Alma Boutique Grand Opening
Saturday, August 2 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Join Christiani Matarang, owner of Ella boutique in Coconut Grove, as she celebrates the opening of her second boutique in Kendall. Relax in Alma’s custom lounge area and enjoy sipping on Nitro-tinis – nitrogen infused martinis – and snacking on decadent small bites. Celebrity hair stylist Yulema Perez and Giorgio Armani make-up artists will provide complimentary hair and make-up services. A special guest DJ will spin Miami’s hottest music while you browse the latest fashion trends and pick-up a complimentary Nicole Miller gift bag with purchase. Alma Boutique offers the latest high-end brands and trends, including Nicole Miller, Sky, Tricia Fixx and Larok.
Alma Boutique
13630 S.W. 120th Street, Miami
786-293-0503
Now this sounds REALLY cool!
Twilight with the Turtles
Friday, August 1 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
View first-hand newborn turtle hatchlings making their way to the sea. Nests are protected until the hatchlings dig their way to the surface and head to the water – usually at night to avoid predators. This evening is free for members of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Bisayne Nature Center. You can join for as little as $50 for a family membership and be invited to unique happenings. Call to learn more about becoming a member and to RSVP.
Biscayne Nature Center
6767 Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne
305-361-6767, Ext. 119
The Tides South Beach offers locals a super-glam destination to spend those precious Friday “summer hours.” Enjoy Chef Pietro Rota’s famed limoncello recipe, blended with rum and pineapple juice and served up as one of La Marea’s signature popsicle martinis. Unwind amid the sea-inspired organic design of The Tides, savor cool cocktails and tapas in a luxe poolside cabana or people-watching on the hotel’s famed terrace. With a laidback crowd buzzed from the sweltering heat and the sublime martinis, The Tides turns any summer hour into happy hour. Popsicle Martinis are $8; beer and wine $5, including complimentary chef’s choice tapas sampler with the first round of drinks.
The Tides Hotel South Beach
1220 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
Key Largo Food and Wine Fest Kick Off
Friday, August 1 at 7 p.m.
Key Largo becomes a food and wine lover’s paradise during the Key Largo Food and Wine Fest from August 1 to 9. Set on an island known for its bountiful tropical fruit, fresh snapper, tuna, mahi-mahi, shrimp and lobster, local restaurateurs and chefs, together with vintners, winemakers and vineyard owners from around the world, will showcase their talents and wines at 33 events. There will be gourmet wine dinners with cultural specialties, feasts and fiestas, food-pairing adventures and explorations of wines from around the world. Join celebrity chef Dr. Jim Boilini for a six-course Italian extravaganza on Friday. Celebrate the beginning of the Florida Keys lobster season on Wednesday with a Florida lobster feast at Bayside Grille (MM 99). On Saturday, August 9, there’s a final free-pour dinner. Visit the website for a complete schedule of events, prices and reservation information.
http://www.fkrm.com/foodandwine/
Sundowner’s Restaurant
Mile Marker 103.9 Bayside, Key Largo
305-394-3736 (Sue Finney)
Thursday, July 31 at 6:30 p.m.
Join ORT America’s Young Professionals Cabinet for an evening of social networking and philanthropy to benefit at-risk students in the town of Nesher, Israel. Chairman of the event is Joel N. Goren, and Brian Morrison and Matthew Sarelson are serving as co-chairs. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Limited bank lot parking available and metered/garage parking nearby. Please RSVP to Loren Krongold. lkrongold@ortamerica.org
Mellon United National Bank
1688 Meridian Avenue, Miami Beach
305-416-7911 (Loren Krongold)
Battle of the Chefs
Wednesday, July 30 at 7 p.m.
Join Downtown Coral Gables and La Cuisine for Battle of the Chefs 2008 to benefit the Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis. This culinary challenge pits two high profile Gables’ chefs who have just 45 minutes to produce three dishes using a bag of “mystery” ingredients provided by The Fresh Market. The competition is judged on taste, originality and presentation, and guests watch the entire process, socialize and enjoy light refreshments. Admission is complimentary, but a donation of $15 is encouraged. Gourmet VIP seating is also available.
La Cuisine Gourmet
50 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables
305-662-7152, Ext. 110
Okay, I don’t know about this one, but it said free martinis for the girls, so I thought I would pass it along.
