Lecture Art & Wine This Friday-The Performing Arts 11/14/08


ART & WINE @ ARTCENTER -THIS FRIDAY-NOVEMBER 14
The Performing Arts-A Visual Drama

NEW PRICE – $10 per person for members or
college students with current student identification
or $15 non-members
7-9pm

Wine & a selection of fine cheeses will be served
Instructor: Armando Droulers

To register or RSVP Please Call 305.674.8278, Ext. 15 by Thursday November 13

Join us and learn about the relationship between visual artists and performing artists. We will look at various collaborations in the area of set design for theater, opera and dance.

Art Center

MAM Contemporaries and Miami Short Film Festival Invite You 11/21/08

MAM Contemporaries and Miami Short Film Festival invite you to an evening of creativity.
Come to Miami Art Museum and enjoy a selection of short films on art, design and fashion – some of the Objects of Value on view in MAM’s latest exhibition.
MAM Contemporaries, Miami Art Museum’s young professionals group, is partnering with Miami Short Film Festival to host a fabulous evening of short films.
Friday, November 21st, 2008
7:00pm – 10:00pm

101 West Flagler Street | Miami, FL 33130 | RSVP to 305.375.1704 or RSVP@miamiartmuseum.org
Tickets are $10 to be purchased on the day of event at the door
PRESENTING:
Grisen – NOMINEE, Best Narrative and Best Foreign Narrative, 22:53
Dorte Hoegh, Denmark
When Asbjorn is admitted to the hospital, he finds comfort in a painting of a whimsical pig – until it is removed on the request of another patient! Asbjorn calls his lawyer daughter to the rescue. In Danish with English subtitles

The Painting – NOMINEE, Best Narrative and Best Foreign Narrative, 20:30
Alireza Talebzadeh, Iran
An old painter, wanted to paint a new picture different from those he had done before. And so he did, but this one, he tied to his destiny. In Farsi with English subtitles.

Push Button House – Documentary, 11:10
Robert Profusek & Ryan Silbert, USA
What is a Push Button? Is it the future? A relic of the past? A little of both? Push Button House investigates the process of creation and creativity of Adam Kalkin, an architectural pioneer whose work attempts to strike a delicate balance between art and architecture. Push Button House is a behind-the-scenes look at the build and installation of Kalkin’s follow-up to his sensational 2007 Venice Biennale work featuring a shipping container that blossoms into a sleek modern pre-fabricated home.

Denim- Narrative, 7:00
Jeff Lycett, USA
Jim meets Alice for drinks in a bar. Thinking he’s met his dream girl, the night quickly dissolves into a story about a particular pair of jeans in order to get Alice into bed.

For more details, please go to www.miamishortfilmfestival.com

Bike Race War of the Cupcakes This Wednesday 11/12/08

LOOSE CANNONS ON THE RUN!
Bike race from MIA Skateshop to PS14
Starts at 10pm! Be there!

I Am Your Villain & Loose Cannons on the Run are giving you the BEST bike race Miami has ever seen! This Wednesday, November 12th we’re starting the race at MIA Skateshop (at 9th & Washington) at 10pm and it’s sponsored by Vans in honor of their new bike inspired Cogs & Chain shoe release. As usual, first one to make it to PS14 gets a $50 bar tab. There’s lot of prizes and giveaways this race, so show your face!!

Also at PS14 that night, we have our famous Ladies Arm Wrestling Competition…Show us what you got, ladies!! We know you are lifting those weights so you can kick some ass in arm wrestling!

WAR OF THE CUPCAKES! Anyone and EVERYONE, bring these tasty mini cakes to prove you are the best baker in MIA! A special prize goes to the yummiest, most creative cupcake baked!

RSVP

Curator’s Voice Art Projects Opening in Wynwood 11/8/08

Curator’s Voice Art Projects
Led by Milagros Bello
cordially invites you
To the Opening Reception of its new space
In Wynwood Art District
Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 7 pm

Rosario Bond, Bunny Girl, Oil over Canvas, 2008, 90 x 90 in

CURATOR’S VOICE ART PROJECTS, led by curator Milagros Bello, has selected the works of Rosario Bond based on their quality and visual strength. CURATOR’S VOICE ART PROJECTS has organized the show LIPSTICK to be presented as part of the main venues within the Miami art scene. LIPSTICK will open on November 8, 2008, and will run during Art Basel week, closing on February 14, 2009.
Rosario Bond proposes neo-expressionistic paintings made out of thick layers of impasto, where figures, objects, and nature intertwine in voracious and parodic relationships. Her most recent series depicts parodies of icons, such as rock stars, models, and other portraits represented through gestural brushstrokes and a bright and intense palette. Her figurative approach is done through a humoristic stanza. Her paintings are collections of personal mythologies combined with critical imagery, posed over disrupted settings and dislocated compositions inhabited by unusual and eerie objects. Her works are a monumental palimpsest of delirious and contrasting shapes that establish a radical dialogue with the Contemporary German neo-expressionists.
About Curator’s Voice Art Projects
CURATOR’S VOICE ART PROJECTS is led by curator Milagros Bello, and its mission is to foster the contemporary arts and the new, emergent voices in the international and national art scenes. CURATOR’S VOICE ART PROJECTS works in conjunction with art institutions, museums, and galleries in the United States and abroad. CURATOR’S VOICE ART PROJECTSinvites guest curators to participate in its art venues.
CURATOR MILAGROS BELLO, PH.D., was the former curator of Hardcore Art Contemporary Space (HACS) in Miami since its inception, until December 2007. At HACS she curated important shows such as OBJECTHOOD (Dec. 2007), HAPPILY EVER AFTER (Dec. 2006), and HARDCORE MENU SAMPLES AND DISHES (Dec. 2005). She was also in charge of the New Media Festival in its First and Second Editions. Dr. Bello holds a Ph.D. from Sorbonne University in Paris, France. She is a professor of art at Florida Atlantic University, and a member of the International Art Critics Association.
The opening reception is free and open to the public
Curator’s Voice
2032 NW 2nd Ave.
Miami, Fl 33127
786 357 0568
milabello@aol.com

Galerie Helene Lamarque Opening in Wynwood 11/8/08

Galerie Helene Lamarque Cordially invites you to the Pre-Opening Reception of its new Gallery In Wynwood Art District
Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 7 pm
Thierry Farcy, The United States of France, 2008 Photograph

Beyond the Body: An Inaugural Exhibition
Hélène Lamarque is pleased to announce Beyond the Body, the inaugural exhibition of her new space in Miami’s Wynwood Art District. The group show, marking the opening of the gallery’s first location outside of France, will introduce some of the artists from the gallery’s program to its new neighborhood.
In their own, very distinct ways, the works of 12 artists speak to the representation of the human body and its connection to that which exists beyond the physical realm of passive flesh and its aesthetic appearance. The soma-body is the source of our capacity to feel and to think: It is the nature of our bodily perceptions that fashion our knowledge and construction of the world. The body is the basic medium of experience and existence. It is both the object and the subject of works that question the role it plays in realm of ethics, cognition, politics and aesthetics. The works question the conception of corporeality itself.
Conceived specifically for the new Miami gallery by French artist Thierry Farcy (b.1965), a series of photographs, The United States of France, explores the idea of the United States as a now necessary melting-pot of ideology. A video by the artist in the gallery’s adjacent sculpture garden will accompany the series.
The paintings of Indian artist Bose Krishnamachari’s (b.1963) Stretched Bodies series, which embody the frenetic energy and life of Indian megacities, will be presented in Miami for the first time since the gallery’s participation in last year’s Art Miami fair, also in Wynwood. Krishnamachari is considered the rising star of India. The photographs of Akbar Padamsee (b.1928), recognized as one of the most important Indian artists, reveal the body as a construction, forming compositions of contours, light and shadow. Also representing the gallery’s contemporary Indian program will be works by Manish Pushkale (b.1973), Anish Kapoor (b.1954) and Paris-based artists Anju Chaudhuri (b.1944) and Debesh Goswami (b.1965).
A Body Container, fashioned from the knitting of old magazine pages, by Chinese artist Movana Chen (b.1975) “examines the relationship between clothing and the news/media industry and our consumption of disposable commodities,” while the torn-paper works of Afghani artist Barmak Akram (b.1966), also made of magazine pages, treat the revelation of the female form in natural images. Portuguese artist José de Guimarães (b.1940) defines the contours of the human form in his neon works. And French artist Francois-Xavier Fagniez (b.1936) will present his nature-inspired abstract pictures. The painter, acting almost as a shaman, explores the earth’s fundamental elements through his body’s perception. Also on the border of the ritualistic, one of Damien Hirst’s (b.1965) spin paintings completes the show.
Hélène Lamarque opened her first gallery, in 1994, at the age of 24. She also directs a gallery in Paris’s 7th arrondissement, on the Left Bank. Presenting modern and contemporary art, the gallery has been specializing in Indian contemporary art for the past four years.

The opening reception is free and open to the public

Galerie HElene Lamarque
125 NW 23rd Street
Wynwood Art District
Miami, FL 33127
305 576 6095
www.galeriehelenelamarque.com
For press inquiries contact Chadd Kortge at
miami@galeriehelenelamarque.com

Art & Design Night Fusion V- A Global Affair 11/8/08


17th International Group Exhibition
WHY: Art meets Design Night, Gallery Walk
WHERE: Art Fusion Galleries
1 NE 40th Street
STE 3, 6 & 7
Miami, FL 33137

WHEN: Nov. 8, 2008 (7-10 pm)
Live Music by Lights Down Low. Complimentary wine and refreshments.
It is aesthetic cleverness at its best! You are sure to have a bold visual experience filled with rich colors, forms, lines, and textures of all kinds straight from the artists’ observations.
www.artfusiongallery.com

Bike Miami Ciclovía! 11/9/08

Bike Miami Ciclovía!

Downtown Miami closes streets to cars, opens city to Bicyclists and Pedestrians.

This will be Miami’s first Cyclovia. Miami will be closing several downtown streets and part of Brickell and will only allow for cyclists to use them. We’ll be meeting for this at the Government Center. This is an extra-curricular ride, and since roads are closed to cars, you can ride at your own speed and it’s encouraged to meet people. This may take place more in the future, we’re definitely looking forward to this.
Bring as many people as you want, this event will be great.
So the tentative ride is from Flagler St W & 1st Ave by the courthouse to Bayfront, and looping back down Miami Ave to Mary Brickell Village.

Ciclovía (also Ciclovia or Cyclovia) is a Spanish term, meaning “bike path,” used in Latin America to mean either a permanent designated bicycle route or a temporary event closing of the street to automobiles to allow dominance by other users. Permanent designated bicycle lanes are also known as ciclo-rutas, while streets temporarily closed for that purpose are always called ciclovías.

Time and PlaceDate: Sunday, November 9, 2008
Time:10:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Downtown Miami
Street: Flagler (from Courthouse to Bayfront) & SE 2nd Ave from Flager to 10th St
City/Town: Miami, FL

There is more information at the following links.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclovia
Facebook
http://bikemiami.blogspot.com/
http://www.transitmiami.com/

The Vagabond and Back Door Bamby Present Little Louie Vega 11/15/08

November 15th The Vagabond wants you to zip up your boots and go back to your roots for a night of Bohemia!
Featuring the launch of Little Louie Vega’s bi-monthly residency in the Back Door Bamby Playpen, Bohemia will also spotlight Miami’s own Latin Sound Machine – Suenalo!
Be there as the Nuyorican Godfather of House sets up shop at the Vagabond and gets busy with all your favorite Bamby animals!

Tickets

South Florida Jazz 17th Anniversary Gala: Turtle Island String Quartet 11/15/08

South Florida JAZZ presents the 17th Anniversary Gala
Saturday, November 15, 2008 – 8:00 PM

TURTLE ISLAND QUARTET
A Love Supreme: The Legacy of John Coltrane

This is a rare opportunity to see one of the most extraordinary ensembles in modern music, a string quartet of gifted jazz musicians. Join us for this magnificent concert that benefits South Florida JAZZ programs in the community. Excellent seats are still available with VIP amenities if you desire them. The Turtle Island Quartet reprises its 2008 Grammy-winning tribute to jazz legend John Coltrane.

What they say about Turtle Island Quartet:

“A standard beyond the reach of its few contemporaries… In the multifarious idiom they have all but invented, Turtle Island remains the ne plus ultra.” – Los Angeles Times

“Impeccable precision in its pitch and coordination…ebullient!” – New York Times

“It’s group string jazz at its finest, not only brilliantly conceived but brilliantly played as well, by master-musicians having a wonderful time with their own wit and humor and imagination. – Sacramento Bee
Tickets on sale NOW!
Reserved $40 or VIP $125*
Toll-free: 877.311.7469; or 954.462.0222
Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center
Nova Southeastern University
3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
VIP Packages include:
Prime Reserved Seats
Pre-Concert Cocktail Party
2009 South Florida JAZZ Membership
One-year Subscription to JazzTimes Magazine
Call for Tickets: 954.462.0222
Toll-free: 877.311.SHOW (7469)
E-Ticketing Click Here!

*VIP Packages can be purchased from South Florida JAZZ directly for only $100 per person until October 1
South Florida JAZZ
10460 Kestrel Street
Plantation, FL 33322
Distribution by:
Charles R. Boyer, Publisher
Hot House Florida
PO Box 2614
Palm Beach FL 33480
561-313-7432
www.HotHouseFlorida.com
www.myspace.com/HotHouseFlorida
Charlie@HotHouseFlorida.com
Florida’s Free Monthly Guide to Jazz, Latin & Blues

Breakfast with Santa Fundraiser 12/14/08

Breakfast with Santa at the
Miami Shores Country Club

Sunday December 14, 2008
8:00am-10:30am
Seats are Limited!
$30.00 per child / $35.00 per adult

Includes buffet breakfast, hot chocolate, photo with Santa and lots of entertainment and goodies!

Proceeds benefit Mt. Sinai NICU

E-mail: KaiLocEvents@yahoo.com to make a reservation

MBCC Monthly networker at Ghirardelli 11/20/08

MBCC Monthly networker at Ghirardelli
Thursday , November 20th
The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce presents an evening of Chocolate, Wine and business networking on Thursday, November 20th from 6- 8 pm at Ghirardelli at 801 Lincoln Road (on the corner of Meridian), Miami Beach 33139. Enjoy perfect pairings of Wine from W Wine Boutique and Chocolate from Ghirardelli Chocolate, decadent holiday gifts and a special 15% discount from Ghirardelli!
The cost of this event is $10 for members, $15 for guests.

Please RSVP
For more info contact Danielle at (305) 695- 6834

Artformz Alternative Opening Invitation 11/8/08

Opening Saturday, November 8/08 7-10 PM
Show Dates: Nov. 8,2008 – Jan 3, 2009

Artists were challenged to create one work or installation, responding to the gallery’s physical space as if it were a blank canvas. The result: T-Rex in a dress, an irreverent chimpanzee, 8′ of red, Braille gone wrong, metallic constellations, and bleeding books.

Exhibiting Artists:
Alejandro Mendoza
Alette Simmons-Jimenez
Anja Marais
Chieko Tanemura
Donna Haynes
Fabian De La Flor
Natalia Reparaz
Natasha Duwin
PJ Mills
Ray Paul
Ramon Williams
Rosario Rivera-Bond

Wynwood Arts District
171 NW 23rd Street
Miami, FL 33127
305.572.0040
info@artformz.net
www.artformz.net
additional information
contact: 305.572.0040

Spinello Gallery Welcomes: Typoe – Miami’s Most Infamous Street Artist 11/8/08

Spinello Gallery is pleased to announce a new addition to the family, Miami’s most infamous street artist: TYPOE. Keep posted for his debut solo exhibition coming this February.

MIAMI NEW TIMES
CITY OF MIAMI BULLIES MARTIN MARGULIES
WILL THE ART COLLECTOR BE FORCED TO PAINT OVER A MURAL ON HIS OWN WAREHOUSE IN WYNWOOD

The City of Miami hopes the Wynwood Art District might finally bring some hip to the downtown area. One of the scene’s anchors is the massive Margulies Collection at The Warehouse on NW 27th Street. Martin Margulies has taken to granting permission to handpicked graffiti artists to spray-paint elaborate murals on the building’s sides.

But a Miami code enforcer recently delivered a citation to the gallery. The infraction: a giant apocalyptic mural spray-painted by artist TYPOE and six others. The piece has at its center the image of an emaciated human figure violently squeezing an alien-like creature. Across the top of the mural are the letters TCP, for The Cat’s Pajamas, the name of TYPOE’S graffiti crew. The artist estimates he spent 200 hours on his part of the mural.

But the code enforcer declared the mural graffiti. The collector was ordered to paint over the mural or face fines.

Margulies was indignant. “We said to them: ‘This is not graffiti. Graffiti is lines and scribbles against the property owner’s will…. This is urban art, and this is an art district.'”

