacos instead of those crappy plastic dinosaurs. Daniel Reskin is back in his hosting pants and will be shotcallin those bingo numbers like nobody’s business.

Prizes are going to include everything from free drink tickets, to tacos, to t-shirts and more!
We’ll also have another fun bunch of goodies from our friends at Wasabi Fashion Kult and a shopping spree at their shop The Kult!

And make sure you get there in time for the last game which’ll be for a package including a $25 bar tab! (Oh yea, did we mention the 1/2 price drinks from 5-8pm?)

So come out, get your senior citizen on, and learn why the old folks do it right.

www.yo-miami.com
https://www.facebook.com/woodtavern
https://www.facebook.com/THEKULT?fref=ts

Final Four Classical Sundays at Five in Aventura 4/21/13

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Final Four Classical Sundays at Five in Aventura
Sunday, 04/21/2013, 05:00 pm – 07:30 pm
KM-Aventura-eflyerAventura Arts & Cultural Center
3385 NE 188th Street ,
Aventura, Florida 33180
Webpage Link

The fourth and final of the Miami International Piano Festival’s “Four Classical Sundays at Five” will feature pianist Kemal Gekic and violist Michael Klotz in a special chamber program at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in Aventura, FL at 5 P.M on Sunday, April 21st.

The Miami International Piano Festival’s Four Classical Sundays at Five are intimate, classical, salon-style recitals presented at the beautiful Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. They feature some of the most renowned artists from around the globe and revitalize the tradition of the salon concerts of the 19th century. Each artist is invited to speak with the audience and reveal their insights and thoughts about the repertoire, the composers and their own personal interpretations. This creates a level of intimacy between performer and spectator that is not typical at more conventional recitals. A post-recital meet-the-artist reception allows audience and performers to get to know one another even further.

The Vagabond welcomes Louie Vega Celebrating Carmel Ophir’s Birthday! 4/20/13

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The Vagabond welcomes Louie Vega Celebrating Carmel Ophir’s Birthday!
Saturday, 04/20/2013, 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
carmelbday420The Vagabond
30 NE 14 Street,
Miami, Florida 33132
Facebook Link

Saturday April 20th, 2013

The Vagabond
invites you to
“Brothers from Different Mothers”
LOUIE VEGA
Returns in Celebration of
CARMEL OPHIR’S Birthday!

with Resident DJs
Brad Strickland | Ryan Evans

in the Garden
A Spicy Birthday Celebration for
DJ WASABI

Advanced Tickets Available at
www.wantickets.com/vagabond

The Vagabond
30 NE 14th Street
Downtown Miami
thevagabondmiami.com

Photographs of Florida Renaissance Festival at Cauley Square on 4/13/13

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Florida Renaissance Festival at Cauley Square on Saturday, April 13, 2013.  We had so much fun the entertainment was spectacular, I can’t wait to go back next year.  You can also go to The Florida Renaissance Festival at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach during February and March.

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Discovery Series Takes Over Colony Theater 5/16/13-5/19/13

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Discovery Series Takes Over Colony Theater May 16-19, 2013
Thursday, 05/16/2013, 07:45 pm – 09:45 pm
discovery2013-flyerColony Theater
1040 Lincoln Rd. ,
Miami Beach , Florida 33139
Webpage Link

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.

Galleria Ca’d’oro and Icon Brickell Present A Night Celebrating the Best of European Art in Miami Reception 4/20/13

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Galleria Ca’d’oro and Icon Brickell Present A Night Celebrating the Best of European Art in Miami Reception
Saturday, April 20th, 2013 From 6pm-8pm
Miami_Newsletter.032Galleria Ca’d’oro | Miami
Village of Merrick Park
Suite 1505 – Ground Floor
358 San Lorenzo Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33146
www.ca-doro.com

The exhibition will be on display until April 25th, 2013. For more information or to rsvp for the opening reception please send an email to info@ca-doro.com.

From Europe to Miami, Galleria Ca’d’Oro in collaboration with Icon Brickell, present the best selection of world-renowned artists under one roof on Saturday, April 20th, 2013 from 6pm-8pm at Galleria Ca’d’Oro’s ground floor gallery at the Village of Merrick Park – 358 San Lorenzo Avenue, Suite 1505, Coral Gables.

The exhibition highlights the works of Spanish surrealist Salvador Dalí, the environmentally conscious Cracking Art Group (creators of the iconic pink snails), costume and set designer Ewa Bathelier, eco-friendly artist Erika Calesini, Renzo Nucara, William Sweetlove, Gloria Sesana, Enzo Carnebianca, Ivan Lardschneider and CamBio, among other members of the Ca’d’Oro family exhibited at the gallery.

Featuring over 50 works of art, the exhibition spans from sculptures to paintings. Artist Ewa Bathalier, born in Varsavia, paints large dresses and ballet tutus, transmitting a sense of elegance and timeless fashion, sublimed by a fine minimalism. Her works of art are exhibited in galleries and collections around the world: Paris, Strasburg, Houston, New York, Los Angeles and in prestigious public places, as the Opera, the Citè de la Musique and the Danse in Strasburg. Erika Calesini, the Italian artist with a passion for finding bicycles in the metal collections points; pulls them away from their destiny by offering them eternity by transforming them into pieces of art. The bicycles become paintings, lamps, furniture and anything else that the passion for these objects lets create.

William Sweetlove, born in Belgium, proposes us to re-examine the future and the environment with his colorful toy-like dog sculptures, wearing tiny boots and water bottles, frogs, and giant crocodiles with backpacks and water bottles made out of recyclable resin, plastic, and aluminum. He thrives on the superficial, placing it in razor-sharp contrast to the sententious. Through a number of variations on the same theme he creates friction between the artificial and the substantial, completely obliterating the boundaries between toy and work of art. Sweetlove belongs to the artists’ collective, Cracking Art Group, which consists of six European artists, based in Northern Italy. Together they create colorful larger than life animal sculptures (rabbits, frogs, snails, turtles, dolphins) made out recyclable plastic to bring environmental awareness into the consciousness of society. Active and frequent participants in art events and exhibitions over more than a decade, Cracking Art Group is perhaps best known for their outdoor installations around the world. Their most recent exhibition in Miami was FOReverglades where giant alligators crawled up and down the MDC Museum of Art + Design (also known as the historic Freedom Tower), during Art Week Miami 2012.

Each artist in this group exhibition brings a unique and fresh perspective on European contemporary art. "Icon Brickell is truly one of the masterpieces of Miami`s new skyline design and architecture; for everyone who resides or visits Icon Brickell, art is everywhere around you at this wonderful building.” says Gloria Porcella, co-owner of Galleria Ca’d’Oro. “In partnering with world famous Italian art gallery Ca’d’Oro for an exclusive resident’s event, Icon Brickell is opening its doors and welcoming European art to one of Miami’s finest addresses."

I Am Femme Fabulous Weekend 4/26/13-4/27/13

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I Am Femme Fabulous Weekend
FemmeFabMagAd-1aApril 26-27, 2013
Deauville Beach Resort
6701 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33141
www.iamfemmefabulous.com

The ultimate 2-day women’s empowerment fashion event and fundraiser in Miami. The event will be hosted by Jawan Strader of NBC 6, Shelby Rushin & Miss Kimmy of WEDR/99JAMZ on April 26 and 27, 2013. Guests of I Am Femme Fabulous Weekend will be introduced to a variety of products and services in industries such as Fashion, Beauty, Health, Fitness, Food, Wine, Spa, Art and Music. The event will feature vendors, empowerment seminars, pop up shops, awards, great food, tantalizing cocktails, special performances, fashion shows, raffles, giveaways and so much more. VIP attendees will receive complimentary gift bags filled with products samples, gift certificates and coupons for the Femme Fabulous.

The charity focus of this event is to raise money to support Women In Distress of Broward County (www.womenindistress.org), the only nationally accredited, state-certified, full service domestic violence center serving Broward County. Women In Distress offers 24-hour crisis intervention through their Crisis Hotline and emergency shelter, as well as counseling and support for victims and their children. The organization also provides education and professional trainings on domestic violence and related topics in Broward County schools and in the community.

Main Events
Cirque De Femme II Seminars (Friday, April 26, 2013) Cirque De Femme II is a one-day invigorating conference that will help women refresh their minds and bodies, re-new their spirits, re-affirm the commitment to themselves, and re-invent their careers! The day-long conference will encourage and inspire women to overcome personal challenges and develop effective career strategies that will help to make our guests more fabulous than they were before attending the event.

EVC Style Runway (Friday, April 26-27, 2013) EVC Style Runway is a two-day, state of the art fashion event featuring some of today’s most promising and successful designers in Fashion. EVC Style is made up of agency-quality models, professional hair & make-up teams, and is coordinated and produced by Fashion Show Innovations and Event Visions Consulting. Our Production Team’s past clients include, Mercedes Benz Swim Week: Red Carter, Vitamin A, Gen Art, Funkshion, Miami Fashion Week and more.

Tafari Awards Luncheon (Saturday, April 27, 2013) The “Tafari Awards” Brunch is a charity luncheon held to honor successful women who inspire others through their perseverance, drive and motivation; all of which have led to their achievements. The event features a formal 3-course lunch, fashion show, special performance, special honored guests, and much more.

Hosts
Shelby Rushion: Music Director and Midday Personality for WEDR/Miami (99JAMZ).
Javan Strader: Co-Anchor on NBC 6 South Florida Today, weekdays from 5-7am.
Miss Kimmy: Morning Show Local Co-Host for the Rickey Smiley Morning Show on WEDR/Miami (99JAMZ).

Special Guests
Gwen Thibeaux: Motivational speaker, personal growth and development trainer and author of “Embracing The Greatens Within: A Journey of Purpose and Passion”.
Yanni Brown: Author, motivational speaker, certified relationship educator, Founder/CEO of Making Love Better TwoGether.
Angela Thomas: Eight-time self-published author and certified professional speaker, model, life coach, entrepreneur and inspirational columnist writer for Trendsetters 2 Trendsetters Magazine in Atlanta.
Fabienne Claude: Kemetic Yoga Instructor.
Christian De La Huerta: Writer, speaker, retreat and group facilitator for over 20 years, and author of the award-winning and critically-acclaimed book “Coming out Spiritually”.
Crosby Noricks: PR professional and Social Media Maven.
Deanne Graham: Director of Sales and Marketing for Welcome Visitor Magazine in South Florida.
Nikki Rich: Radio personality, CEO of “The Nikki Rich Show”.
Nolwen LaLanne: Professional Dancer and Founder – Nest of Living Arts.

Staff
Event Visions, Executive Producer (www.eventvisions.com ) A full service company that bridges Public Relations, Event Production & Management, and Brand Marketing with a combination of the latest technology and the creative aptitude needed in compete in today’s rapidly changing business environment. Their mission is to coordinate innovative events that utilize strategic partnerships and integrate sustainable products and services to better our community socially, economically and culturally all while providing clients with top notch service to best promote their brands.

Charlene Meriedy of Fashion Show Innovations, Fashion Show Director, GRANDE Lady of Fashion Events…Owner of Fashion Show Innovations [FSI – Productions and Promotions]…Fashion Show Producer /Director/ Stylist / Runway Coach … Director of Double Digits Plus ..Show producer of Real Women Shaping Style ….Founder of the CURVY Closet Project and fabulous Host of FULL Fashion Exchange social & fashion Networking event for "real -size" women.

Tickets
I am Femme Fabulous 2 Day General Admission Pass – Cost: $50
2 Day Pass to I am Femme Fabulous Expo/ EVC Style Runway Shows 1 Complimentary Raffle Ticket. *A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Women In Distress www.womenindistress.org, A 501(C)3 Not for Profit Organization.

I am Femme Fabulous Expo – 2 Day VIP Pass – Cost: $100
Preferred Seating During EVC Style Runway Shows Friday & Saturday. 3 Complimentary Drinks Complimentary Gift Bag 1 Complimentary Raffle ticket *A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Women In Distress www.womenindistress.org, A 501(C)3 Not for Profit Organization.

Tafari Awards Luncheon – Cost: $250
3-Course Lunch with VIP Taste Makers, Celebrities and Public Figures. Awards Luncheon Featuring Fashion Shows, Special Performances and special guest speakers. Complimentary 2 Day VIP Pass to I am Femme Fabulous Expo/ EVC Style Runway Shows. *A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Women In Distress www.womenindistress.org, A 501(C)3 Not for Profit Organization.

Cirque De Femme Interactive Luncheon (Friday) – Cost: $200
3-Course Interactive Luncheon Mini Fashion Shows, Makeovers, Style Tips & Networking. Complimentary 2 Day VIP Pass to I am Femme Fabulous Expo / EVC Style Runway Shows. *A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Women In Distress www.womenindistress.org, A 501(C)3 Not for Profit Organization.

Cirque De Femme – Very Fabulous TIcket – Cost: $350
All Access VIP Ticket Benefits: Preferred Seating at all Workshops. Networking. Complimentary VIP 2DAY Pass to I am Femme Fabulous EXPO & EVC Style Runway Shows. Continental Breakfast Complimentary Ticket to Interactive Luncheon (Friday) Complimentary Ticket to Tafari Awards Charity Luncheon (Saturday) *A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Women In Distress www.womenindistress.org, A 501(C)3 Not for Profit Organization.

For a list of event sponsors and additional information on I Am Femme Fabulous please visit us on the web at www.iamfemmefabulous.com  or connect with us socially on Facebook (facebook.com/Iamfemmefabulous) and Twitter (@IamFemmeFab).

The 2nd Annual Tafari Awards Luncheon 4/27/13

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The 2nd Annual Tafari Awards Luncheon
TafariInvite1April 27, 2013 from 12PM – 2PM
Richelieu Ballroom, Deauville Beach Resort
6701 Collins Avenue
Miami, FL 33141

The 2nd Annual Tafari Awards Luncheon, the awards luncheon geared to honoring women who inspires awe, will honor 3 of Miami Most Influential and Motivating Women: City of Miami Gardens, Vice-Mayor, Lisa C. Davis, Welcome & Bien Venidos Magazines’ Sales and Marketing Director, DeAnne Graham, Founder of Nest of the Living Arts, Nolwen Lalanne.  The awards luncheon will be held during I am Femme Fabulous Weekend which is held, April 26 – 27, 2013.  A portion of the proceeds raised during the event will be donated to Women in Distress of Broward County, a 501©3 Not For Profit Organization, which continues to be a safe haven for many women who are displaced because of domestic violence, poverty, abuse, and other reasons.

