Fighting Childhood Cancer Food Truck Fundraising Event 9/22/11

Fighting Childhood Cancer Fundraising Event
Thursday, September 22, 2011
5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Hialeah
6650 West 20th Avenue
Hialeah FL 33016

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Hialeah has teamed up with Food Truck Round Ups in support of The Angels & Warriors Organization, Which provides support to children with cancer and their families. Be part of this fundraising event and make a difference in a child’s life!

Participating Food Trucks: 90 Miles To Go; Kona Ice; Chamo’s on Wheels; Latin Burger & Taco; Chef on 4 Wheels; Lemon Man; Chef on Wheels – 1; Miami Angels Roasted Corn; Churromania; Monster Burgers; Clarabelles Cupcakes; Papas Tappas; El Rey De La Paella; Snow Caps; Guiseppe Italian Sausage; Tango Grill;

Fairchild Palms Happy Hour Fall Into HaVen 9/21/11

Fairchild Palms [Happy Hour]: Fall Into HaVen
Wednesday, September 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Haven South Beach
1237 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, Florida
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Join us at the hottest new hideaway on the Beach

• $5 beers
• $6 well drinks
• $7 specialty drinks
• Appetizer specials

Help us support environmental education with your $10 voluntary donation at the door.

To learn more about the Fairchild Palms young professionals and join today, visit: http://www.fairchildpalms.org/join.htm

The Fairchild Palms is the young professionals’ group affiliated with Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. All proceeds benefit the Fairchild Challenge environmental outreach program distributed to schools nationwide.

Jazzonian Young Jazz Leaders Scholarship Fund Fundraiser 9/24/11

Jazzonian Young Jazz Leaders Scholarship Fund Fundraiser
Saturday, September 24th, 12:30pm
The Bienes Center for the Arts
(St. Thomas Aquinas High School)
2801 S.W. 12th Street
Fort Lauderdale

Early-Bird admission $15
Advance Admission $25
General Admission: $35
More info

Jazzonian announces the groundbreaking event for the establishment of the
Young Jazz Leaders Scholarship Fund

All proceeds will benefit Young Jazz Leaders Scholarship Fund and Jazzonian educational cultural arts community outreach initiatives.

Go to www.jazzonian.org and click to register to attend this event. For additional information, call 305-298-2380.

Design Miami/ 2011 11/29/11 – 12/4/11

Preview Day (By invitation only): Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Collector’s Preview, 12-6pm (New hours)
Vernissage, 6-10pm
General Show Hours: Wednesday, 30 November to Sunday, 4 December.
Daily from 12pm-8pm; Sunday 12pm-6pm
Meridian Avenue & 19th Street
Adjacent to the Miami Beach Convention Center
Miami Beach, USA
Website

Tickets can be purchased for entry to the fair Wednesday to Sunday, 30 November – 4 December.
General Admission: USD 25
Students & Senior Citizens (with valid ID): USD 15
Tickets are valid for one day only.

Highlights include:
• Galleries // 23 of the world’s most active design galleries will present works from established and emerging design talent
• Design On/Site // 4 independent and emerging galleries will present works by individual designers or studios
• Designer of the Year Award // David Adjaye will debut ‘Genesis’ – an exclusive commission for Design Miami/ which will be showcased at the very entrance of the fair
• Design Performances // FENDI will present ‘Craft Alchemy’, a dreamlike installation realized by designer Elisa Strozyk and artist Sebastian Neeb.
• Design Talks // W Magazine’s Stefano Tonchi will moderate a series of compelling conversations with a selection the world’s top architects, discussing their careers, collaborations and passions.
• Satellites Exhibitions // the Miami Design District presents in collaboration with the Buckminster Fuller Foundation, utopian architect Fuller’s 1970s Fly’s Eye Dome alongside Lord Norman Foster’s reconstructed Dymaxion car
• Sponsors // Audi, Design Miami’s Exclusive Automotive Sponsor, Fendi and Swarovski Crystal Palace will unveil new design projects at the fair; Veuve Clicquot and Cappellini also continue their support with the 2011 show.

Design Miami/, the global forum for design, will hold the 2011 edition of its show November 30 – December 4, in a custom structure, erected adjacent to its sister fair Art Basel Miami Beach. The fair boasts a newly expanded gallery program with choice exhibitors from America, Europe, Asia and Africa presenting important works of 20th and 21st century design, including furniture, lighting and objets d’art. This year’s fair will see a 50% increase in participating galleries and will host a program of Talks, Satellite Exhibitions and custom commissions exploring the relationship between design and architecture.

Design Miami/ has become the destination for collectors seeking both established and cutting-edge emerging design for private and museum collections. Each fair presents a competitively curated selection of international galleries – all top specialists in their fields – representing important works by French architects of 40s and 50s, Brazilian and California Modern, Scandinavian Mid-Century, Postmodern Italian design, the French 60s and 70s, Korean craft, artists’ and designers’ jewelry and a large spectrum of experimental contemporary work from both lauded established and emerging designers.

The fair’s list of prestigious exhibitors draws influential collectors, institutions, designers, critics and industry luminaries from around the world. Design Miami/ maintains a consistent roster of the world’s most active design galleries, including: Galerie Patrick Seguin (Paris), Galerie kreo (Paris), Carpenters Workshop Gallery (London & Paris), Demisch Danant (NY), R 20th Century (NY), Johnson Trading Gallery (NY), Jousse Entreprise (NY) and Cristina Grajales Gallery (NY). This Miami fair also welcomes back Galerie Downtown – François Laffanour (Paris), Dansk Møbelkunst Gallery (Zurich & Paris), Hostler Burrows (NY), moss (NY), Magen H. Gallery (NY) and Galerie VIVID (Rotterdam).

First-time exhibitors include Didier Ltd (London), Galerie Maria Wettergren (Paris), Galerie Pierre Marie Giraud (Brussels), Mark McDonald (Hudson, NY), Modernity (Stockholm) and Novalis Fine Arts (Turin). In addition, the Design On/Site program, the showcase for small-scale yet high-level exhibitions of new work by individual designers or studios, will include Design Miami’s first ever participant from Africa, Southern Guild (Wilderness).

Alongside these venerable galleries, Design Miami/ organizes a cultural program that profiles established and up-and-coming designers, commissions new architectural and design work and brings together luminaries from the worlds of design, art, fashion and architecture to discuss their influences and process.

A highlight of this December’s show is the site-specific installation by Designer of the Year Award winner, UK-based architect David Adjaye. As his award commission, Adjaye will create a pavilion, entitled Genesis. Adjaye calls Genesis his first work of “giant architectural furniture” that combines structure, seating,
windows and doors into a single gesture.

For the second consecutive year, Design Miami’s Design Talks series will be moderated by W Magazine Editor-in-Chief Stefano Tonchi. Over the course of three days, these conversations will include a selection the world’s top architects, discussing their careers, collaborations and passions.

As part of the show’s series of satellite exhibitions, the Miami Design District presents in collaboration with the Buckminster Fuller Foundation, utopian architect Fuller’s 1970s Fly’s Eye Dome alongside Lord Norman Foster’s reconstructed Dymaxion car. The fair also welcomes a capsule exhibition of the french design show Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity presented by The Wolfsonian Museum.

Design Miami’s ambitious curatorial program and investment in bringing the most exciting names in design to the fair would not be possible without the generous commitment of its partners. Audi, Design Miami’s Exclusive Automotive Sponsor, Fendi and Swarovski Crystal Palace will unveil new design projects at the fair; Veuve Clicquot and Cappellini also continue their support with the 2011 show.

Confirmed Galleries For Design Miami/ 2011
Main Gallery Programme:
Carpenters Workshop Gallery (London & Paris)
Cristina Grajales Gallery (New York)
Demisch Danant (New York)
Didier Ltd (London)
Dansk Møbelkunst Gallery (Zurich & Paris)
Galerie Downtown – François Laffanour (Paris)
Galerie kreo (Paris)
Galerie Maria Wettergren (Paris)
Galerie Patrick Seguin (Paris)
Galerie Pierre Marie Giraud (Brussels)
Galerie VIVID (Rotterdam)
Gallery SEOMI (Seoul)
Hostler Burrows (New York)
Johnson Trading Gallery (New York)
Jousse Entreprise (Paris)
Magen H. Gallery (New York)
Mark McDonald (Hudson)
Modernity (Stockholm)
moss (New York)
Novalis Fine Arts (Turin)
Ornamentum (Hudson)
R 20th Century (New York)
Todd Merrill Twentieth Century (New York)

Design On/Site:
Established & Sons (London)
Industry Gallery (Washington, DC & Los Angeles)
Priveekollektie Contemporary Art|Design (Heusden)
Southern Guild (Wilderness)
Venice Projects (Venice)

Swank Fashion Show at Ladies Night Blue Martini Kendall 9/14/11

Swank Fashion Show at Ladies Night Blue Martini Kendall
9/14/11, 8pm
Blue Martini Kendall
8405 Mills Drive 33183
More Info.

Ladies Night Wednesdays at Kendall Blue Martini! Hosted by Rick
Say that your on RICK’S LIST at the Door for Free Entry untill 12AM!
Text 305-300 0827 or 786 273 7401 to be added to list
Ladies on my Guestlist Receive Half Off Drinks All Night!

Bottle Specials: 1 Bottle of anything below for $200 plus Tax & Tip :
JW Black Label, Ketel One, Grey Goose, or Belvedere Vodka.
Also: 1 Bottle of Three Olives or Van Gogh Vodka for $150 + Tax & Tip.

Music will be orchestrated by DJ’s: Ariel Assault & Reflex. (Open Format)!
Dress to Impress! (Guys – No T Shirts, Shorts, Hats, or Sneakers!)
Call me at 305 300 0827 or 786 273 7401 for VIP Bottles, B Days, & Dinner Reservations!

Words and Wine 9/14/11

Words & Wine
9/14/11, 9p-3a
The Electric Pickle
2826 NORTH MIAMI AVE
Miami, FL
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Nikki is back and so is Words & Wine! Let’s PARTY!!!
Ladies, Gentlemen, honey badgers and the like:
Words & Wine is back and being hosted at THE ELECTRIC PICKLE
3$ BEERS and 5$ SHOTS

If you have not had the pleasure of witnessing it for yourself, this is a lovely venue that offers local and international talent. It is very cozy, well lit atmosphere where everyone can be themselves.

Very exciting stuff happening this Summer. We just celebrated our one year anniversary and let me tell you we could have not been given a better birthday gift then the Award for Best Open Mic in 2011 published by the Miami New Times!

This is just the very beginning, join us for our Open Mic EVERY WEDNESDAY! Let’s get together and continue to share good vibes and creativity. Miami is redefining it’s Art scene and our movement has created a pavement for poets, musicians, dancers, thinkers, lovers, and people who just need to get away and express themselves freely.

Let’s once again get together, drink some wine, share some thoughts and be happy.

18+ for girls
5$ For anyone under 21 and free for those over 21
Great Drink Specials Full Bar

Please help to continue this event at this venue. Please do not bring your own drinks, they have a full bar inside. Let’s Have a great time responsibly and keep this venue clean and beautiful.
If any questions please call

Nikki Rodriguez at 786|728|4748 or Lou Roman 305|298|8759.

Lip Service True Stories Out Loud 10/1/11

Lip Service True Stories Out Loud
October 1, 2011, 8:00 PM
Actor’s Playhouse (Miracle Theater)
280 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.lipservicestories.com

Lip Service is true stories out loud. Every quarter, Books & Books hosts the most popular literary event in Miami. Eight people, eight stories, eight minutes each. The stories are hilarious, heartbreaking, poignant, embarrassing, inspiring and all true.

Lip Service lets you become a voyeur. It’s like listening to someone reading his or her diary. Lip Service is a mix of theater and literature. The stories are edited and rehearsed, but you never really know what you’re going to get until you get it. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll cringe. And you are guaranteed to feel inspired to tell your own story.

Silvia Dorfsman Exhibition Opening Life’s Soldiers and Muses 9/16/11

Silvia Dorfsman cordially invites you to the exhibition Life’s Soldiers and Muses
Friday, September 16, 2011. 7:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Blue Door Fine arts
2330 SW 62nd Court
Miami, FL 33155
www.bluedoorfinearts.com

Works by Ernersto Capdevila and Carlos Eloy Perera Cosme

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

Fetish Factory Halloween Fetish Ball 10/29/11

FF’s Halloween Fetish Ball
Saturday, October 29
Exit 66
Fort Lauderdale Beach.
More Info.

Don’t forget to pick up tickets to the single-largest fetish party of the whole year!
Tickets are on sale now at the Fetish Factory showroom or online ($25) or you can pick yours up at the door for full price ($30).

Exit 66 is a gigantic, spacious venue with several different zones for you to explore throughout the night. Each will have its own unique DJs, vibe and decor.
We expect a fantastic turnout. Exit 66 is a monster venue that can handle our massive crowd. We assure you it will be very comfortable with plenty of space for all of our guests to enjoy themselves all night long. Exit 66 also stays open until 4am with a full liquor bar all night.

With world-class performances, lights, sound, and a strict masquerade / fetish dress code, FF’s Halloween Fetish Ball has been known to draw energetic crowds of 2,000+ each year. People travel in from all corners of the state, the US and even the world for this internationally acclaimed event.

We’re loading the night with world-class performers, DJs, dancers and more. There will be no shortage of eye-candy and entertainment on this unforgettable night.

Table Reservations
Limited table reservations with bottle service are still available for Halloween but they won’t last long. Exit 66 has the very best service & table areas of any of the clubs at which we’ve held events.

Liberty, Equality, And Fraternity Exhibition Reception at The Wolfsonian-FIU 12/2/11

Liberty, Equality, And Fraternity
Reception on Friday, December 2, 2011
During Art Basel Miami Beach
The Wolfsonian
1001 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

Exhibition Organized by The Wolfsonian–FIU
From the Collection of the Centre national des art plastiques
On View November 25, 2011-March 26, 2012

The Wolfsonian–Florida International University presents Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity, an exhibition exploring French cultural identity through design produced from the mid-twentieth century to the present. The exhibition will be on view from November 25, 2011 through March 26, 2012 and is organized by The Wolfsonian from the collection of the Centre national des arts plastiques, France (National Center for Visual Arts or CNAP). The opening of the exhibition will coincide with the celebration of Art Basel Miami Beach/Design Miami 2011.

“The French motto—liberté, egalité, fraternité—serves as the conceptual framework for this intriguing exhibition,” notes Marianne Lamonaca, The Wolfsonian’s associate director for curatorial affairs and education. “For Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity, we took an entirely new approach to our curatorial practice by engaging in a dynamic dialogue with the French designers and design historian who collaborated with us on this project: matali crasset, Michael Amzalag and Mathias Augustyniak of M/M (Paris), and Alexandra Midal. Together we have shaped a unique presentation of French design objects from the collection of the Centre national des arts plastiques in Paris, France that express ideas about French national identity.”

Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity examines the changing political, economic, and cultural contexts in which French design is created and disseminated. It also takes into account the concrete and symbolic impact that design has in shaping perceptions and aspirations. Approximately one hundred and fifty objects will be exhibited, including furniture, industrial design, and craft, created by some of the most celebrated French designers of the past and present, including Pierre Paulin, Roger Tallon, Philippe Starck, and the Bouroullec Brothers, as well as others lesser known in the United States.

“The collaboration is a perfect fit for The Wolfsonian and its mission to foster the understanding and appreciation of design as an active agent in human affairs. In tracing an alternative genealogy of French design history from the late 1940s to the present, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity will identify areas of design practice that engage with social, political, technological, and economic forces and their changing contexts over time,” notes Cathy Leff, director of The Wolfsonian. “The objects on display—from prototypes to industrial design products—have as their underlying premise the belief that design is politically and culturally relevant.”

A note about the display: Presented in nine narrative clusters, the exhibition is displayed within a network of related, yet unique, settings, and joined by viewing rooms for related films. The nine sections focus attention on individual designers, such as Roger Tallon and Philippe Starck; on important episodes in French industrial design history, for example, the seminal work of the research and development division of Thomson electronics in the 1990s; and on the influence of les villes nouvelles (new towns) built during the 1960s and 1970s. They each carry evocative titles that inform the interpretation and the display, such as the frame (French design digest), the barricade (design after the 1968 uprisings), and the star (Philippe Starck).

The installation design, conceived as a collaboration among matali crasset, M/M Paris, and Alexandra Midal, will be staged on wood units that can be assembled to serve as stools, plinths, pedestals, or other display elements; all units will be painted blue, white or red in reference to the French flag. The units are based on the Modulor, the celebrated measuring system that Le Corbusier created in 1943. Modular is a measuring tool based on the human body and on mathematics. A man-with arm-upraised provides, at the determining points of his occupation of space—foot, solar plexus, head, tips of fingers of the upraised arm—three intervals which give rise to a series of golden sections. It was the organizing measure for Le Corbusier’s designs, from chairs and tables to la Cité Radieuse.

Art Auction Basel Week Miami at Gary Nader Art Centre 12/1/11

Gary Nader is pleased to announce his next Latin American, Modern and Contemporary Art Auction
Thursday, December 1st, 2011
Gary Nader Art Centre
62 NE 27th Street
Miami Fl. 33137
(Wynwood Arts District)

Important Paintings, Sculpture and Drawings
Click here for a partial list of consigned artworks

Seating arrangements and paddle registration are by reservation only.
For more information or to order your catalogue please contact us at (305) 576-0256 or art@garynader.com

The Auction artworks will be on display from Thursday, November 3rd, 2011. The Auction will take place on Thursday, December 1st, 2011 during the celebration of Art Basel Miami Beach 2011. Full color printed and online catalogues will be available.

Gary Nader is requesting artworks by some of the most important Latin American, Modern and Contemporary artists.

Highlights of artworks already on consignment include Roy Lichtenstein’s iconic large scale aluminum painted sculpture “Three Brushstrokes”, executed in 1984, estimated at $3,000,000 to $5,000,000. “Three Brushstrokes” is a classic image by a world class artist; it’s a fluid and energetic representation of three brushstrokes of primary colors, red, yellow and blue coming together as a frozen gesture. “Three Brushstrokes” evokes the movement and color of paint on canvas but in a dynamic new medium.

Image: Damien Hirst (Bristol England, UK b.1965) Tixylix, 1998 Household gloss and wax crayon on canvas 59 7/8 x 59 7/8 in

Summer Soiree 9/15/11

Summer Soiree
RESCHEDULED
Thursday September 15th at 10:30 pm
Sky Lounge at Bongos
at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

RSVP for guest list entry
Email skylounge @ bongoshollywood . com

Be here to celebrate the relaunch of ladies night…
Enjoy cocktails compliments of Grey Goose from 10:30 pm to 11:30 pm

Angel Squad massage girls all night…
…and of course, DJ Louis Dee will be there!

SoBe Arts presents Music Unites Scottish Music and Culture 9/18/11

Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011 2:00pm
SoBe Institute of the Arts
Carl Fisher Clubhouse / Little Stage Theater Complex
2100 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, Fl. 33139

For more information call (305) 674-9220

Music Unites events promote learning and experiencing other cultures through the power of music. Every member of the family will enjoy this special interactive world music and dance event!

Free parking for this event: Enter parking lot off Washington Avenue between
the Miami Beach Convention Center and 21st Street Recreation Center

Brickell Fall Crawl 10/1/11

Brickell Fall Crawl To Benefit University of Miami Dept. of Neurology
Saturday, October 1, 3:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Registration is available HERE
$25 advance/ $30 event day

Miami Crawls and the University of Miami Department of Neurology partner up to present the first annual “Brickell Fall Crawl Fundraiser” to benefit the Residency Research and Education Fund.

Socialize and crawl along Brickell’s favorite hot spots for young professionals and help raise money for a worthy cause.

Your donation will contribute to UM’s residents’ research and education fund and their efforts to continue groundbreaking research projects to solve the puzzle of neurological diseases such as Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimers disease, Parkinsons disease and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

If you enjoyed our kick-off bar crawl in July, you will love what we have in store.
Take part in the Brickell Fall Crawl and help raise money for a worthy cause while socializing and crawling along Brickell’s favorite hot spots for young professionals.

The participating venues will be offering drink and food specials to tantalize your tastes and leave you thirsty for more!
Start Location: Brickell Irish Pub, 1451 South Miami Ave, Miami FL 33130
End Location: Transit Lounge, 729 Southwest 1st Avenue, Miami FL 33130
Brickell Irish Pub
Gordon Biersch
Blue Martini
El Vato Tequila & Taco Bar
B&B Joint
Fado Irish Pub
Red Bar Gallery
Tobacco Road
Transit Lounge
Venue participant list and map available online.

About Miami Crawls
Miami Crawls seeks to raise awareness of neighborhood communities, local businesses, and charities through the promotion of organized events for young professionals in Miami-Dade County. Twitter: @miamicrawls

About University of Miami Department of Neurology
The Department of Neurology is dedicated to advancing the neurological health of our community. We commit to being one of the top 10 neurology departments in the US; to providing the highest quality and innovative care for neurology patients in South Florida and beyond; to being at the forefront of research of common neurological disorders; and to being among the best training programs for future clinical and academic neurologists.

arteamericas 3/2-5/12

Friday, March 2nd from 5:00 to 11:00 PM Preview Party by invitation only
Open to public:
Saturday, March 3rd from 12:00 to 10:00 PM
Sunday, March 4th from12:00 to 9:00 PM
Monday, March 5th from 12:00 to 5:00 PM
arteamericas
Miami Beach Convention Center

arteaméricas is the premier fair of art from Latin America. Returning for its tenth installment in 2012, it will showcase the latest trends in paintings, sculpture and multimedia. Galleries from all over Latin America will be participating, representing hundreds of emerging artists and renowned masters. The fair takes place in Miami Beach, drawing a diverse and upscale audience to enjoy high-quality art within an intimate setting. arteaméricas is not only the Latin American art fair, but also the art fair of the Americas.

Photographs of 1st Annual South Florida 5K Freedom Run and PARK Festival on 9/10/11

1st Annual South Florida 5K Freedom Run and PARK Festival at JC Bermudez Park on Saturday, September 10, 2011.  They had a great turn out, over 500 runners turned out to run for a great cause.

The 1st annual South Florida 5K Freedom Run & PARK Festival is a historic event to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the lives lost 9-11 and a monumental opportunity for the entire community to run, jog or walk alongside our military, veterans and first responders in appreciation of their sacrifices and commitment to service. The event’s host location is home to the City of Doral Police Department, United States Southern Command, Miami Dade Fire Rescue Headquarters, Miami Dade Police Department, Miami Vet Center and more!

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Photographs by Anthony Jordon of Miguel Paredes at Nordstrom Village Of Merrick Park for Fashion’s Night Out on 9/8/11

Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon of Miguel Paredes at Norstrom Village Of Merrick Park for Fashion’s Night Out on Thursday, September 8, 2011.

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

Rola Music Fest Celebration Of Latin American Music 11/11-13/11

Rola Music Fest Celebration Of Latin American Music
November 11, 12,13, 2011
The Klipsch Amphitheater
Bayfront Park
Miami
www.rolafestmiami.com
www.facebook.com/RolaMusicFest
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=194306383963768
Twitter @rolamusicfest
Tickets are on sale now on Ticketmaster

Julieta Venegas, Diego Torres, Oscar d’León, Jarabe de Palo, Wilfrido Vargas, King Changó, El Grupo Niche, Amara La Negra, Caramelos de Cianuro, Divagash, Locos por Juana, Servando y Florentino, Patafunk, Eduardo Osorio, Donato Poveda, RoBa and Estados Alterados, among others, are part of the exclusive list of stars so far confirmed for the event .

Miami prepares to host the “Rola Music Fest”, the first music festival of its kind, to celebrate the diversity of Latin music. The event, which boasts a prestigious roster of artists including Julieta Venegas, Diego Torres, Oscar d’León, Jarabe de Palo, Wilfrido Vargas, King Changó, El Grupo Niche, Amara La Negra, Caramelos de Cianuro, Divagash, Locos por Juana, Servando y Florentino, Patafunk, Eduardo Osorio, Donato Poveda, RoBa and Estados Alterados, among others, are part of the exclusive list of stars confirmed for the event to be held in November at the Klipsch Amphitheater, Bayfront Park Bayfront Park in Miami.

Produced by Imagine Entertainment Group, “Rola Music Fest” begins on Friday November 11 at 6 pm with a tropical evening by major figures in the world of Salsa and Merengue: Venezuelan legend Oscar d’Leon, Wilfrido Vargas, Dominican top creator of merengue hits, prestigious Colombia salsa orchestra Grupo Niche, aside from the participation of great important figures from our city like the up coming rising star Amara La Negra.

On Saturday November 12, the party continues with a list of household names from Spanish rock and alternative music, the unmistakable style of the Spanish band Jarabe de Palo, the greatest exponents of reggae and ska in Argentina Los Pericos, the renowned punk Venezuelan rock band Caramelos de Cianuro, famed Latin roots ska group King Changó, electronic ensemble Colombian Divagash, Colombian rock pioneers Estados Alterados, and, from Miami, the fusion of urban with alternative and funk music, Grammy-nominated, Locos Por Juana and pop idol and ex-Menudo, Robert Avellanet, better known as RoBa. Hosting that day will be Kike Posada, pioneer in the broadcasting of Latin rock in this city.

On Sunday, November 13th , the big show wraps up with a wonderful line up: International renown singer songwriter Diego Torres, Mexican singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, GRAMMY® and Latin GRAMMY® winner Julieta Venegas, the Cuban troubadour and songwriter Donato Poveda, the renowned Venezuelan musical duo Servando y Florentino, Venezuelan composer Eduardo Osorio, and the New York band Patafunk . Moreover, intermissions will be enlivened by DJ Nayib Estefan.
More musical acts will be announced shortly.

For three consecutive days in Miami the public will enjoy an eclectic mix of Latin rhythms from rock, tropical music and pop. “Rola Fest is a scenario designed not just for one type of genre, but, rather, aims to create a space that despite different musical tastes and trends everyone can come together to celebrate Latin culture, ” said Javier Maggiolo, creator and organizer of the event.

Llega A Miami “Rola Music Fest”, El Primer Festival De Musicaen Español Que Durante Tres Días Consecutivos Celebrará La Diversidad De La Cultura Latina

Julieta Venegas, Diego Torres, Oscar d’León, Jarabe de Palo, Wilfrido Vargas, King Changó, El Grupo Niche, Amara La Negra, Caramelos de Cianuro, Divagash, Locos por Juana, Servando y Florentino, Patafunk, Eduardo Osorio, Donato Poveda, RoBa y Estados Alterados, entre otros, hacen parte de la exclusiva lista de estrellas confirmadas para el evento que tendrá lugar el mes de noviembre en el Klipsch Amphitheater del Bayfront Park Bayfront Park en Miami. Los boletos están a la venta ya en Ticketmaster http://bit.ly/o6Phnc

Miami, Septiembre, 2011 – Miami se prepara para recibir el “Rola Music Fest”, primer festival de música en español en su estilo, que durante tres días consecutivos se tomará la ciudad para celebrar la variedad de la música latina. El evento, que cuenta con una prestigiosa lista de artistas que incluye a Julieta Venegas, Diego Torres, Oscar d’León, Jarabe de Palo, Wilfrido Vargas, Los Pericos, El Grupo Niche, King Changó, Amara La Negra, Caramelos de Cianuro, Divagash, Locos por Juana, Patafunk, Eduardo Osorio, RoBa, Servando y Florentino, Donato Poveda y Estados Alterados, entre otros, el cual tendrá lugar el viernes 11, sábado 12 y domingo 13 de noviembre del 2011 en el Klipsch Amphitheater at Bayfront Park de Miami.

Producido por Imagine Entertainment Group, el “Rola Music Fest” comienza el viernes 11 de noviembre a las 6 pm, con un concierto de corte fiestero y tropical que cuenta con la participación de grandes figuras como el respetado salsero venezolano Oscar d’León, el exitoso artista dominicano Wilfrido Vargas, directamente desde Colombia el prestigioso Grupo Niche, además de la participación de dos importantes figuras de nuestra ciudad y la nueva súper estrella Amara La Negra.

El sábado 12 de noviembre, la fiesta continúa con una lista de importantes figuras del rock en español, el estilo inconfundible de la banda española Jarabe de Palo, los exponentes más grandes del reggae y ska en español Los Pericos, la reconocida banda de punk rock venezolana Caramelos de Cianuro, el afamado grupo de Ska Latin Roots King Changó, quienes por más de 15 años se han caracterizado por sus originales mezclas inconfundibles de reggae, cumbia, pachanga, salsa, latin y ska. A ellos se suma el original grupo de música electrónica colombiano Divagash, el grupo pionero del rock en español en Colombia Estados Alterados y, por Miami, la banda de música urbana fusión alternativa, nominada al premio Grammy, Locos por Juana y el ídolo del pop juvenil, ex–Menudo, Robert Avellanet, mejor conocido como RoBa y la animación del conocido periodista y locutor Kike Posada, leyenda de la difusión del rock en español en esta ciudad.

El domingo 13 de noviembre el gran espectáculo culmina con las presentaciones de la cantautora, instrumentalista, ganadora del GRAMMY® y el Latin GRAMMY® Julieta Venegas, del cantautor de reconocida fama internacional Diego Torres, del trovador y compositor cubano Donato Poveda, del reconocido dúo musical Servando y Florentino, de Eduardo Osorio, compositor venezolano de gran trayectoria y la banda neoyorquina Patafunk. Además, los intermedios estarán a cargo del talentoso DJ Nayib Estefan .
Más actuaciones musicales serán anunciadas próximamente.

Durante tres días consecutivos el público de Miami podrá disfrutar de una ecléctica mezcla de ritmos latinos que van desde el rock, la música tropical y el pop. “Rola Fest no es un escenario diseñado para un solo tipo de género musical, sino que, al contrario, tiene como objetivo crear un espacio en el que a pesar de los diferentes gustos y tendencias musicales que existen en los países latinos, sus exponentes más importantes se unan para darle al público una gran presentación que reúna los mejores sonidos de cada lugar”, afirmó Javier Maggiolo creador y organizador del evento.

Fins Lounge in The Grove for Dolphins watch parties

Every Sunday during football season beginning September 18
12pm – end of game
Mayfair Hotel & Spa
3000 Florida Avenue
Coconut Grove

As the Miami Dolphins tackle a new football season, Mayfair Hotel & Spa in Coconut Grove welcomes all Dol-fans to indulge in their ultimate “Fins Lounge.” Each Sunday, the rooftop will offer an alternative to the outdone bar scene with pool access and face time with some of Miami’s top sportcasters.

Offers:
Bucket of 5 Domestic beers at $20.00
Margherita Pizza & Bud Light Pitcher for $15.00
$3.00 Domestic beers
$0.50 a wing (minimum order 20 wings)
Cabana Rental fee for $125.00 including 1 bucket with 5 Domestic beers

Lupus Walk at Jungle Island 9/24/11

Take a walk on the wild side in support of Lupus and creating awareness for this disease affecting more than 1.5 million Americans and 5 million worldwide.
Saturday, September 24, 8:30 am (check-in at 7:00 am)
Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
Miami, FL 33132
Registration and More Info

Almost 1,000 South Floridians are talking a walk on the wild side in the annual Miami Walk for Lupus Now event to celebrate the first new treatment option for lupus patients in 52 years, Benlysta, which was approved this year. The Walk kicks off at a unique venue, Jungle Island, on Saturday, September 24, 2011, and gives walkers the opportunity to raise awareness and funds for a cure while enjoying all the zoo has to offer including an interactive walk alongside wildlife and the beautiful bay view.

“Many people are still unaware of the magnitude of this disease and how devastating it can be to both the individual and their family,” stated Amy Kelly-Yalden, Chief Executive Officer for the Southeast Chapter. “Walk For Lupus Now is an opportunity to unite the lupus community, offer hope and raise funds to help those living with lupus while we support important research to find a cure, and to elevate the profile of this life-altering and prevalent disease.”

With hopes of topping last year’s goal of $25,000, walk proceeds will also support the Lupus Foundation of America Southeast Florida Chapter’s many free services for the over 100,000 people in Florida living with lupus. These services include educational programs, support groups, information and personalized help in English, Spanish and Creole.

