Month: December 2009

One Night Stand at Cameo 1/9/10

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Every Saturday night @ 10:00PM the ladies take over Cameo, SoBe’s newest night club!
Come celebrate your birthday party, bachelorette party or a girls night out with the male dancers of One Night Stand.
If you have always wanted to try dancing on a pole now here’s your chance.
Compete against your friends in lap dance & fake orgasm contests.
The show is over @ 11:30PM but the night has just begun because you can stay & party @ Cameo!
For complimentary admission before 10PM to our next show on 1/9 rsvp to info@onenightstandmiami.com.
CameoMiami.com
OneNightStandMiami.com

Miami Shakers And Stirrers Biz Networking Mixer 1/5/10

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Networking For Professionals presents
MIAMI SHAKERS AND STIRRERS – Biz Networking Mixer
Tuesday 5th January 2010
6.00pm – 8.00pm
Novecento
1414 Brickell Ave.
Miami, FL 33131

* Make quality business connections and mingle with top professionals.
* Enjoy complimentary Nibbles. Happy Hour drink specials. Cash bar.
* Sign up online and next day we’ll email you the list of confirmed attendees to help you follow up with your new contacts.
* Only those who sign up in advance will receive the list of attendees so book now!

Don’t forget your business cards!
This event will be hosted by NFP Representative Jonathan S Saluk.
Cost: In Advance Online: Members: $10, Non-Members $15, At the door: $20

Membership In Florida Is Free For A Short Time So Apply Now Here!

Book This Event Now

For More Event Information

Invite Your Friends & Contacts

Forward this on to your friends and contacts so they can get a discount by signing up online! By signing up online they’ll also receive the list of attendees the next day!

Charley Friedman Magical Powers opening at Gallery Diet 1/8-9/10

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OPENING RECEPTION :
January 8th, 2009 : 6 – 9 pm

SECOND SATURDAY :
January 9th, 2007 : 7 – 10 pm

Somewhere between humor and magic lies the work of Charley Friedman. He has an undying interest in eliciting emotion in the viewer, not the quick response of shock but rather the kinds of emotions we remember from childhood; laughter, awe, suspense. Similar reactions are often experienced when looking at artwork. Through form and color artists create a sort of mysticism. Though it is a bit absurd this notion, the adoration of objects, it is comical, as Charley would say, a bit of “the emperors new clothes,” it is also irresistible, seductive, and un-avoidable. In Magical Powers, Friedman is exploring wonder, how it is created, where it comes from and our responses to it. In this exhibition Friedman will exhibit three sculptural works, alongside an early example of his photography.

Magical Powers is the second solo exhibition of Friedman’s work at Gallery Diet. The exhibition will be on view at 174 NW 23 Street Miami, FL 33127 from January 8th – February 6th, 2010 with an opening reception January 8th from 6 – 9 p.m.

Gallery Diet is open to the public Tuesday thru Saturday from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., to schedule a private tour outside of regular business hours please contact info@gallerydiet.com

About Charley Friedman

For the last decade, Charley Friedman has been making work exploring the themes of personal identity and the relationship to one’s body. His work primarily addresses the continuous, morphing response of the body to its particular environment and choices. The absurd, tragic, contradictory nature of living is able to be uniquely portrayed using humor as an psychological conduit, from multiple yet equal tangents. For Charley, it is the emotional “ah hah” that he desires over any formal qualities.

Charley wants viewers to feel before they think.

About Gallery Diet:
In addition to Friedman, Diet represents Brian Burkhardt, Richard Höglund, Abby Manock, and Daniel Milewski and exhibits their work alongside that of an invitational series. For additional information please visit www.gallerydiet.com
For more information about our upcoming shows please contact : info@gallerydiet.com

Exploring Your Inner Artist an Arts and Healing Workshop with Paula Turk at Arts at St. Johns 1/9/10

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Saturday, January 9, 2010 – 2 to 4 pm
EXPLORING YOUR INNER ARTIST
an Arts and Healing Workshop
with award-winning artist, Paula Turk
at Arts at St. Johns, 4760 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33140

Helping others to see from the perspective of “the artist within” led sculptor and photographer Paula Turk to design and offer workshops that promote an understanding of the creative process. This workshop is one of several 2-hour sessions created by Paula to help participants explore their imaginative side by responding to artistic stimuli.
The easy-to-do, yet stimulating exercises are offered in 15-minute segments in a relaxed, no-lecture format that encourages group participation and collaboration. The result of the workshop is to reveal another way of looking at and approaching the world.
The workshops are designed to increase one’s powers of observation, communicate feelings through visual media, translate inner vision through written expression and release the ability to problem-solve more creatively and effectively. No previous art or writing ability is required. In addition, there is no limitation with respect to age, gender or profession.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS WORKSHOP
Contact Paula Turk via email at: mixedmetals@aol.com,
or call 305-864-9955.

Advance Registration Fee: $15
Day of Workshop: $20
All materials provided.
For further information on this and all Arts at St Johns events,
call 305-613-2325

BUY YOUR ADVANCE TICKETS ONLINE AT www.artsatstjohns.com

ARTIST INFORMATION: Paula Turk is an award-winning visual artist specializing in metal sculpture and photography. She is the founder/director of ArtShare LLC creative arts group which, in addition to providing workshops, has also co-curated the highly successful “Divine Debris & Glorious Trash” art exhibit. Her work resides in private collections and is also available by commission.

“Sea Riders” metal sculpture by Paula Turk
Visit Paula’s website at: www. paulaturk.com

MISSION: ARTS WITH A MESSAGE
To present arts and culture programming that presents local artists and arts groups, builds community, and encourages dialogue about social issues.

Lincoln Road Art Walk 1/2/10

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The Lincoln Road Art Walk, takes place the first Saturday of every month. In addition to the Primary Flight exhibit in the main gallery, more than 40 local artists in ACSF’s 800, 810 and 924 Lincoln Road studios, local and art spaces will open their doors to share photography, painting, installation, video, mixed media,and glass works . For more information on the Art Walk, please call 305.674. 8278 or visit www.artcentersf.org.

New Years Eve is about to Goooo Crazy at Crazy Pianos 12/31/09

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New Years Eve General Admission, $5
Open Premium Bar 9pm-12am, $50+ per person

Three Course Dinner Ticket, $100++ per person
Includes open premium bar from the time of your reservation until 12am, a seat for the night at a table, and the following menu.
Menu:
Appetizer
(choice of one)
Seared Scallops with Bell Peppers, Bok Choy, and Lo Mein Noodles
Fresh Peruvian Ceviche
Crab Cakes with Spicy Mango Sauce and Avocado Lime Dressing
Tostone Cup with Black Beans and Churrasco

Entrees
(choice of one)
Yukon Potato Crusted Salmon with Lemon Dill Beurre Blanc and Haricot Vert
8 oz Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon with Two Lobster Tails and Tournee Potatoes with Steamed Asparagus in Hollandaise Sauce
Spinach Stuffed Roasted Chicken Breast with Baby Carrots and Potato Gratin
Wild Mushroom Rigatoni in a Brandy Cream Sauce

Desserts
(choice of one)
Poached Pears with Egg Nog Crème Anglaise
Chocolate Mousse Martini
+20% gratuity
++20% gratuity and 8% tax

Buy Your Tickets Online At Newyears.Com
http://www.newyears.com/Events/ShowEvent.aspx?eventId=7473
or by calling 305-567-2462

Seventeenth Annual Miami International Map Fair 1/30-31/10

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Seventeenth Annual Miami International Map Fair
Saturday, January 30 and Sunday, January 31, 2010
10 am to 5 pm

Enjoy a weekend of browsing and buying antique maps of every size, shape and color, alongside map dealers, collectors and aficionados from the four corners of the world. If you are curious about the origin and historical value of your own maps, why not bring them to the fair to receive an expert opinion from a professional map dealer. The Historical Museum of Southern Florida’s Miami International Map Fair, the #1 map fair in the world, includes workshops and lectures and sales by top international dealers.

Proceeds from Map Fair go toward maintaining and improving the Historical Museum’s exhibitions, educational programming and community outreach.

Location
Historical Museum of Southern Florida
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130

General Admission $10
Tickets may be purchased at the door.

Admission includes entrance to the international dealer’s marketplace, access to receive an expert opinion of your own map and the opportunity to win door prizes.

For more information regarding the Historical Museum’s Miami International Map Fair, call 305.375.1492 or e-mail m.kanner@hmsf.org

Join the Legalize Cachaca Movement in Miami 1/6/10

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Join the Legalize Cachaca Movement in Miami
944 and Leblon Cachaça host the first Crawl to take place on Wednesday, Jan 6th.

The event starts at Clarke’s for a VIP reception from 6:30pm-7:30pm. The group will then march to Red Steakhouse where Leblon Caipirinhas will be flowing from 7:45pm-8:45pm. The last stop on the tour will be at China Grill from 9:00pm-10:00pm.

Don’t forget to ask for your traditional Bonfim upon entry for Leblon Caipirinha half price drink specials all night.
To RSVP for event, please go to: www.944.com/lebloncrawl.

Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats at Miramar Cultural Center/ArtsPark 1/5/10

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Date: Tuesday, 1/5/2010
Time: 7:00 PM
Tickets: $35, $25, $15
Venue: Miramar Cultural Center

This event is located at the:
Miramar Cultural Center/ArtsPark
2400 Civic Center Place
Miramar, Florida 33025

The Golden Dragon Acrobats represent the best of a time honored tradition that began more than twenty-five centuries ago. The Golden Dragons are recognized throughout the United States and abroad as the premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company of today.

The reputation of the company is solidly rooted in a commitment to the highest of production values and an attention to artistic details that is unparalleled in the art form. World renowned impresario Danny Chang and choreographer Angela Chang combine award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty

Click here for more information about The Golden Dragon Acrobats

DWNTWN Miami Concert Series Presents PALO! 1/8/10

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DWNTWN Miami Concert Series Presents
PALO!

January 8, 2010 @ 5:30pm
We are kicking off the New Year with some funk. Friday, January 8, 2010 at 5:30 pm the DWNTWN Miami Concert Series is presenting the Miami based band PALO! Their unique and infectious style, textured with exciting beats from the tropics and a touch of some serious jazz, will have the crowd dancing the night away at this free concert at Bayfront Park’s Tina Hills Pavilion.
The New York Post raves”Afro-Cuban Funk is Cuban music for the new generation. And the leader of the sound is the Miami based band PALO!”
As always the show is a sunset happy hour and food and drinks are available.

For information on this show and the rest of the season go to the concert series website… or… become a fan of the series on Facebook …or … text DWNTWNR to 878787 for up to the minute updates.

Coconut Grove Art Stroll 1/2/10

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1st Saturday Coconut Grove Art Stroll on the Promenade at Mayfair
“Celebrates a Brand New Year”
Bringing Vibrant Activity and entertainment to Coconut Grove

On Saturday, January 2nd Coconut Grove Art Stroll Celebrate the New Year! By offering, a fabulous array of new artists, entertainers and much more. Over 40 local and international artists will participate. To enrich the experience, festivities will include live music by Martin Terry the one man orchestra; will make you dance to the rhythm of international music.

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

Enjoy Free Food & beverage by some of Miami’s most popular restaurants and sponsors including Coconut Grove’s Milam’s Grocery, Pollo Tropical, Don Eduardo Tequila, Aalchemia Vodka Products, Kilo Kia Rum and Miller Lite Beer.

In addition, Kids can enjoy creating and painting at the Children’s Arts & Crafts area, which is taught by “Captain Art” the kid’s number 1# Art Teacher.

Artist, Johnny Valdes, who is a Gallery Owner on the Promenade at Mayfair and also the founder of the Coconut Grove Art Stroll, says “This event has brought many new faces and visitors to Coconut Grove! The goal is to deliver an excellent show and also offer a free event for the whole family to enjoy. Also many of the local businesses have benefited from the economic impact this event brings every month to the area.”

Some of the artists exhibiting works in the festival include Johnny Valdes, Proman Garcia, Manuel Menendes, Arien Lopez, Javier Martinez, Juan Vilacoba, Phyllis Hain, Beradette Denoux, Marlene Gasiba, Daisy Rodriguez, Jose Romero, Juan Fernandez and German Molina.

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

When: Saturday, Jan 2nd 2010 – 7pm to 11pm
Where: Promenade at Mayfair – 2911 Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove 33133.
www.myspace.com/coconutgroveartstroll

New Years Eve at Space Miami 12/31/09

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Space Miami is proud to celebrate their 10th New Year’s Eve Celebration, Thursday, December 31st.
As its has become the tradition, we will present a stellar lineup of your favorite local DJ talent, with music by Oscar G, Patrick M, Louis Puig, Lazardi, Maurizio + Danyelino, Dsan Powell, Radamas, Knowledge and Meta4 all night (and morning!) long. As in other years and in keeping with our tradition of giving back to our loyal customers, this will be the least expensive pre-sale ticket in town, starting as low as $25.00 with Open Bar before 12am (Online Only)… It’s is our of way of saying thanks for another year of your loyalty and support! As a last-minute addition to the madness, we are proud to welcome Germany’s own Martin Buttrich for a true live performance in the Techno Loft. Ever the accomplished studio wizard, he’s produced pop (The Sugarbabes), Italo house (Sounds of Life) and progressive (over one hundred collaborations with Timo Maas). He’s even been nominated for a Grammy (remixing Tori Amos ‘Don’t Make Me Come to Vegas’). But it wasn’t until 2006 that Buttrich came to prominence under his own name, releasing 12”s on Four:Twenty, Poker Flat and Carl Craig‘s Planet-E (‘Full Clip’). As of late, Martin has been deep in the studio with fellow German and recent devastator of the Terrace, Loco Dice.
Patrons will also enjoy a complimentary open bar from 10 PM until the ball drops at midnight… Ring in the New Year in style as Space roars into it’s tenth year of operation as the US’s number one dance music club! Buy your tickets now! For Tickets or VIP Tables click below:
Click here to purchase tickets!