The 4th Annual Impact Conference at Sustainatopia 4/17/13-4/19/13

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The 4th Annual Impact Conference at Sustainatopia
Wednesday, April 17th- Friday, April 19th, 2013
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

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Agenda

More than 500 global thought leaders will be attending The 4th Annual Impact Conference @ Sustainatopia

This year Keynote and Plenary Speakers include Melissa Bradley of Tides Foundation, John Walker of RedLeaf Ventures, Mitchell Strauss of OPIC, Arrun Kapoor of SJF Ventures, Gustavo Arnavat of the Inter-American Development Bank and Jeffrey Hollender of Jeffrey Hollender Partners.
 
Sponsors include the Miami Beach Visitors & Convention Authority, BSD Consulting, Tides Foundation, Car2Go, Social Venture Network, Vkkyn, and a multitude of media outlets.
 
The Impact Conference is part of SUSTAINATOPIA 2013- Miami (www.sustainatopia.com) one of the world’s largest events regarding social, financial and environmental sustainability. SUSTAINATOPIA 2013- Miami will include over 50 individual events throughout Miami in film, art, music, eco-fashion, food, design, authors series, parties and conferences at many locations throughout Miami and attracts many thousands from around the world.

Subculture and 3J Hospitality presents Block x Blog Music and Arts Festival 4/20/13

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Subculture and 3J Hospitality presents Block x Blog Music and Arts Festival
BXB_FRONTresizeApril 20th 2013, Open to Public 6pm-10pm* |8pm-4am +18
Revolution and Green Room
100 SW 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Ticket Price: $25 Entry
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Official Lineup
Holy Ghost! | Jacuzzi Boys | Krisp | Lil Daggers | Millionyoung | Deaf Poets | Ex Norwegian | Plains
Suede Dudes | The Gun Hoes | Killmama | Sound Sleeper | Rebel
The Goddamn Hustle | Lavola | Boxwood | The Hongs | Eons | The Riot Act
Rickolus | X3sr

Beat Enthusiasts
Abdecaf | Afrobeta | Jams | Bleubird | Protoman
Jabrjaw | Gaps | Tonx | Andie Sweetswirl | Jimithegenius | The Politix | Phaxas
A Music and Arts Festival. Nostalgic to the days spent at the arcade and record store.

Local and National Artists. Showcasing: Pop Culture.
Video Game Protagonists. 8-bit aesthetics. Interactivity. All-Around Nostalgia. Curated by: Kristin Frenzel and Gina Bentivegna.

Consequence of Sound and Subculture. Hosting Electronica. Artists include Holy Ghost! And More. Come to Revolution Live.

Celebrating Record Store Day. Radio-Active-Records. Limited Fanfare Records. South Florida Music Obsessed. New Times. Jacuzzi Boys. And More. Come to Green Room.

The Swarm. Black Locust Society. Local Vendors. Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Open to the Public. Come to America’s Backyard.

Latin Taste Fest 6/1/13

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Latin Taste Fest
latintasteSaturday, June 1, 2013 from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Hilton Miami Airport Hilton
5101 Blue Lagoon Dr
Miami, FL 33126
Buy Tickets Online

A premier food and beverage event showcasing a selection of Latin countries emphasizing in wineries and spirits, as well as, upscale cuisine from local caterers and restaurants.

Latin Taste Fest is a food, wine and spirits extravaganza bringing together world palates to an international Latin feast. Celebrating the creativity of Latin cuisine, wines and spirits, the event attracts participants and attendees from different parts of the world while highlighting local and international restaurants and the talents of a celebrity chef and local chefs.

In the spirit of sharing, a portion of the proceeds will go to a Feeding South Florida.

Women’s Success Summit VII 5/21/13

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Women’s Success Summit VII
Tuesday, 05/21/2013, 09:00 am – 06:00 pm
Womens-Success-Summit-VII-Promo-FlyerThe Light Box at Goldman Warehouse, Next to The Lab Miami
404 Northwest 26th Street ,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link

Miami’s largest gathering of entrepreneurial women, renowned experts, and world-class speakers is back, featuring hands-on workshops, live interviews, attendee promotional opportunities, exhibitors, and the latest strategies for your success.

Miami Finance Forum Luncheon Affordable Health Care Act How will it affect your Business 4/17/13

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Miami Finance Forum Luncheon! Affordable Health Care Act: How will it affect your Business
HealthcareLuncheonApril2013April 17, 11:45am-1:45pm
Morton’s The Steakhouse, Brickell
1200 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL 33131

$60 for non-Members
$40 for MFF Members
Purchase Tickets Online
 
Full 3 course Lunch will be served
 
Please register and pre-pay in order to attend!
Seats are extremely limited! Walk-ins might not be accepted

Kevin Nussbaum, Vice President, CBIZ
Gary Timin, Partner, Squire Sanders

POSTPONED: Synthetic Drug Forum at FIU 4/24/13

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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED

OFFICIAL RELEASE:
Sweetwater, FL – The City of Sweetwater Synthetic Drug Forum has been postponed. In the wake of current events, we have decided to put the event on hold until the fall to ensure that we are able to reach out to a maximum audience. Many people are on alert and may be hesitant to attend.

We are looking to reschedule in the event in the same venue in late September. Nothing will change that has been discussed up to this point except for the date.

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Synthetic Drug Forum at FIU
Wednesday, April 24, 6 p.m.
Florida International University’s Wertheim Performing Arts Center
10910 SW 17th Street
Sweetwater, FL

The City of Sweetwater Synthetic Drug Forum is free and has been tailored to address parents, educators and other interested community members in an interactive environment through multi-media and personal accounts. It has been scheduled at a time when most will not have to miss work to attend.

We have put together a panel that will address how recently adopted laws are working to combat synthetic drugs sales, what can be done stop synthetic drugs sales via the internet, how to spot the signs of synthetic drug use, what type of testing is needed to detect synthetic drugs, the medical treatment needed for someone who is under the influence of synthetic drugs, what to do if one suspects that another person is under the influence of synthetic drugs, treatments available for drug addiction, and what is ahead in the battle to stop synthetic drug sales and use.

The panel includes FIU professor and psychiatrist Dr. Patricia Junquera, FIU Chief of Police Alex Casas, Baptist Health addiction treatment expert David Vittoria, Baptist Health Medical Director of Addiction Treatment Dr. John Eustace, Miami-Dade County Police Crime Laboratory Forensic Chemistry Chief Oliver Spicer, Miami-Dade County Assistant State Attorney Drug Court Prosecutor Akilah Bain, FBI Drug Task Force Agent Hector Ortiz and DEA Special Agent Oscar Negron.

There will also be a testimony by Maureen Barret, the mother of two young adults who died a few years apart with evidence of mainstream and synthetic drugs in their system. Her daughter-in-law also died due to a drug overdose. She recently was part of a documentary on the drug epidemic in America, “Oxycotin Express,” and she sits on the governor’s board for drug and substance abuse.

City of Sweetwater Mayor Manny Maroño will moderate the event.

The conference will be webcast live and municipalities nationwide will be invited to watch and learn how to communicate this important information to their residents.

This event is hosted by Florida International University and sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida. There will food and refreshments available.

Poseidon Greek Restaurant & Outdoor Lounge Celebrates Their Grand Opening 4/17/13

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Poseidon Greek Restaurant & Outdoor Lounge Celebrates Their Grand Opening on Wednesday, 4/17/13
Wednesday, 04/17/2013, 07:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Poseidon Greek Restaurant and Outdoor Lounge
1131 Washington Ave ,
MIami, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

Poseidon has arrived to South Beach bringing vibrant energy and greek culture. Poisedon Greek Restaurant and Lounge invites guest to experience what authentic greek cuisine is all about with in door and outdoor seating. The Outdoor Lounge is perfect to dine in or simply enjoy a signature greek cocktail.

Poseidon Chef Demetrios Pyliots, takes pride in cooking with greek and natural ingredients on each dish; such as Kalamata olives, oregano, rosemary and thyme that are grown and imported from Taygetos Mountain of Kalamata; pure Chios masticha, grown in the Skinos tree; and the Messinian Bay delicacy, a wild fish egg caviar and fresh fish imported from the Aegean Sea of Greece to name a few.

“I am excited to share an authentic greek menu with a modern twist” said Greek Executive Chef Demetrios Pyliots

Guest are in for a special treat at Poseidon’s Grand Opening Celebration as they will be able to try greek bites and cocktails.

RSVP HERE: rsvp@identitymediaco.com

98+ Points – A Wine by the Bay Collector’s Club Event 4/27/13

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98+ Points – A Wine by the Bay Collector’s Club Event
Saturday, 04/27/2013, 08:45 pm
WBB-Collectors-Club-LOGO-WhiteBackgroundR1Wine by the Bay
888 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33132
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The second edition of Wine by the Bay’s Collector’s Club onsite events will showcase wines rated 98+ points by some the world’s most famous wine critics. Join Stefano Campanini for a spectacular evening of wine and conversation while contemplating “The Curated Wine List” —

> Taittinger Comtes Blanc de Blanc 2002: 98 points from Robert Parker

The most special Champagne we have ever tasted. This is Chardonnay perfection in a glass! Drinks beautifully young and has the capacity to age for decades.

> Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Bordeaux Blanc 2009: 98 points from Robert Parker

An opulent white to sip slowly. When it warms and opens up in the glass you get a mouthful of buttered citrus, grapefruit and gravelly texture/acidity before a terrific lingering finish.

> Achaval Ferrer Finca Bella Vista 2009: 98 points from Robert Parker

Black fruit, depth, opulence, and an endless finish. Grapes sourced from a vineyard planted in 1910!

> Fontodi Flaccianello delle Piave 2006: 99 points from Wine Spectator

Powerful flavors of coffee, bitter cherry, vanilla bean and Tuscan terroir in an extremely elegant package. The nose goes on for days, as does the finish. The layers of fruit and chewy tannin in between will take your breath away!

> Domaine Raymond Usseglio Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Imperiale 2010: 99 points from Robert Parker

The nose is complex, with notes of white chocolate and truffle that lead you into a gorgeous Chateauneuf du Pape with full-bodied texture, and rich flavors of blackberry, spice, licorice and lavender.

An advance ticket purchase is required by calling 305.455.9791. RSVP’s can be made by phone or email at info@winebtb.com.

Girl’s Night Out Miami Vice Party featuring Vanilla Ice Performance at Blue Martini Brickell 4/24/13

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Girl’s Night Out Miami Vice Party featuring Vanilla Ice Performance April 24th 2013 at Blue Martini Brickell
Wednesday, 04/24/2013, 11:00 pm – 04:00 am
903964_10200829016505781_1622429615_oBlue Martini Brickell
900 South Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Blue Martini Brickell is producing a Miami Vice 90s theme party in celebration of four years of their popular Girl’s Night Out party. Celebrity guest, Vanilla Ice, will be performing his 1990s single “Ice Ice Baby,” which was the first hip-hop single to top the Billboard charts.

Cochon 555 – Miami 4/21/13

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Cochon 555 – Miami
COCHON_555Sunday April 21st 2013
VIP 4 pm. General Admission 5 pm.
Four Seasons Hotel
1435 Brickell Ave.
Miami Fl. 33131
For Information And Purchase Tickets, Link Here
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Cochon 555 – five chefs, five pigs, five winemakers, five years!

Do not miss it when this one-of-a-kind traveling culinary competition and tasting event comes home and marks a culinary milestone with its 5th Anniversary Tour.  Created to promote a national conversation around the sustainable farming of heritage-breed pigs, each event challenges five local chefs to prepare a menu from the entirety of one 200 pound family-raised heritage breed of pig, nose-to-tail.  Twenty judges (culinary luminaries) and 400 guests help decide the winning chef by voting on the "best bite of the day".  The winner will be crowned the "Prince of Porc" and will compete at Grand Cochon event at the FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen on Sunday, June 16.

Five Competing Chefs:
Aaron Brooks – Four Seasons Hotel Miami
Timon Balloo – Sugarcane
Jeffrey McInnis – Yardbird
David Thomas – The Bazaar
Cesar Zapata – The Federal

Rounding out the night, Miyabi/Zwilling USA presents a butcher demonstration featuring Sara Bigelow of The Meat Hook.  Also included in the evening is a preview of the new Heritage BBQ event in which Conor Hanlon of The Dutch will roll out a family meal – an additional whole pig cooked barbecue-style immediately preceding the awards.

Tickets start at $125 and includes local wines, mezcal and bourbon tastings, pork-spiked desserts and more.

Annual Pubcon Regional SFIMA Summit 2013 5/14/13

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Annual Pubcon Regional SFIMA Summit 2013
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Registration, Breakfast and Networking:   7:30 a.m.05-2013-Summit-thumb
Kickoff Keynote: 8:30 a.m.
Second Keynote: 1:00 p.m.
Cocktail Reception: 5:00 p.m.
Miniaci Performing Arts Center
Nova Southeastern University
3100 Ray Ferraro Jr. Blvd.
Davie, Florida 33314
(Campus on 3200 S. University Dr.)
(Metered Garage Parking)
Register Online

This day-long event will explore the search and social  marketing mix:

  Register today to attend the premier social media and optimization conference to witness a strong lineup of session leaders and two keynote speakers. Listen as Rob Snell, managing partner at Snell Brothers, and Melanie Mitchell, Digitas senior VP and search marketing  practice lead, share modern ecommerce and optimization strategies that serve to keep your brand relevant.

Just the Facts:
• Strategic Social Media use can yield 30% more leads*
• Cultivating engaging niche content can boost organic traffic by 40%
• Optimized web content can double lead conversions

Schmoozing the Gatekeeper
Summit leaders understand that now more than ever, due in large part to social media, marketers must gain exposure and revenue through inbound tactics. Search-result pages today include more than just links, but videos, images, news, press releases, locations and reviews as well. These leaders are here to teach the art of digital schmoozing; as search engines are your gatekeepers to success.

