Charity on the Bay White Party Affair 6/23/12

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Charity on the Bay “White Party” Affair
June 23, 2012, 6:00 p.m.
Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay Hotel (Catch Bar & Grill)
1633 North Bayshore Drive
Miami, Fl 33132

Strictly Business Networking Group along with High Heels and Handshakes are holding their 1st Annual Charity “White Party” with proceeds going to Women for Women International. The money raised by the two organizations will support women survivors of war, civil strife and other conflicts with tols and resources to move from crisis and poverty to stability and self sufficiency, thereby promoting viable civil societies. We’re changing the world one woman at a time.

Join us for an evening of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres to support Women for Women International & Dress for Success Miami. This event will feature guest bartenders from our liquor sponsors who will create a unique signature drink for this occasion. Besides the wonderful live entertainment, quests will enjoy refreshing drinks from signature cocktail bars, sample tantalizing hors d’oeuvres, dine from our special food menu and shop from our participating vendors.

General Admission: $20.00 per person includes 1 complimentary cocktail, hors d’ oeuvres and $5.00 valet parking/free with meal at restaurant.

VIP Admission: $30.00 per person, includes 2 complimentary cocktails, hors d’ oeuvres, goody bag and $5.00 valet parking/ free with meal at restaurant.

For vendor or sponsor information , please contact Wendell Francis @ 305 439-5457.

Smokin’ Second Annual “Seminole Hard Rock Rock ‘n’ Roll Beer-B-Que Presented by New Times 6/30/12

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Smokin’ Second Annual “Seminole Hard Rock Rock ‘n’ Roll Beer-B-Que” Presented by New Times Gets Grilling
Saturday, June 30 from 4 to 8 p.m
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood
1 Seminole Way
Hollywood FL 33314
www.seminoleparadise.com/beerbque.

More than 40 of South Florida’s top barbeque restaurants will compete by showcasing their outdoor grill skills and offering samples to thousands of guests.

In addition to unlimited free samples of tangy, spicy and smoked specialties, complimentary beer will be available from a variety of popular brand favorites and micro-breweries. Participating restaurants and breweries include D Dog House, Mugs, Organic Brewery, Smokey Bones and Tap 42.

Attendees will be encouraged to vote for their favorite barbeque restaurant while they enjoy line dancing lessons from Cowboys Saloon, live music from Rock With U Entertainment and local bands Ghost of Gloria and The New Planets. A panel of local celebrity judges will award prizes for “Best Chicken,” “Best Ribs,” “Best Pork,” “Best Brisket,” “Best Overall” and “Most Unique.” Judges include Karen and Marty Hyde of the Florida BBQ Association, Laine Doss, New Times’ food writer, Chef James Tahhan, Telemundo’s resident chef, and Rosy Cordero of the popular pop culture blog, AccidentalSexiness.com.  One lucky restaurant grill master will be chosen as the “Fan Favorite.”

For true gourmet aficionados, the “Seminole Hard Rock Rock ‘n’ Roll Beer-B-Que” will offer special limited VIP tickets that include seating in an air-conditioned VIP Tent with complimentary wine by Rex Goliath, beer by BX Beer Depot who is crafting a signature brew especially for the event and live entertainment.

Additional sponsors for the first annual “Seminole Hard Rock Rock ‘n’ Roll Beer-B-Que” presented by New Times include Lauderdale BMW, Unger and Kowitt, Robert Dixon Law and Social Buzz.

Tickets for the “Seminole Hard Rock Rock ‘n’ Roll Beer-B-Que” presented by New Times are $35 each (prepaid online at www.seminoleparadise.com/beerbque ) or $45 at the door. A limited number of prepaid VIP tickets will be available for $70 and offer one-hour early admission.

for artists…..BY ARTISTS presents photographer Lesly Bernal and painter Rick Esposito 6/10/12

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for artists…..BY ARTISTS presents photographer Lesly Bernal & painter Rick Esposito
06/10/2012, 7:00pm
Haven Lounge
1237 Lincoln Road (corner of West & Lincoln)
Miami Beach, Fl 33139
www.havenlounge.com

Our 20th installation of ‘for artists….BY ARTISTS’ will pair together photographer Lesly Bernal and painter Rick Esposito.

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.

elit by STOLI is a proud supporter of ‘for artists…..BY ARTISTS’

The Photographer………Lesly Bernal
We have the honor of presenting Lesly Bernals first exhibit. A student at Miami International University of Art & Design, Ms. Bernal presents a varied collection of photos.
The featured series of photos will hail from her Fashion, Conceptual, and Narrative collections.

The Painter…………….Rick Esposito
Rich grew up tinkering with mechanics and playing hard at sports. His real love, early on, and to this day, is art. He attended the University of Kansas with a major in art. He began his career working for some of the nation’s top retailers producing graphics for showrooms, displays and photography styling. His innovative talent led to several private commissions, then the formation of his own design firm. Rick’s work in both the cosmetic and textile industries has produced many awards, including acclaim from Revlon, Givenchy, and YSL.

He has traveled extensively and been influenced by the primitive and abstract. Rick choreographs his art like a ballet master. He uses color that dances freely, sometimes playful, sometimes precise. Then the images take shape and formation. His format requires patience, precision and imagination.

Rick is an avid reader of mysteries and thrillers, filled with intrigue. He translates that written language into art. He plots his narrative with color, framing his episodes with humor, courage, and surprise. His solution is always the completed canvas.

According to Marc Chagall,” Color is all. When color is right, form is right. Color is everything, color is vibration like music everything is vibration.” Just as Chagall’s work vibrates through a mix of a brightly toned color palette in conjunction with abstracted representations, Rick Esposito’s images sing, pop and bubble as a result of the clear, vivid colors he so readily utilizes. Rick Esposito communicates sheer exuberance throughout his dynamic color usage. While looking towards his past for inspiration, Rick Esposito uses a fresh tonality and an exquisitely clean rendering.
RSVP: 305.987.8885

Culinary Cuisine prepared by Chef Todd Erickson
elit by STOLI…Cocktail Creations by Mixologist Isaac Grillo
Enjoy Industry Bottle Specials
Dinner Reservations are highly recommended for this event.

Music Provided By: George Vidal
Hosted By: Sandra Garcia, Leon Morley, & Lola Reyes
Curated By: Ricardo Agudelo
Created & Produced By: Rod Pratt

Viernes de Rumba / Rumba Fridays 6/8/12

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Viernes de Rumba / Rumba Fridays
Friday, June 8th, 10:00 PM
Jeronimo’s Brickell
500 Brickell Towers
75 SE 6th Street #103
Miami, FL 33131
www.megacityevents.com & www.jeronimosbar.com

Megacity Events presents…
Viernes De Rumba // Rumba Fridays
“Miami’s Most Upscale Latin-Vibe Night!”

Comienza — Starting Friday – June 8th
…And Every Friday Thereafter!

Featuring Romao & The Sound Of Drums www.soundofdrums.com

Sexy Latin Beats by
DJ Tinello
DJ Rey

For more info & VIP table reservations — highly recommended as space is limited — email rsvp@megacityevents.com or call/text 786-277-3703.

Follow The Searchlights
Rumba Starts at 10 pm
Dress Code Strictly Enforced
Admission Subject to Doorman’s Discretion

Venue is located off Brickell Avenue on SE 6th Street, next to Pizza Rustica.
Parking Options:
– $10 Parking Garage under Capital Grille Building (off Brickell Ave & 5th Street).
– Metered Street-Parking
– Parking Lot at end of SE 6th Street

Saturday Nights Belongs To Aizia 6/9/12

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Saturday Nights Belongs To Aizia
6/9/2012, 11:00p – 4:00a
AiZiA @ Westin Diplomat Resort
3660 South Ocean Drive
Hollywood, Fl.
www.majesticgroupevents.com

Experience the glamour, the people, the music, exquisite décor & VIP Luxury.

Music by DJ Don Hot & Dj Money D (Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae & Dance)

$100 Bottles with RSVP

Complimentary Entry before 1230a with RSVP at majesticgroupevents@gmail.com or call 786-970-7403

Destination Thursdays Summer Madness 6/7/12

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Destination Thursdays Summer Madness
6/7/2012, 11:00P – 4:00A
GRYPHON (Hard Rock Casino)
Seminole Hard Rock Casino
5707 Seminole Way
Hollywood, Fl.
www.majesticgroupevents.com

Summer Madness Series @ Destination Thursdays…Biggest Thursday Night in Broward

Open CIROC bar for Ladies until 12a – Geminis Free All Night

Hip Hop – Reggae – Dance By Dj Mummy & Special Guest DJ

Complimentary Entry before 1230a with RSVP at majesticgroupevents@gmail.com or call 786-970-7403

Destination Thursdays is the best Hard Rock has to offer when showcasing South Florida’s unique diverse nightlife & celebrity events.

Casting Call! Be 1 of the 9 Fates of Sanctuary 6/16/12

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Casting Call! Be 1 of the 9 Fates of Sanctuary
June 16 from 11:00pm – 1:00am
Queen Lounge, Miami Beach
841 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, 33139.
http://1ofthe9.com

Want to be 1 of the 9?
Genesys is launching a national search for the Nine Fates, lead characters in a new table top RPG hitting stores this year. We are looking for nine strong, game savvy ladies with mad table top skills to cast as representatives of the lead roles.

If you’re perfecting your cosplay outfit while your friends are out shopping for shoes, then we want you! Do you give all the guys at the table a run for their gold pieces? Then it’s time to take your game beyond the map! You have the chance to transform into the axe slinging, sword wielding, prophecy interpreting vixen warrior that you are. If this is you, then cast yourself as 1 of the 9 now.

Which 1 of the 9 are you?
If you’re someone with an intense drive to win claim your spot as Li in the House of Victory. If you seek the path of serenity and healing you should lead the House of Peace as Aniela. If you are constantly seeking knowledge to discover truth then command the House of Lore as Veda. Find out more about the 9 and which House you belong to.

Winners:
If chosen, you will transform into your Fate.
1. A one (1) year contract with Fable Streams, parent company of Genesys as 1 of the 9 Fates
2. Bring glory to your House at events such as Gen Con, Dragon Con and our own Fable Streams VIP Launch events, compliments of Fable Streams
3. You will receive exposure and coverage in magazines, TV interviews, national publications, websites, blogs, Youtube channels, and the FS website
4. Winners will serve as Game Maidens “GM’s” at major events
5. Have your own fan page and twitter feeds as your Fate
6. Interact with your fans and sign autographs with 8 million other table top RPG lovers
7. Provided with your attire, hair, and makeup during events
8. You will also receive paid training, make paid appearances and co-appearance with major brands as your Fate
9. Receive Genesys gaming gear

How to enter:
To claim your title, submit a 90 second video answering the following:
1. What are your favorite RPG’s?
2. Why should you be selected as one of our Fates?
3. Which Fate you think most resembles you?
Kindly include your name, age, and where you are from.

Want to come out and meet the Fable Streams team? Attend our live casting call and film your submissions on location. Can’t make the party? Submit your video online at http://1ofthe9.com

Nine Fates, one destiny. Are you one of the Nine?

Superheroes Then and Now 6/9/12

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Superheroes Then & Now
June 9, 2012, 7:00 – 10:00pm
The Hangar
2235 NW 2nd Ave
Wynwood, Miami Arts District 33127
www.hangargallery.com

The HANGAR // Arts Initiative
We are pleased to announce our latest exhibition,

“SUPERHEROES
Then & Now”
Open Reception
June 9th 7-10pm

“A SUPERHEROE is a type of stock character, dedicated to protecting the public, Since the debut of the prototypical superheroes Superman in 1938, stories of superheroes-ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing years-long sagas- having dominated comic books and crossed over into other media. The word itself dates to at least 1916.

Superheroes remain a staple of most illustrated seriel diction in Western culture, frequestly drawing both acclaim and controversy for their perceived influence on social and political issues addressed in their story-lines. In the twentieth century, superheroes and comic books were occasionally attacked as proponents of subversive political and social ideologies; on the occasions, they served to support and idealize the dominant values of national culture. They have historicall, also been used for commentary on political, social, sexual, and philosophical controversies.”

Group Show:
Sahsa Akimov, Maria Aguilar, Kelly Barter, Pablo Bermuda, Ken Bessemer, Xibie Corea, Rich Espositom Melissa Goldman, Marissa Gould, Don & Wendy Hall, Jorge Heilpern, Charles Leano, John Leano, Griselda Lechini, Teri Levine, ChristineLlorente, Sandy Maranesi, Manuel Mazzanti, Grace McGann, Carolina Mishaan, Luis Arturo Mora, Kareem Piper, Krystle Pizzuti, Juan G. Restrepo, Ally Willgetyou

Entre Guaros y Tequila 6/16/12

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Entre Guaros y Tequila!
6/16/2012, 10:00 p.m.
El Sitio
3480 Main Hwy
Miami, FL 33133
www.mexicanosenmiami.net

RSVP Online

Mexicanos en Miami presents Entre Guaros y Tequila!
A night to be enjoyed by these two great cultures, Mexicans and Colombians.
Join us to enjoy great tequila or aguardiente, whichever you prefer.

Mexicanos en Miami presenta Entre Guaros y Tequila!
Una noche para disfrutar entre colombianos y mexicanos, uniendo nuestras culturas y disfrutando de nuestra música. Una batalla amena entre Aguardiente y Tequila.
Ven y disfruta de esta gran celebración.
Tequila o Guaro
Vallenato o Rancheras
Falcao o Chicharito
La Chiva o el Vocho

Summer Business Expo 2012 7/23/12

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Summer Business Expo 2012
Monday, July 23rd, 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel
Sheraton Hotel
1825 Griffin Road
Fort Lauderdale
www.biztobiznetworking.com

South Florida Summer Business Expo
Showcase Your Business at the South Florida Summer Business Expo. This is a great opportunity to network with other local Business & Professionals
There will be over 150 different exhibitors and a business card exchange throughout the evening.

Display Sponsor Table Spaces
6ft.- $150 / 8 ft. $175 / 12 ft. $250
www.biztobiznetworking.com/bizorder2.htm
Reserve A Sponsor Table

Why Should You Exhibit At Expo?
Meet decision makers. Biz To Biz Business Expos is your one opportunity to bring your business face to face with hundreds of executives. Where else can you see so many decision makers in one day?
Network with hundreds of potential new customers
Showcase your company in a unique business environment.
Touch base with your established customers. You can talk about new products, renew your relationships and thank them for their business.
Face-to-face selling and demonstrations save you countless sales calls

Viernes Culturales / Cultural Fridays 6/29/12

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Viernes Culturales / Cultural Fridays
June 29, 2012, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Domino Plaza
804 SW 15th Avenue
Miami, Fl 33135
www.viernesculturales.org

A monthly arts & culture street festival and gallery stroll in Little Havana’s cultural district. Take the free walking tour of Little Havana with legendary local historian Dr. Paul George, artist fair with local painters, sculptors and artisans along Calle Ocho (SW 8th Street) between 15th and 14th Avenues, and a variety of galleries and local-owned restaurants. Takes place the last Friday of the month!

Festival: Domino Park – 804 SW 15th Avenue, Miami, Fl 33135
Gallery: Viernes Culturales – 1637 SW 8th St. Miami, Fl 33135
Phone-email: (305) 643-5500 – info@viernesculturales.org

Don Felder Memorabilia Donation to Hard Rock International Celebration at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood 6/7/12

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Don Felder Memorabilia Donation to Hard Rock International Celebration
Thursday, June 7, 3:30 p.m.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood
1 Seminole Way
Hollywood, FL 33314
Cost: Free to attend. The public is invited to take part in this free celebration honoring a true American rock and roll icon.

The public is invited to attend the Eagles Former Lead Guitarist Don Felder’s Memorabilia Donation to Hard Rock International at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood located at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, prior to his 8 p.m. concert taking place at Hard Rock Live.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will donate his Gibson 100th Anniversary celebration denim jacket that he wore in all advertisements in 1994 with fellow band member Joe Walsh.

At his Hard Rock Live concert, fans can expect to hear favorites including the massive hit and multi Grammy award-winning song Felder co-penned, “Hotel California,” along with other Eagles hits “Already Gone,” “Heartache Tonight,” “Victim of Love,” as well as songs from his forthcoming album set to debut this fall.

World-renowned musician Don Felder was one of the five members and former lead guitarist of the rock group the Eagles for 27 years. He has been credited with adding a rock and roll edge to their country sound. With 14 Grammy nominations and four wins, his guitar work has become legendary on other songs such as “Life in the Fast Lane,” “One of These Nights,” “New Kid in Town,” and the list goes on. Felder and the Eagles also hold the honor of having the first Platinum album certified by the RIAA. That album, The Eagles’ Their Greatest Hits 1971- 1975, sold over 26 million copies, becoming the best-selling album of the 20th century.

Presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Info: For more information, please call Hard Rock Cafe at 954-315-9112

Chino y Nacho Add Spice to Miami Marlins Friday Night Live Series 6/8/12

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Chino y Nacho Add Spice to Miami Marlins Friday Night Live Series
6/8/2012, 7:10 pm
Miami Marlins Ballpark
501 Marlins Way
Miami, Florida 33125
Marlins Calendar

On June 8, the Miami Marlins’ Jiffy Lube Friday Night Live will feature a post-game concert with Latin urban duo Chino y Nacho, presented by Pepsi. First pitch versus the Tampa Bay Rays is set for 7:10 p.m. at Marlins Park (501 Marlins Way, Miami, Florida 33125).

Born Jesús Alberto Miranda Pérez (Chino) and Miguel Ignacio Mendoza (Nacho), this Latin Grammy award-winning Latin urban duo with a romantic, tropical sound made their debut in 2008 after departing the Caracas-based tropical boy band Calle Ciega. Showcasing a wide-ranging reggaeton style, their first album, Época de Reyes, was a blockbuster success in Venezuela, spawning the smash hit “Vagabundo de Amo.” This was followed by international chart-topping singles “Mi Niña Bonita” and “Tu Angelito” in 2010. Chino y Nacho’s second studio album, Supremo (2011) debuted at the top of the Billboard Latin Album Chart and during its release week was the highest selling Spanish-language album on the iTunes Latino store. Chino y Nacho’s most recent singles to climb the Latin charts include, “Bebé Bonita,” featuring Jay Sean, and “El Poeta.”

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. The first Friday home game of each month will feature star-studded concerts, and the remaining Friday home 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.

Fans can enhance their Friday Night Live experience by purchasing VIP “Pit Passes.” Available for $40 each at www.Marlins.com, the passes provide on-the-field access to the post-game concert. For more information on Jiffy Lube Friday Night Live and to purchase tickets, visit www.Marlins.com or call 1-877-MARLIN

Photographs by Anthony Jordon of Miami Light Project Presents Dance Your @$$ Off – THE REMIX on 6/2/12

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Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon from Miami Light Project Presents Dance Your @$$ Off – THE REMIX fundraiser at The Light Box at Goldman Warehouse on Saturday, June 2, 2012.

Miami Light Project Mission:
“Founded in 1989, Miami Light Project is a not-for-profit cultural organization which presents live performances by innovative dance, music and theater artists from around the world; supports the development of new work by South Florida-based artists; and offers educational programs for students of every age.  Since our inception, we have reached a diverse cross-section of communities throughout Miami-Dade County with an extensive outreach effort that includes partnerships with other arts organizations, universities and social service agencies. Miami Light Project is a cultural forum to explore some of the issues that define contemporary society.”

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

Art Show and Half-Price Wine, Beer and Apps with Christine Lyall at West Ave Cafe 6/13/12

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Art Show & Half-Price Wine, Beer and Apps with Christine Lyall
Wednesday, June 13, 7pm
West Ave Cafe
959 West Ave, #3
Miami Beach FL

Christine Lyall is having another art show!

It’s on Wednesday, June 13, at West Avenue Cafe on South Beach. It starts at 7 p.m.

In addition to exhibiting her artwork (for one night only), the restaurant is offering half-price wine, beer and appetizers. Christine Lyall plans to be working on a piece while she is there, so you can see her in action!

Vizcaya Park Grand Opening in Miramar

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Vizcaya Park in Miramar was officially opened this past weekend. I’ve been chronicling the park’s construction over the past few years, as it’s been turned from a desert where we used to fly kites to the awesome park it is today. And these past few years are just the tip of the waiting. For a decade or more, including all the time I’ve lived in the nearby Vizcaya community, Commissioner Troy Samuels has been pushing for the creation of this park.

On Saturday, he got his wish as Mayor Lori Moseley opened the park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Vizcaya Park is located at the end of Honey Hill Road, west of Flamingo, 14200 SW 55th Street, right on the county line. There are several fields for soccer and baseball, playgrounds, basketball courts, and a community center. The Mayor explained that the building and entire facilities were made to be on the cutting edge environmentally. The building, for example, was built with 20% recycled materials, and the fields and drainage systems were designed to maximize water usage.

I personally can’t wait to visit frequently, probably to use the game room and beat my kids in foosball. There are banquet rooms available and a computer room as well. And there will be some clubs and summer camps meeting there. Here is the website for Miramar Parks in general, as I didn’t see that the park has its own website yet. The number to call for more information about Vizcaya Park, according to the resident letter, is (954) 602-3167.

 

Nikki Beach Miami and What Women Want present Tres Chic 6/9/12

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Nikki Beach Miami and What Women Want present Tres Chic
June 9th, 2012 from 7-10 PM
Nikki Beach Miami
1 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

To RSVP to the show or to make dinner reservations: www.nikkibeachmiami.com/whatwomenwant (tell them Soul Of Miami sent you).
All guests who RSVP will enjoy a complimentary welcome glass of champagne.
This event is complimentary; therefore seating is on a first come first serve basis.
Reservations are strongly encouraged!

Nikki Beach Miami along with their Signature Fashion Series What Women Want Present “Tres Chic”, The first Annual Nikki Beach Lifestyle Fashion Event. Nikki Beach Resident, Dj Felipe Kaval, will show off his skills behind the turn table alongside Model and Singer Annette Demior setting the backdrop for this one of a kind fashion event. Guests are encouraged to indulge in the fabulous dinner menu as they sip on a complimentary welcome glass of champagne, given upon RSVP of course!

This WWW event is the first of its kind for Nikki Beach as they will feature designs from their very own lifestyle boutiques. The beach side show will feature this season’s latest trends and eye catching ensembles essential for summer globetrotting. Adorning these summer inspired looks are the versatile pieces from Jewelry line, Stella and Dot. Hair and Makeup will be provided by the acclaimed Safar Salon on South Beach. And what fashion event is complete without beauty and sweets? Bask in an array of different pastries provided by Le Macaron as Safar salon pampers you with complimentary 5 minute manicures using summers hottest colors! It doesn’t end there Fashionistas, shop the runway looks at the boutique immediately following the show and register for the opportunity to win some goodies from the Nikki Beach Lifestyle store and Stella and Dot!

Primary Projects’ Salon Show Opens with 400+ Works by 46+ Artists 6/9-11/12

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Primary Projects presents Salon de Notre Société —
Opening Reception
Saturday, June 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Primary Projects
4141 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 104
Miami Design District

Monday, June 11 at 7:00 p.m.
Société de Nos Artistes, artist chat and cocktails
SoHo Beach House
4385 Collins Ave
Miami Beach
RSVP to aimee@primaryflight.com; limited space available

A group exhibition featuring 400+ affordable works by 46+ artists

Primary Projects presents Salon de Notre Société (“Salon”) – an ambitious group exhibit spotlighting the painting, photography, sculpture and installation of more than 46 artists. An intricate montage of works never-before-seen and previously shown at the gallery, Salon is a nod to the historical “Salon des Refusés” of Paris. Curators Books IIII Bischof, Chris Oh and Typoe pay homage to ‘outsiders,’ honor raw talent and showcase pieces one atop the other in a style reminiscent of 17th and 18th century exhibitions in France. Slated for Saturday, June 9 at 7:00 p.m. (4141 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Design District), reception is free and open to the public; Salon will be on view through July 2012. For more information, please visit www.primaryprojectspace.com.

“The institution that governed ‘Salon de Paris’ in the 1600s and 1700s was very elitist and rejected artists who later became some of the most influential of that period, including Édouard Manet,” said Oh. “In retaliation, these supposed ‘rejects’ created their own forum called ‘Salon des Refusés.’ To a certain degree, we can identify because we’ve been marginalized in similar way by the art world for most of our lives and at various stages of our careers.”

With Salon, a mash-up of 400+ works by breakout and established artists will hang closely next to each other covering the large majority of wall space at Primary Projects. This exhibition will focus on affordable pieces, which with time, are anticipated to grow in value. Primary Projects has been hailed for its keen ability to collaborate with artists at seminal points of their careers, and for Salon, feature a selection that is as much about potential as it is about breaking and revisiting the mold as a point of reference.

Participating artists include Bask, Nick Arehart, Autumn Casey, Fernando Garcia, Lawrence Gipe, Lu Gold, Felice Grodon, Douglas Hoekzema, Miru Kim, Nick Klein, Charles Krafft, Anthony Lister, Michael Loveland, Jel Martinez, Stormie Mills, Emmett Moore, Edouard Nardon, Larry Newberry, Joe Cinnante, Sarah Newberry, Andrew Nigon, Jessy Nite, Jeffrey Noble, Brandon Opalka, Gustavo Oviedo, Kenton Parker, Cristina Pettersson, Luis Pinto, Manny Prieres, Metro Zu, Nicholas Arehart, Melanie Ratcliff, Rebeca Raney, Evan Robarts, Johnny Robles, Jonathan Rockford, Samantha Salzinger, Shelter Serra, Scott Shannon, Magnus Sodamin, Karen Starosta-Gallinski, Cole Sternberg, Tatiana Suarez, Jill Weisberg, Antonia Wright and Noa Yafe.

2012 Artist Series June 6/8/12

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2012 Artist Series June
June 8, 2012, 6 PM to 8 PM
Intercontinental Hotel at Doral
2505 N.W. 87th Avenue
Doral, FL 33172-1610
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Welcome to the world of renowned artist Arturo Montoya at the Intercontinental Hotel in Doral, Florida, in partnership with Fundacion Artistas Unidos, Doral Business Council (DBC) Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Committee (ACE), and the City of Doral’s Cultural Affairs Advisory Board. SAVE THE DATE…. this Friday, June 8 at 6pm. Complimentary to the public.

Arturo was born in Miami, Florida in October 19, 1957. He was raised in Puerto Rico, Venezuela and the United States. He attended High school in Venezuela and studied Architecture at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. There, he obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Architecture in 1981 and his Masters in Architectural Design in 1984.

He has had a natural artistic talent since a young age and during his college years received formal art training. Even though he was painting with different Medias such as oils, pastels and pencil since he was thirteen years old in Venezuela, he developed great interest in mixed media and acrylics from his college years to today.

For the past ten years, Montoya has been developing his artwork based on his fascination for Time travel and the dematerialization of his subjects by, expressing multilevel meanings and phases in time. As, he believes: A painting is a sequence of moments frozen in time. Therefore, never finished but only recorded as the last stroke is completed.

Although, Arturo is a licensed architect in the State of Florida with over twenty five years of experience in the field of architecture and has designed costume homes, commercial and educational facilities, he is now pursuing his artwork as a main full time career.

Seductive Salsa Thursdays 6/7/12

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Seductive Salsa Thursdays!
6/7/2012, 9PM-3AM
The Well Lounge
444 W 41st St
Miami Beach, FL 33140
thewellmb.com

This Thursday!

The party this Thursday is going to be at the world famous The Well Lounge in Miami Beach….next to The Forge.
Formerly known as The Glass and Jimmy Z’s

… Equipped with polished wood floors, elegant venue with 2 full decked bars!

FREE parking at the meters!
FREE Cover!

$7 Rum and Cokes
$7 Vodka Cranberries
$3 Waters

All the way from Salsa Central Dance Studios and Tapas y Tintos! Ricky Torres will be teaching a LA style salsa class at 9PM sharp! Dont miss it! Come get your early groove on!

On the second room of The Well, All the way from Brasil! We will have Fabiano “Nyx” Trofino and his dance partner Kendra Haynes teaching a one hour ZOUK class! 9PM sharp – 10PM

DJ Pelito Largo spinning the best Salsa Merengue Zouk Mambo Cha Cha Cha and Bachata all night!
So come out tell a friend or two and let’s celebrate our love for music!

Special Note:

Ok mi gente! On top of celebrating two birthdays in the house! Hervin D. Alvarez and Jessica Lynn’s BIRTHDAYS! **The Well Lounge and Seductive Salsa/Zouk Thursdays is going to be featured on MiamiTV by the wonderful and beautiful Host, Jenny Scordamaglia! There are going to be a LIVE film crew and interviews with some of the supporters of The Well Lounge! So get ready, bring your best, and your friends for this event!

Doug Carn at Arts Garage 6/9/12

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Doug Carn at Arts Garage
June 9, 2012: Jazz Project, 8pm
Arts Garage
180 NE First Street
Delray Beach FL 33444

$20-$30 Limited seating
www.ArtsGarage.org

Doug Carn Quartet
Arts Garage – Presenting Big Names You Are Not Going To Hear Anywhere Else Near Here Anytime Soon. Don’t Blow It.