Lupus is one of the nation’s least recognized major diseases and there is no cure. It is a chronic and potentially fatal autoimmune disorder that affects more than 1.5 million Americans. In lupus, the body’s immune system forms antibodies that can attack virtually any healthy organ or tissue, from the kidneys to the brain, heart, lungs, skin, joints and blood. Ninety percent of the people with lupus are women and it is two to three times more common among African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, Native Americans and Asians.

•Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can damage any organ in the body and can cause life-threatening consequences.
•1 in 185 Americans are living with lupus.
•Someone in the US is being diagnosed with lupus every 30 minutes.
•90% of the people who develop lupus are females. Males can also develop lupus and their disease can be more severe in some organs.
•African-Americans, Hispanics/Latinas, Asians and Native Americans are two to three times more likely to develop lupus than Caucasians; however, lupus affects people of all races and ethnicities.

The Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. is the foremost nonprofit voluntary health organization dedicated to finding the causes of and cure for lupus and providing support, services and hope to all people affected by lupus. The Southeast Florida Chapter provides information, educational programs, support groups and personalized help to the over 100,000 people living with lupus in Florida and their loved ones. The Chapter also supports research and promotes awareness through education and advocacy. For more information, visit http://www.lupusfl.org, call 561-279-8606 or email info@lupusfl.org

M Bar Kicks Off Game Day Specials

Sundays & Mondays from 8 pm – end of game = NFL Football Specials
Mondays from 5pm – 10pm = Mojito Mondays
M Bar
1301 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954.766.4946
www.mbarlasolas.com

Jack Mancini’s M Bar kicks off the fall with several game day specials. As one of the only destinations on Las Olas Boulevard with seven 42” and 50” HD flat screens placed strategically throughout the restaurant for perfect viewing from every seat, it’s the ideal meet up spot to watch the 2011/2012 NFL football season.

During Sunday and Monday night games, Chef Kevin McCarthy of Armadillo Café fame offers a Trio of Beef Sliders, Indian Spiced Chicken Wings or any Flatbread including the BBQ Pulled Pork Flatbread with chipotle, charred pineapple, Benton’s bacon & goat cheese, plus a domestic bottled beer for only $10. Football fans will also enjoy $1 off all bottle and draft beers (craft included). The specials start at 8 PM and are offered through the end of the game.

On Mondays, guests can also enjoy $5 hand crafted mojitos including raspberry, pineapple, watermelon, strawberry and blackberry, as part of their Mojito Mondays from 5pm – 10 pm.

The Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival monthly movie series GLOW presenting The Wise Kids 9/14/11

The Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival monthly movie series GLOW presenting The Wise Kids
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011
7:00 p.m. – Screening
9:00 p.m. – VIP Reception
Miami Beach Cinemateque
1130 Washington Avenue, First Floor
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Admission:
MGLFF Producers Circle: Free
MGLFF Members:$5
Non-Members: $10

Click Here For Tickets.

The Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival is debuting their its monthly movie series “GLOW” by presenting “The Wise Kids,” a multiple-award winning film produced by Stephen Cone. “The Wise Kids” tells a vivid and dynamic coming-of-age story, set in the Deep South. The drama takes place in the transitional space between high school and college, when life seems to be all questions and no answers, and the future is scarily wide open. Set in and around a Charleston, S.C., Baptist church, the three main characters attempt to hang onto what they have, while they also yearn to break free. Brea is an introspective pastor’s daughter experiencing debilitating doubt. The hyperactive Laura, Brea’s best friend, is a devout believer. And Tim, the open-hearted son of a single father, confronts his homosexuality for the first time. Tensions and buried feelings abound, as colleges are chosen and adults behave badly.

The MGLFF is a critically acclaimed event, now in its 14th year, held throughout South Florida in the world-renowned historic South Beach district and throughout Miami-Dade county. The MGLFF is celebrated for its program of feature films, documentaries and short films by, about and of interest to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) communities. In 2010-2011 screenings and special events drew more than 13,500 attendees from greater Miami–Dade and Broward counties, as well as national and international visitors. The MGLFF remains active outside of the film festival to produce the Ft. Lauderdale Gay and Lesbian Film Festival every October and provide year-round advance, archival and educational screenings along with other social events.

7th Annual Jazz In The Gardens 3/17-18/12

The 7th Annual “Jazz In The Gardens” Music Festival
Saturday & Sunday, March 17 & 18, 2012
Sun Life Stadium
2269 Dan Marino Boulevard
Miami Gardens, FL 33056

“Lucky 7th” year aiming to be best ever!

Tickets go on sale Friday November 11th, 2011 at 11:00AM through all Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com and www.jazzinthegardens.com

Since its 2006 inception, “Jazz in the Gardens” has consistently delivered a dynamic mix of musical genres including Jazz, R&B, Neo-soul and World Beat sounds. Among the legendary entertainers who have performed at “Jazz in the Gardens” are Gladys Knight, Mary J. Blige, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, John Legend, Robin Thicke, the late Teena Marie, Wyclef, Babyface, Kenny G., Frankie Beverly and Maze, Chaka Khan, Chrisette Michele, Common, Erykah Badu, Anthony Hamilton and Roy Ayers.

“I am elated about the success of “Jazz in the Gardens” and really feel like I’ve made an impact on the community during my time here as Mayor. I remember when no one knew anything about the event and now everyone has the desire to be involved! “Jazz in the Gardens” has become so much more than just a music festival. It’s become a reunion point for friends and family, a source of economic opportunity for small and large businesses and a vacation destination for adults seeking a break from the winter cold,” said City of Miami Gardens Mayor Shirley Gibson. “This may be my last year as Mayor, but I know “Jazz in the Gardens” will continue to grow, and I look forward to attending the festival year after glorious year.”

This year the City has partnered with AEG Live to produce and showcase the 7th Annual Jazz in the Gardens as a premiere festival in the country. AEG Live, one of the world’s leading concert promotion and touring companies is devoted to all aspects of live entertainment. The current and recent concert tour roster includes artists such as Taylor Swift, The Black Eyed Peas, Bon Jovi, Usher, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry and Justin Bieber to name a few. AEG Live is also the largest producer of music festivals in North America.

Mayor Gibson created “Jazz in the Gardens” seven years ago to help boost the City of Miami Garden’s economic growth and since then the festival has positioned itself as one of South Florida’s most highly anticipated musical events, attracting audiences from all across the nation and abroad. In March 2011, over 45,000 people attended the music festival.

The annual “Jazz in the Gardens” music festival formula for success is simple: a stellar line-up, great exotic foods, affordable ticket prices and amazing weather. The 7th annual “Jazz in the Gardens” music festival will undoubtedly live up to its reputation that has been established over the previous years as one of the premiere music festivals in the country. For the past six years, it has enjoyed unprecedented growth, constantly delivering stunning increases in attendance, enjoying a burgeoning worldwide popularity and attention for the beautiful City of Miami Gardens, with attendees from as far as Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean. “Jazz in the Gardens 2012” performers will be announced soon.

Miami Science Museum Big Bang 2/11/12

Big Bang
Feb. 11, 9 p.m.
Miami Science Museum
3280 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33129

Tickets for the Big Bang young professionals party will be on pre-sale soon for $50 per person, and will be $75 at the door.
To purchase tickets for the Big Bang party, visit www.miamisci.org/atmiasci.

Coinciding with the Galaxy Gala is the Museum’s Big Bang event, hosted by the MiaSci Young Patrons. Targeted at young professionals ages 21-40, the Big Bang party will take place at the Miami Science Museum, where attendees will enjoy an “intergalactic” evening featuring special lighting, energetic music, performance artists, open bars, a gourmet dessert bar and more. The dress code is cocktail attire or Miami nightlife chic.

All proceeds from both events directly benefit the Miami Science Museum and its programs.

Always open at www.MiamiSci.org.

Photographs of Leonardo Hidalgo Remembering Heroes Of America Opening at Cafeina on 9/9/11

Leonardo Hidalgo presents Remembering Heroes Of America The Art Exhibition For A National Cause Opening at Cafeina on Friday, September 9, 2011.

This exhibition is designed to give Miami residents and art enthusiasts a place to go and experience the visual feast artist Hidalgo has created consisting of 18 pieces of large scale paintings exploring the meaning of good and evil, heroes, freedom, liberty, and the force of divine justice while honoring the memory of those lost in the attacks of 9/11 in New York, the firefighters, police rescue units and the soldiers who have sacrificed their lives to defend our liberty.

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Miami Science Museum Anniversary Galaxy Gala Showcase Museum Waterfront Project 2/18/12

Miami Science Museum’s 10th Anniversary Galaxy Gala To Showcase New $275 Million Museum Waterfront Project
Feb. 18, 6:30 p.m.
JW Marriott Marquis
345 Avenue of the Americas
Miami, FL 33131

Individual tickets for the Galaxy Gala are priced at $500.
For more information and ticketing for the Galaxy Gala, contact Ruth Robinson at (305) 646-4249 or rrobinson@miamisci.org, visit www.miamisci.org or www.facebook.com/MiamiScienceMuseum.

“An Out of this World Event” is Planned to Celebrate a Spring Groundbreaking,
Coinciding Big Bang Young Professionals Nightlife-Inspired Party to be Held Feb. 11, 2012

This exciting milestone celebration will not only commemorate the 10-year history of the Gala, but also showcase the new $275 million Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, slated to break ground in spring 2012. The state-of-the-art waterfront project in downtown Miami, adjacent to the American Airlines Arena, will be completed by the end of 2014.

The black tie optional event will be the Museum’s most “astronomical” Gala to date. The evening will “take off” at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception and auction, followed by dinner, dancing and a special entertainment feature that will create an unforgettable galactic experience.

The event is presented by Miami Science Museum’s Board of Trustees. Gala co-chairs are Nancy and Jonathan M. Batchelor and Nicole and Edgar M. Lozano.

“We expect this year’s Gala to be the most stellar to date,” said Nancy Batchelor. “Guests will enjoy a cosmic evening while reflecting on the many strides the Museum has made since it was founded in 1949, and how it’s reaching into the future with the new Museum project.”

Nicole Lozano said, “We’re elated to present Gala guests all that is in store for the new Museum. It is truly a phenomenal venture.”

Various Galaxy Gala sponsorship, underwriting and advertising opportunities are available. In honor of the 10th Anniversary Gala, the Museum will reserve 10 percent of sponsorships at the Bronze level and above to support the Educational Access Program, which allows youth with limited financial means, Title 1 School children and constituents of various social service organizations to attend the Museum free of charge.

Grand Opening of The Light Box at Goldman Warehouse 10/6/11

The Light Box at Goldman Warehouse Grand Opening
Thursday, October 06 at 7:00PM
Light Box at Goldman Warehouse
404 NW 26 Street
Miami, FL 33127
Buy Tickets.

featuring Symphony for the Dance Floor

Join us for the GRAND Opening of The Light Box at Goldman Warehouse
Event Hosts: Nancy Gelles, Roberto Saco and Steve Weinger

6:30 Celebratory Cocktails and Delicious Food
8:30 Symphony for the dance floor
Music By Daniel Bernard Roumain (DRB)
Featuring Lord Jamar
Choreography By Millicent Johnnie
Directed by DJ Mendel
9:30 Dancing and Dessert

$1000 Event Host
(Includes 2 tickets, acknowledgment at event and in materials + invitation to private parties)
$150 per Tickets

For more info visit www.miamilightproject.com

latinbiz networking event 9/27/11

{The Latinbiz Networkers are HIGHLY recommended by Soul Of Miami! Every one that we go to has been great! Hopefully this one will be, too}

Tuesday, September 27, 6:00 PM-8:00PM
Viceroy Miami
485 Brickell Avenue
Miami Florida 33131
50th Floor

Free Admission
Complimentary Drink
Appetizers
Prize Raffles
Cash Raffle

Click here for info about promoting your business at this and other events

In 2010, we gave away over $20,000 in cash and prizes at our networking events! click here to view photos from past events.

Designed by tastemaker Kelly Wearstler, Viceroy Miami presents sophisticated international travelers and discriminating South Floridians with a glamour-infused resort hotel in the heart of Miami’s Financial District.

We have a great venue and the best group of people in town. Come join our networking family and let’s take some time to exhale, share our thoughts and contacts in a relaxed atmosphere, connect and share with each other to build lifetime relationships.

David Trueba Recent Works Pre-Opening Celebration 9/15/11

David Trueba Recent Works Pre-Opening Celebration Presented by Nat Chediak
Tuesday, September 15 at 7:00 pm
Centro Cultural Español
1490 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132

Meet award-winning writer, director, screenwriter and columnist David Trueba, who will be presented by film and music expert Nat Chediak. CCEMiami is celebrating the beginning of this series with the pre-inauguration of its new downtown headquarters. Wine by Lizarran restaurant will be served. Free admission.
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Film Screenings
Starting Wednesday, September 16 Coral Gables Art Cinema will showcase three films directed by David Trueba:
Welcome Home (Bienvenido a casa)
Soldiers of Salamina (Soldados de Salamina)
What Ever Happened to Jorge Sanz? (¿Que fue de Jorge Sanz?)
Showtimes

Book Signing
The conversation continues at Books & Book Coral Gables with Nat Chediak highlighting the literary work of David Trueba – one of Spain’s most celebrated contemporary writers – as he discusses his first novel, Learning to Lose, to be translated into English.
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We Are Space Nation Reopens 9/17/11

We Are Space Nation
Saturday, September 17th
Space
34 NE 11th Street
Miami FL 33132
Buy reduced tickets online.

Space Nation – A nation without borders, prejudices or discriminations, united in music and the enjoyment of life. Space Nation declares it’s independence this Saturday, September 17th with a lineup of DJs from around the world including Louis Puig, Ivano Bellini, Lazardi, Justin Sheppard, Stefan Luke, Chicco Secci, Armand Peña, Maurizio Ruggiero, Dsan Powell, Troncoso, Ms Mada, Gil Montiel, Spin Zinn, Radamas, Nikko Calor, and Kreep. Stay tuned for more on Space Nation!

Don’t forget Space will be closed unti Saturday September 17th!

Photographs of the Bakehouse Art Complex Season Opener on 9/9/11

Bakehouse Art Complex Season Opener on Friday, September 9, 2011.  Bakehouse monthly opening reception is always fun and full of amazing art.  Two new exhibitions this month, the American Dream exhibit is so cool you have to go by and see it.

Structured: Art Inspired by Architecture: Exploring architecture’s impact on art, this exhibition focuses on BAC’s resident and associate artists’ portrayal of the relationships between art, architecture, place, space and site. Participating artists: Alain Castoriano Amanda Serrano Andres Martinez Anica Shpilberg Bianca Pratorius Betty Fleisher Cesar Barroso Deborah Mitchell Gerry Stecca Ileana Tolbia Irena Gapkovska Janet Mueller Javier D’Ambrosio Jose Pacheco-Silva Judy King Marcia Ramos-Perello Natahsa Nessic Patricia Gutierrez & Tracey Hagen

American Dream: Jeff and Sabrina Williams
For the past two years, Jeff and Sabrina Williams have been working on a series of photographs titled “American Dream.” In this ongoing body of work they create highly detailed sculptures made from mostly recycled and found materials inspired by an “on the road” documentation of American culture. A series of high-resolution photographs of their original sculptures will be presented in this exhibition.

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LABA September Networking Event 9/21/11

The LABA Networking Event
Wednesday September 21st, 2011 from 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Alhambra Ballroom at the Biltmore Hotel
Coral Gables, Fl.

Special Guest Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez

Bring and invite your friends and business associates to enjoy, spirits sponsored by Caldas Grand Reserve Rum, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, the LABA raffle, a cash bar and music all for just $15.00 for non-Members and free for Members! I hope to see you there!

St. John’s Church Ten Years Healing and Remembrance 9/11/11

We Remember
Sunday, September 11, 2011
St. John’s on the Lake First United Methodist Church
4760 Pine Tree Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33140
www.stjohnsumcmiamibeach.com

Please join us this Sunday, September 11, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Johns on the Lake United Methodist Church as we gather as a community to remember… to share stories . . . to continue the healing journey . . . in the presence of God’s grace. All are welcome.

Brunch in the Fellowship Hall immediately following, catered by Chef Tawanna-Patrice of A Taste Experience. Free Jazz Concert in the Sanctuary at 3:00, presented by Arts at St. Johns.

For more info, please call 305-531-6163 or e-mail: info@stjohnsumcmiamibeach.com

St. John’s on the Lake First UMC, Miami Beach, Florida: Celebrating 13 years as a Reconciling Faith Community. All are welcome here.

Fee-Free P.L.A.Y. Days Deering Estate at Cutler 9/17/11

Fee-Free P.L.A.Y. Days
Saturday, September 17th, 10 am – 4 pm
Deering Estate at Cutler
16701 SW 72 Avenue
Miami, FL 33157

Bring your family & friends to the Deering Estate at Cutler and enjoy:
· Complimentary Admission!
· Hands on eco-art activities
· Science discovery programs
· Activities provided by the Miami-Dade Public Library System
· Historic House Tours (10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm & 3:00 pm)
· Yoga Class on the main lawn (11:00 am)

The Fee-Free “P.L.A.Y.” Days were created to honor the Deering Estate’s partner organizations and the community.

September 17th: honoring Scouting
Please note that ALL GUESTS will receive Free Admission.

We invite our guests to “P.L.A.Y.” – Preservation, Learning, Adventure, Year-Round and enjoy the many tours, educational programs, and special events that the Estate has to offer!

HBO Red Carpet Premiere of The Latino List 9/20/11

Tuesday, September 20, 2011:
7:20 p.m. Red Carpet Arrivals
8:00 p.m. Screening
The Colony Theatre
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach

The Miami premiere of the THE LATINO LIST on Tuesday, September 20th at the Colony Theatre is presented by HBO, HBO Latino and AT&T in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

The HBO Documentary Films presentation THE LATINO LIST provides a unique glimpse into the vibrant and burgeoning culture of Hispanic America through a series of highly personal video portraits of Latinos who have richly contributed to the fabric of contemporary society. Directed by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders (HBO’s “The Black List”), the film spotlights Latinos from a variety of backgrounds, including Cuban, Colombian, Honduran, Mexican, and Puerto Rican, and each subject has a different perspective on his or her American success story, which often started from a strong family background.

Timothy Greenfield-Sanders – Filmmaker, THE LATINO LIST
Maria Hinojosa – NPR Correspondent, and Interviewer, THE LATINO LIST
Gloria Estefan – Cuban-born and Miami resident, and singer, songwriter and actress known as the “Queen of Latin Pop”
Emilio Estefan – Cuban-born and Miami resident who is a musician and producer
José Moreno Hernandez – American engineer of Mexican descent and NASA astronaut who is a member of the program’s elite Top 100
Pitbull – Born in Miami of Cuban immigrant parents, Armando Christian Pérez is a singer, record producer and international pop star.
Julie Stav – Cuban-born financial guru and planner, bestselling author, and host of an acclaimed daily call-in radio show

Afro ConTempo Dance Theater presents Alma En Boca 10/1/11

Afro-Peruvian History Premiers for the First Time Ever
October 1, showtimes are at 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
The Colony Theatre
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Afro ConTempo Dance Theater (ACDT) presents ALMA EN BOCA, The Afro-Peruvian Story, an elaborated tale of re-invention, social structure and cultural expression that voices itself through the rhythms of the Cajon, live singers and a cast of 20 energetic performers.

Keeping its traditional touch, the show’s creator and ACDT’s founder and director, Marcela Diaz, finds a way to stay true to Peruvian folklore while allowing it to be edged and reformed into modern day dance.

“This project has been in the works for only one year now. But has taken five long years to research,” says Marcela Diaz, Artistic Director and Choreographer of the show. She continues by saying, “I support the notion that a culture can be expressed through any well researched artistic approach, even if the culture heavily relies on tradition. What better way to share information about a culture than to bring alive its history?!”

Special Appearance By Grammy Nominated, Peruvian Singer, Eva Ayllon

Admission: $40 VIP, $32, $26, $20 students w ID/ seniors + 62. Tickets are now on sale at the Colony Theatre box office and through Ticketmaster, call 1-800-745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

For more information about ALMA EN BOCA or ACDT please contact Marcela Diaz at 786.444.6726 or email MDiaz@AfroConTempoDanceTheater.com. Please visit our website at http://www.afrocontempodancetheater.com/ALMA-EN-BOCA.html

American Fantasy II A Tribute to Hollywood’s Greatest Musicals 9/15-18/11

Thursday, Sept. 15th at 7 p.m.
Sunrise Theatre
Ft. Pierce
Ticket prices are $39. To purchase tickets, call box office at 772-461-4775 or log on to www.sunrisetheatre.com.

Saturday, Sept. 17th, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 18th, 3 p.m.
Parker Playhouse
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Ticket prices $36.50 for the matinee performances) and $46.50 for the Saturday night performance. For tickets call Parker Playhouse box office 954-462-0222 or visit www.parkerplayhouse.com.

Florida hosts a Super Nova Production featuring Andrew Koslosky and his Broadway Blockbusters who take the stage in American Fantasy – A Tribute to Hollywood’s Greatest Musicals, September 15 – 18, 2011 at the Historic Parker Playhouse and Sunrise Theater.

Starring internationally known tenor Andrew Joseph Koslosky, who has toured with musicals such as The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, as the Captain in The Sound of Music, Ravenol in Showboat, and Jeffrey in Godspell, brings his powerful beautiful voice to American Fantasy.

The group is fresh from its summer productions, the 2011 Broadway Blockbusters Productions Summer Musical Review and a limited engagement showing of American Fantasy II- A Tribute to Hollywood’s Greatest Musicals, August 5-20 at the Historic Flushing Town Hall and continues to South Florida.

In addition to Koslosky’s talent, Broadway Blockbusters is a group of more than 15 professional actors and young upcoming talents. Super Nova will enthrall you with live performances of your most beloved musicals.

Classics from Singin’ in the Rain, The Wizard of Oz, Mame, Oklahoma, The Sound of Music, South Pacific, and Thoroughly Modern Millie, honoring greats such as Rodgers, Berlin, MGM, Disney and many others.

American Fantasy’s Associate Producer, Clyde Bullard has been the Producer at Flushing Town Hall since 1998. An accomplished bassist, Bullard began his career working for The Joseph Papp Shakespeare Festival Touring production of Two Gentlemen of Verona.

Since then, he has played for Broadway shows such as Hair, Pippin, A Chorus Line, Amen Corner, The Wiz, Bubbling Brown Sugar, Godspell and Don’t Bother Me I Can’t Cope.

Bullard performed for 17 years as the bassist for The Boys Choir of Harlem. He played for Bill Withers, a sixty city U.S. tour with Eddie Murphy, Luba Mason, Ben Vereen, Donna Mc Kechnie, Julie Budd, Gloria Gaynor, Beth Carvalho, ZeZe Motta, Jair Rodriquez, Martha Washington, The Weather Girls, The Delfonics, Cuba Gooding & The Main Ingredient, and four performances at The White House, including the Clinton Inaugural Party.

Bullard and Koslosky joined forces to develop new shows and special event concerts under Super Nova Productions.

Harvest Festival 10/30/11

Harvest Festival
10/30/11, 5:00pm – 8:30pm
Sunset Church of Christ
12001 SW 72nd Street
Miami, FL 33183
http://www.sunsetonline.com/index.htm

The Sunset Church of Christ welcomes the Miami community to join us for our annual Harvest Festival on October 30th, 2011 from 5:00pm to 8:30pm (12001 SW 72nd St, Miami, FL 33183). This year we plan to have a bonfire devotional at 5:00pm followed by a potluck dinner and activities to include Trunk-a-Treating, a Bounce House, Hay Rides and carnival style games. We encourage all ages to wear costumes but ask they be limited to Biblical, Historical or other positive characters. Lastly, please bring one bag of candy per child as admission.

Chat Chow TV 1st Chow Down Dinner with South African Chef Micah Edelstein of neMesis Urban Bistro 9/18/11

Chat Chow TV to Host 1st “Chow Down Dinner” with South African Chef Micah Edelstein of neMesis Urban Bistro
Sunday, September 18, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.
neMesis Urban Bistro
Legalart Building
1035 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136

Chat Chow TV, the video podcast that goes behind the scenes with South Florida’s celebrated chefs, restaurateurs and mixologists, will host its first “Chow Down Dinner” with South African Chef Micah Edelstein of neMesis Urban Bistro.
One part social event, one part private feast, the multi-course menu will give guests a sneak peak of Micah’s latest exotic dishes.

Chat Chow TV Crew: Creator Gio Gutierrez, Host Lauren Bernat and Producer Emely Jimenez; and neMesis Urban Bistro Chef Micah Edelstein

COST: $63.50 per person (includes tax and tip and selected alcoholic beverages)
To purchase tickets, click on: www.chatchow.tv/chow-down-dinner OR chatchowtv.eventbrite.com
For more information call: 305-582-5362

Launched in April 2011, Chat Chow TV is a mouth-watering new video podcast that goes behind the scenes with the chefs, owners and mixologists of South Florida’s celebrated food industry. Hosted by Lauren Bernat, the viral Wii Fit Girl sensation, the show consists of 6-10 minute episodes highlighting Miami’s favorite food personalities.

Guns N’ Roses Concert at AmericanAirlines Arena 10/29/11

Guns N’ Roses Concert
October 29, 2011, 9 PM
American Airlines Arena
601 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33132

Guns N’ Roses will take the AmericanAirlines Arena stage on Saturday, October 29 at 9:00PM.

Guns N’ Roses is performing in the United States for the first time in five years. They will be playing a two-hour set featuring their classic hits, like “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” “Welcome to the Jungle,” and “Paradise City.”

Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, September 9 at 10:00AM.

Mayan Calendar 9th Wave Healing Drumming Workshop 9/16-17/11

Mayan Calendar 9th Wave Healing Drumming Workshop
09/16/11 and 09/17/11, 9/16 – 6-10:30PM and 9/17 8:30 – 6:30pm
Altered Space
205 NE 1st Ave
Hallandale, Florida
www.silvereign.com

Wondering what the hoopla around the Mayan Calendar and the year 2012 is all about? Don’t wait until next year. Find out why this year 2011 is so important to you and how aligning with the energies of Creative Divine consciousness and that of the Maya will better inspire as you navigate through uncertainty, heal, support and transform your life.

Healing energies are shifting us all. Please join in and participate in this consciousness movement contributing to further awaken and transform our lives, families, communities, our planet, our cosmos all our relations.

For more information, call 305.757.8994

Healing Ceremonial Drumming Workshop Experience…

A most interesting Worldwide Event is occurring and we can all participate, including those of you who will be attending the workshop. On the weekend of September 16 & 17th there is a Global call for a Drumming Synchronization of “10 Billion Beats.” www.10billionbeats.com

Brother Kavayah Amn will lead us The Five Element Manifestation Drumming Session.

Learn How to Approach Playing the Drum, Open Some Good Space, Make Magical Music, Dance and Have Plenty of Fun

Plan to Learn, Laugh and Love the World More When You Step Into This Session.

Dreamy Nomads Baby Lisa Slominski at DV 9/10/11

Dreamy Nomads, Baby- Lisa Slominski
Dimensions Variable
171 NE 38th Street
Design District
Miami, Florida 33137
September 10 – October 22, 2011

Reception September 10, 2011, 7 – 10 Pm

Dimensions Variable is pleased to present Dreamy Nomads, Baby—a project by London-based artist Lisa Slominski. The exhibition will run from September 10 through October 22, 2011. Dimensions Variable is located at 171 NE 38th Street in the Miami Design District.

‘Dreamy Nomads, Baby’ investigates the malleability of memory against subjectivity. Slominski focuses upon benchmarks within a collective backdrop that hold consistent in varying memories, thereby emphasizing, via comparison, our memory distortions upon the past experience. Slominski is intrigued by our inability to accurately share a memory. She draws upon this singular navigation through the past via an exchange of text messages. This call and response, while endearing and familiar, falls out of sync with one another. The lack of comprehension opens a space of dislocation and longing.

The installation for Dimensions Variable incorporates light boxes, sculpture, and a wall installation of flocked screen-prints on paper. By examining the elements of our everyday landscape, Slominski aims to create an environment which is simultaneously familiar and unfamiliar.

Intrigued by pop culture and patterns found in design, Slominski’s multi-media practice is playful but also also rhythmic through it use of repetition. Her motivations are suggestive of interior design techniques for domestic, commercial and religious spaces: she evokes recognition of the viewer’s experiences, her mitigations then disrupt the presumption.

Lisa Slominski (b. 1981) is an American artist currently living and working London. She received her BA in Visual and Critical Studies from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and her MFA in Art Practice from Goldsmiths, University of London. Slominski has shown extensively in London, and internationally including Scotland, the United States and South Africa. Curatorial projects include ‘What’s Yours Is Mine’ with Roisin Byrne and Duncan Wooldridge, as well as, ‘The Bottom Line’ including work by Richard Ansett and Patrick Coyle. In 2011, she had a solo-show in London at Tenderpixel Gallery, and was recently featured in Issue 5 of Måg Magazine.

This exhibition is made possible with support from the Fountainhead Residency, Miami

Artistic Ambassadors Join Cecilia Moreno-Yaghoubi for a Discussion of Latin American Art 9/15/11

Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.
Buena Vista Building
180 NE 39th Street,
Suite 120 (Across from Jonathan Adler showroom)
Miami Design District
Florida 33137
www.ceciliamyart.com

Panel discussion is from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Exhibit on view September 10 through October 8, 2011
Gallery Hours: Wednesday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Cecilia Moreno-Yaghoubi’s How I Lost My Accent: The Black and White Series project, presents a dynamic panel discussion curated and moderated by Vanessa Garcia (Krane, Inc., The Miami Herald’s “20 Under 40”) featuring several of Miami’s top art ambassadors. Crafting Art on Both Sides of the Hyphen panelists will include: Carol Damian (Frost Art Museum), Irina Levya-Perez (PanAmerican ArtProjects) and Luisa Lignarolo (Cernuda Arte) and artist Gustavo Oviedo.

Coinciding with Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15), the collaborative will come together to discuss the relationship between Latin American and Latin-American art. With an open-forum format, the panel will explore an in-depth comparison of artwork produced by Latin Americans living in the United States and those living in the Southern Hemisphere.

How I Lost My Accent: The Black and White Series is a pop-up exhibition highlighting Moreno-Yaghoubi’s repressed and unearthed memories. In addition to presenting new oil and mixed media paintings, a series of clotheslines mounted with worn dresses, pinned with weathered black and white photos and antique dolls will transform the Buena Vista Building the DACRA-sponsored space into a virtual maze of the unconscious mind. Reconstructing and romanticizing the past with found objects and two-dimensional works, Moreno-Yaghoubi creates a tangible reflection of her memory for viewers.

Efactor Presents Supporting Startups From The Ground Up 9/15/11

Efactor Presents Supporting Startups From The Ground Up
Thursday, September 15th 7pm to 10pm
Miami Shared
990 Biscayne Blvd, Office #501
Miami, FL 33132

To Register Click Here.

EFactor Presents: Showcase – Supporting Startups From the Ground Up

With the US financial crisis, small business and startups have become an imperative part of bringing the economy back to its stealth. Yet, with many bank, cash and credit regulations, startups and small businesses have not been able to grow and expand as fast as they potentially can.

Organizations and movements like Startup Exemption are advocating for a solution – crowdfunding. It is a way to allow Americans to choose, invest in small business in their communities. Sue Malone from Strategies for Small Business, Beth Di Santo, Director of CleanTech REIT, Inc and Ricardo Weisz, Founder/President of NorthVest Company, will share their expertise on:

* How to get involved in funding startups and what are the necessary tools?
* What are some new ways to support small businesses in your local communities or in other states?
* What are important components to a startup that is worth investing?
* How to take an idea, grow it into a company, then expand all the way to revenue stage?

About the Speakers:

Sue Malone is small business advocate for all 50 states and founder of Strategies For Small Business. Her sole mission for the last five years has been to help people obtain access to capital to start or expand their businesses. In doing so, one of her specialties has been small business startups loans. She is #1 in the Nation (by number of loans) for the SBA Community Express (non-veterans) and Patriot Express (veterans and their spouses) Loan Programs—unsecured loans between 5K and 25K at the current rate of 7.75% or $60/month for every $5,000 borrowed. Answers are with 48 hours with funding in approximately 10 days, due to the fact that financials or tax returns are not required. As of May of 2010, she is responsible for closing over 27,000 of these much needed loans.

