Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival Volunteer Orientation 4/25/12

Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival Volunteer Orientation
4/25/2012, 7PM
LGBT Visitor Center on Miami Beach
1130 Washington Ave (First Floor)
Miami Beach, Fl
www.mglff.com

Meet new friends from the LGBT & Straight Allied community, rub elbows with independent film aficionados and help be a part of the 14th annual Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival.

Volunteer meet and greet will be April 25th at the LGBT Visitor Center on Miami Beach

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Cruisine Charity Event 5/12/12

Cruisine Charity Event
May 12, 6 pm – 10 pm
Lakeside Terrace
7880 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33434
cruisine.org

St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital does amazing work and helps thousands of sick and terminally ill children each year. We wanted to do something really special—as special as the children that benefit from this nonprofit medical facility. We thought about what makes an event great and what people would most enjoy.

The result…an incredible event that will delight and dazzle. People love cruises and this is a cruise themed event. Just like cruises, we have tasty appetizers and a delicious buffet in store for you! Travel agencies will be sharing cruise info and offering deals during our lakeside cocktail hour.

Featuring music by a live band, perfect for dancing. After cocktail hour, sachet into the ballroom for a delicious buffet dinner prepared by the gourmet catering team at Lakeside Terrace. Music continues after dinner along with silent auction and raffle prizes, and a special surprise guest.

There will be fun surprises and activities for our guests as well as a drawing for a free cruise. Dress as if it were Captain’s night on board the cruise ship. Invite your friends and coworkers and help us achieve a super turnout for the charity!

$55 per person at the door

Pop World Project by Claude Charlier 5/17/12

Pop World Project by Claude Charlier
May 17th 2012, 6-9pm
Markowicz Fine Art
114 NE 40th Street
Miami FL 33137
www.markowiczfineart.com

Markowicz Fine Art is proud to present “POP World Project” – Claude Charlier’s new series of paintings evolved from his “Rubbish” series. The exhibit will be opening simultaneously in Paris, Miami, Tokyo and London. Each city will have individual unique paintings by Claude Charlier. These paintings are Claude Charlier’s way of recycling and bringing attention to both the beauty and the memories that discarded drink cans and bottle caps have brought to us as consumers young and old, past and present. POP World Project is also dedicated to all the amazing designs and homage to all the designers who have created our current day Pop World.

Young Professionals for Covenant House to Host Pub Crawl 4/25/12

Young Professionals for Covenant House to Host Pub Crawl
Wednesday, April 25, 6m-9pm
Seminole Paradise at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
1 Seminole Way
Hollywood, FL 33314
Cost: $25 (donation at the event); $20 if prepaid online by 2 p.m. on April 25 at www.youngpros.net. Check-in is located on the first floor of the Lucky Street Garage (near the elevators).

Young Professionals for Covenant House (YPFCH) will host their fifth Pub Crawl signature event in Seminole Paradise at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The event which benefits Covenant House Florida will feature a variety of special offers from Seminole Paradise restaurants and bars. Upon check-in, participants will receive passes redeemable for drinks and appetizers at participating locations from 6 – 9 p.m. including:

• Renegade Barbeque – Complimentary draft beer (at bars only)
• Bluepoint Ocean Grill – Complimentary draft beer
• Kilwin’s – Complimentary chocolate-dipped marshmallow
• Rock N’ Hookah – Complimentary hummus
• Wet Willies – Complimentary well drink or beer plus 25% off food purchase
• TATU – Complimentary hot sake

Murphy’s Law Irish Pub will host the official after-party with a complimentary well drink and live music from 9 p.m. to midnight.

Presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Young Professionals for Covenant House, a dedicated group of adults helping to raise money and increase awareness for Covenant House Florida by hosting social, networking, and sporting events in the South Florida area. Covenant House Florida serves runaway, homeless and at-risk youths under 21 including teen parents and their babies.

For more information about the Young Professionals for Covenant House Pub Crawl, please call 954-568-7916 or visit the YPFCH web-site at www.youngpros.net.

The Frost Art Museum Target Wednesday After Hours Celebrates Four New Exhibitions 4/25/12

The Frost Art Museum’s Target Wednesday After Hours Celebrates Four New Exhibitions
April 25, 2012. From 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
The Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum at FIU.
10975 SW 17th Street.
Miami, FL 33199
Admission: Free

The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum at Florida International University presents Ursula von Rydingsvard: Sculpture; P.S. / P.P.S by Michael Genovese; Doxa: The Spring 2012 Bachelor of Fine Art Students’ Exhibition; and Second Annual Museum Studies Exhibit: Jamaican Intuitive Art on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. during Target Wednesday After Hours.

Ursula von Rydingsvard: Sculpture is a traveling exhibition that includes a selection of the artist’s most significant sculptures, including wall reliefs and monumental cedar works created from 1991 to 2009. Ursula Von Rydingsvard is renowned for creating large-scale, often monumental sculpture from cedar beams which she painstakingly cuts, assembles, glues, clamps and laminates, finally rubbing powered graphite into the work’s textured surfaces. Her signature shapes are abstract, with references to things from the real world. Drawing on a range of sources, from the humble to the majestic, von Rydingsvard’s work is recognized for its great psychological force and powerful physical presence. The exhibition was recently honored with the U.S. section of the International Association of Art Critics’ annual award for Best Show in a Non-Profit Gallery or Space for its premiere at the SculptureCenter, NY.

P.S. / P.P.S presents an exhibition of work by Michael Genovese, the Museum’s Visiting Artist for 2012. The focus of Genovese’s time as the Visiting Artist was to further develop his P.S Project. The P.S. Project invited the public to carve their thoughts, beliefs, views, and ideas onto themed, baked enamel coated aluminum plates, which were installed around the University’s campus and other social spaces in South Florida. A second group of individuals then interpreted the P.S. plates by transcribing the recorded markings, in text, to an online repository. This gathered information was consequently analyzed and employed by Genovese as the genesis for new works.

Doxa: The Spring 2012 Bachelor of Fine Art Students’ Exhibition presents works produced by the graduating Bachelor of Fine Arts students of FIU’s School of Art & Art History.

Second Annual Museum Studies Exhibit: Jamaican Intuitive Art is drawn from a comprehensive group of paintings and sculptures of Jamaican Art in The Frost Art Museum’s Permanent Collection, and is curated, designed and installed by students in the Graduate Certificate of Museum Studies Program. Jamaican Intuitive Art is artwork created by self-trained and non-academically trained artists. These are individuals who through their paintings, drawings, and sculptures express thoughts about life and their surroundings. This annual exhibition is part of the Introduction to Museum Ethics, Policies and Procedures course, intended to teach students about the inner workings of museums. By having firsthand experience creating an exhibition, students are introduced to a portion of the collection, for which they research the artists and art movements, and work in a team to develop the curatorial threads of the exhibition.

Ursula von Rydingsvard: Sculpture is organized by SculptureCenter. The exhibition and its tour are made possible with the support of the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts, and Agnes Gund.
Second Annual Museum Studies Exhibit: Jamaican Intuitive Art exhibition partnered with the Consulate General of Jamaica as part of the schedule of activities commemorating the nation’s 50th Anniversary of Independence across the South Florida community.

Success and Failure Evening Lecture with Katy Siegel 4/26/12

Success and Failure Evening Lecture with Katy Siegel, Professor of Art History at Hunter College, CUNY in New York
Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 7pm
de la Cruz Collection
23 N.E. 41st Street
Miami, FL 33137

Katy Siegel is a professor of art history at Hunter College, CUNY in New York, editor in chief of Art Journal, and a contributing editor to Artforum. She has written extensively on modern and contemporary art, including, most recently, essays on the changing nature of art school, and the work of Mark Bradford. She was the curator of High Times, Hard Times: New York Painting, 1967-1975, and is
currently at work on a large historical painting exhibition that will open at the Wexner Center in 2013. Her most recent books are Since ’45: America and the Making of Contemporary Art, published this spring, an Abstract Expressionism, out this month from Phaidon.

University of Bologna ALMA/MBA Presentation and Wine Reception 4/30/12

University of Bologna ALMA/MBA Presentation & Wine Reception
April 30, 2012, 7:00pm
Poltrona Frau Showroom
3800 N.E Miami Court (Design District)
Miami, FL 33137
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ALMA Graduate School of the University of Bologna, Italy, will come to Miami for the very first time to present two of their six prestigious international MBA programs: Food and Wine and Design, Fashion and Luxury Goods, and offer full and partial scholarships applications onsite to select candidates from the South Florida area. The presentation, followed by a private cocktail reception will be held on Monday, April 30, 2012, at the renowned Italian showroom, Poltrona Frau, a worldwide symbol of fashion and design, in the hip Miami Design District.

The ALMA Graduate School of the University of Bologna, Italy, offers six specialized international MBA programs on a yearly basis. Two of those programs, Food and Wine and Design, Fashion and Luxury Goods aim to provide an opportunity for specialization and in-depth focus on the gastronomy and enology sector and both traditional and cutting-edge issues in the design, fashion, and luxury goods world, respectively.

The program is open to both Italian and international young professionals. The MBA commencement ceremony in October 2012, will be held at Villa Guastavillani, an astonishing XVI century residence on the foothills of Bologna, a green oasis minutes away from the historical city center.

As the ALMA MBA programs increase in popularity and prestige within the international community, the University of Bologna has endeavored to promote the program worldwide. Miami is one of seven stops of the ALMA Graduate School presentation tour. Other events will be held in Shanghai, Beijing, New York, Vienna, Sao Paulo and Warsaw. The most deserving candidates will be able to participate in these career-forming programs by applying for partial or full scholarships during the promotional events. This initiative is supported by important partner organizations and international companies which believe in the value of the Masters degrees, offering venues, resources, managers and speakers to assist in the success of these events.

The April 30 event will provide potential candidates with relevant information regarding the MBA programs, information regarding the scholarships and a Q&A forum.

Dean and Director of the MBA Food & Wine program, Massimo Bergami will welcome the guests. An esteemed panel will speak, including the Hon. Adolfo Barattolo, Italian Consul General in Miami; Mr. Jose’ de la Torre, Professor and Dean Emeritus at Florida International University; Angel Gallinal, Partner of Egon Zehnder International; Diego Stecchi, Salvatore Ferragamo Sales Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, and Andrea Vicentini, Alumnus of the ALMA MBA Design, Fashion and Luxury Goods, Class of 2010.

Following the presentation, a cocktail reception with Italian delicacies and wine provided by Caprai, will be held on the spectacular showroom terrace overlooking Miami.

The University of Bologna has attracted students from around the globe since 1088. The Alma Graduate School adopts an innovative interdisciplinary approach to build up its programs, blending this venerable academic tradition with the managerial know-how and practical experience working with the most innovative and successful Italian and international companies. For more information about their programs, visit www.almaweb.unibo.it

Rummy! Winning at Miami’s Rum Renaissance Grand Tasting

Yesterday I attended the Miami Rum Renaissance Grand Tasting at the Deauville Beach Resort in Miami Beach. Ed Roberts asked me to tag along, I suppose because of my radiant personality! I gladly accepted. Ed and I arrived right on time, a novelty for typical Miamians, and used most of the 6 hours allotted to work our way through the exhibits of dozens of rum makers.

What a fantastic event it was too! The vendors were enthusiastic, knowledgeable and offered a very engaging environment to spend the day. Most offered both straight rum product as well as some cocktail variations to choose from. It was fun trying many different rums from an extremely diverse group of distillers. There were rums from Colombia, Guatemala, Brazil, St. Lucia, Puerto Rico, Spain, Trinidad, Madagascar, Jamaica, Haiti, Venezuela, French West Indies, United States, and probably a handful of others.

There were vendors selling clothes, hot sauces, books and drink-making gear. There was a live band and dancing. Some of my favorite exhibits were from Dos Maderas, which had ends of the barrels cut off so you could smell the wood. I felt right at home in the Brugal Lounge with the young ladies there to make us feel comfortable. Bacardi had a great display and served some of their rums directly from the barrel. And I will not forget the model who served me some Poesia, dressed as if she was on her way to Carnival. The whole day was very entertaining. I’m still going through hundreds of photos.

Now, I plan on doing a thorough review of the rum products (Update) on my (it used to be a beer blog) DailyBeerReview.com site. Should that be something you might want to check out, be sure to sign up so you don’t miss any posts. I did, however, want to mention some of my favorites from the day here.

Ed and I both loved the Dos Maderas PX 5+5 Rum, noting its awesome vanilla, sherry and richness. The Bohemio Honey offering was spectacular. One Barrel was really unique smelling and tasting. Siesta Key Spiced Rum was superb. Other notables were Zaya, Appleton 12, Centenario 25, Zafra 21, Rum Diplomatico 12 and Vizcaya 21. But honestly, the rums were across the board terrific!

Finally, though I had one eye open looking to see if Belkys might be in attendance, there were a few others I was hoping to meet. I bumped into one of the models that I knew from somewhere. After much discussion, she turned out to be a former employee of Total Wine. Surprise! OMG, I ran into my boss! No, not my real boss, silly. My boss from this site, Soul of Miami. Yep, I got to meet James and Annette, and James actually introduced me to the event host, Robert Burr. Rob is the author of Rob’s Rum Guide, a very handy little booklet about rum with hundreds of tasting notes.

I’ll definitely be back next year and I suggest you do the same!

Marian de la Fuente presenta la I Celebración del Idioma Español 4/25/12

Marian de la Fuente presenta la I Celebración del Idioma Español
Miércoles 25 De Abril, 5:30 – 9:30 PM
Intercontinental Hotel At Doral
Nau Lounge
2505 NW 87th Ave.
Miami, Fl. 33172
RSVP: info@mujeronline.net

Mónica Paredes y El Instituto de Cultura Hispana
Les invitan a celebrar el Día Internacional Del Idioma Español
Ven a disfrutar de la tradicional paella, sangría, música y baile flamenco en el exquisito ambiente de Nau Lounge
Tapas y Sangría cortesia de
Intercontinental Hotel Doral

Maestra De Ceremonias:
Marian de la Fuente
Show En Vivo:
Furia Flamenca
Erika Rauseo
Anfitriona:
Su Majestad Jazmin I
Miss Belleza Hispana 2012

FREC Industry After Hours 4/26/12

FREC’s Industry After Hours
April 26th
Solita Las Olas
1032 East Las Olas Boulevard
Ft. Lauderdale FL 33301
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The Premier Business Networking Event for the Entertainment Industry!
FREC Industry After Hours are monthly networking events designed for industry professionals to meet and build relationships in an informal setting. With 100-300 industry professionals in attendance, this is the premier networking event for the entertainment industry!

Join us at Solita Las Olas on April 26th for an evening of great entertainment and business networking! Please register to receive more information.

The Art of Storytelling International Festival 4/28/12

The Miami-Dade Public Library System presents its 12th annual Art of Storytelling (AOS) International Festival Day
Saturday, April 28, from 10:30 a.m. through 4 p.m.
Main Library
101 W. Flagler Street
downtown Miami.
The event is free and open to all ages.
www.mdpls.org
305.375.BOOK (2665).

The day kicks-off with a traditional dragon dance in honor of this year’s international exchange partner: the Taipei Public Library in Taiwan. Throughout the day, guests will experience stories and tales from renowned storytellers like Alton Chung, Arianna Ross,Toni Simmons, Randel McGee, Shana Banana, Jackson Gilman and Andy Offutt Irwin.

Bigger and better this year is the Teen Zone – a special area for youths, 13-18. The Teen Zone features an anime/magna competition, lots of zombie and steam punk-related activities, a performance by the rock band Live School of Music and a Cosplay costume contest. For the little ones, there will be a cast of storybook characters for them to meet and the nine-foot tall puppets of the Bit’s ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre will captivate the entire family. Special guests performing on the plaza include Bollywood Indian Dancers, a Kung Fu demonstration, a Fu Manchu show, a Chinese fan dance and the rhythmic sounds of Afrocon Tempo. The cultural plaza will be filled with entertainment including magicians, stilt-walkers, face-painting, arts and crafts, ethnic foods, and a traditional West Indian carnival parade.

AOS was developed by the Library System in 2001 and also includes an international library-to-library exchange; storytelling workshops and a Tales under the Stars showcase series. Free parking is available (while spaces last), at the Miami-Dade Cultural Center Garage, 50 NW 2nd Avenue and the Hickman Garage, 270 NW 2nd Street.

K9 for Love Dog Adoption Event in Sweetwater 4/29/12

K9 for Love – Dog Adoption Event in Sweetwater
April 29th 2012, 2PM till 7PM
Ronselli Park (behind MasCanosa Youth Center)
250 SW 114th Ave, Sweetwater FL
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Atention! K9 for Love is hosting an adoption event at the Ronselli Park (250 SW 114th Ave, Sweetwater, FL) on SUNDAY APRIL 29th from 2PM til 7PM. Please come and join us and meet our puppies and doggies up for adoption. We will also have raffles, garage sales and vendors and profits will be 100% for K9 for Love Inc.. We need your help! Please come and meet us! We need to keep saving more abandoned and homeless dogs. Thank you!!!

Viernes Culturales/Cultural Fridays Presents The Artwork Of Lou-Lou Davila-Hagopian 4/27/12

Viernes Culturales/Cultural Fridays Presents The Artwork Of Lou-Lou Davila-Hagopian
April 27, Starting at 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. For information about Viernes Culturales, call (305) 643-5500.

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 musician 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.

Pinecrest Gardens Presents Debbie Orta And The Songs Of Billie Holiday 4/28/12

Pinecrest Gardens Presents Debbie Orta And The Songs Of Billie Holiday
Produced by KCC Productions
Friday, April 28, show starts at 8 PM
Pinecrest Gardens
11000 SW 57th Avenue
Pinecrest.

For more- information or to purchase tickets, contact Pinecrest Gardens at 877-496-8499, or visit online at www.pinecrest-fl.gov. For information on Debbie Orta, contact KCC Productions at 305-332-2623.

Debbie Orta will bring her voice and scholarship to Pinecrest Gardens, surveying the songs of the great Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday. Born in New York, Debbie performed American music until moving to Miami, where her Spanish roots drew her to the Latin sounds of the city where she performed for several years with a salsa band called “Clouds”. She was later offered a spot as lead female vocalist with an American show band at Bally’s Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. It was there that she later auditioned for the main showroom at the Sands, featuring Jose Luis Rodriguez (“El Puma”). She was hired on the spot as a backup singer on his world tour, also playing flute parts in the show for several years. During this time she performed as singer/dancer with another Latin heartthrob, Chayanne. Back home to raise her two children, Debbie has returned to her jazz roots, enriched by years of travel in the U.S., South America, Mexico, Canada, Australia and Europe. She has shared the stage with notable jazz musicians such as Mike Orta, Othello Molineaux, Turk Mauro, Jim Gasior, Brian Murphy, Carlos Averhoff, and Silvano Monasterios.

Now based in South Florida, Debbie Orta is accompanied by an outstanding quartet of esteemed jazz musicians. Since its inception, “The Debbie Orta Jazz Quintet” has performed at Jazz Festivals and clubs including the SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch Series, Hollywood Beach Concert Series, Arturo Sandoval’s Jazz Club, The Seminole Hard Rock Casino, Jazziz, The Van Dyke Café in South Beach, and is a regular performer at the world famous Setai Jazz Brunch on South Beach, among others. She is a featured performer in the prestigious Sunshine Jazz Organization of Miami. Debbie was the only South Florida jazz artist invited to perform at South Florida’s premier music festival, SunFest 2009, opening the Sunday Jazz Brunch for jazz fusion group, “Spyro Gyra”.

Debbie has created a seminar, entitled, “Jazz Gals”, originally presented at at Nova Southeastern University and subsequently expanded into a show with Wendy Pedersen at Sunrise Civic Center; it is a retrospective of the great female jazz vocalists of the 20th Century and today.

Debbie and her band perform a terrific jazz repertoire from the Great American Songbook, as well as Brazilian and Latin jazz arrangements, and jazz/funk feels flexing her voice over several octaves. Debbie’s swinging jazz and smoky ballads are always intriguing, whether classic or contemporary, sad or joyful.

Singles Dates and Wine 5/5/12

Singles Dates & Wine
05/05/2012, 07:00pm
Cavas Wine Cafe
900 South Miami Ave.
Miami, Fl. 33130
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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.

Use promo code ‘HEART2TANGO’ and SAVE 15%. Enter it during checkout.

Renascentia Presented by Motivate Miami 4/28/12

Renascentia – Presented by Motivate Miami
Saturday, April 28, 8pm
Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts
174 East Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33131
www.gusmancenter.org

The stars will shine bright at the Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown Miami on Saturday, April 28th for Renascentia, a benefit concert for the historic theater. The program brings together local leaders and star-studded talent in an effort to raise funds and awareness for the important Miami landmark. The event featuring Jon Secada, the Spam All-Stars, Robert Elias & The Revenge, Enrique Santos, Jean Carlos Canela, and more is presented by Motivate Miami, a team of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s renowned Leadership Miami program. “We are privileged to have this historic theater in our city and we want to make sure that it is able to continue to operate and continue to be a resource for many generations to come,” said Pablo Tamayo, a member of Motivate Miami.

“Through this concert and other efforts, we hope to raise funds and awareness for the theater to ensure that it remains a valuable part of the Miami arts and culture scene.” The goal of this fundraising effort is to obtain a state-of-the-art digital film projector for the Olympia Theater in order to bring it additional capabilities, including the ability to show first run movies, film festivals, and host live events via satellite.

Sponsored By: Knight Foundation with ATT, Miami Herald, Greenberg Traurig, Dominican Republic Tourism and Southern Wine & Spirits

Tickets Range from $20 – $100

$100 VIP Ticket includes 7:00PM Cocktail Reception and Open Bar.

Purchase tickets online at gusmancenter.org or by calling the box office at: (305) 372-0925

Ignite Miami – Submission Deadline May 6, 2012 – Event 5/29/12


Ignite Miami
Tuesday, May 29th at 7 pm
The Stage
170 Northeast 38th Street
Miami, Florida 33137
Design District.
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If you had five minutes on stage, what would you say to Miami? What if you only had 20 slides and they rotated automatically every 15 seconds?
16 artists, technologists, entrepreneurs, and philosophers will answer this challenge at the first Ignite Miami.

If you’re working on an interesting project, have an unusual skill, or just some interest that would be fun to share with everyone, please submit a proposal. We are trying to mix all sorts of topics, so tell us what you’re up to that’s interesting.

This is the first Ignite Miami, part of an international series to Ignite our Community

Enlighten us, but make it quick!
Submissions due May 6th
Click here to submit your proposal online.

Please forward this to others who we should have talk as well. Submissions are open to everyone; we’d like to spread far beyond our traditional technology base.

If you don’t have anything yourself, please share this link and attend Ignite Miami, it’s sure to be an electrifying evening!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 30, 2012

Call for Entries for first official Ignite Miami event
You have five minutes on stage. Share your passion with Miami.

Ignite Miami announces the call for entries for Miami’s first official Ignite event. Proposals can be submitted at IgniteMiami.com/submit-talk/. The deadline for submissions is Sunday, May 6, 2012.

Share your passion with the crowd. Ignite presentations can be about anything, but take into consideration the Ignite format: Each participant will have five minutes on stage to give a 20-slide presentation, which advance every 15 seconds automatically.

Ignite Miami is part of the global Ignite movement. Fast-paced, fun, thought-provoking, social, local and
global – Ignite is all of these and more. It’s a high-energy evening of 5-minute talks by people who have and idea and the guts to get onstage and share it with their hometown crowd.

The event will be held Tuesday, May 29, 2012, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The Stage in Miami, Fla. The event is free, but attendees must RSVP at IgniteMiami.com/attend/. The Stage is a 21 and up venue.
Please do not RSVP for Ignite Miami if you are under 21.

For more information, visit IgniteMiami.com. Follow @Ignite_Miami on Twitter for updates. Ignite Miami is organized by Alex de Carvalho, Janie Coffey and Lori Todd. Please direct all inquiries to contact@ignitemiami.com.

About Ignite
Ignite got its start in Seattle in December 2006 as a personal project of O’Reilly Media’s Brady Forrest and Bre Pettis. They dreamed up an event where people could share their ideas over beer, and sent word out through their network. On December 7, two hundred Seattle geeks looking for “a fun night of geekery and networking” squeezed into a bar on Capitol Hill. They found beer, but so much more. First up, a friendly but intense competition to build the sturdiest popsicle-stick bridge. Then 25 intrepid locals took a turn on the stage for their five-minute Ignite talks. The consensus was that it was a blast. Word got out, and other communities wanted Ignite in their cities. Brady and Bre turned the event over to O’Reilly, and nearly 200 Ignites have been held, about half of them in the past year.

Edward J Oberle Lopez presents Beauty Bash Unity Now Is a Tomorrow for Everyone 4/28/12

Edward J Oberle Lopez presents Beauty Bash Unity Now Is a Tomorrow for Everyone
Saturday April 28, 9:30pm
Bamboo Miami Beach
550 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Edward J Oberle Lopez presents Beauty Bash Unity Now Is a Tomorrow for Everyone, an evening of beauty, music, entertainment and fashion event benefiting Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

General Admmission 300 tickets avalable at the door for just $30 VIP with Swag Bag $75. And Ultra VIP Swag bag and seating $250. 100 % is tax deductable of door and Silent Auction goes to the charity Cash or Check at the door credit cards in advance by calling Lynda Levitsky the AFA Fundraising Committee 561.703.1738

9:30 PM Celebrity Meet / Greet and pictures with wine and silent auction with a special art perforance by Anastasia The Great.
10 PM the party gets started with DJ Mykris followed by Tiffany Miranda from American Idol and X Factor followed by Ariel Rose, Latin Tenor Waren Tesh and much more and to complete our fundraiser will be a Fashion Week Runway Show Gabbita by Juilian Rojas .
Complimentary cocktails till 11 PM provided by SX Liquors .

Media / Celebrity contact Rosie Quiones at rosieq@infokusmktg.com

Private Event 9:30 to Midnight just $30 for entrance and it goes to chairty after midnight normal Bamboo Door Charge Policies apply. Once you are in you are in, no one will be asked to leave after our event so you can dance the night away in Miami’s Newest Multi-Million Dollar World Class Night Club .

Celebrity Master of Ceremonies Kaz Amor owner of Warren Tricommi Los Angles and Vice Mayor of Miami Beach Michael Gongora

Sponsors Flamingo Beauty Supply, Utopia Home Care, Emmediciotto

Miami Beach Beauty Show Presented my Flamingo Beauty May 19 ,20 2013 at the Miami Beach Convention Center Hall D. We are bringing Sexy and Beauty Back to Miami Beach a 100 % Education Trade show for the Beauty Professional .

11th Annual Day of Caring for Breast Cancer Awareness 5/12/12

11th annual Day of Caring for Breast Cancer Awareness
Saturday, May 12, 7:30am – 3:30pm
Intercontinental Hotel
100 Chopin Plaza
Miami, FL

Registration at the Intercontinental Hotel in Miami starts at 7:30 a.m. and events run until 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $60, or $70 after April 12. Donations are tax deductible and CEU credits are available. For more information, visit www.dayofcaringsfl.org or call 786-222-7306.

11th annual Day of Caring for Breast Cancer Awareness, a locally organized day-long event designed to educate, empower and give hope to those affected by breast cancer.

Each year the South Florida community gathers to celebrate the lives of women battling breast cancer. Medical professionals will host morning seminars on survivor stress management, reconstructive surgery, preventive nutrition, and alternative treatments, as well as a discussion on the psychological after-effects of breast cancer. The guest speaker will be Dee Dee Ricks, founder of RICKS/ Consulting Group, Inc. and a breast cancer survivor.

A gourmet lunch will be served followed by an exciting fashion show. However, the models in this fashion show will not be typical runway models – these models, both men and women, are survivors of breast cancer.

“Our goal is to have women recognize that beauty and life can continue after cancer,” said Ann Kinstler, chairperson. “We want people to leave knowing that they can and will battle through it.”

Enjoy a silent auction with such items as a $5,000 wedding dress, airline tickets and restaurant certificates available. Sponsors of this year’s Day of Caring for Breast Cancer Awareness include Advanced Medical Specialties, Baptist Health South Florida and Susan G. Komen for the Cure Miami/Fort Lauderdale.

The Miami Finance Forum CEO Power Breakfast South Florida Start-up Culture Obstacles and Opportunities for Growth 4/26/12

The Miami Finance Forum CEO Power Breakfast, “South Florida’s Start-up Culture: Obstacles and Opportunities for Growth
Thursday, April 26, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
The Bankers Club of Miami
One Biscayne Tower
Miami, FL 33131
Cost: Members: $25; Non-members: $65
RSVP Online
(limited seating, must pre-pay)

Top Start-Up And Venture Capital Leaders Discuss Current Business And Financial Trends Impacting Growth And Success In South Florida

Knight Foundation Program Director and Former Miami Herald Reporter Matt Haggman Moderates CEO Power Breakfast with Panelists Providing Insights to Successfully Manage and Grow Start-ups

The Miami Finance Forum (MFF) will host a “CEO Power Breakfast” panel discussion titled, “South Florida’s Start-up Culture: Obstacles and Opportunities for Growth.” The panel, moderated by Matt Haggman, program director of the Knight Foundation and former reporter with The Miami Herald, will provide insights on South Florida’s start-up culture and discuss the region’s positioning for continued growth and development. The event takes place at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, April 26, at The Bankers Club of Miami, located at One Biscayne Tower, Miami, FL 33131.

Speakers will discuss the dynamics of South Florida’s start-up culture, including the current state of affairs, assets and strategies that may yield and stimulate a more active environment for growth and challenges impacting the region. The panel also will reflect on the changes South Florida has experienced during the last decade, with particular regard to the renaissance in the art culture, urban development, and successes of local universities, and explain how these achievements may influence the future development of the area’s start-up industry.

Panel speakers include leaders from top start-up and growth-oriented firms:
· Matt Haggman, Knight Foundation
· Greg Baty, Florida Growth Fund
· Steven A. McKean, Acceller
· Raul Lamus, New World Angels
· Albert Santalo, CareCloud
· Michael Wasserman, H.I.G. Capital

Out in the Tropics Kick Off with Sean Dorsey Dance from San Francisco 5/12/12

Out in the Tropics kicks off this year with Sean Dorsey Dance from San Francisco
Saturday, May 12, 2012. 8:00 p.m.
Colony Theatre
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Admission: $20 general and $15 students/seniors.
Tickets can be purchased at www.FUNDarte.us or www.ticketmaster.com, by calling 800.745.3000 and 305.674.1040, or in-person at the Colony Theatre’s box office.

Out in the Tropics, a different kind of performing arts series, brings a full range of award-winning, contemporary Gay and Lesbian artists and art events to South Florida annually. In the third year of Out in the Tropics, FUNDarte is presenting two wildly different and intriguing groups: Sean Dorsey Dance from San Francisco on May 12, 2012 and Teatro El Publico’s staging of Caligula from Havana, Cuba on June 14 through 16, both at the Colony Theatre. Besides performances, this series will also include a variety of events such as panels, master classes and artist receptions from May 12 through June 16, and will feature three screenings of Pedro Almodóvar’s films; Bad Education (La Mala Educación), Law of Desire (La Ley del Deseo) and All About my Mother (Todo sobre mi madre), which will be shown at the Centro Cultural de España in Miami.

Opening the Series this year is Sean Dorsey Dance with his outstanding Florida premiere of The Secret History Of Love. Award winning choreographer Dorsey creates visual poems hinging on universal narrative of love, heartbreak and the desire for community. His dances seamlessly stitch together past and present, hope and history, personal intimacy and social context. The Secret History Of Love is an epic work that chronicles the ways LGBT people have built relationships throughout history, under circumstances when it was required that they remain inconspicuous. The result is a rollicking, stirring treatise on the enduring language of the heart.

The Secret History Of Love is the culmination of a two-year community research process conducted by Sean Dorsey. Dorsey conducted archival research and directed LGBT Elders Oral History Projects in San Francisco and Boston. The Secret History Of Love features the voices and stories of these elders, along with powerful, moving and hilarious episodes from our community’s buried history of love.

Sean Dorsey is an award-winning choreographer, writer and dancer. Celebrated as the nation’s first out transgender modern dance choreographer, Dorsey has won audiences from San Francisco to New York with his powerful dances that provide a window into transgender and queer experience. Dorsey is also the founder and Artistic Director of Fresh Meat Productions, the nation’s first transgender arts nonprofit creating, presenting and touring year-round transgender arts programs.

The Secret History Of Love features a stellar cast of dancers and performers: Sean Dorsey, Juan De La Rosa, Brian Fisher, Nol Simonse and Shawna Virago. Original music by Jesse Olson Bay, StormMiguel Florez, Alex Kelly, Keith Kenniff, Ben Kessler, Jeffrey Alphonsus Mooney and Ramon & Jessica. Sound Engineering by Laura Dean; Lighting Design by Clyde Sheets; Costume Design by Tiffany Amundson.

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

The Globe Presents Cubalibre Block Party feat Luis Enrique 5/11/12

The Globe Presents Cubalibre Block Party feat Luis Enrique
On Friday, May 11 at 4:00 p.m.
300 block of Alhambra Circle.
downtown Coral Gables
General public entrance will be located at Salzedo Avenue.
www.theglobecafe.com

The Globe Presents The Ninth Annual Cubalibre Blockparty
Enjoy a Free open-air concert and all things Cuban in the heart of downtown Coral Gables benefiting Regis House.