TYPOE, who declines to give his real name, says gallery managers throughout Wynwood have been pressured to paint over murals by him and other graffiti artists. “They’ve handed down fines of $200 a day,” he says. “Basically, if it looks urban, they don’t want it. If there’s any hint of hip-hop – which isn’t even what my work’s about, but they don’t know what they’re talking about – they don’t want it. If there are any hints of letters that aren’t advertising a store, they don’t want it.”

Code enforcement referred New Times to inspector Jackie Gil, who did not respond to our e-mails.

On November 12, Margulies will fight for the mural at a code enforcement hearing. “Who is the city to say what is art and what isn’t?” asks TYPOE.

info@spinellogallery.com
www.spinellogallery.com

Jo-Ann Lizio’s Flight of Fancy at InterFlight Studio Gallery 11/8/08

You are cordially invited to our gallery opening in the Wynwood Art District
InterFlight Studio Gallery proudly presents: Jo-Ann’s Flight of Fancy (butterfly series)
Artist Reception: Saturday, November 8, 7-10 PM
Enjoy a glass of wine, champagne or a cappuccino while you admire the fine art!

And since you are here, visit our neighbouring galleries and artist studios in the same building! Ample (free) parking in front.

We are located on the corner of 23rd Street and NW 2nd Ave.
The Wynwood Lofts at 250 NW 23rd Street, Loft 206, Miami, Florida 33127

www.interflightstudio.com

Supermarket is Popping Up at Thread with Supermarket of Designers 11/8/08

THREAD arrives in Miami on November 8th with a hot venue, a stellar list of designers and an exclusive runway experience and after party.

THREAD, the touring independent shopping event, has been hard at work bringing together an impressive line up of new talent in Fashion, ART, Music and Stimulation.

From fresh collections, to brands re-inventing themselves, THREAD is full retail therapy.

Supermarket is Popping Up at Thread with our SUPERMARKET OF DESIGNERS where you will be able to shop from a selection of Miami’s coolest designers from Nektar De Stagni, PS 7, Logan Real, Rella Jewelry and Cardiac Design!

Custom Painted Sneaks to Vintage…it’s not to be missed!

Style correspondents on site courtesy of NUE Studio, Sip some of our lemonade, eat Bakery Box cupcakes or just chill in our store/lounge Base Lounge Design Within Reach Habitat
Fashion Shows by Krelwear, Nazly Villamizar and more!
Complimentary cocktails
Live Performance by Modernage

For tickets and information about Thread
www.threadshow.com

Shine Anniversary Party 11/14/08

Friday November 14 – Shine 3 Year Anniversary
Music by Jon Cowan, Junior O, Major

Plus special surprise guests & dance performances throughout the evening

Doors 10pm-5am

Ladies drink FREE before Midnight
FREE with Florida ID before Midnight
Tables and bottles available miguel@shelborne.com
Shine @ The Shelborne Beach Resort
1801 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, Fl. 33139

Shine has been a staple of South Beach Nightlife for the past 3 years, known for parties hosted from Paris Hilton, to Common the Shine complex has been written about all over the world. They continue to bring in the most sought after DJs on the planet to their 700 capacity room. Known for having the friendly doors in South Beach, it continues to host Special monthly parties, and various private events year round. This 3rd anniversary brings you Local DJS and guests throughout the night. Jon Cowan who is known for his bliss parties, and DJ Producer Junior O will play the night with Major a local trendy dj opening.

www.shelborne.com
www.shinesouthbeach.com
www.myspace.com/shinemiami

ArtSpace/Virginia Miller Galleries Presents Chinese Artists Cao Xiaodong and Li Xiaofeng Opening 11/7/08

ArtSpace/Virginia Miller Galleries Presents
Chinese Artists Cao Xiaodong and Li Xiaofeng
in First Major Exhibition in the United States

Opening Reception:
7-10 p.m. November 7, 2008

Exhibition:
“SAVE AS: Contemporary Chinese Art Born of Ancient Traditions”

Exhibition Dates:
November 7, 2008 – February 28, 2009

Gallery Hours:
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday through Friday
Saturdays by appointment

Address:
169 Madeira Avenue, Coral Gables (Miami)
FL 33134 USA

For more information:
Tel: 305.444.4493
Fax: 305.444.9844

Email: info@virginiamiller.com
Web site: www.virginiamiller.com

i love miami 365(tm) live photoshoot & projection at damien b. 11/8/08

“i love miami 365(tm)” : an art book project in progress… only 57 days to go!

Saturday, Nov 8 : 7-10pm
Damien B. Contemporary Art Center : Wynwood artwalk
282 NW 36th St : 305.573.4949

“i love miami 365(tm)” slide projection & live photo shoot (day #313)

Alissa Christine will be capturing the vibrations of
“Resonance: A journey into the feeling of sound”
— An interactive experience created by Erik Thompson-Green

Sounds are directed into a resonance chamber to explore the vibrational quality of the echo.
The chamber is an installation of metallic cans which reverberate through varying levels of sound that you can feel.
Erik’s inspiration is to get lost in the flow… and take everyone with him.

be a part of it :)

The Miami Vintage Clothing & Accessories Show 11/14-16/08

The Miami Vintage Clothing & Accessories Show
A Quality Show and Sale of Vintage, Designer & Collectible Clothing and Accessories

Saturday & Sunday November 15-16, 2008
Hours: 11am-6pm
Admission: $5

Charity Preview Party
Friday, November 14th, 2008 7-9pm
Food, drinks, music, fashion show & pre-show shopping
Admission: $25

The Woman’s Club of Coconut Grove
2985 South Bayshore Drive, Miami, FL

Miami vibrates with life as the winter tourist season approaches. Cutting edge fashion and retro or vintage clothing & accessories go hand in hand in Miami as the area celebrates cultural diversity and creativity in its dress. Join us and tap into the energy and the market that is Miami
as we present THE MIAMI VINTAGE CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES SHOW!

For more info visit www.miamivintageclothingshow.com
or call 305-519-4955

Miami Art Space Invites you to a New Exhibit, part of Saturday’s Wynwood Art Walk 11/8/08

Miami Art Space (MAS) Presents a New Group Exhibit for Wynwood Art Walk
Featuring: Steve “Beast” Alvin, Louis Wood and James Dubuisson
Opening Night: Saturday November 8, 2009
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Miami Art Space (MAS) is proud to present 3 local artists exhibiting together for the first time.

Steve “Beast” Alvin returns to Miami after recent world travels to present a selection from his extensive creative history. Former Gallerie Mysterioso owner, Beast brings a natural eye and open mind to his multi-faceted creations.
Louis Wood, a local artist in Miami, premiers his new exhibit “resolute” featuring refined pieces, working color, form and movement out of enamels and ink to describe his airy constructions.
James Dubuisson is a young Haitian artist who is just beginning to exhibit his canvases; a variety of styles in vibrant colors including realist still lives, country scenes and abstracts.
About MAS:
Miami Art Space (MAS) is an informatively designed gallery and event venue that features modern loft-style interiors paired with lush exterior courtyards. Past exhibits have included Kenneth Treister, Purvis Young, Harvey Oxenberg Fine Arts and more. Located in the heart of Wynwood, MAS is only 2 blocks west of MidTown and within easy walking distance of galleries along NW 36th Street.

Miami Art Space
244 NW 35th Street
Miami, FL 33127
305-438-9002
www.MiamiArtSpace.com

Heaven & Hell Benefit for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 11/8/08

Heaven & Hell Benefit for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Tickets
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society:
“Move Heaven & Hell to find a Cure”
What to expect:

– Open Heaven (Champagne) Bar
– Hell (Hard Liquor) Bar
– Heavenly Hor D’oeuvres – Fit2go healthy food
– Hell Hor D’oeuvres – Sinfully Delicious
– Bid on a SLICE OF HEAVEN silent auction
– VIP After party
Earthbound
102 S Hibiscus Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Ft. Lauderdale Team

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS’s) roots stretch back to 1949, when the de Villiers family experienced the devastation of leukemia with the death of their 16-year-old son, Robert Roesler de Villiers. Family members and friends declared war on the disease by creating The Robert Roesler de Villiers Foundation, funding research to find a cure. The foundation later became The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Our mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

The Cosmic Glob Show : the work of Krk Ryden-Duplicated 11/8/08

THE COSMIC GLOB SHOW
The spectacular work of KRK RYDEN

November 8th – December 6th
Opening reception: Saturday, November8th, 2008 7pm- 11pm
Harold Golen Gallery, 314 North West 24th St. (off of NW 2nd Ave.) Wynwood Art District, Miami, Florida 33127.
305.989.3359 www.haroldgolengallery.com
Admission is free!

KRK Ryden’s art is a record of mongrel pop culture. His aesthetic is informed by comic books, punk rock, and cartoons, while his world view is strictly DEVO. KRK’s work embraces everyday absurdity and a cartoony view of reality. His paintings are colorful and visually appealing reflections on discarded icons, and his graphics are well-realized snapshots of cartoon life. For over thirty years, KRK has been creating illustrations and paintings for underground bands, publishers, and institutions.

KRK was born in Seattle, Washington but didn’t stay there long.
His early years were spent growing up in Southern California, in cities like Anaheim, the home of Disneyland. KRK’s uncle Al was employed by Disney in the late 50’s and early 60’s as a manager of the ‘Main Street’ area of Disneyland. Because of this, “Keithie” got a lot of free E tickets. When he was four, he was introduced to old man Walt himself. Later that day, due to all the excitement, little Keithie hurled at the entrance of Disneyland, right on the cobblestone street.

Leap forward to Canyon High School, Castro Valley, 1968. In his sophomore year, an art class assignment would define his painting and drawing style, and consequently influence the artistic style of his brother, Mark Ryden. An art teacher had each student reach in a hat and pick a slip of paper with the name of a particular art movement scrawled on it. The student was to write a paper on the movement of art randomly chosen. When KRK (then Keith) picked “Surrealism,” he was peeved because he wanted to write about the Italian Renaissance. Another reason for the upset was because he had no clue what Surrealism meant. The word had looked utterly foreign. But after checking out a few school library books and seeing for the first time the art of Dali, the artist’s art and life was changed permanently. This art triggered a sort of rebellion; it created a disdain for the norm. There was no turning back to the imagery of landscapes, still-life, and puppies.

Gables Gallery Night 11/7/08

Gables Gallery Night
Friday, November 7 from 7 to 10 p.m.

Join the fun every first Friday when Gables Gallery Night attracts collectors and young professionals to the art galleries, sidewalk tapas bars, fine restaurants and clubs in safe, comfortable downtown Coral Gables. Whisked between galleries aboard free air-conditioned minibus limousines or the city’s quaint trolleys, thousands of visitors join local residents at Greater Miami’s liveliest monthly event. Enjoy complementary refreshments, stroll through exhibitions of contemporary and modern Latin American, North American, and European art, including paintings, sculptures, textiles, works on paper and photography, along with art books, in a downtown area chock full of fascinating boutiques. Top off your evening in one of Coral Gables’ celebrated dining spots – all within easy walking distance!

Throughout the Coral Gables Business District
ArtSpace/Virginia Miller Galleries « Bus stops here »
169 Madeira Avenue
(305) 444-4493
website: www.virginiamiller.com

Books & Books « Bus stops here »
296 Aragon Avenue
T: (305) 442-4408
website: www.booksandbooks.com

Jorge Sori Fine Art « Bus stops here »
2970 Ponce de Leon Boulevard
(305) 567-3151
e-mail: jorgesorifineart@aol.com

miArte Gallery « Bus stops here »
85 Merrick Way
305-445-2783
website: www.miartegallery.com

Garcia Lynskey Gallery « Bus stops here »
51 Miracle Mile
(305) 445-8566

The Americas Collection
2440 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
(305) 446-5578
website: www.americascollection.com

Opening of Propaganda 2008 at Art Center 11/8/08

Opening of Propaganda 2008
Saturday, November 8 at 7 p.m.

Propaganda 2008 will open at ArtCenter/South Florida and remain on display through November 24. Presided over by Chairman Panda (Roxy Ramos), in alliance with the National Corndog Federation (Aimee Sauer), the printmaking installation that satirizes mass consumption and communication is being held under the auspices of Lips, Inc. (Larazo Amaral, an instructor at ACSF). Propaganda is a screen-printing show that explores the works of these 3 artists and their individual interpretations of mass production, globalization and sexuality as it pertains to pop culture. NWSA senior Manuel Sanchez will improvise and react to the artists’ works through dance, costume and props. Enjoy the exhibition and Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer and candy-flavored drinks by Vitamin Energy. Free and open to the public.

ArtCenter/South Florida
924 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
305-674-8278

Kathy Tarbox Fundraiser 11/20/08


Kathy’s story: In 2001 Kathy was diagnosed with breast cancer. Three months short of her 5-year-cancer-free anniversary, the cancer came back with a vengeance. For the last three years she has endured weekly chemo treatments. As you all know, the costs associated with long-term cancer create a substantial financial burden. A single parent, Kathy has two daughters in college: Callie is in Law School at UF; Catie is a sophomore at FAU. Please join us in our efforts to support Kathy.
date: Thursday, November 20
time: after work; raffle begins at 7 p.m.
where: Bru’s Room on Sample at 441 (954.968.3663)
cover: $25 at door, includes hors d’oeuvres
rsvp: tori@vbmc.com or beckyevents@bellsouth.net by Nov. 18
Raffle Prizes Panther tickets • round of golf for 4 at Colony West • Banana Republic gift certificate • dinner for two prepared by personal chef in your home • tickets to Freddie Jackson concert • gift certificate to TruLuck’s • and much more

If you can donate raffle prizes, please e-mail tori@vbmc.com with details.

Martini Tuesdays Celebrates 400th Week 11/11/08

Martini Tuesdays 400th Week! Tuesday, November 11th!
Please join us on Tuesday, November 11th as we celebrate the 400th week of Martini Tuesdays at the Sagamore Hotel. There will be complimentary V Georgio Vodka from 9pm to 10pm and DJ Leo will be spinning for this event. The Sagamore Hotel is known as the “Art Hotel”. The Sagamore Collection, consists of contemporary artwork by recognized, emerging and world-renowned artists making the Sagamore Hotel one of Miami Beach’s most unique addresses.

www.sobesocialclub.com

Gotsoul Saturdays at Nikki Beach 11/8/08

Nikki Beach is proud to announce the Saturday Residency of Internationally re-knowned DJ jojoflores

Music Dedication Passion

jojoflores has come a long way from his original Montreal residencies in the 80’s. Now reaching globally, he is current, dedicated, and consistently collaborating with international DJ’s, producers, club owners, high-brow and corporate affairs. He represents and purveys soulful dance music in every way possible: he is CEO of Gotsoul Recordings, founder of 9 year Therapy Soirée, and his CD compilations. This winning combination has managed to break musical barriers that otherwise would never have come down without his trademark packaging of music & events.

jojoflores’ hard work and dedication has won him an established reputation in the music industry and has awarded him multiple residencies at famed clubs world wide, including New York’s Cielo, as well as others in San Francisco (Pink), Chicago, Toronto, Miami, Los Angeles (Deep), Hawaii (Lotus), Cape Town, Dubai & Athens.

He was voted “Best International DJ” 4 years running by NYC’s Underground Archives.

His musical influences range from: Chaka Khan, Prince, Stevie Wonder, A Tribe Called Quest, to the Beatles. jojoflores, like Afrika Bambaataa is searching for “The Perfect Beat”, and his close connection with the pioneers -as well as the new jack producers- of soulful dance music brings him closer to this goal. He wants “to put the message out there, being optimistic in a chaotic world where positive times are hard to come by.” jojoflores does this–he brings optimism without fail every time he performs.

Nikki Beach
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
United States

Pool Art Fair Miami Artists Wanted – Last Call

Now in the final stage of selecting artists for the Pool Art Fair in Miami. See below.
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FULL HOUSE | POOL ART FAIR | MIAMI BEACH 2008
Frere Independent is proud to present its annual independent art fair, PooL. This is the fourth edition of the PooL Art Fair in Miami, and it is slated for December 5, 6 & 7 2008 at the Cavalier Hotel, during the art week in Miami. Of the many fairs that are happening at this time, PooL is the only one that is presenting the work of independent artists.

The simple, modest approach of the PooL Art Fair offers an exciting alternative to the “art fair” experience for dealers and collectors as well as the general public. PooL’s purpose is to create a meeting ground for outstanding artists, primarily those who do not yet have gallery representation. The show will be comprised of young contemporary art dealers, artist agents, emerging galleries, artists’ collectives, and non-profit organizations. Hence, the fair will serve as an invaluable resource for the artistic community and the general public. Exhibitors will be given rooms in which to display their work, creating a unique and intimate setting. They will share with the public their most recent works: unique, original, and challenging art.

PooL is produced by Frere Independent, a not-for-profit art organization, that provides new avenues of dissemination and widespread visibility to emerging and independent artists who do not currently have gallery representation.

Originally envisioned as an event that would promote camaraderie in the arts by providing a meeting ground and market place for artists, art dealers, curators, and the public, the goal of the PooL Art Fair is to engage the public by making art accessible, and to encourage them to support artists. It’s imperative that artists be able to eat, read, and pay their rent just like anyone else.