Beth Di Santo is a corporate attorney: Specializing in real estate opportunity funds, REITs, venture capital financing, securities offerings, securities law compliance and corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate transactions. Beth is also an Entrepreneur: Launched companies in renewable energy, entertainment, event and luxury goods and services industries.

Richard Weisz is a versatile international marketing executive expert in start-ups, content, brand development, licensing and marketing of products and services and has successfully headed various ventures. During his tenure with The Walt Disney Company he launched operations in multiple countries, was a Zone VP and GM, and headed a Latin American SBU. His experience includes start-ups in Internet and mobile. He is a creative thinker, an angel investor and syndicator of projects . He has held a number of board positions, including Ogangi Corp., Consult A Doctor, and New World Angels. He is a graduate of Babson College and an is an avid diver.

Eleazar Delgado Studio during Wynwood Art Walk 9/10/11

Miami Circle by Eleazar Delgado
Join us during Wynwood Art Walk
Eleazar Delgado Studio!
2703 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
www.EleazarDelgado.com

Unearthed in 1998, this archaeological site is regarded as being of local, regional, and statewide significance and perhaps even of national significance, as it is believed to be the only cut-in-rock prehistoric structural footprint ever found in eastern North America.

Hundreds of holes were exposed in a layer of Oolitic limestone bedrock, twenty-four of the largest holes comprised a perfect circle, 38 feet (12m) in diameter, and excavation found a variety of artifacts ranging from human teeth to ancient tools.

It is believed that the Tequesta Indians, a local tribe whose known tools matched some of the shark tooth-related artifacts found during excavation, inhabited this site. Theorists have suggested that the holes were structural postholes or part of the foundation for a building.

Some believe the building was used for ceremonial purposes, as animal bones and unused tools appear to be offerings.

Eleazar Delgado’s Behind the Lights: Miami collection is wholly inspired by Miami’s origins and gives a vibrant and colorful perspective on the visionaries that built our city, like Henry Flagler and Julia Tuttle, while also memorializing historical events, such as Billie Holiday’s performance at The Lyric in Overtown. His artwork’s historical and social slant have been featured on PlumTV’s Plum Daily, on CNN Español’s NotiMujer, The Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald, Diarios Las Américas, Social Miami, Miami Magazine, Ocean Drive and 944 among others.

Curator’s Voice Art Projects All About Me by Rosario Bond 9/10/11

Curator’s Voice Art Projects All About Me by Rosario Bond
Saturday September 10, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Curator’s Voice Art Projects
2509 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33127

In her new work, Rosario Bond reveals a fresh, creative chapter of imaginary narratives devoted to the pleasurable world of delirious, feminine paraphernalia. This world depicts glamour, trends, and what is in vogue in the female universe. In Bond’s works, Twiggy, Barbie, Charlie’s Angels, Madonna, and Lady Gaga all act as axes for feminine stereotypes. They are utopian references to feminine beauty and perfection in a society of luscious bodies and pageantry. Provocative images of dripped, painted figures mingle with imperfect textures, paint, resin and plastic, and a profuse intricacy of feminine simulacra. Images of fashion models cut out from magazines, high-end costume jewelry, luxurious fabrics, fashionable robes, designer shoes, perfumes, and cosmetics conform to the tumultuous arrangement of articles in which the feminine myth materializes. It is “beauty and perfection” as the ultimate goal; or the beauty queen as the ‘feminine mystique’, present in the illusionistic theater of our contemporary values. Using irony, parody, and political stanza, Bond’s paintings, installations, and sculptures reflect on these crucial female predicaments and the insatiable quest for beauty and physical perfection.

KRELwear celebrates Fashion Night Out during Wynwood Art Walk 9/10/11

KRELwear celebrates Fashion Night Out during Wynwood Art Walk
Saturday from 2 – 9 pm
180 NW 25th Street

Come by and take advantage of great items on sale.
Timeless pieces that can be worn year round.
Limited edition and 1 of a kind pieces for men, women, children and pets.

Appointments and visits available any other time,
contact info@krelwear.com, or (305) 576-7465, shop online

and of course, if I’m there, just knock!

Join Miguel Paredes For Wynwood’s 2nd Saturday Art Walk 9/10/11

Saturday, September 10 · 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Miguel Paredes Fine Art Gallery / Wynwood Arts District
173 NW 23rd Street
Miami, FL

Rsvp Now: rsvp@miguelparedes.com

Miguel Paredes Fine Art Gallery During Wynwood’s 2nd Saturdays’ Art Walk

We invite you to join us for the Art Walk at our 5,500 sq. ft. gallery!
Complimentary drinks provided by:
Heineken Light
Bombay Sapphire
Societe Perrier
Rex Goliath Wines
Hors’ du oeuvres from 5-8pm by
The River Seafood & Oyster Bar

Beats by DJ Joseph Anthony
Sponsored by PKGraphics.com

for more info or to rsvp please contact us: rsvp@miguelparedes.com – 866.534.2184 ext.2244 please visit us online: www.miguelparedes.com

www.facebook.com/artistmiguelparedes
www.twitter.com/paredesstudios
www.facebook.com/pkgraphics

Meet your Neighbors at City Hall Restaurant 9/29/11

Thursday September 29, 2011 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
City Hall the Restaurant
2004 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33137

RSVP’s are required for this event. Click on the link below to register/RSVP now!
(This is the only method for registering/RSVPing for this event – no other form of RSVP will be accepted)
Register Now!

Downtown Miami Partnership DMP and the Miami Downtown Development Authority DDA would like to welcome you to our nineteenth Meet Your Neighbors! Hosted by: City Hall the Restaurant

This is your opportunity to make new friends and get to know your DWNTWN. City Hall the Restaurant, is “THE ALL AMERICAN BISTRO” with a twist. It’s the gathering place for lunch, dinner and their Gospel Sunday Brunch. This is the one restaurant in Miami that you will always find “Haas-pitality” so come in and enjoy the entire dining experience! City Hall will be serving Beer, Wine and their specialty cocktail “the Downtownertini”. We’ve taken care of everything you just need to bring yourself to Meet Your Neighbors!

Parking: $4.00 Valet parking will be available

Grand Opening of Dr. G’s Weightloss and Wellness 9/10/11

Grand Opening With Appearances By Karent Sierra, Tito Puente Jr., And Latin Grammy Winner Jorge Moreno
Saturday, September 10, 2011, 12pm-3pm
Dr. G’S Weight Loss & Wellness Of Hialeah
681 West 49th Street

Commemoration in Honor of the 9/11 Ten-Year Anniversary Featuring Unveiling of South Florida Fire Station Photography Exhibit and Dedication to Hialeah Fireman’s Benevolent Association

Dr. G’s Weight Loss & Wellness of Hialeah, part of the fastest growing weight loss program in America, will be hosting its grand opening in Hialeah with a celebratory event.

The free event invites all South Florida residents to an afternoon of music, impromptu demonstrations, prizes and giveaways, light bites and refreshments. Special guest appearances include television personality Karent Sierra, Tito Puente Jr., and Latin Grammy Winner Jorge Moreno..

To honor the ten-year anniversary of 9/11, Photographer Marilyn Scavo will unveil her South Florida Fire Station exhibit and donate a commemorative piece to the Hialeah Fire Department in appreciation for the sacrifices they make every day. Dr.G’s Weightloss & Wellness of Hialeah will present a charitable contribution to the Hialeah Fireman’s Benevolent Association.

The grand opening celebration for Dr. G’s Weight Loss & Wellness of Hialeah is being sponsored by Santos Sangria, Choco Noir Chocolate Wine, Party City, PBMS Photography & Design, and the Hialeah Chamber of Commerce. Interested attendees should RSVP by Friday, September 9th via email at gpineres@creativasgroup.com.
About Dr. G’s Weight Loss & Wellness

Dr. G’s Weight Loss & Wellness program was founded by Dr. Charles Goldsmith in 1994. Over the past 17 years, he has helped over 70,000 patients lose 1 million pounds through his specialized weight loss program. The Dr. G’s program is a physician-supervised medical weight loss plan that uses its proprietary software and a full medical evaluation including blood work, EKG, metabolic rate, body composition, and behavioral history to create customized plans for safe and effective weight loss. Plans may incorporate a combination of FDA approved medication, herbal supplements, a custom meal plan and detailed exercise program to help clients lose weight and keep it off. For more information, please visit www.drgsweightloss.com.

Wall Miami DJ Lineup 9/8-10/11

WALL Miami
2201 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305.938.3130
www.wallmiami.com

Thursday, September 8– Saturday, September 10, 2011
11:00 p.m. – 4:30 a.m.

Thursday, September 8
Miami’s own nationally acclaimed spin-master DJ Irie keeps guests on their feet with his signature beats

Friday, September 9
S.K.A.M. artist DJ Graham Funke rocks the party with a hip hop & rock mash-up

Saturday, September 10
Straight from Disco Brazil’s, the hottest club in Sao Paulo, DJ Michel Saad spins house music

To reserve a table email rsvp@wallmiami.com.

WALL Miami co-owners Karim Masri, Nicola Siervo, Navin Chatani and Jarred Grant present an alluring DJ lineup for the week of September 5, 2011. The 4,000-square-foot VIP hotspot and celeb favorite welcomes special guest performers and an array of local/national mix masters.

Fred Astaire Dance Studio Opens in Coral Gables 9/14/11

Wednesday September 14, 2011 from 6:00-9:00PM
Fred Astaire Dance Studio
4008 Aurora Street
Coral Gables, FL 33146
305.443.0085
www.fredastairecoralgables.com
Facebook: Fred Astaire Coral Gables
dancing@fredastairecoralgables.com.

Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Coral Gables is ready to open its doors with a grand opening celebration worthy of the legendary dancer the studio is named after. Event goers are expected to have a ball as cocktails, and of course amazing dance acts will be part of this festive opening event. The grand opening event taking place Wednesday September 14, 2011 from 6:00-9:00PM with a ribbon cutting ceremony led by Coral Gables Mayor Jim Cason and Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Mark Trowbridge.

This dance studio is not only a business venture but a passion, a way of life for owners Vera and Vladimir Kosarev. The married couple originally from Russia see dance as more than just a fun pass time, to them it’s a precious art form that all persons can learn to further express their individuality. This amazing couple knows as their professional dance accomplishments include World Master Champions, Fred Astaire National Champions, and United States National Finalists. They have dedicated themselves to teaching dance all over the U.S. for several years teaching Ballroom, Latin, and Swing to Salsa and Argentine Tango and other forms of dance. They are proud to have earned many awards for teaching dance. They now are excited to find themselves opening their own studio in the heart of Coral Gables.

The grand opening event will also feature light bites as well as interactive dance at the end of the evening where guests can learn a few steps while having a great time. Special entertainment will feature dance performances by champion dancers and owners of the studio Vera and Vladimir Kosarev themselves. The grand opening event will showcase the gorgeous facility and give the opportunity to event goers to mingle and interact with the staff of Fred Astaire Dance Studio.

The dream of owning their own dance studio is finally coming to fruition for this couple that truly believes in the power of dance. Vera Kosarev is a firm believer that dances can help with weight loss, overall health, and confidence. She points to the wildly popular Dancing with the Stars show as proof positive that ballroom and other types of dance are beneficial as most celebrities on the show express how the experience was life changing for them. In, fact the Fred Astaire Dance Studio model (Conceptual Method of Teaching) which has been around for 60 years is the same method used on Dancing with the Stars because students’ learn faster and progress more quickly. Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Coral Gables will offer private lessons, group instruction, and will offer weekly practice parties. A big part of what they offer is dance lessons for those future brides and grooms that will have the spot light on them during their big wedding day!

Vera and Vladimir Kosarev want you to be as passionate about dance as they are and invite Coral Gables to begin their journey of dance with them at their new studio. They promise that [those], who walk into Fred Astaire Dance Studio, are guaranteed to have a great time.

Photographs of the Fashion’s Night Out Extravaganza at Bal Harbour Shops on 9/8/11

Fashion’s Night Out Extravaganza at Bal Harbour Shops on Thursday, September 8, 2011.  What a great event!!!!  Great shopping, great complimentary food, great complimentary drinks and awesome people!

About Fashion’s Night Out: Fashion’s Night Out (FNO) is an unprecedented global initiative originally created in 2009 to celebrate fashion, restore consumer confidence, and boost the industry’s economy during the recession. On September 8, 2011, in response to overwhelming demand, Fashion’s Night Out will return to New York City and over 250 cities nationwide to highlight fashion and support retail with exciting events that include designer appearances, celebrity guests, fashion shows and musical performances. In the United States, the program is a collaboration between American Vogue, the Council of Fashion Designers of America, NYC & Company, and the City of New York.

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Digable Planets’ Doodlebug Futuristic Sci-Fi Album Release 9/23/11

Digable Planets’ Doodlebug Futuristic Sci-Fi Album Releas
09/23/2011, 9:00pm
Grand Central
697 N Miami Ave
Facebook Evite

Albeit Design and Marketing, Out of Hand Productions, and Open Mic Direct Presents:
Cee Know the Doodlebug w/ DJ Alex J
YMF (Your Mom’s Favorite)
The Cornerstoners
Metro Zu & Shuttle Life
Ydiz Of Telekinetic Walrus
Pages & The Out of Hand Band

Hosted by: Void
Live Painting in the Garden By:
Kazilla
Ticoe

Free Outahand Skate Deck Raffle @ Event

“Digable Planets” member “Cee Know” The “Doodlebug” will be having an exclusive album release party in Miami. The Manchu warrior will be bringing insect tribesman “DJ Alex J” along to spin 7th dimensional classics and exclusive cuts from his new album “Futuristic Sci-Fi” which is being distributed by “Fatbeats” and “Soulspazm”… To open up this amazing show we’ve got YMF (You Mom’s Favorite), local Miami giants “The Cornerstoners”, intergalactic swaggerians “Shuttle Life” & “Metro Zu”, Telekinetic Walrus sonic mastermind DJ “Y-Diz”, and hip hop and rollers Pages & The Out of Hand Band.

Get there early for a chance to win an Autographed copy of “Futuristic Sci-Fi” Before it drops on Sept. 27…
Fatbeats will also be giving away free promo materials and selling exclusive merchandise.

Purchase Tickets Here For $10: http://www.showclix.com/event/72921
15 @ the door

Download Dj Alex J’s Mixtape And Get An Unreleased Digable Planets Song http://djalexj.bandcamp.com/

Humoratorium The Art of Whimsy Exhibition 10/1/11

Humoratorium: The Art of Whimsy Exhibition–Curated by Lisa Rockford at 1310 Gallery
October 1, 2011, 7-10 pm
1310 Gallery, Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts
1310 SW 2nd Ct. (Middle St.),
Ft. Lauderdale, 33312
More Info.

Admission: Free & Open to the Public

This group exhibition on 3 floors will make you smile and prove to be one of the Best of the season! Humoratorium is a spectacle of the best and most innovative contemporary art that incorporates wit, humor, irony, or playfulness in process, materials, or subject matter. Featuring the amusing creations of 34 artists, from inflatable Installation art to painting and animation, this exhibition will be a visual treat!
These artists embrace creation through playful materials or processes and use humor to enlighten cultural discussion. on view for only two weeks.

Artists were selected through a part juried, part invitational process, by curator Lisa Rockford. Several artists will receive cash prizes, selected by prominent art professionals.
Featured artists include Benjamin Morey, Andrew Nigon, Tawnie Silva, John Pack, Carmen Tiffany, Randy Burman, and Judy Polstra.

The opening features edible art by Wendy Doscher-Smith and free beverages by Magners Original Irish Cider, Bronco Wine Company, and Bawls Energy drink. The exhibition is supported in part by a grant from The Broward Cultural Division.
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 1, 2011, 7-10 pm

Come back for the closing reception on October 15, 5-9 pm, part of the Art Fallout downtown Ft Lauderdale art tour, where we will announce prizes and special performance by Nicole Martinez and Rodrigo Arcaya. They will perform with hacked children’s toys, modified by Nicole to behave as musical instruments. Rodrigo Arcaya will create visual accompaniment using live cameras and computer programming.

Art Fallout is a collaboration between Girls Club Art Collection, 1310 Gallery, 18 Rabbit Gallery, The Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale and other local venues. There will be a shuttle bus rotating between each of these locations. Multiple venues will host their own new art exhibitions and events on the same night. To make the evening all the more entertaining, there will be a scavenger hunt, with items to locate at each venue.

1310 Gallery is located at 1310 SW 2nd Ct. (Middle St.), Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 and offers over 3000 square feet of exhibition space split into 3 levels, and housed within ArtSpace’s Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts, in downtown Ft Lauderdale. 1310 Gallery is an artist run collective that rotates art exhibitions monthly. The gallery is open by appointment in addition to the Opening & Closing receptions.

Groove Sessions 3 I ♥ NY in Memory of 9/11 9/11/11

Groove Sessions 3 I ♥ NY in Memory of 9/11
09/11/2011, 5:00pm-5:00am
C-Level Rooftop Terrace at the Clevelander Hotel
1020 Ocean Drive
(enter thru hotel lobby, take the elevator to C-Level)
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Sandra Garcia & Leon Morley are proud to present Groove Sessions #3 ( I ♥ NY in Memory of 9/11 )

Groove = In a musical context, general dictionaries define a groove as “a pronounced, enjoyable rhythm” or the act of “creat[ing], danc[ing] to, or enjoy[ing]

We are proud to be working with Music Selectors:
Soul Harmony
Stell*R
Djinji Brown

Along with Leon Morley on Sax

They are Amazing Talents, Creative, Conscientious & a Perfect Fit on this very Special Day.

This week’s party was a bit of a struggle over the last month, my personal thought was we should close our doors out of respect to the 10 year anniversary of 9/11. After doing some research & speaking to different folks whose opinions we value, we have decided that in order to honor the Memory of 9/11’s 10 year anniversary, we would in fact open our doors & make this event part Benefit/Community Awareness. We Encourage others in the nightlife industry to follow our lead, as Groove Sessions will be Donating A Portion of Our Proceeds to: www.911healthnow.org

9/11 Health Now is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to aiding the rescue and recovery workers of the September 11, 2001 World Trade Center attacks who are suffering due to their toxic exposures at Ground Zero and related sites. 9/11 Health Now is dedicated to health, hope and healing within the 9/11 Community.

If you would like to make a donation, please visit here.

Come Get Your Groove On As We Serve Up Rare Grooves/ Deep/Soulful/Progressive & Classic House Music All Night Long!
Bottle Specials
Small Grey Goose + 4 Red Bulls = $65 (Best Deal)
2 For $450 (Includes Johnnie Walker Black & Grey Goose)

Novell NU-Soul 9/20/11

Novell NU-Soul
9/20/2011, 8pm-12am
Miatardi
163 Northeast 39th Street
Miami, FL 33137
www.miatardimiami.com

Is it “Just My Imagination” or do “I Hear a Symphony”? Because ” Baby, I Need your Lovin” and “I Aint too Proud to Beg”!

Live Soul-Music featuring Miami’s finest! Enjoy a diverse and talented cast of singers, poets, and musicians performing live in the beautiful lush garden/courtyard of Miatardi. This is Miami’s night! Join us to dance, sing, and celebrate the beauty that is our home, brought to you by the talents of our own!

No cover-free admission

Casual Thursday at Escopazzo 9/15/11

Casual Thursday at Escopazzo
September 15, 2011, 7:00 pm – 10:30pm
Escopazzo Organic Italian Restaurant
1311 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, Fl 331
www.escopazzo.com

Join us Every Thursday for a causal night in our “Cozy courtyard wine room” with Small Plates and Wine.

Artwalk Remembering Heroes of America 9/10/11

Artwalk – Remembering Heroes of America
9.10.11, 7pm
Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd St
Miami
www.cafeinamiami.com

This month celebrate a very special Art Walk with the opening of Remembering the Heroes, The Art Exhibition for a National Cause.

Enjoy selections from artist Leonardo Hidalgo in the Gallery while you sip on specialty cocktails like our famous Cafe con Leche & Cutecumber, $6 Margaritas all night or reserve a table now for 1 bottle of Stoli & 1 bottle of Jose Cuervo for $250! The kitchen is open until 1am and full of delicious Tapas.

Pop Up Beauty Events with Actress Sheree J. Wilson 9/15-16/11

Pop Up Beauty Events with Actress Sheree J. Wilson
Thursday, Sept. 15th, 1:00pm – 4:30pm
Friday, Sept 16th, 9:30am – 3:00pm
Walgreens
Thursday, September 15th, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Walgreens – Aventura
3007 Aventura Blvd.
Aventura, FL 33180

Thursday, September 15th, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Walgreens – Aventura
18665 Biscayne Rd.
Aventura, FL 33180

Friday, September 16th, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Walgreens Store 1924 in Miami Beach
2300 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL. 33139

Friday, September 16th, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Walgreens – Boca Raton
21290 St. Andrews Blvd.
Boca Raton, FL 33433

Friday, September 16th, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Walgreens – Boca Raton
2188 State Rd. #7
Boca Raton, FL 33428

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From the television sets of hit series “Dallas” and “Walker, Texas Ranger”, to the beauty aisle of your local Walgreens store, comes actress Sheree J. Wilson to launch the new Nurigene Skincare Regimen with a series of pop up beauty events featuring free in-depth skin consultations and product demonstrations. Recommended to by a longtime friend and Walgreens pharmacist, Wilson has been a satisfied customer of the scientifically-based skin care regimen for months and has recently signed on as the brand’s official spokesperson.

On Thursday, September 15, 2011, and Friday, September 16, 2011, Sheree will appear at select Walgreens stores in Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach and Boca Raton as an in-store Nurigene skincare specialist. Shoppers can meet with Sheree to ask questions, discuss individual concerns with a pharmacist and discover solutions to their most stressful, aging skincare problems.

Within 28 days, the Nurigene skin care regimen utilizes creatine ascorbate to deliver a visible difference in the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and discoloration. Creatine nourishes the skin to increase cellular energy, and the ascorbate provides the antioxidant activity of Vitamin C for free radical protection. The result is healthier, younger looking skin.

Motivational Mixer Executives on the Ave 9/27/11

Motivational Mixer – “Executives on the Ave”
Sept. 27, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
The 110 Building & Art Gallery
110 E. Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach FL 33444
www.JustAskPriscilla.com

All professionals and executives invited to this networking event with a motivational twist! Come to the beautiful 110 Building and art gallery in downtown Delray Beach.
Rub elbows with other execs and enjoy complimentary white wine, red wine, iced tea, and light appetizers. FREE to attend.

This event features guest speaker and leadership coach, MARV RUSSELL — an incredibly dynamic motivational speaker that will knock your socks off! Need a boost of enthusiasm for your career? Marv will give you a whole new spin on things and make you challenge yourself. Take charge of your job and your life. It’s a 10-minute speaking engagement that will benefit everyone who hears it!

Marv has recently published a book called “Linebacker in the Boardroom”. He’s a former championship football player, Notre Dame University, and successful Human Resources professional. His book shares his life lessons and philosophy on leadership – on excelling in the workplace. After his speech, he will be signing copies of his book.

RSVPs not required but appreciated, via email to info@weddingsandeventsfl.com

Parking available in the garage on SE 1st Ave, near the building. Or on surrounding streets. The 110 building is four stories with PRIME restaurant in front.

South Beach Stories Of A Renaissance Conference and Book Signing 9/20/11

South Beach: Stories Of A Renaissance Conference and Book Signing
Tuesday, September 20th at 6:30pm
The Alliance Française
618 SW 8th Street
Miami Fl, 33130
305-859-8760
www.afmiami.org

South Beach: Stories Of A Renaissance

Book Presentation by author Charles Kropke moderated by Journalist Veronika Pozmentier with a book signing session – In English – Open to the Public- Free admission

The comeback of South Beach in Miami Beach is one of the most interesting urban and cultural revivals of a city in modern American History. South Beach: Stories of A Renaissance captures the individual accounts of economic, cultural and political renewal that has created the dynamic international resort influenced by French Art Deco that is today’s South Beach.

The book explores the history of South Point, Ocean Drive, Lincoln Road, Espanola Way and other neighborhoods, tying the present and the past of this piece of paradise with the vision of preservationists who saved the Art Deco district influenced by the Paris 1925 Exposition Internationale.

In a conversation to present the book its author Charles Kropke and Veronika Pozmentier Art Deco specialist will captivate the audience with the most intriguing stories about South Beach, stories mixed with over four dozen personal interviews with influential leaders of the Art Deco district.

A masterful addition to the existing literature of Florida history lavishly illustrated with 150 full color images including 4 double page gatefolds the book is a bestseller with more than 5000 books sold as today.

Charles J. Kropke is an adventurer, environmentalist, speaker, and author and has been an entrepreneur his whole life. A leader in educational, ecological, historic, and cultural tours in Florida and the Caribbean basin is the founder of the eco-tourism tour company Dragonfly Expeditions providing environmentally responsible “green” travel and tour combined with the culture, history and people of the destination plus a healthy dose of adventure.

Veronika Pozmentier is a journalist, an Art Deco specialist and a Certified Miami Dade Heritage Tourism Guide. She has lead hundreds of Art Deco Tours for general public, colleges, museums, collectors and media from all over the world. Passionate about Miami Beach she seats on The Wolfsonian-FIU Museum Visionary Committee, The Miami Design Preservation League Programs and Education Committee and is a Miami Beach Sister City Goodwill Ambassador.

Photographs of The Black Key Group and Open Media Miami Present Unplugged Sessions at Le Cafe on 9/7/11

Photographs of The Black Key Group and Open Media Miami Present Unplugged Sessions at Le Cafe on Wednesday, September 7, 2011.  We got to hear some awesome local singers such as:  Jesse Jackson, Jill Hartmann, Vic Kingsley, Sarah Packiam, and Vincent Raffard.

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Opening SoFla Cultural Consortium Exhibition 2011 9/9/11

South Florida Cultural Consortium Exhibition 2011
Opening Reception: Fri., Sept. 9, 6 – 9 pm
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison St.
Hollywood, FL 33020
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Free admission for Opening Reception

Opening reception accompanied musically by DJ Le Spam

Sept. 10 – Oct. 16, 2011
The Art and Culture of Hollywood is honored to present for the first time in its 30+ year history, the exhibition of winners of the 23rd Annual South Florida Cultural Consortium Visual and Media Arts Fellowship Awards.

The recipients were selected during a two-tier panel process which included the participation of regional and national arts experts. Selection by the regional panel was anonymous and based solely on the quality of the artists’ work as evidenced by digital images, slides, or video/films submitted. The regional panel included: Francie Bishop Good, Visual Artist, 2010 SFCC Recipient, Broward; Wendy Blazier, Senior Curator, Boca Museum of Art, Palm Beach; Denise Delgado, Miami-Dade Public Library System, Miami-Dade; Irvin Lippman, Executive Director, Museum of Art, Fort Lauderdale, Broward; Rene Morales, Associate Curator, Miami Art Museum, Miami-Dade; and Glexis Novoa, Visual Artist, 2010 SFCC Recipient, Miami-Dade. The regional panel forwarded their recommendations to the national panel, which included: Dina Deitsch, Associate Curator, DeCordava Sculpture Park and Museum, Lincoln, MA; and Cheryl Hartup, Chief Curator, Museo de Ponce, Ponce, Puerto Rico.

Gallery admission includes a catalog.
Artists
Miami-Dade County
Tony Chirinos
Aymee Cruzalegui
Cristina Lei Rodriguez
Martin Oppel
Leyden Rodriguez-Casanova
Asser Saint-Val
Broward County
Madeline Denaro
Victoria Gitman
Jillian Mayer
Christina Pettersson
Palm Beach County
Walter Hnatysh
Monroe County
Deborah Goldman

Grand Opening Of Kukara Thursdays 9/8/11

Grand Opening Of Kukara Thursdays
Thursday September 8th, 2011 from 8PM:
Kukaramakara
1250 South Miami Ave
Miami FL 33130

Complimentary Vodka Cocktails and Hors D’oeuvres 8PM to 9PM.

RSVP at info@urbaniconsmarketing.com and just say Urban Icons at the door

Valet Parking Available!

El Gato Gomez and Michelle Bickford Opening Night 9/10/11

El Gato Gomez & Michelle Bickford
Opening Night: September 10th, 2pm-11pm
Harold Golen Gallery
2294 North West 2nd Ave
Miami ,Florida 33127
Wynwood Art District
305-989-3359

Show Now Online!

Show runs: September 10th – October 1st

I am very excited and proud to present two amazing emerging artists, MICHELLE BICKFORD and EL GATO GOMEZ ! The two just happen to be good friends who both work in a “Mid-Century” style but each having their own distinctive artistic voice.

Fourth Annual Prosperity Conference with Jack Canfield 9/16-17/11

September 16-17, 2011
(Bonus VIP Day Sept. 18th)
West Palm Beach

What Will YOU Do Differently To Keep Your Business Afloat?

Jack Canfield (Chicken Soup for the Soul) Joins the Team of Today’s Most Successful Business Owners To Share Their Million Dollar Secrets With YOU!

It’s Time … Chicken Soup for Your Business & Your Soul!

Register Now Before It Is Sold Out!

Ticket Pricing for the Conference:
2 Day General Admission Ticket $397 – save $50 NOW
3 Day VIP Pass & Bonus Action Plan Day $697 – save $50 NOW

www.TheProsperityConference.com

Questions about the event can be directed to 800-928-6928 or via email: Team@WomensProsperityNetwork.com

One Ocean Sundays with DJ NYSE 9/11/11

One Ocean Sundays with DJ NYSE
Sept 11, From 11 pm To 5 Am
Club 01 Second Floor Nikki Beach Miami
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach Florida 33139
3058 538 1111
www.clubo1.com

Every Sunday night starting at 11PM One Ocean Sundays will provide you with amazing entertainment and sounds by DJ NYSE bringing you the best in Open Format.
For VIP Tables please call 305-538-1111 or email CLUB O1

Hip Hop legends Black Sheep Performing Live 9/17/11

Hip Hop legends Black Sheep Performing Live
09/17/2011, 9PM
Poorhouse
110 sw 3rd avenue, ft lauderdale, fl 33312
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In our 2nd Installment of the Sounds Good Music Series, We are producing a very cool concert with old school hip hop legends Black Sheep (“You Can Get With This or You Can Get With That, The Choice Is Yours”), on Sept 17th at Poorhouse in Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Tickets in Advance are $10. Brought you to you by PBR, and Rare Footage.

Calling All Bond Girls Stop the Spy Games 9/13/11

Tuesday, September 13 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
One Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard
954-465-2300

Casual, chic and sensual, these full moon parties make you feel like a VIP. No velvet ropes, no cover charge, $5 valet parking and such fun that Condé Nast Traveler named it “The Party” in Fort Lauderdale.

From Russia with Love…Escape the spy games for an evening rendezvous September 13, where the ‘007’ pool deck is transformed into a moonlit lounge with music by Agent Rob Riggs, oversized telescopes to spot the Soviets in the distance (or view the moon rise above the Atlantic), tarot card readers, well-priced gourmet light bites and $8 specialty cocktails “shaken, not stirred.”

This month’s Full Moon party benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (www.cff.org) and the upcoming Taste of South Florida event to be held at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, featuring the area’s star chefs, including Via Luna’s Executive Chef Christian Clair. Register for the September 24th gala or donate $10 to the organization and receive a complimentary cocktail.

The Art of Brew 9/30/11

The Art of Brew
September 30th, 7pm- 11pm
Projects Space in FAT Village Arts District
519 NW 1st Ave, Ft Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Located in Ft. Lauderdale’s emerging art district FAT Village, The Art of Brew, to be held Sept. 30, 2011, will combine the culinary arts, music, visual arts and the art of brew in one of a kind evening experience that celebrates creativity in South Florida. B.R.E.W. F.I.U. an organization created and managed by a collective group of students enrolled in Florida International University’s Hospitality Management Program will co-sponsor the event. The Brewery, located at the F.I.U. Biscayne Bay Campus will present offerings of six different beers brewed specifically for this event. The brewing process and historical perspective of each beer will be presented and paired with culinary creations and an interactive art-based activity. Art experiences include: Silk Screen T-Shirt Printing, Music, Photography, Walk Through Installations, Live Painting, Photobooth and Sculpture. Proceeds will benefit Young at Art Children’s Museum in Davie.