Celebrating Cuba’s first Independence Day of 1902, this year’s concert line-up will be headlined by international singer / songwriter and multi- Grammy award winner Luis Enrique. Luis Enrique, best known as “El Principe De La Salsa”, is one of the most recognized tropical acts of the moment and promises a night full of music which will include songs from his latest albums Ciclos, and Soy y Sere, as well as his all-time classics and the international mega-hit Yo No Se Mañana. The Globe recommends that all blockparty attendees wear their best dancing shoes…

Opening the concert will be Miami’s own masters of Cuban son and guaracha, Conjunto Progreso whose set list includes classics from Cuban greats such as Ignacio Piñeiro, Miguelito Matamoros, Compay Segundo, Faustino Orasma, Ñico Saquito and many more. This year’s block party will also feature hand-picked vintage Cuban music by DJ “El Russo”. Immediately following the live outdoor concert, a special “Descarga After-Party” will be held inside The Globe from midnight to 2:00 a.m. hosted by DJ Nelly

In addition to the free concert, The Globe’s CubaLibre BlockParty will also feature professional salsa dancers from Salsa Lovers dance academy offering free lessons, JC’s Cigar Truck, Bacardi bars serving traditional Cuban cocktails, delicious street food, and many more surprises. As always, festival goers are encouraged to come decked-out in their best guayaberas and Cuban-chic attire to continue the block party’s golden age of Cuba theme.

The Globe’s CubaLibre BlockParty is sponsored by founding sponsor American Airlines as well as Heineken USA, Bacardi, MCCI Medical Group and Living Social, and once again will benefit Regis House – Miami Dade’s premier agency for behavioral health care services.

CityWrights A Professional Weekend for Playwrights 6/14-17/12

CityWrights: A Professional Weekend for Playwrights
June 14-17, 2012
The EPIC Hotel
270 Biscayne Boulevard Way
downtown Miami, Florida

Registration and information: www.citytheatre.com
Contact: (305) 755-9401 citywrights@citytheatre.com

Following its successful launch in June 2012, and with expanded programming thanks to funding from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as part of its Knight Arts Challenge Grant, City Theatre invites playwrights to pack up the laptop and come to Miami, Florida, for the 2nd Annual CityWrights: A Professional Weekend for Playwrights, June 14 – 17, 2012. CityWrights is presented as a program of City Theatre’s 17th Annual Summer Shorts Festival. Professional playwrights, early career and emerging playwrights, students, and all writers are welcome to attend.

CityWrights is a lively and comprehensive symposium dedicated to the training, inspiration, mentorship and support of playwrights interested in cultivating new work and artistic collaborations through creative and professional development. It is the only regional event that invites playwrights to come together with master artists and theater industry leaders to discuss the issues impacting the way playwrights make art and do business today.

The Weekend offers master classes and workshops, readings and dialogue, panels, conversations, Summer Shorts festival productions and informal networking during cabana break-out sessions and poolside happy hours at the EPIC Hotel, the official conference hotel, overlooking the dynamic Miami skyline.

Confirmed presenters include: Award-winning Broadway and off-Broadway Master Playwrights Christopher Durang and Leslie Ayvazian; Polly Carl, Director of the American Voices New Play Institute and Center for the Theater Commons; Theatrical Producer Joan Stein (Motherhood Out Loud, Standing on Ceremony); Atlantic Theatre Company’s Associate Artistic Director Christian Parker, Samuel French Publishing Representatives Billie Davis and Amy Marsh, Literary Agent Susan Schulman of the Susan Schulman Agency, Dramatists Guild Representatives Roland Tec, David Faux and Rachel Routh, and guest playwright Ivan Anderson, among others.

For the second year, City Theatre is working with the prestigious Dramatists Guild Fund Traveling Masters Program, which sends leading dramatists into communities around the country. The Traveling Master for 2012 is multiple award-winning playwright and actor Christopher Durang (Sister Mary Ignatius, The Marriage of Bette and Boo).

Presenters and Programming subject to change.
The 2012 conference schedule will offer small group Writer’s Blocks with Ayvazian, Durang and others, with workshops concentrating on craft, technique and creative development, and an emphasis on writing the ten-minute play. The masters will also engage in question and answer sessions relating to their careers and experiences, and present readings of their own works.

In addition to the creative sessions, programming will be offered on such topics as Commissions and Submissions; Producing and Self-Producing; The Process of Artistic Collaboration; Agent Representation; Publishing and e-Publishing with Samuel French; Connecting and Networking for the Playwright; Intellectual Property; Subsidiary Rights; Copyright Issues; Dramatists and the Internet; Authorial vs. Developmental Collaborations; and Investing in Theatre. A Dramatists Guild Town Hall will be held for regional members and invites writers considering membership in this national service organization for playwrights.

The Weekend kicks off on Thursday, June 14 with the CityWrights Launch Party sponsored by Sabadell United Bank. City Theatre will welcome its special guests, conference attendees, local arts leaders, its board of directors and sponsors to the celebration. Tickets for the Launch Party are available to the public $25. The winner and finalists of the inaugural City Theatre National Award for Short Playwriting will be presented, with a $1,000 prize and a production in Summer Shorts awarded to the winner.

Throughout the Weekend, special readings of works by Leslie Ayvazian and Christopher Durang, alongside selections by the finalists of City Theatre’s first National Contest for Short Playwriting and the finalists of Samuel French’s 2011-12 Off Off Broadway Festival, will be held. A keynote luncheon and closing brunch will round out the events. The full schedule of events, to be updated regularly, is available at www.citytheatre.com.

The conference fee for the CityWrights Weekend for Playwrights (June 14 – Sunday, June 17) is $325. The Florida Professional Industry rate for members of the Dramatists Guild, Theatre League of South Florida or the Center@MDC is $275. The student rate is $250, and a limited number of student scholarships are available through application. Students may apply by writing to CityWrights@citytheatre.com. Attendance is limited, and registration is available at www.citytheatre.com or by calling (305) 755-9401. Reduced room rates at the EPIC Hotel may be found at https://gc.synxis.com/rez.aspx?Hotel=26735&Chain=10179&promo=AAD

or by entering the booking code AAD on the reservations page of the EPIC Hotel www.epichotel.com.

Beachwear Bash At Bliss Spa 5/3/12

Beachwear Bash At Bliss Spa
Thursday, May 3, 2012, 7pm – 10 pm
Bliss Spa at the W Hotel South Beach
2201 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

RSVP@shortcutstofabulous.com

Just in time for summer, Shortcuts to Fabulous, the go- to blog for all things fabulous from fashion and style to travel tips, presents the Beachwear Bash at Bliss Spa at the W Hotel to get you head – to- toe ready for bikini season.

Hosted by Electric Blogarella, Ginger Harris, Miami’s girl – about – town, guests will shop swimwear by Kariza, beachwear by Aquarius, while receiving complimentary mini- spa treatments courtesy of Bliss Spa. Indulge in free hand massages, rapid rub massage and energizing vitamized oxygen spray facial treatment while imbibing on cocktails provided by Grey Goose .

As if mingling with stylish, savvy gals, sipping cocktails, spa’ing and shopping wasn’t interactive enough, guests who bring their smart phones can tweet along with @shortcuts2fab, hashtag #miabeachbash.

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida Season Finale Fragmentos and Shostakovich Suites 5/5-6/12

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida’s Season Finale: Fragmentos and Shostakovich Suites
May 5, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
201 SW Fifth Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
Phone: 954-462-0222
www.browardcenter.org

May 6, 2012, 5:00 p.m.
Aventura Arts & Cultural Center.
3385 NE 188th street
Aventura, FL 33180
Phone: 305-466-8002
www.aventuracenter.org

Only two shows will be presented..
Tickets are only $ 25.00. For information 305.948.4777 or visit www.artsballettheatre.org.

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida, under the direction of Ballet Master Vladimir Issaev ends its season with the world premiere of contemporary choreographer Edgar Anido’s piece “Fragmentos” and the return of Vladimir Issaev’s exciting neo-classical ballet “Shostakovich Suites”.

Arts Ballet Theatre’s professional corps of 13 dancers have spent the last weeks working on a very demanding and exciting repertoire before they pack their dancing gear to fly to Poznan in Poland where they will perform at the International Dancer’s Festival.

Shostakovich Suites is an exhilarating choreographic piece by Vladimir Issaev, inspired by the music of this Russian composer who was a revolutionary in contemporary composition while suffering the brutal despotism toward talented artists during Stalin’s era.

Fragmentos by Cuban choreographer Edgar Anido is a work that portraits part of Anido’s young memories, and the reflection of those memories on his present.

Edgar Anido is a dancer and choreographer based in New Jersey who currently works for Complexions Contemporary Ballet of New York. These pieces will be performed by the professional dancers of the company where principals Kaori Fukui, Jun Tanabe, Lillian Hill, Fan Shi and Kohhei Kuwana have the responsibilities of the main roles.

Photos by JoeyG Photography & Patricia Laine

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

The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast L’Aperitivo 4/26/12

The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast L’Aperitivo
Thursday April 26, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pelican Hotel
826 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Register Online

The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast and the Pelican Hotel have the pleasure to invite you to L’Aperitivo the Authentic Italian Happy-Hour

– IACCSE Members: FREE

– Friends of the Chamber: $10
If you are interested in participating please register by clicking on the link below

6th Annual All Kids Included Family Arts Festival 5/5/12

Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs & South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center with support from The Children’s Trust Present 6th Annual All Kids Included Family Arts Festival
Saturday, May 5, 10am–5pm
South Miami−Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 ST
Cutler Bay 33189
smdcac.org
FREE

Celebrating You!

Inspired by Robert Kroupa’s book “Just Like You”
Special guest appearance by the author and book signings.
Interactive arts experiences for children of all abilities

Featuring a Lightwire Theatre production of The Ugly Duckling and The Tortoise And The Hare and puppet show by Masked Marvel Michael Cooper.

Live Entertainment!
Featuring the “Amazing Mr. A” magic show; Carrie Sue Ayvar, storytelling; JohnPaul Jebian, American Sign Language Storyteller; Fantasy Theatre Factory; Karen Peterson and Dancers; Greater Miami Youth Symphony; and more!

Interactive Arts Experiences!
Interactive Arts Experiences with Arts for Learning; “Arts for All” adaptive painting and print making with Miami-Dade Parks; inclusive music and movement playshops.

Festival Fun!
Free give-aways, rides and a rock wall climbing, Radio Disney, strolling magic, VIP children’s characters, juggling, balloon artists and face painting.

Celebrating You!
Art exhibit and awards; community resources for families offering helpful information, in-person assistance, support and literature.

Fun Food Too!

Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk 4/21/12

Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk
April 21st

Click here to download ArtWalk Participant map.

Comfort Zone Studio & Spa
2001 Van Buren Street • 954-923-2030 • www.ComfortZoneSpa.com
Specializing in romantic couples treatments & spa parties. Customized facials, LED facial rejuvenation, a variety of massages, European waxing, natural nail services, & more!

April ArtWalk Special: We will be raffling off a Spa Week Treatment – Aromatherapy Massage, Chamomile Facial or Exfoliating Body Brushing. (50 mins)

d’Art Vine
2000 Harrison Street #4 • 954-455-5594 • www.dArtVine.com
d’Art Vine Studio & Gallery features original contemporary paintings and sculptures by artists Diana and Carlos Rodriguez. d’Art Vine also offers fine art restorations, custom paintings and framing.

German Kitchen
2000 Harrison Street #8 • 954-630-9477 • www.German-Kitchen.com
Our high quality kitchens are produced for over 40 years in Germany – whether modern and innovative or traditional and well-tried. Since 1999 we bring the highest quality German made kitchens to the USA.

Michael’s Fashion Jewelry & More
2028 Harrison Street #105 • 954-925-0774
Hand made, one-of-a-kind jewelry made from stones, beads, gold, silver, crystals and pearls. The artwork is very colorful and very different. Each piece has a meaning and a name.

ANSU Gallery
2028 Harrison Street #104 • 954-454-5632 • www.ANSUGallery.com
Local artists show and sell their fine art. One-of-a-kind handpainted porcelain collectibles and papier mâché sculptures. Handpainted murals on tiles, magnets & more.

The Shade Post
2028 Harrison Street #102 • 954-920-0029 • www.ArtOfShade.com
A fashion lab and showroom for the Art of Shade, a recycled, redesigned one-of-a-kind label by designer Kayce Armstrong. Fashions from bikinis to couture gowns!

Armando Perez Creations
2029 Harrison Street #5 • 954-241-0081 • ArmandoPerezCreations.com
Downtown Hollywood studio and art gallery of internationally known artist Armando Perez. You will find as part of his many artistic designs, nautical jewelry and his new vacation line along with his oil paintings.

Goddess Store & Studio
2017 Harrison Street • 954-929-2369 • www.GoddessStore.com
Experience a variety of dance forms and yoga at our unique studio. An easy and fun way to maintain and improve your health & wellness. FREE Monthly Dance, Poetry & Art Events.

Truu Salon Aveda
1930 Harrison Street • 954-639-7798 • www.TruuSalon.com
An Aveda Concept Salon specializing in Aveda’s signature haircuts, hair color and conditioning treatments. Our mission is to enhance, embrace and empower the true beauty in you.

April ArtWalk Special: We are selling raffle tickets for $5 each / 5 for $20. The grand prize is $500 cash! 100% of the proceeds go to the Everglades Foundation.

Cuenca’s Montecristo Lounge of Hollywood
1928A Harrison Street • 954-364-7660 • www.CuencaCigars.com
The Montecristo Lounge is a classic, relaxing and cozy members only cigar club that hosts a public “Art and Cigars” exhibition each month that attracts cigar aficionados and art lovers alike.

Megabite Chillout Lounge
1910B Hollywood Blvd • 954-237-2888 • www.MegabiteCyberCafe.com
Chic internet lounge with live music, fanciful & exquisite food. We serve beer at 23° and 20 flavors of bubble tea.

Open Plaza 1935
1935 Hollywood Blvd • 954-342-9336 • www.OpenPlaza1935.com
Enjoy delicious food and the best wines in the coolest atmosphere where you will feel transported back in time.

ArtsPark Visual Arts Pavilion Gallery
One Young Circle • 954-921-3500 • www.HollywoodFL.org/artspark
In the Visual Arts Pavilion, visitors can enjoy demonstrations of glass blowing, jewelry making & sculpting, view rotating exhibitions and purchase original artwork.

First Miami Spoken Word Marathon 4/23/12

First Miami Spoken Word Marathon
Monday, April 23, 6pm-10pm
CCEM
1490 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami Fl. 33132
Parking NE second Ave. between 14th ST. and 15th ST.

Free admission

Celebrating the International Book Day, the Cultural Center of Spain invites you to the First Miami Spoken Word Marathon.

With the collaboration or the best Spoken Word coordinators in the City
·Deborah Magdalena / The Spoken Soul Festival Poets
·Ingrid B / Of The B SIDE
·Marcus Blake / Stone Groove

Music by the Brass King!! (Above Ground Music)

Free sangría to everyone thanks to Santos Sangria

Are You A Poet? Do You Want To Participate?
Register to participate to Ana Vidal: avidal@ccemiami.org

Gallery Night at Sauma Gallery 4/21/12

Gallery Night at Sauma Gallery
Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 6pm-10pm
4680 SW, 72nd Ave.
Miami, Fl 33155

At the Shops of Lakeshore Park, located in the Bird Road Art District
Jon us every 3rd Saturday of the Month for our Gallery Nights.
Special Guest Artist, Juan Antonio Rodríguez Olivares (Tony Rodriguez)

by Carmen Carle-. 04.18.2012
Sauma The Artist
Sauma Gallery
Carmen Carle

Poetry Buffet presenting Diego Quiros 4/23/12

Poetry Buffet, presenting Diego Quiros
Monday, April 23rd, 7-9 pm
CrepeMaker Café
76 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables

RSVP by April 20th with Doreen at dclocicero@gmail.com and please include your phone number. If you RSVP, but cannot attend, please let us know. Register by Wednesday, April 18th and qualify for the drawing!
If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Cara at readpoemswithme@gmail.com.

“You do not need to be a poet to attend, just a writing enthusiast!”
Presenting poetry readings and an art exhibition by Diego Quiros. Diego will read selections of his most recent work and from Alchetry. An electrical engineer, artist, and photographer, Diego Quiros is a Cuban-American writer whose poems are composed with attention to sensual detail and texture. Alchetry explores the correlation of the four elements of writing to the four basic natural elements of the alchemists by way of poetry.

Diego’s artwork has been featured on public television, Miami New Times, Google Earth, Schmap Miami Eleventh Edition, a recent photography show, “Solitude” at Books & Books, with paintings at the Water Tower Gallery, in Coral Gables. We will have the pleasure of not only hearing Diego read, but enjoy exploring his art as well.

Bring an Emily Dickenson poem or any other poetry for the round robin readings, and then Cara Nusinov, of ReadPoemsWithMe© will conduct a poetry workshop with “poetry prompts” to inspire your creativity. Seating is limited, as it is a cozy venue, so RSVP is a must.

Enjoy sharing crepes, wine and verse. Laptops are welcome – we have WIFI. The Café offers a comfy and nurturing environment for both first-time readers and pros with the opportunity to mingle with fellow poets and writers.

The admission to the Poetry Buffet includes a complimentary glass of wine to help you unwind and fixed price menu with a choice of:
Small Entree & Dessert Crepe Combos $12.99/pp with a small drink
or
Regular-size Entree & Dessert Crepes $15.99/pp, with a large fountain drink or coffee/tea and chips.
If you have diet restrictions, you may substitute crepes with fresh salad and/or fruit bowl, in small or large sizes, same prices as above.

She Stoops To Conquer Live From The National Theatre Of London at Coral Gables Art Cinema 4/21-22/12

She Stoops To Conquer Live From The National Theatre Of London
April 21 & 22
Coral Gables Art Cinema
260 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.gablescinema.com

Special Series Continues At The Gables Cinema
parking on-site in covered garage
Admission: Tickets to these special event programs are now only $16 general admission, $14 for seniors 65-and-over and full-time students (I.D. required), $12 for members of the Cinema, and $10 for children 12-and-under, and are available for purchase in advance online at www.gablescinema.com and in person at the box office during regular screening hours

Gables Art Cinema’s next special event program of live recorded performances from the renowned National Theatre of London, the most nominated company for this year’s Olivier Awards (the U.K.’s Tony’s). The April show is the boisterous revival of Oliver Goldsmith’s period-comedy She Stoops To Conquer, which plays on Saturday & Sunday, April 21 & 22 at 1:00 pm. This play is a satire about love, money, and mistaken identity in 18th-century England, and is surprisingly relevant for today’s contemporary world.

One of the great, generous-hearted and ingenious comedies of the English language, She Stoops to Conquer offers a celebration of chaos, courtship and the dysfunctional family. Oliver Goldsmith’s classic eighteenth century period comedy marries bourgeois etiquette with modern family dysfunction when a wealthy countryman arranges for his daughter’s marriage to the son of a well-to-do Londoner. But thanks to a playboy, what follows is a tale of mistaken identity gone awry as misdemeanors multiply, love blossoms, and mayhem ensues. The Daily Telegraph calls it, “Fresh, spirited, blissfully funny” and the Sunday Express says its “A rollicking fantastically funny production.” She Stoops To Conquer runs two hours and twenty minutes including a twenty minute intermission.

Tickets to these special event programs are now only $16 general admission, $14 for seniors 65-and-over and full-time students (I.D. required), $12 for members of the Cinema, and $10 for children 12-and-under. They are available for purchase in advance online at www.gablescinema.com, and in person at the box office during regular screening hours.

This unique and groundbreaking program, for which we are the exclusive Miami venue, brings the best of British theater direct from the stage to South Florida. Each performance will be captured live and presented in digital high-definition projection providing audiences an extraordinary close-up view of the world-class productions that take center stage at the National Theatre of London. Funding for the full National Theatre of London series has been generously provided in part by the Coral Gables Community Foundation. The remaining shows in this season’s “Live from the National Theatre of London” series will be One Man, Two Guvnors, on May 19 and 20, and Frankenstein, on June 23 and 24, both of which are up for multiple Olivier Awards.

The Coral Gables Art Cinema was named Miami’s “Best Art House Cinema” in the “Best of 2011” issue of the New Times weekly. The Cinema is South Florida’s state-of-the-art venue for experiencing independent, alternative and international film, offering first-run, seven-day-a-week showcase presentations in both 35mm and true industry-standard theater quality digital projection.

Inauguration of the 12th ABICC World Business Month 2012 4/30/12

Inauguration of the 12th ABICC World Business Month 2012
Monday April 30, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Rusty Pelican Restaurant
3201 Rickenbacker Cswy
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
RSVP: news@abicc.com

For further information please contact us at info@iacc-miami.com

Cordially invite you to the Inauguration of the 12th ABICC World Business Month 2012, a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Networking Reception with international Wine, & Food Tasting at the Rusty Pelican Restaurant.

Don’t forget to bring a lots of Business Cards!
Sponsor for the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce: Zonin USA, Inc.

Betsy Hotel South Beach is proud to present Three Poets/Three Generations 4/29/12

Betsy Hotel South Beach is proud to present Three Poets/Three Generations
Sunday, April 29, 2012 at 7 pm
The Betsy South Beach
1440 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach
www.thebetsyhotel.com

Closing Event for National Poetry Month part of homage to Betsy’s poetry muse, Hyam Plutzik. The event, which marks the close of National Poetry Month, will feature readings by award-winning poet and president and publisher of Ecco Press/HarperCollins, Daniel Halpern; MacArthur Genius Grant winner, poet Campbell McGrath; and O, Miami founder, poet P. Scott Cunningham. The evening’s program also includes a special screening of a movie short by Oscar-nominated directors Christine Choy and Ku Ling Siegel, showcasing iconic American poet Stanley Kunitz reading Hyam Plutzik’s poem, Sprig of Lilac. This was Kunitz’s last public interview before his death at age 99. This year marks the centennial of Hyam Plutzik, who was the father of Betsy owner Jonathan Plutzik and whose poetry appears in various places throughout the property including pillows at nightly turndown, and in room libraries. The Betsy’s Second Annual Poetry Party on the Roof Deck will follow the readings at 9 pm. The event is free and open to the public.

The evening invites a look at the connections between poets and their teachers. The featured poets share an intergenerational connection; Daniel Halpern was a student of Stanley Kunitz; Campbell McGrath was Halpern’s student, and Cunningham studied with McGrath. Les Standiford, the director of the Florida International University Creative Writing Program will lead a Q&A session at the conclusion of the program.

The Betsy has been the epicenter of National Poetry Month in Miami this year, in association with O, Miami,and the University of Wynwood Visiting Poets Series, and many other regional partners, featuring poets in residence, public readings, and community service. Two-time U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins was Betsy’s first poet in residence for National Poetry Month on April 1. Other visiting artists included emerging poets Melissa Broder, R. Dwayne Betts, Malachi Black, and Ariana Reines, who enjoyed residencies in the Betsy’s new Writer’s Room. Poet Daniel Halpern arrives on April 28.

L.A. Boudoir Miami and Cupcake Burlesque 2 year anniversary celebration 5/5/12

L.A. Boudoir Miami and Cupcake Burlesque 2 year anniversary celebration
Sat May 5,2012 starting at 11am.
L.A. Boudoir Miami
6900 Biscayne Blvd
2nd Floor of Uva69 Restaurant
Miami, FL 33138

Please RSVP by April 28 at 305-775-8127 or laurenarkin@gmail.com

Please joing us as we celebrate L.A. Boudoir Miami and Cupcake Burlesque Two Year Anniversary Party.

Enjoy shopping, sweets and treats (first 50 shoppers receive goody bags)
As night falls enjoy a vintage fashion showcase

Live music by Summer Vacation starting 8pm
Burlesque Show by Cupcake Burlesque starting 9pm.

50% off drink specials from Uva Restaurant.

The Princess and The Pub 4/29/12

The Princess and The Pub
Sunday, April 29th, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The Pub at The Shops at Pembroke Gardens
237 SW 145th Terrace
(Store Location: 23)
Pembroke Pines, FL 33027

Once upon a time pubs were just for parents and the 21-plus crowd. But now, one’s taken on an air of magic, transforming into a mystical forest, a Disney castle and even a winter wonderland. This month, children get the royal treatment when fairies, princesses and a pauper-turned-prince join together for an Enchanting Fairytale Party at The Pub featuring Rapunzel, Flynn Rider, Bell, Cinderella, Princess Jasmine, Snow White, and many more! Promising a fairy-tale time, kids will enjoy songs, face painting and fun with a regal party of Disney favorites. Plus, those who come in fairytale attire will have the chance to live happily ever after when crowned the prized winner of the character costume contest!

POSTPONED Love Peace Unite Coming Together For A Movement of World Peace 5/17/12

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL JULY

Love Peace Unite Coming Together For A Movement of World Peace
Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 7:00 PM
The Epic Hotel (inside Kyma Lounge)
270 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33131
Admission: $10
RSVP Online

Thursday, May 17, 2012 will be a night unifying culture and diversity by bringing the essence of different nations and cultures to you to celebrate the movement of Love, Peace and Unity. Guests will experience unique sounds of live music, dance culture performance influences, various art exhibitors from around the world, and explore some of the exotic recipes and cuisines from across the globe; complementary all night. This will be an evening of embracing world peace and love by coming together and experiencing the beauty of the diverse ethnicity’s of the planet. This vibrant event will be held at the beautiful and prestige Epic Hotel inside Kyma Lounge offering a spectacular view and access from the river waterfront of Downtown Miami.

We are creating this global awareness for peace, and restoring and healing the planet beginning from the root. A movement which brings our world into alignment for Harmony restoring dignity for Humanity and all we share this gorgeous planet with.

All attendees will be given various Organic seeds to take home and take on the initiative to plant these seeds wherever they can, nurture it and watch it grow. This is to harvest and crystallize a much larger concept of planet healing which is determined by YOU and your efforts. It starts from planting a seed in your heart for the love of this planet, peace to the world and uniting the power of people.

Join the movement! Don’t miss this night filled with amazing vibrations, colorful food and ambiance.

CANCELLED City of Miami Beach and Dream in Green Beach Clean Up 4/21/12

CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER.

Unfortunately, due to the bad weather that is forecast for today, the Dream in Green Beach Clean up & the City of Miami Beach Earth Day Celebration have been CANCELLED. We’re all disappointed and look forward to the next opportunity to work together on a beach cleanup.

Thank you for your understanding and support.
Dream in Green

City of Miami Beach and Dream in Green Beach Clean Up
Saturday, April 21, 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm
9th Street and the Beach

All volunteers must register for each event!
Registration form Online

Please, Carpool If You Can, Save Gas And Help Our Planet!

Age Volunteers 15 years old or younger must present the attached Minor Release Form signed by a parent/guardian and one parent/guardian must be present.

Volunteers 16 or 17 years old must only present the attached Minor Release Form signed by a parent/guardian.

Volunteers 18 years old or older, please sign the Adult Release Form and bring it along with you.

We Provide Water, some snacks, garbage bags and gloves for the cleanup – and lots of fun!

You Bring Volunteers should wear a hat, sneakers or ”aqua-shoes”, and bring sunscreen and a refillable water bottle.

Bottled Water – Plastic – Not Provided At Ecomb’s Events.
Community Service Hours You will receive 4 community service hours for each event.

STARS Fundraiser Family Fun Day at Kawaii Universe Studio in Wynwood 4/21/12

STARS Fundraiser Family Fun Day at Kawaii Universe Studio in Wynwood
Saturday, April 21, 11:00am until 5:00pm
Kawaii Universe Studio
2405 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33127

Grab the family and come to support and great cause and a great local artist!

Kawaii Universe and STARS School for Austim united for a fun filled day of art, music, and delicious goodies!

Kids will be able to exprress themselves through live art and creative designs and more!

A portion of proceeds will be donated to STARS to benefit the new school soon to open on Coral Way!

starsautism.org

The primary mission of STARS Autism School is to provide individualized scientifically-based educational services to children with autism. It is our commitment to provided outstanding academic, vocational, and functional life programs.

Through partnerships with students, families, and the community STARS is dedicated to meeting the social, and emotional needs of each student. It is with this commitment that our students will be prepared to live meaningful and productive post-school lives.

Tales Under The Stars With The Miami-Dade Public Library System 4/23/12

Tales Under The Stars With The Miami-Dade Public Library System
Monday, April 23rd, 7 pm – 8 pm
Deering Estate at Cutler
16701 SW 72 Avenue
Miami, FL 33157
305-235-1668 ext. 233
FREE & open to the public.

The Miami-Dade Public Library System presents “Tales Under the Stars” at the Deering Estate on Monday, April 23rd! The event is FREE & open to the public. Please bring a blanket or lawn chair.

Guests can enjoy a Drum Circle & storytelling with Lela Lombardo, a multi-disciplinary performing artist of theatre, music and dance. Lela brings enthusiasm to communities across South Florida with her knowledge and command of the African drum beat.

Book Nook By The Bay Celebrates Earth Day 4/21/12

Book Nook By The Bay Celebrates Earth Day
Saturday, April 21st 10 am – 12 pm
The Deering Estate
16701 SW 72 Avenue
Miami, FL 33157

Free with Estate admission.

The Deering Estate at Cutler, in collaboration with the Miami-Dade Public Library System & Lynne Hudgins from Nature’s Natives, offers the enriching Book Nook by the Bay program on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. The program is free with admission to the Estate.

Enjoy family story time, on-site eco-arts and crafts, science programs and more! Each month features a different themed topic, story-time and a host of activities. The topic for April is “Earth Day.”

Women In PR South Beach Take Over Afternoon Pampering Retreat 5/20/12

Women In PR South Beach Take Over Afternoon Pampering Retreat
May 20, 2012, 12pm-5pm
Break Water Hotel
940 Ocean Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
womeninpr.org

Join Women In PR for an afternoon of pampering, relaxation and socialization. Women in the public relations, event planning and social media industries, will be pampered with spa services, sip on mojitos, eat delightful spring cuisine, and enjoy treats from the scrumptious cupcake bar while listening to beats from Miami DJ B*Ryte.

Proceeds from this event will benefit the Kristi House. The Kristi House is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) corporation that was organized in March 1994 as a Task Force to fill the unmet, critical need in Miami-Dade County for specialized and coordinated services for children who are victims of sexual abuse.

Young Talent Big Dreams Semifinals and Finals 4/21-22/12

Young Talent Big Dreams Semifinals & Finals
Semifinals
Saturday, April 21 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 22 at 3 p.m.
Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL

Finals
April 28 at 8 p.m.
Actors’ Playhouse Kids Fest Family Weekend.
www.actorsplayhouse.org
www.thechildrenstrust.org

Semifinals & Finals Open to the Public, Tickets Available for $10

Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, together with presenting sponsor, The Children’s Trust, will culminate Young Talent Big Dreams, the most widespread local youth talent contest in Miami-Dade County history, with the semifinal and final competitions for student performers ages 8-17.

The competition features a total of eight categories: individual song, dance, original spoken word and musical instrument; and group categories (six or fewer members): show choir, dance, vocal/instrumental and instrumental. Over six months, hundreds of contestants attended the seven auditions held in distinct neighborhoods throughout the county. Participation was free, but limited to residents of Miami-Dade County. In each category, participants compete for prizes ranging from free master classes with industry leaders and performing opportunities, to cash awards, and tickets to local attractions and professional performances.

A special grand prize also will be awarded to the overall winner: a recording studio session and professionally produced song for each act with the renowned multi-award winning producer and musician Paul Fakhourie, who has produced Eric Clapton; Stephen, Damian and Ziggy Marley; and Lauryn Hill, just to name a few. Fakhourie’s production and musical arrangement contributed to the success of the album “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,” which garnered 10 Grammy nominations and won five Grammy Awards.

The grand prize winner also will receive $500 cash; individual first place winners receive $200; and group winners with two in a group $150 each. Groups with six members receive a cash prize of $50 per member.

Semifinals and finals take place before a live audience. Each act was allotted up to one minute during their audition performance and will be given two minutes for the semifinal and final-round performance. Contestants in each performance category from each audition location will compete in the semifinals, and three contestants in each category in the semifinals will advance to the finals. A winner in each category and an overall winner will ultimately be selected.

“The semifinals and finals are not to be missed! The shows are fantastic, and the talent is outstanding,” said Modesto E. Abety-Gutierrez, president and CEO of The Children’s Trust. “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Actors’ Playhouse once again on a project that brings so much opportunity to these talented youths and that unites so many volunteers behind the goal of helping children fulfill their dreams.”

Young Talent Big Dreams follows the popular TV talent show model. Judges have included a host of industry professionals from the performing arts community. Semifinal judges for April 21 include: Actors’ Playhouse Artistic Director David Arisco, Avery Sommers, Corky Dozier and Jeanette Hopkins. Judges for the semifinals on April 22 are: Charles Reskin, Dito Sudito and Robert Smith. The judges for the finals on April 28 will be: Milton Granger, Howard Cohen, Daniel Lewis, Jodie Langel and Nerissa Street.

“Actors’ Playhouse is proud to have initiated Young Talent Big Dreams, in partnership with The Children’s Trust, to help develop young talent in Miami-Dade County,” said Barbara S. Stein, Actors’ Playhouse executive producing director. “The arts are critical components to a well-rounded individual, both educationally and culturally, and arts programs develop character, self-confidence, and skills as much as the three R’s in traditional learning experiences.”

