Women Executive Leadership Corporate Salute 1/28/11

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Women Executive Leadership
2011 Corporate Salute
The Signature Grand
6900 State Road 84, Davie, Florida
Friday January 28, 2011 (7:30a.m.)
RSVP here.

To present an engaging discussion featuring some of today’s premier female leaders in business the Women Executive Leadership, will be holding their 2011 Corporate Salute on January 28th at the Signature Grand. The event will feature a guest speaker panel and discussion, which includes Cindy Krischer Goodman, nationally syndicated columnist and journalist, for a candid dialogue with Judy Schmeling, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of HSNi, Yvonne Jackson, President of BeecherJackson and board member to Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. and Roy Krause, President/CEO of The SFN Group.

Zavee invites you to attend the Cause Challenge Award Party 1/11/11

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Tuesday, January 11 · 5:00pm – 7:00pm
La Cigale A Taste of The Mediterranean
253 SE 5th Ave, Delray Beach, FL
RSVP to: kayrenzpr@aol.com

Zavee invites you to attend the Cause Challenge Award Party
Honoring:
The Milagro Center
The Miracle League
The Forgotten Soldier Outreach

*2-for-1 Drinks
*Complimentary pasta
*Network with professionals

Learn how Zavee can help your business grow Support local charities and non-profit causes and Sign up to save when you shop and dine in South Florida
www.zavee.com
www.milagrocenter.org

7 Artists from 7 Countries Opening 1/14/11

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The Museum of the Americas cordially invites you and your guests to the opening of the exhibition “7 Artists from 7 Countries” (exhibition #1/2011)
on Friday, January 14, from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM
(cocktail reception)
Museum of the Americas
2500 NW 79th. Avenue – Suites #104-#108
Doral , FL 33122
www.museumamericas.org

featuring
Eli Acheson (United Kingdom)
Corrado De Benedictis (Italy)
Carolina Himmel (Argentina)
Jaime Marques (Portugal
Nora Meyer (United States)
Julien Pénasse (France)
and
Anthony Peelen (The Netherlands)

Exhibition ends on Saturday, January 31
Free admission and parking.

The exhibition was organized by Mrs. Piedad Rojas

Image credit: “Cry Me A River”, mixed media on canvas, 24 x 24 inches.

The Adventures of Bibi and Friends Announces Special Miami and New York Issue

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Become your own comic book character!
The Adventures of Bibi & Friends Announces Special Miami & New York Issue

Advertisers interested in being a part of this special issue should reserve their space now. Please visit the website and click advertising on the menu bar!
Advertising deadline: February 25, 2011.
Comic character reservation deadline: February 18, 2011).

Celebrated “Emerging Creative Minds You Need To Know For 2011” artist & publisher Brigitte Andrade, invites you to become a “Piece of Art or a Bibi Sponsor”. “The Adventures of Bibi & Friends is offering an opportunity for your businesses and for scensters, fashionistas & local celebrities to become an animated character and appear in the comic guide book as themselves.

The 13th edition of  The Adventures of Bibi & Friends will promote your businesses to the trend-setters and affluent crowd that call both New York and Miami their home as well as the international travelers that frequent both cities. The Adventures of Bibi & Friends has been a popular guide among Miami locals and tourist for years and this issue will become a keeper for residents and fans of both cities. This issue will be distributed at key spots and venues in both cities throughout 2011.

House and Dance Classics with Guest DJs Self Born and Induce 1/12/11

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Champion Sound presents..A Night Of House & Dance Classics
Wednesday, January 12th
@ The Electric Pickle
Doors: 10pm // No Cover

Quality grooves from the 80s-90s Hit the floor!
w/ Guest DJs
Self Born- http://www.djselfborn.com/
Induce- http://induceislistening.blogspot.com/

+ Champion Sound Crew
Lumin
A-Train
Sire Esq.
Manuvers
Mr. Brown

..more info and goodies @ http://championsoundmia.blogspot.com

Water in Art and Gardens at Miami Beach Botanical Garden Opening 1/11/11

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Miami Beach Botanical Garden Presents: Natural Beauty Through Watermedia
Opening reception: Tuesday, January 11 from 6 to 8PM
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive

January 10 to 15

An exhibit of work by mixed media artists:
Sandi Levy
Terry Arroyo Mulrooney
Diane Lary
Members of the Miami Watercolor Society, their vibrant works depict natural beauty in painting with water. Exhibit hours daily from 9AM to 5PM

Artwork: Wet by Terry Arroyo Mulrooney

Sandi Levy is a mixed-media artist living in Aventura, Florida. She uses watercolor, acrylics, oils, enamels, inks, mediums, and ‘found treasures’ to create her palette, often combined in one painting! After teaching for 32 yearsin the New York City School system, she returned to Miami in 1999 with renewed enthusiasm for colors and subjects of nature: flowers, landscapes, animals, and seascapes.

A native of Michigan, Diane Lary has made her home in the Florida Redlands. Known as the Outpost Artist she found true happiness living amongst the natural beauty of her ‘Jungle Outpost.’ Working in watercolor, she paints tropical scenes, especially foliage and landscapes with rustic charm. Diane participates in a number of open air art festivals every year.

Terry Arroyo Mulrooney is an accomplished fine art photographer and painter based in Miami. Born in Venezuela, her first passion was photography with its spatial and perspective characteristics and chiaroscuro, the use of light and dark shades to add contrast or volume to artworks. Terry translates the images from her camera lens into the soft, ethereal style that only watercolors offer.

Miami Watercolor Society: Founded in 1974, the Miami Watercolor Society (MWS) is a volunteer, non-profit organization with more than 130 members and a mission to teach and promote watercolor painting. The culturally diverse society informs and educates members and the public with workshops, exhibitions, demonstrations and publications.

Water Gardens
Lecture & Demonstration
Guest Speaker: David McLean
Saturday, January 15 at 10AM

Learn about aquatic plants and options for creating water gardens in small containers or ponds and fountains with lecture and demonstrations by David McLean, an authority on plant selection for South Florida’s natural environment, native plants and creation of habitats.
Free & Open to the Public

For information: 305-673-7256 www.mbgarden.org.

Latinbiz First Networking Event of the Year 1/25/11

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Norman’s 180
Tuesday, January 25, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
180 Aragon Ave.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.latinbiz.net

Free Admission
Complimentary Drink Appetizers
Prize Raffles
Cash Raffle
In 2010, we gave away over $20,000 in cash and prizes at our networking events

Latinbiz’s next event will be hosted at Norman’s 180 in Coral Gables, owned by Chef Norman Van Aken, who the Sun Sentinel has praised as “South Florida’s most famous chef. Perhaps the state’s. He’s credited with creating the term ‘fusion cooking’ for the way he so easily fuses the flavors of the American South, the Caribbean and Latin America.”
Additionally, Honorable Don Slesnick, Mayor of the City of Coral Gables will be attending the early part of our event.
We are also proud to welcome our friends from Doral and Airport West Chamber of Commerce, The Florida State Hispanic Chamber, Peruvian American Chamber of Commerce of Florida, American Nicaraguan Chamber of Commerce, and Panamanian American Chamber of Commerce. So, please come join us as we start the new year and Latin Business Club of America’s 11th year in business.

Photographs of Beaux Arts Festival of Art on 1/8/11

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Beaux Arts Festival of Art celebrates its 60th Anniversary on the University of Miami Campus on Saturday, January 8, 2011.  They had  works of more than 240 fine artists this weekend at Miami’s oldest juried fine arts show.  This a really beautiful art festival and now one of my favorites.

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Educate Tomorrow Hosted Monte Carlo night at its Sixth Annual Gala by Betty Alvarez

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Educate Tomorrow, a non-profit organization whose mission is to create independence for disadvantaged and foster youth through education, mentoring, and life skills training, hosted its 6th Annual Gala and Fundraiser on January 8.

The Educate Tomorrow Gala returned with a Monte Carlo Night. The festivities was at the luxurious private bay front estate on Old Cutler Road, whose grand architecture, beautiful courtyard and bay front view will transport guests to the experience of Monte Carlo. Guests enjoyed a variety of casino games and silent auction; exceptional wine, cocktails and food; and the company of Miami’s top executives and professionals.

Educate Tomorrow’s Monte Carlo Night included an assortment of casino games featuring blackjack, craps, roulette, and poker. At the end of the evening, guests traded in their chips for raffle tickets, which were randomly drawn. Raffle prizes and silent auction items included fabulous hotel stays, art work, cruises and more. All of the proceeds from ticket sales, auction items, sponsorships and donations for casino chips directly benefited Educate Tomorrow.

Guests enjoyed a selection of South Florida’s best restaurants including Smith & Wollensky, Aladdin’s Grill, Captain’s Tavern, Joanna’s Marketplace, Miami Chop House, Tap Tap, and Red the Steakhouse. Parties by Pat also passed their delicious appetizers. A tasty selection of gourmet desserts will be provided by Jennifer’s Homemade, Platinum Desserts, Homebaked by Tara, and Cakes by Denyse. These scrumptious South Florida favorites paired well with a selection of fine wines provided by Mattebella Vineyards and others and a variety of premium cocktails courtesy of Bacardi. The latest hits from the airwaves filled the dance floor courtesy of DJ Tony.

Additional event sponsors include the TriMix Foundation, Kaufman Rossin & Co., Crispin Porter + Bogusky, Ver Ploeg & Lumpkin, P.A., Robert and Edith Hudson, Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A., ProSource Solutions, and Antonio Misuraca,.

Every year hundreds of foster care children “age out” of the foster care system and are expected to transition into society as adults. Although the State of Florida provides them with financial aid for continuing education, many of them lack the required skills, guidance, and basic information needed to take advantage of these programs. Educate Tomorrow volunteers mentor these young adults and guide them in the process of completing high school and applying for college or technical school. The cost of mentoring, life skills training, and in-school support groups is approximately $2,000 per child for the first year, far less than the cost to society when a former foster child ends up homeless or incarcerated.

Educate Tomorrow is a non-profit organization whose primary mission is to provide one-on-one educational mentors to foster care children that are turning 18 and “aging out” of the system. Believing that education is the catalyst that will help these young adults reach their greatest potential, it seeks to work with organizations throughout the nation to implement the proven methods of one-on-one mentoring and to promote education as the path to independence and self-sufficiency for disadvantaged youth in this country. For more information please call 305.374.3751 or visit www.educatetomorrow.org.

Photographs by Betty Alvarez copyright 2011

The Galleria’s Spring for the Arts to Unite Local Art Groups During April 2011

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The Galleria’s “Spring For The Arts” To Unite Local Art Groups During April 2011
April 2011
Kickoff event to benefit FAB! (March 30)
Arts Showcase (April 2)
Performances/Exhibitions (throughout April)

The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
2414 E. Sunrise Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Free (one day art showcase and performances throughout the month)
Fundraiser TBA

Portion of proceeds to benefit FAB! (Funding Arts Broward)

A celebration of the arts, which will include a one-day showcase of local arts organizations and a preview of performing and visual arts experiences throughout the month at The Galleria. Arts organizations, which have confirmed participation include but are not limited to: Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, ArtServe, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theatre, Gold Coast Jazz Society, Miramar Cultural Center and Young at Art Museum.

This community effort will launch with a benefit in support of FAB! (Funding Arts Broward) and will honor a select few who are a driving force in the arts community.

The Galleria’s “Spring for the Arts” was created to educate, inspire and motivate the community to embrace the arts. This premiere event will serve as a platform to show the positive impact art and culture has on our community.

Books and Books at Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale Grand Opening 1/13-16/11

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Books & Books Coming to Museum of Art I Fort Lauderdale
January 13-16 Grand Opening Celebration to Feature Free Admission to Museum,
Special Events and Author Appearances
One East Las Olas Boulevard at Andrews Avenue
www.moafl.org

Thursday, Jan. 13
Museum opens at 11 am with free admission until 8 pm
6 pm lecture event: John Wilmerding, former Deputy Director of the National Gallery of Art and highly respected authority on American art, speaks about the exhibition Tom Wesselmann Draws. Free admission, however reservations are requested. Call Holly Guiliano (954) 262-0241.

Friday, Jan. 14
Museum opens at 11 am with free admission until 5 pm
12 pm – 1 pm Jacob Jeffries Band performance: Declared “(one) of Miami’s best and most buzzed-about independent artists, singer songwriters,” by the Miami Herald, the Jacob Jeffries Band has released a series of albums engineered and produced by Grammy Award-winning producers Sebastian Krys and Dan Warner and published by Warner Chappell. Jacob Jeffries, considers among his musical influences Ben Folds, the Beatles, Tom Petty, Gavin Degraw and Jellyfish. Free. Bookstore/café.

1 pm event: An informal “Conversation” with Chef Allen Susser of Chef Allen’s and the Museum’s new café along with radio/television host Linda Gassenheimer. Linda Gassenheimer is the author of the best-selling cookbook, Dinner in Minutes. She has also written ten other cookbooks, produces and hosts a weekly segment, “Food News and Views,” on WLRN National Public Radio and makes many guest appearances on numerous radio and television programs throughout the United States and Canada. Free. Lobby/Café.

2 pm – 3 pm Jacob Jeffries Band performance: See prior listing. Free. Bookstore/café.

Saturday, Jan. 15
Museum opens at 11 am with free admission until 5 pm
11 am storytelling event: Co-author Pablo Cartaya shares his yummy new picture book for little ones, Tina Cocolina, Queen of the Cupcake. Immediately following the storytelling, guests will enjoy coloring chef’s hats and receive a complimentary mini-cupcake provided by Sugarsweet Dreams Cake Company. Free. Bookstore/Café.

2 pm storytelling event: A story time for young readers, family tour, and sketching in the galleries celebrates Tom Wesselmann Draws featuring stories with a short family tour. Free. Wesselmann Gallery.

3 pm City Theatre Free Reading Plays for Summer Shorts Festival: This popular free play reading series, entering its 15th season in association with Books & Books, previews scripts culled from among the 1,200+ plays submitted annually by national and local playwrights as part of the National Ten-Minute Play Contest. The readings feature a rotating company of South Florida’s finest actors, and are led by City Theatre’s artistic staff. Audiences enjoy participating in the process of a play’s development by being among the first to hear and evaluate a new work. Free. Bookstore/café.

Sunday, Jan. 16
Museum opens at noon with free admission until 5 pm
1-2 pm Inside Out Theatre Performance: Inside Out Theatre Company will present its newest and original musical on bullying, “Nowhere to Hide.” The show, performed by youth for youth ages 8-12, runs approximately one hour and will include a post performance discussion with the audience. Free. Horvitz Auditorium.

1-3 pm Local Author Open House: A lively, informal “Meet and Greet” with local authors featuring live music and food. Authors in attendance include: Kristy Kiernan, James Grippando, Evelina Galang, Lynne Barrett, Michael Hettich, Fabiola Santiago, Steven Raichlen, Thomas Swick and Adrian Castro. Free. Bookstore/café.

3 pm Poetry Collective event: Members of the Miami Poetry Collective, including Peter Borrebach, Parker Phillips, David Svenson, and Patsy Warman, will be reading poems that speak from the spaces between the arts, utilizing ekphrasis (poetry written after specific works of visual art) as a tool to recognize that the lyric process is one that both precludes and transcends the experience of art. Free. Bookstore/café.

The Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is pleased to announce that Books & Books, one of the nation’s most well-respected bookstores, has entered into an agreement with Nova Southeastern University to bring noted authors, books and programming to the Museum. With the addition of a café with sandwiches and salads prepared by Chef Allen Susser, the Museum will become an even more popular destination in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

“This new relationship broadens our reach into the community,” said Museum Executive Director Irvin Lippman. “This year we celebrate the 25th anniversary of our building and the completion of a major renovation of our new, urban outdoor plaza with café seating. This will transform the plaza into a lively and visually stimulating new venue.”

Since 1982, Books & Books, which originated in Coral Gables, Fla., has hosted local, national and international writers as part of its award-winning Reading Series. Past guests range from first-time authors to critically acclaimed writers such as Carlos Fuentes, Frank McCourt, Kurt Vonnegut, Eric Carle, Walter Cronkite, President Bill Clinton, President George W. Bush and Rudolf Giuliani.

“We are proud to bring Books & Books to the Museum where the community as well as our students, alumni, faculty and staff will be able to meet authors, hear writers and view art, all in one place,” said George L. Hanbury, Ph.D., President of NSU.

The Museum is hosting a Books & Books grand opening weekend Jan. 13-16, which includes free Museum admission, special events, author appearances and $2 off Vatican Splendors exhibition pre-sale tickets, which opens January 29th. Events include:

Thursday, Jan. 13 — Museum opens at 11 am with free admission until 8 pm
6 pm lecture event: John Wilmerding, former Deputy Director of the National Gallery of Art and highly respected authority on American art, speaks about the exhibition Tom Wesselmann Draws. Free admission, however reservations are requested. Call Holly Guiliano (954) 262-0241.

Friday, Jan. 14 — Museum opens at 11 am with free admission until 5 pm
12 pm – 1 pm Jacob Jeffries Band performance: Declared “(one) of Miami’s best and most buzzed-about independent artists, singer songwriters,” by the Miami Herald, the Jacob Jeffries Band has released a series of albums engineered and produced by Grammy Award-winning producers Sebastian Krys and Dan Warner and published by Warner Chappell. Jacob Jeffries, considers among his musical influences Ben Folds, the Beatles, Tom Petty, Gavin Degraw and Jellyfish. Free. Bookstore/café.

1 pm event: An informal “Conversation” with Chef Allen Susser of Chef Allen’s and the Museum’s new café along with radio/television host Linda Gassenheimer. Linda Gassenheimer is the author of the best-selling cookbook, Dinner in Minutes. She has also written ten other cookbooks, produces and hosts a weekly segment, “Food News and Views,” on WLRN National Public Radio and makes many guest appearances on numerous radio and television programs throughout the United States and Canada. Free. Lobby/Café.

2 pm – 3 pm Jacob Jeffries Band performance: See prior listing. Free. Bookstore/café.

Saturday, Jan. 15 – Museum opens at 11 am with free admission until 5 pm
11 am storytelling event: Co-author Pablo Cartaya shares his yummy new picture book for little ones, Tina Cocolina, Queen of the Cupcake. Immediately following the storytelling, guests will enjoy coloring chef’s hats and receive a complimentary mini-cupcake provided by Sugarsweet Dreams Cake Company. Free. Bookstore/Café.

2 pm storytelling event: A story time for young readers, family tour, and sketching in the galleries celebrates Tom Wesselmann Draws featuring stories with a short family tour. Free. Wesselmann Gallery.

3 pm City Theatre Free Reading Plays for Summer Shorts Festival: This popular free play reading series, entering its 15th season in association with Books & Books, previews scripts culled from among the 1,200+ plays submitted annually by national and local playwrights as part of the National Ten-Minute Play Contest. The readings feature a rotating company of South Florida’s finest actors, and are led by City Theatre’s artistic staff. Audiences enjoy participating in the process of a play’s development by being among the first to hear and evaluate a new work. Free. Bookstore/café.

Sunday, Jan. 16 — Museum opens at noon with free admission until 5 pm
1-2 pm Inside Out Theatre Performance: Inside Out Theatre Company will present its newest and original musical on bullying, “Nowhere to Hide.” The show, performed by youth for youth ages 8-12, runs approximately one hour and will include a post performance discussion with the audience. Free. Horvitz Auditorium.

1-3 pm Local Author Open House: A lively, informal “Meet and Greet” with local authors featuring live music and food. Authors in attendance include: Kristy Kiernan, James Grippando, Evelina Galang, Lynne Barrett, Michael Hettich, Fabiola Santiago, Steven Raichlen, Thomas Swick and Adrian Castro. Free. Bookstore/café.

3 pm Poetry Collective event: Members of the Miami Poetry Collective, including Peter Borrebach, Parker Phillips, David Svenson, and Patsy Warman, will be reading poems that speak from the spaces between the arts, utilizing ekphrasis (poetry written after specific works of visual art) as a tool to recognize that the lyric process is one that both precludes and transcends the experience of art. Free. Bookstore/café.

Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art, one of the largest collections of art, documents and historically significant objects from the Vatican to ever tour North America, will be on view at the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University, from Jan. 29-April 24, 2011. The renowned exhibition is presented by Holy Cross Hospital, in association with PNC Bank and AutoNation.

Since its founding in 1958, the Museum of Art I Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University, has served our growing community as a gathering place for friends and neighbors, a lifelong learning center for children and adults, and as a dynamic hub for the cultural life of Broward County. Housed since 1986 in a distinguished modernist building designed by Edward Larrabee Barnes, the Museum is South Florida’s premier destination for quality exhibitions and programs that encompass every facet of civilization’s visual history. During the past five years, more than 1½ million visitors have enjoyed remarkable exhibitions like Cradle of Christianity, Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs, and American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell. In 2008, the Museum became part of Nova Southeastern University, the seventh-largest not-for-profit independent institution in the nation, to form an expanded arts campus that joins the school’s Davie location with the Museum’s downtown Fort Lauderdale address.

The Museum of Art is located at One East Las Olas Boulevard at Andrews Avenue and is always open at www.moafl.org.

Books & Books is an independent, locally owned bookstore with three locations in South Florida, plus stores in Grand Cayman, Miami International Airport and Westhampton Beach, N.Y. The bookstore, founded in 1982 by Mitchell Kaplan, is a community of writers and readers, hosting 60 author events a month and featuring a carefully curated selection. For more information, visit www.booksandbooks.com.

Chef Allen’s dramatic translation of the bounty of South Florida’s foodstuffs became known as New World Cuisine, an innovative signature and important contribution to American culinary craftsmanship. In addition to his Aventura restaurant “Chef Allen’s,” Allen has written several books, and publishes a monthly newsletter and created a number of gourmet products available in his New World Products store. For more information, visit www.chefallens.com.

Miami International Film Festival 3/4-13/11

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The Miami International Film Festival
March 4-13, 2011
www.miamifilmfestival.com

Download the Film Guide PDF.

The Miami International Film Festival (MIFF), celebrating its 28th edition March 4-13, 2011, is considered the preeminent Ibero-American film festival in the U.S.

The annual festival, produced and presented by Miami Dade College, attracts more than 70,000 film enthusiasts and more than 400 filmmakers, producers, actors and industry professionals. During the past five years, the festival has screened films from more than 60 countries, including 300 East Coast, U.S. and world premieres.

Through Encuentros, the Festival’s mentorship and film development program for emerging filmmakers and projects from Spain, Portugal and Latin America, MIFF has become the natural gateway for the discovery of Ibero-American talent.

Additionally, the festival’s REEL Education Seminar Series for film students, industry professionals and the community at large, consistently attracts top Hollywood and independent film executives from Sony Pictures Classics, Warner Bros., IFC Films, Fox Searchlight, DreamWorks Animation, HBO Films/HBO Latino and William Morris Endeavor, among many others. For more, visit www.miamifilmfestival.com or call 305-237-MIFF (3456).

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Official Lineup of 28th Annual Miami International Film Festival is Unveiled with Exclusive Premieres, Parties and Industry Presentations

Fernando Trueba to open the Festival for the second time, this year with his animated musical feature, Chico & Rita

Festival to host Red Carpet World Premiere of Things Fall Apart, co-written by and starring Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and produced by Miami’s own Randall Emmett

Re-invigorated Documentary Program packed with latest works by Oscar winners and nominees; Morgan Spurlock to headline “A Conversation With…” seminar

2011 Golden Globe winner Susanne Bier to be feted with Career Achievement Tribute

Unique among U.S. festivals, signature Ibero-American lineup to screen the latest releases, award winners and box-office hits from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Spain and Uruguay

Miami Beach plays host to Industry Program
Exclusive parties and special events to be held at Miami’s iconic Freedom Tower,
W South Beach, Miami Design District’s Moore Building and Miami Beach Botanical Gardens

Miami, FL — Launching a new chapter with a new executive director, the official lineup of the Miami International Film Festival (MIFF), produced and presented by Miami Dade College (MDC), was announced today replete with Red Carpet Gusman Galas, Premieres, Competition Categories and Awards, REEL Education Seminars and other special presentations that make up the Festival’s showcase of more than 100 films from 40 countries during the 10-day event, which runs March 4-13, 2011.

The Festival launches on Friday, March 4 with the first Opening Night animated feature in its 28-year history: Chico & Rita by Fernando Trueba and Barcelona designer Javier Mariscal, a whirlwind, jazz-and-blues love story between a Cuban band leader and sultry chanteuse that spans from Havana to Hollywood and features the sounds of Dizzy Gillespie, Nat King Cole and Bebo Valdes. Trueba previously opened the 14th edition of MIFF, in 2004, with Belle époque. The Festival’s Awards Night takes place on Saturday, March 12 before the screening of Incendies by Denis Villeneuve (Polytechnique, Maelstrom), the French Canadian-Arab family drama that is Canada’s official submission for the Academy Awards’ Best Foreign Language Film race. Among the highlights of Awards Night is the presentation of the Venemovies Audience Award.

For the 2011 Career Achievement Tribute, on Sunday, March 6, the Festival honors prolific Danish filmmaker Susanne Bier (Brothers, After the Wedding, Things We Lost in the Fire). The Festival will screen her latest portrait of complex and complicated familial relationships, the 2011 Golden Globe Award Best Foreign Film winner, In a Better World, which is Denmark’s official submission for the Oscars’ Best Foreign Language Film category. Bier is confirmed to attend

“Once again, we are extremely pleased to bring the best of cinema from around the world to Miami. Our rich program not only offers many escapes through the art of film, but also some wonderful educational opportunities,” said Miami Dade College President Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón.

“Dreams are a key theme of MIFF 2011, starting with our 2011 official image from Stian Roenning,” explains Executive Director Jaie Laplante. “The directors of these films are a true ‘dream team’ of cinematic artists. Their works will bestow a wizardly enchantment on this year’s Miami Film Society members and MIFF ticket buyers.”

This year’s Festival will feature films directed by, produced by and/or starring:
Pernilla August, Susanne Bier, Justin Chadwick, Daniel Cockburn, Claudio Cupellini, Marshall Curry, Alex de la Iglesia, Randall Emmett, Fridrik Thor Fridriksson, Liz Garbus, Andy Garcia, Alex Gibney, José María Goenaga, Patricio Guzman, Steve James, Robert Lee King, Diego Lerman, James Marsh, Carlos Moreno, Stanley Nelson, François Ozon, José Padilha, Andrew Rossi, Carlos Saura, Oliver Schmitz, David Serrano, Jody Shapiro, Morgan Spurlock, Fernando Trueba, John Turturro, Mario Van Peebles, Federico Veiroj, Denis Villeneuve, Lubna Azabal, Erykah Badu, Harry Belafonte, Monica Bellucci, Angie Cepeda, Antonio de la Torre, Catherine Deneuve, Gérard Depardieu, Veronica Echegui, Alexander Fehling, Dominik Garcia-Lorido, Danny Glover, Quim Gutierrez, Naomie Harris, Jill Hennessy, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Ken Kesey, Ray Liotta, Mia Maestro, Natalie Martinez, Wagner Moura, Martha Plimpton, Noomi Rapace, Om Puri, Vanessa Redgrave, Gabino Rodriguez, Tony Servillo, Magaly Solier, Peter Stormare, David Strathairn, Cesar Troncoso, Jordi Vilasuso, Rachel Weisz and Lynn Whitfield.

WORLD and INTERNATIONAL PREMIERES
818 (USA); Magic City Memoirs (USA); Things Fall Apart (USA); and Water and Salt (Agua y sal) (Argentina)

NORTH AMERICAN and U.S. PREMIERES
Amador (Spain); Half of Oscar (La mitad de Oscar) (Spain/Cuba); How to Start Your Own County (Canada); Intimate Grammar (Israel); Jean Gentil (Dominican Republic/Mexico/Germany); Jo For Jonathan (Canada); Little Voices (Pequeñas voces) (Colombia); Marimbas from Hell (Marimbas del infierno) (Guatemala/France/Spain); Mandoo (Iraq); Microphone (Egypt); The Piano in a Factory (China); A Quiet Life (Italy); A Stone’s Throw Away (A tiro de piedra) (Mexico); Tilva Rosh (Serbia); and West is West (United Kingdom)

GUSMAN GALAS and RED CARPETS
This year’s series of films screening at Miami’s historic 1,642-seat Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, the Festival’s marquee home for 28 editions, received major program support from Miami’s Downtown Development Authority. The lineup includes: Chico & Rita (Spain); Potiche (France); Things Fall Apart (USA); In a Better World (Denmark); Marti, The Eye of the Canary (Marti, el ojo del canario) (Cuba); Elite Squad 2: The Enemy Within (Brazil); Young Goethe in Love (Germany); Magic City Memoirs (USA); With or Without Love (Una hora mas en Canarias) (Colombia/Spain); and, Incendies (Canada/France).

An opening night gala party, held at Miami Dade College’s historic Freedom Tower, will feature a tribute to Cuban music. Nine days later, the Festival will celebrate its award winners in all categories at a wrap-up celebration at the Design District’s historic Moore Building. At the mid-point of the Festival, the Spanish films in this year’s lineup are celebrated with a spectacular event at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens, the El Coto de Rioja Paella Parade, featuring paella dishes from some of Miami’s top restauranteurs.

Ibero-American Competition:
The Festival’s signature Ibero-American Competition is unique among U.S. film festivals and serves as a gateway to U.S. audiences for feature films by first-, second- and third-time directors from Spain, Portugal and Latin America seeking distribution and theatrical release. This year’s showcase will feature nine (9) films representing Argentina, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Mexico, Spain and Uruguay. They will compete for the $20,000 cash John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Ibero-American Competition Award. Screenwriters of the films in this category will also be eligible to compete for the Jordan Alexander Ressler Screenwriting Award (a $5,000 cash prize). Both awards are selected by a Grand Jury.

Highlights of the 2011 Knight Foundation Ibero-American Competition highlights include:
· A Stone’s Throw Away (A tiro de piedra) (Mexico), by director Sebastian Hiriart and starring Gabino Rodriguez
· Jean Gentil (Dominican Republic/Mexico/Germany), by directors Laura Amelia Guzman and Israel Cardenas
· Water and Salt (Agua y sal) (Argentina), by director Alejo Traube and starring Mia Maestro

Many films that eventually join this competition are graduates of the Festival’s unique “Encuentros” Program, which brings culturally interesting and commercially viable feature film projects in various stages of development to MIFF’s Industry office for round-table discussions in Miami Beach with distributors, international sales agents, financiers and other key industry personnel. Senior Program Consultant for Ibero-American Cinema, Diana Sanchez, returns as Encuentros Director this year.

“This year’s Encuentros selection is especially unique as the majority of the projects being presented are in the post-production phase. My hope is to see some of these projects in the MIFF 2012 selection,” said Sanchez. “The Encuentros programme adds a vibrancy and depth to the main cinema programme and allows us to give continued support to Ibero-American filmmakers who view Miami as their point of entry into the U.S. market.”

Highlights of the 2011 Encuentros Program include:
· Pescador (Ecuador/Colombia), by director Sebastian Cordero; produced by Lisandra Rivera
· Sweet 15 (USA), by director Anna Margarita Albelo; produced by Jamin O’Brien

“Doc You Up” Program and DOX Competition:
A re-invigorated documentary section, with the new name of “Doc You Up,” has created for MIFF in 2011, will feature a fascinating collection of new works, several by past Academy Award winners and nominees. “The documentaries we encountered this year provoked a series of conflicting emotions,” said Laplante. “Although there are documentaries throughout various sections of the Festival, the films in ‘Doc You Up’ engage many senses on a particularly provocative level.” Laplante credits Senior Program Consultant for Documentary Cinema, Thom Powers, as being instrumental in the programming of the new section.

The Doc You Up section will include a $10,000 cash John S. and James L. Knight Foundation DOX Competition Award, which will be selected by a Grand Jury. Doc You Up special events will include the REEL Education Seminar “A Conversation With…” Oscar nominee Morgan Spurlock, who challenged fast-food giant McDonald’s in Super Size Me. Spurlock is ready to take on Corporate America’s obsession with branding and product placement in The Greatest Movie Ever Sold, which will have its world premiere at the upcoming Sundance Film Festival. The Spurlock seminar will be held Tuesday, March 8 at 6:00 p.m. at the W South Beach. A series of “meet-and-greets” with documentary directors also will be scheduled around town during the Festival.

DOX Competition highlights include:
· Magic Trip: Ken Kesey’s Search for a Kool Place (USA), by Alex Gibney (Oscar winner for Taxi to the Dark Side) and Alison Ellwood
· Project Nim (United Kingdom), by James Marsh (Oscar winner for Man on Wire)
· If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front (USA), by Marshall Curry (Oscar nominee for Street Fight)
· The Interrupters (USA), by Steve James (Oscar nominee for Hoop Dreams)

World Competition:
The Festival’s long-running World Competition is a showcase for new films by a mix of up-and-coming and established filmmakers from around the globe. This year’s showcase will feature ten (10) films representing Canada, China, Egypt, Germany, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Serbia, Spain and USA. The films will compete for the $20,000 cash John S. and James L. Knight Foundation World Competition Award.

World Competition highlights include:
· 818 (USA), by director Robert Lee King
· Amador (Spain), by director Federico Leon de Aranoa and starring Magaly Solier
· The Piano in a Factory (Gang de Qin) (China), by director Zhang Meng

A new addition to MIFF programming team this year, Andres Castillo, contributed heavily to this section.

About the Shorts Competition, “Spider Love IV from Roxy Sunny Rosa’s Outer Space”:
The Festival’s perennial Shorts Competition gets rebranded in honor of the showcase of under-20 minutes films from developing international directors. This year’s slate will feature nine (9) films. They will compete for the University of Miami Grand Jury Award for Best Short (a $2,500 cash prize).

The Shorts Competition and Non-Competition lineup includes:
Good Luck (Spain/Denmark), In the Privacy of My Home (En la privacidad de mi hogar) (Puerto Rico/USA), Los Four McNifikos (Spain), Love Patate (France), Rosa (Argentina), Roxy (USA); Spider Fang! (USA), Sunny (Brazil) and Yuri Lennon’s Landing on Alpha 46 (Germany/Switzerland). Two shorts, Blokes (Chile) and Maya (Cuba), will screen out of competition.

About Florida Focus and the CinemaSlam Competition:
This section promotes the work of Florida talents, filmmakers and subjects alike. The lineup includes:
· Making S*** Up, by director Bill Bilowit, gives the movie star treatment to Miami’s own conceptual artist, Bert Rodriguez. His eccentric life, battling his personal demons and transforming them into ingenious works of arts, is his masterpiece-in-progress.
· Magic City Memoirs, from executive producer Andy Garcia and Miami director Aaron Salgado, is a filmed-in-Miami, coming-of-age drama starring Dominik Garcia-Lorido (City Island), Natalie Martinez (Detroit 1-8-7) and Jordi Vilasuso (The Lost City).
· Mooney vs. Fowle, by director James Lipscomb, filmed in 1961, is a candid and searing documentary portrait of a Miami moment in time: That year’s Florida state football championship game between historical rivals, Miami High and Edison High, the coaches and their unorthodox methods and the players who lived it. Although produced for television, the film was not aired on local stations. On its 50th anniversary of its completion, MIFF will present the World Premiere and true Florida “From The Vault” screening.

The CinemaSlam Competition is a new event at MIFF this year. It is a talent showcase for emerging auteurs to crown the best made-in-Miami short films created by undergraduate and graduate students attending Miami’s top film schools. Online voting began December 7 and runs through January 28, 2011. The competition is a partnership between MIFF and the Miami International University of Art & Design. CinemaSlam films will be posted at http://miff.openfilm.com/. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony that is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Colony Theatre on Miami Beach.

NON-COMPETITION CATEGORIES
Cinema 360º, REEL Music, World Issues/World Films, Cutting the Edge:
With so many international films, MIFF organizers created this program to bring as much of the world as possible to Miami audiences in this non-competition category. This year’s showcase will feature 17 films representing Chile, Colombia, Denmark, France, Greece, Iceland, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Italy, South Africa, Sweden and the United Kingdom, among others. Cinema 360º highlights include:
· The First Grader (United Kingdom), by director Justin Chadwick, the Festival’s all-ages, family entry
· The Last Circus (Balada triste de trompeta) (Spain), by director Alex de la Iglesia
· Life, Above All (South Africa), by director Oliver Schmitz, the official entry to the 2011 Academy Awards from South Africa

The REEL Music program returns with two dynamic entries: Passione, by Italian-American actor/director John Turturro, which explores the vibrant folk music tradition of Naples; and Flamenco Flamenco (Spain), from Festival favorite Carlos Saura, who once again re-teams with Oscar-winning cinematographer Vittorio Storaro for an unparalled performance film of the greatest in flamenco song and dance. The World Issues/World Films program returns with 3 topical films and panel seminars, including the World Premiere of the Spanish-language version of the Schulberg/Waletzy Restoration of the 1948 documentary “Nuremberg”, Stuart Schulberg’s documentary of the Nuremberg trials which has never shown in the United States until last year. The provocative Cutting the Edge program, featuring films that push the boundaries of cinematic expectations, returns with new films from Mexico and Belgium, among others.

REEL Education Seminars and The 48-Hour Film Project’s FILMAPALOOZA 2011:
The Festival, through the REEL Education Seminar Series, offers industry professionals, students and the community at-large easy access to the latest news about film industry production, business development trends and networking opportunities. Some of this year’s seminars include: “Ready…Steady…PITCH” “Cinematographer’s Master Class” (sponsored by ICG, the magazine of the International Cinematographers Guild), “FutureScape of Multiplatform Distribution in Latin American Distribution,” and “Soundtracking for Film & TV,” a joint venture with the 2011 Winter Music Conference. The Festival’s Industry Program receives significant support and investment from the Miami Beach Visitor & Convention Authority.

Returning to MIFF once again is Filmapalooza 2011, the international competition of 48 Hour Film Project city finalists. Teams of filmmakers from over 70 cities worldwide are given a character, prop, genre and a line of dialogue and must write, shoot and edit a film in just 48 hours.

The Festival is produced with significant support from American Airlines, FPL, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Lexus, Miami Downtown Development Authority, Miami New Times, Screen International, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, and many other significant sponsors, as well as the Miami Beach Visitors & Convention Authority and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs.