PooL Miami 08 | Hours
Thursday December 4 Check-in time 3pm
Friday December 5 4pm- 10pm
Saturday December 6 4pm- 10pm
Sunday December 7 4pm- 10p

Participation in PooL Art Fair
The deadline for sending in the application has been extended. However, space is limited and rooms will be assigned as we receive and accept applicants. The show could fill up before the deadline arrives, so please do not wait for the last minute to apply!

To Apply:
Please submit an initial application to receive further information for submitting samples of your artwork. You can access the application at: http://www.divafair.com/divastore/home.php?cat=48 Under Pool Art Fair click on applications and follow the necessary instructions.
All applicants will be reviewed by the PooL Video Miami Beach 2008 Selection Committee, a peer group of international curators. Only the exhibitors who are accepted by the Selection Committee may exhibit at the fair.

Important notification from the fair management
Although art fairs opened to non-represented artists were a tradition in France at the time of Courbet’s famous Salon des Independents, they were non-existent in the U.S. until the creation of the PooL art fair. It is important that all artists understand that PooL is an exchange platform created for the artist. It is with the communication effort of each artist that the fair will be successful. In other words, each artist is responsible for his or her own success. Please invite every one you know, every one you meet and most importantly, every one you want to know. Space is limited, rooms will be assigned as we receive and accept applicants. The show could fill up before the deadline arrives, so please do not wait for the last minute to apply!

Rules and Regulations
Promotion
PooL is an artist run Fair, therefore it is very important that all participating exhibitors do their best to promote the show. The following list contains the primary vehicles used for promotion by Frere Independent and its participating artists.
– Cards distributed through the following channels: FI mailing list, Cavalier Hotel Website, and participating artists
– FI promotion in conjunction with the DiVA Fair (on site, through mailings)
– Media sponsors and articles
– E-mail Newsletters and e-vites
– Targeted audience (galleries, curators, art enthusiasts)
– Online presence
…and of course, word of mouth! Artists are to promote PooL in their own way.

Exhibition Information
– All participating artists must be approved by Curator/Director of Exhibitions
*Note the participation fee covers the hotel room and Frere Independent’s marketing
– Artists will use hotel guest rooms to display works.
– No themes required, and all media is encouraged (artists are encouraged to present site specific works).
– Works will be available for sale online up to two weeks prior to opening, and during the exhibition.
– Exhibitors will not be allowed to leave a guest list at the front desk. Exhibitors must give any patrons they wish to have free entry a complimentary pass. There will be no exceptions to this policy.

Rules for artists
-All rooms must be left in the same condition they were in at the time of check-in. For hanging artwork we recommend using a product called Command by 3M which is available at Staples. It allows for hanging artworks without damaging any surfaces.
– Artists must fall in accordance with the hotel’s regulation on room damages. Artists will have to provide a credit card when they check in to insure responsibility.
– Exhibitors are responsible for all content inside the room including hotel furniture and personal belongings. There is no insurance contracted by the hotel or fair organization. Exhibitors can not remove hotel property from the room at any time.
-All rooms must observe exhibition hours. Failure to do so will result in a $200 penalty per occurrence. This applies to opening and closing time. There is not exception to this rule. Policy will be enforced.
-Artists are responsible for making signs for the doors of their rooms.
-Artists may share rooms, but one person must be designated as the contact person.
-Artists that do not respect the rules will be escorted out. Works stay online. No refunds.

The PooL Art Fair
is organized by Frere Independent.
www.frereindependent.com
info@frereindependent.com
Paris + (0)1 72 81 32 04
NYC + 1 (212) 604 0519
Miami Beach + 1(305)-921-9605
Madrid + 34 64 752 22 56

Gen Art: Bravo Fashion House Casting Event Posting 11/8/08

Bravo’s ‘Fashion House’ Casting MIAMI!
Saturday, November 8, 2008, 11:00am – 3:00pm
Aerobar
247 23rd Street
Miami Beach, FL
Gen Art has teamed up with its partner Bravo Television, who it worked with for four seasons of “Project Runway” castings, to find the new great fashion designers for Bravo’s new fashion design series!
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Do you think you have what it takes to be the world’s next hot fashion designer? We’re currently accepting applications from talented designers where the winner will win a large cash prize.

In the tradition of “Project Runway”, the series is looking for the best emerging fashion design talent – can be students, designers for a larger house, or independent emerging designers. Gen Art will be overseeing the castings and will have two fashion experts on the selection panels.

You must bring the following:
– 3 articles of clothing that represent your aesthetic as a designer best
– A portfolio of your work
– Completed application (Click here to download application)

For more information and to download the application.

We look forward to seeing you on November 8th!

Peter Mackie Saturday Wynwood Gallery Walk at Abba Fine Arts 11/8/08

A B B A F I N E A R T
Wynwood Art District 233 NW 36th Street Miami, FL 33127

www.abbafineart.com

PETER MACKIE, Recent Photography
Nov 8th to Nov 22, 2008
Reception: November 8, 7 to 10 pm

Abba Fine Art is pleased to present curator, Milagros Bello, Ph.D of Curators Voice’s selection of PETER MACKIE’S recent photographic images.

Peter Mackie’s photographic images present scolding references to urban elements and recreate a constructivist world of tools and industrial materials in a rough and textured environment. Compiled in chaotic arrangement of a Baroque ‘horror vacui’, Mackie overload his photographic scenes with multileveled meanings from social allusions to personal memories. Surprises and discoveries unexpectedly appear in the diverse and delirious combination of incongruous and disparate elements, either relating to domestic life or to urban detritus. There is an excess of the visuality in his works, an exaggerated overpopulating of objects that reminds us the excess and accumulation of things in our consumer oriented society. Mackie is an obsessive collector of items that mostly they relate to its surrounding in the busy and overpopulated New York City. We can call Mackie’s photographs ‘natura morta’, urban still life, or in the most extreme case, dead collectible. But in whatever sense we approach to these works, we know we are dealing with a contemporary ‘vanitas’ that alludes to the futility of life and its ultimate mortal essence. The ephemeral effects of these used and discarded articles link to death and disappearance.

For further information about this exhibition or for a private viewing, please contact the gallery at (305) 576-4278 or via email at art@abbafineart.com. For press inquiries and image requests, please contact ABBA FINE ART.

About Abba Fine Art:
Abba Fine Art’s objective is to showcase samples of the diversity found in the creative flow of today’s contemporary art scene. The gallery stable includes works from artists that deal with different aesthetics as well as ideological dynamics. The subjects represent different aspects of life, ranging from the organic and natural to the psychological, figurative and pop culture references.

Fashion Expo @ Dream 11/5-8/08

Just a reminder!
A Fashion Week for the Emerging Fashion Industry
Fashion Designers Expo: Brings Dreams to Reality
Includes designers meet and greet cocktail party, a V.I.P. White-Party kick-off, and after-parties
fashiondesignersexpo.com
Cost: free
When:
Tue, Nov 04, 2008 6:00 PM
Wed, Nov 05, 2008 6:00 PM
Thu, Nov 06, 2008 6:00 PM
Fri, Nov 07, 2008 6:00 PM
Sat, Nov 08, 2008 6:00 PM
Associated Events Media:

See Itinerary page for a complete list of venues each night
RSVP to rsvp@fashiondesignersexpo.com (names and dates attending)
There is no charge to attend the events, although we do encourage you to come prepared to give a donation
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society

58th Annual Holtz Children’s Hospital Beaux Arts Festival of Art 1/10-1/09

For questions concerning the Beaux Arts 58th annual Festival of Art, please click on artfestinfo@beauxarts.org

Beaux Arts Festival of Art Hotline! 305-665-2334

58th Annual Holtz Children’s Hospital Beaux Arts Festival of Art – January 10-11, 2009

The 58th Annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art will take place Saturday, January 10th and Sunday, January 11th, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the beautiful grounds of the University of Miami campus located in Coral Gables.

Beaux Arts Festival of Art is proud to be Miami’s oldest juried fine art show, featuring more than 250 artists from across our country. Patrons can enjoy and purchase original art from top quality artists. The 11 mediums of artwork displayed include ceramics, fiber, glass graphics & drawing, jewelry, mixed media, oil & acrylics, photography, sculpture & 3D, watercolor and wood. $20,000 in cash awards will be presented.

This family-friendly event also provides entertainment for all ages, food of many cultures, and an Art Park for children 5-12 years old, allowing them to create their own arts and crafts while parents stroll the Festival. $10/hr per child for the Art Park.

Our yearly Beaux Arts Festival of Art brings the community together for a lovely weekend as well as allows Beaux Arts to support various art endeavors throughout the year. Aligned with the Festival is a Student Artist Showcase which allows talented middle and high school student artists the opportunity to compete for top recognition. Because the Festival is run entirely by dedicated volunteers, the money raised is used to provide museum field trips to underprivileged elementary school students as well as to enhance and maintain the collections of, and to assist with expansion of, the Lowe Art Museum.

Beaux Arts Miami

David Castillo Gallery opens Glexis Novoa Old / New 11/8/08

David Castillo Gallery opens Glexis Novoa Old / New, Saturday November 8, 7-10 pm
David Castillo Gallery is proud to present Old / New, a solo exhibition by Glexis Novoa. Novoa renders cityscapes like peering into a curio cabinet and coming face-to-horizon with societal apocalypse in miniature. In Harold and the Purple Crayon, a children’s book by Crockett Johnson, Harold draws his own picaresque narrative into being. With similar intuition, autonomy, and deceiving innocence, Novoa’s sculptural approach to drawing conjures urban environs as products of and covert oppositions to totalitarianism. The exhibition includes work the artist has been developing over the past several years: his graphite on marble and graphite on dry wall drawings. The exhibition includes new bodies of work as well, such as an installation and color prints.

Novoa constructs a language of symbols based upon icons of political, ideological, religious, and Art Historical significance in the trench between what one sees and expects to see. In this no-man’s land, Novoa re-codifies the past, critiques the present, and projects a future either destined for disrepair or ripe for collaboration and creative reconstruction. Novoa’s architectural surfaces of marble and drywall evoke the construction of history. Similarly, his use of graphite evokes the written word, further aligning the viewer with the authorship of history, and history with interpretation.

Unlike Harold’s innocuous wandering, Novoa’s work brews an urgency implicit in the satellites, monuments, microchips, and parachutes almost voyeuristic in their revelation of the past and manifestation of the future- two unknowns responsible for the despair and hope entwined in Novoa’s work. Post-Guerrilla / Post- Terrorism, for example, suggests both static complacency in the wake of guerrilla attack and the naming (in the fashion of Art History) of a successive militant movement.

Confronting Novoa enables one to realize the weightlessness of pedigree in the face of universal concerns such as alternation of landscape, destruction of life, and perpetuation of culture. Novoa causes the viewer to isolate and associate objects, endowing them with potential energy. The symbolic nature of his drawings warns that if not given a collaborative, pensive, and immediate push in the righteous direction, a force beyond human power and Newtonian physics will seize the opportunity, perhaps to disastrous results.

Glexis Novoa was born in Holguin, Cuba and lives and works in Miami. He studied at the National School of Art, Havana and the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, Skowhegan, ME. His work has appeared in Artnews, New York Times, Miami Herald, Artpapers, and Art in America among many other publications. He is also included in the Phaidon book Vitamin D: New Perspectives in Drawing. The artist has exhibited at prestigious venues throughout the US, Latin America, and Europe.

In the project room, the gallery is pleased to present Jay Ore. Ore’s work investigates the intersection of comic and vulnerable elements through observations of the UFO phenomenon. His paintings and Polaroid collages blend fantasy and reality, pop culture and myth in Miami and society at large. Ore lives and works in Miami and has exhibited widely at venues such as Miami Dade College and Old Capitol Gallery in Tallahassee, FL.

About David Castillo David Castillo has been a private art consultant and art dealer for over a decade. His professional background began with the Yale University Art Gallery, and later museums and galleries in Miami & elsewhere. His studies and degrees are in History & Art History from Yale University & the Vatican.
Gallery Hours: Tues-Sat. 10 am- 5pm, and by appointment

david castillo gallery
email: info@castilloart.com
phone: +1-305-573-8110
web: castilloart.com
2234 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
USA
WYNWOOD ARTS DISTRICT

Lurie – Kavachnina special event 11/8/08

Bruce Lurie (LURIE Gallery) and Gala Kavachnina (Art Rouge Gallery) are proud to announce their partnership in the new fine art enterprise: Lurie – Kavachnina Gallery. To celebrate this event Bruce Lurie, Gala Kavachnina and Lenore Stern-Morris request the honor of your presence for their Opening Reception, Saturday Nov. 8th from 7-11 pm with featured artists Marianna Fox and Margit Fureder.

Lurie – Kavachnina Gallery is located at 46 NW 36th Street in The Wynwood Art District of Miami (between N. Miami Ave and NW 1 Ave.) We look forward to welcoming you to our venue open Tuesday to Saturday from 12:00 to 7:00 pm and every Second Saturday of the month for the Wynwood Art Walk. For directions or more information about the gallery and special art related events, please use info@lurie-kavachnina.com or 305-448-2060.


www.artrouge.com
www.luriegalleries.com

Contexto: Language as Art at miArte Gallery 11/7/08


Contexto: Language as Art
Contexto: Language as Art continues at miArte Gallery. On Gables Gallery Night, Friday, November 7th, we will host a reception from 7 to 10 p.m. Contexto features the works of Blanca Caballero, Daniel Garcia, Sergio Garcia, MANO, Aurora Molina, Adrian Morales Rodriguez, Luis Enrique Torres and myself.
miArte Gallery is located at 85 Merrick Way, one block north of Miracle Mile and west of Douglas Road. Off-street metered parking is available and a municipal covered parking garage is located directly across the street from miArte Gallery above Fritz and Franz Bierhaus.
Take the Gallery Bus from our gallery’s front door and visit many of the other galleries throughout the Gables on Gallery Night.

Damanhur Reception and Music of the Plants 11/13/08

What: Damanhur Reception and Music of the Plants
When: Thursday, November 13, 2008, 7pm to 10pm
Where: Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-673-7256
Miami Beach Welcomes Ambassadors from Italy’s Federation of
Damanhur
The World’s Largest Intentional Eco-Community
Miami Beach, FL – On November 13, 2008 from 7pm to 10pm, Miami’s top
artists, educators, environmentalists, community leaders and media will gather to
welcome special representatives of The Federation of Damanhur. The world’s
largest intentional eco-community, Damanhur featured in February 2008
on ABC’s Good Morning America has chosen Miami Beach as the community’s main North American hub for their
educational programs and events.
The first event, Damanhur Reception and Music of the Plants, will be held at
the Miami Beach Botanical Garden on the full moon of Thursday, November
13th. The program will include a magical concert of the plants utilizing one of
Damanhur’s revolutionary technologies that converts the energy of the plants and
translates it into music, a short video of Damanhur and open conversation with
the Damanhurian Ambassadors, Crotalo Sesamo and Shama Viola.
“We are thrilled to be opening up a center in Miami,” said Crotalo Sesamo. “As
part of our first program we’ll be creating a spiral stone labyrinth which will
become a permanent interactive art installation at the Miami Beach Botanical
Garden, our gift to the community.”
Damanhur has city centers all over the world in countries
such as Italy, France, Austria, Japan, Germany and Croatia.
Founded in 1975 and located in northwestern Italy, the federation of Damanhur
(“the city of light”) has been described as one of the largest and most successful
advanced technological intentional eco-villages in the world. Damanhur is a
Federation of Communities with a continuously evolving social and political
structure. They are also renowned for building the largest underground temple in
the world. The Temples of Humankind at Damanhur are an extraordinary work of
art that has been described as an “Eight Wonder of the World”. A United Nations
award- winning sustainable community, Damanhur is an eco-society based upon
ethical and spiritual values, esoteric traditions and modern research.
The world which they speak about is surrounded and motivated by the beauty of
art, guided daily by spiritual purpose, and a commitment to manifesting the
Damanhur dream; the successes of their ideals manifested as a living reality
ignite hope for the future of humanity and for the realization of a diverse and
unified peaceable planet.
For more information, contact: Fredda Psaltis: (305) 534 6570/fredda@healingstar.net or Sadhu
(786) 547 2771/Sadhu@alchemicalcourtyard.com.
For more information on Damanhur lectures and workshops this November visit
www.alchemicaluniversity.com.
Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive is open to the public Tuesday to
Sunday from 9AM to 5PM. Admission is free. Visit their website: www.mbgarden.org.