5 Major Topics
1. Google Penguin algorithm – How to build links without breaking Google’s rules
2. SEO Agency and Campaign Management – Communication and support tactics to guarantee success with third party online marketing agencies
3. Community Building in a Social Marketing Age – What do members of your community expect and how do you keep the conversation going year after year?
4. SEM Hot Topics – Get up-to-date on the latest developments of paid search, enhanced campaigns, rules for landing pages, and advanced optimization tactics
5. Scaling Up with High Quality Content – How to create targeted blogs, webinars, whitepapers and websites.
* 2012 Search Marketing Benchmark Report

One Community One Goal Update 5/8/13

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May 8, 2013, 7:30 AM 
Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus Auditorium
300 NE 2nd Avenue
Building 1, Room 1261
Miami FL 33132
Ticket Price: FREE
RSVP Online

You are invited to joine One Community, One Goal co-chairs Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez, George Foyo and Art Torno and the OCOG Coordinating Council with the Beacon Council for an update. OCOG is a community wide initiative to grow jobs and investment in Miami-Dade County

Young Talent Big Dreams Presented by The Children’s Trust 4/20/13

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Young Talent Big Dreams Presented by The Children’s Trust
youngSaturday, April 20 at 7 p.m.
Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Open to the Public, Tickets Available for $10
For more information, visit www.actorsplayhouse.org or call 211. To learn more about The Children’s Trust, please visit www.thechildrenstrust.org.

Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, together with presenting sponsor, The Children’s Trust, will culminate Young Talent Big Dreams, the most widespread local youth talent contest in Miami-Dade County history, with the semifinal and final competitions for student performers ages 8-17.
 
The competition features a total of eight categories: individual song, dance, original spoken word, musical instrument and original composition; and group categories (six or fewer members): dance, vocal/instrumental and instrumental. Over six months, hundreds of contestants attended the seven auditions held in distinct neighborhoods throughout the county. Participation was free, but limited to residents of Miami-Dade County. In each category, participants compete for prizes ranging from free master classes with industry leaders and performance opportunities, to cash awards, and tickets to local attractions and professional performances.
 
A special grand prize also will be awarded to the overall winner if from a musical category: a recording studio session and professionally produced song for each act with the renowned multi-award winning producer and musician Paul Fakhourie, who has produced Eric Clapton; Stephen, Damian and Ziggy Marley; and Lauren Hill, just to name a few. Fakhourie’s production and musical arrangement contributed to the success of the album “The Miseducation of Lauren Hill,” which garnered 10 Grammy nominations and won five Grammy Awards.
 
The grand prize winner also will receive $500 cash; individual first place winners receive $250; and first place group winners will receive $50 each up to $300 for a group of six. Each winner will also receive a 2013-14 Actors’ Playhouse Flexible Anytime Subscription for two (valued at $558), headshots courtesy of Alberto Romeu Photography and the winner of the dance category will also receive a Thomas Armour Youth Ballet Unlimited Scholarship to the Ballet Conservatory.
 
The Semi-Finals and Finals take place before a live audience. Each act was allotted up to one minute during their audition performance and will be given two minutes for the final-round performance. Contestants in each performance category from each audition location will compete in the semifinals, and three contestants in each category in the semifinals will advance to the finals. A winner in each category and an overall winner will ultimately be selected.

The judges for the finals on April 20 will be: David Arisco, Actors’ Playhouse Artistic Director; Howard Cohen, Miami Herald Columnist; Natalie Lewis, Executive Director of PATH, Inc./Musician, Spoken Word Artist, and Jodie Langel, Broadway Actor/Singer/Author.

“We initiated this outstanding youth program three years ago with the support of The Children’s Trust, to inspire and motivate children of all diversity and backgrounds to reach their goals by expressing themselves through the arts and their individual talent. The program has proven to be very successful with each and every contestant gaining confidence to explore opportunities to develop a career in the arts,” stated Barbara S. Stein, Actors’ Playhouse executive producing director.

Lilac And Lilies Hosts Jennifer Zeuner Spring Trunk Show Soiree 4/25/13

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Lilac And Lilies Hosts Jennifer Zeuner Spring Trunk Show Soiree
Thursday, April 25, 2013, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
JZLilac And Lilies Boutique
2541 East Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

To RSVP, please email Kelli@LilacAndLilies.com  or call 954.530.3109.

Now that spring has finally sprung, Lilac And Lilies Boutique is teaming up with celebrity jewelry designer Jennifer Zeuner to host an exclusive trunk show party on Thursday, April 25th from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Guests will have the rare opportunity to meet and get styled by Zeuner while enjoying cocktails, light bites and 15 percent off her new spring accessories.  The event is free and open to the public.
 
Zeuner’s latest collections range from delicate gold chains with fun, feminine charms to bold, thick silver chains with chunky aqua quartzes. Zeuner’s designs demonstrate a fresh approach to organic contrast. Popular amongst celebrities, including Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez and Alessandra Ambrosio, as well as well-heeled fashionistas, Zeuner’s jewelry carries a unique look of freedom and creativity that promises to add punch to any spring ensemble.

Acupuncture Centers Of South Florida Grand Opening and Networker 4/17/13

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Acupuncture Centers Of South Florida Grand Opening and Networker!
acupunctureWednesday April 17th, 2013 from 530pm-830pm
Acupuncture Centers of South Florida!
430 S. Dixie Highway, Suite 211
Coral Gables, FL 33146
 
RSVP Online

This is a FREE event!
 
It will be an evening filled with awesom networking and a unique opportunity to come experience what  Acupuncture Centers of South Florida has to offer!
Be sure to connect with Acupuncture Centers of South Florida!
A VERY special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will take place at 6pm with City of Coral Gables Mayor, Jim Cason!

Beyond Words, How to Incorporate Your Voice in Art 4/16/13

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Beyond Words, How to Incorporate Your Voice in Art
Tuesday, April 16, 6:00-9:00pm
Cannonball
1035 North Miami Avenue, Suite 200
Miami, FL 33136
Free and Open to All
To participate in the workshop, please RSVP by Monday, April 15 to splash@cannonballmiami.org  or call us at 786.347.2360.

Cannonball (Miami, FL) and Machine Project (Los Angeles, CA) invite you to join voice researcher and radical opera singer Juliana Snapper in a free, public workshop exploring ways to use Voice in your art. Her three-hour workshop, Beyond Words: How to Incorporate Your Voice in Art, begins with the question: What is the thing-ness of Voice? Forget language for a second; forget singing. Imagine the human voice as a material substance – a thing you can feel and shape that connects bodies and maps spaces. What are the possibilities?
This workshop offers techniques for getting past the terrible vulnerability of voice and concrete ways to begin working with it (your own voice and other’s) as a sculptural and interpersonal medium. Croaking, shrill, deaf, and tuneless bodies are especially welcome. Juliana Snapper has taught voice for over a decade and given several workshops specifically for performance and media artists. Her own work almost always involves roping non-singers in (An opera with Ron Athey, a choir of lemmings that hum the water’s surface, the People’s Microphony Camerata with Elana Mann…).

Snapper’s workshop and public performance, Double in the Bubble, are part of a new collaboration between Cannonball and Machine Project, offering three Los Angeles-based artists research residencies at Cannonball and the resources to create new performance-based works in response to Miami. Participating artists include Corey Fogel, Asher Hartman, and Juliana Snapper. This collaborative project is generously supported, in part, by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

Ring Finger Studio Bridal Ring Sample Sale! 5/5/13

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Ring Finger Studio Bridal Ring Sample Sale!
Sunday, 05/05/2013, 12:00 pm –
SampleSaleInvitationRing Finger Studio
2 NE 40th Street Suite #302,
Miami, Florida 33137
Facebook Link

Private jeweler, Ring Finger Studio, is opening their Design District doors for a two day Sample Sale. Guests arriving at the private studio can expect to receive discounts of up to 70% on high-end engagement rings and wedding bands from brands like Scott Kay and Tiffany, as well as custom pieces by Ring Finger Studio.

Engagement rings selections include an array of fancy yellow and white diamonds. Proposing men can get a deal on a select diamond engagement rings with center diamonds ranging from one to three carats.

Wedding bands styles include platinum, white gold, yellow gold, and diamond bands for men and women.

Hurry in though, the sample sale is two days only and rings are sure to go fast!

Sunday, May 5th 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Monday, May 6th 12:00-8:00 p.m.

Cannonball presents: Architecture Design Studio’s Spring 2013 Brief 4/23/13

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Cannonball presents: Architecture Design Studio’s Spring 2013 Brief
student workTuesday, April 23, 2013 – 7:00-9:00 PM
Cannonball
1035 N Miami Ave, Suite 200
Miami, FL 33136
Free and Open to the Public
Kindly RSVP by contacting us at splash@cannonballmiami.org  or 786-347-2360.

Cannonball and Architecture Design Studio invite you to experience the final Spring 2013 Studio Brief, where architecture students propose innovative projects to local developers.

Funded by Tony Goldman, Architecture Design Studio is a platform for architecture students and landowner/developers to collaborate in reinventing the Miami urban landscape. Since all built architecture is real estate, the students are responsible for business innovation, market, and financial calculations of the proposed project.

Five development entities that have passionately invested in specific urban neighborhoods in Miami have contributed their time and expertise to the Spring 2013 semester studio program. The students have designed context specific architecture for these neighborhoods and connecting components between them. Their projects explore new technologies and popular demand to push the boundaries of architecture and development. Underlining concepts include detachment from aging infrastructural grids, local economies, and affordability. The students provide proposals with innovation while the developers challenge the students with applicability.
Supporting Developers:
Chris MacLeod – Park West
Goldman Properties – Ocean Drive
Felipe Cano with Moishe Mana – Wynwood
Avra Jain – Edgewater
Damian Najman – Coral Way
Participating Students:
Javier Alonso, Irvin Cuellar, Paty Duran, Jose Garcia, Juan Geles, Daneele Hall, Faraas Hannan, Ricardo Leyes, Egipcua Perez, Trina Robinson, Marcello Usbeck, Natalie Velsquez, and Meredith Woods

New Theatre World Premiere of Road Through Heaven 5/17/13-6/2/13

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New Theatre World Premiere of Road Through Heaven
May 17 – June 2, 2013
Thursday – Saturday at 8 pm & Sunday at 1 pm
and Sunday at 5:30 pm performances (No 5:30 pm on May 19)
New Theatre
At The Roxy Performing Arts Center
1645 SW 107th Avenue
Miami, FL 33165
www.new-theatre.org

Ticket information:
Thursday & Sunday evening:  $35
All other performances $40.
 
Student Rush (under 25 with ID) Ticket:  $15 at the door based on availability

New Theatre presents its second World Premiere of the season: Road Through Heaven written by and starring Artistic Director Ricky J. Martinez, running May 17 –  June 2, 2013 (new dates) and directed by Carbonell nominated Margaret M. Ledford.
 
Road Through Heaven tells the story of a tension filled, sexually charged, lovers triangle as it unfolds on a forgotten Caribbean island, where the characters face questions of morality, life and death, the occult, and the realizing of their deepest desires.  This beautifully lyrical play features New Theatre’s Artistic Director Ricky J. Martinez (Carbonell nominated), New Theatre veterans Evelyn Perez, Javier Cabrera and making her New Theatre debut, Julissa Calderon; and supported by Production Stage Manager Jerry Jensen, Dramaturgs Jane G. Duncan and Steven A. Chambers,  and Costume Designer K. Blair Brown.

Road Through Heaven has had readings at the Cuban Culture Week in NYC presented by The Cuban Artists Fund, and at Teatro Paraguas, MidnightChild Productions, Performance Network Theatre, Repertorio Español, and Shotgun Productions.

Ricky J. Martinez is Miami-born, is a multi-disciplinary and was schooled at New World School of Arts.   He is currently the Artistic Director of New Theatre in Miami; the Executive Secretary for the National New Play Network; sits on the Advisory Board of the Latino Theatre Commons; and has sat as a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) panelist for a five years.  He is the recipient of two Downtown Miami Playwriting Program mentorship’s with Arthur Kopit and Tina Howe. Martinez has also been invited to direct three times for the MFA Playwrights’ Workshop at the Kennedy Center’s American College Theater Festival and Stanford University’s National Center for New Plays.  He recently directed Anna in the Tropics by Nilo Cruz at Forbes Center for the Performing Arts at James Madison University.

Young Patronesses of the Opera present the 27th annual YPO Voice Competition Finals 4/27/13

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Young Patronesses of the Opera present the 27th annual YPO Voice Competition Finals
April 27, 2013, at 1:00 p.m.
Ziff Ballet Opera House at the Arsht Center
1300 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132

Tickets are $25 for orchestra and $10 for mezzanine and above. Tickets may be purchased through the Florida Grand Opera ticket office at 800.741.1010 or online at www.FGO.org .

Young Patronesses of the Opera (YPO), in conjunction with Florida Grand Opera (FGO), is proud to announce the 27th annual YPO Voice Competition. This year, the Finals Concert will be held for the first time at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. Offering a program of popular and significant arias as sung by today’s brightest young talents.
 
“We are not only looking to provide new opportunities for budding opera singers,” said Lucie Spieler, chairman of the YPO Voice Competition. “We also want to give the community the chance to experience their talent and fall in love with opera, whether for the first time or all over again.”
 
The competition began with hundreds of applicants, which have been narrowed down to 35 semifinalists set to audition in Miami on April 26. The following day, a hand-picked group of 12 finalists will perform giving the aspiring stars a taste of their future success.
 
“For more than 20 years, YPO and FGO have worked together to bring opera to the community in South Florida. This competition features the best young voices from across the nation and the proof is in the winners,” said Susan Danis, Florida Grand Opera’s CEO and General Director. “Past finalists – such as Michael Fabiano, Nadine Sierra, and Elizabeth Caballero – have gone on to successful international careers, singing leading roles at the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, and more.” 
 
Each of the 12 finalists will perform and compete for $46,000 in prizes, some of which include: the Senior Young Artist division (ages 26-30) grand prize of $8,000; the Junior Young Artist (ages 20-25) division grand prize of $7,500; the Troy Moss Memorial prize of $5,000; the Audience Favorite prize of $1,000, for which tickets buyers will have the chance to vote.
 
The YPO Voice Competition, held in Miami every other year, was founded in 1972 by Irene Patti Swartz Hammond. In 1988, YPO joined forces with Florida Grand Opera to create a truly prestigious national competition, awarding some of the highest prizes in the category. The chairman of the event is Lucie Spieler with co-chairmen Charlette Seidel and Renee Fink.
 
The judges for the 2013 competition include: Andrew Bisantz, music director of Eugene Opera and an American conductor with extensive credits leading national orchestras and opera companies throughout the country, most recently FGO’s Magic Flute; Gerald Martin Moore, pianist, conductor, and vocal coach who works with several notable singers, including Renée Fleming, Joyce DiDonato, and Rolando Villazón; Maria Zouves, soprano, founder and director of V.O.I.C.Experience in Tampa, and associate director of Opera Tampa.
 