Actors’ Playhouse is the nonprofit resident theatre company and managing agent of the historic Miracle Theatre on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables. Actors’ Playhouse, which has brought home 70 regional Carbonell Awards for artistic excellence, is a Florida Presenting Cultural Organization and one of 22 major cultural institutions in Miami-Dade County. In addition to its Mainstage season, Actors’ Playhouse offers a year-round season of Musical Theatre for Young Audiences, a National Children’s Theatre Festival, a Theatre Conservatory and Summer Camp Program, as well as educational arts outreach programs for underserved youth, and has initiated a Young Talent Big Dreams contest for children in partnership with The Children’s Trust.

The Children’s Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County.
Winners will have the privilege of attending master classes with the following industry professionals:

· Barbara “Babs” Flaten (dance master class) – Flaten has received four Carbonell Awards for her work on The King and I, Joseph…Dreamcoat, Aida and West Side Story. She was has worked with Actors’ Playhouse’s David Arisco for more than 21 years and has also collaborated with the Caldwell Theatre Company, GableStage, Maui Performing Arts, just to name a few and has directed an array of works. Flaten has traveled the world choreographing on for 10 years with Cunard, Silver Seas, Regency and Premiere Cruise Lines. Dancing since the age of three her career on stage began with The Milwaukee Ballet under the direction of her mentor, Sir Basil Thompson, the Omaha Ballet, the Scottish- American Ballet and with Carnevale a Venenzia in Italy. She has also trained with the legendary Luigi in NYC and with Colin Donaldson (Ballroom Dancing) in London, England. She is a member of AEA and SDC.

· Jeanette Hopkins (vocal master class) – An author, composer & professional vocal coach, Hopkins’ love of singing and vocal coaching started after training with Dr. Claire T. McElfresh in the Cleveland Heights High Choir, then majored in music composition and vocal technique at Ohio University where she performed original songs around campus and decided to leave for Los Angeles to pursue a singing career which lead to writing series and main title themes and jingles and then vocal coaching young hopefuls who shared her same dream. Her works include “Funny Man” a syndicated children series, “Multiple Personalities” a musical revue performed in Las Vegas and Atlantic City. She Produced, directed and wrote original music for the Mrs. Florida America Pageant for CBS, “Bombshells!” a musical that world premiered at Actors’ Playhouse and is currently writing original songs for film and television.

· Earl Maulding (acting master class) – Maulding has been with Actors’ Playhouse since 1988 and handles all the artistic and educational aspects for the Theatre for Young Audiences. He founded and directs the “Musical Miracles”, a youth repertory company that has performed throughout South Florida. Musical Miracles Earl formed a unique partnership with the City of Miami Programs for Person’s with Disabilities to encourage the performance of able-bodied and disabled performers alongside each other in a semi-annual production which he writes an original script for as well. Former actors and students of his have performed on Broadway, Off-Broadway, in National Tours, International Tours, major Regional Theatres and populate some of the finest Elementary, Secondary and University drama programs in the nation. Also an author and lyricist his own original and adapted musical works for young audiences have been received with rave reviews.

· Manny Perez (vocal master class) – Music has always been a part of Perez’s life, from the Latin rhythms of his native Cuba to the world of opera and classical music that he became immersed in as an adolescent. During his studies at the University of Miami as a full scholarship student, he joined the opera chorus of the Greater Miami Opera, performing alongside his idols Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti. Perez has discovered, presented in concerts and taught some of the best operatic vocal talent coming out of Miami today, in addition to having a thriving vocal studio in New York City. Many of his students are pursuing national and international opera careers and have graced the stages of major theatres throughout the world. Perez is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Florida Grand Opera. His awards include the “Ace Award” for Excellence in Business and Education and the Fourth Edition Prize “Premio Garza” for his extraordinary teaching ability of Operatic voices in the International opera scene.

· Avery Sommers (vocal master class) – The Carbonell Award-winning actress appeared on Broadway in the Tony Award winner, Ain’t Misbehavin’, when she replaced Nell Carter and in Showboat as Queenie. On National tour she appeared in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas as Jewel with Ann-Margret and in Chicago as Matron Mama Morton with Joel Grey and Chita Rivera. On the concert stage she has been heard as a soloist with the Continuo Arts Symphonic Chorus and Orchestra in Carnegie Hall and in Lincoln Center’s Rose Hall with the Mable Mercer Foundation’s Cabaret Convention. Sommers has appeared in eight independent films since 2007 and was nominated for and won Best Supporting Actress for her role in Immigration Tango in the Angel Film’s International Film Festival in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Avery recently appeared at the Miracle Theatre in Hairspray as Motormouth Maybelle for which she has been nominated for a Carbonell Award.

· Steinway & Sons Gallery Coral Gables (music master class) – Providing unmatched expertise and dedication to the finest service for music lovers, teachers, students, and the community at large, Steinway Piano Gallery Coral Gables is proud to represent Steinway & Sons throughout the greater Miami-Dade County. With its beautiful 6,000 square-foot showroom including a 90-seat performance space, Steinway Piano Gallery Coral Gables is home to the largest selection of Steinway and Steinway-designed instruments, the Boston and Essex pianos, in Southern Florida.

Grand Opening of the New Mia at Biscayne Fridays and Rick C’s Epic Birthday Blowout 4/20/12

Grand Opening of the New Mia at Biscayne Fridays and Rick C’s Epic Birthday Blowout
4/20/12, 10 PM
Mia at Biscayne
20 Biscayne Blvd
More Info

Brickell Entertainment, Dag , Quecoco, Fosforo And Rick C Proudly Present “Rick C’s Epic Birthday Bash”
And The Grand Opening Of The Redesigned Mia At Biscayne ” Follow Me Fridays”

Join Us As We Celebrate, The One And Only Rick C’s Birthday On This Special Occasion

Ladies Will Receive Complimentary Cosmos From 10 Pm – 11pm
For Guest List Free Admission Or Table Rsvp
Text ” Rick C” To 305 300 0827
Special Table Rates Only Apply Only If Rsvp Is Made Prior To Arrival

Rally for the Cure European Car Show and Poker Run Presented by Florida Bimmer and Morr Wheels 4/21/12

“Rally for the Cure” European Car Show and Poker Run Presented by Florida Bimmer and Morr Wheels Races into Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
April 21,2012, 10 a.m.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
1 Seminole Way
Hollywood, FL 33314
seminolehardrockhollywood.com

The “Rally for the Cure” European Car Show and Poker Run races into Seminole Paradise at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Saturday, April 21 at 10 a.m. The rally will begin at Watson Island and continue to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino where more than 100 cars will participate in the ultimate car show to benefit Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation and Chris Evert Children’s Hospital.

Interested participants are encouraged to pre-register online before April 19 at 6 p.m. at http://floridabimmer.com/blogs/. The $20 registration fee for drivers will go toward having a Build-A-Bear donated to the hospitals’ children in the driver’s name and will secure a spot in the Poker Run to win cash and prizes. After April 19, the registration fee will go directly toward a raffle to raise additional funds. Entrants will also be eligible for trophies in the categories of Best in Class – German – BMW/Audi and Best in Class – European – Porsche/Ferrari/Lamborghini.

Throughout the day, Florida Bimmer will provide entertainment and host a variety of raffles for cash and prizes.
The “Rally for a Cure” European Car Show and Poker Run is sponsored by Morr Wheels, EuroWerks, Burger Tuning and Megguire’s.
Viewing of the cars is free to the general public.

For more information about the “Rally for a Cure” special event, please contact Rick Azoy at Rick@floridabimmer.com.

National Moms Nite Out 5/10/12

National Moms Nite Out
05/10/12, 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Miami International Mall
1455 NW 107 Avenue
Doral, FL 33172
Register on Facebook

The Ultimate Celebration of Motherhood
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursday, May 10th
At Center Court

Make-overs, Entertainment, Fashion Tips, Refreshments, Goodie Bags & More!

Like us on Facebook and enter to win $1,000 Shopping Spree

Kidgits Mommy and Me Event 5/5/12

Kidgits Mommy & Me Event
05/05/2012, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Miami International Mall
1455 NW 107 Avenue
Doral, FL 33172
More Info

Kidgits come have a ball…
Saturday, May 5th 2 – 4 pm at Center Court
Free goodies & Fun activities!
Have Bob the Balloon Guy make Mommy a very special Mother’s Day surprise.
If your membership has expired don’t worry come on down and renew for just $5.

Text KIDS to 74666 for a chance to enter $1,000 shopping spree!

An Evening with Vanessa Williams and Helen Williams 5/9/12

An Evening with Vanessa Williams and Helen Williams
May 9, 2012, 7 pm
Parker Playhouse
707 NE 8th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
www.theoraclegroup.net

Join us for an evening with Vanessa Williams and her Mother Helen Williams as they discuss and sign their highly anticipated first book, You Have No Idea (Gotham Books). Ms. Williams, a widely respected entertainer whose career highlights include The Right Stuff, Ugly Betty, Desperate Housewives, and former Miss America has been asked to write her memoir many times, but only now-with the help of her mother-she is ready to tell her story.

When Vanessa Williams was growing up, she had a plan: She’d go to college and major in musical theater; afterward she’d get her MFA from the Yale School of Drama, and then she would embark on a successful career on Broadway. And to make sure she stayed on that path, her mother, Helen Williams, gave her a list of things that she should never– ever–do. Near the top of that list was “never ever pose nude for anyone.” So when Vanessa became the first African-American woman to win the title of Miss America in September 1983 (an accomplishment that she never planned for or desired), only to be forced to resign ten months later due to a nude photo scandal, the lives of both Vanessa and Helen took an unexpected turn. But Vanessa survived this setback, and many others to come, to enjoy a thirty-plus-year career as an award-winning singer and actress.

Chefs Service Day at Feeding South Florida 4/23/12

Chefs Service Day at Feeding South Florida
Monday, April 23
Volunteering: 10 a.m. to noon (Volunteers must wear sneakers or closed-toe shoes.) Food trucks: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Feeding South Florida
2501 SW 32 Terrace
Pembroke Park, FL
954-518-1818

No charge to participate in service day. However, anyone who purchases Taste of the Nation tickets that day will receive a 20% discount.

Local top chefs will take a short break from their kitchens to fill boxes with food for the hungry at Feeding South Florida to kick off this year’s Great American Bake Sale along with Taste of the Nation Miami and Fort Lauderdale, which all three benefit Share Our Strength. In support of this great effort, several Food Trucks will participate as well by selling lunch and donating partial proceeds back to the organization, while volunteers can also enjoy complimentary coffee provided by Nespresso. The public is invited to play a part in the service day, which will also include a DJ from Mike Sipe Entertainment.

South Florida’s premier culinary benefits return to Aventura Mall on Sunday, May 6 (Great American Bake Sale), Broward County Convention Center on Thursday, May 17 (Taste of the Nation Fort Lauderdale) and then to the legendary Turnberry Isle Miami resort on Thursday, July 19 (Taste of the Nation Miami.) All ticket sales will be contributed to Share Our Strength, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization working to end childhood hunger in America.

During the community service day, chefs will tour Feeding South Florida’s Broward headquarters and will spend a couple hours assisting the distribution center’s staff and volunteers with sorting donated food items and checking for expiration dates, dents, damages and leaks.

Each year, Miami-Dade and Broward’s hottest executive chefs, pastry chefs and mixologists donate their time, talent and passion during Share Our Strength’s Great American Bake Sale and Taste of the Nation Miami with one goal in mind: to raise the critical funds needed to end childhood hunger. There are over 17 million kids in America with 637,000 of this total in Florida – that’s 1 in 4 children-who do not know when or where they’ll have their next meal. In South Florida, funds are distributed to a number of beneficiaries like Feeding South Florida, which is the state’s largest food bank. For more information and to purchase tickets for Taste of the Nation, call 1-877-26-TASTE or visit www.strengthflorida.org.

With the increase in demand for food, Feeding South Florida is always looking for volunteers. For more information on how you can help, visit www.feedingsouthflorida.org.

Lunch ‘N Learn You Are What You Eat 4/28/12

Lunch ‘N Learn You Are What You Eat!
Sat., April 28, 2012, 12 Noon-1:15 PM
Maxim Life Office Suite
499 N.E. Spanish River Blvd.
Suite 5 (east end of plaza bldg.)
Boca Raton, FL 33431
www.maximlife.com

Hear nutritional tips for feeling good and fighting certain health problems. Get a free healthy lunch and advice on eating for your blood type and for your health situation. Dispel food and diet myths. This is a highly informative and beneficial hour – nothing to lose but you can gain wellness and feeling good every day!
Free To Attend – Free Door Prizes

Invite a friend! RSVPs very much appreciated.

This free luncheon is a terrific opportunity to hear nutritional and wellness tips, and to think about what’s right for YOUR body. Take an hour to eat right and get some good information about what your body needs most.

Trust your Innate Intuition 5/1/12

Trust your Innate Intuition
Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Courtyard Marriott Aventura Mall
2825 NE 191 Street
Aventura, Florida, 33180
lecture costs $10

SpiritualGrowthKeys.com

Learn to listen and trust your innate psychic ability and tap into your inner guidance in this lecture sponsored by the Inner Peace Movement International (IPMI), a non-profit, educational organization. We use our psychic ability everyday and we have an inner guidance that we can tap into for help and inspiration say two international lecturers, Patrick Kilhenny and Estelle Small, presenting on this program. Experience how psychic you already are! Lecture times are 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Parking at the hotel is free for those attending this event.

Trust your innate intuition 4/30/12

Trust your innate intuition
April 30, 2012 , two times: 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Springhill Suites Miami Airport East
1311 NW 10th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33136
SpiritualGrowthKeys.com

Learn to listen and trust your innate intuition or psychic ability and tap into your inner guidance in this lecture sponsored by the Inner Peace Movement International (IPM), a non-profit, educational organization. We use our psychic ability everyday and we have an inner guidance that we can tap into for help and inspiration say the two international lecturers Patrick Kilhenny and Estelle Small presenting the program. You’ll get to experience how psychic you already are! Lecture times are 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Parking at the hotel is free for those attending this event.

Fontainebleau Hotel Presents ReVIBE Pool Party with Dirty South and Armand Pena 4/22/12

Fontainebleau Hotel Presents ReVIBE Pool Party with Dirty South and Armand Pena
Sunday April 22 | 12 to 7pm
Fontainebleau Hotel
4441 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach

Fontainebleau Hotel Presents
ReVIBE Pool Party at Arkadia Side with
Super Star DJs / Producer
Dirty South and Armand Pena
Click here to purchase pre sale tickets for $30
Text at 305.305.4088 if you need more info.

Villa Mayfair Welcomes Matarromera Wines 5/8/12

Villa Mayfair Welcomes Matarromera Wines
May 8, 2012, 7:00p.m. to 9:30p.m.
Villa Mayfair
2901 Florida Avenue
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
villa-mayfair.com

Join us for a fabulous evening showcasing the cuisine of renowned Executive Chef Frederic Joulin, featuring Spanish wines from the award winning portfolio of Matarromera! Recently featured in Wine Spectator, The Wine Advocate and Forbes Magazine, Matarromera Wines is delighted to present you with an exclusive look at its collection. Bring your friends to this very special evening and join our featured guest presenter, Carlos Moro, President of Matarromera Wines of Spain.

Kids Day Celebration Día del Niño en Cool-De-Sac 4/29/12

Kids Day Celebration – Día del Niño en Cool-De-Sac
4/29/12, 1:00 P.M.
Cool-De-Sac Sunset Place
5701 Sunset Drive #355
Miami, FL 33143
diadelnino.eventbrite.com

RSVP to get your BRACELET for discounts and specials: http://diadelnino.eventbrite.com/

Come and celebrate the KIDS DAY. In Latin America we celebrate the kids with their own holiday and we want to share this celebration with you. It’s a party for the kids, piñatas, goodie-bags, face painting and more activities at Cool-De-Sac.

Join us.
Kids pay $13.50 which includes entry to Cool-De-Sac, Slice of Pizza and a box of Juice.
No entry fee for Adults.

Ven a celebrar el Día del Niño en Cool-De-Sac. Trae a tus pequeños para que se diviertan mientras tu convives con mas Mexicanos en Miami.

Costo de entrada por niño $13.50+impuesto e incluye una rebanada de pizza y jugo.

No hay costo de entrada para los adultos.
Especiales en el menu para adultos.

Para dicho descuento menciona el código de promoción: MEXICANOS EN MIAMI

Mas informacion: mexicanosenmiami@gmail.com

Te esperamos para convivir con mas Familias Mexicanas!
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Cinco de Mayo Mexico invades la Española Way 5/2/12

Cinco de Mayo – Mexico invades la Española Way!
5/2/12, 3:00 P.M.
Segafredo Española Way
500 Espanola Way
Miami Beach, FL 33139
5demayomiami.eventbrite.com

RSVP to get your BRACELET for discounts and specials:
5demayomiami.eventbrite.com

Come and celebrate the true Mexican way!
… Mexico invades La Española Way!
Mexicanos en Miami will make your 5 de Mayo celebration a unique one.

Live Bands, DJs, Mucho Tequila, Piñatas and more!
Join us, just RSVP to receive your ‘Amigos’ bracelet for discounts, specials and surprises!

Segafredo Española Way & Drexel Irish Pub
Discounts:
$7 Cocktails (well drinks)*
$5 Beers*
Specials on Customized Mexican Menu on both Drexel Irish Pub and Segafredo Española Way.

*Discounts and Specials might change. Kindly request proper pricing information on site.

American Royalty Supreme Florida State Pageant 2012 6/3/12

American Royalty Supreme Florida State Pageant 2012
Sunday June 3rd,2012, 4pm to 9pm
Newport Beachside Hotel and Resort
Atlantis Ballroom
16701 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, Florida
americanroyaltysupremepageants.com

American Royalty Supreme Florida State Pageant
Sunday June 3rd,2012
Applications are still being accepted for this wonderful event.
Open to all age divisions Infants to Adults and All States
Come out to join the fun and excitment
Who knows maybe even win your Royal Crown, and other wonderful prizes as well as Cash
Apply on line at americanroyaltysupremepageants.com
Like us on FaceBook at American Royalty Supreme Pageants
Call 1-888-501-7212 or 785 633-9176 or 785 232-8181 for more information.
Also vendors — if you are interested in being a part of this event sign up at our website.

Princess and Little Gents ( 0-12)
Upper Division
Teen — Teen Miss– Miss– Ms. — Mrs

Bird Road Art Walk 4/21/12

Bird Road Art Walk
April 21, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Bird Road Art District
The Bird Road Art District is conveniently located just off of the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) and Bird Road (SW 40th Street), extending south to SW 48 St. The majority of the studios are located off of SW 75 Ave & SW 74 Ave, between 41 St & SW 48 St. Please check our website website for map and a complete listig of particpating venues.

www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com
Every 3rd Saturday of each month

Join the most curious of collectors and art aficionados in Miami for the Bird Road Art Walk, Saturday, April 21, (& every third Saturday of each month).

Enjoy an evening of amazing visual and performing arts, engaging live demonstrations and spoken word. Explore the creative process in more than 30+ artists’ studios and galleries and discover hundreds of original works of art. Recently named “Miami’s Best Art Walk 2011” by Miami New Times, the Bird Road Art Walk is the place to experience Miami’s growing art scene.

This event is open and free to the public. Enjoy ample free parking and our complimentary shuttle bus that loops continuously throughout the district stopping at each participating artists’ studio and gallery.

Featuring: 3rd Door Art Project, Abel Triana Art, Abuela Art Gallery, Accent Alternative Art Space, Akuara Teatro Workshop, Aperture Studios, Art Cafe, Bohemio Art, Inc., Julio Cesar Art, Chavarriaga Fine Art Studio, Elcira Chomat Art, Esteban Blanco Art Studio, Gina Guzman Stained Glass Studios, H. Benitez Fine Art Gallery II, Ismael Gomez Peralta Art Studio, Juan M Benitez Art, La Silla Gallery, Liliana Leiro, Luisa Mesa Artspace, Madero Art, MANO Fine Art Project Space, Maruchi Carmona Art, Matthew Miller/Nickel Glass Studio, Miami Art Club, Miami’s Brick & Mortar Gallery @Palmetto Carpet, Nedine del Valle, Nestor Arenas Art Studio, Perez Art Gallery, Rafael Consuegra/ Cuadart Studio, Ray Azcuy Art Studio, Romero-Hidalgo Artists’ Studios/MyArt Ventures, LLC, Roy Rodriguez Art Studio, SpeakFridays! (Miami’s Most Diverse Open Mic), T.A. Project, The Young Artists Academy, Valmar Design Gallery, Sandy Levy/Visual Impact Photography, Yacqueline Ruiz Art and the Warehouse Al
ternative Space.

Start your Art Walk at any of the featured venues.

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

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

Stay connected:
website: www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com
facebook: Bird Road Art Walk
twitter: @BirdRoadArts

MANO Fine Art presents All Dressed Up Meninas 4/21/12

MANO Fine Art presents “All Dressed Up: Meninas”
Saturday, April 21, 2012, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
MANO Fine Art Project Space
4225 SW 75 Ave
Miami, FL 33155
(in the Bird Road Art District)
www.manofineart.com

Join us for the Opening Reception of “All Dressed Up: Meninas”, featuring work by Daniel Garcia, Oswaldo Franco and MANO, 7:00 pm –10:00 pm on Saturday, April 21 in conjunction with the Bird Road Art Walk.

The interpretation of the world’s masterpieces is hardly a new phenomenon. Artists often look to the past to learn from the old masters. In “All Dressed Up: Meninas”, contemporary artist: Daniel Garcia, Oswaldo Franco and MANO take on Diego Velazquez, reinterpreting his famed 1665 painting, “Las Meninas”, which is considered one of the greatest masterpieces ever painted.

The exhibit is not only a matter of looking back at the past but also exploring the popularity of the motif, Las Meninas (Spanish translation Ladies in Waiting). It seems that every generation has made Velazquez’s “meninas” a reflection of their own, hundreds of artists from Pablo Picasso to Vik Muniz have been inspired by the works’ enigmatic qualities.

In response to this common inspiration, Daniel Garcia, Oswaldo Franco and MANO allowed their own creativity to flow and their original inspirations evolved into multiple individual interpretations. The works include monoprints, mixed media, oil and acrylic inspirations in a myriad of sizes. Velazquez would be pleased.

MANO Fine Art is located in the Bird Road Art District at 4225 SW 75 Avenue (2nd Floor). For more information please contact 305.467.6819.

The Vagabond Welcomes Miguel Migs with Lisa Shaw 4/21/12

The Vagabond Welcomes Miguel Migs with Lisa Shaw
04/21/2012, 10:00pm-5:00am
The Vagabond
30 NE 14 Street
(14 Street & N.E. Miami Ct.)
Miami, Fl 33132
www.thevagabondmiami.com

The Vagabond
proudly welcomes
Miguel Migs
with Special Guest Lisa Shaw
Warm-Up Set by Brad Strickland

Special Birthday Celebration for Carmel Ophir

Hosted by Back Door Bamby
featuring
Live And In The Flesh…
Bamby’s Notorious Sex Kittens & Naughty Misfits

Resident DJs
Ray Milian . Ryan Evans . Carmel Ophir . Wasabi

In the Garden: The Smoke-Out BBQ
Complimentary Absolute Vodka Cocktails 10-11

Advanced Tickets Available: http://wantickets.com/vagabond

Bass Museum of Art’s Summer Camp 6/11/12 – 8/17/12

Bass Museum of Art’s Summer Camp
June 11 – August 17, 2012
9am – 3:30pm
bass museum of art
2100 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

To register: Kylee Crook, Education Program Manager, kcrook@bassmuseum.org, 305.750.1016

Camp a: 4-6 yr olds
June 11-15 Exploring Color! – Come test your knowledge of your colors as you mix paint to create colorful works of art.
June 18-22 The Amazing Elements of Art – Lines, shapes, textures, colors, forms and space!
June 25-29 Rainforest Adventure! – This week will be a sizzling adventure into learning about and building our own rainforest.
July 2-6 Food Fun! – Create paintings and 3-D works of art inspired by artists who love food. (*No class on July 4)
July 9-13 Painting & Drawing Tall Tales – Making works of art based on some of the world’s most famous fairytales.
July 16-20 Make Art with Nature – create works of art from nature that is all around us.
July 23-27 Puppet Theatre – Invent your own puppets, and put on a show in your own puppet theatre!
July 30 –Aug. 3 Let’s go digital – computers are the newest art making tool. Let us teach you the basics of making digital art. You’re never too young to start!
Aug 6-10 Art from the Far East – This week we learn about and practice art techniques from the far East.
Aug 13 – 17 Contemporary Art Explosion – We will take inspiration from the cutting-edge artists of today.

Camp b: 7- 12 yr olds
June 11-15 Mastering your Drawing Skills – Students will learn various ways to use pencil, charcoal, pastels, pen and ink, and various techniques to study lines and their characteristics.
June 18-22 Paint, Paint, Paint – Learn various techniques in watercolor, acrylic, tempera, and ink applications.
June 25-29 Adventures in Sculpting – Architecture, furniture, design, pottery, mobiles and much more!
July 2-6 Year of the Dragon! – Explore dragons in art history by drawing, painting, and sculpting dragons of all kinds. (*No class on July 4)
July 9-13 The Power of Printmaking – learn how to print like the masters!
July 16-20 Weave me in – textiles in ways you never thought possible!
July 23-27 The Optical and the Surreal – Enter a dream world that fools the eye and the mind by discovering the world of surrealism and optical illusions.
July 30-Aug 3 Exploring Great American and European Artists – Discover the masters by learning their techniques.
Aug 6 – 10 Discover Caribbean and Latin American Artists – Miami is a great place to experience Caribbean and Latin art! Learn all about it during this week of camp!
Aug 13-17 ArchKIDtecture – Children will construct their own 3-D magical city

Take an adventure with the Bass Museum of Art in painting, drawing and 3-D design during the Bass Museum of Art’s 10-week summer art camp. The camps are geared for creative-minded children where budding artists can explore various types of aesthetic to become fully immersed in the arts. Divided into two different camps – one for ages 4-6 and one for ages 7-12, each camp is taught by a certified art instructor exploring a different theme weekly. Sign up for a day, a week or the whole summer, and with scholarship assistance available and a sibling discount, the whole family can join in on the fun.

The bass museum of art is 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, events, 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 http://www.bassmuseum.org.

Summer Shorts 2012 6/1-17/12

Summer Shorts 2012
June 1-17, 2012
Carnival Studio Theater
1300 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132
Buy Tickets Online

Fast and Furious Fun!
SUMMER SHORTS is one fast and furiously fun program of the nation’s hottest “short” plays! Strung together in a whirlwind of bite-size nuggets, these mini-plays will one minute have you laughing hysterically and the next shocked beyond belief. Hang on for the ride of your life in this wonderful evening of theater that promises something for absolutely everyone!

City Theatre launches its 17th season with its sixth season in residency at the Adrienne Arsht Center in the Carnival Studio Theater. City Theatre’s lightning-quick growth and success has placed an invisible stamp on South Florida’s theater community. Since its inception in 1996 City Theatre has received thousands of script submissions and produced hundreds of original short works by established playwrights and important new voices in the theatre.

Marc Anthony launches Maestro Cares at the Shelborne 4/24/12

Marc Anthony launches Maestro Cares
Tuesday, April 24, 7pm
The Shelborne
1801 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Kim’s Good Karma Group has been invited by entrepreneur & philanthropist Henry Cardenas, and international pop, superstar Marc Anthony for the introduction THEIR new foundation “Maestro Cares” www.maestrocares.org to Miami and the WORLD. Their launch will be celebrated with cocktails on April 24th. Their mission is working towards improving the livelihood of children in LATAM; starting with Colombia, the Dominican Republic & Puerto Rico. Attached is the invitation for your review. If you are not able to attend, please try and send a donation. Your gift will make an incredible difference in the lives of thousands of kids.

Thank you for making the world a better place, one life at a time!!

For questions, call 312-980-7788 or 305-374-5599.
Organized and orchestrated by Maestro Cares; supported by KGKG!

Cinco de Mayo Fiestas at Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar 5/5/12

Cinco de Mayo Fiestas at Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar!
Saturday, May 5, Noon – ?
· Fort Lauderdale – 1313 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL | 954.524.9550
· Boca Raton – 5250 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, FL | 561.416.2131
· West Palm Beach –224 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL | 561.650.100
· Palm Beach Gardens – 5090 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 561.429.4758

Tequila connoisseur and bar-top-dancing owner Rocco Mangel, is known for throwing the biggest Cinco de Mayo celebrations in South Florida and 2012 will be no exception! Hosting four unique “Cinco de Drinko” fiestas in Ft. Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach & Palm Beach Gardens, there is a Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar a cab ride away from everyone. Each party will have incredible drink specials along with several surprises including: live entertainment (Suenalo at Fort Lauderdale & The Edge in Boca Raton); the Pancho Villa mariachi band will visit each restaurant; multiple DJs; prize giveaways and free tequila pourings. Since Cinco de Mayo falls on a Saturday, beat the crowds and get there early when the restaurants opens at noon!

The playful Mexican restaurant will also host the first annual Rocco’s Tacos Mustache Contest! The winner at each location will receive $250, and the overall winner with the best stache nabs an extra $250 plus $500 in Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar gift certificates. Participants should post an image of their mustaches on the Rocco’s Tacos Facebook page prior to the contest and must be present at a Rocco’s Tacos location on May 5th to be eligible to win. Rocco will choose the winners himself, so contestants should follow him on Twitter and Facebook to track his location.

Earth Month Happy Hour at Cafeina Wynwood Lounge 4/19/12

Earth Month Happy Hour at Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
April 19, 2012, 5:00-8:00 pm
Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23 Street
Miami, Florida 33127
www.facebook.com/cafeinamiami

Join us for a Happy Hour event that includes art, film & eco-friendly cocktails! Stay for the second installation of our Earth Month Film Series & Wine Mixer!

Happy Hour Specials from 5pm-8pm
>> Eco-friendly cocktails by VeeV Açaí Spirit $7 from 5PM-7PM
>> St. Julia Organic and Sustainable Wines $7 Starting at 7PM
>> Cafeina’s Earth Month Film Series: “Addicted to Plastic,” 7:30PM
Exhibition & installation, “Reclaiming Miami” ~ an exhibition created by artist, Lucinda Linderman & is currently on view in the WYNWOOD EXHIBITION CENTER

www.twitter.com/cafeinawynwood
www.facebook.com/cafeinamiami

Spring Into Summer at Marquis Residences 4/29/12

Spring Into Summer at Marquis Residences
Thursday, April 19th from 630pm-830pm.
14th Floor Sky Pool Deck at Marquis Residences

Shop, Sip and Savor the views from the newly launched Sky Tomehomes featuring an Artefacto designed model unit.

Please RSVP if you can make it. marquisassistant@gmail.com

latinbiz networking event 4/24/12

latinbiz networking event
Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 6:00 PM-8:00PM
Miami Airport Hilton
5101 Blue Lagoon Dr.
Miami, FL 33126
Self parking $5

Latin Business Club of America
More info about event or to reserve your exhibitor table:
monica@latinbiz.net or 786-357-7998

Latin Events Network
Complimentary Drink & Appetizers
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.

2012 MDC Alumni Hall of Fame 5/10/12

2012 MDC Alumni Hall of Fame
Thursday, May 10, 2012, 6 p.m.
Hilton Miami Downtown
1601 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, Florida

R.S.V.P. by April 16, 2012 to www.mdc.edu/halloffame.

6 p.m. Cocktail reception
7 p.m. Dinner and awards program

Eduardo J. Padrón. President, Miami Dade College
and
Miguel G. Farra. Chair, MDC Foundation
cordially invite you to the 2012 Alumni Hall of Fame Awards Gala Honoring Outstanding MDC Alumni Achievers

Business attire

Architecture and Acoustics A Discussion Featuring MTT 4/19/12

Architecture and Acoustics – A Discussion Featuring MTT
Thursday, April 19, 7:00pm
SunTrust Pavilion, New World Center
New World Symphony
500 17th Street
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Free, but tickets are required
Reserve Tickets Now

Site and Sound: The Architecture and Acoustics of New Opera Houses and Concert Halls
Does the music serve the space, or does the space serve the music?

Discussion at 7:00 PM
Book signing and reception at 8:00 PM

Please join architectural historian Victoria Newhouse, author of a new book titled Site and Sound: The Architecture and Acoustics of New Opera Houses and Concert Halls; New World Symphony Artistic Director Michael Tilson Thomas; and architectural critic and Editor-in-Chief of Modern Magazine Beth Dunlop for a lively discussion on the inextricable link between architecture and acoustics in performance spaces.
This event comes on the heels of a new story by CNN in which the New World Center was rated one of the six best spots in the world for architecture lovers. Click here to read the article.

Presented in conjunction with Books & Books.

For more information visit www.newworldcenter.com or call the New World Center Box Office at 305-673-3331.

Jazz Benefit Concert at UU Miami 4/30/12

Positive Changes with Waves for Change Alliance’s Inaugural Benefit Concert
April 30, 2012 7:30pm
Unitarian Universalist Congregation Miami
7701 SW 76 Ave
Miami FL 33143
uumia.org (305)661-0023
tix and more info at: wavesfca.org/events.htm

Ocean of Light And Sound w/ Laurence Elder, Nicole Henry, Carlomagno Araya, Mike Orta, Jamie Ousley & Wendy Pedersen.