Free Family Fest and Miami City Ballet’s Cinderella 1/9/10

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Saturday, January 9 @ 11:30 a.m.
FREE Event!
Thomson Plaza for the Arts
The Adrienne Arsht Center presents Family Fest, a free series featuring family-friendly out-of-doors activities and performances! Your entire family will have a blast at this fun-filled day full of music, dancing, hands-on demonstrations, and mini-workshops. The activities will provide engaging opportunities for parents to share with their children, while introducing “up-close” interactions with the performing arts.
(No tickets are needed for this portion of the event.)

Cinderella
Saturday, January 9 @ 2 p.m.
FREE EVENT!
Sanford and Dolores Ziff Opera House
See the story of Cinderella as the nationally acclaimed Miami City Ballet School brings you a specially condensed children’s version of this famed ballet. It’s great entertainment for children — and the whole family!
Free, advance tickets to this performance are sold out. There will be a first-come, first-serve line for last minute availability on the day of performance!
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida, 33132

From LegalArt Bookkeeping and Taxes for Artists and Arts Organizations 1/7/10

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Basic Bookkeeping and Year-end Tax Concerns for
Artists and Arts Organizations

Mark Colatrella is an accountant with more than 25 years of experience providing consulting and bookkeeping services to artists, creative individuals, and nonprofits.

The presentation will center on the establishment and ongoing maintenance of a basic bookkeeping and accounting system to appropriately measure financial results that will enable efficient and effective preparation of the annual tax return and financial statements for artists, creative individuals, small businesses and arts organizations. Discussion will also include internal controls, cash versus accrual basis and information regarding entity types and structuring considerations (such as corporations, partnerships, LLCs, etc.).

Mark will be available for specific questions at the end of the program. Stick around to meet other artists and community leaders, LegalArt SeminArts are great networking opportunities!

Thursday
January 7, 2010
6:00-7:30 pm
CIFO
1018 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
Register now: provide the names of those attending to
legalartprograms@gmail.com

New Years Eve Segafredo Brickell and Spazio Nero 12/31/09

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Our late seating is sold out. We are currently taking reservations for our early seating. For those of you who will not be dining with us we also have limited space available at the tables on our terrace and couches on a first come, first serve basis. But we request that you join us as early as possible.
Due to the high demand, if you would like to reserve a table at for our early seating or for Spazio Nero , we encourage you to RSVP to RSVP@SZE-Miami.com
For Spazio Nero prices will remain the same, but we will require minimum consumption as follows:

$500 minimum consumption per table (for up to 5 pp)
$100 per person added to the minimum consumption for over 5pp
For more information and reservations, please call 305.577.9809
As always, we are look forward to sharing a memorable and exciting evening with you!

The Segafredo Brickell Family

Destino Photographs by Mayumi Hasegawa opening at Zu Galeria 1/9/10

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Zu Galeria Fine Arts is proud to present 2010’s first exhibit,
Destino: Photographs by Mayumi Hasegawa
Mayumi Hasegawa is a young photographer. Her continuous travels all over the world have given her a certain maturity, a certain vision of each new city she visits. Her passion comes thru in various sunsets in places like Key West or Acapulco. However places like Jerusalem, Venice or San Francisco gives us a mature vision of these iconic cities. Mayumi is on a journey, a mission, un Destino and here at Zu Galeria we are honored to exhibit her collection of photographs. Mayumi’s travels I call it!

January 9, 2010, 8pm to 11pm

Zu Galeria Fine Arts
2248 SW 8th Street
Miami, Fl 33135
786-443-5872
www.zugaleria.blogspot.com

Special performance by opera singer Rolando Polo.

New Years Eve Hosted By Two Mundos Magazine at Club 90 Degree 12/31/09

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No Te Pierdas Nuestra Gran Fiesta De An~O Nuevo!
Hosted By: Two Mundos Magazine
The Best Latin Nye Party In Miami!
Pre-Sale Tickets Available @ Http://Www.Wantickets.Com
For Reservations Call 786-425-3545!

Este 2 De Enero 2010!!!
David Calzado Y La Charanga Habanera En Vivo!!!
Tickets De Pre-Venta Disponible A Solo $40!!!
Visita: Http://Www.Wantickets.Com
Para Mas Informacion Y Reservarciones: 786-425-3545!

Club 90 Degree
90 NE 11th Street
Miami, FL 33132
(786) 425-3545
Website: http://www.club90degree.com

Hollywood Art Walk 1/16/10

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Join us Saturday, January 16th • 7 – 10pm • FREE
Stroll along charming tree-lined sidewalks to the sounds of a jazzy saxophone or the soft strings of a violin and harp. Look over the shoulder of an artist painting in the street or visit the art galleries and businesses showcasing local and regional artwork. Complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres are served by participating businesses. Free admission. Maps available at locations listed below.
More Info

Participants:
ANSU Gallery, Beauty of Wax, Cafe Italia, Comfort Zone Studio & Spa, Elegant Photographics, Goddess Store & Studio, La Barraca Tapas Bar & Cafe, The Little Bakery, Maya, Mosaica, PinkGhost, Rainbo Cafe, Reliance Group, Inc. and The Shade Post.

ArtWalk Happenings

ANSU Gallery
7-10pm • 2028 Harrison Street, #104
Two talented Argentinean artists, Susy Navon and Patricia Bertisch, will be showing their art at ANSU Gallery. Navon said: “Living in luminous South Florida stimulates my color sensitivity.” Susy loves to work with acrylics and mix media. Patricia thinks that “Art is a spiritual road that I love to walk through.” You are invited to chat about art with Susy Navon and Patricia Bertisch at their vernissage during ArtWalk.
Info: 954-454-5632 or 954-921-4914 • www.ANSUGallery.com


Comfort Zone Studio & Spa
7-10pm • 2028 Harrison Street
Guest artists Roberta Shine & Sandi Fein – known for their interpretation of colors and shapes, their artwork will mesmerize you!
Info: 954-923-2030 • www.ComfortZoneSpa.com


Goddess Store & Studio
7-10pm • 2017 Harrison Street
Join us for our monthly display of original art work by talented local artists. Meet and mingle with the artists and learn about their inspirations.
Info: 954-929-2369 • www.GoddessStore.com

New Years Eve 400 Club at KARMA Open Bar All Night 12/31/09

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The 400 Club New Year’s Eve Celebration
Bring the New Year in with Class & Style
Purchase tickets IN ADVANCE and they are $80 for ladies and $100 for gentlemen. Tickets at the door the night of will be $125 per person, so make sure you get yours early! Upscale attire is required, formal attire is encouraged! The kitchen will be open, and a full 4 course dinner is available with reservations in advance. Please inquire for dinner reservations and details. VIP Table packages are also available.. Package A is $1750 for 6 people and includes a magnum of Premium Vodka, a bottle of Moet Nectar Rose, and your choice of Patron or Hennessey, as well as access to the Open Bar.. Package B is $800 for 4 people, and includes on bottle of premium vodka, and one bottle of Moet Nectar Rose, and access to the Open Bar as well. Full four course dinners and breakfast buffet are also available.

To Purchase Tickets: NYE@400Life.com
VIP Table Reservations: (305)528.8681

So you’ve got a 400 NYE party at South Beach’s SEXIEST brand new venue, and a Full Premium Open Bar All Night, all with a very affordable price tag.. I’d say that’s a pretty solid combination in my opinion.. Each and every Sunday, we bring you the 400 Sunday Night Supper Club at KARMA (619 Washington Ave, 10pm – 3am). Bigg D and the Bottom Shelf Band have more special guests lined up to the hit the stage and the chefs at Karma have promised to keep surprising us with new delicious dishes weekly. Come check the place out EVERY SUNDAY!

The Reading Room with special guest Rosemarie Chiarlone 1/8/10

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The Reading Room
A Temporary Space for Artists’ Books, Publications and Multiples
Main Library – Children’s Room, 101 W. Flagler Street, Miami
Friday, January 8
Noon – 2 p.m.
With special guest: Rosemarie Chiarlone

On the second Friday of each month, a secret room in the Children’s Room at the Main Library becomes The Reading Room. In this cozy space, visitors can get up close and personal with selections from the Library’s collection of artists’ books, publications and multiples. Experience these objects without having to look at them through a display case, engage in conversation over coffee and cookies, and see living-room style screenings of video and new media art.
Special guest Rosemarie Chiarlone’s work explores controversial social issues concerning women and relationships in the 21st century. Through two and three dimensional works, video, book art, and installations employing diverse materials and media, her current work addresses the physical and psychological boundaries of human connectedness and the impact of its loss on individuals and within a larger societal scope. These works deal with sexual objectification, the role of sexuality and sexual identity within society, and the breakdown of connection.
This month’s screening from Aspect: The Chronicle of New Media Art is Volume 7: Personas and Personalities. All the works in this volume examine the role of personal psychology in how we interact with others and our surroundings on an everyday basis. It features artists exploring personal or cultural issues of gender, identity and personality. Artists in this volume include: CarianaCarianne, Lynn Hershman, Erik Levine, The Yes Men, and others.
For more information about exhibitions and programs at the Miami-Dade Public Library System, call 305-375-5048, e-mail art@mdpls.org or visit http://mdpls.org/news/exhibitions/exhibitions.asp

New Years Eve at INK $50 Open Bar 12/31/09

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New Years’s Eve 2010
Thursday, December 31, 2009 6:00 PM
Ink | 717 Washington Avenue
Come celebrate this New Year’s Eve at the hottest spot in SoBe at INK Nightclub. Hip-hop sounds in the main room all night by DJ Tony Tone & DJ Mandy. House Sessions in the Dragon Room by DJ Fresko.
Dining room opens at 6pm. Dining reservations required. Club doors opens at 10pm. Dress code is semi-formal and will be strictly enforced. This is a 21+ event and valid ID will be required.
Click here to purchase tickets

New Years Eve Countdown to 2010 in Hollywood Florida 12/31/09

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New Year’s Weekend Events
Countdown to 2010!
Thursday, December 31st • Hollywood Beach Theatre, Johnson Street & the Broadwalk • 9pm-1am
Countdown the last moments of 2009 and welcome the new year with us! Music begins at the Beach Theatre with our “DJs” at 9pm, followed by GROOVE LINE, an 8-piece, high energy, Top 40 dance party band performing from 10pm until 1am.
More Info

Martini Tuesdays at Gansevoort South Plunge Rooftop Lounge 12/29/09

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Martini Tuesdays is a weekly cocktail party that meets at a different fabulous South Beach venue every Tuesday at 9pm. Now in its 8th year, Martini Tuesdays is a great night for networking and meeting new friends. There is never a cover charge.

This Week’s Location: 12.29.09
Gansevoort South
Plunge Rooftop Lounge
2377 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305.604.1000
www.gansevoortsouth.com

Martini of the Week:
Forbibben Fruit $8
Made with Vodka, Triple Sec, Pineapple and Cranberry

Cernuda Arte At Miami International Art Fair 1/6-10/10

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Cernuda Arte informs with great pleasure our participation at the premiere of the Miami International Art Fair
January 6 – 10, 2010 at the Miami Beach Convention Center

Join us at BOOTH 208 for selections from our annual blockbuster show
IMPORTANT CUBAN ARTWORKS, VOLUME EIGHT
Featuring a splendid exhibition of Modern and Contemporary Cuban Artists, including, Wifredo Lam, Víctor Manuel García, Fidelio Ponce de León, Carlos Enríquez, Domingo Ravenet, René Portocarrero, Mario Carreño, Mariano Rodríguez, Cundo Bermúdez, Roberto Diago, Luis Martínez Pedro, José Mijares, Servando Cabrera Moreno, Roberto Estopiñán, Enrique Riverón, Gina Pellón, Tomás Sánchez, Manuel Mendive, Alfredo Sosabravo, Flora Fong,
Clara Morera, Tomás Esson, Vicente Hernández, Miguel Florido, Sandro De La Rosa, David Rodríguez,Joel Besmar, Ramón Vázquez, Irina Elén González, Giosvany Echevarría, Gabriel Sánchez,
Li Domínguez Fong, Juan Roberto Diago, Ania Toledo, and others.

A 132 page full-color catalog is available upon request.

Fair Hours:
January 6, 2010 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. (Charity Benefit)
8 p.m. – 11 p.m. (VIP Collector’s Preview).
January 7 & 10, 2010 12 noon – 8 p.m. January 8 & 9 2010 12 noon – 9 p.m.

During fair hours you may reach us at:
Ramón Cernuda 305-299-2950, Nercys Cernuda 305-335-8350,Sergio Cernuda 305-987-5642, and Luisa Lignarolo 305-775-9221.

New Years Eve NYE2K10 at Aerobar this official locals after party 12/31/09

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Tony Guerra, Smiley Boyd, and the AEROBAR family invite you to NYE 2k10 at AEROBAR Thursday, December 31st. A stress free fun night full of friends, family, and amazing entertainment.
Music by Nikolas and Joe Dert.
$25 Admission
$75 Admission & Open Bar All Night
Pre-sale tickets available at www.wantickets.com/aerobar
VIP TABLES
VIP Menu Specials Available
Space is limited and reservations recommended at 305 674 1110 .