Raised in St. Augustine, where he still resides, Doug Carn had an enormous impact on the world of soul-jazz. The pianist, organist, composer and educator crafted classic albums such as Infant Eyes and Adam’s Apple, on which he also wrote distinctive arrangements of songs by Wayne Shorter, John Coltrane and Bobby Hutcherson. With his quartet of regular sidemen from NE Florida Carn will be playing both standards and original material to lead off the summer series and Afro-American Music Appreciation Month.

BYOW ~ Bring Your Own Whatever!
Audience members are encouraged to bring a basket of goodies, a bottle of wine, nibbles…..

The District Factory, Phuc Yea! Food, And Fashion 6/9/12

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The District Factory, Phuc Yea! Food, And Fashion
6/9/2012, 7-10PM
The District Factory
3900 NE 1st Ave Miami FL 33137
districtfactory.com

Offering “A Glimpse Behind the Assembly Line”, The District Factory is an evening shopping event & mash-up that shines a spotlight on the emerging designers who are single-handedly manufacturing the hottest trends. Welcomed by Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables, shoppers will experience artwork, a comeback cameo by Miami’s first Vietnamese “pop-up” restaurant Phuc Yea!, and hundreds of items available for sale that include art, jewelry, apparel, reconstructed vintage, and so much more.

Date and Wine at Cavas Wine Cafe 6/16/12

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Date & Wine
06/16/2012, 7:00pm
Cavas Wine Cafe
900 South Miami Ave.
Miami,Florida 33130
Register Online

Get ready for what promises to be Miami’s most happening DATING experience. Meet up to 20 single professionals all in one night. Go on MANY dates, enjoy fine wine, and possibly meet your match.

Heart Tango caters to professional singles in some of the most unique settings in the city. In order to create the atmosphere we want, our signature speed dating events are hosted in some of the most elegant and sophisticated upscale restaurants and lounges in your city. We have been widely recognized for providing a rich, earth-toned atmosphere perfect for any dating experience. All of our events are specifically designed to reflect your image and refined taste and are brought to you by our network of talented hosts. Come experience the Heart Tango passion and find your match at one of our events.

Enter promo code ‘HEART2TANGO’ and SAVE 15% when you register online.

Age group: 21-35

See you there!

Happy Hour at db Bistro Moderne with Dine Magazine 6/7/12

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Happy Hour at db Bistro Moderne with Dine Magazine
6/07/2012, 6:00-8:00 pm
db Bistro Moderne
255 Biscayne Blvd Way (at the Marriott Marquis)
Miami, FL
Register Online

Join Dine Magazine for happy hour at db Bistro Moderne, home to the famed Daniel Boulud. db Bistro Moderne offers an exciting mix of traditional French bistro cooking and contemporary American flavors brought together with the energy and style Daniel Boulud is known for. Add in a touch of Miami pizzazz, a contemporary dining room, a street level dining terrace with water views and you have the perfect setting for that sophisticated and seductive restaurant setting that you’ve been waiting for.

Cost for the event is $10 in advance or $15 at the door (if space is available). This includes one glass of wine sponsored by Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and a selection of complimentary hors d’oeuvres like: GOUGÈRES with Black Truffle Mornay; LEMON ARANCINI (crispy risotto balls with smoked paprika aioli); BLACK PEPPER GRISSINI wrapped with prosciutto; and SMOKED SALMON ROULADE (Daniel Boulud smoked salmon with herbed cream cheese and pumpernickel toast)

Happy hour prices will be offered until 8:00 pm and parking will be $5 (after validation). A special $35 3-course prix-fixe menu (a $72 value) will be offered for anyone who would like to stay after the event. This includes an appetizer, glass of Bordeaux, db burger and dessert. A live DJ will be there to entertain us until 8pm.

Please bring your business cards, as we’ll be raffling off a 3-course dinner for two with wine pairings.

DJ Michael Sarysz will be there to entertain our guests.

Cancer Survivors on the Runway Celebrating Life 11/10/12

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Cancer Survivors on the Runway Celebrating Life
11/10/12, 5pm
Coral Springs Performing Arts Center
2855 Coral Springs Drive
Coral Springs, FL 33065
www.wornbyacelebrity.com

Wornbyacelebrity’s & Tia Frost, Ms. Florida Plus Elite 2011 participants will include (Survivors of all ages) for “Survivors on the Runway! Cancer Survivors Celebrating Life Runway Style!” will bring two worlds together (non-disabled and disabled) so that everyone can witness this history making televised event and the participants treated like celebrities for a day ie. Hair, makeup, massage, etc. Some models will be provided by the Center of Independent Living of Broward.

Yes, in addition to the beauty and runway show, there will be “Ultimate Survivor” recognitions to be presented by our celebrity guests based on each individual’s testimony as to how they survived their medical crisis, community service to educate and bring awareness about support groups for their respective medical issues, and overall attitude. It’s more than just recognition, it’s a lifestyle challenge.

Your participation will be recognized throughout the entire event in front of an estimated 1,000+ attendees, and to millions via TV, radio, social media, etc.

ANNOUNCEMENT: CANCER SURVIVOR MODEL CALL! Survivors on the Runway – Cancer Survivors Celebrating Life Runway Style presented by Wornbyacelebrity and Tia Frost, Ms. Florida Plus America Elite 2011 Presents! Any person who has survived cancer are invited to participate in the 2012 Epic Fashion and “Ultimate Survivor” runway show on November 10th, 2012 at the Coral Springs Performing Arts Center. All models must submit a personal bio (80-150 words), to include; age, medical crisis, how you brought awareness to the community about your condition, hobbies, job (if applicable) and most importantly, dreams and aspirations. Participants are expected to attend at all three rehearsals. All entries over age 8 to 60+ will be considered (No experience necessary). Models must be able to follow simple directions. Don’t forget to send a recent photo with model name, and phone number via email to wornbyacelebrity@aol.com or msflplus2011@yahoo.com.
Deadline for all submissions July 6, 2012

You will be notified of your acceptance by July 31, 2012

For more information on event, visit www.wornbyacelebrity.com

Photographs of Miami Light Project Presents Dance Your @$$ Off – THE REMIX on 6/2/12

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Miami Light Project Presents Dance Your @$$ Off – THE REMIX fundraiser at The Light Box at Goldman Warehouse on Saturday, June 2, 2012.

Miami Light Project Mission:
 “Founded in 1989, Miami Light Project is a not-for-profit cultural organization which presents live performances by innovative dance, music and theater artists from around the world; supports the development of new work by South Florida-based artists; and offers educational programs for students of every age.  Since our inception, we have reached a diverse cross-section of communities throughout Miami-Dade County with an extensive outreach effort that includes partnerships with other arts organizations, universities and social service agencies. Miami Light Project is a cultural forum to explore some of the issues that define contemporary society.”

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Photographs of Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce’s 90th Annual Dinner Gala on 6/2/12

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Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce’s 90th Annual Dinner Gala at the Miami Beach Convention Center on Saturday, June 2, 2012.  This year the following five key South Florida Business leaders were honored by the Chamber: Steven Sonenreich – President and CEO of Mount Sinai Medical Center; Gary Gerson – Founding Partner of Gerson, Preston, Robinson, and Co., Rosann Sidener – Principal at Miami Beach Senior High School, Jose Abreu – Director of the Miami Dade Aviation Department and Tony Goldman – Chairman of Goldman Properties.  The honorees each were given an award for their dedication and commitment to their industry and community.

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Annette Recommends of Bernie’s LA Cafe

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Bernies LA Cafe is one place I have been wanting to go for some time, but for some reason or another just never made it.  Sure wished I would have the food is so fresh and so good.  We started of with the Crudo – tomato salsa with homemade chips. I got the Foot-Long Choripan (Grilled Colombian Sausage) with chopped red onion and pineapple relish and you can pick between mixed field greens or fresh cut fries.  The sausage was so good and the relish gave it just the right touch, I did not even put any condiments on it, yes it was that good.  I also tried the Yuca fries and I have to say they one of the best Yuca fries I have had, they were so tender on the inside and just the right about of crispness on the outside.  James got the Carne Asada (slow roasted short ribs) covered in grilled onions, the meat was so tender and had such a great flavor, this came with rice, beans and Maduros.  We also got the Mango Bang Bang Shrimp and this is a must have, it was so good, ask for it well done.  And if that was not enough food I had to have one of their chocolate chip cookies and it was so moist, delicious and full of chocolate chips.  So don’t wait as long as I did to go try out Bernie’s LA Cafe and keep in mind they do deliver on South Beach.  Click here to see their menu, Bernie’s LA Cafe Menu.

Bernie’s LA Cafe – Latin America
1570 Alton Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 535-8003

Adrienne Arsht Center Co-Presents City Theatre and Orlando Repertory Theatre The Brand New Kid 6/9-17/12

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Adrienne Arsht Center Co-Presents City Theatre and Orlando Repertory Theatre The Brand New Kid Based on the Book by Katie Couric
June 9 – 17
Carnival Studio Theater
Adrienne Arsht Center
1300 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL
www.arshtcenter.org

Tickets: $20
Saturday, June 9 11 am
Sunday, June 10 11 am
Tuesday, June 12 10 am and 12:30 pm
Wednesday, June 13 10 am and 12:30 pm
Thursday, June 14 10 am and 12:30 pm
Friday, June 15 10 am and 12:30 pm
Saturday, June 16 11 am
Sunday, June 17 11 am

Children’s Musical Addresses Teasing and Acceptance
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is proud to co-present the City Theatre’s and Orlando Repertory Theatre’s production of THE BRAND NEW KID, based on the popular children’s book by Katie Couric. Opening Saturday, June 9 through Sunday, June 17 in the Carnival Studio Theater at the Arsht Center.
This delightful, family-friendly musical offers children a fun, lighthearted lesson in being different and overcoming teasing through the power of acceptance and friendship.
Adapted by Michael Friedman and Melanie Marnich, The Brand New Kid recounts the story of Lazlo S. Gasky, who has just moved to the United States and is set to start his first day in the second grade at a new school, in his new country. He soon becomes the target of teasing by the other kids; for the “funny” way he talks and the way he looks. However, when popular classmate Ellie McSnelly decides to take a chance on him and be his friend, the other classmates learn that it is our differences that make us great.
“As loving and wonderful as they are, children can sometimes be cruel,” Katie Couric says. “Kindness can be taught, and perhaps we can all do a better job helping our children learn about tolerance and inclusion.” This idea is central to The Brand New Kid and extends to include children who are misunderstood and feel left out for any number of reasons.
Directed by Jeff Revels, The Brand New Kid is generously sponsored by the Key Biscayne Community Foundation, whose mission is to improve the quality of life in Key Biscayne and the surrounding area. “City Theatre was founded on the sands of Key Biscayne and includes many residents on its board,” said Susan Westfall, City Theatre co-founder and Key Biscayne resident. “For more than 17 years, the Foundation has proudly presented school tours, new play readings and performances to Key Biscayne audiences. Thanks to their support, City Theatre is now able to share a message of tolerance to audiences throughout South Florida.”
Following the June 9 – 17 run at the Arsht Center, additional performances of The Brand New Kid will take place at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theatre and the Orlando Repertory Theatre.
Tickets for The Brand New Kid at the Carnival Studio Theater at the Arsht Center are $20, with group rates available. The production opens on Saturday, June 9 and runs through Sunday, June 17. For tickets, please contact the Arsht Center box office at (305) 949-6722 or online at www.arshtcenter.org.

Other Dates:
June 19 – 22 Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
701 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach
(561) 832-7469
www.kravis.org

June 29 – 30 Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theatre
(954) 763-6882
www.flct.org

July 19 – 29 Orlando Repertory Theatre
1001 E. Princeton Street, Orlando
(407) 896-7365
www.orlandorep.com

STK Miami Launches Magnum Mondays 6/4/12

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STK Miami Launches Magnum Mondays
Every Monday, Beginning June 4, 2012, 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
STK Miami
The Perry South Beach
2377 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.togrp.com/stkmiami
305.604.6988

The ONE Group and STK Miami, the chic steakhouse inside The Perry South Beach, are proud to present the launch of “Magnum Mondays,” a weekly dinner party series featuring upgrades on Veuve Clicquot* champagne and music by resident DJ Danny Stern, beginning June 4, 2012.

Guests at the first installment will also enjoy a fashion showcase by Beach Bunny Swimwear, featuring its new “Bronze” collection of exotic tropical prints, vibrant summer colors of teal, orange and purple, accented with dazzling gold hardware. Additional style partner, Brilliance New York boutique, will be on-hand with a mini pop-up makeover station. The first 100 makeover recipients will also be given a $20 Brilliance New York gift card, redeemable at its Lincoln Road location.
The inaugural celebration continues every Monday in June, whereby ladies will receive a complimentary glass of bubbles from 8 to 10 p.m.

Dinner reservations are encouraged and available via open table. For more information, please call 305.604.6988 or online www.stkmiami.com.

*Complimentary upgrade to Veuve Clicquot Magnum bottle valid with purchase of regularly priced 750 mL Veuve Clicquot. Tax and gratuity not included.

Q Lounge Presents Launch Of Electric Q Weekends 6/1-2/12

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Q Lounge Presents Launch Of Electric Q Weekends
Every Friday & Saturday, Beginning June 1-2, 2012
9 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Q Lounge: Bar & Bites
841 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.qloungemiami.com
305.397.8056
*Complimentary cocktails available with RSVP to RSVP@QLoungeMiami.com
(Tell them Soul Of Miami sent you!)

Q Lounge: Bar & Bites, the newly opened cocktail and gastro lounge at 841 Washington Avenue, is proud to present the launch of “Electric Q Weekends.” The weekly party series will feature a steady rotation of acclaimed local and national deejays that will keep weekend revelers grooving into the early hours.

Mix-masters DJ Diaga and Kristian Caro are on tap for the first installment, with additional talent to be announced. Miami natives and men-about-town, Kyle Edwards and Shawn Rudnick, will host the inaugural two-day celebration, as guests enjoy complimentary* complimentary libations courtesy of Q Lounge until 11 p.m. each night.

Table reservations are encouraged and available by phone 305.397.8056 or email info@qloungemiami.com. For more information, please visit www.qloungemiami.com.

Q Lounge is a multi-room cocktail and gastro-lounge that boasts 4,000 square feet of engaging design and a menu of innovative cocktails and tapas. Located at 841 Washington Avenue in Miami Beach, Q Lounge is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 3 p.m. to 4 a.m. The kitchen is open until midnight. Guests can unwind and enjoy $5 cocktails and tapas from 5 to 8 p.m. daily during “The Ultimate Happy Hour.”

Photographs of Heroes and a Villain presented by Bang and Olufsen Miami Beach on 6/1/12

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Heroes and a Villain presented by Bang and Olufsen Miami Beach on Friday, June 1, 2012.  Bang & Olufsen Miami Beach chose classically trained, American artist Carlos Navarro as the featured artist in their showroom.   His are work is amazing, Carlos Navarro,  “Heroes and a Villain” focuses on all types of heroes. The villain can be found in the painting “The Death of Castro” which was unveiled during the evening.

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Latinbiz Networking Event at Briza On The Bay 6/26/12

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Latinbiz Networking Event at Briza On The Bay
Briza On The Bay
Double Tree Hilton Grand Hotel Miami
1725 N. Bayshore Dr.
Miami, FL, 33132
www.latinbiz.net

$7 valet parking
Complimentary Drink & Appetizers
FREE ADMISSION
Prize Raffles
Cash Raffle
Hosted by:Latin Business Club of America

In the spirit of summer our next event will be held at Briza On The Bay a beautiful 5000 sq. ft waterfront venue with panoramic views of Miami’s Skyline. If you haven’t been there yet, you are going to fall in love with the place; if you are already familiar with it, I know you will be as excited as I am to be going back.

This will be our last event until we return from summer hiatus in August; so please don’t miss this event.

Rewind Thursdays at Ricochet 6/7/12

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Rewind Thursdays @ Ricochet
June 7th 2012, 9:00 PM
Ricochet Bar & Lounge
3250 Buena Vista Blvd.
Miami, FL 33127

Looking for a sexy, artsy, laidback lounge that everyone loves? Somewhere where It’s a home for musicians, artists and locals seeking to immerse themselves in a cultural experience, a creative cocktail and evolved nightlife? Then Ricochet is your answer! Miami’s hottest DJs bring you a collection of the best old school hip-hop, 80′s, 90′s & today to keep the party going all night long.

Join us every Thursday for this new addition to Mid Town’s nightlife scene. Ladies enjoy complimentary cocktails from 9-11pm.

See you there.

Flavor Flav Free Fan Meet And Greet at Seminole Casino Hollywood 6/16/12

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“Yeaaah Boyyyyy!” Flavor Flav Will Be in Da House!
Saturday, June 16, 5pm-8pm
Seminole Casino Hollywood
4150 North State Road 7
Hollywood FL 33021
www.seminolehollywoodcasino.com

Having just opened his new restaurant, Flavor Flav’s House of Flavor, in Las Vegas, rapper and television personality Flavor Flav will visit Seminole Casino Hollywood on Saturday, June 16 from 5 – 8 p.m. for a free fan meet and greet.

Group passes will be issued starting at 4 p.m. for Seminole Player’s Club members to have their photo taken with Flav, plus get his personal autograph on a casino- provided photograph. Joining the club is free, fast and easy, and all members will be eligible to win a 2012 Mustang coupe. The meet and greet will take place in the smoke-free event pavilion; must be 21 or older. The celebrity restaurateur’s fried chicken will even be featured on the casino’s buffet that day.

Born William Jonathan Drayton, Jr. in Roosevelt, Long Island, NY, Flavor Flav rose to fame in 1982 with the controversial hip-hop group, Public Enemy. He’s been credited with popularizing the role of the “hype man” who punctuates key lyrics and shout outs for audience participation. In Public Enemy, Flav is the back-up to Chuck D. A new CD is expected in August.

Though known for his outlandishness — including wearing a large clock around his neck, flashing gold teeth, and starring in several VH1 reality shows (The Surreal Life, Strange Love and Flavor of Love) — Flav was a young musical prodigy. He taught himself piano at five years old, sang in his family church youth choir and mastered numerous other instruments. In 2006, he recorded his first solo album, Flavor Flav – Hollywood.

For more information, please call Seminole Casino Hollywood at 954-961-3220; 1-866-2-CASINO.

Secret Saturdays at Kyma Lounge at The Five Star Epic Hotel 6/24/12

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Secret Saturdays at Kyma Lounge at The Five Star Epic Hotel
6/24/12, 10PM
Kyma Lounge
270 Biscayne Blvd way

It is with My Pleasure Ladies and Gentlemen
Brickell Entertainment Invites you
To be
Delighted,amazed and Fascinated
“Secret Saturdays”
At Kyma Lounge

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

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

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

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

Text ” Secret Saturdays” Along with first and last names to 305 300 0827 to be included in the Rick C VIP Guest List for complimentary admission until 12AM
For VIP and Table reservations text ” Table RSVP SS” to 305 300 0827

Secret Saturdays at Kyma Lounge at The Five Star Epic Hotel 6/17/12

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Secret Saturdays at Kyma Lounge at The Five Star Epic Hotel
6/17/12, 10PM
Kyma Lounge
270 Biscayne Blvd way

It is with My Pleasure Ladies and Gentlemen
Brickell Entertainment Invites you
To be
Delighted,amazed and Fascinated
“Secret Saturdays”
At Kyma Lounge

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

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

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

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

Text ” Secret Saturdays” Along with first and last names to 305 300 0827 to be included in the Rick C VIP Guest List for complimentary admission until 12AM
For VIP and Table reservations text ” Table RSVP SS” to 305 300 0827

Secret Saturdays at Kyma Lounge at The Five Star Epic Hotel 6/10/12

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Secret Saturdays… Kyma Lounge at The Five Star Epic Hotel
6/10/12, 10PM
Kyma Lounge
270 Biscayne Blvd way

It is with My Pleasure Ladies and Gentlemen
Brickell Entertainment Invites you
To be
Delighted,amazed and Fascinated
“Secret Saturdays”
At Kyma Lounge

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

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

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

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

Text ” Secret Saturdays” Along with first and last names to 305 300 0827 to be included in the Rick C VIP Guest List for complimentary admission until 12AM
For VIP and Table reservations text ” Table RSVP SS” to 305 300 0827

Nikki Beach at Night 6/30/12

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Nikki Beach at Night
6/30/12, 7pm-5am
Nikki Beach
1 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL

Text 305 300 0827 for Rick C’s VIP list or table RSVP
Order tickets via Eventbrite

South Beach Restaurant & Nightclub

Nikki Beach in Miami is the hidden jewel of South Beach, located at One Ocean Drive along the beautiful Atlantic Ocean amid swaying palms trees and warm sunny breezes. Nikki Beach Miami has established itself as the landmark nightclub… and venue for ultimate private parties, large celebrations, and always lives up to its reputation as a South Beach Miami party playground for jet setters, celebrities, VIPs, guests and visitors alike.

Nikki Beach Club in Miami is comprised of a large oceanfront complex featuring an outdoor beach club, an award winning restaurant and a sexy South Beach nightclub favorite. Enjoy full food and VIP bottle service in our fabulous cabanas and lounge beds during the day while soaking up the South Beach sun.

*Dress code at Nikki Beach includes casual daywear and beach chic attire.

Club O1 on Sundays will provide you with amazing entertainment and Music by Kid Nemesis bringing you the best in Open Format. State-of-the-art sound system and plasma screens, DJs, VJs and even a light jockey – a new front in the clubland arms race. Expect pricey gourmet grub, elaborate cocktail concoctions and, natch, Nikki’s usual herd of gorgeous girls and guys.

“Rick C” Guest List @ Door For Free Admission From 7pm Till 12am
Reduce Adm From 12am till 2am $10 Per Person
Phone: 305 300 0827
Whatsapp: Rick Chaumin or 3053000827

Nikki Beach at Night 6/24/12

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Nikki Beach at Night
6/24/12, 7pm-5am
Nikki Beach
1 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL

Text 305 300 0827 for Rick C’s VIP list or table RSVP
Order tickets via Eventbrite

South Beach Restaurant & Nightclub

Nikki Beach in Miami is the hidden jewel of South Beach, located at One Ocean Drive along the beautiful Atlantic Ocean amid swaying palms trees and warm sunny breezes. Nikki Beach Miami has established itself as the landmark nightclub… and venue for ultimate private parties, large celebrations, and always lives up to its reputation as a South Beach Miami party playground for jet setters, celebrities, VIPs, guests and visitors alike.

Nikki Beach Club in Miami is comprised of a large oceanfront complex featuring an outdoor beach club, an award winning restaurant and a sexy South Beach nightclub favorite. Enjoy full food and VIP bottle service in our fabulous cabanas and lounge beds during the day while soaking up the South Beach sun.

*Dress code at Nikki Beach includes casual daywear and beach chic attire.

Club O1 on Sundays will provide you with amazing entertainment and Music by Kid Nemesis bringing you the best in Open Format. State-of-the-art sound system and plasma screens, DJs, VJs and even a light jockey – a new front in the clubland arms race. Expect pricey gourmet grub, elaborate cocktail concoctions and, natch, Nikki’s usual herd of gorgeous girls and guys.

“Rick C” Guest List @ Door For Free Admission From 7pm Till 12am
Reduce Adm From 12am till 2am $10 Per Person
Phone: 305 300 0827
Whatsapp: Rick Chaumin or 3053000827

Nikki Beach at Night 6/17/12

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Nikki Beach at Night
6/17/12, 7pm-5am
Nikki Beach
1 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL

Text 305 300 0827 for Rick C’s VIP list or table RSVP
Order tickets via Eventbrite

South Beach Restaurant & Nightclub

Nikki Beach in Miami is the hidden jewel of South Beach, located at One Ocean Drive along the beautiful Atlantic Ocean amid swaying palms trees and warm sunny breezes. Nikki Beach Miami has established itself as the landmark nightclub… and venue for ultimate private parties, large celebrations, and always lives up to its reputation as a South Beach Miami party playground for jet setters, celebrities, VIPs, guests and visitors alike.

Nikki Beach Club in Miami is comprised of a large oceanfront complex featuring an outdoor beach club, an award winning restaurant and a sexy South Beach nightclub favorite. Enjoy full food and VIP bottle service in our fabulous cabanas and lounge beds during the day while soaking up the South Beach sun.

*Dress code at Nikki Beach includes casual daywear and beach chic attire.

Club O1 on Sundays will provide you with amazing entertainment and Music by Kid Nemesis bringing you the best in Open Format. State-of-the-art sound system and plasma screens, DJs, VJs and even a light jockey – a new front in the clubland arms race. Expect pricey gourmet grub, elaborate cocktail concoctions and, natch, Nikki’s usual herd of gorgeous girls and guys.

“Rick C” Guest List @ Door For Free Admission From 7pm Till 12am
Reduce Adm From 12am till 2am $10 Per Person
Phone: 305 300 0827
Whatsapp: Rick Chaumin or 3053000827

Nikki Beach at Night 6/10/12

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Nikki Beach at Night
6/10/12, 7pm-5am
Nikki Beach
1 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL

Text 305 300 0827 for Rick C’s VIP list or table RSVP
Order tickets via Eventbrite

South Beach Restaurant & Nightclub

Nikki Beach in Miami is the hidden jewel of South Beach, located at One Ocean Drive along the beautiful Atlantic Ocean amid swaying palms trees and warm sunny breezes. Nikki Beach Miami has established itself as the landmark nightclub… and venue for ultimate private parties, large celebrations, and always lives up to its reputation as a South Beach Miami party playground for jet setters, celebrities, VIPs, guests and visitors alike.

Nikki Beach Club in Miami is comprised of a large oceanfront complex featuring an outdoor beach club, an award winning restaurant and a sexy South Beach nightclub favorite. Enjoy full food and VIP bottle service in our fabulous cabanas and lounge beds during the day while soaking up the South Beach sun.

*Dress code at Nikki Beach includes casual daywear and beach chic attire.

Club O1 on Sundays will provide you with amazing entertainment and Music by Kid Nemesis bringing you the best in Open Format. State-of-the-art sound system and plasma screens, DJs, VJs and even a light jockey – a new front in the clubland arms race. Expect pricey gourmet grub, elaborate cocktail concoctions and, natch, Nikki’s usual herd of gorgeous girls and guys.

“Rick C” Guest List @ Door For Free Admission From 7pm Till 12am
Reduce Adm From 12am till 2am $10 Per Person
Phone: 305 300 0827
Whatsapp: Rick Chaumin or 3053000827

Nikki Beach at Night 6/3/12

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Nikki Beach at Night
6/3/12, 7pm-5am
Nikki Beach
1 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL

Text 305 300 0827 for Rick C’s VIP list or table RSVP
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South Beach Restaurant & Nightclub

Nikki Beach in Miami is the hidden jewel of South Beach, located at One Ocean Drive along the beautiful Atlantic Ocean amid swaying palms trees and warm sunny breezes. Nikki Beach Miami has established itself as the landmark nightclub… and venue for ultimate private parties, large celebrations, and always lives up to its reputation as a South Beach Miami party playground for jet setters, celebrities, VIPs, guests and visitors alike.

Nikki Beach Club in Miami is comprised of a large oceanfront complex featuring an outdoor beach club, an award winning restaurant and a sexy South Beach nightclub favorite. Enjoy full food and VIP bottle service in our fabulous cabanas and lounge beds during the day while soaking up the South Beach sun.

*Dress code at Nikki Beach includes casual daywear and beach chic attire.

Club O1 on Sundays will provide you with amazing entertainment and Music by Kid Nemesis bringing you the best in Open Format. State-of-the-art sound system and plasma screens, DJs, VJs and even a light jockey – a new front in the clubland arms race. Expect pricey gourmet grub, elaborate cocktail concoctions and, natch, Nikki’s usual herd of gorgeous girls and guys.

“Rick C” Guest List @ Door For Free Admission From 7pm Till 12am
Reduce Adm From 12am till 2am $10 Per Person
Phone: 305 300 0827
Whatsapp: Rick Chaumin or 3053000827

Sound Of Vision Band Plays Every Thursday 6/7/12

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Sound Of Vision Band Plays Every Thursday!
6/7/12, 8PM
Blue Jean Blues
3320 NE 33rd St.
Fort Lauderdale Fl 33308
www.bluejeanblues.net

Sound Of Vision plays every Thursday. With William “Kooly” Scott on vocals & bass.
Valerio Cantori, Orlando Machado, and Scott Klarman play funk, R&B, Motown, smooth, Latin, and swing jazz every Thursday. Standards and original music from our CD: on iTunes
Good food, ambience, free parking.

An Exclusive Celebration at The Facility 6/14/12

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An Exclusive Celebration at The Facility
Thursday, June 14, 6:30-8:30
1200 South Rogers Circle
Suite 3
Boca Raton, FL 33487
www.TheFacilityBocaRaton.com
RSVP to: garybthefacility@gmail.com (you may bring up to two guests).

An Exclusive Celebration At The Facility. Inviting Business Owners, Presidents, Managers, and CEOs to an exclusive Open House, featuring Complimentary Appetizers, Wine Bar, Live Music, Chair Massage, and More. Everyone who attends receives a VIP Gift Bag, including a copy of the top-rated book on decision making, Smart Choices. Come Discover Your Best Solution for Personal & Corporate Wellness. Whether you simply want to work out in a more effective, more private environment — or you wish to improve the health and productivity of your employees — it pays to talk to us.

