Artcenter/South Florida Winning Art! 11th Annual Raffle Fundraiser Kick-off Party 4/13/12

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Artcenter/South Florida Winning Art! 11th Annual Raffle Fundraiser Kick-off Party
Friday, April 13 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Artcenter/South Florida
800 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL

Winning Art! Exhibit: April 6 to May 6, 2012
Raffle Drawing: Saturday, May 5 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.

ArtCenter/South Florida celebrates another year of didactic and compelling programming with the 11th Annual Winning Art! fundraiser. Under the helm of newly appointed Executive Director Maria Del Valle, the non-profit organization’s signature benefit finds new breath, partners and a coveted selection of silent auction items. The kick-off party will unveil 39 pieces for raffle, giving patrons almost one month to visit the gallery and ponder over paintings, drawings, mixed media and sculpture until the big draw on May 5, 2012. Shake Shack will be serving up creative custards to inaugurate the occasion, and the event is free and open to the public. Raffle tickets are $20 each; buy five for an original limited edition print (while quantities last). Tickets can be purchased at artist studios (800, 810 and 924 Lincoln Road), at the gallery and at ArtCenter’s offices at 924 Lincoln Road, Suite 205.

“It is a joy to see how many support our mission and we hope, with Winning Art!, to rally together in raising the capital for a new media center, expanded programs and continued contemporary art in an accessible and affordable platform,” said Del Valle.

Works for this year’s Winning Art! have been generously donated by Anthony Ardavin, Adriana Carvalho, Nathasha Duwin, Kathy Kissik, Nina Surel and Antonia Wright, to name a few. All pieces can be viewed at the main gallery as of April 6 and online at www.artcentersf.org until the drawing on Saturday, May 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the main gallery. Hosted by the glamorous and charismatic Adora, and catered by Books & Books and Yummy ChunBuns, admission to the Winning Art! finale is only one raffle ticket ($20).

Headlining the silent auction component of the program is an all-expenses paid cruise by Celebrity Cruise Lines; two season tickets to Miami Light Project, Tigertail Productions and Rhythm Foundation; a hard cover copy of Robert Indiana: New Perspectives, signed by American photographer William John Kennedy; and gift certificates from Café Prima Pasta, Lord Balfour Hotel, Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort’s Kitchen 305 and Seven Seas Spa and Sassoon Salons.
Support ArtCenter and the arts!

Established in 1984, ArtCenter/South Florida (located at 800, 810 and 924 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach) is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization that provides subsidized studio and exhibition space as well as teaching opportunities for emerging and career artists in their facilities at 800, 810 and 924 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. The mission of the ArtCenter is to advance the knowledge and practice of contemporary visual arts and culture in South Florida while providing affordable programming and work-space for professional artists. ArtCenter/South Florida is open Tuesday through Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 12:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. For further information please call 305.674.8278 or visit the website at www.artcentersf.org.

Fabulous Miami Multi Chamber of Commerce Event at Kyma Lounge at The Epic Hotel 4/4/12

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Fabulous Miami Multi Chamber of Commerce Event
Wednesday, April 4th, 6 pm to 9 pm
Kyma Lounge @ The Epic Hotel
270 Biscayne Boulevard way
Miami Fl, 33031

RSVP to Fabulous Miami by April 3rd, 2012
Must RSVP to rsvp@fabulousmiami.com
Be sure to tell them Soul Of Miami sent you.

Members $10, non-member $15
Valet parking $available

Bring your business card to participate in a raffle
Dress code: Business Attire

The chambers from Argentina,Brazil, Belgium,Camacol, Coconut Grove, Colombia,Costa Rica, Chile,Greater Doral, Dominican Republic,Downtown Miami & Brickell,Ecuador, Florida China, Haiti, Honduras, Medley, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua,, Panama,Paraguay, Poland, Peru, Venezuela, United Kingdom along with Brickell Rotary Club, Casa de Madrid, D.R. invite you to celebrate the monthly multi chamber of commerce networking event.

Mix and mingle with local professionals, promote your business, share your ideas, expand your network and have fun! Appetizers from 6 pm to 7 pm courtesy of Kyma Lounge and a welcome drink courtesy of SX liquors, complimentary shoeshine and back massages.

Van Dyke Upstairs Music Calendar April 2012

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April’s Van Dyke Upstairs Music Calendar
846 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL
www.thevandykecafe.com

This month features artists of the month: Sofy Encanto & Elastic Bond, a Latin Soulful groovester band, The Aaron Lebos Reality, a local new group recording its second original album, and David Shelly, the exceptionally tight rock and blues band searing superb vocal and songwriting skills.

4/1; Hosted by Adrian Guerra; showcasing the finest in Latin; Rock and Pop;
4/2; Freddy Cleo featuring Lina The quintessential piano man & vocalist entertainer who knows; your favorite songs by heart;
4/3; Fox Brothers; Nuevo Flamenco, Pop, South American grooves and originals;
4/4; The Gary Campbell Quartet Featuring renowned pianist Andy Laverne 21st Century Mainstream Jazz; Andy Laverne – piano; Gary Campbell – sax; Eric England – bass; Rodolfo Zuniga – drums;
4/5; SJ; Singer-songwriter, who blends melodic Folk Alternative/Soft Rock arrangements with raspier vocal hooks to create an acoustically soulful twist and groove;
4/6; David Shelly & Bluestone; Exceptionally tight Rock and Blues and searing vocals with superbly crafted songwriting Falete at The Fillmore;
4/7; Ike & Val; Soul & Blues Revue;
4/8; Oriente; Afro-Cuban Rhythm & Soul;
4/9; Rodolfo Zuniga Surfaces Band; Original contemporary Jazz;
4/10; Big Poppa E And The E Band; Best of the Blues;
4/11; Emmet Cohen; Pianist, interpreting the past while; paving the way for the future;
4/12; Novell Nu-Soul Series; SoBe Soul. Soul, pure and simple;
4/13; Sammy Figueroa & the Latin Jazz Explosion Double Grammy Nominees; with legendary percussionist;
4/14; Guitarist Billy Rogan performs sweeping sounds of altered tunings with the drama of finger-tapping and other aggressive hand techniques.; Chloe Dolandis Modern flair singer. Combination of styles: 40’s big band, 50’s Jazz, 60’s Rock, and 70’s Soul/R&B;
4/15; Conjunto Progreso; Grammy nominated Cuban son; & descargas cubanas;
4/16; Chris Alvy Band Live performance of the best 60’s & 70’s hits featuring special guests & the music of the Beatles versus the Rolling Stones;
4/17; Adrenaline Jazz Keepin’ the groove alive with drummer Reuben Hoch, B3 guru Ken Burkart and guitarist Tom Lippincott;
4/18; 20-20; A mix of Jazz, Soul, Rock and singer/songwriter committed to unique arrangements, improvisation and passion;
4/19; Contemporary fusion of Afro-Cuban Jazz, Rumba and Guaganco Felipe Lamoglia & Iresounds;
4/20; Sofy Encanto & Elastic Bond; Latin Soulful Groovesters even your mom would like 4/21; Juanita Dixon; Featuring the Bob Grabowsky band;
4/22; Soul Lounge featuring Kinetic; Neo Nu Soul Funk and more;
4/23; Bikini Jazz; Original Latin music evoking the beat of the Miami Scene;
4/24; Randy Singer’s “Airplay”; New American Songbook;
4/25; The Aaron Lebos Reality; New group with new tunes getting ready to record their 2nd all original album in June;
4/26; Shelly Berg Trio; Well-known Jazz pianist, composer and arranger. Dean of the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami;
4/27; Tony Succar; A musical journey through South America and the Latin Caribbean. High energy-explosive Latin Jazz;
4/28; Rose Max & Ramatis & Band; Brazilian cool music. The real and energetic Brazilian music from Rio de Janeiro Charly Garcia at The Fillmore;
4/29; Hosted by Randy Singer sponsored by; Conundrum Stages; featuring: Rachel Faro, Aaron Marcus Payne, Mike Valdes, Kristen Spencer, Johnny Rez; Serena;
4/30; UM Faculty Night Presenting the best and brightest musical talents from the University Of Miami

Mother’s Day Classic Featuring The Stylistics, Blue Magic, and Will Hart of The Delfonics at The Bankunited Center 5/13/12

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Mother’s Day Classic Featuring The Stylistics, Blue Magic, and Will Hart of The Delfonics at The Bankunited Center
Sunday, May 13th at 8:00PM
The BankUnited Center
1245 Dauer Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146.

For more information call 305-284-8686 or visit www.BankUnitedCenter.com.

Come celebrate Mother’s Day at the BankUnited Center on Sunday, May 13th by attending a special Mother’s Day Classic Extravaganza featuring The Stylistics, Blue Magic, and Will Hart of the original Delfonics!

You don’t want to miss out on hearing these group’s classic hits live! Including Blue Magic’s “Just don’t want to be lonely” and “Slideshow”, The Stylistics’s “You are everything” and “You make me feel brand new” and Will Hart of the Delfonic’s “Didn’t I blow your mind” and “La La means I love you”

Tickets start at just $34.00 (including parking/facility fee) and are available to the General Public starting Thursday, March 29th at 10am.

Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, the BankUnited Center box-office, or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000

Joey Mugica The Color Queen Honors The Most Distinguished Women in The First Annual Color A Cause 4/19/12

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Joey Mugica The Color Queen Honors The Most Distinguished Women in The First Annual Color A Cause
Thursday, April 19, 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m
Pearl Restaurant and Champagne Lounge
1 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL. 33139
786.515.1150
pearlmiamibeach.com

Miami’s Most Colorful Artist, Joey Mugica, Also Known As The Color Queen, Honors The City’s Most Distinguished Women in The First Annual Color A Cause
Join us for an explosion of color where Photography meets Art, as “The Color Queen”honors Miami’s most influential Women

The Color Queen, Joey Mugica, is proud to announce the first ever COLOR A CAUSE. The originally inspired images will feature and honor some of Miami’s most dynamic and renowned women, including successful philanthropists, businesswomen, journalists, socialites, reality stars, artists, designers and entertainers. COLOR A CAUSE will benefit Dress for Success Miami, which provides professional attire for economically disadvantaged men and women.

Pop-artist-slash-artographer Joey Mugica, best known, as The Color Queen, doesn’t look at things in black and white. Inspired by all the photos posted on Facebook, Mugica started infusing his own personality into his influential friends’ pictures, eventually making a name-and an image-for himself in the burgeoning Miami art world. Influenced by Warhol, Rauschenberg and David La Chapelle, the colorful Mugica says he is inspired by love. “The idea of transforming a photograph in living color reminds me that it’s never too late to start over,” he exclaims. The New Jersey native isn’t afraid of making a statement, clearly. “I ventured out to COLOR A CAUSE in honor of my best friend, my mom,” says The Color Queen. “Women, like my mom, inspire me everyday. They are the embodiment of love, power, strength and beauty. This what I want to portray with my first Color A Cause exhibit, that through color, I want to highlight the beautiful attributes that each of these women have and hope that we each find the beauty which lies within us all.”

Mugica partnered with Yobe Photography on this first edition. “I am thrilled to be partnering with The Color Queen on Color A Cause,” says Yobe. “I have admired Joey’s work for a very long time and truly believe that he is an incredible artist.” Yobe, of Yobe Photography, is best known as a wedding photojournalist and executive entertainment industry still photographer. His artistic work often depicts surreal colors found within organic objects while using floral-macro photography. Yobe’s individual technique makes an interesting blend with Mugica’s vibrant artwork, which owns color.
For the past month, during private sessions, the artistic duo worked hard to prepare for Color A Cause by capturing each of the ladies’ portraits while enhancing the photographs primarily with Mugica’s unique style. The photos will be debuted on the evening of April 19.

The evening’s honorees include:
Frances De Polanco, Elaine Lancaster, Shireen Sandoval, Sandi Powers, Lisa Pliner, Hope Gainer, Jeniya Penrod, Karent Sierra, Erin Michelle Newberg, Simi Dahl, Daisy Olivera, Erin Mia Milchman, Kimberlee Etheridge, Zurami Pascual, Lucrecia Beird, Sherie Wagner, Marysol Patton, Samantha Perez, Mary Ann Williamson, Cecilia Paz, Teri Rios, Jennifer Heegaard, Charlotte Libov, Paola Ekelund, Bibi Andrade, Giana Leyva, Christina Hampton, Jane Jei, Doll Mirita, Sonia Jacobson, Lauren Foster, Liza Santana-Pineres, Charlotte Ryland, Kelley Mitchell, Glenna Golden Millberg, Roxanne Vargas, Lourdes Valls, Kimberly Shenker-Bacardi, Donna Anderson Scharer and Ana Margarita Martinez

The spectacular evening will be one to be remembered. Join us beginning at 7:30 p.m. for a succulent three-course menu specially prepared and designed for by Pearl Restaurant and Champagne Lounge. The dinners are $100 per person, with $50 of each menu to benefit Dress for Success Miami.
The evening will continue with red carpet entrances, the official unveiling of The Color Queen creations and two hours of open bar and sumptuous hors d’oeuvres.
There is a suggested minimum $20 entry ticket payable at the door during the night of the event. There will also be raffle tickets available for purchase; win a seven-day Royal Caribbean cruise or one of the exciting prizes. A percentage of ticket and raffle sales will benefit Dress For Success.

Entertainment for the evening will by Miami’s Diva Extraordinaire, Elaine Lancaster.

Throughout the day and to prepare the ladies for this momentous occasion, Tim Quinn, International Celebrity Face Designer for Giorgio Armani Cosmetics and his team will be available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Bal Harbour from 12 to 5, to create that special Color Look for the evening. As a very special gift to the honorees and guests, a $25 gift card will be waiting for them at the counter. 10% of the day sales from the Gift Card will benefit Dress For Success Miami.

We graciously acknowledge our sponsors and partners: Pearl Restaurant and Champagne Lounge, Giorgio Armani Cosmetics, HOPE INTERNATIONAL, Boca Brickell Tanning Club, Ana Paz Cakes, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Avant Gardens, Toss Up Salads, GlueGo, Jennifer Heegaard of JEJE CONSULTING, Erin Mia Milchman and Kimberly Ethridge of Haute in the City, Lesley Abravanel and 4Four Marketing Group.

About Dress for Success Miami
Dress for Success Miami promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Our programs transition women towards self-sufficiency by addressing their social and economic needs in relation to work, home and community. Each woman is a success story: she has gone from unemployment to economic independence. Since 1994, Dress for Success Miami has assisted over 30,000 re-entering the workforce. For more information, visit www.dfsmiami.org

Miami Art in the Park at the Village of Merrick Park 4/5/12

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Miami Art in the Park
Thursday April 5th – 7.00 PM
Village of Merrick Park.
ca-doro.com

On Thursday April 5th, the Village of Merrick Park and Galleria Ca` d’Oro will unveil “Time without Time” a solo exhibition of the sculpture of Italian artist Enzo Carnebianca.

This exhibition inaugurates a partnership between Merrick Park and Ca` d’Oro for an on-going presentation of public artwork to be enjoyed in the beautiful center garden area.

Coral Gables Mayor Jim Cason and Italian Consul General Adolfo Barattolo will be present bringing into focus the vibrant “south side” of Coral Gables. Kerem Kayser, General Manager of Merrick Park, and Gloria Porcella, owner of Galleria Ca` d’Oro, will welcome the artist, Enzo Carnebianca, who is here from Rome for the occasion.

Galleria Ca` d’Oro is an art gallery based in Rome whose Miami Branch is just across Ponce from Merrick Park. Galleria Ca’ d’Oro opened in December 2010 in Miami with the unforgettable Pink Snails. The proximity of the Italian Consulate in the Collection Building on Ponce, and Merrick Park form an alternative area in Coral Gables rich with possibilities for visitors and residents alike.

Brew at the Zoo 4/28/12

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Brew at the Zoo
April 28, 2012, 6 – 11 p.m.
Zoo Miami
12400 SW 152 Street
Miami, FL 33177
newtimesbrewatthezoo.com

Performing Live: Alien Ant Farm with Opening Act The Spazmatics
Come celebrate and sample beer from around the globe.

As a supporter of our signature events, we’d like to offer you $5 OFF GA tickets – use promo code CTS5
or $10 OFF VIP tickets – use promo code CTS10.
Click here to Buy Now.
(Offer valid through April 17, 2012).

The VIP pass includes designated tented VIP area, unlimited beer & spirits samples and catered food and early entry to sample beer from 6pm-7pm without the hassle of any lines.
Space is VERY LIMITED so get your VIP right away.

Come celebrate Miami New Times’ and Zoo Miami’s Brew at the Zoo Saturday, April 28, from 6 to 11 p.m. Sample over 100 kinds of beer from around the globe and enjoy live musical performances and enjoy live musical performances by Alien Ant Farm and The Spazmatics. Beer bites will be available for purchase. More information is available at www.zoomiami.org and www.newtimesbrewatthezoo.com.

Photographs of ECOMB Kick-Off Party at The Four Seasons Hotel on 3/30/12

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ECOMB Kick-Off Party at The Four Seasons Hotel Miami on Friday, March 30, 2012.

ECOMB – Environmental Coalition of Miami Beach is an environmental not-for-profit organization founded in 1994, is dedicated to the promotion of environmental sustainability and the preservation of our community’s ecology.

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Photographs of MSYP Launch Party at The Stage on 3/30/12

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MSYP Launch Party at The Stage on Friday, March 30, 2012.

MSYP - Miami Society of Young Philanthropists mission statement: The corporate purpose of the Miami Society of Young Philanthropists is to connect young professionals with local non-for-profit organizations with the purpose of building lasting relationships that help the organizations achieve financial sustainability and raise community awareness about their causes.

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Take Notes Miami-Dade High School Slam 4/26/12

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Take Notes Miami-Dade High School Slam
April 26, 2012, 5:30
North Miami Senior High School
13110 NE 8 Avenue
North Miami, FL 33161
North Miami Senior High School Auditorium

The first ever open high school slam will be hosted by City Year at North Miami Senior High School! City Year is a non-profit that tutors and mentors students in the highest need schools.

The purpose of the slam is to promote literacy. High School poets interested in slamming must pay $5. First place gets $100, Second $50, and $25. All extra money raised from the event will support our afterschool poetry club “Unbroken Pieces”.

This event is free and open to the public.

For any questions or details about registering early please email akardos@cityyear.org

Riverside Hotel Egg-stra Special Easter Buffet 4/8/12

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The historic Riverside hotel, the only hotel located on Las Olas Boulevard in Ft. Lauderdale, is serving up something Egg-stra Special this Easter. On Sunday, April 8th diners can whet their appetite with a delicious buffet at the hotel’s Grill Room and signature restaurant, Indigo, which will feature a carving station with Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb and Root Beer-Anise Glazed Ham, and entrees like Pan Seared Salmon served with a fennel cream sauce and Roasted Chicken Breast topped with a Florida tangerine Compote. Also on the menu are tasty concoctions such as a Bloody Mary, Mimosa, Peach Bellini, Huckleberry Lemonade, all $3 each. The Easter Day Buffet at the Riverside Hotel is from 11am-4pm and costs $39 per person and $15 for children under 12. A la carte service will also be available all day.

Primary Projects Presents Lawrence Gipe’s In La Valle de los Caidos Opening Reception 4/14/12

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Primary Projects Presents Lawrence Gipe’s In La Valle de los Caidos Opening Reception
Saturday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Primary Projects
4141 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 104
Miami Design District, FL 33137

Exhibition on view until May 31, 2012
Lawrence Gipe: In La Valle de los Caidos at Primary Projects

Primary Projects is pleased to present a new installation by conceptual artist and University of Arizona professor Lawrence Gipe entitled In La Valle de los Caidos. This exhibition will feature epically-scaled mixed media paintings on raw canvas, a video installation, and numerous small works that address the fascist-era iconography and structures of his contentious subject: the Santa Cruz de la Valle de los Caidos cathedral, Spain – a gigantic Roman Catholic basilica built by Generalissimo Francisco Franco as a tomb for himself.

In this work, Gipe challenges the viewer to consider forgotten histories as nostalgic, heroic and ridiculous all at once. The exhibition’s images are sourced from a wide swath of archival and contemporary material including historical photos, propaganda films and a Franco-era spy thriller that used the church grounds as a set. Gipe also uses images from current-day blogs on both the left and right-wing sides of the divisive controversy that clouds the church’s future.

As a site of reconciliation and ‘atonement’ between the warring factions of the Spanish Civil War (1936-39), the symbolic reputation of Santa Cruz de la Valle de los Caidos has been tainted by slave labor from the Popular Front’s prisoners-of-war in the precarious years of demolition for the basilica during the 1940’s. The mountain that surrounds the basilica is crowned with the world’s largest stone cross (towering over 500 feet high). Fascist leader Generalissimo Francisco Franco was interred under the altar upon his death in 1975, after years of Pharaoh-like obsession over the construction of his own funerary monument.

Today, the Santa Cruz de la Valle de los Caidos serves as a flashpoint for illegal demonstrations of the Right Wing ‘Falangistas’ in the face of the left-leaning government enacted during José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero’s premiership in 2007. In 2010, renovations began on the enormous Piéta sculpture that towers over people visiting the basilica (the Catholic Church says these “renovations” are actually an attempt to demolish the church). At one point, the face of Mary was removed and encaged with a scaffold – Gipe uses this disturbing and striking image as one of the subjects in his tapestry-like paintings.

Lawrence Gipe (b. 1962, Baltimore) received his MFA from the Otis Art Institute of Parsons School of Design in 1986. A two-time recipient of the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) Individual Fellowship Grant (1989 and 1996), several of his 45 solo exhibitions have been held at venues in Munich, New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Chicago and the Kunstverein Düsseldorf. Gipe’s work is held at the permanent collections of the Brooklyn Museum of Art, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), the Yale University Library, the San Jose Museum of Art and the Norton Museum of Art, Palm Beach, FL .

A mid-career survey, ‘3 Five-Year Plans: Lawrence Gipe, 1990-2005’ was organized in 2006 by Marilyn Zeitlin at the University Art Museum in Tempe, Arizona. In 2001, Gipe completed a commissioned mural for the lobby of the Federal Reserve Bank Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. His work has appeared in publications including Vanity Fair, Harper’s Magazine, The New York Times, The New York Times Magazine, ArtForum, Art in America , FlashArt, Art and Antiques, Architectural Digest, Elle Magazine, The Los Angeles Times and the Village Voice. Gipe is currently Assistant Professor of Painting and Drawing at the University of Arizona and lives and works in Tucson, AZ.

Primary Projects is a 4,000-square-foot space multidisciplinary space, positioned at the heart of Miami’s Design District, which aims to explore and promote multiple forms of aesthetic expression from established and emerging artists, alike. Utilizing extensive, and wholly specific, experience in producing street-level curatorial endeavors in Miami, the creative forces behind Primary Projects unite the commercial and critical efforts of artists, critics, curators, professionals and patrons; the result is the vital presence of an intelligent, alternative arts environment with an bold urban sensibility delivered through a diverse range of media. Regular gallery hours are Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from Noon to 5:00 p.m. For more information please visit www.primaryprojectspace.com and www.primaryflight.com.

Easter Brunch at Neomi’s Grill, Trump International Beach Resort 4/8/12

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April 8th, 2012, 12 noon till 4 p.m.
Neomis at The Trump International Beach Resort Miami

The Easter brunch costs $60++ per person, $20++ for children under the age of 12, and free of charge for children 5 and under. For reservations, call (305) 692-5770 or visit www.trumpmiami.com.

Breakfast fair
Mini pastries, muffins, Danish and fresh coffee cake.
Smoked salmon & bagels with cream cheese, boursin, chopped eggs,
capers, tomatoes and sweet onions.
Tropical fruits and berries
Omelets to order
Choose from cheddar & Swiss cheeses, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, spinach,
tomato, ham,and cilantro pico de gallo salsa on the side.
Yukon gold roasted potatoes with herbs, peppers & onions
apple smoked bacon & country sausage
Baked Egg tarts
Italian broccolini & roast tomato ~ Apple bacon, cambozola & spinach
Spring Forward
Our salad bar focuses on fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables
Spring Pea & snap pea salad, shaved radish, pancetta, lemon vinaigrette
Bunny Carrot ‘slaw’, golden raisins, poppy dressing
Baked salmon salad, dill & chives
Asparagus salad, Easter Egg mimosa topping
King Crab salad, fine herbs, lemon-mustard dressing
The Chicken or the Egg? Tarragon chicken salad, hard-boiled eggs
Heirloom tomato bruschetta, focaccia crostinis
April Strawberries -Lemonade shots
Garden baby greens salad with dressings and condiments
Chilled spiced shrimp cocktail and green lip mussels with lemons, cocktail sauce and salsa golf

Family Recipes
Korean glazed chicken, quick kimchi
Braised Beef Brisket with bourbon peach glaze
Country Ham, orange-rum glaze, roasted orange segments
Bouillabaisse, loaded with fish & shellfish, crispy baguette and rouille on the side
‘Cheezey’ scalloped potatoes
Classic rice pilaf
Steamed & buttered baby vegetables
Middle Eastern Lamb Pitas
Thinly sliced to order and served with cucumber-mint tzazkiky
Tomato-onion-feta salad and grilled pita bread
For the Children
‘down to size’ kids buffet with favorites of mac’n’cheese, chicken tenders
cheese & pepperoni pizzas, buttered corn, tator tots and veggie snacks with ranch dip.
Sweet Treats
Along with assorted mini desserts, cake pops and macarons

Grand Opening of FIAT of North Miami 4/5/12

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Thursday, April 5, 6pm-9pm
Fiat of North Miami
13110 Biscayne Blvd
North Miami, FL 33181
RSVP Required: info@spinhouse-pr.com

Experience a night of fashion, Italian innovation, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres featuring FIAT fashion ambassadors including Ginger Harris, editor for Daily Candy Miami; Kelly Saks, Ms. Cuba 2011; Jilian Sanz, fashion director of Haute Living; Annie Vazquez, fashion writer for Miami.com & Gino R Campodonico!

The chic celebration will showcase FIAT cars, including the 500 by Gucci, which will be presented by Gucci adorned high-fashion models. The event is also catering to the male audience by featuring an exclusive “Men’s Quarter” equipped with cigar rolling and rum tasting provided by Alma de Bohemio Rum. Additional sponsors include Blo Midtown, Edible Arrangements, The Flower Studio, MARTINI and Rossi and Peroni.

Fourth Annual Cochon 555 Coming To Miami 4/1/12

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Fourth Annual Cochon 555 Coming To Miami
Sunday, April 1st
4 pm VIP opening; 5 pm general admission
Four Seasons Miami
1435 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL
Website
www.twitter.com/cochon555
www.facebook.com/cochon555

Tickets: $125 per person for general admission; $200 for VIP, which includes a welcome cocktails from The King’s Ginger, one hour early access to sample dishes from three of the competing chef stations, a showcase of Rappahannock Oysters and chance to win a year supply of meat and cheese from Cochon 555 and Murray’s Cheese.

Culinary Competition and Tasting Event Celebrates Heritage Breed Pigs

COCHON 555 – five chefs, five pigs, five winemakers – is a one-of-a-kind traveling culinary competition and tasting event to promote sustainable farming of heritage breed pigs. The event challenges five local chefs to prepare a menu created from heritage breed pigs, nose-to-tail, for an audience of pork-loving epicureans.

The Five Chefs: Michelle Bernstein of Michy’s, Aaron Brooks of EDGE Steak & Bar at Four Seasons Miami, James Petrakis of the Ravenous Pig in Winter Park, Michael Schwartz and chef de cuisine Bradley Herron of Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, and James Strine of Café Boulud Palm Beach.

Guests will be treated to an epic pork feast of five whole heritage pigs prepared by five chefs and wines from five family wineries, including Scholium Project, Elk Cove Vineyards, Sokol Blosser, Chehalem Wines, and K Vintners. The evening will also include wines from SALDO and Robert Kacher Selections, a butcher demonstration by Alejandro Bonilla of Yardbird and your chance to win cookware through an interactive tasting contest with Jamie Bissonnette of Coppa Boston and Le Creuset. A special engagement with Domaine Serene of Oregon paired with Iberico De Bellota by Fermin. Libations include Anchor Brew, tastings of Chinaco Tequila and the “Perfect Manhattan” Cochon 555 bar with Daniel Hyatt of Alembic SF featuring Hirsch, Angel’s Envy, Eagle Rare, Buffalo Trace, Hudson Whiskey’s Baby Bourbon and Luxardo. In preview of our new Labor Day event, Yardbird’s Jeff McInnis will will serve a Heritage BBQ whole hog family meal. Attendees don’t forget that everyone votes for the “Best Bite of the Day” before we combine the consumer votes (51%) with the technical score from the local judges (49%) and announce one chef as the Prince or Princess of Porc. The winner will go on to compete against other regional winners at the finale Grand Cochon event at the FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen, June 17, 2012.

To start the awards ceremony, we host a 25th anniversary champagne toast to the James Beard Foundation, sponsored by Laurent-Perrier Champagne, now celebrating its 200th year. To close the evening, we offer an exclusive chocolate experience from Xocolatl de David and cold-brew from Safari Cup Coffee. Farrarelle is the official water of the 2012 US Tour.

Created by Taste Network’s Brady Lowe in 2009 in response to the lack of consumer education around heritage breeds, COCHON is a national event series that takes place in 14 major markets. Every January, COCHON 555 embarks on a 10-city culinary competition and tasting tour where 50 chefs are selected to prepare a ‘snout -to-tail’ menu created from heritage breed pigs. The 10 winners of each regional event are flown to Aspen for the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen for the final competition, Grand Cochon. Cochon All-Star, Cochon Heritage Fire and a new event called Cochon Heritage BBQ competition will be hosted in Memphis on Labor Day every year starting in 2012. For more details about the events, visit www.cochon555.com or follow @cochon555 on twitter.

Why should we care? First, imagine if we only had one or two types of dogs in the world. One small dog, and one large dog. Everyone had the same dog, and there was no variety. Taking your child to pick out a dog and there were no choices. How boring would that be? For me, diversity is the flavor of life. I want choices, I deserve choices for different days, different moods and different recipes and techniques. I can’t imagine going bakery on Sunday morning and not having any choices, can you? Again, imagine a world with only one doughnut. The idea is standardization defined. My goal is to provide choices to chefs and to diversify the pig landscape so life is more interesting for those of us who care. It’s important to let family farms know that we care about the choice to buy a better, more flavorful product, even if cost is higher. In the end, we diversify the conversation on the pasture and hopefully that will reach your kitchen someday soon. The context of the event is better for the ecosystem, it’s better for the marketplace, it’s the choice we want. Buying into heritage pork is synonymous with putting your money directly into the farmer’s pocket and creating a diversified landscape of flavor for the future. That feels good to me, and don’t forget flavor is king. The best part, heritage pork is not super expensive, it just takes time to find a local farmer, butcher shop or restaurant buying from these farms.

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5 Chefs / 5pigs @Cochon555 Mia @FSMiami Who will win? @chefmschwartz @chefmichy @brookschef @jamesstrine76 @ravpig http://j.mp/555Miami

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Women Of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program To Host 11th Annual Gala At The Mandarin Oriental 3/31/12

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Women Of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program To Host 11th Annual Gala At The Mandarin Oriental

The Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program will host its 11th annual gala at the beautiful Mandarin Oriental with more than 500 of South Florida’s leading philanthropists, celebrities and politicians on Saturday, March 31, 2012. Founders Jennifer Valoppi and Don Browne, along with Gala Chair Marisa Toccin and Co-Vice President, the Honorable Katherine Fernandez Rundle, have planned an unforgettable evening in celebration of the Women of Tomorrow’s 11th annual gala and its 16th year of mentoring at-risk young girls in South Florida.

The evening will begin with a lavish cocktail reception featuring hors d’oeuvre stations created by the Mandarin Oriental’s executive chef, complemented by a highly anticipated silent auction, including items from top luxury brands and vendors including Saks Fifth Avenue Bal Harbour, Valentino Bal Harbour, Laura Buccellati Handbags, Oscar de la Renta Bal Harbour, Romero Britto, Fontainebleau Miami Beach and many more. Highlights of this year’s live auction include a $5,000 shopping spree courtesy of Neiman Marcus Bal Harbour and a two-year lease on a 2012 Jaguar XJ, courtesy of THE COLLECTION. Following the reception, guests will be escorted into the ballroom, where they will be treated to a decadent four-course dinner and a live performance by South Florida’s own Soul Survivors.

Honorees at the 11th annual event include Honorary Chairs Madeleine & Micky Arison; Legacy Builder Honoree Lola Jacobson; Empowerment Award Honoree Elsie Howard; Excellence Honorees Dave Boylan along with WPLG Local 10; Jamie Byington along with Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P.; Leadership Award Honoree Susan Kronick; and Mentor of the Year Terri Shikany.

About Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program
Women of Tomorrow was conceived in 1997 by Television Journalist Jennifer Valoppi and co-founded with Don Browne, retired Telemundo Network President. The Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program is designed to inspire, motivate and empower at-risk young women to live up to their full potential through a unique mentoring program with highly accomplished professional women and scholarship opportunities. Women of Tomorrow currently mentors over 2200 at-risk girls in over 100 public high schools in approximately 50 cities in South Florida and Metropolitan Detroit with its network of 300 Mentors. Research shows that Women of Tomorrow Mentees have increased self-esteem, a 92% high school graduation rate, and increased academic performance each year they are in the program, to a statistically significant degree. Women of Tomorrow has awarded almost $3 million in college scholarships to more than 1,000 mentees. For more information, call 305.371.3330 or visit www.womenoftomorrow.org.

The Eric Charles Group at Casino Miami Jai Alai 3/31/12

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The Eric Charles Group at Casino Miami Jai Alai
3/31/2012, 3:30pm
Casino Miami Jai Alai
3500 NW 37 ave
Miami FL

Join The Eric Charles Group at the Grand Opening of Casino Miami Jai Alai, featuring Eric Charles (guit/vocal), Mitch Goldstein (keys), Mister Reed (bass) and Nate Wish (drums) from 3:30 to 7:30 pm. The BEST blues R&B funk jazz and soul in Miami appearing for some afternoon delight at the newest and best casino in South Florida! Don’t miss it!