Contestants scheduled to compete in Miami for the semifinals are:

Junior Young Artist (aged 20 – 25):
Ryan Bradford, baritone (from Walnut Creek, California)
Sergio Cepeda, tenor
Betsy Diaz, soprano (from Miami, Florida)
Claire DiVizio, soprano (from Beverly Hills, Michigan)
Melissa Fajardo, mezzo-soprano
Gillian Hollis, soprano (from Miami, Florida)
Aumna Iqbal, soprano (from Newport Coast, California)
Michael Kuhn, tenor (from Crofton, Maryland)
Steven LaBrie, baritone (from Dallas, Texas)
Alyssa Martin, soprano (from Greensboro, North Carolina)
Rebecca Nathanson, soprano (from New Haven, Connecticut)
Edward Nelson, baritone (from Los Angeles, California)
Catherine Spitzer, soprano (from Hollywood, Florida)
Brian Vu, baritone (from New Haven, Connecticut)
 
Senior Young Artist (aged 26 – 30):
Viktor Antipenko, tenor (from St. Petersburg, Russia)
Noel Bouley, bass-baritone (from Houston, Texas)
Cynthia Cook, mezzo-soprano (from Whitehouse Station, New Jersey)
Stephen Fish, bass-baritone (from Cedar Falls Iowa)
Joseph Flaxman, baritone (from Succasunna, New Jersey)
Jeremy Griffin, bass-baritone (from Colorado)
Jeff Gwaltney, tenor (from Ocala, Florida)
Bevin Hill, soprano (from Atlanta, Georgia)
Carla Jablonski, mezzo-soprano (from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvia)
Adam Lau, bass (from San Francisco, California)
Hye Jung Lee, soprano (from Seoul, South Korea)
Kathryn Leemhuis, soprano (from New York, New York)
Matthew Maness, tenor (from Roanoke, Virginia)
Ryan Milstead, baritone (from Okolona, Mississippi)
Matthew Newlin, tenor (from Georgetown, Illinois)
Amy Oraftik, mezzo-soprano (from California)
Heather Phillips, soprano (from North Canton, Ohio)
Ola Rafalo, soprano (from Chicago, Illinois)
Brittany Ann Reneé Robinson, soprano (from Burnsville, Minnesota)
Lacy Sauter, soprano (from Duluth, Minnesota)
Melinda Whittington, soprano (from Wilson, North Carolina)
 
Funds for the competition are provided by Young Patronesses of the Opera, with ongoing support from Junior Opera Guild, Dr. and Mrs. Phillip George (the Judy George Award), Ms. Renée Fink (the Marvin A. Fink Memorial Award), the Irene Patti Swartz Hammond Memorial Award fund, and several individual donors.
 
All singers who participate in the Finals Concert win a prize. Donors who underwrite an award have the opportunity to name that award and present it to the winner on stage. For more information, please contact Lucie Spieler at (305) 854-1643, ext. 1521, or at lspieler@fgo.org.

A luncheon prior to the event will be held at Barton G Restaurant onsite as chaired by Barbara Reese and Deborah Campbell. Tickets for the luncheon are $80, including both a three-course meal and a ticket to the concert. Luncheon tickets can also be purchased via the Florida Grand Opera Box Office.

Miami Dade College Live Arts Presents Pablo Aslan Quintet 4/20/13

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Miami Dade College Live Arts Presents Pablo Aslan Quintet
aslanSaturday, April 20, 2013 at 8pm
The Colony Theatre
1040 Lincoln Rd.
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Tickets are $25 for the general public and $10 for MDC students. To purchase tickets, and more information about the 2012-13 MDC Live Arts season, please call 305-237-3010, or visit www.mdclivearts.org

When the great Argentinean tango master Astor Piazzolla died in 1992, there were few musicians keeping his music alive. But Argentine-born, Brooklyn-based bassist, bandleader, and producer Pablo Aslan has brought an extraordinary focus on tango’s relationship to jazz, and on Piazzolla’s ideas about jazz tango. Piazzolla in Brooklyn, the latest recording by Aslan, was inspired by Take Me Dancing, a 1959 jazz tango recording by Astor Piazzolla. Newly recorded in Buenos Aires with a group of musically bilingual Argentine players, Piazzolla in Brooklyn updates Takes Me Dancing into state-of-the-art jazz tango. Join MDC Live Arts for a one-night performance of the rebirth of Jazz Tango.

Info courtesy Jazz & Blues Florida

Picnic in the Park at the Deering Estate 4/21/13

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Picnic in the Park at the Deering Estate
Sunday, April 21, 2013, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
picnicDeering Estate at Cutler
16701 SW 72 Avenue
Miami, FL 33157

Admission: $7 for all ages!
Free admission for Deering Estate Foundation Members & children under 4.

Spend a relaxing day with your family & friends at the Deering Estate and enjoy a picnic on the main lawn. Please note that grilling and cooking is not permitted on the Estate.

There will be a Human Chess Match hosted by Door to the Arts, Inc. & St. John Neumann Catholic School at 2:00 pm in the Courtyard. Watch as a chess match comes alive! Students dressed in full costume will make their grand entrance and take their positions  on the life-size chess board. Players will call out moves from an adjoining table causing the corresponding live chess pieces to move, and the amazine battle of skill & strategy begins!
 
Chef David Schwadron Catering and Joanna’s Marketplace are the official picnic providers for the Deering Estate at Cutler and can be contacted directly for preordered meals. Preordered meals are available for delivery to the Estate or for pick-up. Please call 305-238-5881 for Chef David Schwadron Catering and 305-661-5777 for Joanna’s Marketplace.

"Picnic in the Park" activities include:
Old Fashion lawn games;
Historic House Tours at 10:30 am & 3:00 pm;
Natural Areas Tour at 12:30 pm;
Human Chess Match hosted by Door to the Arts, Inc. & St. John Neumann Catholic School at 2:00 pm in the Courtyard;
Spring Photography Exhibit featuring Patricia Gonzalez-Osorio, Antonia Wright & Marina Font

VeritageMiami United Way 18th Wine Festival 4/17/13-4/20/13

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VeritageMiami
Wednesday, April 17th through Saturday, April 20th, 2013

VeritageMiami will bring together more than 3,000 wine and food lovers for four days of sipping, tasting, toasting and paddle-raising.  Headlining the four days of festivities are two Michelin-star chefs – Daniel Boulud, widely considered to be one of America’s leading culinary authorities, and Davide Brovelli of the family-owned Relais & Chateaux property on Italy’s Lake Maggiore.  Now in its 18th year, VeritageMiami, formerly known as the United Way Miami Wine & Food Festival, benefits United Way of Miami-Dade, which supports programs in the community that are focused on improving the education, financial stability and health of Miami-Dade residents.
 
Wednesday, April 17th, VIP 6pm, General admission 7pm
Wynwood Walls
2550 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami.
The VIP Tasting tickets: $75 per person. General admission tickets: $55 per person.
Wynwood Walls is the home to VeritageMiami’s opening event, the Craft Beer Tasting presented by CBIZ. With vibrant murals as the backdrop for the evening, guests will “tap” into nearly 100 craft beers and micro-brews at dozens of tasting stations. Along with the brew, guests will sample bites from some of Miami’s top restaurants including Bloom, City Hall, the Daily Melt, Joe’s Stone Crab, Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Oak Tavern, Pride and Joy, Shake Shack, Timó, Wynwood Kitchen & Bar, among many others. 
 
Thursday, April 18th, VIP 6pm, General admission 7pm
Village of Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo Avenue
Coral Gables.
The VIP Tasting tickets $150 General admission tickets $75.
Fine Wine Tasting, presented by Miccosukee Resort & Gaming.  While the event returns to a familiar location, this year’s edition offers many new elements.  Upon arrival, guests will be greeted with a glass of Pinot Grigio or Chianti from La Cacchiatora.  Adjacent to registration, guests will find the Domeniul Coroanei Segarcea “piazza” where the winery will pour its award-winning wines from VeritageMiami’s 2012 “Best in Glass Wine Challenge” among other treats.  The garden area will be transformed into a Martini & Rossi lounge in celebration of the brand’s 150th anniversary and feature the music of Spam All-Stars.  At the Celebrity Cruises’ kiosk, guests will have the opportunity to create their own custom spice rub.  Lining San Lorenzo Avenue will be more than 65 wine producers and importers displaying a collection of 300 wines from around the world, as well as top restaurants and caterers including Brasserie Central, Edge Steak & Bar, George’s Restaurant, Sawa, Trulucks, Tuyo, and many more. Guests will have the opportunity to mingle with wine producers and chefs, and share their experiences on Twitter for a chance to win great prizes. 
 
Also at the Fine Wine Tasting, top Miami chefs and culinary notables including Norman Van Aken, Linda Gassenheimer, Ingrid Hoffman, Bernie Matz and Allen Susser will be on hand to sign their cookbooks which will be available for purchase on-site through Books & Books.  All wines poured at the Fine Wine Tasting will be available for purchase.  Wine will also be served in various retail locations and guests that spend $100 or more at one of the participating stores will receive a complimentary bottle of wine.  At 5:30 p.m., members of Miami’s legal community will gather at Artefacto, for the Bilzin Sumberg fourth annual Associate Legal Mingle.

Saturday, April 20th, Pommery Champagne reception 6:30 p.m.; dinner 7:30 p.m.
The Orion Jet Center
14850 NW 44 Court
Miami.
Tickets are $300 per person and $3,000 per table of 10.
A restored 1940s Naval Air hangar is the stage for VeritageMiami’s final event, the Auction and Wine Dinner, presented by American Airlines and Orion Jet Center.  Guests will take a step back in time and enjoy a post World War II celebration, complete with vintage fighter planes, military vehicles and period cars.  The meal will take a completely different twist and feature the very modern cuisine of Chef Davide Brovelli of Il Sole di Ranco who will prepare a four-course Italian feast.  Throughout the evening, guests will also enjoy stunning auction lots, entertainment and award-winning wines from the Best in Glass Wine Challenge. 

VeritageMiami sponsors include: American Airlines, City National Bank and Orion Jet Center at the Vintner level; American Express, Bank of America, Carnival Corporation & PLC, Celebrity Cruises, db Bistro Moderne, Global Resources Registry, Greenberg Traurig, IBM, JW Marriott Marquis Miami, Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Morrison, Brown Argiz & Farra, Munilla Family Foundation, Sunset Corners, Village of Merrick Park and Warren Moore Events at the Cellar Master level; Bacardi USA, CBIZ, Ernst & Young, Ryder System and Steiner Transocean Limited at the Cooper level; Bandito Brothers, Baptist Health South Florida, BB&T, Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod, Carlton Fields, Cisco Systems, Deloitte, Fairholme Capital Management, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, Image Photo Services, Johnson & Wales University, Le Basque, MOSS, Nestle Waters North America, Northern Trust Corporation, NuStar Energy, Ocean Bank, Sabre Travel Network, World Fuel Services and Zuni Transportation at the Cooper level; Agilysys, Akerman Senterfitt, Domeniul Coroanei Segarcea, Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Fragomen, JPMorgan Chase, La Cacciatora, Noven Pharmaceuticals, Right Management, The Coca-Cola Company, Vranken-Pommery Monopole and Sysco at the Connoisseur level; Books & Books, Botran, Hamilton, Miller & Birthisel, Holland & Knight, Miami Cocktails, Padilla Cigars, Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, Vita Coco Water and White & Case at the Enthusiast level.  Media sponsors include: AroundTown Magazine, Business Improvement District of Coral Gables, Chat Chow, Cigar Aficionado, Comcast, Daily Business Review, Fisher Island Magazine, Miami Magazine, Miami New Times, NBC 6, Response Publishing Group, The Miami Herald – el Nuevo Herald, Tropic Magazine and Wine Spectator.

Miami Rum Renaissance Festival 4/15/13-4/21/13

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Miami Rum Renaissance Festival
Monday, April 15 to Sunday, April 21, 2013
Doubletree by Hilton Miami Airport Convention Center
Print711 Northwest 72nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33126
www.RumRenaissance.com

Tickets
Grand Tasting General Admission: $50 day passes
Grand Tasting VIP tickets: $65 per day: allow early access to the exhibits and complimentary tickets to the celebrity seminars. VIP ticket holders also enjoy access to a private area featuring complimentary cuisine and VIP cocktails.
Week-long VIP Tickets: a $250 Executive VIP pass grants admission to all events.
List of Seminars SOLD OUT
List of VIP Parties
Buy individual VIP party tickets online

The fifth annual Miami Rum Renaissance Festival ist the largest gathering of rum experts, professionals and enthusiasts in the world.

Last year, more than 8,000 rum enthusiasts attended the festival with 20,000 square feet of exhibit space. The new space spans 40,000 square feet, twice the size of last year’s event. Festival organizers are preparing for 15,000 attendees.

In addition to a week-long series of VIP parties, tasting sessions and celebrity seminars, the rum festival brings together members of the esteemed International Rum Expert Panel (RumXPs) for their annual tasting competition.

Two full days of Grand Tasting events for the public will take place on Saturday and Sunday, April 20 and 21. More than 240 spirits from the Caribbean and beyond will be available for sampling, along with a selection of island-style cuisine.

New this year is a half-day exhibit session exclusively for the beverage trade on Friday, April 19. Liquor store buyers, food and beverage managers, bartenders and other spirits trade professionals will be invited to attend.