New Years Eve Calamari Restaurant La Bottega Sociale Coconut Grove 12/31/09

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the Grove with Family & Friends at Calamari…
Calamari Restaurant Invites You to Join Us in Celebrating New Year’s Eve in our beautiful court garden setting, with party favors and music by Johnny G., original DJ of Mezzanote, Miami Beach.
Special 9 o’clock seating for the duration of the evening.
Reserve your table now. 305 781 4865

New Year’s Eve A la Carte Menu
SOCIAL PLATTERS
ANTIPASTO ITALIANO ~ a selection of Italian Cold Cuts & Cheeses $16.95
SEA FOOD PLATTER ~ creat your own platter with a choice of fresh oysters, shrimp or stone crab M/P
FRITTO MISTO ~ calamari, shimp, salmon, scallops & mixed fish lightly dusted in
our seasoned flour and flash fried to a golden brown $18.95

FIRST COURSE
LOBSTER BISQUE ~ Chef Alex’s special recipe, served with crab meat $10.95
BURRATA ~ soft, creamy mozzarella served with fresh toamto on a bed of Prociutto di Parma $14.95
ARUGULA SALAD ~ Fresh baby arugula with dried figs, rainboaw cherry tomatoes &
Parmesan Cheese in a Balsamic Vinaigrette $9.95
CARPACCIO DI MANZO AL TARTUFO ~ thin sliced cured beef, served with arugula salad & crumbled
Parmesan Cheese, topped with fresh, sliced black truffle $14.95
TUNA TARTAR ~ sushi-grade tuna with soy sauce served with avocado and fresh cream $12.95

MAIN COURSE
RISOTTO FUNGHI ~ risptto tossed with porcini, portabella & Shittake mushrooms,fresh, sliced black truffle $24.95
LOBSTER RAVIOLI ~ pasta pillows stuffed with lobster meat, served in a flavorful lobster cream sauce $24.95
BRANZINO ALLE MANDORLE ~ almond crusted Mediterranean Branzino
served in a delicate white wine lemon sauce $34.95
LAMB CHOP ~ Colorado lamb chop grilled to perfection and served with asparagus
and garlic mashed potatoes $28.95
OSSOBUCO ~ our classic, served over pappardelle al sugo $28.95
POLLO CIPRIANI ~ chicken breast stuffed with spinach, prosciutto & mascarpone, with melted
Fontina Cheese in a brandy cream sauce $26.95
SURF & TURF ~ grilled lobster tail and fillet mignon, cooked to perfection,
served with truffle cream sauce and and garlic mashed potatoes $36.95

There will be Jazz at La Cava in La Bottega
The Grove Garden Trilogy: Calamari, La Bottega, Taurus
3540 Main Highway, Coconut Grove, FL 33133 305 441 0219

Grand Opening Bombay Darbar Indian Restaurant 1/2/10

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BOMBAY DARBAR INDIAN RESTAURANT IN COCONUT GROVE IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE IT’S GRAND OPENING

Saturday, January 2, 2010 – at 6pm to 8pm BOMBAY DARBAR INDIAN RESTAURANT located at 3195 Commodore Plaza, will host a Grand Opening Cocktail reception invitation celebrating their new location in Coconut Grove. Served will be complimentary wine, King Fisher Imported beer, and delicious appetizers. After 8pm the restaurant will be serving dinner with a 50% discount off the entire bill not including tax and gratuity.

The Owners Danny & Nan both originally from Bombay India have been in the Restaurant Industry for over 25 years. They have managed and worked in some of the most exclusive properties in the world for example The Taj Hotel in India, the Ritz Carlton and The Hilton Hotel.

The Master Chef has over 21 years mastering the fine techniques of Indian Cuisine some of his favorite dishes are Chicken Tikka Masal, Chicken Makhani, Lamb & Chicken Vindaloo to name a few. The restaurant comfortably accommodate 50 seats In-door and Out-door.

We are so excited to be opening our new restaurant here in Coconut Grove says Owner, Danny, with the good news about the Playhouse re-opening and also the new Muvico theatre coming to Coconut Grove we feel the timing is perfect.

King Mango Groovy Grove Sundays Show 12/27/09

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Sunday Dec 27th 2009
Rockin the Grove with:
A special musical tribute to King Mango Strut‘s 28th year of putting the “Nut’ Back in Coconut Grove
Featuring on stage:
Mechanical Massacre
GWIP
NRB & Friends ( *special Jam Session inviting all “Grove” musicians*)
and special guest Little Alix & The Rockers  (Youtube Video)
Selector: DJ Fyshe
@ Chicago’s Steakhouse & Tavern
3120 Commodore Plaza
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
In the Heart Of The Grove
Showtime 8 PM
Admission $5
* No cover for 33133 residents
Food & Drink Specials
http://coconutgrovelive.blogspot.com

Christina Pettersson Solo Exhibition Resurrection 1/16/10

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SPINELLO GALLERY / DESIGN DISTRICT: 155 NE 38 ST, No. 101, Miami, FL – 33137
SOLO EXHIBITION: Christina Pettersson / “Resurrection”
OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, January 16th, 7-10pm

Spinello Gallery (155 NE 38 St., No. 101, Miami Florida – 33137) is proud to present “Resurrection,” the much-anticipated solo exhibition by Miami’s most superior female draftsman, Christina Pettersson. The Swedish born artist will undoubtedly wow you with her multidisciplinary exhibition featuring a suite of large scale graphite drawings on paper, video, and sculpture. This will be Petterson’s second solo exhibition with the gallery.

We live in an age of diminishing returns. Even if you can manage a second coming, beware the form it takes. Pettersson explains, “Catholicism may have taught me that resurrection signaled a more glorious return than the original, but experience has done little to reinforce such a notion. ” Instead she is haunted by a curious story she heard years ago, regarding the aftermath of Hiroshima. Only weeks after the explosion leveled the city, residents discovered that “the bomb had not only left the underground organs of plants intact; it had stimulated them. Everywhere were bluets and Spanish bayonets, goosefoot, morning glories and day lilies, the hairy-fruited bean, purslane and clotbur and sesame and panic grass and feverfew” (John Hersey, Hiroshima). Bright sticky blooms pushed through the rubble with disturbing disregard, proving once and for all that death, and not art, imitates life.

Pettersson continues, “The thing you bring back is never what you lost. When beauty is the aftermath of terrible violence, it is an aching reminder of what a fearful thing it is to love what death can touch. A resurrection is like a foreboding, a song that never rises from anywhere but the grave.”

But even this explanation is too simple. For among the strewn, charred wreckage of a bomb blast or a fire, rescuers will sometimes discover a whole pineapple or an orange where once a marketplace stood. Or in the decaying fibers of a doll a startlingly intact glass eye, like a diamond, will reveal itself. The viewer wonders, how is it that nothing in the history of the world has ever looked so beautiful before? Suddenly the last story has no meaning, because every last breaks forward into a next. And even last things last forever.

Exhibition through February 27th, 2010.
*Image Above: “Ophelia at Fourteen,” Graphite on Paper, 72″ x 80″
SPINELLO GALLERY prides itself in exhibiting intelligent works of art in every medium by contemporary local Miami emerging artists. SPINELLO GALLERY has become the playground for unorthodox and experimental artists who don’t easily fit into the confines of the traditional gallery space. SPINELLO GALLERY is steadily making headway in the Miami Art Scene and beyond becoming a contender in the Art World.
SPINELLO GALLERY | 155 NE 38 STREET, No. 101 | MIAMI | FL | 33137

Premier Fridays at Cinema South Beach 12/25/09

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Miami Global Artists presents “Premier Fridays” at the brand new Cinema nightclub in the heart of South Beach!
Christmas falls on a Friday this year! That means that after celebrating with your family & friends all day, living in Miami, you’ll probably want to go out and show off all the new stuff and clothes that you got. Well we’ve got just the thing… A brand new party at a brand new nightclub right on the South Beach strip!
Come celebrate Xmas on the Beach with us, the M.G.A. family & Cinema Staff!!
Premeir Nightclub is South Beach’s newest upscale venue. Beautifully designed to give you an eye pleasing experience.

Dress To Impress
no cover all night
Merry Christmas
All Guests must be 21 years of age!
Music provided by:
Sal Zivalli
Diaga
Gino Fuentes

Cinema
637 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33141

New Years Eve Extravaganza at Kitchen 305 12/31/09

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New Years Eve Party At Kitchen 305
12.31.2009
“I Gotta Feeling”…
You are cordially invited to KITCHEN 305 New Years Eve Bash in the beautiful Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort!!!
We have created a few options for you to choose from:

Dinner
Executive Chef Julius Browns Four Course Tasting Dinner
@$55.00 per person ( includes champagne toast)
Seating’s at 5:30pm 630 pm, 7:30pm and 930pm

Our Pre New Years Eve Party
8pm-10pm
$25.00 per person
Includes Chef Selected Hors d’ oeuvres and two drinks per person.
This will give you access to the Kitchen 305 Lounge or our Tiffany Ballroom Room with our NYE band the Kammelleon.

Party Extravaganza
10pm for small cover of $20.00
Access to Kitchen 305
Florida’s top 2 DJ’s spinning the best tunes .
DJ Hana (House) DJ Aerial Gonzalez (Open Format)
Free party favors and a NYE Toast all included.

· Party hosted by Kitchen 305, Marvin Jones NFL Great and GES Models of South Beach, Noreen Ismail, Brock Miami and Debbie and Scott Sanders

RESERVE A TABLE One bottle ONLY $175

RESERVE A VIP COUCH with TWO bottles ONLY $350
RSVP: 305-749-2110 or GESModels@live.com

New Years Eve at La Covacha open bar and dinner with Jhonny M Lazardi Mark M Dark 12/31/09

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Thursday, December 31 2009
Alejandro Lazardi, Robin Carril, Nelson Martinez and La Covacha present
New Year’s Eve 2010
Complimentary dinner and open bar from 9PM to 12AM
Music By
Jhonny M
Lazardi
Mark M
Dark
Complimentary breakfast will be served at 6AM
for pre sale tickets at $20
call at 305.300.2267
or click here
La Covacha
10730 Nw 25th | Doral, Fl 33172
p 305.594.3717 | www.lacovacha.com
ask@lacovacha.com

New Years Eve Busta Rhymes Legendary at Sobe Live 12/31/09

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Thursday December 31st
Busta Rhymes Legendary New Years Eve @ Sobe Live
Celebrate The New Year In Style At #1 Hip Hop Venue 08 & 09 “Sobe Live”
Busta Rhymes “Legendary” New Years Eve 2010
Premium Open Bar 9pm – Midnight
Complimentary Buffet
Champagne Toast @ Midnight
Balloon Drop & Party Favors
Pre-Sale Discount Tickets Available @ www.newyears.com Or Call 305.725.3353 For More Info

New Years Eve at Space 12/31/09

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Thursday, December 31st: Starts at 10pm
Event: Space Miami NYE 2010
Location: The Terrace, Techno Loft, Space Ballroom
Space rings in 2010 with it’s tenth annual New Year’s Eve bash. Featuring sets from Oscar G, Patrick M, Louis Puig, Lazardi, and many more, for a 20+ hour massive marathon of music and entertainment. Also, the Techno Loft crew is proud to present surprise guest performer Martin Buttrich for an extremely rare live performance…
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Space Christmas 12/26/09

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Saturday, December 26th: Starts at 11pm
Event: Space Christmas
Location: The Terrace, Techno Loft, The Space Ballroom
In the spirit of the holidays, Space brings the best of the best in local talent this Christmas weekend. On the Terrace will be residents Patrick M, Louis Puig, and Lazardi. Meanwhile in the Techno Loft, residents Maurizio + Danyelino and Dsan Powell will be providing the soundtrack, while in the Space Ballroom, guest DJs Cardi and Kaos will present the best of hip-hop, old school, and open format to the holiday masses…
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New Years Eve BED Presents 2010 Featuring DJ Clue 12/31/09

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New Year’s Eve 2010
Thursday, December 31, 2009 8:00 PM
B.E.D. | 929 Washington Avenue
B.E.D., Beverage Entertainment and Dining brought to you by MTV’s World Famous DJ CLUE. Offering a 3-course dinner and party packages including the Cabaret Cat’s Meow Dinner Show. Open bar from 9pm – 1am with a champagne toast. Open format music until 7am.
Click here to purchase tickets

Drumming party at Jakmel Art Gallery 12/24/09

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Drumming Party at Jakmel
Thursday, December 24, 2009 at 8:00pm
Bring your drum tonight and jam with Papaloko at Jakmel Art Gallery…..
Everybody is invited….and if you don’t have a drum but want to join in, Papaloko has one for you to play.
Come by and jam to celebrate Christmas with us…
Jakmel Art Gallery
7646 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33138
info: jakmelart@yahoo.com
786-312-5947

Win VIP Tickets to Tito Puente, Jr. at Magic City Casino From Soul Of Miami 12/26/09

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Enter Below to win VIP Passes to Tito Puente, Jr. at Magic City Casino
CONTEST ENDED, THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED
Tito Puente, Jr. at Magic City Casino in Miami Dec. 26th!
Ticket info: The show is free for all general admission patrons, but these tickets will be for VIP tickets (originally priced $25-30). VIP tickets provide closer seating to the stage and access to the bar, etc. Also, all attendees receive a ticket to win a set of Tito Puente LP Timbales, but VIP ticket holders get 2 chances to win.

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TITO PUENTE, JR. & HIS ORCHESTRA Album Release Concert & Party!
General Admission: FREE
VIP Tickets: $30 & $25
Saturday, December 26, 2009
3:00pm – 6:00pm
Magic City Casino
450 NW 37th Avenue
Miami, FL
With special guest stars Carlos Oliva, Kevin Ceballo, Ricky Melendez, Marlow Rosado and La Riqueña!
All concert attendees will be entered to win a set of LP Tito Puente Timbales! VIP Ticket holders double their chances to win!
Buy a VIP Ticket and you will also receive a FREE COPY of Tito’s new album “GOT MAMBO?” at the show!

YOU’RE INVITED TO THE PARTY!
Immediately following the concert at Tres Hermanos Bar Tito will be signing autographs!
PURCHASE YOUR VIP TICKETS TODAY
http://www.magiccitycasino.com
or call 305-460-6579

New Years Eve 2010 Penthouse Soiree 12/31/09

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Celebrate New Years Eve in an intimate and ultra-exclusive setting in a privately-owned Penthouse at Marina Blue in Downtown Miami with panoramic bay & city views to watch the fireworks spectacle at midnight!
RSVP and Ticket Purchase is Required to Attend.

Music by: DJ BOUNCE
Mixing: House/Dance, Hip Hop, Rock, Upscale Latin, 80’s & Freestyle Music

ENTERTAINMENT:
Belly Dance Show
Surprise Specialty Act

FOOD & DRINKS INCLUDED:
• CATERED DINNER BUFFET
• PREMIUM OPEN BAR ALL-NIGHT [Includes Vodka, Rum, Scotch Whisky, Champagne and Beer]
• WATER, SODAS, MIXERS, ETC.
• CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 4AM+
• PARTY FAVORS

ADMISSION TICKETS:
$125.00 INDIVIDUAL TICKETS
• Includes All-of-the-Above

$150.00 INDIVIDUAL TICKETS, THE-DAY-OF-EVENT
• Includes All-of-the-Above

$1,000 GROUP/CORPORATE TICKET PACKAGE
• Includes All-of-the-Above
• 10 Admission Tickets

$500.00 BEDROOM SUITE PACKAGE
• Includes All-of-the-Above
• 2 Admission Tickets
• Exclusive Use of Bedroom Suite All-Night & Sleepover

$1,000 MASTER BEDROOM SUITE PACKAGE
• Includes All-of-the-Above
• 2 Admission Tickets
• Exclusive Use of Master Bedroom Suite All-Night & Sleepover

TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKET(S), VISIT HTTP://WWW.MEGACITYEVENTS.COM
FOR MORE INFO/QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL OR TEXT 786-277-3703

New Years Eve Saraswati Presents 2010 at Deco Walk Rooftop 12/31/09

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Join us on Thursday, December 31st as we say goodbye to 2009 and welcome the NEW DECADE – 2010!