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The New Wednesday Ladies Night @ Martini Bar
No Excuses, It’s girls night out !!! & ” Ladies Drink Free Martinis All Night Long ”
Free admission for everyone on the Guest List, Reply with full name & number of guests (Must be 21 & Over)
Angel Bichara, Guest List / B Days / Vip Area, Email : AngelBVip@gmail.com
Saturday August 2,2008, Contagious Musiq @ Guerilla Union Bring you:
Rock The Bells @ Bicentennial Park!
Performing Live: A Tribe Called Quest, Nas, The Pharcyde Mos Def, Method Man, Redman, DelaSoul, Raekwon, Ghostface, Immortal Technique, Dead Prez, Murs, Wale, The Cool Kids, Santogold, B.O.B., Jay Electronica, Kidz In The Hall and more!
Hosted By: B-Real Supernatural Scratch DJ Green Lantern
Tickets available @ www.rockthebells.ticketanimal.com
Mystery On The Menu Presents: MEET, MINGLE, MURDER
Wednesday, July 30, 7:00 pm
Miami BeachBotanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Dr
305-864-2430
Tickets: $15. Presenting an Interactive Murder Mystery with Barbara Fox & members of the audience who receive lines to read during the presentation.
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! Click to view participating member galleries.
Throughout the Coral Gables Business District
305-444-4493
6pm-10pm
Miami Science Museum, 3280 S. Miami Avenue, Miami, 305-646-4209
@MiaSci has quickly become the premiere gathering for the twenty and thirty something mover and shaker crowd in South Florida (just awarded SunPosts’ Best of Award for Young Professional Mixer.) Billed as the “Happy Hour with Substance,†the event combines a business mixer with a celebration of art and a twist of science. Attendees are not only entertained with the program, but they can enjoy of an open bar and an appetizer served throughout the evening along with local DJ’s spinning the best in house, trance and retro. All this is offered for just a $15.00 donation per person. The evening benefits Miami Science Museum’s educational programs. For more information and photos of our events please visit www.myspace.com/atmiasci
Wolf Pack Design Night at The Wolfsonian-FIU JULY 31, 2008 7PM
The Wolf Pack gathers at The Wolfsonian-FIU for an informal introduction to the museum’s renown permanent collection and nationally recognized special exhibitions. Join us for an evening of cocktails, tours, and lively discussion.
RSVP greatly appreciated: 305.535.2631 or rsvp@thewolf.fiu.edu. Free for members; $10 all others.
Cocktails graciously provided by RUBI REY RUM. Beer by Grolsch.
Wolfsonian-Florida International University, 1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach
Next up, on the 8th day of the 8th month of the two-thousandth and 8th year (at 8pm) Dorsch gallery is thrilled to present the third biennial Dixie Dingo Super-8 Invitational Film Festival. 8 strangers are invited to make 8 Super-8 films. Opening and closing sequences created by Miami’s Clifton Childree. There will be music by DJ Lolo (Sweat Records). At Dorsch Gallery, 151 NW 24 St, Miami, FL 33127. 305-576-1278, www.dorschgallery.com
MBCC July Networker Tuesday, July 29th at 55th Street Station
The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce presents an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and business networking on Tuesday July 29th from 6 – 8pm at 55th Street Station located at 5580 NE 4th Court Suite #5, Miami 33137.
The cost of this event is $10 for members, $15 for guests. Please RSVP online by clicking here https://secure.chambermaster.com/directory/jsp/events/dlg/Public_AddReg.jsp?ccid=166&eventid=1915 For more info contact Danielle at (305) 695- 6834
august 1 :10pm @ circa 28 with elastic bond and friends 2826 n miami ave : wynwood : www.circamiami.com
featuring live performances by artists photographed in the project (dj inga ambrosia, poet deborah magdalena, elastic bond, grafittl artists rok one, fisik & audet and alissa christine will be photographing the image of the day), no cover
From the Creators of the VERSACE MANSION POOL PARTIES
Stephan Morris, Ryan Van Milligen, Miguek Valenuela, Mark Lehmkhl, Michael Martin, Yannick Allessio Julio Bautista and Carolina Palmieri and the Elite Entertaiment Family
Request the Pleasure of your Attendance for the Grand Opening of THERapy pool and beach lounge
SUNDAY AUGUST 3rd and every sunday following, festivities begin at noon
Nurses will be on staff // prescriptions will be available choose you relief
BRUNCH OF THE DEL MAR // CHILL OUT IN THE ACQUA LOUNGE // RECESS IN THE PLAYGROUND // DANCING ON LA PLAYA VIP
RALEIGH HOTEL AND BEACH CLUB, 1775 Collins Ave. Miami Beach.