Event Itinerary:
7pm – Art Exhibition Opens (hors d’oeuvres & cocktails)
8pm – Tasting Begins plus opening remarks and live music
9pm – Silent Art Auction & raffle fundraiser
10pm – Dessert Tasting

Music throughout presented by Mike Sipe Entertainment and DJ Andre Xavier performing with a percussionist.

Tequila Sunrise Thursday 9/8/11

Tequila Sunrise Thursday
9.8.11, 5pm
Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd St
Miami
www.cafeinamiami.com

Thursday night DJ Contra is back in the house mixing it up while you schmooze and booze the night away!

Happy Hour starts at 5pm and runs to 9 o’clock with 2-4-1 cocktails. Enjoy house favorites like Kobe Beef Sliders, Truffle Fries, Stuffed Dates and more for only $5 – PLUS $5 Tequila Sunrise all night long!

Family Central, Inc. Presents The American Girl Fashion Show 10/1-2/11

Family Central, Inc. Presents The American Girl Fashion Show
Saturday, Oct. 1st at 11:00am and 2:00pm, and 5:00pm
Sunday, Oct. 2nd at 11:00am and 2:00pm
Hilton Downtown Miami Hotel

Family Central, Inc. invites girls and their friends and families to experience the American Girl Fashion.

This fun, engaging program showcases historical and contemporary fashions for girls and their dolls. Proceeds from the event will benefit Family Central. Local models will present the fashions, while lively commentary, music, and decorations will create a memorable experience for girls and their families.

Audiences will delight in historical clothing, from daywear to sleepwear to special-occasion clothing that resembles what the popular American Girl characters Kaya, Josefina, Addy, Rebecca, Kit, Molly, and Julie might have worn. Contemporary “Just Like You” outfits for older girls and sweet Bitty Baby fashions for little ones complete the program.

The event includes refreshments, party favors, raffle, and door prizes. Tickets are $45 per person and can be ordered by calling 954-724-7568 or on-line at www.familycentral.org. Raffle tickets are also available.

American Girl is one of the nation’s top direct marketers, children’s publishers, and experiential retailers. American Girl Programs is proud to partner with nonprofit organizations to present Fashion Show events to raise funds for children’s charities, As part of the company’s ongoing commitment to “celebrate girls,” American Girl Programs’ events have generated millions of dollars for worth while causes nationwide.

Family Central © is a comprehensive, not-for-profit organization annually serving over 100,000 South Florida at-risk and low income children and families. Family Central’s mission is to promote children’s success by strengthening families and early care environments.

Fashion’s Night Out at Saks Fifth Avenue Bal Harbour 9/8/11

Fashion’s Night Out at Saks Fifth Avenue Bal Harbour
Thursday Sept 8 from 6 to 10 pm

Benefiting Project Newborn and Jack and Jill Children’s Center charities
Once a year, the entire fashion world goes out for a nationwide late night of style, makeovers, music, and more.
Some highlights to include: celebrity shoe designer Edmundo Castillo, capture and upload your latest look
in our photo booths, find your fall look for a cover photo shoot for Bal Harbour Magazine
Enjoy Grey Goose cocktails and nosh on bites by ONE Bal Harbour’s Mister Collins

Fashion’s Night Out with Bass and YSL Bass Museum Guests Recieve Gift With Purchase 9/8/11

Yves Saint Laurent
Bal Harbour

All YSL guests who purchase a Cabas Chyc handbag and are a referred guest of the Bass Museum of Art will enjoy a fabulous gift package that includes a pair of YSL sunglasses, a scarf, a beauty kit and an official Fashion’s Night Out T-shirt. This offer will be available from September 7 to 9 and is only available to Bass Museum guests.

Fashion’s Night Out at Neiman Marcus Bal Harbour 9/8/11

Neiman Marcus Bal Harbour And Plum Miami Magazine
Thursday September 8th from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Neiman Marcus
Bal Harbour Shops

Fall trends fashion show featuring a “gleeful” chorus, 7:30 p.m.
Show MC ’d by South Beach’s “Queen of the Night,” Tara Solomon
Beats by DJ Affect, Pitbull record producer and Miami’s hottest DJ
Bites by Il Mulino New York, Texas de Brazil, and Divine Delicacies Cakes
Lipstick portraits created by “Lipstick Artists”
NM salutes Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southern Florida

Please reply 305.993.4612 or RSVPBalHarbour@NeimanMarcus.com

Let’s Celebrate our Love of Fashion
Fashion’s Night Out celebration to include: Fall trends Fashion Show featuring a “gleeful” chorus, salute to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida, “Lipstick” portraits created by Miami-based artists Brandon Opalka and Douglas Hoekzema, beats by DJ Affect, cocktails, bites and many more surprises throughout the store!

Miguel Paredes at Nordstrom Village Of Merrick Park’ Celebration Of Fashion’s Night Out 9/8/11

Miami Artist Miguel Paredes To Participate In Nordstrom Village Of Merrick Park’ Celebration Of Fashion’s Night Out
Thursday, September 8, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Nordstrom Village of Merrick Park
4310 Ponce de Leon Boulevard
Coral Gables, FL 33146

In celebration of Fashion’s Night Out (FNO), guests are invited to join Nordstrom for an evening of live entertainment, exclusive merchandise, prizes, and meet & greet with acclaimed South Florida artist Miguel Paredes as models pose with the latest’s fashion trends in front of his work.

– Sip specialty Fashion’s Night Out cocktails at an open mega-bar on level two, designed by Bar Lab.
– Enjoy informal modeling of the latest trends in front of a custom-painted backdrop designed by artist Miguel Paredes.
– Chance to win a shopping spree worth $500* — the first ten customers to enter will automatically win a portrait by Bakehouse Art Complex and Sketchy Miami artist Carrie Sieh, who will sketch customers with her sewing machine.

Miguel Paredes

www.nordstrom.com/fno

Nikki Beach at Night 9/11/11

Nikki Beach at Night! FREE admission on Rick’s List!!
9/11/11, 7pm
Nikki Beach
1 Ocean Drive.
More Info

Nikki At Night Sundays @Nikki Beach
With The Best House Music By Our Residents
Djs Bruno, Felipe Kaval And Armand Pena
And Special guest DJs Jason Vernau and Pedro M

To RSVP Guest List
Text me your name + # Guests with you & @ the door simply say
That you’re on
Rick C’s List
For Complimentary Admission From 7pm To12am
And Reduced Admission $10 From 12am To 2am
21 + Dress Code Enforced & Important to come early due to capacity

*Guys bring Girls for faster entry or get a VIP Table/Bottle Service
To RSVP ❝ VIP TABLE ❞ (recommended) contact me now: Rick Chaumin
Call ll Text : 305.300.0827 or 786 273 7401
Email : Hmc2575@gmail.com
Facebook.com/Rick Chaumin
Twitter.com/Hmc2575

Saturdays at The News Lounge 9/10/11

Saturdays@The News Lounge-Free Admission On Rick’s List
9/10/11, 10:00PM
The News Lounge
5580 NE 4th ct 33137
http://saturdaysatthenewlounge9311.eventbrite.com/

Those of you who want a different atmosphere From SOBE and Brickell I present to you; Saturdays at The News Lounge!@ The Design District. Hosted by Rick

Deep House and Open Format Music orchestrated by:
DJ’s: JP Riguad & Laz Quintero!
Text me at 305 300 0827 or 786 273 7401 to be added to Guest list
Say that your on Rick’s List at the door for free entry before 1 AM!

Doors open at 10 PM! Dress to Impress to avoid any issues at the door!
Check out the Gallery;
http://www.the55thstreetstation.com/thenews/gallery.asp?catid=23
Regular Bottle Specials:
1 Bottle of Grey Goose, 1 Bottle of Ketel One, 1 Bottle of JW Black
Label, 1 Bottle of Chivas, or 1 Bottle of Patron for $175 plus Tax &
Tip. *(Comes Out to $215 all inclusive)*
Textme at 305 300 0827 or 786 273 7401 for B Days, VIP Bottles, & Table Reservations!

Nikki at Night with Guest DJ Jason Vernau And Pedro M 9/11/11

Nikki at Night with Guest DJ Jason Vernau And Pedro M
From Sept 11, From 7 pm to 5 am
NIKKI BEACH MIAMI
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach Florida 33139
305 538 1111
WWW.NIKKIBEACHMIAMI.COM

Every Sunday Night From 7pm to 5am, Nikki Music is our weekly party providing you with the freshest tracks and entertainment.

Join us this week for a special set by Guest DJ Jason Vernau And Pedro M. This week’s line up also features Nikki Beach Miami Residents Bruno Robles, Armand Pena and a special extended set by Felipe Kaval.

For VIP Table Reservations please call 305-538-1111 or email viptables.miami@nikkibeach.com

Four Seasons Miami Last Splash of Summer Pool Party 9/10/11

Four Seasons Miami Last Splash of Summer Pool Party
Saturday, September 10, 2011, 11AM – Sundown
Four Seasons Hotel Miami
1435 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL 33131

On Saturday, September 10, 2011 Four Seasons Hotel Miami will host one last stylish, cipirinha-fueld afternoon with the Last Splash of Summer Pool Party from 11 am to sundown. The event, which has become a staple of the Brickell summer and popular with the young crowd of members at The Sports Club/LA, will feature eclectic, high energy music and signature amenities such as Evian spritzes, cool towels and butler-passed frozen treats.

The popular Leblon caipirinha cart, a grown up version of the ice-cream cart, dispensing USD 7.00 made-to-order, chaise-side libations, will also make its final appearance. Entrance is available with a Saturday USD 25.00 pool pass and members of The Sports Club/LA enter free. Cabana packages are available at USD 150.00 and include use of a cabana by four people, mineral water, fruit platter and one cocktail per person. Reservations are recommended as space is limited. (305) 358-3535

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present The Nelson Riveros Ensemble 9/8/11

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present The Nelson Riveros Ensemble
Thursday Sept. 8, at 9 PM
The Van Dyke
846 Lincoln Road
South Beach

For more information, call (305) 534-3600 or visit thevandykecafe.com.

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Café are proud to present, in from New York, the Nelson Riveros Ensemble Upstairs at the Van Dyke on September 8. The Van Dyke is located at 846 Lincoln Road in South Beach. Performance time is from 9-12.

Nelson Riveros has just released his first CD, entitled “Camino Al Barrio”. It is a Contemporary-Jazz recording with diverse Latin influences, featuring the talents of pianist Hector Martignon (Ray Barreto, Gato Barbieri, Paquito D’Rivera), bassist Armando Gola (Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Arturo Sandoval, Alejandro Sanz), drummer Ernesto Simpson (Arturo Sandoval, Richard Bona), and percussionist Samuel Torres (Arturo Sandoval, Richard Bona, Tito Puente), as well as special guests, vibraphonist Christos Rafalides (leader of “Manahattan Vibes”) and Andres Garcia, master of the 12-string Colombian Tiple. “Camino Al Barrio” reached number eight on the Jazz Week World Music Chart. Nelson was nominated for a Latin Jazz Corner Award (2010) in two categories: as Best Next Generation Artist and Best Latin Jazz Guitarist. He has performed in many venues in New Work, including Kavehaz, Cleopatra’s Needle, Tavern on The Green, and Miles Café.

Tonight he will be accompanied by Grammy-nominated piano virtuoso José Negroni and drummer extraordinaire Nomar Negroni, and legendary bassist Nicky Orta. Be sure to catch this outstanding artist, in Miami Beach for one night only.

The Van Dyke has a cover charge of $5 at the tables but is free at the bar. For further information call the Van Dyke at 305-534-3600 or KCC Productions at 305-332-2623, or visit thevandykecafe.com.

Fashion’s Night Out at ISA boutique in Midtown Miami 9/8/11

Fashion’s Night Out at ISA boutique in Midtown Miami
9.8.11 from 6-9pm
ISA boutique
3400 North Miami Avenue
Midtown | Miami, FL

From New York to Miami, Paris to Milan, women are getting together worldwide to celebrate the third annual Fashion’s Night Out and ISA boutique in Midtown is thrilled to take part this year! Enjoy complimentary champagne or wine, “O” cake pops and more from 6-9pm plus 20%-50% off selected designers and 30%-40% off all bikinis. The boutique is also introducing their VIP membership cards and giving guests a chance to win either a one-of-a-kind bracelet from MYKA68 for ISA’s fall collection or a one-of-a-kind Ramona LaRue piece by purchasing a $10 raffle ticket. ISA boutique will also be showcasing art that evening by Carmen Sotologo Kelley and Terry Kelly from The Key Largo Art Gallery.

ISA boutique is the latest addition to the Midtown Miami neighborhood bringing a hand picked selection of the season’s best fashion items from internationally acclaimed and young emerging designers. Located just steps away from Midtown next to the Wynwood Arts District and the Design District, ISA boutique provides unrivaled personal customer service, and has quickly materialized as a “must-stop” destination for women who desire the latest trends, accessories and beauty products.

Created in 2009 in New York with the intent to restore consumers and boost the economy, Fashion’s Night Out (FNO) celebrates the art of style and glamour. FNO has become a worldwide event with over 250 cities highlighting fashion with collaboration from American Vogue, Council of Fashion Designers of America, NYC & Company and the City of New York. For more information, please visit www.fashionsnightout.com.

Located at 103200 Overseas Highway, Mile Marker 103 on the bayside, Key Largo, FL. For more information, please call 305.451.0052.

http://fashionsnightout.com/

Club 50 at the Viceroy 9/9/11

Club 50 at the Viceroy! FREE Admission on RICK’s list!
9/9/11, 10:00PM
Club 50 at the Viceroy
485 Brickell Ave
Miami FL 33131
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Come and and by swept away by what everyone in Miami is ecstatic and thrilled about… The Breathtaking 50 story high view of Brickell and Downtown Miami… An event for the truly sophisticated, sexy and discriminating urbanite, I Present to you Ladies ad Gentlemen… Club 50 at The Viceroy Hotel In Brickell.

Music Orchestrated by Ron Luna and Felipe Kaval
Doors open at 10PM. Text Me at 305 300 0827 or 786 273 7401 to be added to Guest List for Complimentary admission until 12 30AM
Once you get to the door just say you’re on Rick’s List!
Very Strict Door Policy! Dress Code Strictly Enforced!! No sneakers, oversized jeans, baseball caps, excessive jewlery, gold teeth.
Only the properly dressed will be admitted as this Venue is geared to satisfy the Best of the Best!

Text Me for Bottle Service Reservations. 305 300 0827 or 786 273 7401
Your weekly host, Rick Chaumin

Social Fridays Blue Martini Kendall 9/9/11

Social Fridays Blue Martini Kendall! FREE Admission on Rick’s list!
9/9/11
8405 Mills Drive
Miami FL 33185
RSVP Here

Social Fridays at Kendall Blue Martini! Hosted by Rick
Text me at 305 300 0827 or 786 273 7401 to be added to guestlist
Say that your on Rick’s List at the Door for Free Entry untill 12AM!

Music will be orchestrated by DJ’s : Reflex & Miguel G. (Open Format)!
Bottle Specials:
Deal # 1 – 2 Bottles of Van Gogh Vodka for $400 + Tax & Tip
Deal # 2 – 2 Bottles of Grey Goose Vodka for $450 + Tax & Tip
Deal # 3 – 2 Bottles of JW Black Label for $500 + Tax & Tip

Dress to Impress! (Guys – No T Shirts, Shorts, Hats, or Sneakers!)
text me at 305 300 0827 or 786 273 7401 for VIP Bottles, B Days, Dinner, & Guest List!

Grey Goose Open Bar For All Ladies 9/8/11

Grey Goose Open Bar For All Ladies from 10-11 pm!
9/8/11
Thursdays aZUL @ Blue Martini Kendall
8405 Mills Drive
Miami Fl 33183
hmc2575@gmail.com

Grey Goose Open Bar For All Ladies from 10-11 pm!
$100 to the Sexiest dressed Female!
Say you’re On RICK’S LIST for Free Admission till 12AM!
Text me @ 305 300 0827 or 786 273 7401 to be added to guest list!

Sponsored By Grey Goose
Come Experience The Sexiest Thursday Party In Kendall With The Best House and International Music
Cash Prize $100 For Sexiest Dressed Female
Complimentary Grey Goose Drinks for ladies 10-11PM
International & House Music By Dj George Ferrero & Live Entertainment all night !
We have great B Day / Bachlorette / Vip Btl Specials
Rick Chaumin
305 300 0827/ 786 273 7401

Fashion’s Night Out Event Celebrate the Launch of Elements Of Harmony 9/8/11

Fashion’s Night Out Event Celebrate the Launch of Elements Of Harmony 9/8/11
Thursday, September 8th, 7:00- 9:00 pm
SAWA Restaurant & Lounge
360 San Lorenzo Ave, #1500
Coral Gables, FL 33146

“Fashion’s Night Out” Event Village of Merrick Park
You are Cordially Invited To Celebrate the Launch of Elements Of Harmony
Experiencing the Reality of Your Imagination 3D Book Art & Poetry By Chady Elias and Marie Dezelic

Book Signing and 3D Art Exhibition Poetry Reading and Surprise Give-Away

If you are unable to join us this evening And would like your personalized signed copy From the 1st Book Signing Event Please Click here
www.chadyart.com

The 3 Year Anniversary of Shameless Burlesque hosted by Back Door Bamby 9/10/11

The 3 Year Anniversary of Shameless Burlesque hosted by Back Door Bamby
Saturday, September 10 at 10:00pm – 5:00am
The Vagabond
30 NE 14th St.
Miami, FL 33132

The Vagabond Saturdays Celebrating the 3 Year Anniversary of Shameless Burlesque hosted by Back Door Bamby.

For three years, the lovely ladies of Shameless Burlesque, Morgan la Rue, Aurora Natrix, Angie Z, Sofia Luna, Ember Furie, Mia Minx led by Holly Peno, have been enticing guest in the main room with their sensual and extraordinary monthly burlesque show hosted by your favorite sex kittens and naughty misfits of Back Door Bamby.

Join them as for a special three year celebratory Shameless Burlesque show where they will be showing Miami they’re gratitude by baring it all. Guitarist DonCorsean with be playing cords as the girls dance and with MC, Compere Nictor.

Resident DJs: Brad Strickland.Ray Milian. Ryan Evans. Carmel Ophir.Wasabi. ATrain.

Complimentary Absolute Vodka Cocktails from 10-11pm.

Get your grub on in The Vagabond Garden with Backyard BBQ action by Mary and Mo Catering.

For more info: info@thevagabondmiami.com
For table reservations: reservations@thevagabondmiami.com

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www.shamelessburlesque.com

River Of Art Launch Party Celebrating Life Is Art and Discounts for a Cause 9/18/11

River Of Art Launch Party Celebrating Life Is Art and Discounts for a Cause
September 18, 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Bar 721
721 Lincoln Ln
Miami Beach, FL 33139
NO COVER (Donations Gratefully Accepted)
More Info.
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Celebrating the Life Is Art and Discounts for a Cause Launch Party!
Now you can save while you support. Sign up for the Discounts for a Cause website and save big money while you support Life Is Art – Click Here.

River Of Art
Showcase and Networker

Join Life Is Art and many artists and art lovers for a fun evening of networking, art and music. We are featuring several outstanding south Florida artists, so come check out their work. This is a great opportunity to meet and socialize with other artists and art lovers; make new connections, set up potential collaborations; and find new fans.

Robert Kerhonen – Robert will be doing quick sketch portraits at the show!

Anne Marie Brown – Anne Marie will also be our DJ!

Jennifer Maria

Mitchell Owen Shulman (MIOWSHU)

Paul A. Vitello, B.F.A.

“Renda Hitz Hearts” – Carpet Art by Renda Writer and Billy Hitz

Bakehouse Art Complex Season Opener 9/9/11

Friday, September 9th, 7-10pm
Season Opener
Bakehouse Art Complex
561 NW 32nd Street
Miami, FL 33127

Join us for our monthly opening reception
Two new exhibitions, music, refreshments, and the open studios of over 65 local emerging and mid-career artists. Browse the studios and galleries and get a rare glimpse into the artists creative world. Come meet our new resident artists and see your favorite familiar faces!

New BAC Artists:
Marcelo Daldoce Studio 24
Andres Martinez Jr. Studio 25
Silvana DiMikos Studio 33
Ileana Tolibia Studio 10U
Natasha Nessic Studio 10U
Javier Dambrosio Studio 11/12U
Ines Loring Moxo Studio 3U
Felix Estrada Studio 6U
Free Parking and Free Admission

Structured: Art Inspired by Architecture: Exploring architecture’s impact on art, this exhibition focuses on BAC’s resident and associate artists’ portrayal of the relationships between art, architecture, place, space and site.
Participating artists: Alain Castoriano Amanda Serrano Andres Martinez Anica Shpilberg Bianca Pratorius Betty Fleisher Cesar Barroso Deborah Mitchell Gerry Stecca Ileana Tolbia Irena Gapkovska Janet Mueller Javier D’Ambrosio Jose Pacheco-Silva Judy King Marcia Ramos-Perello Natahsa Nessic Patricia Gutierrez & Tracey Hagen

American Dream: Jeff and Sabrina Williams
For the past two years, Jeff and Sabrina Williams have been working on a series of photographs titled “American Dream.” In this ongoing body of work they create highly detailed sculptures made from mostly recycled and found materials inspired by an “on the road” documentation of American culture. A series of high-resolution photographs of their original sculptures will be presented in this exhibition.

Photographs of Life Is Art and MaiArt Present River Of Art Showcase and Happy Hour on 8/31/11

Life Is Art and MaiArt Present River Of Art Showcase and Happy Hour at Miatardi on Wednesday, August 31, 2011.   With art by some very talented artists: Dianne Romero Buitrago, Carlos Scott, Mulet, Kazilla and Live Painting by Kazilla and great music by Soul P.  We had a little bit of rain on and off but had an awesome crowd.

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Multi-Chamber Networker at Chophouse Miami Bistro 9/14/11

Business Card Exchange
Wednesday, September 14th, 6 pm to 9 pm
Chophouse Miami Bistro and Lounge in Downtown Miami
300 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL

Appetizers from 6 to 7pm
and a complimentary welcome drink if you bring your business card.
Bring your business card to participate in a raffle to win a lunch for two courtesy of Chophouse Miami Bistro
Valet Parking $8 with validation
Members free, Non members $5 (cash only)
Dress Code: Business Attire

Must RSVP by September 12th, 2011 to: rsvp@fabulousmiami.com

Photographs of the Ocean Drive and Svedka Shop & Sip Mixology Competition in Design District on 8/30/11

Ocean Drive Magazine and Svedka Vodka presented Shop & Sip Mixology Competition in Design District on Tuesday, August 30, 2011.  One of the following  talented mixologists will be sent to NYC to compete for the national title:  Piotr Wolny of Cafeina, Isaac Grillo of Haven, Alexis Vrba of Kane Steakhouse, Gabriel Orta of Living Room Bar at W South Beach, Angelo Vieira of Sunset Lounge at the Mondrian South Beach and Ashraf Soltan of Villa 221.

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The University Of Miami Wynwood Project Space Presents Works On Paper 9/10/11

The University Of Miami Wynwood Project Space Presents: Works On Paper
University of Miami Wynwood Project Space
2200-A NW 2nd Avenue
Miami

Featuring the artwork of both Faculty and Students

The University of Miami College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Gallery presents its first Works on Paper exhibition at UM Wynwood Project Space, 2200-A NW 2nd Avenue, Miami. This exhibition will showcase prints and drawings on paper that are not photographic or completely digitally based.

Works on Paper will include following artists: Lise Drost, Brian Curtis, Thomas Engleman, Eddy Lopez, Barbara Scheer, Abraham Camayd, Tom Virgin, Lani Shapton, Kari Snyder and Kyle Trowbridge. This exhibition will run from September 10th –30th. In celebration of the opening there will be a reception on September 10th – 2pm to 9pm.

A full schedule of CAS Gallery exhibitions can be viewed at www.as.miami.edu/art. For information on Works on Paper and UM’s Wynwood Project Space call (305) 284-3161 or email m.cardoso1@miami.edu

Gallery Diet and Nektar de Stagni Fashion’s Night Out 9/8/11

September 8th 2011, 7 to 10 pm
Nektar De Stagni Shop
155 ne 38th St.
Miami Design District.
www.nektardestagni.com

Join Gallery Diet and Nektar de Stagni on Fashion’s Night Out to celebrate the launch of a new collaborative project featuring Bhakti Baxter, Paola Pivi, Gean Moreno, Ernesto Oroza, Christy Gast, Jim Drain, Martin Oppel, Daniel Milewski, Agathe Snow, Emmett Moore, Rene Gonzalez, Fabienne Lasserre, Nektar De Stagni, Confetti System, Dennis Palazzolo, Aranda/Lasch.

The project, which began during the summer of 2011 through a series of workshops at NDS (Nektar De Stagni Shop) and Gallery Diet, was conceived in order to bring together invited Artists and Designers to make functional objects. Participants are working collaboratively or individually, but with the goal of creating an overall exchange between different practices, as well as to create a cohesive and interactive social environment, to open on Fashion’s Night Out on September 8th, through December, 2011, at the NDS Design District Space.

Fashion’s Night Out with MOCA and Marc Jacobs 9/8/11

Marc Jacobs and the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami Invite you to celebrate Fashion’s Night Out
Thursday, September 8, 2011** 7- 10 PM
Bal Harbour Shops – Ground Level
9700 Collins Avenue #109
Bal Harbour, FL 33154
Click there to Register.

A charitable shopping extravaganza

Join the MOCA Shakers for Fashion’s Night Out 2011! Shop Marc Jacobs Fall looks and pick up a free limited edition Marc Jacobs Carnival tote bag, while sampling new fragrances and sipping Sofia Mini champagne. 10% of the day’s proceeds will be donated to MOCA.

Ocean Drive Magazine and Neiman Marcus Celebrate Fashion’s Night Out 9/8/11

Neiman Marcus Coral Gables and Ocean Drive magazine invite you to Fashion’s Night Out
Thursday, September 8 / 6:30PM to 10:30PM

Kindly RSVP by e-mailing FNO@OceanDrive.com

Join MC Suzy Buckley, Editor-in-Chief, Ocean Drive magazine and FNO Host Committee Courtney Denaro, Camille Diaz, Mariela Espasas, Stacey Glassman, Aaron Glickman, Florencia Jimenez Marcos, Tara McNamara, Andria Miyares, Marcella Novela, Stephanie Jackson, Esther Park, Lola Pegg and Lydia Touzet.

Debut of the Ocean Drive magazine Pop-Up Shop, curated by Editor-in-Chief Suzy Buckley

Special thanks to: Chalk Ping Pong and Billiards Lounge, Hanky Panky, SocialMiami.com, Soho Beach House, Sra. Martinez-A Michelle Bernstein Restaurant, SUSTAIN restaurant + bar, STK, Giesen Sauvignon Blanc provided by Dreyfus, Ashby & Co., NY, Four Vines “Naked” Chardonnay and Bex Riesling Provided by Purple Wine Co.

Fashion Night Out at the Village of Merrick Park 9/8/11

September 8, 6pm
The Village of Merrick Park is located at 358 San Lorenzo Avenue.

Village of Merrick Park will host an official Fashion’s Night Out event throughout the center and inside participating retailers, starting at 6pm. Event components will include three Fashion’s Night Out Lounges which will feature DJ Ess & Emm, libations as well as light bites, informal modeling, a sneak peak of Fall 2011 trends and many other exciting initiatives. Guests will enjoy complimentary cocktails as well as signature Perrier waters.

Patrons will be able to capture their Fashion’s Night Out experience by receiving a complimentary photo booth session with any purchase of $25 or more from any retailer throughout the center. Fashion’s Night Out participants will include Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Diane von Furstenberg, and Jimmy Choo, among others. New this year, the Village of Merrick Park will partner with Dress for Success Miami in supporting their campaign, “Check your bag at the door.”

Donate your gently worn handbag and put in a check to help raise funds for Dress For Success Miami women’s program. Cap the evening with a visit to one of the center’s many dining offerings including the recently opened Cinco Cantina & Tequila Bar, SAWA Restaurant & Lounge, Yard House and Villagio, among others.

Style Saves Hosts Fashion’s Night Out with Trina Turk 9/8/11

September 8th, 2011 from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Trina Turk boutique
Bal Harbour

Style Saves is proud to announce an evening of fun and fashion! Please join us on September 8th, 2011 from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. at the Trina Turk boutique in Bal Harbour Shops for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and shopping in style!

The Style Saves board of directors will be available throughout the evening to discuss the event and help style our fabulous guests.

After our highly successful event in July at Soho Beach House, we were able to host a lovely Sunday-Funday for the kids of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami which was another huge success and fun experience for everyone involved.

Ladies Night at Blue Martini Kendall 9/7/11

Ladies Night@ Blue Martini Kendall!
9/7/11, 8pm
Blue Martini Kendall
8405 Mills Drive
http://wedladiesnightbluemartinikendall.eventbrite.com/

Ladies Night Wednesdays at Kendall Blue Martini! Hosted by Rick
Say that your on RICK’S LIST at the Door for Free Entry untill 12AM!
Text 305-300 0827 or 786 273 7401 to be added to list
Ladies on my Guestlist Receive Half Off Drinks All Night!

Bottle Specials: 1 Bottle of anything below for $200 plus Tax & Tip :
JW Black Label, Ketel One, Grey Goose, or Belvedere Vodka.
Also: 1 Bottle of Three Olives or Van Gogh Vodka for $150 + Tax & Tip.

Music will be orchestrated by DJ’s: Ariel Assault & Reflex. (Open Format)!
Dress to Impress! (Guys – No T Shirts, Shorts, Hats, or Sneakers!)
Call me at 305 300 0827 or 786 273 7401 for VIP Bottles, B Days, & Dinner Reservations!

Location : Kendall Blue Martini | 8405 Mills Drive | Miami, FL 33183

Football Sundays at Blue Martini Kendall 9/11/11

Football Sundays@ Blue Martini Kendall!
9/11/11, 8pm
Blue Martini Kendall
8405 Mills Drive
Miami Fl 33185
More Info

Each and Every Sunday! Football Season is back at Blue Martini Kendall
All NFL Games will be played LIVE for your enjoyment!

General admission for this event will be $10 for guys after 8PM and FREE admission for everyone on my guestlist till 12AM!
Text me at 305 300 0827 to be added to guest list!

Honoring 9/11 All Military personnel will get their first drink FREE!
Drink Specials all night long! $ 5 Grey Goose Cocktails for all ladies from 9-11PM
Music by DJ’s FLy Guy, Sandman, Reflex and Miguel G.
Van Gogh Bottles on Special $100!
Call or text me at 305 300 0827 for VIP Botle reservations

Bring A Can, Get A Can Food Drive for 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance 9/11/11

Exit 66 and Heineken team up for a “Bring A Can, Get A Can” Food Drive to Commemorate 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance
Sunday, September 11, 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Exit 66 (Outdoor Pool Area)
Beach Entrance: 219 S. Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale
Pool Entrance: 222 Almond Avenue |1 block west of A1A and 1Ž2 block north of Las Olas Blvd

Exit 66, Heineken Light, Feeding South Florida, US Army Recruiting Center | Fort Lauderdale

On Sunday, September 11, 2011, Exit 66 and Heineken Light will team up in support of the annual 911

9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance by hosting a can food drive to benefit Feeding South Florida. Residents and visitors heading to Fort Lauderdale Beach are encouraged to drop off non-perishable food, household and hygiene items from 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Exit 66’s poolside entrance, located at 222 Almond Avenue, one block west of A1A and a 1Ž2 block north of Las Olas Boulevard. Donors 21 and over will receive a ticket for a complimentary Heineken Light; all donors will receive a postcard in which to write a note of support to our troops and first responders and a 10% discount card for local restaurants. Members from the US Army Recruiting Office in Fort Lauderdale will help mark a moment of silence at 4:00 pm. Representatives from Feeding South Florida will be on site from 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm to retrieve both food and monetary donations.