Where: DecoWalk Rooftop
928 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL

Party starts @ 9pm with opening set by Lady SolyMar and Global Soul Sounds by Ivan Diaz
$20 presale tickets @ http://www.SaraswatiMiami.com
ROOFTOP, FULL MOON AND GREAT MUSIC~ NEED I SAY MORE . . .
White dress encouraged by not required . . . make sure to bring your dancing shoes!
Hosted by: Globaile (http://www.Globaile.com)

Jazz At MOCA LeNard Rutledge 12/25/09

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Top off your holiday with Jazz at MOCA, Friday, December 25 when Miami native and singer LeNard Rutledge takes the stage for a soul stirring and earthy performance of jazz classics and original pieces. The free outdoor concert will take place rain or shine at 8 pm. MOCA Galleries and Shop will be open from 7 to 10 pm by donation. Bring your friends and family for a delightful outing.

Jazz at MOCA is sponsored by Starbucks Coffee Company and North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency.
Special 15% Discount in MOCA Shop for Members Now Through December 31st.

Young Arts Week 2010 presents YoungArts Young Benefactor Night 1/14/10

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Young Arts Week 2010 presents YoungArts Young Benefactor Night
Thursday, January 14, 8pm
Free to MAM Contemporaries with RSVP
Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, 174 East Flagler Street
YoungArts invites MAM Contemporaries and other young benefactors for an evening of culture and cocktails. Dance performance and cinematic arts screening begins at 8pm. Dancing, socializing and cocktails continue at ECCO at 10pm. RSVP required. To register, email gala@youngarts.org or call: 305.377.6992.
YoungArts invites Miami’s young benefactors for an evening of culture and cocktails!
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Young Benefactor ticket: FREE
8:00 p.m. Dance Performance and Cinematic Arts Screening at the Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts
10:00 p.m. Dancing, socializing and cocktails at ECCO
174 East Flagler Street, Miami, Florida
Downtown chic
Street or garage parking
For more information and to register for this event, please visit www.youngarts.org/Gala, or call 305.377.6992 or email gala@youngarts.org.
We would like to thank Friends of NWS, MCB’s Upper Room, MOCA Shakers, MAM Contemporaries and the Viscayans for joining us in supporting America’s most talented emerging artists.

Gen Art advance screening and party for Youth In Revolt 1/6/10

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Directed By: Miguel Arteta
Starring: Michael Cera, Portia Doubleday, Steve Buscemi, Ray Liotta, Justin Long, Jean Smart and Zach Galifianakis
Wednesday, January 6 | 8:00pm
Regal Cinema South Beach
1100 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
After-Party: at Wynwood Art District’s newest Hotspot…
Cafeina Wynwood Lounge | 10pm to Midnight
297 NW 23rd Street, Miami, Fl 33127
(305) 438-0792
* Complimentary cocktails will be served.
Sounds Provided By: MISTER DRAKE along with Michelle Leshem and Sasha Lauzon of SnM.
Special Thanks to Vivian Valdes

Gen Art invites you to an advance screening and party for “Youth In Revolt” directed by Miguel Arteta (“Good Girl”, “Star Maps”) and starring Michael Cera, Portia Doubleday, Steve Buscemi, Ray Liotta, Justin Long, Jean Smart and Zach Galifianakis.
FREE for members, $15 for non-members

Youth In Revolt hits theaters on January 8th
TICKETS | MORE INFO

Third Annual Abracadabra Fund-raising Art Exhibition and Raffle 1/22/10

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Third Annual
Abracadabra
Fund-raising Art Exhibition and Raffle

Jan. 23 – Feb. 19, 2010

Opening Reception: Fri., Jan. 22, 6-9 pm
Raffle Event: Fri., Feb. 19

Now in its third year, this exhibition and fund-raiser is comprised of a selection of approximately 100 works in all media by artists who have been invited to participate. The third annual Abracadabra culminates with a raffle of all of these outstanding, donated art works by various artists. All available art will be on exhibition prior to the evening of the raffle, affording an opportunity to preview before the main event!

Full bar (donation) and light refreshments will be served. Cost: free for members, $10 for non-members.

Click here for more information.

$375 – One raffle ticket and admission for two to event
$700 – Two raffle tickets and admission for four to event
$1000 – Three raffle tickets and admission for six to event
$30 – buys general admission for one person to the event (this does not include raffle participation).
Each raffle ticket purchased will guarantee the bearer to go home with a work of art valued at greater than the ticket price. Raffle tickets are available in advance and at the door if still remaining.

At 8 pm, all ticket holders’ names will be randomly drawn, one by one. When your name is called, you choose any work of art that has not yet been selected. If you are picked first, you have first choice of all the artwork, the second name picked gets second choice, and so on – everyone is a winner! Participating artists are by invitation, selected by the Center’s curator and the Event Committee. Proxy bidding will be available for raffle ticket holders unable to attend. Complimentary beer, wine, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and live entertainment.

Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison St.
Hollywood, FL 33020
954. 921. 3274
954. 921. 3273 fax
ArtAndCultureCenter.org

A Special Family Show They Might Be Giants at Adrienne Arsht Center 2/28/10

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Saturday, February 27 @ 2 p.m.
John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall

“A classic cult band!” (The New York Times)
“After 20 years, still innovating and still capturing new fans!” (Entertainment Weekly)

On the heels of their Grammy-winning release, Here Come the 123s, They Might Be Giants gives the whole family something to sing about together! Best known for their critically-acclaimed albums and videos to their film and TV music such as “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” and the Grammy Award-winning theme song from “Malcolm in the Middle”.

They Might Be Giants have generated millions of records worldwide and are rock stars with both parents and their kids! Energy-packed family albums such as; Here Come the ABCs, NO!, and their latest, Here Comes Science keep the kids dancing!

Member Presale: December 21
Public On Sale: December 28

If you are a member, LOG IN HERE and purchase your tickets today or call 305.949.6722.

*Not a member? CLICK HERE and join today!

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132

Sunbox Eleven Winery Celebrates The Holidays 12/23/09

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You are cordially invited…

SUNBOX ELEVEN WINERY CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS
ENO’S WINE BAR, SOUTH BEACH
920 LINCOLN ROAD, MIAMI BEACH, FL
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2009
6:00 P.M. – 10 P.M.

A not-so-typical California winemaker’s event will be held in your own backyard of South Florida. SUNBOX Eleven Winery owner, Sunny Fraser, and her Chef Winemaker Superdave Gordon, aren’t waking up on a vineyard next to the Napa Valley Wine Trail, but just down the street at their winery headquarters off lush Old Cutler Road here in their hometown of Miami. They travel back and forth to their cooperative winery in California to handcraft their very rare, limited production wines in single barrels until they age to perfection and then bring them back to Florida to share with the local hot-spots.

Miami’s own SUNBOX Eleven Winery will be celebrating the holidays and the release of their much-anticipated second vintage of artisan wines at Eno’s Wine Bar on South Beach. Sunny & Chef Superdave will be entertaining guests and signing bottles while people mingle and holiday shop in a relaxed environment of food and wine.

COMPLIMENTARY hors d’oeuvres will be served from 6 P.M. – 8 P.M.

Mention this (Facebook) invitation and provide your business card/contact info and your 1st wine pour is FREE, compliments of SUNBOX Eleven Winery.

The event is open to the public.

http://www.sunboxeleven.com/

New Years Eve Celebrate Polynesian Style at Mai-Kai 12/31/09

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Celebrate New Years Eve Polynesian Style!
Seating will be available for dinner and our Polynesian show or dinner (without the show) overlooking our beautiful gardens in Samoa, Tahiti or even outside on the Porch.
For those of you with us at Midnight, we will be passing out hats, horns and party favors to welcome in the New Year.

The Molokai Bar will open at 5 PM until the wee hours with no cover, no minimum.
Happy Hour will be from 5-8 PM with 50% off appetizers and drinks (except for bottles of wine, champagne, Sidewinders Fang , and the Mystery drink).
Come and join the party in the Molokai Bar!

· Reservations require a non-refundable deposit of $25.00 per person. This deposit will be deducted from your check on New Years Eve.
· We accept cash, money orders or credit cards for deposits. A receipt for your deposit will be sent to you by mail.
· We ask that you please bring the receipt with you on New Years Eve and give it to the Maitre d’ upon your arrival. This will enable us to give you the proper deduction on your check.

Our show times on New Years Eve will be as follows, dinner is served prior to the show:

7:30 P.M. SHOW 21.00 PER PERSON COVER CHARGE
11:15 P.M. SHOW 40.00 PER PERSON COVER CHARGE (MINIMUM PARTY OF 4)

for reservations and more information please call
954 563 3272 ext. 1

The Mai-Kai Restaurant , 3599 North Federal Highway,
Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33308
www.maikai.com info@maikai.com

Mai-Kai’s 53’rd Anniversary Party 12/28/09

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WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US ON MONDAY DECEMBER 28 FOR OUR
CUSTOMER CELEBRATION PARTY
IN RECOGNITION OF MAI-KAI’S 53RD ANNIVERSARY!
There will be an extended Happy Hour and a Complimentary buffet in the Molokai Bar
from 5 – 8 p.m. We will bring out our old scrap books for those of you that are interested in
old Mai-Kai memorabilia.
The entire staff at the Mai-Kai Restaurant are excited about our upcoming celebrating and
hope that you will join us on this momentous day!
3599 North Federal Hwy. Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33308
954 563 3272

Bescene Magazine launch Complimentary cocktail reception Spazio Nero afterparty 12/23/09

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Spazio Nero and Segafredo Brickell
in association with MOD Media
invite you to celebrate
BESCENE Magazine December Issue launch
&
Holiday Toy Drive supported by the Miami Beach Firefighters
Wednesday 12.23.09
Complimentary drinks from 7-8pm
followed by an all night blowout at Spazio Nero
GUESTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING AN UNWRAPPED GIFT TO BE DISTRIBUTED BY THE MIAMI BEACH FIREFIGHTERS TO NEEDY CHILDREN ON CHRISTMAS DAY
Segafredo Brickell: 1421 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL | 305-577-9809
www.sze-miami.com

MyCircles Christmas and Holiday Party 12/26/09

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We invite you to join us for the MyCircles Holiday PARTY at Passion Night Club – Hard Rock Casino! We have much to celebrate and be thankful for as we end 2009 and welcome 2010.

The PARTY will be held in the upstairs terrace area. Entry will be through the main / front entrance of Passion. Everyone 21+ who RSVP’s will receive complimentary admission from 10 PM – midnight; Ladies drink free from 10 pm – midnight and guys drink free from 11pm – midnight. Passion is offering our guest a $200 you name it bottle special. This is a great way to get table and bottle service if you have a party or a group of friends with you.

To RSVP, please email rsvp@mycircles.com with the names of everyone on your group by 7PM Saturday or RSVP on Facebook

Dress to Impress! Dress t-shirts are allowed but no tank tops, No sneakers, No hats, No jerseys, No shorts, No sandals. For more information on Passion Night Club, visit: www.passionnightclub.com.

There is free covered parking right next to Passion Night Club at Lucky Street Parking Garage. Lucky Street Parking Garage is not next to the hotel area, it is next to the Hard Rock Entertainment area. Enter Lucky Street Parking Garage through 441 between Stirling and Griffin Road. Valet is available as you drive in. Hard Rock will be very busy this night so Arrive early to avoid waiting in line and to find a good parking spot.

Feel free to forward this email to your friends and invite them to come!

59th Annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art at University of Miami 1/9-10/10

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The 59th Annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art will take place January 9th & 10th on the beautiful grounds of University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. This event is made possible with the support of Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables, Geico and Sir Galloway Cleaners.

Over 100,000 patrons visit the Festival to view and purchase art from approximately 250 juried exhibitors from around the US and abroad.

There will be cash awards totaling $20,000, as well as the famed Student Artist Showcase, featuring art from students all over Miami-Dade County.

The Beaux Arts Festival of Art offers art for many budgets, live eclectic music and other free entertainment, children’s art experiences, fabulous dining options, and free admission all weekend to the Lowe Art Museum.

Celebrate the New Year with Salute To Vienna at John S. and James L. Knight Hall 1/2/10

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Saturday, January 2 @ 8 p.m.
John S. and James L. Knight Hall

What a fantastic way to celebrate the New Year with Salute to Vienna as it returns for another sensational performance! Inspired by Vienna’s world-famous New Year’s Concert, Salute to Vienna brings the same splendor, charm and beauty to North America. Fall in love with Vienna’s “Waltz King,” Johann Strauss Jr., in an unforgettable and uplifting, performance of music, song and dance!

Enjoy a brilliant cast of over 75 musicians, European singers and magnificent dancers: a brand new cast and a splendid new program features operetta excerpts, popular waltzes, polkas and marches. Guaranteed to inspire and delight!
What The Nutcracker means to Christmas, “Salute to Vienna” means to the New Year!
Don’t miss this exciting and joyous performance!