The non-profit organization Waves For Change Alliance, Inc., will be hosting its inaugural benefit concert, Ocean of Light And Sound, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Miami for the beneficiary Margo Gignac and her family on April 30, 2012 commencing at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7p.m.).

Ocean of Light and Sound will be the inaugural benefit concert to raise funds for the rehabilitation of Margo, a 21 year old ballet dancer who was involved in a devastating car accident in December 2010 that left her a quadriplegic. Her single mother was forced to quit her full-time job to become Margo’s caretaker, while also raising her two other children. They do not have the means to continue to fund Margo’s rehabilitation, which all the experts agree is necessary within the first two years from the injury for optimum recovery. Everyone at Waves For Change Alliance, along with recording artists, singer songwriters, film makers and other members of the arts community have come together in a short period of time to volunteer their services and talents towards the Ocean of Light and Sound concert to assist with Margo’s rehabilitation.

Ocean of Light and Sound will feature many of South Florida’s finest performing talent, including co-founder Laurence Elder as the musical director, Nicole Henry, Wendy Pedersen, Jamie Ousley, Carlomagno Araya, and Mike Orta, as well as special guest appearances by internationally acclaimed guest stars. The event will be catered by gourmet food truck vendors and other sponsors. Tickets range from $55.00 to $225.00 and can be ordered online at www.wavesfca.org. The concert will be broadcasted world-wide through live stream video. All proceeds from the concert will go towards the rehabilitation of Margo.

Waves For Change Alliance was created through a series of events that started with the desire to help Margo. The founders, Esperanza Segarra and Laurence Elder, joined together to help a fellow member of their community and performer in the arts that was in need. Thereafter, Esperanza, who is also an attorney, decided that the most efficient way to help, while also fulfilling a lifetime commitment and dream, was to form a nonprofit organization. The result was Waves For Change Alliance. The organization “is based on the concepts of global community and “paying it forward,” where people come together from around the world to raise funds through the collaboration of the arts community” said the co-founder and president, Esperanza.

The events presented by Waves For Change Alliance are “for the benefit of one cause that will continue to create waves of positive change that transcend all boundaries.”
Other close friends committed to the mission of Waves For Change Alliance quickly joined the organization. The directors, officers and volunteers of Waves For Change Alliance have united to raise awareness and assistance in positively changing our global community. The organization is composed of a volunteer network of individuals that reside in different regions of the world, including France, Germany, Turkey, Italy, Iran, and the United States, from an array of backgrounds in all fields of work with a focus and love for the arts. Though their backgrounds in life vary, it was a common goal and life-time commitment that brought them together. Ocean of Light and Sound is the first of many more collaborations for a cause presented by Waves For Change Alliance.

For more information about Waves For Change Alliance, the Ocean of Light and Sound benefit concert, or Margo Gignac, please visit www.wavesfca.org. You may also contact Esperanza Segarra by email at Esperanza.Segarra@wavesfca.org, or phone at (305) 794-0816.

Info courtesy Jazz & Blues Florida

Public Reading of Poetic Tribute to Amelia Earhart 4/20/12

Public Reading of Poetic Tribute to Amelia Earhart
April 20, 2012 (6:00-8:00pm)
Studio 18 in the Pines
1101 Poinciana Dr.
Pembroke Pines, FL 33025

The public is invited to a free, public reading of the poems

Broward County Poet-In-Residence Anastasia Clark announces the public debut of Our Poetic Tribute to Amelia Earhart, a yearlong project to inspire people to create poetry inspired by the life and legend of Amelia Earhart- famed lost pilot- who also wrote poetry herself.

Forty two poets (myself included) from mostly Broward County contributed to the collection which will be on display at Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum in Atchison, KS during April National Poetry Month.

Sustainatopia 2012 Conference Powered by PechaKucha 4/20/12

PechaKucha Miami #15
April 20, 2012 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Wolfsonian-FIU
1001 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
More Info
863-602-7322
www.wolfsonian.org
$10

A SUSTAINATOPIA EVENT
Pecha Kucha Miami partners with Roz Gatewood of Ecovation 3 (http://ecovation3.com/) for SUSTAINATOPIA 2012 (www.sustainatopia.com) to spotlight an innovative group of Ecopreneurs who mean business–green business.

SUSTAINATOPIA 2012- Miami (www.sustainatopia.com) one of the world’s largest events regarding social, financial and environmental responsbility. The event will include over 50 individual events throughout Miami in film, art, music, eco-fashion, food, design, authors series, parties. at many locations throughout Miami. It is estimated that more than 15,000 will attend all events from more than 60 countries.

SPONSORS include the Miami Beach Visitor & Convention Authority,TBC Capital, The Naked Foundation, Minerva Capital Group & Stanford Social Innovation Review.

MEDIA has included the Economist, MTV, Univision, Rolling Stone Magazine, USA Today. PODER MAGAZINE, the New York Times and many others.

Last year’s celebrities attendees included Donna Karan, Venus Williams, Patricia Arquette, Maria Bello, Selita Ebanks, Tico Torres and Lea Black.
Presenters
Robert Manrique
Chad Oppenheim
Franco Lodato
Roz Gatewood
Sian Evans
Professor Donald DeAngelis
Rich Groden
Jennifer Siqueira

Style Saves Bingo at Wood Tavern 4/19/12

Style Saves BINGO
Thursday, April 19th
Wood Tavern
2531 NW 2nd Ave
Wynwood, Miami, FL
RSVP Online

Style Saves, Inc. invites you play for a purpose!

Join Style Saves for BINGO in the Beer Garden hosted by Megan Harris for your chance to win fabulous prizes!

With the mission to build confidence through clothes and give a fresh start through fashion, join us to help raise funds to provide local underprivileged students with brand-new outfits for back-to-school.

Mix & mingle with fashion-minded young professional philanthropists & enjoy complimentary Style Saves Sangria from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

Reserve your board now by clicking below. Space is limited.

http://www.stylesaves.org/#!events

Peep Showcase Event at LMNT 4/20/12

Peep Showcase Event @ LMNT
April 20th, 2012, 7:00 – 11:00 pm
LMNT
55 nw 36th st.
Miami, Fl. 33127
www.l-m-n-t.com or email info@l-m-n-t.com.

L M N T “elementi” will be holding a showcase event on Friday April 20th to expose the facilities of production, music, and art to those in the industry & in the community.

(OPEN BAR FROM 7:00 – 8:00 pm)
Live performance by Oscar Fuentes Combo at 9:00 pm

As, one of the most ambitious undertakings in the region, L M N T is a unique breeding ground where contemporary themes in art are explored using a multi-media approach. Encompassing all of the elements of art under one roof L M N T features 3,000 sq. ft. of gallery space, a 2,000 sq. ft. video/photo studio with 3-walled cyclorama fully equip with professional lighting, sound system, and more, as well as a state of the art recording studio, artist in residence studios and in house design/marketing team.

L M N T is the hottest new event venue in town and now open to the public.

Earth Harvest Festival 4/22/12

Earth Harvest Festival
Sunday, April 22nd from Noon to Sundown
The Farm at Verde Gardens
SW 280 Street & 127 Avenue.
Homestead

More Info

Come celebrate the movement toward a Life-Sustaining,
Permanent Culture in South Florida!
Enjoy Spam Allstars and various fun musical performances throughout the Day…

Taste the Homestead Harvest Café where you can enjoy delectable, locally-grown foods, lovingly prepared

Explore Permaculture all day with Community FoodWorks, including preservation and cooking classes in our new mobile PermaKitchen

Experience The Farm @ Verde Gardens with guided walks that explore the various food ecosystems under way and buy all types of “useful plants” from our edible plant nursery

Unwind at our Healing Arts Center where you can treat yourself to body work practitioners and movement workshops

Participate in building a Local Economy at the Homestead Harvest Marketplace by supporting local producers of sustainably-grown foods and local artisans of hand-made products

Interested Vendors please follow the link to Become a Vendor!

Free Youth Media Activism Workshop 4/21/12

Free Youth Media Activism Workshop
Saturday, April 21 @ 1pm
MOCA North Miami
770 NE 125 Street
North Miami Florida 33161
Register Online

In this interactive forum, Bee Vang, lead actor in the Hollywood film Gran Torino, and Dr. Louisa Schein, media studies scholar, will engage participants in a discussion focusing on the media’s portrayal of immigrant teens and their families, and will provide a critical lens for understanding the complex issues of race, violence, and representation that have become a national conversation since the Trayvon Martin incident.
– Tailored for high school and college students
– Explore strategies for social change in and beyond the media industry.
– Screening of Gran Torino (1pm)
Members of the general public are also invited to attend.
About the Panel
Since Gran Torino, Bee Vang has continued acting, has enrolled at Brown University, and has pursued anti-racist activism on a national scale.
Dr. Louisa Schein, is Associate Professor, Anthropology and Women’s Gender Studies at Rutgers University.
Moderated by Jillian Hernandez Bernal, MOCA Education Outreach Coordinator and Ph.D. Candidate in Women’s and Gender Studies at Rutgers University.

2012 Champions of Equality Awards Reception and Silent Auction 5/11/12

2012 Champions of Equality Awards Reception and Silent Auction
Fri, 05/11/2012 – 6:00pm – 9:30pm
LMNT
55 NW 36th Street
Miami, FL, 33127
Purchase your tickets now.

The Champions of Equality Awards Reception and Silent Auction
Presented by SAVE Foundation and SAVE Dade
Honoring Honorable United States Senator Bill Nelson and White & Case

The SAVE Dade Champions of Equality Awards Reception and Silent Auction is an annual event established to honor members of the community who have significantly advanced the cause of equality for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in Miami-Dade County.

This year’s honorees include the Honorable United States Senator Bill Nelson and White & Case, both of whom helped strike down the ban which prohibited gay and lesbian Americans from serving openly in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.

2012 Honorees:
For 16 years a discriminatory ban, the so-called Don’t Ask Don’t Tell (DADT) policy, forced gay and lesbian service members to serve without disclosing their sexual orientation. Over 13,000 service members have been discharged simply for being lesbian, gay, or bisexual. As a member of the Armed Services Committee United States Senator Bill Nelson was one of the critical votes ensuring the repeal of DADT would pass the entire senate as it did in December of 2010. His support for equality and in appreciation of his vote for fairness, even in our military, earns him the 2012 Champions of Equality Award.

Senator Nelson’s work was not done alone. White & Case, a for-profit law firm, stepped up to defend, pro-bono, the rights of new and existing service members willing to serve our country’s military who happen to be gay or lesbian. White & Case argued for their client, The Log Cabin Republicans, that the government needs to prove the “important government interest at stake to intrude on the personal and private lives of homosexuals.” Their willingness to go above and beyond to protect the interests of service members earns them the 2012 Champions of Equality Award.

Too often, we overlook the people who have spent years carrying the torch locally. This year, we will present our second group of SAVE Hall of Champions, designed to honor long-term volunteers who have contributed mightily to advance the cause of equality for the LGBT community in Miami-Dade County.

This year’s SAVE Hall of Champions:
Elizabeth Schwartz
Richard Milstein & Eric Hankin
Joan Schaeffer
Mark Steinberg & Dennis Edwards

Miami Lighthouse Music Under the Stars Bon Appétit 4/20/12

Miami Lighthouse’s Music Under the Stars: Bon Appétit
Friday, April 20th, 7:00pm-10:00pm.
Miami Lighthouse
601 SW 8th Avenue
Miami, FL

Support 20/20 vision, celebrating 20 years of free eye care for children. The Florida Heiken Children’s Vision Program, a division of Miami Lighthouse for the Blind, which over the years has provided 65,000 children from low-income families with eye examinations and prescription glasses when needed will celebrate its 20-year anniversary that will take place

The event features special guest José Feliciano and performances by the Miami Lighthouse Better Chance Music Production Program™ musicians, food from many great Miami restaurants and beverages by Bacardi. This year’s mistress of ceremonies is United States Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, co-chair of the Congressional Vision Caucus. Music Under the Stars has become a much-anticipated highlight of the South Florida philanthropic season and is one not to miss!

YPBH Social Event Cadillac Ranch Fundraiser 4/19/12

YPBH Social Event Cadillac Ranch Fundraiser
Thursday, April 19, 6-10pm
Cadillac Ranch at the Palms at Town & Country
11735 Sherry Lane
Miami

RSVP to Lisette Owens at 786-527-9215 or LisetteO@BaptistHealth.net.

$10 Admission Includes Complimentary
Appetizers and Drink Specials
Enter the Bull Riding Contest ($5 Fee)
Western Wear Optional

Social Event at Cadillac Ranch. Please feel free to invite guests and prospective members. This is a great fundraising event that will include raffle prizes and a bull riding contest!

Raffle grand prize is an all inclusive experience at the Biltmore Hotel which includes brunch for two and spa treatments.

All proceeds will benefit Baptist Hospital’s Simulation Lab.

Big Night in Little Haiti Tabou Combo free concert 4/20/12

Big Night in Little Haiti – Tabou Combo free concert
This Friday, April 20th, 6 PM – 10 PM
Little Haiti Cultural Center
212 NE 59th Terrace
Miami 33137
(305) 960-2969
BigNightLittleHaiti.com

A massive night at Big Night in Little Haiti awaits us. The kings of konpa for more than 40 years, superstars Tabou Combo, grace our stage with a free concert this Friday. This night also launches Haiti’s national celebration La Semaine de la Diaspora.

Tabou Combo – Enjoy konpa music at its finest from the legendary group who have been making music together since 1968. In their classic sound, you will hear a strong dose of the Dominican meringue. In addition, there is Haiti’s dance-till-you-drop carnival music, rara, the hypnotic drums of Haitian voodoo rituals. Add to that quadrilles and contra-dances from Haiti’s French colonizers and funk from the American soul era to James Brown for good measure. The mixture of all these influences makes for a serious bass line that brings new meaning to the word bottom; layer upon layer of accents courtesy of drums, percussion and congas; the constant intertwining of two guitars with the feel of West African Soukous topped with bright piano riffs and a brassy horn section. Visit Tabou Combo online.

Tradisyon Lakou Lakay Dance Ensemble will open the night at 6PM with a short performance, showcasing the Haitian roots and talent of one of the Little Haiti Cultural Center’s signature resident companies.

Mizikpam, your online Haitian and world music radio station, with DJ Mack, between sets. [Mizikpam.com]

Miami Art Museum’s The Record Exhibition brings out the MAM Soundbomb Bus. DJ Mack will be joined by Kevin from WVUM, spinning some Haitian vinyl. [MAM’s The Record]
IPC Visual Lab “Eclectic” Exhibit, curated by Miami Herald photographer Carl Juste.
Family Art Corner by Positive Impact Foundation – fun for kids!
Haitian Food and Drinks for sale, including delicious Prestige Beer
Free Secured parking

7th Circuit Studios welcomes you to enjoy their gallery and boutique, just across from the Center at NE 59th Street, 6PM – 10PM. 228 NE 59 Street, Miami. They host the after show jam, starting at 10PM, featuring the Moksha Roots All Stars, plus Prinsip, Nag Champayons, Hoffmeister, Telekinetic Walrus and much more. The special 4/20 party is “The Pyramid Sessions” with a mind-bending assortment of music, electronic, visual and performing artists. [Moksha website]

Haitian Cultural Arts Alliance, 212 NE 59 Street, features additional work from the Global Caribbean III exhibit and the home studios of Edouard Duval Carrie and Carl Juste’s IPC.

Now open in the neighborhood: Leela’s Restaurant at 5650 NE 2 Avenue. Every Friday through Sunday starting at 9pm they present Leela’s Lakou, with live music from Groove Relax, poetry and comedy. Leela’s also serves a delicious and speedy lunch buffet and dinner throughout the week.

How much do you love Big Night in Little Haiti?
It’s free for you, but not for us! We really need your help with funding. Would you like to become a “Friend of Big Night in Little Haiti”? [pdf] [link] Stop by the Rhythm Foundation table at the show and make a donation, or buy a t-shirt!

BIG NIGHT IN LITTLE HAITI is produced by The Rhythm Foundation and The Little Haiti Cultural Center. Support is received from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation’s Knight Arts Challenge Grant. Additional support is received from AmericanAirlines, NoPin, Sak Pase Media, 1580 AM WSRF, 1600 AM WHTY, New Times, Prestige Beer, City of Miami, Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs.

BAC’s 2nd Annual Family Day 4/22/12

BAC’s 2nd Annual Family Day
Sunday, April 22, 12 – 4 pm
Bakehouse Art Complex
561 NW 32nd Street
Miami, FL 33127

Rain Or Shine!
$5 Admission Per Family;
Free for BAC Members
Free parking

Enjoy a fun-filled day for the whole family!

Featuring indoor and outdoor activities for all ages, live Jazz by the Nestor Zurita Quartet, and food trucks on site! Enjoy treats by PopChips and Vitamin Water ZERO. The entire family can learn to utilize recyclable materials in a fun and creative way!

Families Can Make Some Great Things Together!

A Mastermind Birthday Bash Art Attack 5/7/12

A Mastermind Birthday Bash Art Attack
May 7, 2012, 8:30pm
Holleman’s in Miami Springs, FL.
1 Curtiss Parkway
Miami Springs, FL. 33166
www.Artistic-Vibes.com

It’s time to celebrate Quills’ Birthday!!!

Join us at Holleman’s for a celebration you wont forget. We’ve got the hottest local artists, great food, FREE parking, and the best drink specials! What more can you ask for? Come celebrate our #1 AV girl’s birthday with us!

$1 Beers
$10 Bottles of Wine
$5 Shots

Featuring Audience Choice Winners: Brie Goldsobel and Izy Volta

$2 gets you in

SMS Research Foundation hosts Sienna’s Steps 5K Run/Walk 5/19/12

SMS Research Foundation hosts Sienna’s Steps 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Memorial Hospital Miramar
1901 Southwest 172nd Avenue
Miramar.

The Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS) Research Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, hosts the Third Annual Sienna’s Steps 5K Run/Walk.

The 5K run/walk course is USATF certified and will be officially timed by Split Second Timing. Awards will be presented to winners in each age division for both male and female. The event, sponsored by Memorial Hospital Miramar, will be Emcee’d by EO Entertainment and include breakfast for all participants immediately following the race. Each pre-registered participant will receive a t-shirt and goodie bag. Race fees are $25.00 for pre-registered participants and $30.00 for race day registration.

To register for the 5K Run/Walk please visit www.siennasteps.com or www.SMSResearchFoundation.org. Participants can also set up an individual fundraising page for the 5K Run/Walk by clicking on “Become a Fundraiser” during the registration process. For any questions, please call Missy Longman at 305.525.9678. Participants are encouraged to pre-register. Pre-registered participants can pick up their packets on Friday, May 17th at Runner’s Depot located in the Promenade Plaza at 2233 South University Drive, Davie, FL 33324. Participants can also pick up their packets at the race location the morning of the event. Same day registration begins at 6:30 am and will conclude at 7:15 am. The race will begin promptly at 7:30 am.

Sienna Rose, daughter of Missy and Dan Longman, was born on May 21, 2006. After undergoing open-heart surgery at just four weeks old, she was diagnosed with a rare and chromosomal disorder called Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS). Since then, Sienna has undergone eight more surgeries for various medical complications associated with the syndrome. She maintains a daily routine of intensive physical, occupational and speech therapies. Sienna’s parents, along with Jennifer and Chris Iannuzzi, whose daughter was also diagnosed with SMS, founded The SMS Research Foundation in June 2010. The Foundation’s mission is to improve the knowledge and understanding of SMS so that viable therapeutic options can be developed to improve the quality of life for those diagnosed with SMS. The SMS Research Foundation awarded their first grant of $50,000 on May 1, 2011.

Smith-Magenis syndrome (SMS) is a chromosomal disorder characterized by a recognizable pattern of physical, behavioral, and development features. It is caused by a missing piece of genetic material from chromosome 17. It is estimated that SMS occurs in 1 out of 25,000 births. SMS is under-diagnosed, but as awareness increases, the number of people identified grows every year. To learn more about the SMS Research Foundation, please visit www.SMSResearchFoundation.org.

City of Miami Beach Second Annual Sister Cities International Artist Showcase Opening 4/24/12

City of Miami Beach’s Second Annual Sister Cities International Artist Showcase Opening reception
Tuesday, April 24th from 7 to 9 pm
Art Deco Welcome Center
1001 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach

The vernissage is free and open to the general public.

27 artists representing the sister cities of Miami Beach will exhibit their artwork at the Art Deco Museum / Welcome Center.

The Miami Beach Sister Cities International Committee has partnered with Rodez Art Gallery, which curated the exhibit, to produce the Second Annual Sister Cities International Artist Showcase. Miami Beach’s sister cities include:
Fujisawa, Japan – 1959
Santa Marta, Colombia – 1979
Cozumel, Mexico – 1992
Ica, Peru – 1996
Pescara, Italy – 1997
Almonte, Spain – 1998
Fortaleza, Brazil – 2004
Nahariya, Israel – 2004
Brampton, Canada – 2008
Basel, Switzerland – 2011
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Friendship City – 1996

This year with Cozumel, Mexico being our featured city, our honored guests will be Cozumel Mayor Aurelio Joaquin Gonzalez and the First Lady Maria Luisa Prieto de Joaquin. Our featured centerpiece is from Mexican telenovela actor Pablo Azar, an artist whose piece is entitled Amor Iluminado.

The exhibit will be on view from Wednesday, April 25 through Friday, May 17 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily, including weekends.

Thirsty Thursday Earth Month Film Series and Wine Mixer 4/19/12

Thirsty Thursday: Earth Month Film Series & Wine Mixer
4/19/12, 7:00PM
Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street
Miami FL 33127
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• Organic & Sustainable Wine Tasting by Santa Julia Organica + eco-friendly cocktails by VeeV Açaí Spirits, 7:00PM
• Cafeina’s Earth Month Film Series: “Addicted to Plastic,” 7:30PM
• Sounds by Nando Arcieri, 9PM
• Exhibition & installation, “Reclaiming Miami” by artist Lucinda Linderman on view in the gallery

The Film series is sponsored by ECOMB & VeeV Açaí Spirits. Wine tasting sponsored by VeeV Açaí Spirits & St. Julia Organic Wines. $10 suggested donation to benefit ECOMB.

‘Reclaiming Miami” is an exhibition created by artist, Lucinda Linderman & is currently on view in the WYNWOOD EXHIBITION CENTER

Artist statement:
Frustrated by my over-consumption and production of plastic and paper waste from food and product packaging, I ‘upcycle’ my trash to create abstract sculptures that reference the body. By using waste as building blocks for sculpture, I offer one alternative to throwing trash into a landfill and hope to inspire others to think of waste as a raw material.

About this Exhibition:
Lucinda uses reclaimed trash from around Miami and creates large abstract sculptures, referencing biology. Her sculptures are made from 100% reclaimed material, no dyes or glues are used to construct them, and some sculptures are even recyclable.
Lucinda uses a variety of materials such as sheet plastic, consumer packaging, construction fencing, and detergent bottles. Many of her sculptures are interactive, and recently, she has been exploring and doing performance work.
For this exhibit, the artist will hang a labyrinth of dry-cleaning bags, 25ft by 25ft, that people can walk into. She will fill the rest of the area with a deconstructed construction fencing, and a series of small wall sculptures. Many of these sculptures will be accompanied by photos of where the material was reclaimed.

Herbieman’s Official Album Release Party at Cafeina 4/19/12

Herbieman’s Official Album Release Party at Cafeina
4/19/12, 10PM
Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street
Miami FL 33127
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On April 19th, 2012 the new Herbieman “Together” album will hit all the major online retailers and to celebrate it, Gervasio will be performing with a new line-up of the Herbieman band.

The official launch party will take place at Cafeina Wynwood Lounge on the eve of the album launch. The band plans to play all 13 songs from Together and will gift a copy of the NEW Album to the first 50 people that arrive!

Cafeina Wynwood & Herbiman have collaborated to create a special “Herbie on the Rocks” table package for this long awaited return & most intimate performance yet!

There is a limited number of these special tables and it’s only $150! It includes 1 bottle of vodka, an autographed CD of “Together” and an extra special something from Herbieman (TBA).

Interested in reserving your seating?

Please use the online reservation form at www.cafeinamiami.com
..& type HERBIE ON THE ROCKS in the msg for this special offer.
OR you can connect with us at 305.438.0792 / info@cafeinamiami.com

To learn more about Herbieman:

http://herbieman.com/
http://herbieman.com/music/
https://www.facebook.com/herbiemanpage

Would you like to collaborate with the Herbieman Project? Check out their Kickstarter site to learn more: http://kck.st/zbp5n1

Cafeina Wynwood Lounge is located at:
297 NW 23rd Street Miami, FL 33127
Street Parking Available

Just announced, NO COVER!
Must be 21+up to enter.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Band’s Press Release:

After five years in the making, Gervasio Goris will finally be presenting his second solo album in Cafeina, one of the coolest bar/lounges in the hip Miami Art District.
In 2003 after arriving in Miami on his sailboat he released his first solo album entitled “Little Boy” under the name Herbieman. The album created some local buzz and Gervasio played the local scene for two years.

In 2007 he opened a recording studio he called Neworld Music a worked on many musical projects for advertising agencies and independent films. But still he felt the urge to come around once again and create a wide spectrum of sounds that would represent Herbieman even better. It was then that he started recording the drum tracks for what would eventually would become “Together”.

Mixed and mastered by Goris himself using tons of analog gear and an old DDA Console, the album represents the change in Gervasio’s life that occurred since he moved to Miami. It is an album about personal growth, acceptance of ones path but mostly about commitment. Right after moving to the US, Gervasio went to a full moon drum circle where he met the woman that would in 2008 become his wife and more recently the mother to his first child. Together could be described as an album about real love, a love that transcends the Hollywood depiction of infatuation and pinpoints the beauty of sharing the path with another soul.

Annual Phantom Film Festival to Premier at Gusman Center 5/2/12

Annual Phantom Film Festival to Premier at Gusman Center
5/2/2012, 7:00 p.m.
Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center
174 East Flagler Street
Miami, Florida
www.dashschool.org

The Design and Architecture Senior High (DASH) 12th Annual Phantom Film Festival will continue its tradition of student cinematic excellence at The Historic Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts located at 174 East Flagler Street, Miami on May 2, 2012 at 7 P.M. Tickets are $10 pre-sale at the school, $10 at the door the night of the screening or available through Ticketmaster, ticketmaster.com.

Since its humble beginnings 11 years ago at the historic Lyric Theatre, DASH’s Annual Phantom Film Festival has steadily grown.

“It is only through community and industry support that we can continue to provide our students with this amazing opportunity in the cinematic arts that will enrich their academic experience,” added Tim Pike, Lead Film/Entertainment Teacher at DASH.

For 11 years the DASH Annual Phantom Film Festival has provided the Film/Entertainment Technology students at DASH with a public venue to showcase their quality, award winning films.

The Phantom Film Festival also serves as an important fundraiser. Proceeds from ticket sales serve multiple needs; for scholarships to students continuing their education in Film/Entertainment Technology (ET), it gives DASH the opportunity to buy equipment and software to keep the Film/ET program current with college expectations.

DASH Film students continue to be recruited and accepted into the top films schools in the United States. A partial list of colleges where alumni from the DASH Film program are currently majoring in film studies includes NYU Tisch, USC, FSU, SVA, Miami-Dade, RIT, UNC Arts and Art Center in Pasadena.

For more information please contact Tom Pike, Lead Film/Entertainment Technology Teacher at DASH, at 305-219-6863 or email midniteproductions@hotmail.com.

Walmart Choice Steak Challenge Presented by Kingsford Charcoal and Coca-Cola 4/20/12

Walmart Choice Steak Challenge Presented by Kingsford Charcoal and Coca-Cola
April 20, 2012, 11am – 1pm
Walmart Store #1387
3801 Turtle Creek Drive
Coral Springs, Florida 33067
www.grilling.com

Chefs Erik Sierra and Greg True from Red Fish Grill will compete in the Walmart Choice by Kingsford® charcoal and Coca-Cola to determine who has the best steak-grilling chops in town. Miami is one of eight markets selected for this steak showdown. All events will take place at Walmart parking lots and be judged by shoppers, who will get to try the steak and wash it down with a refreshing Coca-Cola Zero for free. Eight chef finalists will be selected to compete in New York City, May 22, for best seared steak honors in a contest judged by champion pitmaster Chris Lilly and other food luminaries.

Slow Food Miami Farm Bike Tour 4/22/12

Slow Food Miami Farm Bike Tour
4/22/12, Check in: 8:30 a.m.
Bee Heaven Farm
19000 SW 264th Street
Redland, FL 33031-1787

HOWEVER, the house numbers are out of sequence to here are more detailed directions:

on Bauer Drive (SW 264th Street),
1/3 mile west of SW 187th Ave (Redland Road)
Look for the rock pyramid and the flags
Park on the swale
Enter at the west gate, past the farm sign
www.slowfoodmiami.org

A Tasting Tour by bicycle of our local farms for Earth Day.

Registration at 8:30 am Bee Heaven Farm.

9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Route: Bee Heaven Farm – Paradise Farms – Teena’s Pride — Fancy Koi 2 — B

The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast Italian Culinary Experience 4/24/12

The Italy- America Chamber of Commerce Southeast Italian Culinary Experience
Tuesday, April 24th, 1:30 to 3:30 Pm.
Miami Culinary Institute
Wolfson Campus
415 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33132
For RSVP email: pr@zoninusa.com

Italian Culinary Experience
Join us to experience Italy through cooking demonstrations, wine tasting and panel discussions led by world-class chefs and food & wine experts!
Special Feature: Tuscany Region
Castello D’albola and Rocca Di Montemassi
Food Pairings: Julian Baker
Salumeria 104’s and Graspa Group
Executive Chefs at Toscana Divino

Miami Children’s Museum Summer Camp 6/11/12 – 8/31/12

Miami Children’s Museum Summer Camp
6/11-8/31, 9am-3pm
Miami Children’s Museum
980 MacArthur Causeway
Miami, FL 33132
www.miamichildrensmuseum.org

Miami Children’s Museum Summer Camp
Campers ages 3 to 11 will enjoy a fun-filled learning experience as they explore the museum from top to bottom, while developing new interests, and making new friends.

June 11 – August 31 * 9am – 3pm
PreK3 – 5th grade
Before & after-care available!
Non-members: $220 per week. Members: $198 per week.

Email yanet@miamichildrensmuseum.org or call 305.373.KIDS (5437) x112

12th Annual Tobacco Road and Rosey Baby’s Crawfish Boil and Seafood Fest 4/22/12

12th Annual Tobacco Road & Rosey Baby’s Crawfish Boil & Seafood Fest
Sunday, April 22nd, Noon-6pm
Tobacco Road Bar
626 S. Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33

Live Outdoor Entertainment with over 30,000 of the Best Crawfish and Gumbo in Fresh from New Orleans for the
Entire Family to Enjoy!

No need to travel to New Orleans for some fresh crawdads, for the 12th year in a row Miami’s Oldest bar, Tobacco Road, will welcome 1,000 of their closest friends to peel up 1,500 pounds of the best Crawfish available, flown in Friday from New Orleans to be served right here in South Florida by the legendary Rosey Baby cooks from Fort Lauderdale.

This Sunday, April 22nd, Tobacco Road is pulling out all the stops for this years annual Crawfish Boil, with over 30,000 Crawfish, The River Oyster Bar and 10 of Miami’s top food trucks, who will be offering their own seafood creations as well.

This family friendly event will feature a live outdoor concert with performances by IKO-IKO, The Wholetones & Nicole Yarling, plus games and arts & crafts for the kids.

Join Dine for Wine and Hors d’Oeuvres at Ernie’s Italian Chophouse 4/18/12

Join Dine for Wine & Hors d’Oeuvres at Ernie’s Italian Chophouse
4/18/12, 6:00-8:00 pm
Ernie’s Italian Chophouse
3150 N Federal Hwy
Lighthouse Point, FL
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Join Dine Magazine, as we introduce you to Ernie’s Italian Chophouse where classic Italian recipes with a modern flair are their specialty. This newly opened restaurant brings together family and friends by great food and company. Ernie’s offers a sleek setting and the delectable cuisine of Chef Gary Wood. Chef comes to Ernie’s, after spending time at some prestigious restaurants in the area including 32 East, Max’s Grille, Aura and Mancini’s.

Chef’s culinary focus — simple is better — can be seen in his cuisine, where fresh mozzarella, homemade pastas and seasoned olives are made fresh daily. Expect farm-to-table ingredients, specialty Prime cuts of meat and whole fish, served tableside.

A trip to Ernie’s would not be complete without a taste of their veal meatballs — just one of the many specialty hors d’oeuvres that will be served to our guests.

Cost for this event is $10 in advance or $15 at the door. This includes one glass of wine & a selection of complimentary hors d’oeuvres.