It’s a SURE BET The Eric Charles Group will be puttin’ some stank on the tunes. All you have to do is come and ENJOY! For this much fun, you can even bring your mother in law. Leave the kids at home!

Smash Mouth and Sister Hazel Live at Magic City Casino with Food Trucks 3/31/12

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Smash Mouth and Sister Hazel Live March 31 at Magic City Casino Along With Miami’s Best Food Trucks
Saturday, March 31st:
-Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival from 5pm to 10pm
-Smash Mouth and Sister Hazel at 8pm
Magic City Casino
450 NW 37 Avenue
Miami, FL 33125

Miami’s first casino to offer Las Vegas style slot machines, welcomes Smash Mouth and Sister Hazel to its Magic City Amphitheatre. The casino will also hold its monthly Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival on the same evening.

· Smash Mouth formed in 1994. Their first album, Fush Yu Mang, included the hit “Walkin’ on the Sun,” which reached #1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. They also covered the Monkees’ classic “I’m a Believer,” which was featured in the movie “Shrek” and reached #4 on the Billboard Adult Top 40.

· Alternative rock band Sister Hazel will also take the stage on March 31. The native Florida band first formed in 1993, and their album, Release, reached #37 on the Billboard Album Charts. Their hits include the single “All for You,” which topped the Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart. Their latest album, Heartland Highway, has been received positively by critics.

· The Food Festival will showcase over 20 of South Florida’s best food trucks. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in games, with prizes that include Magic City Casino merchandise, complimentary meals and event tickets.

Imaginary Friends 3 Solo Shows Exhibit Closing Reception 4/13/12

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Imaginary Friends 3 Solo Shows Exhibit Closing Reception
04/13/2012, 7pm – 10pm
1310 Gallery
1310 SW 2nd Ct
Ft Lauderdale, FL, 33312
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1310 Gallery invites you to the Closing reception for Imaginary Friends, three shows that offer a cross-section of some of the freshest talent in South Florida Contemporary art. The three artists featured, JC Bravo, Ben Morey, and Paul Caprio, each create their own surreal, fantastic figurations using imaginative dark humor, conceptual wit, and Renaissance-level draftsmanship. For a duration of 3 weeks, each level will feature individual exhibitions by Bravo, Morey, and Caprio: “All American”, “TV-PG” and “Other World”, respectively. 


1st Floor | ALL AMERICAN by JC Bravo


The entrance level of the gallery will premiere Bravo’s newest series of figurative symbolism, integrated with humor, pop culture, and social commentary. To explore ideas of “Americanism,” Bravo combines his knowledge of art history, modern art, and psychology with personal experiences and observations of human behavior to create paintings that pose questions regarding abundance, violence, sexuality and self-acceptance.

2nd Floor | TV-PG by Ben Morey


TV-PG is an accretion of multimedia work spanning 2008 to 2012 including drawings, paintings, sculptures, videos, and an interactive installation. The works in this colorful exhibit have been created compulsively in response to social tension, self-medication and existential frustrations. Morey’s subjects and the environments around them evoke the playfulness of children’s toys and the over-the-top aesthetic of retro television and psychedelia, drizzling an unnervingly cheerful sugarcoating over the tension of each image and installation.

3rd Floor | OTHER WORLD by Paul Caprio


Other World includes the most recent ink drawings by Paul Caprio, exquisitely detailed renderings of conceptual surrealism that will beckon the viewer to look closer. The sophistication of Caprio’s draftsmanship is evocative of Albrecht Durer or Edward Gorey, yet progresses with deeply embedded emotions and parodies of human nature.



Gabriele Marewski / Dinner In Paradise

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In 1999 Gabriele Marewski purchased an abandoned five-acre avocado grove next door to her home, filled with a dream and the drive, founded Paradise Farms.

About Dinner In Paradise

Dinner in Paradise at Paradise Farms features the finest chefs in Miami preparing a delicious five course meal made with local organic products and paired with fine wines. The magic and charm of our lush edible landscape coupled with the finest chefs in Miami creates a uniquely intimate dining experience under the stars. Each year, we donate proceeds to a local charity or organization philosophically in line with our vision of sustainable, healing, and healthy organic food. Dinner in Paradise has become one of South Florida season’s hottest venues.

Photographs of Fashion Bloggers Do It Better at Ricochet Bar and Lounge on 3/29/12

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Fashion Bloggers Do It Better at Ricochet Bar and Loungeon Thursday, March 29, 2012. What a fun event which was hosted by Annie Vazquez of The Fashion Poet along with Eugy & Simonett of The Goodwill Project.  They had pop-up shops by Fake Frivolity, Gold Saturn, Betsy Moss and N&K Designs. Me and James both got our hair braided at the braid bar sponsored by Blo Blow Dry Bar Midtown.  They had a beauty corner sponsored by Tinte Cosmetics and an
Instagram photo booth sponsored by Flash Candy Pop-up Studio and wonderful cupcakes sponsored by Ready Set Cupcake.

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Photographs of Pairings Fundraiser with Common Thread and LegalArt on 3/29/12

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Pairings Fundraiser with Common Thread and LegalArton Thursday, March 29. 2012. This great event was sponsored by: Société Perrier,  42 Below,  Peroni,  Michelle Bernstein Catering and DJ Nando Arcieri. Complimentary food was provided by Chow Down Grill,  Gastropod and  Mad Max Jack’s  Bar-B-Que.

Art created by: Liz Ferrer, Patti Hernandez, Jiae Hwang, Lucas Leyva, Jillian Mayer, Jared Sharon, Leo Valencia, Amy von Harrington and Pioneer Winter

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Launch of Yo Soy Hialeah 4/5/12

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Launch of Yo Soy Hialeah!
Thursday, April 5th at 10:00am
Walker Community Center e-Library
800 West 29th Street
Hialeah, FL
The public is invited and encouraged to explore Yo Soy Hialeah at www.yosoyhialeah.com.

Mayor Carlos Hernandez will announce the public launch of Yo Soy Hialeah at a news conference on April 5th.

Yo Soy Hialeah is an innovative new website and Local Video On Demand initiative dedicated to making video and other interactive media created by Hialeahans, about Hialeahans easier to discover and share.

Yo Soy Hialeah is part of Comcast’s Project Open Voice, a national pilot program designed to improve the reach and broaden the diversity of local programming, including public, educational, and governmental (PEG) media.

“Yo Soy Hialeah is an excellent tool devised by Comcast to showcase, in one place, the vibrancy, talent, creativity, belief in service and dedication to community that we all know exists here in Hialeah,” said Mayor Carlos Hernandez. “Through the incredible vision of Hialeah’s community groups, city staff members, educational institutions and independent producers, all Hialeahans can both either provide or discover the exciting stories that make our City great through any computer or mobile device.”

Yo Soy Hialeah works in close partnership with local groups to support local programming and is designed to complement any current local efforts to highlight the unique destinations and personalities of the City through video and interactive media.
Hialeah was chosen as one of only six markets across the nation to be a part of Project Open Voice because of its diversity, unique community characteristics and strong local activism and is the only one built with a bilingual platform. The five other markets include Fresno, CA; Houston, TX; Medford, MA; Peterborough, NH; and Philadelphia, PA. Find out more about Project Open Voice at www.projectopenvoice.com.

Hialeah organizations, as well as those dedicated to Hialeah and its residents, are encouraged to become Content Partners by applying on the website.

Photographs of Philanthrofest Fundraiser at Wood Tavern on 3/28/12

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Philanthrofest Fundraiser at Wood Tavern on Wednesday, March 28, 2012.  Philanthrofest produced by Life is Art and Miami Crawls is a community festival in Midtown Miami celebrating the South Florida philanthropic and cultural community. Enjoy music, art, fashion, food and entertainment while learning about various non-profits and community resources that are available to our residents.

Be sure to come by for the big Philantrofest event on Saturday, April 14th, 2012 from 12pm-6pm in Midtown Miami Greenspace, 110 NE 36th St Miami, FL 33137 Click for Map.  See you there.

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Photographs of Miami New Times Tweet Up at Burger and Beer Joint on 3/29/12

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Miami New Times Tweet Up at Burger and Beer Joint on South Beach on Thursday, March 29, 2012.  What a great way to start a Thursday night, great food, awesome drinks and a great crowd.  Complimentary bites provided by Burger and Beer Joint and complimentary Jack Daniels Honey cocktails all were delicious.

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Othello Molineaux 3/31/12

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Othello Molineaux
Saturday March 31 2012, 1PM
Cocowalk
3015 Grand Avenue
Coconut Grove Fl 33133
www.cocowalk.net

Othello Molineaux performing a free concert in Cocowalk’s grand courtyard
Saturday March 31 from 1- 5 PM

Grammy-nominated musician Othello Molineaux is widely credited with introducing pan to the jazz world. His musical genius brought the amazing sound of steel drums to millions of new listeners who had previously considered the instrument to be a novelty item. Besides his acclaimed CD, “It’s About Time,” Othello has made history playing on classic recordings with Jaco Pastorius, Chicago, Monty Alexander, Michael Urbania

www.myspace.com/othellomolineaux
www.steeldrummusic.net/othello/pix.htm

Presented by Music Talent Associates
musictalentassociates.com/index2.html
For More information
Contact Jeff Sadowsky @ 786 200 4540

Thank you

Art of Storytelling Mini-Festival Celebrates Taiwan 4/21/12

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Art of Storytelling Mini-Festival Celebrates Taiwan
Saturday, April 21, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Pinecrest Branch Library
5835 SW 111 Street
305.668.4571

Gear up for the Art of Storytelling with activities highlighting the library’s international exchange partner, the Taipei Public Library. Guests from Taipei will offer a traditional Asian hand puppet show as well as face painting, arts & crafts and stories from the Far East.

KCC Productions and the Museum of Contemporary Art present Nicole Henry 3/30/12

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KCC Productions and the Museum of Contemporary Art present Nicole Henry
Friday, March 30, 8:00 – 9:15 PM
MOCA
770 NE 125th Street
North Miami
305-893-6211

Featuring:
Mike Levine, piano
Aaron Lebos, guitar
Paul Shewchuk, bass
David Chiverton, drums

Although she’s already firmly established as one of the jazz world’s most acclaimed and respected young vocalists, Nicole Henry’s vibrant new album, Embraceable, makes it clear that she can’t be categorized so simply. “I consider myself a singer who loves singing jazz,” notes the versatile Miami Beach-based artist. “However, no matter the style or story, I’m always striving to be myself.”

Henry’s powerfully expressive, emotionally resonant voice has already earned her three international top 10 albums, the most recent being her 2008 release The Very Thought of You. She’s also won an international reputation as a beguiling live performer, enchanting audiences on multiple continents.

The aptly titled Embraceable showcases the uplifting energy, sophisticated soulfulness and lyrical sensitivity that have endeared Henry to listeners around the world. However, the new album is a substantial departure from her prior releases, which established her as a peerless interpreter of jazz and pop standards.

Embraceable’s 12 songs cover a remarkable range of musical and emotional ground, from Henry’s open-hearted reading of the Barry Mann/Cynthia Weil chestnut “Just a Little Lovin'” (originally made famous by Dusty Springfield) to her exotic take on the Brazilian favorite “A Day in the Life of a Fool” to her sultry reworking of Bob Marley’s “Waiting in Vain” to her intimate voice-and-piano version of Christina Aguilera’s “Save Me from Myself.” Henry also dips back into pop-standard mode to deliver memorable renditions of the 1920s blues standard “Trouble in Mind,” Johnny Burke and Jimmy Van Heusen’s “Like Someone in Love” and of course “Embraceable You,” with Goldstein’s striking arrangement fusing the Gershwin classic with the Jaco Pastorius composition “Las Olas.”

A graduate of the University of Miami with a degree in Communications and Theatre, Henry got her first recording experience with dance music DJ/producer Noel Sanger. After “Miracle,” a Sanger track featuring Henry, reached the Top 10 on Billboard’s dance chart, she toured the U.S. with Sanger, which was followed by a stint with RCA recording artist Robert Bradley’s Blackwater Surprise. Then, in 2001, Henry’s magnetic personality and theatrical background helped her to launch a successful acting career, appearing in film and television roles as well as a series of commercials and voiceover assignments. But she continued to maintain focus on her budding singing career, winning a large regional following around South Florida with her live performances and being named 2002’s Best Local Solo Musician by Miami New Times. The same year, Henry had the opportunity to sing with a jazz trio for the first time, and immediately recognized the musical freedom and storytelling potential that jazz offered.

Henry’s enthusiastic embrace of jazz accelerated her creative development, leading to the 2004 release of her debut CD, The Nearness of You, on her own Banister label. That album won considerable attention from audiences and critics both in the U.S. and in Japan, with HMV Japan naming Henry the Best New Jazz Artist of 2004. The album climbed to #2 on HMV Japan’s jazz chart and remained in the top 10 for three months. Back home, Henry won rave reviews and received significant airplay on jazz radio, and was the subject of features in Billboard, JazzTimes and Downbeat. Her second album, Teach Me Tonight, on which she was backed by the Eddie Higgins Trio, reached #1 in Japan and was named HMV Japan’s Best Vocal Jazz Album of 2005.

Henry’s 2008 album, The Very Thought of You, found her continuing to explore the Great American Songbook while broadening her repertoire to include original material and contemporary songs. The album substantially expanded her American audience, reaching #7 on Billboard’s jazz chart. Its international popularity spurred her to step up her performance schedule with successful tours of Japan (where she’s toured nine times), Europe and Russia. Henry also remained a favorite in New York City where she’s made high-profile appearances at such prestigious venues as Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola and Feinstein’s at the Regency. Throughout 2009 and 2010, her monthly performances in front of sold-out crowds at Chelsea’s Metropolitan Room led to winning the 2010 BISTRO Award for Outstanding Jazz Vocalist.

Henry’s prior achievements set the stage for the creative triumph of Embraceable, on which her successful stylistic departures mark her as an artist whose appeal transcends genre boundaries.

“I’m happiest when I’m in front of an audience,” she stated, “connecting with people emotionally through music, and making Embraceable brought me closer to that feeling. I was able to reach deeper within to tell more personal stories; to embrace and express who I truly am”.

Nu Flamenco at the Colony Theatre 4/21/12

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Nu Flamenco
Saturday / April 21 / 8:30 Pm
Colony Theatre
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach
More Info and Tickets

Tickets
$30 general admission
$20 students & seniors (65+) with I.D./artist (box office only)
$50 VIP (priority entrance & seating)

Buy Now Online or call Tigertail at 305/324/4337
Tickets also available at the Colony Theatre Box Office

Nu Flamenco! There is a treat in store on April 21! Continuing Tigertail’s series of virtuoso guitarists, we have arranged an extraordinary concert at the Colony Theatre featuring contemporary flamenco guitarist José Luis Rodriguez from Spain with dancer Niurca Márquez. Rodriguez studied in Andalusia, Spain, under famed guitarist Mario Escudero. He has performed to great acclaim in Paris, London, Buenos Aires, New York, Barcelona and many other world cities.

Pinecrest Gardens Eggstravaganza 3/31/12

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Pinecrest Gardens Eggstravaganza
Saturday, March 31, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Pinecrest Gardens
11000 Red Road
Pinecrest, Florida 33156
305.669.6990

Everyone’s Favorite Event of the Year…
Celebrate the rite of Spring at our 9th Annual Eggstravaganza, this coming Saturday, March 31st 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. As you wander through the Gardens, you might encounter a pastel bunny, magical fairies or other cute and cuddly characters. Lots of activities for the entire family including face painting, balloon art, interactive games, music, arts and crafts or you can simply focus on filling your basket with colorful eggs in pursuit of that one Golden Egg and the special prize that it brings. This is one event that every child will want to attend, and by the way… grown-ups are welcomed too! Admission is $5 per person. We highly recommend purchasing your tickets in advance at our admissions booth to avoid waiting in lines.

$5 per person general admission

Featuring:
Egg hunts
Interactive games
Arts and craft
Strolling Characters
Wildlife Shows
Face Painting
Balloon Art
Lots of Food Vendors

Creative Connection Arts Showcase 3/29/12

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Creative Connection Arts Showcase
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Reception: 6:30 pm / Showcase: 7 pm
Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center
1770 Monroe Street (US-1 and Monroe)
More Info

Free admission

See and hear the creative side of baby boomers in our community at the Creative Connection Arts Showcase. This free event will feature live theatrical readings, musical performances, original written works, and the visual arts project “Many Hands Make Art Work� by the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood’s new Creative Connection Arts Group.

Theatrical and musical performances will showcase local boomers presenting excerpts from acclaimed works by Elaine May and Mike Nichols, Nora and Delia Ephron, George Gershwin, Frank Loesser, and Johnny Carson and Jack Webb, among others.

Grand Opening Celebration of Lou La Vie 3/30/12

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Grand Opening Celebration of Lou La Vie
Friday, March 30, 2012, 7:00pm-10:00pm
Bal Harbour Shops
9700 Collins Ave
Third Floor
Bal Harbour, FL 33154

RSVP Required email rsvp@loulavie.com

Grand Opening Celebration of the Miami-based luxury and exotic car rental firm Lou La Vie at The Bal Harbour Shops in partnership with Warren Henry Leasing.

Cocktail Attire
Music by DJ Sandman

Viernes Cultural/Cultural Friday 3/30/12

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Viernes Cultural/Cultural Friday
March 30, 2012 – 7 to 11 pm
Domino Plaza
at SW 15th Ave & 8th St.
Little Havana, FL

Miami’s best arts and music festival on the last Friday of every month, from 7 to 11 pm on SW 8th Street (Calle Ocho) between 13th and 17th Avenues. Join us Friday for a fun filled evening!

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

Rey Casas
Rey Casas was born into a family of prominent Cuban musicians. His great grandfather Luis Casas Romero, was a composer and founding father of Cuban radio; his father, Reinaldo Casas, a renowned singer, and uncle Rafael Casas, distinguished leader of El Teatro Musical de la Havana. Rey has worked with music greats like Jose Jose, Olga Guillot, Nelson Ned, Roberto Ledesma, Lucho Gatica, and Paquito de Rivera. He has composed soundtracks for several Latin soap operas like Morelia, Maria Elena, Guadalupe among many others. Rey continues to amaze and inspire us with each succeeding presentation, and we are delighted to have him on our stage.

Sole Dancer’s Studios
Viernes Culturales proudly presents an evening of dancers, singers, comedians by the students and professional teachers of Sole Dancer’s Studios under the guidance of proprietor and performing artist Giselle Casas. Professional invited performers include: Johnny Rez, JD, Stephanie Garcia, Alex Rubio, Yalis, Melika Jazz, Kimani, Rudy Gil, Alfonso Cremata, D-3 and the fabulous ACFG GIRLS and more. Sole Dancer’s Stuios promise an evening of outstanding showcased talent, under the stars of Little Havana..

GALLERIES / ART

Agustin Gainza Fine Art – Exhibition of works by Agustin Gainza
Cremata Gallery – Exhibition of works by DEMI
Cuba Ocho Art & Research Center-Exhibition of works by various artists
Havana Nostra – Exhibition of works by various artists
Malagon Gallery – Exhibition of work by William Malagon
Marta G. Ismail Fine Art – Exhibition of works by Marta G. Ismail
Maxoly /Latin Art Core – Exhibition of works by Cuban Masters
Mildrey Guillot Fine Art -Exhibition of works by Mildrey Guillot
Molina Fine Art – Exhibition of works by Luis Molina
Natalie Nauta Gallery – Exhibition of works by Natalie Nauta
Obrapia Fine Art Restoration-Exhibition works by various artists
Pance Art Gallery – Exhibition of works of Cindy Pance
Penner Studios – Exhibition of works by Katey Penner
Rafi̱o Art РExhibition of works by Rafael Rodriguez
Unzueta Fine Art – Exhibition of works by Ramon Unzueta
Villamil Art Studio – Exhibition of works by Fredy Villamil

DINING & ENTERTAINMENT
2B Asian Bristo – Alfaro’s – Azucar Ice Cream – Casa Panza Cafe – Cuba Ocho – Domino’s Pizza – El Cristo Restaurant & Cafeteria – El Pub – El Exquisito Restaurant – I Love Calle Ocho – Kamazoo – Little Havana to Go – Salsa Art Dance Studio – McDonald’s Restaurant – Oriental Restaurant – Pizza Hut – Catharsis Restaurant – Subway – Tower Theater – Tutti Frutti Ice Cream

CIGAR SHOPS
Art District Cigars – Cuban Cigar, Co. – Cuba Tobacco Cigar, Co. –
Little Havana Cigar Factory – Top Cigars

Other Activities
We welcome Catharsis Restaurant & Lounge as our sponsor, located in the heart of Calle Ocho, with a delicious fusion taste of Caribbean and South American cuisine. Catharsis offers the most exquisite dishes to satisfy the most demanding of palates.
Dozens of NEW local artists and artisans (including local authors) selling their wares in our outdoor Arts Fair
Restaurants & bars featuring Cuban, Thai/Sushi, Chinese, Spanish and Mexican cuisine
Traditional fruteria at 13th Ave. & SW 8th St.
Beautiful art galleries & artist studios open for you to explore (some featuring live music)
Live music (and dance) in many of our local venues: flamenco, traditional Cuban music, Afro-Cuban rumba, more!
Unique stores selling locally made cigars (cigars rolled in person), Latin music CDs, gifts, guayaberas and more!

Music and art at the Futurama Building
William Malagon, 16 Primaveras 36 x 48, oil on canvas
Join us for an evening of art and jazz
at the Futurama Building, 1637 SW 8th St. 8 to 10 pm.
Also featuring a sampling of Fuze beverages

MORE ART IN LITTLE HAVANA
Art of Freedom – Barrio Arts Workshop – Borders Art Gallery
Carlos Alves Studio – Ivan Galindo – Mario Chuy Art Studio
Galeria Adelmo – Gallerie Carre Rouge
La Casita de Edin Art Studio
La Casona de la Sagüesera; Ronald & Nelson Curras Ceramics
Laura Luna Studio
Miami-Dade College InterAmerican Campus Art Gallery
Pablo Cano Studio & Gallery – Ritz on 6th – Santo * Martin
Tower Theater Gallery
6th Street Container Alternative Arts Space

Viernes Culturales is made possible with the support of our sponsors the James L. Knight Foundation, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

Giselle Casas, Sole Dancer’s Studios
The director of Sole Dancer’s Studio, a center for
the arts, Giselle’s mission is to continue her work helping students develop their talents development of students for a life in the arts.

Belly 2Abs, Zizi Zabaneth Dancers
CBelly2Abs Fitness & Dance Studio’s mission is to empower and inspire women through the art of dance, with some of the best dance instructors in Miami, Francesca, Anais, Bela, Zizi Zabaneh, Jigna and Adriana Echeverri. Belly2Abs is the home of the newest dance troupe “Fusion Gitana” directed by Zizi Zabaneh. For more information about classes, instructors and events visit www.belly2abs.com.

Cremata Gallery Presents
DEMI: Drawings
This exhibition will feature the rare showing of 37 works on paper and five sculptures by DEMI. DEMI’s works on paper exemplify the possibilities of the medium on her own terms. With color pencils, various pens, watercolor, acrylic and ink, DEMI’s lines move across the paper ranging from the subtle and delicate to the harsh and strong. These works are composed in an open and flexible manner. In them, drawing becomes an adventure without dogmas whose lyricism and freedom reminds us of the best of Paul Klee.
Cremata Gallery
1646 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135
305.644.3315
cremata@crematagallery.com
www.crematagallery.com

Walking Tour of Little Havana
Viernes Culturales/Cultural Fridays is pleased to announce another Dr. George walking tour of Little Havana. As Dr. Paul George, legendary local historian, continues his 11th year of conducting such tours through Cultural Fridays, this tour will roam through through the Old Jewish Quarter.
Where: Meet in front of the Tower Theater (1508 SW 8th St.)
When: 7 pm
Cost: FREE

Daniella Viotti
The Living Statue Performer has been mesmerizing crowds at Viernes Culturales for many years. Daniela is a statue and award winning sculptor. She loves performing as a Living Statue at Viernes Culturales and giving so much positive energy to all that stop and pose with her!

Film at the Tower Theater
To all cinema lovers: We would like to invite you to discover one of Miami’s best-kept secrets, the historic Tower Theater. Enjoy top-quality foreign or independent films, film premiers, and even an art exhibition. To top it off, screenings have English (or Spanish) subtitles and prices are just $8 for general public and $7 for students and seniors! Can it get any better than this?
Debut: FOOTNOTE (Hearat Shulayim)

The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale Full Moon Party 4/5/12

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The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale Full Moon Party
Thursday, April 5 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
One North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard
954-465-2300
www.ritzcarlton.com/fortlauderdale

The bunny’s been framed! Cover your tracks, bury the evidence, secure an alibi, and retreat to The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale Full Moon party, a moonlit sanctuary on the 7th floor tropical pool deck with plush couches, music by DJ Rob Riggs, specialty bar bites and cocktails, tarot card readers and oversized telescopes to view the luminous moon rise above the Atlantic, or spot hunters on your tail.

It’s time for a good spring cleaning, so this month the Full Moon party benefits Soles4Souls (www.giveshoes.org), a terrific organization that collects shoes to help people in need. Bring a pair of new or gently worn shoes and a $5 donation and receive a complimentary cocktail; or if you simply can’t part with your (new) stilettos, a $10 donation will also win you a cocktail.

The “whodunit” event is open to the public with no velvet ropes, no cover charge, $7 valet parking and such fun that Condé Nast Traveler named it “The Party” in Fort Lauderdale.

Casual, chic and sensual, these full moon parties make you feel like a VIP. No velvet ropes, no cover charge, $7 valet parking and such fun that Condé Nast Traveler named it “The Party” in Fort Lauderdale.

Return to the scene for these upcoming 2012 dates:
Friday, May 4
Saturday, June 2

Miami Writer’s Institute 5/2-5/12

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Miami Writer’s Institute
May 2-5, 9am-5pm
Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus
300 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, Fl 33132
www.thecenteratmdc.org
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Four days of intensive workshops on fiction, nonfiction, poetry and more! Taught by respected visting authors and literary agents in the heart of downtown Miami, the Miami Writer’s Institute offers more than just workshops. With one on one manuscript consultations, publishing seminar and a Pitch O Rama to practice the art of the one minute pitch, the Miami Writer’s Institute is a place to create and grow, from the budding writer to the seasoned pro.

Three and Four day workshops include:
Building a Story: A Fiction Workshop with Ann Hood
Writing Crime Fiction with SJ Rozan
Writing for Book Deals: From Pitch to Proposal with Ryan D. Harbage
The Masked Poet: A Poetry Workshop with Marilyn Nelson
Telling It True: Writing About Place, People and the World with Dinty W. Moore
Master Workshop on Writing Memoir with Da Chen
Taller Sobre la Ficción con Homero Aridjis (Spanish)

Lila Nikole Collection presents Swimsuit Fashion Show at Secret Saturdays Kyma Lounge 3/31/12

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Lila Nikole Collection presents Swimsuit Fashion Show at Secret Saturdays Kyma Lounge
3/31/12, 11pm
Kyma Lounge
270 Biscayne Blvd Way 33131
More Info

It is with My Pleasure Ladies and Gentlemen Brickell Entertainment Invites you To A very special Swimsuit Fashion Show by “LILA NIKOLE COLLCTION”

“Secret Saturdays”At Kyma Lounge
Located in the Epic Hotel and Residences in Downtown, Kyma Lounge represents what the outgoing professional deserves and expects in South Florida.Kyma Lounge is geared to be the “it spot” in Miami

Downtown nightlife as it sits ideally situated on the Miami River with a breathtaking view. The structure originally designed by nationally renowned Telesco & Associates, the chic lounge boasts 30ft ceilings, LED lighting, circular bar, flat screen TVs, custom lighting fixtures and custom lounge furniture.

The second floor which features its own bar boasts a more intimate setting. One of the elements that set Kyma Lounge apart is that guests can arrive either by car or boat which makes Kyma an ideal pit stop for cocktails if boating in the downtown area.

The outdoor terrace/dock is the perfect spot to enjoy cocktails and bites while appreciating Miami’s most impressive high-rises that flank the Miami River

Text ” Secret Saturdays” Along with first and last names to 305 300 0827 to be included in the Rick C VIP Guest List for complimentary admission until 12: 30 AM
For VIP and Table reservations email RickC@Brickellmiamisobe.com or text ” Table RSVP SS” to 305 300 0827
Ask me about the Best Bottle Specials in Brickell/Downtown

C4 Trio in Miami 4/18/12

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C4 Trio in Miami
04/18/2012, 7:30 PM
Colony Theatre
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
More Info

The Americas Society presents C4 Trio in Miami. Founded by Jorge Glem, Hector Molina, and Edward Ramirez, C4 Trio is composed of three virtuosos of the cuatro, a guitar-like instrument typical of the folk music of Venezuela. Come and experience their unique combination of traditional Venezuelan music with contemporary sensibility.

Sponsored by HBO Latin America. In partnership with The Rhythm Foundation.

The Anibal Berraute Quartet in Concert 3/30/12

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The Anibal Berraute Quartet in Concert
Friday, March 30, 2012. 8:00 p.m.
Coral Gables Congregational Church.
3010 De Soto Boulevard
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Admission: Tickets are $ 30 in advance and $ 40 at the door.
Clicke Here to purchase tickets online

Featuring:
Anibal Berraute – Piano
Federico Britos – Violin
Miguel Arrabal – Bandoneon
Renyel Rivero – Bass
Anibal Berraute Quartet
Ph: 786.252.8712

For more information about local events, please visit www.miamiartguide.com

A Concert for the benefit of Orchestra Miami 4/12/12

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A Concert for the benefit of Orchestra Miami
April 12, 2012, 8:00 PM
Pinecrest Gardens Banyan Bowl
11000 SW 57 Avenue
Pinecrest, FL 33156
www.orchestramiami.org

Orchestra Miami presents its first annual fundraiser to benefit Orchestra Miami’s Residency at Pinecrest Garden’s Banyan Bowl. Orchestra Miami is proud to be named the first resident company of the Banyan Bowl, and to date this season, has offered three exciting concerts for the residents of Pinecrest and the surrounding areas.

Enjoy an evening of friendship and beautiful music at the most magical place in Pinecrest! This intimate evening features performances by soloists from Orchestra Miami along with Artistic Director Elaine Rinaldi, and also features a performance by special guest artist, internationally acclaimed soprano and Miami resident
Elaine Alvarez.

Program:
• Beethoven Piano Trio Op1 N 3, performed by Huifang Chen, Aaron Merritt and Elaine Rinaldi
• Brahms Clarinet Trio in A minor Op 114, performed by Richard Hancock, Ashley Garritson and Elaine Rinaldi
• Songs by Strauss and Obradors, and Montsalvatge’s “Cinco Canciones Negras”, performed by the lovely Elaine Alvarez with Elaine Rinaldi at the piano.

The concert will be on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 8:00 PM at Pinecrest Gardens’ Banyan Bowl, located at 11000 SW 57 Avenue, Pinecrest, FL 33156. Tickets are $25 and there is fee on-site parking. Seating is by general admission. Tickets can be purchased online through Orchestra Miami’s website (www.OrchestraMiami.org) or by calling (305) 274-2103.

Mano Ardissone of Ayama Yoga Hosts Universal Asanas for Detoxification Yoga Class at The Standard Spa 4/27/12

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Mano Ardissone of Ayama Yoga Hosts “Universal Asanas for Detoxification” Yoga Class
Friday, April 27th 2012 – 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.
The Standard Spa
40 Island Ave.
Miami Beach Florida 33139
305-673-1717
standardhotels.com/Miami

PRICE: $30 (includes use of indoor baths, sauna and steam room)

One doesn’t need a fancy rehabilitation facility or unforgiving fast to experience the health benefits of eliminating toxins and emotional waste from the body. Mariano (Mano) Ardissone, founder of Ayama Center for Yoga & Healing Arts, will teach a tailored, detoxifying 120-minute yoga class on April 27, 2012, as part of The Standard Spa’s H2-OM yoga series. The cost is $30 and includes use of the indoor baths, sauna and steam room in the spa.

Bodies are designed to engage in elimination every day and a great way to help it along is with a detox yoga practice. Beginning at 8 p.m., Mano’s two-hour class is a mixed-level and dynamic asana practice that allows students to work at their own level while engaging the circulatory, digestive and lymph systems to promote the elimination of toxins, improve immunity, cleanse and purify.

Creative, intelligent sequencing of asanas, vinyasas, restorative twists and breathing techniques, including pranayama variations, will be taught to expand the spectrum of possibilities and take one’s practice to the next level in fluidity, proficiency and playfulness. Settle in for a sweet sweat to feel poised, powerful, lighter, brighter and more energetic.

Mano is the founder and director of Ayama Yoga & Healing Arts in North Miami Beach. With more than 15 years of experience studying, practicing and teaching yoga, he has appeared as a guest on numerous TV stations including NBC, CBS, CW, Telemundo and The Discovery Channel. For more info, visit http://www.ayamayoga.com.

Volvo Ocean Race North American Stopover 5/6/12

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Volvo Ocean Race: Downtown Miami Race Village
Sunday May 6th- Sunday May 20th, 2012
Bicentennial Park
1075 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL, 33132
www.volvooceanracemiami.org
Facebook Fan Page

The globally recognized extreme sailing race around the world, Volvo Ocean Race is narrowing in on Miami. The worldwide sporting event will arrive in Miami, May 6th, for the only North American stopover. After traveling from Itajai, Brazil and a journey that has consisted since November of monsoon like conditions and eating only freeze dried foods, sailors will be able to take in the beauty and culture of South Florida. The race features 6 –70 foot sailing yachts which are all expected to parade through the waterways of the Port of Miami to their destination at the Downtown Miami Race Village in Bicentennial Park. The teams in the 2011-2012 Volvo Ocean Race are PUMA Ocean Racing powered by Berg, Groupama, Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, Team Sanya, Team Telefónica, and Camper with Emirates Team New Zealand.