The Miami Rum Renaissance Festival attracts cane spirit products and brands from all over the globe. Companies large and small will be on hand to present their rums to a global gathering of experts, reporters, critics and consumers.Among the products to be sampled by attendees are Abuelo 7, Abuelo 12, Abuelo Anjeo, Abuelo Centuria, Appleton Estate 12 year old, Appleton Estate Reserve, Atlantico Platino, Atlantico Private Cask, Atlantico Reserva, Bacardi 8 Años, Bacardi Gold, Bacardi Oakheart, Bacardi Pineapple Fusion, Bacardi Superior, Barbancourt 3 Star, Barbancourt 5 Star, Barbancourt 15 year Estate Reserve, Barbancourt Pango, Barbancourt White, Barcelo Gran Añejo, Barcelo Imperial, Barcelo Imperial Premium Blend 30 Aniversario, Barrilito 3 Star, Barritt’s Ginger Beer, Blackbeard Spiced, Blackheart, Black Roberts Spiced, Botran Reserva, Botran Reserva Blanca, Botran Solera, Brugal 1888, Brugal Blanco Especial, Caliche, Carta Vieja Añejo, Centenario 7, Deadhead, Debonaire Private Reserve 5, Debonaire Very Special Reserve 8, Debonaire Grand Reserve 15, Debonaire Premium Reserve 21, Debonaire Special Reserve Coffee, Debonaire Special Reserve Honey, Dictador 20, Diplomatico Ambassador, Diplomatico Añeja, Diplomatico Blanco, Diplomatico Reserva, Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva, Domain de Canton, Don Papa, DonQ Añejo, DonQ Coco, DonQ Cristal, DonQ Gold, DonQ Gran Añejo, DonQ Limon, DonQ Mojito, DonQ Pasion, Don Zavier Mamajuana, Dos Maderas 5+3, Dos Maderas PX 5+5, Dzama Amber Nosy-Be, Dzama Amber Cuvée Noire Prestige, Dzama Cuvée Blanche, Dzama Cuvée Blanche Prestige, Dzama Cuvée Noire, Dzama Vanilla 1 yo, Dzama Vanilla 10 yo, Dzama Vieux Rhum XV, Dzama White Nosy-Be, English Harbour 5 YO, English Harbour 10 YO, English Harbour 25 YO, Flor de Caña Centenario Gold 18, Flor de Caña Centenario 12, Flor de Caña Grand Reserve 7, Florida Old Reserve, Fresh Coconuts by Coconut King, Hampden Estate Gold, Libre Rum & Cola, Miami Club Rum Plantino, Montanya Oro, Montanya Platino, Mt Gay 1703, Mt Gay Black Barrel, Mt Gay Eclipse, Mt Gay XO, Novo Fogo Barrel-Aged Cachaça, Novo Fogo Silver Cachaça, Ocumare, Origenes Reserva Don Pancho, Origenes Reserva Especial 18, Papa’s Pilar Blonde, Papa’s Pilar Dark, Pink Pigeon, Plantation 20th Anniversary XO, Plantation Barbados 2000, Plantation Grande Reserve 5 year old, Plantation Grenada 2003, Plantation Guatemala Gran Añjeo, Plantation Jamaica 2000, Plantation Nicaragua 2001, Plantation Original Dark, Plantation Original Dark Overproof, Plantation Panama 2002, Plantation Three Stars White, Plantation Trinidad 1999, Poesia, Prichard’s Cranberry Rum, Prichard’s Crystal Rum, Prichard’s Fine Rum, Prichard’s Key Lime Rum, Prichard’s Private Stock, Prichard’s Spiced, Prichard’s Sweet Georgia Belle, R. St Barth, Real McCoy, Roble Viejo, Ron De Jeremy Reserva, Ron De Jeremy Spiced, Rum Fire, Santa Teresa 1796, Santa Teresa Añejo Gran Reserva, Santa Teresa Araku Coffee, Santa Teresa Claro, Santa Teresa Rhum Orange, Santa Teresa Selecto, Shellback Silver, Shellback Spiced, Trigo Reserva Añjea, Veroes, Viejo de Caldas 3, Viejo de Caldas Grand Reserva, Vizcaya Cask 12, Vizcaya Cristal, Vizcaya VXOP Cask 21, Wicked Dolphin Silver, Wild Geese Soldiers & Heroes Golden Rum, Wild Geese Soldiers & Heroes Premium Rum, Zacapa 23, Zafra 21, and Zaya.

12 Nights: The Treble Girls on Earth 4/20/13

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12 Nights: The Treble Girls on Earth
Sunday, 04/20/2013, 05:00 pm – 06:00 pm
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAMiami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Dr. ,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

The Treble Girls celebrate Earth Day with their trademark stratospheric sound as they navigate the celestial stars with their extraordinary rendition of Stockhausen’s Tierkreis. Returning to earth this spectacular flute and violin duo will feature newly composed music by David Dramm, Natacha Diels, Jorrit Dijkstra, Anne La Berge and Martin Parker.

Electrifying, moving and covering untraveled roads from avant-garde virtuosity to highly charged computer-assisted improvisation, this extraordinary mother/daughter duo puts together flute and live electronics pioneer Anne La Berge with rising new music violinist Diamanda La Berge Dramm. The concert includes world premieres by three composers who together explore the electronic, improvisatory and compositional edges of today’s music.

Bring your kids to the Miami Children Museum at 1PM on Saturday, April 20 for a micro-concert by The Treble Girls.

Photographs of Ikura Sushi Lounge in Coral Gables by Mr Q 305

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This is probably one of the coolest tables in the Gables.

If you enjoy dining out, you always dream about discovering a restaurant that no one else knows about. In Japan there is a long standing tradition where tiny hard-to-spot restaurant names are whispered only to very good friends and respected business associates.

Ikura Sushi Lounge, an eleven table gem on Giralda’s restaurant row where sushi becomes just a point of departure on a journey that aims to combine tastes and textures that you never dreamed were possible, is such a place.

Chef Chris Rojas is your guide of this culinary adventure which can begin with Kanikama Crunch, a house favorite. This crunchy salad has crab, tempura flakes, yuzu tobiko, scallions, sesame seeds all held together with spicy mayo and finished with drops of honey on top. Now think for a moment, there is the unmistakable taste of seafood which is made crunchy by the the tempura flakes then the salty, smoky, citrus flavor of the yuzu tobiko (flying fish roe), the mildly pungent fresh taste of the scallions, the nutty flavor of the sesame seeds, the spicy touch of the mayo and if all that wasn’t enough the sweetness of honey; your taste buds are saying: “It’s party time!”

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Chef Chris Rojas uses his classical Cordon Bleu training to create incredible dishes.

Another favorite, the Green Apple Roll is a combination of shrimp tempura with eel sauce on the bottom, coated with green masago, roasted jalapeño, garlic and cilantro sauce, red tobiko, avocado and cream cheese all with a little bit of yuzu on top.This combination’s taste was unique and had a finish as lingering as that of any fine single malt Scotch.

Chef Rojas’ classical Cordon Bleu training is evident in his selection of sauces, textures and presentation. Any of these rolls conveys the taste of an entire meal. Chef Rojas manages to pack quite a punch in a very small bite.

Manager/owner Jesus Diaz’s love for sushi  drove him to open Ikura about four months ago. Ikura is quaint and intimate but it also boasts one coolest tables in the Gables, you actually get to seat at the viewing window, on display for all the world to see. For those of you whose Instagram feed contains more than 50% selfies this table must be hedonistic bliss.

Ikura is one of those places that will become a must for anybody wanting to experience what is possible when a team of young individuals embark on a mission of gastronomic discovery and while your taste buds are enjoying the party, your brain is trying to register and make sense of it all… then you realize that sometimes you can’t make sense out of pleasure…you just have to enjoy the ride.

Ikura Sushi Lounge

143 Giralda Avenue

Coral Gables, FL 33134

(305) 814-5872

 

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2013 Women’s Chamber President’s Reception 4/16/13

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2013 Women’s Chamber President’s Reception
Tuesday, 04/16/2013, 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
2013-WCC-Presidents-ReceptionTotalbank Brickell
800 Brickell Avenue, Lobby Level,
Miami, Florida 33131
Webpage Link

Make meaningful connections at our 2013 President’s Reception while enjoying a selection of fine wines and hors d’oeuvres. Members, as an added benefit to your membership, introduce a colleague or friend to the Chamber by bringing them as your complimentary guest.

Fourth Annual Overseas Chinese Gala 5/18/13

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Fourth Annual Overseas Chinese Gala
Saturday, 05/18/2013, 05:00 pm –
inviteInterContinental at Doral Miami
2505 NW 87 AVE,
Doral, Florida 33172
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Fourth Annual Overseas Chinese Gala, in celebration of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month. An award-winning Taiwanese chef, will travel from Taiwan to prepare a special dinner. Seven courses will be served – each delicious, some delicate, others robust, and all presented with artistry and pageantry. This unique cuisine cannot be obtained anywhere else in the United States. Dress code is black tie optional.

$150 per ticket. Tables and sponsorships also available.

Backroom Comedy Club April Event 4/19/13

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Backroom Comedy Club April Event
Friday, 04/19/2013, 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
backroomTom’s NFL Sports Bar & Grill
5001 NW 36th Street,
Miami Springs, Florida 33166
Facebook Link

Live Comedy Show at Tom’s NFL Sports Bar in Miami Springs
Reservations Requested shadow@bboi.net or call 305-343-2930
Facebook page
http://https://www.facebook.com/#!/BackroomComedyClub

Lilac and Lilies Boutique Hosts Jennifer Zeuner Spring Trunk Show Soiree 4/25/13

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Lilac and Lilies Boutique Hosts Jennifer Zeuner Spring Trunk Show Soiree
Thursday, 04/25/2013, 05:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Lilac and Lilies Boutique
2541 East Sunrise Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Webpage Link

Lilac And Lilies Boutique is teaming up with celebrity jewelry designer Jennifer Zeuner to host an exclusive trunk show party. Guests will have the rare opportunity to meet and get styled by Zeuner while enjoying cocktails, light bites and 15 percent off her new spring accessories. Popular amongst celebrities, including Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez and Alessandra Ambrosio, Zeuner’s jewelry carries a unique look of freedom and creativity that promises to add punch to any spring ensemble.

Private Screening of The Leap 4/25/13

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Private Screening of The Leap
Thursday, 04/25/2013, 06:30 pm –
Miami Jewish Health System-
Douglas Gardens Campus at 5200 NE 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link

Join The Miami Jewish Health Systems for a private screening of short film, “The Leap.” University of Miami graduate student, Yale Yang used science fiction to show the story of a physicist suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Come to a cocktail reception, prior to the screening at our Douglas Garden Campus, where the film was shot. Proceeds will help The NOTABLES, a supportive arm of MJHS Foundation. Screening admission is free and cocktail reception tickets can be purchased from our website.

Schools Can Sign-Up to Marlins Think Tank Sweepstakes and Win A Special Marlins Visit 4/25/13

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Schools Can Sign-Up to Marlins Think Tank Sweepstakes and Win A Special Marlins Visit
Thursday, 04/25/2013, 12:00 am – 11:59 pm
MM_MLOGO_MIAMI_WBG1Marlins Park
501 Marlins Way,
Miami, Florida 33125
Webpage Link

For Immediate Release
Carolina Perrina
Thursday, April 11, 2013
(305) 480-1388
cperrina@marlins.com

SCHOOLS CAN SIGN UP TO THE MARLINS THINK TANK SWEEPSTAKES AND WIN A SPECIAL MARLINS VISIT
The baseball-inspired program is aimed to enrich the learning experiences of children grades 4-6

MIAMI ( April 10, 2013) – Marlins unveil the new Marlins Think Tank. The new curriculum- enhancement program is aimed to enrich the learning experiences of children grades 4 through 6 by linking baseball to the curriculum areas of Writing, Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, and Health & Fitness.

The program provides lesson plans which meet common core state standards as adopted by FDOE, with the Miami Marlins as the lesson theme. Throughout the lesson students will read about baseball and learn about Miami and even hear from some current Miami Marlins professional baseball players. Students will hear from players like Logan Morrison and learn his take on art, Mr. Marlin, Jeff Conine, who will discuss the science of baseball or Steve Cishek, who will share his thoughts on the importance of imagination.

To enter the Marlins Think Tank Sweepstakes for a chance to win a special Marlins Think Tank visit, teachers must implement a Marlins Think Tank lesson found at marlins.com/thinktank, and then fax a completed activity to 305-480-4022 no later than April 25, 2013. A total of 16 finalists will be selected at random. For detailed information, fans can visit marlins.com/thinktank or email community@marlins.com .

Minimal 5/2/13

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Minimal
Thursday, 05/02/2013, 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Described by the Miami New Times as “the tastiest bitter-sweet candy for fans of wall-flower angst electropop,” Minimal brings an eclectic and versatile mix of indie and alternative rock with electronic flirtations embodied in drum machines, sequencers and samplers. Identified as “Latin-rock hometown heroes” by Fabrikalink.com, Minimal combines these eclectic elements to create an energetic and vigorous live performance, which has enabled them to perform along Grammy winners and internationally known artists such as Aterciopelados, Volumen Cero, Yerbabuena, and Libido.

In 2006, Minimal released their first LP titled Fotos, Cartas Y un Puñal, under the record label Fabrika Music. That same year, the band was voted “best new band” by web visitors of Batanga.com, a source for Latin music and entertainment and a leading media and content company reaching U.S. Hispanics. Minimal also traveled to New York in 2006 to participate in the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) where it presented its album in a series of concerts. While the first single, El Cubo aired on alternative radio stations across the U.S., the video for the single – directed by Vlo Erminy – received airplay on MTV3 as well as other alternative video television shows around the country.

Miami Marlins Celebrate 14th Annual Autism Awareness Day 4/14/13

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Miami Marlins Celebrate 14th Annual Autism Awareness Day
Sunday, 04/14/2013, 11:30 am – 04:00 pm
MM_MLOGO_MIAMI_WBGMarlins Park
501 Marlins Way,
Miami, Florida 33125
Webpage Link

A portion of the proceeds will benefit local participating organizations

The Miami Marlins celebrate their 14th Annual Autism Awareness Day as they take on the Phillies on April 14th at Marlins Park. Some of the participating entities include Autism Speaks, Family Autism Network, The Autism Notebook Magazine, Faith’s Autism Outreach Center, The Victory Center for Autism and Related Disabilities and UM-NSU Card.

Fans can visit the West Plaza and enjoy the Pregame Autism Resource Fair as well as a pregame on-field ceremony recognizing outstanding service by volunteers from participating organizations. The national anthem will be performed by The Victory Center for Autism. A por-tion of the proceeds will benefit local Autism organizations.

The Marlins Foundation is committed to improving the lives of our youth through education, the arts and baseball, with a special focus on children with special needs. The Foundation has previously funded programs for autistic children and their families at Shake-a-Leg Miami, Villa Lyan and through the Marlins Ayudan School Partnership Program at Citrus Grove Elementary and Bent Tree Elementary schools. This year, the Marlins Foundation will be sponsoring the University of Miami’s Center for Autism & Related Disorders “Tropical Nights” gala.

The Autism Awareness seat special is $20 for Lexus Legends Level on the 3rd base side. A ‘Quiet Room’ is available and ADA seating will be available upon request.