New photo galleries are up from this past weekend 7/18/08 & 7/19/08.
Friday started at the 86 Collective at the Art Center on Lincoln, then off to crash the party at Raleigh, then we stopped by Set on the way home for the very good Ed Hardy party. Friday 7/18/08
Saturday was the ANK swim show at Releigh, the Chloe Show at Setai for a bit, and finished up at the Havaianas party at Gansevoort. Saturday 7/19/08
Artist Meet-And-Greet complimentary wine, hors d’oeuvres, no cover / 7:30pm-9:30pm
Red Bar, 52 SW 10th St., 786-316-0303
So you OWN this bar? And the art on the wall, these are YOUR friends? Wait, so you’re friends with REAL artists? That’s awesome, bro, and thanks for the fancy chow and vino!
Just thought I would pass this one along for anyone with a doggie, or who knows someone with a dog.
My Perfect Pooch Photo Contest
Do you think your dog is the cutest, handsomest or funniest looking dog around town? Well, let us be the judge of that. Send one picture of your perfect pooch for our Bark Brunch photo contest and have a chance to win two human tickets to attend the Bark Brunch at the Oasis, on Saturday, September 6 from 10 am to 12 pm at the Raleigh Hotel.
Photos will be judged on artistry, originality and smoochie-poochie cuteness. Please email your photo as a JPG along with your name, address, phone number and your dog’s name and breed to membership@hmsf.org. Photos will be displayed on a rotating basis on our Bark Brunch page of our website. Winner will be chosen on July 25 and will be contacted by phone and email.
For more information on the Bark Brunch and for sponsorship opportunities call 305.375.5356 or visit our website Submission Terms and Conditions
Thanks to our Bark Brunch supporters
We really like this event and plan to go. What: Comedy of Errors – Shakespeare By The Sea Where: Palm Beach Sunset Cove Theatre 12551 Glades Road View Larger Map
Javi Zayas, Greg Trujillo, Ozzie Herrera & THE FORGE Family invite you to …
his will be one of the biggest and most exclusive Fashion events in THE FORGE’s History.
Tables on the catwalk are limited. Please RSVP by replying. “Javi Zayas”
The Webster Temporary presents ERES Swim wear 2009 Collection
Hosted by The ERES designer Valerie Delafosse
Saturday July 19th 2008, 6 to 8PM
RSVP to Ernesto@thewebstermiami.com
complimentary Valet parking at Blue Moon Hotel 944 Collins Avenue
The Webster Temporary, 919 Collins Avenue Miami Beach
Experience the eruption of Hollywood’s newest waterfront jewel, Lava Tiki Bar & Grille, at a special VIP Launch Party. Tropical food and fun will flow poolside with live music, entertainment, Tiki cocktails and a delicious sampling of specialty grille items and sushi. Call for more information and to RSVP.
Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach
On the Intracoastal at Hallandale Beach Boulevard
4000 South Ocean Drive, Hollywood
954-923-0126
The Heart of the Grove Gallery and Gift Shop presents A New Exhibit of Member Artists’ Work
Opening reception Friday, July 18th, 2008, Time: 6 pm to 9 pm
Located at 3439 Main Highway, Coconut Grove 305-445-1743
This exhibit will continue through September 7th
Co-sponsored by GroveHouse Artists and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Gallery Hours: Tuesday thru Thursday: Noon to 6 pm, Friday & Saturday: Noon to 9 pm, Sunday: 11 am to 5 pm, Monday: closed
The Gallery will be open Noon to 6 pm – Friday, Saturday and Sunday only for the month of August
Next Coconut Grove Art Stroll will be Saturday, August 2nd from 6 pm to 9 pm
944, Leblon and Havaianas present Plunge into Brasil as part of the Summer Series at the Gansevoort South Saturday, July 19 at 10pm. Enjoy fresh fruit caipirinhas by Leblon and a specialty gift from Havaianas. RSVPs are mandatory and space is limited.