MENU –
Ernie’s 100% Veal Meatballs
Fried Calamari
Truffle Parmesan Fries
Bruschetta
Fresh Ricotta Gnocchi

2012 MAM Contemporaries Social 5/5/12

2012 MAM Contemporaries Social
Saturday, May 5, 2012, 6:00pm until 9:00pm
Miami Art Museum
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
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South Florida young patrons/professionals are invited to join the MAM Contemporaries at the annual MAM Social:
* 10x10Miami: Presentations by 10 creative Miami minds including: Raymond Jungles, landscape architect; Rene Gonzalez, architect; Nikki Poulos, fashion designer; Robin Hill, photographer; and more to be announced!
* Meet other members of South Florida’s young patrons/professionals groups and learn about their organizations
* Music by Scratch Academy / Cinco de Mayo tequila tasting
* On view: The Record: Contemporary Art and Vinyl / Restless: Recent Acquisitions from the MAM Collection

MAM Contemporaries and members of partnering organizations free/ non-members: $10

To register your young professional/​patron group, please contact mamcontemporaries@miamiartmuseum.org or 305.375.1704

Secure garage parking free at Cultural Center Garage, 50 NW 2nd Ave

In-kind support provided by: Cazadores, Corona, Scratch Academy

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2nd Annual Louisiana Style Crawfish Boil with Shamarr Allen and The Underdawgs 4/22/12

2nd Annual Louisiana Style Crawfish Boil with Shamarr Allen + The Underdawgs
Sunday, April 22, 2012, 2:00pm until 8:00pm
The Stage Miami
170 NE 38th Street
Miami Design District
Miami, FL 33137
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Who’s ready for the 2nd Annual Crawfish Boil! at The Stage Miami? Don’t miss it Sunday, April 22nd with Shamarr Allen and The Underdawgs directly from Louisiana! It doesn’t get any better than Shamarr Allen who’s also the official poster image of the 2012 New Orleans Jazz Fest and the hottest musician to come out of New Orleans!
Shamarr Allen

Jazz Cat. Traditionalist. Pop Icon. Rapper. Rocker. Shamarr Allen is none of the above. The New Orleans trumpeter and vocalist who leads his own funk band, the Underdawgs, is making his mark on the national landscape as an artist determined not to be pigeonholed into any one genre. And his mounting fandom is enjoying the ride.

No cover! Bring the whole family!
Heaps and heaps of delicious Cajun Style Crawfish for everyone!
More info, click here.

Summer Camp At Miami Children’s Museum 2012

Summer Camp At Miami Children’s Museum 2012
Summer 2012
Miami Children’s Museum
980 MacArthur Causeway
Miami, FL

To register for Camp, please call 305.373.KIDS (5437), ext. 112 or visit www.miamichildrensmuseum.org.

A New Summer Fun Adventure Every Week!
Miami Children’s Museum presents another summer of fun with their annual Summer Camp at the Museum located conveniently between Downtown Miami and Miami Beach from June 11 – August 31, 2012. Campers from Pre-K to 5th Grade will enjoy a fun-filled learning experience as they explore the Museum from top to bottom, while developing new interests, and making new friends. They also can experience the latest new hands on exhibit on the Olympics that is coming to the Museum this June. Campers can join camp for a week or all summer long!

Whether a MiChiMu Mate (Pre K – 2nd Grade) or part of the Castaway Crew (3rd to 5th Grade), campers can experience weekly themes relating to arts, science, culture, fitness and travel, all within a safe hands on learning environment. From Ocean Odyssey to Archeological Adventures to Music Mania to Young Thespians and more, there is a world of exciting adventures to be found each week. Camp takes place Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

MCM also offers extended care that caters to working parents and their busy schedules. Before care is from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. while After Care is from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Both are available daily at an additional per week fee.

MCM Summer Camp Registration, per week or for the whole summer, is open now. Fees are $198 per week for MCM members and $220 per week for Non-Members. Fee also includes a camp t-shirt and a Subway lunch is available for an additional fee. PLEASE NOTE: Parents are encouraged to register prior to the start of camp to avoid the $20 walk-in fee at the start of every week. Before Care is available at $25 per week while After Care is $60.

And MCM is not just for kids. The Museum seeks volunteers ages 12 and up to assist with camp and work closely with the kids to provide a fun, safe and memorable experience for all campers. Interested candidates should call 305.373.KIDS (5437), ext. 119 to sign up today!

Lola Black Online Boutique Launch Party 4/19/12

Lola Black Online Boutique Launch Party
Thursday, April 19th 2012 at 7:00 pm
Kitchen 305 at the Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort
16701 Collins Avenue
North Miami Beach, FL 33160

Kitchen 305 is proud to announce the Official Launch of the highly anticipated online boutique “Lola Black” www.shoplolablack.com. Lola Black is more than an online boutique it is a luxury shopping destination for fashionista’s that live to be on the cutting edge of fashion trends that make iconic statements without breaking the bank. With limited quantities of each handpicked style Lola Black offers exclusivity and a virtual personalized shopping experience like no other. Carrying feminine yet edgy brands like Motel, Ark & Co, Mink Pink and many more Lola Black regularly introduces new labels to it’s constantly growing collection… like this weeks featured brand Asuka Collections; capturing some of the sexiest swimsuits to hit the sand this Summer!

Right now! fashionistas can head to the official website “www.shoplolablack.com’ to SHOP What’s New in our Spring/Summer Collection, featuring a range of styles and off the runway inspired trends like this Summers must have chiffon dresses, pleated skirts, playsuits and light weight blouses perfect for Spring!

Rasheida Smith, the owner of Lola Black has turned her love for creating iconic moments through fashion into an online boutique. With an opulent eye for pieces that make notable statements she stays true to giving every women the opportunity to Design their own Destiny; through fashion pieces that memories are made of.
SHOP FEARLESSLY

Come be a part of this fabulous fashion affair!

Models 4 Sustainability Hosted By Artist Attila Lakatoush 4/20/12

Models 4 Sustainability Hosted By Artist Attila Lakatoush
Friday, April, 20th, 9:00pm until 4:00am
Shore Club in Miami
1901 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Models 4 Sustainability Hosted By Artist, Attila Lakatoush
Have A Heart
Please Join Haute In The City With Kimberlee & Erin Mia In Conjunction With The Momm Organization And Sustainatopia For A Glorious Night Celebrating And Benefitting Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, An International Marine Wildlife Conservation Organization.

Featuring Dj Alex Butler
And Special Guest Dj Stacy Todd From Ocean One Models

Live Models Body Painted And Raffled For Charity.

No Cover On Our List, But Please Be Generous To Our Charities As A Portion Of Proceeds From Cocktails At The Bar Will Be Donated To The Cause.

Table Reservations & Bottle Service: Text: 954.232.0772

Email: erinmamilchman@gmail.com, kimberlee007@gmail.com

Deering Estate At Cutler 2011-2012 Season Living Artist Concert Series Sounding Biscayne Bay 4/22/12

Deering Estate At Cutler 2011-2012 Season Living Artist Concert Series Sounding Biscayne Bay
Sunday, April 22, 2012 – 7:15 pm
6:30 pm “Meet-the-Artists” reception
The Deering Estate at Cutler
16701 SW 72 Avenue
Palmetto Bay, Florida

Tickets: Adults=$25.00 / **Students=$12.00
University Music students: Free with RSVP to Laura Wilcox no later than 12:00 noon Friday, March 16, 2012 to violaura@bellsouth.net; 305-898-9541

Regular priced tickets may be purchased: on-line, www.deeringestate.org
At the ticket office, 305-235-1668
Or the day of the concert at the ticket hut.
Any questions please contact Laura Wilcox, Music Director at violaura@bellsouth.net or call 305-898-9541

The Deering Estate Chamber Ensemble with Guest Bassist, Brian Powell
Guest composer Jurai Kojs ‘Trout’ quintet by Franz Schubert along with works by J.N. Hummel, Judith Shatin, Jurai Kojs, The Stone House

12 Nights of Electronic Music and Art V: Earth Night 4/21/12

12 Nights of Electronic Music and Art V: Earth Night
GAB Studio
105 Northwest 23rd Street
Miami, FL 33127

info@12nights.org
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$5
Free with student ID

Featuring Adrian Knight, Laura Wilcox and WIlliam Jason Raynovich
Works by A. Knight, J. Cage, J. Tenney, W. Bartley, J. Shatin, O. Garcia and K. Yantis.
Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 8PM

NetWORK at the BAC 5/24/12

NetWORK @ the BAC
Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6-8pm
Bakehouse Art Complex
561 NW 32nd Street
Miami, FL 33127

Admission Is Free!
Business Casual Attire

Space is limited, kindly RSVP by May 18th to: gshonek@bacfl.org

After Party:TBA

In celebration of Miami Museum Month, the Bakehouse Art Complex is hosting a special networking event, bringing together artists, young professionals, collectors, and business people from a variety of industries and companies in the Wynwood Arts District, Midtown, Downtown, and Surrounding Areas.

The BAC’s Audrey Love Gallery will feature a cocktail reception for professionals to mix and mingle with each other. Guests will have the opportunity to view the BAC galleries and artist studios, enter a raffle, and purchase a Bakehouse Membership. People who join that evening will get a bonus surprise!

ExpoColombia 2012 4/20-22/12

ExpoColombia 2012
April 20th, 2PM-7PM
April 21st, 11AM-7PM
April 22nd, 10AM-6PM
Miami Airport Convention Center
711 NW 72nd Avenue
Miami, FL. 33126

Michael Miranda founder of ExpoColombia, an event showcasing the beauty of Colombia’s culture, fashion, beauty, art and business endeavors right here in Miami.
ExpoColombia 2012, will allow South Florida to discover over 200 Colombian businesses, beauty industry experts, fashion designers, plastic surgeons, real estate developers and more in a one of a kind setting.

Explore the beauty of Colombia without leaving Miami! With sponsors such as Avianca Airlines and Aguardiente Antqueno, over eight pavilions will feature a total of 200 vendors to include: Travel, Real Estate, Fashion, Beauty, Health/Wellness, Logistics and more! Attendees will be able to sample over 20 liquor, beer and spirits brands alongside typical food representing each region. The beauty obsessed (Or curious) can meet with over 26 accredited plastic surgeons, receive complimentary beauty treatments and sit in on several beauty related conferences.

Step into the Travel pavilion where the enchanted country will come to life! Several unique displays will allow attendees to not only gain an understanding of the country but also take a piece home. Barranquilla will showcase Carnival (Colombia has the second largest Carnival after Brazil) flowers from Medellin will represent the “Festival de las Flores,” and the region of Armenia the world’s largest coffee producing capitol will feature, well coffee of course.

Over 20 designers will set up in a Pop-Up booth setting and 10 designers will debut their Resort Collections on Saturday, April 21st, 2012.

Fashion Show Schedule: Aguardiente Antioqueno Fashion Show & Cocktail Hour 8PM-9PM
Designers:
Arena Blanca by Maria del Carmen de la Hoz (Swimwear)
Paradixia (Swimwear)
Wama Colletions (Swimwear and beach accessories)
Samy Gicherman (Couture & Ready to Wear)
Avianca Airlines Fashion Show 9:30PM-10:30PM
Marcela Alean
Liliana Esquivia (Handbags, shoes and accessories)
Manuela Villa (Handbags)
Angel Yanez (Couture & Ready to Wear)

Cost: $25

Sex in South Beach Launch Party 4/21/12

Sex in South Beach Launch Party
Saturday, April 21, 2012, 8:00 PM
Catalina Hotel & Beach Club

Remember: You MUST RSVP for the party.
RSVP Online

Launch celebration for Sex in South Beach AND the School of Sensual Satisfaction!

Join us as we celebrate the release of America’s Sex Educator, Dr. Sonjia, newest book, “Sex in South Beach” and the start of the School of Sensual Satisfaction, located in Miami Beach.

The party starts at 8 PM with a Belly Dance performance from internationally renowned belly dancer, Portia.
At 9 PM, singer Andrea Salgado will warm us up with sensual singing and prepares the stage for a chair dance by Dawn Price of Miami Seduction Dance.
The Shameless Burlesque troupe will seduce us with a performance at 10 PM.
You’ll have an opportunity to buy an autographed copy of Dr. Sonjia’s book and we’ll have giveaways throughout the night!

Follow Dr. Sonjia on Twitter @DrSonjia
Hashtag for the event: #SexinSouthBeach
Follow the hashtag to win prizes all night long!

Register at: http://sex-in-south-beach-school-of-sensual-satisfaction.eventbrite.com/

10th Annual Hats Off Luncheon 5/8/12

10th Annual Hats Off Luncheon
Tuesday, May 8, 2012, starting at 10:30AM
Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
Miami, FL 33132.

Happiness, Love, & Good Luck Celebrated by the
Honey Shine Mentoring Program

Ten years of happiness, love, and good luck, will be cause for celebration when more than 600 guests and young girls that make up the Honey Shine Mentoring Program join at the 10th Annual “Hats Off” Luncheon.

Hosted by Founder Tracy Wilson Mourning, wife of NBA Champion Alonzo Mourning, and Co-Chairs Cathy Blank and Monisha Melwani, the mid-day luncheon includes an annual awards presentation, a Honey Shine Camp appeal, a fashion showcase featuring kids apparel provided by Gap, Aleren, and Bloomingdale’s, and a silent auction with more than 120 items that include jewelry, sports memorabilia, and popular brand accessories like Louis Vuitton, Alexander McQueen, and Prada, to name a few.

Tickets to the annual benefit start at $125. RSVP required by contacting Isabella at (305) 854-2444 or by email at RSVP@honeyshine.org. For more information on the Honey Shine Mentoring Program and membership opportunities, please visit honeyshine.org

The South Miami Dade Cultural Arts Center presents Asolo Repertory Theatre’s Hamlet, Prince of Cuba 5/11-13/12

The South Miami Dade Cultural Arts Center presents Asolo Repertory Theatre’s Hamlet, Prince of Cuba
Friday, May 11th at 8:00 p.m. (Spanish with English supertitles)
Saturday, May 12th at 3:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. (English)
Sunday, May 13th at 3:00 p.m. (Spanish with English supertitles)
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 Southwest 211th Street
Cutler Bay FL 33189

Ticket prices:
$30, $20, $10 ($5 tickets CultureShockmiami.com)
$5 off orchestra level seats for students seniors and active military service members
Ticket/Event Information: (786) 573-5300, boxoffice@smdcac.org, www.smdcac.org

Adapted and directed by Asolo Rep Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards, the performance features a Spanish translation by Pulitzer Prize-winner Nilo Cruz. This new Cuban adaptation is a fresh and stunning portrayal of a son’s struggle to pursue justice for his father, and the consequences that threaten to destroy the lives of those he loves. The select performances of Shakespeare’s best-known work will be featured in both English and Spanish with English supertitles.

Performance: Hamlet, Prince of Cuba

C. Michelle’s Beauty n’ Fashion Meet and Greet 4/19/12

C. Michelle’s Beauty n’ Fashion Meet and Greet
April 19, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Soyka Restaurant
5556 NE 4th Court
Miami, FL 33137

Tickets: VIP Admission: $10
General Admission: Free
*Must RSVP to attend
To RSVP and VIP entry at cmichellesllc.eventbrite.com

Beauty n’ Fashion Blogger/Youtube guru, C. Michelle Styles is coming to South Florida! www.cmichellestyles.com

Come join her as she host the first C. Michelle Styles meet and greet.
But that is not it. You are in for a treat!

This event will be co-hosted by 3 South Florida FASHION bloggers.
Jillian of www.NuSophisticate.com
Ashley of www.ASassyWoman.com
Shea of www.CurvesandConfidence.com

Cocktail Reception from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
C. Michelles goody bag
Enjoy complimentary hors d’ oeuvres!

VIP TV presents Autism Speaks Light it up Blue Charity Event at America’s Backyard 4/28/12

VIP TV presents Autism Speaks “Light it up Blue” Charity Event at America’s Backyard
Saturday – April 28th – 7pm-10pm
America’s Backyard
100 Southwest 3rd avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

$20 Donation at door
$15 for Guests wearing blue

VIP TV, JC Entertainment and Autism Speaks present “Light It Up Blue” Charity Event for Autism Awareness.
Join us at America’s Backyard for a great cause!

One hour open bar from 8pm-9pm
Receive a $20 gift certificate to America’s Backyard with every donation.
VIP TV will be filming live! Event segment to be aired on VIP TV episode seen On Channel 10 Abc Network!

Event hosted by Radio Personality Chanel of Mega 94.9 and 93.9Mia.
Special performances by:
Jayquan
Evie
Candyman
Monica Jasmine
Dirty District
Special guest appearances to be announced! Come party with us, be seen on TV, and support a great cause.

Anyone interested in sponsorship for this event contact us at: Angela@viptvproductions.com or Cheryl@viptvproductions.com
For artist booking information or celebrity appearances contact JC Entertainment at jcent94@aol.com.

Light It Up Blue, in its third year, is a unique global initiative to help raise awareness about the growing public health concern that is autism. Iconic landmarks around the world will Light It Up Blue to show their support.

Facts:
• Autism now affects 1 in 88 children and 1 in 54 boys
• Autism prevalence figures are growing
• More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes & cancer combined
• Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S.
• Autism costs the nation over $35 billion per year, a figure expected to significantly increase in the next decade
• Autism receives less than 5% of the research funding of many less prevalent childhood diseases
• Boys are four times more likely than girls to have autism
• There is no medical detection or cure for autism

At Autism Speaks, our goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders.

We are dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. We are committed to raising the funds necessary to support these goals.

Autism Speaks aims to bring the autism community together as one strong voice to urge the government and private sector to listen to our concerns and take action to address this urgent global health crisis. It is our firm belief that, working together, we will find the missing pieces of the puzzle.

Secret Saturdays Mad Men 60’s Theme Birthday Celebration at Kyma Lounge 4/21/12

Secret Saturdays Mad Men 60’s Theme Birthday Celebration at Kyma Lounge.
4/21/12, 10 PM
Kyma Lounge
270 Biscayne Blvd way
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Brickell Entertainment Alongside Dag, Quecoco, Fosforo And Rick C Proudly Present David Garay’s “Mad Men” Birthday Celebration

Continuing the “Secret Saturdays” trend of constant surprises and different themes every Saturday we proudly present “David Garay’s Mad Men 60’s theme” celebration.

Everyone will be dressed in 1960’s Mad Men attire.
We highly encourage our customers to do so.
Be prepared for an epic night

For Rick C’s Guestlist or Table RSVP Text 305 300 0827
Special table rates only apply with prior RSVP… Regular rates apply if purchased upon arrival to venue.

Taste of Mexico A Mexican food lover’s paradise 4/28/12

Taste of Mexico- A Mexican food lover’s paradise awaits you
04/28/12, 10am-5pm
La Scala de Miami
905 Brickell Bay drive
Miami, FL 33131
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Join us on a true Celebration of Mexican Food and Culture!

Guests will have the opportunity to sample authentic Mexican cuisine, enjoy entertainment for the entire family, and learn about Mexico’s rich culture through its gastronomy.

Don’t know where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? Come and taste all your options in advance. This is a great opportunity to sample signature dishes from the best Mexican restaurants in town.

Who Will Be Tasting- Food-lovers that enjoy Mexican food, Miami Residents, Celebrities, Chefs and Media

Admission To The Mexican Food Paradise General Admission is $5 per person; children 12 years of age and under are free.

What’s Included Besides A Great Fiesta Ambience
+Cooking demonstrations
+Live musical performances
+Free Mexican food samples at specific hours
+Possibility to taste the signature dishes of 20+participating restaurants (Samples will be sold directly by restaurants $1-$5)
+Cocktail & Beer Specials (Cash Bar)
+Ticket to the raffle
+Kids entertainment area
+Access to the Electronic Mexican Restaurants Directory Booklet

Event on Facebook to RSVP http://www.facebook.com/events/291494397592510/?ref=ts

For more information on how to have an outreach to the Mexican food & beverage lover’s and sophisticated American & Latin community that will be participating or for more info on how to become an exhibitor contact tasteofmexico@mexiqueando.com

Los invitamos a asistir al Festival Gastronómico “Taste of Mexico- A Mexican food lover’s paradise awaits you” el sábado 28 de Abril. Tendrán la oportunidad probar los principales platillos de los mejores restaurantes mexicanos en la ciudad, disfrutar de entretenimiento para toda la familia, y transmitir a sus amigos Latinos y Norteamericanos nuestra grandeza gastronómica. La Comida Mexicana es mucho más que platillos típicos de nuestro país, es el reflejo de toda una cultura basada en rituales religiosos, en la magia y el arte, es una expresión de identidad comunitaria que permite fortalecer nuestros vínculos sociales y consolidar el sentimiento de identidad a nivel nacional, regional y local. Los esperamos…México ¡Se siente!

Pleasing The Soul art exhibit Opening Reception 4/20/12

Pleasing The Soul art exhibit Opening Reception
Apri 20, 2012, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
The Wirtz Gallery
First National Bank of South Miami
7887 North Kendall Drive
Miami, FL 33156

Maria Teresa Dʼazucena – El Salvador
Emilio Hector Rodriguez – Cuba

Delicious Harmony
Pleasing the Soul is an opportunity to get acquainted with the recent works of artists María Teresa D’Azucena and Emilio Héctor Rodríguez. These two painters who are originally from El Salvador and Cuba, respectively, share a passion for art that gives them a vehicle to interpret the world that surrounds them. Many times they use art as the language to express those imagined universes that they discover through their internal eye. What unifies their work is the expressive qualities, the intensity of colors, the sense of movement and transformation, perceptible in each of their compositions. While abstraction and figuration intertwine in María Teresa’s works, Emilio prefers abstraction to construct his poetic forms and colors. In both cases the result is always of great artistic beauty, and each of their works invites to a visual delight, to discover in the transparencies and varieties of hues delicious harmonies that please the soul.

Anelys Alvarez Muñoz, Master of Arts in Art’s Histoty, Universidad de La Habana.
On View until May 31, 2012

Fashion Bloggers Night Out at Neiman Marcus 4/25/12

Fashion Bloggers Night Out at Neiman Marcus
April 25, 2012, 6:30 PM
Neiman Marcus
inside The Village of Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo Avenue #3000
Coral Gables, FL 33146
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Enjoy an evening from the front row. Miami’s Media Maven Maria Arguello hosts a panel of Miami’s top style bloggers and editors from Daily Candy, Miami.com, Refinery29 and more. Followed with a fashion show featuring Alice+Olivia, Winter Kate, Alexander Wang, Marc Jacobs and more. Come ready for sips, sweets and the best street style photo booth by Flash Candy. RSVP to anniecvazquez@yahoo.com before April 23.

OUTLet Meets RelationShifts Networking LGBT through arts and commUNITY 4/21/12

OUTLet Meets RelationShifts: Networking LGBT through arts and commUNITY
4/21/2012, 9am – 4pm
Pride Center at Equality Park
2040 North Dixie Highway
Wilton Manors, FL 33305
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Meet new people and empower yourself through healthy relationships, the arts and networking!

Registration is free and lunch will be provided at OUTLet Meets RelationShifts, Saturday April 21st 2012 at Pride Center in Equality Park! LGBT & allied individuals of all ages will be in attendance!

In addition to workshops on sexual intimacy, self-defense, transgender topics, yoga and coming out, OUTLet meets RelationShifts will feature financial empowerment workshops on subjects like making budgets that actually pay you, getting tax credits for school, buying your own home, investing 101, nailing the perfect interview and career navigation!

Local Gay-Straight Alliances are encouraged to attend and will receive a $50 stipend! Please remember to register early as space is limited. Attendees who register early will be entered into a raffle for door prizes.

For more information visit http://www.safeschoolssouthflorida.org/outlet/

Photographs by Anthony Jordon of PhilanthroFest on 4/14/12

Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon of Philanthrofest  on Saturday, April 14, 2012.

Philanthrofest is produced by Life is Art and Miami Crawls is a community festival in Midtown Miami celebrating the South Florida Philanthropic and cultural community. We enjoy music, art, fashion, food and entertainment while learning about various non-profits and community resources that are available to our residents.

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

Duo-Piano Concert featuring Amarylli Fridegotto presenting Diego Arevalo 5/4/12

Duo-Piano Concert featuring Amarylli Fridegotto, presenting Diego Arevalo
Friday, May 4, 6:30 p.m.
Steinway Piano Gallery
4101 Ponce de Leon Blvd
Coral Gables

Admission is FREE and open to the public.

Presented under the auspices of the Consulate General of Italy in Miami, with Societa Dante Alighieri and The Family Enrichment & Therapy Center, Key Biscayne. The performers reside in Key Biscayne.

Food Bloggers Bake Sale 4/28/12

Food Bloggers Bake Sale!
Saturday, April 28, 2012, 10:00am until 2:00pm
South Miami Farmer’s Market
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33143
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On April 28 I am participating in the Food Blogger Bake Sale to benefit Share Our Strength, an organization that works to help end childhood hunger. The bake sale will take place at the South Miami Farmer’s Market and I was hoping I could count on your support.

You can either join our team, go get some goodies on the day of, or make a donation here.

I look forward to seeing you then :)

Thanks in advance!!

1 Year Anniversary / #ChatChowCheers

In honor of our one-year anniversary, we decided to cook up something for all of our fellow foodies, both new and old. We’re calling it #ChatChowCheers and it begins April 1st (not a joke) and ends on April 30th. We’ll be randomly scouring the TwitterSphere for people thinking of, heading to or eating at any of the restaurants that have been featured on Chat Chow TV in the past year and we’ll send you money for a drink (courtesy of Chirpify) because the virtual transportation of alcoholic beverages is still only found in science fiction. All you need is a Twitter and PayPal account, it’s that easy. So please tweet responsibly.

Cheers from @ChatChowTV!

Miami Finance Forum Happy Hour and Networking Event at Waxy O’Connor’s Miami River 4/18/12

Miami Finance Forum Happy Hour & Networking Event
Wednesday, April 18, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Waxy O’Connor’s, Miami River
690 SW 1st Court
Miami, FL 33130

COST: Members: Complimentary. Non-Members: $25.
RSVP Online
(877) FF-MIAMI or (877) 336-4264

The Miami Finance Forum (MFF) will host a happy hour and networking event from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18, at Waxy O’Connor’s, located on the Miami River at 690 SW 1st Court, Miami. South Florida finance professionals are invited to enjoy networking, cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres. MFF events are open to members and non-members alike.

17th Annual Conference Ministering to the Elderly Transitions in Life and Beyond 4/5/12

17th Annual Conference Ministering to the Elderly: Transitions in Life and Beyond
May 21, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
5200 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL

Miami Jewish Health Systems (MJHS) in collaboration with The Jewish Chaplaincy Program of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Services of South Florida will host the 17th Annual Conference – Ministering to the Elderly: Transitions in Life and Beyond. The conference, open to caregivers, clergy, mental health professionals, and those involved older populations will discuss different cultural and religious perspectives on aging, seniors’ viewpoint of life as they grow older and techniques to enriching life in the elder years.

Dr. Harry Moody, current Director of Academic Affairs for AARP and author of “The Five Stages of the Soul” and “Aging: Concepts and Controversies,” will headline the conference.

“We’ve all heard of the book Passages: Predictable Crisis of Adult Life that talks about the stages in a person’s life, but the book fails to explain what happens after the 50’s,” said Jeffrey P. Freimark, President and Chief Executive Officer of MJHS. “Our upcoming conference picks up where that book ends. The upcoming conference will serve as a practical forum for professionals and caregivers to examine what occurs in the stages of life for seniors and how they may continue to find meaningful purpose throughout their life.”

“The process of aging can be a period of realignment, of spiritual awakening, and inner exploration. As people live longer, this period remains an uncharted ocean in our society; we hope to challenge ourselves to reconsider this new frontier,” remarks Rabbi Frederick L Klein, Director of the Jewish Chaplaincy Program of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the Chair of the Conference.

The conference is open to the public. Registration is $25.00, including lunch and pre/post receptions. All proceeds will benefit MJHS, a not-for-profit organization. For more information or to find out about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Alicia Schindler at 954-253-2830 or aschindler@mjhha.org.

Miami Jewish Health Systems is one of the most innovative healthcare providers in the United States. Treating 25,000 people of all ages, ethnicities and religions annually, the not-for-profit organization, known formerly as Miami Jewish Home and Hospital, offers community-based, residential and on-campus medical programs. The 71 year old institution draws patients from across the nation and around the world for its pioneering Centers of Excellence that include: Rosomoff Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center; Brucker Biofeedback Center; Mental Health & Memory Services; Rehabilitation Services at Miami Jewish Health Systems’ Nursing Facility and the Program of All Inclusive care for the Elderly (PACE). More information on Miami Jewish Health Systems is available at www.miamijewishhealthsystems.org.

The mission of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is to mobilize human and financial resources to care for those in need, strengthen Jewish life and advance the unity, values and shared purpose of the Jewish people in Miami, in Israel and around the world.

The mission of Jewish Community Services is to improve the quality of life and self-sufficiency of the Jewish and broader communities throughout South Florida in accordance with Jewish values.

Sirena in Rapture Art Exhibition 4/20/12

6th street container
1155 (rear) SW 6th street
Miami, Florida 33130

Sirena is the semi-mythological/ apocryphal denizen of Florida’s magical but threatened freshwater springs, and is the focus of this exhibit by Margaret Ross Tolbert.

On rare occasions Sirena has been documented in her home underwater at various springs, and this installation suggests that world and includes images from her sightings. The exhibit Sirena in Rapture will be an installation of traces of Sirena and images of the springs where she lives. The installation will include paintings, photography, video, and lenticular photographs.

Margaret’s work depicts a mosaic of Sirena with her world in the springs, making an underwater passage/ springs run of the entire length of the gallery space. The installation will include hundreds of pieces of small canvases, painted on site, at the water’s edge or floating in the middle of the spring. All connected together, suggest a continuum of water experiences and the Floridan aquifer , where all experiences and occurrences are joined. The installation will also include underwater sketches on plastic slates of gar and aquatic life, photography of Sirena underwater at the springs, and lenticular images that give a holographic effect to the narrative in the underwater world. Videos of Sirena, including The Search for Sirena, Glimpses of Sirena, and Sirena Rediviva, will be projected footage of Sirena underwater at the springs.

This is an exhibition you will not want to miss!

The Adrienne Arsht Center presents The Donkey Show Opening 6/13/12

The Adrienne Arsht Center presents The Donkey Show Opening
The Adrienne Arsht Center For The Performing Arts Of Miami-Dade County Presents The Celebrated International Smash Hit The Donkey Show
Opens July 13, 2012
Wednesday – Thursdays: 7:30 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays: 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 pm.
Sundays: 5:00 p.m.
Ziff Ballet Opera House Stage
Adrienne Arsht Center
1300 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132

Patrons must be over 18 to enter; 21 to drink. Enjoy $10 off the first five preview performances (July 13-15)! Tickets Start at $45
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The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is made possible by the public support of the Miami-Dade County Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council and the City of Miami Omni Community Redevelopment Agency. The Adrienne Arsht Center also receives generous support from local, state and national foundations, as well as private contributions to the Adrienne Arsht Center Foundation through corporate and individual giving, Visionary Society membership and the Encore Circle major gifts programs.

Miami’s Hottest Pop-Up Disco –
A Wild Nightclub Experience Where Shakespearean Magic Meets Studio 54!

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County proudly announces the arrival of the renowned smash hit – THE DONKEY SHOW – a spectacular phenomenon that blends a crazy circus of disco music hits, go-go dancers, roller skaters, feathered divas and a full active bar becoming the ultimate party extravaganza! The show, inspired by William Shakespeare’s classic comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, will open on July 13 for a limited engagement on the Arsht Center’s Ziff Ballet Opera House stage, which will be transformed into a mirror ball dance floor for guests to live their own fabulous disco fantasy.

Dance floor tickets are priced at $45 on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays; $60 on Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets in the VIP seating area are priced at $60 on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays; $75 on Fridays and Saturdays. Patrons must be over the age of 18 to enter; 21 to drink. A $10 discount will be given to those who purchase tickets to the first five preview performances (July 13-15). Tickets to THE DONKEY SHOW go on sale to Arsht Center members on April 9 and to the general public on April 16. Tickets may be purchased through the Arsht Center box office by calling (305) 949-6722, or online at www.arshtcenter.org.

Created by Tony Award-Winning Director Diane Paulus and Randy Weiner, THE DONKEY SHOW experience encourages the audience to become part of a glittering nirvana where inhibitions don’t exist and everyone dances and sings along to the greatest hits of the ‘70s such as “We Are Family,” “Last Dance,” “I Love the Nightlife,” and “Car Wash” – it’s an opportunity to relive the hedonistic days of the dazzling Studio 54 era. The two-hour spectacle begins the moment guests arrive at the velvet ropes of Miami’s hottest pop-up disco and find themselves interacting with several of the show’s wild characters. Once inside, the fun continues with unexpected theatrical twists and surprises, all culminating at an ever-fabulous post-show event. This self-curated show will allow patrons to become as emerged in the story and in the production as they wish. It’s the ultimate night fever—a crazy fun house enchanted by an ever-so-light sprinkling of Shakespearean magic.

“The Adrienne Arsht Center always strives to bring unique performances with world-wide appeal to the community,” said Executive Vice President, Scott Shiller. “Miami’s version of ‘The Donkey Show’ will mark the show’s largest production yet—complete with alluring aerial stunts and a cast of 20 of South Florida’s best actors and dancers.”