Our goal is to have all individuals accomplish their potential both physically and mentally by experiencing a novel and intelligent approach to fitness. The DVNS Training SystemTM is designed to assure proper functional and safe technique and stays one step ahead of mental and physical adaptation. This is not just another fitness trend. Trends may change but anatomy and applied science do not. Dynamic Variable Neuromuscular Stimulation SystemsTM is the way fitness should be!

SoundClash DJ Battle Closing Night Party for The Record 6/9/12

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SoundClash DJ Battle: Closing Night Party for The Record
Saturday, June 9, 2012, 6-9pm
Miami Art Museum
101 W Flagler St.
Miami, FL 33130

Miami Art Museum closes The Record: Contemporary Art and Vinyl with a SoundClash battle featuring all the DJs from previous “On the Record” programs – DJs Mr. Brown, Induce, Manuvers, Oly and some very special surprise guests! Check out The Record: Contemporary Art and Vinyl, and other works, on view in the galleries.

Miami Children’s Hospital Celebrates National Cancer Survivors Day 6/3/12

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Miami Children’s Hospital Celebrates National Cancer Survivors Day
Sunday, June 3, 2012, 10 a.m. to Noon
Miami Children’s Museum
980 MacArthur Causeway
Miami, FL 33132

Cancer Survivors and their Families to Enjoy a Fun-Filled Day at the Miami Children’s Museum

Dozens of pediatric cancer survivors will celebrate Cancer Survivors Day at the Miami Children’s Museum. Every year, the Miami Children’s Hospital oncology unit celebrates life on National Cancer Survivor’s Day. This year, the Miami Children’s Museum will be hosting an interactive day of play and learning for the cancer survivors and their families.

Founded in 1950 by Variety Clubs International, Miami Children’s Hospital® is South Florida’s only licensed specialty hospital exclusively for children, with more than 650 attending physicians and over 130 pediatric sub-specialists. The 289-bed hospital is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine with several specialty programs ranked among the best in the nation in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital is also home to the largest pediatric teaching program in the southeastern United States and has been designated an American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet facility, the nursing profession’s most prestigious institutional honor.

Founded in 1983, Miami Children’s Museum is dedicated to enriching the lives of all children by fostering a love of learning and enabling children to reach their highest potential. Visitors of all ages are encouraged to play together, learn, imagine and create. The 56,500-square-foot facility includes 14 galleries, classrooms, and a 200-seat auditorium. The museum offers hundreds of bilingual, interactive exhibits; programs and classes, including special needs classes; Subway restaurant; KidSmart educational gift shop and learning materials related to arts, culture, community and communication. To learn more about the museum, please visit our website: www.miamichildrensmuseum.org.

Miami Children’s Museum receives both private and public funding. MCM is sponsored in part by the City of Miami; the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Mayor and the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners; and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council.

Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ Community Arts Program 2012 Summer Concert Series 6/7/12 – 8/16/12

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Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ Community Arts Program 2012 Summer Concert Series
June 7 – August 16, 2012
Coral Gables Congregational
United Church of Christ
3010 De Soto Blvd.
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Concert Tickets and Master Class Registration at: CommunityArtsProgram.org or (305) 448-7421, ext. 153

Thursday, June 7, 8pm – Concert
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Friday, June 8, 10am to noon – Master class
By popular demand, Preservation Hall Jazz Band returns to the Summer Concert Series for another incredible opening, as the Band celebrates its golden anniversary! The Band derives its name from Preservation Hall, the venerable music venue located in the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter. Preservation Hall Jazz Band has traveled worldwide spreading their mission to nurture and perpetuate the art form of New Orleans Jazz. Whether performing at Carnegie Hall or Lincoln Center, for British Royalty or the King of Thailand, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band embodies a joyful, timeless spirit. Once again, there’s no better way to begin the Summer Concert Series than with toes a tappin’ and spirits a soarin’!

Andrew York
Thursday, June 21, 8pm – Concert
Friday, June 22, 10am to noon – Master Class
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
Thursday, July 5, 8pm – Concert
Ahn Trio
Thursday, July 19, 8pm. – Concert
Friday, July 20, 10am to noon – Master Class
Roseanna Vitro
Thursday, August 2, 8pm – Concert
Friday, Aug. 3, 10am to noon – Master Class
Christian McBride
Thursday, August 16, 8pm – Concert

Reaching U Network and B-Side Entertainment Book Signing for Author of Never Lose Your Swagger Dr. J’Ramando Horton 6/13/12

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Reaching U Network and B-Side Entertainment Book Signing for Author of Never Lose Your Swagger Dr. J’Ramando Horton
Wednesday, June 13th, 2012 at 8pm-10pm
Bohemia Room
Grand Central
Miami, Fl
www.bentleycoachinginstitute.com

Admission is $10 before 10pm and $15 after 10pm.

Bahamian, CEO, life coach and author, Dr. J’Ramando Horton is set to hold a book release party for his new book, Never Lose Your Swagger on Wednesday, June 13th, 2012 from 8:00pm -10pm at Grand Central, 697 North Miami Avenue  Miami, FL 33136. Just in time for Father’s Day, “Never Lose Your Swagger was written to help men recover their masculinity in a world that leaves them unsure of their role in it as a man.”

Never Lose Your Swagger by Dr. Horton highlights 5 points on how men can recover and secure their masculinity in these changing times.

1. Swagger Discovery:  Men, who have discovered themselves will develop Charm, Magnetism, and Irresistible Swagger
2. Self Confidence: Realize that swagger is self-worth and self confidence that man have for himself.
3. The Alpha Male: A man with Authentic Swagger has the attributes of An Alpha Male: he has outstanding qualities of a good character, Integrity, Charismatic, and Rational Thinker.
4. Style: It’s not the clothes that make a man sexy. It’s how he carries his apparel with confidence and ease that does.
5. Intellectualism: An educated man uses his education and knowledge for wise and good purposes.
6.Sexually Appealing: A man with sex appeal possess personal attractiveness, good communication, masculinity,and a sense of humor. He exudes an aura of congeniality and establish a comfortable presence for others.

“Reaching U Network is honored to be able to provide a platform for Professor Horton to bring awareness of the potential the men in our community have. This event is about celebrating the positive male role models, fathers and uncles that help to uplift and sustain our communities, states Reaching U Network, Inc. CEO Christopher Edwards

Feature poet for the night is Mo West from Jacksonville, Florida. Poetry show starts at 10pm.

Think It, Build It Day at Miami Children’s Museum 6/24/12

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Think It, Build It Day at Miami Children’s Museum
Sunday, June 24th 2012, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Miami Children’s Museum
980 Macarthur Causeway
Miami, Florida 33132
www.miamichildrensmuseum.org

Join us as we use our imaginations and become construction workers at our newest exhibit, Construction Zone! From the development of projects to the cleanup, we will have different activities that cover every aspect of building.

To learn more, please visit www.miamichildrensmuseum.org or call (305) 373-KIDS (5437).
Admission: $16, Florida Resident: $12, Children under 12 months: Free, Members: Free

Free Admission to Miami Children’s Museum for Dads on Father’s Day 6/17/12

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Free Admission to Miami Children’s Museum for Dads on Father’s Day!
Sunday, June 17th, 10am – 6 pm
Miami Children’s Museum
980 Macarthur Causeway
Miami, Florida 33132
www.miamichildrensmuseum.org

Do something fun with Dad on Father’s day and bring him to the Miami Children’s Museum! All dads will receive FREE admission with the purchase of a paid child’s admission. Restrictions may apply, cannot be combined with any other offer.

To learn more, please visit www.miamichildrensmuseum.org or call (305) 373-KIDS (5437).
Admission: $16, Florida Resident: $12, Children under 12 months: Free, Members: Free

Miami Children’s Museum Early Father’s Day Fest 6/16/12

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Miami Children’s Museum Early Father’s Day Fest
Saturday, June 16th, 12pm – 3pm
Miami Children’s Museum
980 Macarthur Causeway
Miami, Florida 33132
www.miamichildrensmuseum.org

Bring dad to the Miami Children’s Museum for an early Father’s Day Celebration this year! Children will make special Father’s Day Tie Cards, race Dad in relay races and even participate in silly Summer Games contests in honor of MCM’s newest exhibit, MiChiMu’s Summer Games!
To learn more, please visit www.miamichildrensmuseum.org or call (305) 373-KIDS (5437).
Admission: $16, Florida Resident: $12, Children under 12 months: Free, Members: Free

Miami Children’s Museum MiChiMu Summer Games Opening Ceremony 6/9/12

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Miami Children’s Museum’s MiChiMu’s Summer Games Opening Ceremony
Saturday, June 9th, 10 am – 5pm
Miami Children’s Museum
980 Macarthur Causeway
Miami, Florida 33132
www.miamichildrensmuseum.org

MCM’s newest exhibit will is an interactive wonderland of athletic competition and cultural diversity. MiChiMu’s Summer Games focuses on teamwork, fitness, and healthy lifestyles while spotlighting different cultures from around the world. Join us for Opening Ceremonies on June 9th for a day of relay races, obstacle courses, a medal ceremony and more!

To learn more, please visit www.miamichildrensmuseum.org or call (305) 373-KIDS (5437).
Admission: $16, FL Residents: $12, Children under 12 months: Free, Members: Free

Miami Finance Forum Happy Hour at Ricochet 6/12/12

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Miami Finance Forum Happy Hour at Ricochet
Tuesday, June 12 6-8pm
Ricochet Bar and Lounge
3250 NE 1st Ave
Mid-Town, Miami
Register Online

Join MFF for our Networking Happy Hour at Ricochet Bar and Lounge in Mid-Town, Miami

Enjoy a complimentary drink and pizza bites, bring plenty of business cards!
Complimentary for MFF Members, $25 for non-members

MFF Would Like to Thank our Sponsor: Ambrose!

Raw Fridays 6/1/12

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Raw Fridays
06/01/2012, 5 pm
Ricochet Bar & Lounge
3250 Buena Vista Blvd #124
Midtown Miami, FL 33127
www.ricochetlounge.com

Friday is the first day of your weekend! We want you to shake off the monotonous routine with RAW. Ricochet.After.Work.meaning let the R&R begin, raw prices too , 50% off everything on the menu

Gourmet sliders = 6$, beers = 3$ Everything Is 50% Off !!! Ricochet appreciates Fridays, and in turn we are making Friday appreciate you!

No Invite Needed !

Just get here!

Lip Service 6/9/12

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Lip Service
June 9, 2012, Showtime: 8 p.m.
Miracle Theater in Coral Gables
280 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.lipservicestories.com

Get Tickets $15
Storytellers: Maureen Daniel, Nicholas Garnett, Tammy Green, Sarah Klein, Esther Martinez, Donovan Ortega, Adam Schachner, Jeffrey Weinstock and your host, Andrea Askowitz.

The theme is Traffic: True, personal stories about dead ends, wrong turns and how you get around. This show is in collaboration with Green Mobility Network, making Miami-Dade a healthier, more livable community.

Tickets are on sale. We will sell out! Buy now!
After Party At Books & Books. Love is always in the air at the after party!
Have a drink, compliments of Green Mobility Network.

Lip Service is a Knight Arts Challenge finalist! YAY! YAY! You too can support the art of storytelling. Click here for sponsorship levels and benefits.
Check out our PODCAST at www.lipservicestories.com

Lip Service is produced by Andrea Askowitz and Esther Martinez and is hosted–wherever we are–by Books & Books.

Van Dyke Upstairs Music Calendar June 2012

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June Music Calendar
June at Upstairs
Van Dyke
846 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL
www.thevandykecafe.com

1: David Shelley and Bluestone, Rock And Blues With Searing Vocals And Guitar, Internationally Recognized
2: Ike & Val, Soul & blues revue
3: La Nueva Onda Latina Series, Hosted by Adrian Guerra showcasing the finest in Latin rock and pop
4: Freddie Cleo featuring Lina and Albert Bade, The quintessential piano man & vocalist entertainer who knows your favorite songs by heart
5: Leesa Richards, Smooth jazz, soul and RnB
6: Silvano Monasterios, Grammy nominated Pianist/Composer leads his quintet, The 4th World Ensemble
7: The Lucian Williams Trio, combining swinging jazz guitar, R&B and Latin grooves, and polished vocals
8 Sammy Figueroa & The Latin Jazz Explosion, Double Grammy Nominees with legendary percussionist
9 Wendy Pedersen, One of South Florida’s favorite performers. Her high energy vocal styling’s can shake the rafters and then turn around and break your heart
10: Oriente, Afro-Cuban Rhythm & soul
11: Bob Grabowski, The Absinthe Jazz Project, The DVD/CD release party for the new album, “Ballads and Other Moments of Joy”
12: Bobby Lee Rodgers Trio. Bobby fuses rock, funk, jazz and blues into a magical mystery tapestry
13: Special K and the Nu Thang:
14: A Postmodern reorganization of classic American, afro-caribbean, and Brazilian pop music featuring James McCoy and Karina Iglesias
15: Martin Bejarano, Award winning pianist & member of jazz legend Roy Hayne’s Grammy nominated quartet for ten years.
16: Novell Nu-Soul Series, A Night of soul, love, and song, Performing soulful songs of love
17: Phoenix Rivera, Latin funk and fusion jazz. Original rhythms with a New York sound
Cuban-Soul Nights, With the best of old and contemporary Cuban music, full of mambo, son montuno, cha cha cha , improvisation mixed with a new rhythms and soul
18: Classic Rock At The Van Dyke Featuring The Chris Alvy Band, Best 60’s & 70’s hits featuring special guests
19: Rodolfo Zuniga Surfaces Band, Original contemporary jazz
20: The Van Dyke Jazz Jam, Hosted by Felipe Lamoglia, Discover and Re-discover South Florida’s finest musicians
21: Felipe Lamoglia and Iresounds, Contemporary fusion of Afro Cuban jazz, rumba and guaguanco
22: Tony Succar y el grupo Mixtura Latin, Funky salsa and merengue party
23: Bobby Stringer, Extraordinary soul & R&B
24: The French Horn, French Horn’s music is not only meant to be heard, but experienced as well. Miami based via Paris band
25: Songwriter Nights Series Hosted by Randy Singer, Featuring the best acoustic singers &
songwriters in South Florida where the concert turns into a party!
26: Randy Singer’s “Air-Play”, New American songbook, turning classic rock and pop into jazz Brazilian, funk and blues party
27: Sheena, Atlanta based Sheena combines brilliant songwriting, searing vocals combined with a rock soul vibe, a shot to your heart
28: Kirk Green and Friends,Original songs and covers from the Kirk Green “laboratory” featuring multiple vocalists and soloist
29: Soul Lounge featuring Kinetic, Neo Nu soul funk and more
30: The Jesse Jones Jr. Quartet, Come see, hear and taste the great flavor of jazz performed by the Jesse Jones Jr. Jazz Quartet. Saxophone Stylist Extraordinaire

Homeless Celebrate Birthday in Style 6/6/12

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Gigantic Birthday Party Set For The Homeless And Needy Of South Florida
Wednesday, June 6, 2011 (See Start Times Next To Each Campus Location)
Miami Rescue Mission (3:30 PM – 6:00 PM)
2020 NW 1st Avenue Miami, FL 33127
Broward Outreach Center Hollywood (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
2056 Scott Street Hollywood, FL 33020
Broward Outreach Center Pompano (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
1700 Blount Road Pompano Beach, FL 33069

Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers will host a birthday party for the most needy in our community

Miami Rescue Mission – For the over 900 homeless and needy guests expected to be in attendance, they will be thrown a wonderful party complete with decorations, birthday cards, cupcakes and a special giveaway. Live Entertainment during the event will feature special choirs as well as the Miami Rescue Mission Regeneration Singers, which is a group comprised of the formerly homeless residents of the Miami Rescue Mission.
Broward Outreach Center Hollywood – Delaware North and Scott Evans Productions will be sponsoring the Broward Outreach Center Hollywood celebration, providing food, a birthday cake, balloons, a DJ as well as some gifts for the homeless in attendance.
Broward Outreach Center Pompano – With wonderful sponsors such as Jesus Team Ministries, there will be live entertainment will be accompanied by great birthday treats, a meal as well as gifts for those 300+ homeless expected to be in attendance.

Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers Director of Development, Marilyn Brummitt, said of the upcoming event, “The homeless people living on the streets usually never have a chance to celebrate their birthdays so we want to bring them together and let them celebrate at a special party created just for them. So no matter when their birthday is, they will be able to celebrate their special day with us at our Gigantic Birthday Bash Party. This is just another way to show them that they are not forgotten and they can get help off the streets.”

Uprooting and Retirement Reception 6/8/12

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Uprooting and Retirement Reception
Friday, June 8 / 6 to 9PM
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Fl 33139

After almost a decade at the helm of the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, Executive Director Laura Jamieson is retiring to her summer home in Canada and sailing yacht in Antigua. “It has been an amazing experience to be part of the Miami Beach cultural community and to meet and form friendships with so many dynamic artists and organizations,” she says.

“I’m proud that Miami Beach Botanical Garden has evolved as a vibrant community venue where all are welcome and creativity is nurtured.” The retirement reception will celebrate a decade of achievements including completion of a $1.2 Million landscape renovation in 2011, bringing the garden to prominence as a cultural venue, attaining fiscal stability, developing a dynamic annual schedule of environmental education and arts programs and promoting the Garden as a rental venue for social and corporate occasions. Free admission.

Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce 90th Annual Dinner Gala honors Steven Sonenreich, Gary Gerson, Rosann Sidener, Jose Abreu, and Tony Goldman 6/2/12

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Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce’s 90th Annual Dinner Gala to honor Steven Sonenreich, Gary Gerson, Rosann Sidener, Jose Abreu, and Tony Goldman
June 2nd, 2012 – 6:00 pm
Miami Beach Convention Center – Hall D

The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce will CELEBRATE SUCCESS while marking a historic 90 years of the Annual Dinner Gala and Silent Auction. Five key South Florida Business leaders will be honored by the Chamber as 1200 attendees gather on June 2nd, 2012 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, and join in an entertaining evening of surprises along with a 200 piece auction, dinner, dancing, and much more.

This year’s honorees are names well known in the community – Steven Sonenreich – President and CEo of Mount Sinai Medical Center; Gary Gerson – Founding Partner of Gerson, Preston, Robinson, and Co., Rosann Sidener – Principal at Miami Beach Senior High School, Jose Abreu – Director of the Miami Dade Aviation Department and Tony Goldman – Chairman of Goldman Properties, who will each receive an award for their dedication and commitment to their industry and community, which assisted in the overall growth and development of the South Florida area.

The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce will CELEBRATE SUCCESS while marking a historic 90 years of the Annual Dinner Gala and Silent Auction. Five key South Florida Business leaders will be honored by the Chamber as 1200 attendees gather on June 2nd, 2012 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, and join in an entertaining evening of surprises along with a 200 piece auction, dinner, dancing, and much more.

This year’s honorees are names well known in the community – Steven Sonenreich, Gary Gerson, Rosann Sidener, Jose Abreu, and Tony Goldman, who will each receive an award for their dedication and commitment to their industry and community, which assisted in the overall growth and development of the South Florida area.

Steven Sonenreich, President and CEO of Mount Sinai Medical Center, will receive the Citizen of the Year Award, which is presented to an individual whose selfishness, foresight, and guidance has contributed to the quality of life in the community. Steven grew up starting in the billing department at Mount Sinai straight out of college. Now, 30 years later, he is head of Miami Beach’s only remaining hospital and works tirelessly with his team to focus on keeping costs down by finding efficiencies in every aspect of health care delivery. He has grown Mount Sinai as a regional referral center, stabilized its financial outlook, and furthered its mission of quality health care, teaching, research and community service. Under his leadership he has achieved a host of accomplishments, most notably creating more locations where patients can access the care and services the hospital provides.

Gary Gerson, Founding Partner of Gerson, Preston, Robinson, and Co., will be awarded the City National Bank Hi-Tides Outstanding Achievement Award, which is presented to an outstanding local business professional, who is from Miami Beach and whose achievements have extended into assisting the greater economy. Gary opened his CPA practice in Miami Beach in 1958 and has achieved much success through talent, hard work, an unwavering commitment to his clients, and to his community. Not only has he run a very successful practice focusing on litigation support engagements and international taxation, but he is consistently giving back to the community by contributing time and financial resources to many charitable and civic organizations, including Mount Sinai Medical Center, as well as beyond, specifically supporting the University of Florida, where he has received the Distinguished Alumnus Award.

Dr. Rosann Sidener, Principal at Miami Beach Senior High School, will be honored with the Distinguished Service Award, which is given to a community leader who demonstrates extraordinary community involvement, sparks inspiration throughout the community, and helps mentor others to achieve greatness. Appointed principal in April 2007, Dr. Sidener has brought the school’s academic performance from a letter “D” to a letter “A” by the state of Florida. She has introduced new programs such as the International Baccalaureate School in March of 2010 and the Scholars Academy. These initiatives have given Beach High a new academic standing, along with a new image after the completion of a lengthy renovation process. Dr. Sidener has worked with her team to use creative tactics to tackle diminishing school budgets and continues to fulfill the schools vision “to develop a culture of success by nurturing life-long learning and values conducive to active participation in the global community”.

Jose Abreu, Director of the Miami Dade Aviation Department, will be awarded the Excellence in Tourism Award, which recognizes individuals or companies whose insight, leadership, and nobility have contributed significantly to the tourism industry in Miami Beach. As the director of aviation for over 7 years, Jose has been a strong advocate for positive solutions to South Florida’s transportation challenges in relationship to traffic congestion, parking issues, air quality concerns, and economic vitality. He is the former secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation and worked tirelessly to make travel in Florida safer and more efficient. Currently, he is oversees Miami International Airport (MIA) and four general aviation airports in the Miami area, MIA alone handling more then 38 million passengers and 2 million tons of cargo annually. Jose currently supervises one of the largest airport expansion programs in the US, a $6.4 billion capital improvement programs that will add new terminals, roadways, and other infrastructure at the County airports.

The final award is the Lifetime Achievement Award, which will be bestowed onto Tony Goldman, Chairman of Goldman Properties, who was instrumental in creating the beautiful Art Deco City of Miami Beach. For over 40 years, Tony Goldman has been recognizing the value in undervalued urban areas and has reconstructed and transformed historical districts into popular, thriving global destinations. He began his career developing residential brownstones on the Upper Westside of New York City and then was drawn to SOHO. In 1985, he took a quick trip to Miami and discovered South Beach. Tony saw miles of oceanfront property filled with run down hotels and empty and decaying buildings. Instantly, he recognized the unusual architectural significant of the Art Deco buildings in the community. He knew he discovered “The American Riviera” and purchased 18 properties while teaming up with others to lead the South Beach revitalization movement through preservation and economic development. He shaped the future of South Beach and was even referred to by the New York Times as the “granddaddy of South Beach”. He has served on many boards around the country and continues to give back throughout each of his developed communities, passing his legacy onto his daughter and son to grow in the future.

The 90th Annual Dinner Gala will be one not to be missed and there are only a few seats left. Tickets are available starting at $300, with sponsorship beginning at $3000. For more information, please contact the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce at 305-674-1300 or visit miamibeachchamber.com. A big thank you to the major sponsors of the evening, which include American Airlines, Duty Free Americas, City National Bank, Miami Beach Convention Center, Centerplate, Premier Beverage, Prestige Audio and Visual, Media Department II, CBS Outdoor, Warren Henry Auto Group, Waste Management, and Alliance Management.

Photographs of Miami Iron Side Campus Collective 05/30/12

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Miami Iron Side Studio Campus Collective on Wednesday, May 30, 2012.  We had such a great time at this art walk, so much wonderful art, fashion and yummy food.  We enjoy a wok cooking demonstration by Wok Star Eleanor Hoh of  her signature Rainbow Lettuce Wrap Appetizer paired with Fiji Water, and WOW they were delicious, at the Pepe Calderin Design Studio.  We got to see a awesome fashion show by Wildchild World and then got a more up close look at the designs at a photo shoot.

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July 4th Radio One Fest Miami 7/4/12

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July 4th Radio One Fest Miami
Saturday July 7, 2012 from 6 pm onwards.
Klipsch Amphitheater at Bayfront Park
www.radioonefest.com

Radio One proudly announces the upcoming Radio One Fest in Miami.
Radio One Fest will kick off once more an entertaining, thrilling and the most up-to-date acts in town in the first weekend of July in Miami, Florida. The Radio One Fest brings along the biggest artist to Miami this summer with Live Stage Performances by T.I., Wale, Fat Joe, Waka Flocka, Kirko Bangz, Young Jeezy and many more. Stay Tuned to Frequency News and www.radioonefest.com for all special information, photos, and added acts that will be announced soon. The Radio One Fest co-sponsors are Black Planet Radio, WeFixMoney.com, Cititrends, Pepsi, Russ Parr morning show, Rickey Smiley Morning Show, Platinum League, Army Strong, and U.S.Army. To get all the updates about the party and artist announcements join the Exclusive Radio One Fest VIP Text Club for all or Text MIAMI to 77000 at Standard Data Rates.

Velvet Rope is a VIP Hosting Company and leading service provider located in the thrilling and exciting Miami Beach, which was founded by a group of neighboring South Beach residents who wanted every visitor to get to know the best of South Beach. Velvet Rope has excellent association with all the owners of the various restaurants, nightclubs, and hotels. They are very efficient and involved in all community work and stay updated with all the most important events that happen in Miami Beach.

Velvet Rope (www.velvetropemiami.com) makes available services to business executives, corporations, singers, sports persons, movie stars, bachelor parties, birthday parties, and others who want VIP treatment. They help their clients with scheduling an agenda for guests with a around the clock staff member to manage all your activities. The Velvet Rope has declared that it is open to party buffs from all over the country and an extraordinary unmatched experience of the South Beach Events, and guarantees that every guest will go away delighted and enchanted.

Miami Marketers June Happy Hour 6/6/12

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Miami Marketers June Happy Hour
Wednesday, June 6th, 2012, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Toscana Divino
900 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33130
Facebook Group

Come & join us, say hi to your friends & enjoy the warm Miami weather… This time we will be checking out Toscana Divino in Mary Brickell Village:

A special thanks to our sponsor, NICOLE SHELLEY INC, who helped us organize this month’s happy hour, which also includes a complimentary drink ticket & happy hour extended for our event from 6-9pm.

Dating and Looking Singles Mixer Secret Saturdays at Kyma Lounge 6/2/12

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Dating and Looking Singles Mixer Secret Saturdays at Kyma Lounge
6/2/12, 10PM
Kyma Lounge
270 Biscayne Blvd way

DAG Productions
Comp champagne for ladies

For Guestlist or Table RSVP Simply Text The Word “Dating” to
305. 300. 0827

Special bottle rates Only valid when RSVP is made prior to arrival. Regular rates will apply without a reservation. contact me for details

Dating And Looking Singles Mixer
Our very own monthly series which will offer a nice, plush and inviting environment for singles to mingle and meet each other. Ladies will receive complimentary champagne from 10-11 pm

Secret Saturday represents what the outgoing professional deserves and expects in South Florida. Secret Saturday is geared to be The spot in Downtown Miami nightlife as with its Epic location!

Music: Resident Dj Ariel Assault

RSVP: For Bottle Service Info please contact: Text 305.300.0827

Dating and Looking Singles Mixer Secret Saturdays at Kyma Lounge 7/7/12

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Dating and Looking Singles Mixer Secret Saturdays at Kyma Lounge.
7/7/12, 10PM
Kyma Lounge
270 Biscayne BLVD way

Comp champagne for ladies

DAG Entertainment Presents Yet another “Dating and Looking” Singles Mixer For this Week’s Secret Saturdays At the exhilarating Kyma Lounge!

Music by DJ Nikolas

For Ricks Vip Guest list or special table/bottle RSVP Presale only rates text/ call 305 300 0827

Rewind Thursdays 5/31/12

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Rewind Thursdays
05/31/2012, 9 pm
Ricochet Bar & Lounge
3250 Buena Vista Blvd #124
Miami, FL 33127
www.ricochetlounge.com

Looking for a sexy, artsy, laidback lounge that everyone loves? Somewhere where It’s a home for musicians, artists and locals seeking to immerse themselves in a cultural experience, a creative cocktail and evolved nightlife? Then Ricochet is your answer! DJ RZ SPINZ brings you a collection of the best old school hip-hop, 80′s, 90′s & today to keep the party going all night long.

Join us every Thursday for this new addition to Mid Town’s nightlife scene. Ladies enjoy complimentary cocktails from 9-11pm.

See you there.

Sip and Tweet 6/29/12

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Sip and Tweet!
June 29th- 2012, 6pm-9pm
Wine Etc
3197 Commodore Plaza
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
footprints-foundation.org

We Are Raising Funds To Benefit Footprints Foundation Work To Reduce Maternal And Infant Mortality Around The World.