For more information on group tickets, fans can email groups@marlins.com or for individual ticket purchases fans can visit www.marlins.com/specialevents .

Fire and Ice Tribute Night 5/11/13

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Fire and Ice Tribute Night
Saturday, 05/11/2013, 10:00 pm – 03:00 am
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Those who were around in the 80’s, would like to go back.

Those whoe were not around in the 80’s, would have wanted to be there

Here is a second chance at a first impression

80’s New Wave, Industrial Alternative.

DJ Alan Trueba A resident Fire & Ice DJ of the day

downtown FULL MOON party – Free Like Me Live at LMNT 4/27/13

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downtown FULL MOON party – Free Like Me Live at LMNT
Saturday, 04/27/2013, 08:00 pm – 04:00 am
Full-Moon-Party-Flyer-Front-April-20133-800pxLMNT
55 NW 36th Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link

The “downtown FULL MOON party” presents
“Free Like Me”
(The Welcome Back Party)
Doors open at 8pm (FREE admission from 8p – 10p)

Free admission before 12 midnight for all drummers and musicians with proper instruments

Featuring:
Live Music Set: Eric Dez
Live Music: Karina Skye; Joshua Stedman
Featured Live Band: Free Like Me
Special Live Music Set: Warp9
Deejay / Music Producer: Dj Stingray (Celebrating His Birthday!)
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 9pm until (Indoor Only)… We welcome all drummers, musicians, fire/poi performers, Hula Hoopers, Dancers, Poets, Freestylers; jugglers, magicians, etc…

Open Mic Session
Open Mic Session between 8:30p – 9:30p…
Please arrive at 8pm. First to sign-up get to play first!!!
(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!

Parking Available
We will be renting the adjacent Parking Lot (Limited Space) to facilitate safe parking for those of you who get there in the earlier hours. The fee in only $5 before midnight and $10 after (This is to cover our rental cost). Additional paid parking can also be found in the Midtown Shopping Center (Where the Target Store is)… It’s a couple of blocks walking distance, but it’s affordable and safer than street parking (free in some areas).

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

Let’s Invest For Tomorrow, Liberty City! 4/27/13

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Let’s Invest For Tomorrow, Liberty City!
Saturday, 04/27/2013, 11:00 am – 02:00 pm
Charles Hadley Park
1350 NW 50 St,
Miami, Florida 33142
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NHSSF is hosting this community event with seven partner organizations and Wells Fargo’s NeighborhoodLIFT program to provide an opportunity for residents to learn about affordable housing opportunities, homebuyer education, foreclosure prevention, affordable rental units, and other housing information. We will have free food, a DJ, and other family fun! If you’re inerested in volunteer, we need you for event operations: set-up, tear down, and everything in between!

Fairchild Palms “Roaring Gatsby” Garden Party 4/26/13

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Fairchild Palms “Roaring Gatsby” Garden Party
Saturday, 04/26/2013, 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
roaringgatsby2Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
RSVP Link

Fairchild Palms, the nonprofit young professionals group of Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens, will celebrate a night of glitz and revelry of the twenties by hosting a “Roaring Gatsby” Garden Party amidst a lush backdrop, paying tribute to the razzle dazzle, old fashioned glamour of the era.

The annual fundraiser event, in an indoor/outdoor setting, will gather 300 successful, young professionals and will be one of the most unique garden parties of the season. Guests will enjoy great music by Rocky Sofi, savory hors d’oeuvres by GB Catering, decadent sweets and lavish cocktails presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Lead sponsor is Latin American Agribusiness Development Bank (LAAD).

Attire is casual chic with 1920’s glamour

Plaza Party at Marlins Park Featuring Willy Chirino 4/13/13

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Plaza Party at Marlins Park Featuring Willy Chirino
Saturday, 04/13/2013, 06:00 pm – 11:59 pm
Willy-ChirinoMarlins Park
501 Marlins Way,
Miami, Florida 33125
Webpage Link

SATURDAY SPECTACULAR PLAZA PARTY AT MARLINS PARK TO FEATURE WILLY CHIRINO

WHAT: After the games, fans can make their way to the West Plaza and experience a post-game party often featuring top recording artists and entertainers. Grammy Award Winner and Miami salsa icon, Willy Chirino will launch the Saturday Spectacular Plaza Parties series when the Marlins take on the Philadelphia Phillies.

WHEN: Saturday, April 13, 2013++
5:00 p.m. Pre-game festivities begin on The West Plaza (Live DJ)
6:30 p.m. Media interviews (pending approval)
6:45 p.m. VIP field access for first pitch
Post-game VIP access for the post-game performance will be available
(Please arrive no later than the 8th inning to gain VIP access for concert)
++Timeline subject to change

HOW: Media must RSVP to Carolina Perrina at cperrina@marlins.com to receive and be approved for credentials.

WHO: Chirino began his artistic career in Miami, releasing his first album in 1974. Since then, he has recorded over 20 albums, several of which have attained platinum and gold status. In 2006, his album “Son del Alma”, won a Grammy for Best Salsa/Merengue Album. As founder of the Willy Chirino Foundation, his philanthropic efforts have been recognized by UNICEF and the Department of State. He celebrated his 35th anniversary in music with his latest released album “Willy Chirino Live-35th Anniversary” (“Willy Chirino En Vivo-35 Aniversario”), a CD/DVD combo of the concert. This album brought him his first nomination for Best Salsa Album at the 2007 Latin Grammy Awards. Most recently, Chirino and his wife, singer/song writer Lissette Alvarez, released their first album together, Amarraditos (Bound to One Another). The CD includes a potpourri of classic Spanish-language love songs. Chirino’s latest album, “Pa’lante”, was released at spring 2008, after which he launched a world tour.

WHERE: Marlins Park / 501 Marlins Way / Miami, Florida 33125

Saturday Spectacular Post Game Events
All 13 Saturday home games will feature a pregame party on the West Plaza, with live music on the main stage, appearances from the Marlins and Office Depot Sea Creatures, interactive displays, and entertainment for all ages. After each Saturday Spectacular, fans will be invited to the West Plaza for a post-game event with national recording artists. Post-game events are included with the price of admission to each Saturday Spectacular.

South Miami FIAT’s Venetian Masquerade 4/13/13

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South Miami FIAT’s Venetian Masquerade
Saturday, 04/13/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
venetian-masquerade_invitationsSouth Miami FIAT
17220 South Dixie Highway,
Miami, Florida 33157
Eventbrite Link

Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant and Wine Bar will be tantalizing taste buds of guests attending South Miami FIAT’s Venetian Masquerade this Saturday, April 13th. Chef Adrianne promises to create an Italian dish that will leave attendees wanting more.

“I always look forward to events that inspire me to create something new,” said Adrianne Calvo, chef and owner of the acclaimed Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant and Wine Bar. “With Venetian Masquerade I’ll get to have a lot of fun creating a new Italian dish that speaks sexy, opulent, and classic,” continued Calvo.

Presented by South Miami FIAT, Venetian Masquerade will unveil the new, highly anticipated FIAT 500 Abarth Cabrio. In keeping with all things Italian, the masquerade theme will set the stage for an evening of intrigue, fantasy and mystery as guests will be greeted with a Venetian mask. Guests will spend the evening enjoying music, complimentary cocktails provided by Diplomatico Rum and Iceberg Vodka, as well as the culinary magic by Chef Adrianne.

The Venetian Masquerade will take place on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at South Miami FIAT located at 17220 South Dixie Highway from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event is free to attend, but RSVP is required by calling (305) 456-1381 or visiting http://fiat500abarthlaunch.eventbrite.com/.

Floatopia Miami 4/20/13

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Floatopia Miami
Saturday, 04/20/2013, 10:00 am –
South Point Park
1 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Facebook Link

HIIIII!!!! WE ARE DOING IT AGGGAIIINN!!! APRIL 20TH!!!

For those of you that don’t know Floatopia is a social event that has taken place in Santa Barbara, Cali since 2004. The title “Floatopia” describes the main activity the event is known for—floating on rafts and other home-made or store bought floating devices along the coast and partying on the beach. Since 2004, Floatopias have sprung up all over the states.

We brought Floatopia to Miami for the first time last September and on April 20th we are bringing this floating party to Miami again!!!

No bouncers, no guest lists, no cover charge, no promoters, just good ol’ fashioned fun!

Bring your float, raft, inner-tube, rubber tire or anything that floats and join us!

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

Invite your friends & like our FB page, Floatopia Miami, for more info.

Just like last time, please, please, please let’s not give anyone any reason to stop our fun! Get crazy…within legal limits. Remember we are floatOPIA, as the Miami New times pointed out, a type of utopia, an ideal community…of party people haha ;) …No drama, please. We are all one big, friendly, floating party family.

Please PICK UP AFTER YOURSELF, let’s be kind to this beautiful beach. Leave nothing but your float print. Some of us will be staying after the event to clean up the beach, please do your part.

We are very, very excited to be bringing Floatopia back to Miami again! THANK YOU ALL FOR BELIEVING IN FLOATOPIA MIAMI!

Peace, Love, Rock n’ Float!!!!

Drive-By Big Band 5/8/13

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Drive-By Big Band
Wednesday, 05/08/2013, 08:00 pm – 11:30 pm
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Drive-By Big Band is a professional big band that was formed by Ryan Chapman and Major Bailey in 2009 to promote jazz big band music . This group is comprised primarily of Miami’s top professional musicians and incorporates a number of talented University of Miami college students and professors in order to enhance the overall sense of community among local artists. Ryan and Major were both awarded the opportunity to continue their education at the University of Miami.

Drive-By Big Band Miami is a powerful dynamic 18 piece swinging band influenced by many of the great jazz big bands such as Count Basie, Buddy Rich, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Thad Jones and Mel Lewis, U.S. Air Forces Airmen of Note, U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dianne Schuur, and many others. The band will be comprised of seasoned professional musicians from the South Florida area and exceptionally talented students from the University of Miami’s Frost School of music.

Sergent Garcia 5/4/13

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Celebrate Roxanne’s Birthday with Sergent Garcia

Sergent Garcia
Sunday, 05/04/2013, 10:00 pm – 03:00 am
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337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Sergent Garcia, an original figure in the Latin Alternative and European mestizo music scenes, is returning to North America with a burning live show a new album out on the Cumbancha label titled Una y Otra Vez (Time and Time Again). A pioneer in blending the fiery Caribbean sounds of salsa, reggae, ska and dancehall with a punk attitude and continental style, Sergent Garcia’s latest musical adventure finds him traveling to Colombia to dive into what is currently the epicenter of some of the world’s hottest sounds. Una y Otra Vez marks this former rocker’s return to his independent roots and renewed creative energy.

Known to many people by different names, Sergent Garcia’s music is as diverse as he is. With a diverse ancestry which includes a French mother, African cousins, and partly Hispanic roots, Sergent Garcia gains inspiration from all cultures that shows in his music.

Music Under the Stars: Bon Appétit Miami 5/22/13

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Music Under the Stars: Bon Appétit Miami
Wednesday, 05/22/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Starsinvite_coverMiami Lighthouse for the Blind and VIsually Impaired
601 SW 8th Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Support 20/20 vision and celebrate free eye care for children on Wednesday, May 22nd at the Sixth Annual Music Under the Stars: Bon Appétit Miami at Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired located at 601 SW 8th Avenue. The Florida Heiken Children’s Vision Program, a division of Miami Lighthouse for the Blind, has provided 85,000 children from low-income families with eye examinations and prescription glasses when needed since its inception in 1992. With musical performances by the Miami Lighthouse Better Chance Music Production Program™ musicians and special guests, a fabulous silent auction, food from many great Miami restaurants and beverages by Miami Club Rum and wine from El Carajo, Music Under the Stars has become a much-anticipated highlight of the South Florida philanthropic season and is one not to miss!

Enjoy…
Miami’s Finest Restaurants in the Better Chance Opera House
Specialty Cocktails in the Miami Club Rum Piano Lounge
Sweets & Treats in El Carajo Wine & Dessert Bar
Complimentary Valet Parking sponsored by Williamson Cadillac
Fabulous Silent Auction featuring Getaways, Spa Packages & Sports Memorabilia

Tickets are $80 each or $150 for a pair.

To learn more about Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and its Florida Heiken Children’s Vision Program, please contact Cameron Sisser at 786-362-7515 or csisser@miamilighthouse.org.

Special Wine Pairing Dinner with Ramey Wine Cellars 4/16/13

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Special Wine Pairing Dinner with Ramey Wine Cellars
Tuesday, 04/16/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Ramey-Wine-DinnerEDGE, Steak & Bar
1435 Brickell Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
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On Tuesday, April 16th, EDGE, Steak and Bar is hosting a wine and dinner pairing with Ramey Wine Cellars. The five-course dinner from Executive Chef Aaron Brooks will be paired with the following wines: Ramey Russian River Chardonnay, Ramey Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay (Carneros), Ramey Platt Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma), Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley), and Ramey Syrah (Sonoma Coast). George Staikos, National Sales Manager for Ramey and founder of The Educated Grape, will be in attendance to share his passion for wine appreciation and knowledge of the pairing of gourmet cuisine and fine wine. Dinner starts at 7 pm. Cost is $85, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (305) 381 3063, or email sandra.restrepo@fourseasons.com.

Symphonic Blues 4/20/13

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Symphonic Blues
Saturday, 04/20/2013, 08:00 pm –
MISO-Symphonic-Blues-gifKnight Concert Hall at the Adrienne Arsht Center
1300 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33132
Buy Tickets Link

Music Director and Conductor Eduardo Marturet joins forces with Corky Siegel, one of the world’s great blues harmonica masters, to perform William Russo’s foot-stomping blues concerto, Street Music. French-born pianist Monique Duphil performs Ravel’s Concerto in G, in a playful, jazz-and-blues inspired program that also features Gershwin’s Cuban Overture and Hindemith’s Symphonic Metamorphosis on Themes by Carl Maria von Weber. One performance only at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts’ Knight Concert Hall on Saturday, April 20 at 8:00 p.m. For more information and to purchase tickets, please call 305.949.6722 or visit www.themiso.org.

DJ Arlette Carlin w/ Diego Harispe 4/13/13

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DJ Arlette Carlin w/ Diego Harispe
Saturday, 04/13/2013, 11:00 pm – 05:00 am
arlette-4-13-copySpazio Nightclub
1421 south miami avenue,
miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link

The First Lady of MADE, DJ Arlette Carlin is sure to impress on Saturday, April 13, 2013 with her passion for sensual vocals, minimal beats and heavy bass.