Miami will host the first ever 14-day festival filled with cultural arts, music, food and interactivity. Over 200,000 attendees are expected from May 6th-20th for this global “Super Bowl” sailing event.

The events at Bicentennial Park include: Paddle boarding with PUMA, The Academy and Try Sailing Experience, Youth Opti-National Championships; a cardboard canoe race; Antique & Classic Auto and Boat Show; the largest Miami Beach cleanup with Volvo North America, Puma and the local community; VIP opportunities; Live music performances; Special Mother’s Day festivities on May 13th; In Port Race, Pro-Am Race; meet and greet with the teams; food; drinks; and arts- to name a few.

The only 501 (c) 3 stopover, Volvo Ocean Race Miami has developed a legacy showcase whose mission is to foster collaboration amongst non-profit organizations with similar missions of surrounding water and marine life conservation initiatives. To promote this legacy Volvo Ocean Race in Miami has partnered with the Big Blue & You to provide an educational experience for children in South Florida who visit the race village on pre-determined dates. The Miami-Dade Public Schools and select private schools have decided to help facilitate the organization of local students to visit the site as planned field trips. The legacy’s main goal will be to inspire participating youth to understand the importance of water (both fresh and salt) in our daily lives and how they can be involved in protecting this precious resource. Other contributing foundations include, Shake-A-Leg, Biscayne Nature Center, The Reclamation Project, ECOMB, UM/RSMAS and Fertile Earth Foundation to name a few.
Volvo Ocean Race Downtown Miami Race Village will take place May 6-20 in Bicentennial Park.

The Volvo Ocean Race Downtown Miami Race Village is a large scale production and 14-day event taking place in Bicentennial Park. Spanning over 27 acres overlooking the bay, the village will provide tourists and the local South Florida community a place to “Sea and be Seen” with an international and interactive race village that will showcase cultural arts, music entertainment, food, and more. Over 200,000 attendees are expected from May 6-20, as Miami is the only North American stopover of this global sailing event.

With a rich history of sailing in the South Florida community and home to the U.S. Sailing Center, the Volvo Ocean Race committee was confident that the City of Miami would be the ideal North American stopover. Downtown Miami Village will consist of sailing and extreme water sports activities, educational programs for children of all ages, interactive pavilions, a 3-D Marine Cinema featuring the global race, music entertainment and wrap-around events. During the 14-day stopover the 6 professional race teams will gather points during the In-Port Race that counts toward the overall leader board and a Pro-Am race putting sponsors with the professionals. In addition, the festival will feature wakeboarding, water sports exhibitions, community cardboard canoe race, a classic steamboat race, Optimist Class Nationals, food, drinks, a Gala and more.

Pairings Fundraiser with Common Threads and LegalArt 3/29/12

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Pairings Fundraiser with Common Threads and LegalArt
Thursday, March 29 from 7-10 p.m.
LegalArt Building
1035 North Miami Avenue, Suite 200
Miami, FL 33136
in Downtown Miami

First of its kind collaborative event celebrating artists and chefs
Guests will be able to enjoy delicious bites from Chow Down Grill, Gastropod, and Mad Man Jack’s Bar-B-Q, along with cocktails by 42Below Vodka, Société Perrier, and Peroni Beer.

Interactive culinary-inspired art performances created by LegalArt artists in residence and friends including Liz Ferrer, Patti Hernandez, Jiae Hwang, Lucas Leyva, Jillian Mayer, Jared Sharon, Leo Valencia, Amy von Harrington and Pioneer Winter, will be on display while DJ Nando Arcieri will be spinning on the turntables.

Tickets are $25 in advance and $40 at the door. All proceeds from the event go to Common Threads and LegalArt. Tickets may be purchased at commonthreads.org or legalartmiami.org.

Started in 2003, Common Threads teaches low-income children (ages 8-12 years old) to cook wholesome and affordable meals because we believe that through our hands-on cooking classes we can help prevent childhood obesity and reverse the trend of generations of non-cookers, while celebrating our cultural differences and the things people all over the world have in common. Common Threads currently serves over 6,300 students and parents annually nationwide in Chicago, Miami, Washington, DC and Los Angeles. For more information visit www.commonthreads.org.

LegalArt is dedicated to providing artists with affordable legal services, grants and educational opportunities. By empowering artists with access to legal and professional support, resources and information, LegalArt creates opportunities and protections for Miami’s art community, fostering a generation of artists who are armed with the skills to legally protect their creations. All LegalArt programming helps artists by creating a community both dedicated to and invested in their success. For more information visit www.legalartmiami.org.

Sponsors for PAIRINGS
42Below Vodka, Michelle Bernstein Catering, Peroni Italy, Société Perrier

Whole Foods Market–Pembroke Pines Grand Opening

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A friend of mine told me a few days ago that the Whole Foods in Pembroke Pines was finally going to open today. I looked online for details and decided to check it out. After all, free continental breakfast and giveaways are my thing. And the same friend told me that the store was opening with a strong beer selection, so I wanted to see that while it was still in untouched condition.

At around 8:30 am I arrived to a massive traffic jam in the entire strip mall’s parking lot. I considered leaving but ended up parking a quarter mile away from the store. As I approached the store with what seemed to be a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, I got my first glance of the atmosphere. The local high school marching band was playing, cheerleaders cheering, and the line of people waiting to get into the store when it opened at 9 am wrapped around the entire parking lot. Massive amounts of people.

I decided to get out my camera and (deservedly) played the journalist card. It was actually pretty easy as the crowd-control staff gave me zero issues for pushing my way up to the front near the speech-makers. At the same time, they were telling dozens of others to get at the end of the aforementioned line. Cameras are powerful, apparently.

I took a bunch of pictures, listened to a bunch of short speeches from store executives, and basically looked cool, LOL. Even Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank Ortis was there give a little speech about economic development for the city. They had a bread breaking ceremony to dedicate the store, after which the three huge loaves were ripped to shreds by the wolves from the line. Speaking of food, I never did find the continental breakfast, but I’m sure that’s my fault.

My media credentials got me into the store promptly. I took some pictures. I looked around. I bought the first beer that the store sold. My 40-year old self got carded! But by 9:05 am I was on my way out the door. I did not try for the gift bag since a ticket was required that I apparently didn’t earn by standing in that massive line.

Who would have thought that thousands of people would show up for a Grocery Store Grand Opening? If it was for the prize alone, I’d say that’s crazy. Anyway, Good Luck Whole Foods!

Whole Foods Market
14956 Pines Blvd.
Pembroke Pines, FL 33027
(954) 392-3500
It’s just West of I-75 on Pines.

 

Brickell Bazaar and Fresh Farmers’ Market 3/31/12

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Brickell Bazaar & Fresh Farmers’ Market
Saturday, March 31st, 2012 and Every Other Saturday
Brickell Bazaarâ„¢ Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Historic First Presbyterian Church of Miami
609 Brickell Ave
Miami, FL 33131

Brickell Bazaar & Fresh Farmers’ Marketâ„¢ (BB) produced by Downtown Miami and Brickell Chamber of Commerceâ„¢ (DMBCC)

The Brickell Bazaar & Fresh Farmers’ Marketâ„¢ is designed with the community in mind. The Brickell Bazaarâ„¢ will feature something for the Whole Family including education, entertainment and an organic, local, fresh Farmers’ Market with world renowned Chefs, to local farmers and artesian. Visitors will experience a multi sensory nature minded event, right in the middle of an amazing urban setting.

South Florida is in the middle of a healthy, local, fresh and organic food Explosion, with Farmers’ Markets bringing these products to consumers from the farms to your table. We at the Downtown Miami & Brickell Chamber of Commerceâ„¢ are producing the Brickell Bazaar & Fresh Farmers’ Marketâ„¢ holding the Farmers’ Market event every other Saturday every month.

Queen Lounge Opens In South Beach 4/5/12

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Queen Lounge Opens In South Beach
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Queen Lounge
841 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach

Queen Lounge, an intimate cocktail and gastro-lounge will celebrate its official grand opening. The 4,000-square-foot venue pays homage to the power and glamour of women in art, music and fashion throughout history.

Founded by European nightlife savant Sanaa Moussaoui and managing partner, Miami native Maria Ortiz, the multi-room venue features superior handcrafted cocktails by mixology master Thomas Merolla and small plates by Executive Chef Matthew Goldberg.

The lounge boasts a 30-item cocktail menu featuring “Timeless Truths” and Queen Lounge Signature Cocktails, created by head mixologist Thomas Merolla, a previous contributor to the illustrious bar menus of staple South Beach hotels including Delano, Mondrian, and W South Beach. Original libations include The Fabulous Josephine ($13), a blend of Champagne gently stirred with Aperol aperitif and St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur with a hint of citrus; the aptly named Wild Side ($13), a mixture of Corzo Anejo Reposado and Del Maguey Mescal stirred with Carpano Sweet Vermouth, Averna, Yellow Chartreuse liqueur, and spiked with tobacco bitters; and the Bella Donna ($13), Grey Goose vodka blended with apple cider, lemon juice and cinnamon honey. For those wishing to enjoy other classic beverages, an array of premium tequila flights and domestic and imported beer and wine is also available. As an ode to the art of mixology, Queen Lounge offers unique blended juice mixers and a personal mixologist with bottle service.

Executive Chef Matthew Goldberg, a seasoned culinary expert formerly of Wynwood’s Cafeina and trained by award-winning Miami-native Chef Michelle Bernstein, created a menu of hand-picked tapas such as Goat Cheese and Jamon Truffles ($12), herb-infused goat cheese spiked with jamon serrano rolled in a pistachio crust with rum-soaked guava glaze; Kobe Beef Sliders ($16), fresh ground kobe beef, pan-roasted with sweet shiitake mushrooms, caramelized shallots, sharp white cheddar cheese and roasted red pepper mayo; Ahi Tuna Sashimi ($12), hand sliced tuna with watercress, grapefruit, ginger, scallions, chili oil and yuzu-soy drizzle.

Situated in the center of a couture South Beach shopping destination between 5th and 9th Street from Collins to Washington Avenue, the newly renovated, European-inspired lounge will offer a respite for local fashionistas, artists and cocktail enthusiasts who frequent the iconic, boutique-laden Washington Avenue strip. Adorned with faux gold mirrors, crystal chandeliers, copper brown wallpaper – imported from Germany – and Italian metallic paint, Queen Lounge’s design is reminiscent of the world-renowned haunts of Amsterdam and London. The new hot spot will feature themed nights in a state-of-the-art venue with a daily lineup of leading local and national DJs who will keep revelers dancing into the early hours with high-energy beats.

Abstract works by internationally acclaimed metal-artist Jon Allen and iconic celebrity images line the halls of the main lounge in their exclusive venue, which features a sleek black granite-top bar and dining tables with seating for nearly 40 guests. As guests continue into the second lounge area, they will be greeted by the accented glow of six LED tables nestled between U-shaped leather seats, giving the room a burst of color with 20 different hues. On the second floor, a Prohibition-style mezzanine glass wall overlooks the lower level, hiding the entrance to this coveted VIP room from guests below.

“Queen Lounge represents the aura, allure and mystique of powerful women – queens that dominated the history of art, music and fashion,” says Moussaoui, who has operated eight hospitality ventures in three countries. “I wanted to provide a chic setting for locals and out-of-town guests to enjoy superior cocktails outside of their hotel lobbies, and I knew that there was no better place to do that than the neighborhood where South Beach nightlife was born.”

By virtue of their active participation in the local arts and entertainment scene, this team of young and vibrant co-owners has decided to collaborate with select local galleries and curators from Miami’s hottest growing Wynwood Art District as well as popular South Beach Art Deco galleries in an effort to support and celebrate the arts in the local South Beach community.

Queen Lounge is a multi-room cocktail and gastro-lounge that boasts 4,000 square feet of engaging design and a menu of innovative cocktails and tapas. Located at 841 Washington Avenue in Miami Beach, Queen Lounge is open Wednesday to Sunday from 3 p.m. to 4 a.m. The kitchen is open until 11 p.m. Guests can unwind and enjoy $5 cocktails and tapas from 5 to 8 p.m. daily during The Ultimate Happy Hour. For private bookings and advance reservations, please contact 305.397.8056, info@queenlounge.com or visit www.queenloungemiami.com.

15th Annual New Times Original Beerfest Presented by Isle Casino Pompano Park 3/31/12

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15th Annual New Times Original Beerfest Presented by Isle Casino Pompano Park
March 31, 2012; 6-11PM
Huizenga Plaza
Downtown Fort Lauderdale
www.NewTimesBeerfest.com

Ticket Prices:
General Admission: $25 with discount, $30 prepay, $40 at the door
VIP: $60 with discount, $65 prepay, $75 at the door

Get $5 off your tickets!
As a supporter of our events, we’re offering you the opportunity to receive $5 off your tickets.
Buy Now and use promo code: PREVIOUS2 at checkout.
Offer valid until March 29, 2012 @ Midnight.

Sample 100+ local and international beers
Live concert by the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Jacob Jeffries Band on the Revolution Live stage.
Miami Heat dancers will perform live with Jimmi Hart.
Televised national championship basketball games on large screen TV’s.
Great food, good times and offers from local vendors.

VIP includes premium craft beers not available in general admission, unlimited sampling of delicious food from local restaurants, liquor sampling, VIP tent and premium stage views in addition to full access to Beerfest.

Please Note: Tickets for both General Admission and VIP are limited. This is a 21+ event.

Communities In Schools of Miami Swingin’ for Kids Annual Fundraising Gala 4/28/12

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Communities In Schools of Miami Swingin’ for Kids Annual Fundraising Gala
Saturday, April 28, 2012, 6:30 to 10 p.m.
Intercontinental Hotel, Downtown
100 Chopin Plaza
Miami, FL 33131
PRICE: $150 per person
Tickets can be purchased online at www.cismiami.org or by calling 305-252-4554.

Dust off those dancing shoes for a good cause as Communities In Schools of Miami (CIS) hosts its annual fundraising dinner with an ode to the jazz era on April 28, 2012 at the Hotel Intercontinental in downtown Miami.

The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with a sunset cocktail hour featuring complimentary Bacardi spirits and live entertainment followed by a five-course, sit down dinner.
Dan Cardinali, National President of CIS, will preside as the master of ceremony for the evening and Superintendent of Miami Dade County Public Schools, Alberto M. Carvalho, will be recognized for his support of CIS’ Miami affiliate with a special award.

Suenalo, dubbed the “Best Latin Band of the Year” by the New Times, will keep guests moving on the dance floor with swing jazz beats. They will be joined by students enrolled in the Guns Over Guitars Operation, a musical mentoring program run by CIS and Suenalo at North Miami Beach Middle School.

Silent auction items include an autographed guitar from Taylor Swift, a cruise vacation and weekend getaway to Orlando.

Tickets for CIS’ largest annual philanthropy event cost $150 each and proceeds go directly toward resources needed for sustaining the program. Last year’s event raised more than $54,000. Tickets can be purchased online at www.cismiami.org or by calling 305-252-4554.

Event sponsors include Carnival Corporation & PLC, Greenberg Taurig, Kaufman Rossin & Co., Carlton Fields and South Miami OB/GYN Associates.

Communities In Schools is the nation’s leading dropout prevention organization, and is the only one proven to increase graduation rates and decrease dropout rates. CIS of Miami is dedicated to keeping millions of at-risk youth in school and motivated to graduate with programs and resources such as mentoring, tutoring, life skills development, case management, counseling, job readiness and more. To learn more about CIS of Miami and the dropout crisis, visit http://www.cismiami.org.

Bass Museum Of Art Presents Jillian Mayer Erasey Page Artist Reception 4/6/12

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Bass Museum Of Art Presents Jillian Mayer: Erasey Page Artist Reception 4/6/12
April 6 from 8-9pm
Bass Museum of Art
2100 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Artist Reception: artist will be present

On view through August 12

Bass Museum of Art opens the artist project “Erasey Page,” by Miami-based artist Jillian Mayer – a newly commissioned, web-based project by Mayer produced in collaboration with computer programmer, designer, and creative technologist Eric Shoenborn. The web-based project will be on view in the Bass Museum’s newly renovated project room. The interactive website begins with a greeting from the artist as a pop-up spokesmodel who compels visitors to live an internet-free and happy life by simply deleting the world wide web page by page.

Jillian Mayer’s practice investigates the intersections between art, media, entertainment and pop culture. She is best known for her successful viral video projects, which are intended to circulate in both the art context and the popular cultural arena of YouTube. Lying somewhere between a parody of utopian ideals and an infomercial for a self-help product, “Erasey Page” humorously comments on one’s personal agency. Mayer’s proposition is directed towards questioning our increasingly virtual lives to playfully imagine a world without the Internet.

Jillian Mayer lives and works in Miami, FL. Her performances, videos and installations have been exhibited at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York; Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice, Italy; Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao, Spain; Deutsche Guggenheim, Berlin, Germany; Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami; Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia; and de la Cruz Collection Contemporary Art, Miami. Recent solo projects include Family Matters at David Castillo Gallery (2011) and Love Trips at World Class Boxing, Miami (2011). Mayer was recently featured in the September/October issue of Art Papers and premiered a short film featuring Luther Campbell (Uncle Luke of the musical group 2 Live Crew) entitled Life and Freaky Times of Uncle Luke at the Sundance Film Festival and South by Southwest.

Erasey Page collaborator Eric Shoenborn is a Miami-based graphic artist and creative technologist interested in design and social change. He has collaborated with a number of influential organizations on web community initiatives. His interdisciplinary projects have been featured in Sundance Interactive and South by Southwest.

Miami Rescue Mission and Broward Outreach Centers Feed The Homeless and Hungry at Thanksgiving In April Block Party 4/6/12

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Miami Rescue Mission and Broward Outreach Centers Feed The Homeless and Hungry at Thanksgiving In April Block Party
Friday, April 6, 2012. 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Miami Rescue Mission
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at both Broward Outreach Centers
Meals served from 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM.

Miami Rescue Mission
2020 NW 1st Avenue
Miami, FL 33127

Outreach Center Hollywood
2056 Scott Street
Hollywood, FL 33020

Broward Outreach Center Pompano
1700 Blount Road
Pompano Beach, FL 33069

Miami and Hollywood will block off street for block party while Pompano Festivities will be held outside in ‘inner courtyard.’

The Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers realize there are many families and individuals in our community who cannot afford a special dinner. In an effort to help homeless men and women off the street, there will also be intake tables that help inform South Florida’s homeless population of the programs offered by the Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers to those homeless who need help.

The Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers and over 400 volunteers will provide over 2,000 Thanksgiving-Style meals for the homeless and hungry of Miami-Dade and Broward County on Good Friday. The homeless and hungry families of South Florida will be treated to live entertainment, haircuts, showers and foot care and washing provided by volunteers and Barry University Podiatry Students along with a great Thanksgiving style meal on all three campuses.

Happy Hour And A Fashion Show This Friday At Drinxafterwork 3/30/12

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Happy Hour And A Fashion Show This Friday At Drinxafterwork
Friday, March 30, 2012, 6:00pm
Club50 at the Viceroy Miami Hotel
485 Brickell Ave
Miami, FL 33131

Hundreds of young professionals and fashionistas
Happy Hour event and fashion show presented by Square Rootz Clothing Co.
Happy Hour Begins at 6:00pm | Fashion Show Begins at 8:00pm

Fifty-stories above downtown Miami, young professionals unite in a unique happy hour experience unlike any other – DrinxAfterWork.

The weekly event, held at the Viceroy Miami hotel, allows guests to mingle and network in a chic environment at the hotel’s popular oasis, Club50.

DrinxAfterWork was launched in visions of encouraging young professionals to network and get together in an exchange of the minds – No Gimmix, Just Drinx. During the weekly event, which takes place from 6 to 10 p.m., guests can enjoy half-off drinks, food specials and celebrate special occasions from birthday’s to engagement parties.

The tone of the night is set with music by DJ Fly Guy (@AFlyGuy), a resident DJ of popular hangouts such as the Clevelander for Recess Saturdays and Love/Hate Sundays.

Join us this Friday, March 30 for an exclusive fashion show presented by Square Rootz Clothing Co. The night will be filled with happy hour specials, hot models and the latest fashions.

Twitter: @DrinxAfterWork | Facebook: www.facebook.com/drinxafterwork

ECOMB Kick-Off Party at Four Seasons 3/30/12

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ECOMB Kick-Off Party at Four Seasons
Friday, March 20, 6 to 10 p.m.
Four Seasons Hotel Miami (Bahia Lounge)
1435 Brickell Avenue
Miami, Florida 33131
www.ecomb.org

Acting as the ultimate Earth Week celebration, ECOMB is hosting its 2nd Annual GreenRaiser, a sunset cocktail fundraiser, at the newly launched SKYDECK (rooftop of the former Sony Building) on Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. The eco-chic event benefits ECOMB’s Sustainable City Projects and the new Miami Beach Center for the Environment.

РComplimentary drinks to be provided by Leblon Cacha̤a
– DJ Spinning: Sebastian Jimenez

“We strive to make our GreenRaiser a fun and classy fundraising event. It educates our guests on a variety of sustainability concepts and initiatives, while providing ECOMB with the needed financial support that allows us to continue carrying out our mission.”
Luiz Rodrigues, ECOMB Executive Director.

Sebastian Jimenez, from HSBC Private Bank International, and The Four Seasons Miami, a Florida Green Lodging Certified hotel, will host ECOMB as we kick-off our main fundraising event of the year: The 2012 GreenRaiser, taking place April 20. This event aims to create awareness for Miami and Miami Beach’s environmental issues and will enable ECOMB to maintain and enhance a bevy of initiatives to protect and preserve our local ecosystem, educate residents and continue to champion the green cause locally; it will also help further the restoration of the organization’s new environmental education center.

As in past fundraising events, ECOMB’s GreenRaiser will bring together a variety of people, products and practices of sustainability in an exciting evening of music, eco-fashion, silent auction, raffle prizes, eco-friendly cocktails and bites, and more. ECOMB will also honor our community’s best environmental leaders with the Annual Emerald City Award. If you would like to nominate someone, please contact Luiz Rodrigues at luiz@ecomb.org.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: ECOMB will present renderings of the proposed design for its Miami Beach Center for the Environment located at 210 Second Street, Miami Beach, which was donated by the City of Miami Beach in 2010.

Centro Cultural Espa̱ol and Ritmo Producciones with Espacio USA present Microtheater Miami 3/29/12 Р4/29/12

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Centro Cultural Español and Ritmo Producciones with the collaboration of Espacio USA present: Microtheater Miami
March 29 until April 29
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8pm to 11pm and Sundays from 6pm to 9pm.
CCE Miami
1490 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami Fl. 33132
www.teatropordinero.com
www.ccemiami.org
Click here for the schedule (PDF).

The plays will be performed six times every night simultaneously.
The ticket prices are $5 each play for general public and $4 for CCEM members.

Centro Cultural Español and Ritmo Producciones with the collaboration of Espacio USA present: Microtheater Miami.
From March 29 until April 29, the patio of the building where the Cultural Center of Spain is located will become the place for Microtheater Miami.
An innovative project that has transformed the theater secene in Spain. For the first time in the USA.

1 patio transformed into a lounge
9 stages
9 plays simultaneously
9 different stories
1 theme
15 spectators at each performance
15 minute long plays
54 performances every evening

We count with the participation of renowned directors, writers and actors such as Espido Freire, Alexis Valdés, Yoshvani Medina, Manuel Mendoza, Julie de Grandy, Roberto Mateos, Laura Ferretti, Jesús Quintero, Miguel Sahid, Arancha Solís, Omar Germenos and Orlando Urdaneta.

We invite you to enjoy this interesting and innovative project in which 9 containers will become theaters. Join us for drinks and tapas by “Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita” Bar & Lounge. If you are looking for a GREAT plan don’t miss Microtheater!

PARKING: The parking is located in NE 2nd Ave, between 14 and 15 streets. The price is 0.50ct each ½ hour and a maximum of $3 on Thu, Fri and Sat. On Sundays there is a flat rate of $4. Stamp your parking ticket at the box office.

Claws for Kids Private Brunch at Joe’s Stone Crab Benefit for Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade South Beach Location 5/6/12

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Claws for Kids Private Brunch at Joe’s Stone Crab Benefit for Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade South Beach Location
Sunday, May 6, 11:30 a.m.
Joe’s Stone Crab
Miami Beach

Attendees Can Enjoy Joe’s Without the Wait before Stone Crab Season Ends;
Event Sponsorships Available

Last call before stone crab season ends! Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s first annual “Claws for Kids” fundraising brunch will provide the perfect opportunity to enjoy delicious large stone crabs and other signature Joe’s cuisine without the wait. All event proceeds from the private event will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s new 11,000-sq.-ft. state-of-the-art South Beach location. Joe’s will open up their restaurant for brunch on May 6 only for supporters of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s “Claws for Kids.”

“This is the first year we are holding ‘Claws for Kids,’ and we’re confident that we’ll continue this exclusive event for years to come,” said Judy Kramer, committee chair. “The brunch is a wonderful time to enjoy Joe’s Stone Crab and raise money for our new South Beach Club, which will serve youth in Miami Beach.”

“Claws for Kids” committee members include Judy Kramer, Chair; Olga Guilarte, Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade Board President, Irene Korge, Susan Geiger and Rae Stein.
After having served the children of Miami Beach for 27 years, the prior 2,500-sq.-ft. South Beach Club on the existing site wasdemolished in September 2011 to make way for construction of the new facility. The new South Beach Club, slated to be completed by summer 2012, will feature a teen center, state of the art computer lab, teaching kitchen for children, homework rooms, games rooms and a creative arts room, and serve approximately 400 children from the local area.

“Claws for Kids” sponsorship opportunities are available. Table sponsorships include $10,000 Jumbo Claw Sponsor, $5,000 Large Claw Sponsor; and $2500 Select Claw Sponsor; a Key Lime table for 10 guests is priced at $1500; a Hash Brown Table for $1200. Individual tickets are $150.

Menu items include large stone crabs, hash brown potatoes, creamed spinach and Key Lime pie. For those who don’t eat stone crabs, main course options include top sirloin, salmon and broiled chicken. Wine and champagne included in the ticket price.
For more information about sponsorships, underwriting or tickets, please contact Astrid H. Ehrenstein at (305) 446-9910 ext. 30, or via email at aehrenstein@bgcmia.org.

2012 Kappa Alpha Psi Black and White Ball 6/9/12

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2012 Kappa Alpha Psi Black and White Ball
June 9, 2012, 6pm Until
Broward County Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
www.miamialumni1911.com

An elegant affair to benefit aspiring college students with scholarships. Headlining performer and superstar Freddie Jackson will perform throughout the night along with dinner, dancing and a silent auction featuring Vegas Trips, Black Film Festival Tix, and much much more.

Legacy Gala 4/14/12

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Legacy Gala
April 14, 2012, 7:00 P.M.
Ancient Spanish Monastery
16711 West Dixie Highway
North Miami Beach, Fl 33160
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The Ancient Spanish Monastery at 16711 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach, Florida 33160 will hold its second Annual Legacy Gala on Saturday, April 14, 2012at 7:00 pm. In keeping with the theme, “Preserving the Legacy” special recognition will be given to individuals whose distinguished achievements have provided a legacy to the community; and, merit special public recognition. The honorees are: The Honorable Mayor Carlos Gimenez, Miami-Dade County, The Honorable Commissioner Sally Heyman, District 4, The Honorable Councilwoman Phyllis Smith, North Miami Beach, Mr. Ben Laurenzo, Businessman North Miami Beach, Mr. Daniel Fils-Aime Chairman, Haitian American Historical Society North Miami, and Mr. Oscar Llorente, Art and Culture Center of Hollywood.

This fundraising event will celebrate the achievements of honorees and assist with financial support for the preservation of art, antiquities, architecture and historical artifacts of the oldest building in North America.

Women In PR Summit & Retreat 2012 9/20-23/12

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Women In PR Summit & Retreat 2012
09/20-09/23,2012, 8:00 am-5:00pm
Eden Roc Renaissance Hotel
4525 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140
http://wiprsummit.com

Women In PR is proud to announce that CEO and Founder of People’s Revolution Kelly Cutrone will be the keynote speaker at the organization’s closing brunch on Sunday September 23rd, 2012. The Women In PR 2nd Annual Summit & Retreat will take place at Eden Roc Renaissance Hotel 4525 Collins Avenue located in Miami Beach, Florida September 20-23rd, 2012.

Kelly Cutrone is not only an internationally known fashion public relation and brand strategist, but also a television star as well. In 2010 Cutrone appeared on MTV’s The Hills, the spin-off series The City where she mentored her then employee Whitney Port and then received her own reality show, Kell on Earth on the Bravo Network. Kell on Earth instantly became a hit for the network which led to other television opportunities. In 2011 Cutrone, became a special correspondent on The Dr. Phil Show. Currently, Cutrone can be seen as the new judge on this seasons America’s Next Top Model, Cycle 18.

Cutrone will be giving the closing remarks to the lucky women who have the opportunity to attend this event on the last day of the summit and retreat. Cutrone will not only be participating in the brunch, but will be having a questions and answer session with attendees along with a signing of her New York Times best seller , “If You Have to Cry, Go Outside: And Other Things Your Mother Never Told You”. The PR maven’s book stayed on the New York Times and National Bestseller List for over 11 weeks and the women who attend the conference will receive a copy of this book. Her second book, “Normal Get You Nowhere” was released by Harper One in paperback this past March.

Cutrone has also partnered with Chris Burch to create and launch a women’s fashion brand that incorporates fashion, power and pop culture into one, known as Electric Love Army. The brand is set to launch February 2013.

The Women In PR 2nd Annual Summit & Retreat includes a cocktail reception, two full days of workshops, panels and breakout sessions, exclusive dinners, networking hours, a night out on the town, and will close with the brunch that Cutrone will be speaking at along with spa services to unwind before ending the summit and retreat.

Women In PR is a vital resource for public relations professionals. Women In PR empower women to reach their full potential by promoting their professional growth and inspiring them to share their successes in the rapidly changing world of public relations

Easter Brunch, Baskets And Egg Hunts at The Ritz-Carlton 4/8/12

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Easter Brunch, Baskets And Egg Hunts at The Ritz-Carlton
Sunday, April 8, 2012

The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami
3300 Southwest 27th Avenue
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
305.644.4680
www.ritzcarlton.com/coconutgrove
An Easter Sunday tradition of mouthwatering brunch favorites, oversized chocolate bunnies and outdoor egg hunt in Ritz-Carlton style.
Easter Sunday Brunch 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Grand Ballroom
$89 per person/adults
$34/children 12 and under
* plus tax and gratuity
The extravagant culinary display winds its way through the Grand Ballroom featuring traditional breakfast favorites, imported cheeses and charcuteries, made-to-order sushi, elaborate pasta station, carved-to-order Pepper Crusted Prime Rib with Rosemary Jus and Honey Mustard Glazed Ham, fresh seafood on ice and ceviche station, lavish display of mini desserts and free-flowing champagne, mimosas and bellinis. The mid-day affair continues with live entertainment in the ballroom while children play, watch movies, decorate cookies and partake in other fun games. Reservations required.
Don’t forget to bring a basket for the traditional Easter egg hunt on the terrace.
Complimentary Parking

The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
One North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
954.465.2300
www.ritzcarlton.com/fortlauderdale
Bunnies, baskets and brunch
Bunnies and Baskets at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
Available starting March 30, 2012
The Easter Bunny makes a special visit to The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale delivering gorgeous baskets and pails filled with beautiful, plush bunnies, a selection of chocolates, candy favorites, jelly beans, lollipops, sketch pads, colored pencils, water toys and beach accessories, jewelry, ice cream and princess lip gloss for the girls, camouflage eggs for the boys and many more surprises for young VIPs. Bunny shaped candy jars are $20, pails $35 and baskets $50 and are available now at the café shop.
Open daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. For additional information dial (954)302-6493.
Easter Sunday Brunch 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Via Luna
$95 per adult
$65 children 14 to 20, and $25 children 13 and under
*plus tax and gratuity
Via Luna presents an Easter Sunday extravaganza with a parade of chef-attended stations winding through the oceanfront restaurant serving traditional brunch favorites, gourmet carving stations including Honey Glazed Ham, Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Roasted Grouper with Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, a create-your-own pasta station, imported cheeses and charcuteries, caviar, seafood on ice, lavish desserts, including an extravagant crêpe station, and free flowing champagne, mimosas and Bloody Marys. Reservations Required.
Live entertainment in Via Luna and an exciting Easter egg hunt on the 7th floor oceanfront pool deck, led by the Easter Bunny; make this an event you won’t want to miss.
Reduced Valet Parking
For reservations or additional information please contact Via Luna at (954) 302-6460.

Art4Vision presents the Local Visionaries Series 3/29/12

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Art4Vision presents the Local Visionaries Series
3/29/2012, 7:00
Art4Vision Gallery
1015 E Las Olas Blvd
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The Art4Vision Foundation presents a 5-week speaker series highlighting one local visionary every Thursday beginning March 15th, 2012 and continuing through Thursday, April 19th to coordinate with the March and Apri Las Olas Art Walks throughout the Spring

David Cassidy and The 5th Dimension at Magic City Casino 4/14/12

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David Cassidy and The 5th Dimension at Magic City Casino
Saturday, April 14 at 8pm
Magic City Casino,
450 NW 37 Avenue
Miami
Tickets are available for the show starting at $15 and can be purchased by calling 305-460-6579 or online at www.magiccitycasino.com

free parking, with Valet parking available as well.

Magic City Casino, Miami’s first casino to offer Las Vegas style slot machines, welcomes platinum selling artist David Cassidy to its Magic City Amphitheatre for a performance. Florence LaRue and The 5th Dimension will also take the stage.