About Miami International Film Festival
The Miami International Film Festival (MIFF), celebrating its 28th edition March 4-13, 2011, is the premier Ibero-American film festival in the U.S. The annual event, which is produced and presented by Miami Dade College, attracts more than 70,000 film enthusiasts and 400 filmmakers, stars and industry professionals. During the past five years, the festival has screened films from 60 countries and hosted 300 East Coast, U.S. and world premieres. Through Encuentros, the festival’s mentorship and film development program for filmmakers and projects from Spain, Portugal and Latin America, MIFF has become a primary gateway for the discovery of Ibero-American talent in the entertainment world. In addition, the festival’s REEL Education Seminar Series consistently attracts top executives from Warner Bros., Sony Pictures Classics, IFC Films, Fox Searchlight, DreamWorks Animation, HBO Films/HBO Latino and William Morris Endeavor, among many others. For more information, visit www.miamifilmfestival.com or call 305-237-MIFF (3456).

About Miami Dade College
Miami Dade College has a long and rich history of involvement in the cultural arts, providing South Florida with a vast array of artistic and literary offerings including The Miami Book Fair International, the Cultura del Lobo performing arts series, The Cuban Cinema Series, nine visual arts galleries including The Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College and the School of Entertainment and Design Technology in addition to the Miami International Film Festival. MDC is the largest institution of higher education in the country and is nationally recognized for many of its academic and cultural programs. With an enrollment of more than 170,000 students, MDC is the nation’s top producer of associate in arts and associate in science degrees. The college’s eight campuses and outreach centers offer more than 300 distinct degree programs, including baccalaureate degrees in education, nursing, public safety management and other in-demand fields.

Free Music Together Demo Class 1/18/11

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Free Music Together Demo class!
January 18th, 2011, 11-11:45 am
Playing the Game of Life Enrichment Center
7144 Byron Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33141
www.PlayingtheGameofLife.com

Music Together is an internationally recognized music program where children and parents experience the joy of music through songs, dance, and instrument play.

Alisha has been teaching Music Together since 2004, and is excited to be offering her first Music Together classes here in Miami!

Come sing, dance and groove with us!

Please call 305-864-5237 or email Alisha@ecqc.biz to register for this FREE class! You can also check out our website at www.PlayingtheGameofLife.com!

Playing the Game of Life is licensed by Music Together LLC-www.musictogether.com

Miami Art Museum and Miami-Dade County Public Schools Present 2011 Scholastic Art Awards and Exhibition 1/23/11

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Miami Art Museum and Miami-Dade County Public Schools Present 2011 Scholastic Art Awards and Exhibition
Awards Ceremony
Sunday, January 23, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m
Miami Art Museum
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
miamiartmuseum.org

The opening reception of the annual 2011 Scholastic Art Awards and Exhibition, features student artworks in all media, including painting, photography, video and sculpture. Hundreds of students in grades 7 – 12 will attend the January 24, 2010 kick-off ceremony and exhibition preview, giving children an opportunity to experience the museum as artists. This event is free and open to the public.

Miami Art Museum will host the 2011 Scholastic Art Awards and Exhibition for the 15th consecutive year, in collaboration with Miami-Dade County Public Schools. The annual exhibition, on view at the Miami Art Museum from January 23 through February 13, 2011, features approximately 250 Miami-Dade County middle and high school student artworks. Part of MAM & Schools presented by Target, the exhibition will kick off with an awards ceremony on Sunday, January 23 at 3pm when school district officials announce awards in each category as well as artworks and portfolios that will be submitted for national competition.

Of more than 2,200 student artworks submitted by teachers, approximately 250 are selected by a jury for the Scholastic Art Awards regional exhibition at Miami Art Museum. Every year, local award winners compete on the national level in New York City. Students from Miami-Dade County schools consistently rank among the top winners at the national level, and have set records for the number of awards won by the students of a single school district. In 2010, students from Miami-Dade County won 10 national awards.

“Education is at the heart of Miami Art Museum’s mission, and we are proud to have hosted the prestigious Scholastic Art Awards since 1996,” said MAM Director Thom Collins. “Miami Art Museum and Miami-Dade County Public Schools work together very closely to ensure that the students in Miami-Dade County have the opportunity to experience art and the Museum.

Miami Art Museum’s educational programming currently reaches more than 30,000 annually, with the largest youth art education program outside the Miami-Dade County public school system. The Museum serves thousands of children through its free program: free buses to visit MAM, free guided museum tours for students and their teachers, free classroom visits, free support materials for teachers at Teacher Workshops, and more. Miami Art Museum’s new facility in Museum Park, scheduled to open to the public in 2013, will include an educational complex with space to further expand MAM & Schools and other art education programs.

The Scholastic Art Awards are the largest and longest-running assessment and recognition programs for the visual arts in the United States. Founded in 1923 by Scholastic Inc., the nation’s leading publisher of children’s books and educational materials, the awards have been administered since 1992 by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, a not-for-profit corporation. The awards are open to students in grades 7-12 in the United States, Canada, U.S. Territories and U.S.-sponsored schools abroad. Entry materials reach 12 million students in 99% of America’s schools (public, private, and parochial) and attract more than 250,000 entries each year. Miami-Dade County Public Schools is the regional sponsor of The Awards.

At the conclusion of this Miami-Dade County regional exhibition, one of 92 across the country, top award-winning artworks are forwarded to the national program in New York City. A distinguished panel of prominent artists and arts professionals selects the national awards. National awardees are honored at the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards ceremony at Carnegie Hall. Award-winning artwork is installed in galleries in New York; and at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. adjacent to the White House.

The 2011 Scholastic Art Awards and Exhibition is part of MAM & Schools presented by Target. Additional support for this program is provided by The Heckscher Foundation for Children, William Randolph Hearst Foundation, Citizens Interested in Arts, Inc. and MAM Annual Education Fund Donors.

Miami Art Museum
Miami Art Museum, a modern and contemporary art museum located in downtown Miami, FL, is dedicated to collecting and exhibiting international art of the 20th and 21st centuries with an emphasis on the cultures of the Atlantic Rim—the Americas, Europe and Africa—from which the vast majority of Miami residents hail. Recently, Miami Art Museum has presented exhibitions of works by Janet Cardiff and George Buress Miller, Carlos Cruz-Diez, Quisqueya Henriquez, Guillermo Kuitca, Wifredo Lam, Susan Rothenberg (November 2010) and Yinka Shonibare, and its Permanent Collection includes works by Doug Aitken, José Bedia, Mark Dion, Marcel Duchamp, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Ann Hamilton, Arturo Herrera, Alfredo Jaar, Sol LeWitt, Vik Muniz, Wangechi Mutu, Robert Rauschenberg, Gerhard Richter, James Rosenquist, Tomas Saraceno, Lorna Simpson and Rachel Whiteread. The new Miami Art Museum at Museum Park, designed by Herzog & de Meuron, is scheduled to open to the public in 2013. The new facility will provide room to showcase growing collections, expanded exhibition space to bring more world-class exhibitions to Miami-Dade County, and an educational complex, which will be a resource for the entire community. For more information about Miami Art Museum, visit miamiartmuseum.org or call 305.375.3000.

Miami Art Museum is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts; with the support of Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners. Miami Art Museum is an accessible facility. For sign language interpretation or assistive listening devices please call Miami Art Museum’s education department 305.375.4073 at least five days in advance. Materials in accessible format may be requested.

Driven Art and Music Conference 1/29/11

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Saturday, January 29, 2011
Seminole Hard Rock Casino & Hotel
Hollywood, FL
www.drivenmac.com

A music and art conference at The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida that is a direct-connect to music and art industry executives. It includes discussions, Q&A and meet & greets with those that are in the position to offer career advancement.

Featured Panelists
* Steve Robertson, Atlantic Records, VP of A&R
* Jimmy Roc, MySpace Records, Music Evangelist
* Nick Haussling, Warner Brother Records, A&R
* Scott Mitchell Putesky, Most Famously Known as “Daisy Berkowitz”, Co-Founder & Original * Guitarist, Marilyn Manson & The Spooky Kids
* Jason Bieler, Bieler Brothers Records, Co-Founder
* Chad Beatz, Writer & Multi-Platinum Selling Producer
* Jeff Halatrax, Writer & Producer
* Lou Plaia, ReverbNation Co-Founder
* Logan Lenz. Endagon Enterprises Founder / President
* Elaine Joseph, Artists Haven Gallery Owner / Executive Director
* Michael Joseph, Artists Haven Art Gallery Photographer / Owner

Schedule Overview
8:00AM – 3:00PM; Conference, Featuring the DMAC Panelists, Including a Question & Answer Session Led by the Crowd
9:30AM – Midnight; Artwork by Selected Showcase Artists Displayed throughout the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
6:00PM – Midnight; Live Performances from Selected Showcasing Bands at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Venues
Event information is subject to change.

Conference
8:00AM Ticket sales and check-in. For entry, present your ticket or state the name listed in will call. Tickets will also
be available for purchase. Purchase tickets now in advance at a reduced rate of $29. Day-of, tickets will be $49.
9:30AM – 10:30AM; Art panel discussion, featuring Elaine and Michael Joseph, Owners of Artists Haven Gallery in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
11:00AM – 12:00PM; “Get a Song. Get It Out.” :: Writing, producing and presenting your music to the masses using web solutions.
Music panel discussion, featuring: Chad Beatz (Writer / Producer), Jeff Halatrax (Writer / Producer),
Lou Plaia (Reverbnation Co-Founder) and Logan Lenz (Endagon Enterprises Founder / President).
12:00PM – 1:30PM; Lunch break and Featured Panelist meet and greet. A catered lunch will be made available for purchase
at Murphy’s Irish Pub at Seminole Paradise, which is on the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino grounds.
2:00PM – 3:00PM; “What a Label Brings to the Table” :: Both a label’s and artist’s perspective on getting signed.
Music panel discussion, featuring: Steve Robertson (Atlantic Records VP of A&R),
Nick Haussling (Warner Brothers Records A&R), Jimmy Roc (MySpace Records Music Evangelist),
Jason Bieler (Bieler Brothers Records Co-Founder / Founding Member of Saigon Kick),
Scott Mitchell Putesky (Most Famously Known as “Daisy Berkowitz”, Co-Founder of / original Guitarist for
Marilyn Manson & The Spooky Kids).
6:00PM; Dinner break, Featured Panelist meet and greet and the start of Showcase Performances.
A catered dinner will be made available for purchase at Murphy’s Irish Pub at Seminole Paradise, which is on the
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino grounds.
6:00PM – Midnight; Showcase Performances. See detailed Showcase Performance schedule below.

Selected Showcase Performances
Murphy’s Irish Pub Stage
Murphy’s is at Seminole Paradise, which is on the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino  grounds.
A catered dinner will be available for purchase at the time of the start of the performances at Murphy’s.
6:00 SJ :: From Miami, Florida :: Singer / Songwriter
6:30 Rug :: From Oviedo, Florida :: Indie Rock / Pop
7:00 My Aim Is True :: From Augusta, Georgia :: Rock / Punk
7:30 Not Tonight Josephine :: From Tampa, Florida :: Rock / Alternative
8:00 Jacob’s Ladder :: From Miami Beach, Florida :: Progressive / Powerpop
8:30 Mine All Mine :: From Miami, Florida :: Rock / Punk

Center Court Stage
The Center Court Stage is in the center of Seminole Paradise, which is on the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino grounds.
8:00 Alexander Cardinale :: From Los Angeles, California :: Singer / Songwriter
8:30 Stellate :: From Atlanta, Georigia :: Rock
9:00 The Lost Boys :: From Lakeport, California :: Rock
9:30 Fools For Rowan :: From Smyrna, Tennessee :: Rock / Alternative
10:00 Vega Under Fire :: From Naples, Florida :: Rock / Dance
10:30 Madeira :: From Orlando, Florida :: Rock
11:00 New City Lions :: From Fort Lauderdale, Florida :: Rock / Powerpop
11:30 Savannah :: From Winter Park, Florida :: Rock

The Love Of Three Oranges at The Playground Theatre 1/12-2/6/11

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Count Carlo Gozzi’s Italian Comedy The Love Of Three Oranges
January 12 – February 6, 2011
The Playground Theatre
9806 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami Shores, FL
www.theplaygroundtheatre.com

Count Carlo Gozzi’s beloved comedy for children, The Love of Three Oranges returns to the stage to delight audiences of all ages, January 12 – February 6, 2011 at The PlayGround Theatre, 9806 NE 2nd Avenue in Miami Shores. Artistic Director Stephanie Ansin will again direct her adaptation of The Love of Three Oranges, continuing The PlayGround Theatre’s mission to bring the magic and joy of live theater to children of all ages.

The PlayGround Theatre has created a family-friendly adaptation of The Love of Three Oranges, the 18th century Italian comedy that inspired Prokofiev’s opera.

Prince Tartaglia has been sick for ten years. He has tried every treatment imaginable, but nothing makes him feel better. Finally, a pair of strange doctors reveals a possible cure: laughter. The king hires a famous comedian to perform at the palace, but as soon as the prince laughs, an evil witch curses him, making him wander the world feverishly searching for three mysterious oranges. A good wizard helps Tartaglia overcome several obstacles on his way to finding the oranges, and the prince returns home with much more than fruit.

The Love of Three Oranges begins at The PlayGround Theatre, 9806 NE 2nd Avenue in Miami Shores on Wednesday, January 12th at 10am. Weekday performances (Tuesday-Friday) are usually at 10am, with weekend performances at 2pm. There will be a special evening performance on Saturday, January 29th at 7pm. Please see our website, www.theplaygroundtheatre.com for full show listings. Dates and times are subject to change.

*Theatre Inclusion Program (TIP) Performances, scheduled for January 20th and 30th, bring the magic of live theatre to children and adults with disabilities. During these public performances, sign-interpretation, open-captioning, and audio descriptions are provided. The PlayGround Theatre is wheelchair accessible.

Tickets are $20 each, $10 each for groups of 20 or more. Discounted tickets are available for schools and community groups. Family packs (three tickets) are available for $45.

Tickets available at The PlayGround Theatre website, www.theplaygroundtheatre.com; Ticketmaster; by phone 305-751-9550 or fax 305-751-9556.

The PlayGround Theatre is proud to create high-quality, innovative, theatre for South Florida’s children and their families. Founded in 2004, the company has produced nine plays that delight, provoke, and inspire audiences of all ages and abilities. Its shows reflect the international flavor of the community and expose audiences to the literature, art, and culture of England, Italy, China, and beyond. The Theatre Inclusion Program ensures that performances are accessible to all children and adults, and workshops, classes, and camps provide a variety of theatre education opportunities in parks, schools, and hospitals as well as at its own venue. The PlayGround Theatre invites you to experience the magic of live theatre.

Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival Presented By Food and Wine 2/24-27/11

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Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Presented By Food & Wine Celebrates 10 Years!
Thursday, February 24 – Sunday, February 27, 2011
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Southern Wine & Spirits.

The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Food & Wine is a national, star-studded, four-day destination event showcasing the talents of the world’s most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities. Hosted by Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida and Florida International University (FIU), the festival benefits FIU’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management Teaching Restaurant and the Southern Wine & Spirits Beverage Management Center. To date, the Festival has raised more than $10 million for the School.

Once again, the Festival gathers all that glistens for an unparalleled series of brunches and dinners to keep your taste buds dancing all weekend long:
• The Brilliance of France – dinner prepared by chefs Pascal Nibaudeau (Le Pressoir d’Argent at The Regent Grand Hotel Bordeaux) and Jean-Marie Gautier (Le Villa Eugenie at the Hôtel du
Palais in Biarritz)
• Dolce Brunch hosted by Gail Simmons and Michael White
• Barilla Interactive Lunch hosted by Bryan and Michael Voltaggio
• Italian in Paradise hosted by Giada De Laurentiis
• Barilla Interactive Dinner hosted by CHOPPED stars Ted Allen with Marc Murphy, Alex Guarnaschelli and Aarón Sánchez
• Wine + Dine + Design – the Festival’s ultimate dine around in Miami’s trendy Design District
• Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink Brunch at Sea
• Paula Deen’s Down Home Cookin’ Sunday Gospel Brunch

The 2011 Festival features returning fan-favorite events, including the Wine Spectator Wine Seminar series and Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village, and plenty of new soirées to keep the celebration going all weekend long! For its 10th year, the Festival is pleased to honor one of the world’s most revered chefs at its Tribute Dinner honoring Alain Ducasse presented by Bank of America on Saturday, February 26. A veritable who’s who of the culinary world will be in attendance to pay homage to Chef Ducasse, a chef who has earned more Michelin Stars than any of his colleagues.

Planned especially for this year, the dynamic duo of Emeril Lagasse and Martha Stewart will host the Festival’s featured 10th anniversary celebration Let Them Eat Cake presented by Ocean Drive magazine on Friday, February 25 in the contemporary new space at 1111 Lincoln Road. Here, no fewer than 10 pastry chefs, cake artists and renowned confectioners, including Margaret Braun, Jacques Torres, and Food Network’s Duff Goldman, will present decadent delicacies to complement the cocktails and Moët & Chandon Champagne that will be flowing all night long!

Thursday, February 24 – Sunday, February 27, 2011 will mark the 10th year of the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Food & Wine. The 2011 Festival will also celebrate the release of the official Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival cookbook (Clarkson Potter), due for publication in November 2010, written by Lee Brian Schrager with Julie Mautner, featuring a foreword by Anthony Bourdain. Returning Festival favorites and new programming is in the works.

In commemoration of the Festival’s 10th year, Schrager will release the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Cookbook (Clarkson Potter, $35/hardcover) on November 16, 2010. The book features a foreword from none-other than Anthony Bourdain, as well as an array of recipes from the nation’s favorite celebrity chefs and culinary personalities. In addition, it provides a behind-the-scenes look at the chefs, events and food that make the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival the most prestigious gourmet gathering in America. Like the overall Festival, all proceeds from the cookbook will benefit the Florida International University (FIU) School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and the Southern Wine & Spirits Beverage Management Center located on FIU’s Biscayne Bay Campus.

All proceeds of the Festival benefit the students of the Florida International University School of Hospitality and Tourism Management who also assist Festival organizers with sponsorship fulfillment, restaurant and exhibitor recruitment, logistics, and inventory as well as working alongside some of the world’s greatest celebrity chefs and winemakers.

The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Food &Wine is produced by Florida International University and Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida with the support of the Miami Beach Visitors & Convention Authority and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs.

List of Events as of January 8th, 2011. Events may change, please be sure to check the official website for the latest updates.

10:00pm – 1:00am
Feb 24, 2011
Original MOONSHINE® presents SHINE & SWINE hosted by Master BBQ Chef Adam Perry Lang sponsored by Breville
W South Beach, 2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
$100

1:00pm – 4:00pm
Feb 25, 2011
Wine Spectator Trade Tasting
Grand Tasting Village: 13th Street & Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
Guests of Southern Wine and Spirits South Florida Only

3:00pm – 4:30pm
Feb 25, 2011
Crystal Clear: Does The Glass Make a Difference? hosted by Maximilian Riedel
Gansevoort Miami Beach, 2377 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
$100

7:30pm – 11:00pm
Feb 25, 2011
Fontainebleau Miami Beach presents Wine Spectator’s Best of the Best sponsored by Bank ofamerica
Fontainebleau Miami Beach, 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
$350

7:30pm – 11:00pm General Admission; 7:00pm VIP reception
Feb 25, 2011
Perrier-Jouët BubbleQ presented by Allen Brothers hosted by Bobby Flay and Friends sponsored by Miami magazine
Delano, Beachside, 1685 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
$350 general admission, $450 VIP reception

10:00pm – 1:00am
Feb 25, 2011
Moët Hennessy USA presents Sobe’s 10th Year Anniversary Party “Let Them Eat Cake” hosted by Emeril Lagasse and Martha Stewart sponsored by Ocean Drive Magazine
1111 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
$200

10:00am – 12:40pm
Feb 26, 2011
Wine Spectator Wine Seminar Series A
Gansevoort Miami Beach, 2377 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
$150

10:00am – 5:00pm
Feb 26, 2011
Kohl’s Fun and Fit as a Family featuring Kellogg’s Kidz Kitchen (Saturday)
Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami Beach
$20

11:00am – 12:00pm
Feb 26, 2011
Bank ofamerica Lifestyle Seminars – Grape Nuts! Crazy-good Brunch Wines featuring Josh Wesson and Blue Ribbon
W South Beach, 2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
$85

11:00am – 1:00pm
Feb 26, 2011
Dolce Brunch hosted by Gail Simmons and Michael White
Blue Door Fish at Delano, 1685 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
$200

12:00pm – 2:30pm
Feb 26, 2011
Barilla Interactive Lunch hosted by Bryan Voltaggio and Claire Robinson
Country Club Ballroom at Biltmore, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables
$150

12:00pm – 1:00pm
Feb 26, 2011
Bank ofamerica Lifestyle Seminars – Grilled Cheese Pairing Seminar with Laura Werlin, The Kindergarten Classic Grows Up
W South Beach, 2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
$85

1:00pm – 2:00pm
Feb 26, 2011
Bank ofamerica Lifestyle Seminars – Making Great Cocktails at Home hosted by Tony Abou-Ganim
W South Beach, 2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
$85

2:00pm – 3:00pm
Feb 26, 2011
Bank ofamerica Lifestyle Seminars – From the Garden to the Glass, Cocktail Clinic with Zane Lamprey
W South Beach, 2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
$85

3:00pm – 4:00pm
Feb 26, 2011
Bank ofamerica Lifestyle Seminars – Danny Meyer Shake Shack Seminar
W South Beach, 2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
$100

7:00pm – 11:00pm
Feb 26, 2011
Barilla Interactive Dinner Chopped hosted by Ted Allen with Marc Murphy and Alex Guarnaschelli
Country Club Ballroom at Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables
$225

7:00pm – 11:00pm
Feb 26, 2011
Wine + Dine + Design presented by Gilt City
Design District, Miami
$250

7:00pm – 10:00pm
Feb 26, 2011
Thrillist’s BBQ & The Blues, Hosted by Tyler Florence
Oasis at The Raleigh Hotel, 1775 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
$85

10:00pm – 1:00 a.m.
Feb 26, 2011
Food Network presents The Best Thing I Ever Ate at the Beach hosted by Duff Goldman
Ritz-Carlton South Beach, One Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
$150

1:00pm – 2:00pm
Feb 27, 2011
Bank ofamerica Lifestyle Seminars – Chasing Ernest Hemingway with Tony Abou-Ganim
W South Beach, 2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
$85

10:00am – 5:00pm
Feb 27, 2011
Kohl’s Fun and Fit as a Family featuring Kellogg’s Kidz Kitchen (Sunday)
Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami Beach
$20

11:00am – 6:00pm
Feb 27, 2011
Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village (Sunday)
13th Street & Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
$225

11:00am – 12:30pm
Feb 27, 2011
Taste Wine Like a Master Sommelier
Gansevoort Miami Beach, 2377 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
$100

11:00am – 12:00pm
Feb 27, 2011
Bank ofamerica Lifestyle Seminars – The Bellas of the North – Italian cheese and wine from the North of Italy hosted by Laura Werlin & Andrea Robinson
W South Beach, 2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
$85

12:00pm – 1:00pm
Feb 27, 2011
Bank ofamerica Lifestyle Seminars – Thomas Buckley and Josh Wesson Seminar
W South Beach, 2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
$85

1:00pm – 2:00pm
Feb 27, 2011
Ancestry & Artistry A Tasting Journey with Marchese Piero Antinori of the Family’s Iconic Wines
Gansevoort Miami Beach, 2377 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
$125

2:30pm – 5:10pm
Feb 27, 2011
Wine Spectator Wine Seminar Series C
Gansevoort Miami Beach, 2377 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
$150

2:00pm – 3:00pm
Feb 27, 2011
Bank ofamerica Lifestyle Seminars – Prohibition Cocktails Clinic with Zane Lamprey
W South Beach, 2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
$85

3:00pm – 4:00pm
Feb 27, 2011
Bank ofamerica Lifestyle Seminars – Godiva Chocolate and Wine Pairing with Andrea Robinson
W South Beach, 2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
$85

6:30pm – 9:30pm
Feb 27, 2011
Guy’s BIG Beach Bar & Grill
Gansevoort Miami Beach, 2377 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
$125

7:00pm – 10pm General Admission; 6:15pm – VIP reception
Feb 24, 2011
Amstel Light Burger Bash presented by Allen Brothers hosted by Rachael Ray
Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, 1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139
$200 General Admission; $300 VIP reception

7:00pm – 11:00pm
Feb 24, 2011
The Brilliance of France
The Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables
$250

5:00pm – 6:30pm
Feb 25, 2011
Ultimate Beginnings Wine and Cheese Party hosted by Josh Wesson and Laura Werlin
The Betsy South Beach, 1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
$85

11:00pm – 2:00am
Feb 25, 2011
Dim Sum & Disco at the Setai hosted by Ming Tsai presented by Groupon
Setai Hotel, 2001 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
$150

11:00am – 6:00pm
Feb 26, 2011
Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village (Saturday)
13th Street & Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
$225

1:15pm – 2:15pm
Feb 26, 2011
A Vertical Tasting of Joseph Phelps Insignia
Gansevoort Miami Beach, 2377 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
$125

2:45pm – 5:25pm
Feb 26, 2011
Wine Spectator Wine Seminar Series B
Gansevoort Miami Beach, 2377 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
$150

7:00pm – 11:00pm
Feb 26, 2011
Tribute Dinner honoring Alain Ducasse presented by Bank ofamerica
Loews Miami Beach Hotel, 1601 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
$500

7:00pm – 10:00pm
Feb 26, 2011
Italian in Paradise hosted by Giada De Laurentiis
Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, 1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
$250

11:30am – 1:30pm
Feb 27, 2011
Paula’s Down Home Cookin’ Sunday Gospel Brunch hosted by Paula Deen
Loews Miami Beach Hotel, 1601 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
$125

11:30am – 1:30pm
Feb 27, 2011
Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink Brunch at Sea with guest chef Jonathan Waxman
Biscayne Lady – departs Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami

Photograghs of the Grand Opening of The Stage on 1/7/11

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Grand Opening of The Stage in the Design District on Friday, January 7, 2011. Performing opening night was Negronis Trio on Sound Theory Live, Angela Laino and Stokeswood.  What a great crowd and amazing performances.  I really love live music and so looking forward to going back to see more.

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Ultra-Lounge This Saturday MIA Girl Open Bar 1/8/11

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MIA Ultra-Lounge This Saturday MIA Girl (OPEN BAR)
Saturday January 8th, 10:00 PM
Mia At Biscayne
20 Flagler Street
Miami Florida 33131
Facebook Evite.

J.FABIAN This Saturday at MIA Ultra-Lounge
Searching for the next MIA Girl
MIA Girl Open Call This Saturday!
This Saturday January 8th

Open Format in the main room by DJ WILLY
AND
International Sounds by DJ Willy along with the sexy house music at the terrace commanded by Albert Day

for table reservations and guest list please e-mail Fabian@Quecoco.com
OR call/text 786.942.2097

I Have 40 Wristbands To Give Away To My Friends….This Wristbands Will Provide You Guys With 1 Hour Open Bar
CONTACT ME ASAP 786.942.2097

Group Of 5 Girls = A Bottle Of Champagne
Its Your Bday = A Bottle Of Champagne
You Rsvp Asap = Will Get Open Bar Wristbands
Mia Girl = Gets $10,000
11 Mia Girls = Get $1,000

Admission Is Complimentary Assuming That You Rsvp

Launch Miami Market at The Design District 1/8/11

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Launch Miami Market @ The Design District
Saturday, January 8 · 12:00pm – 6:00pm
140 NE 39th St. – The Palm Lot

Come Get your Shop ON.
All Local Made in Dade!
Vintage, T-Shirts, Watches, Accessories, Local produce, Home baked goods, Music, and Food trucks!

Interested vendors email: reservations@launcharte.com

“Threading the Community with local Artists and Designers.”
www.LaunchArte.com

ELC Presents Events Matters hosted by the Miami Beach Chamber 1/11/11

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Join the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce as they host a great lunch @ Gemma lounge (on Lincoln Road) Tues Jan 11th, featuring a panel of industry leaders as they discuss how to grow your business through hosting various types of events.
ELC Presents: “Events Matters”
Gemma Lounge
529 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tuesday, January 11, 11:30 am to 2:00 pm

RSVP EARLY (2 or more days prior to the event) to get “The List” of Attendees »

Events help businesses seeking to personalize their local presence, brand their identity, and engage in positive community outreach. When done effectively, businesses that participate in events are positioned apart from their competitors, leaving a lasting impression in their markets.

The Emerging Leadership Council of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce has coordinated a panel of industry leaders to discuss how to grow your business through hosting your own events, the value of partnering with charities, seeking corporate sponsors and how to save money by participating in existing events that speak to your target audience.

$20 for Pillar Members • $25 for General Members • $35 for Non Members
Lunch and refreshments will be provided

The Events Matters panelists are:
Jacquie O’Malley, Group VP of Development, United Way
Sabrina Badeaux, Owner, Chez Badeaux Salon
Caterina Falcone, Marketing Director, Miami New Times
Felipe Basulto, Retail Market Manager, TD Bank, NA

For more information contact 305.674.1300 or valerie@miamibeachchamber.com.

Open House at the Olsen Studio and Gallery 1/22-23/11

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Olsen Studio
11650 177th Place North
Jupiter, Florida 33478
January 22 and 23 from noon to 6PM

The public is invited to our 20th annual Open House at the Olsen Studio and gallery in Jupiter farms on January 22 and 23 from noon to 6PM. There are 5 acres of sculpture nestled in the pines and palmettos. This year we have included more artists.

The indoor gallery and courtyard display the more intimate sculpture of Gert Olsen, who works with the natural texture and color of stone to create representational sculptures of animals, human forms and abstract shapes.

Carmen Lagos and Gustavo Castillo, Jupiter residents, will show their paintings. Gustavo features tropical fruitscapes in acrylics and watercolors. Carmen creates lush tropical botanicals in watercolor.

Miky Cunnigham will bring her decorative and functional pottery from Crescent City, FL.

Marci McDonald of St Petersburg, Fl will be showing her sensuous paintings of women and florals.

Our favorite jeweler, Sue Brown Gordon, of Abacoa will have her silver and gold jewelry to choose from.

Marilyn Muller of Jupiter will be joining us this year with her expressive, sometimes abstract, oils- both landscapes and seascapes.

This is an all Florida multi artist show that should not be missed. To reach the Olsen Studio, take I-95 to exit 87B, continue West on Indiantown Road 4 MILES to Haynie Lane. Turn left (south) and follow the signs. Phone 561- 744-5565

Olsen is widely collected throughout the US. And I am honored to be asked to join this group of Florida artists.

Preview Opening of Tree House Miami Beach 1/8/11

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Preview Opening of Tree House Miami Beach
Saturday, January 8th, 11pm-5am
Treehouse
323 23rd Street
Miami Beach, FL
Always Say BANDITS at the DOOR.
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Grand Opening on January 28, 2011. Click here for details.

Tree House is a great new Venue right next to some of the hottest night life spots on Miami Beach that will breath some fresh air into the lungs of Miami Beach party scene.
Dress to impress but come with a with a playful attitude.
There will be two rooms for patrons to enjoy and an atmosphere that is sure to inspire hijinx. Come check out the Grand opening this Saturday .

BANDITS group will be masterminding the mayhem
with sounds by ONERAW and the Debut of “BoysONDrugs” plus special guest DJs.

See you there.

For Guest list and Table Reservations: Norman V. LuLLaby057@aol.com

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Photographs of Street Food Fridays on 1/7/11

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Street Food Fridays on January 7, 2010.  I had so much fun and what an awesome idea.  There were 10 trucks participating, all of them have amazing food:  Feverish Ice Cream, Jefe’s Original Fish Taco and Burger, The Fish Box, GastroPod, Latin House Grill, The Rolling Stove, Sakaya Kitchen, Latin Burger and Sugar Rush.

Street Food Fridays was brought to you by presenting sponsor LaLey Enterprises in partnership with The Miami Herald/El Nuevo Herald and Burger Beast. Street Food Fridays will take place the 1st Friday of every month. The Burger Beast truck will be featuring all his favorite restaurants and chefs to cook on it.  It is going to bring places like Charm City Burger Company, Georgie’s Alibi, Gilbert’s 17th Street Grill and Quickie’s of Hollywood to Miami and ocations from Miami like 8 oz. Burger Bar, Burger & Beer Joint, The Filling Station, and John Martin’s Irish Pub farther north.

The unveiling of the truck is at Street Food Fridays at the Miami Herald. Unfortunately, they will not be cooking on the truck but Fireman Derek will be selling some of his world famous pies. Good stuff if you’ve never had it. The cooking debut will be next Thursday, January 13th and will feature Ortelio Cardenas, better known as El Mago De Las Fritas.

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Eurocinema Movie Channel Delivers Award-Winning International Films To Miami On-Demand

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Eurocinema Movie Channel Delivers Award-Winning International Films To North America On-Demand

Extensive catalog of feature films, documentaries & shorts diversifies home entertainment

eurocinema, a foreign film channel available on-demand, serves as the leading provider of internationally-acclaimed theatrical features for the U.S. and Canada. Its unique block programming consists of contemporary and classic European pictures, documentaries, shorts and more; most never-before-seen in North America. Since eurocinema’s launch in 2005, the brand has expanded to over 31 million homes; spanning all major markets including: New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Washington D.C., San Francisco and Toronto.

eurocinema offers up to fifteen titles monthly from various Western and Eastern European countries. The channel’s carefully selected catalog showcases a combination of celebrated movies, actors and directors including the Academy Award-nominated film Avenue Montaigne; Hollywood star Mads Mikkelsen (Casino Royale; Clash of the Titans) and multiple Cannes Film Festival award-winner director Emir Kusturica (Underground; Time of the Gypsies). Each feature film ($4.95) is accompanied by a short film and is available to the consumer for a period of 24-hours; during which viewers may pause, fast-forward or rewind content. eurocinema introduces five new films monthly; with selections available for a four month period. Bonus features include director commentary, celebrity interviews and coverage of major international film festivals.

“The goal of eurocinema is to expose a wide range of subscribers to quality European box office films they would not typically experience,” says Sebastien Perioche, Chairman/CEO of Euromedia Holdings, eurocinema’s parent company. “I believe the popular response to the concept is a testament to its convenient access, affordability, and the increasing demand for culturally-stimulating alternatives to Hollywood pictures.” A Harvard alum and entertainment pioneer, Perioche has successfully created the first movie channel to make award-winning international content available domestically. Perioche has achieved this by aligning himself with proven industry executives such as E! Entertainment Television co-founder Larry Namer, eurocinema’s Senior Advisor of Strategic Development, who has played a large part in the company’s overall success.

A benchmark in eurocinema’s expansion occurred in August 2010, when the channel was picked up by Comcast cable network. Other major distributors include Time Warner, Cablevision, Verizon, Charter, RCN, and DIRECTV, leaving the company poised to reach a projected 40 million households by the year 2012.

About eurocinema
eurocinema is the leading provider of European films, available on-demand. eurocinema offers viewers access to a unique selection of award-winning box office films with a few clicks of a remote, 24/7. Available in over 31 million U.S. and Canadian homes; eurocinema can be found under the Indies/Foreign/International Film category of cable or satellite provider’s On-Demand menu. For more information visit www.eurocinema.com.

Sebastien Perioche / Chairman & CEO, EuroMediaHoldings, Corp.
Sebastien Perioche, 37-years-old, is a French-born media entrepreneur dedicated to promoting the European arts and entertainment experience worldwide. As Chairman and CEO of EuroMediaHoldings, Corp., Perioche launched eurocinema in 2005, the first and only film channel providing internationally-acclaimed theatrical features to the U.S. and Canada on-demand. eurocinema’s unique block programming consists of contemporary and classic European pictures, documentaries, shorts and more – most never before seen in North America.

As an international scholar with a keen understanding of global business and cultural practices, Perioche specializes in bringing European products and investors to the United States. He is responsible for eurocinema’s development strategy, in addition to managing relationships with international film distributors. He has ensured his company’s overall success by surrounding himself with proven industry veterans such as former E! Entertainment Television co-founder Larry Namer.

“The goal of eurocinema is to expose a wide range of subscribers to quality European box office films they would not typically experience,” says Perioche. “I believe the popular response to the concept is a testament to its convenient access, affordability, and the increasing demand for culturally stimulating alternatives to Hollywood pictures.”

A benchmark of Perioche’s success occurred in August 2010 when the eurocinema channel was picked up by Comcast cable network. The burgeoning brand now reaches more than 31 million homes, spanning all major markets, including New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Washington, D.C., San Francisco and Toronto, with a projected reach of 40 million households by the year 2012. Other major distributors for eurocinema include Time Warner, Cablevision, Verizon, Charter, RCN and DIRECTV.
Perioche earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Switzerland’s University of Lausanne in 1993. He attended Harvard University for a graduate program in Finance and Economics in 1997.

Women of Calypso to perform in Miami 1/28-29/11

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Friday and Saturday
Jan. 28 and 29, 8 p.m.
Miami Dade College North Campus
William and Joan Lehman Theater
11380 N.W. 27 Ave., Miami

This performance celebrates women’s contributions to the classic Caribbean art form of Calypso – a musical world traditionally dominated by men. Three prominent women of the genre – Singing Saundra, Queen Fayola and Princess Kizzie – will perform their celebrated form with a unique twist. All three have won hosts of awards and regularly place in the finals of Calypso competitions during Carnival and year-round in Trinidad.

TICKETS
General admission: $15
Students and seniors: $10
MDC Students/Staff/Faculty Discount with MDC ID

For detailed venue information and secure online tickets: www.mdc.edu/culture • 305-237-3010

Mideastern Dance Exchange 21 Year Reunion and Fundraiser 1/26/11

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Mideastern Dance Exchange Celebrates its 21 Year Anniversary with a Reunion and Fundraiser Featuring Performances, Vintage Film and Panel Discussion
Sunday January 16, 2011 7-11pm
Art of Bellydance Studio
1431 Alton Road, Second Floor, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (305) 695 8720

Tiffany Hanan Madera, Executive Director Mideastern Dance Exchange and Art of Bellydance Studio presents the Mideastern Dance Exchange 21 Year reunion and fundraiser.

Panel discussion and performance. Panelists include Tamalyn Dallal, Bozenka, Samay, Virginia, Aireen, Hanan, Amar Gamal, invited performer Jihan Jamal and others. Special invited guests Maria Jammal, Mostafa Makki, Myriam Eli and Joe Zeytoonian,Ylsa and Sheherezade. Event includes vintage film clips, deluxe raffle and special trailer of Hanan’s film “Havana Habibi”.