5% Of Any Wine Purchased

Learn you do not have to break the bank to enjoy an amazing glass of wine

We will be serving wines from select female wine makers

RSVP A Must

Think/Do Tank conPRmetidos Launches in Miami 5/31/12

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Think/Do Tank “conPRmetidos” Launches in Miami
Thursday, May 31st, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 Northwest 23rd Street
Miami, FL 33127
Cost: $20
Register Online

Come connect with other Puerto Rican and Latino young professionals and supporters at the Miami Launch of this Washington, DC/San Juan-based innovative non-partisan and non-profit social enterprise —conPRmetidos—. The event will join kickoff events in Washington DC, Puerto Rico, and New York City.

Contact: Natascha Otero-Santiago (NataschaOS@nos-communications.com) Natalie Trigo (ntrigo@conprmetidos.org) or Miguel Columna (mcolumna@conprmetidos.org).

This THURSDAY, MAY 31ST, connect with other young Puerto Rican and Latino professionals at Cafeina Wynwood Lounge from 6:00 – 8: 00 p.m., while supporting the Miami launch of conPRmetidos. The organization conPRmetidos is a Washington/San Juan-based innovative not-for-profit social enterprise dedicated to advancing the development of Puerto Rico’s human potential.

Started over a conversation on how to help the economic and social situation in the island of Puerto Rico, four recent Puerto Rican graduates from US universities created – conPRmetidos – a non-profit organization that will act as a bridge of engagement and social good among their peers who had studied and now work in the United States and those who live in the island. A creative initiative by Puerto Rican Millennials who want to give back to Puerto Rico by creating social and economic opportunities partly through Corporate Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement.

Natalie Trigo, co-founder of conPRmetidos is a graduate of Yale University, and presently works in the office of Supreme Court Judge Sotomayor. Miguel Columna, a graduate of American University, works for the Federal Trade Commission. Both co-founders will be in Miami to answer questions about the organization and give a presentation about the conPRmetidos mission.

The event is partly sponsored by DonQ rum and Cafeina Wynwood Lounge.

This kickoff event joins events in Washington, DC (5/23), San Juan (6/2), and NYC (6/9).
Facebook Invitation link: https://www.facebook.com/events/387889534586720/
Eventbrite Link for tickets: http://miaisconprmetidos.eventbrite.com/

Mission – conPRmetidos
Public Sector Intentions + Private Sector Ways & Means
A Washington/San Juan-based independent, non-partisan and non-profit “think/do” tank leveraging Corporate Social Responsibility and Civic Social Responsibility to identify, develop, and implement strategic partnerships and innovative initiatives/programs that advance the development of Puerto Rico’s human potential.

The Light of Florida Exhibit 6/16/12

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The Light of Florida Exhibit
June 16, 2012, 7:00-10:00 PM
Ave 74 Art Gallery
4432 SW 74 Avenue
Miami, FL 33155
Facebook Page

Exhibit: Light of Florida is a collaborative project created by the South Florida Chapter of American Society of Media Photographers with the support from the Central Chapter to produce a premium coffee table book, Internet portfolio and a traveling exhibit. The images feature people and places captured in the unique and varied natural light that makes Florida a great place to photograph and produce imagery of all kinds. All submissions were made by members of ASMP in Florida and judged by an impartial panel of media professionals. Will be held in conjunction with the Bird Road Art District art walk.

Bird Road Art Walk Contact is Miami-Based advertising photographer Sandy Levy, member of the Bird Road Art Walk Steering Committee and Membership Chairman of ASMP South Florida, and member of the Board of Directors ASMP South Florida Chapter.
Contact Sandy Levy at 305-262-9229 or at sandy@levyphoto.com

The Cheese Course Opens in Pinecrest 6/1-2/12

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The Cheese Course Opens in Pinecrest
Friday, June 1, 2012, 6 – 9 p.m.
Saturday, June 2, 2012, 1 – 4 p.m.
The Cheese Course (Pinecrest Location)
11355 South Dixie Highway
Pinecrest, FL 33156

The Cheese Course, a European-style artisanal cheese shop and bistro, is ramping up for the official grand opening of its Pinecrest location with a two-day grand opening event on Friday, June 1, and Saturday, June 2. The event will feature complimentary tastings of ‘American Artisanal Cheeses’ on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m., followed by ‘Cheeses from Around the World’ on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m.

Located in the Suniland Shopping Center at 11355 South Dixie Highway, The Cheese Course is conveniently situated in the heart of Pinecrest, providing neighborhood residents a new rustic haven to enjoy a selection of more than 150 imported cheeses along with a 40-item bistro menu featuring salads, sandwiches and cheese plates. Complete with a cheese and wine market, bistro and online store, The Cheese Course provides patrons with all the accompaniments, utensils and cookbooks needed to enjoy every cheese variety. Monthly classes are also available for guests to sample and learn about the store’s featured cheeses.

A European-style artisanal cheese landmark of South Florida, The Cheese Course is the only shop in the Southeast with a cheese and wine market, educational courses, tastings and bistro in each of its six locations. After 10 years in the market, The Cheese Course has mastered the artistry of cheese and influenced others to grasp a culturally rich understanding of this classic artisan product. With six locations – Weston, Midtown Miami, Boca Raton, Hallandale, Coral Springs and Pinecrest – and more on the way, The Cheese Course is quickly becoming a go-to spot for the newest and freshest artisanal cheeses in South Florida. For more information on The Cheese Course, visit www.thecheesecourse.com.

Networking Event hosted by Kotel Financial 6/1/12

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Special Networking Event
June 1st 2012, 4pm-8pm
Kotel Financial
175 SW 7th Street Suite 1100
Miami, FL 33130

RSVP directly to maria@kotelfinancial.com

Come join Kotel Financial for the unveiling of its brand new offices located at the Latitude One Building in Miami, Brickell.

We encourage you to come ready to network and have fun alongside our closest friends and business associates.

Photographs from Ignite Miami at The Stage on 5/29/12

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Ignite Miami at The Stage on Tuesday, May 29, 2012.  They had 16 presenters that had 5 minutes and 20 slides to do their presentation, and all of them did an awesome job.   Here are the 16 that were chosen for this Ignite Miami and what there presentation was about:

  • Adam Boalt, Hacking Innovation
  • Blanca Stella Mejia, Get out of your comfort zone & into non-comfort for radical change
  • Carlos Miller, Photography is Not a Crime
  • Corinna Moebius, Hyperlocal in Little Havana: Tools that can Help the Neighborhood You Love
  • Craig Chester, Beyond the Automobile
  • Darrill Gaschler, Service can be selfish
  • Emily Taffel, Sex and Magic in Miami
  • Gladys  Diaz, Ignite Your Love Life!
  • Hugh MacLeod, Mastery.
  • Jeff Zelaya, Become a Red Bottom
  • JennyLee Molina, Living with Intention: How to Cross Anything Off Your Bucket List
  • KK Pandya, MakerBot, MakerBodyParts
  • Maria De los Angeles, The Little Hashtag That Could
  • Matthew Hoelscher, This Crazy, Broke Artist is the best Leader I’ve ever met!
  • R. Seecharan, Hacking Your Brain
  • Tony Lima, Science Museum 2.0

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Priscilla Jade Lingerie Celebrates 5 Years 6/2/12

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Priscilla Jade Lingerie Celebrates 5 Years
Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 9:00 PM
Baoli
1906 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
RSVP Online

Priscilla Jade Lingerie “Birthday Suit” is the newest addition to the brand. The “Birthday Suit” is a sheer nude lingerie set including a bralette, bikini style panty & thong detailed with nude lace & mini bows. The sexy sheer nude fabric looks as if you’re in a state of total nakedness, as at birth to commemorate the 5th Year Anniversary.

Enjoy cupcakes and sweets by Sugar Fancies.

Ladies recieve complimentary champagne before 10pm. Shop Priscilla Jade Lingerie and receive a free gift from Eucalan, no rinse delicate wash for your intimates.

Priscilla Jade Lingerie is proud to collect donations for His House Children’s Home. His House Children’s Home helps abused & abandoned children. It is common for children to arrive with only the clothes on their back with no personal belongings. Donation items requested are new, package children’s underwear ages 5 to 16.

Tanya-Marie Design and Crime Stoppers Fundraiser Lemons to Lemonade 5/30/12

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Tanya-Marie Design & Crime stoppers Fundraiser Lemons to Lemonade
Wednesday, May 30 2012, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Tanya-Marie Designs boutique
4600 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL
Design District

Tanya-Marie in conjunction with Miami Dade Crime Stoppers organization will be holding a fundraiser Event

Celebrity Stylist to the Stars, Tanya – Marie, opened her luxury boutique only 6 weeks ago in the Design District which was burglarized. Thieves made off with more than $50,000 worth of couture custom made designs. The investigation in this matter is still on

No stranger to philanthropy, Tanya-Marie founded the Lemons to Lemonade, a nonprofit organization that helps bring awareness on issues concerning local business and developmental programs to help them succeed. Her hope is to prevent financial mishaps from happening to other local

Local celebrities and Star athletes will be in attendance, such as Carlos Boozer.

Sponsor Xante Liquor will be on hand serving signature cocktails.

Tanya-Marie along with Jewelry designer Shannon St Clair (wife of NFL player John St Clair) will be raffling off each prizes with all the proceeds benefiting the local charity called ‘NEST, (NEST provides housing and relief for over 6,000 homeless teens in the Miami Dade area. NEST, a division of StandUpForKids.org, provides clothing, job training, education, and shelter for underprivileged teens that need a little guidance in their life to put them back on the right

Please come out to support, with your help we can create awareness and support for these great local charities and take a stand against homelessness.

Fabulous Miami Multi Chamber of Commerce Event at Strip Modern House 6/6/12

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Fabulous Miami Multi Chamber of Commerce Event at Strip Modern House
Wednesday, June 6th, 2012, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Strip Restaurant “A Modern Steak House”.
801 Brickell Bay drive
Miami Fl, 33131
(Inside the Four Ambassadors building)

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

RSVP to rsvp@fabulousmiami.com by June 5th, 2012
Tell them Soul Of Miami sent you!

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

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

Mix and mingle with local professionals, promote your business, share your ideas, expand your network and have fun! Appetizers from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm courtesy of Strip and a welcome drink courtesy of SX liquors.

HistoryMiami and TREEmendous Miami Wine Down Wednesdays 6/6/12

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Wine Down Wednesdays
June 6, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
HistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street
downtown Miami
Admission: Members: FREE Non-Members: $10
To RSVP call 305-375-1614 or email: RSVP@historymiami.org.
More Info

Mix. Mingle. Sip. Unwind.
First Wednesday of Every Month!

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

Free General Admission and parking provided at the Miami-Dade County Cultural Plaza Garage, 50 NW 2 Avenue.

Be Part of this Great Event!
Sponsorship and promotional opportunities available now. Inquire with Amanda Israel at 305-375-1614 or email us.

Thank You to Our Sponsors
Miami-Dade County, Downtown Development Authority, Downtown Miami Partnership, CLOS Bistro & Cafe, Soul of Miami, & Around Town Magazine.

Dating And Looking Singles Mixer Secret Saturdays at Kyma Lounge 6/1/12

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Dating And Looking Singles Mixer Secret Saturdays at Kyma Lounge
6/1/12, 10PM
Kyma Lounge
270 Biscayne Blvd way

DAG Entertainment Presents
Yet another “Dating and Looking” Singles Mixer For this Week’s Secret Saturdays At the exhilarating Kyma Lounge!

Music by DJ Nikolas

For Ricks Vip Guest list or special table/bottle RSVP Presale only rates text/ call 305 300 0827

Fathers and Families Fest 6/16/12

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Fathers & Families Fest
Saturday June 16, 2012, 12pm-5pm
University of Miami’s Field House
Next to Bank United Center
1245 Dauer Drive
Miami FL

www.FTFSF.com

Free fun Family event in honor of Fathers
Interactive Activities, Sports, Building Projects, Dance, Drumming, Games, Fitness, Arts, literacy, Face Painting & fun for the whole family

For more information call: (305) 812-4000or visit www.FTFSF.com

Father’s Day Weekend Big Truck Fun and Free Admission at MiaSci 6/16-17/12

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Father’s Day Weekend Big Truck Fun and Free Admission at MiaSci
Saturday, June 16 and Sunday, June 17
12-5 p.m. both days
Miami Science Museum
3280 S. Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33129

For more information, visit www.MiamiSci.org.

Dads will receive free entry to the Museum on both Saturday, June 16 and Sunday, June 17 with a paid child’s admission.

The Miami Science Museum is celebrating Father’s Day weekend with Big Truck Days! Sponsored by Ryder, Big Truck Days includes kids’ activities, raffles, giveaways and trucks galore for the whole family in honor of all the amazing dads. The Museum’s parking lot will be filled with buses and trucks with which to interact, as well as food trucks if attendees get hungry.

Price Is Right Live at Seminole Casino Immokalee 5/29/12 – 6/18/12

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Price Is Right Live at Seminole Casino Immokalee
Now-Monday, June 18, Mondays – 2pm, Fridays – 8 pm, Saturdays – 8 pm, Sundays – 2pm & 7pm
Seminole Casino Immokalee
506 South 1 Street
Immokalee, FL 34142
www.seminoleimmokaleecasino.com

Fans can “come on down” to The Price Is Right Live™ in The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Immokalee now through Monday, June 18. They’ll get a chance to win cash, prizes and those fabulous showcases. The acclaimed live version of America’s favorite and longest-running TV game show is hosted by TV personality Todd Newton.

Through Monday, June 18, matinees will be held on Sundays and Mondays at 2 p.m., with 8 p.m. shows on Fridays and Saturdays, and 7 p.m. shows on Sundays. Must be 21 or older to attend. General admission tickets can be purchased for $25 at the Casino Cage or by calling 1-800-218-0007.

The traveling show by FremantleMedia, which also produces “The Price Is Right,” “The X Factor” and other TV shows, features classic fan-favorite games including Plinko, Cliff Hangers, The Big Wheel and Showcase Showdown. Since 2004, one million fans have seen The Price Is Right Live, during which time more than $10 million in cash and prizes have been given away. The show recently completed two successful runs at The Palace Theater at Bally’s Atlantic City.

The Pavilion is a 700-seat entertainment venue that opened in February 2009 as part of the casino’s $22 million expansion. Numerous concerts have already been held in it, including Blood Sweat & Tears and David Allen Coe.

The Price Is Right Live host, Todd Newton, is well-known to television audiences for his work as host on E! Entertainment Television. For nearly a decade, he provided an all-access pass to red carpet events, movie premieres, behind-the-scenes of TV shows and celebrity interviews. Newton has hosted “Hollywood Showdown,” “Whammy!: The All-New Press Your Luck,” “Gameshow Marathon” and “Instant Millionaire” and is currently the host of “Family Game Night” on The Hub, for which he was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host. Todd Newton has won over fans everywhere with his exuberant personality and high-quality showmanship as host of The Price is Right Live.

The Minervas Circle of Dialogue How do I connect with my deep wisdom 6/1/12

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How do I connect with my deep wisdom?
June 1st. 2012, 6 – 9 pm
ccemiami
Centro Cultural Español Miami
1490 Biscayne Bvd.
Miami FL 33139

$15.- Reserve your space – Limited seats!
REGISTER: info@minervas.org or mariam.tamborenea@minervas.org
Facebook Fanpage

The Minervas Circle of Dialogue offers a special opportunity for women to connect with their inner self and with one another, through different creative experiences and through a deep group dialogue.

Theme: How do I connect with my deep wisdom?
The workshop will be held in English and Spanish

Minervas Circle of Dialogue, Planting seeds of peace!

Magic Circus presents Sébastien Léger 6/9/12

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Magic Circus presents Sébastien Léger
Saturday, June 9, 2012, 10:00pm
Imagine Nightclub,
Punta Cana,
Dominican Republic
Facebook Evite
Tickets and Packages

MAGIC CIRCUS â„¢ transports you to an artistic oasis of unconventional spaces incorporating music and movement with the use of new materials, organic and industrial, and novel technologies creating an innovative environment of creativity and communication, to bring you an interactive personal experience.
Music, the key element that creates MAGIC CIRCUS â„¢, is at the heart of every show. Not one show is the same, but each bringing a new musical sound, developed in the same style that characterizes each of our shows.Creating a more dramatic experience using novel and innovative 3D lasers and digital projections, MAGIC CIRCUS â„¢ pioneers in the creation of contemporary audiovisual events.

Featuring: Sabastien Leger
Antoine Lebrun, Rossi Live, Josh Morreli, James Stratus, Baez, Edwardo Lolider, Gianni Aragno, Joseph Linder

A Summer to Remember 50s Beach Bash 6/10/12

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A Summer to Remember 50s Beach Bash
6/10/2012, 3pm-6pm
Dune Oceanfront Burger Lounge
455 Grand Bay Drive
Key Biscayne, FL

We are calling all cool cats to relax in the sand with a cocktail in hand as we transport you to a 1950s beach bash with a showcase of vintage inspired swimwear and casual wear from L.A. Boudoir and cars from Dezer Collection Auto Museum.

Sounds from musical greats and icons such as Elvis Presley and James Dean will rock-n-roll into the late afternoon, as A Little Black Dress Vodka provides cocktail samples from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Valet parking validation available.

Matthew Kush / LoKal Burgers & Beer

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LoKal, pronounced [lo-ka’l], debuts in Coconut Grove in mid-December 2011. Stemming from the German word for restaurant and meeting place, LoKal will live up to its definition of being a meeting place but will exceed all of its guests’ expectations by bringing sustainably and locally sourced ingredients paired with an industrial, raw edginess. Particularly suited to the Grove’s personality and bohemian reputation, Grovites will now have a place where they can satiate their comfort food cravings as well as their ideological inclinations.

june beats after sunset at bass museum 6/1/12

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june beats after sunset
friday, june 1, 8 – 11pm new extended hours!
Bass Museum
2100 collins avenue
miami beach, florida 33139
More Info

• exhibitions on view:
charles ledray: bass museum of art
selections from the collection in conversation with contemporary works
jillian mayer in collaboration with eric schoenborn: erasey page
egyptian gallery

• beats by terence tabeau (nightdrive)
• special pop up shop with jacques smith
• complimentary cocktails (21+) | mixologist
• beats after party at chalk ping pong & billards lounge: beats guests get one free drink at chalk and free ping pong from 11pm – 12am!
• basspass & members: free | non-members: $8

host committee:
kenny araujo | jourdan binder | joey butler | gino campodonico | nick d’annunzio | elizabeth eidelson | maile gamez | jason goldstein | amanda israel | chris ladas | jordana mesner | wes pearce | elaine reinoso | aaron resnick | steven j. rodriguez

for more info: call: 305.673.7530 x1001

sponsored by: herradura tequila | societe perrier | the sagamore hotel | chalk ping pong & billiards lounge

Design A Tie For Father’s Day 6/16/12

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Design A Tie For Father’s Day
Saturday June 16, 2012, 10:00am to 2:00pm
Frames USA & Art Gallery
6822 SW 40th St
Miami, FL 33155
RSVP to cattheframer@gmail.com but walk ins are welcomed as well.

Design A Tie For Father’s Day

Frames USA & Art Gallery located at 6822 SW 40th St, Miami, FL 33155 invites you to our 1st “Design A Tie” for Father’s Day. This free art event will take place on Saturday June 16, 2012 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. This art event is FREE! This art event is open to all children of any age! This art event will make lots of smiles. All children who design a tie, will also get a goodie bag filled with prizes and treats. Our goal is to get 300 children making 300 fathers and or grandfathers super happy.

Garter Talk at Blo Midtown 6/6/12

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Garter Talk @ Blo Midtown
Wednesday, June 6, 7pm to 9pm
Blo Midtown
3301 NE 1st Ave, Suite #102
Miami , FL 33137
RSVP Online, tickets are ten dollars
Spread the Blo and tweet us at: @bloheartsyou / @themanemuchacha / @thecountress

Presented by Blo Midtown, Weddings Illustrated and Twenty7Events for the bride that just wants to get glam

Blo digs wedding belles. Blo Midtown, Weddings Illustrated and Twenty7Events have joined forces to expose brides-to-be and their maids to the finest knot-tying services in Miami. On Wednesday, June 6th from 7pm to 9pm, Blo Midtown will host a glamorous event that will showcase wedding services and products to brides and their entourages. Pink drinks, bite-size nibbles, cotton candy and cupcakes included. If anyone here knows why a bride shouldn’t Blo, speak now or forever hold your peace!

Blo Midtown, Weddings Illustrated and Twenty7Events have invited Miami’s top wedding vendors to get modern brides ready for their big day. Think complimentary beauty services and consultations, like nails, tanning, make-up and blo outs, as well as a preview of this season’s bridal gowns and bridesmaid dresses. Also in attendance? Event planners, engagement rings, bridal accessories, music, lighting, flowers, invitations, photography, fitness and sweets, oh my! This intimate all-about-wedding-workshop will help brides get fab-in-a-flash without turning into Bridezilla.

International Biennale Artists Exhibition Miami 2012 Vernissage 6/7/12

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International Biennale Artists Exhibition Miami 2012
June 7th -June 26th. Vernissage June 7th , 7-10p.m.
LMNT Gallery
55 NW 36th Street
Miami, Fl 33160
Website

International Biennale Artist Exhibition at LMNT

The International Biennale Artists Exhibition will present a display of international contemporary art in a 3-week show that will take place at LMNT Gallery in the Wynwood Arts District from June 7th to 26th, 2012. The opening reception will take place on Thursday June 7th from 7:00-10:00 pm. On Saturday June 9th at 7:00 pm LMNT will host a charity auction benefitting ArtStudioMiami, healing systemic poverty with creative holistic integration for our local youth.

Artists for Artists, LMNT Hosts International Biennale Artists Exhibition MIAMI
June 7 – 26, 2012

Thursday’s Opening Reception will become an international affair with attendance of acclaimed artists at the Wynwood multiplex venue

For the second time in Miami, the “International Biennale Artists Exhibition” will present a display of international contemporary art by emerging and established artists in a 3-week show that will take place at LMNT Gallery in the Wynwood Arts District from June 7th to 26th, 2012.

As part of LMNT’s mission to unite artists, art lovers, and passionate collectors who value the contemporary arts as a creative expression of human experience, the “International Biennale Artists Exhibition” MIAMI will present an international roster of painters, photographers and sculptors that will exhibit their latest works at the 5,000 square foot Wynwood venue.

Founded by Israeli artist Elisha Ben-Yitzhak the “International Biennale Artists” is comprised of over 700 international artists, who after participating at worldwide biennales and establishing close friendships, have continued to remain active in exhibitions installments.

The “International Biennale Artists Exhibition” MIAMI is curated by Dallas-based artist Matt Anzak who will be presenting the latest works by 56 artists from countries such as Argentina, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Cuba, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Peru, Poland, New Zealand, Romania, Russia, Spain, Taiwan, Uruguay, the U.S., and Venezuela.

Participants for this edition “International Biennale Artists Exhibition” MIAMI are Alejandro Leyva, Alicia H. Torres, Amalia Brujis, Ana Gilda Galindo, Anabel Rub Peicher, Anica Sphilberg, Antonio Cortes Rolon, Araceli Salcedo, Belina Sierraalta Kowalski, Betty Fleisher, Bronwyn Towle, Carol P. Kingsley, Carolina Rojas, Charlotte Martin, Donna Lee Steffens, Edmund Ian Grant, Elisha Ben Yitzhak, Emilia Garcia, Esther Wertheimer, Francisco Ceron, Gaby Grobo, He Si’en, Jorge Santos, Jaime Ferreyros, Jaime Gagan, James Rodriguez, Jenny Bennett, Jose Pinto, Julio Bordas, Lara Campiglia, Lee Ables, Li Haibing, Lucrecia Diaz, 3, Luis Lamboy, Magi Calhoun, Ma’ayan Robyn Kossoff, Marcia Ramos-Perello, Maria Fernandez Lairet, Myrian Juliao, Nicolantonio Mucciaccia, Osvaldo Sandoval, Pedro E. Avila Gendis, Puneeta Mittal, Raquel Rub, Robin Antar, Salvatore Zagami, Sara (Sari) Friedler, Saul Galavis, Shahn Gross, Silvia Martinez/Kuti, Ted Barr, Teri Starkweather, Tina Susan Salves
en, Ting Huang, and the international multimedia duo, Jaap-Jaapkore.

As an exhibition platform, the “International Biennale Artists Exhibition” MIAMI will link the LMNT space as an international melting pot where different peoples and styles are mixed together exhibiting a varied and dynamic art collection.

On Friday, June 8th, 2012 an educational program will take place at LMNT, a workshop and lecture by Israeli artist Ted Barr. As an innovator of new techniques such as the multi-layered tar painting, Barr carefully controls colors and fluidity creating new textural appearances that captivate viewers.

Barr’s favorite motto is “As Above So Below” meaning that the human body, spirit, society, world and universe are connected as every moon, planet, star, cluster and galaxy are interrelated.

Among the highlights for this year’s International Biennale Artists Exhibition in Miami are American artist Robin Antar- the first female artist to exhibit at NYC’s POP International Galleries; Polish-Canadian bronze sculptor Esther Wertheimer; Peruvian artist Anica Shpilberg; Indian artist Puneeta Mittal and the group’s founder, Israeli artist Elisha Ben-Yitzhak.

Touch Boutique Fashion Fete and Style Challenge 6/7/12

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Touch Boutique Fashion Fete & Style Challenge
Thursday, June 7th, 2012 from 7pm- 10pm
Touch Boutique
7231 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33138
Facebook Page
RSVP: rsvp@itmarketingconcepts.com

Touch Boutique’s Fashion Fête & Style Challenge

Toast Biscayne Boulevard’s Newest Shopping Destination
Miami’s Top Fashion Bloggers to Judge Fashion Style Challenge at Chic Boutique

Touch Boutique, the newest addition to Miami’s Upper East Side, which carries a fashion savvy selection of affordable, up-to-the-moment clothes, jewelry, handbags for every style persona will host a Fashion Fête on Thursday, June 7th, 2012 from 7pm – 1pm to celebrate their grand opening.

Hosted by a stylish selection of Miami’s most bookmarked bloggers – Ginger Harris of Electric Blogarella, Lori Riviere of Shortcuts To Fabulous, Ria Michelle of RiaMichelle.com and Juliana Cardona of A Fashion Soiree – guests will not only have the opportunity to add a touch of style to their wardrobes by receiving a choice of a bangle or pair of earrings with purchase of $25 or more, but also can partake in the Touch Boutique Style Challenge.

Ladies will put down their lite bites provided by Moonchine, Stoli cocktails and sweet treats from 3 Men & a Lil’ Lady and pick up their smart phones in order to capture an image of the outfit they’ve put together from Touch Boutique’s inventory and tweet it to @Touch_Boutique. The evening’s hosts Ginger, Lori, Ria and Juliana will hold court over the tweeted images and award the winner with the most stylish ensemble a $100 gift card to Touch.

To complete the fashionable fun, guests will be treated to a complimentary bun bar and hairstyle consultations from Mirror Mirror, a newly launched salon adjacent to Touch Boutique. Also on hand, Dolled Up will provide polish changes to ensure nails are perfectly painted.

Breaking all the rules in order to provide the latest clothing, jewelry, handbags and more for the fashionably hip, Touch Boutique provides inspirational looks, and up-to-the-minute trends for every style persona. Owned and curated by fashion stylist, Cyndi V., Touch Boutique is open seven days as week as style never sleeps. Touch Boutique is located at 7231 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33138 and is open Monday – Saturday from 11am – 7pm and on Sundays from 11am – 2pm. For more information call (786) 235-8633 or visit Touch Boutique on Facebook or follow Touch Boutique on Twitter @touch_boutique.com

Autism Karaoke Benefit for C.A.R.D. at STAGE 84 6/1/12

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Autism Karaoke Benefit for C.A.R.D. at STAGE 84
Friday, June 1, 2012, 8pm-midnight
STAGE 84 (Music Café & Beer Bar)
9118 W State Rd 84 (I-595)
Pine Ridge Plaza
Davie, FL 33324
954.474.5040
stage84fl.com/wp
@stage84

Contact: Wendy Saravia, 954.673.0212, info@stage84fl.com

Autism is a very dear cause for our family. But our mission is to help not only the youngest of our family members, Noah who just turned 5 but for all the kids and families affected by this disorder.

Please join us for another fun showing of talented singers and those that just want to help a great cause.

Autism Karaoke Benefiting C.A.R.D.
Karaoke All Night
Donations for each performance
Special Drink Special:
Card-Tinis

UM-NSU CARD is a state-funded resource and support program dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autism and related disabilities including deaf-blindness and pervasive developmental disorders.

Opera Night at the Van Dyke 6/15/12

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Opera Night at the Van Dyke
6/15/2012, 9pm-1:00am
Van Dyke Cafe
846 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.novellallen.com

From Beethoven to Bocelli, and from Cole Porter to Gladys Knight and The Pips… we present “A night at the Opera”. An intensely rich and eclectic performance of the world’s most beloved “classic” and “classical” love songs. So please join me and my colleagues from the Florida Grand Opera. But that’s not all you will see, we will have great and professional performers of authentic Soul, Musical theater, and Jazz. Free entry!