Miami Book Fair International 11/14-16/08


The mission of Miami Book Fair International is to promote reading, encourage writing, and heighten an awareness of literacy and the literary arts in our multi-ethnic community.
Four main entrances to the Fair are available.
-RED ENTRANCE: N.E. 5th Street.
-BLUE ENTRANCE: N.E. 4th Street.
-YELLOW ENTRANCE: N.E. 2nd Avenue.
-PURPLE ENTRANCE: N.E. 1st Ave.
Miami Book Fair International Website

Cirque du Soleil Rolls Into Miami 11/13/08-12/21/08


Cirque du Soleil is on its way to sunny Miami with Corteo!
In fact, as of this Friday you’ll see our Grand Chapiteau and village go up in Bicentennial Park.
As our set up takes shape, we’re excited to offer our Cirque Club members 20% off Level 2 and 30% off Level 3 tickets on select weekday performances!
Corteo opens on November 13 and runs until December 21, 2008. Other great seats are also available outside this discount; purchase your tickets now.
Don’t miss your chance to experience the theatrical world of fun, comedy and spontaneity that is Corteo.
À bientôt!
Discover the world of Corteo

Corteo, which means “cortege” in Italian, is a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown. The show brings together the passion of the actor with the grace and power of the acrobat in a world in which illusion teases reality.
Preview a clip!
www.cirquedusoleil.com

Agustina Woodgate – Solo Exhibition at Spinello Gallery: Letting Down 11/8/08

Spinello Gallery

Spinello Gallery (2294 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami Florida – 33127) is pleased to present the highly anticipated solo exhibition, “Letting Down,” by Agustina Woodgate. This will be Woodgate’s second solo show with the gallery for which the space will be transformed into a theater for one night only.

Woodgate invites the audience to her photo shoot – experiencing a daunting performance and witnessing her process as she creates her next photographic series, “Rapunzel.” This will be Woodgate’s 3rd performance in her ongoing “Fairy Tale” series.

The one night improvised performance consists of a sculptural installation, which becomes the backdrop for Woodgate as she is adorned with a massive 30-Foot long Rapunzel-esq wig painstakingly spun by the artist with human hair. Joining the artist for the first time as a character in the theatrical performance will be Woodgate’s mother, Teresita Sabatte. Also, local Miami collaborators Federico Nessi and Alexander Puentes will be providing the score that will dictate Woodgate’s performance. The score, which dominates and coordinates the actions of the performers, will not been disclosed to the artist until the night of the performance. The photographic series created will be available following the opening night.

The exhibition opens on Saturday, November 8th at 7pm. The performance starts at 8pm and runs continuously through 10pm.
Exhibition through November 22nd.
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Agustina Woodgate is an interdisciplinary artist who explores the concepts of the human body, human identity, and human behavior through a wide range of media, including photography, installation, sculpture, video, and performance.

She is not only captivated by self-perception, but she is particularly interested in the ways that human beings relate to each other, and how people naturally, or unnaturally, relate to the materials around them. Through her work she explores how malleable and impressionable human identity really is and how an individual’s perception can easily persuade what they see and accept as truth.

The notions of memory, heritage, tradition, and ritual appear repeatedly in her work and occupy a nebulous space that exists between the innocence, magic and fantastic dreams of a child, and the mature sarcasm of an adult. Using whatever material suits her purpose, she transforms the mundane into the enchanted and weaves together the varied properties of the physical and the spiritual, the internal and the external, and the personal and the collective.

To Ms. Woodgate, the meticulous process of creation is as significant as the final result. Through creation she often arrives at a paradoxical relationship with the materials being used, and in many cases discovers that the act of collecting material is the first step toward discovering the ambiguous poetic narrative behind the piece.

Ms. Woodgate was born in 1981 in Buenos Aires, and currently lives in Miami. She earned her BFA from the National University of Visual Arts in Buenos Aires. Her work has been exhibited and performed internationally and has appeared in the Museo Nacional del Grabado, Salon Nacional de Instalacion, Salon Nacional de Arte Textil (Bs. As), Museo Casa Blanca (Puerto Rico), Hollywood Biennal (Miami), MOCA (Miami), Portland Art Center, among other venues.
FOR MORE INFO / HRES IMAGES CONTACT: info@spinellogallery.com

Bakehouse ArtCenter Collaborative Exhibition 11/8/08

Opening Reception Saturday, November 8th, 2008 from 7-10 pm
Saturday, November 8th, 2008
Form ← Function is the second installment of “Bridging The Gap” a collaborative exhibition series between the ArtCenter/ South Florida and the Bakehouse Art Complex. Seven artists-in-residence from each institution were asked by Jacquenette Arnette and Lauren Wagner, curators for each space, to think about their visual language and what methods they use to communicate ideas around their work. The art works chosen involved articulate opinions, narratives, emotive gestures and statements that are direct and identifiable by audiences. Constructions like comedy, gesture, metaphor and symbolism help carve out and develop the dialogue. The resulting exhibition centers on a viewer-centric show that imparts what is most important to each artist involved.
Form ← Function is not only an examination of that intuitive communication but of a symbiotic understanding of the ‘other’ in the close knit relationship developed between the artist and observer.

Participating Artists:
Luis Garcia-Nerey
Jose Pacheco
Michael Balbone/ Emily Martinez
Amalia Burjis
Natasha Duwin
Susan Radau
David Leroi
Yehudis Levitin
Venessa Monokian
Anica Shpilberg
Agustina Woodgate
Patricia Gutierrez
Kathy Kissik
Tina Salvesen
Opening Reception: November 8th, 7-10pm at the Bakehouse Art Complex
561 NW 32nd Street, Miami, Florida, 33127, 305.576.2828

Bakehouse Art Complex
ArtCenter/ South Florida

Kmart Family and Friends Event is Sunday, 11/9/08

{Well, I’m not a big fan of corporate conglomerates, but savings is savings, so here is a coupon, if you need it.}

The next Kmart Family and Friends Event will be held in stores and on kmart.com on Sunday, Nov. 9. So tell your family and all your friends, if they’re looking for the best selection and deals on the new fall and holiday fashions, new home décor by Jaclyn Smith and Cannon, plus thousands of Disney items like toys and seasonal décor, they should head to Kmart on this day!
Please share this pass with your family and friends so they may take advantage of this event.
It’s easy for your family and friends, too. They can just bring the pass to their neighborhood Kmart for these savings:
20% off apparel at stores and kmart.com
10% off other merchandise at stores and kmart.com
20% off Kenmore major home appliances, sold in select Kmart stores
15% off any parts order at searspartsdirect.com, 1-800-4-MY-HOME or at any of our parts and repair centers. Use reference code 80067 to get the discount. Excludes all parts sold in Kmart or Sears retail stores.
We hope you can make it to Kmart for this special event for all of your holiday shopping.
KMart Family Pass – Download Here
kmart.com

Artoconecto & Mary Kay Pampering Fundraising Event 11/15/08

{Soul of Miami highly recommends this event!}

Marylene Gacon | Mary Kay is partnering with Artoconecto – a non-profit Arts organization – to help it with its fund raiser that will take place on Sunday November 15th from 2 to 5 pm. We will have a Pampering afternoon with wine, tapas, facial, make-up and massage! It’s gonna be a lot a fun!

www.marykay.com/marylene
Arto Conecto

Rocco Donna and “The Pucker Up Project” 10/30/08

Rocco Donna and “The Pucker Up Project- October 30TH, 2008 – 7:00PM
http://cbs4.com/video/?id=62664@wfor.dayport.com

Pucker Up Flyer
Come and Join us to Pucker Up with Rocco Donna Fashion Show
“An evening of Art, Cause and Fashion”

Thursday, October 30th, 2008
7:00PM
Enjoy the specially designed “Pucker up Martini”
Milou Gallery
17 NW 36st
Miami, FL 33127
Please RSVP at INFO@URBANICONSMARKETING.COM
Admission by Invitation only and must be 21 or older to attend

The Alma Lounge Celebrates The Queen Of Latin Soul La Lupe 10/30/08

The Alma Lounge Celebrates The Queen Of Latin Soul La Lupe
Deborah Magdalena & The Brass King Host A Poetic Cabaret Tribute To La Lupe At The Raleigh In Honor Of Hispanic Heritage Month

Thursday October 30, 2008 8pm
FREE Admission
The Raleigh Hotel 1775 Collins Ave Miami Beach FL 33139
305-534-6300

ABOUT
The Alma Lounge
Karina Iglesias
Soulfrito Arts Foundation
The Raleigh Hotel
La Lupe

Giants in the City Sneak Peek at Artformz Alternative 11/14/08


(Artformz does not nessesarily claim representation of these artists outside of the Giants project)
Art Fair Week Giants will be Descending on Miami’s Bayfront Park
With the city of Miami and Biscayne Bay as a backdrop, infused with sunshine during the day and illuminated at night, the exhibit of giant inflatable sculptures promises to create a beautiful visual experience, intersecting art and city.
Be a Part of the Spectacular Art Exhibit – Giants In The City
Artformz Alternative invites You to a Sneak Peek!!!!! Fundraiser Party!!!!!
Be the First to See a Giant in Person!
Friday, November 14, 6:00-10:00pm
171 NW 23rd Street
Wynwood Art District
Miami, FL 33127

We have almost reached the project goal but we need your help to finish. Come out and support the Giants and help make this a Public Art Event Miami will be truly proud of.
$50.00 p/p contribution Gains You Entry to a Fabulous Evening at Artformz including:
Art, Live Music, Drinks and Savory Treats, Take Away Incredible Raffle Prizes, Fabulous Gift Bags
CALL AHEAD OR PAY AT THE DOOR + CONTACT ARTFORMZ + 305 572-0040
The “Giants in the City” Art Exhibit is a community wide, not for profit event. The project team and all the artists involved would like to extend to our wonderful sponsors a huge Thank You, Thank You, Thank You
visit giantsinthecity.org

Anané and Band & Music by Louie Vega 11/6/08

Anané and Band & Music by Louie Vega
Thursday, November 6 2008
The Florida Room at Delano, Miami Beach FL
10 PM, 21+ W/ID
RSVP to thefloridaroom.rsvp@morganshotelgroup.com. RSVP limited to one person per email.

Giant Step presents Anané and Band at the gorgeous Florida Room at DELANO. Music provided by Louie Vega.

In the increasingly merciless music industry of the 21st century, Anané shines bright as an example of what a love for life, dedication to music and hard work can bring worldwide success. Chosen by Billboard Magazine as one of the “2008 Faces to Watch” columnists Kerri Mason raves, “Combining earthiness with glamour and roots-deep house music knowledge with pop wise diversity, Anané could be the first up-from-the-nightclub superstar since Madonna.” 2008’s Ananésworld is the multi-talented singer-songwriter debut album on the US’s pioneering Tommy Boy, and with it the world is set to discover the heartfelt, soulful and eclectic musical stylings of one of music’s shining lights.

The term ‘legend’ is applied to many DJ’s and producers without credence; Louie Vega is one of the elite few who truly warrant the title. From the Latin influences that shaped the early stages of his career, through his inspired partnership with Kenny ‘Dope’ Gonzalez as Master at Work, to his winning a Grammy in 2006, Louie Vega is one of the true pioneers of House music.
Vega Records
Ananesworld
Delano Hotel

The 2nd Annual Native American Music & Blues Festival 11/2/08

The Seminole Tribe of South Florida presents THE 2nd ANNUAL NATIVE AMERICAN MUSIC & BLUES FESTIVAL – November 2nd 10am-10pm at Paradise Live in the Seminole Paradise located at he Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Native American Art, Crafts, Jewelry, Live Music and More! Featuring: The Native American All Star Jam IV – Grammy winners and Multi-Native American Music Award Winners BILL MILLER, MICKI FREE & JON BRANT formerly of “Cheap Trick”, Native American Music Award Winners: Keith Secola, Martha Redbone and Derek Miller, Cherokee Rising Star Shea, Levi and the Plateros and the harmonica player extrodinaire Terrt6 Tsotigh – Special Guests Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels. Renegade will be serving Native American Food and for the First Time Ever…Performances by The 2008 Seminole Star Search Grand Prize Winners – Paula Bowers-Sanchez, David Billy and “Hank” Nelson Jr. Tickets on sale at Ticketmaster and available at door day of the show. $20 GA/$100 Booth.

Christine Lee’s at Gulfstream Park hosts Halloween Charity Bash 10/31/08

Christine Lee’s at Gulfstream Park hosts Halloween Charity Bash

Get ready to rock out your Halloween costume and lace up your dancing shoes because Christine Lee’s is in rare form for Halloween and it’s going to be the Halloween party you’re still talking about next year! Set for Friday, October 31st from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. the event will feature South Beach Club style décor, music, light show, live entertainers and drag show. The first annual event is inspired by a Super Friends theme with live airbrush artists transforming staff and guests into various Super Hero’s to fight cancer and raise funds for the Mount Sinai Foundation.

Special guest Kitty Meow will be on stage with performances throughout the night, and a costume contest is schedule for 11PM with autographed Bloody Mary prizes and more.

Tickets are $40 and included a Christine Lee’s appetizer buffet, complementary Absolut Bloody Mary, and valet. To purchase advanced tickets or to book a future events at Christine Lee’s, contact Jeff Turgeau, Director of Group Sales and Special Events at 954-457-6255 or JeffT@christinelees.com.

Nightmare Halloween Bash 10/31/08

Get your tickets now for nightmare halloween bash! DO NOT MISS Miami’s Hottest Halloween party – Music by DJ PARANTULA featuring SATZ, CATO K, along with The Culture Stage DJs: HYDRALUX, MERLYN, SUPERNAUT, WENDEL, SHADE, and LAURA D. Catch aerial entertainment presented by ANIMATE OBJECTS PHYSICAL THEATER. Dont forget to dress up for The SEXY COSTUME CONTEST featuring prizes from 42Below Vodka, Crunch Fitness, and The Miami Herald.

Save $5 with code MNTHB $15 Regular Admission/$35 VIP Admission* – (Regular price: $20 advance Regular Admission/$40 advance VIP Admission). Doors open at 10PM: SoHo Studios Miami, 2136 NW 1ST AVE, Friday 10/31

(admission to the haunted house NOT included in Halloween Bash tickets!) *VIP Admission includes access to the VIP lounge area all night and open bar in the VIP lounge area from 10PM-12Midnight.

Call 888.695.0888 or visit www.nightmaremiami.com/bash

Joe’s Tiki Bar and Grill Invites you to celebrate Halloween at Rickenbacker Marina 10/31/08

JOE’S TIKI BAR & GRILL Invites you to celebrate Halloween this Friday October 31st @ Rickenbacker Marina!! Come by land or sea to enjoy the best view of Miami’s Skyline. Join us for 2 for 1 beer specials, wine tasting & live music by Almost Blue. Don’t forget to ask for our world famous Conch Fritters or try our Tiki Torch Shirmp & Wings.

Joe’s Tiki Bar & Grill
(305)361-1355
3301 Rickenbacker Marina
Key Biscayne, FL
www.joestikibar.com

2nd Annual Pink Gala: The Passionately Pink Affair Of The Year 11/2/08

2ND ANNUAL PINK GALA: THE PASSIONATELY PINK AFFAIR OF THE YEAR! Head into the heart of Coconut Grove for a night of funk & fashion to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Elite Salon Systems, South Florida’s Paul Mitchell Distributor, is hosting the Second Annual Pink Gala at Flavour Nightclub on Sunday, November 2, 2008. This upscale evening will include live music, special dance performances, incredible raffle prizes, and a DJ keeping the party going all night long. Event Information: Location: Flavour Nightclub, 2895 McFarlane Rd., Miami, FL 33133. Sunday, November 2, 2008. Tickets: $20 (Advance Purchase); VIP Ticket: $30 (Includes entrance to the VIP Party, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cocktails). Door Entry: $25. VIP Party: 8:00 to 9:00 pm. Gala: Doors Open at 9:00 pm. For tickets call (305) 541-8006 ext. 231 or (800) 654-9180 ext. 231

For more information on the 2nd Annual Pink Gala, call Elite at (305) 541-8006 ext. 231, (800) 654-9180 ext. 231 or visit www.elitepinkmiami.com

Fair Trade Bazaar and Fashion Show 11/21-23/08

Nov. 21, 22, 23
Arts at St. Johns and St. John’s United Methodist Church present
FAIR TRADE BAZAAR & FASHION SHOW
4760 PineTree Drive, Miami Beach
INFO: 305-613-2325 or 305-757-3197

FairTradeBazaar
During the holidays, we buy gifts for family and friends and also give donations to those economically less fortunate. Shopping at our Fair Trade Bazaar does both! When you purchase an item at the Bazaar you can be assured that the artisan was paid a living wage for her/his work … while growing in confidence and keeping her/his integrity.