$20 advance sale, $25.00 at the door includes refreshments and light bites from our generous sponsor, Whole Foods Market South Beach

The Mideastern Dance Exchange is a cultural landmark in Miami Beach. Founded by Tamalyn Dallal in 1990 the MEDE has produced major theatrical feature length productions, festivals and iconic events for over 20 years. Tamalyn Dallal is a major authority and master instructor, author and ethnographer in Middle Eastern dance. She has personally trained, mentored and developed several of the leading voices and artists in Middle Eastern dance today including Amar Gamal,. Bozenka, Samay, Virginia and Hanan. Many celebrity artists have taught and had residencies in the historic Miami Beach studio including Maja, Helene Eriksen, Mariano Parra, Sheherezade, Jihan Jamal, Amel Tafsout, Bellyqueen and countless others. A tribute performance will be done in Tamalyn Dallal’s honor. Dallal handed over the Mideastern Dance Exchange (501C3 Non-profit) to protégée Tiffany Hanan Madera, M.A. in 2008

Photo By Tal Rickards
www.hanan4peace.com
www.artofbellydanceflorida.com

Artformz Evolution 1/8/11

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Join Us For The Wynwood 2nd Saturday Art Walk
Saturday, January 8, 2011, 7-10p
Artformz is Moving and this is our Last Opening Reception at 171 NW 23rd Street
Attending guests receive a complimentary Artformz T-Shirt
Commemorating the award winning Artformz project “Giants in the City 2008”

On exhibit: Mary Larsen, Maxine Spector, Donna haynes, Alette Simmons-Jimenez, Rossella Ramanzini, Sara Rytteke, Natasha Duwin, Rosario Bond, Randy Burman

For the Wynwood 2nd Saturday gallery openings this month the artist’s cooperative Artformz Alternative will hold the last opening reception at the 171 NW 23rd Street gallery with the continuation of the exhibition “SPILL”. Also, in celebration of the New Year the founder and director, Alette Simmons-Jimenez, announces exciting changes in the structure and location of the 7-year-old alternative space.

Artformz was founded in 2004 in the Miami Design District, and in 2008 moved to the Wynwood Arts District. The project’s direction has been continuously evolving and yet has always been focused on the critical belief of how art should be viewed, open creative dialogue, and the development of compelling ideas. At the end of January of 2011 Artformz will once again undergo an evolution. The alternative space will be moving to a new location within the Wynwood area and while it will no longer maintain a monthly exhibition salon, it will continue to focus on the exhibition of selected curatorial projects and cultural exchanges, both local and abroad. Artist Alette Simmons-Jimenez will continue to direct collaborations and curate projects.

Over the last 7 years, 50 exhibitions have been presented and hundreds of artists have been featured. Artformz is a recipient of a Knight Arts Challenge Award for “Giants in the City 2008”, a Miami-Dade Tourism Development Grant, a Miami-Dade Community Grant, and a Miami-Dade District 3 Small Business Grant. The space has been invited to participate in several international art fairs and has presented local artists at Arteamericas Fair, Art Aqua Miami, Sleepless Nights Miami Beach, Verge Art Fair, the 44th National Conference of the Society of Photographic Educators, and Artist Invites Artist in Spain. Artformz projects have been featured in Sculpture Magazine, Chic Today (London), Miami New Times, Jane Magazine, The Miami Herald and Tropical Life, El Nuevo Herald, ArtMurmur, Phaidon Agenda, Art Centric, Miami Art Guide, Wynwood Magazine, and Artdaily amoung others.

In 2011 Artformz will continue to develop innovative and exciting exhibitions with the intention of broadening horizons and expanding boundaries not possible while maintaining a physical local. I am very grateful to all the artists and members that through the varied curatorial programs have contributed their time and exceptional artwork to enrich the cultural conversation that has had a far reaching affect. I hope everyone will continue to attend our future manifestations and collaborate in the dialogue of contemporary social and aesthetic ideas that Artformz offers.

UNHCR Traveling Exhibit Opening Monday 1/10/11

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The United Nations HCR World Tour Photo Exhibition comes to ArtServe
Opening Reception Monday, January 10, 2011 from 5-8pm
ArtServe’s JM Family Enterprises Gallery

“Invisible in the City: Lives of Urban Refugees” has toured Shanghai, Geneva, Milan, and New York.
To illustrate the resilience of refugees in cities, their hopes and dreams as they struggle to simply survive, make a living and care for their families, United Nations Higher Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) sent renowned photographer Zalmaï Ahad, to urban settings in Colombia, Malaysia and South Africa. At age 15, Ahad spent three months in his grandmother’s basement hiding from the Soviet army before fleeing to Switzerland, where he was educated and still lives.
Internationally acclaimed photographer Zalmai’s work has been published in several magazines and newspapers, including the New York Times Magazine, Time Magazine, Le Temps, Newsweek and La Republica.
Fort Lauderdale is the only host city for the 50-piece exhibit in South Florida during the limited US tour. Exhibition runs January 10 – 15, 2011.

Conversations and Cocktails with the MOCA Shakers 1/11/11

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Conversations and Cocktails with the MOCA Shakers
BBar at the Betsey Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
Tuesday, January 11 at 7pm.

Happy New Year!
Shaker members and above are invited to start the new year off with our monthly series Conversations and Cocktails.

Enjoy signature cocktails by Grey Goose and savory appetizers from BLT while joining in the conversation with MOCA Associate Curator, Ruba Katrib and Miami artists from her upcoming exhibition OPEN PROCESS.

Hosted By MOCA Shaker Edison Lozada.
Click here to RSVP by Monday, January 10 or call 305 893 6211.

To become a MOCA Shaker, please visit www.mocanomi.org/moca-shakers

The Frost Art Museum presents Gran Torino Italian Contemporary Art 1/26/11

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The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum at Florida International University (FIU) presents Gran Torino: Italian Contemporary Art Opening
January 26, 2011.
Frost Art Museum, Florida International University, 10975 SW 17th Street
Miami, FL 33199

Gran Torino, curated by Paolo Facelli and Francesco Poli, presents works from a selected group of Torino artists that are representative of not only the local but Italian situation, with their own national characteristics, in an open and stimulating debate with the international scene. Gran Torino will feature artists who have established themselves during the past 15 years along with works by artists representative of generations that emerged during the 60s, 70s, and 80s. It begins with Torino exponents of the renowned Arte Povera movement, such internationally acclaimed artists as Mario Mertz, Alighiero Boetti, Giulio Paolini and Michelangelo Pistoletto, and introduces significant trends and movements of contemporary Italian art to American audiences.

The Gran Torino artists focus on the concepts of duration and continuity and the relationship between art and time. While tracing different worlds and visions over a period of 40 years, each artist displays singular intentions, reflections and experimentations within a common social, political and cultural matrix.

A founding force in the Arte Povera movement, Michelangelo Pistoletto has created works during the last sixty years that unwaveringly reinvented the contemporary art aesthetic. Pistoletto is perhaps most regarded for his Mirror Paintings, which directly include the viewer and real time in the work. Interestingly these works embraced perspective, much as it had been during the Renaissance, thereby countering the twentieth-century avant-garde aversion to such artistic devices.

Gran Torino will provide visitors to the Frost Art Museum a significant opportunity to view and experience the Italian avant-garde of the latter part of the 20th century. It will allow visitors to hopefully gain a richer understanding and appreciation of twentieth-century Italian avant-garde and the Arte Povera style, which continues to significantly impact the city of Turin and the art world.

French Guitar Virtuoso Florian Larousse in Concert 1/29/11

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French Guitar Virtuoso Florian Larousse in Concert
Saturday January 29th
Episcopal Church Center
1150 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146

The Miami Classical Guitar Society presents Florian Larousse as part of the 2011 International Guitar Masters Series. The young guitar virtuoso Florian Larousse, at the age of 22, has already wowed audiences on multiple continents, winning First Prize at the 2009 Guitar Foundation of America’s International Competition, the Koblenz International Guitar Competition “Hubert Kappel” (Germany), and the Jose Tomás Competition (Spain).

Tickets cost $20 general admission at the door, and $15 members, students, seniors. No reservations required for tickets. Parking is free. For more information, call 305-412-2494, or visit www.miamiguitar.org.

Florian Larousse.

Target Wednesday After Hours 1/26/11

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The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum
January 26, 6-9pm
10975 SW 17th Street
Miami, FL 33199
thefrost.fiu.edu

Opening receptions for new exhibitions
Join us for the opening reception of our season’s exhibitions: Gran Torino: Italian Contemporary Art; My Eyes Have Seen by Robert Farber; The Tale of the Unknown Island by Esther Villalobos and Mar Solís; As of 24-03-07 by María Brito and Women in Motion: Fitness, Sport, and the Female Figure in the Wolfsonian-FIU Teaching Gallery at The Frost Art Museum. For more information on any of these exhibitions, please click here.

Crossing the Boundaries: Art & Music – David Amram
David Amram has composed more than 100 orchestral and chamber music works, written many scores for Broadway theater and film, including the classic scores for the films Splendor in The Grass and The Manchurian Candidate; two operas, including the groundbreaking Holocaust opera The Final Ingredient; and the score for the landmark 1959 documentary Pull My Daisy, narrated by novelist Jack Kerouac.

How to Get an Internship 101 / 5pm
FIU Students are invited to join us from 5-6pm for this workshop presentation by FIU Career Services Office titled How to Get an Internship 101.

Target has teamed up with The Frost Art Museum to sponsor its popular programming series Target Wednesday After Hours. Designed to complement The Frost Art Museum’s exhibitions, these events give visitors the chance to meet contemporary artists and engage with controversial art, live music, talks, films, dance, and performance art.

All events are free and open to the public.

88.9FM WDNA Presents Norman Simmons in Jazz Encounters 1/21/11

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WDNA-FM 88.9 Public Radio presents Jazz Encounters
Friday, January 21, 2011 at 8 pm.
88.9FM WDNA
2921 Coral Way
Miami, FL 33145

Uniting Generations of Jazz Musicians
WDNA’s Jazz Encounters continue on the third Friday of January with legendary pianist Norman Simmons

Norman Simmons came out of Chicago in distinguished keyboard company, along with his contemporaries Junior Mance, Muhal Richard Abrams, Jodie Christian and Ramsey Lewis. Quickly, Norman became the accompanist of choice of an impressive list of jazz singers, including Carmen McRae, Betty Carter, Anita O’Day and Joe Williams. Nothing hones a pianist’s sense of color, rhythm and harmonic subtlety more than accompanying vocalists. Norman brings that experience to his solo playing, giving unique insight and meaning to any song hechooses to play.

Jazz Encounters celebrate America’s classical music, create awareness in the importance of music education, provide personal musical encounters between diverse individuals, and expose the audience to the rich talent in the next generation of musicians.
Young musicians are invited to play along some of the best musicians around, in an informal setting and with the common purpose of establishing a relationship around music and its history.

It’s also a lot of fun! Vocalists—-don’t miss this one!!!
Students under 21 years old with an instrument are admitted free. General admission is a $15 donation to WDNA. Concerts take place at the WDNAJAZZ GALLERY located at 2921 Coral Way in Miami. For more information, call (305) 662-8889.

Join Dine at Vino e Olio for a Taste of Italy 1/11/11

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Join Dine at Vino e Olio for a taste of Italy
Vino e Olio, 139 NE 39th St, Miami
Tuesday, January 11 from 6-8 pm
Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door — includes 1 signature cocktail made with Matusalem rum and a selection of complimentary hors d’oeuvres.
Buy Tickets.

Life is too short … not to eat and drink well.

Join Dine at Vino e Olio, the latest restaurant to open in Miami’s Design District. This stylish Tuscan restaurant comes to us from Chef Andrea Menichetti and features glass lit walls, a chef’s table, an outdoor terrace and simply prepared rustic menu items. Menichetti comes from a family of culinary talent, where both of his parents have earned two Michelin stars (His father is a sommelier and vineyard owner, while his mother is a chef at Da Caino.)

Menu items are simply prepared and use only the best ingredients available — both products from local farmers and other ingredients like virgin olive oils imported directly from his family’s farm in Italy. Many items on the menu are made from scratch here, including one of his soon-to-be signature dishes –Tortelli cacio e pere con salsa di barbe rosse (Tortelli with beet root sauce).

Join us for an exquisite evening out in this stunning location and experience the fresh, seasonal fare from Chef Andrea.

MENU:
Smoke Salmon Canapes
Potato Omelettes
Butter and Anchovy Canapes
Pizza Margherita
Bread Sticks with Ham
Avocado and Olive Pate

Catch the Miami Heat with Biz To Biz 2/8/11

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Catch The Hottest Team In Town Biz To Biz Networking On The Bay
Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers And Join Biz To Biz Networking
Tuesday, February 8th
A Private Biz To Biz Networking Event Prior To The Game on the Plaza outside of
Gate 5 – Starting at 5:30pm – Tuesday, February 8th
AmericanAirlines Arena – 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Game Starts at 7:30pm

Tickets Available: Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers
350 Tickets will be available for this special Networking on the Bay
All of The Biz To Biz Group will be seated together in Sec. 308 & 309
$65 Per Ticket. BuyTickets Now.

Biz To Biz Networking
www.biztobiznetworking.com
954.838.9644

Each ticket holder will also receive a Post Game Free Throw
Fan Experience Pass to shoot a free throw on the court after the game
This will be a great opportunity to network and make new business connections as well as Private Networking on The Plaza – American Airlines Arena

*All ticket sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.
Tickets are subject to availability. Lost or stolen tickets will not be replaced. Tickets will issued at the Biz To Biz Networking.

ArtTable Presentation on Painting at Abstract Miami Exhibition 1/11/11

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ArtTable Presentation on Painting at Abstract Miami Exhibition
January 11, 2011, 5:30pm – 8pm
Center for Visual Communication
541 NW 27 Street
Miami, FL 33127

www.visual.org

5:30 Networking
6:00 Panel Discussion of Abstract Miami. Please be prompt.
7:00 Reception and Exhibition

RSVP to slopez@visual.org or 305-571-1415

*Event open to the public at no cost.

Join us along with ArtTable members for a Provcative Panel Discussion on Painting Today and a Special Viewing of the Exhibition Abstract Miami: The Miami School – Tuesday January 11th.

Watch the sparks fly as some of Miami’s most noted and opinionated artists and educators discuss contemporary painting. The backdrop is CVC’s current exhibition Abstract Miami at ArtTable’s January event. ArtTable is a national organization of arts professionals that meets monthly with guests for discussion and presentations in major US cites.

Abstract Miami heralds an important new Miami born art movement that is bringing painting back into the conversation of the contemporary art world.

The movement, dubbed The Miami School, was ignited by Guggenheim fellow and now UM art professor Darby Bannard. Bannard with his Princeton classmate Frank Stella was responsible for starting the Minimalism art movement which changed the direction of 20th century art and has been written into art history by scholars and New York’s most influential critics.

Bannard was called “one of the six best living artists” by Clement Greenberg, the New York art critic who ushered in the modern art aesthetic and put Abstract Expressionism on the map. Andy Warhol was a fan and collected Bannard’s paintings.

Abstract Miami: The Miami School highlights the coming of age of Miami’s visual arts community. That a major contemporary art movement has formed its nexus in Miami reflects on the city’s cultural force extending beyond its boundaries. This new art movement has emerged from the Miami artist community as the Abstract Expressionist movement, also known as The New York School, emerged from New York.

The exhibition presents paintings by seven Miami artists, that are vibrant, bold and infused with color – like the city itself.
The exhibition is the first to bring together the artists forging this new direction in contemporary art rooted in spirit of place, and is presented in our renovated 10,000 sf facility located next to the Margulies Collection in Miami’s Wynwood Arts District.

Special Screening of Florida Choosing the Future at The Wolfsonian-FIU 1/23/11

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Join The Wolfsonian-FIU for a Special Screening of Florida Choosing the Future
Sunday, January 23, 2011, 2pm
The Wolfsonian-Fiu
1001 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach
Admission is free.
Please rsvp to 305.535.2645

The Florida Humanities Council and The Wolfsonian-FIU invite you to a special screening of Florida Choosing the Future–a documentary featuring Florida leaders on issues of concern to Floridians. Following the film, WPBT’s host of Issues, Helen Aguirre Ferré, will lead a discussion.

We invite you to join the conversation.

Public parking available on: Collins, between 10th & 11th Streets 7th Street, between Washington & Collins 12 Street, between Drexel and Washington

Lunch at the museum’s Dynamo Food Factory prior to the film. For reservations call 305.535.1457.

Clara Varas First Solo Show Opens At Edge Zones 1/8/11

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Clara Varas First Solo Show Opens At Edge Zones Magic City
January 8 – 29, 2011
Reception: Sat., Jan. 8,
Meet the Artist: 7:00 – 10:00 PM
Edge Zones Art Center
47 NE 25th St.
Miami, FL 33137
(East of North Miami Ave.)
www.edgezones.org

Artist Statement
My work explores the struggle and chaos of coastal cities and their disappearing natural habitats. Of particular interest to me are the lives that hang in the balance and those whose livelihood is directly related to nature. My recent compositions involve images which have been destroyed using scratches, marks, and globs of paint. Many times the marks resemble different manmade structures around the city such as fishing piers, buildings, or construction cranes, while the globs of paint become abstracted versions of nature like mangrove islands or meandering creeks and canals. In my work I like to create tension between past and present, natural and manmade, using paper boats, candy, sewing thread, fishing line, and other discarded objects to provide the viewer with clues as to a city’s inhabitants, and to reference memories of early childhood and current pop culture.
Much of my work is done on paper. Paper is a product of our consumer culture, it is a material easily discarded, and often overlooked, I like cutting it, tearing it, or stepping on it to create marks, scuffs, and to give this throw away material new meaning, giving mundane things new importance is something I enjoy.

Clara Varas
Born 1972, in Havana, Cuba, Clara Varas arrived in the United States at the age of six. Her work deals with issues of exile, immigration, separation and identity. Drawing upon fragmented memories of early childhood in Cuba, as well as her experiences living in an urban, coastal city like Miami, Clara has pieced together her history using unconventional materials like fishing lines, hooks, paper boats, yarn and plastic. Images of mangrove islands, piers and other structures invade her worlds creating tension between the natural and manmade, the past and present, forming links between her homeland and Miami. Clara has developed a unique visual vocabulary, taking us on a journey that is personal, playful, and spontaneous.

Clara earned her Bachelor of fine arts in 1995 from the School Of Visual Arts in New York City, where she had the honor of studying with renowned professor and contemporary artist Marilyn Minter. Her work is a part of private collections such as celebrated restaurateur and event designer Barton G. Clara has exhibited her work nationally in New York and Miami where she currently lives and works

Edge Zones
Edge Zones (EZ) is an artist based non-profit arts organization that was founded in 2004, dedicated to strengthening the contemporary art environment in South Florida. EZ creates programs that allow artists to explore new positions in the contemporary art world. EZ introduces innovative, risk-taking artistic exponents on a multicultural stage and fosters expansion in an international forum.

New Year, New You January 2011

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New Year, New You
January 2011,
The Spa at Viceroy Miami
485 Brickell Avenue
Miami FL 33131
305.503.0369
www.viceroymiami.com/spa

Everyone needs a little time to unwind after the busy festive season and the indulgences that go hand-in-hand with the holidays.
All that partying can leave the skin and the body looking and feeling tired and less radiant than usual. The Spa at Viceroy Miami would like to extend a 20% discount* to experience any of our Signature Treatments or Signature Journeys designed to face the New Year with fresh confidence.

Please call +1 305 503 0369 for reservations. Be sure to tell them you heard about it on the Soul Of Miami!
*Offer can not be combined with any other discount.

Arkadia Discosh!t Kickoff 1/7/11

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DISCOSH!T Kickoff & Emi Guerra’s Birthday Party
Friday January 7th 2011
ARKADIA at the Fontainebleau Hotel
4441 Collins Avenue

DISCOSH!T: (noun) – 100% Pure unadulterated and uncensored FUN for people who don’t take anything serious except the way they party

Synonyms: awesome, epic, crazy hardstyle, insane, sweet, sick, dope, ballin, fantastic, brilliant, phenomenal

RSVP Mandatory & Tables Suggested

Email Khristy731@aol.com or call: 305.498.4692

SocialBuzzTV Networking TweetUP 1/19/11

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SocialBuzzTV Networking TweetUP
Wednesday January 19, 2011 from 5:30-7:30PM
Morton’s The Steakhouse
2333 Ponce De Leon Boulevard
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Register Now!
SPREAD THE WORD on @Twitter!
Twitter Hashtag for this event will be #SBNTU

Greetings Friends!
It’s a BRAND NEW year, full of BRAND NEW opportunities so come network with us! Who ever says no to Morton’s?! Join us Wednesday January 19th from 530pm-730pm at
Morton’s Coral Gables! SocialBuzzTV TweetUp’s are designed to help you and your brand leverage new business and new relationships in the Miami area!
THIS JUST IN…SocialBuzzTV is teaming up with YoUnitedTV.com and we’ll be filming on location at the event, so look your best, the cameras will be rolling!

Mark your calendars now! You don’t want to miss this AWESOME opportunity to network and take your business to the next level!

LET US HELP!
It doesn’t cost a dollar to show up and join the fun! Enjoy bar bites and Morton’s deeply discounted Happy Hour from 530-630pm!
We’ll be raffling off door prizes and gift certificatesto add to all of the fun!

Miami Finance Forum Happy Hour at Chima Brazilian Steak House Ft. Lauderdale 1/18/11

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Join Miami Finance Forum for Networking Happy Hour at Chima Brazilian Steak House on Las Olas Boulevard and enjoy a complimentary drink and hors d’oeuvres. Stay for dinner after the event and receive $10.00 per person discount on your dinner.
Chima is located at 2400 East Las Olas Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL
You must RSVP to attend this event to elena@miamifinanceforum.com!
This event is complimentary to Miami Finance Forum members! $20.00 to our guests

Mark your calendars for MFF’s Happy Hour at Chops Steak House in Miami on January 11th from 6pm to 8pm.
Become a Miami Finance Forum Member today and enjoy complimentary admission to all MFF Happy Hours, $20.00 admission to CEO Power Breakfast Panel Discussions (effective January 1st), VIP invitations, and discounts to affiliate events! Individual Membership is $195.00, Corporate Membership is $295.00, VIP Membership is $395.00

Twitter March to Commemorate First Anniversary of Haiti Earthquake 1/12/11

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Twitter March to Commemorate First Anniversary of Haiti Earthquake

January 12th will mark the first anniversary of the earthquake that shook the nation of Haiti like never before. The 7.0 magnitude earthquake claimed well over 200,000 lives and left millions homeless and in need of emergency aid. With a total population of approximately 9 million people, the effects of the earthquake have been devastating to the already impoverished nation. While the effects have been devastating to the country, there have been countless stories of hope that have resonated in our hearts and mind as we reflect on the event that occurred.

To commemorate this time in our human history, CLOAK is leading a virtual march on Twitter. The march will celebrate the people that endured the earthquake, those that sacrificed themselves to help others, and those that have participated and are still contributing to solutions to help those in need. “This is a march about love,” says CLOAK CEO, Ebonie Mukasa.

People from all over the world will participate in solidarity to the nation of Haiti. Logon to your Twitter account and follow @cloakinc to participate in the momentous occasion and to show your solidarity and love for Haiti. The virtual march will begin at 4:53 EST on January 12, 2011. A message will be released to mark the beginning of the march. Follow @cloakinc on Twitter today to be connected to the movement. A satellite virtual march will also be happening on Facebook for those who do not have a Twitter accounts.

CLOAK Inc is a for-profit fashion brand whose mission is to promote hope and inspiration. CLOAK has supported organizations focused on Haiti relief since 2008. Before the earthquake in 2010, Haiti was a nation stricken by poverty and an unbelieveable food-crisis. As Haiti rebuilds, CLOAK will continue to support trust-worthy organizations and do more work on the ground.

Fore more information contact Johanne P. Wilson at jpwilson@cloakinc.com or call 917 837 5853.

Official CLOAK website
http://cloakinc.com/
http://www.facebook.com/cloakinc
http://twitter.com/cloakinc

Free Show with Ne-Yo, Black Milk, Aceyalone and JW Blaze on Friday 1/7/11

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You heard it right. The Public Wizard has access to an exclusive engagement with live performances by Ne-Yo, Black Milk, Aceyalone and JW Blaze.
It all goes down this Friday, January 7th from 3-8pm in Miami Beach.
Must RSVP: rsvp@publicwizardinc.com

Food and beverages will also be provided to all of our selected guests. Guest must be ages 25-35 (will be carded) in or to attend.

This event will be filmed and photographed for an ad campaign, so guests are expected to wear clothes that fit the vibe of the environment. Think bright colors, casual and fun. The scene is a carnival with bands performing set in US (not Caribean). So lets see….

Are you interested in the acts and will engage, enjoy yourself and dance away?
Are you between the ages of 25-35?
Will you be able to attend the event in Miami Beach on Friday, January 7th from 3pm-8pm?

If you answered YES to all three, then reply now with full name of each guest you are submitting to attend along with their age to rsvp@publicwizardinc.com. RSVP no later than 5pm on Thursday, January 6th.

It is last minute and the limitations involved. This is why it is so exclusive. If arriving before 3pm is your only limitation, then please reply with all information requested and your expected time of arrival.

The Public Wizard, Inc. Team
www.PublicWizardInc.com

Spam Allstars 1/6-8/11

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Thursday – Hoy Como Ayer
2212 SW 8th Street
Little Havana, FL
9pm doors, ladies free until 10:30pm
W/Rumberos de la 8

Friday – Nick & Johnnies
207 Royal Poinciana Way
Palm Beach, FL
10pm show

Saturday – EARLY SHOW@ AE District
3852 N. Miami Ave.
Design District
Miami, FL
7pm doors, 8pm show

& Saturday – LATE SHOW@ Jazid
1342 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL
11pm show

www.spamallstars.com

Harold Golen Gallery Presents Transylvania By Artist Chris Dean 1/8/11

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January 8th, 7-11pm
Harold Golen Gallery Presents: Transylvania By Artist Chris Dean
An Eye-Popping 3D exhibit, that is not to be missed !
2294 NW 2nd Ave.
Miami, Fl 33127
Wynwood Art District
305-989-3359
haroldgolengallery.com

Opening Night:
January 8th, 7-11pm
Show runs Jan 8th- Feb 5th

TRANSYLVANIA is a series of 3D lenticular images that reflect on ideas of transformation and acceptance in the context of Detroit’s troubled landscape, using the unusual medium of lenticular holography to create multi-layered, hypercolor images with stunning depth and motion qualities. Dean creates illusions that make objects appear to levitate, shimmer and move as viewers walk by. Though lenticular images have a fifty year history of kitch and commercialism the technology is used by Dean in an exciting way that takes full advantage of the medium’ s potential.

The content focuses on Dean s relationship with the troubled city of Detroit and the concept of transformation in the city but also as a universal truth. “Stability is an illusion” , Dean says in the opening paragraph of the show s statement. This theme gets played out in the exhibit’s eleven 3′ x 4′ pieces where robots, rainbows and prostitutes seem caught in an inexplicable metamorphous, as Dean would say all things are. The photographically based pieces are brightly colored and temper the sometimes gritty content with an element of humor and otherworldliness.

2011 BACCF Annual Feijoada 1/29/11

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2011 BACCF Annual Feijoada

Date: January 29, 2011
Time: 01:00 PM – 05:00 PM
Where: Botequim Carioca – 900 Biscayne Blvd. – Miami, FL 33132
Children (10 yrs and younger): $20
Reserve your table for $50.00 – Space is limited
Walk-ins: Add $10 – Subject to availability
Non-members will automatically be placed on a waiting list, subject to confirmation.

Register Here.

Meet the new board of directors and enjoy a fun filled afternoon in a family atmosphere

BACCF Annual Feijoada – Sponsorship Opportunities

$3,000 Sponsorship Level
– 12 complimentary invitations to the event
– Preferred seating table
– Banner ad on website featuring event
– Distribution of promotional material
– Name and logo on invitation
– Mention in selected press releases
– May provide a prize to be raffled at event
– Display table at event
– May display a company banner at event

$ 1,500 Sponsorship Level
– 6 complimentary invitations
– Preferred seating table
– Link on web site featuring event
– Distribution of promotional material
– Name on invitation
– Mention in selected press releases
– May provide a prize to be raffled

$ 500 Sponsorship Level
– 2 complimentary invitations
– Distribution of promotional material
– May provide a prize to be raffled
– Name on web site

The Miami Symphony Orchestra Led By Conductor Eduardo Marturet Provides An Evening In Vienna Concert 1/23/11

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The Miami Symphony Orchestra Led By Conductor Eduardo Marturet Provides ‘An Evening In Vienna’ Concert
8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23
Adrienne Arsht Center
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, 33132.

Popular Annual Signature Concert Features Great Overtures, Waltzes, Dances

The Miami Symphony Orchestra www.themiso.org (MISO) will perform its signature annual concert, “An Evening in Vienna,” including great overtures, waltzes and dances, and featuring MISO’s concertmaster violinist Daniel Andai as soloist, today announced MISO Music Director and Conductor Eduardo Marturet. The popular annual New Year’s celebration concert takes place at 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, at the Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, 33132.

The event emulates the traditional New Year’s Day concert performed by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, which takes place every January 1 in Vienna. In Austria, the demand for tickets to this concert is so high that concertgoers have to pre-register a year in advance in order to participate in a ticket drawing. Seats are reserved by Austrian families and shared from generation to generation. The concert has also enjoyed significant popularity in Miami for the past 20 years.

The concert’s program will be divided into two sections: the first will include pieces from Bedřich Smetana and Max Bruch, and the second will include overtures, dances and waltzes from Johann Strauss. The event also will include encore performances similar to the original Vienna concert, including Strauss’ Radetzky March, which was first played in 1848 for Austrian soldiers who stomped their feet and clapped their hands when the chorus was played. Maestro Eduardo Marturet will lead the audience to join in clapping and stomping their feet in time to the music.

“We are proud to present our signature annual concert, ‘An Evening in Vienna,’ joining our audiences in a celebration of the New Year and a breathtaking journey to enjoy the charm, decadence and romance of Vienna,” Maestro Marturet said. “We look forward to providing audiences with a unique experience and a very memorable evening. The sophisticated selections that comprise this special program are the basis of our ongoing commitment to solidify MISO’s international stature.”

The concert is part of MISO’s innovative concert line-up, designed to appeal to all types of music lovers who have an affinity for everything from traditional classical music to contemporary sounds, including famous movie soundtracks. Upcoming concerts include “Visual Journey Through Art and Music” on February 12 and 13, an artistic alliance with The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum featuring violinist Kristóf Baráti. Season subscriptions are on sale now. Three program subscriptions are available from $79 to $193, and full season subscriptions are available from $250 to $450, or nine programs for the cost of seven. For details, visit www.themiso.org/tickets.php, call (305) 275-5666, or email info@themiso.org.

The Miami Symphony Orchestra (MISO) is considered a contributor to Miami’s cultural fabric. Ambitious, accomplished and respected far beyond the city’s boundaries, the symphony enjoys the status of a Major Cultural Organization. With national and world premiers becoming more common, the Miami Symphony is a source of growing local pride and support.

Since 2006, the symphony’s baton has been in the hands of Maestro Eduardo Marturet www.miamisymphony.org/marturet.php, a Venezuelan composer and conductor acclaimed on three continents. The not-for-profit symphony also conducts an in-school arts and education program for elementary school students in the Miami-Dade Public School System, and provides low-or no-cost tickets to students and senior citizens in South Florida. For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.themiso.org.

Photographs of Erin Mia Milchman Very Burlesque birthday at Club La Fee Verte on 1/5/11

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The celebration of Erin Mia Milchman Very Burlesque birthday at Club La Fee Verte on Wednesday, January 5, 2011.  Club La Fee Vert is an Members Only Absinthe Speakeasy ~ Lounge In The Style Of The Fabulous Roaring Twenties.  Donation were accepted in lieu of gifts for “The Unforgettable Prom” creating unforgettable experiences for terminally ill teens.
www.TheUnforgettableProm.org

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The Stage Opening Weekend 1/7-9/11

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The Stage Announces Opening Weekend
Friday, January 7th, 2011 – Sunday, January 9th, 2011
The Stage
170 NE 38th Street
Miami, FL 33137
rsvp@amgwagency.com

Miami’s Newest Entertainment Venue Officially Opens with a Weekend Lineup

SCHEDULE
Friday January 7th, 2011
7:00 pm – 8:00pm Negronis Trio on Sound Theory Live
9:00 pm – 11:00pm Angela Laino
12:00 pm – 2:00am – Stokeswood
(Closes at 5am)

Saturday January 8th, 2011
7:00 pm – 8:00pm Robbie Hunter
9:00 pm – 11:00pm Brendan O’Hara
12:00 pm – 2:00am – Xperimento
(Closes at 5am)

Sunday January 9th, 2011
12:00pm – 6:00pm Family Style Sundays with Stokeswood
Featuring a live painting by The Stage’s artist of the month, Trek Six (www.treksix.com), various art exhibits, music and art workshops and food by The Gastropod. *Kids of all ages welcomed.
After 6:00pm The Brass King
(Closes at 3am)

After months of anticipation and sneak peeks, The Stage will celebrate their soft opening with VIP’s during a private sneak preview this Friday, January 7th from 6-9pm (by invitation only). Then at 9pm, The Stage will officially open to the public with performances by Angela Laino and Stokeswood (from Atlanta). The weekend will come to a close with The Stage’s Family Style Sundays with Stokeswood at 12pm. The Stage is the latest entertainment venue to join Miami’s booming Music Corridor which stretches from the outskirts of Brickell to the Brooklyn-esque Design District. For general information on The Stage visit their website at www.thestagemiami.com, find them on facebook at www.facebook.com/thestagemiami or call 305.576.9577.

The Stage Brings Inspiration To The Streets Of Miami
Entertainment Venue Lets Artistic Expression Run Free

The Stage brings an elevated entertainment offering to Miami’s discerning residents and visitors. Welcoming the masses to experience emerging music acts, groundbreaking live performances and various cultural shows The Stage provides artists with an incredible platform to showcase their talents. Destined to forever alter the city’s entertainment scene, The Stage has raised the stakes for Miami’s burgeoning music and entertainment industry.

Conceptualized by Carlos F. Garcia and Sasha Torres, The Stage is a haven for artists and a place for the community to enjoy some of the oldest forms of entertainment including art, film, music and theatre. From the creative minds behind Sound Theory Live, a radio show on WDNA that showcases local talent on live air, The Stage continues Garcia and Torres’s mission of promoting local musicians. Realizing a need for an all encompassing entertainment venue, Garcia and Torres began exploring how they could create a place where different people could have multiple experiences in the same venue at the same time. Inspired by its eccentric crowd and comprehensive collection of dining and nightlife, the two selected Miami’s up-and-coming Design District for their location. “The Design District is in the midst of a cultural revolution,” explained Garcia, “it is undoubtedly becoming the destination for South Florida residents and visitors and The Stage is solidifying the District as the place to be”.

The 10,000 square foot venue (3,200 square feet inside and 7,000 square feet outside) boasts the perfect set up for performance and pleasure. With the stage as the focal point, guests are guaranteed a perfect view and an unforgettable experience. State-of-the-art acoustics, an intimate ambiance and various amenities ensure both the artist and audience unparallel entertainment. Able to accommodate 1000 guests, The Stage presents the public with a unique space for not only entertainment but also corporate and private events. The Stage is ideal for record release parties, photo shoots, exhibitions, fashion shows, cover parties, product launches, and corporate happy hours.

Designed by Andrea Mejia, The Stage takes inspiration from the music centric city of New Orleans – a place that’s given way to legends like Louis Armstrong and Fats Domino – where Jazz, Funk, and Cowpunk all have their roots. In the 1960’s, New Orleans rose to popularity as a sophisticated town full of cultural experiences. Garcia, a part time resident of New Orleans since March 2005, has spent a substantial amount of time developing relationships in music and arts world in both Miami and New Orleans. Torres adds “As I visited Carlos’ house in New Orleans I was inspired to create something here in Miami that both of us felt captured the artistic essence of the Big Easy”. The charm and sophistication of old New Orleans is apparent in throughout The Stage, from the décor and music to the staff and menu, allowing guests to be transported back in time. The décor incorporates the music. Expect to be served old time New Orleans favorites from the bar including the bourbon milk punch and mint julep while staff is dressed in white button-up shirts with black vests a nod to old, southern sophistication.

Creating a home for well known and undiscovered artists alike, The Stage is the first of its kind in Miami. During the day, the venue is used as rehearsal space for artists young and old and at night The Stage invites local artists to test boundaries and showcase their talents in front of live audiences. On any given night patrons can take in a variety of experiences whether an up-and-coming band is rocking out, a comedian is on stage, or an indie film is in the reel on Cinema & Sushi Nights.

The Stage is the latest to join Miami’s booming Music Corridor which stretches from the outskirts of Brickell to the Brooklyn-esque Design District. For entertainment booking contact Eric Garcia at booking@thestagemiami.com, for events and private parties contact Jessica Muelle at events@thestagemiami.com. For general information on The Stage visit their website at www.thestage.com, find them on facebook at www.facebook.com/thestagemiami or call 305.576.9577.

With its finger on the pulse, Sound Theory Live is Miami’s top radio show dedicated to exposing local talent. Hosted by Carlos Garcia from 7pm to 8pm on Friday nights on WDNA 88.9FM and on www.wdna.org, the show is geared towards promoting the great local musicians by showcasing their talents live on the radio. Each week the show has a different band playing live from the studio with a little “get to know them” interview. Recently Garcia was voted Best FM Radio Personality of 2010 by Miami New Times. Currently Sound Theory Live is working on an unscripted pilot to place Miami’s music scene on the map. Join Carlos, Sasha and Eric as they travel the country in search of great, undiscovered live music acts to bring to The Stage.

roberto huarcaya opening 1/15/11

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Roberto Huarcaya Recent Work
Opening reception for the artist: Saturday, January 15th, 6-8pm
2620 NW 2nd Ave, Wynwood

January 15 – February 26, 2010

Dina Mitrani Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of recent work by Peruvian artist Roberto Huarcaya. This is the first solo exhibition for the artist in the gallery, and in Miami. The selection of images in the exhibition have not been shown in the United States and were only exhibited briefly in Paris during Mois de la Foto 2010. On view are two separate series, one which appropriates well known images painted during the Renaissance by masters such as Da Vinci, Carravagio, and Bosch. These are modern day portraits and scenes with a contemporary Peruvian twist. The other series are large format panoramic seascapes, one of which recently won the Petrobras Award in Buenos Aires.