More info?
Novell Allen (Artistic Director)
www.novellallen.com
www.novellallen@gmail.com
305 494-1463

The Beat Who Cheated Death How Bass Shaped Miami with Dave Tompkins 5/31/12

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The Beat Who Cheated Death: How Bass Shaped Miami” with Dave Tompkins
Thursday, May 31, 6-9pm, talk begins 6:30pm
Miami Art Museum
101 W Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
Members free / non-members $8
/ 305.375.1704

Dave Tompkins, music journalist, historian, and author of “How to Wreck a Nice Beach: The Vocoder from World War II to Hip-Hop,” leads a discussion on the history of Miami bass and its cultural, political and geological impact on the Magic City. Lecture begins 6:30pm. (Doors open 6pm. Seating is limited. First come, first seated.) Following the lecture, stick around for a party led by **DJ Dave Tompkins**, who will be spinning the best of Miami “bass” music.

Specialty cocktails by Smirnoff
Secure garage parking is available for $5 at 50 NW 2 Ave.
RSVP@miamiartmuseum.org / 305.375.1704

Seductive Salsa Thursday 5/31/12

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Seductive Salsa Thursday!
5/31/12, 9PM-3AM
The Well Lounge Miami Beach
444 West 41st Street
Miami Beach Fl 33140

The party this Thursday is going to be at the world famous The Well Lounge in Miami Beach….next to The Forge.
Formerly known as The Glass and Jimmy Z’s

Equipped with polished wood floors, elegant venue with 2 full decked bars!
Free parking at the meters!
Free Cover!

$7 Rum and Cokes
$7 Vodka Cranberries
$3 Waters

All the way from Salsa Central Dance Studios and Tapas y Tintos! Ricky Torres will be teaching a LA style salsa class at 9PM sharp! Dont miss it! Come get your early groove on!

On the second room of The Well, All the way from Brasil! We will have Fabiano “Nyx” Trofino and his dance partner Kendra Haynes teaching a one hour ZOUK class! 9PM sharp – 10PM

DJ Pelito Largo spinning the best Salsa Merengue Cha Cha, Zouk, Mambo,and Bachata all night
So come out tell a friend or two and let’s celebrate our love for music!
Guest DJ Richie Rich will be spinning alongside the best tunes also!
Remember Ladies and Gentlemen: DRESS TO IMPRESS!

Get Lei’d Art Attack 6/4/12

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Get Lei’d Art Attack
June 4, 2012, 8:30pm
Holleman’s Restuarant
1 Curtiss Pkway
Miami Springs, 33166
www.Artistic-Vibes.com

Not many people can say they know they’re getting lei’d on a Monday night… Hawaiian style we mean. Pack your coconut bras and your grass skirts, AV is ringing in the summer with our Luau themed Art Attack. Come get Lei’d, we know we will!

$1 Beers, $10 Bottles of Wine, $5 Shots, Live Entertainment, FREE Parking, $2 Cover!

LIVE entertainment by Miami’s favorite local comics, musicians, and more!

Featuring Audience Choice Winner:
Danny Miami!

Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week

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(Miami, Florida) –Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week (MMIFW) gave residents a refreshing change of fashion scene with Air-Bistro-Studio-Gallery, LMNT (elementi), in Midtown Miami.  The 7,000+ sq.ft. space was home to the three-day event which showcased a fashion-forward lineup of daywear, eveningwear and swimwear designs from around the world including the United States, Russia, Saudi Arabia, England, Mexico and more. 

With a background in TV production, as well as the modeling industry, Maxine Viktor, envisioned a great opportunity to offer Miami a transformation from the typical – and somewhat cliché, Miami Beach – for an annual fashion show location.  Viktor partnered up with Philip Stienstra, a professional in the nightlife and entertainment industry, to collaborate in creating an event that would change the concept of “Miami-Fashion-Beach” and bring a more truly culturally diverse background to Miami’s fashion venues.

A successful MMIFW sealed each event with after parties and events in Gavanna Miami, Cafeina Miami, and Kyma Lounge. â– 

Padma Fertility Festival 6/2/12

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Padma Fertility Festival
06/02/12, 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Miami Beach Botanical Gardens
2000 Convention Center Dr
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.jaiyamonica.com

The Padma Fertility Festival is to honor the Flowering of life upon the earth, the Flowering of your consciousness and the receptive feminine qualities of fertility in both earth and women. Padma is a Indian sanskrit word for Lotus, traditionally being a symbol for concsiousness, as the beautiful flower grows from the muddy waters blossoming into the light of its own awareness. Padma is a symbol of beauty, purity, spirituality and fertility that we find within the feminine forms.

Make your life, every thought, every action, every breath a creation of beauty, an expression of your vision of beauty upon the planet” ~ Universal Mother Mary

Performance and Cermonies
Soulflower music performance
Great Goddess Invocation and creation of clay Venus Figurines
Sacred Seed Ceremony by Maya
Ritual Honoring of the Sacred Womb
Maypole and Flower Wreathing
Sensual Rejuvination Yoga
Sacred Sensuality Ritual with Gita Devi, Luchi Estevez, Maya Torres, Francis Aiom and Monica Craun
Oriental Dance by Portia Lange ( Elle Covergirl)
Afro-Cuban Dance of Oshun by Marisol Blanco
Indian Dance by Narayani Majaraj
Aphrodite Cacau Ceremony with Monica Craun, Lisa Lumiere and Gita Devi
Lady of Harp
Divine Feminine Meditation with Michelle Alva
Iemanja Rainha do (a)mar African Dance by Roberta Tirassa
Hypnotica Group Bellydance
Open Microphone for any poetry, music, and dance work to be shared and a drumcircle following
Holisitic Healing and Artisan tables, Organic food, Henna tattoo artist, a Hope Bowl and other creative activities

WDNA 88.9FM Public Radio presents Sergio Barroso Live Electronic Music From The Turn Of The Century 6/2/12

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WDNA 88.9FM Public Radio presents Sergio Barroso Live Electronic Music From The Turn Of The Century
Saturday, June 2, 2012 8:30 p.m.
WDNA Jazz Gallery
2921 Coral Way
Miami.

General Admission to each event is $15. Free to WDNA Members.

WDNA is proud to present composer and pianist Sergio Barroso in a program of Live Electronic Music from the Turn of the Century–from Cuba and Canada on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 8:30 p.m. in the WDNA Jazz Gallery, 2921 Coral Way. Music lovers will be amazed with Barroso’s genre of electronic music that’s an interesting and valuable Cuban contribution to this universal music.
A long-time resident of Vancouver, Canada, Sergio Barroso takes advantage of this trip to Miami to reunite with musicologist Tamahra Martin, in the program Habanera and Contradanza on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 7 p. m. This presentation will highlight several of Barroso’s Colonial Contradanzas and other works by Cuban composers.

Born in Havana, Cuba in 1946, Sergio Barroso studied piano, theory, and organ at the Havana National Conservatory, continuing his studies in composition and theory at the Superior Academy of Music in Prague, in conducting at the Superior Institute of Arts [ISA] of the University of Havana, and in computer music at the Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics at Stanford University, USA. His works have been performed at music centers and events in the Americas, Europe and Asia. As a live electronics keyboardist he has primarily performed his own music and commissioned works by Canadian composers. He received awards in Cuba, Canada, Europe, Latin America and the USA, including the Canadian national composition Lynch-Staunton Award 2000; Cintas/Arts International (New York 2009 & 1999), Paris UNESCO IMC Rostrums of Composers (1994) & (1980); IMC Rostrums of Electroacoustic Music (Oslo 1992) & (Helsinki 1990) and several National Awards in Cuba prior to his exile in France in 1980.

Dorsch Gallery Artist talk with Felecia Chizuko Carlisle, Michelle Weinberg, Elisabeth Condon 5/29/12

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Artist talk with Felecia Chizuko Carlisle, Michelle Weinberg, Elisabeth Condon
May 29th, 6:30 pm
Dorsch Gallery
151 NW 24 St
Miami, FL 33127
dorschgallery.com

Dorsch Gallery invites you to a discussion between Felecia Chizuko Carlisle, Elisabeth Condon and Michelle Weinberg as they touch on the common threads and intersections occurring between their current solo exhibitions, as well as the motifs and philosophies behind their own work.

Currently on view:
Felecia Chizuko Carlisle: Façade
Michelle Weinberg: The Pretend Dimension
Elisabeth Condon: Walk with Me

Caption credit (clockwise):
Felecia Chizuko Carlisle, Façade, 2012, installation shot
Michelle Weinberg, Splinters & Polygon Projections, 2012, gouache and acrylic latex on paper, hand-tufted wool/silk rug, plywood, acrylic sheets, frames, found objects. dimensions variable
Elisabeth Condon, Walk with Me, 2012, installation shot

Art and Design Night for A Spring Affair Exhibition 6/9/12

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Art & Design Night for “A Spring Affair” Exhibition
Saturday June 9th, 2012 from 7-10pm
Art Fusion Galleries
1 NE 40th Street, Suites 3, 6, 7
Miami, FL 33137

Art Fusion Galleries is proud to present our Spring exhibition of 2012 “A Spring Affair”

This exhibition features over 40 emerging to mid-career contemporary international artists – be sure to highlight the evening of Saturday, June 9th 2012 on your calendar for our Art & Design Night.

Our spring exhibition of 2012 features a fresh, colorful and vibrant array of artists. This collection is truly a testament to the vision of the galleries’ roots; representing international cultural artistic diversity, honoring those who define tomorrow’s masters.

Music by DJ Josh Nemcik
Complimentary Wine and Refreshments
Valet Parking available by South Florida Parking

Miami Lighthouse Legislative Luncheon 6/18/12

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Miami Lighthouse Legislative Luncheon
Monday, June 18 from 12pm to 1:30 p.m.
Miami Lighthouse for the Blind
601 Southwest 8th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33130

To help raise awareness about the amazing services and programs the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired provides, the Young Professionals group is hosting the “Miami Lighthouse Legislative Luncheon” on Monday, June 18th from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm at Miami Lighthouse (601 SW 8th Ave.). The complimentary lunch sponsored by Flagler Development, will feature a tour of Miami Lighthouse’s facility and networking with local elected officials, Miami Lighthouse Board of Directors and other young professionals.

You will learn about the summer camp for children, visit one of the three mobile Heiken Program eye care units and you will be able to witness firsthand how technology levels the playing field for the blind and visually impaired. The Young Professionals group is hosting the lunch to not only raise awareness about Miami Lighthouse but also spark interest in young professionals to get involved in government by meeting their elected officials. Please RSVP to Cameron Sisser via email at csisser@miamilighthouse.org.

Lmh Mag presents the Premier Party for the first season of Miami, Very $ocial 6/9/12

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Lmh Mag presents the Premier Party for the first season of Miami, Very $ocial 6/9/12
Saturday, June 9th. 2012
8:00pm Dinner and Cocktails
10:00pm Red Carpet
Trio on the Bay
1601 79th st.
North Bay Village, FL. 33141

Producer Of Married Men And Single Women Movie Premier Has Produced And Executive Produced A New Ground Breaking Sitcom

“Miami, Very $ocial”
Based on true Miami Life

Lmh Mag presents the Premier Party for the first season of “Miami, Very $ocial. Coming this summer.

Filmed at some of South Beach’s best known celebrity sighting locations. The participants are emerging actors, directors, music producers, clothing and jewelry designers, makeup artists, hair stylists, and editors from all over the world. All aspiring, land seeking opportunities for their big break.

Miami, Very $ocial is a dark comedy about the true Miami way of life. From the night life to designer wear, blondes against brunettes, cougars, gold diggers, sugar daddy’s, exotic cars, surgical procedures to botox.

Whole Foods Market Florida Regional Top Butcher Competition 5/29/12 – 6/7/12

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Whole Foods Market Florida Regional Top Butcher Competition

Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Competing stores: Tampa, Sarasota, Winter Park, Jacksonville and Orlando
Location: Whole Foods Market – Orlando; 8003 Turkey Lake Rd., Phillips Crossing, Orlando, FL 32819

Thursday, May 31, 2012
Competing stores: Naples, Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs and Plantation
Location: Whole Foods Market – Pembroke Pines; 14956 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33027

Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Competing stores: Wellington, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach Gardens
Location: Whole Foods Market – Palm Beach Gardens; 11701 Lake Victoria Garden Ave., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

Thursday, June 7, 2012
Competing stores: South Beach, Pinecrest, Coral Gables and Aventura
Location: Whole Foods Market – Coral Gables; 6701 Red Road, Coral Gables, FL 33143

Tuesday, June 12, 2012
The four winners from the preliminary competitions above will head to Whole Foods Market – Boca Raton to compete in the Top Butcher Competition Regional Finals.

Butchery is an art and a craft and to honor it, the Whole Foods Market Florida region has invited their in-house butchers to sharpen their knives and gear up for a regional Top Butcher Competition. Each store in Florida has nominated their best butcher to compete in a regional “cut-off.” The winner of the regional finals will head to Washington D.C. to go up against fellow finalists from across the United States in the Top Butcher Competition National Finals and the winning finalist will compete in New York City at the annual Meatopia event. Foodies and consumers are invited to join Whole Foods Market as they celebrate the fine art of butchery.

Competitors will be given a specific portion of meat, which will be revealed the day of each competition and 15 minutes to properly cut and present the meat. They will be judged on how quickly they can cut the meat, the creativity and precision behind their slices and the ability to maximize profit potential. The winner is automatically entered to compete in the regional finals. All regional competitions begin at 11:00 a.m.; schedule follows:

The Miami Downtown Development Authority presents Free Concert featuring Eric Hutchinson with Jacob Jeffries Band 6/8/12

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The Miami Downtown Development Authority presents Free Concert featuring Eric Hutchinson with Jacob Jeffries Band
June 8, Doors @ 7:00 PM, Show @ 8:00 PM
Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts
174 East Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33131

For more information on this show and upcoming shows go to www.dwntwnconcerts.com
Become a fan of DWNTWN Miami Concert Series on Facebook.

Eric Hutchinson takes it to another level with his energetic live show, performing a batch of genre-blending tunes off of his new album “Moving Up Living Down”.

Jacob Jeffries, hailed as a super singer-songwriter-keyboardist and his band will open the show showcasing their piano driven rock and roll that is bursting with catchy melodies and dramatic, instantly likeable vocals.

As always food and drink are available. For information on this show go to www.dwntwnconcerts.com or become a fan of the DWNTWN Miami Concert Series on Facebook.

Presented by:Miami Downtown Development Authority & the John S. & James L. Knight Foundation

DWNTWN Specials for Concert Day – Friday, June 8th!
Spend the afternoon in Downtown Miami & visit the following businesses before the concert from 5-7:30pm for these special offers:
* Clos Bistro @ 100 S Biscayne Blvd – 2 for 1 Beer & Wine and $1.00 empanadas
* Elwoods Gastro Pub @ 188 NE 3 Ave – 1/2 price appetizers with any beer/wine purchase
* Kork Wine & Cheese @ 2 South Miami Ave – 20% of entire bill
* La Loggia Ristorante @ 68 W Flagler Street – 20% off your dinner bill (cannot be combined w/other offers)
* La Provence French Bakery @ 249 E Flagler St – 20% off from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
* Ramon Puig Guayaberas @ 24 W Flagler Street – 20% off all guayaberas
* Roho Cuban Coffee @ 2 W Flagler Street – Free Cuban coffee w/any purchase and 10% off food purchases
* The Bank Miami @ 137 NE 1 Street – Happy hour – 2 for 1 Drinks from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
* Tre Italian Bistro @ 270 E Flagler Street – Happy Hour Beer & Winespecials

Eric Hutchinson takes it to another level with his energetic live show, performing a batch of genre-blending tunes off of his new album “Moving Up Living Down”. Since his album “Sounds Like This” broke the top 10 on the iTunes charts in 2007, he has toured with Kelly Clarkson, Jason Mraz and OneRepublic and has been named an AOL “About to Pop” Artist, Yahoo! “Who’s Next Artist”, MSN “One to Watch” Artist and a VH1 “You Oughta Know Artist”. His unique sound is like audible sunshine that will keep you bright and happy long after sunset.

Jacob Jeffries, hailed as a super singer-songwriter-keyboardist and his band will open the show showcasing their piano driven rock and roll that is bursting with catchy melodies and dramatic, instantly likeable vocals.

www.MiamiDDA.com.

Disco Donkey Appearance in Mary Brickell Village 5/30/12

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Disco Donkey Appearance in Mary Brickell Village 5/30/12
Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 12:30 p.m.
Mary Brickell Village – West Plaza
900 S Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33130

For more information on The Donkey Show, call the box office at (305) 949-6722 or visit www.arshtcenter.org.

“Disco Donkey,” the official mascot of the Adrienne Arsht Center’s upcoming summer spectacle – The Donkey Show. He’s a lean, mean disco-fabulous machine.

Follow him on Twitter: @DiscoDonkeyMIA

A 15-foot, afro-wearing pink donkey blasting disco-era favorites will strut down South Miami Avenue surprising Mary Brickell Village locals and lunch goers with a glittering sneak peek of the smash hit, The Donkey Show!

Attired in all their theatrical disco finery, performers will leap off “Disco Donkey” and light up Mary Brickell Village with a performance inspired by the hedonistic Studio 54 days, the epic shrine to disco, where lovers of the nightlife would release their inhibitions on the dance floor.

This will mark the public unveiling of the “Disco Donkey,” which will then travel around Miami throughout the summer, giving unsuspecting residents a memorable taste of The Donkey Show.

The Donkey Show is a spectacular pop-up club that blends a crazy circus of disco music hits, go-go dancers, roller skaters, feathered divas and a full active bar — ultimately becoming Miami’s most outrageous 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 Adrienne 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.

Acoustica 21 featuring Adam Levin, guitar 6/2/12

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Acoustica 21 featuring Adam Levin, guitar
Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 8PM
Acoustica 21 featuring Adam Levin, guitar
Centro Cultural Espanol
1490 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
(Inexpensive parking behind the building. Street parking available.)
fetafoundation.org/Acoustica_21.html
www.facebook.com/events/233854446727514/
ccemiami.org/2012/05/guitar-recital-acoustica-21-adam-levin-guitar/
Contact: info@fetafoundation.org
Admissions: $5
Students and CEC members: free

Allow me to invite you to our next Acoustica 21 concert in Miami, FL. Acoustica 21 is a new concert series focusing on presentation and promotion of acoustic art music composed after the year 2000.

On June 2, we will feature the Boston-based classical guitarist Adam Levin who will present a program comprised of works that he commissioned during his residency in Madrid, Spain as a Fulbright Scholar, Program for Cultural Cooperation Fellow and Kate Neal Kinley Fellow. The repertoire shows diversity in musical languages, representing the four generations of living Spanish composers. Adam embarked on this project to answer his curiosity about music composed after the great nationalistic period, which included composers such as Albeniz, De Falla, Granados, Rodrigo and Turina. His quest led to commissioning thirty of the finest Spanish composers. The project culminates in a 4-volume encyclopedic recording on Naxos and an 8-volume complimentary score publication.

With the support of the FETA Foundation, Centro Cultural Español, Harold Golen Gallery, SCFA and Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

Photographs of Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week at LMNT on 5/25/12

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Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week at LMNT on Friday, May 25, 2012.  Such wonderful evening wear on the runway tonight from the following desiners:   Charlyn Castro-Rojas, Chrissiefizz, Laila Wazna, Fabric Twinz and Biljana Karan.

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Royal Poinciana Fiesta 75th Anniversary 6/1-4/12

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Royal Poinciana Fiesta Celebrates its 75th Anniversary
June 1 – 4, 2012

The Tropical Flowering Tree Society, dedicated to the promotion, propagation, and preservation of tropical flowering trees, presents the 75th annual Royal Poinciana Fiesta, June 1 – 4, 2012. Miami’s oldest festival has added new events to this year’s four-day event to help commemorate its 75th anniversary.

The festival kick-off Luncheon, Art Show and Musicale
Friday, June 1, 11:30 am
Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables.
Tickets are $25 per person and are available by calling Lynda at 304-441-8589. This new event is sponsored by Coral Gables Garden Club, Coral Gables Music Club, and the Tropical Flowering Tree Society.

Tree Planting with TREEmendous Miami
Saturday June 2, 8:30 am
meeting at the Coconut Grove Metrorail Station
SW 27 Avenue and US 1.
All volunteers, 18 years of age and older are welcome to help plant flowering trees along US 1 to beautify our city. For more information about the tree planting please call Steve Pearson at 305-233-3619.

Trolley Tour
Sunday, June 3
Gates open at 11:30 am, Trolley Tour departs at 1:00 pm
The Kampong
4013 Douglas Road
Coconut Grove.
See the spectacular blooming Poinciana trees in Coral Gables and Coconut Grove.
The South Florida Woodturners are providing a handcrafted, turned bowl made from Poinciana wood for a silent auction. BYO brown bag lunch and take self-guided tour of the Kampong. $25 per person. $8 for Kampong ONLY. Reservations Required: Please call Carol at 305-258-1086

Monday, June 4 at 7:00 pm
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road
Coral Gables
The four-day celebration wraps up with the Fiesta with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, and jazz by Joe Donato. The 2012 Royal Poinciana Fiesta poster artist, Lisa Remeny, and artists Pauline Goldsmith, Linda Apriletti, Debra Cortese, and others will be showing and selling their Poinciana inspired art. The Fiesta will conclude with the presentations of college scholarship awards to Royal Poinciana Queen and her Court, and the Larry Schokman Book Award. College scholarships to the Royal Poinciana Queen and two Princesses are based on an application, essay, personal interview and school recommendations. Guests are invited to join a tram tour of Fairchild. TFTS Members free, $5 per person for non-members. No reservations required.

The Royal Poinciana Fiesta began in 1937 as a celebration of the blooming of the magnificent Royal Poinciana trees, introduced to Miami by Dr. David Fairchild, founder of the Office of Seed and Plant Introduction of the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C. One of oldest of these trees is planted at The Kampong, where he and his wife, Marian Bell Fairchild, youngest daughter of Alexander Graham Bell, built a home and garden. The Kampong is now one of four gardens of the National Tropical Botanic Garden.

Books & Book visiting authors Ford, Pitts, Weinstein, Goolrick, Shriver June 2012

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Books & Book visiting authors Ford, Pitts, Weinstein, Goolrick, Shriver
June 2012
Books & Books
265 Aragon
Coral Gables
www.booksandbooks.com

Free & Open to the Community

There are some outstanding authors visiting Books & Books in the Gables over the next few weeks. Books & Books has a packed schedule of readings this summer. Parking available at municipal garage across the street.

* June 7: Rochelle Weinstein, Miami born and current resident, author of What We Leave Behind, which asks the question, “What if we had the chance to go back and live what could have been?” The book chronicles the powerful grip of love- both young and mature- and one woman’s journey through her first romantic relationship, its betrayal and and how a single choice instantly and profoundly alters the trajectory of her life.

* June 8: Richard Ford, author of The Sportswriter, Lay of the Land, and the Pulitzer Prize winning novel Independence Day, with his new book, Canada that tells the story about the effects his parents robbery has on his life

* June 9: Leonard Pitts, Miami’s own columnist in Miami with his novel Freeman, about a man who after the Civil War returns to the South to find his wife, the mother of his only child, whom he left behind 15 years earlier on the Mississippi farm to which they belonged

* June 12: Robert Goolrick, author of very popular novel The Unreliable Wife, visiting Miami with his new book Heading Out to Wonderful

* June 13: Mark Shriver, son of Sargent Shriver (founder of the Peace Corps) and Eunice Kennedy (founder of Special Olympics and sister of the late president John F. Kennedy), has written a biography, A Good Man: Rediscovering My Father, Sarge Shriver about his father, the principles his father lived by and growing up on the famous family.

* June 14: Sara Lawrence Lightfoot, sociologist, professor at the Harvard Grad. School of Education and chair of the MacArthur Foundation, is coming to Miami to share her 10th book, Exit: The Endings That Set Us Free. In her book she explores the ways we leave one thing and move on to the next by interviewing a variety of people in the midst of change: a 16 ear old boy forced to leave Iran in the midst of the violent civil war; a Catholic priest who leaves the Church and a gay man who finds peace after coming out.

downtown FULL MOON party 1-year Anniversary 6/2/12

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Gary James Fitzsimmons & Fritz “E” Romeus present the downtown FULL MOON party
Saturday June 2, 2012, 9pm – 3am… Rain or Shine
7th Circuit Studios
Moksha Family Artist Collective
228 NE 59th Street
Miami, FL 33137
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The Fire Side Of The Moon (1-Year Anniversary Event)
“Time flies when you are having fun…”

Yes, it has been a year now since we’ve started the “downtown FULL MOON party”, and we are so excited to see that it continues to grow and enjoyed by most who have attended. We set out from the very beginning to create a very soulful, interactive, entertaining and spiritually stimulating event that anyone and everyone can be a part of; an event in which you feel that you are a participant instead of an observant; an event that makes you feel you are being admired for your accepting attitude; an event which propels everyone to shine their positive vibe and energy in a sharing and loving environment. So far, so good… This is only the beginning as we have so much more in store for you coming up in our future “downtown FULL MOON party” events. Our entire team thank all of you who have supported the party in the past 12 months and we look forward to sharing some more beautiful moments with you soon!

(Free Admission Before 10pm)
Featuring:
Live Band: Tamboka
Live Band: TBD (Special Appearance!)
Resident Deejay: Umber Bandi-Ville
Guest Deejays & Live Act: TBD
Live Art: Bruno Natalio Vago
Drum Master: Bli Bi Gore Eric
Drum Leader: Renzo Vargas
Fire Performances: All Professional Talents Are Welcomed!
Hula Hoopers: Bring your own or buy one at the event…
***Free Admission***
To All Musicians And Drummers With Real Instruments And To All Performers In Attire With Props
(Free Admission is at the discretion of the Door Staff; meaning that you must bring a real instrument to play it, or be a real performer with real props. Please do not try to abuse this courtesy and ruin it for everyone else.)

Drum Circle: Long Extended Drumming Sets will be from 10p – 12a and from 1a till close… The entire outdoor area will be reserved for Drumming Only, with the exception of a one (1) hour Live Deejay Set from midnight – 1a… Bring Your Drum And Let Your Beats Be Heard!

Dresscode (Suggested): Artistic, Outrageous, And Creative… Dare To Be The “Inner-Self”!

Hosted By: Fritz “e” Romeus, Gary James Fitzsimmons; Tracie Samara; Sophie Moon, Sol Amor, Sean Delano Simpson, and Renzo Vargas

South Florida Jazz Giants honored at Hall of Fame Induction 6/10/12

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South Florida Jazz Giants to be honored at Hall of Fame Induction
Sunday, June 10, 4pm-7pm
The Joseph Caleb Center
5400 NW 22nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 636-2350
$15 General Admission – $10 SJO Members

The Sunshine Jazz Organization of South Florida and Alice Day are poised for the third installment of “South Florida Jazz Hall of Fame”. (SFJHOF) This special ceremony of inductees was established to take advantage of the opportunity to pay tribute to some of South Florida’s legends, present and past. We honor those who made an impact in the world of Jazz at home and at large.

Co-Sponsored by The Sunshine Jazz Organization www.sunshinejazz.org

Information courtesy: JazzBluesFlorida.com

First Friday at Cernuda Arte 6/1/12

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First Friday at Cernuda Arte
Friday, June 1, 2012, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Cernuda Arte
3155 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.cernudaarte.com

Paintings, Works on Paper and Sculptures: A Spring Art Exhibition at Cernuda Arte First Friday, Gallery Night A Reception Open to the Public

Cernuda Arte celebrates spring with a vibrant art show featuring
Colonial, Academic, Modern and Contemporary artworks.
To view a preview of the show,
please visit the Exhibitions section of our website
or click on our new Facebook page.

Carmelo González, The Letter, 1954, mixed media on heavy paper laid down on board, 25 x 19 inches, Provenance: This painting was part of the art collection of distinguished art historian and painter, Professor James Amos Porter, Washington, D.C.

Photographs of LegalArt Presented Situation Range on 5/25/12

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LegalArt presented Situation Range on Friday, May 25. 2012.  Situation Range is video based works by both national and international, this exhibition takes up two floors, the second and forth.  This exhibition features 6 videos based sculptures and installations. Also, don’t miss the art installation at The Corner Bar, which is located on the Northeast corner of the same building, and while you are there, The Corner Bar has great food and I hear some great mixologist.

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Hell’s Kitchen Premiere Party Hosted By Robyn Almodovar 6/4/12

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A Party From Hell: Local Chef Robyn Almodovar Hosts Premiere Party For Her Debut On Season 10 Of Fox’s “Hell’s Kitchen”
Monday, June 4th, 5:30-9:30pm
The Food Truck Invasion
Arts Park in Young Circle
1814-1898 N Young Circle
Hollywood, FL 33020

As one of 18 contestants, local chef Robyn Almodovar will be turning up the heat on Season 10 of “Hell’s Kitchen” (FOX) which premieres Monday, June 4th at 8 p.m. (EST). To kick off the spicy, new season of kitchen mayhem, Almodovar will host a preview party from her food truck “Palate Party” during Monday’s Food Truck Invasion in Arts Park at Young Circle in Hollywood.

Guests will enjoy live entertainment and a champagne toast with an opportunity to mix and mingle with the chef herself. Almodovar’s popular food truck Palate Party, which promises to be a “party in your mouth every time”, was recently voted the #3 food truck in South Florida. The first food truck equipped with an actual stage, Palate Party has been custom outfitted with LED lights, a flat screen television and a culinary arsenal worthy of Gordon Ramsay himself.