FEATURING:
-The Strauss Symphony of Americaâ„¢
-Klaus Arp, conductor (Frankfurt-Vienna)
-Ute Ziemer, soprano (Vienna)
-Thorsteinn Árbjörnsson, tenor (Vienna-Iceland)
-With dancers from: Kiev-Aniko Ballet of Ukraine

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

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132

Back Door Bamby with Guest DJ Sean Drake 12/26/09

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Saturday 12/26/2009 – Back Door Bamby with Guest DJ SEAN DRAKE
The holidays are so wholesome and this bores Bamby to death. She’s been itching to get out of her shell and partake in the erotic antics she loves so much.
This Saturday she’ll seize her chance to show some skin and misbehave to the soundtrack of DJ SEAN DRAKE’s House, Electro, Techno, and Dance Floor Favorites.
In the bar room, Ryan Evans and Ray Milian will begin the night with their eclectic array of House, Funk, Disco, and everything in between. As the night rambles on, Carmel Ophir takes over the decks to serve up his special stew of Rock, Mod, Garage, Psychedelic, and Soul.
In the garden jump on board the steel wheels with DJ A-Train giving you, Rare Grooves, R & B, Funk, and Hip Hop.
Featuring all of your favorite Naughty Misfits and scantily clad Sex Kittens.
Doors Open at 10pm
Complimentary Belvedere Before 11pm
Please Contact Us At
reservations@thevagabondmiami.com
for Bottle Service and Private Party Arrangements
The Vagabond
30 NE 14th Street
Downtown Miami, FL
305-379-0508
www.thevagabondmiami.com

The Vagabond presents Wreck The Halls An Indie Kinda Xmas 12/25/09

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Friday 12/25/2009 – Fridays at The Vagabond presents WRECK THE HALLS… AN INDIE KINDA XMAS
This Friday, gear up to Wreck the Halls with The Vagabond and Sweat Records for an Indie Kinda Xmas.
We’ll be spreading yuletide cheer to a soundtrack of Indie, Rock, Electro, and Classics for your Soul
Free Before Midnight!
With Resident DJs
Ray Milian . Lolo . Mike Deuce. Danny Ashe . UVS . Carmel Ophir . Chris Graham & Guests
Doors Open at 10PM
No Cover Before 12AM
$2 Rolling Rock and PBR Before Midnight
http://www.sweatrecordsmiami.com
http://www.offtheradarmusic.com
The Vagabond
30 NE 14th Street
Downtown Miami, FL
305-379-0508
www.thevagabondmiami.com

New Years Eve at Clevelander South Beach 12/31/09-1/1/10

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Clevelander South Beach
2 Nights : 2 Parties
New Year’s Eve + New Years Day

Get Up // Get Down
Thursday, December 31st at 9:00pm
1020 Music Boxx: SPF4 Sun Deck: C Level Roof Top Terrace
$75 General Admission
Gets you open bar from 9pm-midnight, passed hor’s d’oeuvres, Champagne toast, party favors, fireworks show on the beach
Music By Erik Velez + Ryan Smith
Table Cabana Packages for 6 people start at $599

Scooter + Lavelle
Friday, January 1st, 11pm
The famous Rehab/Las Vegas Pool Party Duo
Spinning an Exclusive Hip Hop + House Set//2X4 Mash Up Set
Special Guest DJ Edgar V
Special discount via Coolunkie.com
Get $15 off NYE by entering CLEVE15
Get $5 off New Years Day by entering CLEVE5
Click here to Purchase Tickets Now for NYE
Click here to Purchase Tickets Now for New Year’s Day

New Years Eve Celebrate with Cocoon Recordings at Nocturnal 12/31/09

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NEW YEARS EVE 2010
Afterhours
Doors Open At 2AM (Thursday Night/Friday Morning)
COCOON RECORDINGS
LABEL PARTY
FIRST TIME EVER OUTSIDE OF WMC
Featuring:
Pig & Dan
Tommy Jacobs

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
Presale tickets available for $40 at www.Wantickets.com

NEW YEARS VIP PACKAGE
6 Guests – $600
– VIP Entrance for 6 Guests.
– Table in one of our two VIP sections
– 2 Premium Bottles of Your Choice
– Assorted Mixers

8 Guests – $800
– VIP Entrance for 8 Guests.
– Table in one of our two VIP sections
– 2 Premium Bottles of Your Choice
– 1 Bottle of Champagne
– Assorted Mixers

10 Guests – $1000
– VIP Entrance for 10 Guests.
– Table in one of our two VIP sections
– 2 Premium Bottles of Your Choice
– 2 Bottles of Champagne
– Assorted Mixers
*VIP Specials are very limited and on a first come first serve basis. Reserve today to guarantee these prices.
For Reservations or More Info.
Please Call or Text 786.991.8939
or email RSVP@NocturnalMiami.com

RSVP on Facebook!
50 NE 11 Street – Downtown Miami, Fl. – 33132
Phone: 786.991.8939 – Email: Info@NocturnalMiami.com
www.NocturnalMiami.com – www.YouTube.com/NocturnalNightclub

Dirty Hairy at LIV hosted by Rosario Dawson featuring The People Talk 12/23/09

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WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 23 2009
LIV | FONTAINEBLEAU MIAMI BEACH
POPLIFE & HUSH ENTERTAINMENT in association with CARLOS CALDERA
presents DIRTY HAIRY
hosted by ROSARIO DAWSON featuring her executive produced THE PEOPLE TALK
21 & over
doors open at 11:00pm
dress code strictly enforce & at doorstaff’s discretion
unescorted guys will not be allowed in
LIV
4441 COLLINS AVENUE • SOUTH BEACH
FOR TABLE RESERVATIONS, GUESTLIST, OR FOR MORE INFORMATION :
PHONE: 305 975 5714
EMAIL: UNTOUCHABLEMIAMI@AOL.COM
MYSPACE: WWW.MYSPACE.COM/UNTOUCHABLECHINO

Friday Nights at Schnebly Winery Presents Bryan Gonzalez 12/25/09

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Holiday Music Series Presents
Friday Night with Bryan Gonzalez

This Friday, unwind from all the Holiday stress as the winery welcomes back Bryan Gonzalez! He is probably the most requested performer at the winery. Bryan plays a little bit of everything from latin, pop to classic rock. Check out Bryan’s Official Site for more information.
Stop by the retail room for our infamous wine specials, pair with some of our delectable cheeses, grab an ice bucket, and enjoy an evening picnic under the stars.
Visit our friends at The Capri Restaurant on your way here – mention you will be visiting Schnebly’s Friday night and save 10% on your carry out dish.
Schnebly Redland’s Winery, 30205 SW 217th Avenue, Homestead, FL

New Years Eve at W Fort Lauderdale Whiskey Blue And The Living Room 12/31/09

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NEW YEARS EVE AT W FORT LAUDERDALE – WHISKEY BLUE AND THE LIVING ROOM
WHO: W Fort Lauderdale – Living Room and Whiskey Blue

WHAT: On Thursday December 31st, W Fort Lauderdale hosts its first New Year’s soiree in the Living Room and Whiskey Blue. Ticket prices start at $100 with open bar from 9pm until 1am with a champagne toast at midnight. W Fort Lauderdale invites guests to count down to the New Year and watch the ball drop with music by DJ Bill Gotti in the Living Room and video imagery by DJ DYSQUO in Whiskey Blue. For ticket sales and VIP table reservations call Whiskey Blue at 954.414.8302.

WHERE: W Fort Lauderdale -401 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd

WHEN: December 31, 2009-January 1, 2010 – 9pm

**20% discount on ticket price for restaurant and/or hotel available to guests booked under New Years Eve hotel package at www.whotels.com/fortlauderdale

ABOUT W FORT LAUDERDALE
W Fort Lauderdale brings “Oceanfront Wow” to the shores of South Florida, perfectly positioned directly on Fort Lauderdale Beach with two towers soaring 23-stories each high above the crystal blue Atlantic waters. With interior design envisioned by critically acclaimed Clodagh Design, W Fort Lauderdale provides a modern, fully integrated lifestyle experience, including Whiskey Blue, a stylish bar and lounge from famed nightlife entrepreneurs Rande and Scott Gerber; Stephen Starr’s Steak 954, a modern interpretation of the traditional steakhouse; and Bliss® Spa, New York’s hottest spa. Developed by The DYL Development Group, W Fort Lauderdale is the ultimate insider escape as the coolest destination in town. Located on 315 feet of South Florida’s sugar-sand coastline, W Fort Lauderdale is the hottest destination to emerge on the scene since South Beach. This sleek, escape-from-the-ordinary hotel features 517 stylishly appointed guest rooms, including 35 luxurious suites, a state-of-the-art gym, glamorous infinity pools and private cabanas, a full-service WIRED business center, and W Hotels’ signature Whatever/Whenever Concierge Service. W Fort Lauderdale and The Residences at W Fort Lauderdale are located at 401 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard. For more information or to book, please visit www.whotels.com/fortlauderdale.

Life Is Art and Parafernalia Studios present ESSENCE an art walk after party and fundraising fest 1/9/10

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Life Is Art
and
Parafernalia Studios
present
ESSENCE
an art walk after party and fundraising fest
Sponsored by Wemerge Magazine and The Culture Network
Talknightlife and Miami Beach 411
Supported by Miami International Art Fair

FEATURED ARTISTS AND PERFORMERS
Jesica Alvarez
Artist 5
Flex Maslan
Jeremiah Jenner
Erica Cammareri
Olivia Mathews
Adriana Bottary
Adriana Pitic
Rachel Castillo
DJ Soozin Lewis
Sofia Kaufmann
David Kaufmann

music, art, performance, fashion, food, (alcohol), and more!
$5 suggested donation at the door
donation bar
money raised goes to support the arts
Second Saturday after the Wynwood & Design District Art Walk
January 9, 2010
9:30pm until they shut us down
174 NW 25th St, Miami FL 33127

Calling all artists, performers, singers, dancers, fashion designers, musicians, poets, acrobats, and all other creative peoples. Come and celebrate the monthly art walks at a real art after party. Located right in the heart of Wynwood, Parafernalia Studios has opened its doors to a monthly gathering of the imagination.

See photographs from ESSENCE #1

Video – Knight Arts Challenge Winners 2009

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{This video was taken at the Knight Arts Challenge Awards Ceremony at the Adrienne Arsht Center on November 30, 2009. We interviewed a few of the winners, as well as Dennis Scholl and Mayor Matti Bower.}

List of Winners
Friends of the Bass Museum
Girls’ Club
The LightBox at the Goldman Warehouse
Locust Projects
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Wolfsonian-FIU
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Florida Grand Opera
Miami City Ballet
Teatro Avante
Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
New World Symphony
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
Sweat Records
UNCF/United Negro College Fund
Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
Hannah Kahn Poetry Foundation
Kathleen Hudspeth
BankAtlantic Foundation

Life Is Art Call For Artists Miami Beach Festival of the Arts South Florida Showcase Deadline January 15, 2009

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Life Is Art has been invited to participate in the The 36th Annual Miami Beach Festival of the Arts
January 30-31, 2010
Festival Webpage

We are hosting a south Florida artist showcase! We are going to fill our booths with several different artists from south Florida to present what our area has to offer.
The fair usually attracts about 40,000 visitors, so it is a great chance to get your work in front of a big crowd. You do not need to be present, but are welcome to do so, if you desire.

We have space for 5 visual artists.
Each artist will be able to contribute 3 to 5 pieces, depending on their size.
Maximum hanging size is 30″x30″.
Art work may be 2-D or 3-D.

DETAILS:
Deadline: January 15, 2009
Requirements: Artists must have their primary place of living or business in south Florida.
Application Fee: NONE
Hanging Fee: FREE
Sales commission: NONE
Date of Event: January 30-31, 2009
Location: Miami Beach Ocean Terrace, East of Collins Ave between 73rd and 75th Street

Further information will be supplied regarding art drop off and pick up.

If you are interested in doing some live work at the show, please contact us immediately.

Application can be found here: www.lifeisartfest.org/blog/mbfest

Movie Mondays presents Mighty Boosh-A-Thon #3 12/21/09

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SWEAT RECORDS
Monday, December 21, 2009
8:00pm – 11:00pm
Sweat Records
5505 ne 2nd Ave
Miami, FL

This Movie Monday come out for the last in our installments of Boosh-a-Thon’s! UK cult comedy THE MIGHTY BOOSH is one of the strangest yet funniest shows ever and this Monday we’ll be showing the best of Season 3. We’ve even got the awesome limited edition Pete Fowler Boosh action figures if you fancy! No cover as always.

Arts at St Johns – We want your stories for History of Miami Beach the Musical

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WISH YOU WERE HERE – the history of Miami Beach – The Musical has plenty of opportunities for individuals, performers, organizations and businesses to be part of this show!
Please contact us if you have stories about living, working or visiting Miami Beach, particularly in its earlier years!!
Mark Your Calendar Now!! March 19, 20 and 21, 2010!
performances at St John’s on the Lake, 4760 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33140

305.613.2325
artsatstjohns@bellsouth.net
visit our website at www.artsatstjohns.com

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AXIS Dance Company at the Colony Theatre 1/3/10

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FLORIDA PREMIERE OF A NEW WORK BY DAVID DORFMAN

Presented by Florida Dance Association and Tigertail,
as part of the 10th Annual danceAble in FDF WinterFest

AXIS Dance Company returns to Miami in a new work for stage, Light Shelter by sensational New York-based choreographer David Dorfman, which includes segments performed by community members.

This Dorfman project is part of a multi-site commissioning project. In addition to this new work, AXIS will perform Vessel by Alex Ketley. The January 3, 2010 program also includes a duet performed and choreographed by Wally Cardona and Rahel VonMoos.

Sunday, January 3, 2010, 7:00 pm

TICKETS
$25 General Admission
$18 Seniors (65+) w/ id
$18 Students w/ id

Post-concert discussion

To purchase tickets, call 305 547 1117,
go to the Florida Dance Association website, or the Colony Theatre box office

LOCATION
Colony Theatre
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach

Miami International Art Fair 1/6-10/10

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IFAE announces the Miami International Art Fair January 6 – 10, 2010

Miami International Art Fair kicks off the international art fair season at the Miami Beach Convention Center January 7-10, 2010. Galleries are participating from every continent presenting the best in contemporary art, photography, video, and installation art. The fair includes a lecture series featuring prominent experts in Latin American and International Contemporary Art. Other fair highlights include: “Next Generation: 30 artists under 40,” over 100 major public sculptures by internationally renowned artists, and a special exhibition, “Focus Argentina.” The fair will open with an invitation-only Collectors’ Preview Party on the evening of January 6th.