The September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance (“9/11 Day”) is a privately organized, as well as a federally-recognized national initiative that encourages individuals, groups, and employers to engage in charitable activities and good deeds (of any nature) in observance of the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks each year. The long-term goal of 9/11 Day is to create a permanent and positive legacy that rekindles the spirit of unity that existed immediately after 9/11, and that honors the 9/11 victims, heroes, and all those who rose in service in response to the terrorist attacks that changed our nation.

Feeding South Florida™ (formerly Daily Bread Food Bank) is a not-for-profit organization that empowers other South Florida not-for-profit organizations to assist people in need and improve their lives. Feeding South Florida does this by providing food and other grocery products; and by educating and engaging our community to fight hunger and poverty. Through a local network of more than 800 other not-for-profit organizations, Feeding South Florida strives to serve children, the elderly, the mentally and physically challenged, veterans and the working poor with compassion and integrity. Feeding South Florida is a member of Feeding America, the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity. Over 29 million pounds of food is distributed within the community by Feeding South Florida each year. Feeding South Florida’s headquarters is located at 2501 SW 32 Terrace, Pembroke Park, FL, 33023. For more information, please call (954) 518-1818 or visit www.feedingsouthflorida.org.

South Florida Hunger Facts
According to Feeding South Florida’s records, over 936,000 individuals in South Florida experience food insecurity; 347,740 of those are children. The food insecurity rate in South Florida is 16.8 percent. Recently, Feeding South Florida’s agencies are reporting a 39 percent increase in the demand for food services, due to the current economic climate.

Most Useful Items to Donate
· Canned meats/tuna
· Rice and beans (Dry or canned)
· Canned fruits & vegetables
· Macaroni & cheese
· Peanut butter and jelly
· Coffee

September Full MooN Meditation on the Beach 9/12/11

September Full MooN Meditation on the Beach
Monday, September 12, 7:00 pm
Beach at 3rd Street
250 Ocean Dr
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.yogasouthbeach.org

Beach Yoga at 3rd Street Special Event:

Share with us amazing experience of the FULL MOON Meditation on the beach at 3rd street. Meditation will be guided by LORRAINE MEYER.

Donation of $5 will benefit Beach Yoga at 3rd St.

RSVP: Facebook

Reclaim Your Right To Slow Down.
To pause for a moment and give thanks for many blessings. All under the light of our beautiful Moon.

“Lorraine channels meditations by tuning into the power of the group, her ethereal guides and the ever varying energy of the day. On this night the inspiration of the full moon, the ocean air and the sand beneath our feet will guide her words and imagery. Her intention is to inspire others to journey beyond the day to day, to move into the present moment, and remember the possibilities the Universe holds for us.

Her meditations are playful, encouraging and a spoken tribute to the love she brings to her healing work. Join us and experience this very special evening under the stars with a guide who will gently open your mind and your heart to a world of new promises.”

The Full Moon evenings are called ‘moments of opportunity’. This opportunity is a moment of regeneration, a moment in which You can change all your being, release obstacles, contact your lost vision or create a new, greater one.

The mission of the BEACH YOGA at 3rd St is to make the Yoga practice available to everyone by offering 2 daily classes on the beach – thus encouraging and creating a healthier, more loving and peaceful lifestyle and community.

This nonprofit project started 12 years ago by October Rose. Since then, it has offered thousands of classes exposing countless individuals to the timeless mind-body-breath practice of Yoga. Beach Yoga at 3rd Street is a group of yoga teachers and yoga enthusiasts who are offering this service on a non-profit basis.

Noche de Bomba y Plena at Jimmy’z Kitchen 9/10/11

Noche de Bomba y Plena at Jimmy’z Kitchen
Saturday, September 10, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood
2700 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
(305) 573-1505

Jimmy’z Kitchen is hosting a Noche de Bomba y Plena – a free concert of Puerto Rican music – to coincide with the Wynwood Art Walk this Saturday, September 10th starting at 7:30 p.m

If you have not experienced the folkloric sounds of Puerto Rico and the festive atmosphere at Jimmy’z Kitchen – you have been missing an amazing experience! Join us as we welcome the group SON D’ PANDEROS – with their magical music of drums, panderetas, singing and dancing!

The ArtLink Wynwood Second Saturday Gallery Walk 9/10/11

Group Art Exhibition featuring: Josepo, Mary Carmen Fernandez and Diego Romero Wynwood Gallery Walk
Opening Reception: Sept 10 from 5pm to 9pm
The Artlink
130 Nw 36th Street Miami, Fl 33127
Wynwood Arts District

Three emerging artists are ready to show their latest works converging three different mediums in a fusion of qualities and perspectives that release the energy of amazing creations.

visit: www.theartlink.org to see more info about the artists or visit us on www.facebook.com/theartlink

*Sept 10 to Sept 24 -2011*
Artists and Collectors Private Reception: Sept 9 from 7pm to 9pm
RVSP 786-547-8681

From Sept 12 to Sept 24 private views by Appointment

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

Miami’s Artistic Misfit commemorates 9/11 9/10/11

Miami’s Artistic Misfit commemorates 9/11
September 10, 2011, 5pm-1am
EVL WORLD
2345 NW 2 Ave
Miami, FL 33127
www.evlworld.com

Internationally renowned creative misfit and artistic anomaly EVL World’s, Erni Vales has announced that he will be breaking away from his 13 show series “An Unusual Journey” to present a special collection of patriotic paintings and raise funds for charity as a tribute of 9/11 during the Art District/Wynwood Art Walk, on September 10, 2011.

Prior to the 9/11 atrocities, Vales had compiled approximately 10-15 versions of the American Flag. With perceptions of the national symbol changing after the 9/11 events Vales decided to refrain from these paintings promising to revisit the theme when the time was appropriate, 10 years later that time is now.

10 years later, Vales will debut his new American Flag series and give significant amount of the profits sold to “ Stephen Siller: Tunnels to Towers” a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring the legacy and work of New York City Firefighter, Stephen Siller, who passed away during 9/11. The organization has two main programs: In the line of Duty and In the name of love; assisting children through scholarships, supporting Stephen’s House for orphaned, abused and neglected children, building homes for surviving quadriplegics from combat, and finally the memorial Tunnel To Towers Run, which supports the Weill-Cornell Burn Center and Burn Centers across America.

Tasty Salsa Thursday 9/8/11

Tasty Salsa Thursday!
9/8/11, 9pm
Le Cafe MiMo District!
Class Starts At 9pm! Social Starts At 10:30pm! On Thursday!

Straight From New York! Miami Bound! Matthew Chirino! Will Be Teaching Our Free Salsa Class! And…Free Cha Cha Cha!
Welcome To Thursday! At Le Cafe! 7295 Biscayne Blvd! Mimo District!
Please Dress To Impress! Birthday Suits Are Optional! Why? Because We Are Scorching Hot On Thursdays!
Every Single Thursday! Free Cha Cha Cha Lessons! Free Salsa Lessons As Well! 9-10pm! Come Early Kitchen Closes At 11pm!

Le cafe transforms itself to an incredible romantic and sexy salsa social! Where the best of the best comes and show off all their skills and talents! And that’s not all. There’s absolutely no cover! Free is for me and for you! You will hear the best music from our resident d.j. that we all know and love….d.j. rivera! Spinning the best casino, classic salsa, mambo, bachata, cha cha and much much more!

We welcome back all our couch surfers from around the world! We have your v.i.p. section ready and waiting just for you!
Ladies group specials: ladies group of 4 or more gets complimentary bottle! Limited supply of 3-4 per event!
And you can enjoy our new salsa thursday menu!
Come try our awesome foods and specialty Drinks! Such as our Sexy Bubbles, White, Pink, and Red Sangria! B4 you make your Bucket List…we also have our 5 BeerS Bucket Special!
That’s right! Try our bucket beer special! $3/ bottle! It’s cheaper than a gallon of gas!lol
Le Cafe!!! Our Home Sweet Home! Our Home Away From Home! !
1Love 1Soul! 1 Le Cafe! MiMo District!
You got to see it! Got to…experience it!
We can’t wait to see you and your friends this Thursday!

Sizzling Salsa Wednesday at Villa 221 9/7/11

Sizzling Salsa Wednesday! @Villa 221!
9/7/11, 9pm
Villa 221!
221 NE 17th street
Miami fl 33132
Website.

WHO REMEMBERS “STARFISH”? On West ave in South Beach back in the Days, that Beautiful Romantic Cozy House with the Beautiful Garden! And the Great music and Cuban Band that would visit and play for us!?! Well I truly believe I’ve Found the Perfect Salsa Venue to Relive that Beautiful Past!

We are Proud to announce that Sizzling Salsa Wednesday is having a Grand Opening at Villa 221 this coming Wednesday! Yes…we have been promising this for a year now and the Time Has Come! The “Miami Salsa Scene Team” has done it again!
Seeing is Believing! Check out our video! http://villa221.com/Villa221.html

Nestled in the heart of Miami, Villa 221 offers two of the city’s most distinctive historic and elegant Spanish villas which are over 100 years old and provide over 8,500 square feet of special event space inside. The Villas are comprised of two levels of exquisite and versatile meeting areas of various sizes. Villa 221 can be utilized as a totally self-contained facility or can be combined with our expansive outdoor patio, open-air terrace and Tropical Gardens all of which provide the perfect location for any outdoor event, fashion show, film production or photo shoot. The facility also offers extensive parking via our staff valet service as well as optional self parking within our (3) private adjacent lots which are directly connected to Villa 221 for your guests.

Sizzling Salsa Wednesday Grand Opening!
Classes are Provided By our very own “Miami Salsa Scene” Salsa Instructors:
* Moonchine’s Eddie P.!
* Le Cafe’s Matthew Chirino!
* Free Salsa Class
* Free Bachata Class
* Free Cha Cha Cha Class

Dress Code: DRESS TO IMPRESS
Parking: * Free Parking – You can park on the side or on the street. Meters are not enforced.
Salsa Social: We will have Miami Salsa Congress, BTS, Radio D.J. our Resident D.J. Jorge Charun aka Negro Chulo! Who will be Spinning the Best of the Best Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha Cha, Mambo, and Bachata, Timba all night long!

*This Grand Opening Is Going To Be A Historical One! So Be The And Be Part Of Salsa History In The Making!
And…
You will be Blessed with My Presence your Host Nelson Fritz aka NegroFino at this Great Memorable Evening! See you All Then! This Wednesday! 1Love! 1Soul!

de la Cruz Collection screening MOCA’s Optic Nerve Screening Opening 9/10/11

Second Saturday Gallery Walk
September 10 2011. 7pm – 10pm
de la Cruz Collection

MOCA’s Optic Nerve Screening + Salvador Dali Film + George Sanchez: The Family of Man

This year in recognition of MOCA’s 15th anniversary, the de la Cruz Collection will be screening MOCA’s Optic Nerve finalists. Optic Nerve has been instrumental in helping foster a community of artists that use the moving image as form. This year, for the first time, submissions were accepted from artists around the country, in addition to those from South Florida. The screening will take place in an environment designed by artist/curator Carlos Rigau.

Jurors who selected the Optic Nerve XIII finalists were:
Stephanie Dodes – Curator of BIG SCREEN PLAZA, New York City
Shannon Stratton – Co-Founder and Executive Director, threewalls Artist Residency, Chicago
Ibett Yanez – Director of the de la Cruz Collection Contemporary Art Space, Miami
Justin Long – Miami artist and 2010 Optic Nerve winner
Bonnie Clearwater – MOCA Executive Director and Chief Curator
Ruba Katrib – MOCA Associate Curator
Jillian Hernandez – Outreach Coordinator

Been Around The Block Group Exhibition 9/9/11

Been Around The Block | Group Exhibition
Friday, September 9th, 2011, 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Christopher Miro Gallery @ The Bank
The Bank
139 NE 1st Street
Downtown Miami, FL 33132
www.thebankmiami.com
www.christophermirogallery.com

We are proud to announce September marks a one year milestone for the Christopher Miro Gallery. BEEN AROUND THE BLOCK is a group exhibition featuring works by Lorie Setton, Shie Moreno, and Jovan Villalba. Please join us September 9th, for this special occasion in a new location. Featured at The Bank in Downtown Miami, the Christopher Miro Gallery is continuing its’ curatorial travels through diverse exhibition spaces and quality presentations. The Bank is located at 137 NE 1st Street, and the opening reception is Friday September 9th, from 6:00 pm till 10pm.

Festival Miami 2011 9/30/11 – 11/4/11

Festival Miami 2011
September 30 – November 4, 2011, 3:30 pm
Maurice Gusman Concert Hall at the University of Miami
Phillip and Patricia Frost School of Music
1314 Miller Drive
University of Miami’s Coral Gables Campus
www.FestivalMiami.com

The University of Miami Frost School of Music is pleased to present Festival Miami 2011—Florida’s premier, live music festival. Now in its 28th season, Festival Miami features a diverse blend of exciting performers showcasing their talents alongside brilliant students and faculty artists.

The dynamic program includes over 20 concerts organized into four themes: Great Performances, featuring legendary artists and composers; Creative American Music, a mélange of new compositions by student and faculty composers; Jazz and Beyond, guaranteed to spark your groove; and Music of the Americas, a cultural firestorm spanning two hemispheres. In addition, visiting artists who conduct free lectures and master classes will give audiences an insider’s insight. Festival Miami will commence on October 1 and conclude on November 4.

This year Festival Miami brings two Pulitzer Prize-winning American composers—Gunther Schuller, headlining opening night with the Frost Symphony Orchestra and Frost Chamber Players, and Michael Colgrass, who unveils two contemporary works with the Frost Wind Ensemble. The festival also offers three piano concerts, including Chopin Competition winner Claire Huangci, renowned Liszt expert Jerome Lowenthal, and a two-piano concert featuring the incredible Santiago Rodriguez and UM Frost School of Music Dean and acclaimed pianist Shelton “Shelly” Berg performing music by George Gershwin.

Other highlights include NEA Jazz Master Benny Golson, singer-songwriter Jackson Browne, singer-songwriter Livingston Taylor, salsa music master Willy Chirino, and the vivacious Lucy Arnaz, performing her father’s sensational arrangements. For closing night, Festival Miami is co-presenting a concert with JazzRoots: A Larry Rosen Series at the Adrienne Arsht Center, featuring UM Frost School’s own Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra with new Artistic Director Terence Blanchard; and an all-star roster of guests including Michael Feinstein, Dave Grusin, Mark O’Connor, Denyce Graves, and Monica Mancini.

Festival Miami has set a precedent over the last 27 years by providing a series that blends artistically and culturally diverse music with educational opportunities. The festival offers 20-30 concerts each season, providing for people of all ages the chance to be enriched by live musical performances. It is unrivaled in its scope of musical presentations and is known throughout South Florida, the U.S., and the international community for its cultural contributions while expanding academic opportunities and cultural enrichment to all of South Florida and its visitors.

The Festival’s concert series is unparalleled in its scope of musical magnitude and includes stellar guest artists, the Frost School’s widely known artist-faculty and student ensembles, and an educational mission that includes children’s concerts, master classes, lectures, forums, and concerts that highlight historically-significant events.

For a complete listing of concerts and to order tickets online visit www.festivalmiami.com or email festivalmiami.music@miami.edu for additional information. The Festival Miami Advance Ticket Sales Office phone number is (305) 284-4940. Hours are Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. All performances are held at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, located at the Phillip and Patricia Frost School of Music, 1314 Miller Drive, on the University of Miami’s Coral Gables Campus (unless otherwise noted). For more information on the Frost School of Music, visit www.music.miami.edu.

The Falls Celbrates Fashion’s Night Out 9/8/11

The Falls Celbrates Fashion’s Biggest Night Of The Year During Fashion’s Night Out
Thursday, September 8 From 6 – 9 P.M.
The Falls
U.S. 1 and S.W. 136th Street
Miami

The Falls, one of the largest open-air shopping, dining and entertainment complexes in the United States, is joining the fashion industry’s global initiative with a celebration of the Third Annual Fashion’s Night Out. The shopping extravaganza will kick off under a special welcome tent showcasing trend infused fashion vignettes, cosmetics demonstrations, hors d’oeuvres from Macy’s Taste Bar and cocktails by Blue Martini Kendall. Attendees will then be directed to all the exclusive incentives offered by participating retailers for the event.

Shoppers will find fashion, beauty and celebration starting at Center Court and continuing on throughout the evening at Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Aeropostale, Banana Republic, Brighton Collectibles, Brooks Brothers, Caché, Estee Lauder at Macy’s, Flip Flop Shops, Francesca’s Collections, M.A.C Cosmetics at Bloomingdale’s, Nine West, Norka and Pac Sun. The first 100 people to register at the registration table will receive an exclusive Fashion’s Night Out swag bag featuring items from Chico’s, Soma Intimates, Perfumania, Origins, Yankee Candle and more. Guests will also enjoy lively beats from Armadillo Sounds and a relaxing retreat in between shopping stops at the Dream Bar, brimming with over a dozen soothing aromas.

“The Falls is always a dynamic place to shop and we are proud to bring this internationally celebrated event to our shoppers for the first time,” said Dailen Rodriguez, director of mall marketing and business development of The Falls. “Fashion enthusiasts will also be treated to a sneak peek of Fall 2011 runway and cosmetic trends.”

For more information about Fashion’s Night Out at The Falls, please contact The Falls at (305) 255-4571 or visit www.ShopTheFalls.com. You can also visit the national event website at www.fashionsnightout.com.

Words & Wine 9/7/11

Words & Wine
09/07/2011, 9:00 PM
The Electric Pickle
2826 N Miami Ave

Ladies, Gentlemen, honey badgers and the like:
Words & Wine is back and being hosted at The Electric Pickle
3$ BEERS and 5$ SHOTS

If you have not had the pleasure of witnessing it for yourself, this is a lovely venue that offers local and international talent. It is very cozy, well lit atmosphere where everyone can be themselves.

Very exciting stuff happening this Summer. We just celebrated our one year anniversary and let me tell you we could have not been given a better birthday gift then the Award for Best Open Mic in 2011 published by the Miami New Times!

This is just the very beginning, join us for our Open Mic EVERY WEDNESDAY! Let’s get together and continue to share good vibes and creativity. Miami is redefining it’s Art scene and our movement has created a pavement for poets, musicians, dancers, thinkers, lovers, and people who just need to get away and express themselves freely.

Let’s once again get together, drink some wine, share some thoughts and be happy.
18+
5$ For anyone under 21 and free for those over 21
Great Drink Specials Full Bar

Please help to continue this event at this venue. Please do not bring your own drinks, they have a full bar inside. Let’s Have a great time responsibly and keep this venue clean and beautiful.
If any questions please call Lou Roman 305|298|8759.
www.electricpicklemiami.com

Miami Book Fair International 11/13-20/11

Belafonte, Cash, Lupone, Sayles, Oates, Eugenides, Palahnkik, Styron @ Miami Book Fair
November 13-20, 2011
www.miamibookfair.com

Celebrating its 28th anniversary is the Miami Book Fair International, the oldest and largest gathering of authors coming from all over the world to read from their books in English, Spanish, French, and Haitian Kreyol, answer questions from the audience, and sign autographs.

Such luminaries confirmed to attend this year are Harry Belafonte, David Brooks, Roseanne Cash, Dr. Paul Farmer, Senator Bob Graham, Nicole Krauss, Patti Lupone, John Sayles, Alexandra Styron, novelists Diana Abu-Jaber, Elizabeth Berg, David Bezmozgis, Alan Cheuse, Mark Childress, Tim Dorsey, Jeffrey Eugenides, Lev Grossman, Ann Hood, Joyce Carol Oates, Ana Menendez, Michael Ondaatje, Teá Oberreht, Chuck Palahniuk, Robert Pinsky, Esmerelda Santiago, Leslie Marmon Silko, Dava Sobel, Colson Whitehead, … these are just a few of the confirmed authors scheduled to appear at the 2011 MBFI.

Presented and produced by The Center @ MDC

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The 28th edition of the nation’s finest and largest literary gathering, Miami Book Fair International, presented by The Center @ MDC, will take place November 13-20, 2011 at Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Wolfson Campus, 300 NE Second Ave., in downtown Miami. The always-popular Street Fair runs Friday through Sunday, November 18-20, with more than 200 exhibitors from around the country selling books in a festive atmosphere.

The Fair, MDC’s flagship cultural event, will once again treat book lovers to more than a week of cultural and educational activities, including the beloved Evenings With… series, the IberoAmerican Authors program, Student Literary Encounters, Children’s Alley and the Weekend Festival of Authors, including comics and graphic novel panels, author presentations for tweens and teens, and much more. The Miami Writers Institute, a spring program of The Center, will debut a fall edition this year during Book Fair week with creative writing workshops taught by authors Pablo Medina and Robert Pinsky, among others.

This year, the Fair will showcase the rich literature and traditions of China. Fairgoers will enjoy a pavilion featuring Chinese art and music, in addition to a day-long conference on Chinese culture scheduled for Friday of the Fair, and readings by Chinese and Chinese American writers during the Festival of Authors.

Each year, the Fair raises the bar of excellence by offering a fine roster of, writers from the U.S. and abroad, and this year will be no exception. Confirmed authors include singer, actor and social activist Harry Belafonte, singer/songwriter Rosanne Cash, Chinese novelist Yu Hua, Senator Bob Graham, former U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky, graphic novelist Dan Clowes, NPR Radio host Bob Edwards, anthropologist and physician Dr. Paul Farmer, journalist Jim Lehrer, critically acclaimed debut novelist Teá Obreht, novelist and essayist Colson Whitehead, novelist Michael Ondaatje, children’s author Megan McDonald, Native American writer Leslie Marmon Silko, and filmmaker John Sayles, to name a few.

The IberoAmerican program will present an array of Spanish-speaking literary voices from around the world, including author and Spanish TV personality Jaime Bayly (Peru), poet and author Gioconda Belli (Nicaragua), novelist Esmeralda Santiago (U.S./Puerto Rico), novelist Javier Sierra (Spain), among others. In addition, the Fair always welcomes writers from Africa, Asia, Canada, Europe, the Caribbean, and more.

Book Launch and Closing Reception 9/22/11

Book Launch + Closing Reception
09/22/11, 6-9pm
Girls’ Club
117 NE 2 Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
www.girlsclubcollection.org

In conjunction with the solo exhibition Frances Trombly: Paintings, Girls’ Club is pleased to announce publication of Frances Trombly: Paintings, the exhibition catalog. The public is cordially invited to attend a book launch event and closing reception for the exhibition, which closes permanently September 30, 2011. The artist will be present, and copies of the book will be available to view and to pre-order. Also on view is one of a limited edition book (a total of ten in the edition) bound in Trombly’s hand-woven cloth.

Designed by Miami graphic designers Fulano, Inc., the catalog features full color photos of works in the exhibition and recent and related works of conceptual needlework by Trombly, an artist born and raised in Miami. Catalog texts include essays by MoCA North Miami Director and Chief Curator Bonnie Clearwater, critic and art historian Jenni Sorkin, conceptual fiber artist Elaine Reichek, and a work of fiction by Girls’ Club Writer-in-Residence Denise Delgado. The catalog is 108 pages, cloth bound, $40, and is available on the Girls’ Club web site shop page – www.girlsclubcollection.org/store.

The exhibition Frances Trombly: Paintings was made possible with funds from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and private donors.

12th Annual Signature Grand Ghoul Halloween Party 10/24/11

The Signature Grand’s 12th Annual Halloween Party To Bring Out Ghouls, Ghosts And Goblins, Oh My!
Monday, October 24, 7 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
The Signature Grand
6900 State Road 84
Davie, FL 33317

100% of event proceeds to benefit The O.J. McDuffie Catch 81 Foundation, The Bess Route Foundation and Jack & Jill Children’s Center

Signature Grand’s 12th Annual Signature Grand Ghoul, an adult Halloween costume party hosted by local celebrities O.J. McDuffie and Davone Bess. Event attendees dressed to impress will dine on gourmet food, enjoy an open bar and mingle with professional athletes and celebrities as they dance through the 100,000 square-foot facility transformed into a haunted Halloween mansion. Guests can bid on spooktacular items during live and silent auctions, as well as compete for a $500 cash prize for Best Costume.

All event proceeds will benefit The O.J. McDuffie Catch 81 Foundation, The Bess Route Foundation and Jack & Jill Children’s Center.

COST: General Admission Tickets: $150 per person
VIP Tickets: $175 per person
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.thesignaturegrandghoul.org or call (954) 424-4000.

Ever After Miami Fashion’s Night Out 9/8/11

Ever After Miami Fashion’s Night Out
Thursday September 8, 2011, 6PM – 9PM
Ever After Miami
2977 McFarlane Road
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
www.EverAfterMiami.com

Ever After and Miami Magazine will be hosting a Fashion’s Night Out Party! Ever After is located at 2977 McFarlane Road Coconut Grove, FL 33133. Event is on Thursday September 8, 2011 and starts at 6PM. Event ends at 9PM.

Kicking off the new Spring 2012 Oscar de la Renta Bridal Trunk Show, as we revisit Oscar de la Renta throughout the years of Couture Bridal beginning with his landmark collection of 2007.

Sip and socialize in a gallery setting while receiving styling tips from Ever After’s Camille Thiry Russler. For more information on Camille Thiry Russler visit her blog at www.EverAfterMiami.com/storyline.

Enter raffles for a variety of prizes including: 3 night 4 day stay to Tortuga Bay – Punta Cana Resort & Club, Fred Astaire Dance Studio Classes, and Bar Method Miami Classes. Raffle entry costs $10. All proceeds benefit Fashionably Conscious for Coconut Grove Cares.

Fashionably Conscious for Coconut Grove Cares is a charity dedicated to building a better community for the children and families in the Village West of Coconut Grove. Ever After will be featuring donated designer items from the coveted closets of Miami’s leading socialites. Collection pieces include items from Prada, Armani, Christian Dior, Trina Turk, and more. All vintage clothing will be on sale at discounted prices, ranging from $1 to $500.

Participate in an online scavenger hunt for a chance to win a $250 gift certificate to The Mrs. Shop by Ring Finger Studios.

Hors d’oeuvres provided by: Theirry’s Catering
Drinks provided by: L’Chaim Vodka, Voga sparkling Wine, and FIJI
Cupcakes provided by: Stella’s Sweet Shoppe

marina font imprinted reception for the artist 9/10/11

marina font imprinted
reception for the artist, saturday, 9.10.11, 6pm
Dina Mitrani Gallery
2620 Nw 2nd Avenue
Miami Florida 33127
during wynwood gallery walk

september 10 – october 28, 2011

Dina Mitrani Gallery is proud to present Marina Font’s second solo exhibition in the gallery, Imprinted. In this new photographic series, Marina Font utilizes images and installations illustrating concepts of memory, tradition, and the experience of adopting a new homeland. The objects chosen for her work denote nostalgia and the poetry of conjoining the past and the present. Although the work is inspired by the artist’s personal experiences, the issues of identity and how the human mind stores its memories are universal.

Marina Font was born in Cordoba, Argentina in 1970 and moved to Miami fifteen years ago. She studied visual arts at the Escuela de Artes Visuales Martin Malharro in Argentina and focused on photography at Speos Ecole de la Photographie in Paris. She earned her MFA in photography from Barry University in Miami two years ago and lives in Miami Beach with her husband and three sons.

Dina Mitrani Gallery opened in November 2008 and specializes in international contemporary photography. The gallery represents emerging and mid-career artists, offers artists talks and lectures on photography as well as photo-based books. The gallery is committed to promoting its artists, as well as working with independent curators to produce unique group exhibitions.

For more information, please contact the gallery.
www.dinamitranigallery.com
www.marinafont.com

image above: Untitled, 2011, Archival pigment prints, Edition 5

Gene Hackman 9/10/11

Gene Hackman
Saturday, September 10, 7 – 10 p.m.
Bas Fisher Invitational
180 NE 39th Street, Suite 210 (go upstairs once you’re in the atrium of the building)
Miami, FL 33137

This “Second” Saturday, September 10, join University of Wynwood for the final performance of Gene Hackman, an installation and exhibition at Bas Fisher Invitational. Gene Hackman is a temporary writer’s residency created inside BFI by Timothy Stanley and P. Scott Cunningham. In a dramatization of the writing process, both men will give a public reading of work written that very day, and then critique the other person’s reading with the utmost cruelty. Gene Hackman is made possible through support from The Fountainhead Residency, Bas Fisher Invitational, and Knight Foundation. For a review of the show, GO HERE.

BeLive 5th Anniversary Celebration 11/17/11

BeLive 5th Anniversary Celebration
Thursday, November 17
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
One Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL. 33139
www.belivecolombia.org

After 4 amazing and highly successful years, raising $2.5 Million Dollars and impacting the lives of over 100 thousand Colombians, BeLive is back to celebrate its 5th Anniversary Fundraising Gala Event at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach.

Thursday, November 17- 7:00 p.m.- This year BeLive is joined by four important Colombian Non- Profit organizations, based in the U.S: Give to Colombia, Fórmula Sonrisas, Genesis Foundation and ArtNexus Foundation, who have joined forces to raise much needed funds and create awareness within the international community, of the dire social needs in Colombia. Chairing this year’s gala is Lauren Santo Domingo. In its 5th Anniversary, BeLive will be bigger than ever, with a one-of-a kind silent Auction of Wayuu Mochilas created by Internationally renowned Designers. This year, Belive is thrilled to welcome designer’s Christian Louboutin, Catherine Malandrino, Costello Tagliapietra, Marni, Herve Leger, Helmut Lang, Adolfo Dominguez and Theskeyns Theory, among others. Internationally well known, celebrated and Food Network’s “Simply Delicioso” star, Ingrid Hoffmann, will be creating sumptuous signature cocktails. Get ready for the event of the season complete with a spectacular concert, cocktails, sumptuous dinner, live entertainment and much more. Corporate Sponsors include: Diageo, Morgan Stanley, Target, Bombardier, PEPSI, Chevrolet (GM), Banco de Santander and Sanford Health. Individual Tickets are $500. For more information, please contact Ximena Acosta at ximena@belivecolombia.org.

Quinto Aniversario de BeLive
Jueves, 17 De Noviembre

Después de cuatro exitosos años, recaudar mas de $2.5 Millónes de dólares e impactar la vida de más de 100 mil colombianos, BeLive el evento que reúne a cuatro importante fundaciones colombianas basadas en Estados Unidos celebrará por todo lo alto su Quinto Aniversario en The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach.

Jueves, 17 de noviembre- 7:00 p.m.- Las fundaciones Give to Colombia, Fórmula Sonrisas, Génesis y Art Nexus unirán esfuerzos para crear conciencia en la comunidad local e internacional, sobre la problemática social en Colombia y juntas recaudar fondos para beneficiar la población más vulnerable de nuestro país. Este año BeLive le da la bienvenida a Lauren Santo Domingo como Presidenta de la Junta Directiva del evento. En su quinto aniversario BeLive será mejor que nunca, será una noche extraordinaria! Por primera vez Christian Louboutin, Catherine Malandrino, Costello Tagliapietra, Marni, Herve Leger, Helmut Lang, Adolfo Dominguez y Theskeyns Theory, entre otros reconocidos diseñadores se unen a nuestro Proyecto Wayuu. La reconocida, celebrada y estrella del Food Network “Simply Delicioso” Chef Ingrid Hoffmann creará cocteles suntuosos. BeLive será el evento de la temporada, con un espectacular concierto, cocteles, una exquisita comida, entretenimiento en vivo y mucho mas. Los Patrocinadores corporativos incluyen: Diageo, Morgan Stanley, Target, Bombardier, PEPSI, Chevrolet (GM), Banco Santander y Sanford Health. Tiquetes individuales valen $500. Para más información, por favor contactar a Ximena Acosta, ximena@belivecolombia.org o visítenos en nuestra pagina web www.belivecolombia.org.

City Style Collective Joins Fashion’s Night Out 9/8/11

September 8th, 6PM-11PM
Grand Central
697 North Miami Ave
Miami, FL. 33138

City Style Collective, a Miami based fashion and beauty Pop-Up Shop event company, is hosting an official Fashion’s Night Out shopping event.