Coming from a half Puerto Rican, half Italian background, Robyn Almodovar’s childhood was filled with culture, vibrancy and a deeply ingrained passion for food. The Le Cordon Bleu graduate worked at several respectable restaurants in South Florida including The Forge and Danny Devito’s Devito South Beach before obtaining an Executive Sous Chef position at the Royal Palm Hotel. However, she still felt she was missing that “HEAT” in the kitchen so she purchased a 24’ food truck and founded “Palate Party”, a fresh mobile food café that utilizes locally sourced ingredients.

5:30 PM – 9:30 PM: More than 28 food trucks, including Palate Party, will serve
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Live broadcast of “Hell’s Kitchen” premiere episode from Palate Party

Benefit for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami Young Professionals 5/31/12

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Benefit for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami Young Professionals
Thursday, May 31st, 2012, 8pm
Lucky Clover Irish Pub
1111 SW 1 Ave
Miami, FL.

Please RSVP at rsvp@yourvitaminc.com

DJ Irie, Angel Sanchez, Manny Vadillo, Habitat for Humanity & friends cordially invite you to our 4th event in benefit of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami – Young Professionals

Bang & Olufsen Miami Beach Presents Heroes and a Villain 6/1/12

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Bang & Olufsen Miami Beach Presents Heroes and a Villain
Friday, June 1, 7pm-11pm
Bang & Olufsen
1691 Michigan Ave, Suite 110
Miami Beach, FL 33139

RSVP required at events@beomiamibeach.com

The gallery at Bang & Olufsen Miami Beach is proud to present classically trained, American artist Carlos Navarro as the latest featured artist in our showroom located in the heart of South Beach.

The art of Carlos Navarro is about realism, symbolism, and history filled with pageantry and heroism. Mr. Navarro studied with the finest of Cuba’s artists in Miami and received his degree at Princeton University. His art speaks to the soul, invoking emotions and stirring the imagination. It is the antithesis of abstract art yet fresh at the same time. A specialist in portraiture, his works are found all over the world in private collections, including the White House.

For this show, Mr. Navarro has chosen to display heroes from all walks of life. “Heroes and a Villain” focusses on all types of heroes. The villain can be found in the painting “The Death of Castro” which will be unveiled at 8pm.

We encourage you to dress up as someone you admire from history or a superhero and get ready for a night filled with sounds and visual splendor as only Bang & Olufsen can deliver.

Please join us for Carlos Navarro’s “Heros and a villain” Friday, June 1st from 7PM – 11PM in our Miami Beach showroom. Your RSVP is requested by May 29, 2012 by phone or email.

Indulge in an evening of refreshments by Andy’s Creations, and original art by Carlos Navarro displayed throughout the Bang & Olufsen showroom with our state-of-the art entertainment systems.

Come preview the new BeoPlay A3 which takes your beloved iPad and adds amazingly well-defined stereo sound with great depth.

The 2nd Miami Turkish Film Festival 5/29-31/12

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The 2nd Miami Turkish Film Festival
May 29-May 31st, 2012
Colony Theater
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
All events are Free and open to the public

The 2nd Miami Turkish Film Festival Brings The Wonders Of Eurasian Cinema To The Tropical Paradise Of Miami

If you’re looking for something new to do in South Florida, look no further! The Turkish Film Festival is expected to be a revolutionary event, brining the true art of Cinema to the tropical paradise of Miami.

The FREE three-day festival will kick off on May 29th thanks to the generous offers on behalf of the Turkish Minister of Culture with the presence of Mr.Dr.Abdurrahman Celik ( Ministry of Culture and Tourism – Director of General Copyrights ) and Pinema, as well as the collaborative efforts on behalf of the Istanbul Center Miami and the Miami World Cinema Center.

Throughout the three-day event, six incredibly diverse and entertaining films will be showcased, creating the perfect cultural experience.

“We are very excited to bring the best of Turkish Cinema to Miami,” says creator of the South Florida Turkish Film Festival, Pamir Demirtas. “Looking for the perfect films and choosing the Colony Theatre to provide a real cinematic experience was a crucial part of the process. This festival is about more than just watching a few great flicks, it’s also about discovering an ancient culture. “

Kicking off the theatrical experience? Last Stop Kurtulus, a dark, scandalous and entertaining plot filled with plenty of twists, turns and female empowerment that’ll keep the audience at the edge of their seats. To finish off the night, a Ladies Night after-party will be hosted at Queen Lounge, located at 841 Washington Avenue.

The other films include the 2011 Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix winner, “One Upon A Time In Anatolia”, the blockbuster hit comedy “Eyyvah Eyvah 2”, “God Faithful Servant: Barla”, a controversial religious animated film and “Lost Songs Of Anatolia”, an exquisite documentary on music. To wrap up the three-day cinema extravaganza, a traditional Turkish Party will be held on Wednesday, May 30th, at the Emanu-el Temple in South Beach in celebration of the Turkish culture.

For more information on screening times and how to obtain your FREE tickets to attend the screenings and after-parties, visit our Facebook Page, Facebook.com/miamiturkishfilmfestival, our website at www.MiamiTurkishFilmFestival.com or call 305-433-5848.

Garden Lunch At Cecconi’s Miami Beach Offers Guests $25 Three-Course Prix Fixe Menu

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Garden Lunch At Cecconi’s Miami Beach Offers Guests $25 Three-Course Prix Fixe Menu
Cecconi’s Miami
Soho Beach House
4385 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, Fla.,

Cecconi’s Miami Beach is sharing a fresh take on lunch dates with its “Garden Lunch,” a three-course ($25*) prix fixe seasonal Italian menu by Executive Chef Sergio Sigala and Pastry Chef Oscar Bonelli. Located on the ground floor of Soho Beach House, the intimate garden-style restaurant offers a welcome respite for a business lunch or leisurely outing.

The first course on the Spring menu includes a choice Zuppa del Giorno, Insalata Primavera or Pizzetta with tomato, mozzarella and basil; entrees include Grilled Shrimp, Quinoa and Romaine Lettuce Salad, Spaghetti Pomodoro and Basil or Grilled Skirt Steak, served with spicy broccolini. Dolci options include Sorbet, Ice Cream or Pineapple Carpaccio.

Reservations are encouraged at 786.507.7902 or miami@cecconisrestaurant.com.
*Tax and gratuity are additional.

Open Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday 7 to 1 a.m., and Sunday 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more information, please call 786.507.7902 or visit www.cecconisrestaurant.com.

Sounds Of The Walls Musical Showcase at Wynwood Walls and Wynwood Kitchen Launches 6/1/12

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Sounds Of The Walls Musical Showcase at Wynwood Walls and Wynwood Kitchen Launches
Friday, June 1, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
Wynwood Kitchen & Bar
2550 N.W. 2nd Avenue
Wynwood Walls is situated just next door.
www.wynwoodkitchenandbar.com

The event is free and open to the public.
Ample street parking and valet are available.

Musical Showcase at Wynwood Walls and Wynwood Kitchen & Bar to Celebrate Tony Goldman’s Lifetime Achievement Award from Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce

In celebration of local visionary Tony Goldman’s “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, Wynwood Walls’ musical curator Nestor Torres, will kick off the first “Sounds of the Walls” – an all-star musical showcase featuring an array of local talent.

The evening promises an all-star jam session honoring the man who was responsible for the revitalization of areas such as SoHo, Miami Beach and the new thriving arts district of Wynwood. Local musical acts slated to perform are Big Brooklyn Red; Monica DaSilva; Andrian Gonzalez; DJ Zoel and Max Farber. In addition, newcomers to the Walls include young piano sensation Tony Madruga, Sax player Taylor Vega and violin virtuoso Paddy King. Special guest artists will include percussionist Edwin Bonilla and master pianists Silvano Monasterious and Javier Concepcion. Of course, NestorTorres will host the evening, as well as perform with the other acts.

MidBeach Neighborhood Alliance Continues to Evolve as a Platform for Miami Beach Residents 6/5/12

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MidBeach Neighborhood Alliance Continues to Evolve as a Platform for Miami Beach Residents
6/5/2012, 6:30 p.m.
The Alexander
5225 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
www.tcgmgt.com

Formerly known as the MidBeach Homeowners Alliance (MBHA), the MidBeach Neighborhood Alliance’s (MBNA) intent is to mobilize the community and continue to serve as a platform for Miami Beach homeowners and businesses. All residents and business owners in the MidBeach area are invited to attend the MBNA meeting on Tuesday, June 5th at 6:30 p.m. The Alexander, located at 5225 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, Florida, will host the event.

During the June 5th meeting, the MBNA founding members will continue to discuss the mission, goals and constitution of the organization intended to represent the interests of homeowners in the MidBeach District of Miami Beach, which spans from 23rd Street to 63rd Street.

The MBNA was formed by community leaders who sought a vehicle to enable MidBeach residents to collaborate and communicate common interests effectively and mobilize public support on important issues.Topics of discussions will include: Crime prevention, traffic safety, neighborhood beautification, municipal planning and zoning changes, as well as the need for more effective and consistent communications with elected leaders, government officials and the business community.

Founding partners of the MBNA include: The Continental Group, 5600 Condominium, Blue Diamond, Canyon Ranch Residence, The Caribbean, Carriage House, The Executive Condominium, Green Diamond, Imperial House, Maison Grande, Mosaic, Regency Tower, Seacoast 5151 and Seacoast 5700.

Additionally, founding members of the new MBNA include: Miami Beach Commissioner and Vice Mayor Jerry Libbin, Matthew Abramowitz, Alejandro & Kate Arce, Avra Bank, David Basch, Matteo Bianchi, Kevin Brill, Alicia Casanova, David & Carol Cohen, Justin Fuhrman, Michael Girotto, Muhammad Hasan, Nancy Ladd, Roger Leifer, Simon Nemni, Chana Perl, James Richmond, Laverne Rodriguez, Miriam Ruiz, Kim Selmore and Gustavo Verite.

The MBNA strongly encourages MidBeach residents to attend and encourage those in neighboring communities to participate. The success of the MBNA is heavily dependent on resident involvement and community support.

The Continental Group (TCG), a FirstService Residential Management company, is one of the founding partners and is proud to be spearheading the recently formed MidBeach Neighborhood Alliance (MBNA). For more information, please contact Shelly Tygielski, VP of Communications for TCG at 954-378-1086 or at stygielski@tcgmgt.com.

Digital Art Beatz 6/9/12

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Digital Art Beatz
06/9/12, 6:00 PM
Grey Area
130 NW 24th Street
Miami, FL 33127
www.greyareamiami.com

Digital Art Beatz
June 9th, 2012 Artwalk

Featuring: Ivano Bellini

Along Side:
Jimmy Trane & Jali
Jeremy Ismael
Chris Ellis
Erhan Ozkaya

brought to you by Dopppler EFX

6pm ‘till Sunrise.

6-9 Free (Complimentary entrance)
9-10 $10/door (entrance only)
10-? $15/door (entrance only)

Original art work to be raffled throughout the night ($15/Ticket) Winners will be chosen every 2 hours
*Participate in the raffle and receive complimentary cocktails all night long*

Artists:
allywillgetyou
Buda
CDG.DM
Danielle Branchaud
Emilio Remior
Floyd the Rock Artist LIVE!
Joseph Ian Baca
Komik28
Xibie Corea LIVE!

Deep sax performance with Leon Morley
Guitar layered vibes with Aaron Lebos
Body painting with Joseph Ian Baca
Fashion show presented by KARIZA (purchases available)
Soundsystem arranged by Homero
Lighting/special effects by Len

Free Film Little Dorrit Parts 1-8 6/5-26/12

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Free Film: Little Dorrit (Parts 1-8)
6/5/12, 6/12/12, 6:00p
Miami Tower
19th Floor Auditorium
100 SE 2nd St
Miami FL 33131
miamijazzsociety.com
FREE Admission, Open to the Public. Cash bar and snacks available.

Little Dorrit (Parts 1-8)
Since her birth, Amy Dorrit has lived in the Marshalsea Prison for Debt, where she cares for her father William, who is held in great esteem by the other inmates. To help financially assist her family, she works as a seamstress for Mrs. Clennam, a semi-invalid who is confined to her crumbling home with her servants, the sinister Jeremiah Flintwinch and his bumbling wife Affery.� Arthur Clennam returns from China with his father’s pocket watch and delivers it to Mrs. Clennam, as Mr. Clennam’s dying wish was for the watch to go to Arthur’s mother. Arthur becomes reacquainted with his former sweetheart, the now overweight widow Flora Finching, who hopes to rekindle the affection the couple shared before they were separated by their disapproving parents. However, he is enamoured with Pet Meagles, who favours ne’er-do-well aspiring artist Henry Gowan, much to the distress of her parents. Meanwhile, in Marseille, murderer Rigaud and his timid cell-mate Jean-Baptiste Cavaletto sep
arately are released from jail, and Cavaletto makes plans to journey to England.� Arthur befriends Amy, whose affection for him grows as John Chivery, who oversees the Marshalsea entrance with his father, watches in dismay, as he is in love with the girl.� Arthur’s father’s dying words lead him to believe his family may have been responsible for the Dorrits’ misfortunes, resulting in Mr. Dorrit being imprisoned without just cause. He asks rent collector and amateur detective Mr. Pancks to investigate the situation.� He has discovered William Dorrit is heir to a fortune and now is in a position to settle his debts and leave Marshalsea as a very wealthy man. Mr. Dorrit insists his family forget their shameful past and everyone who was a part of it, and he hires Mrs. Hortensia General to educate his daughters and prepare them for their new position in society. When Arthur’s birth mother died, his father, anxious to help someone else who was disadvantaged, bequeathed money to Amy. Rigaud demands �2,000 to keep silent, but Mrs. Clennam leaves her house for the first time in years to find Amy, reveal the truth, and beg her forgiveness. During her absence, her dilapidated house literally falls apart at the seams and collapses, killing Rigaud. Returning home and discovering the rubble, Mrs. Clennam collapses and dies in the street. When their father’s will is read, the Dorrit children learn they are penniless, since William had invested all his money with Mr. Merdle. Daniel Doyce returns from Russia, where he patented his inventions and made a fortune, and he insists on sharing his wealth with his business partner. Arthur and Amy declare their love for each other and finally, they are united together; some time later, Arthur and Amy are married with their family and friends in attendance.

Little Dorrit (Part 1 & 2) – Tuesday, 6/5/12
Little Dorrit (Part 3 & 4) – Tuesday, 6/12/12
Little Dorrit (Part 5 & 6) – Tuesday, 6/19/12
Little Dorrit (Part 7 & 8) – Tuesday, 6/26/12

Miami Beach Botanical Garden presents Summer Environmental Arts Camp 6/13/12 – 8/8/12

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Miami Beach Botanical Garden presents: Summer Environmental Arts Camp
Free and open to children and families
Each Wednesday, 10AM to Noon
State Date: Wednesday, June 13
Final Date: Wednesday, August 8
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach , Fl 33139

Designed to engage boys and girls ages 5 to 12, the Environmental Arts Camp features craft projects focusing on recycling and reuse, fun with math and science, as well as dance, music, and games.

Free classes, but advance registration required.

Call instructor Winsome Bolt at 305-305-9141 wboltusa@hotmail.com

Sponsored by the Garden & Irreversible Art Projects

These programs are made possible 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, and the City of Miami Beach Department of Tourism and Cultural Development, Office of Cultural Affairs, and the Miami Beach Mayor and City Commissioners. The Garden is sponsored by AT&T Real Yellow Pages

Fernet-Branca’s #BandFest at Tobacco Road 6/9/12

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Fernet-Branca’s #BandFest at Tobacco Road
June 9, 2012, 9:00pm
Tobacco Road Bar (outdoor stage)
626 S. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL (Brickell)
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Join Fernet-Branca as they host the ultimate #BandFest here in Miami!

If you have a band or know a band that should play at this #BandFest for free, please have them submit a video on Fernet-Branca’s Facebook Page.

The top 3 bands with the most votes will perform at Tobacco Road on June 9th for cash prizes. The top band with the most votes online will move the national round for a chance to win a trip to Chicago’s Pitchfork Music Festival. Yes, the winning band WILL perform there too.

Click For contest info

Twitter: @FernetBranca | #BandFest

Mute Miami presents St. Vincent with Awesome New Republic and DJ Runsevimrun 5/31/12

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Mute Miami presents St. Vincent with Awesome New Republic and DJ Runsevimrun
Thursday, May 31, 2012, 9:00 p.m.
The Stage!
170 NE 38th Street
Miami, FL.
Tickets on sale NOW at thestagemiami.com.

St. Vincent’s (aka Annie Clark) intelligent, alternative indie rock touches on the timeless musical novelty that started creeping out of Brit-rock in the late ’60s from acts such as Bowie and Abbey Road-era Beatles while combining it with the same ‘anything goes’ sensibilities of Kurt Vile and Ariel Pink. After touring most of the States, Europe, and pulling off an awe-inspiring set at Coachella, she performs for the first time ever in Miami at The Stage on Thursday, May 31 with Awesome New Republic and DJ Run Sevim Run.

Superb in her ability to fascinate the listener, Texas native Annie Clark’s openness and ability to fine -tune her experimentation in dimension and soundscapes has made her an indie music phenomenon. Her latest album , Strange Mercy , has been showered with accolades by some of the most read music blogs and publications in the nation including top spots on Rolling Stone and Pitckfork’s Top 50 Albums of 2011. St. Vincent’s musical talents and ability to thrill and confuse you all at once is an amazingly exclusive experience all it’s own, with the antagonistic shred of her guitar and mind -blowing voice, she has created a unique niche genre for herself.

“We are very excited to bring this show to Miami, St. Vincent is very special to us,” said Johanna Visc aino, President and F ounder of Mute Miami who is also the lead singer of the Miami- based folk band, Sirens and Sealions. The show is produced by Mute Miami, a young production company striving to UN-MUTE great music and expose Miami to artists who have never visited our city.

MiaSci Feel the Force Free Hurricane Preparedness 6/9/12

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MiaSci “Feel the Force” Free Hurricane Preparedness
Saturday, June 9, 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.
2 p.m.: Speaker Bonnie Schneider
Miami Science Museum
3280 S. Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33129
www.MiamiSci.org.

Admission to the museum is free all day.

Are You Prepared? Miami Science Museum Presents
“Feel the Force: Hurricane and Other Hazards” FREE on Saturday, June 9
Adults and Children Alike to Experience Full Day of Free Activities and Informative Speakers on How to Best Protect Yourself Against Extreme Weather

The Miami Science Museum has joined forces with the International Hurricane Research Center and Miami-Dade County Emergency Management Department to deliver a full day of activities and informative speakers on how to be prepared for extreme weather such as hurricanes. Both adults and children will learn how best to protect themselves and their families/friends, their property, and their pets. Admission to the museum is free all day.

Miami-Dade County Emergency Management representatives will be on site to educate visitors about how to get prepared for hurricane season, provide fun activities for kids and answer questions. Representatives from the National Weather Service and local TV meteorologists will conduct live weather briefings using the Museum’s Magic Planet to showcase real-time weather. Visitors will also have the chance to learn what it takes to be a meteorologist by utilizing green screen technologies.

Interactive activities include the Wall of Wind, where visitors construct a house from balsa wood and then place them in front of the wind simulator to see whose house can withstand hurricane winds; Weatherworks, during which visitors can learn how the weather works in a fun and interactive way; an air cannon which demonstrates the power of debris during a storm, fire simulator trailer, hurricane wind tube and much more.

One of the day’s speakers is Bonnie Schneider, CNN weather anchor, appearing on Headline News and CNN Radio, as well as the author of the Extreme Weather column on CNN.com. Her first book, EXTREME WEATHER: A Guide To Surviving Flash Floods, Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Snowstorms, Tsunamis and Other Natural Disasters, was released in January 2012.

Calígula by Teatro El Público at The Colony Theater 6/14-16/12

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Calígula by Teatro El Público
June, 14, 15 & 16 8PM
Colony Theater
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach

Tickets: $20 and $15 for students/seniors and may be purchased at fundarte.us or ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000 or in-person at the Colony Theatre box office (305) 674-1040
Get Tickets

Out in the Tropics, a different kind of performing arts series, brings a full range of award-winning, contemporary GLBTQ (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) artists and arts events to South Florida annually. In its third year of Out in the Tropics, FUNDarte is presenting two wildly different and intriguing groups: Sean Dorsey Dance from San Francisco at May 12, 2012, and Teatro El Publico’s staging of Caligula from Havana, Cuba on June 14-16, 2012, both at the Colony Theater. Besides performances, this series will also include a variety of events such as panels, master classes and artist receptions from May 9 – June 16, 2012, 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.

Caligula Synopsis
Caligula’s obsession with the impossible drags him to the bodies that surround him and that he imagines as slaves to his desires. This performance, following the guidelines per the method that our group has developed with each premiere, corroborates these erotic possibilities. Cross-dressing and sensuality connect the protagonists, breaking down norms of conventional genre to tap into interpretations of masculinity and its boundaries, as well as its formula for desire. This formula includes desire for similar bodies, and reinvents itself through embraces and provocations that Teatro El Público uses not only to offer an irreverent reading of Camus, but also to reveal through audacity the fact that the work’s ideas and characters are still relevant to contemporary times. The work addresses those bodies that play out the wearing of uniforms and garb and who, in their anachronistic games and references to haute couture, see themselves as provocative; revealing them as dangerous mirrors of pleasure beyond limits or possession, explosive both in terms of theater and seduction.

Calígula Sinopsis
La obsesión de Calígula por los imposibles lo arrastra a los cuerpos que lo rodean y que él imagina como esclavos de su deseo. Esta lectura nuestra, siguiendo las pautas de una manera de hacer que nuestro grupo ha ido fundamentando con cada estreno, ratifica esas posibilidades eróticas. Travestismo y sensualidad enlazan a los protagonistas, quebrantando normas de género convencionales para tramar otras lecturas sobre lo masculino y sus desbordes, sus fórmulas de un deseo que incluye a los cuerpos semejantes y los reinventa mediante abrazos y provocaciones que Teatro El Público emplea no solo para ofrecer una lectura irreverente de Camus, sino para decirnos, a través de esos “atrevimientos” que sus personajes e ideas son también cómplices de este tiempo, de esos cuerpos que juegan a usar uniformes y vestuarios que, en sus juegos anacrónicos, en sus referencias al mundo de la alta costura, quieren saberse provocativos: espejos peligrosos de un placer que no distingue los límites de la posesión, sino que la hace estallar en términos de teatro y seducción progresiva.

Coaching for Top Performance Presented by The Continental Group 6/19/12

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Coaching for Top Performance Presented by The Continental Group
June 19, 2012, 10:00 am – 12 p.m.
Blue Diamond Condominium
4779 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach FL 33140
www.eventsTCGMGT.com/ceu

The Continental Group presents “Coaching for Top Performance” an in-depth look at key leadership skills necessary in order to establish and enhance the performance of a management team as well as the techniques needed to facilitate a productive coaching conversation. The course is open to all Miami Beach property managers, free of charge. Completion of this course provides attendee with 2 CEUs for either HR or ELE for the CAM License. The course will be taught by Heather Saban, Director of Organizational Development for The Continental Group. To RSVP, please contact Astrid Marten at amarten@tcgmgt.com.

Connect With Me Screening and Media Showcase 5/30/12

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Connect With Me Screening and Media Showcase
05/30/2012, 2:30pm
Miami Edison Senior High School Auditorium
6161 NW 5th Ct
Miami, FL 33127
www.connectwithme-themovie.com
* Free Admission

Connect With Me Screening and Youth Media Institute
Film & Video Showcase

Join us after school for popcorn and refreshments as we screen the work of Edison students participating in Amplifyme’s Youth Media Institute and other school programs! See the music videos, public service announcements, vlogs and other media including Amplifyme’s film Connect With Me. Parents are welcome!

Connect With Me is a performative documentary dealing with our connection to media in a fastly evolving world. It looks at how people are separating themselves intentionally or unintentionally from the real world and the digital world in front of them. The film explores with whimsy and irony how different people are dealing with the current media reality and how these people coexist.

UnderGROUND Miami 6/23/12

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UnderGROUND Miami
6/23/12, 8:00pm – 11:00pm
Villa 221
221 NE 17th Street
Miami, FL 33132
www.fertileearth.org

Tickets are $150 per person for VIP, and $20 for general admission. General admission enjoys the art, auction, and party plus one hour open bar. VIP tickets include all of the above, two hour open bar plus a chance to try all 9 exotic tapas.

Hosted by local band Afrobeta, “UnderGROUND Miami” will be a multifaceted event kicking off with a cocktail reception courtesy of VeeV Acai Spirit & Naked Grape Wine and silent auction. We will then lead up to the cook off where guests will watch as three of Miami’s top chefs battle it out to win the title of Miami’s “BEST INVASIVORE CHEF!” The main ingredients are exotic invasive species found in South Florida such as lionfish, wild boar, and python. To accompany these tasty invaders, the chefs will be using local, organic ingredients from South Florida farms, including Fertile Earth’s very own farm in Homestead. This year’s top chefs include:

· Chef Bradley Herron, chef de cuisine of Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink
· Chef Timon Balloo, executive chef of Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill
· Chef Todd Erickson, executive chef of Haven South Beach

VIP guests will be more than just tasters, sampling a total of nine tapas-style plates. For the evening they will become “invasivores”, enjoying exotic delights that are both sustainable and beneficial for the local environment. The audience will then vote for their favorite chef. All this will be accompanied by an interactive art show sponsored by the Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs.

Photographs from Art of Found Objects The Education Fund’s Charity Children’s Auction at The Moore Building on 5/24/12

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Art of Found Objects is  The Education Fund’s Charity Children’s Auction at The Moore Building on Thursday, May 24, 2012.

“The Education Fund mission:  The Education Fund’s mission is to provide private sector leadership and support for innovation in public education. We design and implement initiatives that involve the entire community in improving our schools.”

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Photographs of Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week at LMNT on 5/24/12

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Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week at LMNT on Thursday, May 24, 2012.  What a great list of designers on the runway tonight: Candy Woolley Accessories, Yera Brand by Kinsey London, Abeyo Marqz, Claudine Stark and Sacred Heart Collection by Brandi Russel.

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Miami Iron Side Campus Collective 5/30/12

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Miami Iron Side Campus Collective
Wednesday, May 30: 6-10pm
7610 NE 4th Court
Miami, FL 33138

RSVP Required to info@miamiironside.com. (Tell them Soul Of Miami sent you.)

Miami Iron Side Campus Collective Exclusive Evening: design, art, fashion, music.

Over the top happenings to engage you in art, music, performances, design, tastings, etc. Wander and explore ALL 6 blocks, there’s lots to see and do.

Some of the highlights…

Best part of course is between 8-10pm when Wok Star Eleanor Hoh will be presenting her signature Rainbow Lettuce Wrap Appetizer paired with Fiji Water at Pepe Calderin Design showroom at 7500 NE 4th court. There’ll also be a little sweet dessert from Dolci Peccati Gelato.

Pepe Calderin Design is thrilled to premiere his new line of furniture, Nature Love Design in a pop up studio adjacent to his showroom. Pepe will also be showcasing his other 2 talents: interior design and a line of t-shirts Evolution for Humanity. So, if you’re a designer, architect, planner, creative or someone who loves modern European design, stop by and meet Pepe.

Coverings, etc. will host the main event in their amazing loft-like showroom with Wildchild World 16th anniversary decor and entertainment.

Many artists will showcase their work surrounding the courtyard and their new 74st location with The Unit art show and food trucks invasion. (Gastropod, Ms Cheezious, Que pinche Tacos, Perros Express, Tango Grill, Don Mofongo, Q’Sabroso)

Fashion and design showrooms like Odegard, Elaine Bettio, Karina Grimaldi, Briggs Edwards Design, System 4, Doxa Hospitality, Tomas Frenes Design, will be serving wine and snacks.

Pepe Calderin Design will have his one-of-a-kind Evolution Humanity t-shirts on the spot.

Just past the Graffiti corridor, there’s Revo Soccer with Glow in the dark mural, a must see.

Live sneaker painting from Mateo Acrylics and 8&9 Clothing Company: A streetwear brand, purveyor of graphic shirts, deliverer of street fashion news and sneaker release dates. Designs inspired by the life we live, hip hop, kicks and skating.

Miami Iron Side Campus is a 6 block community of artist galleries, design showrooms and creative businesses located in the MiMoHistoric District. It was masterminded by founder, Ofer Mizrahi who had a vision of a sustainable village concept. It’s been a seven year project that’s grown to 60 tenants and continues to expand daily.

Origen Album Release Party at PAX 6/21/12

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Origen Album Release Party at PAX
6/21/12, 8:00p,
PAX
337 S.W. 8 St.
Miami, Fl. 33130
Facebook Page
RSVP Online

After the release of their first album ORIGEN was on a tour that led them many places within the U.S. and Latin America. Now they are back with their second production “Mentiras en Estéreo” (Lies in Stereo).

Join ORIGEN to celebrate the launch of their new album in a very special concert, as they will play the best tracks of their first album and many of the new ones.

The event will also benefit the MTV’s Staying Alive Foundation campaign.