Clothing for babies and children.
Clothing, jewelry & accessories.
Coffee, tea, hot chocolate,
almonds, cranberries.
Lots of bags, kids stuff.
Beads, journals, silk wraps & scarves.
Coffee, Chocolates, nuts, other foods, baskets
Clothing for all ages
Jewelry, scarves, shawls, bags of cotton and silk
Fair Trade Artisans from Ghana, India & Guatemala
FRI. NOV. 21, 7-10pm
Fashion Show of clothing,
with sale of clothing & other items,
$10 admission includes reception
FREE EVENTS
SAT. NOV 22, 10am – 4pm- Bazaar & Sale
SUN. NOV. 23, 1-4pm – Bazaar & Sale

PARTICIPATING FAIR TRADE ORGANIZATIONS
www.marketplaceindia.org
www.papertopearls.org
www.globalmamas.org
www.equalexchange.coop
www.aidthroughtrade.com
www.mayaworks.org
www.globalsistergoods.com
4760 Pinetree Drive – INFO: 305-613-2325
Arts at St Johns Website

Invite: Exclusive Halloween Yacht Party [Dine.Drink.Dance] Dj Roland & Victor Dinaire 10/31/08

We’re Back!
Friday October 31, 2008
Sunset Sessions Miami
Halloween Yacht Party
Feat. Dj Roland & Dj Victor Dinaire
Dine + Drink + Dance

We Will Be Providing
Complimentary Entrance & Dinner
To Groups Of Unescorted & Sexy Ladies
In Costume On Our Guestlist, Rsvp & Confirmation Required:
Miamiclubevents@Aol.Com
Get Your Tickets Now – Space Is Limited
(Use Promotion Code “Yacht1” For $10 Ticket Discount):
www.Sunsetsessionsmiami.Com
Call 786.252.7482 For General Info
Or 954.249.3872 Vip Bed & Table Reservations
See You Onboard…

Sundari Foundation, 4th Annual Contemporary Art Auction 11/8/08

Sundari Foundation, Inc. & Martin Z. Margulies Family Foundation
Host 4th Annual Contemporary Art Auction
Benefiting Lotus House Women’s Shelter
Date: November 8, 2008
Place: Margulies Warehouse
591 NW 27 ST
Miami, Fl. 33149
To see donated art or purchase tickets go to www.lotushouseshelter.org
Tel: 305.365.2478
Fax: 305.365.3887

Andy Warhol’s iconic Pop Art Campbell’s soup can is the inspiration behind the 4th Annual Contemporary Art Auction and Dinner to be held November 8th, 2008 at the Margulies Art warehouse to benefit the Lotus House Women’s Shelter www.lotushouseshelter.org and other initiatives of The Sundari Foundation, Inc.
Inspired by the well known work of art, this year’s event will feature a Pop Art, l960’s “soup kitchen” with an upscale twist. Art enthusiasts are invited to step back in time to the l960’s when social cause and commentary mixed with classic Americana to give birth to the contemporary Pop Art Movement, launching today’s astronomical contemporary art market and Warhol’s reputation as the most-renowned American pop artist.

Featuring an exciting culinary adventure amidst the extraordinary sculpture exhibition of the Margulies Art Warehouse, the auction will highlight contemporary artworks donated by prominent artists from around the world to benefit the Lotus House Women’s Shelter.

“We have once again been blessed by the amazing generosity of internationally recognized artists from around the world, such as Cindy Sherman, James Rosenquist, Magdalena Abakanowicz and Stephen Shore to name just a few,” says Constance Margulies, Sundari Foundation president.

The Sundari Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, non-denominational, public charity dedicated to promoting the education, advancement and social inclusion of poor, disadvantaged and homeless women and children. The Sundari Foundation founded Lotus House in 2006 as a prototype resource center and transitional housing facility for homeless women in the heart of the historic African American district of Overtown, one of Miami’s poorest neighborhoods. Unique in Miami-Dade County, Lotus House includes a special wing for pregnant homeless women and their infants, with a full range of support services.

The Lotus House serves women who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, whether due to domestic violence, untreated mental illness, medical crisis, disabilities, loss of employment, or other economic reasons. Women come to the Lotus House by word of mouth and referral from temporary shelters, safe houses, rehab centers, hospitals, and straight off the streets. The Lotus House provides free housing for up to a year for women and their infants, meals, clothing and other basic human services. The shelter provides access to a wide range of support services and resources such as individual and group counseling, medical and mental healthy care, social services advocacy, job training and placement day care, housings assistance and post-exit follow-up.

“At least half of the funding needed to operate the shelter in the coming year is raised on the night of the annual gala, so we are hoping, especially in these difficult economic times, that our community will come together to support those in need and truly make a difference,” says Margulies.

Christies of New York and Miami will serve as auctioneers. Sponsors include Christies, Black Rock and Art Miami www.art-miami, the city’s long running contemporary art fair, AXA Art Insurance, Don and Audre Carlin, Bank of America, Singer Xenos Wealth Management, and Louis Wolfson III/Pinnacle Housing.

To see the event catalogue and donated artwork and for more information please visit www.lotushouseshelter.org. Tickets are $1000, $500 and $250. A private champagne reception begins at 6:30 pm for tickets at the $500 and $1000 levels. The dinner and auction start at 7:30pm. Tickets can be purchased on line www.lotushouseshelter.org or for more information please call 305.365.2478 or email outreach@lotushouseshelter.org.

Jonathan Peters | Halloween | Dream Nightclub 10/31/08

Friday, OCTOBER 31st
H A L L O W E E N | J O N A T H A N P E T E R S
“NIGHTMARES” at Dream Nightclub
BUY PRE-SALE TICKETS NOW

11pm-5am

On October 31st, DREAM NIGHTCLUB in association with SWEET Fridays is proud to present, from NYC, one of the most eagerly anticipated exclusive Miami performances of the year
JONATHAN PETERS
(Voted #1 DJ i in America)
Also featuring our superstar resident:
ARMAND PENA
Table Packages*
Table packages start at $500 (4 pp)
DJ booth / Main Floor tables from $1,000 (6pp)
Super VIP (10 person booths) from $1,500 (10pp)
*All table packages include complimentary Halloween party favors
For table reservations please call 305.674.4444 or SweetFridays@bossapr.com
Dream Nightclub
1532 Washington Ave
Miami Beach

MDPL presents Orson Welles in “War of the Worlds” 10/30/08

Thursday 30 October 7:00 pm

WAR OF THE WORLDS
On the evening of 30 October 1938, radio listeners in the New York area turned on their sets to hear a program of popular music. However, news breaks that interrupted the programming told of a horrific battle being waged by aliens who had landed from Mars. The ensuing panic on the eastern seaboard became one of the country’s largest outbreaks of mass hysteria, and public reaction in the following days ranged from bravos to brickbats.

The source of the panic was an inventive radio play produced by the Mercury Theatre company and its 23-year old director, Orson Welles. Although the program was identified as a radio drama based upon the novel War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells, the realistic effect of the use of the newscast format fooled many listeners into believing it was real.

Did Welles deliberately and irresponsibly create a dangerous regional panic, or did he skillfully expose a gullible public that believed everything that was labeled “news”? Come listen to the original broadcast from seventy years ago to make your own determination. Free admission.

Location: Barclay Plaza Hotel, 1940 Park Av, Miami Beach
Information: 305-672-2014 or www.mdpl.org

HollowDream | Halloween Night’s Most Upscale Private Party | Penthouse 55 10/31/08

Miami’s Hottest Upscale Halloween Private Costume Party. It’s going to be at the gorgeous Havana Club on the 55th floor! Over looking Downtown Miami and a beautiful Ocean view. There is limited space and availability, so act quickly to purchase your pre-sold tickets. Open Bar from 9 – 10:30 PM. 3 Bottle Packages @ $ 400. Tickets are going to be $30 pre-sold. For more information or to purchase tickets please contact 305-318-6738 or at JaviZayas@ZSpotMarketing.com.
Get ready to have an incredible time in Miami’s most prestigious private club! Looking forward to seeing you at: “HollowDream”

Havana Club

11th Annual Halloween on the Mile 10/31/08

Halloween on the Mile, presented by Baptist Medical Plaza – Coral Gables, is back and better than ever! Downtown Coral Gables invites kids of all ages to enjoy safe Halloween festivities on Miracle Mile.

Beginning at 4 pm, children can enjoy safe Trick-or-Treating along Miracle Mile and its adjacent streets. There will be a kiddie costume contest, doggie costume contest (Humane Society $5 donation to register a dog), scavenger hunt, a haunted house, story time at Books and Books and much more!

Schedule:
4pm – 7pm: Safe Trick or Treating along Miracle Mile and its adjacent streets
Scavenger Hunt (Goody bags will be awarded to the first 100 children to complete the hunt.)
Nesquick Treats
Pictures with NASCAR Championship trophy at the John Martin’s Stage (Corner of Salzedo and Miracle Mile)
Art Activity at miArte Gallery (85 Merrick Way) in partnership with the Lowes Art Museum
5pm: Storytime @ Books & Books (265 Aragon Ave)
Haunted House begins at Baptist Medical Plaza (320 Giralda Ave)
6pm: Kiddie Costume Contest at the Miracle Theatre
7pm: Doggie Costume Contest (Humane Society $5 donation to register a dog) at the John Martin’s stage (Corner of Salzedo and Miracle Mile)
Have a safe and happy Halloween!

Where The event will begin at the Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile
Contact For more information please call 305-569-0311.

Rubi Rey Cocktails, Noguera Vernissage & Brokers Launch 10/28/08

Rubi Rey Cocktails, Noguera Vernissage & Brokers Launch – October 28 at 6pm
Join us to celebrate the Official Launch of the Brokers Discount Program (details below) and “Unfolded Spaces” by Carlos Noguera

Open Doors, a furniture and lifestyle boutique located in the MiMo District, understands the challenges and opportunities that brokers and buyers are facing. As such, Open Doors has created a recession-proof program designed to help with one of the key steps in ownership: obtaining the right
furniture and home accessories. The Brokers Discount Program eases the process by providing agents with an appreciation card that entitles its clients to a 25% discount on their first purchase at Open Doors and 10% thereafter. Similar to a club membership, special perks apply, including exclusive invitations to events and one complimentary consultation with a licensed interior designer from proprietor Stephanie Tyler’s sister company, International Design Concept.

The official launch of Brokers Discount Program will take place on Tuesday, October 28 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Open Doors (7300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami). Since all things at Open Doors are done with style, “Unfolded Spaces,” an exhibition of 15 new works by Carlos Noguera, will add an artistic touch to the store,s Contemporary Tropical palette. Influenced by modernism and its geometric underpinnings, Noguera creates wall-hung sculptures that reference painting, architecture and interior
design.

Free and open to the public, brokers and agents are encouraged to visit and sign-up at the event. Complimentary cocktails will be served courtesy of Rubi Rey Rum alongside light hors d’oeuvres.

Open Doors – 7300 Biscayne Boulevard
Tel: 305.751.1023 | info@opendoorsmiami.com

White Party Pass Prices Increase November 1st

{You all know that Care Resource is one of our charities of choice. Please support, it you can.}

White Party Pass Prices Increase November 1st

PASS DISCOUNTS GO FROM 15% TO 10% ON NOV 1ST

White Party Week Passes are currently discounted 15% off individual ticket purchase prices during the month of October. This discount will end October 31st and will be reduced to 10% for all pass purchases made during the month of November.

If you are planning on attending multiple events during the 24th Annual White Party Week, check out the entire line of passes that are available.

Black | Saturdays | The Whitelaw 10/25/08

Come on out and have a few drinks with us as we gently lead you into your Saturday night…
This week we will be having very special guest Ed Sullivan come in and drop some tunes =)
Happy hour special == 2-for-1 drinks from 5pm-6pm!!!
Domestic bottles == $5 all day long!!!

4-11pm
Whitelaw Hotel
808 Colllins Ave

Dont forget our special Happy Hour 5-6pm

Invitation – Look What’s Happening at Girls Night Out 11/19-20/08

Invitation – Look What’s Happening at Girls Night Out Nov. 19th-20th

Treat Yourself!
$25 Includes 5 Hours of Indulgences at Shecky’s
STEALS Shop 50 Shecky’s designers at up to 75% off
FRESHEN UP Enjoy and win scents of Waterlily and Fresh Mint in the Dove go fresh Lounge
SKIN SECRETS Taste the secret to beautiful skin with complimentary BORBA Skin Balance Water
ROYAL TREATMENT Spoil yourself with French Martinis & manicures in Chambord’s Royal Treatment Lounge
FOOD & BEER PAIRINGS Bud Light pairs your favorite beers with tasty food
SMILE FOR THE CAMERA See what your smile looks like on camera with Crest Whitestrips Advanced Seal
$100 IN GOODIES Take home Shecky’s famous Deluxe Goodie Bag**
PLUS MORE in fashion, beauty & fun with your best girlfriends!
Event Details & Tickets
Date: Wed.-Thu., Nov. 19th-20th, 2008; 6pm-11pm
Place: The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club
1732 Collins Ave. (17th & 18th Sts.)
General Admission Tickets: $10
Deluxe Goodie Bag Tickets*: TWO for $25 (includes admission)
Get Your Tickets Now
{We are going on Wednesday}

Therapy loves PACHA. Special Holloween Kickoff with DJ EXACTA 10/26/08

Stephan Morris, Ryan Van Milligen, Mark Lemhkuhl and the Elite Entertaiment Family
Request the Pleasure of your Attendance for THERapy pool and beach lounge
HALLOWEEN WEEK KICKOFF
THERAPY POOL & BEACH LOUNGE presents PACHA NYC’s
*DJ EXACTA*
nyc’s number 1 resident official cd release party
@ THE RALEIGH HOTEL
1775 COLLINS AVENUE, MIAMI BEACH

Chic Pool // Beach Fashionable Attire Required
festivities begin at noon
Nurses will be on staff // prescriptions will be available
choose your relief
Brunch On The Deck Del Mar // Chill Out In The Acqua Lounge
Recess In The Playground // Dancing On La Playa Vip
For Table Reservation Contact:
Stephan Morris || Elite Entertainment
mobile | 786 371 6552
email | elite.rsvp@gmail.com

Private Collection’s November Private Sale At Alliance Francaise De Miami 11/1/08


The Alliance Française de Miami would be honored to sponsor you so that
you may become a member of Private Collection and come to:
PRIVATE COLLECTION’s NOVEMBER PRIVATE SALE
Saturday, November 1st From 11 am to 9 pm
at the Alliance Française de Miami
What is Private Collection?
Private Collection’s business is to organize private sales. Sometimes, in the world of wines, champagne and gourmet products (gastronomy, cookware), you find the best quality at unusually competitive prices (direct import, “one shot opportunities”). For our team of wine experts and food lovers, the mission is to find these products, and put them on sale exclusively for our members.
This is why with Private Collection, you can find the best of good taste with discounts from 20% to 80%.
Our products are on sale exclusively for our members. You can be one of them Don’t miss this opportunity to join the club ! For further information or to become a member: www.private-collection.us
www.private-collection.us
Private Collection, 9719 South Dixie Highway, Pinecrest, FL 33156, USA.
(001) 786 399 7743. All rights reserved.

Alliance Française de Miami
Tel: 305.859.8760
www.afmiami.org

Art & Wine This Friday-Mouton Rothschild 10/24/08

ART & WINE @ ARTCENTER -THIS FRIDAY-MOUTON ROTHSCHILD
October 24, 7-9pm
800 Lincoln Road Gallery
Sparkling wine & a selection of fine cheeses will be served
Instructor: Armando Droulers
$15 per person for members/$20 non-members
To register or RSVP Please Call 305.674.8278, Ext. 15 by Thursday October 23

Mouton Rothschild / The Art of the Label-To celebrate the allied victory in 1945, Baron Philippe de Rothschild decided to enrich the wine label with a work of art. This became a tradition and every year
a different artist was chosen to produce the art for that years’ label.
ArtCenter / South Florida
924 Lincoln Road, Suite 205
Miami Beach, FL 33139
phone 305.674.8278
www.ArtCenterSF.org

Murder is on the menu….Who Dunnit? Earth Angels Mystery Dinner 10/25/08

CONTACT: Alejandra Navas, The Planners, Inc
305.807.6162
Alejandra@theplanners.org
MURDER MYSTERY TO BENEFIT EARTH ANGELS
WHO DUNNIT?
WHO: Earth Angels, non-profit organization who enriches adults’ and children’s lives with culture through their fundraising efforts.
WHAT: Earth Angels is hosting their annual fundraiser. This year a Mystery Dinner will kick-off the evening filled with MURDER, dinner, dancing and a silent auction.
WHEN: Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 7:30 PM
WHERE: Miami Airport Hilton Hotel 5101 Blue Lagoon Drive
COST: Tickets are $65 each presale and at the door.
WHY: Proceeds benefit Earth Angels, who one day a month changes the environment of children and adults with life threatening illnesses as well as their families. They take them from the medical campus for a day of fun and frivolity to help them forget what they are going through. For questions please call 305-607-4108 or email Alejandra@theplanners.org

Office Gossip Official Launch Party Tuesday 10/28/08

Is Your Secret Safe?
Go to www.verestaurants.com/officegossip to find out! (or post someone else’s secret)

Office Gossip(sm) (n.) [óffiss góssip]
1. Idle talk or rumor about co workers, direct competitors, customers, and suppliers.
2. Your weekly opportunity to network with local professionals!
Office Gossip(sm) is a unique networking event with a focus on interaction. Guests will be encouraged to dish the dirt through “post it” notepad exchanges and weekly competitions.