THE DONKEY SHOW has previously performed on a world tour in major cities including London and Seoul, maintained a successful six-year run in New York and is currently playing in Boston. Hailed by Variety magazine as “…an infectious, celebratory and titillating event that starts off with giddy good fun;” this Shakespeare classic turned pop-up nightclub is sure to take Miami audiences by storm!
Diane Paulus is the Artistic Director at the A.R.T. At the A.R.T. her recent work includes The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, a new production adapted by Pulitzer prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks, and OBIE-winning composer Diedre Murray, Prometheus Bound, a new musical inspired by Aeschylus’s ancient Greek tragedy, written by Tony and Grammy Award-winner Steven Sater (Spring Awakening) with music composed by Grammy Award-winning System of a Down lead singer Serj Tankian; Death and The Powers: The Robots’ Opera a new opera by Tod Machover, in collaboration with MIT Media Lab and Chicago Opera Theater; The Donkey Show a disco adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which ran for six years Off-Broadway and toured internationally; Best of Both Worlds, and Johnny Baseball. Her other recent theater credits include The Public Theater’s Tony-Award winning revival of HAIR on Broadway, and London’s West End. Other recent work includes Kiss Me, Kate (Glimmerglass Opera) and Lost Highway (ENO co-production with the Young Vic.) As an opera director, her credits include The Magic Flute (Canadian Opera Company), Il mondo della luna at the Hayden Planetarium in New York; Don Giovanni, Le nozze di Figaro, Turn Of The Screw, Cosi fan tutte, and the Monteverdi trilogy Il ritorno d’Ulisse in patria, L’incoronazione di Poppea, and Orfeo at the Chicago Opera Theater. Diane is a Professor of the Practice of Theater in Harvard University’s English Department and was recently named one of the 50 Most Powerful Women in Boston by Boston Magazine and is a recipient of an Honorary Doctorate from Boston Conservatory.

Randy Weiner is the creator and co-director of The Donkey Show. Weiner, Diane Paulus’ husband, is a playwright, theater producer and nightclub/restaurant owner. He also serves as the president of the Weiner Entertainment Group, a leading New York-based production company whose most recent projects include the entertainment for the 2008 White House Press Correspondents’ Association Dinner. Weiner has also created and produced events for American Express, Tribeca Film Festival, CBS Radio and The Grammys. New York Magazine calls him “the master of the club spectacle.”

Ry Cuming performs at the Arsht 4/17/12

Ry Cuming In Concert! Opening Act: Jesse Jackson
April 17, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
Carnival Studio Theater in the Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House
Adrienne Arsht Center
1300 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132

Tickets: $25
For reservations, visit www.arshtcenter.org or call the box office at (305) 949-6722.

Aussie pro-surfer turned pop singer-songwriter and guitarist, Ry Cuming, will make his Adrienne Arsht Center debut on April 17, 2012 at 8 p.m. in the intimate Carnival Studio Theater (Ziff Ballet Opera House). On the heels of his 2011 tour with Grammy Award-winning band Maroon 5, Ry Cuming is set to make South Florida audiences swoon with an acoustic performance of his hits “Some Kind of Love,” “Always Remember Me” featuring Sara Bareilles and other songs from his self-titled debut album.

Opening for Ry Cuming is Miami-based singer/musician Jesse Jackson who has not only won Miami New Times’ “Best Solo Musician 2006,” but according to Atlas Plugged he is considered to be “Miami’s Tom Waits.” Viewed as one of the indie artists in the forefront of South Florida’s music scene, Jackson is a talented bluesy singer who channels the folk sound of Bob Dylan and the smoothness of legendary jazz player Mose Allison.

Sustainatopia Opening Night Revolution The Party for Young Social Entrepreneurs 4/19/12

*Opening Night* Revolution! The Party for Young Social Entrepreneurs
Thursday, April 19th, 2012, 7:00 PM (VIP) 8:00PM (General)
Miami Event Space
7610 NE 4 CT
Miami, FL 33138
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Join the Revolution for GOOD! Sustainatopia 2012 honors 12 magnificent Miami Heroes for their outstanding work within social, financial and environmental sustainability. This will be a truly unforgettable party + evening of massive celebration. Also, meet and network with sustainability leaders from around the world, and learn about their amazing efforts in changing the world for GOOD!

Net proceeds from Revolution! will benefit 3 local non-profits: Net Impact, USGBC, and Young Women’s Social Entrepreneurs

Drinks and Hors D’oeuvres included. Special VIP tickets available (which include a ticket to Sustainatopia Honors 2012)!
OUR 12 HEROES FOR 2012 INCLUDE:
Jonathan Marcoschamer, Founder- Ecoist
Alison Thompson, Co-Founder WE ADVANCE, Filmmaker, Author
Rebecca Carter, Co-Founder, Ecorazzi
Albert Gomez, Board Member- First & Alton & MPHISE
Coral Morphologic, Founders: Colin Foord & Jared McKay
Colton Chase, Executive Director SAVE THE BLUE + Filmmaker
Luis Valenzuela, Eco Fashion Designer, Artist
Xavier Cortada, Artist
Gabby Wild, Wildlife Conservationist
Chris Castro, Founder- IDEAS
Luiz Rodrigues, Founder- ECOMB
Momms Foundation, Founders: Stephan Morris & Jonathan Babicka

*** With Special Recognition & Award to the Organizers of Philanthrofest! ***

The Third Annual BIZBASH Florida Expo and Awards 4/18/12

The Third Annual BIZBASH Florida Expo & Awards
Wednesday, April 18th, registration at 7:30 a.m.
Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
www.bizbashfloridaexpo.com

BizBash Media, today’s leading authority on the events industry, returns to Broward County for its third annual BizBash Florida Expo & Awards, sponsored by The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.

The third annual installment of BizBash Florida Expo & Awards will bring together the state’s largest gathering of event and meeting professionals and feature some of today’s most acclaimed pioneers in production, design, catering, hospitality and lifestyle. This year’s Expo will feature the most entertaining and informative series of attractions during a fun-filled day long schedule of events, developed to inspire and enthrall the anticipated 1500 attendees expected at this year’s showcase.

“Our third annual BizBash Florida Expo & Awards will be the most compelling and innovative to-date,” says Richard Aaron, President of BizBash Media. “The economic recovery is certainly putting the events industry back on its feet, especially in Florida, and we look towards developing new and exciting ways to empower each and every individual in the business, not only through our publications and resources, but through the BizBash Expo & Awards. Our event not only brings the entire industry together under one roof, but allows our magazine to come to life each year for our avid readers.”

BizBash Florida Expo will feature over 130 exhibitors to inspire, educate and entertain. The show floor will not only bring fresh ideas, local to the sunshine state, but provide access to special guest appearances by renowned specialists in the event and corporate planning industry who are at the cutting-edge of their own field of expertise.

Barton G. Weiss, Founder, CEO of Barton G., and one of the region’s most esteemed event designers, will be the headline keynote speaker for the morning General Session. Mr. Weiss has created nearly 20,0000 events in his two-decade career and is known nationally and abroad as one of the industry’s most creative geniuses, with a singular flair for redefining imagination. Richard Aaron, President of BizBash Media, explores the professional journey with the man himself, on making the Barton G. brand.

As part of the Conference Program scheduled throughout the day, some of the industry’s most renowned experts will take to the stage for a series of keynote speaker presentations.

Howard Givner has over 20 years of industry experience, and is a widely recognized expert, thought leader and business consultant in the field of special events. As Executive Director of the Event Leadership Institute, Givner will make a special presentation on “Getting Your Business To The Next Level.” Whether a solo planner or managing a team in a corporation, this program designed by Givner will cover a wide range of topics considered critical for business success.

Erin Patrick McDonald has been in the industry for more than 20 years. After six years of being the driving force behind the venerable Heffernan Morgan he decided to leave his post and launch Erin Patrick Event, a full event management company. He has worked with top celebrities such as Oprah, Gloria Estefan, Ivana Trump and recently produced an exclusive party for President Obama. McDonald also hosts the second year of the BizBash Event Design Lab – a highly interactive approach to mastering event design for the most discerning of clients. McDonald will take participants through the fundamentals of event design including linen selection and floral arrangement before attendees have an opportunity to collaborate with a team to design a reception table that would make Martha Stewart drool.

David Kliman, CMP, CMM is President of The Kliman Group, a communications and market research consulting firm based in Sausalito, California specializing in facilitating customer advisory boards, focus groups, education sessions and strategic planning meetings for tourism and hospitality industry organizations. David helps his clients understand industry trends and convert those issues into sales, service and marketing best practices. Kliman will be giving a presentation on “The Path to Ultimate Event Career Success.”

As part of the morning general session, two industry visionaries will be inducted into the BizBash Hall of Fame. BizBash’s Hall of Fame was created to recognize and reward key event strategists who in their careers have made major contributions to furthering the event industry’s goals, as well as to personal philanthropy. This year’s honorees will be Victoria Ascione, CMP, CMM, Director – Corporate Meetings and Events for Bacardi USA and Wendy E. Kallergis, President/CEO of The Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association.

The second annual BizBash Readers’ Choice Awards honors the best of the local event industry, nominated and voted by the readers themselves in over ten categories, including: Corporate Event Planner of the Year ; DJ of the Year ; Entertainment Act of the Year ; Event Designer of the Year ; Event Producer of the Year ; PR Professional of the Year ; Social Event Planner of the Year and Venue Manager of the Year. New categories for 2012 are Caterer of the Year (Off-Premise); Caterer of the Year (On-Premise) and Fund Raising Event Planner of the Year. Winners of the Readers’ Choice Awards will be announced as part of the awards presentation ceremony on the main stage during the afternoon session.

As the largest industry trade show in the region, BizBash Florida Expo & Awards offers industry vendors the ultimate opportunity to connect with event and meeting professionals from across the Southeast. This year’s trade show floor will include more than 130 exhibitors, including presentations in the latest in audio/visual technology, as well as a series of culinary demonstrations from the likes of Chef Dewey LoSasso, who will be attending for the first time on behalf of the award-winning Miami Beach restaurant, The Forge.

Event Innovators Roundtable, sponsored by IML brings 50 of the region’s top event producers together with BizBash CEO David Adler and Executive Director of The Event Leadership Institute, Howard Givner, to discuss issues affecting the state of the events industry.

BizBash Top 100 Events Luncheon, sponsored by Constant Contact, Grey Goose and MPI, will feature a presentation by Chad Kaydo, BizBash Media Editor-in-Chief, on “Trends In Events.” During an extravagant luncheon, BizBash Media will also recognize the Top 100 best individuals of 2011 in the events industry. The luncheon requires attendees to pre-register.

Event Leadership Institute Forum will feature 15-minute flash sessions, providing tips and strategies from a number of experts on successful event planning. The schedule (subject to change) includes:

“Getting to Yes, Without Saying No” by Cheryl Kahn Brocco, Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group
“Augmented Reality De-Mystified” by Edwin Rivera, Credelis Media Group
“Beyond Centerpieces: Designing At The Edges” by Donald Braun, Donald Braun Events
“Increasing Attendee Engagement” by Sharon Fisher, Play With A Purpose
“Modernizing Events With Mobile Technology” by Laraine Hart & Tim Tilson, Redfish Media
“The Myth of Brainstorming” by Howard Givner, Event Leadership Institute
“Selling to the Hispanic Market” by Roxy Quevendo, Latin Events Network
“Boosting Your Creative I.Q.” by Debra Roth, Pink Powered By Moss
“Building Your Brand Through Smarter Networking” by Ingrid Adolphs, The Event Production Company

Afternoon Keynote Presentations: Event Technology Revolution: Experts in the field of technology and new media explore the future of event planning by using the very latest applications and software. The following industry professionals will give presentations.

Felix Pike, Production Manager, Media Stage
Aram Fischer, General Manager, BizBash Media
Howard Givner, Executive Director, Event Leadership Institute
Tim Tilson, Director of New Programs, Redfish Media
Laraine Hart, Director of Marketing & Social Media, Redfish Media

The BizBash Conference Program allows attendees to enroll in a series of hands-on and interactive program tracks. For the Full Day conference program, attendees select one conference workshop in the morning, and one conference track in the afternoon. A Full Day program includes all floor pass amenities: tradeshow floor access, morning and afternoon general sessions with keynote presentations, award show and post-Expo party. For the Half-Day conference program, attendees select one conference track in the afternoon. A Half-Day program includes all floor pass amenities, tradeshow floor access, morning and afternoon general sessions with keynote presentations, award show and post-Expo party.

Morning Conference Workshops include the following:

Business Accelerator: Getting Your Business To The Next Level, by Howard Givner, Event Leadership Institute
Hands-On Event Design Lab, by Erin Patrick, Erin Patrick Event
BizBash Event Bootcamp, by Dr. Mary Jo Ross, CSEP, CPCE, University of Central Florida
The Path To Ultimate Event Career Success, by avid Kliman, CMP, CMM, The Kliman Group

Afternoon Conference Tracks include the following:

8 Things You Need To Know When Starting Out On Your Own, by Howard Givner, Event Leadership Institute
Trends in Event Marketing: From Invite to Onsite, by Steve Paster, Alpine Creative Group and Erik Mintz, Constant Contact
Trends in Catering: Petite, Sweet & Savory, by Warren Dietel, Puff n’ Stuff Events & Catering , Executive Chef Paul Lorrain, Puff n’ Stuff Events & Catering and Elgin Woodman, Corporate Executive Chef of A. Joy Wallace Catering

Throughout the Expo, attendees will be captivated by the LIVE entertainment scheduled that includes performances by George St. Kitts, Lyrian, Acoustic Joe, as well as atmospheric entertainment, courtesy of Champagne Creative Group and Emagination Creative Group.
This year’s signature event not only presents an industry insider’s guide, showcasing the latest developments in technology, products and services but also provides with the ideal networking environment for event aficionados or aspiring professionals to connect with thousands of other experts in the field during the post-Expo Awards & Attendee Appreciation Cocktail Reception on the Tradeshow Floor from 4:00pm to 5:30pm.

A one-day Expo Floor Pass starts at $59 with pre-registration and includes access to the pre-Expo party at China Grill in the Ft. Lauderdale Hilton Marina, trade show floor, morning and afternoon general sessions, Readers’ Choice Awards presentation, on-floor entertainment, Event Leadership Institute Knowledge Forum, stage sessions and post-Expo cocktail reception. A half-day conference pass, for those who pre-register, starts at $125, and includes access to the pre-Expo party, any of the one-hour afternoon conference tracks, trade show floor, morning and afternoon general sessions, Readers’ Choice Awards presentation, on-floor entertainment, Event Leadership Institute Knowledge Forum, stage sessions and post-Expo cocktail reception.

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Preemo Saved My Life

And PhilanthroFest and Soul Of Miami and Life Is Art. On Wednesday, April 11, my computer got hit hard by a virus. Now, I am very careful, use a firewall, an alternative browser, and virus stopping software, but even the most careful of us can get attacked by the right bug.

My computer went down hard just days before the biggest show we have ever done in Miami. Of course, I was in the middle of many projects right at that second and had about 4 days worth of work to do in just 2 days. Now, this.

I immediately called Ivan, my buddy over at Preemo and he had me bring it down right away. He got me in and got right to work on it. He said it would be done no later than the next morning. They had it done in less than 5 hours. I went in that evening and picked it back up. Good as new. Nothing lost.

So, if you need any computer work, I can highly recommend Preemo!

The Peter London Global Dance Theater Spring Dance Showcase 5/5/12

The Peter London Global Dance Theater Spring Dance Showcase
Saturday, May 5, 2012, 6:00pm
The Little Haiti Cultural Center
212-260 NW 59 Terrace
Miami, FL.

A reception will begin at 6:00 PM, with the dance performance beginning at 7 PM.

The event is open to the public. Purchase Tickets Online through May 5th. Prices range from $50 for general admission to $120 for preferred seating.

Knight Arts Challenge Winner, the Peter London Global Dance Theater , Inc. (PLGDT), in residence at the Little Haiti Cultural Center Theater, under the artistic direction of world renowned dancer/choreographer and founder, Mr. Peter London, will present their second dance performance with the Spring Dance Showcase. This is the follow up to the inaugural premiere which took place on October 30, 2011.

Peter London’s dream of creating a world class contemporary dance company, developing, promoting and celebrating South Florida’s vibrant and electric multicultural heritage in the arts was given an incredible and invaluable boost by the company’s 2011 KNIGHT FOUNDATION prestigious Challenge grant award.

The Spring Dance Showcase on May 5th, will include the talents of Jamar Roberts, a former star artist with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, former student of Peter London and a native of Miami. Jamar makes his debut performance as one of PLGDT’s Artist Associates with two of his newly choreographed works; a solo danced by Mr. Roberts himself, and a company work. Mr. Roberts is a globally renowned dancer who was recognized by DANCE MAGAZINE as “One of America’s 25 to Watch in 2007.”

Peter London is currently a professor of dance at The Miami-Dade College/ New World School of the Arts, Miami, Florida. Mr. London is a native of Trinidad, where he was lauded for his early mastery of traditional and classical dance. Peter is a graduate of the Julliard School, where he was the first recipient of the Martha Hill Prize for “Outstanding Leadership and Achievement in Dance”. He is a former dancer with the Jose Limon Dance company, Summer Intensive faculty at the ALVIN AILEY School and former principal dancer with the Martha Graham Dance Company, where he maintains an ongoing relationship. Most recently, Peter represented Janet Eilber, Artistic Director, Martha Graham Dance Company, as a judge at the International Modern Dance Competition, Seoul, Korea, summer 2011, and as Artistic Assistant in the direction of a Graham ballet with the Rome Opera Ballet this past February.

For more information, please call: 786.953.6824 or 305.960.2967

Rites of Spring Group Art Show 4/21/12

Rites of Spring- Group Art Show
April 21, 2012, 7pm-11pm
1310 Gallery
1310 SW 2nd Court
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
sailboatbendartists.com
Facebook Evite

Come join your local art community for a evening of art and interaction. Ten resident artists works including new works as well as a group mural created on recycled paper, as well as a wall for guest participation.

Saturday April 21
Opening night, Live Art, wine & light refreshments.

Sunday April 22
3pm-6pm
Sounds on the Bend FREE music concert:
More info- https://www.facebook.com/events/199438093506210/

Thursday May 10
TBA

Saturday May 12
7pm-11pm
CLosing night, OPEN MIC, open studios (listing TBA), live art demos (TBA)

Featured Artists
Sonia Baez-Hernandez
Christine Velez Stone
Asanyah Davidson
Jeremiah Jenner
Tabatha Mudra
Yudelka Tavern
Jeffery Oliver
Philip Curtis
Louie Davis
Niki Lopez

Felipe Lamoglia in Concert 4/19/12

Felipe Lamoglia in Concert
04/19/2012, 9:00 pm to 1:00 Am
Van Dyke Cafe
846 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 534-3600
www.felipelamoglia.com

In addition to Arts Centers and Festivalsperformed all over the world and in USA, Mr
Lamoglia is bringing all this experience to IRESOUNDS which comes from an extended mixture of folklores including Afro-Cuban roots, Brazilian rhythms and Contemporary
Jazz, resulting in a mix of Jazz, Beats and Clave.

All Afro-Cuban music and the majority of Latin jazz is rooted in a basic rhythm called clave, which developed out of the rhythms brought to the Caribbean by Africans during the slave trade.

With IRESOUNDS you are welcome to delight the essence of Afro-Cuban Jazz music and the basic clave rhythms like Guaguanco, Rumba and Bolero but with a complete different modern view, still up to dance and full of improvisation and versatile creativity.

Piola Earth Day Candlelight Dining 4/22/12

Piola Earth Day Candlelight Dining
April 22, 2012, 12 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Piola Miami Beach
Piola, 1625 Alton Road
Miami Beach, 33139
www.piola.it

Piola Miami Beach will turn off the lights on Earth Day for the entire day (Noon – Midnight) for a unique candlelight dining experience. The experience is aimed at highlighting just one of several acts of green (preservation) that help reduce the carbon footprint and greenhouse emissions.”

Jeronimo’s Brickell Grand opening 4/19-21/12

Jeronimo’s Brickell Grand opening
April 19-21, 9pm
Jeronimo’s Brickell
75 SE 6th Street

This party is open to the public; however RSVP is required by emailing: jeffreykay500@gmail.com

Engage in seductive revelry with burlesque entertainment, complimentary cocktails and sounds by Deejay Smeejay and DJ Joe Dert

On the heels of its successful December debut in South Beach, Jeronimo’s Bar is welcoming its swankier, sexier cousin, Jeronimo’s Lounge, to town. The late night hot spot will shatter the Brickell norm with its Red Light District inspired Grand Opening Party that will take place over the course of three days. Circ X will be in attendance all three evenings, creating an extravagant yet tasteful window display of burlesque and intrigue. Adding to the anomaly of the event, Circ X’s will be clad in intricate LED costumes. The neo-circus’ unique, interactive performances promise to rival that of Dita von Teese with a whimsical and creative approach to the world of burlesque.

Each night, Deejay Smeejay will open with a specially curated set from 9pm until 11pm, followed by DJ Joe Dert who guarantees to have the party going until doors close at 5am with his stylistic mix of get-up-and-move music.

Guests are invited to dance the night away while enjoying a diverse selection of sumptuous cocktails. Each evening will feature a full open bar from 9pm – 10:00pm succeeded by special promotional drinks provided by Gogh Vodka (Thursday), Appleton Estate Jamaican Rum (Friday) and Cointreau (Saturday).

Toes in the Sand Shrimp Boil to benefit Angel’s Pediatric Heart House 4/21/12

Toes in the Sand Shrimp Boil to benefit Angel’s Pediatric Heart House
Saturday, April 21st, from 6-10 p.m.
Lauderdale Surf Club
2 Palm Ave.
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL, 33308

In addition to food, drinks and entertainment, guests will enjoy a silent and Chinese auction. Attire is beach chic and must be 21 and over to attend.

For ticket information, please call Angel’s Pediatric Heart House at 954-318-2020 or purchase tickets online at www.aphh.org.

All-you-can-eat boiled shrimp and fixins, open bar (beer and wine) and steel drum music await those who will attend the 3rd Annual “Toes in the Sand Shrimp Boil on the Beach” fundraiser benefiting Angel’s Pediatric Heart House (APHH). This year, the organization will honor a local medical professional – Dr. Frank Scholl, Chief of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery and Surgical Director of Pediatric Cardiac Transplant at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital – and a local pediatric heart family. APHH, a South Florida-based 501(c)(3) organization, is a local nonprofit supporting families affected by congenital heart defects (CHD).

“Congenital heart defects are the number one birth defect in the United States,” said Sonia Perez, founder of APHH. “The ‘Toes in the Sand’ event is a fun-filled way for attendees to relax and have a good time on the beach, while raising funds to help alleviate hardships of the many families affected by CHD.”

APHH provides non-medical financial support for basic human needs during a child’s hospital stay for open heart surgery; an infant items donation program to heart families in need; free Family Fun Days to bring CHD families together in a non-medical, fun environment; ‘Sweet Heart Day’ a customized day of fun activities for heart transplant kids and peer-to-peer support.

‘Toes in the Sand’ is being presented by The Wasie Foundation. Current sponsors include Patriot Risk Management Inc, Publix Supermarkets, Pediatric Critical Care of South Florida, BB&T, Blue Martini Fort Lauderdale, Resource Benefits Inc., Publix, Holland & Knight, WFG Insurance, Allied Kitchen & Bath, Michael Gorman, DMD, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Argy, Tropical Attractions, Duree & Company, Inc., Michael Designs, Pollack Photography, Keyphotography, The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and Artemis Design Group. Mel DiPietro of Resource Benefits Inc. is the event’s Honorary Chair. Tickets are $30 per person (advance ticket sales only – tickets are $50 at door); sponsorship opportunities are available for $300 and $750, and $5000.

Angel’s Pediatric Heart House, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was created by Sonia Perez, wife of the late Dr. Angel R. Perez, a South Florida pediatric cardiologist, in February 2004. Its mission is to provide financial, emotional and social support to South Florida families affected by congenital heart defects (CHD) or childhood acquired heart disease. Angel’s Pediatric Heart House is supported by public donations. The mailing address is 151 N. Nob Hill Road, #139, Plantation, FL 33324. For more information or to make a donation, please call 954-318-2020 or visit www.aphh.org.

National Art Exhibitions by the Mentally Ill 24th Annual Exhibition Opening 5/5/12

National Art Exhibitions by the Mentally Ill Holds 24th Annual Exhibition
May 5, 2012 from 7:00 –10:00 PM
RODEZart.com Gallery
3015 Grand Ave. #237
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133

The National Art Exhibitions by the Mentally Ill (NAEMI), an organization dedicated to collecting, displaying and selling of art by persons in recovery from mental illness, will open its 24th annual exhibition.

“By holding the exhibition during May, we hope to bring additional attention to the struggle of those who have been diagnosed with mental illness,” said NAEMI’s Founder Juan Martin. “Our ultimate goal is to help these artists be recognized and fight the stigma that so often accompanies mental illness.”

Featuring the works of artists from, Paraguay, Chile, Argentina, Peru, Spain and the United States, the exhibition is sponsored by Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs Council and the Miami-Dade county commissioners, and Johnson & Johnson-Janssen. All 40 artworks featured in the exhibition will be available for sale, with the proceeds benefiting the artists and NAEMI’s goals of helping artists from around the world.

The exhibition begins with an opening reception May 5, 2012, offering attendees a chance to meet some of the artists and those involved with assembling the show – and will continue through May 26.

Founded in 1988, NAEMI is now operating in the USA and Spain .The organization is dedicated solely to exhibiting and promoting the art of persons recovering from mental illness. NAEMI is working on an international art exhibition “Solo Estamos Vivos Cuando Soñamos” (“We Are Only Alive When We Dream”), a unique and extraordinary exhibition of pin-hole camera works created by artists from the Hospital Borda in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This exhibition will be open in Miami and Spain.

Florida Grand Opera presents Roméo et Juliette 4/21/12 – 5/12/12

Florida Grand Opera presents Roméo et Juliette
April 21 – May 5, 2012, Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House
1300 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami.

May 10 and 12, 2012, Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Au-Rene Theater
201 SW 5th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale.
www.FGO.org

Buy Tickets Online

The greatest love story of all time comes to the Adrienne Arsht Center and the Broward Center as Florida Grand Opera presents Roméo et Juliette. Charles Gounod’s sensuous music vividly brings Shakespeare’s tragedy about unrestrained teenage passion to life in a critically-acclaimed, visually-explosive production, featuring an ingenious set lit with stunning, evocative projected imagery.

Direct from her performances as Juliette at the prestigious Royal Opera House in London and La Scala in Milan, Mexican soprano María Alejandres stars. Of her London performance as Juliette, Intermezzo opera blog said, “A big lustrous lyric soprano emerged. Shaping her phrases with innate musicality, she radiated sweetness and wholesomeness.”

French tenor Sébastien Guèze stars as Roméo. Opera News calls him “one of the most promising young tenors of his generation.”

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

Wine by the Bay Celebrates Mother’s Day 5/10/12

Wine by the Bay Celebrates Mother’s Day!
Thursday, May 10, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
Wine by the Bay
888 Biscayne Blvd.
#112 at the Marina Blue
Miami, FL
33132
www.winebtb.com

Join us for an elegant tribute to your mother featuring a tasting of sparkling wines and some of the best boutique Champagnes. We’ll add some chocolate and a rose to make this event extra special. $15.00 and free for Mom. RSVP to info@winebtb.com or 305.455.9791. Space is limited.

Eyes Lips Eyes (from LA) and Radioboxer at The Stage 5/3/12

Eyes Lips Eyes (from LA) and Radioboxer
Thursday May 3, Doors open at 9PM, show starts at 10PM.
The Stage
170 NE 38th Street
Miami Design District
Miami, FL 33137 / 21+

A refreshing Californian musical breeze will be blowing at The Stage (2011 Miami New Times’ Best New Live Music Venue). The self-described Disco Punk quartet Eyes Lips Eyes will be playing in Miami as part of their national tour, giving us three-o-fivers a chance to see one of the brightest and more fun bands that have sprung from the La La Land indie music scene in a while. The band’s music has been featured in MTV’s Real Word and Filter Magazine, they have play with major acts such as Modest Mouse and festivals including SXSW and Anti-Warpt. They will be joined by local indie bi-polar pop rockers Radioboxer which previous shows at The Stage have include lights show, confetti, fake blood and a whole lotta energy (also once a pound of goose feathers that covered the place in white fluffy fun. Feathers on their shows have been banned since then).

A bit more about EYES LIPS EYES: The upbeat, hook-laden parts, rehearsed at the band’s loft party-performances, recall elements of Television and other late seventies post punk, mixed with the unbridled, night out energy of The Strokes. Vocalist Tony Hello serves as a counter-weight to the band, and at times too invokes Julian Casablancas’ or Alex Kapranos’ (Franz Ferdinand) swagger and command of melody. But beginning with opening track “Pretty” with its celebratory refrain of, “Pretty enough to die…” Hello exudes a quirkiness and unpredictability perhaps most akin to David Byrne (who’s song “Psycho Killer” is covered by Eyes Lips Eyes as track three).

A bit more about RADIOBOXER: Radioboxer is an indie rock/power pop band; however it’s members prefer the term “Bi-Polar Pop” to describe their sound. The Band formed in 2009 in a warehouse in Hialeah (FL) and since then it has expanded across the local and national scene thanks to their unique sound and energetic, highly theatrical live shows. Awarded the honor of “Best Band In Miami” by the readers of The Miami New Times and has been featured on NBC, WLRN (National Public Radio), Miami Herald, Radionica, El Nuevo Herald, RevMiami.com, AOL Musica, Miami.com, ReMezcla.com, and Myspace Latino, among others.

For more information about the show please do not hesitate in contacting EYES LIPS EYES (brett@paperthinmedia.com), RADIOBOXER (band@radioboxer.com) or THE STAGE (gregp@thestagemiami.com).

Le Petit Papillon Montessori School “Be the Child Night” 2012 Open House 4/20/12

Le Petit Papillon Montessori School “Be the Child Night” 2012 Open House
April 20, 2012, 5:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Le Petit Papillon Montessori School
1021 Biarritz Drive
Miami Beach

www.lepetitpapillonmontessori.com

On Friday, April 20th from 5:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m., Le Petit Papillon Montessori School, Miami Beach’s leading educator in Montessori methodology, will proudly open their doors to the public (adults-only) for an incredibly exciting evening of faculty meet and greets, school tour, and classroom demonstrations as part of their 2012 Open House.

Parents will be amazed as they view classroom installations designed by the multi-talented staff and students of the school. Exhibits will include “Around the World with Art,” connecting various geographical locations with their art culture, such as Aboriginal Bark Paintings from Australia and Ashanti Adinkra Cloths from Africa. Additional classroom works will include “A Ring of Fire” modeling the stages of volcanic eruption; “Animal Kingdom” paper-mache model; “Archeological Forensic Anthropology” skeletal display and video presentation describing the role of an anthropologist, and much more. A fine selection of refreshments, hors d’oeuvres and musical entertainment will also be provided.

For over ten years, Le Petit Papillon Montessori School has been developing leaders capable of changing the world for the better. Their programs are mirror image of the North Miami Beach community—diverse, proud and innovative. They create a vibrant learning environment where students have the opportunity to make their goals a reality through enriching concrete materials. Students spend their days working along side a prestigious and dedicated faculty, as well as with some of the regions top leaders in their field. The school prides itself on providing a serious education for the seriously motivated. Graduates leave with savvy, global perspectives and interpersonal skills that fuel academic careers of significance.

Le Petit Papillon has received many awards that recognize their commitment to social and academic excellence. This elite distinction makes them the top Montessori school in the community. You are welcomed to attend this remarkable event, which will open your eyes to a world of possibilities for your children (ages toddler through upper elementary level). Open enrollment is currently available for the 2012/2013 school year.

PhilanthroFest – A New South Florida Annual Tradition

(Miami, Florida) – After many months of planning and preparation for what came to be Miami’s first ever philanthropic festival, hundreds of residents and visitors strolled through the greenspace grounds of Midtown Miami to take part in a successful, 1st Annual PhilanthroFest event.

More than 75 philanthropic and community organizations came together to share their mission, messages, accomplishments, and future projects and ideas to better the lives of those in need. Categories within these organizations included business development, city/county services, cultural/arts, educational, environmental, health, poverty/welfare and youth services.  People were able to enjoy musical performances, art exhibits, a fashion show, live entertainment, raffles, games and prizes.

Produced by Miami Crawls and Life is Art, PhilanthroFest was designed to celebrate all South Florida non-profit organizations while raising awareness of their different causes and objectives.  Through this festival they hope to explore the needs surrounding the community and help all organizations accomplish their dreams and goals.  PhilanthroFest is scheduled to be an annual outreach festival, also to include educational programs and other community initiatives. 

Visit PhilanthroFest for more news and information at http://www.philanthrofest.com/ â– 

Obscura Day at the Coral Castle 4/28/12

Obscura Day at the Coral Castle
04/28/12, 2PM-3PM
Ed Leedskalnin’s Coral Castle
28655 S. Dixie Highway
Miami, Florida, 33033
Buy Tickets Online

Join us on Obscura Day for an exploration of the extraordinary architecture of the Coral Castle.

Turning a broken heart into a miraculous work of art, Ed Leedskalnin built the marvelous Coral Castle in honor of the woman who left him the day before their wedding. Not only amazing to behold, because of its strange beauty, the Castle includes some pretty serious feats of engineering. Somehow Ed, at 100 lbs and just over 5 feet tallmanaged to wrangle towering chunks of Oolitic Limestone (fossilized coral) over 25 feet tall and weighing over 30 tons into place. When pressed, Ed would only say that he knew the secrets used to build the ancient Egyptian pyramids.