Red Carpet: 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Show: 9:30 pm

Thanks to our sponsors:
– Mexicanos En Miami (www.facebook.com/MexicanosEnMiami)
– Steve Clayton nails (www.steveclayton.com)

Después del lanzamiento de su primer álbum Origen se fue en un paseo que los llevo a muchos escenarios dentro de Estados Unidos y Latino América. Ahora, regresan con su segunda producción “Mentiras en Estéreo”.

Acompaña a ORIGEN a celebrar el lanzamiento de su nuevo álbum en un concierto muy especial, donde tocaran lo mejor del primer álbum y muchos de los temas nuevos.

El evento, además, será a beneficio de la fundación MTV’s Staying Alive.

Alfombra roja: 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Concierto: 9:30pm

Gracias a nuestros patrocinadores:
– Mexicanos en Miami (www.facebook.com/MexicanosEnMiami)
РU̱as Steve Clayton (www.steveclayton.com)

RSVP: http://origen.eventbrite.com

Secret Saturdays Kyma Lounge at The Five Star Epic Hotel 6/30/12

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Secret Saturdays… Kyma Lounge at The Five Star Epic Hotel
6/30/12, 10PM
Kyma Lounge
270 Biscayne Blvd way
http://kymaloungesecretsaturdays.eventbrite.com/

It is with My Pleasure Ladies and Gentlemen Brickell Entertainment Invites you To be Delighted,amazed and Fascinated “Secret Saturdays” At Kyma Lounge

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

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

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

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

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

Secret Saturdays Kyma Lounge at The Five Star Epic Hotel 6/16/12

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Secret Saturdays… Kyma Lounge at The Five Star Epic Hotel
6/16/12, 10PM
Kyma Lounge
270 biscayne Blvd way
More Info

It is with My Pleasure Ladies and Gentlemen Brickell Entertainment Invites you To be Delighted,amazed and Fascinated “Secret Saturdays” At Kyma Lounge

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

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

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

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

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

Secret Saturdays Kyma Lounge at The Five Star Epic Hotel 6/9/12

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Secret Saturdays Kyma Lounge at The Five Star Epic Hotel
6/9/12, 10PM
Kyma Lounge
270 Biscayne BLVD way.
More Info

It is with My Pleasure Ladies and Gentlemen Brickell Entertainment Invites you To be Delighted,amazed and Fascinated “Secret Saturdays” At Kyma Lounge

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

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

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

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

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

Secret Saturdays Kyma Lounge at The Five Star Epic Hotel 6/19/12

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Secret Saturdays Kyma Lounge at The Five Star Epic Hotel
6/9/12, 10PM
Kyma Lounge
270 Biscayne Blvd Way
More Info

It is with My Pleasure Ladies and Gentlemen Brickell Entertainment Invites you To be Delighted,amazed and Fascinated “Secret Saturdays” At Kyma Lounge

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

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

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

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

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

Secret Saturdays Kyma Lounge at The Five Star Epic Hotel 6/2/12

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Secret Saturdays Kyma Lounge at The Five Star Epic Hotel
6/2/12, 10PM
Kyma Lounge
270 Biscayne Blvd
More Info

It is with My Pleasure Ladies and Gentlemen Brickell Entertainment Invites you To be Delighted,amazed and Fascinated “Secret Saturdays” At Kyma Lounge

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

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

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

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

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

Azul Thursdays at Blue Martini Brickell 6/28/12

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Azul Thursdays! at Blue Martini Brickell!
6/28/12, 10PM
Blue Martini Brickell
900 sw miami avenue
More Info
Free Admission for ladies all night
Text 305 300 0827 for VIP Guest List

LMG and DAG Productions Present

Azul Thursdays

at Blue Martini Brickell

Free admission on Rick’s Vip list for ladies all night. Guys until 12.

Text 305 300 0827 to be added

Azul Thursdays at Blue Martini Brickell 6/21/12

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Azul Thursdays at Blue Martini Brickell
6/21/12, 10PM
Blue Martini Brickell
900 s miami avenue
More Info

Free Admission for ladies all night Text 305 300 0827 for VIP Guest List

LMG and DAG Productions Present

Azul Thursdays

at Blue Martini Brickell

Free admission on Rick’s Vip list for ladies all night. Guys until 12.

Text 305 300 0827 to be added

Azul Thursdays! at Blue Martini Brickell 6/14/12

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Azul Thursdays! at Blue Martini Brickell
6/14/12, 10PM
Blue Martini Brickell
900 s miami ave
More Info

Free Admission for ladies all night Text 305 300 0827 for VIP Guest List

LMG and DAG Productions Present Azul Thursdays at Blue Martini Brickell

Free admission on Rick’s Vip list for ladies all night. Guys until 12.

Text 305 300 0827 to be added

LMG and DAG Productions Present Azul Thursdays at Blue Martini Brickell 6/7/12

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LMG and DAG Productions Present Azul Thursdays at Blue Martini Brickell
6/7/12, 10PM
Blue Martini Brickell
900 s miami ave
More Info

Free Admission for ladies all night at Blue Martini Brickell! Azul Thursdays! Text 305 300 0827 for VIP Guest List

Free admission on Rick’s Vip list for ladies all night. Guys until 12.

Text 305 300 0827 to be added

Blue Martini Brickell Azul Thursdays 5/31/12

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Blue Martini Brickell Azul Thursdays
5/31/12, 10PM
Blue Martini Brickell
900 s miami avenue
More Info

Free Admission for ladies all night, Text 305 300 0827 for VIP Guest List

LMG and DAG Productions Present
Azul Thursdays
at Blue Martini Brickell

Free admission on Rick’s Vip list for ladies all night. Guys until 12.

Text 305 300 0827 to be added

RA Sushi to host 8th Annual Nicky’s Week fundraiser 5/27/12 – 6/2/12

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RA Sushi to host 8th Annual Nicky’s Week fundraiser
May 27-June 2
RA Sushi South Miami
5829 SW 73rd St.
Miami, FL 33143.

Proceeds from select menu items benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®
RA Sushi will host its eighth annual “Nicky’s Week” fundraiser Sunday, May 27, through Saturday, June 2, to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, one of the world’s premier centers for research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other deadly diseases since it opened 50 years ago.

The Scottsdale-based restaurant and bar will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of a variety of menu items and beverages to St. Jude to help support the hospital’s lifesaving mission. Since its inception, Nicky’s Week has raised more than $943,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and RA Sushi hopes to surpass the $1 million mark this year.

The special Nicky’s Week menu, available at RA Sushi in South Miami (5829 SW 73rd St.) includes: Edamame, Tootsy Maki, Shrimp Nigiri, Pork Gyoza, Chicken Yakitori, Garlic Citrus Yellowtail Tapas, plus a variety of select beverages.

All 25 RA Sushi locations in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Nevada and Texas will participate in the fundraiser.

Nicky’s Week was developed in memory of St. Jude patient Nicholas “Nicky” Mailliard, of Scottsdale, Ariz., who lost a long battle with brain cancer in February 2005 at the young age of 13. A nephew of one of RA Sushi’s founders, Nicky held a special place in the hearts of RA Sushi associates throughout the organization. RA Sushi initiated the fundraiser to honor the memory of Nicky and to raise awareness and funds for St. Jude, where no child is ever turned away because of a family’s inability to pay for medical treatments.

“RA Sushi is honored to continue to support St. Jude and help them with their life-changing mission, said Scott Kilpatrick, co-founder and vice president of RA Sushi. “We want to help ensure their services remain available to children and families battling serious illness.”

All donations from the weeklong effort will help support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which has treated children from all 50 states and around the world. Known primarily as a cancer research center, St. Jude doctors and researchers also treat children with sickle cell disease and pediatric HIV.

A “RA”ckin’ vibe, popular music, and distinctive Japanese fusion cuisine sets RA Sushi Bar Restaurant apart from a typical sushi joint. RA opened its first location in Scottsdale, Ariz. in 1997 and has since expanded to include 25 locations throughout the United States. Consistently awarded for its fresh sushi, creative cocktails, killer happy hour, and musically inspired nightlife, at RA good food and good times go hand-in-hand.

Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Dinner is served until 11 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, and until midnight Thursday through Sunday. The bar is open until 1 a.m. or later. Happy Hour food and beverage specials are offered Monday through Saturday, 3 to 7 p.m. RA Sushi’s Flying Fish Lounge is the perfect place to catch some fresh fish and drink specials. On Sunday nights from 8 p.m. to midnight, RA-goers visiting the Flying Fish Lounge will find specials on sushi and drinks.

Miami Light Project Presents Dance Your @$$ Off The Remix 6/2/12

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Miami Light Project Presents Dance Your @$$ Off – THE REMIX
Saturday, June 2, 2012, 9:00pm
The Light Box at Goldman Warehouse
404 NW 26 Street
Miami Wynwood, FL
Buy Tickets Online (Tell them Soul Of Miami sent you!)

Miami loves asses, so The Miami Light Project wants you to …
Dance Your @$$ off instead at our fundraiser Sat. June 2 9pm
$50 Admission – Includes open bar all night, LIVE music and an OFF the chain, diverse VIP list of DJs.

The nonprofit supports culture in South Florida with performances by innovative dance, music and theater artists from elsewhere and right here.

Confirmed DJs as of May 15
DJ Le Spam, The Brass King, Plan Beats, Run Sevim Run
Brimstone127

Confirmed Hosts as of May 15
Spencer & Alexis Angel, Ivanna Cassado, Teo Catellanos,
Lauren Fernandez, Matthew Ferrarra, Mary Barzee Flores
Nancy & Ron Gelles, Jessica Goldfin, Marlon Hill,
Rebekah Lanae Lengel, Deborah Magdalena, Rhonda Motrani
Jeri Rayon, Beth Boone & Yrak Saenz
Amy Rosenberg, Steve Weinger

For more info visit ​www.miamilightproject.com
LIKE us www.facebook.com/​miamilightproject
Follow us @mialightproject
Hashtag #DYAO

Wood Tavern Links Up With Miami’s Independent Thinkers for a Memorial Day BBQ Throw Down 5/27/12

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Wood Tavern Links Up With Miami’s Independent Thinkers for a Memorial Day BBQ Throw Down!
May 27th, 2012, 3pm-9pm
Wood Tavern
2531 NW 2nd Avenue
Wynwood FL 33127
$15 donation gets you FREE DRINKS from 3pm-4pm
DONATE ONLINE Via Paypal or at Wood Tavern.

Miami’s Independent Thinkers Backyard Boogie BBQ Throwdown

Kerry McLaney (305 Creative Group), Heather Read, Sara Read and Laraine Hart, in association with Heineken USA, Wood Tavern, Supermarket Creative present Miami’s Independent Thinkers Backyard Boogie BBQ Throwdown, one heck of a local party for Memorial Day Weekend. For those in town, expect Southern style BBQ ribs, burgers and even veggie options. What goes better with BBQ fare, than beer and all the sweet tea vodka or spiked lemonade your sweet tooth can handle. Backyard Boogie is the definitive locals “house party” BBQ spot in Wynwood’s first and only beer garden.

The picnic tables, cobblestone pavement and guests ranging from lil’ hipsters in training, Fido, artists and fashionistas are flocking to this backyard for more than just the delicious cheap eats. ‘Sunday Funday’ is made possible by music selectors: Bonnie Beats, Tom LaRoc, Ray Milian and Induce who will be playing a range of nu-disco and funk. Soulful music for soulful food. Ribs – $9, Burgers & Veggie Burgers – $4, corn – $2

Together with Miami’s Independent Thinkers, a local organization dedicated to the unity, development and promotion of Miami’s flourishing art community will be holding the fundraising kickoff for its 4th Edition Art Basel Satellite Fair. Donors will receive free Sunday style cocktails and beer for only $15 from 3pm-4pm.

Don’t get stuck on the Beach for Memorial Weekend Reroute to Kyma 5/26/12

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Don’t get stuck on the Beach for Memorial Weekend!! Reroute to Kyma!!
5/26/12, 10PM
Kyma Lounge
270 Biscayne Blvd Way
More Info
Text 305 300 0827 for info and VIP Guest list!

DAG Productions

Presents

A Very Special Memorial Weekend Edition

of Secret Saturdays at Kyma Lounge

For those trying to avoid South Beach on Memorial Weekend

REROUTE @ Kyma

With a special performance by Envee!

Text 305 300 0827 for Rick’s VIP guest list for free admission until 12AM

Ladies enjoy complimentary open bar from 10- 11PM

Blue Martini Brickell Azul Thursdays 5/24/12

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Blue Martini Brickell Azul Thursdays
5/24/12, 10PM
Blue Martini Brickell
900 s miami avenue 33131
More Info
Free Admission for ladies all night Text 305 300 0827 for VIP Guest List
LMG and DAG Productions Present

Azul Thursdays

at Blue Martini Brickell

Free admission on Rick’s Vip list for ladies all night. Guys until 12.

Text 305 300 0827 to be added

Introducing Jacob Gossett Opening 6/8/12

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Introducing Jacob Gossett | Opening
Opening: June 8, 2012 | 7-9PM
Charest-Weinberg Gallery, LLC
250 NW 23rd Street, #408
Miami, FL 33127

Charest-Weinberg is thrilled to present Olympia, the first public exhibition of Jacob Gossett’s artwork. Olympia will open to the public on Friday, June 8th and will be on view through July 31st, 2012. There will be an opening reception on June 8th from 7-9pm.

Following the opening, Beacon, Gossett’s electro-R&B group, will stage a performative concert alongside Michna (NY) and Heathered Pearls (LA) at The Vagabond in Downtown Miami. This performance is hosted by Charest-Weinberg and Ghostly International (view artwork).

“Introducing Jacob Gossett” is a 46 page ebook (pdf), presenting an in-depth overview of Gossett’s studio practice and his first exhibition, Olympia. View: Introducing Jacob Gossett (PDF) (9.2 MB)

Jacob Gossett was born in 1983 in Youngstown, Ohio and grew up surrounded by athletic culture. Over the past few years, his work has dealt with the cult(ure) of flesh: body politics, competition and aggression, and the physical ideal in the arts. Similarly, Beacon is known for their intensely visual performances and videos based upon sexual fantasy. For Olympia, Gossett has made four large-scale and tightly cropped paintings of flexing Mr. Olympians out of Creatine powder mixed with epoxy resin. Just as weightlifting breaks down the body so that it can become larger and more defined, these compositions, rendered in a dot matrix, are only cohesive when viewed from afar. As the spectator approaches the canvas, they disintegrate. The paintings will be presented alongside a looped video of an athlete training in a dank basement room covered in photographs of bulging muscles.

Olympia is a display of power that cannot be activated. Bodybuilding is performative in nature, yet the ideals of the performers are closer to Greek statuary. When training, these men strive for beauty, symmetry, and proportion—in other words, sculptural qualities. In the 1977 documentary Pumping Iron, a young Arnold Schwarzenegger describes this connection:

“Good bodybuilders have the same minds when it comes to sculpting that a sculptor has. You look in the mirror and say, ‘ok, I need a little bit more deltoids, a little more shoulders so I get the proportions right.’ ”

Schwarzenegger, whose image appears in the show, is a powerful symbol of the intersection of physical and political aesthetics. In this regard, one must remember that Olympia was also one of Leni Riefenstahl’s most famous films. Gossett addresses this racial quotient with the colors of his paintings, which depend on two components: the Creatine supplement (his brand comes in either vanilla and chocolate) and the guidance of the widely used bodybuilding suit chart, which matches the color of the garment to the athlete’s skin tone.
Jacob Gossett was a resident at Skowhegan in 2009 and graduated from the Pratt Institute in 2010.

Coconut Grove Drum Circle 6/2/12

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Coconut Grove Drum Circle
June 2, 2012, 7PM-10PM
Location: Streets of Mayfair on Grand Avenue

Welcome to summer and solstice! We will be drumming on the Promenade at Mayfair in the covered area that we used last month, near the kiosks and Out of Africa, NOT in the Atrium where the large sculptures are and NOT at the end of the Promenade near the Music School but at the opposite end from the Music School.

We will be in the space on Grand Avenue where we ended the last circle; it is the space so many of you liked. There are parking garages in the Mayfair complex and on the corner of Oak Street and Mary, and parking lots near the Mayfair as well as parking on the streets. We will light up the night and rev up the energy of the Grove Art Walk.

Come, and discover or rediscover the magic, joy, and healing power of the drum. Extra drums and other percussion instrument will be available along with water and seating. All you need to bring are happy hands and an open heart.

Please check the Coconut Grove Drum Circle Facebook group and page for any updates or changes. For more information, please contact Karen or Liz:
karen.deilke@gmail.com
305-401-2644
lizgib@aol.com
305-815-2576

Photographs of Opening Reception for Transcultural Pilgrim Three Decades of Work by Jose Bedia at Miami Art Museum on 5/23/12

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Opening reception for Transcultural Pilgrim: Three Decades of Work by José Bedia at Miami Art Museum on  Wednesday, May 23, 2012.  I have to say Jose Bedia is one of my favorite artist and has been for years.  If you have a chance go by Miami Art Museum and see this wonderful exhibition of his work, truly awesome!!!

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Brown Bag Wednesdays with Stretch Armstrong, Alligator City and Lunch Money 5/30/12

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Brown Bag Wednesdays w/ Stretch Armstrong, Alligator City & Lunch Money
May 30th, 2012, 10pm
The Green Room
109 SW 2nd Ave
Downtown
Ft. Lauderdale

954.449.1027

DJ Stretch Armstrong, Alligator City, & Lunchmoney performing live May 30th at The Green Room, located at 109 SW 2nd Ave, Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Doors open 10:00pm. 18+|$10 or 21+|$5. All RSVP’s pay $5 at the door and get a free PBR draft beer, while ladies drink free until midnight. Additional information can be found at www.greenroomlive.com or by calling 954-449-1027.

1Love Wednesdays & House of Marley Presents The Birthday of Roger Lewis of Inner Circle 6/6/12

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1Love Wednesdays & House of Marley Presents The Birthday of Roger Lewis of Inner Circle
June 6th, 2012, 9pm
Ricochet Bar & Lounge
3250 Buena Vista Blvd
Miami, FL 33139
ricochetlounge.com

Inner Circle Live Performance at Ricochet Lounge:
Intimate performance by Inner Circle, reggae legend Roger Lewis birthday celebration, & “This Is Reggae Music” music video premier

Miami- June 6th, 2012, as one of the greatest reggae groups of all time, Inner Circle has established themselves as a band that can transcend the traditional reggae niche and enjoy widespread crossover appeal. To commemorate over 40 years of making reggae music, The Abebe Lewis Marketing & Branding Group would like to invite you to a special event including a rare intimate performance by Inner Circle and birthday celebration of founding member, reggae legend Roger Lewis at Ricochet Lounge in Midtown district, Miami. To commemorate this special occasion, the evening will include an exclusive music video premier of “This Is Reggae Music”, single off of the upcoming Reggae Wave compilation as well as a memorial for the late founding vocalist Jacob Miller.

As one of the world’s most respected reggae groups, Inner Circle has enjoyed a long string of successes stretching back to the mid-70′s. After over four decades of making reggae music, band member Roger Lewis was at the group’s foundation and has been a major driving force in the proliferation of reggae music. To coincide with the reggae legends birthday, the evening’s entertainment will include an opening performance by Jahfe and be marked by a rare, intimate performance by Inner Circle. As a mark of respect and appreciation for his contribution to reggae music, the night will also include a special memorial for the late Jacob Miller, the bands founding vocalist. Adding to the celebration, Inner Circle will be premiering the exclusive video for “this is reggae music”, the latest release from the Reggae Wave compilation which features 8 unique bands from Miami from all different cultures with one vision: reggae music.

Inner Circle live performance & reggae legend Roger Lewis Birthday Celebration is all going down June 6th at Ricochet Lounge, which is located at 3250 Buena Vista Blvd #122B Miami, FL 33127. Cover charge Ladies $5 before 11pm, $10 after. Men $10 before 11:00am and $15 after. Doors open at 9:00 pm. Additional information can be found at www.ricochetlounge.com or by calling 786-353-0846.

Macy’s Dadeland Beauty Presentation and Meet and Greet With Cosmopolitan For Latinas Magazine Editor-In-Chief Michelle Herrera Mulligan 6/1/12

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Macy’s Dadeland Hosts A Beauty Presentation And Meet And Greet With Cosmopolitan For Latinas Magazine Editor-In-Chief Michelle Herrera Mulligan
Friday, June 1, 2012, 5 PM.
Macy’s Dadeland Fashion Store
First Floor
7303 SW 88th Street
Miami, FL 33156

Macy’s Dadeland Hosts A Beauty Presentation And Meet And Greet With Cosmopolitan For Latinas Magazine Editor-In-Chief Michelle Herrera Mulligan

Macy’s and Cosmopolitan for Latinas magazine invite you to a beauty presentation with Editor-in-Chief Michelle Herrera Mulligan. Learn the latest beauty trends and see the hottest summer looks for cosmetics in a beauty event hosted by Michelle Herrera Mulligan. Plus, receive a complimentary copy of the first stand-alone issue of Cosmopolitan for Latinas and get a chance to meet the editor-in-chief.

The new women’s lifestyle publication is targeted at English-speaking Latinas and hit the newsstands nationwide on May 1. The magazine will be a twice-yearly stand-alone print edition.

Michelle Herrera Mulligan is the editor of Cosmopolitan for Latinas, the premiere women’s lifestyle publication targeted at English-speaking Latina women. Prior to Cosmopolitan for Latinas, Herrera Mulligan served as managing editor of LasFabulosas.com, a syndicated website which celebrates Latina success, as well as an editor for Latina magazine. A prolific author and journalist for more than 10 years, Herrera Mulligan has worked to capture the surging Latina voice in the United States. She co-edited and contributed to Border-Line Personalities, a groundbreaking collection of essays on culture clash and coming-of-age as a Latin woman in America. The book was course-adopted at universities throughout the country and won an Outstanding Contribution to Hispanic Studies Award in 2006. In 2007, Herrera Mulligan edited Juicy Mangos, the first-ever literary collection of Latina erotica in English, which Pulitzer Prize-winning author Oscar Hijuelos called, “a collection of stories that offer the reader some real insights on what being a feeling and thinking Latina in today’s world is all about.” In September 2012, Atria Books will publish Herrera Mulligan’s essay, “Anarchy Chicks,” as part of the anthology Count on Me: Las Comadres’ Tales of Sisterhoods and Fierce Friendship.

Miami Science Museum and Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Celebration of New Internship Program in Partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools 5/29/12

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Miami Science Museum and Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Celebration of New Internship Program in Partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 6-7:30 p.m.
Miami Science Museum
3280 S. Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33129
Free parking available on-site.

6-6:30 p.m.: Students show their work on their iPads during arrival
6:30 p.m.: Greeting and opening remarks by Miami Science Museum President Gillian Thomas
6:35 p.m.: Opening remarks by Miami-Dade County Public Schools official
6:40 p.m.: Program Lead Teacher Susan O’Connor describes the program and provides an overview of the Miami Science Museum and Vizcaya projects
6:45 p.m.: Wendy Wolf of Vizcaya speaks about the program experience
6:50 p.m.: Student presentation: Vizcaya iBook
7:05 p.m.: Jennifer Santer of Miami Science Museum speaks about the program experience
7:10 p.m.: Student presentation: Miami Science Museum mobile app

The Miami Science Museum and Vizcaya Museum and Gardens are hosting a celebration of their Internship @ Miami Science Museum and Vizcaya program in partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools. During the event, attendees will preview the accomplishments of the students currently in the program, and learn more about it from program representatives.

In attendance will be Miami-Dade Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez and 27 students in the program, along with their families. In addition, representatives of Miami Science Museum, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, and Miami-Dade County Public Schools will be speaking about the program. Students will present the work they have accomplished thus far, including projects on their iPads, a Miami Science Museum mobile app, Vizcaya iBook, and more. Refreshments will be provided.

The program was introduced in spring 2012 at Miami Science Museum toenhance real-world training for high school students interested in embarking on a career in science and/or technology, and at Vizcaya Museum for those interested in a career arts, history and environment. The program is being piloted in partnership with Coral Gables Senior High School and MAST Academy, and provides 11th grade students with class credit in exchange for the experiential learning opportunity.

InSense Miami’s networking at Mondrian 5/31/12

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InSense Miami’s networking at Mondrian
5/31/12, 6pm-9pm
Mondrian
1100 West Avenue
Miami Beach, Fl. 33139
Register Online

Taxes are done, Spring has sprung so let’s celebrate Q2 and enjoy the first drink on us!

Join us at our monthly networking event on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 6 PM to meet professionals, entrepreneurs, small business owners, social media consultants, and possibly even clients as you network with some of the best on the beach!

Bring plenty of business cards, as we will be playing Business Card Bingo. And, we have some great raffles prizes, as usual!

Happy hour prices of will be extended to those who are registered for this event.

Asphalt Expressionist Photo Exhibit by Ellie Perla 6/9/12

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Asphalt: Expressionist Photo Exhibit by Ellie Perla
June 9, 2012, 6 PM-11 PM
Atelier 1022 Gallery
2732 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33127

ATELIER 1022 launches the special exhibit: ‘ASPHALT’ – a new expressionist photography series by resident artist Ellie Perla, on display June 9 through June 24, 2012. Opening night and artist meet-and-greet takes place June 9th, 2012, 6-11 PM, during the Wynwood Art Walk for the month of June.

Greater Miami and The Beaches Hotel Association’s Sustainable Hospitality Council Luncheon 6/21/12

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Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association’s Sustainable Hospitality Council Luncheon
June 21, 2012, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
InterContinental Miami
100 Chopin Plaza
Miami, FL 33131
www.gmbha.com

In an effort to educate hotel and allied members on sustainability practices, the Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association’s (GMBHA) Sustainable Hospitality Council will host a luncheon featuring “Sustainable Hospitality Advocate” Hervé Houdré, Regional Director and General Manager of InterContinental New York Barclay. Robert Hill, General Manager, InterContinental Miami, will join Mr. Houdré for a moderated session where he’ll discuss the Miami hotel’s green operations. This year the InterContinental Miami was named an “Environmental Quality Achievement Award” winner by the GMBHA.

For more information and to RSVP, please call (305) 531-3553 or visit www.gmbha.com.

Radio Disney Celebrates Summer at CocoWalk 6/2/12

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Radio Disney Celebrates Summer at CocoWalk
June 2, 2012, 2pm- 6pm
CocoWalk
3015 Grand Ave
Coconut Grove, Fl 33133

Radio Disney and CocoWalk Celebrate Summer

Between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, there’s Disney Day! Kids are welcome spend a fun afternoon with Radio Disney AM990 on Saturday, June 2, from 2 to 6 p.m. in the CocoWalk Courtyard.

Beginning at 2 p.m., learn how you can win two tickets to see the latest teen heart throbs One Direction in concert Sunday, July 1, at the Bank Atlantic Center, powered by Kendall Toyota. Hang with the Radio Disney Host and Road Crew from 4 to 6 p.m. to play fun and exciting games, and dance to your favorite Radio Disney music on a dynamic sound system as the Road Crew spins the prize wheel and gives out tons of cool prizes!

You can meet the precious award-winning Therapy Dog ‘Sweetpea’, and the Humane Society will be there with pets to adopt, too! What a great way to make the start of summer sizzle!

Radio Disney Day is brought to you by CocoWalk, Coconut Grove BID, and Kendall Toyota.

LegalArt presents Situation Range 5/25/12

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LegalArt presents Situation Range
Friday, May 25, 2012, 8:00 – 11:00pm
LegalArt
1035 N Miami Ave,
Miami, FL 33136

LegalArt is pleased to present Situation Range, an exhibition of video 6 based works by national and international artists. Organized by the curatorial collective Southernmost Situations, the exhibition will occupy the second and fourth floor s of the LegalArt building, as well as The Corner bar, aptly located on the North west corner of the LegalArt building. On view for one night only Friday, May 25 from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Situation Range features video 6 based sculptures and installations, and a looped reel of short videos.

As a relatively familiar and accessible medium, video art has the power to frame, communicate, and present a broad range of topical issues, whether through traditional linear narratives or timeless abstraction. The works I n this exhibition are brought together to illustrate the expansive nature of video art and its seemingly boundless capacity to effectively present in terms of formal and visual content. Video as a geographical, cultural, linguistic, technological, domestic, ethnographical, political, historical, and art historical record, among other subjects, are all represented in Situation Range.

Featured artists include: Nicholas Arehart, Hannes Bend, Reed van Brunschot, Clifton Childree, Cynthia Cruz, Orlando Estrada, Christine de la Garenne, Richard Haden & Bill Bilowit, Moira Holohan, Tatiana Istomina, Jordan Marty, Patrick Moser, Ania Moussawel, Crystal Pearl, Alice Raymond, Dylan Römer, Lindsay Scoggins, Magnus Sigurdarson, TM Sisters, A.G. Viva, a nd Antonia Wright.

The exhibition begins with How Many Miles, a video by Crystal Pearl shot at the southernmost point of the U.S— the birthplace of Southernmost Situations. Coupled with audio from a market in Cuba, the imagery in How Many Miles exudes a deep-seeded nostalgia prevalent in Miami for home, family, and absent cultural values. ANKERN, by German artist Christine de la Garenne, is a montage of underwater anchor footage , serving as a visual metaphor of calm, rest, and refuge in stormy seas. Ania Moussawel’s Twice Fried Plantains delivers a cinematic documentation of the process of making tostones , a staple in Latin 6 American cuisine. Artist Dylan Römer will launch his smartphone application, Time Piles, to create a new video on site that employs real 6 time footage to explore issues of displacement, memory, and altered states of consciousness. Orlando Estrada’s Tahiti sarcastically exaggerates the instant capabilities of art6 making by presenting a ready6 made that isn’t really a video, but simply moving imagery.