January 7-10, 12-8pm (til 9pm on Fri & Sat)
Public Hours

Wednesday, January 6, 2010, 6-8 p.m.
Preview “Loving Art, Giving Life” A Music Performance & Interactive Art Happening
Thursday, January 7th
2:30pm – “Jose Bedia : In His Own Words”
4:30pm – “The Corporate Patron”

Friday, January 8th
2:30pm – “A Conversation with Enrique Martínez Celaya”
3:30pm – “A Conversation with Graciela Sacco”
4:30pm – “From the Director’s Chair”

Saturday, January 9th
2:30pm – “Developing the Next Generation of Collectors”
3:30pm – “Inside the Studio”

Sunday, January 10th
2:30pm – “The Enigma of the Still Life: from Europe to Latin America (English)”
4:00pm – “The Enigma of the Still Life: from Europe to Latin America (Español)”

“ART CRUSH 2010″
MIA will kick off “ART CRUSH 2010,” a new mid-winter weekend of Miami gallery district openings, wine tastings, art performances, open studios and museum exhibitions.
Coral Gables, Wynwood and Design Districts

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David and Lee Ann Lester, IFAE principals and founding organizers of Art Miami – from 1991 -1998, today announced the new Miami International Art Fair to be held at the Miami Beach Convention Center January 6 – 10, 2010.

“Now that we have returned from retirement, we—once again— actively manage and organize the two outstanding fairs that we established many years ago in Palm Beach. Dealers have asked that we bring back a new fair in the former, established, very successful art fair dates in early January dates at the Miami Beach Convention Center,” said David Lester. “This fair is targeted to once again serve seasonal visitors and residents who are not present in the Miami area during the December fair season.”

Lester noted that 25% of the world’s wealth is present in Florida during the winter season, which commences in January.

“This fair will serve an entirely different market segment than existing events,” said Lester. “We recognize and salute Art Basel Miami Beach – the outstanding international fair held in December – and appreciate the global recognition that it has brought to Miami Beach and the greater Miami area. Miami Beach is now an outstanding and proven art market.”

The Lester’s recognize the current challenging economy; but anticipate their long history of creative fair management will enable the majority of their dealer-clients to have a profitable experience next winter.

“Many of our former dealer-clients have expressed a desire to be part of a smaller, first-quality seasonal international event of approximately 100 dealers, but without the distractions of the highly competitive multi-fair environment that exists in December. ” said Lee Ann Lester. “The original Florida art fair concept was established in these very same dates, at the Miami Beach Convention Center in 1991, and the concept successfully served the seasonal visitors and winter residents for 18 years.”

The Miami International Art Fair will open its fair doors to a substantial number of local and Florida galleries, as well as host galleries from Latin America, North America, Europe and Asia. This exceptional fair will coordinate with local dealers to combine fair-based and gallery-based activities during the fair period. It offers galleries from afar to have a two-market approach during their January mid-winter visit to South Florida by coordinating its dates and management with the IFAE owned Artpalmbeach the following weekend. This new January fair also provides a second seasonal access in Miami Beach for visiting dealers – thereby offering an early winter seasonal presence as well as a late fall presence for galleries who have come to the Miami area for art fair exhibitions in December.

Mackenzie Model Agency Swimwear And Bikini Fashion Show 2/21/10

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Swimwear and Bikini Fashion Show

Sassy, sizzling, sexy is the perfect description for McKenzie Model Agency’s “Swimwear and Bikini Fashion Show!” On Sunday February 21, 2010, McKenzie Model Agency invites you to their steamy “Swimwear and Bikini Fashion show” at the Renaissance Plantation Hotel 1230 South Pine Island Road, Plantation, Florida 33324. Showtime 8:00pm.

See feisty, hot gods and goddesses strut the runway as they showcase some of the sexiest haute couture swimwear and bikinis of 2010. Come be apart of what will be the most talk about event of spring.

Cocktail attire suggested and SUN GLASSES are a must! Tickets are $10.00 during the months of December through January, in February tickets are $20.00 advanced and $35.00 at the gate. Tickets go on sale Monday, December 21, 2009. You can log on to www.phashionshows.com to purchase your tickets then!

Sponsors of this event include, Vibezz TV, Hype Radio, Video Media Concepts, Synjen Magazine, CWN5.COM, John Alessi PR Firm, Mackenzie Model Agency, Inc, Igotlimos.com and many more.

For more information on the Swimwear and Bikini Fashion Show or for media inquiries and booth rental call 954-639-6922 or email monica@johnalessiprfirm.com

C-One 2010 Nonprofit Day Social Networking Tools 2/10/10

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2010 Nonprofit Day
Citi and Citi Foundation present a gathering for South Florida nonprofits in collaboration with the Alliance for Nonprofit Management, Center On Nonprofit Effectiveness (C-One), powered by Hands On Miami, and Broward Community Foundation.

Social Networking Tools
Nonprofit Leaders Learn about Social Networking Techniques to Help with
Marketing & Fundraising
Outreach to your Board, Staff, and Other Stakeholders
Service Delivery

Save the Date: February 10, 2010
9:00 a.m. registration and networking
9:30a.m. to 1:30 p.m. program

Broward College Central Campus
3501 Southwest 64th Avenue, Davie

Happy Holidays Free Annual Passport Gift with Jungle Island Winter Wonderland 12/19/09-1/3/10

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Winter Wonder Island
December 19 – January 3

Jungle Island brings all of your favorite winter dreams to life this holiday season. Winter Wonder Island promises to delight children from 1 to 92 with a wide array of special activities. Join us as we transform the jungle with a magical snowfall, amazing synthetic ice skating rink, special holiday-themed show starring The Winter Princess, and of course, photos with the big man himself — Santa Claus. We’ll also have games and activities and seasonal treats for kids of all ages.

These joyous festivities only add to the many things Jungle Island offers including our sensational shows and exhibits, unique animal encounters and the park’s breathtaking landscapes and vistas.

Plus – as a special holiday gift to everyone who purchases a general admission ticket during Winter Wonder Island, Jungle Island will offer them a FREE Annual Passport to come back and enjoy the park for a full year!

Winter Wonder Island starts December 19th and runs through January 3rd, each day from 10am – 6pm. For activity and special show times, please visit our web site www.jungleisland.com/snow. Free Annual Passports are only offered between December 19, 2009 and January 3, 2010. The Passports are not valid with any other discounts and will expire in 365 days.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE OR CALL 305-400-7000.

New Years Eve Espanola Way Block Party Times Square Ball drop Live music and lots more 12/31/09

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| Oh Mexico! • Café Nuvo • Segafredo Española Way |
NEW YEAR’S EVE 2010
ESPAÑOLA WAY BLOCK PARTY
5PM-5AM
Live Bands
Live Djs
Live Big Screen Projection of Times Square Ball Drop
An all night Block Party!
Dine from our special NYE menus or A La Carte
Oh Mexico! : $45 Special Menu
Segafredo Espanola: $45 Special Menu
Cafe Nuvo: $60 Special Menu
Dinner reservations are strongly recommended.
Call us at the numbers below to reserve a front row seat to catch all the action.
Oh Mexico! : 1440 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL | 305-532-0490
Segafredo Espanola Way: 500 Espanola Way, Miami Beach, FL | 786-237-0748
Cafe Nuvo: 412 Espanola Way, Miami Beach, FL | 305-534-5822

New Years Eve 2010 Simian Mobile Disco Shoreclub Featuring Waleand Daniel Merriweather 12/31/09

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Simian Mobile Disco – New Year Eve 2010 Shoreclub – Featuring WALE and Daniel Merriweather
WHO: Performances by Wale, Daniel Merriweather and Simian Mobile Disco the New Year’s Eve 2010 celebration at Skybar at The Shore Club in Miami. Music by DJ Aliyo and Frank Delour.

WHAT: On Thursday, December 31st, Jovar Andrews, Zac Courtney, Michelle Sanches and Ari Kaplan will join forces with Morgans Hotel Group’s Ben Pundole to present New Year’s Eve 2010, at Skybar at Shore Club. Open bar from 10pm-1am by Bacardi. Tickets start at $225, for more information visit newyearseve.morganshotelgroup.com

WHEN: December 31, 2009
10pm

WHERE: Skybar at Shore Club
1901Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Tickets Info

Celebrate the Holidays at The 6th Annual Eve Party 12/24/09

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Celebrate the holidays at The 6th Annual Eve Party!
We invite you to enjoy holiday cocktails with us in style on December 24th at the W South Beach. This annual soiree is a non-denominational holiday event and all are welcome. Arrive early and sip complimentary Ketel One cocktails from 9pm until 10pm. We hope you are able to attend this seasonal celebration! RSVP: Eve@h2cinc.com
All the best to you and your family, we wish you much health and happiness in this Holiday Season and prosperity in the New Year!
H Squared Concepts
The Eve Party | W South Beach | 2201 Collins Ave | Miami Beach | FL | 33139

Groovy Grove Sundays Show 12/20/09

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Groovy Grove Sundays is happy present Little Beard Band with Guests This Heart Electric & Deaf Poets for a special show Sunday Dec 20th at 8PM.
Location: Chicago’s Steakhouse & Tavern
3120 Commodore Plaza
Coconut Grove Florida 33133
In the Heart of Coconut Grove
Showtime 8PM
Admission $5
18+ up Drink Specials / Kitchen is open Late
Little Beard
This Heart Electric
Deaf Poets
and
GWIP
Selector DJ Fyshe
Get a Groove On
Charlene & Jeff
C.Lovey / MTA Productions
http://coconutgrovelive.blogspot.com/
Phone 786 200 4540 for more information

New Years Eve at Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita 12/31/09

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Angel Sanchez & Javi Zayas present
NYE 2010
Thursday, December 31st
Celebrate the end of another year at Brickell’s favorite lounge, a place where everyone knows your name, or just the one you like to be called by; Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita.
When the champagne runs out and the night is gone, the memories live on… New Year’s is Forever!

Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita
3 hour Premium Open Bar from 9 pm – Midnight
Sponsored by: Kettle One Vodka, Johnny Walker Black, and Zacapa Rum
Midnight Champagne Toast
Sponsored by: Moet Chandon

Music By Miguel G.
Dinner Package Includes:
||1 Bottle of Moet Chandon Per Couple||

5 Course Meal
||Appetizer|| Serrano Ham Croquettes
||Salad|| Smoked Salmon Stacked Caprese Salad
||Soup|| Scallop and Nori Bisque
||Entree|| Surf & Turf featuring Filet Mignon and Florida Lobster Tail
||Dessert|| Chocolate Mousse Martini

Celebrate a moment you want to remember forever. Make it temporary or make it timeless… New Year’s is Forever.
For more information please email RSVP@Vitaminccomm.com call 305.375.0179
or visit www.newyearsforever.com

New Years Eve 2010 hosted by Brody Jenner at Gansevoort South Beach Hotel Rooftop 12/31/09

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Gansevoort South Beach Hotel Rooftop New Year’s Eve 2010
Plunge
Voted #1 Hotel Party On The Beach Only Miami Event with Spectacular Rooftop Views! Hosted by Brody Jenner
Thursday, December 31st, 2009 9PM – 4AM
4 HOUR PREMIUM OPEN BAR 10PM – 2AM
Hosted by Brody Jenner
Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2010 on top of the world at Gansevoort Hotel South Beach rooftop, Plunge. Live the privileged high life with sensational Miami style at this sleek and sexy tropical oasis located on the rooftop of one of Miami’s most highly sought-after five star hotels, The Gansevoort South Beach.
Hosted by Brody Jenner, star of the MTV reality show The Hills, Bromance and Princes of Malibu
Four hour premium open bar
Delectable selection of hors d’oeuvres
Live NYE 2010 countdown
Champagne toast at midnight
A live performance by a world renowned DJ spinning sets of hip hop, dance, rock, 80’s and Top 40 all night long
New Year’s Eve party favors
…and a joonbug.com photographer present to capture all the merrymaking (and mischief making) of this special night.
More info and tickets.

Special Offer for 101 Dalmatians Musical 12/30/09-1/3/10

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December 30 – January 3
Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House

Celebrate the New Year with the family!
Select seats and performances are only $20.10!

A topsy-turvy musical adventure story full of songs, dance, and spectacle! The family-friendly tale concerns Mr. and Mrs. Pongo, a pair of spotted dogs, whose puppies are dog-napped by Cruella de Vil. 101 Dalmatians is a one-of-a-kind show with a surprise ending that will leave everyone cheering!

Led by the creative team of Jerry Zaks (La Cage Aux Folles, Smokey Joe’s Café, “Everybody Loves Raymond”), B.T. McNichol (Spamalot, Billy Elliot, Cabaret) and Dennis DeYoung (founding member of the rock group Styx). 101 DALMATIANS THE MUSICAL will transport audiences to a slightly topsy-turvy, exciting, and altogether fantastic reality that gives grand license for song, dance and spectacle.

View behind-the-scenes video here.

To get your discount,
CLICK HERE
and enter promo code NEWYEAR or use the code when you call our box office at 305.949.6722.

Dine before your performance at Prelude! We will have kid-friendly menu items available.
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132

PALO! at CubaOcho 12/20/09

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Hope you can make it this Sunday, December 20, 2009, 7-10pm for…
PALO! @ CubaOcho – Click here to view RSVP for this event (Facebook).
CubaOcho Art and Research Center
1465 SW 8 Street #106
Miami – Little Havana
305-285-5880
PALO! brings their addictive blend of Afro-Cuban, Funk & Jazz to their new weekly SUNDAY residency in Little Havana.
Tambor y voz pa’ San Lazaro!
$10 cover charge – WOMEN ENTER FREE!
$5 Mojitos from 6-8pm
You may win a FREE PALO! t-shirt or CD!
CubaOcho is a unique place that you simply must see to believe. With a full bar, an art gallery with incredible historical Cuban paintings & sculpture, a library, a beautiful patio, its also an excellent performance space. There’s a great ambiance and plenty of room to relax, dance, and have fun. Nice menu of tapas.
Visit us on the Wild, Wacky Web:
gopalo.com – A unique Cubano-Americano Experience

Rob’s Redland Riot Road Rallye 1/9/10

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{Soul Of Miami cannot recommend this high enough! This is such a great trip. The highlight for us has got to be the house-brand sauces at Robert Is Here. Fresh and spectacular. Even if you cannot make it for this one, they are well worth the drive. Robert is a great host and a lot of fun, so if you can make it, definitely do so.}

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Fun in the countryside on January 9th

How about a leisurely drive through the Redland Rural Region? Here’s a chance to load up on some goodies. It’s a mad-capped adventure for treasure. It’s a family-friendly opportunity to spend some quality time together. It’s a fruity tropical history tour and a road rallye in one. It’s Rob’s Redland Riot Road Rallye.

www.redlandriot.com/Rallye.html

Win prizes! Register your team for $5 and receive a sealed envelope with questions to be answered along the way. You’ll also receive coupons for more than $20 worth of savings on tropical shakes, jellies and jams, fresh baked goodies, orchids and more. The team with the most correct answers wins some great prizes.