Every Tuesday at Segafredo Brickell 1421 S. Miami Ave


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Segafredo Brickell

SET Friday October 24: Operation Smile starts at 9pm 10/24/08

Operation Smile Fundraiser at SET
> RSVP Here
SET invites you to Operation Smile, Changing Lives One Smile at a Time. A fund raiser changing the lives of children with facial deformalities throughout the world. Enjoy a fashion show by Rebel and Irene Marie Models. It takes as little as $240 to change one child’s life forever. You can help make that miracle happen. Enjoy complimentary cocktails from 9PM – Midnight with a $20 minimum donations. This is an amazing cause, come support and SET yourself apart.


SET Nightclub

ALL SHOOK UP: Miami’s Glory Days of Music Premiere Party 10/24/08

WLRN Channel 17 presents
ALL SHOOK UP: Miami’s Glory Days of Music

Take a musical journey back to the glamorous, dazzling decades of the
1950’s and 1960’s in Miami with WLRN’s newest production,
ALL SHOOK UP: Miami’s Glory Days of Music, a one-hour documentary that showcases the history and diversity of the music scene in South Florida featuring some of Hollywood’s greatest performers including Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra and legendary rock band, the Beatles. Told by those who lived it, witnessed it, played it and created it, this musical odyssey is categorized by geographical areas and divided into four locations: Downtown, Overtown, Coconut Grove and Miami Beach. Through in-studio interviews, rare photos, original recordings and archive film, the musical landscape of South Florida will unfold
and leave viewers ALL SHOOK UP.

Premiering at the Historic Deauville Beach Resort in Miami Beach
6701 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Fl 33141

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24th at 7 P.M.

Followed by Music and Dancing with “The Fabulons”

Cocktail Attire
(50s and 60s glamour is encouraged)

$15 Valet Parking
Cash Bar

Kindly RSVP by October 22nd to (305) 350-7973 or email mdomenech@friendsofwlrn.org

Return To New Years Eve, 1967: 2nd Annual Halloween Event 10/31/08

Friends of Supermarket!
We are excited to bring to you our annual Halloween Event
As always fashion is a must! and what better muses then 60s icons!
We are pleased to bring to you Return to New Years Eve, 1967
Purchase tickets directly
For More Information: info@iheartsupermarket.com
Check out our blog! www.iheartsupermarket.com/wordpress

CIFO Art Space is located at 1018 North Miami Ave, Downtown Miami.
BECOME A CIFO MEMBER ON THE SPOT!
In five years CIFO has become a dynamic institution promoting cultural exchange through its exhibitions and events. As we celebrate this Halloween event, we invite you to support the ongoing success of one of South Florida’s most vibrant art foundations.
Sign up in person at CIFO Art Space or visit their website: www.cifo.org
You can also contact CIFO by phone at 305-455-3380 and via email at member@cifo.org
All guests must be 21 and up. No exceptions.

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You Are Invited To A Green Events Open House 10/28/08

You’re Invited To An Open House!
From Jessica Lucignani: innovativeinvite@bellsouth.net
Jessica Lucignani together with Sandra Levya-Jeannetti of Green Events are pleased to announce their new location at The Wedding Boutique at Trias Flowers. This magnificent showroom offers floral arrangements, chic invitations & favors and experienced event planners who can coordinate DJ services, catering, photography, lighting, rentals and more. Enjoy cocktails & hors-d’oeuvres and chat with planners about holiday, wedding, quince and bat/bar mitzvah trends, as well as gift ideas! Event sponsors are Trias Flowers; Innovative Invitations; Green Events; Jeannetti’s Catering; Event Outfitters; Potions and Motions Bar Service; B&B Cappuccino; Chocolate Fashion; Bring your business card for gift certificates and raffles! Tuesday, October 28th from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Trias Flowers located at 6520 S.W. 40 Street, Miami. Rsvp: Sandra@MiamiGreenEvents.com or 305.244.2334.

MDPL invites you to the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Historic City Hall 10/22/08

Wednesday 22 October
7:00 pm

HISTORIC CITY HALL GRAND REOPENING CEREMONIES
After several years of construction scaffolding, Miami Beach’s historic 1928 City Hall is now ready to take center stage on Washington Avenue. Please join MDPL, the City of Miami Beach, and the Washington Avenue Neighborhood Association for the opening festivities. There will be a reception following the ribbon cutting in the lobby.

Free admission.

Location: Historic City Hall, 1130 Washington Av, Miami Beach
Information: 305-672-2014

Macy’s Passport Event benefiting Care Resource 10/23/08

Ladies and Gentlemen,
We would like to cordially invite you to our upcoming Macy’s Passport Event. Come enjoy an evening of fashion, music and dance in high-definition on the silver screen. This event is on Thursday, October 23, 2008 at the Regal South Beach Cinema. The reception is at 7:00PM, followed by the screening, which begins at 8:00PM. All proceeds from this event will benefit Care Resource. Tickets are $20.00 and you are welcome to bring a guest.
With your ticket purchase you will also receive a $10.00 Regal gift card that can be used at concessions (to be given out at the event), and a 20% discount at Macys through October 28th.
For more information or to purchase tickets.

Care Resource

Fashion Show,Cocktail Reception,Auction And Gourmet Dinner At “The Palm Restaurant” 10/23/08

Dress to Impress Signature Fundraiser
Date & Time 10/23/2008 6:30 PM
Organization Suited For Success
Description Honoring Lisa and Donald Pliner
Co-Chairs Dany Garcia and Dwayne Johnson will honor Lisa and Donald Pliner at this elegant evening hosted by Dress for Success Miami. Appropriately entitled “Dress to Impress,” the event will feature an informal fashion show by couture designer Mayda Cisneros, cocktail reception, auction and gourmet dinner with 100% of the proceeds going to support disadvantaged women. Dress for Success and philanthropists Lisa and Donald Pliner, Dany Garcia and Dwayne Johnson share their passion for empowering at-risk women, and this evening will raise much needed funds for disadvantaged women in South Florida who are struggling to attain economic self-sufficiency. The event is sponsored by Diageo, The Palm Restaurant, the Pliners and the Johnsons.

Place The Palm Restaurant
650 E. Bay Harbor Drive
Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154
Contact Name Reservations and Information, Ext 301
Contact Email: lisa@suitedforsuccess.org
Contact Phone: 305-444-1944

Agent Provocateur Cocktail Party 10/23/08

Agent Provocateur Cocktail Party
Thursday, October 23 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Looking for a little something to slip into? Agent Provocateur surely has it! Enjoy drinks and canapes at their special in-store cocktail party and receive a gift with purchase during this event. RSVP please to francesca.reed@agentprovocateur.com


Agent Provocateur at Bal Harbour Shops
9700 Collins Avenue, 2nd Level, Bal Harbour
305-865-3909

Friends of New World Symphony – Symphony Rocks and Opening Night Party, 10/25/08

Please consider joining the Friends of New World Symphony for the 2008-2009 Season. This year, we are constructing a new Frank Gehry facility and there are an incredible series of concerts and events that Friends members will be able to participate in. Opening night and Symphony Rocks are this weekend, October 25, 2008, so this is the a great time to join. (see invite below, which is only for members and their guests).

For a relatively small annual contribution of $250.00, you support the New World Symphony, and you and a guest (for each event and concert) get to mix and mingle with a great group people at over ten free concerts, five parties and two additional uber VIP events. You also get to attend several Symphony with a Splash events, where you enjoy cocktails and then a special concert specially for Friends members.

Members (and a guest for each event) will also enjoy these incredible events featuring innovative and cutting-edge performances with avant-garde fusions of electronic, hip-hop, jazz and rock!
For more information, please contact
Stacey Glassman
Director of Development
New World Symphony, America’s Orchestral Academy
stacey.glassman@nws.edu
direct: 305-673-3330 x 230
www.nws.edu/friends

The New World Symphony, America’s only full-time orchestral academy, prepares gifted graduates of prestigious music programs for successful careers in orchestras and ensembles. NWS has launched the careers of more than 630 young musicians now making a difference in the profession worldwide.

http://www.nws.edu/

Karu and Y Presents Tommy Lee and DJ Aero on Halloween Friday 10/31/08

UPDATE:  FREE for all those on the ONS Guest List
With so many choices on Halloween, it’s hard for anyone to decide which is the right one. While any of Miami’s upscale Halloween parties are sure to provide a great time, only one is offering the world-renowned duo of Tommy Lee and DJ Aero as entertainment, and that is Karu & Y. To top it off, this party is ABSOLUTELY FREE for everyone that puts themselves on the ONS guest list.
Space is limited, RSVP now.

Karu & Y Ultra Lounge invites all to come out to their special Halloween Day event featuring Tommy Lee and DJ Aero. Although they may seem like the odd pair, Lee and Aero have become a tandem since working together on numerous electronic dance tracks
The two have toured all across the nation and are beginning to garner international credibility. Also known as Electro Mayhem, the two will be taking over Karu & Y on Halloween day for a special night of music and entertainment. This will be one of the premier events of evening
Tickets

Karu & Y

Miami.com and Spam AllStars at Mansion 10/22/08

Miami.com heads over to Mansion this Wednesday for a night of revelry. Those who RSVP get complimentary cocktails plus free admission, but (sorry Cinderella), that spell wears off at the stroke of twelve. So, get there early to enjoy the freebies. Spam Allstars will be in the house for your listening pleasure so plan to party like a rock star with your favorite cyberfriends (miami.com). Click here to RSVP.

All Stars

Invitation 10×10.2 Miami at POLIFORM Miami Design District 10/29/08

Website
10×10 Miami is intended to gather creative individuals to share their work and ideas in a night, chilling-out, getting together and exchanging thoughts in an informal environment. 10×10 welcomes creative minds from the fields of Architecture, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, Music, Fashion, Animation and Design in general. We also invite students who are looking for a job and want to promote their skills. 10×10 represents a new expression venue for people in the creative world.
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www.10x10miami.org

ArtCenter Presents ‘Just then, Mischief made its way outside…’ 10/25/08

Opening Reception, Saturday, October 25th, 2008
800 Lincoln Road Gallery, 7 – 10 PM
Free and open to the public.

The story ‘Just then Mischief made its way outside…’ is a fictional tale of a small humanoid creature aptly named Mischief and personified by artist Venessa Monokian’s work. Mischief laid in wait underneath people’s houses plotting to join the topside world shown in Luis Garcia-Nerey’s sculpture Bridge Elsewhere. Every day planning to escape from its hive (Natasha Duwin) making plans that appear to us as patterns made by water or erosion (Jill Hotchkiss). Eventually Mischief finally figured out how to break from its suburban bonds using characters created in the works of Luisa Mesa, Neysa Jin-Felker, and Nina Surel, leaving the viewer to wonder, ‘just what will Mischief do now that its bonds have been broken’.
This show was constructed as a collaborative effort between the newly juried artists ushered into the ArtCenter/ South Florida from the year 2007 and the current Director of Exhibitions Jacquenette Arnette.
All the artists involved were juried into the Artist-in-Residence program in 2007 and have successfully completed and fully integrated into working in the ArtCenter’s community of artists.

ArtCenterSF.org

My Spa at InterContinental Miami, 10/29/08

Jack Miller InterContinental Miami along with Alonzo & Tracy Mouring, Shareef Malnik, Katrina Campins, Tui Pranich, Peter & Kelly Gold, Gary and Dana Shear Cordially invite you to the Exclusive Launch of \

MySpa the new sanctuary of serenity for your inner peace and outer glow

Wednesday, October 29th from 7pm – 9pm

Enjoy mini-spa treatments adn cocktails by Veev, music by DJ Irie

MySpa at InterContinental Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza, The Plaza Level, Miami, FL 33131

RSVP: Tara, Inc. (305) 864-3434 ext 177

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Can Art Be About Sex at Harold Golen Gallery and PS 14 10/18/08

Saturday, October 18th, 8:00 p.m.
12 Nights: Can Art Be About Sex?
Harold Golen Gallery
314 NW 24th Street
Wynwood Art District
Miami, Fl 33127
(434) 284-2985
www.kojs.net/12Nights.html
Music by Kristine H. Burns, Tim Poulin, Gustavo Matamoros, Eleanor Williams, and Samuel Pluta.
$5 admission
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Saturday, October 18th, 10:30 p.m.
PS 14
28 NE 14th Street
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 358-3600
www.ps14.com
Performances by Erik DeLuca & the TM Sisters, SWARMIUS, Joshua Fried, and Otto Von Schirach
$15 admission

Florida International University School of Music, the Harold Golen Gallery, and PS14 present :
NEW WEST ELECTRONIC ART & MUSIC ORGANIZATION 2008 MIAMI FESTIVAL
International Music Festival Makes Miami Debut
Miami. Oct. 1, 2008 ? Since 1998 New West Electronic Arts and Music Organization (NWEAMO) has been presenting highly eclectic concerts that blend DJ beats with invented instruments and electronic music from the far reaches of concept and aesthetics. High and low, street and laboratory; anything and everything converges, by design, at a NWEAMO concert. On Oct. 17 & 18 the festival makes its Miami debut, with concerts at FIU, Harold Golen Gallery and PS 14, featuring composers from around the globe and Miami’s best and brightest.

On October 17 at 8:30 p.m., the first NWEAMO concert, New Connections, will take place in FIU’s Wertheim Performing Arts Center, Concert hall. Following NWEAMO’s well-established tradition of examining music and electronic art that goes beyond simple classification and conventional boundaries, this evening features cutting-edge Miami-based composers and sound artists alongside established artists working in and between disciplines. The evening includes a stunning collaborative work between composer Orlando Garcia Jacinta and video artist Jacek Kolasinski, a premiere of Craig Walsh’s interactive composition for saxophone and electronics, a fascinating sonic exploration of physical sheep bells and cyberbells by Juraj Kojs and an intriguing new electroacoustic piece for saxophone and computer by Lawrence Moore.

The second concert, “Can Art be About Sex?” taking place on October 18 at 8:00 p.m., will be in Harold Golen Gallery in Wynwood district Miami. “Sex Sells” is the clich? that is muttered sarcastically by artists, and is the time-honored sacred weapon of commercial marketers, but serious art can be about sex and the emotional swirl that surrounds it. Music of the past and present has explicitly or implicitly tackled the fact that we are a species perpetually intrigued, fascinated, embarrassed, outraged and attracted by the subject. Operas such as Madame Butterfly (G. Puccini), Tristan and Isolde (R. Wagner) and Salome (R. Strauss) are just a few masterworks portraying the tantalizing issue.

The 2008 Festival NWEAMO aims to wrestle “Innuendo Intended,” the contemporary musical views on aesthetics, gender issues, politics, norms, history, rituals, taboos, propaganda, stereotypes, spirituality and physiology of this emotional and physical dance that preoccupies most of us for so much of our lives.

At this concert the artists who will sensually tackle art include the British cabaret musician Eleanor Williams, Miami-based composer Kristine H. Burns and the FIU Laptop & Electronic Arts (FLEA) Ensemble, New York-based laptop musician Sam Pluta, Californian Tim Poulen and the Miami own Gustavo Matamoros. Computerized cabaret, silky laptops, interactive pop-sickles, musical saw and saxophone will all jungle to create a seductive atmosphere.

The last concert of the festival will take place after shortly after Concert 2 at 10:30 p.m. in PS 14. This popular Miami venue opens to the final concert of the NWEAMO Festival in Miami, featuring sets by cutting edge performers and composers working in between popular and experimental electronica.

Programmed sets include Miami’s very own Otto Von Schirach. NYC-based artist Joshua Fried, who samples and processes radio signals in real-time while playing shoes as percussion instruments and controlling the sound processing by means of a steering wheel. The band SWARMIUS brings in their poppy and surprising electronic tones alongside the styling of their vibraphone, violin, and saxophone player. Erik DeLuca brings in his improvisational with live electronics and live video by Miami’s the TM Sisters.

Viva la Propaganda at Bear and Bird Opens 10/18/08

Opening this Saturday Night!
Viva la Propaganda: Political Art
By the People for the People of South Florida
Is there anything more American than artists expressing their opinions through their art? Even if you don’t agree with them… especially when you don’t agree with them! All viewpoints are welcome in this show and all local artists were invited to participate. We felt it was important for people to have an chance to speak THEIR minds, especially when there is so much coverage in the media about politics and the election coming up. Link to Show Flyer
Opening Night Reception: Saturday, October 18 from 7-10pm
Join us at the opening for complimentary beer, hot dogs and cookies!
Bear and Bird Boutique + Gallery inside/upstairs at TATE’S
4566 North University Drive / Lauderhill, Florida 33351 / Phone: 954-748-0181
website: www.bearandbird.com
email: amanda@bearandbird.com
Learn more about TATE’S at: www.tatescomics.com

Saturday POPLIFE Spins The Vote with Arthur Baker 10/18/08

Saturday October 18th
POPLIFE PRESENTS
SPIN THE VOTE
POPLIFE is proud to present Arthur Baker, a legendary American record producer and DJ best known for his work with artists like Afrika Bambaataa, Planet Patrol, New Order, Cyndi Lauper, Bob Dylan, Beastie Boys, Al Green and many others. Come check him out in a DJ set along with John Robie, and residents Induce and Aramis in the Main Room. In the Red Room special guest DJs Shaun Rudnik, Mr. Sandman, and DJ 360 of Artist Related.
2 for 1 cocktails before midnight
No cover before midnight
Doors at 10pm
White Room / 1306 North Miami Ave / Downtown Miami

Poplife

Party with Miami City Ballet Dancers on 10/18/08

Miami City Ballet’s Upper Room
Upper Room After Party at the Setai
Saturday, October 18
7:00 PM – 12:30 AM

Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
The Setai, 2001 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
price: $29-$95
rsvp/contact: rinterian@miamicityballet.org or call (305) 929-7010

MCB’s Upper Room is celebrating the opening weekend of Program I in serious style. Mix and mingle with Miami City Ballet’s trendsetting group of art-savvy young professionals.