Huarcaya was born in Lima in 1959, studied psychology and cinema before he traveled to Madrid to study photography in 1989. Since then he has been teaching photography and subsequently founded the Centro de la Imagen in Lima in 1999. His artwork has been exhibited around the world in solo and group exhibitions and he has participated in the 6th Havana Biennial 1997; Lima Biennial 1997, 1998 and 2000; Primavera Fotográfica of Cataluña 1998; PhotoEspaña 1999; 49th Venice Biennial, 2001; in Polyptychs at the Center of Contemporary Art, Seattle, 2007; Dialogues at the Museum of Latin American Art of California in 2009 and in the Mois de la Photo 2010 in París.

His work is included in the collections of the Maison Européenne de la Photographie of Paris, the Fine Arts Museum of Houston, the Museum of Latin American Art of California, the Center of Contemporary Art in Seattle, the Lehigh University Art Collection, the Museo de Arte de Lima, the Museo de San Marcos in Lima, the Fundación América in Santiago, Chile, the Centro de Arte Contemporáneo Wilfredo Lam in Havana, Cuba and many private collections.

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.robertohuarcaya.com

Famous Saturdays at Santo 1/15/11

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Famous Saturdays at Santo
01/15/11, 11pm to 5am
Santo Lounge
Santo VIP Lounge
Gulfstream Park
501 S Federal Highway
Hallandale Beach 33009

www.santolounge.com

Featuring The SANTO Live Band
Sounds by: DJ NIKOLAS
Table reservations & bottle service are strongly recommended
Dress code strictly enforced
Complimentary entrance before 12
$20 dollars entrance fee after 12
Valet Parking $6.

Electro Fridays at Santo 1/14/11

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Electro Fridays at Santo
01/14/2010, 11pm to 5am
Santo Lounge
Santo VIP Lounge
Gulfstream Park
501 S Federal Highway
Hallandale Beach 33009
305.532.2882
954.457.05.71
www.santolounge.com

DJ Indigo and a Guest DJ playing the Best House Music
Table reservations & bottle service are strongly recommended
Dress code strictly enforced

Valet Parking $6.

Beer, Rings and Wings 1/13/11

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Beer, Rings and Wings
Thursday, January 13, 2011, 7-9pm
Ring Finger Studio
Ring Finger Studio, 3250 NE 1st Ave. Entrance at 103, 3rd Floor
Facebook evite.

Come, have some beer, wings, and settle down to a comfortable evening with your friends to learn about diamonds, and how the heck you go about choosing an engagement ring!

Devoted girlfriends, you are MORE than welcome to accompany your guys or you can simply send them to us so you can be sure he does it right.

Beyond Reflection Art Gallery Reception 3/5/11

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Beyond Reflection Art Gallery Reception
Saturday, March 5th, 2011, 7:00 to 9:00 PM
ArtCenter/ South FL
924 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139

http://janusbridge.com

Come see the diptych and collaborative paintings by Angelica Clyman and Stephanie Rodriguez of Janus Bridge Art Collective. Their series Beyond Reflection explores the myraid facets of their identities through expressive self-portraits. Located in the ArtCenter/ South Florida’s Vitrine space window from February 11th to March 21st.

Cancer Support Community Greater Miami Annual Heart and Star Award Dinner 4/7/11

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Cancer Support Community Greater Miami Annual Heart & Star Award Dinner
Thursday, April 7, 2011, 6:30 p.m.
Temple Beth Am
The Richard and Janet Yulman Campus
5950 N. Kendall Drive
Pinecrest, FL 33156

http://cancersupportcommunitymiami.org

The Annual Heart & Star Award Dinner will celebrate “life beyond cancer” by honoring South Florida community leaders Adam E. Carlin and Joseph Roisman.

Carlin, a wealth manager in The Bermont/Carlin Group at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, will receive the Champion of the Community Spirit Award in recognition of his commitment to the South Florida community, as well as his efforts to unite others toward a clearer focus and greater good.

Roisman, Executive Vice President of Perry Ellis International, will receive the Champion of Human Spirit Award as a tribute to being a cancer survivor and a beacon of light and hope for others faced with the illness.

Over 300 business and philanthropic leaders from the Greater Miami area will be in attendance for the event, along with Emmy Award-winning news reporter, philanthropist and cancer survivor, Laurie Stein, who will participate as Mistress of Ceremonies.

Sponsorship opportunities are available; call Danielle F. Spiegelman, Cancer Support Community Greater Miami Executive Director at 305-668-5900 for more information.

A Tribute to the Jonas Brothers Takes Center Stage During Music Mania Event at The Falls 1/22/11

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A ‘Tribute To The Jonas Brothers’ Takes Center Stage During Kidgits Music Mania Event At The Falls On Saturday, January 22

Saturday, January 22, 2011
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
The Falls (Center Court)
8888 SW 136th Street, Miami, FL 33176

Families are invited to jam-out and groove during the Simon Kidgits Club’s Music Mania event at The Falls. Children will have the opportunity to watch a ‘Tribute to the Jonas Brothers,’ a live, interactive stage performance provided by Superstar Productions, featuring special performances of “Year 3000,” “Burning Up,” “Hold On,” “S.O.S.” and more. In addition, attendees will also have the opportunity to create paper plate tambourines and musical shakers, sing along to popular songs and more.
Simon Kidgits Club members will receive a complimentary goodie bag filled with music-inspired goodies (while supplies last).

Contact The Falls at (305) 255-4571, visit www.simon.com or become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ShopTheFalls.

The Simon Kidgits Club’s Music Mania event is free to members and non-members alike; however, families can sign up for the Kidgits Club, during regular mall hours, for a membership fee of $5. Membership includes a Kidgits Club membership card and T-shirt, scheduled entertainment and activities for families, a Birthday Club (including birthday card and gift redemption certificate), unique programs and offers, discounts and a quarterly newsletter. For more information, visit www.simon.com/kidgits.

Burger Beast Truck to Debut at Street Food Fridays 1/7/11

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Friday, January 7, 2011
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
N.E. 14th Street (between North Bay Shore Drive and Herald Plaza) in Downtown Miami.
Parking: Free Parking available at the Miami Herald lots
More Info about Street Food Fridays.

Starting Friday January 7th, Street Food Fridays brought to you by presenting sponsor LaLey Enterprises in partnership with The Miami Herald/El Nuevo Herald and Burger Beast will happen. Street Food Fridays will take place the 1st Friday of every month.

The Burger Beast truck will be featuring all his favorite restaurants and chefs to cook on it. South Florida is big and not everyone is going to drive around and try food all over the place. Iti s going to bring places like Charm City Burger Company, Georgie’s Alibi, Gilbert’s 17th Street Grill and Quickie’s of Hollywood to Miami and ocations from Miami like 8 oz. Burger Bar, Burger & Beer Joint, The Filling Station, and John Martin’s Irish Pub farther north.

The unveiling of the truck is at Street Food Fridays at the Miami Herald. Unfortunately, they will not be cooking on the truck but Fireman Derek will be selling some of his world famous pies. Good stuff if you’ve never had it. The cooking debut will be next Thursday, January 13th and will feature Ortelio Cardenas, better known as El Mago De Las Fritas.

More Information about the Burger Beast Truck.

Happy Birthday Capricorn You Eat Free Friday 1/7/11

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Calling All Capricorns…This Friday Only..Birthday people Eat Free..Reservations are Required so please call or text ASAP 813-431-5000!

Happy Birthday Capricorn!
Kitchen 305 would like to take you to dinner for your birthday!
We are inviting you to Enjoy A Delicious Meal On Us
One Complimentary Dinner FOR ALL Capricorn!
Dinner Dance Show At 10pm & Midnight
For Table Reservations Please Call 305-749-2110
Make Sure To Bring Your I.D

Dimensions Variable Presents The Outer Limits- Felice Grodin and Samantha Salzinger 1/8/11

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Dimensions Variable Presents
The Outer Limits-
Felice Grodin and Samantha Salzinger
Reception Saturday January 8, 2011, 7-10 pm
171 NE 38th Street, Design District, Miami, Florida 33137, United States

January 8 – February 27, 2011
There is nothing wrong with your television set. Do not attempt to adjust the picture. We are controlling transmission. If we wish to make it louder, we will bring up the volume. If we wish to make it softer, we will tune it to a whisper. We will control the horizontal. We will control the vertical. We can roll the image, make it flutter. We can change the focus to a soft blur or sharpen it to crystal clarity. For the next hour, sit quietly and we will control all that you see and hear. We repeat: there is nothing wrong with your television set. You are about to participate in a great adventure. You are about to experience the awe and mystery which reaches from the inner mind to…The Outer Limits.

— Opening narration, The Control Voice, 1960s

Exploring the overlaps between space, place and artifact—a perforation is introduced. A moment, a window, and a possibility that may transmit a disruption in the fabric of Dimensions Variable by introducing a variable dimension.

Felice Grodin was born in Bologna, Italy and currently lives and works in Miami Beach. She obtained her BArch from Tulane University and her MArch with Distinction from Harvard University. Her first solo Lost Horizon, featuring the depiction of alternative architectural exploration, debuted at Diana Lowenstein Fine Arts in 2009, where she is currently represented. Her work was also featured recently in the group show Drawing Beyond the Plane at the Tampa Museum of Art. In addition, her first curatorial project was in 2008 at Locust Projects in Miami called “Synesthetics” which explored the creative interface between art and technology.

Samantha Salzinger is currently an Associate Professor and Art Department Chair at Palm Beach State College. She obtained her MFA from Yale University in Photography and her BFA from Florida International University. Samantha was the recipient of the South Florida Cultural Consortium Fellowship in 2000 and again in 2009. Among her recent exhibitions are “With You I Want To Live”, an exhibition of the Francie Bishop-Good and David Horvitz collection at the Museum of Art at the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art and her upcoming second solo exhibition at Gallery Diet in March of 2011.

Special thanks to Poliform Miami, Maritza Pena, Chris Vandevier, Dogan Arslanoglu and Jacqueline Falcone.

Dimensions Variable is an exhibition space in the Miami Design District interested in innovative new projects. The intention behind Dimensions Variable is to feature projects by individual artists and collaborative projects. Rather than showcasing group or solo exhibitions in the usual format, we are interested in exhibitions that address our space specifically and produce one cohesive project. Dimensions Variable aspires to provide a forum for the introduction of unfamiliar, complex, collaborative and multidisciplinary practices to a Miami audience.

Vatican Splendors exhibition coming to the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale January 29 through April 24, 2011

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Widely Acclaimed Vatican Splendors Exhibition To Be On View At Museum Of Art | Fort Lauderdale From Jan. 29-April 24, 2011
Presented by Holy Cross Hospital in Association with PNC Bank and AutoNation;
Group and Single Tickets Now Available

Vatican Splendors will be on display at Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale from Jan. 29 until April 24, 2011 daily from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m., with extended hours on Thursday evenings until 8 p.m. Special early pre-opening hours are available for group and school tours by prior arrangement by calling the Group Sales Office at (954) 262-0202.

Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale
One East Las Olas Boulevard at Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
954.525.5500
www.moafl.org

Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art, one of the largest collections of art, documents and historically significant objects from the Vatican to ever tour North America, will be on view at the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University, from Jan. 29-April 24, 2011. Group tickets (for groups of 15 or more) and single tickets are now available for purchase. The renowned exhibition is presented by Holy Cross Hospital, in association with PNC Bank and AutoNation.

Vatican Splendors illustrates the evolution of the Catholic Church and its papacy beginning with Saint Peter, with special emphasis on art and historical objects reflecting significant events and periods relating to Christianity. The exhibition includes more than 200 objects, many of which have never been on public view. It features spectacular paintings by artists such as Giotto and Il Guercino, sculpture by Baroque master Gian Lorenzo Bernini, and unique objects including paintings, mosaics, sculpture, jewels, intricately embroidered silk vestments, uniforms of the Papal Swiss Guard, as well as an elaborately decorated gold and silver reliquary containing bone fragments of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. A highlight of the exhibition is a small stone PietaÌ, a relief carved by Michelangelo late in his career, which is accompanied by documents and personal objects belonging to the Renaissance master.

The objects are presented in the Museum’s galleries and in specially-created environments that enhance the visitor’s understanding of both the historical and artistic significance of each work. Descriptive labels throughout the exhibition are bilingual in both English and Spanish, as is an audio tour, which is available for an additional fee.

The Web site for Vatican Splendors, www.vaticansplendors.com, offers a direct link to ticket purchase, as well as complete information about the exhibition, photographs of objects, downloadable educator guides for schools, gallery layouts, descriptions for the media and information about the lenders.

Irvin Lippman, the Museum’s Executive Director, said, “This exhibition provides residents and visitors to South Florida a singular opportunity to view an enormously important artistic and historic collection that literally opens a window onto the development of Catholic Church, its contributions to the political and cultural life of the western world, and depictions of faith and art.”

COST:
Single Vatican Splendors tickets, which include general admission to the Museum, are priced at $20 for adults, $17 for seniors, and $13 for children, and are now available. Single tickets for Vatican Splendors can be purchased at www.vaticansplendors.com, at the Museum Box Office, at www.ticketmaster.com, or by phone at 1-877-2VATICAN (1-877-282-8422).

Group tickets (for groups of 15 or more) are NOW available for $17 per adult group ticket and $8 for a student who is part of a school group. To arrange a group tour, email moagroupsales@moafl.org or call (954) 262-0202.

Museum members may purchase anytime tickets at the special rate of $15 for adults and $11 for children ages 6 through 12. Members at the Reciprocal ($150) level and above receive two free anytime admissions to the exhibition. For Museum membership information, call Membership Development Associate Shelley Edwards at (954) 262-0221.

Funding for the exhibition in Fort Lauderdale has been provided by Presenting Sponsor Holy Cross Hospital, and Associate Sponsors PNC Bank and AutoNation. Additional support is provided by LXR Resorts and Hotels, including Bahia Mar and the Official Fort Lauderdale Host Hotel, the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six. Media support is being provided by the Sun-Sentinel, Clear Channel and Comcast.

Funding for the Museum of Art is provided, in part, by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council, the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.

Organized and circulated in conjunction with the Congregazione per l’Evangelizzazione dei Popoli of the Vatican City State, the exhibition is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in association with the Museum of Art I Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University.

Since its founding in 1958, the Museum of Art I Fort Lauderdale has served our growing community as a gathering place for friends and neighbors, a lifelong learning center for children and adults, and as a dynamic hub for the cultural life of Broward County. Housed since 1986 in a distinguished modernist building designed by Edward Larrabee Barnes, the Museum is South Florida’s premier destination for quality exhibitions and programs that encompass every facet of civilization’s visual history. During the past five years, more than 1½ million visitors have enjoyed remarkable exhibitions like Cradle of Christianity, Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs, and American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell. In 2008, the Museum became part of Nova Southeastern University, the sixth-largest private university in the nation, to form an expanded arts campus that joins the school’s Davie location with the Museum’s downtown Fort Lauderdale address.

The Museum of Art is located at One East Las Olas Boulevard at Andrews Avenue and is always open at www.moafl.org.

This is (our) Miami 1/8/11

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ART & DESIGN NIGHT – this Saturday, January 8th,2011 7-10pm, Miami Design District
CityLoftArt / European Art Gallery, LLC. – 61, NE 40th Street – Miami, Fl.33137

Assume this beautiful MIAMI by NIGHT, in the Design District
and in my Gallery with my exhibition „LIGHT meets COLOR“!

Four stunning, different & competent artists, brought together for you
in this total harmony and in an exclusive ambiance of “WELLFEELING”

Beautiful live piano music entertainment with our cuban pianist Domingo Aragu.
Come and see how we translate and show LIGHT meets COLOR, subtly transported by
our media: Resin, Enamel, Laquer, Glass, Acrylic, Polycarbonate, Steel and Aluminium.

MIAMI is THE melted Pot, melted Cultures, melted ART and Entertainment.
Expect the best of reasonable European Art with my recognized artists.
I welcome you for this Happy New Year event in CityLoftArt Gallery !

Enjoy the Design District, Valet $3, secure European Walkways.
And… walking, talking, strolling, meeting friends and…ART
for the simple pleasure of your eyes and your mind :-)

Our website: www.CityLoftArt.com

Art In The Park 2011 with Electric Piquete, Stokeswood and Locos Por Juana 1/7/11

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Friday, January 7
7 PM – ’til Midnight
FREE!
Ponce Circle Park
Coral Gables

Begin The New Year Happy At The Trendiest Place In Town Where Happy Hour Lasts All Night Long!

New Year Special 2 x 1 Happy Hour, 7 to 8 PM

Exhibits of paintings crafts and jewelry

In concert 3 unique musical groups…..
Electric Piquete 8:00PM
Stokeswood 9:30PM
Locos Por Juana 10:30PM

Exhibition Opening: Scholastic 2011 1/23/11

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Sunday, January 23 · 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Miami Art Museum

Come see the artists of tomorrow at the 2011 Scholastic Art Awards and Exhibition, presented by Miami Art Museum and Miami-Dade County Public Schools. On view January 23 through February 13, 2011, the annual exhibition, featuring more than 250 artworks in all media, will kick off with an awards ceremony on Sunday, January 23, 2011 at 3pm when school district officials will announce awards in each category and artworks that will be submitted for national competition.

Opening reception: 1-4pm
Awards ceremony: 3pm
Free and open to the public
Information: 305-375-4073

The 2011 Scholastic Art Awards and Exhibition, a highlight of the MAM & Schools program, is presented by Target. Additional support for this program is provided by The Heckscher Foundation for Children, William Randolph Hearst Foundation, Citizens Interested in Arts, Inc. and MAM Annual Education Fund Donors.

Live Expressions Live Music and Open Mic 1/20/11

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Live Expressions LIVE MUSIC & OPEN MIC
Thursday, January 20,2011, Doors Open @ 8p for Happy Hour! Showtime is @ 10p!
Palm Gardens
2700 NW 165th st
Miami, FL
Inside the Dade Corner Plaza

Every 3rd Thursday Of The Month
Live Music!
Open Mic!
Poetry!
Comedy!
Games & Prizes!

Email: Wilinlive@yahoo.com
FB: Search: WILINLIVE
Twitter: @WilinLive

Opening Reception for Above and Beyond 1/8/11

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Opening Reception for “ABOVE & BEYOND”
Saturday, January 8th, 7-11 pm
Art Fusion Galleries
1 NE 40th Street,
Suites 3, 6, 7
Miami, FL 33137

Live Music by “Amereida”

Hors d’oeuvres by Pasha’s
Complimentary Wine and Refreshments

Valet Parking available by South Florida Parking.

Art Fusion Galleries is proud to present our first exhibition of the new year, 2011!
This group exhibition, titled “ABOVE & BEYOND” will feature 32 dazzling, emerging, contemporary artists from around the globe. Come & join us at Art Fusion Galleries for our spectacular opening reception celebration & discover the beauty and passion of the fine arts as we continue to seduce and paint the world. Be sure to highlight this great event on your calendar.

Second Saturday at Dorsch Gallery 1/8/11

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Dorsch Gallery
151 NW 24 St
Miami, FL 33127
305-576-1278
Hours: Tue-Sat, 12-5
dorschgallery.com

We will be open this Saturday January 8th from 7-10pm, with our current exhibitions:

Arnold Mesches: Weather Patterns and Paint
and Clifton Childree: Orchestrated Gestures

Also opening on Saturday January 8th around the corner, Trinacria, a solo exhibition by Ralph Provisero
at Wynwood Project Space, 2200A NW 2nd Avenue.

R: Clifton Childree, still from Mysterium, 2010, dimensions variable. L: Arnold Mesches, Portraiture, 2009, acrylic on canvas, 48 x 40 inches

Miami Beach Art Deco Weekend Festival 1/14-16/11

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Art Deco Weekend 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011 – Noon – 11PM
Saturday, January 15, 2011 – 10AM – 11PM
Sunday, January 16, 2011 – 10AM – 8PM
Ocean Drive, Miami Beach FL
More Info.

The Miami Beach Art Deco weekend is a massive festival along Ocean Drive featuring numerous booths selling antiques, clothing, memoribillia, arts and crafts and much else from the Art Deco era. There are food vendors, live performers and numerous other activities.

During the 1920s and 30s, advertisers transitioned from simple one-on-one sales pitches to a broader and more subtle style of engaging larger audiences by eliciting feelings and selling ideas. Coupled with that was the rise in mass circulation magazines, national radio broadcasts, and the influential power of the motion picture—promotion took on a new meaning and advertising was forever altered.

Art Deco Weekend Drive Parade
As is customary, the Art Deco Weekend Ocean Drive Parade will take place on Saturday at 11 a.m.. The Grand Marshal for 2011 will be the renowned Miami Beach Celebrity Elaine Lancaster. The Arf Deco Dog Parade will join along with the main Art Deco Parade. Dog participants and their owners are encouraged to dress in their most glamourous costumes and meet at 10:30 on Sat. Jan.15th at 6th Street and Ocean Drive just north of the yellow wash house in Lummas Park.

The Art Deco Classic Car Fest
The Art Deco Classic Car Fest, sponsored by the South Florida Antique Automobile Club of America, features true classics and awards trophies for best Pre-War and Post- War autos. All classic cars are eligible to be judged and are encouraged to participate.

Lecture Series
Guided Historic Walking Tours
Film Series
Art Deco Furniture Exhibit
Live Performances

Dancing In Miami At Nikki Music Every Sundays Night 1/9/11

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Dancing In Miami At Nikki Music Every Sundays Night
From Jan 9 To Jan 10 2011, From 7 pm to 5 am
Nikki Beach Miami
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach Florida 33139
35 538 1111
www.nikkibeach.com

Every Sunday Night From 7pm to 5am Our most recent addition, Nikki Music, is our weekly Sunday night party providing you with the freshest tracks and entertainment. This week line up features a Special Guest Dj PATRICK M , Residents DJ Felipe Kaval, DJ Bruno and DJ Armand Pena, For more information or to book your reservation call 305.538.1111 For reservations table and bottle reservations: viptables@nikkibeach.com

Aperitivo at The Anglers Hotel Miami Beach 1/20/11

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L’Aperitivo | “Senses” | Sight
Thursday, January 20, 2011
The Angler’s Hotel
660 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
IACC Members = Free
Non-Members = $10

Complimentary hors d’oeuvres
Free drinks from 7-8 pm
15% off Dinner
Parking: Valet = $8
RSVP: rsvp@iacc-miami.com

It’s time for some “sensational” networking: Heighten and energize your senses with us! Sight: the ability to detect and interpret light waves
Join us at The Angler’s for a night of networking and enjoy the showing of an Italian Movie

BAC Art Canvas/Quarterly Panel Discussion The Role of Miami’s Museums in the Wake of Art Basel 1/13/11

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BAC Art Canvas / Quarterly Panels
The Role of Miami’s Museums in the Wake of Art Basel
Bakehouse Art Complex, 561 NW 32nd St., Wynwood Arts District
Thursday, January 13, 7:00PM
Admission Ticket $10, Members Free
Limited Seating. To RSVP call 305.576.2828

Moderator Brett Sokol, Arts Editor for Ocean Drive Magazine, will lead a dynamic and exciting discussion with Miami’s most influential museum professionals regarding the art scene in Miami in the wake of all the changes brought on by Art Basel. Panelists will weigh the importance of embracing contemporary art within their institutions and what they feel their responsibilities are to the community as our cultural leaders. They will discuss the importance of supporting local art organizations like the Bakehouse Art Complex, and talk about their experience with BAC’s international exhibition SIN! (based on the seven deadly sins: greed, lust, envy, wrath, pride, gluttony and sloth) which they all were jurors for.

For this installment of Art Canvas the BAC will feature our brand new, state-of-the-art sound system in the Audrey Love Gallery that will allow for participation and questions from the audience.

The Panel
Peter Boswell, Assistant Director for Programs/Senior Curator, Miami Art Museum. Juried all sloth applications for SIN!
Silvia Karman Cubiñá, Executive Director and Chief Curator of the Bass
Museum of Art. Juried all greed applications for SIN!
Carol Damian, Professor & Director and Chief Curator, Frost Art Museum. Juried all wrath applications for SIN!
Brian Dursum, Executive Director & Curator, Lowe Art Museum. Juried all lust applications for SIN!
Cathy Leff, Director, The Wolfsonian. Juried all pride applications for SIN!

Our moderator, Brett Sokol, is arts editor at Miami Beach’s Ocean Drive magazine. His writing about Miami’s cultural scene has also appeared in the New York Times, New York magazine, the Miami Herald and Slate.

Interested in becoming a member for as little as $45.00 a year? Please visit us for more information.

Jaw-Droppin’ Hip Hop RHAW 2/10-13/11

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Daredevil Dancing And Hip Hop Spirit
In An Electirfying Stage Show!
February 10-13
Carnival Studio Theater
Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
1300 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132

It’s street dancing at its “RHAW-est”—from Campbell Locking, Popping & Boogaloo to B-boy/girl, House and Hip Hop dance—performed by some of today’s newest and brightest hip hop dancers. Rennie Harris Awe-inspiring Works was created by Harris as a response to the overwhelming interest from teens and young adults to join his internationally renowned company Rennie Harris Puremovement.

RHAW downplays the abstract while pushing its dramatic aesthetic. RHAW forges new paths for young Hip Hop hopefuls as well as present Hip Hop practitioner. Join us as we take it back to basics!

BUY TICKETS NOW Or call the box office at 305.949.6722 to purchase your tickets today!

Now celebrating its Fifth Anniversary Season, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County salutes Black History Month with the thrilling Miami debut of RHAW: Rennie Harris Awe-inspiring Works. Bringing the rawness of the streets and the drama of dance theater together for an electrifying stage show, RHAW has won rave reviews across the country for daredevil dancing and for their high-level performance spirit! The company will present a selection of new works and repertory favorites on February 10-13, 2011 in the Carnival Studio Theater, in the Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House.

Tickets are $40 and $45 and are on sale now. Tickets may be purchased through the Adrienne Arsht Center box office by calling (305) 949-6722, or online at www.arshtcenter.org.

RHAW is street dancing at its “RHAW-est.” Mastering hip hop styles such as Campbell Locking, Popping, and Boogaloo to b-boy/girl house and hip hop social dance, RHAW brings the roots of hip hop from the street corners of Philly to concert stages around the world. RHAW was conceived in 2007 by three-time Alvin Ailey Award winner Dr. Rennie Harris in response to the overwhelming interest from teens and young adults to join the main company, Rennie Harris Puremovement (RHPM).

Performed by some of the greatest young stars of street dance today, the company’s repertoire honors the true essence of hip hop. RHAW – forges new paths for the next generation of hip hop practitioners, honoring the history of hip hop, exploring new ideas in the ever-evolving genre, and providing new contributions to this important American art form.

“We invite Miami to join us as we applaud the artistic contributions of the African-American community this month and all year long at the Adrienne Arsht Center,” said M. John Richard, president and CEO of the Adrienne Arsht Center. “RHAW is a dance company that represents the very best of the pioneering American spirit and the rich culture of the African Diaspora, coming together to create pure magic on stage.”

RHAW is a vibrant young group of hip hop dance professionals that train under the great choreographer Rennie Harris, founder and CEO of Rennie Harris Puremovement (RHPM), a company established on the belief that hip hop is the most important original artistic expression of our generation. Currently celebrating its 20th Anniversary Season, RHPM has emerged as the international hip hop ambassador and surviving senior member in the world of organized hip hop dance theater. RHAW takes this legacy to the next generation of dancers and audience members – channeling the original roots of hip hop to express universal themes that extend beyond racial, religious, and economic boundaries.

Rennie Harris is a North Philadelphia native who has been honored as Artist of the Year by Pennsylvania’s First Lady and received one of only 50 United States Artists Fellowships. He has created evening-length work and repertory pieces for RHPM that deconstruct the perception of hip hop as a violent, undisciplined counterculture, transforming popular perception of the genre and expanding the boundaries of hip hop culture in America. RHPM cultivates an appreciation for diversity and is dedicated to preserving and disseminating hip hop culture through workshops, classes, lecture-demonstrations, dance residencies, mentoring programs, and public performances.

What Miami Beerger Crawl 1/14/11

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What Miami Beerger Crawl
Friday January 14, 2011, 6pm – 11:30pm
Brickell Burger & Beer Joint, The Filling Station, The Democratic Republic of Beer
900 S. Miami Ave. Ste 130
Miami, FL, 33130
Official Website.

Get ready for the What Miami Beerger Crawl – a FREE What Miami community event celebrating the longstanding and loving relationship between beer and burger on Friday, January 14, 2011 starting at 6:00pm.

Here at What Miami we have prepared an evening full of fun, drink and food specials, prizes, and neighborly interaction . Enjoy drink and burger (slider) specials at 3 downtown Miami / Brickell establishments as we crawl through the city. Spend the evening downing some delicious brews, munching on some specially made sliders from some of the best burger spots in downtown, playing trivia games with new friends, and riding the Metromover from place to place.

Participating venues include Brickell’s Burger & Beer Joint, The Filling Station, and The Democratic Republic of Beer. Each venue will be providing unique specials and special burger concoctions, only for What Miami Beergur Crawl participants.

Look at the schedule below and join us anywhere along the way – just be sure to get a Beergur Crawl wristband from someone when you arrive!

Schedule and Specials (times are approximate):

6:00pm – 7:45pm: Burger & Beer Joint – $4 draft beers (excludes Chimay) and $5 Jameson shots. All Beef Slider specials.

8:15pm – 10:00pm: The Filling Station – $3 Pints of Magic Hat on Draft and $2 Southern Tier IPA Bottle. $6 for 3 sliders (cheddar cheese pulled pork and cheddar grilled onion burger)

10:30pm – 12:00pm: Democratic Republic of Beer – $3.50 on 5 Bottled Beers and 1 Draft Beer. $6 for 3 sliders.

Please keep in mind that times are subject to change. Stay tuned to What Miami for updates! You can follow the Beerger Crawl live during the event through Twitter and Facebook. Event is rain or shine. See you there!

Beyond The Mountains, More Mountains solo photo show by Kerry McLaney 1/12/11

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BEYOND THE MOUNTAINS, MORE MOUNTAINS | solo photo show by Kerry McLaney
Wednesday , January 12, 2011, 5pm-10pm
Adjust Gallery
150 NW 24th Street
Miami FL 33127

BEYOND THE MOUNTAINS, MORE MOUNTAINS

Solo photography show featuring Haitian landscapes by Kerry McLaney at Adjust Gallery (150 NW 24th Street) Wednesday, January 12th, 2011, 5pm-10pm to commemorate the 1st anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti

Miami’s Independent Thinkers and 305 Creative Group present: BEYOND THE MOUNTAINS, MORE MOUNTAINS, a photographic series of landscapes taken in various areas of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The second solo photography show by Kerry McLaney is taking place on January 12th, 2011 (5pm-10pm) at Adjust Gallery in the Wynwood Gallery District. Event is FREE, cash-bar available.

The show will include 15 limited-edition bamboo-framed prints of different mountainous regions. Beyond the Mountains, More Mountains is the translation of a Haitian proverb, Deye mon, gen mon. The belief that behind every obstacle, is another obstacle. The concept of the show is to represent the beauty behind the struggle the Haitian people face everyday.

Impact of the January 12th, 2010 earthquake: 220,000 people dead, 1.5 million homeless and 19 million cubic meters of rubble and debris in Haiti’s capital city, Port-au-Prince. Portion of proceeds to benefit Project Medishare, who quickly deployed medical/trauma response teams and constructed a field hospital located directly on the airport property immediately after the earthquake.

Official After Party At Purdy Lounge For (786)

Miami’s Independent Thinkers is a non-profit organization dedicated to the unity, development and promotion of Miami’s flourishing art community. Our assemblage embraces established, emerging and young artists, visionaries and intellectuals.

Our mission is to provide a sustainable support base for Miami’s creative community, including: painters, photographers, filmmakers, sculptors, animators, writers, musicians, performance and new media artists.

National Hotel Miami Beach launches Wet Society Sundays 1/9/11

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National Hotel Miami Beach Launches Wet Society Sundays
Sunday, January 9, 2011
From Noon Until Sundown
1677 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Iconic Art Deco property to host weekly South Beach International Pool Party
featuring live music by resident DJ Bryan Peroni and other world recognized artists

National Hotel Miami Beach, U4RIA Entertainment and J KELLY will officially launch its new weekly South Beach International Pool Party, Wet Society Sundays, this coming Sunday, January 9, 2011. Held at the hotel’s oasis-inspired infinity pool and lounge from noon until sundown every Sunday, the exclusive soiree, will offer both locals and tourists alike the chance to wet their feet at what will be Miami Beach’s most chic aquatic and music scene.

Upon arrival, guests will transcend into a tropical paradise encased by lush foliage and international sounds. A place where music matters, the state-of-the-art sound system will allow music enthusiasts to relax with progressive, commercial and underground house beats provided by world-recognized musicians, including resident DJ Bryan Peroni along with live performances by special guest artists.

While soaking up the sun and ambience, guests may also savor international fare and sip specialty beverages at Aqua Bar & Grill. Tempting menu items include Mojitos, Bellinis, Margaritas, Sangria, Caipirihnas as well as an array of Mediterranean appetizers and salads; Satays, Bahamian Chicken Wings, Sesame Tuna Sliders and signature items such as The National Club Sandwich.

National Hotel South Beach, a historic Art Deco hotel built in 1939 by architect Roy France, restores timeless elegance to Miami Beach’s world-famous oceanfront, with a luxurious resort experience defined by top-of-the-line services and amenities. The resort features plush accommodations including 115 historic guest rooms and suites, 36 newly renovated poolside cabana rooms and suites and a three-level penthouse. National Hotel boasts a one-of-a-kind 205-foot infinity pool; 2,200 square feet of event space; restaurants including a Mediterranean-fusion fine dining restaurant Tamara, the casual poolside Aqua Bar and Grill, Blues Bar jazz lounge; and Spa Chi, an in-room and poolside massage therapy service. National Hotel Miami Beach is located at 1677 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139. For general inquiries, please call 305.532.2311. For reservations, please call 800.327.8370 or email Reservations@NationalHotel.com. For more information, please visit www.NationalHotel.com

an American Art Projects presents Gustavo Acosta: Here 1/8/11

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Pan American Art Projects presents Gustavo Acosta: Here
The artist is available for interviews, and will be present at the opening reception:
Opening reception: January 8, 2011 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
2450 NW 2nd Avenue. Miami, FL 33127
www.panamericanart.com

Pan American Art Projects presents Gustavo Acosta: HERE, a tribute exhibition to the city of Miami. Obsessed by the power of architecture, the artist traces the urban transformation of the city he calls home in this new series of works. Having witnessed the real estate boom and economic crash that followed thereafter, Acosta’s pieces encapsulate architectural giants in a stand-still moment; whether plummeting to ruins, being erected, or standing strong amidst the chaos of a city of lost promise. Works like “Borrando las Huellas”, which depicts collapsing buildings, and “One Day I Find Myself Building a Circus”, a large canvas of the foundations of the new Marlin Stadium, portray the city as a breathing entity; one that suffers with the collapse or construction of its parts; what is enfolding in each canvas is left up to the viewer to decide.

The pulsating city in Acosta’s canvases is a city at conflict with itself. An undeniable nostalgia creeps through the artist’s hectic brushstrokes. The emotional intensity of the artist’s world is present as Acosta captures a fleeting moment in the trajectory of the city’s day-to-day. Acosta has always made the cities in which he has resided the protagonists of his oeuvre. In this exhibition, we see Miami through the artist’s eyes. He sets before us a map of his city: the places that define Miami as his hometown. HERE is Acosta’s tribute to Miami, through these works the artist is embracing his role in the city; grounding his roots and proclaiming his sense of belonging HERE.

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

Locust Projects presents Marie Lorenz: Waverunner XV; Indices and Abstractions Opening reception1/8/11

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Marie Lorenz
Waverunner XV; Indices and Abstractions
Opening reception: Saturday, January 8, 2011, 7-10pm
Conversation with the artist, 6pm
Locust Projects
155 NE 38th Street, Suite 100
Miami, Fl 33137

Through February 19

Locust Projects is pleased to present Waverunner XV; Indices and Abstractions, an exhibition by New York-based artist Marie Lorenz. Conceived specifically for Miami, the exhibition is a continuation of the artist’s ongoing exploration of urban waterways and narratives. Through video, sculpture and large-scale works on paper, Lorenz examines and abstracts familiar places, objects, and actions.

For the first time, Lorenz is experimenting with a jet ski – a contemporary mode of transportation and sport. The artist has built a floating ramp, modeled after an ocean wave, which was taken out to Biscayne Bay. There, Lorenz filmed the interaction of the jet ski and ramp, which simultaneously become subject and object. The resulting video explores moments of floating and unexpected discovery and will be on view at the gallery alongside the ramp.

Lorenz will also present a series of black and white prints. The first, a vinyl diagram of the jet ski’s pump (the jet that propels the machine through the water), takes form on Locust Projects’ window façade and provides a kind of floating explanation of the forces at work inside the machine.

On display inside the space are handmade works on paper created using a method employed by Japanese anglers to precisely record their prize catches. To create these works, the artist has painted sumi ink onto the surface of the jet ski, and then pressed rice paper onto its handle bars, hoses, cables and decals, recording the man-made object in the style of a Japanese fish print.

By indexing select aspects, perspectives and features of the jet ski and the jump, the artist has abstracted the object, and transformed its representations into illustrations of her own personal exploration.

Marie Lorenz was born in Twenty-nine Palms, CA, in 1973 and currently resides in Brooklyn, NY. She received her MFA in sculpture from Yale University, New Haven, CT, in 2002. She has participated in the Rome Prize Fellowship, American Academy in Rome, Italy (2008); and residencies at the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, ME (2004); Salzburg International Summer Academy, Public Interventions Seminar, Austria (2002); and The Arques School of Traditional Boatbuilding, Sausalito, CA (1997). Recent solo projects include Upriver, performance for the Hessel Museum of Art, Bard College, NY (2010); Shipwrecks, Jack Hanley Gallery, NY (2010); and The Inner Sea, a web-log that documents exploration of waterways around Rome, ITALY. In her ongoing project, Tide and Current Taxi (2005-2008), the artist acts as a guide for participants wishing to visit sites in areas surrounding New York City that are accessible only by water. After each voyage, Lorenz provides a detailed account of the journey in her Web journal, www.tideandcurrenttaxi.org.