Pass the word on to friends… Saturday, January 9th, starting at Cauley Square from 9am to noon, finishing at Schnebly Redland’s Winery at 5pm.

Get more information about this fun-filled event and pre-register now for Rob’s Redland Riot Road Rallye by visiting the web site. Print out the free map, check out the cool places along the way and mark your calendar for Saturday, January 9th.

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hosted by Robert Burr

Visiting Cauley Square, Burr’s Berry Farm, Whitney’s Produce Market, Anderson’s Corner, Knaus Berry Farm, Fruit & Spice Park, Pioneer Guild Hall, R.F. Orchids, Redland Hotel, Florida Pioneer Museum, Robert Is Here and Schnebly Redland’s Winery.

The 28th King Mango Strut Parade in Coconut Grove 12/27/09

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King Mango Press Release
King Mango Strut Entry Form HERE (PDF)!
Despite rumors of its demise, the 28th King Mango Strut is alive and struttin!

On Sunday, December 27th at 2pm, King Mango Strut will unleash its own version of the stimulus package in the streets of downtown Coconut Grove.

The King Mango Strut, the true Public Option Plan, has been serving South Florida with quality satirical care for 27 years. With no deductible, no copay, no referrals require, all you need to do to sign up for America’s premier mental health care parade to bring your funniest idea and be willing to strut your stuff. There is no exclusion for pre-existing conditions and no one cares if you are in-network or out-of-network. Let The King Mango Strut be your primary laughter service provider committed to levity and healing our national recession crisis of humorously-challenged outlooks.

So come on out to party with the Mangoheads and get your strut on. Once you strut your stuff, you never go back to being a spectator. If you have a group and a funny plan – great! If you want to participate but don’t know what to do, don’t worry, the wacky Mangoheads will give you something nutty to do.

The King Mango Strut is the most fun event Miami has to offer, full of irreverent, creative and wacky people and lots of opportunity to make fun of everything and anything. There is no better place for strutting than in Miami. It provides more material that we could ever use. As creative as we are, even we couldn’t come up with some of this stuff.

For additional information call: 305. 401.1171
e-mail: abaldwin@insomnic.net

King Mango Strut Entry Form HERE (PDF)!

If you’ve been following the news you probably have a good idea of the people, places, and, politics that have perplexed, peeved, and, perpetuated the insanity of the past year.

Watch it all come to life on the streets of Coconut Grove, Sunday, December 27th at 2:00 p.m. at the 28th Annual King Mango Strut Parade. Dance the Mangobama at the craziest parody parade this side of the Universe.

The Cleveland Orchestra announces added Beethoven performances at the Arsht Center 1/28/10

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The Cleveland Orchestra announces added Beethoven performances at the Arsht Center, January 28, 2010, including a performance of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony

Residency activities to take place at seven Miami-Dade County Public Schools, including a full orchestral performance at Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School on January 26

Single tickets are now on sale

CLEVELAND, December 16, 2009 – The Cleveland Orchestra announces details of the first two weeks of its 2010 Miami Residency activities. Single tickets are now on sale for programs in the Orchestra’s fourth Miami Residency season, which includes a series of subscription concerts at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County as well as music education and outreach activities in the Miami-Dade community.

Cleveland Orchestra Concerts at the Arsht Center
Music Director Franz Welser-Möst will lead the Orchestra in five concerts at the Arsht Center. Repertoire for the first week of The Cleveland Orchestra’s 2010 Miami Residency includes Richard Strauss’s Don Juan, Johannes Brahms’s Symphony No. 2, and Thomas Adès’s Violin Concerto with Leila Josefowicz as soloist for concerts on January 22 and 23. The second weekend of the residency (January 28-30) celebrates Beethoven. It begins with a newly added performance of Beethoven’s “Leonore” Overture No. 3, Romance No. 2 for Violin and Orchestra with Concertmaster William Preucil as soloist, and Symphony No. 5 on Thursday, January 28, and continues with a program on Friday, January 29 (repeated on Saturday, January 30), of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 (“Eroica”), Leonard Bernstein’s The Age of Anxiety (Symphony No. 2 for Piano and Orchestra) with pianist Joela Jones, and Verdi’s Overture to La Forza del destino. The Orchestra will offer engaging pre-concert lectures to enhance the Friday and Saturday concerts. Immediately after the Thursday program, a new post-concert chamber music performance, “Beethoven with a Twist,” will be held in an intimate, club-like setting featuring musicians from the Orchestra performing in Carnival Studio Theater.
These Cleveland Orchestra performances are presented by the Musical Arts Association of Miami and the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. The January 28, 29, and 30 concerts are sponsored by Northern Trust.
Cleveland Orchestra Miami Residency expands educational and community collaboration programs in the Miami-Dade community
The Orchestra’s Miami Residency continues to develop through expanded education and community programs that serve thousands in the Miami-Dade area. The Orchestra’s residency activities in Miami were conceived and made possible with the leadership of the Musical Arts Association of Miami, the Miami-based support organization dedicated to fundraising for the Cleveland Orchestra Miami Residency.
A new component of The Cleveland Orchestra’s Miami Residency in 2010 is an in-school performance by the entire ensemble, titled “Meet the Orchestra,” at Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School, a Miami-Dade County Public School. Music Director Franz Welser-Möst and the full Orchestra will participate in this historic event.
Other educational activities in January include curriculum-based programs with “I Have a Dream” students at Hibiscus Elementary School in the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district and with students from various schools at Coconut Grove Cares/The Barnyard, and an orchestral and teacher workshop at Coral Reef Senior High School. Numerous in-school activities are planned, including coaching sessions with orchestral students at New World School of the Arts as well as “Musical Rainbows,” lively programs that introduce children to instruments of the orchestra, one at a time, at four Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Activities with Miami-Dade County Public Schools are supported by an Access to Artistic Excellence grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
In 2010, community partnerships will expand beyond inaugural partners (the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, University of Miami Frost School of Music, New World Symphony, and Miami-Dade County Public Schools) to include Coconut Grove Cares/The Barnyard, the Miami-Dade County Department of Public Affairs, Miami Music Project, Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Overtown Youth Center, Sunday Afternoons of Music, Arts for Learning, Miami Music Mentors, and the Archdiocese of Miami.
Since the beginning of The Cleveland Orchestra’s Miami Residency in 2007, The University of Miami Frost School of Music has been an important institutional partner. In 2010, Frost School of Music residency activities will include choral conducting coaching sessions with Cleveland Orchestra Director of Choruses Robert Porco, a chamber composition reading session, and a series of masterclasses and forums, including a Music Education Forum led by Cleveland Orchestra Director of Education and Community Programs Joan Katz Napoli.
Support for the Miami Residency is provided by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, and the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. The 2010 Miami Residency sponsors are Feldman Gale, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, and Northern Trust. The residency media partners are Classical South Florida 89.7 FM, WLRN, The Miami Herald, and El Nuevo Herald.
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About the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is one of the world’s leading performing arts organizations and venues. Made possible by Miami-Dade County’s largest ever public/private-sector partnership, the Center plays host to three resident companies (Florida Grand Opera, Miami City Ballet and New World Symphony, America’s Orchestral Academy) in addition to numerous South Florida arts organizations that perform in its theaters regularly. Since opening in 2006, the Center has emerged as a leader in offering and presenting world-class programming that mirrors South Florida’s diversity, as a catalyst for development in Miami, and as a host of impactful community and educational programs.
Designed by world-renowned architect Cesar Pelli of Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects, the venue is comprised of the 2,400-seat Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House, the 2,200-seat John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall, the black box Carnival Studio Theater, a restored Carnival Art Deco Tower, the Peacock Foundation, Inc. Studio, the Peacock Foundation, Inc. Education Center, and the outdoor Parker and Vann Thomson Plaza for the Arts. Events impresario and restaurateur Barton G. Weiss brought his signature style to the Center in 2009 with PRELUDE BY BARTON G, a full-service upscale restaurant open six days a week.
Visit www.arshtcenter.org for more information.

New Years Eve Mardi Gras Casino Presents LUNA│AZUL 12/31/09

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Mardi Gras Casino Presents LUNA │ AZUL
A New Year’s Eve affair of unique and astronomical proportions

Every so often the stars align and a blue moon rises. This New Year’s Eve, Mardi Gras Casino invites guests to revel in the opulent glow of this rare occurrence at LUNA │ AZUL. As the sun sets on Thursday, December 31st, 2009, the party begins at Mardi Gras Casino featuring non-stop casino excitement, New Orleans style dining, outstanding give-aways, live entertainment, beautiful showgirls, LUNA dancers, Jester drop at midnight, 2010 brunch and much more.

Known for incredible prizes and give-aways, New Year’s Eve at Mardi Gras Casino is no exception. LUNA │ AZUL offers guests the chance to win a BMW 328i at 11:00 p.m., a Harley Davidson XL833C at 1:00 a.m. on January 1st, 2010 in the Big Easy Poker Room, and up to $50,000 in Cash & Bonus Play. Additional prizes include the Annual Limited Edition Mardi Gras Calendar Poster and New Year’s Eve party favors, Mardi Gras beads, feather boas, and noisemakers.

A LUNA │ AZUL buffet dinner will be available on the second floor featuring a carving, seafood, and pasta station, decadent desserts and specialty cocktails. A variety of live musical entertainment will set the tone for an exciting and unforgettable evening. The LUNA │ AZUL buffet is $45.00 per person or $100.00* per couple (*includes a bottle of Champagne). Reservations required 954-924-3237.

In addition, a New Year’s Eve menu inspired by the distinctive flavors of New Orleans will be available at the casino’s signature dining establishment, French Quarter Restaurant, located on the third floor. The French Quarter Restaurant’s full menu will also be available as well as specially priced Champagne by the glass and bottle.

On the Veranda, Club LUNA │ AZUL comes to life with a high energy DJ, showgirls, LUNA dancers, a Junkanoo Revue Band and the 3rd Annual Jester & Balloon drop at midnight. As the evening greets the sun, kick-off January 1st, 2010 at the French Quarter Restaurant for a New Year’s Day Brunch.

The sun sets. The blue moon rises. The party begins. LUNA │ AZUL New Year’s Eve 2010 at Mardi Gras Casino begins at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 31st, 2009. For more information on LUNA │ AZUL, please call 954-924-3200.

ABOUT MARDI GRAS CASINO
Mardi Gras Casino is located at 831 North Federal Highway on the corner of US-1 and Pembroke Road. The casino offers over 70,000 square feet of casino excitement featuring 1300 Las Vegas-style slot machines including new linked Progressive slots and virtual Roulette as well as 24-hour action packed poker, simulcast and greyhound racing, and various dining options. For more information, please call 954-924-3200 or visit www.playmardigras.com.

Community Event Hear the World Exhibit at Macy’s Dadeland 1/8-21/10

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Date: January 8-21, 2010
Time: Exhibit is open during store hours
Location: Macy’s Dadeland (7303 S.W. 88 Street, Center of Mall, Miami, FL 33156)
About Event: Shoppers will have the opportunity to receive a free hearing screening, as well as view an internationally-acclaimed photography exhibit featuring the artwork of musician and official Hear the World photographer, Bryan Adams. Local hearing health professionals will be on hand to answer any questions and provide educational materials about hearing loss prevention and treatment.
About Hear the World: Hear the World is a global initiative by hearing system manufacturer Phonak created to raise awareness about the importance of hearing. The initiative calls attention to the social and emotional impact of hearing loss and addresses prevention of and solutions to a problem that affects more than 16% of the world’s population.
More Information: www.hear-the-world.com/macys

Man vs Food Live in Miami 2/3/10

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Man v. Food LIVE in Miami
Tune in Wednesday, February 3, at 9 E/P

Check the Burger Beast for the Schedule.

BE PART OF THE AUDIENCE FOR MAN VS FOOD TAILGATE PARTY! LIVE FROM MIAMI
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
7:00pm – 11:00pm
Miami Beach, FL
Looking for fans to be part of the LIVE AUDIENCE to cheer on Adam Richman as he host 2 hours of local food rivalries, a tailgate party and sun-soaked Miami excitement. Will Adam overcome the mammoth 48-oz. Steak Challenge? See if he can bring it home strong on Wednesday, February 3.. Bring your friends to hang out, eat and cheer on Adam during the show!

CONTACT MAN V FOOD TODAY TO BE PART OF THE AUDIENCE
Email: manvsfoodmiami@gmail.com
Type AUDIENCE in subject line of email
Please include your name, photo, number of guests in your group, telephone #, address, age
18 years & up

Travel Channel’s Man v Food is planning a real game-changer — a LIVE entertainment extravaganza made especially for diehard fans. Adam Richman is packing his bags for the biggest food challenge in America, a special real-time television event during America’s biggest football weekend in Miami, FL.

Fans will get to see the best half-hour episodes of Man v. Food, leading up to 2 hours of local food rivalries, a tailgate party and sun-soaked Miami excitement.

Will Adam overcome the mammoth Shula’s 48-oz. Steak Challenge? See if he can bring it home strong — and be there to root for the challenger.

TRAVEL CHANNEL BROADCASTS TWO-HOUR ‘MAN v. FOOD LIVE’ SPECIAL FROM MIAMI, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 3
WHEN: Wednesday, February 3, 9 – 11 PM
WHAT: Host Adam Richman and the MAN v. FOOD LIVE production will take on Miami, Florida for a landmark, two-hour television event leading up to America’s biggest football weekend. Spectators will cheer on Adam as he attempts Shula’s 48 oz. Steak Challenge — in real time — in hopes of being inducted into the exclusive 48oz.Club. This popular South Florida steakhouse was founded by Don Shula, the winningest Coach in NFL history. Prior to the live challenge, Adam will take viewers on a Man v. Food-style tour of sunny Miami finding the best places to chow down for an epic tailgate party.