For table reservations please email Marketing@verestaurants.com

1421 South Miami Ave| Miami 33130|

www.spazionightclub.com

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Florida International University’s Communication Arts Forum 4/17/13

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Florida International University’s Communication Arts Forum
Wednesday, 04/17/2013, 04:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Florida International University South Campus
11200 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33199
Webpage Link

Communication Arts Forum is an event that allows FIU students to compete in debate and speeches. This year’s keynote speaker is Francis Suarez, City of Miami Commissioner (District 4) and mayoral candidate. Guests will see key faculty from across the disciplines at FIU talking about the importance of communication. The three Speak-Off student finalists will deliver their speeches and the winner will be determined by an audience vote.

Fun & Gratitude Mixer in Miami 4/11/13

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Fun & Gratitude Mixer in Miami
Thursday, 04/11/2013, 07:30 pm – 09:30 pm
Fundraiser-InviteSegafredo Brickell
1421 S Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link

MIAMI: Join us for our Happy Hour Fundraiser at Segafredo Brickell on April 11th! We’re looking forward to another fantastic gathering of positive people and outrageous energy while we work together to change the lives of children, women and men living in slums in India!

When: April 11th, 2013

Where: 1421 S Miami Ave Miami, FL 33130

Time: 7PM – 9:30PM

Your $25 Minimum Donation Includes: 1 Complimentary Welcome Drink/Appetizers/Raffle Prizes. The time of the event will also coincide with Segafredo’s happy hour!

Event food and liquor sponsored by Segafredo Brickell.

Our auction and raffle sponsors include: Butterfly World, Oak Tavern in Wynwood ($100 gift certificate), Copperbox Culinary Atelier ($250 gift certificate), Shake Shack (gift boxes including $25 gift cards, wine, and other fun stuff), and Lucky Strike bowling package.

For a complete overview of all of our previous work and ongoing projects please visit: https://www.facebook.com/responsiblecharity/photos

To become a monthly supporter of our efforts today, please visit: www.responsiblecharity.org/donate

Responsible Charity Corp is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit corporation and your donations are deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

Building A Better Board Workshop 4/17/13

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Building A Better Board Workshop
Wednesday, 04/17/2013, 05:00 pm – 08:30 pm
building-a-better-board-4-17-13-website-homepageCAS Gallery University of Miami
1210 Stanford Drive ,
Coral Gables , Florida 33146
Webpage Link

Don’t leave your NEW board members in cyber space.
Learn How You Can Maximize A Powerful New Networking Resource
ARTS BOARD MATCH is an engaging interactive website designed to help you recruit new Board members and better manage your existing board. It’s like a Match Up social network for arts leadership.  Developed by the Arts & Business Council the ARTS BOARD MATCH site showcases your organization to hundreds of top professionals from the corporate and private sectors looking to “match up” with the right group and give back through board participation.
It’s like a dating website but for board matches and It’s the dynamic new resource you cannot ignore!

Sesac Presents 4s Lounge Locos Por Juana and Gold Dust Lounge 4/13/13

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Sesac Presents 4s Lounge Locos Por Juana and Gold Dust Lounge
Saturday, 04/13/2013, 10:00 pm – 03:00 am
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Locos por Juana invite you to Experience The New
LATIN music + art Sessions , Mixing Music and Art together as ONE.

2 time Grammy Nominated Locos por Juana will be presenting
songs for their new 2012 anticipated Album “ Somos de la Calle “
Combining a Mix of Sounds from Colombia and Latin America makes the sounds from the Streets, a perfect Combination for this Album.

Locos Por Juana (aka Latin Urban Orchestra) is coined as Miami’s house band and has received awards and recognitions for Best Band of Miami (Miami New Times), Best US Band (BBC News),

Billboard Hot Pick (Billboard Magazine) and has also been featured as Buzzworthy Video (MTV Español).

Additionally, their previous albums (as an independent band) were nominated to Premio Lo Nuestro in 2003 for Best Urban Artist and the Latin Grammy Awards in 2005 for Best Rock Album.

Locos Por Juana’s style of life integrates a message of unity and their philosophy of “One Sound”, a true reflection of the combination of Cumbia, Reggae, Rock and a myriad of other worldly influences resonating in every track of “La Verdad”.

The result is fresh and innovative, music that has traveled all over the United States and beyond. Currently, the band is on a rigorous tour and promotion schedule in support of “La Verdad” through New York, Los Angeles and their hometown of Miami. Stay tuned for more…

Brian Lynch Presents Serious Multi Jazz Jam Sessions 4/15/13

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Brian Lynch Presents Serious Multi Jazz Jam Sessions
Sunday, 04/15/2013, 08:00 pm – 11:30 pm
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

he Brian Lynch Afro-Caribbean Jazz Artist Ensemble, conducted by Grammy Award winning trumpeter and Frost School of Music professor Brian Lynch, performs original compositions and new arrangements of modern jazz repertory in the exciting and propulsive idiom known as Latin Jazz. Professor Lynch directs his hand picked ensemble of talented young musicians and performs with them as his own group.

Among his many achievements, Brian Lynch has long been known as a great conductor of the jazz jam session. As a member of the house band at the legendary Star Cafe sessions in the New York City of the early 1980s, with Junior Cook and Harold White, and as bandleader of the late night jams at the NY Blue Note in the 1990s, Lynch absorbed the philosophy and practice of the session at its highest level. Now he brings his knowledge and love of the form to Miami and PAX.

Practitioners of all genres from traditional to contemporary, from straight ahead to Afro-Cuban and world music, will be encouraged to participate and cross pollinate, young students and established artists alike. Standards will be kept high and protocol will be firmly in place to encourage the best musical result for players and listeners in the unique and informal atmosphere of PAX!

Photographs by John Christi of Philanthrofest at Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus on 4/6/13

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Photographs taken by John Christi from the Philanthrofest at Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus on Saturaday, April 6, 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.

 

 

 

Solé on the Ocean hosts Reggae Beach Bowl 4/13/13

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Solé on the Ocean hosts Reggae Beach Bowl
Saturday, 04/13/2013, 02:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Sole_ReggaeBeachBowl_04132013Solé on the Ocean
17315 Collins Ave.,
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
Webpage Link

Solé on the Ocean is throwing a Reggae Beach Bowl concert on the sand this Saturday, April 13, from 2 to 9 p.m. NFL greats Antonio Brown and Amhad Bradshaw will join Miami Dolphins Lamar Miller and Olivier Vernon in hosting the beach bash with a live performance by Junior Marvin & One Love of Bob Marley & The Wailers.

Executive Chef Ralph Pagano of Alba Seaside Italian will be cooking up island favorites such as jerk chicken and pork while guests sip on rum punch and enjoy Heineken and Amstel beer specials.

RA Sushi in South Miami’s “Tax Day Monday” Happy Hour 4/15/13

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RA Sushi in South Miami’s “Tax Day Monday” Happy Hour
Sunday, 04/15/2013, 03:00 pm –
RA_Taxday-promo_2RA Sushi South Miami
5829 SW 73rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33134
Webpage Link

With tax season coming to an end, RA Sushi in South Miami has the perfect way for you to celebrate and eliminate that built-up stress. On the tax return deadline of Monday, April 15, RA Sushi is offering a “Tax Day Monday” special. From 3 p.m. to close, “Tax Day Monday” guests can choose from more than 35 sushi, appetizer and tapas selections, ranging from $2.25 to $7.25, plus a wide variety of beer, wine, sake and signature cocktails ranging from $3 to $7. The Tax Day Monday special is available for dine in orders only at RA Sushi in South Miami (5829 Southwest 73 St.).
Popular Happy Hour items include dishes such as the Tootsy Maki, the Viva Las Vegas Roll, Sweet Onion Salmon Tapas and Kaisen Ceviche. RA’s creative cocktail menu features many favorites, including the Blushing Geisha, Shiso Naughty and Dragon Bite.

High Heels High Places 4/21/13

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High Heels High Places
Sunday, 04/21/2013, 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
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2001 Granada Blvd.,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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High Heels High Places is a networking event designed to gather female professionals and entrepreneurs for an evening of empowerment. From academia and politics to fashion and Corporate America, join us for an evening to connect with South Florida’s leading ladies in a relaxed atmosphere. The event will also feature a locally recognized and noteworthy guest speakers.

Complimentary cocktails

ATTENDEES MUST RSVP HHHPEVENT@GMAIL.COM

Sons of Mariel 4/10/13

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Sons of Mariel
Wednesday, 04/10/2013, 07:00 pm – 02:00 am
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

SONS OF MARIEL’S DEBUT CONCERT IN MIAMI

The long anticipated debut concert series from Sons of Mariel is finally among us. Sons have embarked on their journey with an intimate performance of new music.

Sons of Mariel are the brainchild of George Pajon Jr. (Black Eyed Peas) and Diego Val’s (The Voice) chance meeting. The following months saw them carefully shape their sound and hone their live show. Now, it’s finally time to share it with the world.

The best local musicians and djs will also be participating in this amazing night.
Pax- Performing Arts only holds a capacity of 200 people. So don’t waste time, these tickets are limited and moving fast. You don’t want to miss out on the great night of music we have planned for our friends, family and fans.
We hope to see you there.
Diego and George | Sons Of Mariel

La Santa Cecilia 4/11/13

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La Santa Cecilia
Thursday, 04/11/2013, 09:00 pm – 02:00 am
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
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La Santa Cecilia was recently nominated for a 2011 Latin Grammy for their hit song “La Negra” and is spreading this joy and excitement doing west coast tour support for L.A super house Ozomatli to close out the year!!!

“The music of the Los Angeles band La Santa Cecilia places the group in the late-20th-century movement of Latino musicians in California who search out a wider variety of traditions than their musical ancestors did to create a new pan-Latino aesthetic.” NPR

La Santa Cecilia exemplifies the modern-day creative hybrid. In an era and city in which Latin culture has given birth to many musical fusions, The Los Angeles based six-member band creatively combines up-tempo South American rhythms like Cumbia and Bossa Nova with the nostalgic Bolero and passionate Tango, blending in Afro-Cuban percussion, Rock with Jazzy tunes to bring about a mix that defies any particular label or musical genre. The band’s sound is accentuated by singer Marisoul’s haunting voice, which delivers its message of love, loss and heartbreak in a strong, sensual and powerful performance that leaves crowds mesmerized and women justified in La Santa’s colorful and fiesta-like live shows.

Tango Tuesdays 4/16/13

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Tango Tuesdays
Tuesday, 04/16/2013, 09:00 pm – 01:00 am
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Mariano & Chantal Presents;
Milonga Guacha
Get inspired discover the passion of Tango, explore the culture.
Tango Classes and Social Dance to follow every Tuesday.
All levels welcomed.
Intermediate Class 8pm
Beginners Class 9pm
Social Dance (Milonga) 10pm

Sookie Sookie 4/17/13

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Sookie Sookie
Wednesday, 04/17/2013, 08:00 pm – 01:00 am
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

“The newly formed instrumental group, Sookie, Sookie, is named after the classic cut from the Grant Green album “Alive!” This soulful live record features Green, a guitarist much better known for his straight ahead jazz style, leading a group that seamlessly blends jazz and funk into one cohesive style. Sookie Sookie, features a group of young musicians with an admiration and respect for this style who are working to maintain and advance the spirit of the music. Influenced by much more than the sound of Grant’s group on “Alive!” Sookie, Sookie is also heavily influenced by John Scofield, Dr. Lonnie Smith, and Charlie Hunter and contains elements of Hip-Hop, Rock, and Soul. This collection of influences that spans across the boundries of traditional genres has created a new sound that is as unique as it is infectious.

Sookie, Sookie is Nick Tannura (Guitar,) Jason Matthews (Keyboards,) Eric England (Bass,) and Armando Lopez (Drums)”

Gracias A Mi Tierra 4/18/13

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Gracias A Mi Tierra
Thursday, 04/18/2013, 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Gracias a mi tierra… es un concierto acústico de poesía y música iberoamericana que toca las fibras más sensibles, tanto de los hispanos como de lo no hispanos de Estados Unidos ya que fomenta el amor a las raíces latinas y al idioma español.
Las voces de los talentosos cantantes Valeria Gallart, Carlos Fernando, Diana Marcoccia, Valentina Guerra y Edivan Armas, quien además acompaña el espectáculo con la guitarra, se ensamblan para crear diversas armonías complementadas por el piano de Virginia Covarrubias, logrando que Gracias a mi tierra… lleve de la mano al público por un recorrido de emociones, desde la añoranza por nuestro origen hasta la esperanza por un futuro mejor, pasando por las historias de amor y desamor.
Arturo Morell diseña este espectáculo y entrelaza las canciones con la lectura de versos propios y de autores iberoamericanos nutriendo así el contenido artístico y cultural con poesías, que en muchas ocasiones se convierten en canción.
Gracias a mi tierra… se presentará en PAX el jueves 18 de abril a las 8 pm. Cover: preventa $10 dlls Día del evento: $15 dlls

SOFAS Of Little Havana by Sharif Elokobi 4/19/13

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SOFAS Of Little Havana by Sharif Elokobi
Friday, 04/19/2013, 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Sometimes if not most we come across the unexpected.
Now…what to do with such, for some we just move on, for others we make something of it
Sofa’s By Shariff Elokobi is just that, an photographic exposition of what catches his eye in the most unexpected places, a piece we all have a sofa.
Sofa’s in the most peculiar places, on a most peculiar street Calle 8.
Join us for a photographic reception.
Complimentary Wine

Veronica Vergara & Julien Rego 4/18/13

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Veronica Vergara & Julien Rego
Thursday, 04/18/2013, 10:00 pm – 02:00 am
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
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Veronica Vergara was born and raised in Barranquilla, Columbia till the age of 16 when her family moved to Miami. Since then, Veronica has considered herself a true Miami girl and refers to this colorful city as her own. “This beautiful Miami talent” as she refers to herself, comes from a family of artists and musicians. She started her singing career at school talents shows and was the official entertainment for family get togethers.
Since starting her passion professionally 8 years ago, Veronica has had the amazing opportunity to perform all around South America, Mexico and the Islands. To sum it up, upon discovering she had a voice, this singer has felt blessed to express herself through her passion for music and continues to live for it each and every day.