Inspired by its beauty and sad love story, Billy Idol was moved to his hit song, “Sweet Sixteen” about Ed and his lost love.

Join us for a private tour at 2pm.

Tickets are $15 through our website.

Obscure to Obscura: Unusual Artifacts of the Wolfsonian Collection 4/28/12

Obscure to Obscura: Unusual Artifacts of the Wolfsonian Collection
04/28/12, 2PM-3PM
The Wolfsonian–Florida International University
1001 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
RSVP Online

Join chief librarian, Frances Luca, Ph.D., for a tour of some of the lesser-known holdings of the Wolfsonian Library: an amazing binding of Camera Obscura; a hidden watermark Mussolini; some extremely rare stereoscopic views, mechanical works, and other strange and wonderful ephemeral materials.

The Wolfsonian–Florida International University is a museum, library, and research center that uses objects to illustrate the persuasive power of art and design, to explore what it means to be modern, and to tell the story of social, historical, and technological changes that have transformed our world. The collections comprise approximately 120,000 objects from the period of 1885 to 1945—the height of the Industrial Revolution to the end of the Second World War—in a variety of media including furniture; industrial-design objects; works in glass, ceramics, and metal; rare books; periodicals; ephemera; works on paper; paintings; textiles; and medals.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Free but please RSVP on the linked website.

Guided Tour of the World Erotic Art Museum in South Beach 4/28/12

Guided Tour of the World Erotic Art Museum in South Beach
04/28/12, 7PM-10PM
World Erotic Art Museum
1205 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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The World Erotic Art Museum started because of a request from Naomi’s son: find him some “conversation pieces” to add to his apartment. This led her on a discovery of the wonder and beauty of erotic art. So much so, that she ended up collecting 4,000 works, dating from antiquity to modern day (including a certain prop from A Clockwork Orange).

The museum was opened in 2006 and covers a broad spectrum of sexual appetites and interests. There are galleries devoted to everything from biblical depictions to fetishism.

*Libations provided by Hendrick’s Gin.

Tickets must be bought in advance. Must be 21 or over. Wheelchair accessible.

elit By Stolichnaya presents “for artists….BY ARTISTS” at Haven Lounge 4/15/12

elit By Stolichnaya presents “for artists….BY ARTISTS” @ Haven Lounge
04/15/2012, 7:00pm
HaVen Lounge South Beach
1237 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, Fl
www.havenlounge.com

“for artists……BY ARTISTS” is a weekly digital platform that is offered to the artist community of South Florida every Sunday evening. Hosted in the intimate Hi-Fi setting of Haven Lounge where global small plates and crafty cocktails are a part of the immersive environment.

elit by Stolichnaya has become a supporter of the arts and hospitality industries by partnering up with
“for artists……BY ARTISTS.”
The union of these two respected brands will be the bridge that connects the two industries together.
Our partner elit by Stolichnaya lists four powerful words to help guide you on the journey forward: Mastery (as in your craft); Wisdom (how to savor the experience); Power (setting an award winning standard) ; Progress (a superior excellence, shared).

Come enjoy elit by Stolichnaya specialty cocktails prepared by Mixologist Isaac Grillo paired with culinary delights created by Chef Todd Erickson

Music by George Vidal & Dave Sol

On Sunday, April 15, 2012 we present the collection “Unveiled” by photographer

Marilyn Scavo

The objective of “for artists……BY ARTISTS” is to create a social colony for artists from all disciplines of the arts with the focal point being on painters, photographers, and sculptors. Utilization of the technology at Haven and maximizing its potential is what sets this weekly exhibition apart from others.

Digital art wall curated by Technical Director Ricardo Agudelo

We seek to combine the visual arts, the culinary arts and the social art of interaction. An evening where all elements are blended into one creating a “vibe” that embraces the mind, body & soul.

Reserve your table for light bites and enjoy
elit by Stolichnaya bottle specials and signature cocktails

Exotica In Hi-Fi at Harold Golen Gallery Opening Night 4/14/12

Exotica In Hi-Fi at Harold Golen Gallery Opening Night
Saturday, April 14th 2012, 6:00pm- 11:00pm
Harold Golen Gallery
2294 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, Fl 33127
Wynwood Art District
305-989-3359
Admission: Free!

This year’s Hukilau art show pays tribute to “Exotica” record cover art. Exotica is a musical genre, named after the 1957 Martin Denny album of the same title, popular during the 1950s to mid-1960s, typically with the suburban set who came of age during World War II. The musical colloquialism, exotica, means tropical ersatz: the non-native, pseudo experience of Oceania (Polynesia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Southeast Asia, and especially Hawaii).[1] Denny described the musical style as “a combination of the South Pacific and the Orient…what a lot of people imagined the islands to be like…it’s pure fantasy though.”While the South Seas forms the core region, exotica reflects the “musical impressions” of every place from standard travel destinations to the mythical “shangri-las” dreamt of by armchair safari-ers.

Hukilau Opening Night:
Thursday, April 19th, 5:00pm -9:00pm
Admission:
$25 includes Hukilau Opening Patry and Mai-Kai After Party
Location:
Best Western Oceanside Hotel
1180 Seabreeze Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33316
For more info about the HUKILAU 2012,
go to: thehukilau.com

Zadok Gallery Welcomes Colombian Artist Fabio Mesa and Lost Souls Exhibition 4/14/12

Zadok Gallery Welcomes Colombian Artist, Fabio Mesa, and ‘Lost Souls’ Exhibition
Saturday, April 14, 2012, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Zadok Gallery
2534 North Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33127

Parking is available on the street.

Zadok Gallery, known for consistently featuring unique, acclaimed contemporary and modern art, with a focus on Chinese Contemporary, welcomes Colombian artist, Fabio Mesa and his “Lost Souls” exhibit from April to May 2012. Utilizing a variety of materials including Plexiglass, oils, and colored LEDs explores topics such as migration, anonymity and mankind’s quest for identity against the backdrop of rapid urbanization and social change. The exhibition opens with complimentary beverages and an artist meet and greet from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at Zadok Gallery, 2534 North Miami Avenue.

Zadok Gallery welcomes Colombian artist, Fabio Mesa, with an exhibition reception embracing first-class international art and filling a niche in Miami’s art scene. Mark Smith, director of the Zadok Gallery, will introduce Mesa at the reception and explain how the artwork contributes to the gallery’s collection of international pieces.

Zadok Gallery celebrates the opening of a unique exhibition featuring Colombian artist, Fabio Mesa, in the main room of the two-story gallery in the Wynwood Arts District. Guests will have the opportunity to meet and interact with Mesa and view a variety of his paintings, while enjoying complimentary beverages and touring the 12,500 square foot gallery space. Mesa’s works will be on display until May 2012.

Zadok Gallery is an elite, full-service art gallery known for acclaimed contemporary and modern art, with a focus on curating Chinese and other international works from master, mid-career and emerging artists. Known for their attention to detail and high level of customer service, the gallery’s professionals collaborate with top curators, the art community, as well as charitable and cultural organizations for exhibitions, themed collections and special events. The gallery provides extensive professional services including art appreciation, education and academic lectures, as well as art curating and sale of art services for private and corporate clientele. With approximately 12,500 square feet of exhibition space on two levels, including six individual gallery rooms, the venue provides a unique destination for art viewing and appreciation, as well as for celebrating memorable and custom-tailored private and corporate events. For more information, visit www.ZadokGallery.com

Unix Fine Art Opens In Wynwood Features Ernest Trova Exhibit At Art Walk 4/14/12

Unix Fine Art Opens In Wynwood Features Ernest Trova Exhibit At Art Walk
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Unix Fine Art
2219 NW 2nd Ave
Wynwood, Miami FL
www.unixfineart.com

Unix Fine Art, Wynwood’s newest art gallery, celebrated its official grand opening on March 10, 2012 at Wynwood’s Second Saturday Art Walk. Following the great success of exhibits curated by the gallery’s owners at Art Wynwood, the gallery extended several artist shows for its grand opening. During the upcoming Second Saturday Art Walk, the gallery will feature works by American surrealist and pop art painter and sculptor Ernest Trova.

Founded by art aficionados Daniela Mercuri, Alex Cesaria, and Gallery Director Andrea Pasin, the gallery has established a unique presence in the contemporary art world by representing a varied program of international and emerging contemporary artists and pop art. The new space exhibits works by inspiring and emerging artists, including London-based artist Max Wiedemann, LA-based artist Desire Obtain Cherish, Italian artist Andrea Sampaolo and a work by Brazilian twin brother duo, Os Gemos. Upcoming exhibitions include works by Cuban artist Alexi Torres, which will be on display at Second Saturday Art Walk on Saturday, May 12.

With locations in London and Miami, Unix has exhibited at art fairs all over the world, including Art Palm Beach, London International Fine Art Fair at Olympia, Art Santa Fe, Art Aspen, Scope Art Fair, Art Chicago, and The Avenue Show New York.

Owners Cesaria and Mercuri have been eyeing the Wynwood area for three years in the hopes of opening their gallery.

“We are so thrilled to finally open our doors in Wynwood and display the work of artists we love,” says Mercrui. “Our gallery is about attracting art collectors and enthusiasts who have a vision of who the next and most interesting artists will be. We want to introduce the future of art, today.”

Situated in the center of the emerging Wynwood Arts District, Unix is in the midst of the epicenter of arts in Greater Miami. Surrounded by more than 50 art galleries, 4 museums and major collections, Unix is among the many local business that continue to bring character to this ever-evolving district.

Unix Fine Art gallery, founded by curators Daniela Mercrui and Alex Cesaria, displays works by inspiring and emerging artists. The gallery has established a unique presence in the contemporary art world by representing a varied program of international and emerging contemporary artists and pop art.

Wynwood Art Walk Live Music At Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood 4/14/12

Wynwood Art Walk Live Music At Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood
Saturday, April 14, 2012, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m
Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood
2700 N. Miami Avenue
Wynwood Arts District
Miami, FL 33127
(305) 573-1505

https://www.facebook.com/events/354141247956618/

SON D’ PANDEROS, a 10-musician band, returns with its fantastic Puerto
Rican folkloric music to Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood for the Second
Saturday Wynwood Art Walk. SATURDAY, APRIL 14th at 7:30 pm. Come and
enjoy a FREE Music Event which bring Latin Flavor back to the Wynwood
area.

La fiesta se formo en Jimmy’z Kitchen este SABADO, ABRIL 14 con SON D’
PANDEROS durante el ART WALK de WYNWOOD! No se pierdan el sabor
BORICUA en MIAMI!!

Please RSVP in the Facebook invite at:

https://www.facebook.com/events/354141247956618/

You can follow all events at Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood on our Facebook
Fan Page at www.facebook.com/jimmyzwynwood or Twitter @jimmyzwynwood

BAC 2nd Friday Exhibitions Preview 4/13/12

BAC 2nd Friday Exhibitions Preview
Friday, April 13, 2012
Bakehouse Art Complex
561 NW 32nd Street
Miami FL 33127

Second Friday Exhibitions Preview & Open Studios
6:30-7:30pm: Members’ Preview Featuring a Curator’s Tour
RSVP: gshonek@bacfl.org

7-10pm: Reception
Enjoy wine, cocktails by Mandarine Napoleon, and Vitamin Water.

Recently Acquired III
The third installment of this annual exhibition features selections of work from BAC’s newest resident artists. Participating artists: Joanna Brussow, Toa Castellanos, Marcelo Daldoce, Silvana D’Mikos, Marina Font, Michael Gellatly, Judith Berk King, Andres Martinez, Carolina Rojas, Paul Saint Laurent, Jose Vasquez-Figueroa. Exhibition sponsored by Miami Salon Group. (On view April 14-May 1 in the Audrey Love Gallery.)

This & That: A Print Exchange
BAC & ArtCenter artists and alumni were invited to were asked to create 11″ x 14″ prints, in an edition of 20, using any printmaking technique. Each institution, along with TurnBase Press, will receive one complete set of prints. The additional sets are going to be donated to other organizations.
(On view April 14-May 1 in the Swenson Gallery.)

Haute Fridays At Queen Lounge With Dj Joe Dert 4/13/12

Haute Fridays At Queen Lounge With Dj Joe Dert
Friday, April 13, 2012, 11:30 p.m – 4 a.m.
Queen Lounge
841 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Perrier Jouet drink special runs from 5 p.m. to 4 a.m.
RSVP at info@queenlounge.com. Cover is $10 after midnight.

On Friday, April 13, 2012, Queen Lounge introduces “Haute Fridays,” sponsored by Perrier Jouet. This week, DJ Joe Dert will be spinning high-energy beats beginning at 11:30 p.m. in the main lounge, while guests enjoy drink specials on bottles ($95) and glasses ($14) of Perrier Jouet. Every Friday, Queen Lounge will feature guest DJs playing the best in electro-house in the main lounge and open format in the VIP room.

DJ Joe Dert (Joe Eshkenazi, a.k.a DJ Joe Dert)
Eshkenazi’s refreshing take on music is in high demand at South Beach’s premier nightclubs and lounges, including The Forge, Set, Rokbar, Snatch & Suite, WALL at the W South Beach Hotel, Nikki Beach and contributed to the opening success of the prestigious club LIV at Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel. International hotspots and celebrities, including Tom Cruise, Will and Jada Smith, Eva Longoria, Michael Bay, Kim Kardashian, Lance Armstrong, Nicole Richie and Matthew McConaughey, took notice of his eclectic offerings and secured him for high-profile events and residencies in Toronto, Los Angeles, Berlin, Boston, the Bahamas, Dallas, Majorca and New York.
Eshkenzi has had the privilege of working with renowned talents in the rock and electronic industries, including Ozzy Ozbourne, DJ AM, Marilyn Manson, Linkin Park, DJ Vice, Korn, Rob Zombie, Creed, Disturbed, Puddle of Mudd, Pete Tong, Evanescence, Cedric Gervais and many more.

Having mastered the art of entertaining and bringing cutting-edge style to sophisticated locations, Eshkenazi has gained the reputation as a diversified artist with the ability to adapt to his surroundings and infuse life into any event.

Miami Vinyl: The History of Record-Making in Miami Part II: The 1970s through the mid-90s 4/19/12

Miami Vinyl: The History of Record-Making in Miami Part II: The 1970s through the mid-90s
Thursday, April 19, 2012, 6-9pm
Miami Art Museum
101 W Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130

The second panel discussion in this three-part series, “MIAMI VINYL: The History of Record-Making in Miami,” hosted by Bruno del Granado, CEO of RM Entertainment Group, covers the mid-1970s, 1980s and 1990s, a period that saw Miami rise to the status of a global dance mecca, as well as the development of genres ranging from alternative music (Marilyn Manson, Nuclear Valdez, etc.) to Latin Freestyle (e.g., Nice & Wild, Exposé, Company B), Miami Bass (2 Live Crew, etc.) and even Country (The Mavericks) – not to mention the impact of The Miami Sound Machine. Following the panel discussion, stick around for a party led by guest DJ Induce spinning the best of ’80s and early ’90s Miami bass and funk, and check out The Record: Contemporary Art and Vinyl, and other works, on view in the galleries.

Panelists are:
Bo Crane – President of Music Corp., one of the architects of the Miami bass sound
Trevor Fletcher – vice president and general manager of the legendary Hit Factory/Criteria Studios
Joe Granda – CEO and founder of Granda Entertainment
José Tillan – executive vice president and general manager at MTV Tr3s
Richard Ulloa – owner and founder of Yesterday and Today Records/Y&T Music

RA Sushi in South Miami Offers Tax Day Tuesday Special 4/17/12

RA Sushi in South Miami Offers “Tax Day Tuesday” Special
Happy Hour Pricing Extended from 3 p.m. to Close on April 17
RA Sushi in South Miami
5829 SW 73rd St.
Miami, FL 33143.

The dreaded tax day is almost here! This year, the tax return deadline has been extended to Tuesday, April 17, and RA Sushi in South Miami is offering a reward for those who got their taxes done early or a little relief for those who procrastinated. RA Sushi has created a “Tax Day Tuesday” special, extending its Happy Hour from 3 p.m. to close.

Keeping a little money in their pockets, on Tax Day Tuesday guests can choose from more than 35 sushi, appetizer, and tapas selections ranging from $3 to $7, plus more than 30 beer, wine, sake, and signature cocktails ranging from $2 to $7. RA Sushi’s Happy Hour typically runs from 3 to 7 p.m., but on this specific day Happy Hour specials will be offered from 3 p.m. until close.

Popular happy hour items include such dishes as the Tootsy Maki, the Viva Las Vegas Roll, Sweet Onion Salmon Tapas, and Kaisen Ceviche. RA’s creative cocktail menu features many favorites, including the Blushing Geisha, Samurai Cowboy, and Sea Monkey.
The Tax Day Tuesday special is available for dine in orders only, and it is offered at RA Sushi in South Miami at 5829 SW 73rd St. in Miami, FL 33143. For more information about Tax Day Tuesday, visit www.Facebook.com/RASushiSouthMiami.

NWSA 2012 BFA Exhibition at CIFO Opening Reception 4/14/12

NWSA 2012 BFA Exhibition at CIFO
Special preview to meet the artists, Friday, April 13, 4-6pm
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 14, 7-10pm
Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation (CIFO)
1018 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136.

New World School of the Arts 2012 BFA Visual Arts Exhibition
April 14-29th 2012 at CIFO

Chad Cunha, Climbable Sandwich #2, wood, screws, acrylic and oil on canvas. Photo courtesy of NWSA.

BFA exhibition showcases innovative artwork and engages the audience through compelling interaction

New World School of the Arts [NWSA] presents THRU, the 2012 BFA candidates’ visual arts exhibition. The 25 BFA candidates of 2012 have created cutting edge, new contemporary artworks for the show ranging from painting, photography, video art, animation, sculpture, graphic design, printmaking and digital media. This interactive exhibition offers the audience the opportunity to become subjects in the artwork by inviting them to interact on a personal level.

Graciously sponsored by Northern Trust, the opening reception, the exhibition is free and open to the public and it will remain open through Sunday, April 29, 2011. Exhibition Hours: Thursday 12-9pm, Friday-Sunday 12-5pm.

“The work of our graduates is both compelling and innovative. They are constantly taking creative risks to take their work to a new level” stated Maggy Cuesta, Dean of visual arts at NWSA. “This show in particular is full of surprises designed to draw the audience into the artwork. From a rock-climbing wall comprised of four larger-than-life paintings, to a set reminiscent of a dilapidated world, to a video installation where guests become active participants when technology fuses with its environment to create a unique piece of art, THRU is without a doubt an extraordinary display of innovative artistry.”

NWSA has fostered a legacy of graduates that excel in the visual arts, becoming prestigious figures in both the local and international art world. Participating in Art Basel and the Venice Biennale, their works are acquired by renowned collectors. 2012 Exhibiting BFA Artists include: Diego Alegre, Dona Altemus, Miguel Alvariño, Adriana Assera, Barbara Bollini, Joseph Baum, Steven Baum, Chad Cunha, Leanne Gardner, Diana Garcia, Godfrey Hibbert, Niuvus Martin, Michael Matamoros, Julio Miranda, Johann Muñoz, JustinNuñez, Sabetty Patterson, Jessica Ramos, Stephanie Redondo, Renata Rojo, Magnus Sodamin, Monica Tabora, Alfredo Useche, Vasessa Vallejo, and Victor Velasquez.

CIFO, the Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation, is a non-profit organization founded in 2002 by Ella Fontanals Cisneros and her family, to foster cultural and educational exchange among the visual arts. In six years CIFO has become a dynamic institution promoting cultural exchange through its exhibitions and events.

About NWSA: A Florida center of excellence in the visual and performing arts, NWSA provides a comprehensive program of artistic, creative and academic development through a curriculum that reflects the rich multicultural state of Florida. With programs accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art, Dance, Music and Theater, NWSA offers four-year BFA and BM college degrees, as well as the high school diploma. Through its rigorous curriculum and conservatory-style teaching NWSA empowers its students to become leaders in the arts. At New World School of the Arts, visual arts students are able to explore and develop their personal artistic and aesthetic vision while being guided by a dynamic and distinguished faculty who are all practicing artists. Through disciplined training in traditional and new media, students also develop new skills and refine others while gaining invaluable understanding of the roles of art and design in society. Areas of concentration in visual arts include Drawing, Electronic Media, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture.

New World School of the Arts (NWSA) was created by the Florida Legislature as a center of excellence in the performing and visual arts, is an educational partnership of Miami Dade County Public Schools, Miami Dade College and the University of Florida.

Bass Museum Of Art To Host Annual Fundraiser A Night At The Museum 4/26/12

Bass Museum Of Art To Host Annual Fundraiser A Night At The Museum
Thursday, April 26, 2012 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Bass Museum of Art
2100 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139

The Bass Museum of Art, one of Miami Beach’s key cultural landmarks, along with a select group of the city’s leading arts patrons and philanthropists, will host its annual fundraiser, “A Night at the Museum,” on Thursday, April 26, 2012 from 7 to 10 p.m. The event is expected to attract more than 500 guests who will receive a private preview of “Charles LeDray: Bass Museum of Art,” curated by Bass Museum of Art Adjunct Curator, Steven Holmes. Artist Charles LeDray will be in attendance.

The exhibition features works from Charles LeDray’s major travelling exhibition, including his most ambitious piece, “Mens Suits.” This is the artist’s first museum exhibition in Florida, and will focus on creating a unique dialogue between four individual, powerful works. The Seattle-born artist is best known for his miniature sculptures of everyday objects.

Guests will explore the new exhibition while enjoying hors d’oeuvres by TiramesU; cocktails & refreshments from Mandarine Napoleon, Kanon Organic Vodka and Perrier; desserts by Stella’s Sweet Shoppe; and beats by Vida’s house DJ. Attendees will also be introduced to an innovative silent auction of custom art experiences, including a studio visit and catered lunch with artist Carlos Betancourt and a curator-led art day in New York City.

The museum will continue its mission “to inspire and educate by exploring the connections between our historical collections and contemporary art.” On view in the Taplin Gallery will be selections from the permanent collection in dialogue with contemporary works on loan. “A Night at the Museum” will also play host to a customized ‘scavenger hunt’ that presents an opportunity for art enthusiasts and casual fans alike to explore selections from the collection of Renaissance, Baroque and contemporary works on view in the Taplin Gallery; the new LeDray exhibition; and the Egyptian gallery – complete with a prize for the winner.

Admission to the fundraising event is $175 for two and includes a Mummy Level Membership or renewal to the Bass Museum of Art for one year. Rubens Level Members or above receive complimentary admission for two, while those members below may upgrade.

To RSVP, email rsvp@bassmuseum.org. For membership upgrades, email dwolpert@bassmuseum.org, visit www.bassmuseum.org, call 786.800.6302, or visit the museum at 2100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139.

“Charles LeDray: Bass Museum of Art” is on view Friday, April 27, through Sunday, August 12, 2012. Museum hours are Wednesday to Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m. Cost of admission is $8 for adults, $6 for students with identification and free for members, Miami Beach residents and children under six.

Daddy Yankee Performs at First Marlins Friday Night Live 4/13/12

Daddy Yankee Performs at First Marlins Friday Night Live
April 13, 7:10 p.m
Marlins Park
501 Marlins Way
Miami, Florida 33125

The Miami Marlins’ first Jiffy Lube Friday Night Live will feature a post-game concert with Puerto Rican reggaeton recording artist Daddy Yankee. First pitch versus the Houston Astros is set for 7:10 p.m.

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 hit-makers. 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.

After the first Miami Marlins 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. 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.

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

Casino Miami Jai-Alai Boxing 4/14/12

Casino Miami Jai-Alai Boxing
April 14, 2012, 7:00 PM
Casino Miami Jai-Alai
3500 NW 37th Avenue
Miami, FL 33142
Free Parking and Valet Parking available
More Info

In collaboration with Don King Productions, Casino Miami Jai-Alai presents World Class Boxing with Miami’s own Joey “Twinkle Fingers” Hernandez as he takes on Shakir “The Assassin” Ashanti.

Tickets $10- $75; available at www.ticketweb.com

Go Dutch! Orange Bike-In Festival 4/27/12

GO DUTCH! Orange Bike-In Festival
Friday, April 27th, 6pm – 11pm
Grand Central Park
N.Miami Ave & NW 7th St
get directions.
RSVP and share on Facebook.
FREE

The “GO DUTCH! Orange Bike-in Festival” at Grand Central Park is a Dutch-themed event in honor of Queen’s Day, the Dutch National Holiday. Join the Consulate General of the Kingdom of The Netherlands and hundreds of cyclists from Miami to celebrate Dutch culture, sustainable living and Miami’s growing and dynamic cycling scene.

Everyone is welcome. Attendees arriving on a bicycle and Dutch-inspired apparel can enter the “orange costume contest” and have a chance to win a custom bicycle from Republic Bike. Additionally there will be live DJ entertainment and local fare from some of Downtown Miami’s favorite restaurants.

The festival coincides with the monthly Miami Critical Mass, the ride will be starting as regularly scheduled at Government Center, the only difference to previous rides is that it’ll be ending at Grand Central Park for the celebration, the group of cyclists should be expected to arrive at the park around 8:30pm.

Grolsch will distribute 800 orange t-shirts before the start of Critical Mass at Government Center, it is advised you arrive early if you wish to get a free t-shirt. The limited shirts will entitle participants to a $3 special on Grolsch 16oz beers at the park. Everyone is encouraged to wear orange!

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

The Dutch-themed event is a collaborative effort between Grolsch, The Miami Bike Scene, the Downtown Miami Partnership, the Consulate General of The Netherlands, and the Omni Parkwest Redevelopment Association (OPRA).

Hope for Vision Young Professionals Kickoff Event 4/25/12

Hope for Vision Young Professionals Kickoff Event
4/25/12, 7:30 pm
Casa Bacardi, UM Campus
1531 Brescia Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33146
More Info

Network and support a great cause as you sip on cocktails and enjoy the sounds of DJ Dane! Join us for the kickoff event of the Miami Young Professionals Group at the beautiful Casa Bacardi! With a $25 donation ($35 at the door), guests will enjoy an Open Bar courtesy of Bacardi as they mingle and meet other Young Professionals from the Miami area.

All of the funds raised at the event will directly support Hope for Vision’s grant programs for vision research at leading academic institutions nationwide, including the Adrienne Arsht Hope for Vision Retinal Degeneration Research Laboratory at University of Miami Bascom Palmer in our area.

Black Jack and Russian Roulette Casino Night Secret Saturdays at Kyma Lounge 4/14/12

Black Jack and Russian Roulette Casino Night Secret Saturdays at Kyma Lounge 4/14/12
Kyma Lounge
Epic Hotel
270 Biscane Blvd
Miami Florida

Come join Brickell Entertainment this Saturday for a Special Black Jack Russian Roulette Casino Night! “Secret Saturdays || Kyma Lounge”

Kyma at the Epic Hotel
Join us this Saturday Night

“Miami Most Exclusive Saturday Night Party”

We will have Roulette and Black Jack on The Second Floor VIP With Party Favors of course!

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 spot in Downtown Miami nightlife as with its ideal location on the river!

RSVP For Smooth Entrance Simply Text “Casino” To 305 300 0827

For more info and reservations Contact Us Any Time
RSVP Is Mandatory 305.300.0827 hmc2575@gmail.com

Dag Productions and Brickell Entertainment Present Follow Me Fridays 4/13/12

Dag Productions & Brickell Entertainment Present Follow Me Fridays
4/13/12
Mia At Biscayne
20 Biscayne Blvd
Downtown Miami
33132
More Info

Dag Productions & Brickell Entertainment Once Again Present Another Groundbreaking Production At The Newly Redesigned Mia At Biscayne The Return Of The Immensely Popular “Follow Me Fridays”

And The Union Of The Immensely Talented Dj Quadrant
David G || Dj Cx || Jose Estrada || Dj R

Are You Ready?
Conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Miami, MIA at Biscayne was created as a reflection of the diversity Miami represents. A tantalizing blend of color, mixed layout, bold fixtures, and the highest quality of audiovisual capability, the venue is meshed to comprise one entertainment complex.

Lounge, sidewalk café, restaurant and club, Mia has it all no matter the size of the soiree.

All Ladies
Free 10-12 Am
Complimentary Cosmos 10-11 Pm
For Bottle Rsvp And Guest List Text Rick C 305 300 0827

Miami Residents Invited to Kick off the American Cancer Society Relay For Life Brickell/Downtown New Date 6/2-3/12

Miami Residents Invited to Kick off the American Cancer Society Relay For Life Brickell/Downtown
NEW DATE June 2-3, 4:00pm – 10:00am
Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus
300 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33132
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PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE: Event was postponed due to weather. New Date is June 2-3.

Your reasons for walking in Relay For Life are as special as the story that motivates you. This is your opportunity to honor cancer survivors and remember people we have lost. Because of your support we are creating a world where cancer can’t claim another year of anyone’s life. You are helping create a world with less cancer and more birthdays!

Join Relay For Life Brickell/Downtown at Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus! Help us make a difference and find a cure for cancer.

Breakfast With Leonard Pitts 5/9/12

Breakfast With Leonard Pitts
The event is on Wednesday, May 9th, from 8am – 9:30am
Bankers Club
One Biscayne Tower, 14th floor

Reservations are required. Tickets are $25 per person and may be purchased online at www.miamiccj.org or by calling 305.766-6096 x 16.

In 1963, Dr. Marin Luther King Jr. wrote to his fellow clergymen describing ‘a single garment of destiny’ that unites us all in common concerns with a responsibility to combat injustice.

On Wednesday, May 9th, Pulitzer Prize winning columnist Leonard Pitts speaks about “A Single Garment of Destiny,” and how he views our commonalities and the interrelatedness of life. Leonard Pitts has written a syndicated column of commentary on pop culture, social issues and family life since 1994, with a readership estimated in the millions. This esteemed journalist is being honored with The Hank Meyer National Headliner Award previously presented to media luminaries such as Walter Cronkite, Wolf Blitzer, Katie Couric, Tom Brokaw.
 
MCCJ’s Breakfast with Leonard Pitts is an opportunity for the community to join in on the dialogue and be a part of this meaningful conversation.

Om Nom Nom Cookies Website Launch Party at Panther Coffee 4/14/12

Om Nom Nom Cookies Website Launch Party at Panther Coffee
April 14, 5-10pm
Panther Coffee
2390 NW 2nd Avenue
Wynwood, 33127
www.omnomnomcookies.com

Come celebrate the launch Om Nom Nom Cookies’ snazzy new website, which will include a “Cookiefinder,” and a lifestyle blog, dedicated to art, music, fashion, news, and, of course, incredible vegan cookies.

We’re doing it during Art Walk. It’s going to be wild.

EVENT INFO:
5-6pm: “Dare to Dip” Pairing Event
Anthea Ponsetti from Om Nom Nom Cookies and Ileana Cardenas from Panther Coffee explore which vegan cookies pair best with coffee. Yes, this is a cookie and coffee tasting. Yes, you will try them both at the same time. It will be awesome.

6-10pm: MAIN EVENT! Om Nom Nom Cookies Party Fun Time
+ Cookie giveaways all night
+ Awarehouse DJs spinning the coolest tunes
+ Limited edition gift sets from Om Nom Nom and Panther
+ Spend $10+ at Panther and get a discount code for your first order

Throughout the night: Instagram + Twitter Challenge
Find us on Instagram (@om_nom_nom_cookies) or Twitter (@omnomnominc) and send us your best cookie photo from the event for a chance to win something extra special!

Hope to see you there!

Miami Rockstar Karaoke and Bailar Miami Finals at Magic City Casino 4/19-20/12

Miami Rockstar Karaoke and Bailar Miami Finals
Magic City Casino
450 NW 37 Avenue
Miami
free parking, with Valet parking available as well
305-649-3000
www.magiccitycasino.com.

Magic City Casino, Miami’s first casino to offer Las Vegas style slot machines, brings two days full of spectacular singing and dancing for FREE. On Thursday, April 19 at 8pm some of Miami’s finest singers will take the stage at the Miami Rockstar Karaoke Finals. On Friday, April 20 at 9pm the best dancers will compete in the Bailar Miami Finals. A total of $7,500 in prizes will be awarded over the course of the Finals competitions.

“Thursday and Friday night will be incredible and full of excitement here at Magic City Casino,” said Scott Savin, Chief Operating Officer of Magic City Casino. “The contestants for the Miami Rockstar Karaoke Finals and Bailar Miami Finals have practiced for weeks and are going to put on a show everyone will be sure to enjoy. The competition at both events is going to be tough. You are not going to want to miss out on these amazing events!”

This year’s Miami Rockstar Karaoke Finals will have a diverse set of contestants singing a variety of musical genres. The competition’s first season started in 2010 and has become an annual sensation at Magic City Casino. People are lined up every Thursday night to join this 24-week competition, where up to $10,000 in cash and prizes were up for grabs. The top singers from each week qualify for the Finals, where the first place winner has the chance to win $2,500, second place $1,000 and third place $500.

The following night, Miami’s best dancers will take the stage at the Bailar Miami Finals, which first started in 2009. This year’s dance competition has spanned 18 weeks. The first place winners from each weekly dance-off automatically advance to the Finals. The finalists will showcase some of the finest styles of dance, which will include Salsa and Hip Hop, among others. The participants have been preparing for this day extensively. They have the opportunity to stun the audience and judges and take home the title of Bailar Miami Champions as well as $2,000. The second place winner will be awarded $1,000, and third place will receive $500.