“We’ve been excited for the upcoming David Cassidy concert at our Magic City Amphitheatre. He’s an American idol who will surely put on a great show. In addition, we have Florence LaRue and The 5th Dimension performing the same evening. Both musical acts are going to take us on a trip down memory lane,” said Scott Savin, Chief Operating Officer of Magic City Casino. “Get ready for an explosive concert full of some of the greatest hits that will bring fans to their feet!”

David Cassidy began his musical career at a young age and has sold out concerts in the largest arenas and stadiums in the world. His records have sold well over 30 million copies worldwide and have been recognized with over 24 gold and platinum recordings, including four multi-platinum LP’s. He is responsible for seven chart-topping Partridge Family singles, including “Doesn’t Somebody Want To Be Wanted,” “I Woke Up In Love This Morning,” “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” and “I Think I Love You.” As a solo artist, Cassidy has had several hit singles including “Cherish,” “Could It Be Forever,” “How Can I Be Sure,” “Rock Me Baby” and “Lyin’ to Myself.”

Six-time Grammy Award winners, Florence LaRue and The 5th Dimension, will open the show on Saturday. This five-member singing group topped the charts in the 1960s and 1970s. Their first hit song was “Up, Up and Away,” which reached #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other classic hits include “Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In,” from the Broadway musical “Hair,” and “Wedding Bell Blues,” which were both #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart as well as the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. In addition, “Never My Love,” “One Less Bell To Answer” and “If I Could Reach You” were also #1 hits on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.

Magic City Casino will be presenting weekend concerts through May. The upcoming concert lineup currently includes:
May 12 Exposé, Lisa Lisa, Tiffany & Nelson (8pm)
May 19 Willy Chirino with special guests, the Celia Cruz All Stars (8pm)

Carnivale 4/30/12

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Carnivale
Friday, April 30, 2012, 8:00 PM
Clevelander Hotel South Beach
1020 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.clevelander.com

Fire, sexy dancers, a live crowd and endless drinks. If you’re wondering where you are, relax, it’s Carnivale! Join us at 8PM when the show begins to get a good seat and order from our one of a kind food & drink menu.

Bamboo Miami Beach Ultimate Official Grand Opening Celebration 3/30/12

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Bamboo Miami Beach Ultimate Official Grand Opening Celebration
Friday, March 30, 2012, 11PM – 5AM
Bamboo
550 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

For table reservations, contact 305.695.4771 or info@bamboomiamibeach.com

High-end entertainment venue sets the stage for an all-over VIP experience with surprise celebrity guest

Bamboo Group will celebrate their highly anticipated official grand opening with extravagant performances and a surprise celebrity appearance. Recognized for their spontaneity, Bamboo will set the stage for an exceptional celebration with the extravagance of burlesque and European cabaret-style presentations. Awarded by The World’s Finest Clubs Association with the seal of Quality and International Prestige, Bamboo Group is headquartered in Bucharest and acknowledged as Southeastern Europe’s most lavish, high energy entertainment venue.

Occupying the historic Paris Theater on 5th and Washington in South Beach, the 27,000-square-foot venue will house approximately 800 to 1,000 guests. The main floor boasts 42 VIP tables with an additional 20 VIP tables upon the opening of the venue’s second floor and patio space, set to debut in Summer 2012.

Bamboo’s novel approach to interactive entertaining includes a hydraulic stage with an elevated, custom-built LED stage – the largest installation in Miami Beach – along with the world’s top-rated L’Acoustics sound system. Another intensifying element is a suspended shimmering 30-foot-wide, two-ton Swarovski chandelier donning 550 light bulbs that illuminate the space as it roves vertically throughout the night.

The décor is a fusion of Romanesque modern luxury with oriental accents. For added interior value, Bamboo’s couches are outfitted in plush cream satin finishes that are imported from Europe, oversized statues, marble tabletops and gilded gold moldings that frame the walls. Skylights and a built-in catwalk host day or night fashion runway installations.

Acknowledged for being an innovator of superior standards and elevated style in the nightlife industry, Bamboo Group was founded in 2002 in Southeastern Europe and quickly became one of the biggest and most famous clubs in the region. Bamboo Group is a pioneer of entertainment with over 10 years of experience in operating opulent international nightclubs. Altering the scene in Miami, Bamboo will combine the allure of the red carpet with an unprecedented vibrant atmosphere with posh décor, sophisticated seating areas and superb white-glove service.

Heath Bell Celebrity Bartending 4/1/12

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Heath Bell Celebrity Bartending!
Sunday, April 1, 2012, Post Game – 12PM
Clevelander at Miami Marlins Ballpark
1390 NW 7th St
Miami, FL 33125
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Everyone is excited about the new Miami Marlins Park and seeing our home team break in the new field! After the game, head to the Clevelander at Marlins Park where #21, Heath Bell, will be our celebrity bartender along with classic Clevelander entertainment and our one of a kind food & drink menu.

La Noche Latina 4/5/12

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La Noche Latina
Thursday, April 5, 2012, 10:00 PM
Clevelander South Beach
1020 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.clevelander.com

What’s sexier than Latinas, a rooftop view, salsa music and Cuba Libres? We couldn’t think of anything either! Join us for a cultured night of rhythm and flavor starting at 10PM on our rooftop terrace overlooking the beach!

Fashion Fights Heart Disease In Style

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(Miami, Florida) – The American Heart Association sure knows how to put on a fight against heart disease, and during the month of February it did it in style.  Miami International Mall was home to the Go Red event which offered a unique spring fashion show with vibrant designs from Express and Francesca’s Collections among other designers.  Natalia Zea of CBS4 Miami led the event as Mistress of Ceremonies. Go Red is the American Heart Association social initiative dedicated in creating awareness of the risks and threats of heart disease among women.  The movement brings energetic and passionate women together to take action in promoting healthier and active lifestyles.  The organization also recently celebrated over four decades of success.  The 44th Annual Miami Heart & Stroke Ball took place during early March at the Four Seasons Hotel in Miami.  The event brought in over $400k to fund research initiatives and other special programs. But the battle against heart disease did not, and does not, end there.  A couple of days after the Heart & Stroke Ball, over 8,000 participants joined in at the Annual Broward Heart Walk in Fort Lauderdale.  The walk brought in corporate sponsors and individuals fighting together to raise their goal of over $700k.  Proceeds from this walk will help fund medical research and educational programs for the community.  You may also want to SAVE THE DATE! Wednesday, April 4th is National Walking Day, if you want to find out more about what the American Heart Association has in store for you, visit www.heart.org. ■

– Nathalia Y. Bogani – “The Etiquette Girl”

 

MIMA Jewelry Designs Meet and Greet Designer at BALANS Lincoln Road 3/28/12

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MIMA Jewelry Designs – Meet & Greet Designer at BALANS Lincoln Road
Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Balans Miami Beach
1022 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL
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Join us for an exclusive first time presentation of MiMA Jewelry Designs and Meet Renowned Designer Marimerce Santiago as she presents the 2012 Spring/Summer Collection. The intimate Balans Miami Beach restaurant will host a meet and greet for the designer and models will showcase the collection starting at 7:00 p.m.

MiMa is an eclectic array of collections, ranging from simple beach inspired necklaces to architecturally constructed and beautifully complex pieces. Each and every individual composition of hidden treasures is distinctive and intended to make you feel unique. The designs fall within defined categories, which are perfect for layering in diverse combinations for numerous effects.

MiMa Designs are sold internationally and have graced the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Ricky Martin, Beyonce and the Queen Noor of Jordan.

Odd Duck Handmade Bazaar and Indie Craft Fair 2012 3/31/12

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Odd Duck Handmade Bazaar and Indie Craft Fair 2012
Saturday March 31st, 12pm-6pm
Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center (HC-PAC)
1770 Monroe Street
Hollywood 33020
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Come And Get Your Craft On
Saturday marks the 3rd annual Odd Duck Bazaar. The first 100 attendees will receive our custom hand-printed, re-usable tote bag full of goodies. Each bag contains at least one specialized piece from a participating craft vendor, valuing the bags at more than the $5 admission price! Other goodies include craft tutorials, coupons, candy, short-stories, and a re-usable water bottle.

Want to plan your day? Find yourself a FREE parking spot, available at the event and surrounding areas, and get ready for the fun beginning sharpley at noon. The Odd Duck Courtyard will be offering more free goodies with the Do-It-Yourself craft tent, water refilling station (bring your own bottle) and live music. Live acoustic music begins with sosos at 1pm followed by Bela Kawalec at 3pm. Shop until you drop, or until 6pm (whichever comes first) from more than 80 vendors. The Odd Duck Afterparty is being hosted a couple blocks away at Mickey Byrnes Irish Pub from 6pm to 8pm with two-for-one drink specials! This will be a great opportunity to mingle with the talent of Odd Duck while celebrating one of the oddest events in town. See you there!

Community Launch Event for the Allapattah Music and Literacy Center 3/31/12

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Community Launch Event for the Allapattah Music and Literacy Center
Saturday, March 31st, 2-6 p.m.
Allapattah Music and Literacy Center
3372 NW 17th Ave.
Miami, FL
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The Motivational Edge Inc. is pleased to announce a FREE community block-party to celebrate the launch of the Allapattah Music and Literacy Center. The event will include appearances by the Miami Heat’s own, DJ Irie and his After School All-Stars as well as a musical performance by Cleaveland Jones. The Miami marlins Community Foundation will also be present with their prizewheel and plenty of giveaways for the kids!

The Motivational Edge (ME) has partnered with the Irie Foundation and the Music for Your Heart Foundation, while ME’s own students and other local talent will also perform. The event will offer plenty of activities for the entire family — bounce houses, healthy snacks and refreshments, face painting and much more. Representatives from a number of community resources will be on hand as well. Parents and their children will be able to sign up for future academic and/or music classes at the Center.

The creation of the Allapattah Music and Literacy Center was made possible by generous contributions, time and effort from Team Three-O-Thrive, of the 33rd class of Leadership Miami, an annual program of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. “We are extremely grateful for the dedicated members of Three-O-Thrive and all they have provided for our children and families. They are working tirelessly to see this project through!” says, Founder and CEO Ian Welsch.

The event sponsors include: Sedano’s Supermarkets, Florida Center for Allergy and Immunology, Sepi Painting and Waterproofing, Inc., Diamonette Party Rentals, Project SHIP Foundation, Baptist Health South Florida, Executive Printers, Roly Creative Group, among many others. ME would also like to acknowledge City of Miami Commissioner Wifredo “Willy” Gort for his efforts to make this event a success.

Mix, Mingle and Unwind at the April Wine Down Wednesday 4/4/12

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Mix, Mingle and Unwind at April’s Wine Down Wednesday
Wednesday, April 4, 2012, 5:00pm until 8:00pm
HistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
www.historymiami.org.

Mix. Mingle. Sip. Unwind. Join us at downtown Miami’s cultural hotspot! Don’t sit in rush hour traffic when you can be mingling with other professionals and enjoying a glass of wine! Enjoy free access to our exhibition galleries, relax with live local music, and experience cultural performances and monthly lectures!

To RSVP call 305-375-1614, email: RSVP@historymiami.org

2nd Annual Deerfield Beach Wine and Food Festival A Blue Wave Affair 4/27-28/12

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A Blue Wave Affair
Wine & Food Festival Details
April 27th & April 28th, 2012
Quiet Waters Park
Deerfield Beach, FL
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Tickets: – 1 Day Admission to Grand Tasting Launch Party
– 1 Day Admission to Grand Tasting
– 1 Day Admission to Jazz Blues Brunch
– 1 or 2 Day VIP Admission to “Dinner Under-The-Stars” and Grand Tasting

Friday night kicks-off the festivities with two unique events, the VIP Dinner Under-The-Stars; 7PM to 10 PM, which is an intimate 4 course wine and food pairing dinner with your own personal chef and wine sommelier, and the Grand Tasting Launch Party; 7:30 PM to 10 PM, with gourmet food tastings, wine and spirits, with live entertainment to dance the night away. Then, Saturday begins with the Jazz Blues Brunch from 10 AM to Noon, with plenty of Bloody Mary’s & mimosas and that evening, 50 chefs from the tri-county area converge upon Quiet Waters Park for the incredible Grand Tasting event; 6 PM to 10 PM.

Fri April 27th, 7:30 PM – 10 PM
Grand Tasting Launch Party Start the weekend festivities with great food samplings, wine, beer and spirits tastings and dance the night away with the Urban Gypsy Band.

Sat. April 28th, 10 AM – Noon
Jazz Blues Brunch Saturday morning join us for a good old fashion brunch with champaign, mimosa’s, Bloody Mary’s and a rocking Jazz Group to start your day.

Sat April 28th, 6 PM – 10 PM
Grand Tasting Join us for a fun food evening with over 90 tasting stations including 50 of the top south Florida chefs, Wine, Beer and Spirits from around the world, Live Cooking demonstrations in Kitchen Alley, shopping at the Retail Bazaar, outdoor Wine Sommelier Sensory Pavilion, and live entertainment.

Fri April 27th, 7 PM – 10 PM
1 Day VIP Dinner Under-The-Stars Intimate four-course Wine and Food Pairing under the stars with your personal chef and sommelier. Pick your flight from French, Mediterranean, Italian, or American (SOLD OUT). VIP guests also have FREE access to the Grand Tasting Launch Party.

Fri April 27th 7 PM – 10 PM & Sat April 28th, 6 PM – 10 PM
2 Day VIP Dinner Under-The-Stars & Grand Tasting Intimate four-course Wine and Food Pairing under the stars with your personal chef and sommelier. Pick your flight from French, Mediterranean, Italian, or American (SOLD OUT). VIP guests also have FREE access to the Friday night Grand Tasting Launch Party and the Saturday night Grand Tasting.

UM Lowe Art Museum Showcases Almost 300 Years Of Japansese History 60th Year Exhibition Preview and Lecture 6/22/12

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UM Lowe Art Museum Showcases Almost 300 Years Of Japansese History In Its 60th Year
Exhibition Preview and Lecture
Friday, June 22 at 7 p.m.
The Lowe Art Museum, located at the University of Miami
1301 Stanford Drive
Coral Gables.

Japan moves from an introspective time to its awakening during the Edo and Meiji periods

Introspection and Awakening: Japanese Art of the Edo and Meiji Period, 1615-1912, will be on view June 23 – October 21, 2012 with a preview lecture and reception on June 22nd at 7 p.m.

Curated by Lowe Art Museum Director and Chief Curator, Brian A. Dursum, the exhibition features 225 mixed media works, and is drawn entirely from the permanent collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami. The exhibit will feature paintings, sculpture, prints, ceramics, and lacquer from the 17th-early 20th century.

Exhibition on display June 23-October 21, 2012. Preview and lecture Friday, June 22, 7-10 p.m.

Admission: Regular Admission (not including special events) is $10; $5 for Seniors and Non-UM Students; Free for Lowe Art Museum Members, University of Miami students, faculty and staff, and children under 12.

Gallery and Museum Store hours: Tuesday-Saturday: 10-4; Sunday: 12-4; Monday: Closed. For more information, call (305) 284-3535 or visit www.lowemuseum.org.

The University of Miami’s mission is to educate and nurture students, to create knowledge, and to provide service to our community and beyond. Committed to excellence and proud of our diversity of our University family, we strive to develop future leaders of our nation and the world. www.miami.edu.

Gallery Night on Main Street 3/30-31/12

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“Gallery Night” on Main Street
March 30 & 31, 2012, 7-11pm
Limelight Gallery
6701-09 Main Street
Miami Lakes, FL. 33014
www.mainstreetmiamilakes.com
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Come Support The Arts In South Florida!
Meet and Greet the Artists, Enjoy Free appetizers, and Free admission!

Friday March 30th-

Music by Andres Lasaga
Body paint by Jessie Melero
Live Art by KeLO

Saturday March 31st-
Outdoor activities including a street Capoeira performance
food vendors
Bounce House
Andres Lasaga performing again and Live Art by Kelo.

Free Admission event!

Max Planck: Images of Science 3/28/12

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Max Planck: Images of Science
Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Miami Science Museum
3280 South Miami Avenue
Miami, Florida 33129
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Preview Cocktail Reception

Join us for a preview of Images of Science. The Max Planck Florida Foundation will present a collection of 40 striking photographs from scientists around the world. This is the first time that these works have been exhibited in Miami after traveling to museums and embassies in Germany, Austria and Thailand.

FREE ADMISSION/FREE PARKING (you must RSVP)

Please RSVP by Monday, March 26 to tlima@miamisci.org
Must be 21 and over please.
Cocktails courtesy of Brown Forman Beverages.

Time and again, science pushes boundaries into unknown territory and renders the previously invisible visible. In no area of scientific inquiry is this more evident than with the documentation process itself. Here, scientific research frequently produces images of strikingly aesthetic, structures and colors- abstract pieces of art from a world invisible to the eye.

Every year, Germany’s Max Planck Society asks scientists from their 80 institutes and research facilities to provide images of their research that are then juried by a panel of architects, photographers and journalists. Their selections form the basis of a traveling exhibit- Images of Science. So far, there have been three rounds of competition and the exhibit, which is currently composed of 48 images, has traveled to a variety of destinations including Deutches Museum Munchen (German Museum Munich); Ars Electronica, Linz, Austria; Haus der Wissenschaft (House of Science), Bremen, Germany; and the German Embassy, Bangkok, Thailand, among others.

Location: Space Gallery
Phone Contact: Tony Lima 305.646.4209
Email Contact: tlima@miamisci.org

Download the PDF for more details: preview-max-planck-images-of-science-1025.PDF

News: ARTLURKER Presents Miami Writer’s Prize 2012

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ARTLURKER Presents Miami Writer’s Prize 2012

Deadline: May 4th, 2012
Reception: May 24th, 2012, 7pm til 9pm, Locust Projects

The Miami Writer’s Prize 2012 is open for submissions.
www.artlurker.com/miamiwritersprize

ARTLURKER, a Miami based online publication for the contemporary arts, is proud to announce it is accepting submissions for the third year of the Miami Writer’s Prize, an annual prize that aims to encourage residents of Miami to write about contemporary art and foster accountability for contemporary art discourse through reinforcement of the blogging format.

Eligible entrants may submit one original review of a recent art-related event. The winner, in addition to having their entry published on ARTLURKER.com, will receive an honorary stipend of $800 dollars in return for an eight-post placement as a Guest Blogger on ARTLURKER.com.

This year’s prize is funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and artist Carlos Betancourt, sponsored by Locust Projects and judged by a panel of preeminent writers/web publishers – Hrag Vartanian (HYPERALLERGIC), Hunter Braithwaite (THEREISNOTHERE), Noah Becker (WHITEHOT MAGAZINE) and Paddy Johnson (ARTFAGCITY).

The Miami Writer’s Prize 2012 is now open for submissions.

Closing Date is May 4th, 2012.

The winner will be announced via www.artlurker.com on May 18th, 2012.

A soiree in their honor will be held at Locust Projects (3852 North Miami Avenue) on May 24th, 2012.

Prize Requirements:
To qualify, entrants must:
•Be over 18 years of age and reside in Miami Dade county
•Have had no more than three pieces of their art writing published in a print publication (previous online publication, except for on ARTLURKER.com, is permitted)
•Email one previously unpublished review of a recent art related event, approximately 800 words in length to writersprize@artlurker.com

Entries must be submitted:
•As a Word (.doc) attachment
•In English (translations are accepted, but this must be acknowledged)
•Without images

Guest Blogging Requirements:
•Posts must be art related
•Author must have first hand experience if writing a review of a recent exhibition or event

About The Judges:
Noah Becker lives and works in Victoria BC, Canada and New York. He is a contemporary artist, musician, curator, and editor-in-chief of Whitehot Magazine. In 2009, Becker was nominated for the Royal Bank of Canada Painting Prize, which toured his work to Musee D’Art De Montreal. Becker’s work has featured in successful solo and group exhibitions in New York, Switzerland, Canada, and Miami, and most recently included in the exhibitions Plank Road and Hunt & Chase at Salomon Contemporary, 6 Degrees of Separation at Claire Oliver Gallery, and Mie Portraits at Freight + Volume.

Hunter Braithwaite founded the Miami-based contemporary arts website thereisnothere.org in August 2011. In addition to running TINT, he is a regular contributor to artforum.com, Whitehot Magazine, and Asian Art News. Before moving to Miami, he lived in Shanghai and did basically the same thing.

Paddy Johnson is the founding editor of Art Fag City. In addition to her work on the blog, she has been published in New York Magazine, artreview.com, Art in America, The Daily, Print Magazine,Time Out NY, The Reeler, The Daily Beast, The Huffington Post, The Guardian, New York Press and writes a regular art column for The L Magazine. Paddy lectures widely about art and the Internet at venues including Yale University, Parsons, Rutgers, South by Southwest, and the Whitney Independent Study Program.

Hrag Vartanian is a Brooklyn-based writer, critic, editor and cultural worker. He is the co-founder and editor of Hyperallergic. He tweets a lot (@hragv), reads even more, likes to look at art, doesn’t call his parents enough and his biggest claim to fame is that he was gay married in Toronto to his publisher, which only goes to prove that sleeping with your boss gets you everywhere.

Cocktails at the Grand Opening of Sanctuarium Design 3/29/12

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Cocktails at the Grand Opening of Sanctuarium Design
Thursday, March 29, 2012 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sanctuarium Design
1610 Alton Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33139
RSVP Mandatory: gpineres@creativasgroup.com
Dress Code: Business NO JEANS or SNEAKERS.

Join us for a red carpet celebration celebrating the launch of Sanctarium Design by Mariella Barcena. Event will feature a ribbon cuttign ceremony featuring Karent Sierra, Fay Carmona, Jane Jei and Michael Gongora. Cocktails courtesy Ron Diplomatico.

Lunchtime at Cafeina Wynwood starts 4/2/12

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Lunchtime at Cafeina Wynwood!
04-02-2012, Monday – Friday, 11AM – 3PM
Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street
Miami, FL 33127
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Cafeina Wynwood launches its new daytime menu, Monday – Friday, 11AM – 3PM. The new menu includes a variety of mouth watering sliders, green salads & Cafeina’s signature select tapas. Coffee, wine & beer will also be available. Order from the express window & take on the go OR lay back and munch in the garden with ((WiFi)) available.

Digital Menu coming soon.

Casino Miami Jai-Alai Official Grand Opening 3/31/12

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Casino Miami Jai-Alai Official Grand Opening
March 31, 2012, 12:00 PM
Casino Miami Jai-Alai
3500 NW 37th Avenue
Miami, FL 33142
www.casinomiamijaialai.com

Free Headline Performance by Carlos Oliva, Suzuki SX4 Car Giveaway and Second VIVA Club
Card Unveil are Among the All-Day Celebrations

Casino Miami Jai-Alai official grand opening celebration. In addition to a full-day of live entertainment, and a free concert by Carlos Oliva and the Judges Nephews, the all-day event culminates with a car drawing to win a Suzuki SX4.

12 noon – 3:00 p.m. – DJ Tony “The Hitman” Hernandez
3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – The Eric Charles Group
10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. – Carlos Oliva and the Judges Nephews
1:00 a.m. (April 1) – Suzuki SX4 Sport Back
2:00 a.m. – Second Chance Lotto Drawing

The new 40,000 square foot facility boasts a variety of entertainment options including: a state of the art casino featuring 1,050 Las Vegas style slot machines; electronic Blackjack tables; Poker and Dominoes in the brand new Crystal Card Room. Casino Miami Jai-Alai also features the Casino Café and Grab n’ Go stations, as well as two full-service bars with one that features live entertainment every weekend. The renovated Jai-Alai venue offers added activities including concerts and boxing.

International Art and Business Expo 5/9/12

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International Art and Business Expo
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
The Miami Free Zone
2305 N.W. 107 Avenue
Doral, Florida 33172

Save the Date/ Save the Space
Over 1000 Qualified Attendants

Calling all Artists! Applications are now being accepted for the Alliance International Art Exhibit “Bringing the International Business Community together through Art” being held during the 12th Alliance Business Expo & World Trade Month

Do not miss this unique opportunity to showcase your art work to the South Florida international business community in a professional environment as part of the Alliance International’s quarterly Business Expo. Spaces will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.

For information and application, please contact: Ms. Norma Amaro, Chair, Alliance International Art Exhibit Committee Email: amarotc@aol.com

This event is being organized and supported by the members of the
Alliance to Promote International Trade
American Nicaraguan Chamber of Commerce
The Broward County Chamber of Commerce
Colombian American Chamber of Commerce
Community Networker
Costa Rica USA Chamber of Commerce
Doral Chamber of Commerce
Downtown Miami & Brickell Chamber of Commerce
Ecuadorian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Miami
Enterprise Florida, Inc.
Florida China Chamber of Commerce
Florida Foreign Trade Association
Galeria A
Global Business Council
Hialeah Chamber of Commerce & Industries
Highlands County Economic Development Commission
The Hispanic Coalition
Honduran USA Chamber of Commerce Worldwide
The Miami Dade County Chamber of Commerce
The Miami Free Zone
Latin Chamber of Commerce of Miami Beach
Nicaraguan American Chamber of Commerce
Panamanian American Chamber of Commerce
Peruvian American Chamber of Commerce of South Florida
Polish American Chamber of Commerce
The Renatus Group
South Florida Chamber of Commerce
Trade-USA
U.S. Department of Commerce

Melina Almodovar at Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood 3/31/12

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Melina Almodovar at Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood
Saturday, March 31, 2012, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood
2700 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
(305) 573-1505
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Celebrate with the Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood team the release of Melina Almodovar’s new video – “Yo Soy La Rumba”- and a Free concert of Salsa Music this Saturday, March 31st starting at 7:30 p.m.

Melina Almodovar most recently participated in Calle Ocho bringing her amazing Salsa sounds to a packed audience! Join us in the Wynwood Arts District for a Night of Salsa and Rumba for all music lovers!

Bringing back Latin Flavors to the music scene in Wynwood!

News: Hertz On Demand Joins Decobike to Provide Miami Beach Residents Another Way to Get Around

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Hertz On Demand Joins Decobike to Provide Miami Beach Residents Another Way to Get Around
www.hertzondemand.com
www.decobike.com
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As an extension of The Hertz Corporation’s launch of Hertz On Demand in Miami Beach, Florida, Hertz On Demand is proud to announce a partnership with Decobike, the Official City of Miami Beach Bike Sharing & Rental program. Decobike and Hertz On Demand represent the greenest and easiest way to get around Miami Beach and the surrounding areas. Both programs encourage locals and visitors to use sustainable, innovative and convenient modes of transportation.

Based in Miami Beach, Decobike is offering Hertz On Demand members one month of free Decobike service. In addition to that, Decobike members that sign up for Hertz On Demand car sharing service will receive $15 in driving credits upon enrollment. The promotion begins on March 1, 2012 and will continue through March 30, 2012.
Hertz On Demand and Decobike share similar values in regards to the concept of green mobility. Both companies offer customers an affordable, simple way to travel while reducing the environmental impact of car ownership. Similar to how Hertz On Demand rents vehicles by the hour, day, or week on a 24/7 basis, Decobike allows for customer to rent a bike 24/7 at any of its locations.

Decobike is the Official City of Miami Beach Public Bicycle Sharing Program. The fleet continues to expand and currently includes a system of 85+ solar-powered bike sharing stations with 1,000 Decobikes. The system is conveniently available to residents and visitors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Since its launch in March of 2011, there have been over 680,000 rides on Decobike. The system which was recently expanded to include all areas of Miami Beach, offers local residents a great value, including “unlimited ride” memberships and an expansive membership rewards program.

Hertz on Demand, Hertz’s global car sharing club, has more than 850 vehicles, 120,000 members and more than 250 locations worldwide, including corporate offices and universities. Hertz on Demand offers a variety of vehicles available for online reservation at competitive rates. All cars are equipped with Eileo® technology, and benefits covered by the hourly rate include gas, insurance, GPS turn-by-turn navigation, 24/7 roadside assistance, 24-hour Member Care Center communication, and 180 free miles per day.

Celebrate Easter At Fontainebleau Miami Beach 4/8/12

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Celebrate Easter At Fontainebleau Miami Beach
Sunday, April 8, 2012
4441 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33140

Vida, Scarpetta and Solo at Fontainebleau Miami Beach to Offer Decadent Easter Offerings

This Easter, indulge at Fontainebleau Miami Beach for brunch at two of the property’s restaurants Scarpetta and Vida and enjoy specially crafted Easter pastries at the resort’s patisserie Solo. In addition to the brunches, the resort will host an Easter Egg Hunt at 2 p.m. for children ages 6 and under and at 3 p.m. for children ages 7-12., held adjacent to the children’s pool-scape. (NOTE: Egg hunt only open to children staying in hotel or families who visit Scarpetta and Vida for brunch.)

The famed, AAA Four Diamond Award-winning Scarpetta will offer a succulent Italian inspired Easter Day Brunch. The buffet style menu is priced at $75 per person, including endless Bloody Marys, Bellinis & Mimosas; $37.50 for children ages 4-12, and free for children under 4 (prices exclude tax and gratuity). Available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Scarpetta is located in the Fontainebleau’s Sorrento Tower. For Easter brunch reservations please call: (305) 674-4660. Menu follows:
Carving Station
Sliced Ribeye of Beef //Prawns, Garlic & Parsley // Roasted Vegetables
Pasta Station
Spaghetti, Tomato & Basil // Duck & Foie Gras Ravioli, Marsala Reduction Cavatelli // Short Rib Ragu
Omelet Station
Assorted Meats, Cheeses & Vegetables
Buffet
Shrimp Cocktail //Selection of Italian Meats & Cheeses // Marinated Tomatoes // Buffala Mozzarella // Arugula Salad
Assorted Italian Vegetable Salads // Creamy Polenta, Fricassee of Truffled Mushrooms
Dolce
Assorted Croissants // Apple Strudel // Pastiera Napoletana //Cheesecake
Panna Cotta // Tiramisu // Chocolate Mousse
Bloody Marys, Bellinis & Mimosas // Fresh Juices & American Coffee

Vida, the resort’s American brasserie, will offer a decadent Easter Day Brunch that includes a sumptuous raw bar, carving stations, and an indulgent dessert display. The buffet style menu is priced at $59 per person $37.50 for children ages 4-12; and free for children under 4 (prices exclude tax and gratuity). Served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Vida is located off the Chateau’s main lobby. For Easter brunch reservations please call: (305) 674-4730. Menu follows:
Breakfast
Create Your Omelet Live Station // Smoked Salmon & Asparagus Frittata // Chicken Apple Sausage
Applewood Smoked Bacon // Crunchy and Caramelized Banana French Toast
Corned Beef and Potato Hash Brown Casserole // Tropical Fruit Display and Artisanal Bread Selection
Salad
Apple, Apricot, Celery, Cabbage, Chicken Salad
Tomato, Mozzarella and Watercress Salad
Fontainebleau Spring Mix Salad
Condiments
Croutons, Parmesan Cheese, Red and Yellow Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Citrus and Spice Infused Olives, Shaved Carrots
Dressings
Ranch Dressing, Balsamic Dressing, Strawberry Vinaigrette, Ginger Lemon Dressing
Rotisserie
Rotisserie Style Top Sirloin Cap “Picanha” // Lavender Honey Mustard Salmon and Creamy Corn Polenta
Sun Dried Tomato Chicken, Gremolata Infused Peruvian Purple Potato // Honey Mustard Glazed Ham
Rotisserie Companion
Rotisserie Fondant Vegetables // Caramelized Onion, Green Beans and Corn on the Cob
Braised Wild Forest Mushrooms
Sauces
Slow Rendered Shiitake Mushroom Tarragon Sauce // Mango, Mint and Pineapple Chutney // Carrot, Apple and Onion Relish
SauteÄ— Station
Lobster Mac and Cheese // Five Spiced Duck Breast, Roasted Red and Yellow Beets, Tarragon Apple Marsala Jus
Woodstone Oven
Cheese Pizza // Beef Steak Au Poivre Pizza // Veggie Pizza
Blade Sushi & Raw Bar
Assorted Maki, Specialty Rolls and Nigiri // Shrimp Cocktail // Fresh Shucked Chilled Oyster, Crab Claws
Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce, Apple Horseradish Cream
Charcuterie
Selections of Cured Meats and Sausages // Cornichon // Pickled Vegetables // Dijon Mustard
Imported & Domestic Cheese
Manchego, Morbier, Pont Leveque, Roquefort Bleu Cheese // Marinated Olives // Caramelized Walnut // Assorted Dried Fruits
Dessert Live Station
Hot Cross Buns // Coffee Cakes // Strawberry Shortcakes // Paris-Brest //Assorted Éclairs // Lemon Cheese Cake Lollipops
Assorted Cup Cakes
Verrine
Chocolate and Caramelized Hazelnut Verrine // Tiramisu Verrine // Cuatro Leches Verrine // Tropical Fruit, Coconut Pearls Verrine
Entremets
Caramel Apple Praline Cake // Exotic Passion Fruit Cake //Pear Tatin //Chocolate Raspberry Cake
Chocolates & Candies
Assorted Chocolates, Truffles, Lollipops, Pate-De-Fruit, Pate- De- Fruit Marshmallows
Macarons and Coconut Macarons // Warm Rhubarb, Berry Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream

Solo, Fontainebleau’s chic in-house patisserie, is also offering an array of sweet treats for Easter. The sophisticated treats are accented with fresh seasonal fruit, including Easter Cupcakes, Chocolate Easter Eggs and Chocolate Easter Bunnies (large and small). Selections of pastries and chocolates are available daily for purchase or made-to-order for any special occasion. Take-out orders can be made in person or by calling (305) 674-4740. Menu of Easter offerings follows:
From the Bakery:
Serrano Ham and Manchego Buns // Hot Cross Buns // Challah Bread // Chocolate Babka // Honey Bread // Carrot Chocolate Chip Muffins
Guava Cheese Pastelitos // Gluten Free Raspberry Chocolate Chip Muffins // Dulce De Leche Doughnuts // Lemon Doughnuts
From the Gelato Room:
Lemon Sorbet // Strawberry Marshmallow Ice Cream Bar // Mini Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwiches
From the Dessert Station:
Sugar Free Agave Cheesecake // St. Honores // Raspberry Millefeuilles // Lemon Raspberry Macaron Tart
Brulee Chocolate Cake // Madeleines // Assorted Macaron (Pistachio, Passion Fruit, Cherry, Salted Caramel)
Decorated Easter Cookies
From the Chocolate Room:
Strawberry Rhubarb Truffle // Piña Colada Truffle // Cassis Mint Truffle // Blood Orange Mimosa Truffle // Assorted Chocolate Eggs
Chocolate Bunnies // Raspberry Cotton Candy // Blueberry Cotton Candy // Trio Chocolate Lollipops Assorted Caramel Popcorn (Pineapple, Strawberry, Green Apple)

For information on Easters inspired Spa treatments and retail items, visit www.fontainebleau.com

Moët Hennessy’s Ardbeg Chopper Auctioned at SOBEWFF Q After Dark

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Moët Hennessy’s Ardbeg Whisky Auctioned Off Custom Orange County Choppers Motorcycle at South Beach Wine & Food Festival’s Q After Dark

Ardbeg, “The Ultimate Islay Malt,” partnered with custom motorcycle builders, Orange County ChoppersTM (famed for their show on TLC) to create distinctly crafted Ardbeg Choppers, one of which was auctioned off at the famed South Beach Wine & Food Festival to benefit Florida International University’s School of Hospitality.