WRM/PAX Theatre Series 4/19/13

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WRM/PAX Theatre Series
Friday, 04/19/2013, 06:30 pm – 03:00 am
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

The theatrical experiment continues as this month, the WRM/PAX Theatre Series hands the stage over to the Spontaneous Theatre Project.

The Spontaneous Theatre Project is an adventure into experimental unscripted theatre. To create theatre spontaneously through emotion, suggestion, and audience participation. Every performance is its own opening night and
closing night as the actors create a series of scenes and performance art without the use of a script. Themes, music, and input from the audience evolve into a form of theatre that will expand the boundaries of theatre as never been seen before.

Come BOTH nights and see a completely different show!

Lanza 4/20 FEST 4/20/13

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Lanza 4/20 FEST
Saturday, 04/20/2013, 10:00 pm – 03:00 am
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
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Doors open at 10 pm with DJ VIXEN- spinning world fusion.

-IN THE PATIO: trough out the night there will be Capoeira by lemba, fire jugglers, hoola hoopers and more….!

FOOD:

– CLANDESTINOS PUB will be serving delicous Mexican tapas- new concept!
– CULTURE STOP will be keeping it organic style with home made finger licking good food!

SUPPORTERS: – NORML OF FLORIDA- raising awareness and educating communities about the benefits of medical marijuana.
– PLOPPY PALACE PRODUCTIONS- production assistance.

PERFORMERS:
LA LOVO 11 pm
Songstress Cintia Lovo is one of LANZA’s lead singers. In this occasion, she introduces her new solo project; LA LOVO. Her music is a mix of jazzy melodies with rock/funky flares and deep lyrical content; captivating and simply beautiful!
LANZA 12:15 am
LANZA , (also know as Lanzallamas) is one of our top bands in Miami. This world music masters have taken the Miami sound across the Atlantic all the way to Eastern Europe and also across the USA. Shedding skin one more time, LANZA welcomes an influx of new blood to the stage, firing up a fresh sound and pushing into a new musical land scape.
MMC 2 am
Music in Miami has been born out of pure jamming; all our best local bands are a living testimony. On this day we launch the MMC. We are so proud and happy to bring this concept to a proactive, organized and collective reality. The MMC seeks to assemble different jam units and bring back the music to our community where it is most neeeded. Not only as a medium of entertaining, but of informing, inspiring, educating, liberating and teaching through the power of music; A power that is born when Miami musicians jump up a stage and jam! We are a jam culture!…a unique sound!

WRM/PAX Theatre Series 4/20/13

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WRM/PAX Theatre Series
Saturday, 04/20/2013, 06:30 pm – 10:00 pm
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

The theatrical experiment continues as this month, the WRM/PAX Theatre Series hands the stage over to the Spontaneous Theatre Project.

The Spontaneous Theatre Project is an adventure into experimental unscripted theatre. To create theatre spontaneously through emotion, suggestion, and audience participation. Every performance is its own opening night and
closing night as the actors create a series of scenes and performance art without the use of a script. Themes, music, and input from the audience evolve into a form of theatre that will expand the boundaries of theatre as never been seen before.

Twisted Insane 4/24/13

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Twisted Insane
Wednesday, 04/24/2013, 08:00 pm – 01:00 am
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Outside of little bits of information picked from the internet, not much is known about Twisted Insane other than the fact that he has one of the hardest, fastest flows in the history of hip-hop. Twisted Insane started out his career homeless selling cd’s just to get money for food and a room. Eventually, Twisted Insane’s buzz grew into something out of control. Fans became more than fans, they became something of a cult. Not “just another rapper” Twisted Insane is the future and apparently those who set the standards agree. Twisted Insane’s flow and rhymes are so brutal and high-speed in addition to often being one of the fans two most common choices for fastest rapper on the planet, that Tech N9ne (the other common choice among fans for the title of ‘the fastest’), the #1 independent artist in the world recently tapped Twisted Insane for an appearance on Tech N9ne’s latest album, the #4 Billboard charting “All 6’s And 7’s” on the the song “Worldwide Choppers”. The worldwide recognition has only intensified the heat surrounding Twisted Insane and with the release of his new video, “Kick Rocks” from his forthcoming album, “The Root Of All Evil”, Twisted Insane is set to blast off into the stratosphere.

PALO 4/19/13

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PALO
Friday, 04/19/2013, 10:00 pm – 03:00 am
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

PALO! was formed in 2003 when Steve Roitstein invited fellow musicians Leslie Cartaya (vocals), Philbert Armenteros (vocals, percussion), Ed Calle (sax) and Raymer Olalde (vocals, percussion) to join him in an improvised musical experiment combining Cuban music with funk beats. PALO! immediately began a residency at Hoy como Ayer, one of the area’s best live music clubs. They soon started performing in many other area venues. PALO! has been featured at events such as Carnaval on the Mile, Art in the Park, the Amigos For Kids Charity, Miami Book Fair, Arsht Center Fall for the Arts, and the Miami Music Festival.

PALO! has performed for packed houses at New York’s legendary SOB’s, Ryles Jazz Club and Villa Victoria Center for the Arts in Boston, and the Chicago Folk and Roots Festival. The band often appears at venues throughout South Florida.

Their first CD, “This Is Afro-Cuban Funk” is available on gopalo.com as well as in music stores, on iTunes and other digital stores.

Younger Women’s Old Boys’ Networker 4/25/13

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Younger Women’s Old Boys’ Networker
Thursday, 04/25/2013, 06:00 pm – 08:30 pm
PAX
337 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Each year we host this networking event to encourage good, old-fashioned networking, sans suits and cigars. Come if you like your job and want to tell other WMNers about it. Come if you are in school and want to talk to women in careers where smart Miami women thrive. Come if you are (secretly) hunting for something better than your current gig. Come because you just never know when you will be looking for something new. Or, come to have a drink with Miami’s most connected and involved women and stay for the free samba performance and dancing with the amazing Rose Max Samba.

There will be drink specials ($5 well, wine and beer) and all WMN guests are invited to stay for the Rose Max Samba event which starts at 9 p.m. Bring your business cards and meet your peers who work in government, non-profits, the arts, consulting, business, law and more. Whether you need a job or love your current job: come tell us about it!

SEALS Sip 4/30/13

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SEALS Sip
Tuesday, 04/30/2013, 06:30 pm – 09:00 pm
SealsSipThe Hoxton
1111 SW 1 Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
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April is Autism Awareness Month, and we’re raising a glass and funds for the Easter Seals South Florida. Their Autism Elementary, Middle, and Vocational School students are the coolest kids you’ll ever meet, and they could really use our help.

Solé on the Ocean hosts Reggae Beach Bowl concert w/ NFL greats 4/13/13

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Solé on the Ocean hosts Reggae Beach Bowl concert w/ NFL greats
Saturday, 04/13/2013, 02:00 pm – 09:00 pm
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17315 Collins Avenue,
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
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Solé on the Ocean is throwing a Reggae Beach Bowl concert on the sand this Saturday, April 13, from 2 to 9 p.m. NFL greats Antonio Brown and Amhad Bradshaw will join Miami Dolphins Lamar Miller and Olivier Vernon in hosting the beach bash with a live performance by Junior Marvin & One Love of Bob Marley & The Wailers.

Executive Chef Ralph Pagano of Alba Seaside Italian will be cooking up island favorites such as jerk chicken and pork while guests sip on rum punch and enjoy Heineken and Amstel beer specials.

The Roll Up: A Pre-420 Celebration At Lala’s 4/19/13

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The Roll Up: A Pre-420 Celebration At Lala’s
Friday, 04/19/2013, 08:00 pm – 04:20 am
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12325 NE 6th Ave,
Miami, Florida 33161
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Bring your dutches, grinders and lick your lips because we are celebrating 4/20 a night early with some of Miami’s finest original bass music and fine art.

The event is taking place at Lala’s, an underground gem of a venue in North Miami, containing two rooms of music and an outside area with a fire and drum circle. The party will be 18+, with a $5 ($10 for <21) cover charge that goes directly to the artists.

The party will start off EARLY at 8pm, with comedy, hoopla, and a special set by Bambumbox outside.

Music:
Animal Krackerz
Phantasman
Skinny Hendrix
Golden San
Ghost0
Rada
Vybemode
E. Grizzly
Blicka

More details:
– Outside drum circle til 12am (Bring your drums!)
– Live art by Annamaria De Govia & Braxton WithExpression
– Two rooms of music
– $3 PBRs ALL NIGHT
– Come early to chill out, come late to rage
– The cover charge goes directly to support the artists who are making this happen!

Special thanks to Lala’s, Massive Ideas, Basshead Music, Get Off My Cloud Group, Ben Shahoulian, and Nugbrand Clothing Co.

The Moulin Droze 4/19/13

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The Moulin Droze
Friday, 04/19/2013, 09:00 pm – 05:00 am
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1234 Washington Ave ,
Miami Beach , Florida 33139
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On Friday, April 19th, we cordially invite you to a night of debauchery as we toast to CHARLLIE DROZE.

This annual celebration for the local scenester includes a touch of Red-Light District, a dash of absinthe, the smell of candles and leather, and a raucous European madness that we can only call…
” The Moulin Droze “

We invite you to indulge us by dawning your best burlesque-inspired garb and becoming a character in our cirque. Consider this the one night a year that you can choose who you are… where you can be ANYONE you want to be: A courtesan dripping in pearls and lace, a french aristocrat in his best vintage tux, a can-can girl with only tassels and a boa she stole from a local boutique, a fortune-teller with deceptive intentions… even a penniless poet living from one glass of Pinot to the next with only the urge to write and drink.

All is allowed at The Moulin Droze.

Sensual soundtrack for our soiree will be provided by the incomparable DJ PRIDE. And the Unity Coalition will be serving unlimited complimentary cocktails with a donation to their organization between 10pm and 11pm. (#PartyWithAPurpose)

So please join us for a night of flirting with complete strangers, a night of surrendering to madness, a night of champagne and shows… a night… a night of EXCESS.

#SocialBrew: LinkedIn for Small Business Growth 4/21/13

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#SocialBrew: LinkedIn for Small Business Growth
Sunday, 04/21/2013, 04:00 pm – 08:00 pm
LinkedInThe Mack House
9118 W SR 84,
Davie, Florida 33323
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#SocialBrew Does LinkedIn (Finally!) on April 21st at 4pm.

#SocialBrew is an informational, networking series on small business development and marketing that is sponsored by RockIt Lab and The Mack House.

The purpose of this series is to provide no-strings-attached, totally FREE information to small businesses and startups so that they can make themselves into more competitive, agile forces in their respective industries.

Hosted at a local nanobrewery that makes its own beers on location, this event is a unique opportunity to learn from industry experts without the pressure of having to buy a product or hire an agency — and have some fantastic brews, some of which cannot be sampled anywhere else.

This month we’re covering LinkedIn. Check back for more information.

The Israel Experience 4/17/13

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The Israel Experience
Tuesday, 04/16/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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221 NE 17th Street,
Miami , Florida 33132
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Open Vodka Bar Sponsored by Ketel One Vodka | Authentic Israeli Bites by Rare Steakhouse | Live DJ | Hookah Stations | and prizes.

$25 in advance. $40 at the door.
https://tbs.wufoo.com/forms/the-israel-experience-2013/ <- Tickets Link!

Proceeds benefit HandsOn Miami, bringing volunteerism and service to Miami in a new partnership with The Tribe and Jewish Volunteer Services.

The Israel Experience will undoubtedly be an event like no Miamian has seen before.Exclusively for people in their 20s and 30s, the event is a celebration of Israel’s 65th year of independence, The Tribe is teaming up with The Network of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation to bring an unforgettable collaboration of music, food, entertainment and culture. Hosted in the heart of Miami’s Downtown sector at Villa 221, guests will mingle, sip and nosh while being infused with an Israeli atmosphere. Authentic tunes of middle eastern vibes will fill the air as the DJ plays some top Israeli hits. The aroma of Mediterranean spices will entrench their palettes as they indulge in traditional bites. Israeli flags will wave in celebration as our Jewish community comes together as one.

With no intention to advocate, just celebrate the creation of the only Jewish State in existence, the Tribe aims to produce a memorable and cultural experience like no other. Combining the unique and traditional elements of a true Israeli celebration, The Tribe will surely draw the crowds.

To learn more about The Tribe visit: www.thetribe.org

MANO Fine Art presents Part of A Conversation 4/20/13

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MANO Fine Art presents Part of A Conversation
Saturday, 04/20/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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4225 SW 75 Ave (2nd Flr),
Miami, Florida 33134
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MANO Fine Art Project Space invites you the Opening Reception for their newest exhibition “Part of A Conversation” on Saturday, April 20th during the Bird Road Art walk.

Abdiel Acosta, Luis Berros, Silvina Castillo, Diana Contreas, Patricia Schnall-Gutierrez, Vicente Fabre, Mila Hajjar, Richard Kurtz, Elena Lasala, MANO, Aurora Molina and Augusto Sanchez

The exhibition entitled “Part of A Conversation” is an extraordinary visual interplay of art and language.featuring 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.

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

Bird Road Art Walk:
The Bird Road Art Walk ( Ranked Miami’s Best Art Walk 2011 by Miami New Times) is held on the third Saturday of each month from 7:00 – 10:00 pm. Located just off of the Palmetto Expressway and Bird Road, visitors will find a thriving community of artists’ studios, art galleries, art schools and live stage. During the monthly art walk visitors have the opportunity to meet the artists and visit their studios, which are normally only open to the public by appointment.

Bird Road Art Walk 4/20/13

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Bird Road Art Walk-April 20th (& every 3rd Saturday of each month)
Saturday, 04/20/2013, 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.,
4229 SW 75 Ave, Florida Miami
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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, art galleries, alternative spaces, art schools and even a live theater stage to the public.

We invite you to join us on Saturday,April 20th 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, for an evening of live demonstrations, glass blowing, sculpture, ceramics, stained glass, drawing, painting, photography, installations, performance art, spoken word, poetry, music and an opportunity to meet the artists who create them.

This event is open and free to the public.

Enjoy ample free parking and a free shuttle service that loops continuously throughout the district stopping at each participating artists’ studio and gallery. Start your Art Walk at any of the participating studios.

Click here for listing: http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/Bird-Road-Art-Walk.html

The artists’ studios are open to the public during the Bird Road Art Walk on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm and by appointment all other times.

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

Miami New Times Best of Miami
Click here to read article: http://www.miaminewtimes.com/bestof/2011/award/best-art-walk-2827062/