Saturday get a babysitter cause we’re back at Jazid, Miami’s coolest live music venue (no kids allowed). Come out and experience!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
http://www.suenalomusic.com/home.htm
Description: American Master: Pete Seeger, The Power Of Song
Friday, July 18, 7:00 pm
Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave.
305.535.1001 www.wolfsonian.org
(2007, USA, Jim Brown, 90 min, color, DVD)-Eighty-eight-year-old folk singer Pete Seeger, known for such rousing songs as “If I Had a Hammer” and “Waist Deep in the Big Muddy,” recalls the spirit of fortitude and hope of the early civil rights movement. This documentary explores Seeger’s lifetime of political activism from the 1950s anti-Communist witch hunts through today’s protests against the war in Iraq.
I am very excited that designer Christian Audigier will be hosting the first time ever sneak-preview of his Smet & Crystal Rock 2010 swimsuit collection at an exclusive event, this Thursday July 17, at the Gansevoort South rooftop lounge “Plunge”.
Cabanas are available for your enjoyment. Please call Tatiana at 305 695 4410 to set up your reservation. And to make your evening perfect, we recommend the Gansevoort’s new hot restaurant “Philippe” This is the RSVP link: reservations@philippechow.com
I hope you can attend this hottest party of Swimsuit Fashion Week.
Michael Capponi
www.michaelcapponi.com
Date: Thursday, July 17, 2008
Time: 9:00pm-11:00pm
Aventura Magazine’s Diamonds & Rubies Event
Please join us for an evening of cocktails and hor d’oeuvres as we unveil elegant jewels from Weston Jewelers designed by Gregg Ruth and hot summer fashions from So-Mi Boutique. Guest will also enjoy live entertainment and special appearance by Gregg Ruth.
BICE Resturant in combination with Le Meridien Sunny Isles Beach
Wednesday, July 23rd from 7pm – 10pm, 18683 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
Invited guest will receive complimentary valet parking for up to 100 guests and a gift bag.
RSVP require by July 22nd, to sofia@sternbloom.com or 305-932-2400 ext 201
Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm
“SUMMER STYLE SERIES” Presenting
CHLOE 2009 SPRING SWIMSUIT COLLECTION
With supermodel dj Evalicious & Opening set by Lauren A & Joshua Menendez
Cocktail reception at 9:30pm At Setai
ANK Swim Show invites Gen Art Executive and Associate Producer Members to a Runway Show for the ANK Swim Show
Saturday, July 19th 7:00pm
The Raleigh Hotel, Cabana Grande, 1775 Collins Avenue
Gen Art Executive and Associate Producer members are invited with a guest to the ANK swimwear line runway show. Celebrated Brazilian swimwear designer Mirla Sabino will unveil her Cruise 2009 collection of her ANK swimwear line Saturday night at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Miami Swim. This season, Sabino’s beautiful collection will showcase an organic color palate and uncomplicated shapes combined to create sheer elegance on the runway. Distinctive prints and unique details add to the collection’s luxe appeal.
For more info on ANK call: 1-866-765-2244
Tickets: * Private event exclusively for Gen Art Executive and Associate Producer level members
* Executive & Associate Producer Level Members will each receive 2 complimentary passes upon RSVP
* To become a Gen Art member, click on the link below or call 305-695-8200
**YOU MUST BE 21 OR OLDER TO ATTEND**
JULY 18 Ed Hardy Swimwear Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week Extraveganza Launch
You are invited to experience the Ed Hardy Swimwear Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week Extraveganza featuring an Ed Hardy and Christian Audigier Swimwear Fashion Show. RSVP today at: setmiami.com/rsvp/edhardy
No mention of free drinks but still seems pretty coool.!
The 86 Collective featuring: The Digital Age: New Media Art a new media exhibition that explores the specatcular and dynamic dimensions of the digital art medium. With Special Guest Ami James
Friday, July 18th from 7pm – 9pm at ArtCenter/South Florida 800 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL
Rubi Rey Rum Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres will be served
Guest must RSVP and be over the age of 21 to attend.
Please rsvp to Miami@tbtpr.com or 212-477-8090 by July 16th.
www.the86collective.org
There is so much going on in Miami. We will attempt to keep you up with as much of the good stuff as possible. Everything here is hand-picked by us. Much of it is free.
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