The design for the “Gator Chopper” was inspired by Ardbeg’s Celtic heritage and expressions of Ardbeg whisky, the smokiest of all the Islay malts. The chopper just completed a tour of the U.S. on a mission to drive awareness of the respected spirit, and made it’s final stop at the festival.

The Ardbeg Gator Chopper was on display at Moët Hennessy’s The Q After Dark party following Bubble Q, which was open for patrons of The South Beach Wine & Food Festival to bid and is currently up to almost 20K.

Photo credit: Duncan Brinkhurst
Moet Hennessy’s Ardbeg whisky auctioned off custom Orange County Choppers Alligator motorcycle

Model Beach Volleyball Tournament Miami Beach 2012 3/31/12 – 4/1/12

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Model Beach Volleyball Tournament
Saturday and Sunday March 31 & April 1
Lummus Park
11th and Ocean Dr., Miami Beach
Miami Beach
modelbeachvolleyball.com

Price: Free

Kickoff Party: Fri 12 midnight at Wall Lounge, W South Beach, 2201 Collins Ave.
Afterparty: Sat 9p-1a at Perry Hotel Rooftop, 2377 Collins Ave.

This two-day event will feature the top model agencies, as well as some of the top professional volleyball players across the world, competing in a co-ed beach volleyball tournament. These top agencies include Next, CGM, Elite, Ford, MC2, Mega, Front, 301, Oceans, Runways and Wilhelmina.

The battle will consist of a bracket style competition where teams will compete against each other in round robin format, and day two will become tournament style. All teams will compete for the title on Sunday for an all inclusive getaway to Bimini Bay Resort and Marina.

Unlike years past, the NVL will be joining MBVT with a collaboration of professional athletes coaching each of our agency teams from start to finish.

Go Modern Grand Opening 3/29/12

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Go Modern Grand Opening
Thursday, March 29, 2012, 7pm To 10pm
2700 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami FL 33137
Please RSVP to miami@gomodernusa.com

Design District Magazine Cordially Invites You To The Grand Opening Of Go Modern РHome Furnishings & D̩cor

Join Us For An Evening Of Lifestyle And Comfort As We Introduce You To Our Exclusive Lines Of Italian Designs And Chic Home Décor Accents While Enjoying Exquisite Hors D’oeuvres And Cocktails Featuring The Debut Exhibit Of “City From The Sky” Series By International Artist Lara Campiglia

Valet Parking Available
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www.laracampiglia.com
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Moscow by Michael McKeever 3/29/12 – 4/15/12

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Moscow by Michael McKeever
Presented by Zoetic Stage and Adrienne Arsht Center
March 29 – April 15
Carnival Studio Theater
Ziff Ballet Opera House
1300 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132

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Box Office Hours: M-F 10a.m. – 6p.m. 305.949.6722

Miami, The ’60s. A prominent South Florida family finds its world challenged by the life-changing events of the era. The Kennedy assassination, the Cold War and the sudden influx of Cuban immigration into Miami set the stage for an all-out showdown as past and present, east and west all collide in this comic and insightful look at how we got to where we are today.

Adrienne Arsht Center Corporate Underwriter for these performances: Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price and Axelrod

Wynwood Kitchen and Bar Launches Indoor/Outdoor Entertainment Series

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Wynwood Kitchen & Bar Launches Indoor/Outdoor Entertainment Series
Each Wednesday through Saturday, 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Wynwood Kitchen & Bar and Wynwood Walls
2550 N.W. 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL
305-722-8959
wynwoodkitchenandbar.com

Ample street parking and valet are available.

Wynwood Kitchen & Bar, Miami’s hotspot where edgy urban art meets Latino-inspired global small plates, has just added a baby grand to its artsy dining room and is rolling out a weekly live music schedule, Wednesday through Saturday evenings.

In addition to the live musical acts that grace the terrace of Wynwood Kitchen & Bar and its neighboring Wynwood Walls, the recently launched indoor live jazz will be a welcome addition to the area’s entertainment offerings.

Each week, diners can enjoy the cool sounds of a rotating roster of local acts and musicians including Max Farber, Abel Pabon Trio, Arboles Libres and others, while delighting in executive chef Miguel Aguilar’s global Latino cuisine and sipping the restaurant’s artist inspired cocktails.

Whole Foods and Conscious Acts Of Kindness 3/29/12

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Whole Foods & Conscious Acts Of Kindness
Thursday March 29th anytime from 1-8pm
Whole Foods Market
1020 Alton Road
Miami Beach, FL
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Join Conscious Acts Of Kindness, Whole Foods Market, DJ Irie, The University of Miami BisCaydence Pop Choir, Mack from Y100 and Provider Thursday March 29th anytime from 1-8pm for an amazing day of Charity, Fun and Fantasticness.

5% Day Benefiting Conscious Acts of Kindness

All Day

Shop For A Cause! Whole Foods Market in South Beach will be supporting our local community by donating 5% of the day’s net sales to Conscious Acts of Kindness, a nonprofit organization that spotlights global issues through local community events. Join us on Thursday for interactive surprises with Conscious Acts of Kindness.

Rodez Art Gallery Presents Women by Adrian Bellesguard 4/7/12

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Rodez Art Gallery Presents Women by Adrian Bellesguard
Saturday, April 7
Rodez Art Gallery
CocoWalk
3015 Grand Ave., Suite 237
Coconut Grove, FL 33133

April 7 – 27, 2012

Adrian Bellesguard brings his collection of Women to Rodez Art Gallery this April 7th. Bellisguard grew up in Spain and studied at England’s University of Southampton obtaining a Master in European Art but considers himself a self-taught artist. He considers Ramon Calsina and Leonor Fini to be his mentors, but was also influenced by Francis Bacon, Goya, expressionism, and neo-expressionism.

“My approach to the age-old theme of women is no different than any other theme in my artwork. I could say that to paint women or to work in symbolism is just an excuse, but that would be a lie,” says Bellesguard.

He goes on to say, “Conceptual art does not exist, what remains in conceptual art is precisely what is NOT conceptual, art and concept exclude each other. Art can include a concept but there is no art in a concept alone. An idea is not art.

Come meet the artist on opening night as Women opens to the public on Saturday, April 7 during Coconut Grove Gallery Night and will be on view through April 27, 2012.

Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday, 11 am to 7 pm, and Friday & Saturday, 11 am to 10 pm.

Jane’s Addiction Fillmore Miami Beach 5/18/12

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Jane’s Addiction Fillmore Miami Beach
At The Jackie Gleason Theatre
Friday, May 18th, 2012

Tickets On Sale Fri., March 9th!

Legendary rock band, Jane’s Addiction, comes to the intimate Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theatre on Friday, May 18th, 2012 at 8:30PM. Tickets are on sale Friday, March 9th / 10AM. This is part of the Cruzan Concert Series.

Great bands break rules, but legends write their own. Jane’s Addiction has actually written the rule book for alternative music and culture through a combination of genre-defying classic songs and a cinematic live experience. Their songs serve as the Ten Commandments for alt rock, inspiring an entire generation of bands such as Nirvana, Rage Against the Machine, Nine Inch Nails, Smashing Pumpkins and Tool. They merged alternative and rock like no one before, becoming the first alternative rock band, creating a new sound and attitude. Perry Farrell stands out as one of music’s most forward-thinking and enigmatic frontmen, and his vocals soar with vibrancy, vulnerability and vitality. Guitar god Dave Navarro conjures simultaneously psychedelic and epic riffs. Stephen Perkins’ tribal stomp remains hypnotic and transfixing. They also added TV on the Radio’s Dave Sitek to the creative team on bass. In 2010, Jane’s Addiction began writing songs for a new album. By 2011, recording began on what would become The Great Escape Artist, released on Capitol in October. Jane’s Addiction is touring in 2012 in support of this release. The album is spun through a kaleidoscope of tightly wound riffs, hypnotic harmonies, booming beats and an unmistakable howl. The Great Escape Artist announces the beginning of the next chapter for these alternative rock torchbearers.

General Admission tickets are $45.00 and go on sale Friday, March 9TH / 10AM at LiveNation.com or charge by phone 800-745-3000 and at the Fillmore Box Office during normal business hours (Mon. – Fri., 11AM – 6PM and during show days). Limited Special Reserved tickets are $65.00
All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges.
For more information go to www.fillmoremb.com.

Meet Cookie Monster At The Village At Gulfstream Park 3/27/12

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Meet Cookie Monster At The Village At Gulfstream Park
Tuesday, March 27, 11AM – Noon
The Village at Gulfstream Park
501 S Federal Highway
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

Weekly Kids Club Pony Pals Presents Cookie Time

The Village at Gulfstream Park, South Florida’s premier outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment destination, welcomes Sesame Street’s Cookie Monster to its weekly kids club, Pony Pals. Cookie Time with Cookie Monster will also feature fresh cookies, compliments of Häagen-Dazs.
Pony Pals is free and takes place every Tuesday from 11AM to Noon. Meet at Champions Plaza. Children must be six years or under to enroll.

For more information or to enroll in Pony Pals, click here.

Anchored by Florida’s premier thoroughbred racetrack and casino, The Village at Gulfstream Park is South Florida’s ultimate shopping, dining and entertainment destination. Utilizing the outdoor, lifestyle streetscape concept, The Village at Gulfstream Park is home to designer boutiques, specialty stores, restaurants and cafes. For a complete directory of shops and restaurants, visit www.thevillageatgulfstreampark.com.

Annual End Polio Now Cocktail Reception 3/31/12

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Annual End Polio Now Cocktail Reception
Saturday, March 31, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Hardcore Art Contemporary Space
72 NW 25TH Street
Miami, FL 33127
(just east of N Miami Ave)
Wynwood Art District
www.hardcoreartmiami.com

Donation: $20 per person
RSVP or more informations: info@rotarybrickell.org
RC Brickell: (305) 741-4131

Hosted by: The Miami Brickell Rotary Club
miamibrickellrotary.org

The Miami Brickell Rotary club invites you to a great cocktail party and Annual fundraiser to support Rotary Foundation End Polio Now project around the world.

Please join us for a fun cocktail party and a great art exhibition for the benefit of Rotary International Foundation to help end of Polio around the world.

You will have a chance to enjoy an amazing exhibition, great cocktails, music, food sampling, also speak with the artist about their work, mingle with business professionals and community leaders to support a great cause.

Polio is a virus that enters the central nervous system and can lead to muscle weakness and acute flaccid paralysis. The Polio decease that can be avoid with vaccination.

100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Rotary International foundation to continue to provide vaccines to End Polio around the world.

After 25 years hard work, Rotary and its partners are on the brink of eradicating this tenacious disease, but a strong push is needed to root it out once and for all. Please visit the End Polio Now page for more details: www.rotary.org/endpolio

Miami Marlins 2012 Jiffy Lube Friday Night Live Lineup

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Miami Marlins 2012 Jiffy Lube Friday Night Live Lineup

Latin Grammy Award-winning Daddy Yankee to Kick Off All-Star Lineup of Concerts

After the first Friday home game of each month, fans will be able to stay in their seats and experience a live post-game concert on the field with top recording artists and entertainers. Puerto Rican reggaeton recording artist Daddy Yankee will launch the Friday Night Live concert series on April 13 when the Marlins take on the Houston Astros. Additional Friday Night Live acts confirmed to perform include: LL Cool J, Chino y Nacho and Flo Rida.

All 13 Friday home games will feature a pregame party on the West Plaza, including live music on the main stage, corporate partner activation areas, interactive games and entertainment. Six of the games will feature star-studded concerts, and the remaining seven games will include a post-game party on the West Plaza with live local and regional music and entertainment, food and beverage kiosks, appearances from the Marlins Energy Team and much more. Post-game concerts are included with the price of admission to each Marlins Friday Night Live game.

April 13 – Daddy Yankee
Daddy Yankee did more than anyone to establish reggaeton as a marketable music style during the early 21st century. Yankee’s success was so phenomenal in the wake of his 2004 mainstream breakthrough album Barrio Fino, that it stands tall as the definitive reggaeton album of its time. Boasting a pair of fantastic hits, “Gasolina” and “Lo Que Pasó, Pasó,” the album established the production duo Luny Tunes as reggaeton’s hottest hitmakers. Barrio Fino was also the first reggaeton album to reach number one on the Top Latin Album chart, a position it held for roughly a year’s time while selling over a million copies in the United States alone. Daddy Yankee became more than just a reggaetonero, having transformed himself into an international name brand by the time his 2007 follow-up album, El Cartel: The Big Boss, was released. Other albums include Talento de Barrio (2008) and Mundial (2010). His hit single, “La Despedida” from the Mundial album, reached number four on the Latin Billboard chart. “Ven Conmigo” is the first official single on the Preistige (2012) album and features bachata singer Prince Royce. His most recent hit single, “Lovumba,” which means Love and Rumba, is his way of expressing love through music. It’s no surprise that Lovumba has been on the top charts of Billboard for the more than 20 weeks, ranked #1 in the Latin Urban Chart and Pop Chart and #2 in the Tropical Chart.

May 11 – LL Cool J
Born James Todd Smith, LL Cool J is a nickname that stands for “Ladies Love Cool James.” He is known for romantic ballads such as “I Need Love,” “Around the Way Girl” and “Hey Lover” as well as pioneering hip-hop such as “I Can’t Live Without My Radio,” “I’m Bad,” “The Boomin’ System” and “Mama Said Knock You Out”. He has released thirteen studio albums and two greatest hits compilations, including 2008’s Exit 13. He has also appeared in numerous films, and currently stars as NCIS Special Agent Sam Hanna on the CBS crime drama television series NCIS: Los Angeles.

June 8 – Chino y Nacho
Chino y Nacho are a Venezuelan reggaeton duo with a romantic, tropical style who made their album debut nationally in 2008 and later scored international chart-topping smash hits with “Mi Niña Bonita” and “Tu Angelito” in 2010. Founded in 2007, the duo is comprised of Chino (born Jesús Alberto Miranda Pérez) and Nacho (born Miguel Ignacio Mendoza). Prior to founding Chino y Nacho, they were members of the Caracas-based tropical boy band Calle Ciega. Following the incredible success of Calle Ciega, Chino y Nacho split from Calle Ciega and made their full-length album debut shortly thereafter with Época de Reyes (2008). Showcasing a wide-ranging reggaeton style that is both romantic and tropical, the album was a blockbuster success in Venezuela, spawning the smash hits “Vagabundo de Amor.” Chino y Nacho’s second studio album, Supremo (2011) debuted at the top of the Billboard Latin Albums Chart and during its release week, it was the highest selling Spanish-language album at the iTunes Latino store. Chino y Nacho’s recent single, “Bebé Conita” featuring Jay Sean, promises to be another smash for this duo.

July 13 – Flo Rida
Not only has the Florida-born rapper become a chart fixture thanks to the blockbuster singles “Low (feat. T-Pain),” “Right Round,” “Club Can’t Handle Me” and “Good Feeling,” but he’s also broken down barriers by uniting millions of fans of pop, hip-hop, and club music around the world and establishing himself as an international, genre-busting superstar in the process. Flo brings his experiences traveling the globe to his third album, Only One Flo (Part 1).

August 10 – TBD*

September 14 – TBD*

*An official announcement regarding the performers for the final two Friday Night Live concerts on August 10 and September 14 will be coming soon.

For more information on Jiffy Lube Friday Night Live and to purchase tickets, visit www.Marlins.com or call 1-877-MARLINS.

New Shows by Local Legends Erika King and Meme Ferre Debut 4/7/12

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New Shows by Local Legends Erika King and Meme Ferre Debut
Saturday, April 7
Coconut Grove Arts Festival Gallery
3390 Mary Street Suite 128
Coconut Grove, FL 33133

Any outsider might incorrectly assume that tropical Miami doesn’t experience a change in its seasons. Yet, like any local will tell you, Spring brings a sense of even more desired sunshine, laid back behavior and lively moods than this beach town is accustomed to. In already colorful Coconut Grove, two longtime local artists will debut new, vibrant and powerful exhibitions on Saturday, April 7 as the Jim Hunter Gallery and Coconut Grove Arts Festival (CGAF) Gallery welcome “Evolution of Spirit” and “Raw Energy / Energía Cruda,” respectively.

With a master, retrospective collage collection, Erika King’s “Evolution of Spirit” displays iconic images of the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Statue of Liberty, Native Americans, angels and even Marilyn Monroe, through the use of familiar fragments of sheet music, stamps and torn foreign currency. Considering the collages a process of evolving spiritual moments, the ethereal paintings recall her fascination with the sky and cloud formations while traveling by air in 1965 to 2012.

“The splashes of paint and connecting lines evoke energy and vibration waves which I feel unifies us all,” said King. “I take my time to focus on a fond, deep search for spirituality within each one.”

Originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Erika King is a long-time Miami-based artist known for her corporate, commemorative and celebrity collages. She received formal training from L’Ecole de Beaux Art in Paris and has exhibited throughout Europe, Venezuela, New York City and San Francisco. Her corporate collages have been commissioned by American Express, Texaco, United Way, Anheuser Busch, Blockbuster Entertainment, AT&T Wireless, Nokia, Radio Shack and AIG, among many other Fortune 500 companies.

Channeling similar self-exploration vibes, Meme Ferre debuts at the Coconut Grove Arts Festival Gallery next door, paintings with transcendent realities in her exhibition “Raw Energy / Energía Cruda.” Combining colors of the Caribbean and the iconic mysticism of India, Ferre’s pieces transporting the observer to separate experience. Like the energies of the trade winds of the tropics, each abstracted brush stroke stirs up an intense, almost physical, force across the pieces colors.
“In some not too distant future, we will all be sustained by the gathering of the wind emitted by energy and strokes of a paintbrush,” said Ferre. “These windy spirits, like distant drums, help us achieve a sustainable natural lifestyle, all using forces and energies as muses.”

Ferre’s artwork can currently be found at Museo de Arte de Ponce in Puerto Rico and Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center in Key Biscayne. She has exhibited in London, New York City, Washington D.C, Brooklyn, Miami, Palm Beach, Venice, Ibiza and Provincetown, as has also debuted performance art and installations at such events as the Miami International Film Festival and the Miami International Book Fair. Ferre received a BFA from the Pratt Institute and an MA from New York University. She is also a Museum Educator of Art in Public Places for Miami-Dade County.

Both the Jim Hunter Gallery and the Coconut Grove Arts Festival Gallery are funded by proceeds from the annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival event. Presenting special exhibitions throughout the year from their locations at Mayfair, both galleries are managed by the non-profit Coconut Grove Arts and Historical Association and serve as a hub for cultural activities in Coconut Grove. Since its inception in 1963, the association has awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships to students who attend fine arts programs in local schools.

For more information about the Jim Hunter Gallery and the Coconut Grove Arts Festival Gallery, please visit www.cgaf.com.

Reading Unraveling the Musical at the Broward Center 3/26/12

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Reading Unraveling the Musical at the Broward Center
Monday, March 26th at 7:30 p.m
The Broward Center for the Performing Arts in the Abdo New River Room
201 S.W. 5th Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
unravelingthemusical.com

Free admission

Inspired by the true story of the South Florida-based band, “China Doll”, UNRAVELING bravely tells a story of self-discovery as seen through the eyes of three siblings after surviving a disturbing and abusive childhood. As they struggle to bind themselves together through their mutual love of music, their love for each other is put to the test, as is everything they think they know about how to love.

UNRAVELING’s haunting score is comprised of songs written by the actual band, featuring music they’ve created and performed over their twenty-year career. Emotionally wrenching, UNRAVELING is uncompromising in its’ portrayal of the journey taken by survivors of abuse, both physical and emotional, while deconstructing the conventions of modern musical theatre to create a sound that is uniquely its’ own.

The Cast: UNRAVELING is performed by real life siblings and members of the band “China Doll” Rossella Lamendola (lead singer & guitar), Renata Annati (vocals & keyboard), and Matt Annati (bass). Directed by Alex Calle and written and performed by Roxanne Lamendola, this reading features Jamie Mattocks, Dylan Block, Patrick Jesse Watkins, Olivia Williamson, Rayner Garranchan and Trent Stephens.

Friends of New World Symphony Season Finale 4/11/12

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Friends of New World Symphony Season Finale
April 11
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

Pricing: Free for members. Non-members, $40/ person.

As the Friends of New World Symphony presents it’s season finale, acclaimed pianist Hélène Grimaud will sparkle in Beethoven’s unadulterated Fourth Concerto, and before guest conductor Leonard Slatkin, music director of the Detroit Symphony, performs with conducts Shostakovich’s, Fifth Symphony.

After the concert, members will head to Nespresso Boutique on Lincoln Road for a sizzling Friends Season Finale party with a musical performance on the promenade under the stars. Nespresso is a proud supporter of the Friends of New World Symphony.

The Miami Finance Forum CEO Power Breakfast Hedge Funds 2012 Riding Beta/Seeking Alpha 3/30/12

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The Miami Finance Forum CEO Power Breakfast, “Hedge Funds 2012: Riding Beta/Seeking Alpha”
Friday, March 30, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
The Ballroom at Conrad Miami
1395 Brickell Ave.
Miami, FL 33131

COST: Members: $25; Non-members: $65
RSVP Online (limited seating, must pre-pay)

The Miami Finance Forum (MFF) will serve as host to a “CEO Power Breakfast” and panel discussion titled, “Hedge Funds 2012: Riding Beta/Seeking Alpha.” The panel, moderated by Carlos Deupi, MFF chairman and corporate attorney with Squire Sanders, will provide insight and guidance related to hedge fund investments in today’s improved investment environment. The event takes place at 7:30 a.m. Friday, March 30, at the Ballroom of Conrad Miami, 1395 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL 33131.
Speakers will discuss effective investment strategies, risk mitigation and portfolio diversification. In addition, the panelists will discuss a variety of hedge fund topics, including successful strategies for managing equities, fixed income, debt, commodities and other investment strategies.

Panel speakers include leaders and investment officials from top hedge funds and investment firms:
· Raul Garcia, Director, Kaufman, Rossin & Company
· Jonathan D. Fischer, Investment Officer, Forrestal Capital
· Fernando X. Donayre, CIO/Founder, INCA Investments
· Peter Young, President, Advanced Fund Administration
· Marc Lehmann, Partner, Riverloft Capital

CEO Power Breakfast: “Hedge Funds 2012: Riding Beta/Seeking Alpha”
Miami Finance Forum

Viernes Culturales/Cultural Fridays Presents The Artwork Of Lou-Lou Davila-Hagopian 3/30/12

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Viernes Culturales/Cultural Fridays Presents The Artwork Of Lou-Lou Davila-Hagopian
March 30, 7 PM
Calle Ocho between 13th and 17th Avenues
Little Havana

The artwork of Lou-Lou Davila-Hagopian will be on exhibit as part of Viernes Culturales/Cultural Fridays

Viernes Culturales/Cultural Fridays are held the last Friday of each month in Little Havana, featuring artwork, music, and fine dining.

Lou-Lou was born and brought up in Puerto Rico. “Music and art were a big part of my life to the point that I thought everyone did it; I took it for granted”. Lou-Lou ended up going to college at SUNY Old Westbury. In New York she was able to continue her music and cultural Odyssey that her parents had started her on. ”in my family, education and culture are primary, so when I decided I wanted to paint I called my mom, and enrolled in school at the Art Student League; that was a great and amazing place. On New Year’s Eve 1999 I stayed in Puerto Rico and started school in UPR’s Escuela de Artes Plasticas recinto de el Viejo San Juan, another amazing incredible place. “

Loulouism-Loulouismo comes from just plain down-to-earth music and amazing musicians playing hard, not to mention her Afro-Puerto Rican roots. She can best be described as a frustrated who paints music. Her works were recently chosen to be exhibited at the Miami Beach Arts Gala, where one painting served as cover art for the invitation and program, at the Stage Door Theater for a Christmas fund-raiser, and at MaiArt night in the Design District.

Date and Wine 3/31/12

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Date and Wine
03/31/2012, 07:00pm
Cavas Wine Bar
900 South Miami Ave
Miami, Florida 33130
Register Online

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

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

Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to check-in. Speed Dating event starts at 7pm promptly.

Coconut Grove Drum Circle 4/7/12

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Coconut Grove Drum Circle
April 7, 2012, 7PM-10PM
Location: Streets of Mayfair Atrium

Please join us for the April Coconut Grove Drum Circle. We will again be drumming and dancing in the open air at the Mayfair Atrium, located at the corner of Grand Avenue and Mary Street, the same location as last month. There are parking garages in the Mayfair complex and on the corner of Oak Street and Mary, and parking lots near the Mayfair as well as parking on the streets. We will light up the night and rev up the energy of the Grove Art Walk. Come, and discover or rediscover the magic, joy, and healing power of the drum. Extra drums and other percussion instrument will be available along with water and seating. All you need to bring are happy hands and an open heart.

Please check the Coconut Grove Drum Circle Facebook page for any updates or
changes. For more information, please contact Karen or Liz:

Photographs of 2012 Snail of Approval Awards Party at Miami Beach Botanical Gardens on 3/23/12

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2012 Snail of Approval Awards Party by Slow Food Miami at Miami Beach Botanical Gardens on Friday, March 23, 2012.

The 2012 award recipients on hand that provide delicious bites were Chef Simon Stojanovic from Altamare, Chef E. Michael Reidt from Area 31, Chef Giancarla Bodoni from Escopazzo, Chef Julie Frans from Essensia at The Palms Hotel & Spa, Chef Paula DaSilva from 1500 Degrees, Chef Monica Rios from Green Table, Chef Philippe Reynaud from Ocean Reef Club, Chef Kris Wessel from Red Light Little River, Chef Alex Pinero from Sustain Restaurant + Bar, Chef Mark Zeitouni from Lido Restaurant and Bayside Grill at The Standard, Chef David Bracha from The River Seafood & Oyster Bar, Chef Andrea Curto-Randazzo and Chef Frank Randazzo with Creative Taste Catering, Gaby’s Sorbet, Real Sorbet and Grey Goose Vodka provided the wonderful refreshing  cocktails.

“Slow Food Miami embraces local growers and artisan food makers who use sustainable methods, pay fair wages and respect our environment.  All proceeds from Slow Food Miami events are used to implement local school and community gardens. Slow Food Miami is an all-volunteer organization. Our local members are passionate about good food, supporting local growers and celebrating Miami’s diversity.  We consider ourselves a partner on how our food reaches the table because we know our farmer. Slow Food Miami is the local chapter of Slow Food USA and the International Slow Food Association.”

Miami Vinyl The History of Record-Making in Miami Part I The 1970s and earlier 4/5/12

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Miami Vinyl The History of Record-Making in Miami Part I The 1970s and earlier
April 5, 2012, 6-9pm
Miami Art Museum
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
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Part one of this three-part series, hosted by Andrew Yeomanson, producer, Miami music historian and DJ Le Spam of Spam Allstars, examines this history in the years preceding the rise of the disco era in the early 1970s, featuring some of the pioneers of the local music scene and covering soul, funk and other genres. Following the panel discussion, stick around for a party led by guest DJ Mr. Brown, spinning the best of ’60s-’70s soul and funk, and check out “The Record: Contemporary Art and Vinyl,” and other works, on view in the galleries.

Panel discussion begins 6:30pm, doors open 6pm (limited seating):
* Willie J. Clarke – legendary Miami producer and songwriter
* Jeff Lemlich – Music historian; author of Savage Lost: Florida Garage Bands, The ’60s and Beyond; founder of Limestone Lounge Florida Music Forum
* Henry Stone – founder and owner of the famed TK Records, home of disco stars KC and the Sunshine Band; known for defining the “Miami sound” since the 1960s.

MAM members free, non-members $8 (general museum admission, guest passes cannot be used)
Specialty cocktails by Smirnoff and Société Perrier
Secure garage parking $5 at 50 NW 2nd Ave.
RSVP@miamiartmuseum.org / 305.375.1704

Twitter: #MAMMiamiVinyl | @MiamiArtMuseum

Image: Malick Sidibé “Animateur des Beatles á Bolibana, 25 Mar. 1967” (Disc Jockey at Beatles in Bolibana), 1967/2008. Gelatin silver print. 20 x 24 inches (51 x 61 cm), Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York

13th Annual O.J. McDuffie Spring Celebrity Golf Classic VIP Party 3/30/12

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13th Annual O.J. McDuffie Spring Celebrity Golf Classic VIP Party
3/30/12, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Passion Nightclub at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
1 Seminole Way
Hollywood, FL 33314
COST: Tickets are $100 per person and can be purchased online at
Online Registration

The 13th annual O.J. McDuffie Spring Celebrity Golf Classic will kick-off festivities for its two-day fundraising event with a public VIP reception at Passion Nightclub at the Seminole Hard Rock. Attendees and celebrity guests will mix and mingle in a celebratory atmosphere while enjoying a premium open bar, hors d’oeuvres and live and silent auctions. A highlight of the evening will include the auctioning off of a custom frame featuring Miami Heat jerseys signed by Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh.

The following afternoon at 1 p.m., the golf tournament will tee-off at the Heron Bay Golf Club in Coral Springs. The luxury day will include premium beverage and gourmet food stations and “O.J.’s 19th Hole,” a mid-course signature oasis featuring entertainment, massages and more. The day will conclude with an awards dinner.

Both events will benefit the O.J. McDuffie Catch 81 Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating and supporting programs to advance the lives of underserved South Florida children and empower them as they embark on their journeys into adulthood.

Sponsored by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Publix, Miami Dolphins, Simon Azarnia, P.A., Russomanno & Borrello, BankAtlantic, Princess Promotions and Koosh Jewelers to benefit the O.J. McDuffie Catch 81 Foundation.

Founded in 2006 by former Miami Dolphins receiver and MVP O.J. McDuffie, the O.J. McDuffie Catch 81 Foundation is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization whose mission is to support and create programs to enhance the quality of life for South Florida children and to empower them to pursue the best in themselves. The Foundation is committed to supporting youth through special fundraising events such as the Spring Celebrity Golf Classic, Summer Softball Slam, Signature Grand Ghoul and the Strikes for Kids Bowling Tournament, among others.

In September 2011, the O.J. McDuffie Catch 81 Foundation partnered with the Twan Russell Life Skills and Reading Foundation to open its first Catch 81 Reading Room located in the Franklin Park neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale. The reading room provides an after-school tutoring and life skills program for 45 students. Additional organizations that benefit from the Catch 81 Foundation’s support include The Sheridan House Single Parent Ministries, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Alonzo Mourning Holiday Party, Boys and Girls Clubs, NFL YET Center, Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, S.W.I.M.S. Foundation, the American Cancer Society – Relay for Life, SOS Children’s Villages – Florida and Jack & Jill Children’s Center.

evian Presents: Live Young, Skate On 4/7/12

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evian Presents: Live Young, Skate On!
04/07/2012, 12pm – 4pm
Collins Park
Collins Avenue (between 21st-22nd Streets)
Miami Beach
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Pop-up roller skating party for the public in Miami Beach where evian will attempt to set the record for world’s longest roller-skating conga line!

EXPECTED ENTERTAINMENT: Jam skaters Tony Zane, Diamond Walker and Brandon Perea as seen on “America’s Best Dance Crew” and “America’s Got Talent” and other surprise entertainment. (In the meantime, you can groove to DJ Jubilee’s mix-tape prepared in anticipation for the event: bit.ly/GH99Vo)

THE EVENT:
On Saturday, April 7th, evian will launch Live Young, Skate On!, motivating the community to hydrate and have fun in celebration of World Health Day. evian is prompting the South Florida community to participate in setting the world record for the longest conga line on roller skates.

evian will surprise the city of Miami by staging a pop-up roller-skating rink in Collins Park, Miami Beach, featuring four-wheel rental station and producing the city’s first outdoor roller-skating party. The event will be open to the public. World record officials from RecordSetter.com will be present to adjudicate the attempt, with over 250 participants expected. There will also be smaller records broken, such as Most People Jumped Over While Wearing Roller Skates- see our first try of the record here: bit.ly/GET7sM

Inspiring different cities to adopt its Live young philosophy, evian will unveil several health &wellness related activations throughout 2012. The brand will be popping up in Los Angeles, Miami and New York City this summer, spreading its youthful spirit across the U.S.

TattooLaPalooza Miami 6/22-24/12

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TattooLaPalooza
June 22-24, 2012
Friday 4pm – Midnight
Saturday Noon – Midnight
Sunday Noon – 10pm
Hyatt Regency Hotel
400 South East Second Ave.
Miami, Florida 33131
www.tattoolapalooza.com

General Admission – 1 Day Pass
$20.00 in advance
$30.00 at the door
General Admission – 3 Day Pass
$45.00 in advance
$60.00 at the door
Children 12 and under are FREE.