German artist Hannes Bend’s installation Essence is composed of collected footage from an iPad photobooth a t a Miami Beach bar, a piece of the recently burned down “Senator” tree, and a performing go 6 go dancer. The “Senator” was the fifth oldest living tree, at more than 3,500 years old, until a woman burned it down while doing meth. The go6 go dancer allud es to Felix Gonzalez Torres’ Untitled (Go-Go Dancing Platform), 1991, and references a recently publicized “tree-hugger” at Miami’s Ultra Music Festival.

Richard Haden and Bill Bilowit’s Sundays, puppies, nails, the rest document s another facet of social real ism. Haden collects videos of Miami’s drug addicted prostitutes in various states of their c omfort, which Bilowit then edits into short segments. The organic process dictates the filters and transitions Bilowitz uses, interjecting subtle abstractions into the sometimes hard to watch segments.

Nicholas Arehart’s Speech uses a simple effect to create an obvious political statement, using a recording of a congressional speech. Tatiana Isotamia’s Historical inquiry: Prima and Lindsay Scoggins’ Challenger both use found recordings and technological techniques to portray different events, questioning the validity of historical documentation.

French artist Alice Raymond’s Cinema dissects cinematic elements such as cinematography, soundtrack, narrative, and dialogue in a purposefully obscure manner. The importance of linguistics and their translation is romantically explored through French narration and its translation via sources such as Google Translator and Raymond’s francophone friends.

What’s lost in translation depends on the extent of one’s understanding of the original French narration. Dark cinematography and a soundtrack to nothing also investigate the significance of their own roles. Jordan Marty’s Some(Song uses highly filtered footage from a “King of t he Hill” cartoon episode as source material for a sculptural and hypnotizing colorful video loop. A CRT monitor sits on a rug on the floor, as if awaiting its next source of attention.

TM Sisters’ video Lite Nite Shimmer captures and projects an energy that implies equal hierarchy between the “battle and celebration” of night and day through the use of spectacular editing and effects. A.G. Viva’s installation Eclipsed recreates the perception of a cosmic phenomenon with the use of a mirror ball, an icon of celebration, and projected video alongside a hologram-like video performance by the artist that uses physicality as a means of energy transfer.

The theatrical role of the artist is both the creator of the piece as well as the space for which energy and attention is transferred. This role is complicated by the S&M gimp mask being worn, which eclipses the physical identity while establishing a level of objectification.

On the second floor, a looped reel presents the works of Reed van Brunschot, Cynthia Cruz, Moira Holohan, Patrick Moser, Magnus Sigurdarson, and Antonia Wright. At The Corner bar, Clifton Childree’s We Want Beer is appropriately situated amidst drinkers. I t taunts and tempts with repetition at the aesthetic intersection between analog nostalgia and digital means. After the opening, The Corner bar will offer drink specials inspired by the theme of the exhibition.

LegalArt’s programs are generously supported and made possible with the support of the Knight Foundation and Emily Hall Tremai ne Foundation. We would like to express our special thanks to Dorsch Gallery. The opening reception sponsored by Peroni, Little Black Dress Vodka and Perrier.

Preemo TechBar Grand Opening Celebration 5/29/12

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Preemo TechBar Grand Opening Celebration!
Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 6:30pm
Shula’s 347 Grill
6915 Red Road
Coral Gables, FL.

Must RSVP Online (Tell them you heard about it on Soul Of Miami!)

You are cordially invited to the Preemo TechBar Grand Opening!

Ketel One will be providing your first cocktail on the house.

And guests will be sampling complimentary bites from Shula’s 347

Photographs of Marlin’s Stadium Social Media Tour on 5/22/12

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Marlins Stadium Social Media Tour on Tuesday, May 22, 2012.  The new Marlins Stadium is so beautiful, they did a wonderful job on the outside landscaping and they even have some benches made from Orange Bowl seats.   We received a grand tour and I love how open it is, no matter where you are in the stadium you can see the field no concrete walls in your way. Then we went to our seats in the visitors bull pen and was treated to a tasting of some of the food sold at the stadium.  WOW the food was amazing, from oysters on the half shell, Chicharrón, steak sandwich and ceviche everything was so yummy.  So if you get a change to go see the Marlin’s play, please do, not only do you get to see a great baseball game but you get to enjoy the great art, food and even some dancing at The Clevelander.

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Marie Brizard USA Cocktail Challenge Miami Semifinal 5/29/12

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Marie Brizard USA Cocktail Challenge Miami Semifinal
May 29, 2012, 6-8 p.m.
Blackbird Ordinary
729 SW First Ave.
Miami, FL 33130

Join us at Blackbird Ordinary from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 29 at the Marie Brizard USA Cocktail Challenge Miami Semifinal! Enjoy the fun festivities and witness as top mixologists from across Miami compete for a chance to participate in the U.S. finals, during the 10th Annual Tales of the Cocktail this July in New Orleans.

Miami watercolor Society Member Exhibit at BAC 6/8/12

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Miami watercolor Society Member Exhibit at BAC
June 8, 2012, 7 – 10 pm
Audrey Love Gallery, Bakehouse Art Center
561 NW 32nd Street
Miami, Florida 33127
www.miamiwatercolor.org
Free Parking

Miami Watercolor Society and the Bakehouse Art Complex present a Non-Juried Members Exhibition Audrey Love Gallery, Bakehouse Art Complex

Exhibition runs: Fri., June 8 – Sun., July 1
Bakehouse Hours: Daily 12pm – 5 pm
Join us for the Opening Reception
Friday, June 8 from 7-10 pm
Free and open to the public

Viva Fridays at Arkadia 6/1/12

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Viva Fridays @ Arkadia
6/1/2012, 10:00 p.m.
Arkadia
4441 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach FL 33140
Register Online

MAG Miami & Mexicanos en Miami cordially invite you to the GRAND OPENING of VIVA FRIDAYS at ARKADIA
Miami’s trendy and hot spot!

Sounds by: Ron Luna & David G

Complimentary entry by saying you are on Mexicanos en Miami’s guest list.

Register to obtain your free tickets: http://arkadia.eventbrite.com/

Questions: mexicanosenmiami@gmail.com

Cancer Support Community Greater Miami Tee Off Fore Wellness Golf and Tennis Tournament 10/22/12

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Cancer Support Community Greater Miami Tee Off Fore Wellness Golf & Tennis Tournament
Monday, October 22, 2012, 9am-7pm
Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club
13610 Deering Bay Drive
Miami, FL 33158
cancersupportcommunitymiami.org

Cancer Support Community Greater Miami Tee Off Fore Wellness Golf & Tennis Tournament

Spend a fun-filled day with South Florida business and community leaders as we come together to play golf and tennis to benefit the Cancer Support Community Greater Miami. Please join us on Monday, October 22 at Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club for the Annual Tee Off Fore Wellness Golf & Tennis Tournament.

Golf Tournament Lead Sponsor is Sharp General Contractors, Inc. and Tennis Tournament Lead Sponsors are Lindsay Spalding and Julie Steven.

Enjoy a great day on the links or on the court. Guests will receive luxury goodie bags and take part in day-long sampling from premiere food and beverage sponsors. All tournament players are invited to the 19th Hole Cocktail Party presented by SAP International and the Awards Dinner, featuring our silent auction and luxury special drawing.

Additional tournament sponsors to date include Bancredito International Bank; Carnival Corporation & PLC; Check Cashing, USA; Coventry Health Care of Florida; David Seltzer Law; Elemis Spa; Fowler Rodriguez Valdes-Fauli; FundQuest; GYN Oncology of Miami/Dr. Nicholas Lambrou & Dr. Troy Gatcliffe; Kim & Bill Kaskel; Jennifer & Eric Levin; Meg Green & Associates; Miami Waste Paper; Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra; Packman Neuwahl & Rosenberg, P.A.; Papa John’s; Perry Ellis International; SapientNitro; Shell Lumber & Hardware; Erik Sherman-John Hancock Financial Network; South Miami GOG; Debbie & Robert Sperber; Tracey & Larry Spiegelman; Styles Holdings, LLC; Jo Szaro; Patricia & Jack Thompson; Turbine Engine Solutions, Inc and Williamson Automotive.

Tournament in-kind donors to date include Bacardi; Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club; Diamonette Party Rental; Elemis Spa; Eventology; Hirni’s Wayside Florist; Imagine That Miami Design; Joelle’s Desserts & Gifts; Kim Kaskel; Matt Winer Photography; Perry Ellis International; Roasters N’ Toasters; Fern & Ron Rosen; Samuel Adams; Sergio’s Printing and Williamson Automotive.

Event Committee*
John Arasi – Chairman

Jill Balli, Sandra Bazain, Pete Izaguirre, David Josefsberg, Kim Kaskel, Jennifer Levin, Candy Martin, Christopher Moebus, Melanie Nennig, Dara Salky, Jon Sastre, Erik Sherman, Lindsay Spalding, Adam Spiegel, Edie Spiegel, Tracey Spiegelman, Fleta & Bob Stamen, Julie Steven, Jo Szaro and Jack Thompson
*As of May 2012

Contact Information: Danielle F. Spiegelman, Executive Director CSCGM, Danielle@cancersupportcommunitymiami.org, 305-668-5900

2012 Summer Savings Pass is back

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2012 Summer Savings Pass is back!
May 15 – September 30, 2011, 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 Street, Miami, FL 33177
Zoo Miami
Miami Seaquarium
Museum of Discovery and Science
Lion Country Safari
www.summersavingspass.com

4 attractions…4 months of fun…1 price!

Lion Country Safari, Miami Seaquarium, Museum of Discovery and Science and Zoo Miami will be offering a ‘Summer Savings Pass’ for the fourth year in a row. The ‘Summer Savings Pass’ will give its buyers unlimited admission to all four attractions throughout the summer!

The Summer Savings Pass will be available for purchase at Zoo Miami, www.zoomiami.org and at each of the other participating attractions beginning on May 14, 2012 and through September 30, 2012. At $55 plus tax, per adult and $45 plus tax, per child (ages 3-12), this pass grants unlimited admission through September 30th at Lion Country Safari, Miami Seaquarium, Museum of Discovery and Science and Zoo Miami. Annual pass holders of these attractions will be eligible to purchase this pass for only $30 plus tax, per adult, and $20 plus tax, per child. For more information on the Summer Savings Pass visit www.summersavingspass.com or www.zoomiami.org.

Singles Mingle 6/21/12

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Singles Mingle
06/21/2012, 07:00pm
Martini Bar at Gulfstream Park
601 Silks Run, Suite 2497
2nd Floor
Hallandale Beach, Fl 33009
Register Online
Enter promo code ‘HEART2TANGO’ and SAVE 15% when you register online.

Get ready for what promises to be Miami’s most happening DATING experience. Meet up to 20 single professionals all in one night. Go on MANY dates, enjoy fine wine, and possibly meet your match.

Heart Tango caters to professional singles in some of the most unique settings in the city. In order to create the atmosphere we want, our signature speed dating events are hosted in some of the most elegant and sophisticated upscale restaurants and lounges in your city. We have been widely recognized for providing a rich, earth-toned atmosphere perfect for any dating experience. All of our events are specifically designed to reflect your image and refined taste and are brought to you by our network of talented hosts. Come experience the Heart Tango passion and find your match at one of our events.

Age group: 21-35
See you there!

SoFlaNights.com Readers Appreciation Happy Hour 5/23/12

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SoFlaNights.com Readers Appreciation Happy Hour
Wednesday, May 23, 7-9pm
Segafredo Brickell
1421 South Miami Avenue
Miami Brickell
www.soflanights.com/?p=41922
RSVP: soflanights@verestaurants.com

SoFlaNights.com Readers Appreciation Happy Hour

Join us for a happy hour and celebration of SoFlaNights.com publisher “Z” birthday at Brickell hot spot Segafredo. RSVP for complimentary cocktails provided by Botran Rum 7-9pm.

Urock Tour Miami Showcase 5/25-26/12

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Urock Tour Miami Showcase
May 25-26, May 25th 9 A.M.- 9 P.M. May 26th 12 p.m – 10 p.m.
The Armory Miami
572 NW 23RD Street
Miami FL, 33127
urocktour.com

Enter Promo Code Mike2012 For A Special Discount

Looking for Artists from All genres!
Urock Tour Music Showcase – hosted by Robert Curry from MTV’s ‘Making the Band 4′ and platinum-selling group DAY 26

This is your opportunity to…
Showcase to some of the most influential record label executives, Industry executives, A&R reps, platinum selling producers and artist managers in the industry. This star studded panel of judges will select 15 artists to perform the next night in front of a live audience and celebrity judges in South Beach.

One lucky artist will be awarded a $50,000 developmental and marketing prize package which includes being signed to a single record deal from a major record label. If selected you will also have the opportunity to represent your city in the URock National Convention where you will perform alongside some of today’s most popular artists and compete to win a record deal from a major label worth over $100,000!

Event Details
Day 1
9am – 7pm The Rock Session:
Description: Registration for Urock Stars and other artists for one on one label showcase.
Labels will select (10) artists and (3) wild cards.
Looking for Rock-R&B-Pop-Hip Hop Ages: 12+

10am – 7pm Urock VIP Lounge:
**VIP Rock Pass Holders Only
Live DJ & Live performances by Urock Artists And Special Guests.
Also looking for Models, DJ’s, and Dancers to showcase in the Urock Live Show

7pm – 9pm Urock Industry Listening Session
**VIP Rock Pass Holders Only
Description: VIP Rock Pass Holders get their music mixed by top DJ’s for Robert Curry, Maybach Music Group A&R, IMG/Universal, & Def Jam Record

Day 2
12pm – 2pm Sound Check For Urock The Stage Show
Description:All artists that labels selected from the Rock Session will show up for sound check and bring their performance track and get passes. They report to the main stage outside. They will be given instruction and a short mic check. Featured artists will also do a sound check. Video production team will talk through the show the sound engineer.

2pm – 7pm Urock Live In Miami – (Main Stage 1)
Description: Urock Artists, Dj’s, Dancers Perform On The Main Stage

2pm – 6pm Urock Exclusive Event – (Stage 2)
Def Jam / IMG Universal is looking for talent
Def Jam is giving a $10,000 package.
Description: Live performances in front of host labels. Must have a VIP Rock Pass in order to attend.
Performance slot must be confirmed by show producer. **Spots are limited.

3pm – 6pm Urock The Red Carpet
Description: VIP Rock Pass artists will walk the red carpet with interviews with leading media and press outlets. **VIP Rock Pass holders only

8pm – 10pm Urock The Stage (Main Stage 1)
$50,000 Prize Package
Description: Urock Artists from day 1 will come back with hopes to be a wild card. Labels will choose (3) wild cards.

Judges:
Robert Curry, Maybach Music, Poe Boy Music, Def Jam Records, IMG/Universal

Featuring:
@djblaz & @djprimo1, A&R at Maybach Music & Urock Dancers

***VIP Seating For VIP Rock Pass Holders

10pm Urock Industry Party 18+
Hosted by: Robert Curry of Day 26 and Celebrity Friends
Performances by: Special Guests
***Free Access For Vip Rock Pass Holders

Prizes You Can Win
Giving away over $50,000 in marketing and developmental deals to include working with Platinum producers, Consulting from Maybach Music Group, Spot on National Urock Allstars Tour, Publishing deal from RCA Records, $50,000 marketing and production single deal and much more!!

Confirmed Judges Include
Robert Curry of Day 26
IMG Universal
Maybach Music Group
Urock Tour Execs
Poe Boy Music
Big J Artist Management
MiFlyer Marketing Execs
(In The Mix):

Independent and major recording artists
Record label executives
A&R reps
Artist managers and publicists
National Media Outlets
Platinum Producers
Potential New Fans
and more!

Register Now!
Artists can register at urocktour.com
Enter promo code mike2012 for a special discount

International Children’s Outreach Cocktail Reception 6/20/12

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International Children’s Outreach Cocktail Reception
June 20, 6pm to 8pm
Vibe night club
301 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
www.icocharity.org

A $30 donation includes a drink ticket and tapas. Business casual attire. All the proceed go towards a backpack drive for the children of Little Master child care center in Lauderhill, FL and Grove Primary School in Guyana. Tickets can be purchased online at www.icocharity.org

Photographs by Anthony Jordon of the Spectator Boat at In-port Race Volvo Ocean Race on 5/20/12

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Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon from the Volvo spectator boat during the in-port Volvo Ocean Race on Sunday, May 20, 2012.

Volvo Ocean Race Village  was in Bicentennial Park Downtown Miami and was so much fun, they had interactive pavilions like Volvo Ocean Race’s ‘Life At The Extreme’ exhibition.  They also have A 3D cinema, The Dome and a simulator ride that gives you a look at what it feels like being onboard a Volvo Open 70 yacht.  This was a free and open to the public event, check out Volvo Ocean Race for more information on the remaining stops, next stop Lisbon.

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

Meet and Greet with Pitbull 5/27/12

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Gulf Liquors presents: Meet and Greet Pitbull
Sunday May 27th, 2012
Gulf Liquors
1681 Alton Road
Miami Beach, Fl 33139

Pre Sale Tickets On Sale Now!

With the purchase of Six (6) Voli Bottles (any flavor)
Meet and Greet Pitbull. Purchase is good for One admission.
Must Be 21 or Older.

To purchase your admission please contact Jorge: (305) 915-4331 or at JorgeGulf@aol.com
Tickets will Only be sold as Pre Sale.
No tickets will be sold at the door on the day of this event.

Journey with Pat Benatar And Loverboy at Cruzan Amphitheatre 10/13/12

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Journey With Pat Benatar And Loverboy
Saturday, October 13th
Cruzan Amphitheatre
601 Sansburys Way # 7
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Tickets On Sale Now!

Journey is returning to the road on July 21 for their 2012 tour kick-off with concert dates through December. Special guests Pat Benatar featuring Neil Giraldo and Loverboy will appear on most tour dates.

The full tour pulls into Cruzan Amphitheatre Saturday October 13th. Tickets are $139.00, $99.00, $69.00 and $33.00 for Reserved Seats and $19.00 for Advance Festival Lawn. There is also a Festival Lawn 4-Pack available for $75.00. Tickets are on sale now at www.livenation.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, the Cruzan Amphitheatre box office or charge by phone 800-745-3000. All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges.

Since its formation in 1973 in San Francisco, Journey has earned 19 Top 40 singles and 25 gold and platinum albums. The band’s Greatest Hits album is certified 15 times platinum, bringing Journey into the elite club of Diamond-certified album holders. Journey was awarded the prestigious “Legend Of Live Award” at the 2011 Billboard Touring Awards in honor of the band’s significant and lasting contributions to live music and the touring business, and in acknowledgement of their commitment to the fans and the art of performing live. The 2011 Eclipse World Tour was of the band’s most successful tours ever, drawing nearly a million fans and ranked in the Top 15 Tours of the year. 2011 also marked the 30th anniversary of the band’s seminal anthem, Don’t Stop Believin’, which was honored as the top-selling digital classic rock song in history by Nielsen SoundScan. The group received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2005.

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo changed the face of music forever when their debut album, ‘In the Heat of the Night,’ exploded in 1979. Pat emerged fearless, fighting and forging a path for future female rock stars around the world. With Neil’s innovative vision creating the signature “Benatar” sound, hits like Heartbreaker, Hit Me With Your Best Shot, Love Is A Battlefield and We Belong led to platinum album after platinum album. Benatar won an unprecedented four consecutive GRAMMY® Awards, as well as three American Music Awards, establishing her as one of America’s leading female rock vocalists. With over 30 million albums and 19 Top 40 singles to their name, Benatar/Giraldo remain a rock ‘n roll powerhouse today, selling out concerts and wowing audiences, after more than three decades of making music together.

With trademark red leather pants and bandanas to match their huge rock sound and high-energy live shows, Loverboy has sold more than 10 million albums and earned multi-platinum plaques for albums such as their self-titled debut LP, Get Lucky, Keep It Up and Lovin’ Every Minute of It. Their string of hits includes the band’s smash anthem Working For The Weekend, as well as Hot Girls In Love, Turn Me Loose, and Lovin’ Every Minute Of It. Loverboy’s continued pop culture relevance is alive and well in 2012, with recent references to the band in episodes of NBC’s hit show ‘30 Rock’ and Comedy Network’s popular ‘Regular Show.’

VIP Packages for the 2012 tour will be available through VIP Nation, including premium seats, exclusive merchandise and more. For more information please visit www.VIPNation.com.

Journey is also teaming up with Tickets-for-Charity.com® to offer fans some of the best seats in the house for this tour to benefit outstanding charities helping to make wishes come true for children with life-threatening illnesses. These exclusive seats will be available only at www.ticketsforcharity.com.

ArtOfficial and Questlove dj set at Bardot 6/8/12

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ArtOfficial & Questlove (dj set) at Bardot
Friday June 8th, 10pm doors
Bardot
3456 N. Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33127
305-576-5570
www.bardotmiami.com

ArtOfficial are a Miami based hip hop/jazz ensemble.

“This rising band, with a killer horn section and two emcees, ingeniously creates a fresh and highly rare sound by mixing a wide variety of sonic ingredients…. I’ll have it on repeat all day.” – Okayplayer

“brilliant rhymes over a backing track that takes as much from the hard-bop jazz movement of the late 1950s and early 1960s as it does modern hip-hop” – Sun Sentinel

“…a technically unflappable blend of sunny, old-school… beat-music-derived production…with [an] organic live touch…ArtOfficial [are] absolutely on top of their game. “ -New Times

www.artofficialmusic.net

Photographs of Camper Spectator Boat at the In-Port Volvo Ocean Race on 5/19/12

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On the Camper spectator boat during the in-port Volvo Ocean Race on Saturday, May 19, 2012.
Results from the in-port race.
1st Abu Dhabi 6 points
2nd Groupama 5 points
3rd Puma 4 points
4th Camper 3 points
5th Sanya 2 points
6th Telefonica 1 point

Volvo Ocean Race Village  was in Bicentennial Park Downtown Miami and was so much fun, they had interactive pavilions like Volvo Ocean Race’s ‘Life At The Extreme’ exhibition.  They also have A 3D cinema, The Dome and a simulator ride that gives you a look at what it feels like being onboard a Volvo Open 70 yacht.  This was a free and open to the public event, check out Volvo Ocean Race for more information on the remaining stops, next stop Lisbon.

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Mykel Stevens, Didi Tristan, Arlay Regueiro and Dan Sehres present Halston 1977 5/23/12

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Mykel Stevens Didi Tristan Arlay Regueiro Dan Sehres present Halston 1977
Wednesday May 23rd 2012
City Hall The Restaurant
2004 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33137
RSVP: halston1977@gmail.com

We Pay Tribute To The King & Queen Of Disco: Robin Gibb & Donna Summer
Halston 1977 Guest Of Honor: Myra Wexler

Dinner Seating & Cocktails start at 8PM
Night Orchestrated By: Ryan Evans
Disco Classics, Nu-Disco, 80’s 90’s Dance,
Bee Gees & Donna Summer’s Hits

$35 Prix Fixe Menu Available
Dinner Reservations: 305 764-3130

This night is inspired by a defined decadent era known for its glamorous clothes, luxuries, hedonistic party culture and excesses. You stepped into a stylish sophisticated night in 1977

Ladies Night at Camp Ricochet Tuesday 5/22/12

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Ladies Night at Camp Ricochet Tuesday
05/22/12, 9 PM
Ricochet Bar/Lounge
3250 Buenavista Blvd #124 Midtown Miami, FL 33127
www.ricochetlounge.com
facebook/campricochet.com
info@ricochetlounge.com
twitter@ricochetmiami
facebook/ricochetmiami.com

Bonfires, Smores! friendship bracelets, Jell-O (shots), relay races, and cheesy camp songs, making out (and…) in the woods, lobbing pine cones at your friends head, Ghost Stories, and now apparently a bunch of adults acting like children and staying out late on a weeknight to drink like school’s out for summer, forever!

Trivia & Free Pizza Hosted By Gui Jarochy 9pm-11pm
Music Videos And Summer Camp Themed Movie Mash-Ups Courtesy Of DJ Chris Video
Myself: Casey Zap & the estimable Stephen Tate will be orchestrating the chaos while standing around drinking and talking shit with y’all…

Ladies Of Sleep-Away Camp! Drink Free From 10pm-1am

For The Boys (and hardcore chicks) of Camp Cuckoomiami: PBR + SHOT of Gentleman Jack = 6$

For those of us who just got dropped off at some public school on weekdays during the summer and sat around listening to a boombox while locked in a portable next to the gymn that someone ironically called summer camp, or if your parents just left you to roam the streets, we got you by the blue collar: The $3 PBR!

Maybe you were loaded and grew up not Even going to camp cause you’re parents had a summer house in Mexico?! Got that covered too: $99 bottles of Cuervo Tradicional

$99 bottles of Ron Zacapa because its miami and you work too hard to listen to this rambling crap and you just like good rum.

If you were in a concentration camp (or guantanamo) you can drink free all night on us. Seriously want to just say that being out on a Tuesday and partying down with the kids like that, after all you’ve been through is truly an inspiration

For All: Jell-O Shots provided with love by Nicole Doran
Oh yeah and If you dress up in a camp related costume or want to lead a round of drunken sing-a-longs we will get you sooooo wasted for free.

Just Announced! Camp Counselor Justin Long aka Cap N Ron will be Presiding over the Beer Pong contest for which the winner will get Nothing except inebriated. Hoorah

The Black Hospitality Initiative of Greater Miami(BHI) 1st Annual Honoring Our Past and Celebrating Our Future Reception 6/28/12

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The Black Hospitality Initiative of Greater Miami(BHI) 1st Annual Honoring Our Past and Celebrating Our Future reception
Thursday, June 28th, 2012 from 5:30pm -7:30pm.
Kovens Conference Center Rooftop
FIU Campus
3000 NE 151 Street
Miami, FL 33181

To register to attend the reception and learn more about the Black Hospitality Initiative please visit www.blackhospitalitymiami.com.

BHI Continues to Support the Black Hospitality Industry of Miami

Entertainment for the reception will be provided by Caribbean Music Farm- Steel Drum Entertainment. Honorees include: Merrett R. Stierheim, Former Superintendent Miami Dade County Schools and Former President of Greater Miami Convention and Bureau (Tourism Pioneer Award); Attorney At Law H.T. Smith (Tourism Pioneer Award) Outstanding Contribution to Tourism: R. Donahue Peebles (Chairman & CEO Peebles Corporation; Distinguished Service Award (North Bay Village Commissioner Stuart Blumberg (Former President of Greater Miami and the Beaches and Former BHI Chairman); Dr. Larry Rice(VP Dean of Academic Affairs at Johnson Wales and Former BHI Chairman).

“We are excited about this event! It will honor those who played a significant role in establishing the foundation for African Americans and people of color to participate as owners, leaders, students, and professionals in the hospitality and tourism industry in Miami-Dade County. We will celebrate and say thank you to all who helped pave the way and change the face of our visitors and tourism industry. We will also recommit to advance economic participation and involvement of our constituents… this is indeed a special occasion and recognition to the quality of leadership that makes out city diverse and a world tourism destination,” states Executive Director Graylyn Swilley, Black Hospitality Initiative of Greater Miami.

The BHI initiative was established in 1991 as a non-profit 501© 3 organization by the Greater Miami Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (GMCVB) to advance economic participation and open doors of opportunity for African Americans and Blacks of African descent in the Greater Miami Visitors Industry. The areas of focus include: Advocacy, Talent Development and Career Coaching. Some of BHI’s impressive achievements include: BHI Minority Scholarship Endowment at Florida International University that is valued at more than $441,496.40; BHI graduates have emerged as industry leaders in hotels, cruise lines, restaurants, and entrepreneurs and as educators in Miami and across the country; and the 2012 Hospitality Open Golf Tournament(H.O.T. Challenge) and Silent Auction raised 125,000.00.

Sponsors for this event include: FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, Kovens Conference Center, Academy of Hospitality & Tourism, Office of Commissioner Dennis C. Moss, Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners-District 9, Office of Commissioner Audrey M. Edmonson, Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners-District 3, Johnson & Wales University, Office of Spence Jones City of Miami District 5, Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA), National Association of Black Hotel and Operators, Little Havana To Go, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Joe A. Martinez District 11, Miami-Dade Black Affairs Advisory Board and etc.

Family Fun Day 5/26/12

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Family Fun Day
May 26th, 2012, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Brighter Futures for Families Christian Academy
18901 SW 106th Ave, Suite 123
Miami, FL 33157

Cutler Bay Business Center on Marlin Road directly across the Bj’s.

Bringing our Community together by honoring our Family and Friends to a day full of fun.
Enrolling Now
*Summer Camp
*Fall Preschool
*Fall After School
*Dance Classes

Learning and growing God’s Way

Empowered Parents/Healthy Childre

Phone number 305-233-6037