7pm: Cocktails & pre-performance talk
8pm: Super Human Performance of Twyla Tharp’s In The Upper Room, alongside George Balanchine’s Swan Lake Act II and The Four Temperaments
11pm: Get groovin and start sippin the complimentary “Upper Room” cocktails by VEEV at The Setai


Miami City Ballet

Brenda’s Boutique- You are invited… 10/18/08

It was so much fun that we are doing it again!!!
Calling all Fairies, Princesses, and Party-goers!
You are invited to enjoy the soon to be famous, Atena, the spiritual guide who will be giving complimentary Fairy readings with any purchase at Brenda’s Boutique
on Saturday the 18th from 12-9 p.m.

Do you still need the finishing touches for you or your little one’s Halloween costume?
We will make you sparkle and shine with beautiful jewels in no time!

For those little fairies and princesses, we have loads of dresses, tutus, wings and tiaras from floor to ceiling! If you just need a little trick or treat,we will have treats and tricks!

Cookies, M and M’s, Lemonade and Wine and a few fun raffles.

Make sure to invite your friends and forward this email to anyone who might care :)

Beautiful Jewlery, Adorable Princess Apparel, Awesome Baby Clothes, and Whimsical Gifts

Brenda’s Boutique
3092 Fuller Street
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
brendasboutique.org
305-443-4662

We’re turning Pink – Support Breast Cancer Awareness 10/17/08


The Miami Herald Media Company is a proud sponsor of this year’s Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and is turning pink to raise awareness of the importance of early detection and research in ending breast cancer. Pink initiatives going on during the month of October include the following:
Friday, October 17, 2008
Come out for a Pink Party!
5:30 p.m.
Come out to the Miami Herald Pink Party on Friday, October 17th, for a lighting ceremony, networking event and race kickoff celebration!

Join local leaders, friends and colleagues as we show our support for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and breast cancer awareness. Complimentary food and drinks will be provided.

Team Footworks will be conducting last minute registrations for Saturday’s Race for the Cure.

Meet our Host: Cynthia Demos, CBS4 Morning and Noon Anchor.

Presenting Sponsor: Filene’s Basement

Corporate Sponsors: Energizer, UM Sylvester, MK Travelplan, First National Bank of South Florida

Media Sponsors: CBS4, Univision 23, Telefutura 69, 101.5 Lite FM

Participating Vendors: P.I.N.K Vodka * Kitchen 305 * Prime Blue Grille * Soy Delicious Candles * Baubles Jewelry * Avon * Spa on Wheels * Francesca & Friends * Christina’s Kidz * Misha’s Cupcakes * Antigal Winery & Estates * Amazonia Premium water * Miami International Wine Fair and many more!
Location: One Herald Plaza Miami, FL 33132 @ 5:30 p.m.
Click here to R.S.V.P.

Twenty-four participating restaurants in Miami have created pink cocktails and are donating a minimum of 10% of proceeds to the Susan G. Komen foundation.

Restaurants include:

Anacapri
Andu
Azul
Badrutt’s Place
Brosia
Fuegovivo
Fratelli Lyon
Hilton Miami
JW Marriot Brickell
Kitchen 305
La Marea
Mama Jennie’s
M-Bar
Miami Marriot Biscayne Bay
Ocean Prime
Ortanique on the Mile
Pacific Time
Prime Blue Grill
Raphael Restaurant
Soyka
The Lime Lounge
Tony Chan’s
Yolo O

Office Gossip Will Break The Silence Tuesday At Segafredo Brickell 10/28/08

Office Gossip Will Break The Silence
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 At Segafredo Brickell

Is your secret safe? Find out during the official launch of Office Gossip, Miami’s premier networking event, on Tuesday, October 28, 2008. This interactive happy hour will stage an opportunity for local professionals to make new contacts or to mingle with co-workers in the trendy setting of Segafredo Brickell.

Office Gossip will partner up with local companies to bring out entire office buildings. Guests are encouraged to dish the dirt through “post it” notepad exchanges. The Top 10 Office Gossip Stories and pictures will be pulled from the website and printed weekly. Gossip will be generated via the Office Gossip website. Members will be allowed to post stories, tips, and pictures.

Select professional networking organizations will be on site every Tuesday for those guests that may want to join up or obtain more information. In addition, gift bags full of different merchandise and discount cards will be available for guests that arrive early each week.

Be one of the first to find out what the gossip is all about during the official launch on Tuesday, October 28, 2008. The event will kick off at 5pm and attire is business casual. To become an Office Gossip member go to www.verestaurants.com/officegossip or get your office involved by calling 305.577.9809.

About Segafredo Brickell
Developed by VE Restaurant Group, Segafredo Brickell and Spazio Nero are located at 1421 South Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida 33131. Hours of operation are Sunday – Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Thursday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 AM; Happy Hour Daily from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Spazio Nero opens at 11:00 PM Thursday through Saturday. For more information please visit www.SegafredoBrickell.com and www.SpazioNero.com. For Reservations please call 305.577.9809.

Absolut Disco w/ Paper Magazine in Miami 10/21/08

In an Absolut World
you can blame it on the boogie!
Absolut® vodka & Paper Magazine
invite you to the ultimate evening of dancing and decadence
celebrating the debut of
Absolut Disco
… A Limited-Edition Holiday Bottle Inspired by Nightlife
Disco Sounds by Tracy Young
TUE SDAY , October 21, 2008
9pm – 12am
235 23rd Street
Miami Beach, FL
RSVP to Paper Magazine
www.papermag.com/absolutdiscomiami
or 212.561.9783
Guests must be 21 years of age or older.

Absolut

Unzipped Fashion & Shopping Event 11/8/08

THREAD // NEW TIMES FASHION EVENT $15.00
DATE: Saturday, November 8th
TIME: 4pm – 2am
Location: Soho Studios, 2136 Nw 1st Ave, Miami
Miami’s Independent Fashion Shopping Experience And Runway Show
Fashion Art Beats Drinks Books Film Be Seen!
Shop The City’s Top Mens & Womens Fashion Designers & Boutiques Under One Roof
SHOP // Top 100 Emerging fashion designers and boutiques
CHILL // Kick back with Design within Reach habitat
READ // BASE BOOKS curate fashion, art and design titles to take home
SIP // Hosted cocktails & Asahi – the finest on refreshment on the planet
ABSORB // Miami Modern Luxury ART show
SNEAK // Get your socks off with our skate shop’s sneakers and boards
LISTEN // Laid back beats programmed by Native Miami DJ’s Johnny The Boy, Ryan Evans, Black Jesus
PARTY // Live performance by Modernage, Miami’s Indie Rock band
WATCH// KREKwear, Art of Shade, Nazly Villamizar, Lorie Lester Miami, Rucht D’ Oleo on the runway
ADMIRE// Hair & Makeup Stylin’ by Honeydoo Salon & Spa
PROMOTED BY// Javi Zayas
TICKETS $15
Info
In support of National Homeless Youth Awareness Month

Threadshow

Nightmare Miami at Soho Studios – Haunted House 2008

{We went to this and highly recommend it!}

NOW IN MIAMI! THREE SPINE-TINGLING HAUNTED ATTRACTIONS!

Nightmare: Ghost Stories, New York’s Most Horrifying Haunted House premieres at Soho Studios Miami from September 25 through November 2. Plus: Nightmare: Old School with classic horror icons and the Mortuary! You get all three attractions for one low price!

Tickets available at the door or Online.

Includes a graveyard bar and lounge with food.

“The headlining feature is a full-on, 18-room haunted house experience with a story line that makes you the star of your own horror movie. The scares are designed for psychological terror and use live characters, high-end sound design, and multimedia visuals. Plus there will be two more attractions — an old-school vampire/zombie/Frankenstein house and a skeleton funeral — as well as the Graveyard Bar & Lounge, a cool place to chill.” – Miami New Times

Hall O Horror FREE – Haunted House 2008

Enter through a hand crafted haunted house that has been an on going event for over 12 years. It is very scary but meant for all ages that enjoy a bit of a scare.

It is a FREE haunted house

Please enter at your own risk!
We are a town favorite and look forward to seeing you there.
We would love to hear your feedback if you go through it. Email me. gee781@aol.com.

Address: 7708 NW 40th Court, Coral Springs, FL 33065

Opens around dusk, goes until nobody else shows up.

Join B.E.D. and Stolichnaya to celebrate the release of — Stoli Blakberi Thursday 10/16/08

Join B.E.D. and Stolichnaya to celebrate the release of — Stoli Blakberi Thursday Oct. 16
B.E.D. and Stolichnaya have come together to celebrate the release of Stolis newest vodka flavor — Stoli Blakberi.
We invite you for complimentary drinks and Hors D’oeuvres from 9pm to Midnight.
www.stolirsvp.com/miami
Please kindly RSVP to info@bedmiami.com
B.E.D. Miami 929 Washington Ave 305.532.9070 305.532.7757 info@bedmiami.com

Stoli

A view on the 9th Art, the art of graphic novels Opening reception Saturday 11/8/08

What: “A view on the 9th Art, the art of graphic novels”
An exhibition of originals and rare limited editions comic books authors’ drawings
When: Opening reception Saturday 8th November 7 – 11pm.
Where: Damien B. Contemporary Art Center
282 NW 36th street Miami Fl 33127

Contact: damien@damienb.com
T/F: 305 573 4949
Damien B. Contemporary Art Center Is very proud to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the International Miami Book Fair in collaboration with the francophone pavilion which this year’s theme is “the comics galaxy”
“A view on the 9th Art, the art of graphic novels”
International exhibition dedicated to the Art of graphic novels, comic strip, book illustrations, animations, cartoons… 5 comic books authors will be showing originals and rare limited editions of drawings.
Mohamed Aouamri (France),
Alex Baladi (Belgium),
Regis Loisel (Canada),
Luc Nisset (France)
Yves Swolfs (Switzerland)


Wynwood.

Our Annual Halloween Event is Baaaack! 10/31/08

We’re Baaaaack!!
Our annual Halloween event is around the corner!
HALLOWEEN at CiFo Downtown 10.31.08

Return to New Years Eve, 1967″
Andy. Edie. Elvis and Even Mod Dandies.

Email for ticket and event info at info@iheartsupermarket.com
or stay tuned for more information to come your way!
Brought to you by Supermarket Creative, Gen Art, CiFo, Miami Magazine, Gorillas and Creative Mafia
check out our blog!

For more event and ticket information contact us directly at info@iheartsupermarket.com

ARIAS (Paris, France) | RSVP for Guestlist | Dream Nightclub | Tuesday 10/14/08

RSVP for GUESTLIST: Dream@bossapr.com
Tuesday, October 14th, 11pm-5am

On October fourteenth, Nico Jodin, Christopher McCoy and Rob Garcia in association with Dream Nightclub are proud to present, from PARIS, FRANCE, in his first performance in the US,
A R I A S
Producer of international hit MAGENTA with Arno Cost
Remixer of David Guetta’s new hit “Tomorrow can wait”
Also featuring opening set by ALIOCO


Come experience ARIAS at Dream Nightclub.

Dream Nightclub
1532 Washington Ave
Miami Beach

For VIP table service, please call 305-674-4444

Brendan O’Hara at Florida Room Tuesday 10/14/08

I’m sending this out to everyone because of the new video the University of Georgia recorded and uploaded on YouTube… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AHOp_HwCX0
or on myspace http://www.myspace.com/brendanohara

It’s a new song tentatively called… Salivation… inspired by my trip to haiti this past february… I traveled with Aaron Jackson, a friend and constant source of inspiration…
http://www.plantingpeace.org
The song speaks to organized religions battle for souls at the cost
of a much more real battle…quality of life.

This Tuesday, 10/14/08 We continue to mix it up and assemble an all star line up of musicians, interpreting and expanding upon my songs..(the songs i hope you are getting to know well…) New interpretations, while still maintaining the soul of the song, keeps the songs fresh for me and i hope for you. This week CrunchTime Beat Boxing, Mark Beverly on Stand Up Bass, Cleveland Jones guesting on MPC and Ukelele…hows that sound? i think you should find out.

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008
The Florida Room @ the Delano –
http://www.delano-hotel.com/delano_hotel_florida_room.asp
10pm-12:15am
1685 Collins Ave (entrance on 17th East of Collins)
Miami Beach, FL 33139
USA

Photographs – Earthdance & September Wynwood Art Walk

Well, only a month behind, but finally got the photos up from September Wynwood Art Walk and the Earthdance Miami event at Soho Studios. As always, Wynwood was great, and the Earthdance was much better than we expected.

The Wynwood Art Walk has gotten SO out of hand. We can remember a couple years ago where there were a few other folks on the street, and you would be joined in any gallery with half a dozen to a dozen other people. But these days, the streets are swarmed and sometimes you have to literally kick your way through the crowds in galleries to see the art. Locust Projects nearly got shut down by the Fire Marshall for being over occupancy.

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Looking forward to next month!

Photographs – Last Day Of Disney’s Pleasure Island

Well, for some unknown reason, the bigwigs over at Disney World Orlando got it into their heads that they did not have enough family-oriented activities already and needed to do away with the one adult-themed area to make room for more kiddie stuff. Now, as far as serious nightlife goes, Pleasure Island was really tame and kind of lame, but it was cute and fun. Especially fun was Adventurer’s Club, which was a themed, interactive, skit-based comedy club. We really enjoyed going there and having a good laugh and a bunch of alcohol after a day of pounding the pavement at the parks.

So, we decided to head up to check out Pleasure Island on its last day. We figured it would be busy, but had NO idea how much so. There were people who had been waiting since 8AM to get into Adventurer’s Club! It was slammed beyond belief, with a massive line out the door.

The regular standup comedy club was also slammed, as was the electronic dance club. And huge masses of people were walking the lanes. It was insane. After we hung around for a few, we decided to just bail and go over to City Walk at Universal Studios. The next week we canceled our season passes to Disney. We may renew them at some point in the future, but right now, we are done.

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The end!

Photographs – Funkshion Fall Fashion Week

So, last week was Funkshion Fashion Week. They held it at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens this year. Crazy, as always, but lots of fun.

Wednesday 10/1 was the opening, sponsored by Vanidades.
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Thursday 10/2 featured Saya and a nice fundraiser for Red Dress Go Red For Women.
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Then, Saturday, the weather was atrocious, so things were even more confused than usual. But we were treated to a cute bunch of kids wear, plus Kava, Richie Rich, and Fisico.
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Fun!

Sonicare Toothbrush Fun!

This is an uncharacteristic review, but the other day a PR rep for Sonicare hit us up to go to a little event that was introducing a new whitening power toothbrush from Sonicare.
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While there, they were also nice enough to give us one to test out. I had never used a power toothbrush before, and I have to say it really tickles when you first start using it. But, I have been using it for a while now, and it seems to be good. I will let you know how well it whitens me up!

Afterward, they had a nice party on the rooftop of the Gansevoort.
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More Photos.

Lava Tiki Bar Happy Hour Every Friday 10/17/08

Go print a coupon for a free drink and comp valet.



At the end of a demanding week, retreat to a lush waterfront oasis – the newly reopened Lava Tiki Bar & Grille at Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach, one of the newest hotels in Fort Lauderdale. A chic destination for dining and drinks, you are invited to relax on a plush lounger or in a secluded cabana next to our gorgeous infinity pool.

Kick off your weekend by joining us for Tiki Sunsets at Lava. Refresh with a cool Tiki cocktail or an ice cold beer as you unwind to the relaxing rhythms of live tropical music. Be sure to sample our Chef’s specialty grill items and delightfully fresh sushi. Listen to the breeze rustling the palms as you take in a spectacular South Florida sunset and incredible views of the Intracoastal Waterway.

Make plans to Experience the Eruption by attending our Poolside Beach Bash!

Spam Allstars at Festival Miami @ UM on Sunday afternoon 10/12/08

It is a great honor for Spam Allstars to be invited to appear in the 25th Anniversary season of Frost School of Music’s Festival Miami 2008.

Please join us as we present – Spam Allstars – An Electronic Descarga

Sunday, October 19th
at Maurice Gusman Concert Hall
1314 MILLER DRIVE
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
University of Miami Coral Gables Campus
http://www.music.miami.edu/festivalmiami/

Spam Allstars – An Electronic Descarga

Miami’s own DJ Le Spam & the Spam Allstars blend improvisational electronic elements and turntables with latin, funk, hip hop and dub to create a sound that is unique – an electronic descarga. It’s not a known genre. It’s hard to describe. It attracts many types of people. But as they look out and see couples dancing salsa, next to break-dancers, and festival-goers driving for hours to catch a show — they know something very special is going on. This is a sound that has been developed and influenced by all the cultures present in Miami, and the backgrounds of the individual members of the band.