Celebrate The Macallan 1/25-28/11

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Join us for a private tasting of The Macallan
Alfred I Dupont Building
169 East Flagler Street
Miami, FL

We look forward to giving you an introduction to these award-winning whiskies.
Click here for more information and to RSVP.

Please join us to discover what gives The World’s Most precious Whisky its natural colors, aromas and flavors and gain an appreciation for a time-honored process that makes The Macallan a cut above the rest.

Go from Scotch-novice to Scotch-lover. Make time to Celebrate The Macallan.

Jazz Bassist Christian McBride and Inside Straight South Florida Concert 1/8/11

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Exceptional Bassist Christian McBride & Inside Straight in Concert January 8th
Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center
Nova Southeastern University campus
3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr Blvd in Davie 33314

South Florida JAZZ welcomes arguably the most important bass player in jazz, Grammy-winner CHRISTIAN McBRIDE who will appear with his band INSIDE STRAIGHT for the first time in Florida.

South Florida’s premier modern jazz organization is privileged to feature Christian McBride and Inside Straight. Mr. McBride is at the zenith of modern acoustic and electric bassists. Best known as a jazz musician, he also is in tremendous demand in several genres. This concert takes place at the 500-seat Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center on the Nova Southeastern University campus, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr Blvd in Davie 33314. Tickets are $40 ($30 for South Florida JAZZ members and $15 for students under age 25 with I.D.) and may be purchased from the Broward Center Box Office by calling 954.462.0222 in Broward County; also toll-free at 877-311-SHOW, as well as online at: southfloridajazz.org, the presenting organization’s official Web site.

Bassist Christian McBride is one of those bigger-than-life artists that just burst onto the music scene seemingly in full bloom. His father and great uncle, both well-known Philadelphia bassists, mentored him early. By his 21st birthday, he was a remarkably mature player and rapidly became everyone’s favorite young acoustic bassist of the 1990s and then the 2000s. Christian’s huge sound and prodigious technique, both with plucked and bowed solos, recall the legendary Ray Brown and particularly Paul Chambers. More importantly, his solos evoke the melodic lines of a horn player. He actually started on electric bass when he was eight and took R&B gigs in high school, but by then he was getting more interested in jazz and playing the acoustic bass.

McBride studied at Juilliard (starting in 1989) and then played briefly in the bands of Bobby Watson, Benny Golson, Roy Hargrove, and Freddie Hubbard. He toured with the Benny Green’s trio, played duets with Ray Brown at the 1994 Monterey Jazz Festival, and recorded his debut as a leader for Verve before touring with his own group in 1995. Beginning with A Family Affair in 1998, McBride began opening up his sound and incorporating more of the pop, funk, and fusion styles he grew up with. This approach continued through such albums as Sci-Fi and Vertical Vision. Having jumped labels from Verve to Warner in the early 2000s, McBride made yet another label change, releasing the more straight-ahead New York Time on Chesky in 2006. In 2009, McBride returned with an equally straight-ahead set of mostly all original tunes, Kind of Brown with this current band, Inside Straight.

He is undoubtedly the most widely recorded and requested bassist in contemporary music. It is not only in the jazz world that Christian McBride has left his mark. An equally adept electric and acoustic bassist, he has recorded with Sting, Queen Latifa, DJ Logic, Diana Krall, and classical vocalist Kathleen Battle. In the last few years, he has become the regular bassist for Pat Metheny and recurrently plays with Chick Corea in Five Peace Band and Chick’s new trio with drummer Brian Blade. Further, he just left the position of Creative Chair for Jazz with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, relinquishing it after four years to Herbie Hancock. Christian is co-director of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem. And he is still in his thirties.
Inside Straight is a band composed of five exceptional players. The front line features the superb alto saxophonist Steve Wilson and rising-star vibraphonist Warren Wolf, Jr. The rhythm section is solid with creative pianist Peter Martin, who came to prominence with saxophonist Joshua Redman, and the veteran, hard-swinging drummer and long-time CMcB collaborator, Carl Allen. Chris, of course, drives the band like no bass player since Ray Brown.

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

Information by: Jazz & Blues Florida www.JazzBluesFlorida.com

Music in Beautiful Spaces 1/30/11

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Sunday, January 30 / 6 to 8PM
Music in Beautiful Spaces
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.mbgarden.org

The South Beach Chamber Ensemble will perform a concert featuring the Austrian Classical Felix Mendelssohn’s String Quartet #2 in A minor, Op. 13 (1827) and 20th century Brazilian Heitor Villa-Lobos’s String Quartet #3 (1917). Performing artists include Tony Seepersad, violin; Luis Fernandez, violin; Rafael Ramirez, viola; and Michael Andrews, cello.
Admission at the door: $20 adults and $10 students and seniors.

Miguel Paredes 2nd Saturdays Art Walk 1/8/11

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Join Us For Wynwood’s 2nd Saturdays Art Walk

Sat. Jan. 8, 7 – 10pm
Miguel Paredes Fine Art Gallery
2311 Nw 2nd Ave.

Rsvp@Miguelparedes.Com – 866.534.2184 Ext.2244

Complimentary Cocktails By: Bombay Sapphire

Light Bites Provided By: Ra – Sushi – Bar – Restaurant

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

Network the Night Away at Our Wind Down Wednesday 1/5/11

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Join the 20/30 Group’s
Wind Down Wednesday
Poolside at Courtyard Marriott
2051 Le June Road
Coral Gables, FL 33134
January 5, 2011
Click Here To Register!

Wind Down Wednesday is hosted by the 20/30 Group of The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. In an effort to unite the young professionals in The Gables, the 20/30 Group hosts events in which they can network and begin to build relationships with young professionals, much like themselves. This event takes place the first Wednesday of every month and is always a sellout crowd. So come out and join us for hors d’ oeuvres and a cocktail because this Wind Down Wednesday is sure to be as much fun as the last!

Haiti Memorial Concert 1st year Aniversary of the Earthquake 1/8/11

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January 8th, 6:00pm-11:30pm
Broward College Omni Auditorium
1000 Coconut Creek Blvd
Coconut Creek, Fl 33066
1888-71-TICKETS
figaroangelnetwork.showclix.com

Haiti Memorial Concert
1st year Aniversary of the January 12th, 2010 earthquake.

This Charity concert we’ll help us raise the fund that we needed to continue sending young kids whom parents had died from the earthquake back to school, also to secure a one hundred acre land to start the building project for the less fortunate. 100% of the profit will go toward Haiti’s project.
· Artists performance
– The Official Hot Mess
with the Landers sisters
– Belo
– Tonton Bicha
– Misty Jean
– Jah-Nesta
– King Wawa
– Mecca aka “Grimo”
– SunLove
– Alaye aka zoerock
– Violeta Leskyte
Cucchiara
– Robert Martino
– Donta Wilson
– Shirley Desgrottes
– Harold St.louis (Gospel)
Special Invited guests:
– Fl State Representative
Daphne Campbel
– Rudy Riviere
– Pastor Yvette Destin
– Father
ChristianMillien

Documentary Reveals The Truth Beneath The Rubble
PROGRAMS
· Artists performance
· A Trivia fashion Show by
Shy Figaro.
· Earthquake Survivors
testimony
· An intermission
· Candle light debut
· Haiti Earthquake Feature
Documentary

Kiss Country Chili Cookoff With Martina McBride, Trace Adkins, Little Big Town, Justin Moore and The Band Perry 1/30/11

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Sunday, January 30, 2011 9:00 PM
On site parking gates open at 6:45 am. The concert gates open at 8:30am and the concert begins at approximately 10am
CB Smith Park
900 N Flamingo Rd
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
More Info.

Tickets cost $40. Everyone attending must have a ticket and all tickets cost $40 in advance. Day of show tickets will cost $45, if they are available. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 26th at 10am at Walmart in Pembroke Pines & Cooper City & Sawgrass. Dade and Broward County Pet Supermarkets. Grif’s Western Wear in Davie. All tickets are festival style and on the lawn. You may bring a blanket or folding chair. Walmart will be selling chairs in their booth.

The scheduled lineup is tentative and subject to change but is as follows: The Band Perry, Justin Moore, Little Big Town, Trace Adkins & Martina McBride closes the show.

Get Horn’y with Frank the Unicorn 2/13/11

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Get Horn’y with Frank the Unicorn!
02/13/2010, 7-9pm
World of Beer – Coconut Creek
The Promenade at Coconut Creek
4437 Lyons Road
Suite E-101
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
www.franktheunicorn.com

Join “The Frank the Unicorn Radio Program” for a LIVE broadcast February 13th and “Get ‘Horn’y With Frank the Unicorn for Valentine’s Day” at World of Beer in Coconut Creek. To RSVP or for more information contact show@franktheunicorn.com.

The Frank the Unicorn Radio Program, the ONLY show hosted by a unicorn, is a show for pop culture geeks with segments including What We’re Watching, Unknown Actors, Unneccesary Moments in Movie History, What the Ladies are Reading, This Week in Bacon and popular local music with Ria, Casino Luchi, Lavola, Goodman, Luna Rex, Bushwood, the band in Heaven, X-Rated and more.

Listen in at franktheunicorn.com on Sunday nights from 7-9pm for our live broadcast and follow us on Twitter @franktheunicorn. For more information, feel free to contact us: show@franktheunicorn.com.

The Frank the Unicorn Radio Program Sundays (repeat event)

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The Frank the Unicorn Radio Program
Sunday nights from 7-9pm, listen to the ONLY show hosted by a unicorn!
Online
http://www.franktheunicorn.com

The Frank the Unicorn Radio Program – a show for pop culture geeks with segments including What We’re Watching, Unknown Actors, Unneccesary Moments in Movie History, What the Ladies are Reading, This Week in Bacon and a popular local music with Ria, Casino Luchi, Lavola, Goodman, Luna Rex, Bushwood, the band in Heaven, X-Rated and more.

Listen in at franktheunicorn.com and follow us on Twitter @franktheunicorn. For more information, feel free to contact us: show@franktheunicorn.com

Join us for a LIVE broadcast February 13th and “Get ‘Horn’y With Frank the Unicorn for Valentine’s Day at World of Beer Coconut Creek. To RSVP or for more information contact show@franktheunicorn.com.

Beats after Sunset at the Bass Museum 1/7/11

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Beats After Sunset @ the Bass Museum
2100 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida.
January 7, 2011 at 8 pm.

RSVP for an evening of art, music, food, and drinks. Beats After Sunset will be held the first Friday of each month and will showcase art, music and a fusion of drinks and food for those who are culturally savvy, or just looking to enjoy a beautiful evening in Miami Beach at one of its greatest institutions.

Admission is free. RSVP to info@bassmuseum.org or call 305.673.7530 x 1001.

You are welcome to bring friends and guests.

America’s Got Talent Casting Call in Miami 1/20/11

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America’s Got Talent casting call in Miami
January 20, 2011

We are looking for special undiscovered talents in dance (all kind), singing (all kind), magic, extraordinary acts, all ages…

Please contact Cleo first at: cleo.agtcasting@gmail.com
provide a link to a video and basic info about yourself including contact number.

Reset Miami at The News Bar and Lounge 1/16/11

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Reset | Miami
January 16, 2011, 6:00pm – 12:00am
The News Bar & Lounge
5580 NE 4th Court, Suite 4b & 5a
The Courtyard @ 55th Street Station
Miami, FL 33137
305 758 9932
More Info & Facebook evite.

Website.

Please join us for our first event of 2011.

Reset joins together the very best of everything: Selected venues, prime selection of music, emerging artists, top-shelf cocktail specials and the finest folks from every scene.

Come and discover what afternoon bliss feels like with Reset.

Happy Hour menu will be available until 9:00pm.

Join us for YoungArts Week 1/10-15/11

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YoungArts Week!
January 10-15, 2011
Locations around Miami, including the Gusman Theater in Downtown, the Van Dyke Cafe and Colony Theater on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach and the Margulies Collection at the WAREhOUSE!

Detailed performance and exhibition information available here. Tickets are free but required for many performances, so check here for instructions to reserve!
http://youngarts.org/exhibitions-and-performances.

This year 148 of the nation’s most talented 17-18 year old artists in the visual, literary and performing arts will converge in Miami for YoungArts Week. These national Finalists represent the top 3% of applicants to our program and were selected from more than 5,000 applicants from every state.

For the first time ever, four evenings of YoungArts Week Performances will be live streamed on www.youngarts.org. If you’re in Miami, join us in person. If you’re not, join us online!

We are pleased to announce that the following YoungArts performances will be live-streamed from the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts on the YoungArts website:
Voice and Jazz Performance (Monday, January 10 at 8 p.m. EST)
Theater Performance (Tuesday, January 11 at 8 p.m. EST)
Dance and Cinematic Arts Performance (Wednesday, January 12 at 8 p.m. EST)
Alumni All-Star Performance at An Affair of the Arts Performance and Gala (Saturday, January 15 at 7 p.m. EST)

Discovering excellence in the arts

Fetish Party at Sea Monster 1/8/11

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Fetish Party THIS SATURDAY
January 8 @ Sea Monster
Doors- 10pm-4am with full alcohol
Location- Sea Monster – 2 S. New River Drive West downtown Fort Lauderdale

It’s a whole new year, and Fetish Factory is celebrating in fine fetish style. This Saturday, our party will be held at our beautiful home venue Sea Monster in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

Dress Code- *STRICT DRESS CODE FROM START TO FINISH* Rubber – Leather – Vinyl – Uniforms – Black Tie (Tux) – Victorian – Drag – Fetish Glam – Cyber Erotic

DJs- SIN, Mad Vinny, Lady Anime

Cover- $15 in advance at Fetish Factory, $15 online, $20 at the door.

This is a gorgeous multi-room, waterfront venue literally underneath the Andrews Ave. drawbridge just south of Broward Blvd. Best of all, the club is open until 4am so the party goes late! Sea Monster is a fantastic, discreet destination venue with adjacent municipal and paid parking.

Thanks to fetish model Kat Kalashnikov and photographer Collective Chaos Designs for contributing images to our party flyer!
For the latest, greatest information, or to purchase tickets, please visit:
TheFetishParty.com

Tickets
Come by the store and get your discount tickets for only $15. Tickets are also available online for $15 +2.50 svc fee (available online until Friday at 4pm), or wait until the last minute and get yours at the door for full price $20.

My Rhapsody in Green by Clara Poupel Opening Reception 1/12/11

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Markowicz Fine Art has the pleasure to invite you to the opening of the new collection My Rhapsody In Green By artist Clara Poupel
January 12, 6:00 – 10:00 Pm

1 NE 40th Street #5
Design District
Miami, FL 33137
Valet Parking Available

Clara Poupel’s paintings comment on contemporary life and the current behaviorial patterns of 21st century society. My Rhapsody In Green was created to help raise awareness toward living an all around healthier life, with a purpose and means toward the future.

“Having had a successful art gallery in New Jersey for many years, I believe Clara Poupel is a wonderfully talented artist with great creativity, imagination and a superb use of color.” -Bob Diamond

We are happy to announce that Whole Foods Market – Aventura will be sponsoring the reception. We are proud to announce that 20% of the retail price sales will be donated to Dr. Michael Krop Senior High School PTSA. Donations will be used for teacher grants and student college scholarships.

RSVP:Let us know if you are coming and if you have guests.
By email : info@markowiczfineart.com
By Facebook : Markowicz Fine Art

Gallery Walk at Miami Design District 1/8/11

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Design District’s First Gallery Walk Of 2011
Join us @ Borinquen Gallery for the First Gallery Walk of 2011

Saturday January 8, 2011
Cocktail Reception
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
100 NE 38th Street, Suite # 3, Miami, FL 33137,

Come enjoy an eclectic collection of paintings, sculptures and photography by award winning artists from various countries gathered to create awareness about HIV/AIDS

H-Allen Benowitz (USA), Francois Gracia (Haiti), Clarice de Souza (Brazil), Igal Fedida (Israel), David Tupper (USA), Andre Allen (Jamaica), Sharon Dash (USA) and Hector Maldonado (Puerto Rico)

Some of these artists have exhibited their work at art galleries, art shows and museums in the United States, Europe and Latin America.

Bhakti Baxter, Daniel Milewski, and Marcos Valella Preview at Gallery Diet 1/7/11

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Opening 01. 07. 2011
Bhakti Baxter, Daniel Milewski, and Marcos Valella
Gallery Diet
174 NW 23 Street, Miami, Florida 33127.

Join us on Friday, January 7th, 2011 from 6 – 8 PM for a preview of the exhibition.

Bhakti Baxter b. 1979 Miami, Florida. Bhakti will present a series of never before exhibited sculptural works. Through a gestural practice Bhakti is exploring design, form, and abstraction. This will be his first exhibition with Gallery Diet though he has exhibited widely both locally (including a solo exhibition at The Museum of Contemporary Art) and Internationally including his most recent solo exhibition at Federica Schiavo Gallery in Rome, Italy.

Daniel Milewski b. 1978 Auburn, Massachusettes. Daniel will present a body of new work including photography, video, and drawing. Through repetition there is an exploration of form and content. He has exhibited in a solo exhibition at Gallery Diet, where he is represented, and most recently at Dimensions Variable in the Design District.

Marcos Valella b. 1981 Miami, Florida. Marcos will present a series of recent paintings in the gallery projects room. The paintings in this exhibition continue an exploration of contemporary and modern tendencies in the reading of painting through abstraction. This will be Marcos’s first time exhibiting with Gallery Diet, he has recently exhibited at the Miami Art Museum and will be participating in the Bass Museum’s Berlin residency this coming Spring.

The gallery will remain open for the Wynwood Second Saturday walk on Saturday, January 8th, 2011 until 9 PM. The exhibition runs thru February 5th, 2011 with viewing hours Tuesday thru Saturday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. and by appointment.

Gallery Diet is a contemporary art gallery located in the Wynwood District of Miami, Florida where it has existed since 2007. The gallery has produced over 25 solo and group exhibitions by new and emerging artists from around the world and has documented those exhibitions in hard cover print on a yearly basis. Represented artists include Charley Friedman, Christy Gast, Richard Höglund, Abby Manock, and Daniel Milewski.

Daniel Milewski, Bleed 2010 Ballpoint pen and graphite on notepad paper 10″ x 13″ (each)

Miami International Map Fair 2/5-6/11

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Eighteenth Annual Map Fair
Saturday, February 5 and Sunday, February 6, 10 am to 5 pm
HistoryMiami
101C West Flagler Street
Downtown Miami

Daily Admission
HistoryMiami Members: $5 Non-Members: $10
Tickets may be purchased at the door.

Peruse and purchase antique maps from some of the finest map dealers in the world. Learn about maps through a series of lectures by experts in the field and enjoy special events held throughout the weekend.
Proceeds from Map Fair go toward maintaining and improving the exhibitions, educational programming and community outreach.

To register please call 305-375-5792 or email Mapfair@historymiami.org or visit http://hmsf.org/programs-mapFair.htm

The Miami International Map Fair returns to HistoryMiami, Saturday, February 5 and Sunday, February 6, 2011 for its eighteenth year and among its many wonderful maps it will carry the earliest printed maps of Florida and Cuba.

Miami, one of only three cities in the world – along with London and Paris, is the only one in the western hemisphere to host a map fair. Held over two days, the fair provides the serious collector or casual buyer a weekend of browsing and buying antique maps and rare books. Visitors are also encouraged to bring in a map of their own collections for expert opinions and attend the lectures.

Among this year’s lecturers is the New York Times bestselling author of Longitude, Dava Sobel. Other lectures will include “Envisioning History with GIS” by Anne K. Knowles, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Geography at Middlebury College and James Ackerman, Ph.D., Director of the Hermon Dunlap Smith Center for the History of Cartography at the Newberry Library who will discuss, “In the Rearview Mirror: An Appreciation of Twentieth-Century Roadmaps.”
Weekend participant registration of $75 includes lectures, lunch, and Saturday evening cocktail reception. Daily admission to the fair is $10 for adults and $5 for children 6 – 12.

Title sponsor of the Miami International Map Fair is BrandsMart U.S.A. Other sponsors include, Martayan Lan, The Family Vending Company, Barry Lawrence Ruderman Antique Maps & The Old Print Shop, Cohen & Taliaferro LLC/Richard B. Arkway Ltd. & WorldView Antique Maps, and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs.

Beaux Arts Festival of Art Celebrates 60th Anniversary 1/8-9/11

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Beaux Arts Festival of Art Celebrates 60th Anniversary
Saturday and Sunday Jan 8 – 9, 2011. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Grounds of the Lowe Art Museum
1301 Stanford Dr., on the University of Miami Campus
Admission and Parking: FREE
www.beauxartsmiami.org

Miami’s Oldest Juried Fine Arts Show Offers Art for A Variety of Budgets, Children’s Art Experiences, Food and Entertainment for the Entire Family
January 8 – 9, 2011

Browse the works of more than 240 fine artists this weekend at Miami’s oldest juried fine arts show.

Recognized as one of the top-rated outdoor exhibits of museum-quality fine art, the 60th annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art offers works in 10 mediums for a variety of budgets. This year, artists hail from 30 states plus Canada and Israel.
Proceeds benefit the Lowe Art Museum, which will be open to the public for free all weekend.

In honor of the 60th anniversary, the festival will launch a children’s coloring book called “Color the Lowe Art Museum,” featuring important works from the Lowe’s world collections.

Sponsors for the 60th anniversary festival include Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables and Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay, Holtz Children’s Hospital, Lowell International Realty, Tony and Sandy Tamer, Bank of New York Mellon, Sabadell United Bank, the Meade Family Foundation and the Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs.

About Beaux Arts
Founded in 1952, Beaux Arts is a volunteer group comprised of 100 women dedicated to promoting and funding the Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami. All funds raised help the Lowe expand its collection and provide programming – including bringing 500 Miami-Dade students to the museum on field trips each year. For more, visit http://www.beauxartsmiami.org/events/festival.html or follow us on Facebook.

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

Miami International Launch Party And Opening Of Spaces 1/8/11

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Join Us For The Miami International Launch Party And Vip Opening Of “Spaces”
Saturday, Jan 8th • 6:30-8pm
Black Square Gallery
2248 Nw 1st Place • Miami, Fl 33127 (Wynwood Corner Of 1st Place And 23rd St.)

Caviar Tasting Sponsored By Black River Caviar
Wine Tasting
Unveiling Of The Fair Catalogue
Kindly Rsvp To Anna Milashevych Or Ron Kritzler At Milanna.Ua@Gmail.Com

Www.Mia-Artfair.Com
14-17 January 2011 • Preview 13 Jan
Miami Beach Convention Center

Miami International Art Fair Preview Party 1/13/11

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Thursday, January 13, 2011
6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Miami Beach Convention Center, Hall D
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Kindly RSVP by January 11th at info@ifae.com
www.mia-artfair.com

MIA VIP invitees enjoy early viewing and selection of outstanding master artworks beginning at 6:30 pm.
Savor hors d’oeuvres and wine courtesy of sponsors Black River Caviar and Opici Wines.
The general public is also cordially invited to attend Opening Preview.
They may purchase tickets for the affordable price of $50pp. The preview ends at 10pm

Honoring Diana Lowenstein, a respected member of the international art scene, Diane Camber, the former director of the Bass Museum will present a special tribute to the recipient of the 2011 “Arts of Distinction Award” during Opening Preview.

In addition to offering first viewing of America’s most exciting mid-winter contemporary art fair, with 73 exhibitors (25 local and 48 international dealers), Opening Preview of MIA on Thursday, January 13th plays host to an unconventional and energizing new wave of performance projects. For the opening night show organizers, International Fine Arts Expositions (IFAE), have partnered with cultural and community organizations, as well as established and emerging artists, to unveil a bevy of surprises and ensure a comprehensive and “next-generation” experience.

First there is show curator Gean Moreno’s experiential presentation. The noted Miami artist, critic and curator, has created a truly multi-disciplinary playground for audiences through a collaborative effort with SPRING BREAK, a non-profit organization designed to develop new modes of approaching contemporary art and culture within South Florida, and augurari, also a non-profit which publishes audio works by contemporary visual artists. “These groups are pioneering, daring and young. They engage audiences through a combination of music, performance and visual arts,” exclaims Moreno.

Graffiti artist Jona Cerwinske will create magic once again. The artist who gained viral fame for transforming a Lamborghini Gallardo into a jaw-dropping piece of art, and with only a Sharpie, will have at it again. This time with a Porsche Carrera S 911. Additionally, he will paint the the walls of the Rudolf Budja Gallery booth space, the gallery where he is currently exhibiting. Patrons will be able to watch Cerwinske apply his midas touch in an unforgettable performance.

On the heels of a successful sold-out show in Zurich, Russian artist Artem Mirolevich will mesmerize audiences as he blurs the boundaries between painting and performance art with “Transformation.” He begins with a white backdrop. Adds color, depth and texture to create a setting. He then introduces a half- or nearly- naked model who melts into the background and becomes part of the canvas. A videographer will capture it all on film as will professional photos of the completed work.

Last, but certainly not least, is mixed media provocateur Lucinda Linderman, an artist with a powerful message about environmental stewardship. Linderman uses reclaimed plastics and other reusable materials to create her sculptures, installations and mixed media pieces. For the opening night, Linderman unveils a fashion performance entitled “ Excess Extravagance”, which correlates the perceived extravagance and excess of the royal court of the 18th century and the Rococo style with American consumerism today. “For this performance, I am reclaiming plastic to create a dress as extravagant as the dresses worn by Marie Antoinette to bring to light the waste created by our striving to be extravagant,” said Linderman.

Another exciting feature Preview-goers will get to experience first is a revolutionary new Apple application. The free MIA iPhone app powered by Collectrium allows visitors to take a snapshot of any artwork exhibited at the fair and instantly receive extensive information on artist and piece, add their own notes, bookmark it for later, share with friends via social media outlets like Twitter and Facebook and even contact the gallery directly. The app also boasts other nifty features like the ability to view the entire catalogue on your mobile device, see a map of the Show and review programming for the course of the four-day Fair.

2 For 1 Taverna Opa Tuesdays Hollywood 1/4/11

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2 For 1 Taverna Opa Tuesdays ~ Hollywood
Tuesday, January 4th, 8pm ~ 2am
Taverna Opa Hollywood
410 North Ocean Drive
Hollywood Beach, FL 33019
www.tavernaopa.com

Taverna Opa ~ Hollywood & South Beach Present :
2 For 1 Taverna Tuesdays At Taverna Opa
Hosted By Kimberlee & Erin Mia ♥
Featuring: Diva Dj Hana Till 2am
Flaming Shots ~ Belly Dancers ~ Fire Breathing Bartenders ~ Table Top Zorba & 2 For 1 Appetizers And Drinks All Night !!
We Party Till The Ouzo Runs Out !!
2 for 1 Mezze ( appetizers )
2 for 1 Cocktails
2 for 1 Uzo shots
2 for 1 Zorba Bombs ( like Jaager bombs but BLUE )
2 for 1 Domestic Bottles
* Featured Weekly Entertainment
* $100. Vip Bottles
* Family Style Menus Starting At $30 Per Person
* Kid Friendly Till 11pm
Opa ! Birthday & Bachellorette Parties
Get wild with us on your special day !!
Complimentary VIP bottle service for birthday girls & bachelorettes
Family style dinner menus cater to your whole table
Table top bellydancing
Zorba dancers
Resident Dj Hana ♥
* Additional festivities arranged at your request.

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Temptation Tuesdays At Eden Restaurant and Garden Lounge 1/4/11

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Temptation Tuesdays At Eden Restaurant & Garden Lounge
Tuesday, January 4th, 5pm ~ 2am
Eden Restaurant & Garden Lounge
210 23rd Street
Miami Beach, Fl
(Across From The Gansevoort Hotel)
www.edensouthbeach.com

Give In To Temptation At Eden Restaurant & Garden Lounge Every Tuesday With Kimberlee & Erin Mia ♥
Gastronomic Divinity & Expert Mixology

Happy Hour From 5pm ~ 8pm
2 For 1 Drinks
Daily Appetizer Specials
Temptation Tuesdays Dinner Party & Garden Nightlife From 8pm ~ 2am
Featuring Extensive Dinner Menu By Celebrity Chef Christopher Lee
Table Reservations Contact Erin Mia ~ 954.232.0772

Chef Christopher Lee
Chef Christopher Lee began his career at age 14 in his hometown on Long Island, “I always had that sort of sixth sense about food,” Lee says. “I always knew that I wanted to be a Chef. In high school, I used to ditch classes just to watch cooking shows on TV.”
Lee Graduated from the prestigious California Culinary Academy and then went on to hone his culinary talents in some of the country’s most prestigious restaurants, including New York City’s Restaurant Daniel and Jean Georges, and San Francisco’s Fifth Floor.
As Sous Chef at New York’s Oceana, where he worked under Cornelius Gallagher, Lee was integral in redefining the restaurant’s approach to the elegant dining experience. Awarded three stars by the New York Times, the New York Post proclaimed Oceana to be “The city’s best seafood restaurant.”
Selected by Gotham Bar and Grill’s Alfred Portale to be the chef de cuisine at Stephen Starr’s remake of the legendary Striped Bass in Philadelphia, Lee quickly rose to the position of Executive Chef, putting his personal style on all culinary aspects of the restaurant. Under his direction, Striped Bass received widespread critical acclaim, including a highly coveted Four Bells review from the Philadelphia Inquirer, “Best New American Restaurant 2004” in Travel + Leisure, and Gourmet selected it as one of the country’s top restaurants in 2006.
In 2005, Lee was named the James Beard Foundations’ “Rising Star Chef of the Year,” and in 2006 was among Food and Wine’s “Top Ten Best New Chefs.” Returning to New York as Executive Chef of Gilt, Lee earned the restaurant two Michelin stars. In December 2008, Lee was selected by Charlie Palmer to take command of Aureole’s kitchen, just in time for the restaurant’s spring landmark move to the Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park. “Christopher Lee could not be a better fit for Aureole with his modern American palate, New York roots and bold approach to flavors and wine,” says Palmer.
Since the grand opening, Chef Lee has brought unparalleled success to Aureole including a 29 food rating in Zagat, the highest in NYC for 2009. Additionally, Chef Lee was a contestant on the premiere season of Bravo’s Top Chef Masters and is currently the consulting chef for Orange County Choppers Roadhouse, a full service restaurant, bar, microbrewery, and entertainment experience based on the extraordinarily popular Orange County Choppers brand.
Philosophy
In addition to the following the seasons and the latest culinary trends, Lee finds inspiration in abstract art, which is evident in his plating techniques. Rather than building presentations in the center of the plate, Lee prefers to use the lines, spaces, colors and shapes of the various components of a dish to create a new abstract dining aesthetic. Through juxtaposing soft and crunchy textures, and sweet and sour flavors, Lee’s creations give diners a different experience with each bite.

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Local Mondays At Rok Brgr Gastro Pub 1/3/11

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Local Mondays At Rok Brgr Gastro Pub
January 3, 2011, 5pm
ROK BRGR
208 SW 2ND Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Welcome To Monday Nights At Rok Brgr!
Fort Lauderdale’s Newest Gastro~Pub On Himarshee With Serious Personality.
Hosted By Kimberlee & Erin Mia ♥ Brad & Desiree

Happy Hour Starts At 5pm With Lip~ Smackin’ Juicy Drink Specials From Expert Mixologists & Hot~ Diggity Deals On Some Rockin’ New Carnivorous Combinations For The Serious Burger Lover In You.

Check Out The Game, The Fight, The Awards…
(( Whatever You Fancy )) On Flat Screens Behind The Over-Stocked Premium Bar ~ We’ve Got Some Of The B-E-S-T Bartending Talent In Town.

Grab An Al Fresco Bistro Table For Unbeatable People Watching Pleasure
(Not A Bad Place To Meet A New Friend Either).
Rock~Out To Our Killer Dj ‘Till 2am.
Plenty Of Parking ….Street/Lot
In The Biz ?? We Got U. (( Just Ask ))
See You There !!

An Event Brought To You By: Haute In The City Events & Promotions
Kimberlee Etheridge
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Buttons Up by Augusto Esquivel Opens at CANDO Arts Co-op 1/14/11

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Reception at CANDO Arts Co-Op
Friday, January 14 at 6pm
309 23RD Street
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Candoartscoop.com

BUTTONS UP, a solo exhibit of sculptures by artist Augusto Esquivel, opens Friday, January 14 at 6pm with a reception at CANDO ARTS CO-OP.

The show features more than fourteen 2 and 3-dimensional sculptures made from thousands of sewing buttons, a body of work that took two years to create.

Sculptures of objects, such as Augusto’s yellow fire hydrant, are constructed by suspending hundreds of buttons from strands of fishing line; the buttons are precisely aligned to create life-size replicas.
Esquivel also gives shape to portraits. The image of Audrey Hepburn is captured in buttons and beads that span across a wall at 104 inches; Red buttons create the face of Marilyn Monroe, mole and all.
The show includes the button portraits of James Dean and Bjork, a life-size upright piano button sculpture, a ball of buttons 32 inches in diameter and a true-to-life-size button toilet!

The unique technique was developed by the artist, who paints the buttons, cuts and drills through acrylic panels and deciphers the exact position of every single button.

A native of Argentina, Augusto Esquivel lives in Miami Beach and is a resident artist of CANDO Arts Co-op.
BUTTONS UP runs through February 6, 2011. CANDO Arts Co-op is located at 309 23rd Street, one block west of Collins Ave, Miami Beach. For more information, contact Augusto Esquivel at 754 423 3437 or CANDO Arts Co-op 305 672 3336.

Mask Performance Workshop 1/10-2/14/11

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Mask Performance Workshop
January 10-February 14, Mondays 6-7:30 p.m
World and Eye Arts Center
FAT Village Arts District
109 NW 5th St.
Fort Lauderdale, FL. 33301
www.worldandeye.com

MASK PERFORMANCE I
Mask work reveals universal aspects of the human condition. This class will explore human qualities through character, movement and story. Techniques in solo, duo and ensemble work will be explored in a variety of styles. Learn the skills of mask performance while creating scenarios about modern social dilemmas. The course concludes with a piece presented at a
World and Eye Coffee House.
Instructors- Randy Hendler and Jean Minuchin

Session I – January 10 – February 14 Mondays 6-7:30
Holiday Discount until Jan. 2nd $165 Regular Fee-$175 or $160 for Members

For more information and to register go to www.worldandeye.com and click on the Workshop Page or call 954-540-9897.

Cleveland Orchestra Miami Residency Single Tickets Now On Sale

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Single tickets now on sale for the fifth season of The Cleveland Orchestra Miami Residency concerts at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County

January – April 2011
Cleveland Orchestra Miami Residency
Schedule Of Activities
clevelandorchestramiami.com

Friday, January 28, 2011, and Saturday, January 29, 2011, at 8 p.m.
Cleveland Orchestra Subscription Concert
Knight Concert Hall, Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
Franz Welser-Möst, conductor
Pierre-Laurent Aimard, piano
Debussy Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
Schumann Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54
Strauss Ein Heldenleben (“A Hero’s Life”)
Pre-Concert Conversation at 7:00 p.m.
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
Box Office phone: (305) 949-6722

Friday, March 4, 2011, and Saturday, March 5, 2011, at 8 p.m.
Cleveland Orchestra Subscription Concert
Knight Concert Hall, Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor
Augustin Hadelich, violin
Kabalevsky Overture to Colas Breugnon
Elgar Enigma Variations
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto
Ravel Boléro
Pre-Concert Conversation at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $40 – $165
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
Box Office phone: (305) 949-6722

Thursday, April 7, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Cleveland Orchestra Education Concerts
Knight Concert Hall, Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
James Feddeck, conductor
Nathaniel Stookey, composer and narrator
The Composer is Dead
There’s dreadful news from the Arsht Center – the composer is dead and the perpetrator is lurking within the orchestra! A collaboration by children’s author Lemony Snicket and composer Nathaniel Stookey, The Composer Is Dead is a morbidly funny musical whodunit that “investigates” every section of the orchestra – a Peter and the Wolf for the 21st century, aimed at a new generation.
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami FL 33132
Box Office phone: (305) 949-6722
Miami-Dade County Public Schools reserve tickets through District Music Supervisor Robert T. Davis.

Friday, April 8, 2011, and Saturday, April 9, 2011, at 8 p.m.
Cleveland Orchestra Subscription Concert
Knight Concert Hall, Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
Jiří Bĕlohlávek, conductor
Horacio Gutiérrez, piano
Haydn Symphony No. 96 (“The Miracle”)
Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2
Dvořák Symphony No. 7
Pre-Concert Conversation at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $40 – $165
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
Box Office phone: (305) 949-6722

Saturday, April 9, 2011 – 2 p.m.
Knight Concert Hall, Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
Cleveland Orchestra Family Concert
James Feddeck, conductor
Nathaniel Stookey, composer and narrator
The Composer is Dead
There’s dreadful news from the Arsht Center – the composer is dead and the perpetrator is lurking within the orchestra! A collaboration by children’s author Lemony Snicket and composer Nathaniel Stookey, The Composer Is Dead is a morbidly funny musical whodunit that “investigates” every section of the orchestra – a Peter and the Wolf for the 21st century, aimed at a new generation.
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami FL 33132
Box Office phone: (305) 949-6722
Tickets: $17.50 and up

Continued Residency activities and partnerships include University of Miami and Miami-Dade County Public Schools

The Cleveland Orchestra announces that single tickets are now on sale for programs in the Orchestra’s fifth Miami Residency season, which includes a series of subscription concerts at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County as well as music education and outreach activities in the Miami-Dade community.
Cleveland Orchestra Concerts at the Arsht Center

Music Director Franz Welser-Möst will lead the Orchestra in two concerts at the Arsht Center. Repertoire for The Cleveland Orchestra’s performances on January 28 and 29 includes Claude Debussy’s “Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun,” Strauss’s Ein Heldenleben (“A Hero’s Life”), and Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A minor with Pierre-Laurent Aimard as soloist.

On March 4 and 5, Giancarlo Guerrero will conduct The Cleveland Orchestra performing Kabalevsky’s Overture to Colas Breugnon, Elgar’s Enigma Variations, Ravel’s Bolero, and Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, with Augustin Hadelich as soloist.