Cost: Free and open to the public (The first 200 attendees will receive complimentary gift bags stuffed with cosmetics, hair products, perfume and more!)

City Style Collective Celebrates Fashion’s Night Out, a unique shopping experience Presented By: Wundertape, Red1Studios, Scene PR Miami, A Party 4 Less and Beplatinum Cosmetics. Over 25 local designers and boutiques will set up shop, for the most anticipated fashion event of the year! Attendees will be able to meet with designers and shop homegrown talent such as: Dresses by Alex Hamdan, Sol Filippi Jewels, Maria Paola Jewelry, Furor Moda, My Best Friends Closet boutique, By Dafne, Gigi Swimwear, Bohemian Designs, Pascale’s House of Bling and many more!

Discover local and emerging designers all while supporting a great cause! City Style Collective will donate a portion of the proceeds to the AIDS Foundation. Fashion photographer Jordan Zuniga, founder of Red1Studios, will set-up a live photo shoot along with Con Color Imports and Josette Couture showcasing the latest style trends. Attendees can score amazing deals, sip on cocktails and munch on sweets, all while listening to live beats by DJ Kaos. Spot celebrities such as Real Housewives of Miami star Adriana De Moura and Telenovela star Carolina Lizarazo. Head over to the beauty lounge for some much needed pampering as: BEPLATINUM Cosmetics provide mini make-overs and touch-ups Blo Blow-dry Salon will have hair-touch ups and blo-outs on the menu Nail Taxi Miami will provide nail polish changes and Robbie Lip gloss features the latest shades for Fall!

The Peruvian American Chamber Of Commerce Of South Florida presents 2nd Taste Of Peru 11/11-13/11

The Peruvian American Chamber Of Commerce Of South Florida Takes Inmense Pride In Presenting The 2nd Gastronomical Festival “Taste Of Peru 2011” The Largest In The USA
November 11 to 13, 2011
November The 11th, 12th& 13th, 2011.
Miami Airport Convention Center (Macc)
711 N.W. 72nd Ave
Miami, Fla. 33126

Hours: Friday, November 11 de 7:30 pm to 12:00 pm Saturday, November 12 de 10:00 am to 10:00 pm Sunday, November 13 de 10:00 am to 10:00 pm

This mega event is organized with the support of the Peruvian government represented by the general consulate of Peru in Miami, the honorable Eduardo Chavarri. The support of our sponsor the prestigious culinary school “San Ignacio College” presided by Mr. Raul Diez Canseco Terry, former president of Peru. as well as the support of ARMAP a Peruvian association presided by Mr. Javier Vargas, award winner of the “Largest Cebiche Of The World” and the government entity Marca Peru.

Our goal is to promote Peruvian Cuisine and by offering the international community in Miami to taste the vast variety of traditional dishes. Peruvian Cuisine is well known for its traditional flavors and ability to create modern fusions that push the limits of international culinary delights.

“Taste Of Peru 2011” will delight the global community with the opportunity to savor the delicacies from the different regions of Peru, peruvian cuisine has become one of the world’s favorite peruvian chefs have won several accolades and awards for their innovative fusions and vast variety of dishes.

“Taste Of Peru 2011” a 2-day gastronomical festival will be home to the best chefs from Peru and other parts of the world as they demonstrate their flagship dishes to more than 10,000 expected visitors. This mega event will be open from 10am to 10pm on both Saturday and Sunday with over 100 exhibitors under one roof to include local and international peruvian restaurants, beverage & food product companies, import & export companies, and tourism & hospitality services.

The Peruvian American Chamber of Commerce of South Florida will offer all guests the opportunity to participate in the various activities during the festival on the 12th & 13th of November there will be food and beverage contests such as the best cebiche, the best causa and the most creative quinua dish, etc. also the most creative pisco drink sponsored by pisco “o” with the participation of the us bartenders association. San Ignacio College chefs will also be presenting cooking demos of traditional dishes.

“Taste Of Peru 2011” will not only offer these companies the opportunity to promote their products and services on an international level, but will also offer them business opportunities with networking meetings, franchise seminars, workshops and business seminars.

There will also be live entertainment with fashion show, traditional dances, art & photograph exhibits and many other surprises.

What Remains lecture by Vicki Goldberg 9/8/11

Thursday, September 8, 6:30pm.
Miami Art Museum
101 W Flagler St.
Miami, FL 33130

Public Lecture: Author and photography critic Vicki Goldberg will give a lecture entitled “What Remains”.

Focus Gallery: Joel Meyerowitz – Aftermath
In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of 9/11, Miami Art Museum presents “Focus Gallery: Joel Meyerowitz – Aftermath,” an exhibition of photographs taken by the only photographer granted right of entry into Ground Zero after the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City. For nine months during the day and night, Meyerowitz photographed “the pile,” as the World Trade Center came to be known, and the over 800 people a day that were working in it. The exhibition consists of 24, recently-donated photographs, presented in the Focus Gallery section of the Museum’s Permanent Collection installation.

“I was making photographs for everyone who didn’t have access to the site,” says Meyerowitz, “I wanted to communicate what it felt like to be in there as well as what it looked like: to show the pile’s incredible intricacy and visceral power. I could provide a window for everyone else who wanted to be there, too, to help, or to grieve, or simply to try to understand what had happened to our city.”

About the experience, Meyerowitz has written, “The nine months I worked at Ground Zero were among the most rewarding of my life. I came in as an outsider, a witness bent on keeping the record, but over time I began to feel a part of the very project I’d been intent on recording… the intense camaraderie I experienced at Ground Zero inspired me, changing both my sense of myself and my sense of responsibility to the world around me. September 11th was a tragedy of almost unfathomable proportions. But living for nine months in the midst of those individuals who faced that tragedy head-on, day after day, and did what they could to set things right, was an immense privilege.”

The photographs in MAM’s collection are from a unique set of contact prints (photographs printed on a 1:1 scale from the negatives) issued by the artist in 2006. As a group, they span the entire nine month period that Meyerowitz was on site, presenting a poignant, condensed view of the clean up effort, including portraits of the workers involved. The set is introduced by a single image of the World Trade Center towers taken by the artist in the 1980s from his apartment window.

The entire set of more than 8,000 photographs taken by Meyerowitz form an archive at the Museum of the City of New York. The Aftermath series was the focus of a 2006 book, Aftermath: World Trade Center Archives published by Phaidon (reissued this year in a special 10th anniversary edition) and an exhibition organized by the US Department of State that traveled worldwide from 2002 to 2005.

The Black Key Group and Open Media Miami Present Unplugged Sessions 9/7/11

Wednesday, September 7 · 8:00pm – 11:00pm
Le Cafe
7295 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL
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A music event created for us Miami folk who get chills to the raw sounds of the rasp in a voice, the plucking of acoustic strings, and the lyrical content from the creative minds of some of the most talented songwriters that originated in Miami, Fl. Join us at our corner cafe in the MiMo district for some decadent French tastings, crisp shades of whites and reds, and an intimate environment created for friends and family to come together and enjoy the sounds of their local artists including: Jesse Jackson, Jill Hartmann, Vic Kingsley, Sarah Packiam, and Vincent Raffard.

Jill Hartmann: “With a voice as pliable as molasses, Jill Hartmann coos with a subdued sensuality that makes even her most unadorned offerings sound daringly seductive.” – Miami New Times

Jesse Jackson – A Miami legend that plays Country/Blues/Roots/Folk to Americana originals. He just finished his debut record which will be released soon.

Vic Kingsley is a singer-songwriter based out of Miami, FL and Los Angeles, CA. Kingsley’s music is a merger of traditional American music and modern soundcape.

Sarah Packiam describes her style as a blend of acoustic pop, traditional Irish music, a touch of India and sultry vocals. Sarah Packiam was born and raised in Ireland. Mandolin, traditional Irish instruments and tablas have been combined to create beautiful backdrops for her extremely catchy alternative/pop melodies.

Vincent Raffard: French singer,songwriter Vincent Raffard from Paris doesn’t neatly fit into any stylistic category, which makes his music the more provocative, bearing a strong hold on French traditional style , sexy, acoustic, pop songs that defy gender stereotypes as well as contemporary minimalist approach to his music.

David Castillo Gallery presents Crushed Candy Reception 9/8/11

Crushed Candy Reception
Thursday, September 8, 6-10 pm
David Castillo Gallery
2234 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33127

September 8 – October 1, 2011

David Castillo Gallery is pleased to present Crushed Candy, a sixth anniversary exhibition with works by Jonathan Ehrenberg, Shara Hughes, Meredith James, and the TM Sisters (Tasha & Monica Lopez de Victoria). Anniversaries give pause for remembrance and revelry. Crushed Candy acknowledges the permeability of established aesthetic and art historical foundations and emblazons the significance of saturation, humor, and celebration. The result is an arcade of phenomenological experience where the human body follows an ironic second to architecture and environment. “The medium is the message,” infamously coined by Marshall McLuhan, foregrounds materiality and creates unexpected freedom to maneuver in the space remaining. The works in Crushed Candy test their mettle against the sweet ease of perception. They take as their premise a studio practice as steadfast as iron and finished forms as urgent and fantastical as the future state of candy.

Jonathan Ehrenberg streamlines his four-fold gusto for set design, still life, pantomime, and Noh Theater into videos and works on paper. A contemporary fabulist, Ehrenberg’s primary performers are animal, plant, mineral, and architecture. Human forms are latecomers to Ehrenberg’s party, arriving after the mechanical significance of his dramatic sets, transitional lighting, and raw craft of papier-mâché masks or chiffon cloud-cover. Ehrenberg’s primary occupation is creating texture for the experience of the moving image.

Shara Hughes’ mixed media on canvas works add a visual clause to the Theory of Relativity. Reveling in color, texture, and pattern, Hughes extends the dazzling invitation to believe in personal motion whether or not the source is a train on a parallel track. Viewer association may propel the interior spaces and anthropological evidence that inhabit Hughes’ canvases, or her milieu may propel viewer expectations with a jolt of the uncanny. Hughes’ works offer a visual vocabulary as tight as Etch A Sketch and Keith Haring. All Hughes’ world is an imaginative holodeck, and her subjects and viewers equal players.

Meredith James’ videos are dioramic excursions traversing interior and exterior architectures. Using tropes of cinematic transition, illusion, and simple special effects, James enacts transparent complications and solutions to her space-time relationship with elements both fabricated and real. James’ steady rove through unrelenting stage curtains, dollhouse proportions, nostalgic television sets, and the cues of bourgeois place-settings in Present Time identifies her increasingly less as a chic marauder and more as a pantomime of humorous delight springing from her environment like Chutes and Ladders. Present Time is a digital tourniquet to Truffaut’s infamous film Day for Night, wherein a fictional film’s plot, production, and the personal lives of its actors jostle for narrative dominance like waves crashing against the fourth wall.

The TM Sisters collaborate in video, performance, large-scale installation, and two-dimensional works to break the walls of time, tense, and consciousness. Their brand of exuberant, aquarium dance rites and colorful performance court viewers with the inherent movement of telepathy, hypnosis, light tricks, and the seriousness of play. The TM Sisters use media to probe human behavior as a disco ball entreats even the reluctant to the dance floor. Tasha and Monica Lopez de Victoria hijack technological nostalgia, youth couture, and the spiritual force that dares space and inhabitants both real and imagined, organic and artificial, to celebrate as one. Based in Miami, the TM Sisters channel their aesthetic to close the connotative distance between tropical and topical in all environments and experiences.

Jonathan Ehrenberg received his MFA from Yale and has exhibited widely and received a number of important residencies including the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council’s Workspace (2010-2011). A graduate of Rhode Island School of Design, Shara Hughes’ upcoming exhibitions include “Paint” at the Saatchi Gallery, London. Meredith James received her MFA from Yale University and a recent screening of her work was at the ICA Boston in 2010. Tasha and Monica Lopez de Victoria (TM Sisters) received degrees from New World School of the Arts and Florida International University respectively, and have exhibited widely in museum exhibitions nationally and internationally.

Fashion’s Night Out Extravaganza at Bal Harbour Shops 9/8/11

Thursday, September 8, 7pm-10pm
Bal Harbour Shops
9700 Collins Avenue
Bal Harbour, FL 33154

Participating Bal Harbour Shops Fashion’s Night Out Retailers: Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, 100% Capri, Agent Provocateur, American Express Travel, Anne Fontaine, Audemars Piguet, Books & Books, Bottega Veneta, Brioni, Brooks Brothers, Brunello Cucinelli, Calypso St. Barth, Carolina Herrera, Cartier, Celine, Chanel, Chloè, David Yurman, De Beers, Diane Von Furstenberg, Dior, Elie Tahari, Emilio Pucci, Fendi, Graff, Jimmy Choo, Lacoste, Lanvin, Louis Vuitton, Luca Luca, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Nanette Lepore, Oscar De La Renta, Optica, Oxygene, Piaget, Pomellato, Pratesi, Roger Vivier, St. John, Salvatore Ferragamo, Santa Maria Novella, Thomas Pink, Tiffany & Co, Tod’s, Tory Burch, Tourneau, Trina Turk, Valentino, Vilebrequin, Yves Saint Laurent

ADS America Developing Smiles
Enjoy a live flamenco performance while you shop Custo’s latest Fall styles and trends, enjoying a special FNO discount of 20% off your purchase! 10% of all the evening’s proceeds will benefit ADS America Developing Smiles.
Optica will join Custo Barcelona in FNO celebration. 10% of all the evening’s proceeds will benefit ADS America Developing Smiles.

Bass Museum of Art
Celebrate the 2011 edition of Fashion’s Night Out Thursday, September 8th with Yves Saint Laurent-Bal Harbour Shops. Join us as we toast the launch of our new fall handbag, the Cabas Chyc. In celebration of FNO, each Cabas Chyc purchased will be accompanied by a complimentary gift package, filled with YSL essentials, including a must-have Beauty Kit, silk logo scarf, and vintage inspired sunglasses from our Fall collection. A portion of the evening’s sales will be donated to Bass Museum of Art whose focus is to inspire and educate. Bass Museum supports the Miami community through exhibitions, educational programs and scholarships.

Best Buddies
Enjoy Champagne and light refreshments while shopping the latest Bulgari collections. With your purchase of $500 or more, you’ll be entered to win an iconic Serpenti handbag. A percentage of the evening’s sales will be donated to Best Buddies.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami Women’s Committee
David Yurman, in partnership with the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami Women’s Committee, invites you to experience the latest collections, and enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. A portion of event proceeds to benefit the BBBS Lori Brener Scholarship Fund.

Born this Way
Take part in the Free Your Photos event, created by Lady Gaga. Come in and snap some pics, or print photos already captured on your phone with one of these Gaga-designed Polaroid printers. Enjoy music by Dj. Johnny the Boy while nibbling on light bites and signature cocktails.
An exhibition at Chloé, “Made in Polaroid 50/50/50,” will follow in New York where the images taken by artists, celebrities and style makers will be auctioned with proceeds to benefit Free Arts, NYC and Born this Way.

The Buoniconti Fund
The Buoniconti Fund and the Residences at the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort Team Up for Fashion’s Night Out 2011 – Fashion’s Night Out 2011 – Join us at Center Court at Bal Harbour Shops on the first floor for a splendid evening of entertainment, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in support of The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis. The evening will include the Tiffany & Co. Mystery Blue Box interactive experience and bidding on a one year lease for a Range Rover Sport from Warren Henry / Land Rover North & South Dade. Please RSVP to Stephanie Sayfie Aagaard at saagaard@miami.edu.

Children First Fund at University of Miami Pediatrics
Georg Jensen and UHealth Pediatrics invite you to celebrate Fashion Night Out featuring the new Fusion Pave jewelry collection. Hosted by Boo Zamek of Just Ask Boo, Hollen Rosenberg and Jennifer Sazant of Hollen and Jen Showroom. Enjoy a 10% discount on all purchases with a matching 10% donated to Children First Fund at University of Miami Pediatrics.

Citizen’s Interested in Arts
Max Mara invites you for an evening of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in celebration of Fashion’s Night Out and receive a complimentary gift with your purchase. 10% of the evening’s sales will go towards the nonprofit organization Citizen’s Interested in Arts.

Cushman School
What could be better than Champagne, chocolates and diamonds? Harry Winston invites you to celebrate Fashion’s Night Out with a night of indulgences at Bal Harbour Shops. 10% of sales from the evening’s event will benefit the Cushman School.

Florida Grand Opera
Join Brioni and the Florida Grand Opera for a cocktail reception and live musical performance in celebration of FNO. 15% of the evening’s sales will benefit Florida Grand Opera.

The Florida Heart Institute
Celebrate American Glamour by building your Fall wardrobe at St. John Boutique. Spend $1,500 or more and receive a $300 gift card, spend $2,500 and receive a $500 gift card, or spend $5,000 and receive a $1,000 gift card September 6 through 18 on regular-priced merchandise only. 10% of the evening’s sales will benefit The Florida Heart Institute.
Free Arts, NYCFree Arts, NYC
Take part in the Free Your Photos event, created by Lady Gaga. Come in and snap some pics, or print photos already captured on your phone with one of these Gaga-designed Polaroid printers. Enjoy music by Dj. Johnny the Boy while nibbling on light bites and signature cocktails.

An exhibition at Chloé, “Made in Polaroid 50/50/50,” will follow in New York where the images taken by artists, celebrities and style makers will be auctioned with proceeds to benefit Free Arts, NYC and Born this Way.

Gene Spotlight
Please join Allison Weiss Brady & Cheryl Peisach at De Beers at Bal Harbour Shops on Thursday, September 8, from 7pm-10pm for a VIP cocktail party to celebrate the launch of De Beers Jewellery, a book that provides an insider’s glimpse into the fascinating world of diamonds, published by Assouline. The event will benefit Gene Spotlight, a South Florida-based organization that funds medical research grants for rare disorders.

Heather on Earth Music Foundation
Join hosts Claudia Brod, Melisse Budin, Jordana Mesner, Lisi Port and Daniella Sredni for Champaign and light bites at Intermix while shopping the best of Fall. A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit Heather on Earth Music Foundation.

Here’s Help
Meet the men of the South Florida Firefighters Calendar and get your calendars signed while enjoying delicious food from Chef Bernie Matz and complimentary wine from Rex Goliath. Proceeds from the calendar will benefit A Safehaven for Newborns, and Here’s Help.

Holtz Children’s Hospital
Bal Harbour Shops newcomer Gee Beauty invites you to Kiss & Makeup, where guests can indulge in mini-makeup applications (featuring GEE Beauty Cosmetics) and have a set of faux lashes applied at their Lash Bar. While sipping Champagne and nibbling on French macarons, show off and pucker up in a fun photo-booth, and leave your mark with a kiss on the Gee Beauty signature wall. A portion of the week’s makeup proceeds will be donated to the Holtz Children’s Hospital.

Honey Shine Mentoring Program
Tracy and Alonzo Mourning personally invite you to celebrate Fashion’s Night Out at Bal Harbour Shops and support the Honey Shine Mentoring Program on Thursday, September 8th, 7:00 to 10:00 PM at 100% Capri. Shop 100% Capri from September 7th through the 9th with 20% of all proceeds donated to Honey Shine.

Jack and Jill Children’s Center
Saks Fifth Avenue promises lots of surprises, including a designer appearance, hi-tech activities, food, drink and music throughout the store in its celebration of FNO. In support of Project: New Born and Jack and Jill Children’s Center, Saks will donate 10% of the night’s proceeds to each charity.

Lincoln Center Institute
Join Salvatore Ferragamo to discover the latest arrivals from creative director Masssimiliano Giornetti’s fall runway collection at a black and white themed fete to celebrate Fashions Night Out 2011. 10% of the evening’s sales will benefit the Lincoln Center Institute.

Locust Projects
Oscar de la Renta and Debra Scholl along with Miami Modern Luxury Magazine and Canyon Ranch invite you to celebrate Fashion’s Night Out with an evening of Flamenco dance and music. Watch a special performance, and then test your own dance skills with Flamenco lessons from the pros. 15% of all sales will benefit Locust Projects, an alternative not for profit exhibition space.

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida
Neiman Marcus entertains all of the senses in its FNO efforts to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida. Plum Miami Magazine presents a fall fashion show featuring a “gleeful” chorus opening act, emceed by South Beach’s “Queen of the Night,” Tara Solomon. Groove to the beats by DJ Affect (Pitbull’s record producer) while enjoying bites and sweets from Il Mulino, Texas de Brazil and Divine Delicacies Cakes.

Miami Children’s Museum
Join Sergio Rossi Bal Harbour and host Adriana de Moura in celebration of Fashion’s Night Out. 10% of proceeds from the evening’s sales will be donated to Miami Children’s Museum.

Miami City Ballet
Susan Pullin, Director of Graff Bal Harbour invites the friends of Miami City Ballet for a Champaign cocktail reception.

MOCA Museum of Contemporary Art/North Miami
Shop Marc Jacobs Fall looks, and pick up your free limited edition Marc Jacobs Carnival tote bag. Sample new fragrances and sip Sofia Mini champagne. A portion of the proceeds on September 8th will be donated to MOCA Museum of Contemporary Art/North Miami.

Project: New Born
Saks Fifth Avenue promises lots of surprises, including a designer appearance, hi-tech activities, food, drink and music throughout the store in its celebration of FNO. In support of Project: New Born and Jack and Jill Children’s Center, Saks will donate 10% of the night’s proceeds to each charity.

A Safehaven for Newborns
Meet the men of the South Florida Firefighters Calendar and get your calendars signed while enjoying delicious food from Chef Bernie Matz and complimentary wine from Rex Goliath. Proceeds from the calendar will benefit A Safehaven for Newborns, and Here’s Help.

Stiller Foundation
This Fashion’s Night Out, pick up your limited edition Valentino T-shirt Couture, designed by Valentino Creative Directors Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli. The nude jersey and lace T-shirt is available for women and girls. 50% of the proceeds from the T-shirt sales will benefit the Stiller Foundation, which is dedicated to promoting the education and well-being of children worldwide.

Style Saves
In celebration of FNO, enjoy drinks, mini bites and a gift with purchase at Trina Turk. Enter a raffle to win a special prize. A percentage of the day’s sales will be donated to Style Saves, which provides kids brand new clothes for school.

Surfrider Foundation
Shop James Perse and portion of the proceeds will benefit the Surfrider Foundation.

The Wolfsonian-FIU
The view is always a little cooler when Karl Lagerfeld gets behind the lens. Fendi invites you to a private viewing of “Atelier Fendi,” an exhibition of images from the Fall ad campaign, shot by Lagerfeld. 20 percent of the evening’s proceeds will be donated to The Wolfsonian-FIU, and when Wolfsonian members shop between September 7th to the 11th, the museum will receive an additional 20 percent of proceeds from sales.

Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program
Join Oxygene for a cocktail reception in celebration of Fashion’s Night Out. Purchase the special edition Passarella Death Squad T-shirt and 100% of the sale will be donated to the Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program.

Women’s Fund Miami-Dade County
Celebrate Una Note Italiana with Segafredo and Santa Maria Novella with live music, complimentary signature drinks and light tasting of hors d’oeuvres. Enter a chance to win a basket of Santa Maria Novella’s luxurious products valued at $1,000! Be one of the first 100 people to enter the store to sample all of the boutique’s famous fragrances and creams, and get a special door prize. 20% of the evening’s sales will be donated to the Women’s Fund Miami-Dade County.

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InSense Miami Monthly Networking event at Smith and Wollensky 9/7/11

Wednesday, September 7, 6 PM
Smith and Wollensky
1 Washington Avenue
At South Pointe Park
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Parking: Valet and Street Parking will be available.
Please REGISTER NOW.

Enjoy complimentary Chef selection hors d’oeuvres at our Monthly Networking event at Smith and Wollensky on September 7, 2011 at 6 PM.

Come 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! Wine, Beer and Cocktail selection available at the bar.

You Must Be Registered For Business Card Bingo And Complimentary Hors D’oeuvres (So we have an accurate count).

Bass Museum of Art hosts opening reception for Vanishing Points exhibit 9/9/11

Friday, September 9
7 to 8 p.m, Members-only private viewing
8 to 10 p.m., Cocktail reception open to the public
Bass Museum of Art
2100 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

On Friday, September 9, 2011, the Bass Museum of Art, one of Miami Beach’s key cultural landmarks, will host an Opening Reception for its newest exhibition Vanishing Points: Paint and Paintings From The Debra and Dennis Scholl Collection. A members-only private viewing is scheduled from 7 to 8 p.m. A cocktail reception open to the public will take place from 8 to 10 p.m.

While enjoying hors d’oeuvres courtesy of EDEN South Beach, Boru Vodka and Tierras Tequila cocktails, wine by Betts & Scholl and beats by DJ Le Commandant, attendees will explore the institution’s new exhibit, Vanishing Points: Paint and Paintings From The Debra and Dennis Scholl Collection, featuring pieces from the collection of Miami art collectors, Debra and Dennis Scholl. Organized by Miami-based artist and writer Gean Moreno, Vanishing Points presents 43 works by 27 contemporary international artists and explores how they interpret and how we perceive painting today. The exhibition highlights three viewpoints: Sweeping Horizontality and Aerial Views, The Painterly without Paintings and Impossible Task.

VIP guests expected to attend include art collectors Debra and Dennis Scholl; Bass Museum of Art Board Members George Lindemann, Alan Randolph, Sarah Harrelson, Christina Getty-Maercks and Cricket Taplin; and local artists currently exhibiting at the museum such as Adler Guerrier, Hernan Bas, Jose Bedia, Jacin Giordano and Timothy Buwalda.

Admission to the Opening Reception is complimentary for members and Bass Pass holders; $10 for non-members. For more information, please visit www.bassmuseum.org, call 786.800.6302 or visit the museum at 2100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139.

Vanishing Points: Paint and Paintings From The Debra and Dennis Scholl Collection runs in the Gertrude Silverstone Muss Gallery through Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011. Museum hours are Wednesday to Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Cost of admission is $8 for adults, $6 for students with identification and free for members and children under six.

Dome Drift Wes Kline and Cristina Molina Opening Reception 9/16/11

Dome Drift
Opening Reception: Friday, September 16, 2011 8pm
6th Street Container
1155 (rear) Southwest 6th St.
Little Havana, FL 33130
www.6thstreetcontainer.com
6thstreetcontainer@gmail.com

Dome Drift: Wes Kline + Cristina Molina
Thru: October, 2011

6th Street Container is pleased to present Dome Drift, a collaborative site-specific work by Wes Kline and Cristina Molina.

Choral speech and shaped bodies materialize in an installation that depicts a group of individuals, including an architect, a dancer, a mathematician, and a singer, engaging in plans for construction of a dome within the 6th Street Container. In conjuring an ephemeral dome in the gallery space, Kline and Molina address architectural and social ideals, suggesting a form that seems to simultaneously collapse and coalesce. Its attachment to the production of community, and Fuller’s ‘Universal Architecture’ makes the dome an ideal container for the exploration for the questions of intimacy, isolation and potentiality.

Molina and Kline work primarily through video and photography installations that use gestural strategies to explore history, landscape, desire, and repetition.

Wes Kline is an artist, writer and assistant professor of photography at University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. He received his MFA from the University of Illinois, Chicago. His photo and video work explores philosophical problems related to idealism and ethics, and he shows his work nationally and internationally. Cristina Molina is an artist who lives and works in Miami, Florida. Molina received a BA in Psychology and a BFA in Digital Media from Florida International University. Her work has been exhibited in both local and international venues.

Handsome Beats Brigade Heartbeats for East Africa 9/3/11

Handsome Beats Brigade presents Heartbeats for East Africa
Sat, Sep 3 2011, 2:00p.m. – 8:00p.m.
North Beach Bandshell
Miami Beach, FL

Tickets are $18 – Buy at the door (credit cards only) or Buy Online.

The dance floor beckons this weekend, this time for a great cause! Join us Saturday afternoon and dance like crazy to an eclectic set by Kremadelik, followed by the raggatronic trend setter Niki Em, then the dark organicArma will take over building up the energy for the heavy Transoverload. Niki Em goes on around 3pm

This good time is brought to you by the Handsome Beats Brigade, an independent non-profit organization whose mission is to provide absolute, transparent, and accountable fund raising through music concerts and cultural events, with special focus given to world disaster relief initiatives. Read more about HBB at NBCMiami.com.

Proceeds will go to The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF) and their programs that aid people suffering from the historic drought in East Africa. TPRF addresses fundamental human needs so that people everywhere can live their lives with dignity, peace and prosperity. http://tprf.org

Show us how your heart beats and join up: Handsome Beats Brigade.
HBB on Facebook.

Discovery Day: Wild About Weather 9/29/11

Discovery Day: Wild About Weather
September 29 from 9 Am to 5 Pm
HistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street
Miami

Wild and wonderful weather has shaped the history and environment of southern Florida. Make your own weather station equipped with barometers, thermometers and other instruments while learning the essentials of forecasting.

HistoryMiami Members: $35 Non-Members: $45
Free before and after care (8:30-9 am and 5-5:30 pm)

To register, call 305-375-1629, email: education@historymiami.org, or online at www.historymiami.org.

Pirates of the Caribbean and South Florida Presentation 9/25/11

Pirates of the Caribbean and South Florida Presentation
September 25 from 2-3pm
HistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street

Yo ho ho! Join Nathan Samuels at this entertaining presentation about nefarious pirates and hidden treasure in this part of the world. Learn whether “Black Caesar” was really 100 years old or not. Advance reservations suggested.

HistoryMiami members: Free; Non-members: Free with General Admission ($8)

To RSVP or for more information, call: 305-375-1621 or email: citytours@historymiami.org.

Florida’s Fragile Coral Reefs Presentation 9/18/11

Florida’s Fragile Coral Reefs Presentation
September 18 from 2-3pm
HistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street

Watch a cool presentation on a summer day about our beautiful but endangered coral reefs by eco-historian Frank Schena, and participate in a discussion after the presentation. Learn how coral reefs are important to the entire ecosystem in South Florida. Advance reservations suggested.

HistoryMiami members: Free Non-members: Free with general admission ($8)

To RSVP call 305-375-1621 or email: citytours@historymiami.org.

Florida Fun Facts Live 9/10/11

Florida Fun Facts: Live!
September 10 from noon-5pm
HistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street
Miami

Think you know everything about Florida? Prove it. Participate in an exciting live game show hosted by special guest Superstar Productions. Later create kitschy souvenir plates about our fun-filled state.

HistoryMiami members: Free Non-members: Free with general admission ($8)

To RSVP call 305-375-1621 or email: citytours@historymiami.org.

Mix, mingle and unwind at Wine Down Wednesday 9/7/11

Wine Down Wednesday
Wednesday, September 7 from 5-8pm
HistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street
Miami

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

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

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

Miami Home Design and Remodeling Show 9/2-6/11

Miami Home Design and Remodeling Show
September 2-6
(Labor Day Weekend)
Miami Beach Convention Center

Print out and present these coupons at the box office for a special half-price admission for you and a guest
Please Click Here to print out your half-price tickets. Present these coupons at the box office for a special half-price admission for you and a guest.
Get fresh new ideas for your home improvements, decorating, remodeling, and landscaping.

Be sure to check out additional savings opportunities at www.homeshowspecials.com/coupon

Featuring One Stop Shopping for EVERYTHING for your home…inside and out!
Learn helpful tips in free seminars including design tips from HGTV’s Steve Duncan, Candice Tells All
Enjoy healthy cooking demos in the ALL NEW Culinary Experience featuring:
– Chef Ralph Pagano
– Chef Hugh Sinclair
– Chef Wayne Bryan
– Chef Paulette Bilsky
Walk through a lush landscape feature area, sponsored by Subaru
Talk one-on-one with home improvement and design experts
Enjoy piano concerts, courtesy of Piano Showcase
Relax with wine and cheese nights (Friday, Saturday and Tuesday evenings)
Win a $7,500 kitchen re-facing, courtesy of Florida Home Improvement Associates. While at the FHA display, design your dream kitchen and take home a free color computer print out of your design!