The band performs 200+ shows per year across the US. They have released six CD’s to date, with the most recent – Introducing Spam Allstars (World Music Network/Ryko) – released globally in August of 2008. They were honored to have their Fuacata Live (Spamusica Records) recording nominated for a Latin Grammy.

Performing today are Andrew Yeomanson/DJ Le Spam (turntables & samplers), Jose Elias (guitar), Tomas Diaz (timbales, vox), AJ Hill (saxes, vox), Chad Bernstein (trombone, vox) and Ted Zimmerman (trumpet). Frost Music School graduates that play with Spam Allstars include Chad Bernstein, guitarist Adam Zimmon, saxophonist Steve Welsh, and Ted Zimmeran. The band’s most recent video (Gallo Pinto) was also produced and directed by UM Film School graduate Miguel Ferrer.

More info: www.spamallstars.com

Wolfgang Roth & Partners, Fine Art Open for Gallery Walk 10/11/08

Wolfgang Roth & Partners, Fine Art will be open for Gallery Walk- Saturday, October 11th from 7 – 10 PM. Current exhibition: THE RED COUCH by renowned German photographer Horst Wackerbarth. Incorporated in the exhibition is a Miami series, which features local figures such as Dr. Donna Shalala, President of the University of Miami, Craig Robins, Developer and Art Collector, children from the Overtown Youth Center, among others.

Website

The Wolfsonian-FIU and the Yale Club of Miami Present: Skills our Leaders Need to Deal with China and Russia 10/16/08

The Wolfsonian-FIU and the Yale Club of Miami Present: Skills our Leaders Need to Deal with China and Russia

Another way Florida International University makes Earth more interesting.
1001 WASHINGTON AVENUE
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
T 305.531.1001 F 305.531.2133
wolfsonian.org

Miami Art Space Opening 10/11/08


Symbology: A group show of ArtCenter Artists in Wynwood in cooperation with MAS, Miami Art Space

Please join us for an evening of Art Saturday, October 11th in Wynwood at 244 NW 35th Street, Miami
The ArtCenter has partnered with MAS to showcase the work of ArtCenter artists in residence during Wynwood’s 2nd Saturday Art Walk in October. Please join us in supporting this exciting collaboration.
For information please contact Morgan Lorenzo @ 305.674.8278
Or find information about MAS Gallery at www.miamiartspace.com

Sculpt Miami Art Fair – Art Basel 2008

December 3 – 7, 2008

A new art fair is born…
Sculpt Miami positions itself among important art fairs making their presence in Miami during celebrated “Art Basel Season”. The fair is created to exhibit an outstanding sculpture collection by prominent modern artists from around the world. It focuses on the newest aesthetic tendencies in contemporary art, innovative techniques and the use of original materials. Sculpt Miami will be the only art space completely dedicated to showcasing contemporary sculptures, making it a vital source for art lovers who wish to discover the new developments in modern sculpturing.
The fair will take place from December 3rd to the 7th and will be located at the heart of famous Wynwood Art District on 46 NW 36th Street next to the south boundary with the Design District. It is west from the corner of North Miami Avenue (2 min. walking distance) and 2 blocks south from Scoop Art fair. Being a place for such important satellite art fairs as Art Miami, Scoop, Photo Miami and NADA, among many others, the Wynwood Art District is a pass-through for art collectors attending these numerous art venues as well as events organized by the City of Miami during Art Basel.
Sculpt Miami will officially open the night of December 2nd with a special private event for VIP and the media. The gallery/artist submission dateline is setup for October 31, 2008. Additional information on www.sculptmiami.com

White Party Contest ends Monday, Oct 13th…

White Party Contest Drawing on Monday, October 13

This coming Monday, October 13th, the drawing will be held for the contest to win 2 VIP tickets to the 24th Annual White Party Week. One lucky winner will receive two complimentary VIP tickets to the White Party at Vizcaya and enjoy the night compliments of the White Party.

If you have not had the chance to sign up yet, Click Here to enter the contest and stay tuned to next week’s “Mount Olympus News” when we announce the lucky winner. Best of luck from your friends at Care Resource and the White Party.

www.whiteparty.org
www.careresource.org

Tek Note Vol.2 guests DJ Dre & James Stratus 10/10/08

Time for the second installment of Tek Note on this second Friday of October for second fridays. Our resident wonder DJ Ed Sullivan will be taking some time off this month to take care of his soon to be born baby. We all wish him well and good health for his new born. No worries though as the music will keep bumpin’ properly while he is off with residents Bronzie and Johnny A. behind the decks with guest spots being filled by DJ Dre & James Stratus. Bring your dancin’ shoes as the beats will require…

www.myspace.com/sbronzie
www.myspace.com/andredj007
www.jamesstratus.com

A-B(o)MB VIP Sneak Preview 10/9/08

A-B(o)MB VIP Sneak Preview
Bakehouse Art Complex
561 NW 32nd St.
Miami, FL 33127

Artoconecto presents a VIP sneak preview of A-B(o)MB (Art Basel (of) Miami Beach), a juried show of emerging national and international artists featuring live performances by Mad Cat Theater, previewing their fall production, ‘Mixtape’, and complimentary Aperol Spritz Cocktails. To RSVP email at Artoconecto@gmail.com or call 786-246-2052. The exhibit will examine the impact of Art Basel Miami Beach on the art world by showing the best of cutting-edge new and emerging artists from the U.S. and abroad, selected through an exhaustive jurying process.

Thu., Oct. 09 6:00pm-10:00pm
Bakehouse Art Complex
561 NW 32nd St.
Miami, FL 33127

A Night in the Tropics, 10/22/08

Rub elbows with local celebrities, city officials and VIP’s while gazing at the amazing art pieces created by Urayoan “YOA” Ruiz Paneque.

Wednesday, October 22, 2008 – 6:30pm – 9:30pm
605 W. Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33010

RSVP required to gpineres@creativasgroup.com or 305-968-2384

Media Partners: Sea Latino.com and Concept Magazine
Special Guests include: Tito Puente Jr., Univision’s Karol Rosa and Latin Grammy Winner Jorge Moreno

*Complimentary Valet available*
visit us www.Havanalofts.com

Please Join Us this Saturday at Diana Lowenstein Fine Arts 10/11/08

Please join us
Saturday, October 11th from 7:30pm-10pm
for the opening reception of:

Trisha Brookbank: Hurdling Through Space At Uncontrollable Speeds….

Diana Lowenstein Fine Arts
2043 North Miami Avenue
Miami, Florida 33127
www.dlfinearts.com

Trisha Brookbank is interviewed about her work in the “Studio Drive-By” documentary series, coming soon from Wet Heat Project. Watch the “A-Roll” video of Trisha in her studio, here: http://www.wetheatproject.com/preview/Brookbank_A-Roll.html

Diana

Art Fusion Galleries Opening Reception 10/11/08

17th International Group Exhibition
WHY: Celebrating our Sixth Year Anniversary!
WHERE: Art Fusion Galleries
1 NE 40th Street, STE 3, 6 & 7
Miami, FL 33137

WHEN: October 11th, 2008 (7-11 pm)
Live Music by Amereida. Light Hors d’ouvers by Grass Restaurant & Lounge. Complimentary wine and refreshments. Valet Parking avaliable by South Florida Parking.
It is aesthetic cleverness at its best! You are sure to have a bold visual experience filled with rich colors, forms, lines, and textures of all kinds straight from the artists’ observations.

Art Fusion Galleries
1 N.E. 40th Street
Suites 3, 6 & 7
Miami, FL 33137
305.573.5730

Free Night of Theater 10/16/08

Free Night of Theater
Thursday October 16

Theatres stretching from West Palm Beach to Coral Gables will be opening up their doors for a Free Night of Theater next week with performances ranging from large scale musicals to American classics to world premieres. The Theatre League is coordinating the event in South Florida with the following theatres participating: Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, GableStage; The Jesus Quintero Studio; Mosaic Theatre; The Promethean Theatre; Shakespeare Miami; and The Women’s Theatre Project. This ongoing project, established in 2003, resulted in some 80% attendees last year being first-time theatregoers!

Various Theatres in South Florida
954-577-0778 (Andie Arthur)

Miami – Green Flamingos: Saturday 10/18/08

Green Flamingos is back again Saturday, October 18th from 6-9PM at Coverings, Etc Showroom Headquarters (New location: 7610 NE 4th Court Miami, FL 33138) in Miami’s Little River Industrial District. In its second year, Green Flamingos informal business networking forum serves as an educational opportunity focused on the latest green designs, services, products, and technologies. Six speakers will come prepared with Power Point presentations to educate 100+ people—builders, developers, architects, designers, home owners alike—for no more then 8 minutes each. The idea is to present as much interesting green and varied information as possible.
The evening begins with Gabriela Sanchez-Vegas of Concreative4 whose feminine touch to engineering, design, and concrete creates one of kind pieces of art. Gabriela traveled to San Francisco to study with renowned Concrete Master Fu-Tung Cheng and will share learned secret concrete techniques. Next, architect turned furniture designer Bannavis Andrew Sribyatta will share his PIE! PIE stands for his furniture line Project Import Export which explores the
ultimate concept of Living Space in relation to the complexity of nature. John Panchookian of Eco Toilet Kit will follow with his innovative solution to reduce water consumption, no need to replace existing toilets, and reduce utility bills at the same time. Then Amy Creekmur of TREEmendous will explain how her non-profit organization’s tree planting efforts make Miami-Dade County a greener, cooler, healthier and more enjoyable environment. Bamboo Master, Barry McCarthy of Bamboobarry will follow with the countless innovative bamboo—a rapidly renewable material—solutions for furniture, fencing, sculpture, and bridges. Some varieties grow six feet in one day! Roz Gatewood of Destiny will conclude the evening with a video presentation. Destiny is America’s first Eco-Sustainable City located in Central Florida’s heartland.
Special Green Notes
The Coverings, Etc Showroom Headquarters is a USGBC LEED register project.
The trees provided by TREEmendous for the evening’s raffle will be used to off-set a part of the carbon produced to host the event.
Car pooling and public transportation is always encouraged.
Green Gables Café mother Ana Rabel and daughter Laura Alfonso team will be serving food that is fresh, environmentally responsible, local/community oriented, and most importantly homemade.

Green

Carlos A. Navarro – Changing Lives Exhibit this Friday 10/10/08

Carlos A. Navarro – Changing Lives Exhibit this Friday
YOU ARE INVITED TO THE “CHANGING LIVES” EXHIBIT
FEATURING ALL NEW WORKS BY CARLOS A. NAVARRO
BENEFITTING THE CHANGING LIVES ORGANIZATION
BOARD MEMBERS: Zurami Pascual, Carmen Carolina Lauria, Suzanne DeWitt, Esq, Alexis Birbragher

OCTOBER 10, 2008 . 7 – 10 PM
2000 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD . 5TH FLOOR . CORAL GABLES
COCKTAILS & HORS D’ OEUVRES
CARLOS A. NAVARRO
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WWW.CARLOSANAVARRO.COM
INFO@CARLOSANAVRRO.COM

Giant Step presents Nikka Costa at the gorgeous Florida Room at Delano 10/13/08

Giant Step presents Nikka Costa at the gorgeous Florida Room at DELANO.

Growing up as legendary producer Don Costa’s (Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra) daughter, Nikka Costa broke on the scene in the early 2000’s with an intuitive sensibility for the soulful sound that has kept her place as a forerunner among the new breed of soul singers. She toured with Prince, Lenny Kravitz, Coldplay and Beck, recorded with Mark Ronson, was nominated for an MTV Music Award and had hit singles in Europe. Known for her dynamic and energetic live performances, Nikka’s voice and presence has often been compared with Janis Joplin, Chaka Khan and Sly Stone.

Nikka will release Pebble to a Pearl on Oct 14th through her own Go Funk Yourself Records in conjunction with Stax Records. With this record, Nikka comes into her most empowering work of genre-defying genius yet, a quintessential collection of soul, blues, funk & pop infused tracks which marks Nikka’s triumphant return onto the scene. The album blends sounds and textures in an undefined concoction that speaks as profoundly to a discriminating musician’s ear as it does to the casual listener.
RSVP: thefloridaroom.rsvp@morganshotelgroup.com

Nikka

Wynwood Hispanic Heritage Art Exhibit 10/11/08

Wynwood Hispanic Heritage Art Exhibit
Hosted by ASPIRA of Florida, Inc. and Goldman Properties.
A Group Art Exhibition
Join us
Saturday, October 11, 2008 • 7 pm to 10 pm
Free Entrance and open to the public
Enjoy cocktails by Rums of Puerto Rico
Live Latin Jazz music by Rich Hernandez
2215 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, Fl

Wynwood Hispanic Heritage Art Exhibit, hosted by ASPIRA of Florida, Inc. and Goldman Properties and curator, Elizabeth Erazo Baez will be presenting a group exhibition. The exhibit will take place on Saturday October 11, 2008, from 7 pm to 10 pm Located on 2215 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida. Free Entrance and open to the public. The evening will be showcasing a group of Miami’s outstanding talented Hispanic artists. The event will coincide with the Wynwood Art District Gallery Night, which occurs every second Saturday of the month and attracts hundreds of art aficionados. The event will benefit ASPIRA of Florida.
Participating Artists
CLARA ALBARRACIN • YOA ART • ELIZABETH ERAZO BAEZ • HUMBERTO BENITEZ
KLARA CHAVARRIA • GIOVANNI CASTRO • MARCY GROSSO • TADEO LAZARO
TONY MENDOZA • LEONOR MURCIANO • SAM NAVEDO • GEORGE RODEZ
GILDA SACASAS • CARMEN SASIETA • MARTA TALERO • PATTY VALERO • MARGARITA VIDAL

Sponsored by:
Alters | Boldt | Brown | Rash | Culmo, The Law Firm
Catering Concepts
CLC Risk Service, Inc.
Goldman Properties
Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of South Florida
Rums of Puerto Rico

ASPIRA (http://fl.aspira.org) is a not for profit organization rooted in the Puerto Rican and Latino community, and driven by the mission to serve and address the “educational and developmental needs of all youth” throughout Florida’s multi-cultural communities. ASPIRA is committed to pursue the highest quality programming for youth who are at risk of dropping out of school.

Event: Wynwood Hispanic Heritage Art Exhibit
Where: 2215 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, Fl
When: Saturday, October 11, 2008 • 7 pm to 10 pm
Cost: Free Entrance and open to the public
RODEZart.com
www.rodezart.com
Tel: 786-543-7237
Fax:305-412-9783

Absolut Top Bartender at Aero Bar 10/9/08

Please join us for the south florida finals of absolut top bartender this thursday night (oct. 9th) at aerobar. Only one bartender will be crowned top bartender for all of south florida and only one bartender will win a chance to go to nyc and compete for $100,000! Lx-tv will be filming the competition live from 10pm till 12am. There will also be complimentary absolut cocktails from 10pm till 12am while we cheer on our favorite bartenders, so please arrive early.

Rsvp to: events@h2cinc.com
Must be at least 21 years of age to attend. Please drink with ABSOLUT responsibility.

Bartender

Saturdays @ Segafredo Lincoln Rd. “RUMBA SAMBA LIVE” 10/11/08

Saturdays @ Segafredo Lincoln Rd.
“RUMBA SAMBA LIVE”
10 pm – 2 am
Also live on www.deepmixfm.com internet radio broadcast
Segafredo!….it’s one of our favorites. The view, the service, the drinks & most of all the music & vibe that this place has to offer! We are very proud to know that this has to do with the music & the energy we provide for this wonderful watering well! Experience the fusion between this DJ & Musician as they navigate your journey for the evening with deep soulful funky tracks, afro rythms layered by live Saxophone & Flute!

Segafredo

MDPL presents Esther Williams in “Neptune’s Daughter” 10/11/08

FILMS AT THE LIBRARY
Saturday 11 October 11:00 am

ESTHER WILLIAMS: BATHING BEAUTY
In the decade following World War II, the young swimmer (and Olympics hopeful) Esther Williams was featured in a series of films at MGM. These films incorporated spectacular water ballets choreographed by some of Hollywood’s best, filmed in a special water tank built specially for her films. Graceful, poised, and funny, Williams became an icon of post-war America.

Neptune’s Daughter (1949)
Directed by Edward Buzzell, 95 minutes.

The polo team’s in town and so is the fun for Esther Williams, Ricardo Montalban, Red Skelton, and Betty Garrett. Eve Barrett (Williams) designs bathing suits in a stunning MiMo office, while being wooed by both Montalban and Skelton (who engages in some of his best physical comedy!) Neptune’s Daughter includes songs by Frank Loesser and one of Esther’s greatest splash-happy finales. 1949 Academy Award winner for Best Song for Baby, It’s Cold Outside. Free admission.

Location: Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St, Miami Beach
Information: 305-535-4219 or www.mdpl.org