The Cleveland Orchestra’s Miami Residency concludes on April 8 and 9 with Jiří Bĕlohlávek conducting The Cleveland Orchestra in performances of Haydn’s Symphony No. 96 (“The Miracle”), Dvořák’s Symphony No. 7, and Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, with Horacio Gutiérrez as soloist.

On Saturday, April 9, at 2 p.m., The Cleveland Orchestra will perform a Family Concert titled The Composer is Dead at the Arsht Center. The featured piece on the program, titled The Composer Is Dead, is a collaboration by best-selling children’s author Lemony Snicket and acclaimed composer Nathaniel Stookey. The concert will be led by Assistant Conductor James Feddeck and will feature Mr. Stookey as narrator. The Composer Is Dead uses a mystery and humor to introduce children to the orchestra, in a 21st-century update of the Peter and the Wolf tradition.

These Cleveland Orchestra performances are presented by the Musical Arts Association of Miami and the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County.

Cleveland Orchestra Miami Residency educational and community collaboration programs in the Miami-Dade community

The Orchestra’s Miami Residency continues to develop through expanded education and community programs that serve thousands in the Miami-Dade area. The Orchestra’s residency activities in Miami were conceived and made possible with the leadership of the Musical Arts Association of Miami, the Miami-based support organization dedicated to fundraising for the Cleveland Orchestra Miami Residency. 2011 Cleveland Orchestra Miami Residency education and community engagement activities will be announced at a later date.

In April, The Cleveland Orchestra will perform two education concerts titled The Composer Is Dead at the Arsht Center on Thursday, April 7. The concerts will feature the same program and artists as the Family Concert on Saturday, April 9, described above.

Isabel Alfonso in concert at Zona Verde 1/14/11

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ZONA VERDE
12th & Six Art Complex
Little (LiHa) Havana

Isabel Alfonso is a Cuban cantautora (singer/songwriter.) She has made a fusion of Cuban Nueva Trova with Cuban Son (Buena Vista Social Club) and Boleros, in her own experimental way. Isabel, is a professor of Latin American Literature in NYC at St Joseph and a writer during the day and a local NYC musician at night, performing in various city pubs and bars.

Alfonso joins Terraza Café’s impressive roster of Latin Jazz and experimental musicians every first Tuesday, so catch her now before you can’t get into Carnegie Hall because the tickets are sold out. Isa Alfonso is a renasaince woman, making moves that will surely go down in musical history. When you mix influences like Thelonious Monk, Silvio Rodriguez, and Nina Simone…forget it!

Isa is a slammin’ musician, composer and can school your ass in Spanish Literature any day. Isa’s got it going on with a serious list of accolades, including: a PhD, recordings and performaces with Roberto Poveda, being one of the founding members of the She Said Project, and Isa and is now recording InCubismos, her first solo album to be released next year.

Don’t miss the opportunity of listening to her music live in Miami. It is a one night performance only, in beautiful ZONA VERDE, at the 12th & Six Art Complex in Little (LiHa) Havana.

Isa’s music can be found on-line by clicking here.

This event is produced by artist/filmmaker Adalberto Delgado of the 6th Street Container alternative space.

www.6thstreetcontainer.com

Coral Gables Museum Presents First Friday Gallery Night Exhibition 1/7/11

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Coral Gables Museum Presents First Friday Gallery Night Exhibition
Friday, January 7, 2011 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.CoralGablesMuseum.org

The Coral Gables Museum presents
Architecture Atelier 2011, Education of an Architect;
the pedagogy of Professor Mario F. Ortega,
Miami Dade College School of Architecture Faculty.

Over 100 student projects from Architecture Design 1 to Architecture Design 4, in the form of two-dimensional drawings and three dimensional constructs will be on display with twenty full-scale replicas from one of the masters of De Stijl, Gerrit Rietveld, along with the furniture studies and designs created in Professor Ortega’s Architecture Design Studios.

Mask-Making Workshop 1/12-2/16/11

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Mask-Making Workshop
January 12-Feb. 16, Wednesdays 6-7:30
World and Eye Arts Center
FAT Village Arts District
109 NW 5th St.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
www,worldandeye.com

MASK MAKING I
From tribal times to modern day masks, this symbolic theater form has been an expression of the human condition. Learn how to create a variety of theatrical masks expressing protective and threatening forces in today’s world. Use cloth, plaster, papier mache and mixed media. The session will end with an exhibit.
Instructors- Randy Hendler, Jean Minuchin

When: Session I – January 12- February 16 Wednesdays 6-7:30
Fee-$175 or $160 for Members

For more information and to register go to www.worldandeye.com and click on the Workshop Page or call 954-540-9897.

World and Eye Coffee House 1/8/11

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World and Eye Coffee House
Saturday, January 8th, 8:00 p.m
World and Eye Arts Center
FAT Village Arts District
109 NW 5th St.
Fort Lauderdale, FL. 33301
www.worldandeye.com

WORLD AND EYE COFFEE HOUSE
Indulge with comfort food while enjoying puppetry, poets, music and more. World and Eye Coffee Houses are a mix of guest artists from all genres.
The next performance is on January 8th at 8:00 p.m including the talents of shadow puppeteer, Dave Goboff. Jean Minuchin and Randy Hendler present short Mask and Mime performances along with dance from the Kelly Stashko studio and a monologue by Marcell Black. Geared for adults although children are welcome.
Once a month: January 8- February 5- March 19
Tickets- $15 or $10 for Members. For more information and to order tickets go to www.worldandeye.com and click on the Theater Page or call 954-540-9897.

Important Cuban Artworks Vol Nine at Cernuda Arte Opening Reception 1/7/11

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Cernuda Arte cordially invites you to celebrate with us the gallery presentation of our new exhibition: Important Cuban Artworks Volume Nine
Opening Reception – Friday, January 7, 2011
7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Cernuda Arte
3155 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.cernudaarte.com

This magnificent ninth edition of our annual exhibition showcases a selection of
classical, modern and contemporary Cuban artists. The show is accompanied by
an informative 136-page full-color catalog, documenting 195 artworks.

View special works by:
Wifredo Lam, Víctor Manuel, Ponce, Amelia, Carreño, Abela, Carlos Enríquez,
Portocarrero, Milian, Mariano, Cundo, Carmelo, Mijares, Eduardo Morales,
Rodríguez Morey, Domingo Ramos, Romañach, Sosabravo, Flora Fong, Mendive,
Antonia Eiriz, Servando, Uver Solís, Pedro Pablo Oliva, Fabelo, Larraz, Scull Sisters,
Bedia, Tomás Sánchez, Vicente Hernández, Miguel Florido, Ramón Vázquez,
Sandro de la Rosa, David Rodríguez, Giosvany Echevarría, Joel Besmar,
Irina Elén González, Ania Toledo, Juan Roberto Diago, Williams Carmona,
Miguel Padura, among others.

Left: Carlos Enríquez, (Two Horses), 1953, oil on canvas, 25 x 17 inches
Right: René Portocarrero, (Cathedral in Blue), 1975, mixed media on heavy paper laid down on canvas, 30 ¼ x 21 inches

Upstairs at Van Dyke January Music Calendar

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Upstairs at Van Dyke
846 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, FL
thevandykecafe.com

1- Rhythm & Blues Series, Ike & Val Woods Revue, Soul & Blues Revue
2- La Nueva Onda Latina Pop Music Series, The best in Latin Rock/Pop – Lo Mejor Del Rock/Pop en espanol. Hosted by Andrian Guerra
3- Dr. Ed Calle, Special guest Negroni’s Trio. ONe of the most recorded saxophonists in history, two-time Latin Grammy Nominee.
4- Aaron Lebos Quartet, Jazz, Funk/Fusion Rock/Pop
5- Maryel Epps, Diva of song & love
6- Nicole Henry, Top 10 Billboard Jazz Vocalist
7- The Nucklebusters, One of South Florida’s most popular Blues bands since 1988
8- Mantrap, Legendary Band from 1974. Most famous for their hit song “Suavecito”
9- Latin Jazz Series, Oriente, Afro-Cuban Fusion
10- Artist Of The Month, La Gente Naranja, Eclectic variety of influences that include Rock, Funk, Punk, Hip Hop & electronic music
11- Tango Conspiracy, Explore the deepest realms of this Argentinean folklore music
12- SJ, Acoustic songman
13- Young Arts Foundation, National Young Arts Week Young Jazz finalist. Featuring Nicole Henry
14- Latin Jazz & Percussion Series, Sammy Figueroa & Latin Jazz Explosion
15- Hot Havana Salsa Night Series, Tony Succar Y El Grupo Mixtura Latin, A journey through S. America & Latin caribbean
16- Nu Soul Sunday Series, Leesa Richards, Soulful ballads, Rock & R&B. Recorded with Lenny Kravitz, Faith Hill, Whitney Houston…
17- Joshua Stedman. Original compositions influences of Sting, Stevie Wonder, Jamiroquai and Seal.
18- Cat Shell, A seductive Jazz/Pop sound songstress sponsored by The Soul Of Miami
19- Rodolfo Zuniga, Original contemporary Jazz.
20- Kcc Jazz Night Series, The Martin Bejerano Quartet
Extraordinary pianist, with special guest Ludwig Afonso
21- Walt Andrus & His Swingin’ Trio, An evening of Swingin’ Jazz, Standards, Sinatra & favorites from The Great American songbook!
22- Jean P. Jam, Deep roots Reggae
23- Cuban Music Series, Conjunto Progreso, Grammy nominated Cuban son & descargas cubanas
24- Randy Singer Band, Blues, Jazz, Pop explorations featuring Bob Grabowski, Paul Banman & Rodolfo Zuniga
25- 20/20, Authentic Jazz standards, influenced by all styles, Rock, Classical, Jazz & Electronic music
26- The South Nine Ensemble, Keeping the rich tradition of Jazz alive
27- KCC Jazz Night Series, Felipe Lamoglia’s, Grammy-winning saxophonist plays New Directions in Afro-Cuban beats
28- Lanzallamas! Afro-Latin-America world beat mezcla
29- Bobby Stringer, Extraordinary Soul & RnB
30- Songwriter Nights Series, Miami Music Authority presents “Music Industry Night” hosted by Jason Klein & Randy Singer
31- Under The Covers Tribute Series, Los Gatos, Tribute to the Grateful Dead & other great classic Psychedelic Rock bands

Celebrate the New Year with the Coconut Grove Art Stroll 1/1/11

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Saturday Night at Coconut Grove Art Stroll
Is Celebrating the New Year with a Mix of Artists, Art Demonstrations, Live Music, Dance Performances, Street Magicians, Food & Beverage Sampling
Free event at Mayfair in the Grove offers Activities for the Whole Family
Saturday, January 1, 2011. 7:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Promenade of the Shoppes at Mayfair. 2911 Grand Avenue. Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Admission: Free
www.myspace.com/coconutgroveartstroll

Schedule
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. – Art Exhibits by locals and international artist Gallery Openings
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. – Street Magicians by The House of Flying Cards
8:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Serena Stroppa, an expressive pop/folk/rock, singer/songwriter
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. – Different Faces, one of Miami’s Premier Party Bands

On Saturday, January 1st, Coconut Grove Art Stroll once again will be offering a fabulous array of new artists and entertainers. Enjoy free food and beverages by some of Miami’s most popular restaurants and sponsors including Coconut Grove’s Milam’s Market, Pollo Tropical, and Miller Light Beer. Over 40 local and international artists will participate. To enrich the experience, festivities will include live music by Different Faces, one of Miami’s Premier Party Bands. With a mix of rock, funk, blues and a little Latin flavor. Serena Stroppa, an expressive pop/folk/rock, singer/songwriter, will rock you off your feet! The House of Flying Cards will entertain the audience with ongoing street magic performances.

In addition “Artway66 Gallery” set in a modern artist’s loft at the Mayfair promenade in Coconut Grove. ArtWay66 evokes a time when artists found inspiration and community in sharing their work and philosophy with one another. The bohemian lifestyle fashioned life as a grand celebration, a feast of the senses to be shared and treasured. Together, artists found kinship over every gallery exhibits and events, over cocktails, live music, artistic performance and conversation. Artway66 brings to you “Spectrum II” a one of a kind Art exhibit, presenting artists: Johnny Valdes, Proman Garcia, Marlenes Gasiba, Luis Breso, Kurt Merkel, Arien Lopez, Haydee Pichardo, Candace Chloe, Nelba Gonzales, Joseph Lawrence Vasile, Yampier Sardina, Trina Collins, Brent Miller, Lizzy Lazo, Alexander Calderon and Don Epstein and a special presentation by Miami hottest Jewelry Designer Steven Anton Rahage, 17 Artists, 17 different styles. Special L ive Music Presentation by: Serena Stroppa. Video Visuals on giant screen by Johnny. Enjoy Open Bar and Tapas, all night long.

GroveHouse Artist Gallery will be Presenting “Nature, up Close & Abstract”
An exhibition by Members Artist from 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

This free monthly cultural event founded and directed by Johnny Valdes has proved to be an excellent way to spend a casual Saturday evening.

Some of the artists exhibiting works in the festival include Johnny Valdes, Proman Garcia, Barbara Cooper Hanson, Manuel Menendes, Arien Lopez, Marlenes Gasiba, Nelba Gonzales, Phyllis Hain, Beradette Denoux, Daisy Rodriguez, Ana M Bikic, Rolando J. Mendez, William Mark Coulthard, Pedro Rivero and Vidal J. Rivero. In addition, kids can enjoy creating and painting at the Children’s Arts & Crafts area, which is taught by “Captain Art” the kid’s number 1 Art Teacher, former school teacher for over 25 years in the Miami Dade School System.

By presenting the event flyer, one may enter the raffle to win a free 60″ X 16″ Miami skyline panoramic photo by Johnny.

New Year Eve Special Sabbia at Brickell 12/31/10

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New Year Eve Special
Sabbia at Brickell
1053 Brickell Plaza, Miami, FL 33131
www.sabbiaatbrickell.com

– DJ ERJ music all night long –

2011primi Piatti
Tortino Di Granchio
Homemade crab cake with avocado salad and
a touch of honey mustard
or
Zuppa D’aragosta
Homemade lobster bisque, heavy cream, chives and brandy

Secondi Piatti
Veal Chop Alla Sabbia
Prosciutto di Parma and Fontina with
wild mushrooms brown sauce
or
Chilean Sea Bass Armandin
With jumbo shrimp in a lemon white wine sauce
or
Main Lobster
Pan seared with clams, mussells, scallops,
squid, jumbo shrimp, with fresh pomodoro sauce

Dulcia
Tortino Al Cioccolato
Moist chocolate cake, creamy warm chocolate center
and vanilla ice cream
or
Tiramisu Alla Sabbia
Lady fingers dipped in espresso coffee, topped with Mascarpone
cream, dusted with cocoa powder and a splash of Amaretto
$95 (Includes Prosecco / Bottle per couple)
tax & gratuity not included

The New Year In Classic South Beach Style 12/31/10

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The New Year In Classic South Beach Style
A Fish Called Avalon
Enjoy Ocean Drive’s Famed Midnight Fireworks Display Right From Your Table

For Reservations call 305.532.1727, fax 305.913.6816
or visit reservations@afishcalledavalon.com

Executive Chef Kal Abdalla has created two special menus for the 2011 New Year’s celebration

The Forge Restaurant and Wine Bar 12/31/10

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New Years Eve Menu 2011
The Forge Restaurant | Wine Bar

One Seating At 6pm |Must Be Completely Finished By 8pm

First Seating 6pm
In The Beginning
First Course, Choose One
Hawaiian Blue Prawn Risotto-Charred Artichokes And Leeks
Or
Foie Gras “Salad” Truffle Honey Vinaigrette, Dried Currants, Hot And Sweet
Candied Walnuts, Redland Ginger Blossoms

Entrée, Choose One
Basil Seared Chilean Sea Bass, Charred Fennel And Orange Salad, Stone Crab
Perogie, Chinese Mustard Broth
Grilled Double Cut Lamb Chops, Fig Compote, Whole Grain Mustard Reduction,
Turnip Chive Cakes
Grilled 8oz Creekstone Filet Mignon, Forge Four Mustard Sauce

Dessert For The Table
Spiced Pumpkin Fritters, White Chocolate Dipping Sauce
Warm Chocolate Beignets
Lemon Panna Cotta
Apple Cider Torta With Maple Crème Brûlè

Principal Seating/Principal NYE 9pm
A Dali-Esque New Year’s Eve At The Forge With Party Favors, Dj And Special
Four Course Menu By Chef Dewey Losasso.
Dinner Is $350 Per Person (++)
Includes The Following:
1 Bottle Of Veuve Clicquot Per Couple

In The Beginning For The Table To Share
Chilled Forge Shrimp Cocktail, Caviar-Scallion Mascarpone “Club”, Roasted
Oysters Filled With Spinach And Brie-Lemon Dust, Grilled Flatbread With
Lobster And Herbs

Second Course, Choose One
Hawaiian Blue Prawn Risotto-Charred Artichokes And Leeks
Foie Gras “Salad” Truffle Honey Vinaigrette, Dried Currants, Hot And Sweet
Candied Walnuts, Redland Ginger Blossoms

Entrée, Choose One
Basil Seared Chilean Sea Bass, Charred Fennel And Orange Salad, Stone Crab
Perogie, Chinese Mustard Broth
Grilled Double Cut Lamb Chops, Fig Compote, Whole Grain Mustard Reduction,
Turnip Chive Cakes
“Steak And Eggs” Grilled Creekstone Filet Mignon, Goat Cheese, Porcini
Frittata Truffled Hash Browns

Dessert For The Table
Spiced Pumpkin Fritters, White Chocolate Dipping Sauce
Warm Chocolate Beignets
Lemon Panna Cotta
Apple Cider Torta With Maple Crème Brûlè

Burger & Beer Joint New York or Las Vegas 12/31/10

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Burger & Beer Joint South Beach and Brickell

For Brickell: New York Theme
$75 covers house beer and liquors (9-12 am). Sponsors include Harlem, Heineken, Svedka and Miller. Pizza Burger and Veggie Pizza carts will be stationed outside and will be selling for $5 each.

South Beach Location: Las Vegas Theme
$35 menu (pls see menu below) you pick cocktail, burger and dessert (for two), Poker, Blackjack and entertainment onsite
New Years Eve 2011
$35 per person

Beverage
Complimentary Glass Mumm Napa Reserve
Specialty Cocktail

Burgers
served with skinny fries, lettuce, tomato, onion & pickle
Choice of:
Thunder Road – 10 oz prime angus, hickory smoked bacon, american cheese, sesame bun, bourbon bbq sauce
Dear Prudence – portobello steak, roasted red pepper, arugula, fresh mozzarella, walnut pesto, ciabatta bun served with roasted garlic bulb (served with zucchini fries)
Free Bird – 8 oz turkey burger with swiss cheese, sautéed portobello, onion bun
Mustang Sally- 8oz wagyu, red onion marmelade, brie cheese, sliced prosciutto, brioche bun

Dessert
‘The King’
fried twinkie with vanilla ice cream
(One dessert per 2 guests)

*tax and gratuity included
** no adjustments and substitutions, please

Pelican Hotel 2011 A Dance Odissey 12/31/10

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Pelican Hotel
2011 A Dance Odissey
826 Ocean Drive
www.pelicanhotel.com
(305) 673-3373

Welcome to the Legendary Pelican NYE dinner party.
The Pelican NYE 2011 Celebration will follow in a (16 years) long tradition of fantastic parties.
For this year, we will venture back to the Sci-fi world of the early 50’s, with an journey into a different world, with decorations that will make you want to be a Space Cadet again. Fly through a universe of space sounds, look at far, far away planets, meet the Alien Girls and learn the alien alphabet!
An intergalactic 5 course dinner, by Pelican Executive Chef Stefano
Zen, fine wines and champagne will lead you to the midnight countdown!
The music will come from Pelican’s very own Paolo Albertoni DJ.

Dinner Package Price: $ 295 per person plus tax & gratuity*
o 5 course dinner
o 1 bottle of Champagne, per couple
o Party Favors
o Live dj
o $ 380.55
$ 295 +
$ 26.55 (taxes 9%) +
$ 59 (gratuity 20%)

Coco De Ville Deck the Balls 12/31/10

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CoCo DeVille
Hours of Operations: 10pm-4am
Open Bar: Open – 10pm-2am
Hors D’ oeuvres – 10pm – 11pm
Champagne Toast at midnight
General Admission $225
VIP table: pricing upon request
For tickets, please call: 212-724-3900 Or visit www.newyearseve.com/coco

We don’t care what you say, there is no such thing as Winter in Miami. That is why everyone flocks to the Magic City each and every New Years Eve. The weather is always on point and the parties are some of the best in the nation. This year one of the most sought after events is hosted by none other than the Gansevoort South, one of the hottest stays in South Beach. This premium New Years Eve party is hosted at Coco De Ville, one of South Beach is most upscale and high energy lounges found right off the lobby at STK Miami.

Inspired by a fictional character named Coco De Ville, this ultra chic lounge and club is depicted as her Miami home for the 1920s rich and famous. This New Years Eve Coco De Ville is highly anticipated event will go Balls to the Wall featuring an open bar from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., with world-renown DJs spinning the best sounds, ensuring that you will ring in the New Year the right way.

There is no better place that combines exclusivity, chic aesthetics and superb service. This New Year's Eve make sure to go "Deck the Balls" at Coco De Ville.

STK Celebrate New Years Eve 2011 with Sophistication 12/31/10

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STK Miami
Hours of Operations: 8pm-4am
Open Bar: Open – 9pm-2am
Hors D’ oeuvres – 9pm – 11pm
Champagne Toast at midnight
General Admission $275
VIP table: pricing upon request
NYC Headliners DJ Riz & DJ Vitale

For tickets, please call: 212-724-3900 Or visit www.newyearseve.com/stk

Located just off the lobby of the Gansevoort Miami Beach Hotel, STK is not your daddy’s steakhouse. The Gansevoort indulges with intriguing flavors and tantalizing nightlife in an unequaled oceanfront setting; the total package for a perfect stay in Miami. This New Year’s Eve in Miami make STK your destination for a night of celebration.

STK has quickly become the sexiest steakhouse to ever hit the shores of South Beach, combining mouthwatering cuisine, lively entertainment and a strong celebrity clientele, namely Josh and Fergie, Eva Longoria, and Miami Heat all-stars Chris Bosh, Lebron James and Dwayne Wade. The bustling bar scene is the centerpiece, the menu is inspired and the atmosphere is relaxed. The steakhouse boasts a bi-level space with a sun-bleached palette, a state of the art DJ lounge, three bars, and a catwalk that ascends to the Mezzanine level where a second dining room, VIP bar, and private dining areas with exclusive glazed glass balconies overlook the main floor of the restaurant.The menu combines local flair, steaks of all sizes, and signature dishes like Foie Gras French Toast, Lil’ Big Macs and Shrimp Rice Krispies. STK carries a complete in-depth wine menu with over 200 bottles and exotic specialty cocktails to get every party started.

STK Miami offers several semi-private and private dining rooms that can accommodate seating for groups as small as 12 or combined, as large as 250. Our rooms have features that not only make them unique to the restaurant, but to Miami at large. The Blaze Starr room is fabulously chic with pool tables, leather banquette seating and flat screen TVs. On Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Monday nights, STK offers a DJ spinning the best in 80’s, hip hop, classic rock, and modern popular music.

Hurry and purchase your tickets for New Year’s Eve at STK. With a gorgeous setting, open bar, decedent hors d’oeuvres and great entertainment, STK is sure to offer a very memorable New Year’s Eve.

Ciroc The New Year Hosted By Kourtney Kardashian Rooftop at the Gansevoort 12/31/10

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Rooftop at the Gansevoort
Hours of Operations: 8pm-4am
Open Bar: Open – 9pm-2am
Hors D’ oeuvres – 9pm – 11pm
Champagne Toast at midnight
Special guest: Kourtney Kardashian
General Admission $200 VIP table: pricing upon request
NYC Headliner DJ Reach
For tickets, please call: 212-724-3900 Or visit www.newyearseve.com/rooftop

Walk down Collins Avenue in South Beach, Florida and you’ll be amazed by the endless hotels, restaurants and nightlife establishments that crowd the sidewalk. Although there may be plenty of options, there’s only one place that combines world-class service, tremendous views and gorgeous aesthetics throughout; The Gansevoort Miami Beach. This New Year’s Eve there’s no better place to celebrate then to be above it all, on the Gansevoort’s rooftop, taking in the breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and South Beach’s twinkling lights.

Once the elevators open up at the Gansevoort’s rooftop prepare to be amazed by what awaits. Tagged as one of the best “Nightlife Views” by Clubplanet.com, this infectious destination has everything one could possibly hope for from Miami nightlife; style, elegance, class and sophistication. This New Year’s Eve 2011 the Gansevoort South is looking to pull out all the stops and produce an event that’s currently touted as one of THE best in South Beach.

There’s no better place to ring in the New Year than at the Gansevoort South’s rooftop with none other than one of TV’s most recognized bombshells, Kourtney Kardashian. Miami’s very familiar with Ms. Kardashian so expect this party to be one of the best this NYE 2011. Featuring an open bar, live NYE 2011 countdown by Kourtney, champagne toast at midnight and music served up by a world-renown DJ, this is THE ticket that everyone’s asking about.

Heart of Healing Workshop 1/23/11

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Heart of Healing Workshop
January 23rd, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
The Sacred Space
105 NE 24 Street
Miami, Florida
www.stopbreatheandsmile.com

Fusion Of Spanish, English And Sanskrit
Mirabai Ceiba “Live” In Miami
January 22, 2011

Stop, Breathe and Smile is honored to present an uplifting, purifying and inspiring concert extraordinaire with Mirabai Ceiba Live! Experience a blissful weekend of self renewal which begins with an evening of spiritual music and soulful chanting. Mirabai Ceiba expresses their hearts through music in Spanish, English and Sanskrit on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 7:30pm at Historic Trinity Cathedral, located at 464 NE 16 Street, Miami, Florida.

The weekend culminates with The Heart of Healing Sacred Chant Workshop. Mirabai Ceiba, through their dedication to the discovery of the healing energy of compassionate love, will take you on a journey traveling through the vibrations of the voice to penetrate the soul and manifest healing and peace. This intimate experience will take place on Sunday, January 23, 2011 from 2-5 PM at Sacred Space, located at 105 NE 24 Street, Miami, Florida. Ticket prices for the concert are $25 in advance, $30 at the door; and $40 in advance, $50 at the door for the workshop. These events are open to the public and tickets may be purchased at www.spiritvoyage.com and by calling 888.735.4800.

The name Mirabai Ceiba expresses the influences of both India and Native Latin America. The Ceiba is the sacred tree of Latin America, where these trees are never cut but are allowed to grow very tall. “We wish our music could be like that kind of tree, with roots deep in the Mother Earth and branches extending wide into Father Sky. Mirabai is for us the wandering, the devotion, the inspiration in all the different aspects of divinity,” says Algelika and Markus.

In 2001, their eyes touched in the crowd at a street fair in Edinbourgh, Scottland and their love took hold of them. They created together Mirabai Ceiba expressing their hearts through music and sacred chant. There is something magical about the combination of Angelika Baumbach and Markus Sieber. “Their music comes from a pure space of love and devotion. It is soothing, peaceful, and very meditative, ” says Deva Premal. Their voices and skillful dance with their instruments is so authentic and pure that you feel the sacred sound current in such a precise way that your heartbeat begins to beat with the rhythm and your blood flows with the melody of their song. A concert with Mirabai Ceiba is uplifting, purifying, inspiring and altogether powerful.
With deep, rich journeys into the sound that is lush, earthy and otherworldly, you will travel your inner universe through their music. Their incredible vocals are accompanied by Angelika’s harp and Markus’ guitar to stunning effect. Ancient Gurmukhi Mantra’s, sacred chants and songs of spiritual poetry by Rumi, Thich Nhat Hanh, Kabir and their own lyrics blend in a unique way towards the One.

About Stop, Breathe and Smile
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.

For more information about Mirabai Ceiba and to view and listen to their music, please visit www.mirabaiceiba.com.

Stop, Breathe and Smile, Inc. | Miami, Florida | 305.498.0110 | www.stopbreatheandsmile.org.

Mirabai Ceiba Live 1/22/11

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Mirabai Ceiba Live
Jan. 22, 7:30 PM
Historic Trinity Cathedral
464 NE 16 Street, Miami, Florida
Buy Tickets Online.

Fusion Of Spanish, English And Sanskrit
Mirabai Ceiba “Live” In Miami
January 22, 2011

Stop, Breathe and Smile is honored to present an uplifting, purifying and inspiring concert extraordinaire with Mirabai Ceiba Live! Experience a blissful weekend of self renewal which begins with an evening of spiritual music and soulful chanting. Mirabai Ceiba expresses their hearts through music in Spanish, English and Sanskrit on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 7:30pm at Historic Trinity Cathedral, located at 464 NE 16 Street, Miami, Florida.

The weekend culminates with The Heart of Healing Sacred Chant Workshop. Mirabai Ceiba, through their dedication to the discovery of the healing energy of compassionate love, will take you on a journey traveling through the vibrations of the voice to penetrate the soul and manifest healing and peace. This intimate experience will take place on Sunday, January 23, 2011 from 2-5 PM at Sacred Space, located at 105 NE 24 Street, Miami, Florida. Ticket prices for the concert are $25 in advance, $30 at the door; and $40 in advance, $50 at the door for the workshop. These events are open to the public and tickets may be purchased at www.spiritvoyage.com and by calling 888.735.4800.

The name Mirabai Ceiba expresses the influences of both India and Native Latin America. The Ceiba is the sacred tree of Latin America, where these trees are never cut but are allowed to grow very tall. “We wish our music could be like that kind of tree, with roots deep in the Mother Earth and branches extending wide into Father Sky. Mirabai is for us the wandering, the devotion, the inspiration in all the different aspects of divinity,” says Algelika and Markus.

In 2001, their eyes touched in the crowd at a street fair in Edinbourgh, Scottland and their love took hold of them. They created together Mirabai Ceiba expressing their hearts through music and sacred chant. There is something magical about the combination of Angelika Baumbach and Markus Sieber. “Their music comes from a pure space of love and devotion. It is soothing, peaceful, and very meditative, ” says Deva Premal. Their voices and skillful dance with their instruments is so authentic and pure that you feel the sacred sound current in such a precise way that your heartbeat begins to beat with the rhythm and your blood flows with the melody of their song. A concert with Mirabai Ceiba is uplifting, purifying, inspiring and altogether powerful.
With deep, rich journeys into the sound that is lush, earthy and otherworldly, you will travel your inner universe through their music. Their incredible vocals are accompanied by Angelika’s harp and Markus’ guitar to stunning effect. Ancient Gurmukhi Mantra’s, sacred chants and songs of spiritual poetry by Rumi, Thich Nhat Hanh, Kabir and their own lyrics blend in a unique way towards the One.

About Stop, Breathe and Smile
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.

For more information about Mirabai Ceiba and to view and listen to their music, please visit www.mirabaiceiba.com

Stop, Breathe and Smile, Inc. | Miami, Florida | 305.498.0110 | www.stopbreatheandsmile.org.

Miami New Times Artopia 2/10/11

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February 10, 7-11 p.m.
Moore Building in the Design District
4040 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami FL 33137
$15 presale, $20 at the door
Ages: 21 and older
Website.
Buy Tickets Online.
Facebook Fan Page.

Hurry! Get your tickets half price until January 3!

Miami New Times and Miami International Film Festival present a can’t-miss cultural event: Artopia. Art, live music, fashion, film, and performance will combine to satisfy the culture fixes of artistically inclined movers and shakers. Complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served. This event benefits Hands on Miami.

A night of style. art. and individuality.
The eye-popping spectacle — Artopia: a night of music, film, fashion and art — will be held in Miami in February.

Confirmed line-up includes Art by Lebo, Music by Chico Mann and Fashion by Luis Valenzuela. More artists will soon be announced.

Also, don’t miss the special presentation of the 2nd annual Mastermind Awards Ceremony. At the event, Miami New Times will award $4,500 in grants to progressive individuals or small organizations that have made an impact in the local art community.

Artopia® is co presented by the Miami International Film Festival and in association with the Downtown Development Authority.

New Times will also be announcing the winners of our Mastermind Awards. The goal of the contest and the party is to build a more vibrant arts community, to foster cutting-edge work, to celebrate local artists, and to hopefully draw unknowns from the woodwork.

Miami Finance Forum Networking Happy Hour at the Chop House Miami 1/11/11

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January 11th between 6 and 8pm
Chop House
300 South Biscayne Blvd
A complimentary drink and appetizers
Admission is complementary for Miami Finance Forum Members, $25 for guests
RSVP in advance to: elena@miamifinanceforum.com

Start the new year with the Miami Finance Forum’s Networking Happy Hour at Chop House Miami!

Join us on January 11th between 6 and 8pm at the Chop House, located at 300 South Biscayne Blvd. Enjoy a complimentary drink and appetizers, and network with your peers!

Become a Miami Finance Forum Member today and enjoy complimentary admission to all MFF Happy Hours, admission to CEO Power Breakfast Panel Discussions at Member’s special $20.00 rate (effective January 1st), VIP invitations, and discounts to affiliate events! Individual Anual Membership is $195.00, Corporate Anual Membership is $295.00, and VIP Anual Membership is $395.00.

Arts Empowerment Workshop The Arts Of Movement 1/29/11

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Arts Empowerment Workshop
The Arts Of Movement
Jan. 29, Saturday, 2-4 Pm
St John’s United Methodist
4760 Pinetree Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33140
305-613-2325
Cost: $20 at the door or $15 online via Paypal or at www.artsatstjohns.com

Join Instructor Susan Hamilton as she uses a wide palate of movement modalities, including Pilates, as a means of strengthening your mind, body and spirit.

Susan says: “When we are born we are not given a personal ‘owner’s manual’ that tells us how our bodies could Move. And over time we may have learned movement habits — some good, some bad.
“Injuries and our age effect our ability to move with ease — and our quality of life. We need to learn our weaknesses and strengths if we want to continue to Move and Enjoy Life.”

The Workshop Will Help You To:
Identify: your movement habits and patterns and how they effect your posture.
Develop: awareness of how you compensate for weaknesses that you may have in parts of your body.
Explore: your posture through various types of movement, including Pilates, by doing mat and standing exercises. All exercises can be modified for your specific requirements.
Learn: how strengthening your “core” muscles assist in your posture and all of your movements.
Please bring a mat and dress in work-out clothing.
Susan will provide any props needed.

Jazz Concert Nestor Zurita Jazz Trio 1/21/11

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Jazz Concert
Nestor Zurita Jazz Trio
January 21, Sunday, 3-5 Pm
Arts at St. Johns
4760 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33140
Cost: $20 At The Door$15 Prepaid Online Ticket.
Click Here To Buy.

Featuring:
Nestor Zurita on alto sax
www.myspace.com/nestorzurita
James Quinlan on Bass
www.myspace.com/jamesquinlan
Andres Roa on Drums
www.myspace.com/eclecticdrummer
The Nestor Zurita Jazz Trio is a new exciting group of young jazz musicians, each a virtuoso of his instrument. The all-original music is composed by Nestor Zurita and is a fusion of styles that range from Cuban to Indian music with solid roots in jazz.

The trio’s mission is to explore new forms of improvisation and pay tribute to the jazz tradition.

Love Letters a play by A. R. Gurney at Arts at St Johns 1/15/11

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Love Letters
a play by A. R. Gurney
Saturday, Jan 15, 2011, 8 pm
Starring Barbara Fox and Sheldon Cohen
Tickets: $15 At The Door, $12 Online
Buy Now via Paypal.
Arts at St. Johns
4760 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach. FL 33140

The play features two characters, who began writing letters to each other when they were children and continued doing so throughout their lifetime. During a period of nearly 50 years, they discuss their hopes and ambitions, dreams and disappointments, victories and defeats.

Barbara Fox is the producer/director/writer for Mystery On The Menu, an interactive theater company she founded in Washington DC in 1986. She recently developed the one woman mystery series Murder Is Served which she performs on cruise ships and for corporate and private events. Barbara is the author of three mystery novel, Murder In The Inn, Another Murder In The Inn and Murder is Served and of Widowpedia (a little information about Internet dating and other matters for women in Act Two).

Sheldon Cohen – His acting career has spanned over 50 years, starting as an apprentice in Philadelphia at the famous Playhouse in the Park.
Sheldon is well known in South Florida appearing in many award-winning productions: Fiddler, La Cage, Titanic the Musical, Picon Pie, A Stoop on Orchard Street (national tour as well), A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Westside Story, Beau Jest, Jest a Second, The Waverly Gallery, The Convertible Girl and the list goes on. His love for the theatre covers all aspects: drama, comedy, musicals and interactive.

Wine Down Wednesday 1/5/11

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Wine Down Wednesday
HistoryMiami
Wednesday, January 5th at 5pm.
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130

Enjoy free general admission and happy hour pricing:
Glass of Wine: $5
Open Wine Bar: $15

Kick off the New Year with new friends, new places, and a new happy hour hotspot!

Head over to HistoryMiami for wine, live music and fun professionals on Wednesday, January 5th at 5pm.

Free parking available at 50 NW 2 Ave

RSVP by January 3rd to rsvp@historymiami.org or 305-375-1614

Bayfront Park’s New Year’s Eve 12/31/10

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Friday, December 31, 8:00pm-Midnight:
Bayfront Park’s New Year’s Eve
Free Admission
More Info.

It’s time to ring in the new year and Bayfront Park is the place to be for the largest FREE party in south Florida! Join us for a Disco Dance Party with DJ Tarik spinning tunes all night and count down to midnight with Miami’s own “Big Orange.” At the south end of the park, this New Year’s Eve icon will slowly ascend the side of the InterContinental Hotel, reaching the top at midnight in conjunction with a grand display of fireworks shot over beautiful Biscayne Bay.

No bottles, cans, coolers, or fireworks allowed.

Bayfront Park’s New Year’s Eve is presented by Bayfront Park Management Trust, a limited agency of the City of Miami, with support from the City of Miami, the Mayor and the Miami City Commission. Additional support is provided by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Mayor, and the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners; The Greater Miami Host Committee, and Bayside Marketplace. Our fine sponsors include The Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald, and Waste Services of Florida, Inc.