A tattoo convention is a meeting and exhibition for tattoo practitioners and enthusiasts,as well as anyone who wishes to see the world of tattooing up close.Tattoo conventions range from small events sponsored by a local business that may last a day, to major international conventions spanning a weekend or the better part of a week.They may include contests and exhibitions, booths selling tattoo-related items and even booths rented for use by tattoo artists who work during the convention. Collectors may attend conventions specifically to obtain a tattoo from a particular visiting artist.

Other events may include professional events such as workshops and meetings as well as social events.Contests, usually restricted to registered participants, usually feature a variety of categories: portraits, new school, traditional, black-and-gray, tribal, oriental, backpieces, sleeves and so on.
Judging may be by vote or by a panel of judges.

Featured Artists: Jesse Smith, Ron Russo, Jeremy Miller, Bili Vegas, Phil Garcia, Frank La Natra, Jon Montalvo, Vince Villalvazo, Stefano, Liz Cook, Paul Acker, Timmy B, and many more.

Dream Car Classic in Downtown Hollywood 4/1/12

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Dream Car Classic Rolls
Sunday, April 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Downtown Hollywood
along Hollywood Boulevard between 19th and 21st Avenues

Cruise on down for the next Dream Car Classic, where dozens of classic and custom cars will be on display.

The Dream Car Classic, produced by the Downtown Hollywood Business Association (DHBA), features pre-1980 classic cars as well as modern classics and custom cars post 1981, car show awards and DJ oldies music. The free monthly car show, a longtime popular event that returned in February after a nearly two-year absence, draws both serious automobile enthusiasts and families looking for an entertaining way to spend a Sunday.

Car show coordinator David Erickson said the revival of the Dream Car Classic in Downtown Hollywood is symbolic of the resurgence of the national economy.
“People want to enjoy daily life, and the automobile brings that joy,” said Erickson, president of Street Smart Events Inc. “Downtown Hollywood is a great destination every day of every week, with a great mix of active businesses. Our restaurants represent our diversity of cultures. The automobiles at the monthly Dream Car Classic represent the culture of the past and our current times.”
Antique autos, muscle cars and exotic concept cars are all welcome. The winners of the People’s Choice Award in the classic and modern classes will each receive a $100 cash prize, with Dream Car Classic T-shirts awarded to the owners of the Top Ten Vehicles. Car show registration is $10 and will take place from 8 to 10 a.m. Participating vehicles should enter the show at 20th Avenue and Tyler Street.
There is no charge for admission to the Dream Car Classic, which takes place the first Sunday of the month through June. Upcoming dates are May 6 and June 3.

The Dream Car Classic is sponsored by the City of Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), Kindred Hospital South Florida – Hollywood and Hollywood Kia.
For additional information on the Dream Car Classic, call David Erickson at 954-214-2457.

For more information on Downtown Hollywood businesses or events, call 954-924-2980 or visit www.hollywoodcra.org. There is no charge for on-street downtown parking between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. Free parking is available in three-hour increments between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Latinbiz Out-Of-This-World Networking Event 3/27/12

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Latinbiz Out-Of-This-World Networking Event
Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 6:00 PM-8:00PM
Miami Science Museum
3280 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33129
Free parking

Latin Events Network
Complimentary Drink, Appetizers, and cash bar provided by Miami Events Group

Free Admission
Prize Raffles
Cash Raffle

In the spirit of sharing, 50% of money collected for our cash raffles in 2012 will go to Miami Rescue Mission and Broward Outreach Centers. The other 50% will go to one lucky winner at each event.

Catalyst Presents Building Adaptive Capacity: Creating a Learning Culture in your Organization 4/3/12

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Building Adaptive Capacity: Creating a Learning Culture in your Organization
Tuesday April 3, 2012 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Catalyst Miami
1900 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL. 33156

$25
Register Online

Building Adaptive Capacity: Creating a Learning Culture in your Organization with Dr. Scotney Evans from the Community & Educational Wellbeing Research Center – University of Miami School of Education.

Photographs of Miami Beach International Fashion Week 2012 on 3/23/12

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Miami Beach International Fashion Week 2012 at the Miami Beach Convention Center on Friday, March 23, 2012.  The fashion designers showcased in this show were: Montoya,  Makiatto by Paulina Anda, Monica Campana, Peter Cava -Pedro Cueva, Maria del Mar Proano and Fernanda Melo.

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Lights, Camera, Fashion! Miami Beach International Fashion Week has officially ended this past Saturday March 24th, with the electrifying Miami Moda & Music Awards. Hosted by celebrity radio and television personalities Orlando Leon and Ileana Garcia, the evening’s festivities featured music from Supermodel Dasha Protsenko and Spain’s hottest vocal group D’Nash as well as a fashion show from celebrity designer Nicolas Felizola and a special presentation by Ema Savahl Couture.

Featuring eminent designers, celebrities, and musicians from nearly every continent, Miami Beach International Fashion Week marked an exciting addition to the glamorous affair when it welcomed Superstar Dionne Warwick. An idol in the music industry for over four decades, Mrs. Warwick hosted a media seminar for students and designers in which she discussed her life, her style, and advise how to succeed in your chosen passion. Aside from Living Legend Ms. Dionne Warwick and her son, Grammy award winning record producer Damon Elliot, we were also joined by an array of celebrity stars: CSI Wes Ramsey, actor and producer Vincent de Paul and Soap Opera stars Adamari Lopez, Ezequiel Montalt, Liannet Borrero, just to name a few.

In addition to showcasing the world’s top emerging designers, Miami Beach International Fashion Week continued its groundbreaking format by offering delectable cuisine from around the world at their Culinary Style Café. This year, MBIFW’s Culinary Style Café, sponsored by Whole Foods Market, offered the creations of celebrity chef Adrianne Calvo, Chef Bernie Matz, Chef Steve Sabatino and Chef Jonathan Barnett. During each night of fashion week, The Culinary Style Café served a unique tasting menu created specifically for a country being showcased on the catwalk. Fashion VIPs, celebrities, buyers, and designers discussed the amazing designs they’ve seen throughout the shows while enjoying some of the best food South Florida has to offer.

Saturday marked the culmination of four days filed with celebrities, sold out shows and global media attendance, all coming together at the Miami Moda & Music Awards. This fabulous night began with a fantastic encore presentation by Miami based designer Ema Savahl featuring her “mold to the body” couture pieces. Award-winning designer Nicolas Felizola, who has dressed some of Hollywood and Latin America’s biggest stars, presented a selection of his Red Carpet gowns. Nicolas has a Haute Couture style that is totally new and always fresh. His creations recently earned him the “Zanetti Murano” Prize in Italy. This year, Nicolas was presented with the coveted Victoria Puig de Lange International Style Award.

As if the Hollywood red carpet gowns weren’t enough excitement, the energy skyrocketed when the evening’s live musical acts begun. In order to parallel the global stylings seen throughout the week, the MBIFW team brought in some of the hottest young music performers making waves around the world today. Supermodel and the face of Lancôme Russia Dasha Protsenko sang her new hit single “Prfct Girl”, and Spain’s hottest new vocal group, D’NASH also performed live. D’NASH is best known for representing Spain in the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest, which was held in Helsinki. The group has found new fame for their cover of Ben E. King’s hit Stand By Me, which they released as a promotional single.

The true focus of the evening’s festivities, though, was to honor and announce the winners of the 2012 Miami Model & Music Awards are:
· Living Legend Award – Dionne Warwick
· Victoria Puig de Lange International Style Award – Nicolas Felizola, Venezuela/Miami
· International Rising Star Award – WALLA, Kingdom of Bahrain
· Excellence in Eveningwear Award – Ema Savahl Couture by Ema Koja, Albania/Miami
· Prêt-A-Porter Style Award – Petit Pois by Viviana G, Venezuela/Miami
· Designers Choice Award – Peter Cave by Pedro Cueva, Ecuador
· Celebrity Style Award – Rosario Vargas, Bolivia
· Excellence in Accessories Award – G. Destin Collection by Garry Destin, Miami
· Top Model of the Year – Alexandra Aguilera, Next Model Management

“It truly was an amazing year. We had 55 exciting designers from 25 countries, great sponsors, sold out shows and many wonderful celebrity guests,” says Beth Sobol, president of Sobol-Perry Fashion Productions Inc. and founder of the event. Joined in 2010 by business man and entrepreneur Aaron Perry as managing partner to build the brand to new heights, MBIFW is considered the fifth largest and one of the most important fashion events on the world’s fashion calendar.

For this edition, MBIFW 2012 announced their stellar list of returning and new sponsors. The lined-up included Stella Artois, joined by Tiffany & Co., Vanidades, Latina Magazine, KeraGreen, Centerplate, KMP Furniture, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, SmartWater, Chantea, SX Liquors, Global Purchasing Group, Johnson & Wales University, Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., Whole Foods Market, COSMIX – School of Makeup Artistry, Beauty Schools of America, Media Department II, Ecuador Love Life, City of Banja Luka, Banja Luka Fashion Fair, Gazdina Brandy and International Alliance of Specialty Fashion Retailers are the official sponsors for 2012 Miami Beach International Fashion Week with the support of the Miami Beach Visitors and Convention Authority and the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau. Official afterglow parties were hosted at STK Miami and the Mondrian South Beach Hotel.
For more information on Miami Beach International Fashion Week please visit www.miamifashionweek.com. Become a fan at www.facebook.com/MiamiInternationalFashionWeek or follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/miamifashionwk .

Miami Beach International Fashion Week (MBIFW) is the longest standing fashion event in Miami, and has received worldwide recognition and fame for discovering and showcasing the best fashion from around the world. Featuring eminent designers, celebrities, and musicians from nearly every continent, Miami Beach International Fashion Week promises to once again set the stage as the gateway to the world’s most innovative talents. 2012 will mark an exciting addition to the glamorous affair when it welcomes Superstar Dionne Warwick. An idol in the music industry for over four decades, Mrs. Warwick will host a media seminar for students and designers in which she will discuss her life, her style, and advise how to succeed in your chosen passion.

Following a successful career as an international fashion model, Beth Sobol, visionary and founder of Sobol-Perry Fashion Productions, Inc. established Miami International Fashion Weekâ„¢ in 1999. With five Keys to the City of Miami Beach and Proclamations from the City of Miami, City of Miami Beach and State of Florida, Beth has also been honored with awards by many of her peers including the 50 Most Powerful People in Miami, Top 25 Influencers in Florida, Entrepreneur of the Year, International Women’s Day and Influential Business Women Awards. In 2010, she was joined by Aaron Perry, business man and entrepreneur as managing partner of the newly rebranded Sobol-Perry Fashion Productions, Inc. to focus on the development of strategic business partnerships and the global expansion of the Miami Beach International Fashion Week brand.

TAKE 6 Performs with UM Frost School of Music Henry Mancini Institute 4/1/12

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TAKE 6 Performs with UM Frost School of Music’s Henry Mancini Institute
Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 4:00 PM.
UM Gusman Concert Hall
1314 Miller Drive
Coral Gables, FL
General admission, Adults $30, Seniors/UM Students $20. Click here to order tickets online or call 305-284-2400.

The University of Miami Phillip and Patricia Frost School of Music announces that 10-time Grammy award-winning super vocal group TAKE 6 will perform with the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra.

TAKE 6 sets the standard for a cappella groups of their generation. TAKE 6’s swinging, harmony-rich gospel sound is globally recognized. They are working on a brand new project with arrangers from the UM Frost School of Music, and will perform a sneak preview of several new arrangements at this concert. Henry Mancini Institute Artistic Director Terence Blanchard will host the concert and Artistic Coordinator Scott Flavin will conduct the full cross-genre orchestra.

Other concert highlights will feature many of the vocal group’s all-time a cappella favorites, as well as arrangements by award-winning saxophonist, arranger, composer, and conductor Gordon Goodwin. In addition, graduate students from the Frost School’s Arts Presenting and Live Entertainment Industries program are marketing the event.

Buika The very best of Spain at the Fillmore Miami Beach 5/12/12

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Buika The very best of Spain at the Fillmore Miami Beach
Saturday, May 12th, 8 PM
Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater
1700 Washington Ave
Miami Beach

Tickets $25 – $75 through Ticketmaster outlets or the Fillmore box office
Rhythm Foundation members, call the office at (305) 672-5202 for premium ticketing and no service fees.

TVE and Dish Latino present The Best of Spain Buika
The Rhythm Foundation welcomes you to the best of Spain with two spectacular concerts at the intimate Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater.

Buika, the unforgettable AfroSpanish gypsy, jumps from the screen in Almodovar’s 2011 hit film The Skin I Live In, to a live concert with her ensemble. Her latest work continues to explore the sublime fusion between flamenco, rumba, jazz and soul – with a dose of classic jazz stylings and the American songbook.

These two unforgettable nights of music are presented with support from TVE and Dish Latino. Season support is received from the City of Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council, Miami Dade Department of Cultural Affairs and Miami Magazine.

Paco de Lucia The very best of Spain at the Fillmore Miami Beach 4/5/12

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Paco de Lucia The very best of Spain at the Fillmore Miami Beach
Thursday, April 5th, 8 PM
FIllmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater
1700 Washington Ave
Miami Beach

Tickets $25 – $100 through Ticketmaster outlets or the Fillmore box office
Rhythm Foundation members, call the office at (305) 672-5202 for premium ticketing and no service fees.

TVE and Dish Latino present The Best of Spain Paco de Lucia
The Rhythm Foundation welcomes you to the best of Spain with two spectacular concerts at the intimate Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater.

Flamenco guitar icon, the legendary virtuoso Paco de Lucia is returning to the US for a rare tour of select cities, starting with Miami Beach. He brings his ensemble of Spain’s finest musicians and dancers. Paco’s newest CD and DVD features a triumphant live recording in Spain last year.

These two unforgettable nights of music are presented with support from TVE and Dish Latino. Season support is received from the City of Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council, Miami Dade Department of Cultural Affairs and Miami Magazine.

JAMS to host International Jazz Master Claudio Roditi 3/27/12

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JAMS to host International Jazz Master Claudio Roditi
Tuesday, March 27 at 8 p.m.
The Harriet Himmel Theater
700 S. Rosemary Ave., CityPlace
West Palm Beach FL 33401
www.cityplace.com

Tickets: $35; call 1- 877- 722- 2820 to order tickets or visit www.JAMSociety.org for tickets or membership information.
Admission is free to JAMS members

featuring Claudio Roditi
Roditi came to Boston in 1970 from his native Brazil via Mexico. He studied at the Berklee College of Music and became musically influenced by Clifford Brown and Lee Morgan. Roditi later joined the faculty of the School of Contemporary Music, meanwhile doing club and concert performances. In 1976 he moved to New York, and quickly broke into the local circuit, performing and recording with Joe Henderson, Charlie Rouse, Herbie Mann, Tito Puente, McCoy Tyner, Horace Silver and Paquito D’Rivera. Roditi established himself as a formidable jazz figure. Since 1989, he has traveled frequently as a member of Dizzy Gillespie’s United Nations Orchestra. For a while, he also toured with The Jazz Masters, a Gillespie tribute group led by Slide Hampton. Roditi has recorded 16 critically acclaimed albums as a leader since 1984, and Brazilliance X 4 was nominated for a Grammy Award as best Latin jazz album in 2010. In 1995, his Symphonic Bossa Nova recording also garnered a Grammy nomination.

Fairchild’s GardenMusic Festival 3/24/12 – 4/1/12

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Fairchild’s GardenMusic Festival
Saturday, March 24, 2012 – Sunday, April 1, 2012
10901 Old Cutler Road
Coral Gables, FL 33156
More Info

Ticket Information
Members: Tent seating, general admission, $25; Subscription to all four concerts, $75; Concert for Kids, free.
Non-members: Tent seating, general admission, $40; Subscription to all four concerts, $120; Concert for Kids, $25 for adults, $18 for seniors 65 and up and $12 for children 6-17. Children 5 and under are free.
Tickets at 305.667.1651, ext. 3358 or www.fairchildgarden.org/GardenMusic.

The mission of Fairchild GardenMusic is to bring the highest-quality and most exciting chamber music to South Florida, to create a powerfully immersive experience for visitors to Fairchild that will connect music with the garden space and other artistic disciplines to foster the collaborative and creative spirit between musicians and artists in other genres, and to provide engaging and stimulating educational opportunities for young people at Fairchild.

GardenMusic’s educational and musical programs were developed by Teddy Abrams, Harrison Hollingsworth and Johnny Teyssier, the members of the Sixth Floor Trio, who met while studying at the Curtis Institute of Music.

Opening Night Concert, Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.
History of Music, Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Collaborations, Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Finale/Celebration, Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.
Concert for Kids, Saturday, March 31 at 10:30 a.m.

Fourth Annual Golf for Art 4/14/12

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Fourth Annual Golf for Art
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Registration: 7 am
Shotgun Start: 8 am
Awards Ceremony/Lunch/Prizes: Noon
Hollywood Beach Golf Resort
1600 Johnson St., Hollywood
954. 927. 1751

Register today!
$400 Foursome
$100 Individual Player
Learn more and register

Occurring at the beautiful Hollywood Beach Golf Resort, the Golf for Art Fund-raiser is a day of golf and fun in the sun while benefiting the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood. A hole in one wins fantastic prizes on all five par 3 holes, including a luxury cultural trip to Paris and a new Mercedes Benz.

Start the day with complimentary Bloody Marys and continental breakfast at registration; beer, soda, water and fresh fruit on the course; and wrap-up the day with our live auction, drawing for door prizes, and more at our awards luncheon.
A hole-in-one wins fantastic prizes on all five par 3 holes featuring a luxury cultural trip to Paris, France, for 2 people, including business class airfare, 6 nights in a suite at a 5-star hotel, spending money and more! Other hole-in-one awards include a 2-year lease on a new Mercedes Benz; Nike Irons; Panasonic 32� LCD TV and $500 Visa Gift Card!

Full Moon Party at the Shelborne Hotel in South Beach 4/6/12

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Full Moon Party at the Shelborne Hotel in South Beach
April 6th
Shelborne Hotel
1801 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, FL, 33139
Buy Tickets Online

$35 for Admission for One to the Full Moon Party
Including Unlimited SXLiquors Specialty Drinks: Moonritas, Sexy-jito’s & Sexy-rinha’s!

Full Moon Party on April 6th at Shelborne Hotel South Beach
Get Unlimited SXLiquors Drinks: Moonritas, Sexy-jito’s & Sexy-rinha’s!
$10 Validation for Valet
Complimentary Chips and Fresh Salsa
$7 Lite Bites and Discounted Drink Menus Available

The Full Moon Party will take place at Lucy’s Cantina Royale (the lush and tropical beach front taqueria at the Shelborne Hotel) and last from 8PM to 12AM on April 6th. Once you’ve redeemed your Coup at the party’s entrance, you’ll then receive a special bracelet for access to the event (along with an endless amount of yummy cocktails, might I add)!

You girls can soak up the ambiance and listen to the smooth sounds of the Calypso Band while sipping unlimited SX Liquors Drinks! They will be offering UNLIMITED Moonrita’s, Sexy-jito’s and Sexy-rinha’s for the entire event, and not only that, but chips and fresh salsa will be available at the bar, and, should you need a little more variety in your sustenance, there will also be a $7 Lite Bites menu to order from as well as a discounted drink menu! And that’s not all – My girls also get $10 in parking validation credit!

Shelborne Hotel South Beach is home to one of two Lucy’s Cantina Royales in the nation (the other is located in New York). They’re known around town for hosting amazing pool parties, as well as the Winter Music Conference and Ultra Music Festival. For the Full Moon Party, the beach front setting of Lucy’s provides the perfect unobstructed view of the evening’s main feature!

Historic Florida Estate of Glenn H. Curtiss Restored After Thirteen Years Sneak Preview 4/1/12

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Historic Florida Estate of Glenn H. Curtiss Restored After Thirteen Years Sneak Preview
Sunday, April 1st, 2012 from 1 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Glenn Curtiss Mansion
500 Deer Run
Miami Springs

City of Miami Springs and Curtiss Mansion, Inc. announce a “Sneak Preview” of the restored historic South Florida home of famed aviator, inventor and visionary Glenn Hammond Curtiss originally built in 1925. Curtiss, the “Father of Naval Aviation” moved to South Florida from Hammondsport, New York during the land boom of the 1920s. From 1920-1930, Curtiss developed the cities of Miami Springs, Hialeah and Opa-locka, Florida, before his death in 1930 at age 52. Before his untimely passing, Curtiss made a significant impact in the South Florida landscape. His vision of creating three different geographic areas among the cities allowed him to partner with James Bright creating landmarks such as Hialeah Race Track. On Sunday, April 1st, 2012 the community will have the opportunity to a “Sneak Preview” of Curtiss’ home, now a center for education, preservation and inspiration.

The legendary Curtiss Mansion, damaged by multiple fires, has taken thirteen years of perseverance and a true community effort to rebuild the home to its original grandeur. Curtiss Mansion Inc. (CMI), a Florida not-for-profit organization, was established to take the leadership role in restoring the home. “I fell in love with the story of Glenn H. Curtiss, and felt it was my duty to be involved in its restoration and share the stories of all unsung heroes,” says JoEllen Morgan Phillips, President of CMI. “We are also excited by our partnership with Captain Barrington Irving’s STEM academy to be located at the Mansion in Miami Springs.” “The City of Miami Springs is proud to partner with CMI. They have done an outstanding job in the restoration of the Mansion,” says Mayor Zavier Garcia. “Our community can only benefit from restoring this national treasure by our Founder, and we want to share it with the world,” says City Manager Ron Gorland.

The focus of the event is to share mission of the restored Curtiss Mansion as a center for education and a venue of historic significance and beauty. Be one of the first in the country to tour the home of Glenn H. Curtiss and enjoy afternoon music, food and the outdoors with your family, friends and neighbors!

Constant Contrast Art Show At The ArtLink 4/14/12

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Constant Contrast Art Show At The ArtLink
Open Reception: April 14th, 2012 6 – 10 pm
The Artlink
130 Nw 36th. St.
Miami, Fl. 33127
www.theartlink.org
info@theartlink.org

The Artlink Art Space Is Proud To Show Works By : Tom O’hara, Teri Brozak and Sandra Garcia-Pardo

Diverging styles meet in a challenging exhibition that shows the complex and the simple passing through the balance in a constant contrast of colors, texture, plasticity and expressions of three Floridian outstanding artists. Tom O’hara, Teri Brozak and Sandra Garcia-Pardo are united this time for the contrasting dimensions of their thinking and the ways they explore and experience human conditions, which are finally developed in the creations of their amazing artworks.

April 16th – 21 10 – 6 pm

Musical entertainment and refreshments will be served
Admission free to the public

Biz To Biz Spring Networking Cruise 3/29/12

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Biz To Biz Spring Networking Cruise
Thursday, March 29th, 6:30pm
Lady Atlantic Yacht – Delray Beach
leaving from Delray Beach / Intracoastal
Veterans Park – Atlantic Plaza
777 E. Atlantic Ave

*Boarding The Lady Atlantic Yacht at 6:30pm – Free Parking

$20 per person Sign Up Here

Join Biz To Biz Networking aboard The Lady Atlantic Yacht
Lite Appetizers and Cash Bar

Cruise The Intracoastal Waterways in Fort Lauderdale from 7-9pm
Sign Up before March 22nd / After March 22nd – $25 per person

Exhibitor Tables Are Available for This Cruise
6ft Exhibitor Table + Two Cruise Tickets – $90.00
www.biztobiznetworking.com/springcruise.htm

Miami Lighthouse for the Blind Walk, Waggle and Strol Dog Walk 3/25/12

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Miami Lighthouse for the Blind “Walk, Waggle and Stroll” Dog Walk
Sunday, March 25 from 9:00 a.m. to noon
Shops at Midtown Miami

Free parking is available in the PetSmart garage, and walkers are welcome with or without dogs.
On-site registration is $20; the fee is waived for visually impaired walkers. Please click here to register.

Strut your stuff on Sunday, March 25 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Miami Lighthouse’s fifth annual Walk, Waggle and Stroll Dog Walk, an exciting event that is dedicated to raising awareness for guide dogs and service dogs of all kinds at the Shops at Midtown Miami (3401 N. Miami Avenue). This year’s event will be led by ‘Dog’nitaries Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sally Heyman as Grand Marshall and WPLG Local 10’s Sasha Andrade as the emcee.

The dog walk is taking place at the Shops at Midtown Miami, the events Top Dog Sponsor, and de‘tails’ include: “Bagels and Bones Breakfast” at 9:00am sponsored by Brooklyn Bagels and Miami Global Colombian Lions Club; the dog walk at 9:30am followed by contest prizes for “cutest,” “look-alike,” “most talented dog”, “Dog-Ummy,” “Musical Paws”, and Go Doggy Staying contests. You can also collect pledges to support the event from your friends, family, neighbors and co-workers for the grand prize that goes to the person who gets the most pledges.

Annual Rotary Foundation End Polio Now Fundraiser Cocktail Reception 3/31/12

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Saturday, March 31, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Hardcore Art Contemporary Space
72 NW 25TH Street
just east of N Miami Ave
Wynwood Art District
Miami, FL 33127
www.hardcoreartmiami.com

Donation: $20 per person
Hosted by: The Miami Brickell Rotary Club
miamibrickellrotary.org

RSVP or more informations: info@rotarybrickell.org
RC Brickell: (305) 741-4131

The Miami Brickell Rotary club invites you to a great cocktail party and Annual fundraiser to support Rotary Foundation End Polio Now project around the world. Below are the event details and attached is the invitation.

Please join us for a fun cocktail party and a great art exhibition for the benefit of Rotary International Foundation to help end of Polio around the world.

You will have a chance to enjoy an amazing exhibition, great cocktails, music, food sampling, also speak with the artist about their work, mingle with business professionals and community leaders to support a great cause.

Polio is a virus that enters the central nervous system and can lead to muscle weakness and acute flaccid paralysis. The Polio decease that can be avoid with vaccination.
100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Rotary International foundation to continue to provide vaccines to End Polio around the world.

After 25 years hard work, Rotary and its partners are on the brink of eradicating this tenacious disease, but a strong push is needed to root it out once and for all. Please visit the End Polio Now page for more details: www.rotary.org/endpolio

To know more about Rotary International and get involved with your local community, join one of our meetings.

Rotary Club Of Miami Brickell meets every first and third Tuesday of the month at Perricone’s Café (15 SE 10th St) for breakfast at 8 AM and every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at ChopHouse (300 S. Biscayne Blvd) for happy hour at 6 PM (Free to attend, RSVP recommended)
Also visit: www.rotary.org and www.rotarybrickell.org

Photographs of Absolut Vodka Event at SOHO Studios on 3/21/12

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Absolut Vodka Event at SOHO Studios on Wednesday, March 21, 2012.  What a great party complimentary Absolut cocktails, complimentary Gastropod bites and Coolhaus ice cream sandwiches, I had pumpkin spiced ice cream with a red velvet cookie was so yummy.   The music was so amazing with Dada Life and  Swedish House Mafia.  This is the way to spend a Wednesday night.

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2012 Miami Dance Festival Family Day 5/13/12

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2012 Miami Dance Festival Family Day
May 13 at 4PM
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach

Free admission to the Miami Dance Festival Family Day

For information call: 305-673-7256 or 305-858-7002 or see www.mbgarden.org.
Momentum Dance Company performs The Tiger and the Brahmin and presents Indian dance by students of Indian dance instructor Geeta Dias.

The Tiger and the Brahmin: This popular fable from India tells the story of a trusting Brahmin who finds his kindness to a Tiger betrayed when the Tiger wants to eat him! The Brahmin seeks help from the Elephant and the Water Buffalo, but the clever Jackal outwits the Tiger and saves the Brahmin. This production features authentic Bollywood dance as well as traditional mudras (hand gestures from Indian classical dance that tell the story) and beautiful colorful costumes from India.

The Miami Dance Festival is made possible with support from: The National Endowment for the Arts, The Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Board of County Commissioners, the City of Coral Gables and the Coral Gables Cultural Arts Council, Citizens Interested in Arts and participating venues, artists and arts organizations.

Tickets for all ticketed events are available online at: www.momentumdance.com.
For Festival information call: 305-858-7002 or the event venue.

2012 Miami Dance Festival Momentum The Next Generation 5/5/12

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2012 Miami Dance Festival Momentum: The Next Generation
May 5 at 7:30PM
Hialeah High School Theater
251 East 47th Street
Hialeah

Admission is $5 for an informal performance with new works choreographed and performed by Momentum’s dancers, as well as selections from the company’s repertory.

Tickets for all ticketed events are available online at: www.momentumdance.com.
For Festival information call: 305-858-7002 or the event venue.

2012 Miami Dance Festival Workshop: Writing About Dance 5/4/12

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2012 Miami Dance Festival Workshop: Writing About Dance
May 4
Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus
Building 6, Room 6400
485 NE Second Avenue
Downtown Miami

Join Neil de la Flor (Knight Arts Blog). Sponsored by Miami Dade College Department of Arts and Philosophy
Free Event.

Tickets for all ticketed events are available online at: www.momentumdance.com.
For Festival information call: 305-858-7002 or the event venue.

2012 Miami Dance Festival Pure Flamenco 4/29/12

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2012 Miami Dance Festival Pure Flamenco
April 29 at 5PM
Hialeah High School Theater
251 East 47th Street
Hialeah

Ballet Flamenco La Rosa in a pure flamenco program with live music.
Tickets available at the door and www.momentumdance.com. For information call: 305-858-7002. General Admission $20/Students & Seniors $7.

Tickets for all ticketed events are available online at: www.momentumdance.com.
For Festival information call: 305-858-7002 or the event venue.

2012 Miami Dance Festival Florida Dance Theater 4/26/12

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2012 Miami Dance Festival Florida Dance Theater
April 26 at 6PM
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach

For information and reservations, call: 305-673-7256 or 305-858-7002. Online ticketing at : www.momentumdance.com. Tickets $20 General Admission/$10 Students & Seniors.

Program: Lakeland based Florida Dance Theater under the Artistic Direction of Carol Krajacic-Erkes has been a popular feature at the Miami Dance Festival since 2007. The company returns with a contemporary dance program that showcases its virtuoso dancers. Highlights of the performance include two new works by the company directors. The intimate setting at the Botanical Garden will bring the audience closer to the dancers and the choreography.

Tickets for all ticketed events are available online at: www.momentumdance.com.
For Festival information call: 305-858-7002 or the event venue.

2012 Miami Dance Festival Flamenco Workshop 4/21/12

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2012 Miami Dance Festival Flamenco Workshop
April 21 From 11AM to 1PM
PAN (Performing Arts Network)
13146 West Dixie Hwy.
North Miami

For information call: 305-899-7730. $50 day of workshop. Discounted rate of $40 for registrations paid by April 20.

This workshop, led by Ballet Flamenco La Rosa Artistic Director and award-winning choreographer Ilisa Rosal, works with students on all levels as is traditional in Spain. Each student works at his or her own level

11 AM to Noon Technique for footwork and arms
Noon to 1:00 PM Soleares with live music

Tickets for all ticketed events are available online at: www.momentumdance.com.
For Festival information call: 305-858-7002 or the event venue.

2012 Miami Dance Festival Miami Dance Festival Film Night 4/18/12

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2012 Miami Dance Festival Miami Dance Festival Film Night
April 18 at 8PM
Miami Beach Cinematheque
Historic City Hall
1130 Washington Ave
1st Floor South
Miami Beach
$10 General Admission/$9 Miami Dance Festival and MBC Members

For information and ticketing contact: (305) 67-FILMS (673-4567) www.MBCinema.com

Paul Taylor: DANCEMAKER, a 1998 documentary by Matthew Diamond. Paul Taylor has been hailed as the world’s greatest living choreographer, having created a stunning body of dance work over the last forty years. When the curtain opens on the Paul Taylor Dance Company, audiences see a troupe of dancers soaring through the works of this formidable genius. However, behind the scenes lies a complex world of ambition, emotion, creation, and hard-nosed decisions. Dancemaker is a film that tells the tale of this extraordinary, peculiarly American company. Cutting from stage to backstage, the film looks at the rise of Taylor from solitary child to star dancer to master choreographer. The film travels with Taylor and Company from the rehearsal studio to an embassy-sponsored tour of India through a strike-threatened Broadway season. And finally, it gets to the core of Taylor’s talent, as he wrestles with the making of a new dance that is the centerpiece of his company’s season and of the film. Academy Award Nominee Best Documentary, Golden Spire Winner for Best Arts Documentary San Francisco Film Festival

Tickets for all ticketed events are available online at: www.momentumdance.com.
For Festival information call: 305-858-7002 or the event venue.

2012 Miami Dance Festival Momentum Spring Season 2012 4/7/12

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2012 Miami Dance Festival Momentum Spring Season 2012
April 7 at 2 PM and 8PM
Colony Theater
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach
FREE

Box Office: 305-674-1040. For information call: 305-858-7002. Online reservations at: www.momentumdance.com. Free with advance reservations.*
*These performances are free, but you must reserve in advance via email. Send reservation request to: mdanceco@bellsouth.net. You must pick up your reservation no later than 15 minutes prior to showtime. Tickets not picked up will then be released to audience members waiting at the door.

Program: Momentum will perform Gravity, a new contemporary work by Katie Sopoci, Delma Iles’ lively and humorous Pots and Pans set to traditional Bluegrass music as well as her dramatic Brecht Suite, the mysterious and virtuosic solo Surface of the Moon, Doris Humphrey’s historic 1928 work Water Study, and a World Premiere of a new work by Artistic Director Delma Iles.

Tickets for all ticketed events are available online at: www.momentumdance.com.
For Festival information call: 305-858-7002 or the event venue.

Miami Dance Festival Kick Off Free Environmental Dance Concert 4/1/12

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Free Environmental Dance Concert
The 2012 Miami Dance Festival Kicks off
Sunday, April 1 at 5pm
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL

Miami Dance Festival Opening Event

Free and open to the public

Momentum Dance Company performs an outdoor program inspired by the garden setting and its art installations including several ‘Giant’ inflatable sculptures by Irreversible Art Projects and the Poet Tree, an installation of poems by Emily Dickinson who is being celebrated in the Big Read from mid-March to mid-April. For information about Miami Dance Festival, see www.momentumdance.com or call 305-858-7002.

Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce Networking Event 3/28/12

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Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce Networking Event
Wed 3/28 5:30 to 8:30
Coconut Grove Gallery & Interiors
2884 Bird Ave
Coconut Grove, FL 33133

Free Parking
$10 for Grove Chamber Members
$15 for non-members

Enjoy complimentary wine, beer and hors d’oeuvres with admission, plus a chance to win great raffle prizes!

Sponsored by:
Downtown Miami & Brickell Chamber of Commerce, Social Florida’s Guide, Coconut Grove Gazette, SocialBuzzTV, CoconutGrove Grapevine, Soul Of Miami, Fabulous Miami

SocialBuzzTV April Networker Coral Gables 4/4/12

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SocialBuzzTV April Networker
Wednesday April 4, 2012 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Seasons 52
321 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Networking makes the business world go round

We want to keep things rolling in 2012 right by hosting what is expected to be yet another great networking event!

Enjoy an evening of networking! Our friends at Seasons 52 will be providing samples of flatbread as well and a complimentary glass of wine from 530pm-7pm!
Questions? Call 786-273-7875 or info@SocialBuzzTV.com

Yo Miami presents Beatnik Tuesdays at The Stage 4/10/12

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Yo Miami’s Beatnik Tuesdays at The Stage
Tuesday, April 10th 2012, 9pm-12am
the Stage
170 NE 38th Street
Miami, FL 33137
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In the 50s “Beatnik” evolved as a media-induced caricature of the ideals presented by the Beat Generation. Stereotyping the individual members of the movement, it became a word synonymous with barrette wearing, poetry reading, cigarette smoking commies.

Turning the tables on the all-powerful media machine, Yo Miami is taking the word back for the people with their new Jazz, Blues, and Hookah infused evening at The Stage.
A mashup of jazz and blues musicians will be brought into the space, transformed for the night to transport you back to the 1950s at the peak of the Beat Generation’s reign.

Depending how the first one goes we’ll see if it’ll turn into a regularly occurring event (monthly or bi-weekly) – Let’s make it a recurring event!

We got Buffalo Brown from Elastic Bond on guitar, Nabedi Osorio from The State Of on drums, and Adrian Gonzalez from Suenalo on keys/bass.

On top of that, Midtown Smokeshop is providing hookahs on site which’ll be $15.

Doors open 9PM

www.yo-miami.com
http://thestagemiami.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MidtownSmokeshop
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Elastic-Bond/13614242433?ref=ts
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-State-Of/234832593197119
https://www.facebook.com/SUENALO
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cog-Nomen/226224540805518
https://www.facebook.com/pages/oigo/140680536006809

Zhivago Duncan exhibition opening at Fredric Snitzer Gallery 3/30/12

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Zhivago Duncan exhibition opening at Fredric Snitzer Gallery
Friday, March 30, 2012 6-8pm
Fredric Snitzer Gallery
2247 NW 1st Place
Miami, FL 33127

Fredric Snitzer Gallery is pleased to present the exhibition Futile by internationally recognized artist Zhivago Duncan, who is acclaimed for his intricate paintings, kinetic sculptures, and post-apocalyptic dioramas featured at CFA Berlin, Saatchi Gallery London and the Von der Heydt Museum, Wupertal Germany. Our exhibition of Zhivagoʼs boldly innovative work, MASCHINE, a man-made remote controlled spray painting machine, will open with a reception and performance by Zhivago Duncan at the gallery on Friday, March 30, from 6-8pm and run from March 30 – April 28, 2012.
With MASCHINE, measuring 16 by 21 by 91⁄2 feet, Duncan channels painterly intuition through a remote controlled spray-painting machine. Rather than employing a trained professionalʼs exacting technique, Duncan captures the childʼs fully present and intuitive act of creation by using the machine to distance the painter from his calculated process. Surrendering control, the artist allows the machine to execute unpracticed marks onto the canvas, resulting in an array of sprayed strokes on a gesso white field. Duncanʼs contemporary response to the calculated, solid color planes of the colorfield painters, MASCHINE diagrams the progression of the machine’s life and evokes the struggle between man and machine.

Zhivago Duncanʼs coupling of a painting machine and kinetic sculpture infuses MASCHINE with a Dadaist sensibility that is truly 21st century. Opposed to the painting machine, which is typically subordinate or even irrelevant to the paintings it “creates”, MASCHINEʼs structure and function are as integral to the piece as its resulting art. Unlike most kinetic sculptures, MASCHINE has no direct-bound trajectories: despite the ostensibly repetitive motion, the spray can nozzles never cross the same path twice. Duncan, the sole inventor and creator of the machine, not only delights us with his simultaneously organic, instinctive and mechanical pieces but also challenges tradition with his uniquely erratic and unfamiliar creative process.

Additionally, please visit us at www.snitzer.com.

Bass Museum Will Present Exhibition By Artist Charles LeDray 4/27/12 – 8/12/12

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Bass Museum Will Present Exhibition By Artist Charles LeDray
April 27, 2012 through August 12, 2012
Bass Museum of Art
2100 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

This April, Bass Museum of Art will present an exhibition of four works by New York based artist Charles LeDray – the first presentation of the artist’s work in Miami Beach to date. The highly anticipated exhibition, curated by Adjunct Curator Steven Homes, will open to the public on Friday, April 27, 2012 following a private preview. “Charles LeDray” will be on view through August 12, 2012 and will include four distinct pieces from LeDray, including his major work, “Mens Suits.”

While “workworkworkworkwork” included more than 50 works of art spanning the artist’s career, “Charles LeDray” will concentrate on four pieces, including “Mens Suits,” which the artist meticulously labored over for three years. The clothes include miniaturized jackets, shirts and polo tops…even trousers, ties, bow ties, gloves and hangers. The result is a focused exhibition allowing boundless physical and imaginative space to four distinctly selected works. In contrast to a survey that seeks to explore the full range of an artist’s concerns or approaches, “Charles LeDray” will contemplate the artist’s work in a specific place at a specific time. This exhibition is focused on creating a unique dialogue between four individual, powerful works.

LeDray has often been described as the best kept secret of the contemporary art world, laboring for years before completing a sculpture. He does not often discuss the meaning of his work, leaving pieces open to interpretation. LeDray is best known for his miniature but proportioned sculptures of everyday objects. His work is poetry of material, scale and cultural resonance, rich with history and emotion. Renowned for exquisite objects crafted in a range of materials from fabric to human bone, LeDray’s work touches on loss, pathos, and absence.

Charles LeDray is an American sculptor born in Seattle in 1960, who now lives and works in New York. Primarily self-taught, he began his career as a security guard at the Seattle Art Museum. LeDray went on to work as an art handler for a private gallery, where his first piece of work was selected for inclusion in a group show just hours before the opening. Recent solo exhibitions include Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam, Galerie Schmela in Düsseldorf, Institute of Contemporary Art in Philadelphia, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco and Seattle Art Museum.

Located in Miami Beach, the Bass Museum of Art offers a dynamic year-round calendar of exhibitions exploring the connections between contemporary art and works of art from its permanent collection of Renaissance and Baroque paintings, sculpture, textiles, Apulian Vessel Gallery and Egyptian Gallery. Artists’ projects, educational programs, lectures, concerts and free family days complement the works on view. Founded in 1963 when the City of Miami Beach accepted a collection of Renaissance and Baroque works of art from collectors John and Johanna Bass, the collection was housed in an Art Deco building designed in 1930 by Russell Pancoast. Architect Arata Isozaki designed an addition to the museum between 1998 and 2001 that doubled its size from 15,000 to 35,000 square feet. Most recently, the museum selected internationally acclaimed Oppenheim Architecture + Design to lead its first phase of design and renovation tied to the 2010 completion of Miami Beach’s Collins Park. Oppenheim redesigned and relocated the museum’s arrival area to flow from and into the new park on Collins Avenue. For more information, please visit www.bassmuseum.org.

The Bass Museum of Art is generously funded by the City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs Program, Cultural Arts Council; Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners; John S. and James L. Knight Foundation; and sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture and members of the Bass Museum of Art.

CORPO Yoga Anniversary 4/21/12

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CORPO Yoga Anniversary
Saturday, April 21st – 10:30AM – 1:30PM
CORPO Yoga Studio
9030 SW 72nd Court
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 670-2010 or www.corpoyogastudio.com

CORPO Yoga is celebrating its 2nd Anniversary, and Family Resource Center is joining the celebration to help raise awareness of child abuse and neglect. There will be yoga classes, live music, food, and great raffles being drawn the whole day!

Toast to Awareness Wine Tasting 4/20/12

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Toast to Awareness Wine Tasting
Friday, April 20th – 7PM – 10PM
Four Seasons Hotel
The Edge Restaurant
1435 Brickell Ave.
Miami, FL 33131

Join us for our 4th Annual Toast to Awareness Wine Tasting sponsored by Berries to Wine to raise funds to combat child abuse and neglect. Wine educator, Barry Alberts will take us through 10 French and Italian wines and champagnes.

Tickets $25 in Advance – Available Online
$30 at the Door

FRC Night with the Miami HEAT 4/13/12

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FRC Night with the Miami HEAT
Friday, April 13th – 7:30PM
Click here to purchase tickets online.
Use special offer code “KIDS”

Join Family Resource Center at the Miami HEAT game vs. the Charlotte Bobcats and help support kids who have been abused or neglected.

Tickets are available at a discounted price to friends of FRC.

All ticketed guests from FRC will have the opportunity to shoot a free throw on the court after the game.

Finale for Bal Harbour Art Nights 3/29/12

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Finale for Bal Harbour Art Nights
Mar 29th, 7:00pm
Bal Harbour Shops

Bal Harbour Art Nights….Where fashion LOVES art

Fourth Art Night of the Season.
Art & Design forged a potent alliance in the fashion capital of Bal Harbour. That visual synergy created by top brands, South Florida based artists, local galleries and museums happened last season at Bal Harbour Art Nights.
Bal Harbour Village, Bal Harbour Shops, The St. Regis and Art Nexus will host this collector worthy evening for the 2011-12 season.

Activations to include:
St. Regis Lounge, in the center courtyard, presents Exhibit of late artist Sara Modiano and her installation “Ser” in benefit of The Sara Modiano Foundation for the Arts
Books & Books presents Diego Singh for a discussion of his book “Table for One”
Oscar de la Renta presents the “Iran Issa-Khan Photography Book” in conjunction with the Wolfsonian Visionaries
Oxygene will present Stephan Dominique, The Miami Children’s Musem artist in residence, benefitting the Museum
Jimmy Choo presents Santiago Rubino, benefitting St. Jude, in conjunction with Ocean Drive magazine
Pomellato presents imagery from Annie Liebovitz, in conjunction with and benefitting the Bass Museum of Art
Segafredo presents the 25th Anniversary of the Miami City Ballet by Gio Alma
Calypso presents Carolina Sardi, on behalf of Panamerican Art Gallery to benefit the Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida

Bal Harbour’s intention is to please the eyes and inspire the mind by creating a platform that celebrates the relationship between fashion and art. Also to embrace the high level art components present in South Florida through Museum presentations, Miami based artist installations, and innovative chats.

The Great Taste of the Grove 4/14-15/12

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The Great Taste of the Grove
Saturday April 14 and Sunday April 15, 2012 from 11am until 7pm
Peacock Park
2820 McFarlane Rd
Coconut Grove, FL
www.thegreattasteofthegrove.com

The Annual 22nd Taste Of The Grove Final Line Ups
Venues Compete for The Best Of Taste and Best Of Presentation Awards

Coconut Grove, FL – THE GREAT TASTE OF THE GROVE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL announces the final line up of judges and restaurants for this year’s festival being held at Peacock Park (2820 McFarlane Rd.) on Saturday April 14 and Sunday April 15, 2012 from 11am until 7pm. Entrance fee is $5 and food and beverages are available for purchase from $1 to $8.

Competing for the “Best of Taste” and “Best of Presentation” awards, to be presented by Deco Drive’s Belkys Nerey on Sunday, and in an attempt to take the title from the 4-year undefeated Panorama restaurant, the following venues will serve judges and attendees their best dishes:

§ Atchana’s East West Kitchen
§ Bahama’s Specialty Seafood
§ Bizcaya at Ritz Carlton
§ Calamari/Taurus/La Bottega
§ Chart House
§ Corny Guys
§ Dona Arepa
§ El Rey de la Paella
§ George’s in the Grove
§ Greek Eats
§ Jaguar Ceviche & Latam Grill
§ Nespresso
§ LM Catering
§ Los Ranchos
§ Master C – Southern Experience
§ New York Roma Pizza
§ Panorama at Sonesta
§ Spartico at Mayfair

During the two-day festival, two sets of judges will carefully evaluate the dishes presented. Local dignitaries were selected for their expertise in the hospitality and culinary industries, including food writers, consultants and chefs, and they are: Maria Arguello, Grace Della, Laine Doss, Cari Garcia, Michael B. Jacobs, Jen Karetnick, Peter Laird, Kathy Martin, Jorge Montes, Andrew Rothschild and Trina Sargalski

Named as one of BIZBASH’s 100 Top Florida Events, The Great Taste of the Grove is celebrating 22 years of tradition in bringing together Miami’s locals and visitors for a true food and beverage festival while partnering with ECOMB to continue its commitment to sustainability.

Coconut Grove’s quaint village feel meets springtime weather in South Florida, live entertainment, tasty dishes and beverages. And as introduced last year, the festival will bring back the “Sommelier Tasting Grove” and “Connoisseur Spirits Lounge” providing guests with the opportunity to taste the best wines and spirits on the market. Also included in this year’s event are the original Batman and James Bond car, provided by Dezer Collection, and an expanded Kid’s Adventure Park with zip-lining, ferris wheel and more surprises.

$5 GENERAL ADMISSION (free for children under 12)

Tastings & Presentations of Local Restaurants & Local Businesses + Fashion Show + Palate Culinary Pavilion + Connoisseur Spirits Lounge + Sommelier Tasting Grove + ECO-Education Lounge by ECOMB + Kid’s Adventure Park + 16 hours of Live Music of all genres

Our Partners: Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce, Commissioner Marc Sarnoff, Miami Dade County, Coconut Grove BID, GMCVB, Blackberry, Easy 93.1, The Coast 97.3, SBS/MegaTV, El Zol 95.7, Romance 106.7, Zeta 92, Transitions Lenses and Sears Optical, Baptist Medical Plazas, Friendly John, Welcome/Bienvenidos Magazine, Miami New Times, Bacardi, Grey Goose, Red Bull, Madria Sangria, Rebel Industries, SX Liquors, ChaChaCha Tequila, Calypso Rum, Samba Cachaca, Alacran Tequila, Blue Energy Drink, Tu-Be Branding Choco Noir, Premium Blends, Edrington Group, Famous Grouse, Macallan Scotch, Highland Park Scotch, Fragoli, Passione Prosecco, Happy Wine, Vinos in the Grove, Prestige Tents, Fast Signs, Milam’s Markets, Coconut Grove Grapevine, Figment Group, Creative Tools, Inc, Laird Creative, Tony’s Cocktail Mixers, Wine, etc., AdXposure, Belly2Abs, Empowered Youth, The Teen Board, and more.

www.TheGreatTasteoftheGrove.com

Celebrate The First Anniversary of Trio On The Bay 4/7/12

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Trio On The Bay Announces an Evening To Remember to Celebrate the First Anniversary
Saturday, April 7th from 10:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
Trio On The Bay
1601 79th Street Causeway
North Bay Village, FL
RSVP: gerry@tioonthebay.com

Trio on the Bay first opened its doors in April of 2011. For the past year, Trio on the Bay has received outstanding reviews from many publications and online sites, including The Miami Herald, Urban Spoon, Yelp, TripAdvisor and Open Table. In addition, they have been consistently named as one of Miami’s Best Outdoor Restaurants with stunning views. Furthermore, from its inception, Trio on the Bay has hosted many corporate events, weddings and social gatherings, which have generated lasting memories for the hosts and guests alike.

Most recently, Chef Brandon Whitestone, previously Chef de Cuisine at Chef Allen’s, joined their outstanding team as the Head Executive Chef. Chef Brandon has redesigned and introduced sumptuous dishes to the menu. Some of these dishes include: Florida Rock Shrimp Mac’n’Cheese, Blue Crab and Spinach Dip, Pan Roasted Corvina and Shrimp & Grits. Moreover, he added a spectacular Sunday Brunch, which has become a favorite in South Florida.

To celebrate their ongoing success and to thank their loyal diners for their continued support, Trio on the Bay invites you to celebrate this momentous occasion. Gerry Kelly, Miami’s Nightlife Guru and Trio on the Bay’s Marketing Director, has prepared an amazing evening, full of surprises. The interior and exterior of Trio will be transformed into a high energy and vibrant locale with sets provided by 3DX. Entertainment will be provided by Hot Jam Entertainment and will showcase a bevy of stage show and performances throughout the night, Choreographed by non-other than, renowned Entertainment Producer, Pamela Canellas,

This spectacular evening will begin with the first dinner seating at 5:00 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy some of the classics that have made Trio on the Bay well-known, as well as taste the sumptuous, signature creations by executive Chef Brandon. The festivities will continue at 10:00 p.m. with red carpet entrances, an open, vodka bar, butler passed hors d’oeuvres and guests will dance until the early hours of the morning, as their very own resident DJ NYX, will provide the spinning sounds for the celebration.

Trio on the Bay is looking forward to celebrating this momentous occasion with you!

Trio on The Bay is Miami’s premier restaurant, where dinner, drinks and dancing merge. The locale includes a stylish indoor dining room and outdoor terrace space with breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay. With its state-of-the-art sound system and dining room capacity of over 200, Trio on the Bay provides an ideal setting for corporate events, private parties and weddings. Trio is South Florida’s most unique and talked about restaurant and venue. The finest in cuisine, cocktails and service: Welcome to Trio on The Bay. For dinner reservation, please call 305.866.1234 or visit us at http://www.trioonthebay.com

Wyclef live at Ricochet 3/25/12

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Wyclef live at Ricochet
3/25/12, 7 PM
Ricochet Bar/Lounge
3250 Buena Vista Blvd
Midtown Miami FL 33127
www.ricochetlounge.com

Recently described as Hip Hop’s Renaissance Man, Haitian-born Wyclef Jean is notorious for his rap and island infused style. This singer gone revolutionary politician is the ideal reflection of the multi-faceted music world, proving that there are many sides to this one man. Producing music for the soul that exudes nothing but good vibes, city- dwellers and suburbanites alike will find it hard not to bob their head to the infectious back-beat. The 90’s may have been remembered as an era of never ending chain wallets and scrunchies, but during this decade the former lead singer of The Fugees conceptualized new- age, reggae nostalgic music tailored for any occasion. Since then Wyclef has ventured on to a solo career producing multi-cultural hit tracks with everyone from Cyndi Lauper to Shakira, proving to the world by himself that the evolution of hip-hop music will never stop. Finally back in Miami catch him live at Ricochet Sunday March 25 at 7:00p.m.

Maria Hamilton launches jewelry collection Evolution at the Miami Beach International Fashion Week 3/21-24/12

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“EVOLUTION” will be unveiled in front of the most important people in the fashion world.

“Miami Beach International Fashion Week ” has become the most important organization in Miami that spotlights the best fashion designers around the world; among them, the talented Venezuelan jewelry designer, Maria Hamilton.

Having achieved the highest award in 2011 as “Emerging Jewelry Designer of The Year” Hamilton returns to “Miami Beach International Fashion Week 2012” to launch her new collection “EVOLUTION” in front of the most important people in the fashion world .
“EVOLUTION” is an elegant collection that features fashion-forward designs in gold, leather and silver beautifully intricate with diamonds, sapphires, rubies and semi-precious stones. The collection found its inspiration in the new turn that Hamilton did in her style, materials and her love for nature.

Hamilton is a mother, wife and a talented entrepreneur who possesses a passion for fashion and has combined it with her expertise and innovative creativity through her jewelry designs, being invited for the second year to participate in the “2012 Boston Fashion Week”, for her extraordinary talent.

Maria Hamilton has also a philanthropic heart- -she is always willing to help those in need making donations of her pieces to charity events. Her dream is to create a foundation that helps children with cancer in the U.S., Latin America and Africa.
The official presentation of the Jewelry collection “EVOLUTION” by Maria Hamilton, will take place during the opening of “Miami Beach International Fashion Week 2012″ on March 21st at the Miami Beach Convention Center located at 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, from 6P.M. to 10:00 P.M. Her exhibition continues on March, 22, 23 and 24 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

More information about “Miami Beach International Fashion Week”, please visit: www.miamifashionweek.com

Sunny Oh / Laurent Cantineaux / Juvia

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Laurent Cantineaux, a protege of Daniel Boulud and Sunny Oh, formerly of Nobu South Beach serve a harmonious blend of the regional cuisines of Asia, the vibrant flavors of South America and classic French techniques in the form of ceviches, tiraditos, fresh seafood and prime meats.

About Juvia

Juvia is a 10,000 square foot indoor/ outdoor restaurant and lounge on the penthouse level of the parking garage by Herzog & de Meuron at 1111 Lincoln Road. Owned and operated by Jonas and Alexandra Millan of Bonito St. Barth, Juvia”s dining room features a vertical garden, designed by internationally acclaimed botanist Patrick Blanc, which invokes the lushness of the Amazon rainforest.

Bunny-Palooza at Miami Seaquarium features Ariana Grande as Celebrity Grand Marshal of the Easter Parade 4/6-8/12

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Bunny-Palooza at Miami Seaquarium features Ariana Grande as Celebrity Grand Marshal of the Easter Parade
Friday, April 6th to Easter Sunday, Sunday, April 8th
Miami Seaquarium
4400 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, FL.

Ariana Grande of Hit TV Show Victorious, to be Grand Marshal of Easter Parade for all three days of Easter Weekend

Easter Weekend in Miami gets underway with Bunny-Palooza 2012 at Miami Seaquarium, which hops onto the Easter scene from Friday, April 6th to Easter Sunday, Sunday, April 8th, with the largest parade in the event’s over 10 year history. The Easter Parade will feature Ariana Grande, who plays Cat Valentine, on the hit TV show VICTORIOUS. In addition, guests will enjoy continuous Easter Egg Hunts throughout the day, candy galore and five acres of adrenaline pumping fun with bounce houses, ‘Giant Fun Slide,’ Rock Climbing Wall and, plus many prizes and surprises. A discount offering of $8 off admission to Bunny-Palooza is available with a receipt or coupon from Publix Supermarket. Plus each day 10 lucky fans will have the opportunity to Meet and Greet with Parade Grand Marshal, Ariana Grande. For more information on Bunny-Palooza and how to enter to win a Meet and Greet with Ariana Grande visit www.miamiseaquarium.com.

“Easter is a big deal at Miami Seaquarium,” commented Andrew Hertz, General Manager at Miami Seaquarium. “This year, by bringing in a celebrity Grand Marshal we are building on the tradition that we have created over the course of more than 10 years. The 2012 Bunny-Palooza will be bigger and better than ever before. We are happy to welcome Ariana Grande to our parade and invite all her fans to come out to see her.”

Ariana Grande currently stars as Cat Valentine, on the hit TV show Victorious, which is currently in its third season. Most recently, she was signed to Universal Republic Record label and released her first single, “Put Your Hearts Up,” which debuted at number 25 on the pop charts. Ariana has more than one million followers on Twitter and has been named one of the Most Asked Actors Online above Charlie Sheen and Reese Witherspoon.

The Easter Parade will start at 12:30 p.m. on each day complete with marching bands, strolling performers, costumed characters and of course the Easter Bunny. In addition, during the festivities, bunny hoppers should be on the lookout for a Golden Egg, which will be hidden in one goodie bag that will be given out during Bunny-Palooza. The Golden Egg will give one lucky child and up to three other family members or friends, admission to Miami Seaquarium for their entire lifetime.
For more information please call (305) 361-5705 ext. 225.

Miami Seaquarium, South Florida’s most popular tourist attraction, is a family-oriented marine-life park open to the public 365 days a year. The park provides visitors with a greater understanding and appreciation for marine life through shows, presentations and marine-life exhibits. General admission to Miami Seaquarium is $39.95 and $29.95 for children (ages 3-9). More information on Miami Seaquarium is available at www.miamiseaquarium.com. Like Miami Seaquarium on facebook.

12 Nights of Electronic Music and Art V 3/24/12

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12 Nights of Electronic Music and Art V
Featuring Jaap Blonk in his Dr. Voxoid’s Next Move
Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 7PM
GAB Studio
105 Northwest 23rd Street
Miami, FL 33127
info@12nights.org
http://12nights.org/Season5/season5-2.html
http://www.facebook.com/events/261969917221496/
$7

The infamous Dutch virtuoso performer, poet and electronic musician performs his Dr. Voxoid’s Next Move.

Free with valid student ID
(ALSO check out Jaap’s performance on Friday, March 23 organized by SFCA: http://subtropics.org/)

Nil Lara at Miami Riverday Music Festival 4/14/12

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Nil Lara at Miami Riverday Music Festival
Saturday, April 14, 2012, 1:00pm until 4:00pm
Lummus Park
250 NW North River Drive
Miami, FL

14th Annual Miami Riverday

nil lara @ miami river music festival
beluga blue / capitol records / peer music
www.nillara.bandcamp.com
www.nillara.us

HIGHBAR at Dream South Beach Announces Dim Mak Pool Party and 2012 WMC lineup 3/16-25/12

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Dream South Beach
IIII Collins Avenue
(corner of llth st)
Miami Beach, FL
305.964.8106

Friday, March 23
Moodswing Pool Party with DEV
An Evening with 4AM

Saturday, March 24
Dim Mak Pool Party
• Sidney Samson
• Rehab
• Joachim Garraud
• very secret guest
Brandsway Creative presents WMC EDM Showcase

Sunday, March 25
E-Rock The Beach Bottagra Brunch Sunset Sessions
Sundays —WMC Closing Party

Photographs of Jazz in the Gardens on 3/18/12

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Jazz in the Gardens at Sun Life Staduim on Sunday, March 18, 2012. What a fabulous event; the food, the crowd and the amazing music.  We had such a wonderful time at the 7th annual Jazz in the Gardens.  This was our first year and will not be our last.  We really enjoyed listening to Kevin Eubanks, such an amazing artist.  Next on stage was Kenny G and he was wonderful, such a great performer.  Then Patty LaBelle took the stage and she was amazing, loved just singing along with her to some of her great hits.

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Jazz In The Gardens’ Magical Lucky 7th Year Draws 48,000 Fans With Some Celebrity Surprises
A stellar line up, exotic food and perfect weather credited with festival’s success

Almost 50,000 people from all over the world attended what is being called “the BEST Jazz in the Gardens yet”, on March 17th & 18th, 2012 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens. The lucky 7th year enjoyed its highest attendance levels ever; perfect mild and sunny weekend weather; exotic foods including the festival favorite “Reed’s Conch Salad”; and magical performances by A-list national artists Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, Patti LaBelle, KEM, Ledisi, Kenny G, Doug E Fresh, Kevin Eubanks, Ramsey Lewis and Nicole Henry and celebrity sightings of singer/actress Queen Latifah, Minister Louis Farrakhan Muhammad, Sr., comedian Robert Townsend and actor Glenn Turman. First time festival host MC Lyte was met with rousing applause as she introduced each national act and bantered with an enthralled crowd of thousands.

“Jazz in the Gardens just gets better and better every year, but this year it was simply remarkable. The performers, the attendees, the food, and the weather created a perfect combination. People traveled from near and far to see and experience this amazing festival.. It gives me with sheer joy to see this event develop to where it has become a nationally recognized venue and in turn making the City of Miami Gardens a travel destination,” says Miami Gardens Mayor Shirley Gibson

Saturday March 17th
The weekend’s festivities kicked off to clear skies and Miami’s own celebrated Jody Hill & the Deep Fried Funk Band who took to the stage with a tight set and strong vocals. Local Miami Gardens favorites Ike & Val thrilled early audiences with their unique style and Ike’s mastery of the blues guitar, playing with the intensity of Jimi Hendrix. Jazz aficionados were glued to their seats as the legendary Ramsey Lewis performed time tested jazz classics with his talented Electric Band. Old school human beat box Doug E. Fresh followed with a high energy performance that had the whole festival doing “the Dougie” while laughing and singing along as he led the audience down memory lane with a medley of old school hits and classic TV theme songs. Grammy nominated R&B soulstress Ledisi followed with an eclectic and rich performance, engaging the early evening audience. Love was the mood set by the next performer, classy and polished KEM, who thrilled with hit after hit of romance inspired songs. The night ended with an exuberant and surreal performance by Jill Scott, who was one of the most eagerly anticipated musicians of the weekend. Scott sported a huge afro and a wide smile, taking her fans for “a long walk”, visibly relishing performing hit after spectacular Scott hit.

Sunday March 18th
A refreshed and eager adult crowd, dressed in their Sunday best, returned for the second glorious day of the Lucky 7 Jazz in the Gardens. For the first time in the festival’s history gospel graced the stage with local sensation Sensere, who promised to deliver a rock-infused, soul-based, Gospel set and did not disappoint. Then internationally recognized South Florida based Nicole Henry kicked off Sunday’s national artist performances with her rousing renditions of pop and R&B inspired jazz selections. The man who rocked the Tonight Show for 15 years, Kevin Eubanks, took to the stage after Henry, with his smooth jazz guitar backed up by a powerful rhythm section that rocked the park. Kenny G.’s always appreciated long held saxophone renditions and playful audience interactions kept the vibe alive, instrumental style. Then, Ms. Patti LaBelle, diva extraordinaire, took the stage, belting out a rousing rendition of her # 1 hit “New Attitude” to enthusiastic shrieks of appreciation from young and old alike. The excitement filled weekend ended on a very high note as Queen of Hip Hop Soul Mary J. Blige brought her heartfelt “go girl” energy and the audience to its feet with powerful vocals and personal story to close the Lucky 7th Annual Jazz in the Gardens as only Mary J. Blige could.

“Jazz in the Gardens” owes its success to a simple formula: a star-studded line-up, great food, extraordinarily affordable ticket prices and amazing weather. For the past six years the festival has enjoyed unprecedented growth, consistently delivering stunning increases in attendance while attracting both locals and thousands of out-of-towners to the beautiful City of Miami Gardens. Previous years have included celebrated performances from A-list artists such as Charlie Wilson, Ms. Lauryn Hill, John Legend, Robin Thicke, the late Teena Marie,, Wyclef, Babyface, Gladys Knight, Frankie Beverly and Maze, The Isley Brothers, Chaka Khan, Chrisette Michele, Common, Erykah Badu, Anthony Hamilton, Roy Ayers, The O’Jays, Nancy Wilson, Al Jarreau, En Vogue, Bobby Brown, Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Gill, George Benson, Sergio Mendes, Luciano, Boney James, Boyz II Men, Cassandra Wilson, David Sanborn, Melanie Fiona, Joe Sample and Lalah Hathaway among others.

Photographs by Anthony Jordon of Arte/Amor on 3/17/12

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Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon of the Arte/Amor at Cafeina on Saturday, March 17, 2012.  Arte/Amor is a Fundraising event for HIV/AIDS. 100% of money raised will be donated to Florida AIDS Walk in which the MAC AIDS Fund will match dollar for dollar.

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

Mario Lopez at Bloomingdale’s 3/24/12

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Mario Lopez Debuts Men’s Premium Underwear Line at Bloomingdale’s Aventura
Saturday, March 24 from 5-7pm
Bloomingdale’s Aventura
19555 Biscayne Boulevard

Mario Lopez will debut his new men’s premium underwear line, RatedM. Lopez joins underwear industry veterans Mad Projects Industries, LLC to officially launch the bold, new collection of premium underwear and bodywear exclusively available at select Bloomingdale’s stores.

The public is invited to preview a high-energy runway fashion show – emceed by Lopez – featuring Rated M’s collection showcasing unique features, fashionable fits and innovative fabrics designed for distinguishing – and distinguished – gents everywhere. Following the show, Lopez will autograph RatedM purchases of 25.00 or more. Shoppers can pre-purchase their RatedM favorites beginning Friday, March 16 to guarantee an autograph by Lopez.

“When we set out to bring this brand to life, we wanted to develop a premium men’s underwear line that transcends trendy,” said Lopez. “RatedM is fun, sexy, smart, doesn’t take itself too seriously and speaks to all types of guys. We weren’t trying to be different, we were aiming to be better – we ended up being both.”
About Bloomingdale’s

Bloomingdale’s is America’s only nationwide, full-line, upscale department store and a division of Macy’s, Inc. It was founded in 1872 and currently operates 38 Bloomingdale’s stores and 7 Bloomingdale’s, The Outlet Stores in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Illinois, Georgia, Florida, Nevada, and California. In addition, Bloomingdale’s has an international presence with a location in Dubai. Be sure to follow Bloomingdale’s on Facebook or Twitter, and for more information, or to shop any time, visit www.bloomingdales.com.

RatedM believes that good-looking men, as well as okay-looking guys, and even some ugly yet charming dudes deserve undercover awesomeness. Designed by New York-based apparel masterminds Mad Projects Industries, LLC in partnership with Mario Lopez, RatedM boasts a product line for dudes of all dimensions. With three distinct collections – Elementary, Atelier and Play – Rated M has you covered. Get rated now at www.RatedM.com

Tony Chimento Presented by Bang and Olufsen Miami Beach 3/23/12

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Tony Chimento Presented by: Bang & Olufsen Miami Beach
Friday, March 23, 7:00pm until 11:00pm
Bang & Olufsen Miami Beach
1691 Michigan Avenue, Suite 110
Miami Beach, FL

The Gallery @ Bang & Olufsen Miami Beach is proud to have the American classically trained artist Tony Chimento be the latest featured artist at the gallery located in the heart of South Beach.