The Village At Gulstream Park Wine Walk Wednesdays 9/7/11

The Village At Gulstream Park Hosts Wine Walk Wednesdays
Wednesday, September 7th, 6PM-9PM
The Village at Gulfstream Park
501 S Federal Highway
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

Drink, Dine & Donate On The First Wednesday Of Each Month
The Village at Gulfstream Park, South Florida’s premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination, invites you to this month’s Wine Walk Wednesday on September 7, 2011 from 6PM-9PM. For just $10, Wine Walkers will receive a commemorative wine glass and the chance to sample five flavorful wines and an assortment of delectable hors d’oeuvres at various shops throughout The Village at Gulfstream Park. The evening also features live entertainment, raffles, exclusive offers and more.

Wine Walk Wednesday occurs on the first Wednesday of each month and helps support different charities throughout the community. September’s Wine Walk will benefit the Police Unity Tour whose mission is to build awareness for law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty, as well as raise funds for the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial and Museum.

Registration will begin at 6pm at Full Bodied Wine & Spa located directly across from Brio Tuscan Grille at The Village at Gulfstream Park. For more information, please visit www.thevillageatgulfstreampark.com. All participants must be at least 21 years of age and show a valid form of I.D.

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

Eugene Grey and Friends An Evening of Musical Enrichment 9/18/11

Eugene Grey & Friends – An Evening of Musical Enrichment
09/18/11, 7 pm
Coral Springs Center for the Arts
2855 Coral Springs Dr.
Coral Springs, FL 33065
Buy Tickets Here.

Internationally acclaimed guitarist Eugene Grey performs his eclectic show of Jazz Reggae Classical music backed by his rhythm section. Just coming off his special guest appearance at Reggae Jazz Fusion with Monty Alexander at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. He will be performing original compositions from his recently released double CD DIVERSITY

It’s Raining Men Bachelor Auction 9/22/11

Thursday, September 22 · 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Green Room Night Club in downtown Ft. Lauderdale, located next to Revolution Live & America’s Back Yard
100 S.W 3rd Ave
Facebook Evite.

A bunch of single guys presenting themselves on stage with a prepared date package AND the money goes to help fight breast cancer….
Hello????? What more do you ladies want from me???
Married, engaged, spoken for? No problem, bid on the date package and enjoy your purchase with your own special someone!!!
Think of it as drinks and a show ;)

In an effort to raise funds for Ft. Lauderdales BEST charity event Glam-A-THON, we are asking a few of South Floridas select gents to put themselves up for bidding to Kiss Breast Cancer Goodbye!

Each eligible guy is creating an incredible date package that highlights all the fabulous things about him.This is the perfect opportunity to get to know a little something about the man behind the good looks!

There will be plenty of time to meet and mingle, nibble the light bites, enjoy the great drinks, and of course raise your paddle for MR. Right!
Married, engaged, spoken for? No problem, bid on the date package and enjoy your purchase with your own special someone!!!

Donation to Glam-A-THON is $15.00 which includes entrance, light bites, wine, a drink ticket, raffle ticket and of course a bidding paddle!

Wine sponsors: Xcel Wine & Spirts and Renaissance Beverage Importers, LLC

Santa Margherita Hosts Prosecco & Popcorn Movie Night With Top Chef Fan Favorite Fabio Viviani 9/7/11

Santa Margherita Hosts Prosecco & Popcorn Movie Night With Top Chef Fan Favorite Fabio Viviani
Wednesday, September 7, doors will open at 6:15 PM. The movie will begin at 7 PM.
The Miracle Theater
280 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, Florida
www.facebook.com/santamargherita

Santa Margherita, the leading luxury Prosecco brand, will celebrate the Italian sparkling wine’s continued rise in American popular culture with a special film event hosted by Chef Fabio Viviani, featuring specially crafted popcorn recipes paired with Prosecco.

For a complimentary ticket to the event, visit www.facebook.com/santamargherita and click on the “Prosecco & Popcorn” tab to RSVP.

Terlato Wines International has a global portfolio of more than 50 brands from a host of world class wine producers and presently markets more than one out of eight bottles of wine over $14 sold in America. Terlato, with more 90+ ratings than any wine company in the world, is the flagship company of the Terlato Wine Group, the parent company of several independent businesses specializing in the marketing and production of exceptional wines. Owned and operated by the Terlato family, the Group also includes the family’s winery investments and partnerships in some of the world’s most esteemed wine regions, including: Napa Valley; Sonoma County; Santa Barbara County; Victoria, Australia; the Rhône Valley in France; and Montalcino, Italy.

The Terlato Wines International portfolio of brands includes: Napa Valley: Brandlin, Chimney Rock, Cuvaison Estate Wines, EPISODE, Galaxy, Jack Nicklaus Wines, Luke Donald Collection, Markham Vineyards, Quickfire, Rutherford Hill, Tangley Oaks, Terlato Family Vineyards; Sonoma County: Alderbrook, Giarrusso, Hanna, Hideaway Creek, Rochioli, The Federalist and Terlato Family Vineyards; Santa Barbara County: Sanford and Tangley Oaks; California Appellation: Glass Mountain, Greystone Cellars and Seven Daughters; Oregon: Sokol Blosser; Italy: Ca’ Marcanda (Gaja Toscana), Florio Martinez Marsala, Gaja, Il Poggione, Kettmeir, MAZZONI (Toscana), Santa Margherita, Tiramisú, Torresella and Distillatori Nonino (Grappa); France: Champagne Bollinger, M. Chapoutier, Domaine Chanson, Josmeyer, Langlois-Chateau and Mischief and Mayhem; Australia: Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier, The Lucky Country and Two Hands; Argentina: Tamari; Canada: Peller Estates Icewine; Greece: Boutari; Mediterranean
: Elios; New Zealand: Wairau River; South Africa: Anthonij Rupert, Ernie Els Wines, Guardian Peak and Rust En Vrede; Spain: Olvena; Japan: Shimizu-no-mai Sake.

One Ocean Sunday At Club O1 9/4/11

One Ocean Sunday At Club O1
Sept 4, From 11 pm to 5 am
Club o1< Second Floor At Nikki Beach Miami >
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach Florida 33139
305 538 1111
WWW.CLUBO1.COM

Every Sunday night starting at 11PM One Ocean Sundays will provide you with amazing entertainment and sounds by DJ KID NEMESIS bringing you the best in Open Format.

For VIP Tables please call 305-538-1111 or email: reservertions@club01.com.

Tobacco Road Annual Labor Day Biggest Slacker Challenge 9/3/11

Saturday, Sept 3rd, 6pm
Tobacco Road
626 South Miami Ave
305.374.1198
www.tobacco-road.com

Brickell Brewmasters and Food Truck Rally — Labor Day Weekend!

PLUS:
“Tobacco Road’s Annual no-Labor, Labor Day Biggest Slacker Challenge”

Are you the best at sitting around drinking beer and doing nothing???
Show off your skills this Saturday Night at the “Brickel Brewmasters Beer & Food Truck Fest” as we search for the biggest slacker!

Enter for $15, take a seat and Labor no more! Just have some beers on us (or water) and see which Biggest Slacker can sit there the longest (yes, without getting up… for anything!)

The last man, or women standing, (actually sitting) will win a days pay from Tobacco Road! Yup, you can call out sick, slack some more, and the Road will pay your salary for the day!

Come pull up a chair!

Natural Trend Setters at FMU Grand Opening Reception 9/12/11

Natural Trend Setters at FMU Grand Opening Reception
Monday, September 12, 2011, 6:00 PM
Florida Memorial University – JC Sams / Ocean Bank Student Center
15800 N.W. 42ND AVE
Miami Gardens, FL 33054
www.naturaltrendsetters.com

World-Renowned Salon Natural Trend Setters, South Florida’s First & Finest Natural Hair Care Experts, are taking their talents to Miami Gardens via the eclectic and historic campus of Florida Memorial University (FMU).

Recently featured on VH1’s hit show “Beverly Hills Fabulous,” the phenomenal Natural Trend Setters (NTS) team has created a unique partnership with FMU to provide their styling, barber and nail expertise to students, faculty and other members of the Miami and Florida Memorial community. The salon plans to teach young students how to groom themselves for the business world, while also creating one-of-a-kind philanthropic opportunities annually for qualified students.

For more than 12 years Trudy and Simone Hylton have been leaders in the South Florida natural hair care arena, providing consultations, direction and assistance when transitioning to natural hair and all natural hairstyles including braids, twists, locs, extensions and much more. During the celebration, NTS will educate patrons on hair care alternatives available to fortify healthy and strong hair whether relaxed or natural. The FMU On-Campus Grand Opening Celebration will be held on Monday, September 12th at 6:00

Natural Trend Setters is the authentic approach to natural beauty. The salons offer optimal service, expertise and skill to clients who admire individual beauty. The philosophy, artistry and techniques are firmly rooted in African and Caribbean Hair care tradition. As a global representation of beauty and wellness, Natural Trendsetters delivers exceptional results to a multi-ethnic clientele who are looking to care and nurture their natural hair (hair in it’s original state) with a Natural Trendsetters’ signature of style and sensibility. For more information, please visit naturaltrendsetters.com.

Summer Photo Show 2011 and One Night Stand Exhibition Series 9/10/11

Summer Photo Show 2011
Saturday, September 10th from 6:00pm
The Lunch Box Gallery
310 NW 24th. St.
Miami, FL 33127
(Wynwood Art District).

The Lunch Box Gallery is pleased to announce its new group exhibition “Summer Photo Show 2011”, featuring the photography work of twelve national artists. The showcased pieces are part of a call for entries oriented to artists working in all styles of photography including any mixed-media art that utilized photography as one of its forms of expression. All photographic methods, formats, types and schools were welcomed.

In this show, The Lunch Box Gallery is exhibiting works of insightful conceptual ideals materialized through exceptional craftsmanship, which are intended to represent fascinating takes and points of view in photography nowadays. The range of photography tendencies to be found in the show is vast: from experimental and documentary photography, to observational, underwater and narrative photography, they all convey on representing an individual concept and a very particular way of externalizing it.

Photographers participating in the show include:
Troy Colby (Kansas), Wes Kline (Florida), Charlotta Hauksdottir (California), Jordan Baumgarten (New Jersey), Bill Miller (New York), Claire Nelson (Florida), Anastasia Samoylova (Illinois), Marc Sirinsky (Virginia), Deb Schwedhelm (Florida), Missy Nuzzo (Pennsylvania), Alex Crowell (California) and Ernesto Barreto (Florida).

Along with the “Summer Photo Show 2011”, the gallery will be having its 3rd “One Night Stand Exhibition Series” project, where every month a promising Florida photography student is selected to exhibit in the gallery during the popular Gallery Walks, every second Saturday of the month. This time, the documentary series entitled “A Single Moment” from the Miami International University of Art and Design student Janel Kilnisan will be featured.

According to Janel, “Everyone has a moment in the day where they want to just get away from the chaos of the world, and escape in their own thoughts. Reflecting on life, figuring out where to go next, or how they ended up here in this moment. This series is a narrative portrait series that explores that of the everyday individual, the people that could be your friend, brother, sister, neighbor, or mother. I chose to photographs my subjects in their own environment, capturing them at the quietest, loneliest, even most personal moments; the moment where they are in there own thoughts.”

Janel chooses to shot this series with her medium format, twin lens camera. Using it allowed her to be at the same level with her subjects, utilizing her camera more as a window and allowing the viewer to become a spectator into her subject’s world.

QS World MBA Tour in Miami 9/4/11

QS World MBA Tour in Miami
september 24, 2011, 2:00pm- 6:00pm
Four Seasons Hotel
1435 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
RSVP Here

My name is Bojan Tepavcevic from QS (www.qs.com ). QS is the leading global career and education network for ambitious professionals looking to further both their personal and professional development. With an extensive contacts in the field of higher education , our industry expertise and experience gives us the flexibility to adapt to the needs of our prospective clients. QS also organizes the largest business education event in the world, The QS World MBA Tour (more info. www.topmba.com ), which travels to 70 cities in 39 countries enabling over 50,000 ambitious MBA candidates to meet face-to-face with high calibre business schools.

On September 24th, Four Season Hotel (1435 Brickell Avenue, Miami FL 33131) will be hosting QS World MBA Tour, from 2:00pm -6:00pm, bringing together top international and local business schools to Miami.

Nikki Beach at Night 9/4/11

Nikki Beach at Night! Free admission on Rick’s List!!
9/4/11, 7pm
Nikki Beach
1 ocean Drive
RSVP Here.

Nikki At Night Sundays @Nikki Beach
With The Best House Music by our residents
DJs Bruno, Felipe Kaval And Armand Pena
And Special guest DJs Paul E and Alex Poxada

To RSVP Guest List Text me your name + # Guests with you & @ the door simply say That you’re on Rick C’S List for Complimentary Admission from 7PM to12AM And Reduced Admission $10 from 12AM to 2AM

21 + Dress Code Enforced & Important to come early due to capacity
*Guys bring Girls for faster entry or get a
VIP Table/Bottle Service

The Beyond the Lucky Break Celebration 9/16/11

The Beyond the Lucky Break Celebration
Friday, September 16, 2011, 8 PM – 11 PM
Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts/Broward Historical Commission
301 Harmon (S.W. 13th) Ave
Fort Lauderdale, 33312
www.beyondtheluckybreak.org

Sugarcane Magazine Presents: The Beyond The Lucky Break Documentary Celebration and Fundraiser on Friday, September 16, from 8-11 PM at the Broward Historical Commission. Admission is $10, and includes music, poetry, food and film.

The Beyond the Lucky Break Celebration and Fundraiser raises awareness of the film, and it supports the second phase of the film’s production. If you come to the Friday night event, you’ll also get a chance to meet some of the professionals already on film, part of Street’s production team, and get a sneak peak at the great insights to be shared at the conference. The evening’s fundraiser will feature drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and music by DJ One Star, all of which is included in the $10 admission.

In this new era of changing economies and instability, who’s most equipped to be successful? Neri Street thinks that it’s the creative professional. So for a decade, she’s supported people in non-traditional careers, knowing that she was ahead of a coming trend. She’s been a long-time performer and successful arts advocate who uses film to reach a wide audience.

Now, she’s taking her message of creative entrepreneurship to the budding economy in the Caribbean, thanks to an invitation from online blogger, Melissa Hunter. The Edna Manley College of Visual Arts in Kingston, Jamaica is hosting a global arts conference in October. Street will be there, showing an extended trailer from her documentary, Beyond the Lucky Break, and discussing the potential breakthroughs for the artists and other entrepreneurs there.

It’s also a homecoming for Street, because her family emigrated from Jamaica.

RSVP on www.facebook.com/beyondluck

beats after sunset 9/2/11

Friday, September 2, 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Bass Museum of Art
2100 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL

The first Friday of every month on the terrace. Enjoy exhibitions on view: Vanishing Points: Paint and Paintings from the Debra and Dennis Scholl Collection, Sandra Gamarra: At the Same Time (al mismo tiempo), Apulian Vessel Gallery & Selections from the permanent collection. Beats by guest Dj Giorgio Ardito and complimentary cocktails (21+)!

Members: free
Non-members: $8 (cost of museum admission)
For more Info: www.bassmuseum.org or call 305.673.7530

UM reading and writers’ salon 9/6-7/11

Polyglot Writers: A Reading Series on Writing Across Languages
Sept. 6 and 7

Polyglot Writers: A Reading Series on Writing Across Languages
Sept. 6, 2011, 7 PM
College of Arts & Sciences Gallery and Conference Center, University of Miami
1210 Stanford Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146

Writer’s Salon
Sept. 7, 2011, 8:30 pm
Books & Books
927 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach
$10 at the door (Free admission to UM students with Cane card)

Contact information: M. Evelina Galang, Director of Creative Writing, 305 284 5573, mgalang@miami.edu ; Daisy Hernández, Graduate Assistant, d.hernandez22@umiami.edu

In a global society where languages float across borders, race and class, we have become a nation of polyglot people. At the University of Miami our student body represents 146 nations and it is common to walk across the campus and hear conversations in more than two or three languages. Not unusual when you consider that the U.S. Census Bureau has determined that the number of people speaking a language other than English at home has doubled in the last three decades. The Creative Writing Department’s reading series, Polyglot Writers: Writing Across Languages explores the fluidity of words as they define and redesign the narratives of writers who come from multiple languages, cultures and traditions.

This year, we have also partnered with Books & Books to host writers’ salons. Join us as we engage in fine desserts, after dinner drinks, and conversations that focus on the play of language in all its forms.

We will kick off the series Tuesday, September 6, and Wednesday, September 7, with UM visiting professors, Cristina García and John Murillo.

García is the author of five novels including Dreaming in Cuban, The Agüero Sisters, Monkey Hunting, A Handbook to Luck, and The Lady Matador’s Hotel. Her work has been nominated for a National Book Award and has been translated into fourteen languages. She is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, a Whiting Writers’ Award, a Hodder Fellowship at Princeton University, and an NEA grant.

John Murillo is the author of the poetry collection, Up Jump the Boogie. He has received fellowships from Cave Canem, the New York Times, the Wisconsin Institute of Creative Writing, and the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, Massachusetts. His work has appeared in such publications as Callaloo, Court Green, Ninth Letter, and Ploughshares, and is forthcoming in Angles of Ascent: A Norton Anthology of African-American Poetry.

Other authors in the “Polyglot Writers” Reading Series include Susana Chávez-Silverman, Nathalie Handal, Ishion Hutchinson, and Bino A. Realuyo.

“Polyglot Writers” Reading Series is sponsored by the University of Miami’s Creative Writing Program, Department of English, College of Arts and Sciences, American Studies Program, Women’s and Gender Studies Program, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures’ Joseph Carter Memorial Fund, Multicultural Student Affairs, and our partners at Books & Books.

Femme Factory Strictly For The Ladies Event 9/17/11

Femme Factory Strictly For The Ladies Event
Saturday, September 17, 2011 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
MIA at Biscayne
20 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, Fl. 33132
MUST RSVP: www.femmefactory.eventbrite.com
*** Free Admission For Ladies
*** Gentlemen: $20

Fab C. Productions alongside Miami Social Media Group presents “Femme Factory” at Mia at Biscayne, a night filled with treats, gifts, fun, live entertainment and dessert tastings Strictly For The Ladies. Over 20 vendors will have the honor of catering to women all evening on September 17, 2011 from 7-11pm. With unique products, cosmetics, jewelry, accessories, small spa treatments, women organizations, variety of natural products and health information and more, this event is complimentary to the first 250 ladies.

A ladies night out in definite, now is your chance to gather all your girlfriends and family members to enjoy a night of classy pampering, blended in perfectly with an intimate setting in the Miami.

“Femme Factory” would not be complete without “eye candy” for the night. For your pleasure, welcome the most beautiful men in South Beach strutting the catwalk in designer clothing and swimwear fashion show, along with live entertainment to set you in the mood.
– Silent Auction
– Raffles
– Gift Bags

Quality Control at 1020 9/3/11

Clevelander
1020 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, Fl 33139

Catering only to the hottest people of South Florida, Saturday nights are all about Quality Control at 1020. This Saturday, CDO presents a Labor Day Weekend party to honor the long weekend. Come celebrate with us!

Nicole Miller Personal Appearance at Saks Dadeland for Key to the Cure 10/20/10

Saks Fifth Avenue Dadeland
Teams Up With Baptist Health Breast Center For The
Key To The Cure Charity Shopping Weekend
Thursday, October 20 through Sunday, October 23
Saks Fifth Avenue Dadeland

To help raise both money and awareness for women’s cancers, Saks Fifth Avenue Dadeland will partner with Baptist Health Breast Center and host the 2011 Key To The Cure, a charity shopping weekend taking place Thursday, October 20 through Sunday, October 23.

To launch this year’s event, Saks Fifth Avenue Dadeland will host a Key To The Cure kick-off celebration on Thursday, October 20, featuring a personal appearance by designer Nicole Miller, hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment and, of course, shopping. Saks will also offer a limited-edition Key To The Cure T-shirt designed by Elie Tahari, available beginning Friday, October 1 and retailing for $35 in Saks stores, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH stores and on saks.com. 100% of the purchase price of each shirt sold will be donated to local charity partners.

Grammy and Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson has been named the 2011 Entertainment Industry Foundation’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund ambassador for Saks Fifth Avenue’s 2011 KEY TO THE CURE campaign. In support of this program, Ms. Hudson will appear in a national public service announcement (PSA) wearing the Elie Tahari limited-edition T-shirt. The Key To The Cure PSA will appear in major fashion and lifestyle magazines in September and October.

During the shopping weekend many special events will take place, such as a personal appearance by designer Nicole Miller. Saks Fifth Avenue Dadeland in conjunction with Baptist Health Breast Center will host an intimate luncheon for 25 guests with Informal modeling enhancing the event. In the afternoon, from 2 to 4pm, the public will have the opportunity to meet Nicole Miller and receive fashion advice from her latest evening collection. The affair will take place on the second floor where clients will enjoy refreshments and sweet treats by Cupcake Love Miami.

Details of the event, including contribution amounts, will be announced closer to the event date.

Saks Fifth Avenue initiated its charity shopping weekend in 1999. Since then, the company has donated over $30 million to women’s cancer research and treatment organizations throughout the United States. Organizations benefiting from these funds include: The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Entertainment Industry Foundation’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund, Cleveland Clinic, Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Nevada Cancer Institute and many others.

Biz To Biz Networking at Lucky Strikes 9/23/11

Biz To Biz Networking at Lucky Strikes
Wednesday, September 21st, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Lucky Strike Lanes
1691 Michigan Ave.
Miami Beach 33139
www.biztobiznetworking.com

Make a strike and new business connections with Biz To Biz Networking. Private VIP networking, appetizers, bowling and drink specials. Have fun networking at Lucky Strike Lanes. This will be a great opportunity to Network and have Some Rolling FUN!
Strike up New Business Connections on South Beach with Biz To Biz Networking
$15 per person. Pay Online and bring a guest for free. You may also pay $15 at the door.

View All 10 of Biz To Biz Networking dates & location for the Month of September.
http://www.biztobiznetworking.com/biz2biz.php

Labor Day BBQ in the Garden 9/3/11

Labor Day BBQ in the Garden
9.3.11, 9pm
Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd St
Miami
www.cafeinamiami.com

Join us this Saturday night for a BBQ in the Garden at Cafeina with COMPLIMENTARY Top Shelf Margaritas from 9-10PM and $6 Margaritas all night long!

Get your groove on with the funky sounds of Xperimento LIVE on the Cafeina stage, with DJ Troy Kurtz spinning sounds all night!

Reserve your table now for 2 bottles for $275 including one bottle of Stoli & one bottle of Jose Cuervo!

Open House at Fit by Haydee Studio 9/1/11

Open House at Fit by Haydee Studio
09/01/11, 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm
Fit by haydee Studio,
1790 NW 108 Av,suite 103
www.fitbyhaydee.com

Fitness Free event for first timer visitors.Join us and enjoy a Zumba Demo Class.Is a great time to know about the most popular dance workout around the World.
Haydee and the studio instructors : Ross,Leo and Gabriella,will be your hosts .
There will be a Kickboxing and Belly Dance Demo.

More info Call 786 312 0567 or 305 717 1555

Nikki at Night Labor Day Showcase 9/4/11

Nikki at Night Labor Day Showcase
Sept 4, From 7 pm to 5 am
Nikki Beach Miami
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach Florida 33139
305 538 1111
www.nikkibeachmiami.com

Every Sunday Night From 7pm to 5am, Nikki Music is our weekly party providing you with the freshest tracks and entertainment. Join us this week for a special Labor Day line up featuring special Guest DJ’s Paul E, Alex Poxada and Nikki Beach Miami Residents Bruno Robles, Felipe Kaval & Armand Pena.

For VIP Tables please call 305-538-1111 or email VIP TABLES

9th Annual Grapes for Grades 9/23/11

9th Annual Grapes for Grades
September 23, 2011, 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Marriott Hollywood Beach
2501 N Ocean Drive
Hollywood, FL 33019
www.hollywoodchamber.org

The Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce presents the 9th Annual Grapes for Grades, benefiting the Hollywood Florida Scholarship Foundation. Enjoy fine wines, live jazz, silent auction, and tantalizing food. Enter for a chance to win a 16-day Panama Canal cruise for two or a 12-night Caribbean cruise for two or a 2-night stay at the Ritz-Carlton Naples!

$60 pre-event, $70 at the door, $150 drawing entry, $250 wine and dine deal (2 event tickets and 1 entry)

Closing Reception for Cabrera Moreno at Cernuda Arte 9/2/11

Closing Reception
Ten Erotic Works By Servando Cabrera Moreno (born 1923 – died 1981)
First Friday, September 2, 2011 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Cernuda Arte
3155 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.cernudaarte.com

Left: Servando Cabrera Moreno, Armistice, 1970, oil on canvas, 78 ½ x 47 inches
Right: Servando Cabrera Moreno, The Mirror, 1976, oil on canvas, 44 x 34 ½ inches

Servando Cabrera Moreno (1923-1981 Havana, Cuba) ranks among the most important names of Cuban painting of all times. Ten Erotic Works by Servando Cabrera Moreno is the selected title for this solo exhibition which pays tribute to this excellent artist and attests his painterly bravura. The installation features fine examples of Servando’s seminal oeuvre – his erotic and homoerotic works, rendered with outstanding force and courage during the late 1960s and 1970s. It also provides a stimulating context for exploring the relationship of this subject matter and the difficult realities of the artist’s personal life.

Concurrently, A Group Show Of Works By Modern And Contemporary Artists.
Mario Carreño, Afternoon in the Garden, 1983, oil on canvas, 33 ½ x 47 ½ inches

Featuring works by:
Wifredo Lam, Carreño, Víctor Manuel, Amelia Peláez, Carlos Enríquez, Mariano Rodríguez, Agustín Cárdenas, Claudio Bravo, Gina Pellón, Alfredo Sosabravo, Flora Fong, Tomás Sánchez, Ramón Vázquez, Vicente Hernández, Miguel Florido, Sandro de la Rosa, David Rodríguez, Joel Besmar, Irina Elén González, Dayron González and others.

The News Lounge Saturdays Free admission on Rick’s List 9/3/11

The News Lounge Saturdays Free admission on Rick’s List
9/3/11, 10 PM
The News Lounge/ Design District
5580 NE 4th ct
RSVP Here.

Those of you who want a different atmosphere From SOBE and Brickell
I present to you;
Saturdays at The News Lounge!@ The Design District. Hosted by Rick
Deep House and Open Format Music orchestrated by: DJ’s: JP Riguad & Laz Quintero!

Text me at 305 300 0827 or 786 273 7401 to be added to Guest list
Say that your on Rick’s List at the door for free entry before 1 AM!
Doors open at 10 PM! Dress to Impress to avoid any issues at the door!

Check out the Gallery

Regular Bottle Specials:
1 Bottle of Grey Goose, 1 Bottle of Ketel One, 1 Bottle of JW Black Label, 1 Bottle of Chivas, or 1 Bottle of Patron for $175 plus Tax & Tip. *(Comes Out to $215 all inclusive)*

Textme at 305 300 0827 or 786 273 7401 for B Days, VIP Bottles, & Table Reservations!

Labor Day Sunday Party at Kendall Blue Martini Hosted by Rick 9/4/11

Labor Day Sunday Party @Kendall Blue Martini! Hosted by Rick!
9/4/11, 8PM
Blue Martini Kendall
8405 Mills Drive Miami FL 33183
RSVP Here.

Labor Day Sunday Party at Kendall Blue Martini! Hosted by Rick
Text 305 300 0827 or 786 273 7401 to be added to Guest list and
Say that your on Rick’s List at the Door for Free Entry untill 12AM!

Drink Specials All Night Long!
$5 Grey Goose Cocktails for Ladies from 9PM-11PM!

Music will be orchestrated by DJ’s : Reflex & Miguel G.!
Playing The Best in Old School, Hip Hop, R & B, & Dancehall Music.

Bottle Specials starting at $100 Per Bottle.
Text me at 305 300 0827 or 786 273 7401 for VIP Bottles, B Days, Dinner, & Guest List!

Special Meeting To Discuss Measures To Deal With Large-Scale Events Such As Urban Beach Weekend 9/1/11

Thursday, Sept. 1, 4 p.m.
Miami Beach City Hall
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
City Manager’s Large Conference Room

The meeting is open to the public.

Miami Beach Commissioners to debate ideas from last week’s town hall meeting, hosted by Commissioner Libbin, on the fate of Memorial Day Weekend

Miami Beach City Commissioners will discuss ways to handle large-scale events such as Urban Beach Weekend. The commissioners’ meeting will include discussion and debate on ideas presented at last Wednesday’s town hall meeting on the subject hosted and organized by Commissioner Jerry Libbin.

– Have “zero tolerance” for visitors who violate the city’s open container and littering laws.
– Hold promoters and club owners more accountable for problems caused by their customers.
– Enforce hotel room occupancy restrictions.
– Restrict east-bound traffic on I-395 (McArthur Causeway) into the city, to residents, taxi cabs and employees going to work.
– Close and restrict traffic on more South Beach streets.
– Hold more events aimed at honoring our nation’s veterans during Memorial Day Weekend.
– Encourage private-sector promoters to hold family-oriented events and concerts over the 3-day Memorial Day Weekend.

SocialBuzzTV Business Cards and Bowling Balls Networker 9/15/11

Thursday September 15, 2011 from 5:30 PM to 9:00
Lucky Strike Lanes
1691 Michigan Avenue
Suite 115
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Register Now.

Join us for “Business Cards & Bowling Balls” Networker at the always entertaining Lucky Strike Lanes on Lincoln Road – Miami Beach!

SocialBuzzTV hosts monthly networking events to bring the community together and help grow each others business!

Who should attend?!
ANYONE that wants to network and grow their business by making contacts locally!
Be sure to bring lots of business cards and a smile!

Happy Hour drink specials and complimentary appetizers will be available!

Club 50 at the Viceroy Hotel In Brickell 9/2/11

Club 50 at the Viceroy Hotel In Brickell. Free Admission on Ricks List
9/2/11, 10 PM
Club 50 At the Viceroy
485 Brickell Ave Miami, FL
RSVP Here.

Come and and by swept away by what everyone in Miami is ecstatic and thrilled about…
The Breathtaking 50 story high view of Brickell and Downtown Miami…
An event for the truly sophisticated, sexy and discriminating urbanite,
I Present to you Ladies ad Gentlemen…
Club 50 at The Viceroy Hotel In Brickell.
Music Orchestrated by Ron Luna and Felipe Kaval
Doors open at 10PM. Text Me at 305 300 0827 or 786 273 7401 to be added to Guest List for Complimentary admission until 12 30AM

Once you get to the door just say you’re on Rick’s List!
Very Strict Door Policy! Dress Code Strictly Enforced!! No sneakers,
oversized jeans, baseball caps, excessive jewlery, gold teeth.
Only the properly dressed will be admitted as this Venue is geared to satisfy the Best of the Best!
Text Me for Bottle Service Reservations. 305 300 0827 or 786 273 7401
Your weekly host,
Rick Chaumin

Oscar de la Renta supports Locust Projects at Fashion’s Night Out 9/8/11

Join us for an evening of fun at Oscar de la Renta for Fashion’s Night Out!

Locust Projects’ will present the 2011 LAB (Locust Arts Builders) installation in the window of the store.

A portion of the evening’s proceeds will be donated to Locust Projects.
If you can not make it on September 8th, the store will extend Locust Projects a donation from September 1 – 14th when you mention “Locust Projects.”

$100 to the Sexiest Dressed Female and Open Bar For All Ladies 10-11 PM 9/1/11

$100 to the Sexiest Dressed Female! Open Bar For All Ladies 10-11 PM!
9/1/11, 9pm
Blue Martini Kendall
8405 Mills Drive
Miami , FL 33185
RSVP Here.

Contact Rick Chaumin for event and ticket information.
Grey Goose Open Bar For All Ladies from 10-11 pm! FREE ADMISSION on RICK’S LIST till 12AM
Grey Goose Open Bar For All Ladies from 10-11 pm!
$100 to the Sexiest dressed Female!
Say you’re On RICK’S LIST for Free Admission till 12AM!
Text me @ 305 300 0827 or 786 273 7401 to be added to guest list!