Mai Art Series To Celebrate Art And Design Every Month

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Mai Art Series To Celebrate Art And Design Every Month
Maitardi’s Newest Event Series, MaiArt, Showcases Local and International Artists Every Last Wednesday of the Month
Wednesday December 29th at 6pm
Wednesday January 26th
163 NE 39th Street
Miami Design District

With Art Basel behind us but the buzz about Miami’s Design District reinvigorated, Maitardi is adding a new night of art and design, MaiArt, a cocktail gathering every last Wednesday of the month celebrating local and international artists. On Wednesday December 29th at 6pm, Kavachnina Contemporary Gallery will exhibit works by Sebastian Gonzalez and other featured artists while guests enjoy complimentary Prosecco and tapas until 7pm and music by Soul P.

“I wanted to explore the limits of identity projecting my characters in a timeless space,” describes artist Sebastian Adrian-Gonzalez. With his main residence in Paris, France, Sebastian’s pieces delve into interpretations of existentialism through individuals and groups, physical and mental representations, abstract and often violent intensity..

January’s MaiArt event, to be held on Wednesday January 26th will be produced by art curator and consultant Mariavelia Savino of Gildings and Savino. Titled MaiArt Series BEST OF 2010, it will showcase Sophie De Francesca, Tito Gomez, Carlos Augusto Pereira and Karen Starosta-Gilinsky. With a mix of texture, form and colors, each artist evokes combating emotions and reactions to mesh metal, cotton candy plush balls, realistic, magical, color and light.

With a revamped look, Maitardi now boasts a private natural bamboo fence around the plaza’s perimeter, new water features, sculptures and plenty of covered areas, perfect for events. The new entrance, now on the actual corner of 39th street and NE 1st Court (cobblestone street), stars two stone buddhas that welcome patrons to the new and improved Maitardi experience. The main dining area is now covered with oversized umbrellas in case of rain or direct sun exposure. And just adjacent, the finished outside bar shows off a fully stocked bar, extended roof and plenty of breeze.

The menu also underwent slight changes with delicious new tapas, made for sharing. New dishes include Quail Pancetta served with figs, prosciutto and marsala sauce, Grilled Asparagus topped with crispy parmesan, clarified butter and sunny side up quail eggs, Portuguese Octopus served with orange, fennel, cucumber and sweet chili and the Soft Shell Crab on golden polenta with goat cheese and sriracha tartar sauce. A few popular items will stay on the menu such as the Carcioffi Fritti, beer battered roman artichoke hearts with lemon mint aioli, and the Piri-Piri shrimp with ginger and harissa sauce.

Also, Maitardi’s Noche Latina is now every Thursday with sounds by Bossa Nova duo Rosie Max. Daily happy hour still offers $4 beers, $5 glass of wine and $6 specialty cocktails, and on Fridays, accompanied by DJ Aladin’s performance from 5 to 7pm.

About Maitardi:
Located in the oak-shaded plaza corner of NE 2nd avenue and 39th Street (163 NE 39th Street), also known as the heart of the Miami Design District, the risto-bar, a European concept combining ristorante and bar, opened Fall 2009. Maitardi’s experience rests on a casual, outdoors and sociable ambiance, delicious tapas meant for sharing and friendly and professional service. The location has retained its architectural design with the floor to ceiling leaf-mosaic façade along with the native oak trees throughout the patio giving it an irresistible appeal to relax, catch up on work or a book, hang out with friends for happy hour or lunch with a client. Complimentary Wi-Fi and outside bar available.

Florida Renaissance Festival returns to Miami for its Second Conquest Weekends 1/15-23/11

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Florida Renaissance Festival returns to Miami for its Second Conquest
Weekends: January 15th – January 23rd.
10 a.m. to Sunset.
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park.
4020 Virginia Beach Drive
Miami FL 33149
www.ren-fest.com

After a year away from pillaging their village, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella rejoice with joy over regaining their kingdom in Miami, as the Florida Renaissance Festival returns for their second conquest at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park in Miami. The Miami festival weekend dates are January 15th to January 23rd, 2011, including Monday January 17th for Martin Luther King Day, at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park.

“Last year, we were welcomed with open arms by Miami” said Bobby Rodriguez, executive producer of the Florida Renaissance Festival. “Now we want to continue the tradition of having the Florida Renaissance Festival in Miami for years to come at Virginia Key Beach Park by our commitment to bringing new and exciting shows every year for our event goers.”

With the Florida Renaissance Festival returning to Miami, along come new and exciting acts combined with last year’s favorites to delight event attendees throughout the festival. These include: Gabriel Q – bizarre and hilarious big puppets and stilt characters that consist of Giant Butterfly, Caterpillar, Baby and The Queen of Hearts on her high white horse and many more. Faire Stories represents the blending of the magic and enchantment of traditional fairy tales, the joy and exuberance of Broadway music, and the unique interactive experience offered by Renaissance faires. Peter Suarez, aka “Manolete,” a world renowned dancer brings his many styles for the Miami show. He had the distinction of being the only dancer ever hired to perform a live solo with the Gipsy Kings at Radio City Music Hall. The Tortuga Twins, are a multi-talented team boasting an extensive performance background with more than 30 years of comedic audience participation and improv experience to entertain all and much more.

This 16th Century production features more than 100 costumed performers, five stages with continuous entertainment and stage acts from around the world.

During the family themed weekends, guests will enjoy jousting tournaments three times a day, hearty food, human powered rides and games for children that include the World’s Largest Rocking Horse, Giant Chess, Barrel Rides, and games of strength and skill.

The festivities will feature historical reenactments, sword fights, magical illusions and an abundance of authentic fare from freshly made kettle corn to roasted giant turkey legs, which can be washed down with a swig of mead or ale.

The Florida Renaissance Festival is produced by the national, award winning Bobby Rodriguez Productions and strives to create an entertaining and cultural opportunity by making Renaissance history come to life for both children and adults. The event is hosted by City of Miami Parks and Recreation Department and Historic Virginia Key Beach Park.

The Florida Renaissance Festival at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park will be open weekends from 10 a.m. to sunset. Prices range from $20.00 for adults and $7 for children ages six to 11 years old and children under five are free. Pre-show discount tickets are available online at www.ren-fest.com. Deerfield Beach show dates are February 12th through March 13th, 2011.

The Florida Renaissance Festival in Deerfield Beach has been seen by more than one million people in South Florida. This 16th Century production features more than 100 costumed performers, 12 stages with continuous entertainment and 20 stage acts from around the world. Follow us on Twitter: @flarenfest or find us on Facebook: The Florida Renaissance Festival.

Live Feed-ing by Jeroen Nelemans Opening Reception 1/13/11

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Live Feed-ing by Jeroen Nelemans
Opening Reception: January 13, 2011, 7pm – 9pm
Broward College’s Central Campus Fine Arts
3501 SW Davie Rd., Building 3, Davie, FL.
More info.

Chicago-based artist Jeroen Nelemans’s solo exhibition Live Feed-ing explores how changes in perception and scale can uncover interrelationships between natural and artificial systems. Comprised of a site-specific and a video installation, both works on view measure and evaluate how cyclical progressions coexist in natural and artificial systems, and how new relationships can be formed when intertwined or placed within different contexts.

Animate objects become inanimate and visa versa in the work Live Feed-ing, 2006, as two display cases are placed within a larger display case, one containing a working fish tank and the other featuring a monitor display of live video camera feed footage highlighting a specific zoomed-in view into the neighboring aquatic environment.

The role of space and time within natural and artificial orders is further mined and undermined in Six Feet Above, 2010, (pictured above) in which a large plane of Astroturf, suspended six feet above the ground, bisects the exhibition space. When seen from below, a vast network of roots weaving in and out from underneath this plane is exposed, while the placement of a central opening and a wooden pedestal allow to viewer to perch above this “floating carpet” and discover that actual grass is growing inside.

Gallery hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9am-3pm, Wednesday 2pm-8 pm or by appointment.

For more information please contact Harumi Abe, Gallery Director via phone 954-201-6894 or via email habe@broward.edu.

About Broward College
Since 1965, Broward College Central Campus Fine Arts Gallery has exhibited art works from over 150 regional, national and international artists such as Carl Andre, Judy Chicago, Angi Curreri, Irina Dahknovskia-Lawton, Yuri Dojc, Duane Hanson, Kenneth Huff, Carl Knickerbocker, Nam June Paik, Pilar Tobin and Pablo Picasso. The Fine Arts Gallery is a non-profit institution serving the BC students, faculty and the South Florida arts community and is free and open to the public.

HYPE Fridays MTV Times Square’s Countdown New Years Eve at Bar 721 12/31/10

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HYPE Fridays New Years Eve
Friday December 31st, 10:00pm
Bar 721
721 N Lincoln Lane | South Beach
www.bar721.com
No Cover!
Free vodka drinks 10pm to 11pm.

MTV’s Time Square’s Countdown to 2011
Edison Farrow, Dan Sehres and Alan Randolph
New Years Eve at Bar 721
DJ Bryan Zero

MTV Times Square’s Countdown to 2011!
$8 Chandon (glass)
$12 Moet & Chandon (glass)
$150 Chandon / Finlandia Bottle Service
$200 Moet & Chandon / Ketel One Bottle Service
Vodka bottle special $125!
tables are limited.
VIP Table Reservation 305.785.5919

Artist Talk with Teresa Diehl 1/8/11

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Artist Talk with Teresa Diehl
January 8 2011, 6pm
Praxis International Art Gallery
2219 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami FL 33127
www.praxis-art.com

Praxis International Art invites you to an Artist Talk with Teresa Diehl on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 6pm at the Wynwood gallery.
Teresa Diehl is presenting her video installation work, Maneem (Dream). Diehl’s work was recently added to the permanent collection of the 21c Museum in Lousville, Kentucky. In addition, she will be presenting her work in the exhibition “MariaMaria 1511/2011” from Februrary – June 2011 at the Muzeum Montanelli in Prague.

Teresa Diehl
Mannem (Dream), 2010
3 single channel projected on crochet monofilament

…In a dream, everything slows down; the mind goes in an out between bits and pieces of the past, at the end all is woven in a tapestry of light…

“Maneem” is an immersive three single channel video installation, dealing with reconstructed memories of childhood.
Viewers are invited to walk trough the maze and wonder inside.

Like Dream catchers, the screens are woven webs that only let good dreams filter through…
bad ones stay in the net disappearing with the light of the day and good ones pass trough getting embedded in the subconscious.

The clarity of the images and experience of the work depends on the viewer’s position and his /her relationship to the space,
from where she /he stands the images could be clear and recognizable, like a familiar story line; interrupted and repeated,
or like visual echoes, some kind of dejavu; and finally just suspended colors creating an ephemeral experience.

I am fascinated as how to create a physical space that recreates the labyrinth of the mind.

Hi-Life Café New Year’s Eve Dinner Extravaganza with Celebrity Top Chef Carlos 12/31/10

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Hi-Life Café
NY’s Eve Extravaganza with Celebrity Top Chef Carlos
12/31/10, 8pm
Hi-Life Cafe Fort Lauderdale
3000 N. Fed. Hwy. #12
Fort Lauderdale 33306
www.hilifecafe.com
Reservations: 954-563-1395 or hilife@hilifecafe.com

An exclusive evening with a DJ, party favors and over 500 ballons. Celebrity Chef Carlos Fernandez is preparing an amazing 6 course Dinner paired with the extraordinary Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Wines. During our NY’s Eve Extravaganza one of you will draw a – $500 Beverage Gift Certificate. As we have a couple of spots left for for our New Year’s Eve Exclusive Dinner, call now to book your table for this limited engagement! See Chef Carlos’ Fabulous Menu on our website.

We are really excited about our Hi-Life Cafe New Year’s Eve dinner. Chef Carlos
has put together an amazing menu with terrific wine pairings that you will love!

As always the dining room will be filled with over 500 balloons & we will provide
all party favors. We have once again booked a DJ for this year’s party.
Some people dance between courses and as the evening progresses so does the music,
culminating into a big party at midnight! We look forward to so many of our regulars
and newbies alike for our 14th New Year’s Eve gala at Hi-Life Cafe.

Remember this is one seating only. The pass-arounds start at 8pm.
As always, we pre-sell tickets to this event on a first come basis.
Space is extremely limited, so please call early to reserve.
We hope you can join us for this most festive occasion!

New Year’s Eve Dinner 2010
Pass Arounds – Chef Carlos’ Special Creations
Roast Mini Red Potatoes topped with Sour Cream and Caviar
Succulent Jumbo Tiger Shrimp wrapped with Applewood smoked Bacon
Poached Quail Egg with Tender Lobster and Shaved Black Truffles
Belgian Endive Bites drizzled with a Sensuous Vinaigrette
Bubbles (France) Blanc de Blancs, Francois Montand
Second Course
Catalan Chicken with an Almond and Hazelnut Wine Sauce
Chardonnay (California) Jayson, North Coast, Pahlmeyer – 2008
Third Course
Seared Jumbo Scallops served with a perfectly blended Cauliflower Puree, Plump
Golden Raisins and a Balsamic Glaze
Chardonnay (California) Pahlmeyer, Napa Valley – 2008
Fourth Course
Camarones Enchilados – Jumbo Shrimp, slow cooked in a Deep Red Wine Lobster
Sauce served with Herb infused Basmati Rice
Pinot Noir (California) Jayson, Sonoma Coast, Pahlmeyer – 2007
HOST AUDE’S REFRESHING SURPRISE

Fifth Course
Succulent Lamb Chops served with Her Royal Highness – Red Wine and Rosemary
Reduction and accompanied by Roasted Root Vegetables
Merlot (California) Pahlmeyer, Napa Valley – 2007
Sixth Course
A Trio of Delectable Mini Dessert Creations
Bubbles (France) Blanc de Blancs, Francois Montand

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County Presents Drumline Live 1/16/11

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The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
Presents Drumline Live
January 16, 2011 at 7pm
Knight Concert Hall
Adrienne Arsht Center
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132

Tickets: $40 – $65
For reservations, visit www.arshtcenter.org or call the box office at (305) 949-6722.

Inspired By The Hit Movie
Riveting Rhythms, Bold Beats, And A Foot-Stomping Marching Band High-Step Into Miami!

A heart-pounding theatrical stage show featuring 40 band members
from historically black colleges and universities across the nation in a magical celebration of the beat!

Now celebrating its Fifth Anniversary Season, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County proudly presents the energetic musical phenomenon, Drumline Live. Based on the 2002 blockbuster film, Drumline, Drumline Live will high-step into Miami for one night only on January 16, 2011 at 7 p.m., filling the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall with original compositions and soul-infused interpretations of top 40 hits.

Tickets to Drumline Live are on sale now. Tickets range from $40 to $65 and may be purchased through the Adrienne Arsht Center box office by calling (305) 949-6722, or online at www.arshtcenter.org.

With the imaginative combination of sounds from musical greats from Michael Jackson to Earth, Wind, and Fire to on stage battles and Motown favorites, the band delights and amazes with classic as well as their own original compositions. Drumline Live brings the drum-pounding, percussion-blasting, high-stepping tradition of the marching band onto the stage for an intensely energetic performance sure to have audiences stomping their feet and clapping their hands. Sizzling choreography and daredevil athletic feats take the syncopated magic of marching band tradition straight to the stage!

“We hope Miami is ready to get out of their seats and move to the beat, as DRUMline Live brings its infectious, irrepressible sound to the Knight Concert Hall,” said M. John Richard, president and CEO of the Adrienne Arsht Center. “This performance honors the great musical tradition of marching bands, born on college campuses, and now exploding on stage for all of South Florida to enjoy.”

Drumline Live is composed of 40 band members including one drum major, 33 percussion and wind players, 5 dancers, and one host, all from America’s historically black colleges and universities. Performances range from vividly choreographed routines to heavy doses of drum riffs and cadences. The live stage show encompasses a rainbow of sound – from funk to R&B to oldies – this marching band amazes with sheer sonic adventure.

Don P. Roberts, creator and musical director of Drumline Live, was inspired to produce the theatrical adaptation after serving as Executive Band Consultant for the hit movie Drumline. Under Roberts’ direction, his 300 member band played the role of the Atlanta A&K marching band in the film. As a result of Roberts coaching, training, original compositions, and choreography Drumline was nominated for Most Outstanding Motion Picture by the NAACP, and garnered the American Choreography Award. A graduate of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU), Roberts served as drum major, student conductor, and student arranger. FAMU is known as the university where the marching band traditional originated more than 50 years ago, and has long been regarded as having the nation’s preeminent marching band. Roberts currently serves as the Instrumental Music Coordinator for the Dekalb County School System in Georgia. He also serves as President of Halftime Live, which provided the drumline for the Atlanta Falcons in 2006 and for the Atlanta Hawks in 2007 and 2008.

Walbert Perez Solo Exhibition at Cristina Chacon Studio Gallery 1/19/11

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Walbert Perez Solo Exhibition.
Wednesday January 19
6:00- 9:00 PM
Cristina Chacon Studio Gallery
3162 Commodore Plaza, Suite 1F2
Coconut Grove, Fl 33133

Walbert Perez is an artist who faces painting with dedication bust also with passion, as you can perceive in the saturated and powerful surfaces of his canvas.
Walbert has a history of more than 15 years in the painting. He has participated in about 30 collective exhibitions and performed 11 solos. Within his international route are: the Gallery of the Inter-American Bank of Development (BID) (2009); Borderless Generation-Contemporary art from Latin-America (2009); Korea Foundation Cultural Center, Seoul (2008), international art fair, ArteBa, Buenos Aires (2010) among others.
In his most recent work called “implosion”, Walbert burst from abstractionism with unusual impetus on intolerance and indifference linked to politics and violence in Colombia. Huge black backgrounds as dark as the silence and the uncertain of the country, target surfaces with timid colors and large white outbursts “implosiones” evoke a break, a recollection inwards, what could perhaps be the only hope against a very dark background: the reflection.
The work of Walbert Perez is a new path of the plastic from the Colombian Caribbean

cristinachaconstudiogallery.com

Miami Beach Fifth Season Arts in the Parks 2011

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Miami Beach Kicks Off Fifth Season of Arts in the Parks
Free Cultural Performances throughout the City

Miami Beach’s Arts in the Parks, a free family-friendly arts program at a city park, launches its fifth season with a performance of large proportions on December 5, 2010.

Miami Beach Arts in the Parks events feature a variety of cultural offerings such as concerts, plays, musical performances and other acts, and are free and open to the public.

More Info.

2011 Winter Schedule (FREE EVENTS)

Brazilian Beach Party starring BATUKE SAMBA FUNK BAND and dancers
Capoeira Abolicao and Mestre Delei
Saturday, January 22, 3:00 p.m.
North Shore Open Space Park, Collins Avenue + 81 Street

Ground Up and Rising’s production of
Shakespeare’s ROMEO AND JULIET
Saturday and Sunday, February 12 + 13, 3:00 p.m.
Flamingo Park, Meridian + 12 Street

Arts in the Parks launched in 2006 in response to the results of community surveys and focus groups that indicated residents would like to see more free cultural events. The Miami Beach Arts in the Parks program hopes to increase the community rating of cultural activities, which is part of the City’s overall strategic plan. This year, the number of performances was reduced due to budgetary constraints.

Comic Kraze Classes For Teens The Digital Wolf Lab at The Wolfsonian-FIU

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The Digital Wolf Lab @ The Wolfsonian–FIU will once again offer Comic Kraze, a series of workshops for teens aged 14-17 on the art of comics and graphic novels. The free courses will take place at The Wolfsonian, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 33139.

Interested in learning cartooning and graphic novel design? Now’s the time!
Comic Kraze The Digital Wolf Lab @ The Wolfsonian-FIU
The Wolfsonian–FIU
1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach.
www.wolfsonian.org

classes for teens only on the art of comics and graphic novels
And It’s Free!

Who Can Apply?
You! If you have a strong commitment to learning about cartooning and design and are between 14-17 years old.
No experience with cartooning necessary, but this program requires your undivided attention, total dedication, and full attendance for al l 3 Saturdays

Workshop #1
Jan. 22, Jan. 29, Feb. 5
Workshop #2
Feb. 19, Feb. 26, March 5
Workshop #3
March 19, March 26, April 2
Workshop #4
May 14, May 21, May 28
Workshop #5
June 11, June 18, June 25

HOW TO APPLY
1. Download Fill out and sign this application form (PDF): Comic_Kraze_Workshop_Invite3
2. Reproduce 5 examples of your artwork in one of these formats:
• JPEG photos/scans with a 300 dpi (5×7)
• photocopies
3. Send copies of Application Form and artwork by:
• Email to: comickraze@thewolf.fu.edu
or
• Mail to:
Comic Kraze @ The Wolf
1001 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Only complete applications will be accepted.

QUESTIONS
Contact Claudia Sul livan at (305) 535-2684 or claudia@thewolf.fu.edu

Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? at Gallery 101 12/30/10

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Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?
Thursday, Dec 30, 7-10pm
Gallery 101
501 N. Andrews Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
www.thegallery101.net
954-882-1861

Please Join Gallery 101 on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010 as we showcase the great talents of five amazing artists.
JAMA (Jose Andres Matos)
Francis Acea
Fernando Garcia
R. Louisell
Alex Yanes

JAMA-JAMA (José Andrés Matos) was born on August 26,1974 in Guines, Province of Havana, Cuba. He started painting at an early age and has not stopped living for his art ever since. He left Cuba in 2002 for Costa Rica and presently resides in Miami, Florida with his wife and daughter.

ALEX YANES was born in Miami, July 20th 1977. His art is characterized by romanticism, sublime color, content and the deliberate precision of form and line. It is the duality between the conceptual and the graphical that makes his art both inspiring and accessible. Yanes’ art serves as a metaphor for the conflict between reason and imagination and the divided nature of the human spirit.

Come out and enjoy…. Refreshments served.
Gallery 101 is located just 5 blocks north of Broward Blvd. on Andrews Avenue

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present the Felipe Lamoglia Sextet 12/30/10

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KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present the Felipe Lamoglia Sextet
Thursday, December 30, at 9 PM
The Van Dyke is located at 846 Lincoln Road, South Beach
For more information, call 305-534-3600 or visit thevandykecafe.com.

Lineup:
Felipe Lamoglia, sax
Rene Toledo, guitar
Carlos Puig, trumpet
Kemuel Roig, piano
Rainier Guerra, drums
Braulio Hernandez, bass

Felipe Lamoglia is a Grammy-winning saxophonist, composer and arranger. Born and educated in Cuba, he is a graduate of the prestigious Superior Institute of Art (ISA). By the age of 18 he was a member of Cuba’s acclaimed dance band, NG La Banda. In 1992 he moved to Brazil where he lived for seven years, absorbing the country’s musical and spiritual wealth and playing with great artists such as Raul de Souza, Arismar do Espirito Santo and others. With Bocato he recorded two albums and participated in the Montreux Jazz Festival. While in Brazil, Felipe founded his own quartet, Tumbao, and taught at the University of Free Music in Sao Paolo.

In 1999 Lamoglia relocated to the U.S. where he immediately began performing with the late Celia Cruz. In 2001 he began playing with Grammy winner Arturo Sandoval, performing all over the world and recording on Trumpet Evolution, as well as two DVD releases: Live at the Blue Note NYC and Live at the Ann Arbor Summer Festival. In 2004 he joined Grammy winner Gonzalo Rubalcaba, recording on his Grammy-nominated album, Paseo (Blue Note).

In 2006 Lamoglia arranged and played on Ignacio Berroa’s debut album Codes, also released on Blue Note and nominated for a Grammy. In 2007 Felipe contributed as arranger, performer, and composer for Arturo Sandoval’s Grammy-winning album, Rumba Palace.

Throughout the years he has continued to develop his solo work and in 2007 released his first solo CD, Dimensions, recorded in Brazil. This album incorporated Felipe’s Afro-Cuban roots with a blend of Brazilian music and straight-ahead jazz. He is currently promoting his quintet, Afro-Cuban Beats.

Felipe has shared the stage with musical giants such as Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, Wynton Marsalis, Eldar, Dafnis Prieto, Ignacio Berroa and many others, participating in Major Jazz Festivals in the U.S. and abroad including JVC, Playboy, Newport, Henieken Jazz, Red Sea and in venues such as Blue Note, Iridium, Jazz Standard, Yoshi’s, Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola and many more.

Susanne Bartsch Is Back New Year’s Eve 2011 12/31/10

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Friday, December 31, 9:00pm – 1:00am
Delano Hotel
1685 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL
Open Bar 9 Pm -1 Am
Tickets Sales 305 674 6430 or nye.delano@morganshotelgroup.com

Patricia Field, Desi Monster, Joey Arias, Bloody Mary On The Beach, Susanne Bartsch
Bloody Mary New Years Eve

A Night Of Royal Madness

Patricia Field Lounge In The Lobby: Patricia Field & House Of Field Sequinette, Johanna Constantin
Clans In The Court: Ms Jeanice, Ms Calli, Charley Brown, Chi Chi Valenti Brandon Olson
Harlots In The Orchard: Ensubtitle, Narcissister, Taichi, Duane Duaner, Alien Nation
Swan Lake In The Pool Muffinhead, Shien Lee
Bloody Mary In The Beach Bar: Jordan Fox, Veruca La’piranha, Lani Starr
Disco Dungeon In The Florida Room: Kayvon & Zand Collective, Nik Sin, Joey Arias
Décrire La Danse: Johnny Dynell, Michael Magnan & Saint Buck

Artists Square at Bayside Marketplace Saturday and Sunday

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Artists Square at Bayside Marketplace
401 Biscayne Boulevard
Every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to dusk.

Call To Artists
We are currently offering prime 10’x10’ space to qualifed artist/vendors. Considering the beautiful bay-view location, high-season for tourists and Bayside marketing power, your participation is truly a no-brainer. we are also providing a free permit for all day parking.

Set-up begins at 9am & must be fnished by 11am. All vehicles must be moved out by 10:30am.
Tear-down begins at dusk and must be fnished in a timely manner.
For any question, please contact the market manager, Mark Weiser at mark@entertainmentmiami.com

This is a juried market & the market manager is the jury.

Ring in the New Year with TV/Broadway Star Cheyenne Jackson 12/31/10

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Cheyenne Jackson
Friday, Dec. 31, 2010, 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011, 8:30 p.m.
Prelude By Barton G., 2nd floor
Sandford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House
www.preludebybartong.com

A very special offer to Adrienne Arsht Center patrons: A 20% off gift for 2011!
Show Tickets start at $95 for New Year’s Eve and $75 on New Year’s Day. Dinner and show options are available. To receive 20% off your show tickets, use arsht4TwO for the promo code*.
Purchase tickets Online.

“Glee” and “30 Rock” star Cheyenne Jackson makes his Miami debut at Prelude By Barton G. to ring in 2011! In an exclusive two-show only engagement co-presented by the Adrienne Arsht Center and Prelude By Barton G., the monumental New Year’s celebration includes a special performance by Jackson.

On and Off Broadway, he has starred in; Finian’s Rainbow (Drama Desk nomination) , Damn Yankees, Xanadu (Drama League , Drama Desk nominations) The Agony & the Agony, All Shook Up (Theater World Award, Drama League, Outer Critics Circle nomination) the premiere cast of Altar Boyz, Aida, Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Cartells, On the 20th Century, and The 24 Hour Plays. Other film and television credits include; the Oscar nominated United 93, Curiosity, Hysteria, Photo Op, Family Practice, Life on Mars, Ugly Betty, and It Takes a Village.

Ode To Oprah 1/20/11

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Ode To Oprah
January 20, 2011, 10 am
St. Andrews Country Club
17557 W Claridge Oval
Boca Raton, Fl. 33496
www.jafco.org

Jewish Adoption & Foster Care Options (JAFCO) will host a luncheon at St.Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton, Florida, to honor the life and career of Oprah Winfrey.
The event will feature a unique boutique, seated lunch and book review of “OPRAH” by Kitty Kelly. Our reviewer is the prominent South Florida Book Reviewer, Audrey Saunders.
There will be raffles, live auction and more. All proceeds from the even will benefit JAFCO, a non profit child welfare agency that cares for abused, neglected, at risk and special needs children. The luncheon is being chaired by Judi Bukaitz and Flora Aranson.

$75 per person.
For more information please contact Gail Marlow, Director of Development of JAFCO, at 561-372-0103 or visit www.jafco.org.

The Falls Kicks Off The New Year With Its Family Fridays Music Series 1/7/11

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The Falls Kicks Off The New Year With Its “Family Fridays” Music Series
The Falls (Center Court)
8888 SW 136th Street, Miami, FL 33176

Friday, January 7, 2011 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Dyanna – A talented and entertaining Latin pop singer with unique vocals

Friday, January 14, 2011 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Arline & The Ramblers – a traditional country based band with musical styles that are sure to get shoppers toes tapping including clogging, ballads and bluegrass.

Friday, January 21, 2011 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Eddie Trujillo, a talented guitarist, performs modern jazz and Latin tunes

Friday, January 28, 2011 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Crywolf – a rockin’ rhythm and blue band that creates a sound sure to please all, with smooth blues to high energy rock and roll tunes

Series of Free performances dedicated to celebrating music from around the world

Family Friday’s at The Falls allows music lovers to enjoy and experience a multicultural mix of free, open-to-the-public performances under the moonlight every Friday in January, with musical styles including jazz, bossanova, blues, world music, progressive rock, pop melodies, high energy rock and roll and contemporary Latin grooves.

Contact The Falls at (305) 255-4571, visit www.simon.com or become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ShopTheFalls.

Tommy’s New Year’s Eve Ball for Locals by Locals 12/31/10

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Tommy’s New Year’s Eve Ball – A party for us by us…and cheap!
Friday, December 31, 9:00pm – 5:00am
Tommy’s new Club…. formerly known as Living Room
671 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
Presale Prices:
Guys $55
Girls $45
This price includes Open Bar Al Night Long
Buy Presale tickets online Now.
Ticket prices at the door:
Guys $60
Girls $50

More info on the Facebook Evite.

Tommy’s Famous New Years Eve Extravaganza!

It made big news last year….. be there again this year!!!
South Beach’s Only Club this NYE that is for us locals… by us locals! (non-locals still welcome, though) The best, hottest, most exclusive “all locals” crowd in south beach will be here for this party…. I guarantee!

This is the only New Years Eve event created to be for us locals who feel no need to be ripped off on this night and spend $300 just to walk in a club NYE night, when it’s free for us every other night!

The details:
Open Bar All Night Long! want to drink your own weight in vodka.. go right ahead!

Get your presale tickets now… This event MAY SELL OUT….. Buying presale Gets you the following perks:
*Guarantees you get inside, even if event sells out!
*Only way to pay by credit card
*There will be a separate line for Presale ticket holders w/ NO wait and priority service
*Free Party favors (hats, noise makers, glow sticks etc)
Guys $55
Girls $45
Your own table in VIP with Premium Bottles for up to 6 people $400
These prices include unlimited drinks or unlimited bottles All Night Long!

Want your own table? Bottle specials for you Cheap!

Music: Will be House and pop (similar to SET, but way better) special DJ’s are being brought in just for this event, and will be named asap!

Crowd: will be South Beaches Hottest crowd, locals, upscale, lots of energy, & lots of hot bodies on the dance floor!
Strict Dress Code enforced Guys button up shirts & dress shoes, ladies: Heels or boots

Atmosphere: Midgets, Dancers, BALL DROP Count down, champagne toast, mandatory kiss at midnight ;), amazing sound system, lighting to blow your mind, lots of randomness! and sooo much more…. I have lots of surprises instore for you…. I’ve created this night just for you… and you soooo deserve it!

Miami Dade County residents may now recycle their Christmas trees 12/27/10-1/7/11

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The Miami Dade County Department of Solid Waste beginning Monday, December 27, 2010 through January 7, 2011, will recycle your Christmas tree at the 13 Neighborhood Trash and Recycling Centers (TRCs) or two home Chemical Collection Centers.

All trees brought in for recycling must be free of lights, tinsel, ornaments and tree stands. The trees will be converted into mulch, then will be made available free on a first-come, first-served basis beginning in mid-January 2011.

Trees can be brought in for recycling to one of the locations listed below:

Trash and Recycling Centers (open seven days a week, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
North Dade Landfill – 21500 NW 47 Avenue
Norwood – 19901 NW 7 Avenue
Palm Springs North – 7870 NW 178 Street
Golden Glades – 140 NW 160 Street
West Little River – 1830 NW 79 Street
Snapper Creek – 2200 SW 117 Avenue
Sunset Kendall – 8000 SW 107 Avenue
Chapman Field – 13600 SW 60 Avenue
Richmond Heights – 14050 Boggs Drive
West Perrine – 16651 SW 107 Ave
Eureka Drive – 9401 SW 184 Street
South Miami Heights – 20800 SW 117 Court
Moody Drive – 12970 SW 268 Street

Home Chemical Collection Centers (accepts Christmas trees for recycling seven days a week, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
West Miami-Dade: 8831 NW 58 Street
South Miami-Dade: 23707 SW 97 Avenue Gate-B

Other Disposal Options
Residents who choose not to recycle their Christmas trees will have the following two options for disposal:

Residents may cut the tree into smaller pieces and place it inside their green waste cart for collection on any of their regularly scheduled waste collection days. The tree must fit entirely inside the waste cart.. Trees placed next to the waste cart cannot be collected by the automated waste collection truck.

For those residents who cannot drop off their Christmas tree for recycling or cut it in pieces and place it in their waste cart, the tree may be placed at the curbside no later than Friday, January 7, 2011, and it will be collected. Christmas trees placed at the curbside after January 7th will not be picked up and must either be taken to a drop-off location or placed in the waste cart for collection as described above.

Mulch Availability
Christmas tree mulch will be available at the six TRC locations listed below beginning in mid-January 2011, for residents to pick up using their own bags or containers, on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.

West Perrine – 16651 SW 107 Ave
Eureka Drive – 9401 SW 184 Street
Moody Drive – 12970 SW 268 Street
Sunset Kendall – 8000 SW 107 Avenue
West Little River – 1830 NW 79 Street
North Dade Landfill – 21500 NW 47 Avenue

For more information, please call 3-1-1 or visit http://www.miamidade.gov/dswm.

Life Is Art Creative Connections #8 – How to Get Into a Gallery 1/18/11

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Life Is Art
Creative Connections #8
January 18, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
An artistic networker and professional development series for artists, arts professionals and those interested in art.
Facebook evite.
Tweetvite. hashtag #liacc8
Short link: http://bit.ly/liacc8

GAB Studio
105 NW 23rd St
Wynwood, Miami, FL
www.gabstudio.com

* $10.00 at the door
* Complimentary beverages & bites
* Please Click Here to RSVP.

presentation by
Reed V. Horth
Art Dealer & Gallerist
www.robinrile.com

Sponsored by Soul Of Miami.

6:30-7:30; Arrival & Networking
7:30-8:30; Seminar
8:30-9:30; Afterparty & Socializing

Seminar Description:
We at Life Is Art get TONS of question asking us how to get one’s work introduced to a gallery. We have recruited Reed V. Horth to speak on that issue. Reed will speak about how to approach a gallery and prepare your portfolio to best showcase your work. How best to introduce yourself to the gallerist. How to make a good impression. What the galleries are looking for, in terms of presentation.

Reed has worked as a gallerist and art dealer for many years and will give you some insight into that side of the business so you can better present yourself and your work.

The night will open with some time for socializing and networking with complimentary beverages and bites provided by Life Is Art. After the seminar, there will be time for further specific questions and more networking. This is a GREAT chance to come meet other working artists and arts professionals from around the area.

www.lifeisartfest.org

Pam and Judy’s Singles Gatherings 1/15/11

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Pam & Judy’s Singles Gatherings
Saturday, January 15, 2011
8:00pm – 10:00pm
Da Vittorio Restaurant
264 Giralda Ave.
Coral Gables, Fl. 33134

If you are single and would like the opportunity to join other exemplary singles in Miami, you don’t want to miss this get-together. Pam and Judy have a special way of creating the perfect atmosphere for meeting and mingling. Clever icebreakers get the party started and who knows what destiny brings.
Price is $15.00 cash for ladies & gentlemen at the door.
~ Ladies, bring a gentleman who may be great for someone else and receive a $5.00 discount ~ Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere, drink specials, & complimentary appetizers
RSVP and get on our future event mailing list at pjsinglesgatherings@hotmail.com
(send this to a single friend)
pjsinglesgatherings.blogspot.com

PALO! at The Joint 12/30/10

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Thursday, December 30 at 10:00 PM for the final PALO! show of the year:
PALO! @ The Joint! – Click for info & RSVP
PALO! brings their addictive blend of Afro-Cuban Funk & Jazz to Pinecrest’s coolest bar: The Joint. The night before New Year’s Eve calls for a serious PARTY!!!!
FREE ENTRY! Awesome menu! Drink specials!
The Joint Bar & Grill
9559 South Dixie Highway; Pinecrest, FL
Facebook evite.

Visit PALO! on the Wild, Wacky Web:

gopalo.com/home – lots of new PALO! goodies

The Carnival of the Animals Carnival 1/8/11

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The Carnival of the Animals Carnival
January 8, 2011, 3:00 PM
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami
1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146-7610
www.orchestramiami.org

Orchestra Miami presents a fun-filled Family Concert, the “Carnival of the Animals Carnival” to raise awareness for the Humane Society of Greater Miami’s Adopt-A-Pet, featuring a performance of Respighi’s Gli Uccelli (“The Birds”) and Saint-Saens’ Carnival of the Animals. The orchestra will be led by Orchestra Miami Artistic Director Elaine Rinaldi and the featured piano soloists on the Carnival of the Animals will be duo pianists Jose Ignacio Diaz Gravier and Leila Torres. Concert-goers will be greeted by the zany antics of the Fantasy Theater Factory and on the way out of the concert, will have an opportunity to give a loving home to a needy animal from the Humane Society of Greater Miami’s Adopt-A-Pet.

The concert will be on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 3:00 PM at the University of Miami’s Gusman Concert Hall, located at 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146-7610. Tickets are priced at $15 for adults and $10 for children under age 18. Tickets can be purchased online through Orchestra Miami’s website(www.OrchestraMiami.org) or by calling (305) 274-2103.

Rolando Grooscors 12/29/10

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Guitarist Rolando Grooscors is a rare find on today’s jazz scene: a unique voice that strengthens and expands the jazz idiom with sensitivity, clarity, and uncompromising integrity. Rolando’s warm, expressive tones and impeccable phrasing have been delighting audiences wherever he goes.