Tony Chimento has established himself as an artist that rebelled against the avant-garde movement and creating a niche for himself by the realization that … “my work is mostly about the exploration of beauty and the space we make for its contemplation. In a world where the ugly and violent seem increasingly more intense, the exploration of beauty and serenity, not as escape…but as antidote, certainly must be as valid a reason for making art as any other”.

Visit the official website for more informaiton
www.chimentostudio.com

Tony will be the featured artist in a series of talented masters to grace the walls of the Bang & Olufsen showroom after the grand opening showcase of old masters. The gallery will exhibit new artists every three months and will hold mini receptions for guests to introduce the them to the general public. Each will be accessible for your questions and the event provides a unique opportunity to get to know an artist of great quality up close and personal.

The Bang & Olufsen family is delighted to welcome you and your guests Friday, March 9th, to it’s showroom once again for another great night of art and culture. Light refreshments and hors d’oeuvres as only Bang & Olufsen can deliver will be served.

MSYP Launch Party 3/30/12

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MSYP Launch Party
Friday, March 30, 2012, 5:00pm until 9:00pm
The Stage Miami
Miami Design District
170 NE 38th Street
Miami, FL
Facebook Evite

For More Information, please visit our website: www.themsyp.com
@themsyp

The time has finally come for the Official Miami Society of Youth Philanthropists Launch Party at the Stage!

Free Raffle!

Sponsored by Ms. Cheezious

Board Members
Ben Lebish – Chair & Founder
Omar Barrera
Alex Galvez
Alina Cutie-Rodriguez
Andrew Lane
Marianne Aleman
Martha Esperon
Melissa Medina-Schnur
Meredith Veloz
Nicole Trueba

Taste Of The Gables and 5th Annual Coral Gables Restaurant Week presented by Bacardi 5/31/12 – 6/17/12

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Taste Of The Gables and 5th Annual Coral Gables Restaurant Week presented by Bacardi U.S.A., Inc.
Taste Of The Gables
Thursday, May 31, 2012 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Westin Colonnade Hotel
180 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134
coralgablesrestaurantweek.com

It is time once again to vote for the best dish in Coral Gables. Presented by Bacardi U.S.A., Inc. and the Jackson Family Estates, “Taste of the Gables” will take place on Thursday, May 31, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Westin Colonnade Hotel, located at 180 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134. Event-goers will be able to sample tastings from 20 Downtown Coral Gables restaurants and cast their votes for the best “Taste of the Gables.”

“We are thrilled to be celebrating our fifth year. Anticipation is mounting as participating restaurants anxiously prepare for what will no doubt be our best event ever,” stated Mari Gallet, Executive Director of the Business Improvement District of Coral Gables.

Advance tickets are $25, include tastings and one free cocktail, and can be purchased online at www.coralgablesrestaurantweek.com. VIP tickets, including access to upgraded dining and drink options in the 1862 Room limited to the first 100 patrons have already sold out!. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to United Way of Miami-Dade County. Advance tickets are highly recommended as the event sells out quickly, and on the day of the event, will increase to $30 and $65 for General Admission.

Coral Gables Restaurant Week
June 4-17, 2012
Participating restaurants in Downtown Coral Gables, FL 33134

Hungry and discerning foodies of Coral Gables cuisine can dive back in for the Fifth Annual Coral Gables’ Restaurant Week which kicks off on Monday, June 4 and runs until Sunday, June 17. Presented by Bacardi U.S.A., Inc. and the Jackson Family Estates, the two-week event promises to deliver a savory blend of the city’s signature flavors.

Restaurants will be offering a variety of special three-course lunch and dinner promotions with savings of at least 20 percent off the regular menu prices, and ranging from $17 to $49 per person. Participating restaurants include: Anacapri, Angelique Euro Cafe, Angie’s World Cuisine, Bangkok Bangkok, Benihana, Caffe Abbracci, Cibo Wine Bar, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Fritz & Franz Bierhaus, Gables Aragon Cuisine, John Martin’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, La Cofradia, La Dorada, La Taberna Giralda, Le Provencal, Mesa, Morton’s The Steakhouse, Ortanique on the Mile, Pardo’s Peruvian Cuisine, Randazzo’s Little Italy, Red Koi Thai & Sushi Lounge, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Seasons 52, Sushi Maki, Talavera Cocina Mexicana, Tarpon Bend Raw Bar & Grill, The Dome, The Globe and The Local.

In addition to great food, guests over 21 years of age can try the Original BACARDI® Mojito, as well as a selection of wines from the Jackson Family Estates.

Restaurant Week menus are available for both lunch and dinner depending on the restaurant, and are now available online at www.coralgablesrestaurantweek.com. Advance reservations are strongly recommended as restaurants get booked quickly.

For more information visit www.CoralGablesRestaurantWeek.com

Created in 1997, the Business Improvement District of Coral Gables’ (BID-CG) mission is to promote commercial vitality for Miracle Mile and Downtown Coral Gables, and to act as a strategic catalyst for the overall improvement of the area. Downtown Coral Gables’ Miracle Mile is a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood with more than 160 retailers and over 70 restaurants. Infused with a chic European feel, tree-lined streets and Mediterranean architecture, the historic area boasts some of Miami’s finest boutiques, acclaimed restaurants and lively cultural venues. Downtown Coral Gables, with its Miracle Mile, is an elegant and sophisticated destination to live, shop, play and work. It is Miami’s charming gem that locals like to keep secret and visitors fall in love with when they find it. For more information and a directory, visit www.shopcoralgables.com, become a fan www.facebook.com/ShopCoralGables or follow us on Twitter @ShopCoralGables.

Photographs by Anthony Jordon of Art Beats for Life at Gallery 212 Miami on 3/21/12

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Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon of the Art Beats for Life WMC 2012 Event in Wynwood to Benefit American Cancer Society at Gallery 212 MIami on Wednesday, March 21, 2012

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

All You Need Is Love At Miami Children’s Museum’s 2012 Be A Kid Again Gala Honoring Romero Britto 3/31/12

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All You Need Is Love At Miami Children’s Museum’s 2012 Be A Kid Again Gala Honoring Romero Britto
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Miami Children’s Museum
980 MacArthur Causeway
Miami, FL

Featuring a Live Multimedia Performance By The Fab Four!

On Saturday, March 31st at 6:30 PM, the Miami Children’s Museum (MCM) will host its much anticipated 2012 Be A Kid Again Gala. This year’s 60s inspired theme, “All you need is love” will celebrate exceptional educational programming and showcase a far out live auction hosted by Dave Barry and Paul Castronovo. The night will also feature a one of a kind Silent Auction with a special Wine Auction chaired by Beverly and Bill Parker. Guests will groove the night away to a spectacular multimedia stage production by The Fab Four that will transport them back in time with iconic Beatles tunes.

This year’s Be a Kid Again Gala will pay tribute to and honor renowned local artist, Romero Britto. MCM will honor Britto for his longstanding commitment and dedication to the Museum and to the children of South Florida.

Co-hosted by MCM Chairman of the Board of Directors, Jeffrey Berkowitz, Gala co-chairs Lisa Schejola Akin, Melissa Netkin, and supported by past Gala chairs Gisela and Diego Lowenstein, the 2012 Be A Kid Again Gala is guaranteed to be the most memorable event of the season! Jeff and Yolanda Berkowitz and Alan Potamkin and Brigitt Rok serve as this year’s generous Premiere Sponsors. The night’s Presenting Sponsors include The Arison Family Foundation, Baptist Health South Florida, Coastal Construction, Fairholme Capital Management, Gloria Martin, the Miami Marlins/David Samson.

“MCM has always provided exceptional educational programming to children and families throughout South Florida,” says Jeffrey Berkowitz, Chairman of the Board for the Miami Children’s Museum. “The funds raised at the Be A Kid Again Gala help us ensure that all children continue to have access to these programs.”

The 2012 Be A Kid Again Gala Honorary Host Committee includes Miami heavy weights Dave Barry, Gloria & Emilio Estefan, Lisa & Donald Pliner, Chris & Pat Riley. The night’s luxurious Silent Auction is chaired by Yolanda Berkowitz, DJ Kerr, Marlen Pernetti, Beth Tasca, Gisela Lowenstein and Stefanie Reed. The Host Committee includes Marianne Devine, Lara Gallardo, Aaron Glickman, Stacey Gumenick, Susan Lampen, Pam Luria, Jackie Malamed, Janet Moreira Gamble, Adrienne Pardo, Katharine Rubino, Mijanou Spurdle, Sarah Sullivan, and Chris Weinberg.

All proceeds will benefit the Museum’s educational programming. For more information, contact Sarah Smith at 305.373.KIDS (5437), ext. 142 or ssmith@miamichildrensmuseum.org.

2012 Be A Kid Again Gala Patron Sponsors: Academica, Jeffrey & Lisa Akin, Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant, Bilzin Sumberg, Braman Family Foundation, CMC Group, Florida East Coast Realty, Florida Power & Light, Russell & Ronalee Galbut, GetARoom.com, Greenberg Traurig, IPC International, Chaim & Shulamit Katzman, Diego & Gisela Lowenstein, Manny Medina, MC Velar Construction, Miami Access Tunnel, Miami Heat, Pathman Lewis, Regal Entertainment Group, Suffolk Construction, TotalBank, and Worldwide Amherst Media. This year’s Gala Supporting Sponsors are Alma Jennings Foundation, Broad & Cassel, Devine Goodman Rasco & Wells, Illy, Kluger Kaplan Silverman Katzen & Levine, Ladenburg Thalmann/Adam & Jackie Malamed, Richard & Susan Lampen, Lockton Companies/Ryan Turner Specialty, Mandarin Oriental, MDW Insurance, Miami Dolphins, Next-Port, Inc./Robert and Melisa Netkin, Bill & Beverly Parker, Riemer Insurance, Sabadell United Bank, The Sequoia Foundation, SFY Architectural, Craig and Mijanou Spurdle, Unisource, and Yaniz Complete Property Maintenance.

Founded in 1983, Miami Children’s Museum is dedicated to enriching the lives of all children by fostering a love of learning and enabling children to reach their highest potential. Visitors of all ages are encouraged to play together, learn, imagine and create. The 56,500-square-foot facility includes 14 galleries, classrooms, and a 200-seat auditorium. The museum offers hundreds of bilingual, interactive exhibits; programs and classes, including special needs classes; Subway restaurant; KidSmart educational gift shop and learning materials related to arts, culture, community and communication. To learn more about the museum, please visit our website: www.miamichildrensmuseum.org.

Miami Children’s Museum receives both private and public funding. MCM is sponsored in part by the City of Miami; the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Mayor and the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners; and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council.

Chalk Presents Miami Music Week 2012 Lineup 3/20-25/12

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Chalk Presents Miami Music Week 2012 Lineup
Tuesday, March 20 through Sunday, March 25, 2012. 7 p.m. – 5 a.m.
Chalk Ping Pong and Billiards Lounge
1234 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305.532.8662
www.chalkmiami.com

Chalk Ping Pong and Billiards Lounge, along with SuperMarket Creative and Nightdrive Miami, is proud to present its lineup of musical talent for Miami Music Week 2012. A slew of renowned and emerging DJs will take the helm at Chalk, the ultimate adult playground, to showcase the venue’s state-of-the-art audio and new music platform during the weeklong celebration of electronic and alternative music. As a special treat for loyal patrons, Chalk will stage contests for ticket giveaways for each night via Facebook and Twitter, with winners announced the week of March 19.

Tuesday, March 20
Hip-hop revolutionary Tony Touch, along with mixmasters Voodoo Ray, Fred Coolout & Danny Castro, host a Miami edition of Toca Tuesdays, NYC’s No. 1 running, true school, weekly hip hop party of four years. Guests will enjoy a mix of vintage hip-hop, funk, soul, reggae, classics & more, in addition to beats by world-renowned “club king,” Mr. Mauricio, and the high-energy vibes of Big Ben & more.

Wednesday, March 21
Nightdrive Miami celebrates its three-year anniversary with an ensemble cast of
cutting-edge talent, including alternative disco sounds from Kim Ann Foxman of
Hercules and Love Affair, a live stylish synthy beat set by Wolf + Lamb’s Pillowtalk and also Tiger & Woods of Editainment, followed by DJ sets from the Maxxi Soundsystem trio Kojak, Nurvous and NeedWant, known for the club hit “Criticize,” as well as Danny Daze of Hot Creations/Crosstown Rebels. Additional beats by South Florida natives DJ Laura of Miami, Patrick Walsh.

Tickets available at www.wantickets.com/nightdrive

Thursday, March 22
Jellybean Soul & Aint Nuthin But A House Party presents Feel the Spirit with eclectic house music by an all-star New York DJ lineup featuring Fun House resident and Dance Music Hall of Famer, Jellybean Benitez, along with turntable wizard and underground house DJ Jihad Muhammad, & Ray Vazquez of Just Us World-wide Productions.

Friday, March 23
Modular Records presents an Australian lineup including Sydney-based Australian dance music duo Sneaky Sound System, a.k.a Miss Connie Mitchell & Black Angus McDonald), “We No Speak Americano” masterminds Yolanda Be Cool, The Gang Bang’s own Gus da Hoodrat, Beni, the notorious Ministry of Sound’s party-rocker Dangerous Dan, & Cougarskin.

RSVP required RSVP@chalkmiami.com

Saturday, March 24
North and south collide as Chalk presents Snowbirds N’ Flamingos, including sounds by remix master Eli Escobar (NYC), Nancy Whang (NYC )of LCD Soundsystem & DFA Records, Vita & Hannah Rad (NYC), & Team Rojas (MIA).

RSVP required RSVP@chalkmiami.com

Sunday, March 25
Edison Farrow presents the 7th annual Just Circuit Awards Gala – in conjunction with the 27th annual Winter Music Conference – with performances by Amuka, Barbara Tucker, Peper Mashay, Jason Walker, Kellsey B, & Pak and Shyra. Additional musical direction provided by DJ Craig Gaibler, bringing diverse sets that range from funky house to deep late-night sounds, Lookout & Harlot resident DJ Grind, tribal and progressive sounds by Chris Pappas, Justin Ryan, & Fierce Tease high-energy mixes & jaw-dropping mash-ups.

For more information and VIP room reservations, contact info@chalkmiami.com.

Slow Food Miami 2012 Snail Of Approval Winners and Awards Party 3/23/12

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Slow Food Miami 2012 Snail Of Approval Winners and Awards Party
March 23rd at 7:00 p.m.
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach.

Tickets are $150 per person plus processing fees and are available at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/229228

Slow Food Miami unveils their inaugural Snail of Approval program and Awards Party honoring an exclusive group of chefs, artisans and purveyors who are being recognized for their commitment to quality, authenticity and sustainability in the food and drink we enjoy in Miami.

The Snail of Approval program is designed to guide Miami locals and visitors to food that is good, clean and fair, all of which are qualities at the root of the Slow Food movement. This group of chefs and purveyors is being honored for sourcing food that is of high quality, local in origin and sustainable to the environment. In this inaugural year of the Snail of Approval program winners were nominated by local farmers. Future nominations will be open to the public.

Michael Schwartz, James Beach Award-winning chef and first Slow Food Miami Snail of Approval Winner, will be the evening’s ambassador. Snail of Approval winning chefs and producers will serve tastes of their farm-to-table cuisine and there will be three celebrity judges awarding best Farm-to-Table Bite of the Night. They include: Lee Brian Schrager (Creator of SoBe Wine & Food Festival), Bruce Seidel (CEO You Tube Food Channel and Previously Food Network Executive Producer of Iron Chef America) and Chef Art Smith (Oprah’s personal chef for 10 years, Lady Gaga Family restaurant partner, Bravo Top Chef Masters Finalist) and Victoria Pesce Elliott (Ocean Drive Magazine & Miami Herald).

The evening will also feature Wine Tastings by the Miami Culinary Food & Wine Experience and Seasonal Cocktails by Snail of Approval Farm to Bottle winner, Grey Goose® Vodka.
Following is a list of the 2012 Snail of Approval honorees:
* Red Light Little River, Kris Wessel
* 1500°, Paula de Silva
* Sustain restaurant + bar, Alex Piñero
* Green Table, Monica Rios
* Area 31 Restaurant & Bar, Michael Reidt
* Essensia, Julie Frans
* Altamare, Simon Stojanovic
* Lido Restaurant at the Standard Hotel, Mark Zeitouni
* Escopazzo, Giancarla Bodoni
* Sra. Martinez, Michelle Bernstein
* Michy’s, Michelle Bernstein
* Creative Tastes Catering, Frank Randazzo and Andrea Curto-Randazzo
* The River Seafood & Oyster Bar, David Bracha
* Ocean Reef Club, Philippe Paul Reynaud
* Sakaya Kitchen, Richard Hales
* Real Sorbet
* Gaby’s Sorbet
* Grey Goose® Vodka

Slow Food Miami is the local chapter of Slow Food USA and the International Slow Food Association. Slow Food Miami embraces local growers and artisan food makers who use sustainable methods, pay fair wages and respect our environment. The Miami Chapter of Slow Food celebrates our South Florida local tropical fruits and seafood and focuses on promoting healthy childhood eating habits by installing edible gardens in local schools and communities. In Fall 2011, Slow Food Miami built more than 90 gardens in Miami-Dade County. For more information go to www.slowfoodmiami.org.

Spoken Soul Festival / Celebrate Women Artists 3/30/12 – 4/1/12

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Spoken Soul Festival / Celebrate Women Artists!
March 30 – April 1, 2012
spokensoulfestival.com

Friday, March 30, 2012
SWAN Community Program Benefiting The Safespace Foundation
SWAN Community Program is a special invitation only, community service event that empowers young girls and women through the arts. The SWAN Community Program 2012 beneficiary is The Safespace Foundation, a non -profit 501(c)(3) organization committed to the advocacy of domestic violence victims and survivors.
All teaching artist interested in volunteering please email dm_spokensoul@yahoo.com.

Saturday March 31, 2012 6pm – 10pm
SWAN Spoken Soul Showcase Vol. 5 | SWAN Day
The Moore Space | Miami Design District
4040 NE 2nd Avenue – 2nd Floor
Miami, FL 33137
15 South Florida women artists will be showcased, celebrating women artists on SWAN Day, an annual event that take place on the last Saturday of Women’s History Month (March).

Sunday April 1, 2012 11:30am – 2:30pm
Spoken Soul Festival’s Closing Special Event
Mister Collins | One Bal Harbour Resort
10295 Collins Avenue
Bal Harbour, FL 33154
Price: $40 per person. Includes brunch.
8th Annual Vanessa Baez Memorial Women’s Brunch
“Celebrating Everyday Women with Extraordinary Courage”
Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence at The Safespace Foundation
Must pre-pay to reserve seating via email: dm_spokensoul@yahoo.com
Valet Parking: $5 with Restaurant Validation
Guest Speaker: Elena Linares of RazzleDazzle Barbershops

The Fifth Annual Spoken Soul Festival sets to celebrate female artists during National Women’s History Month and International Support Women Arts Now Day (SWAN Day) from March 30 through April 1, 2012. The event is one of 55 international events that celebrates women artists on the last Saturday of Women’s History Month and is organized by WomenArts, a worldwide community of artists and produced locally by South Florida art advocates.

Spoken Soul Festival’s mission is to produce an annual festival that will help advance the careers of a variety of women artists including poets, fine artists, photographers, filmmakers, and designers. Spoken Soul Festival features three events: SWAN Community Program, SWAN Spoken Soul Showcase Vol. 5 on SWAN Day, and the Vanessa Baez Memorial Women’s Brunch.

On Saturday, March 31, Miami’s art community will embrace the female creative spirit showcasing over 15 artists including music, poetry, art and design at the beautiful Moore Space in the Design District.

“The Historic Moore Building in the Miami Design District is the perfect venue for this year’s Spoken Soul Festival. Now in it’s fifth year, the Festival has grown exponentially, expanding its reach and supporting some of the best women artists in Miami. We are pleased to provide such a venue in support of Spoken Soul Festival this year as in years past so that the Festival can continue to grow and have a positive impact on Miami and beyond,” said Tiffany Chestler, Curator and Manager of The Craig Robins Collection.

Spoken Soul Showcase Vol. 5 will take place on Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The Moore Space located at 4040 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 200 in Miami ‘s Design District. The event is free for both participating artists and the public and will be hosted by Chanel, Clear Channel radio personality for 9.39 MIA and MEGA 94.9.

“This is my favorite event of the year! It’s such an honor to be a part of Spoken Soul Festival and SWAN Day. Every year there’s a new group of talented women that leave me in awe,” said Chanel.
Singers such as local favorite Antonia Jenaé, top selling poet, Haiku Death Match Miami Champ 2011 and featured author of Hialeah Haiku, Elena Santayana, NFAA’s YoungArts star visual arts discipline coordinator lonijae (Loni Johnson) along with emerging DJ, photographers, and designers are set to blaze The Moore Space with talent, grace, color, and living art.

Macroalgae: Hidden Colors of the Sea 4/2-30/12

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Macroalgae: Hidden Colors of the Sea
April 2-April 30, 2012 , 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily
Anne Kolb Nature Center
751 Sheridan Street
Hollywood, Florida
www.tropicalbotanicartists.com

The Tropical Botanic Artists, in collaboration with the Anne Kolb Nature Center and the Biological Sciences Department of Florida International University, will present “Macroalgae: Hidden Colors of the Sea” at the Anne Kolb Nature Center, 751 Sheridan Street, Hollywood, Florida, April 2 through April 30, 2012.

The center gallery featuring the botanical art is free; admission to the Exhibit Hall is $1/per person. Both are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

The macroalgae display includes 27 fine quality botanical watercolor paintings and three herbarium display frames representing the three categories of local macroalgae (green, red, and brown) found in Biscayne Bay during BioBlitz 2010, an ecological event conducted at Biscayne National Park in May 2010 and sponsored by the National Geographic Society. The studies of science and art come together, as these local artists have used time-honored, traditional techniques to reveal the beauty of tiny macroalgae.

Tropical Botanic Artists is a collective of local watercolorists established in Miami, Florida, in 2006 to pursue the beauty of tropical plants through art. Its members come from all walks of life and each brings a unique viewpoint to their work. Their shared love of the natural world is reflected in their dedication to botanical subjects. They hope that visitors to the exhibition will be encouraged to observe the minute details in plants–in this case macroalgae–and transfer these new powers of observation into everyday life.

The exhibition, Macroalgae: Hidden Colors of the Sea has been shown at Biscayne National Park, at Everglades National Park in Homestead, at the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center in Key West, and at the Tropical Audubon Society in South Miami. The pieces will be on view at the Anne Kolb Nature Center on Sheridan Street in Hollywood from April 2 through 30. A final showing is set for May 1 through May 31, 2012, at the Glenn Hubert Library on the North Campus of Florida International University

Join Dine for Sushi and Cocktails at NoVe Kitchen 3/28/12

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Join Dine for Sushi and Cocktails at NoVe Kitchen
3/28/12, 6:00-8:00 pm
NoVe Kitchen
1750 N Bayshore Dr
Miami, FL
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For a modern take on Asian cuisine, join us at NoVe Kitchen & Bar located in the ground floor of Opera Tower. NoVe — which stands for just north of the Venetian Causeway — is the perfect hangout to enjoy your favorite traditional sushi rolls created by Chef Hiro Tereda, formerly of Doraku and Moshi Moshi. The setting at NoVe is elegant, yet comfortable with brick walls, wood tables, and umbrella-shaded tables outside.

The menu consists of a variety of Asian tapas and modern sushi dishes that will appeal to both traditional sushi lovers and those looking for a carnivorous treat. While traditional sushi rolls make up a good portion of the menu, Chef will also awaken your palate with some of his signature creations. See how he has incorporated non-traditional ingredients like bacon, tempura-fried Bahamian conch and grilled skirt steak into his signature rolls.

Cost is $10 in advance or $15 at the door. This includes one saketini and a selection of assorted sushi rolls.

MENU —
Edamame
Crunchy Crab Salad
JB Roll (Fresh Salmon & Cream Cheese)
Original California Roll
Spicy Tuna Roll
Calle Ocho Roll (skirt steak, black beans & avocado topped with sliced fried plantain)
Prescott Roll (bacon, shrimp tempura, cream cheese, avocado)

Miami Watercolor Society 39th Annual Spring Exhibition 4/13/12

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Miami Watercolor Society – 39th Annual Spring Exhibition
April 13, 2012, 6:00 pm
Wirtz Gallery – First National Bank of South Miami
www.miamiwatercolor.org

Join the Miami Watercolor Society at its 39th Annual Spring Exhibition opening reception: Friday, April 13, 2012 6-9 pm Music by Andy Waks

Exhibition opens: Tuesday, April 3 – Friday, April 27, 2012

Bank hours: Monday-Thursday 9-4 pm and Friday 9-6 pm

For more information contact the Gallery at 305-662-5414 or the Miami Watercolor Society at 305-740-5000

Rotary Club of Miami Shores Fly Old Glory Custom-Made American Flag Fundraiser 3/22/12

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Rotary Club of Miami Shores Announces its Fly Old Glory Custom-Made American Flag Fundraiser
03/22/2012, 9 am
The Rotary Club of Miami Shores
9165 Park Drive
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
www.miamishoresrotary.org

The Rotary Club of Miami Shores announces its “Fly Old Glory” patriotic campaign of custom-made American flags for Miami Shores residences. The Rotary Club of Miami Shores will place American flags in the front yards of homes in the Miami Shores area during four federal holidays: Memorial Day (May 28, 2012), Independence Day (July 4, 2012), Veteran’s Day (Nov. 11, 2012) and President’s Day (Feb. 18, 2013) for a donation of $50. All proceeds of this fundraising campaign will return to the community to fund local service projects undertaken or supported by the Rotary Club of Miami Shores.

“Show your patriotic support to our nation and we will place a custom made flag on your front lawn for four great American holidays,” said W. “AL” Davis, President of the Miami Shores Rotary Club. “Based on the success of this philanthropic campaign the Miami Shores Rotary Club might extend this to other Miami-Dade County areas.”

Contributions are tax deductible for Miami Shores and Biscayne Park residents. To subscribe or learn more about the Rotary Club of Miami Shores visit miamishoresrotary.org or call 954-328-6740.

Ministry Of Sound Miami 2012 at Raleigh Hotel 3/23/12

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Ministry Of Sound Miami 2012
Friday March 23rd – Raleigh Hotel – 11am-11pm
Raleigh Hotel
1775 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach FL
33139

Click Here To Purchase Tickets
VIP Reservations vip@no-sugaradded.com

Lineup
Special guest Funkagenda
David Tort / DJ Sneak / EDX / Moguai / Riva Starr
Quintino / Sandro Silva / Sebastien Drums / Swanky Tunes
Opening Sets by: Justin Sheppard / Alex Butler

Music Loves Fashion Miami Music Week
– Rain or Shine | No Refunds –

Presented By: Belvedere – Moet & Chandon
No Sugar Added – RX Ventures – Unknown World – Man Machine

Curious George Let’s Get Curious Children’s Exhibit Opening 3/25/12 – 6/3/12

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Curious George: Let’s Get Curious! Children’s Exhibit Opening
Sundays, March 25 – June 3 • noon – 4pm
Lisa Ann Watson Children’s Discovery Museum
Alper JCC
11155 SW 112 Avenue
Miami 33176

Tickets: Opening day, March 25: $12 Concert & Exhibit ($5 Exhibit only; $10 Concert only)
For tickets and information call 305.271.9000 x268 or online at www.alperjcc.org

Curious George: Let’s Get Curious!
Kids let their curiosity run wild at this interactive exhibit that features everyone’s favorite little monkey. Boys and girls ages 3 -7 explore George’s home and neighborhood through meaningful, hands-on math, science, art and engineering-based adventures. Visitors can operate wheels to help George climb a building, sort and weigh fruits and vegetables at the produce stand, visit a pretend farm and more! The traveling exhibit was created by the Minnesota Children’s Museum, and runs through Sunday, June 3.

FunkeyMonkeys! Concert Sunday, March 25 at 3pm
Kids and their families go bananas with this super group of innovative musicians,
including the composer for Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer.

PAX Presents Lanzallama Monofonica 3/24/12

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PAX Presents: Lanzallama Monofonica
March, 24, 2012, 9pm
PAX
337 S.W. 8 th st.
Miami, FL 33130
www.paxmiami.com

Lanzallama is an Afro- Latin- America -World Band. llluminating the world through music!

“The voice of the world is calling for everyone to listen.” (Tibetan world wisdom)
“Our unit is rooted in a deep love for folklore, afro-latin beats and a global voice. We bring a gift to share with our audience and a desire to elevate everyone in joy and dance!”

Lanzallamas shines as a unique modern world music ensamble comprised of Grammy-award nominated artists fusing with the finest talent in this multi-cultural world. A strong stage performance is a Lanzallamas highlight. The music is charged with melodic fire and a unique global chemistry. Lanzallamas has been invited to perform along with international world music stars such as Salif Keita, NovaLima, Cultura Profética, SideStepper, Arturo Sandoval, Belo, The Hotbutter Rum & Shamar Allen to name.

Open Bar 9-10pm

Photographs of Funkshion Fashion Week at The Moore Building on 3/17/12

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Funkshion Fashion Week at The Moore Building on Saturday, March 17, 2012.  The first show was Mr. Coleman presents collections by Jacinta Ligon, Aluna Swimwear,  Yasser Faraco and 5 Star General. The next show featured Julia Veli, she is  local artist and designer who creates designs made from recyled materials such as newspapers, vinyl, wire and even canvas. The final show was Casey Levan by Evrice Cornelius, this line portrays “mythical” vision of the modern day woman

From March 14-17, 2012, Funkshion: Fashion Week Miami Beach celebrated its 9th year and 18th season! As with every year, FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami Beach, fused music and fashion and like no other city in the world does. This was Fashion Week – MIAMI STYLE! FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami Beach is a platform for progressive and established designers to showcase their collections to media, celebrities, international buyers, and select style makers –

Funkshion’s highlights included: Bolivar Restaurant’s media reception, University of MIAMI Art & Design Student Showcase, Saha Productions Presented Angel Brinks Couture Leggings , Cruel Summer by Emily Brown , Hevin by Pachi Lake, LA GlamRock by Lauren Ashley, Wet Couture Swimwear by Angelina Petragl, Haiti a La Mode!, Jacinta Ligon, Aluna Swimwear, Yasser Faraco and 5 Star General, Julia Veli and Casey Levan. And who doesn’t love complimentary cocktails all week by Hpnotiq Harmonie!

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Miami New Times Happy hour at The Bar 3/22/12

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Happy hour at The Bar
Thursday, March 22, 7:00pm until 9:00pm
The Bar
172 Giralda Avenue
Coral Gables, FL
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Join us at The Bar!

FREE Lemon drop shots and Yuengling beer.
1/2 Off Appetizers.

Need a drink? There’s an app for that!

Ever get stuck in a happy hour rut and go to the same places over and over again? Avoid that and discover new happy hours all around you. Simply download our new app for Android, iPhone, Blackberry and mobile web:

Free Download – Happy Hour app: http://​www.miaminewtimes.com/​microsites/happy-hours/

***All we ask if that you download the app and show it at the door for free entrance, light bites and drink specials!

Bamboo Miami Beach Preview During WMC 3/22-23/12

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Bamboo Miami Beach Preview During WMC
Thursday, March 22nd – Friday, March 23rd
Bamboo
550 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

All events open to public and entrance is based on doormen discretion
For table reservations at Bamboo, call 305.695.4771 or email info@bamboomiamibeach.com

High-energy Entertainment Venue Announces A Two-night Venue Preview

Bamboo Group presents the ultimate 2012 Miami Music Week line-up with lavish, high energy entertainment entwined with the extravagance of electrifying music, tantalizing burlesque and European cabaret-style performances, along with all-star talent and DJ sets. Bamboo’s novel approach to interactive entertaining includes a hydraulic stage with an elevated, custom-built LED stage – the largest installation in Miami Beach – along with the world’s top-rated L’Acoustics sound system.

Thursday, March 22nd
Get Right Records, Moodswing and Ultra 2012 with music by The Partysquad, Alvaro, Codes, Gianni Marino, Benzi, Solidisco, Estrella and Bailey Smalls with Mad Decent’s secret guest Original Don. Doors open at 10PM.
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Friday, March 23rd
Artist Rotation Presents: the DJ Irie & Timabaland Experience. Dynamic DJ and producer duo sets the stage for an ultimate experience as they host, perform and captivate the audience with their infinite energy. Doors open at 10PM.

Bamboo is located at 550 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139 and open on Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Bamboo Miami is available for private events.

Photographs of Funkshion Fashion Week at The Moore Building on 3/16/12

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Funkshion Fashion Week at The Moore Building on Friday, March 16, 2012.  What a great event and this evening we viewed the beautiful fashions by LA GlamRock by Lauren Ashley and styled on site by Stylist Victor Price.  For the second show was Wet Couture Swimwear by Angelina Petragl.  For the final show Haiti a La Mode featuring Mag Art Creations, Bien Abye by Dayanne Danier and Elmire Desrouleaux for Perpetual.

From March 14-17, 2012, Funkshion: Fashion Week Miami Beach celebrated its 9th year and 18th season! As with every year, FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami Beach, fused music and fashion and like no other city in the world does. This was Fashion Week – MIAMI STYLE! FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami Beach is a platform for progressive and established designers to showcase their collections to media, celebrities, international buyers, and select style makers –

Funkshion’s highlights included: Bolivar Restaurant’s media reception, University of MIAMI Art & Design Student Showcase, Saha Productions Presented Angel Brinks Couture Leggings , Cruel Summer by Emily Brown , Hevin by Pachi Lake, LA GlamRock by Lauren Ashley, Wet Couture Swimwear by Angelina Petragl, Haiti a La Mode!, Jacinta Ligon, Aluna Swimwear, Yasser Faraco and 5 Star General, Julia Veli and Casey Levan. And who doesn’t love complimentary cocktails all week by Hpnotiq Harmonie!

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