Thursdays aZUL @ Blue Martini Kendall
Sponsored By Grey Goose
Come Experience The Sexiest Thursday Party In Kendall
With The Best House and International Music !!!
Cash Prize $100 For Sexiest Dressed Female

Complimentary Grey Goose Drinks for ladies 10-11PM
International & House Music By Dj George Ferrero
& Live Entertainment all night !

We have great B Day / Bachlorette / Vip Btl Specials
Rick Chaumin
305 300 0827/ 786 273 7401

The Beyond the Lucky Break Celebration 9/16/11

The Beyond the Lucky Break Celebration
Friday, September 16, 2011, 8 PM – 11 PM
Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts/Broward Historical Commission
301 Harmon (S.W. 13th) Ave
Fort Lauderdale, 33312
www.beyondtheluckybreak.org

Sugarcane Magazine Presents: The Beyond The Lucky Break Documentary Celebration and Fundraiser on Friday, September 16, from 8-11 PM at the Broward Historical Commission. Admission is $10, and includes music, poetry, food and film.

The Beyond the Lucky Break Celebration and Fundraiser raises awareness of the film, and it supports the second phase of the film’s production. If you come to the Friday night event, you’ll also get a chance to meet some of the professionals already on film, part of Street’s production team, and get a sneak peak at the great insights to be shared at the conference. The evening’s fundraiser will feature drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and music by DJ One Star, all of which is included in the $10 admission.

In this new era of changing economies and instability, who’s most equipped to be successful? Neri Street thinks that it’s the creative professional. So for a decade, she’s supported people in non-traditional careers, knowing that she was ahead of a coming trend. She’s been a long-time performer and successful arts advocate who uses film to reach a wide audience.

Now, she’s taking her message of creative entrepreneurship to the budding economy in the Caribbean, thanks to an invitation from online blogger, Melissa Hunter. The Edna Manley College of Visual Arts in Kingston, Jamaica is hosting a global arts conference in October. Street will be there, showing an extended trailer from her documentary, Beyond the Lucky Break, and discussing the potential breakthroughs for the artists and other entrepreneurs there.

It’s also a homecoming for Street, because her family emigrated from Jamaica.

RSVP on www.facebook.com/beyondluck

Special LoweDown Happy Hour Shaken Not Stirred 9/1/11

The Lowe Art Museum kicks off the season with a very special LoweDown Happy Hour!
Shaken! Not Stirred.
Thursday, September 1, 2011, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
1301 Stanford Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33124
www.lowemuseum.org

Dress to impress with your most daring heels and your cutest black dress because it’s a girl’s night out at the first LoweDown of the season! Of course guys are invited too! Featuring: Door Prizes by MIA shoes, Sushi by RA Sushi, Full bar by Bacardi, Wine by Rex-Goliath, Martinis by PAMA, Vitamin Water Zero, and a tour of the current exhibition, Sacred Stories, Timeless Tales, by LAM Associate Director and exhibition curator Denise Gerson. Special thanks to MIA Shoes and RA Sushi.

$10 Admission; Free for Lowe Members

Mythic Traditions in World Art from the Lowe Art Museum
Through October 23, 2011

Sacred Stories, Timeless Tales addresses multi-cultural mythic traditions in art, drawn exclusively from the permanent collection of the University of Miami Lowe Art Museum, which distinguishes itself among South Florida art museums by the depth and breadth of its holdings, which span 5,000 years and represent the art of Europe, the Americas, pan-Asia, and Africa. Concepts of creation, love, morality, mortality, seasonal regeneration, the cosmos, beauty, divinity, heroes, and war are explored in over 100 examples of pottery and ceramics, paintings, works on paper, sculpture, and textiles.

Mythic traditions are rooted in fictitious, symbolic narratives developed by cultures through time, which address the relationship between the inexplicable and the explicable, between the powers and forces that control the world and the human beings who occupy that world. Frequently reflecting regional differences, these sacred stories helped, and in some present-day cultures continue to help elucidate a people’s religion, history, value systems, rituals, and concepts of self. As myths exist apart from, and are not dependent upon, verifiable facts or scientific objectivity for their impact on society, they typically involve deities, heroes, wondrous creatures, and fantastic events. Some renderings faithfully adhere to time-honored visual conventions. Others reflect more personal interpretations of traditional subject matter.

Among the featured objects are a 6th century BCE Greek, black-figure hydria, which describes a myth about the goddess Athena in the presence of Ajax and Achilles; Jacob Jordaen’s The Judgment of Pari, painted around 1620; storyteller figure by Native American artist Mary Trujillo; an African Kuba mask known as Moshambwooy that represents the myth of the ancestral figure Woot; a 19th century Japanese wood-block print that relates a ghost story; Richard Stankiewicz’s scrap metal sculpture, The River Styx, from 1953; St. George by Moises Finale; Theodoros Stamos’ Persephone from 1945; a contemporary metal cutout of a siren by Haitian artist Serge Jolimeau; and a 10th century sandstone sculpture of Ganesha Breaking His Tusk to Throw at the Moon.

Mythological narratives were originally transmitted and preserved orally, during eras when people could neither read nor write, and paper was not available. Written traditions did not develop until a later moment on mankind’s cultural time line, as scribes and poets sought to formally preserve stories in writing, lest they disappear. Artistic expression dramatically bridges both word-based systems, transforming into vivid pictorial or sculptural forms, concepts that spoken and textual forms of communication can only convey through mental images. Regardless of cultural derivation or individual inspiration, all the works on the exhibition represent an artistic urge to visually address those universal questions to which mythologies respond, and which unite humankind through time.

The Lowe Art Museum is located at the University of Miami at 1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 12 to 7 p.m. Thursdays and 12 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Regular Admission (not including special events) is $10; $5 for Seniors and Non-UM Students; Free for Lowe Art Museum Members, University of Miami students, faculty and staff, and children under 12. For more information on membership or the museum, call 305.284.3535 or visit www.lowemuseum.org.

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

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present Big Poppa E and the E Band 9/1/11

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present Big Poppa E and the E Band
Thursday, September 1, at 9 PM.
The Van Dyke
846 Lincoln Road
South Beach

Featuring:
Ike Woods on lead guitar
Felipe Lamoglia on tenor sax
Big Poppa E, guitar, harmonica and vocals
Maryel Epps, vocals
Robert Slade LeMont, percussions
George Caldwell, bass

For more information, call 305-534-3600 or visit thevandykecafe.com.

Composer, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Big Poppa E is a prominent and influential figure in the late 20th century blues and roots music. Though his career began more than four decades ago with American jazz, he has broadened his artistic scope over the years to include music representing many varied genres. Born Mutasim Ra’id Faisal in New York in 1948, his father was a jazz pianist, composer and arranger of Caribbean descent, and his mother was a gospel singing schoolteacher from Louisiana. Early in his childhood, the young musician learned to play the tenor and alto sax, trombone and harmonica, and he loved to sing. He discovered his father’s guitar and became serious about it in his early teens when a guitarist from Mississippi moved in next door and taught him the various styles of Muddy Waters, Lightnin’ Hopkins, John Lee Hooker and Jimmy Reed and other titans of Delta and Chicago blues.
Musi, as he was affectionately called, studied economics at Syracuse University in the late 1960s and later law at the University of Chicago. Inspired by a dream, he adopted the musical alias of E and later was crowned “Big Poppa E” by one of Miami’s top promoters, DJ Oski. After graduating, he headed west in to Los Angeles, where he worked as a studio musician for the next 15 years. Around this same time, Poppa E also mingled with various blues legends, including Koko Taylor, Muddy Waters, Junior Wells, and Sleepy John Estes. This diversity of musical experience served as the bedrock for Poppa E’s first three recordings: Southern Style: Blues Sessions (2006), Mississippi Reminiscence (2007) and Five Long Years, A Tribute to Carey Bell (2008). Drawing on all the sounds and styles he’d absorbed as a child and a young adult, these early albums showed signs of the musical exploration that would be Poppa E’s hallmark over the next few years.
In 2008, Poppa E carved out a unique musical niche with a string of adventurous recordings, including “Blues A Healer”, “Crossroads” and “Anthology du Blues”. In 2008, Poppa E’s version of “Terraplane Blues” was nominated by the International Academy of Independent Artist for Best Blues Song of the Year and his album, “Blues A Healer” was nominated for Best Blues Album of the Year by Cash Box Magazine. Poppa E’s recorded output slowed somewhat during 2010 as he toured relentlessly and immersed himself in the music and culture of his new home in Miami. Still, 2010 saw the well-received release of “Big Poppa E Live” in 2010, as well as his celebrated children’s album, “Children’s Classics” on the Black Owl Music label.
Poppa E is headed back into the studio in early 2011 to work on a new projected aptly entitled, “Bootleggers Blues”. As the title suggests, this twelve-track set marks the fortieth anniversary of Poppa E’s rich and varied recording career by mixing original material, chestnuts borrowed from classic sources, and songs written by a cadre of highly talented guest artists from around the globe. “The one thing I’ve always demanded of the records I’ve made is that they be listenable and danceable,” he says. “If the record is danceable, it’s listenable, it has lots of different rhythms, it’s accessible, it’s all right in front of you. It’s a lot of fun, and it represents where I am at this particular moment in my life. This record is just the beginning of another chapter, one that’s going to be open to more music and more ideas. Even at the end of forty years, in many ways my music is just getting started.”

Ladies Night Wednesdays at Kendall Blue Martini 8/31/11

Ladies Night Wednesdays @ Kendall Blue Martini! FREE Admission On Rick’s List!
8/31/11, 8PM
Blue Martini Kendall
8405 Mills Drive
RSVP Here.

Ladies Night Wednesdays at Kendall Blue Martini! Hosted by Rick

Say that your on RICK’S LIST at the Door for Free Entry untill 12AM!
Text 305-300 0827 or 786 273 7401 to be added to list
Ladies on my Guestlist Receive Half Off Drinks All Night!
Bottle Specials: 1 Bottle of anything below for $200 plus Tax & Tip :
JW Black Label, Ketel One, Grey Goose, or Belvedere Vodka.
Also: 1 Bottle of Three Olives or Van Gogh Vodka for $150 + Tax & Tip.

Music will be orchestrated by DJ’s: Ariel Assault & Reflex. (Open Format)!
Dress to Impress! (Guys – No T Shirts, Shorts, Hats, or Sneakers!)
Call me at 305 300 0827 or 786 273 7401 for VIP Bottles, B Days, & Dinner Reservations!

The Rumi Concert, a 100 Thousand Poets for Change Event Live in Miami 9/24/11

The Rumi Concert, a 100 Thousand Poets for Change Event Live in Miami
09.24.2011, 7:30pm
Gusman Center for the Performing Arts
174 East Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33131-1130
(305) 372-0925
www.stopbreatheandsmile.org

An uplifting performance from the heart! A remarkable ensemble of innovative artists celebrates the poetry of the 13th century mystic Rumi with an evening of story, music, dance and humor.

Featuring:
Coleman Barks, poet and translator of Rumi
David Darling, Grammy Award winning cellist
Glen Velez, iconic world percussionist
Zuleikha, internationally acclaimed Storydancer
Date: Saturday, September 24, 2011
Time: 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM. Doors open at 6:30 PM
Place: Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, 174 E. Flagler, Miami, Florida
Ticket Prices: $25, $35, $45 – Additional $10 day of show
Tickets now on sale at the Gusman Box Office 305.372.0925 and www.stopbreatheandsmile.org

Stop, Breathe and Smile is honored to present a stunning collaboration of artists: poet and translator of Rumi, Coleman Barks, iconic world percussionist Glen Velez, Grammy award winning cellist David Darling and internationally acclaimed Storydancer, Zuleikha, as they bring to life the rapture and longing of 13th century mystic Rumi’s ecstatic poetry. Experience Rumi’s timeless message of love and hope in this extraordinary world-class performance of poetry, music, dance, story and humor. “Food for the soul!”

The Rumi Concert, a collaboration with 100 Thousand Poets for Change, is the largest poetry reading in history. Poets in 400 cities representing 90 countries are currently organizing the largest poetry reading in history with over 500 individual events scheduled to take place simultaneously on September 24th to promote environmental, social, and political change. Bob Holman and Margery Snyder, in a recent article on About.com said, “the beauty of the concept of 100 Thousand Poets for Change is that it is completely decentralized and completely inclusive.”

Coleman Barksis world-renowned for his translation and moving recitation of Rumi. His most recent volume, The Book of Love joins his best seller, The Essential Rumi, in touching the hearts of people from all walks of life. Jelaluddin Rumi, Sufi teacher, mystic and poet of lyrical spiritual power has become the most read poet in America, due in large part to the work of Coleman Barks.

ABOUT RUMI (1207-1273) was a teacher, mystic, founder of what we now know a “Whirling Dervishes,” and a poet of lyrical spiritual power. Born in Afghanistan, Rumi was teaching in Konya, Turkey in 1244 when he met the powerful spiritual seeker, Shams of Tabriz. Through his association with Shams, Rumi found a deeper level within himself that he called “The Friend.” Rumi created some 20,000 poems as oral extemporizations that were recorded by his students. He believed that prayer has a form and physical equivalent and that every thought has an expressive action. Many of his verses are fervent love poems, although the eroticism is a metaphor of the soul’s longing for God’s love.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS
COLEMAN BARKS
For thirty years the poet Coleman Barks has been collaborating with various Persian scholars to bring the poetry of Rumi and other mystic poets to the American public. This work has resulted in over eighteen volumes, leading to the best-selling Essential Rumi (HarperCollins, 1995), two hour-long appearances on Bill Moyers’ PBS specials, and inclusion in the prestigious Norton Anthology of World Masterpieces. Celebrating Rumi’s 800th birthday and coinciding with international celebrations of the event, Barks’ offering RUMI: BRIDGE TO THE SOUL (HarperOne; September 2007) is a beautiful collection of poems by the Sufi master. Barks taught poetry and creative writing in various universities for thirty-four years. He has published six volumes of his own poetry, most recently Tentmaking and Club: Granddaughter Poems (Maypop, 2001). His most recent publication (2010) is Rumi: The Big Red Book, the collected translations from Rumi’s Divan, sometimes called the THE SHAMS. He is now a retired Professor Emeritus of English from the University of Georgia in Athens. He received the Juliet Hollister Award (2004) for his work in the interfaith area. His Rumi translations have sold over half a million copies worldwide and have touched the hearts of people from all walks of life. Barks and Zuleikha have maintained an ongoing collaboration on the Rumi Concert for a number of years. www.colemanbarks.com.

DAVID DARLING
World renowned, classically trained cellist and composer David Darling celebrates the human spirit through his provocative, eclectic music. David spent the early part of his career touring the world with the Paul Winter Consort. He has performed with, among others, Bobby McFerrin, SpyroGyra, Peter Kater, R. Carlos Nakai and the late Joseph Campbell. Referred to as the “Maverick” cellist, Darling is known for his playfulness and improvisational skills and he is thought by many to have redefined the way the cello is played. He has over fifty album and screen credits as soloist and in collaboration with other groups and musicians and his credits include the 2010 Grammy Award for best “New Age Album.” www.daviddarling.com.

GLEN VELEZ
A five-time Grammy award-winning artist, internationally recognized frame drummer, composer, scholar, and teacher, Glen Velez has created his own musical style inspired by both Western percussion and frame drum performance styles from around the world. Mr. Velez has been the percussionist with the Paul Winter Consort since 1983 and was an integral part of Steve Reich & Musicians for 17 years. He has performed with the Israeli Philharmonic, Brooklyn Philharmonic, Charlie Mariano, Richard Stoltzman, Eddie Daniels, Lyle Mays, Roger Kellaway, Nexus Percussion Ensemble, Sonny Fortune and Steve Gorn and has recorded for ECM, CBS, RCA, GRP, Vanguard, Deutsche Gramophone, Geffen, Nonesuch, Capital and Living Music. www.glenvelez.com.

ZULEIKHA
From the sparkling essence of the ancient wellspring, legendary performance artist and Storydancer, Zuleikha is a whirlwind of spirit, rhythm, dance and stories of nature, world lore and life itself. KsenijaHorvat of the Edinburgh Guide describes Zuleikha as “a singular figure on the horizon of sacred theater and dance, a mistress of countless faces, who moves effortlessly through space.” Zuleikha was trained with master teachers in different world lineages, including American avant-garde dance, Indian Kathak, classical music of Afghanistan, and Balinese and Japanese Dance. She has developed her own contemporary movement technology based in traditional music and movement languages of east and west. Zuleikha uplifts theater audiences with her very funny, soul-stirring solo performances and collaborates with world musicians and poets, including the late African drum master Baba Olatungi, jazz guitarist Bruce Dunlap, cellist David Darling, vocalist/instrumentalist Jai Uttal, world percussionist Glen Velez, composer/cellist, Eugene Friesen, avant-garde composer/pianist Terry Riley, and Coleman Barks, poet and translator of Rumi. Founder and Director of The Storydancer Project, Zuleikha is the 2005, recipient of the prestigious Humanitarian Award from Pediatric Nursing Journal, for her global work with women and children and the 2010 Annual Award of Appreciation from the Images and Voices of Hope Summit for her outstanding work in promoting positive personal and social change. www.storydancer.com.

Stop, Breathe and Smile is a journey into the Mystery, to the cutting edge of reality and the evolution of the human species. We explore the known and unknown, in the areas of science, spirituality, and expression. We share our experiences through the promotion and production of a myriad of events dedicated to Truth, Beauty and Oneness. Through this, we create a welcome zone in South Florida for those seeking to embrace a new universal awareness.

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Slow Food Miami Hosts Thighs & Pies Annual Pie Contest At The Barnacle Sponsored By Whole Foods Market Coral Gables 9/10/11

Slow Food Miami Hosts Thighs & Pies Annual Pie Contest
Saturday, September 10, 2011 at noon
The Barnacle Historic State Park
3485 Main Highway
Coconut Grove.
Tickets are $35 for adults, $15 for children ages 5 – 15. Children 5 & under are free.

Family-Picnic Features Celebrity Judge Panel at The Barnacle Historic State Park

Slow Food Miami is celebrating local ingredients and the art of baking at their annual pie contest to be held at The Barnacle Historic State Park in Coconut Grove. Sponsored by Whole Foods Market – Coral Gables, the event, held as part of Slow Food Miami’s mission to embrace local growers and artisan food makers, will kick off its 2011-2012 event season with a pie contest that features celebrity judges and a picnic lunch.

The Thighs & Pies pie contest will feature up to 30 pies that must be made with a fruit or main ingredient that grows in Florida. Slow Food Miami also encourages entrants to feature ingredients from a local or community garden and use sugars and honeys that are native to Southeast Florida as well. This year, the judging panel will consist of three local culinary celebrities including: Lee Brian Schrager (founder of the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival®, Hedy Goldsmith (executive pastry chef of Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink restaurants) and Ariana Kumpis (president of Les Dames D’Escoffier Miami). Whole Foods Market – Coral Gables and Breville Appliances have donated prizes for pie contest winners.

Whole Foods will provide delicious and wholesome side dishes and other sweets and Sustain restaurant + bar will supply the “thighs,” their famous fried chicken from Tanglewood Farms. There will be live music from noon – 3 p.m.

Winners will be announced at 1 p.m. followed by a pie sale to benefit the Slow Food Miami Edible School Garden Program.

Those interested in competing or purchase tickets please click here.

Slow Food Miami is the local chapter of Slow Food USA and the International Slow Food Association. Slow Food Miami embraces local growers and artisan food makers who use sustainable methods, pay fair wages and respect our environment. Slow Food Miami is an all-volunteer organization. Our local members are passionate about good food, supporting local growers and celebrating Miami’s diversity. All proceeds from Slow Food Miami events are used to implement local school and community gardens.

Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market (wholefoodsmarket.com, NASDAQ: WFM) is the leading natural and organic food retailer. As America’s first national certified organic grocer, Whole Foods Market was named “America’s Healthiest Grocery Store” by Health magazine. The company’s motto “Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet”™ captures its mission to ensure customer satisfaction and health, Team Member excellence and happiness, enhanced shareholder value, community support and environmental improvement. Thanks to the company’s nearly 60,000 Team Members, Whole Foods Market has been ranked as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in America by FORTUNE magazine for 14 consecutive years. In fiscal year 2010, the company had sales of more than $9 billion and currently has more than 300 stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

Coral Gables Museum Inaugural Exhibits During Creating the Dream Weekend 10/20-22/11

Coral Gables Museum Inaugural Exhibits During Creating the Dream Weekend

Museum Hosts Weekend-Long Celebration, Oct. 20-22

The Coral Gables Museum will be honoring the City of Coral Gables’ historic relationship with Spain through a series of weekend events that pay tribute to George Merrick’s vision for the City Beautiful, on October 20, 21 and 22.

“The representatives from Spain were so excited to reconnect Spain to Coral Gables, where the best of Spain has been celebrated since George Merrick’s time,” said Arva Moore Parks, Acting Director of the Coral Gables Museum.

The public is invited to a grand dinner featuring the renowned chefs of the Paradores of Spain, which kicks off the festivities at The Biltmore Hotel. There will be no better place to indulge in the culinary experiences that Spain has to offer than the upcoming “Real Castles in Spain” dinner.

On Thursday, October 20th, the Museum will host the rare gastronomical event at Coral Gables’ own Giralda-inspired hotel, featuring the chefs of the Paradores, the one-of-a-kind luxury hotels located in various historic locations, including castles throughout Spain. Tickets to the “Real Castles in Spain” dinner are $250 per person. Table sponsorships are also available for $3000, including table signage and a quarter-page ad in the weekend program.

On Friday, October 21st, the Museum will honor all of the founders and sponsors who have helped bring the dream of the Coral Gables Museum to life with a special invitation-only cocktail reception. Attendees of the event will be treated to a sneak preview of the new exhibits before they open to the public as a show of gratitude for their dedication and support.

The Museum opens to the general public at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 22.

The Coral Gables Museum celebrates the civic arts of architecture, city planning, landscape architecture, historic and environmental preservation and history—the elements that define Coral Gables. It is a true public/private partnership between the City of Coral Gables and the Coral Gables Museum Corp., a private, not for profit 501.c.3 Corporation. The Museum will open its first major exhibitions in October 2011. For more information on Coral Gables Museum, or for tickets, please visit www.coralgablesmuseum.org/ or call 305-603-8067.

Cecilia Moreno-Yaghoubi Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Opening Reception 9/10/11

Cecilia Moreno-Yaghoubi Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Opening Reception During Second Saturday Art Walk
Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 7:00 p.m
Buena Vista Building
180 NE 39th Street
Miami Design District

Sponsored by Vita Coco
Rising Artist Cecilia Moreno-Yaghoubi Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month By Putting It All On The Clothesline, Exposing Memories Of Native Past

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15), Cecilia Moreno-Yaghoubi unveils How I Lost My Accent: The Black and White Series – a pop-up exhibition about the Colombian artist’s repressed and unearthed memories. In addition to presenting new oil and mixed media paintings, a series of clotheslines mounted with dated worn dresses, pinned with weathered black and white photos and antique dolls, will transform the space into a virtual maze of the unconscious mind. Reconstructing and romanticizing the past with found objects and two-dimensional works, Moreno-Yaghoubi creates a tangible reflection of her memory for viewers. For more information please visit www.ceciliamyart.com or call 917.295.0191.

On view until October 8, 2011, events are free and open to the public, including:

· Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. | Panel Discussion featuring Miami’s visual arts leaders, curated by Vanessa Garcia (Krane, Inc. performance arts group, The Miami Herald’s “20 Under 40”, nationally-published writer)

· Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. | A bittersweet ending, closing reception with custom “black and white” Cakeshooters courtesy of Sprinkles cakes

“As a Colombian immigrant who – even after 40 years – struggles with feelings of displacement, I have rewritten my past many times to fit into this country’s melting pot philosophy,” said Moreno-Yaghoubi. “Coming of age in America, I felt rushed to lose my accent and adopt a new identity. The Black and White Series is inspired by my childhood memories and how watching my mother sew, collect odds and ends, and hang-on to everything for fear that it could be taken away has informed my artistic voice.”

In Cali, Colombia, the artist often spent time playing with her dolls beside her mother while she labored over the sewing machine, making clothes to sell and generate income for her eight children. The exhibit How I Lost My Accent: The Black and White Series is a reflection of Moreno-Yaghoubi’s experiences and nostalgic nature, and has generously been supported by DACRA. In addition to aforementioned event dates, the pop-up exhibit will be open September 10 to October 8, 2011, Wednesday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

MiamiSOLO 11/30/11 – 12/4/11

MiamiSOLO
Preview: Tuesday November 29, 6pm—9pm
Wednesday November 30, 11am—7pm
Thursday December 1, 11am—8pm
Friday December 2, 11am—8pm
Saturday December 3, 11am—8pm
Sunday December 4, 11am—6pm

3011 NE 1st Avenue at NW 31st Street
Miami, FL 33127
miamisolo.com

Miami SOLO presented by Artexpo will take place alongside the powerhouse shows of Art Miami / Scope / Art Asia and Red Dot during the prestigious Art Basel Miami weekend.

LegalArt Residency Open Studios and Reading 9/8/11

Residency Open Studios & KIDSART Exhibition
Thursday, September 8, 2011 / 6:30 – 9:00pm
LegalArt
1035 N Miami Avenue Suite 200
Miami , FL 33136

Free and open to the public
Come check out the opening of KIDSART: Tolerance / Understanding, an exhibition of children’s work inspired by Miami artists and the socio-economic realities of our city. Afterward, peek into seven artists’ live/work residency studios, and get a behind the scenes look into the LegalArt residency space.

KIDSART: Tolerance / Understanding Exhibition Opening
Artoconecto has teamed up with LegalArt for a special exhibition curated by LegalArt’s Jacqueline Falcone, showcasing work produced by each participant in the KIDSART summer camp, as well as work by the Miami-based artists who mentored the camp.

Local Artist Participants: Bhakti Baxter, Leda Almar, Douglas Hoekzema, Pachi Giustinian, and Sinisa Kukec.

LegalArt Residency Open Studios
Local Artists in Residence: Jiae Hwang, Manny Prieres, Pachi Giustinian, TM Sisters (Natasha and Monica Lopez De Victoria), Viking Funeral (Carlos Ascurra and Juan Gonzalez)
Visiting Artist in Residence: Lynn Basa (Chicago, IL)
Visiting Artist/Curator in Residence: Sarah Trigg (New York, NY)
More about our Current Residents

Also…
Enjoy CIFO’s Extended Hours: 6:00 – 9:00pm with an Exhibition Opening
Viewpoint: 2011 CIFO Grants & Commissions Program Exhibition commemorates the eighth annual exhibition dedicated to the foundation’s grants programs at the CIFO Art Space (Diagonally across the street from LegalArt). Read more
In partnership with

Parking: Our building is located on the corner of N Miami Ave and NE 11th Street. CIFO is generously providing parking in their lot located across the street from our building at 1018 N Miami Ave, (the entrance to the lot will be on your right). Metered parking is also available on N Miami Ave and on 11th and 10th Streets. Directions to LegalArt

Miami Finance Forum September Happy Hour and Networking Event at Texas de Brazil 9/7/11

Miami Finance Forum Happy Hour and Networking Event
Wednesday, September 7, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Texas de Brazil
300 Alton Road, Suite 200
Miami Beach, FL, 33139

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

The Miami Finance Forum (MFF) will host its September Miami-Dade happy hour and networking event from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 7, at Texas de Brazil, 300 Alton Road, Suite 200. South Florida finance professionals are invited to enjoy networking, cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres. MFF events are open to members and non-members alike.

“This is an encore event at Texas de Brazil, a beautiful restaurant with fantastic food in a great locale near South Pointe, Miami Beach – a favorite among our members,” notes Carlos Deupi, MFF chairman.

Members of the news media are invited to attend and complimentary media passes are available by contacting Nicole Kasak with Roar Media at nicole@roarmedia.com.

The MFF is a not-for-profit organization supporting the growth of South Florida’s network of finance and investment professionals. It is dedicated to expanding the knowledge base and professional practices of its members while ensuring the region continues to attract and retain top talent. Its membership roster is comprised of professionals experienced in private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, commercial banking, investment banking, wealth management, legal, accounting and other related professional-services industries. Since its founding in 2006, the MFF has been known for its event series, including its panel discussions, private roundtables and happy hour mixers. Please register at www.MiamiFinanceForum.com

Brickell Jewelers Annual Watch And Jewelry Party 8/27/11

Annual Watch And Jewelry Party
Brickell Jewelers

Free Drinks, Free Food = Good Times!
Come by tommorow night for our annual watch and jewelry party. Free jewelry cleaning and watch batteries to the first 50 customers.

We will be doing a raffle to give away one Michael Kors Watch.

Party starts at 7 and ends at 10:00 PM. We will be having the after party at Blue Martini to wrap up the night.

If you have any questions, Please contact Michael or Danny at (305)753-5744.

Celebrating the Jazz of Eastern Europe 9/11/11

Arts At St Johns presents A new season of International Jazz
Sunday, Sept. 11, 3 pm
Arts at St Johns
4760 Pine Tree Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33140
Free Admission For All

For our fall season of jazz, we are featuring musicians who bring jazz from around the globe – Free Admission!

Jazz Portraits of Poland and Eastern Europe featuring Les Blachut and Zoltan Grof With Nestor Zurita and Paul Banman

Caring About the Strays Art Night 9/23/11

Caring About the Strays’ Art Night!
Friday, September 23, 2011, 5 to 9pm
Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
P.O. Box 661160
Miami Springs, FL 33166
www.caringaboutthestrays.org

On Friday, September 23rd, Caring About the Strays will mingle with artists. Come join us! This is a chance to hang with your friends, help homeless animals, and perhaps take a work of art home!

See you at Cafeina. Bring all your friends.

RSVP: events@caringaboutthestrays.org

Reception for Latin American Masters of Today and Tomorrow 9/2/11

Latin American Masters of Today and Tomorrow
Friday, September 2nd from 6 to 10 pm
ArtSpace Virginia Miller Galleries
169 Madeira Avenue,
Coral Gables (Miami)
Florida, 33134, USA
www.virginiamiller.com

We had a wonderful time chatting with old friends as well as some newcomers at our opening in August, which received a full-page spread in “Libre.” Many of the questions were about our new artists, José Angel Vincench and Gustavo Schmidt. One lucky client snapped up the remaining “Made in China” sculpture by Sui Jianguo from our last show. If you missed our opening, join us for our next reception on Sept. 2nd. With works by 15 artists from eight countries, this exhibition is spectacular!

Featured Artists
Antonio Amaral
Jose Bedia
Jose Benito
Roberto Fabelo
Sergio Garval
Roberto Matta
Manuel Mendive
Amelia Pelaez
Mateo Arguello Pitt
Elmar Rojas
Melquiades Rosario Sastre
Gustavo Schmidt
Marco Tulio
Jose Angel Vincench
Francisco Zuniga

Children’s Hero Award Gala 10/19/11

Children’s Hero Award Gala honoring Dr. Eduardo Padrón
Oct 19, 2011 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Conrad Hotel
1395 Brickell Avenue
Miami, Florida
http://frcflorida.org/gala

Established in 2009, the Children’s Hero Award honors a community leader who has shown incredible foresight and leadership in providing services and access to those youth who have suffered child abuse and neglect in Miami-Dade. This year, Family Resource Center will recognize Miami-Dade College President Dr. Eduardo Padrón with the award for his work to bridge the educational gap for children aging out of the foster care system.

All proceeds generated from the evening will go towards providing over 1,000 newborns, toddlers, adolescents and teens with the shelter, food, medical and mental health care that they need due to experiencing abuse, neglect and abandonment by their parents.

Art and Design Night for Art of Engagement at Art Fusion Galleries 9/10/11

Art of Engagement
Saturday September 10th, 7-10 pm
Art Fusion Galleries
1 NE 40th Street, Suites 3, 6, 7
Miami, FL 33137

Art Fusion Galleries is proud to present our third exciting exhibition of the year 2011 “Art of Engagement”

The “Art of Engagement” exhibition features 37 emerging to mid-career contemporary artists from across the globe. This exhibit unveils a prolific, provocative and eclectic collection of original paintings, photography and sculptured works. An international portfolio of creative works by artisans appealing to a wide cross-section of collectors. Engage your senses in this spectacular art exhibition; be sure to highlight the evening of September 10th 2011 on your calendar!