A two-time Latin Grammy nominee, Rolando Grooscors was born in Caracas, Venezuela. His love for Brazilian music motivated him to start different projects where Brazilian music was infused with
Latin and Jazz influences. Here he
began to develop a Jazz/Fusion
style. The experience greatly influenced Rolando’s musical development.

Leading his own band, Rolando has
recently released his debut CD, “THANKFUL”. The band is a sextet including Piano/keyboards, Bass, Sax/wind controller, drums and percussion.

His compositions have been called
“masterful” and with the attention
already received, Rolando is pushing
himself to have his voice defined in
music, both as a sideman and as a
band leader.

Rolando’s music is best described in
renowned singer and pianist Darryl
Tookes’ own words:

“Rolando’s guitar playing is on another level, Yet on this higher plane, Rolando’s soulful, creative, twelve-tone improvisatory style is always completely accessible and joyous. Rolando displays a wide variety of styles and concepts with his harmonic and melodic imagery
capturing the essence of musical
freedom, spirit and sensuality.” –: Darryl Tookes

Lineup
Mushy Widmaier/keyboards
Ricardo Martinez/Bass
Jose-Gregorio Hernandez/percussion
Javier Gonzalez/Drums
Eduardo Quintana/Sax,Flute and wind controller
Rolando Grooscors/Guitar

The 6th Annual Taste of the Garden 1/19/11

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Miami Beach Botanical Garden & Miami Beach Garden Club Present:
The 6th Annual Taste of the Garden
….a tropical dining experience
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
6:30 to 9 PM
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach

Showcasing cuisine and fine wines from:
The Cafe at Books & Books Lincoln Road
Sushi Samba
Mercadito
Fratelli Lyon
Shiraz Events
Essensia (The Palms Hotel)
Shula’s Steak House Miami Beach
Grazie
BBQ Beach
JC Lopategui Enterprises
Soleo (W Hotel)
Quattro
1500°
Catering by Maribel
Miami Food Scene & Chef Stefano LaCava
Terroir Wine Cellars
Winebow
Mattebella Vineyards
Waters by Renewal

Reserve early – limited to 300 guests
$60 per person in advance, $75 after January 14
Tickets online: www.mbgarden.org
E-mail: membership@mbgarden.org
Credit cards accepted: Telephone 305-673-7256 Ext 201

Or mail your check payable to:
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

The Annual Taste of the Garden raises funds for the Miami Beach Botanical Garden to preserve our urban greenspace, present arts and education programs, and support the Miami Beach Garden Club’s environmental education mission.

Joia Miami Launch Party 1/27/11

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Joia Miami Launch Party
January 27, 2011, 7pm-10pm
Cafeina
297 Northwest 23rd Street
Miami, FL 33127
www.insensemiami.com

Have you heard? Paying full price is so pase.

Discounts are what’s in fashion!

Join us at Cafeina as we launch Miami’s premier Lifestyle and Dining guide chock full of Miami’s best kept secrets.

If you aren’t “in the know” now you will be – and if you already are, then you know that Joia is the best thing to happen to Miami.

Enjoy complimentary drinks, drink specials and live entertainment! Make sure you join us as we will have Salsa Performances, Hoola Hoopers, And Capoeira!

Joia guides will be available for purchase at HALF the PRICE!

Or if you just can’t wait (don’t blame you) use promo code JOIA2011 to get the discount now at http://joiaguide.com/

RSVP today before we reach capacity!

Vinyl and Kai (and Leather and Lace) Speed Mating 1/26/11

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Vinyl & Kai (& Leather & Lace) Speed Mating
January 26, 2011, 7pm-9pm
Vinyl & Kai
1131 Washington Ave.,
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Register Online.

Don’t spend another Valentine’s Day alone!
On January 26, 2011, Vinyl & Kai will be hosting the hottest singles event on South Beach! Register for a chance to meet someone special, and possibly a future Valentine (Come on, it’s on your mind)
Relax, unwind and have a complimentary drink and get ready to meet some great people!

Every 2 minutes, everyone will rotate through a pool of Miami’s HOTTEST SINGLE WORKING PROFESSIONALS (yes, we’ve screened them – but not like the TSA).
At every tenth rotation, Vinyl and Kai will be providing screaming orgasms (sorry guys – they are just shots).

Here is the deal:
$15 (early bird price) gets you in. $20 at the door.
Parking across the street in parking garage on 11th Street: $3-5
Finding the love of a lifetime (or at least for Feb 14, 2011) ….PRICELESS!

Each participant will receive reduced tickets to South Beach’s famous World Erotic Museum and enjoy sponsor tables from Romance Parties, Gold Fellows, Pleasure Emporium and more!
No this is NOT your momma’s speed dating event… and you can tell your friends to come see for themselves.
Come for moral support, come for the drinks, come for the FUN!

InSense Miami Social Media Boot Camp 2/4/11

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InSense Miami’s Social Media Boot Camp
February 4, 2011, 10AM
Iron Flower Fitness
7300 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, FL 33138
www.insensemiami.com

Does your business need some social media conditioning?
If you said YES just now, then mark your calendars for Friday morning February 4, 2011 and join us at Iron Flower Fitness in Miami!

SPREAD THE WORD! (Or you can Tweet it! We will show you how)

Join us and you will learn about…
What is Social Media?
Why does it work?
Why do I need it in my business?
What are the most effective social media mediums?
Case studies and successful campaigns
Why those having a video promoting your company’s image is so important
Tips, tricks and tools
How to make a social media game plan that is specific for your company’s needs

Speakers at the event will include:
Sandi Abott from Xpresso Marketing
Ingrid Molina from Fuller Online
Christian Tang from Marketang Group

SpeakOut 2011 Lenelle Moïse Workshops and Performance 1/14/11

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Playwright, Poet Laureate, Lesbian, Lenelle Moïse Comes to Miami for Tigertail’s SpeakOut 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
8:00 pm
Books & Books
265 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL
More Info.
booksandbooks.com
lenellemoise.com
tigertail.org

Lenelle Moise a lesbian and award-winning Haitian-American poet laureate, playwright, essayist, composer and nationally touring artist creates intimate, fiery, politicized, texts about the intersection of race, class, gender, sexuality, spirituality, culture and resistance. She will work in residence with a focus on Haitian and Haitian-American LGBTQ teens in Miami Dade.

Reading/Performance
FREE

Speakout Youth Events January 10-14, 2011
Miami Beach Regional Library, Pridelines, Safe Schools South Florida and the Gay Straight Alliances at M-Dade Public Schools. For information and to participate call Tigertail at 305 324 4337.

Countdown to New Years Eve with Afrobeta at The Water Club 12/31/10

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Friday, December 31 10:00pm – 4:00am
The Water Club
3969 NE 163 st
North Miami Beach, FL
Buy tickets online.

The Water Club, Culture & Mas Inc Present:
Countdown 2011
Join us as we set sail towards the New Year!
Your cruise director has arranged this amazing list of performers for your on ship entertainment!
On the pool deck: A special live performance by one of Miami’s favorite bands:

Afrobeta
Along with:
Hottpants
Ashrock
Mas Inc
On the Lido deck: GFunk
On the Promenade:
Ashrock
Merlyn
SuperGenius
Shade

Party starts at 10pm
General Admission tickets – $25
GA + Open Bar all night ticket – $50
VIP ticket (includes GA ticket + premium open bar all night) – $75
Dinner seatings available with prix fixe menu. For more info and
reservations call (305)944-8411.

Not the Usual Suspects [new] Art in [new] Public [new] Places Opening Reception 1/8/11

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Not the Usual Suspects: [new] Art in [new] Public [new] Places, opening in the new year.
ArtCenter/ South Florida Gallery
800 Lincoln Rd. & Meridian Ave., Miami Beach, FL

Opening Reception/ Saturday, January 8, 2011 from 7-10pm
On View/ January 7 – February 20, 2011

Not the Usual Suspects: [new] Art in [new] Public [new] Places will present forthcoming and recently completed projects from Miami-Dade County Art in Public Places. This exhibition will bring together a dynamic group of artists who are working to push the boundaries of public art and profoundly enhance the visual landscape of Miami-Dade County. Rendered in various media, from interactive video panels and new media technologies to highly integrated plaza and flooring designs, this exhibit will explore a cross section of innovative public art commissions currently being implemented in Miami-Dade County.

Featured Artists
Daniel Arsham/Snarkitecture, Carlos Betancourt, Edouard Duval Carrie, Carlos Alves and JC Carroll, Robert Chambers, Jackie Chan, Carlos Cruz-Diez, Ivan Toth Depeña, Red Grooms, Adler Guerrier, Christopher Janney, Roberto Juarez, Mikyoung Kim, Mike Mandel, Leonel Matheu, Christian Moeller, Michele Oka Doner, Tom Otterness, Po Shu Wang/Louise Berterson, Michelle Weinberg

Miami Dade Public Library 40th Anniversary Kick Off Celebration 1/20/11

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Thursday, January 20, 2011 · 12:00pm – 7:30pm
Miami-Dade Public Library System, Main Library
101 West Flagler, Miami, FL
Facebook evite.
mdpls.org

’70s Dance Party on the Plaza Noon-2pm
Awesome dance party! Join the Super Soul Steppers and enjoy music, giveaways, prizes and dance contest. Come dressed with your best look from the past four decades to be eligible for prizes. Bring your lunch.

Reception and Art Exhibit Opening 6:30pm with special guests Greater Miami Youth Symphony & conversation with Dr. Paul George
RSVP to Pat Faison (305-375-5501 or faisonp@mdpls.org)

The 29th King Mango Strut in Coconut Grove 12/26/10

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Be There Or Be Square!
Come & bring a friend – it will be a hoot!
Sunday, December 26 at 2 pm in Coconut Grove

Warning: This Parade Contains Nuts!
Join King Mango and his merry band of MangoHeads at the ultimate Tea party rally on Sunday, December 26th. Our theme this year is Restoring Humor.

At 2 pm, be there to witness the ceremonial banana dropping and the official start of the satirical parade to disperse gallons of oily jokes, slick skits and plumes of environmentally-challenged laughter into the pristine streets of downtown Coconut Grove. There’s no containment dome, top hat, or blow-out preventers for this all-day gusher of GLEE that is guaranteed to last a long, long time.

For this year’s Grand Marshal nothing but A Pair of Nuts would do to restore humor. The Nuts are the comedy sketch duo, Yamil Piedra and Johnny Trabanco. Their position on powder wigs and their wacky You-Tube videos wowed the selection committee with their commitment to Put the NUT back in CocoNUT Grove.

So bring your lawn chair and get ready to laugh because as creative as we are, we can’t possibly make this stuff up. Ripped from the headlines:

Get a pardon by Charlie Crist!
Look out for Wikileaks!
Glee club yourself with the Vuvuzelas Marching Band!
Ask for today’s special at the BP Café: Blackened Everything & Tuna Tar Tarred!
Fly with Christine O’Donnell on her I’m-not-a-Witch Tour!
Get that loving feeling from a TSA agent!
Receive a blessed condom from the Pope!
Become a member of Rick Scott’s cabinet!
Get bitten by bed bugs!
Touch this junk and not get arrested!
See what else the Chilean miners can crawl out of!
And if that wasn’t enough to want to grab a beer and bolt out an airplane’s emergency slide, watch out for Snooki, Lindsey Lohan, Brett Farve, Home Foreclosures, Illegal Aliens, and Lady Gaga. All this and Shakespeare ala Mango Strut performed by New Theatre!

Expect to see the usual Strut suspects: The Hare Krishnas, the Marching Freds, Running of the Bull Sh*tters, Coconut Grove Juggling Exchange, Progressive Marching Funeral Band, Little Mr. & Miss. Mangoes, former Miss Mangoes and dethroned Miss Mangoes. King Mango Music Massacre will included bands: Iko-Iko, Tall Boys Soul Band and the Robby Hunter Band

The Pre-Parade activities begin at 1:30 pm at the corner of Commodore Plaza and Main Highway with Grand Master C, Buzz Fleischman, from WLRN’s ‘South Florida Arts Beat’ Radio Buzz hosting the Little Mr. & Miss. Mango Pageant (for kids 4-10). This highly competitive pageant will surely make the new weeper of the House of Representative, Rep. John Boehner, cry. Early polling shows everyone is expected to win. The winners will ride the first float of the Strut.

All parade-goers should arrive early this year to go through TSA checkpoints. Avoid pink thongs, gerbils and stocking stuffers to avoid delay and if asked, don’t tell. Grope discounts are available.

Parade begins at 2 pm at the corner of Commodore Plaza and Main Highway. The parade turns left onto Main Highway, turns left onto Grand Avenue at CocoWalk and back to Commodore Plaza. If we are having too much fun, we will go around again until we all fall down. After the Parade, the CommodorePlaza and Fuller Street will remain closed and the King Mango Music Massacre begins. All the bands in the parade will continue playing until the festivities end at 6 pm.

All this entertainment is free (cheaper than a therapist) and open to the public. There is plenty of parking along or near the parade route at Mayfair, CocoWalk, Coconut Grove Playhouse parking lot on Main Highway and Charles Avenue, St. Stephens Episcopal Church, Coconut Grove Elementary School, City garage at Oak Avenue and Mary Street, and the City garage next to the Sonesta Hotel. Click here for map for parking.

If you don’t want to drive (who can blame you,) take the Metrorail to the Coconut Grove Station. There will be shuttle buses (the Coconut Grove Circulator) picking up eager parade-goers every 15 minutes at the station and dropping off 1 block from the parade route.

For more information, check our website www.kingmangostrut.org or call the Mango Hotline at 305-401-1171.

Putting the NUT in CocoNUT Grove since 1982.

Sasha Grey and Spam All Stars Host Lavish NYE Dinner Party 12/31/10

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Sasha Grey & SPAM ALL-STARS Host Lavish NYE Dinner Party
Friday, December 31, 2010 8:00 PM
Catalina Hotel | 1732- 1756 Collins Avenue

Miami’s known for having one of the best New Year’s Eve celebrations in the nation, and this year it won’t be any different. The Catalina Hotel and Beach Club welcomes you to join them as they once again present one of the biggest and most talked about New Year’s Eve events in Miami, featuring music by The Spam All-Stars, with celeb host, actress Sasha Grey!
This lavish dinner party features access into all 3 Catalina buildings, as well as live music, seafood & caviar buffets, gourmet meats, the best pastas, sushi, an open bar and a champagne toast! Get your tickets for this highly anticipated event NOW because they’re already on sale!

Click here to purchase tickets.

InSense Miami Networking Event 1/20/11

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InSense Miami Networking Event
January 20, 2011, 7:00pm
B.E.D. Miami
929 Washington Ave.,
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Register Online.

InSense Miami is starting the year off right!

Join us at B.E.D. (beverage.entertainment.dining) for our first monthly networking event of 2011!

We welcome the movers and shakers of Miami to network, like never before – in BED!

Not only do we have drink specials but complimentary dinner for the ladies.

Be sure to bring plenty of business cards for Business Card Bingo and find the resources, leads and opportunities for your business or company.

There will also be a raffle to win free admission to our upcoming Business Boot Camp Friday, February 4, 2011 at IronFlower Fitness Miami

Admission is $15 ($20 at the door) and includes an amazing dinner (as seen on the Travel Channel) for the ladies.

Those bold enough to go out on a school night stay in B.E.D. longer for their Le Vie Champagne Thursdays with Miami’s hottest tracks.

Look your best as photos will be taken and people will be tagged!

BUCK New Years 12/31/10

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BUCK New Years
12/31/2010, 10pm.
BUCK15
707 Lincoln Ln.
Back door alley above MissYip
BUCK15.net

SAME LOW PRICES & SAME GREAT PARTY

Girls drink free until midnight!

$100 bottles of:
Veuve Cliquot
Johnny Walker Black
Ketel One
Absolute
Grey Goose

Plus:
*Buy two liquor bottles, get a free bottle of champange!
*Groups of 5 girls get a free bottles of champagne!

Chamber Music Elements of Air 1/14/11

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Chamber Music – Elements of Air
Friday, Jan. 14, 6:30 Meet the Artist, 7pm concert
Historic Deering Estate Ballroom
Deering Estate at Cutler
16701 SW 72 Avenue
miami,FL 33157
www.deeringestate.org

Luciano Magnanini, a world acclaimed musician, joins the members of the Deering Estate Chamber Ensemble as a guest bassoonist in the Stone House Ballroom of the historic estate. Together they perform music by Wolfgang A. Mozart, François Devienne, Camille Saint-Saëns, and Robert Schumann.

In this informal, but beautifully intimate setting, seating is limited to 125 people.

Mr. Magnanini has been principal bassoonist with the Orchestra Comunale della Opera in Genoa, and the Mexico City Philharmonic and has played under the baton of renowned conductors such as Leonard Bernstein and Zubin Meta, In addition to his active performing career, he has also recorded for RCA, CBS and Harmonia Mundi. Presently, he is a professor bassoon at the UM/Frost School of Music.

Tickets: $25 Adult, $12 Students. For tickets or more information call: 305. 235. 1668 x 233

Very Burlesque birthday at Club La Fee Verte 1/5/11

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A Birthday Celebration For The Party Diva ~ Erin Mia Milchman
Very Burlesque birthday at Club La Fee Verte
Wednesday, January 5th
9pm Sharp
Club La Fee Verte
912 71st St
Miami, Fl
** Mandatory RSVP To ErinMiaMilchman@gmail.com
~ Guestlist Only ~

Your Presence Is Requested In True Burlesque Style
Club La Fee Vert Is An Authentic, Absinthe Speakeasy ~ Lounge In The Style Of The Fabulous Roaring Twenties.
Sounds By Dj V Butterfly

In Lieu Of Gifts Please Bring A Donation To “The Unforgettable Prom” Creating Unforgettable Experiences For Terminally Ill Teens.
www.TheUnforgettableProm.org

Table Reservations Are Strongly Suggested.
Call Erin Directly To Reserve: 954.232.0772

Themed Attire Is Requested
Strict Dress Code

Please Visit: www.CostumeWorld.com for inspiration & creative attire

Car Service: Pier 1 Limousines & Towncars 561. 531.4546

An Event Brought To You By: Haute In The City Events & Promotions www.HauteintheCityMiami.com

Sponsored By:
www.RitchieSwimWear.com
www.TriBecaMed.com
www.FullSpectrumMedia.com
www.PressFish.com
www.ScrubandTan.com

Look Good In Skinny Jeans This Holiday Season with New Skinny Cocktails from RA Sushi South Miami through 1/31/11

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Look Good In Skinny Jeans This Holiday Season With
RA Sushi In South Miami’s New Skinny Cocktails
Low-calorie versions of classic drinks available for a limited time
RA Sushi in South Miami is located at 5829 SW 73rd St. across from The Shops at Sunset Place.

Between office goodies, holiday parties and family feasts, it’s easy to overindulge during the holiday season. For the person who’s trying to maintain willpower or for those who need a little help with their New Year’s resolutions, RA Sushi in South Miami is offering low-calorie “skinny” cocktails for a limited time.

Three classic cocktails, the Cosmopolitan, Mojito and Cucumber Margarita have been slenderized to feature less than 200 calories each. The Cosmo-teeny, Thin Mint Mojito, and Cucumber Slenderita feature TY KU Soju, TY KU Liqueur and sugar-free sweetener. The “skinny” cocktails will be available for $7 each, from Dec. 15, 2010 to Jan. 31, 2011 at the stylish restaurant and bar in South Miami.

Cosmo-teeny
2 oz TY KU Soju
.5 oz Monin Sugar Free Triple Sec Syrup
Juice of ½ a lime
Splash of cranberry juice
Garnish with a lemon twist
Pour all ingredients into a metal mixing tin. Shake vigorously and strain into chilled martini glass garnished with a lemon twist.

Thin Mint Mojito
1 oz TY KU Soju
1 oz TY KU Liqueur
.25 Monin Sugar Free Triple Sec Syrup
6 mint leaves
Juice of half a lime
Top with soda
Muddle mint with lime juice. Add ice and build cocktail. Top with soda water and garnish with a lime slice and a sprig of mint.

Cucumber Slenderita
1 oz TY KU Soju
1 oz TY KU Liqueur
.5 oz Monin Sugar Free Triple Sec Syrup
Squeeze 3 lime slices
Squeeze 3 lemon slices
Splash of orange juice
Splash of soda
2 cucumber slices
Muddle one slice of cucumber. Add ice and build cocktail in a mixing tin. Shake and transfer into a tall glass. Garnish with a cucumber and lime slice.

RA Sushi Bar Restaurant, an upbeat, unconventional sushi bar, opened its first location in Scottsdale, Ariz. in October 1997. RA is best known for successfully combining distinctive sushi with a trendy, hip atmosphere. Fresh sushi is served sliced to order along with outstanding Japanese-fusion cuisine in a fun, energetic environment. The result is a place that is both unpretentious and fashionable.

RA Sushi in South Miami is located at 5829 SW 73rd St. across from The Shops at Sunset Place. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and dinner from 3 to 11 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 3 p.m. to midnight Thursday through Sunday. Happy Hour food and beverage specials are offered Monday through Saturday from 3 to 7 p.m., and the bar remains open until 1 a.m. or later. RA Sushi’s Flying Fish Lounge is the perfect place to catch some fresh fish and drink specials. On Sunday nights from 8 p.m. to midnight, RA-goers visiting the Flying Fish Lounge will find Happy Hour specials on sushi and drinks.

For more information, visit RA online at www.RAsushi.com or on Facebook, MySpace and Twitter, and check in at RA Sushi on Foursquare.

Cafeina LIVE Countdown to 2011 12/31/10

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NYE Party
December 31, 2010
9 PM to 5 AM
No cover, no hassle, no line
Live feed of Time Square Ball Drop on the Garden Wall
Music by DJ Troy Kurtz and A Train
Bottle specials:
2 bottles kettle one / 2 bottles champagne = $250
1 bottle ketlle one / 1 jose cuervo platino / 1 champagne = $200

Lords of South Beach Opening Party 12/29/10

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Lords of South Beach
December 29th, 10pm
1120 Collins Ave, Miami Beach

Grand Opening Party With Tinsley Mortimer, Richie Rich, Tracy Young & Lady Bunny
You are invited to the Lords South Beach official opening.
Grand opening party hosted by Tinsley Mortimer & Richie Rich – with Absolut cocktails and music by Tracy Young & Lady Bunny.
RSVP required.

DELAYED Treehouse Nightclub Opens In Miami Beach 12/28/10

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NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN DELAYED.
We will list the new date as soon as it happens.
THIS IS NOT ON DECEMBER 28.

Grand Opening Celebration January 28, 2011. Click here for details.

Treehouse Nightclub Opens In Miami Beach
Tuesday, December 28, 2010, 9 PM to midnight
323 23rd Street in South Beach
To RSVP for TREEHOUSE’s soft opening reception, please email treehouse@taraink.com.

Jeremy Waks creates naturally lush childhood sanctuary to play backdrop to one’s midnight escapades

TREEHOUSE, a new Miami Beach nightclub, will celebrate its debut with a soft opening reception on Tuesday, December 28, 2010, 9 PM to midnight, featuring music by DJ Troy Kurtz, Damaged Goods and Canadian DJ duo Ess & Emm. The warm and welcoming indoor/outdoor space will be an adult playground-of-sorts designed and owned by seasoned nightlife purveyor Jeremy Waks. Positioned at 323 23rd Street in South Beach, TREEHOUSE is smartly located among a bevy of hotels and clubs nearby such as The W, Gansevoort Miami Beach, and the Setai Hotel.

The 8,000-square-foot venue boasts three different rooms, each laying ground to a new environment. Upon entering TREEHOUSE, guests will find themselves in a small, intimate boîte featuring plush leather banquettes and ribbons of teak wood lining the walls. The main room lies just beyond and showcases inventive lighting and sound for a high-energy atmosphere. The cool outdoor area serves as the nightclub’s third room, where guests can lounge and enjoy views of night sky in a Wynwood Art District-inspired setting.

TREEHOUSE is the newest venture by 26-year old Waks, the entrepreneur that previously launched Miami Beach-based Heathrow Lounge. “I always had a clear vision of a space that would evoke all the childhood charm of a tree house, but filtered through a mature taste-level, while presenting the gritty undertones of Miami’s art enclaves,” says Waks. “TREEHOUSE is a sophisticated version of a fantastical getaway and serves as a local hideout to those looking for nightlife with a downtown sensibility in South Beach.”

Waks seeks to provide an ideal nightlife destination for savvy club-goers via TREEHOUSE’s focus on specialty drinks and its lineup of high-caliber entertainment and productions. He will layer the club’s content and formatting with a variety of cultural heavy-hitters, in addition to a music lineup from Miami-cult icon the Overthrow, which will range from open-format, to nu-wave dance and electro. “TREEHOUSE is anchored to a large mesh of Miami’s art and nightlife roots; essentially, this is locals building a TREEHOUSE, for locals,” says Waks with conviction.

TREEHOUSE is an 8,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor lounge-nightclub, a sophisticated environment reminiscent of a childhood getaway. TREEHOUSE is open Friday and Saturday from 10 PM to 4 AM.
Valet and self parking are available. For more information, please call 305.674.4478 or visit www.treehousemiami.com.

Asia NYE 2011 at The Clevelander 12/31/10

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For The Biggest Explosion Of Fun On South Beach Join Us At The Clevelander
1020 Ocean Drive.
www.clevelander.com

Presenting Asia Nye 2011, An Oriential Live Show Which Starts At 8.30pm With A Procession Down Ocean Drive, Favors, Champagne Toast & Excellent Rooftop Views Of The Beach Fireworks!

4 Venues 1 Celebration!

DJ’S
Pool Patio + SPF-4:? DJ Geenius
1020 Lounge:? DJ Johnny Walker + Friends
C-Level:? DJ FLY GUY

Purchase your tickets or table packages at:
www.newyears.com & www.wantickets.com
For More Information: Events@Clevelander OR Call : 786 276 5333

Delano rings in 2011 with a night of Royal Madness 12/31/10

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Susanne Bartsch & Desi Monster invite you to Bloody Mary New Years Eve
Delano
Friday, December 31, 2010
9PM – UNTIL
Open Bar 9PM – 1AM
1685 Collins Ave Miami Beach

A NIGHT OF ROYAL MADNESS
Special Guest Host Joey Arias
Patricia Field Lounge in the Lobby
Clans in the Court
Harlots in the Orchard
Swan Lake in the Pool
Bloody Mary in the Beach Bar
Disco Dungeon in the Florida Room

Décrire La Danse:
Johnny Dynell, Michael Magnan & Saint Buck

Ticket Sales 305 674 6430
NYE.DELANO@MORGANSHOTELGROUP.COM

DJ Pippi presented by Made In Italy at Spazio Nero 12/29/10

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Made In Italy & Fashion Victim present Miami Goes To Ibiza
Featuring Pacha Ibiza legendary resident DJ Pippi along with DJ Diego Harispe
Wednesday, December 29th – 9pm To 5am
Segafredo Brickell & Spazio Nero
1421 S. Miami Ave, Miami, FL

Space is limited due to high demand! Reservations are strongly recommended!
To reserve a table, please contact: 786.363.8570

Mai-Kai New Years Eve 2010 12/31/10

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Celebrate New Years Eve Polynesian Style!
The Mai-Kai Restaurant
3599 North Federal Highway,
Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33308
www.maikai.com

Seating will be available for dinner and our Polynesian show or dinner (without the show) overlooking our beautiful gardens in Samoa, Tahiti or even outside on the Porch. For those of you with us at Midnight, we will be passing out hats, horns and party favors to welcome in the New Year.

The Molokai Bar will open at 5 P.M. until the wee hours with no cover, no minimum.
Happy Hour will be from 5-7 P.M. with 50% off appetizers and drinks (except for bottles of wine, champagne, Sidewinders Fang , and the Mystery drink).
Come and join the party in the Molokai Bar!

Reservations require a non-refundable deposit of $25.00 per person.
This deposit will be deducted from your check on New Years Eve.
We accept cash, money orders or credit cards for deposits.
A receipt for your deposit will be sent to you by mail.
We ask that you please bring the receipt with you on New Years Eve and
give it to the Maitre d’ upon your arrival.
This will enable us to give you the proper deduction on your check.

Our show times on New Years Eve will be as follows, dinner is served prior to the
show:

7:30 P.M. Show 21.00 Per Person Cover Charge
11:15 P.M. Show 40.00 Per Person Cover Charge (Minimum Party Of 4)

For Reservations And More Information Please Call 954 563 3272 Ext. 1

Customer Celebration Party Mai-Kai 54th Anniversary 12/28/10

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We Invite You To Join Us On Tuesday December 28
For Our Customer Celebration Party
In Recognition Of Mai-Kai’s 54th Anniversary!
And
Announcement Of Winners Of The Mai-Kai Art Design Contest
3599 North Federal Hwy. Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33308

There will be an extended Happy Hour and a Complimentary buffet in the Molokai Bar
from 5 – 8 p.m.
Submitted Art work will be on display .
The entire staff at the Mai-Kai Restaurant are excited about our upcoming celebration and
hope that you will join us on this momentous day!

Target Wednesday After Hours The Frost Art Museum presents Five New Spring Exhibitions 1/26/11

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The Frost Art Museum presents Five New Spring Exhibitions
Target Wednesday After Hours
January 26, 2011 at 6 p.m.
10975 SW 17th St.
http://thefrost.fiu.edu

The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum presents five new exhibitions opening during Target Wednesday After Hours on January 26, 2011 at 6 p.m. Coming on view in the museum’s grand galleries is Gran Torino: Italian Contemporary Art which is immediately recognizable by North American associations with the car produced by Ford in the 1970’s or the Hollywood film of the same name. Torino (Turin) refers to one of Italy’s most vibrant cities and one of the most dynamic centers of contemporary art in Europe. GRAN TORINO: Italian Contemporary Art, curated by Paolo Facelli will present the work of a selected group of Torino artists that are representative of not only the local, but also of the Italian perspective, with their own national characteristics in an open and stimulating debate with the international scene. GRAN TORINO: Italian Contemporary Art is an engaging cultural initiative and introduces significant trends and movements of new Italian art to the North American public.

Also coming on view is My Eyes Have Seen by Robert Farber. This exhibition is an impressionistic journey of photographic imagery that evokes timeless emotion and takes the viewer into aesthetic realms. In 1995 Farber received the ASP International Award, given by the Professional Photographers of America, and The American Society of Photographers. This award has been given to those who have made a significant contribution to the science and art of photography. Farber’s photographs have been published in virtually every form. His work has been exhibited in Japan, Europe, as well as the United States, and he has lectured at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, Universities, and professional groups in the United States, as well as Japan, Australia, and Europe.

The Tale of the Unknown Island by Esther Villalobos and Mar Solis is the next exhibition opening January 26 where Spanish artists Esther Villalobos and Mar Solís interpret, through photography and sculpture, “a journey into the unknown” inspired by José Saramago’s book The Tale of the Unknown Island. In the book, a protagonist is set to look for an unknown island that nobody believes exists, only to find “meaning” much closer than he ever thought. In the exhibition the artists seek to engage in Saramago’s literary symbolism, visually exploring the themes of memory and dreams, roots and growth, death and notions of renewal, from the perspectives of their own work.

As of 24-03-07, Maria Brito’s mixed-media installation- a small shrine dedicated to a mysterious figure will take over an entire gallery at The Frost Art Museum. The next installment in the Wolfsonian-FIU Teaching Gallery at The Frost Art Museum is Women in Motion: Fitness, Sport, and the Female Figure which asks- Can women achieve fitness and athletic prowess while conforming to the social norms of femininity? This exhibition explores the images of physically active women produced by governments, fitness advocates, advertisers, and artists in Europe and the United States during the first half of the twentieth century. Drawn from the collection of The Wolfsonian-FIU, it includes a variety of media, from posters and magazines to decorative and fine art.The exhibition is co-curated by Laurie Shrage, professor of Philosophy and director of Women’s Studies, and Dionne Stephens, assistant professor of Psychology, and African and African Diaspora Studies. It is made possible with financial support from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

The Frost Art Museum at Florida International University is located on the Modesto A. Maidique Campus.

NYE 2011 at Ice Palace Studios DJ Dan, Austin Leeds, Ralph Falcon 12/31/10

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New Year’s Eve 2011
Friday, December 31, 2010 10:00 PM
Ice Palace | 71 NW 14th Street
Click here to purchase tickets

music by Dj Dan, Austin Leeds, Ralph Falcon, Ivano Bellini
hip-hop in the Buddha Gardens by Mr. Sandman
special guest DJ Octavius
Open Bar ‘Til Midnight!
Ice Palace Studios formerly Karu & Y in Downtown Miami will be rocking the New Years with an open bar till midnight! With two gorgeous upscale areas, the Buddha Club and the Buddha Gardens!

House music will be played in the Buddha Club with the world famous DJ Dan and Austin Leeds and for all the ladies that love Hip Hop we are bringing in one of Miami’s most prominent DJs, Mr. Sandman, to play in the Buddha Gardens. Mr. Sandman is a Chicago native that has headlines events at Miami’s Delano Hotel, The Forge nightclub, Chakra Lounge, The Setai Hotel, The Westin Diplomat, and the famed Versace Mansion Casa Casuarina, among others.

If you were looking for an upscale place to party with some of the best�DJs in the world on NYE, look no further! This event will have everything you need from VIP seating with bottle service to a catering company that will have a full list of foods to choose from. This party even goes into the afterhours of 5am with Ivano Bellini setting in the New Year. Ivano is famous for his afterhour sets at the terrace of Club Space.

Matinee Miami Beach New Years Eve 12/31/10

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The Worlds Biggest Party Come to Miami Beach for the Very First Time.
Matinee Miami Beach – New Years Eve
12.31.10 | 10PM – 7AM
The Paris Theater
550 Washington Ave., Miami Beach
Discount Advance Tickets Available at: www.matineeflorida.com

with DJs
Hector Fonseca
Matinee NYC
Javier Medina
Matinee Barcelona / Ibiza

Matinée ushers in the New Year with a light and sound spectacular, featuring extraordinary go-go dancers, theatrical décor, death-defying aerialists, and surreal performers, all in the elegant surroundings of Miami Beach’s spectacular Paris Theater.

New Restaurant Opening Spartico at The Mayfair Hotel

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The Mayfair Hotel Recruited Consultant Jonathan Eismann For Launch of New Restaurant, Spartico, A Trattoria bringing gourmet pizza and Italian fare at casual pricing to Coconut Grove
Prices range from $4.95 to $14.95 for lunch, and from $5.95 to $26.95 for dinner items.
Spartico at The Mayfair Hotel
3000 Florida Ave. in Coconut Grove.
For reservations or pick up call: 305-779-5100.

First Obadon Hotels got Daniel Boulud into Brazilian Court Hotel & Beach Club. Then Michelle Bernstein was asked to create magic at The Omphoy Ocean Resort. Now The Mayfair Hotel & Spa in Coconut Grove has stepped up with Spartico, a casual Roman pizza centric trattoria, recruiting culinary consultant Jonathan Eismann, of the longest running and most highly acclaimed chefs in Miami, for his culinary expertise to help develop the concept and menu.

Eismann, already noted by the The New York Times as creating Miami’s favorite pizza, now develops an evolved style of pizza for Spartico using the highest quality products, artisnal flours and refined recipes to create a final product with great flavors and reasonable prices.

As would be expected, Spartico’s menu features a range of recognizable entrees, enhanced with gourmet sensibilities. The menu consists of classic Italian-style faire with unique ingredients producing memorable sandwiches, salads, appetizers and decadent desserts presented, along with substantial children’s offerings.

Commanding the menu, however, will be dozens of Roman-style pizzas.

Cooked in an Ambrogi wood-burning oven from Milan, which also faces out street-side for passers-by to get a quick 12 inch pie, or just get a whiff of the aromatic crust bubbling in the oven, these pies will be made daily by hand, using a blend of various flours and dough produced by seasonally harvested wheat. Toppings include a list of original selections, including chorizo, tomino cheese, speck, ripe figs and honey, and proscuitto di Parma.

Diners are surrounded by the sounds of crackling fire, an unpretentious modern Italian design, and scents of inspired Roman cuisine being prepared to order at Spartico, slated to open on December 18th.

A South Florida classic, The Mayfair Hotel & Spa has stood out as the ultimate romantic, glamorous, art-infused enclave in Miami since 1984. Set within the stylish neighborhood of Coconut Grove, now home to LeBron James, the hotel showcases eclectic Art Deco/Nouveau and Gaudí-inspired design set in an unpretentious ambience. Stained glass, mosaic tile and lavish furnishings with open-air, foliage-filled atriums are wrapped by 179 suites featuring hand-carved mahogany doors and Japanese-style hot tub on private, bougainvillea- covered terraces. Winner of the AAA Four Diamond Award, the hotel also features Jurlique Spa and rooftop swimming pool. www.mayfairhotelandspa.com

Spartico at Mayfair Hotel and Spa in Coconut Grove Black Tie Pizza New Years Eve party 12/31/10

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Spartico at Mayfair Hotel & Spa in Coconut Grove offers “Black Tie Pizza” New Years Eve party
Spartico at The Mayfair Hotel
3000 Florida Ave. in Coconut Grove.
For reservations or pick up call: 305-779-5100.

Perfect for families and laid-back friends, offering a counter-culture approach to the traditional NYE 5-course, expensive, black-tie dining experiences.

Spartico’s “Black Tie Pizza” will offer:
Four-course dinner including family-style pizza tastings, from menu created by Jonathan Eismann
Pizza-making for kids
Champagne for adults
Dress code: faux fancy

Price:
Adults: $39.00++
Kids: $20.11 ++

MENU
First Course: Family Style – One per Table:
Mista Mista Salad
Spartico Antipasto
Caesar Salad
Second Course: Family Style – One per Table:
Wood Roasted Vegetables
Zucchini Fritta
Crisp Calamari Pomodoro
Third Course: Family Style – Pick 1 pizza for each gust at you table.
Smoked Salmon Pizza with Crème Fraiche and Caviar
Wild Mushroom Pizza With White Truffle and Thyme
Proscuitto and Fig Pizza With Tupelo Honey and Tomino Cheese
Margherita Saprtico
Pizza Bianca
Individual Dessert Course:
Warm Bittersweet Chocolate Bomb.
Lemon Meringue Tart Baked Alaska Style
Flute of Champagne included for adults
Flute of Cider for kids
Wood Oven Garlic Bread complimentary on all tables