The City of Miami Beach Cultural Affairs Department presents a free National Jazz Day concert in Collins Park produced by KCC Productions 4/13/12

The City of Miami Beach Cultural Affairs Department presents a free National Jazz Day concert in Collins Park produced by KCC Productions
Friday, April 13, from 4 to 8 PM
Collins Park
Collins Avenue and 22nd Street
South Beach
next to the Bass Museum of Art
The concert is free
For further information contact KCC Productions at 305-332-2623 or visit kccproductions.com.

Featured will be the Dave Siegel Sextet, Troy Roberts’ Nu-Jive, the LeNard Rutledge Quartet, and the Alfredo Chacon Groove. Come sit on the grass, bring a chair, or spend the four hours dancing!

The City of Miami Beach Cultural Affairs Department presents a free concert in Collins Park on Friday, April 13, from 4 to 8 PM in honor of National Jazz Day. The event is produced by KCC Productions. Featured will be the Dave Siegel Sextet, Troy Roberts’ Nu-Jive, the LeNard Rutledge Quartet, and the Alfredo Chacon Groove. Come sit on the grass, bring a chair, or spend the four hours dancing!

Dave Siegel’s sextet will open the show at 4 PM. Dave is a Miami-based producer, songwriter, and musician whose name has appeared as such on over 30 million records sold worldwide. David is known for performing most of the instruments on his own productions, as well performing as a musician for countless sessions outside of his own work. For the first half-hour the sextet will be playing Dave’s arrangements of favorite standards from the Great American Songbook and the classic Jazz repertory. Beginning at 4:30 the stage will be open to sit-ins by music students and professional musicians. Those interested should pre-arrange their appearances with KCC Productions by the side of the stage at 3:30.

At 5 PM Troy Roberts’ Nu-Jive will take the stage. Hailing from the remote location of Perth, West Australia, saxophonist and composer Troy Roberts has recently relocated to the USA. Troy recently won two consecutive Downbeat Jazz Soloist Awards, two consecutive West Australian Music Industry Awards, was the only Australian finalist in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition, and continues to maintain a busy performance schedule around Australia, Europe and the USA. Troy leads the exciting nu-jazz project, Troy Roberts’ NuJive, which features some seriously talented young Miami-based artists, while showcasing Troy’s original compositions – an eclectic concoction of jazz, groove, Latin and neo-soul. In March 2011 they released their first CD, “Nu-Jive”.

Baritone LeNard Rutledge follows at 6 PM with his quartet. Captivating, soul stirring, earthy and funky. These are just some of the words used to describe the song stylings of LeNard Rutledge. LeNard he has been a featured vocalist at top Jazz spots in South Florida. LeNard has shared the stage with a number of highly respectable jazz artists such as: Nnena Freelon, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kenny Drew Jr., The Fred Thomas Band, and Harry Allen. In May of 2006, LeNard was named BEST JAZZ ARTIST, by the Miami New Times magazine.

Concluding the program at 7 PM will be the Alfredo Chacon Groove, a sextet led by vibraphonist, composer, and percussionist Alfredo Chacon. who is debuting in the USA’s jazz scene after almost two decades long career in Europe. Featured is his new album “MAGIC PLACE” in which his Cuban roots fuse with influences from other genres like funk, bossa, soul and bebop in a blend of beautiful melodies and groovy rhythms, resulting in fresh, colorful, happy and elegant music, full of surprises that will send the audience home with their feet tapping.

Baby Flicks At Regal Cinemas South Beach 4/24/12

Baby Flicks At Regal Cinemas South Beach
4/24/12, 12PM
Regal Cinemas South Beach 18
1120 Lincoln Road
Miami, FL 33139
www.facebook.com/babyflicks

Regal Entertainment Group South Beach 18, Think Like a Man, baby-friendly, Baby Flicks, My Movies

Subject: Baby Flicks hosts first show at Regal Cinemas South Beach 18

Regal Entertainment Group South Beach 18 will hosting a special baby friendly showing of “Think Like a Man” on Tuesday, April 24 at 12:00pm. This is a unique opportunity for parents to bring their baby to a matinee film, without the worry of disrupting other movie goers. Admission will be $9.00 for adults, with all babies under the age of 3 admitted for free.

Baby-Flicks is organized by a local mom, Karlene Palmer-Mcleod, who wants to encourage all parents to enjoy movies with other parents and babies. For more information, please contact Karlene directly at: karlene@neonflair.com

We look forward to seeing you at Regal Cinemas South Beach 18.

Regal Entertainment Group: www.regmovies.com
Think Like A Man, The Movie: http://www.thinklikeaman-movie.com/
Baby-Flicks on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BabyFlicks

Foursquare Day at Balans Lincoln Road 4/16/12

Foursquare Day at Balans Lincoln Road
Monday, April 16th, 4- 7 p.m.
BALANS Lincoln Road
1022 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Facebook Fan Page

4SqDay 2012 Celebration at BALANS!

Celebrate Foursquare Day on Lincoln Road! Let’s compare badges, check-ins, and mayorships with other Foursquare friends while lounging at fabulous BALANS! Sip a Mojito, talk social media and enjoy $4 cocktails from 4 to 7 p.m. There is also a $16 prixe fix dinner available for the hungry masses!

Foursquare Day is held every year on April 16th. A grass roots event started by Tampa Bay fans of foursquare in 2010, it quickly spread to communities all over the world. Foursquare Day is celebrated differently in each community. Some people have parties, some have lecture, and some simply check in.

Follow us on Twitter at @4SqDayLincolnRd or @4SquareMiami

Meetup Invite

MiaSci Young Patrons Celebrate Earth Week with Energy Happy Hour 4/19/12

MiaSci Young Patrons Celebrate Earth Week with Energy Happy Hour
Thursday, April 19, 2012 / 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Miami Science Museum
3280 S. Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33129

RSVPs are required. To RSVP or for more information, contact Adriana Oliva at 305-646-4248 or aoliva@miamisci.org.
Cost: $15 cover includes open bar and admission to the Museum.

The Miami Science Museum Young Patrons group invites young professionals aged 21-45 to celebrate Earth Week and enjoy its “Energy Happy Hour,” a fun-filled evening of networking and five interactive energy challenges. Participants will form teams to spin, dance, yo-yo, read and scavenge their way around the Museum’s Energy Tracker exhibit, as well as create a “green” structure out of the Museum’s recycled junk. Members of the first place team will be the Green Champions! The “Energy Happy Hour” will also include an open bar with Voli Vodka provided by Gulf Liquors. Food may be purchased from some of South Florida’s favorite food trucks who will be on-site for the event.

Participants can form their teams prior to or during the event. Four people per team.

MiaSci’s Young Patrons is a thriving group of young professionals aged 21-45 with a mission to establish the Miami Science Museum as a beacon for professional exchange and networking in South Florida. The Young Patrons host a series of events throughout the year based out of the Museum. For more information, visit www.miamisci.org/www/miasci-young-patrons.php or call (305) 646-4209.

Young professionals aged 21-45. All participants must be at least 21 years of age.
To give young professionals an opportunity to network and have fun while learning about the importance of being environmentally conscious, as well as to celebrate Earth Week.

Miami Science Museum aims to make a difference in people’s lives by inspiring them to appreciate the impact that science and technology can have on every facet of our world. For over 60 years, Miami Science Museum’s award-winning educational programs, family-focused exhibits, historic planetarium, and rehabilitative Wildlife Center and Clinic have enriched locals and tourists alike. In 2015, the legacy continues with the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, a new world-class, state-of-the-art facility designed by Grimshaw Architects in the heart of downtown Miami. Miami Science Museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums and is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. For more information about the current Museum or our future home, the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, visit www.miamisci.org or call (305) 646-4200.

Miami Science Museum is located at 3280 South Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33129. The Museum is open every day from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Admission is free for MiaSci members and children under 3; students (with valid ID), seniors (62+) and children 3 – 12, $10.95; adults are $14.95. Parking is free.

Miami Science Museum is funded with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

Photographs of PhilanthroFest VIP Reception at Wynwood Walls on 4/11/12

Philanthrofest VIP Reception at Wynwood Walls on Wednesday, April 11, 2012.  Wynwood Kitchen and Bar provided some amazing passed hors d’oeuvre’s.

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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Secret Saturdays At Kyma Lounge 4/14/12

It is with My Pleasure Ladies and Gentlemen Brickell Entertainment Invites you To be Delighted,amazed and Fascinated “Secret Saturdays”
4/14/12
Kyma Lounge
270 Biscayne Boulevard Way
33132

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

Blue Sky Drive at Marando Farms Earth Day Celebration 4/21/12

Blue Sky Drive at Marando Farms Earth Day Celebration
4.21.12, 10-2pm
Marando Farms
1401 SW 1st Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

(Next to Tap 42)

Office:+1 954 294 2331
Farm:+1 954 713 6441
FAX:+1 954 713 6441

E-mail: info@marandofarms.com

Please call us to donate, volunteer or get involved in any way!
(954) 294-2331 or email us at ChelseaMarie@marandofarms.com.

www.marandofarms.com

Fundraising event for Broward County Community Outreach (BCCO) – a non profit that will help build community gardens throughout local schools and parks in Broward County.

We will have lots of fun activities planned, including, musicians, farm tours, organic foods, Market 17 and food trucks, raffles, face painting, yoga classes for kids and adults, festival food, a bounce house, storytelling for children, plant giveaways, guest speaker Trish Sheldon from GMO Free Florida, Robert Scott Bell From the Robert Scott Bell Show, Dr. Fishman from the Robert Fishman Institute, fresh local, organic fruits and veggies, and musical performances from Muse Center for the Arts, Hunter Altschul, Vesper Sparrow and Blue Sky Drive.

::Music::

Muse – Center for the Arts:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/MUSE-Center-For-the-Arts/114297041956931

Hunter Altschul:
https://www.facebook.com/hunteraltschulmusic
www.reverbnation.com/hunteraltschul

Blue Sky Drive:
https://www.facebook.com/BlueSkyDriveBand

Vesper Sparrow:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vesper-Sparrow/115135961835981

RSVP on Facebook

We will also have many amazing raffle items from local businesses and restaurants available.

Please call us to donate, volunteer or get involved in any way! (954) 294-2331 or email us at ChelseaMarie@marandofarms.com.

Marando Farms PHONE: 954.713.6441

New Improved Art presents Metaphysical Art by Uri Dowbenko A Ten Year Review 4/12-14/12

New Improved Art presents Metaphysical Art by Uri Dowbenko: A Ten Year Review
April 12, 7:00 p.m.
April 14, 5:00 – 11:00 p.m.
MOSA Gallery
2242 NW 1st Place
Miami, FL 33127
Ph: 866.317.1390
www.newimprovedart.com
www.uridowbenko.com

VIP Reception FREE with RSVP to VirtualAgency(at)yahoo.com
Art Walk Reception FREE

New Improved Art presents Metaphysical Art by Uri Dowbenko: A Ten Year Review, an exhibit of mural-sized oil paintings and water colors.

“His paintings are the conjugation of a material and visionary exuberance,” writes art historian Robert C. Morgan, author of The End of the Art World.

The Metaphysical Art paintings were created over a period of ten years (2002-2012). They are for the most part large-scale abstract paintings full of raw energy and prolific improvisation, inviting the viewer on a metaphysical journey through unseen-before vistas and landscapes.

Dowbenko says his paintings are meant to be uplifting and healing and to inspire others through the wonder and beauty of life around us.

You are invited to see the first Metaphysical Art show in Wynwood, an interactive art experience. Come and view artwork that has not been previously shown – artwork that takes you into a world of your own and on a journey of exploration. Each piece of art invites you to jump into a journey of traveling to other realms, as you see images which seem to be camouflaged at first, then appear as if out of the subconscious.

The title of each piece is a jumping off place, as your mind starts to experience a wide range of thoughts on what it is that you actually see within it.

Metaphysical Art will take you on a joyous ride into your imagination, as it appears to change every time you look at it, unveiling new imagery from the depths of your creative mind, an experience for every one of all ages. What makes this art unique is that people are interacting with it. How? By writing down what is revealed in each painting, you can compare it to what your friends see.

There will be a FREE raffle for those in attendance. A watercolor, valued at $500, and signed by the artist will be raffled off. Drawing will be held at 11:00 p.m. on April 14. You do not need to be present to win. Winner will be notified by e-mail or phone.

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

Project Room Opening A site-specific installation by Brookhart Jonquil 4/14/12

Project Room Opening A site-specific installation by Brookhart Jonquil
Second Saturday Gallery Walk
April 14, 2012 from 7 pm – 10 pm
de la Cruz Collection
23 N.E. 41st Street
Miami, FL 33137

Brookhart Jonquil was born in Santa Cruz, California 1984 and lives and works in Miami, Florida. Jonquil received his MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2010, and his BFA and BA (in Art History) from the University of Arizona in 2007.

By using principles of perception and optics, Jonquil’s sculptures and installations create a dialog between the physical and the immaterial. Inverted Night presents an environment in which a large retro-reflective painting sublimates the far wall into light, evoking limitless space, while scattered black stars become voids within a blinding night sky.

The constellations depict the sky as it was at the moment of the painting’s creation, cataloging a time and place. Blurring the distinction between painting and installation, the space of the painting extends forward to the bank of flood lights that illuminates it, occupying the entire room.

In front of the painting stands a large globe divided into five sections by mirrors. As viewers walk though the room, they see only a part of the globe at a time, which combines with its reflections to create Rorschach patterns of continents. The always-political map becomes complicated– countries transform into the viewer’s subjective projections, on a planet that is more mirage than matter.

Bay Harbor Bliss 4/19/12

Bay Harbor Bliss
Thursday, April 19, 6pm – 9pm
Kane Concourse
Bay Harbor Islands

The shops and restaurants on Bay Harbor Islands’ picturesque Kane Concourse will host an evening of art, entertainment and philanthropy, offering an opportunity to stroll the concourse and meet the business owners. Organized by Gloria Petri, owner of Gloria Couture, Jessye Cohen of J Paper and Jackie Abraham Jewelers the event has grown to be a neighborly happening with a lot of the local business participating, many with special promotions and complimentary refreshments. This lively evening on Kane Concourse is charity-based as well with shops donating a percentage of sales to Autism speaks. The merchants will select a different charity each month to benefit from Bay Harbor Bliss.

MiChiMu’s Earth Day Extravaganza 4/22/12

MiChiMu’s Earth Day Extravaganza
04/22/12, 10am – 6pm
Miami Children’s Museum
980 MacArthur Causeway
Miami, FL 33132
More Info

Join MiChiMu’s GreenTeam for a spectacular Earth Day Celebration! Find out what it means to be “green”. Through games and crafts learn about clean energy, recycling, and conservation. Discover things you can do at home to protect our planet. Miami-Dade County residents will be able to exchange three (3) old light bulbs for energy saving compact fluorescent light bulbs and exchange up to two (2) water-wasting showerheads for water-efficient models. Exchange table will be open at 11am and 2pm. Supplies are limited and exchanges will be done on a first come, first serve basis. Museum admission: $15. Florida Resident $12. Children under 12 months free. Members Complimentary.

Memorial Weekend Music Experience 5/27/12

Sunday, May 27, 2012, 2pm – 7pm
Club Play South Beach
1045 5th Street
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.acemagworld.com

Memorial Weekend Music Experience (MWME) provides the unique opportunity to network with top DJs, producers and music industry executives in addition to participating in an artist/model showcase while receiving access to the ultimate resources in music technology. Select MWME showcase artists will be featured at various Best of the Best Weekend Events.

In addition to producing the inaugural Memorial Weekend Music Experience, ACE Entertainment Magazine forged an alliance with the largest event of the weekend, the Best of the Best Concert. The strategic alliance between ACE Entertainment Magazine and organizers of the Best of the Best Concert will provide independent recording artists the opportunity to perform at Best of the Best Pre Parties, After Party and even on the world renowned Best of the Best Concert stage which has featured artists such as P Diddy, Rick Ross, Bounty Killa, DJ Khaled, Akon, Buju Banton & more.

TCG De-Mystifying Condo Insurance Seminar 4/18/12

TCG Announces De-Mystifying Condo Insurance Seminar
4/18/2012, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Bristol Tower
2127 Brickell Avenue
Miami, Florida.
www.tcgmgt.com

The Continental Group (TCG), a FirstService Residential Management company, will host the “De-Mystifying Condo Insurance” expert panel seminar about insurance issues for Condo Associations in 2012; presented by FirstService Financial and Willis of Florida, for condominium board members and residents. Registration for the “De-Mystifying Condo Insurance” seminar will start at 6 p.m. and the panel discussion will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18th at the Bristol Tower located at 2127 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida.

As the leading Florida property management company, TCG shares best practices not only in the communities it serves, but in the community-at-large, to help enhance Association Board effectiveness and efficiency. During the “De-Mystifying Condo Insurance” seminar experts will discuss the topics of the insurance renewal process, policy options, risk management, claim handling, appraisals, financing and disclosures.

Focused on the improvement of financial conditions for associations, the seminar will provide attendees with information on best practices and innovations. Participants will gain tools and direction on how to help reduce insurance costs and expand coverage, access to proprietary programs, better terms and conditioner and acquire favorable pricing.

The panel presentation will be hosted by the Brickell Homeowners Association and moderated by Andrew Lester, Senior Vice President of FirstService Financial. Panelists will include Armand DiNapoli, Vice President of Willis of Florida; John Lee, Vice President of FirstService Financial and Juan Cordoba, Wells Fargo Insurance.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their association’s questions to the panel representing the broker and the underwriter perspectives. For more information please contact Natalie Brown, Communications Director at the Brickell Homeowners Association at nbrown@brickellhomeowners.com or call 305- 446-3350.

The DWNTWN Miami Concert Series Presents Los Amigos Invisibles 4/13/12

The DWNTWN Miami Concert Series Presents The Venezuelan Sensation Los Amigos Invisibles
Friday, April 13th @ 6pm
Bayfront Park – Tina Hills Pavilion
301 North Biscayne Boulevard (across from the Bayfront metro mover station)
Downtown Miami

The DWNTWN Miami Concert Series is every second Friday of the month (except March and September). The series features a free concert open to the public at Bayfront Park’s Tina Hills Pavilion from October through April, and at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts from May through August.

Join the Miami Downtown Development Authority Friday, February 10th for the best happy hour in town, for the fifth concert in the DWNTWN Concert Series with two energetic performances by Elastic Bond and Los Amigos Invisibles. Food Trucks will be on-site and food and drinks will be available. Concert-goers are also welcome to bring their own blankets, food and drinks.

Miami favorite Elastic Bond opens the show, bringing their tropical sound with an urban edge.

Los Amigos Invisibles are a unique blend of disco, acid jazz and funk mixed with Latin rhythms makes this band lauded internationally for their explosive, live shows, spanning nearly 60 countries.

Following their Grammy win, 2010 has been an unprecedented year for the band as their international success has led to major festival appearances and sold out shows throughout the United States, Latin America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. In 2011, the band released Not So Commercial, an EP of outtakes from the Commerical album. This album is nominee for Best Latin Pop, Rock, Or Urban Album Grammys 2012.

Chalk Miami Beach Truly OUTrageous Parade Float Gay Pride Weekend 2012 4/15/12

Chalk Miami Beach – Truly OUTrageous Parade Float -Gay Pride Weekend 2012
April 15th 2012, 12:00pm
Gay Pride Parade 2012/Ocean Drive
Chalk Miami Beach
1234 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
cindy@chalkmiami.com

Chalk Miami Beach celebrates Gay Pride Weekend 2012 by participating in the annual parade along Ocean Drive on South Beach. The float will be a “Truly OUTrageous” spectacle filled with a wild cast of characters along with local influencers, supporters, friends and family. Our “Rainbow Army” of supporters includes Chalk’s very own Joe Blount, Robert Chalk, Veronica Gessa & singer/promoter Michael M, Erica Fickling & Ernesto Reyes of Veni Vidi Vici, Gino Campodonico of the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, femme fatale Dj’s Ess & Emm and Bonnie Beats, DJ Smeejay, Kerry McLaney of Miami’s Independent Thinkers, James Cubby of Wire Magazine, JEI – recording artist & star of Tough Love Miami, Miami’s own Chef Josie from Top Chef, me she of BFGF, Dustin Reffca, David Jon Acosta of Gold Saturn, and that’s not all… we still have some surprises up our sleeves.

At Chalk, we want to celebrate the colorful diversity of our magic city, but most importantly take part in spreading the message of love and acceptance. Chalk is built on the foundation of reciprocity. Our READY, SET, GIVE! Program was developed to support local charitable and social organizations in South Florida throughout the year. Miami Beach businessman and philanthropist, Joseph Blount, founder of Chalk and the Global Health and Society Program at Emory University, is an avid advocate for children’s programs, HIV/AIDS foundations, live performing arts and education for the less advantaged.

Chalk’s philanthropic efforts include: fundraising, providing exposure within the community through both marketing and publicity, and by providing patrons fun entertainment with ping pong. Additionally, Chalk identifies and supports organizations that provide aid for arts and culture, education, health and human services, animals and the environment.

Immediately following the Pride festivities at 6pm head over to Chalk for “Truly OUTrageous”, our after party hosted by Tony Lima and Diesel Fox of Bear Nation, featuring sounds by DJ Pabel Lima and a special performance by JEI. Drink specials include $5 Absolut Cocktails and $3 Bud & Bud Light drafts. Come one come all bears, twinks, muscle Mary’s, T-girls, and Sapphic sisters. Chalk is the place where everyone scores!

A Woman’s Eye Photography Exhibit Opening 4/21/12

A Woman’s Eye Photography Exhibit Opening 4/21/12
6:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, 2012
ACND Gallery of Art at Archbishop Curley Notre Dame Prep
4949 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL, 33137
www.acnd.net
305.751.8367

The exhibit is an array of exciting works by four women who, each equipped with a unique personal and professional vision, interpret life in South Florida through visual symbols. Their documentary photography is driven by a wide range of emotional forces – humanistic and aesthetic – distinctly synergized by the feminine perspective.

The exhibit is curated by Carl Juste, an award-winning Miami Herald photojournalist who most recently, co-curated the highly acclaimed “I Witness” exhibit at the Bernice Steinbaum Gallery – a seminal body of work by international photojournalists. Jenny Babot Romney co-curates and exhibits her own work.

Commenting upon the importance of showcasing the female perspective, Juste says, “Women offer a holistic approach and try to find a more complete picture. Rather than searching for visual impact, they offer more of a visual stroke.”

Exhibiting artists, all photography students at the IPC Visual Lab co-founded by Juste, come from four different walks of life:
Jenny Babot Romney is Presentation Manager for the Advertising Division of the Miami Herald Media Company. Romney began studying photography 8 years ago and she freelances as a portraiture and wedding photographer.

Jennifer Kay is a Miami-based journalist for the Associated Press. Kay has twice been a finalist for the South Florida Society of Professional Journalists’ Sunshine State Awards, honored by the National Association of Caribbean-American Journalists, and won a 1999-2000 Virginia Press Award for a front-page story about gang activity in the D.C. metro area.

Sacha Suarez is Senior Manager, Partner Relations at Univision. Her true passion and calling since age 14 has been art – drawing, painting, and molding any medium. Suarez is a professional artist and freelances for the Miami Herald and private engagements.

Nanci Thomas founded the Oscar Thomas Foundation in 1997 as a vehicle to perpetuate the memory of her late husband, his achievements, and to carry on his dream of a better life for others through the power of art. Thomas’ husband was an iconic billboard, mural, and portrait artist who was once described by NBC News as “the country’s leading artist of Dr. Martin Luther King.” Thomas, who once studied art with her late husband, reclaimed her artistic voice through learning photography.
“A Woman’s Eye is a project inspired from observation and a feeling of passion for South Florida where so much of life is lived out in the open, in the streets, as well as in its natural environment, “comments Jenny Babot Romney. “South Florida is a vibrant and colorful place that takes center stage through the eyes of these four female photographers.”

Whereas each woman brings a different viewpoint, the exhibit as a collective showcases the possibility of visual storytelling. “The exhibit,” says Juste “is a conduit for creativity and an opportunity to channel it into something positive. Together these women can speak a greater truth not achieved individually.”

“A Woman’s Eye” runs through June, 2012 Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with other hours available by appointment by calling (305) 751-8367. The exhibit is free.

Yogurtini Free Yogurt Party 4/21/12

Yogurtini Free Yogurt Party
April 21, 4 – 6 p.m.
Yogurtini at the Shoppes @ 104
14607 SW 104th St., Suite 3A
Miami
www.yogurtini.com

Yogurtini® Self-Serve (www.yogurtini.com), a national frozen yogurt franchise, celebrates the launch of its first store in Miami at the Shoppes @ 104, 14607 SW 104th St., Suite 3A in Kendall with a free yogurt party from 4 – 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 21.

Yogurtini’s staff at the Shoppes @ 104 treat the community to music, face painting and lots of free yogurt and all the toppings they can fit in a cup. The company boasts 16 rotating flavors including Key Lime Sorbet, Ba Da Bing Cherry and favorites like Cookie Dough and Peanut Butter.

You can even create Yogurtini’s famous Flavortinis: Lemon Drop, Extra Dirty and Piña Coladatini.

Join Dine for Happy Hour at Luca Bella in Aventura 4/11/12

Join Dine for Happy Hour at Luca Bella in Aventura
4/11/12, 6:00-8:00 pm
Luca Bella
19088 NE 29th Ave
Aventura, FL
Register Online

Join Dine Magazine for happy hour at the newly opened Luca Bella restaurant in the space formerly occupied by Chef Allen’s. Luca Bella — the brainchild of owner Mickey Maltese — named the restaurant after his two children, Marcelo Luca and Isabella — and has created a welcoming, family-style Italian restaurant with a modern flair complete with great food, a welcome atmosphere and generous service. Once inside, you will feel like you are family. The interior features an intimate bar area, dimmed lighting, comfortable seating and family pictures line the walls.

While some Italian restaurants are quite ordinary, Luca Bella is anything but .. and once you walk inside and smell the sweet aroma, you will be whisked away to Italy. You will find Chef Luciana Crosa in the kitchen, alongside her mother, sister and brother — making this a true family restaurant. On the menu, you will find classic Italian dishes like Clams Casino, Pasta Fagioli, Meat Lasagna and Chicken Milanese mixed in with Luca Bella’s signature dishes. We loved the Spicy Chicken Isabella (roasted chicken on the bone topped with sauteed cherry peppers, mushrooms, onion and roasted garlic).

Cost: $10 in advance or $15 at the door — This includes one glass of Beringer Reserve Chardonnay or Cabernet and a selection of complimentary hors d’oeuvres.

Buy now: http://southflorida.dinemag.net/events/calendar/happy-hour-at-luca-bella/

Menu:
Stuffed Mushrooms
Fried Zucchini Strings
Calamari Fritti
Mini Meatballs
Bruschetta

Bridges Of Hope A Play for the Children – Watch all your dreams come true 4/27/12

Bridges Of Hope A Play for the Children – Watch all your dreams come true!
Friday, April 27, 2012, 8 p.m.
New Light Theatre at Gallery 101
The New Light Theatre at Gallery 101
3354 Northeast 33rd Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308
www.newlightgallery.org

“Bridges of Hope” is an original play written by Playwright, Wendy White for the children residing with their families at the Shepherds Way/HOPE South Florida homeless shelter. The play was developed during the children’s after school program at “ACES” (After-school – Art – Academics- Collaborations for Educational Success)

“Bridges of Hope” will be performed by the children and will be accompanied by the New Light Players – Jessica Pusceddu, Christina Jolie Breza, Luis Navarro and Todd Bruno! Original art by the children will be on exhibit and a film produced by Lourdes Duarte portraying the making of “Bridges of Hope” will be featured.

Wendy White, President of the New Light Foundation, Inc. is proud to present “Bridges of Hope” – the result of a dream to help children learn to express themselves via the medium of playwrighting – Wendy will present a documentary which shares the children’s hopes and dreams through their eyes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Light Theatre Box Office: 954.829.0638 www.newlightgallery.org

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

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

The Hangar Exhibition Fetish 4/14/12

The Hangar Exhibition “Fetish”
April 14, 2012, 7:00 – 10:00pm
The Hangar
2235 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33127
www.hangargallery.com

The Hangar Art Intiative is pleased to announce our latest exhibition,
Fetish
An exploration of sexual “ism”
Opening Reception:
April 14th 7-10pm

Sexual fetishism, or erotic fetishism, is sexual arousal a person receives from a physical object, or from a specific situation. Our current installation will feature a multsensroy experience created to investigate the relationship betweeen object and viewer as it relates to sexual icinography.

Featuring Artists: 305 Airborne Division, Ernesto Barretom Coco, Daze, Jose Garcia, Marissa Gould, Phillip Graybill, Ginger 2 Tone, Don Hall, Wendy Hall, Kelly, Allioson Kotsig, Eric Madrid, Melissa McCade, Carolina Mishaan, Ivana Salander, Pinhead, Kareem Piper, and Agustin Vergara

The Hangar Arts Initiative: Hosting group exhibitions, events and workshops for srtists of all disciplines. Dedicated to the collective movement of creative exhibition, we seek to break down the gllery walls open the lines of communication between artists, patrons, anc community.

Group Show: Sasha Akimov, Kem Bessemer, Danielle Bustillo, Kelly Barter, Xibie Corea, Jorge Heilpern, Janie Jackson, Charles Leano, Teri Levine, Griselda Lechini, Christine Llorente, Sandy Maranesi, Manuel Mazzanto, Krytle Pizutti, Burne Richardson, Daniel Rodriguez, and Jorge Miguel Rodriguez

Club Blue Young Professionals for Boys and Girls Clubs Event at Crave 4/17/12

Club Blue Young Professionals for Boys & Girls Clubs Event
Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 6-8 p.m.
CRAVE Restaurant
4250 Salzedo Street
Suite 1425
Coral Gables, FL 33146

RSVPs are requested at clubblue@bgcmia.org.
Club Blue members: complimentary. Guests: minimum $25 donation which includes a cocktail and appetizers.

Club Blue Miami, Young Professionals for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade is hosting an evening of networking and cocktails at CRAVE Restaurant in Coral Gables, Fla. Club Blue welcomes area young professionals to attend the relaxed event, where they can mingle/network and learn more about Club Blue and its mission. Attendees will enjoy cocktails and appetizers.

The event is sponsored by JGB Bank and Perez-Abreu, Aguerrebere, Sueiro & Torres, P.L. Certified Public Accountant and Consultants.

Club Blue Miami comprises energetic, young professionals ages 45 or younger who are, or are certain to, become the community’s future leaders. It was established to provide a place where young professionals can connect to change lives. Members are individual contributors whom are committed to expanding Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s mission of building community awareness and establishing long-lasting ties with the community. For more information about Club Blue, visit www.facebook.com/clubbluemiami.

Free Orientation Brunch Sweet Surrender 1-Day Workshop for Wives and Girlfriends 4/21/12

Free Orientation Brunch – Sweet Surrender 1-Day Workshop for Wives and Girlfriends.
4/21/2012, 10:30 a.m.
Exact meeting location details will be provided upon registration.
www.heartsdesireintl.com

Should a wife let her husband handle all the finances, stop giving her opinion and have sex whenever he wants to so they can have a better relationship? Yes, according to Heart’s Desire International, who is hosting a free orientation brunch on April 21st to introduce “The Sweet Surrender 1-Day Workshop for Wives and Girlfriends.” The organization bases its workshops, coaching and retreats on the work of New York Times best-selling author of “The Surrendered Wife” and “The Surrendered Single” Laura Doyle. Doyle will travel from Los Angeles to speak at this event in South Florida.

Heart’s Desire International teaches women to reconnect with their femininity and their longing to be desired. In this age of equality, some critics find the approach outdated and sexist––but not graduates of the Heart’s Desire workshops, who swear by the effectiveness of the company’s methods in teaching them to have successful relationships.

“Not everyone has gotten the word yet that they can put an end to chronic heartbreak and loneliness by learning a few skills,” says Heart’s Desire International co-founder Gladys Diaz. “This spring and summer hundreds will make that breakthrough at our workshops and at the Lifelong Romance Retreat for women in South Florida from June 22-24.”

The organization often receives wedding announcements from graduates of the singles and girlfriends programs and thank-you notes from the wives whose marriages have been transformed into passionate, peaceful, intimate relationships.

“Over a decade ago, Laura Doyle started a ‘Romance Revolution’ which is now practiced in 26 countries across the world. Now she is bringing the revolution to South Florida,” adds Diaz.

For more information or to register for the FREE brunch for wives and girlfriends, please visit heartsdesireintl.com.

For more information about the Lifelong Romance Retreat and New York Times best-selling author Laura Doyle, visit lauradoyle.org.

Backroom Comedy Club Show 4/21/12

Backroom Comedy Club Show
4/21/2012, 8:00 PM
Tom’s NFL Sports Bar & Grill
5001 N.W. 36th Street
Miami Springs, FL 33166
(305)-343-2930
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Backroom Comedy Club Show
Featuring:
Will Lopez
Dave Williamson
@ Special Guest-William Lewis

Reservations Requested
Reply by E-mail to Reserve: shadow@bboi.net or call (305)343-2930
$8.00 Reserved or ($12.00 @ the Door)
Full Bar & Appetizer Menu
Doors open at 7:15 pm