Official Website

Bass Museum Of Art And Café Bustelo Commission Limited-Edition Demitasse Cup

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Bass Museum Of Art And Café Bustelo Commission Limited-Edition Demitasse Cup

Created by visual artist Dzine

MIAMI BEACH, FL (November 2, 2009) – Bass Museum of Art and Café Bustelo announce their partnership to commission a yearly series of numbered, limited-edition demitasse cups created each year by a different contemporary visual artist of Hispanic background.

As organizations with rich historical pasts and vibrant futures, Café Bustelo and Bass Museum searched for an artist whose work reflected this energy. For the first cup in the series, they recruited Chicago-based artist Carlos Rolon (a.k.a. Dzine), whose work is inspired by beauty, desire, pattern, op-art, and the juxtaposition of highbrow and Chicano lowrider Kustom Kulture. The artist himself grew up drinking this traditional Hispanic-style espresso. In fact, his mother to this day orders a monthly supply from Miami, making him a natural fit for the project. The demitasse cup reflects his signature manifestation of bold colors and patterns.

While the cups offer an opportunity to take a piece of art and culture home, the Bass Museum also invited Dzine to create an all-over, site-specific wall painting presented in their new café and lounge. The café project is part of Dzine’s solo exhibition at the Bass Museum, which includes new sculpture, paintings and installations made specially for the exhibition.

The Dzine demitasse cups — a perfect holiday gift — will be available exclusively at Bass Museum of Art and online at www.bassmuseum.org, starting November 28. Each cup retails for $20. All proceeds from sales will benefit Bass Museum of Art.

About Dzine: From site-specific wall installations, to his custom Cadillac Fleetwood and crystal encrusted sculptures and paintings, Dzine’s prolific manifestation of colors, patterns, textures and sound fuse into a modern phenomenon that reveals thought-provoking combinations. Continuously inspired by Lowrider and Kustom Kulture, Dzine has been able to bolster the semantics of this genre by stretching the boundaries further with his traditional studio practice and bringing never- before-seen products to the table that contribute a unique vernacular to contemporary art.

About Bass Museum of Art: Located in the heart of Miami Beach, the Bass Museum of Art collects and exhibits some of the world’s finest art from the past through the present. Founded in 1963 when the City of Miami Beach accepted a gift of 500 works of art from collectors John and Johanna Bass, the museum has since doubled in size to 35,000 square feet, including new galleries and outdoor exhibition spaces. In addition to housing one of the best collections of Renaissance and Baroque artwork, Bass Museum’s temporary exhibitions for 2009/2010 curated by Executive Director Silvia Karman Cubiña include Dzine; Where Do We Go From Here?/Selections from The Jumex Collection; and The Mummy Project. The Bass Museum also offers lectures, film and video series, music and dance performances, open houses, free family days, and educational symposia on a regular basis. www.bassmuseum.org

About Café Bustelo: Rowland Coffee Roasters has a history dating back to 1930s of producing espresso in the traditional Hispanic style. With a family tradition of creating savory and aromatic coffee, the family believes the best coffee is achieved through quality beans and roasting perfection. Today, Café Bustelo is one of the leading and most recognizable coffee brands in the world and is part of Rowland Coffee Roasters, Inc. parent to over 12 different coffee brands brewed in the company’s state-of-the-art facility in South Florida. Café Bustelo is available throughout the United States and the Caribbean at most supermarkets and grocery stores, as well as online at www.cafebustelo.com and www.javacabana.com.

Holy Kimoto at White Room 1/8/10

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Performing together for the first time, GlitterGlu Productions presents Holy Kimoto! with Michael Travis & Jason Hann (String Cheese Incident & EOTO), Kyle Hollingsworth (String Cheese Incident) and Steve Kimock. The one-time-only collaboration takes place Friday, January 8 at the White Room.
Friday, January 8th @ The White Room
Advance $20 / Door $25
Doors 10pm
The White Room
1306 N. Miami Ave.
305.995.5050
www.glittergluproductions.com

Ecoist Opens First Retail Location in Wynwood Arts District 12/19/09

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Ecoist, (www.ecoist.com) makers of the original candy wrapper handbag, opened its first retail location in Miami’s Wynwood Arts District just in time for the holiday shopping season. Designed by the Ecoist team, the space is part retail, part art installation. With showroom fixtures made from the raw packaging materials used for the handbags, visitors can truly experience the Ecoist brand philosophy firsthand. The showroom also features limited edition designs not available for sale on Ecoist’s e-commerce site.

Filled with gift ideas for last minute shoppers, the Ecoist Showroom will offer an exclusive sale this Saturday, December 19, 2009. Up to 50% off selected styles. Stop by to check out the latest designs and marvel at the eco-ingenuity. The Ecoist Showroom is located at 2519 NW 2nd Ave Miami, FL 33127 in the Wynwood Arts District.

Showroom Hours:
Saturday, December 19, 2009 12:00 pm – 9:00pm

Get Your Tickets for Wicked Before the General Public

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March 3 – March 21
Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House

Special Offer for Broadway lovers.
Purchase your tickets before they go on sale to the general public on Friday, January 15th.

Back by “Popular” Demand! The New York Times calls WICKED “Broadway’s biggest blockbuster,” and when it first played in Miami in 2007, it broke box office records and sold out in record time!

Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One – born with emerald green skin – is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch makes for “the most complete and completely satisfying new musical in a long time.” USA Today

Presale: NOW
Public On Sale: Friday, January 15 @ 10 a.m
BUY TICKETS NOW
and enter promo code YELLOWBRICK or use the promo code when you call our box office at 305.949.6722.
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132

Miniteka en Le Club con DJs de las minitecas Sandy Lane, Betelgeuse y Coco’s 12/17/09

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Le Club, Cerveza Polar & Rumba Miami presentan
Back to the 80’s & 90’s con la rumba
MINITEKA
Invitados Especiales:
DJ JOHNNY (SANDY LANE & BETELGEUSE)
DJ ANTONIO (COCO’S)
Jueves, 17 de Diciembre
Puertas abren a las 10PM
LE CLUB
Regency Hotel • 1000 NW Le Jeune Rd • Coral Gables
Mujeres entran gratis toda la noche
Llama al 305.905.0435 para más información

ECOMB Holiday Party at Shore Club 12/19/09

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ECOMB – THE ENVIRONMENTAL COALITION OF MIAMI & THE BEACHES
GREEN HOLIDAY PARTY, FUNDRAISER AND AWARDS CEREMONY WRAPPED INTO ONE SPECTACULAR EVENT AT SHORE CLUB!

What: ECOMB is pleased to announce its annual Green Holiday Bash, graciously hosted by Shore Club, functioning not only as an end-of-year eco-celebration, but also as a fundraiser and awards ceremony.

In an effort to create a more sustainable future for Miami and the Beaches, ECOMB has led the charge in creating a bevy of environmental educational, community and recreational programs. These initiatives have taken shape and become successful as a result of local individuals and organizations. The Awards Ceremony will recognize these efforts by presenting former Mayor Manny Diaz, Former Commissioner Saul Gross, Miami Beach Community Resource Coordinator Lynn Bernstein and the staff of the City of Miami Beach’s Public Works and Parks Departments for advancing the city’s green initiatives.

Fundraiser: The entry fee of $35 dollars for the first 100 tickets sold ($45 thereafter), benefits ECOMB and gives guests membership status to the organization via a membership card – The Green Card. The Card entitles members to a variety of discounts from local “green” businesses and grants privileged access to future ECOMB events. Complimentary Eco-Friendly Cocktails and Treetinis, courtesy of VeeV Açaí Spirits, and Ago Restaurant hors d’oeuvres will be served throughout the evening.

Who: ECOMB, its partners and volunteers, and anyone interested in attending and becoming part of the environmental community — The Green Holiday Bash is open to the public. Melodic tunes courtesy of DJ Gunnars and Master of Ceremonies Michael Aller, a.k.a. Mr. Miami Beach.

Where: The Back Pool at the Shore Club, entrance via the front of the hotel
1901 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL. 33139

When: Saturday, December 19, 2009 , 9:00pm to Midnight

Notable: ECOMB will announce its plans for its future headquarters and environmental education center, called Miami Beach Center for the Environment (MBCE).
Media Sponsor: 944 Magazine, The Lead and The SunPost

New Years Eve Le Tour Du Monde Nikki Beach 2010 12/31/09

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Around the world in one night: Nikki Beach brings its top global destinations to Miami Beach

Join Nikki Beach as we tour the world in one night, ringing in new years from St. Barths and St. Tropez to Koh Samui and Marrakech, all while cabana hobnobbing on Miami Beach. Referencing Amelia Earhart’s “first woman to fly solo” vintage-chic aviatrix vibe, be among the first to experience Nikki’s signature sexy atmosphere, haute cuisine, a private fireworks show, complimentary midnight champagne toast, and the official ball drop of South Beach.

Guests can choose from a vast array of options to ring in 2010 from a private and romantic dinner in the tree-lit garden to exclusive VIP opium beds and cabana seating with premium bottle service and an extensive list of hor d’oeuvres. A special New Year ’s Eve menu prepared by Executive Chef Gerry Gnassi includes a 5-course dining experience featuring delicacies such as a Foie-Gras Trio paired with banana chutney and green apple tart torchon, Asian Stuffed Lobster with Maryland lump crabmeat, and a Seafood Martini.

Venture upstairs to the exclusive “private terminal” where the newly remodeled Club Nikki – now known as One Ocean – entices New Year’s Eve revelers with everything VIP from private tables to surprise performances by renowned aerialist acrobats.

In signature Nikki Beach style, “the sexiest place on earth” provides eye-popping performances by dancers outfitted to match some of Nikki Beach’s worldwide destinations. Flamenco stilt walkers from Marbella, Thai Sri-Nuan dancers from Koh Samui, French can-can dancers from St. Tropez, Moroccan belly dancers and fire throwers from Marrakech make their way throughout the venue igniting the crowd’s energy and setting the tone for an unforgettable evening. At midnight, guests make a toast with a glass of complimentary champagne while counting down to Nikki Beach’s Times Square-style ball drop and illuminating show of fireworks.

To purchase tickets for Le Tour du Monde, New Year’s Eve 2010 at Nikki Beach Miami please visit www.nikkibeachmiamievents.com or call 305.538.1111.

About Nikki Beach (www.nikkibeach.com)

In 1998, Nikki Beach introduced the world to the ultimate beach club concept bringing music, entertainment, fashion, dining and art, together. Over a decade later, Nikki Beach continues to make its mark in the world’s hottest addresses and trendsetting locales, recently claiming the #1 spot in Travel Channel’s World’s Sexiest Beach Bars. The Nikki Beach concept has transcended its international venues and grown into a global lifestyle company: a clothing line, Endless Summers by Nikki Beach—which was launched at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival; Marketing and Public Relations Divisions; Global Sponsorships and Special Events; Nikki Beach Music; a VIP Membership card and concierge program; Nikki Style Magazine; and a Hotel and Resorts Division with several new locations to open starting in 2010.

The Nikki Beach lifestyle can now be experienced in nine different countries in thirteen cities: Miami Beach, Florida, USA; St.Tropez, France; Cannes Film Festival, France; St. Barth, French West Indies; Marbella, Spain; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; New York City, New York, USA; Marrakech, Morocco; Koh Samui, Thailand; Panama City, Panama; Toronto Film Festival, Canada; Vilamoura, Portugal; Portimao, Portugal.

For more information on Nikki Beach, please visit www.nikkibeach.com.

CCEMiami Fiesta De Fin De Temporada / End Of The Season Party 12/17/09

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END OF THE SEASON PARTY 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009 @ 8pm
With Mariachi de mujeres and el Conjunto Progreso
At Club Aché. Free Admission
3600 Southwest 8th Street, Miami, F
RSVP required 305 448 9677
COME AND CELEBRATE THE END OF THE SEASON WITH CCEMiami!!!!
The season finishes. 2009 has been a year full of events at the Cultural Center. Laberinto de Miradas, Mined Lives, Russian Red, Pepe Hevia or Proyecto Habitar, are only few of the names to remember. This party will be a good chance to summarize the good moments of the last year and take an appetizer of what 2010 has to offer.

Annette Recommends Casa Toscana

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I won a gift certificate in a raffle for Casa Toscana, so we invited some good friends for a nice dinner out.  I am so glad we did, the food was absolutely amazing.  We asked the waiter for a bottle of prosecco and he brought us a very nice (extra dry) prosecco, that to our surprise was priced very reasonable and really delicious.  I ordered the pasta special, which was spinach pasta with peas and shrimp, wow, it was that good.  It was in really light red sauce and it was so good, I ate all of it.  So if you are up on Biscayne and are in the mood for some really good Italian I would suggest Casa Toscana, it is such a small cute place, you will love it.

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Casa Toscana
7001 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33138
(305) 758-3353

www.casatoscanamiami.com

Art Attack Art of Fashion Event and Handbag Show 12/18/09

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ART ATTACK
Art of Fashion Event & Handbag Show
Friday, Dec.18th, 8pm

Featuring handbag fashion show by: Francoise Elizee – www.francoiseelizee.com – featured in Elle, Seventeen and Instyle Magazine

Live painting by Local Artist
Special Handbag Cake in celebration of Chris Phashion’s Birthday
– Live filming of: Inside Couture , www.insidecouture.com

DONATE your Gently used purses to: Women’s Fund of Miami-Dade: Power of The Purse

The Stone Canvas
4217 Ponce De Leon Blvd.
Coral Gables , 33146

2010 Purina Walk for the Animals with Donna Shalala and Sweetie 2/20/10

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Walk for the Animals 2010
EVENT: 2010 Purina Walk for the Animals
WHEN: Saturday, February 20, 2010 from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
WHERE: Bayfront Park; Downtown Miami, 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, Florida
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Donna Shalala and Sweetie

BACKGROUND: Join Miami-Dade County Commissioner Dennis C. Moss serving as Grand Marshall and University of Miami President Donna Shalala as Leader of the Pack for the one mile stroll around beautiful Bayfront Park (with or without your dog) to benefit the Humane Society of Greater Miami Adopt-A-Pet. Every dollar raised from the walk will go toward sheltering more than 200 homeless cats and dogs in our care everyday and supporting important programs that we offer our community like low-cost and free spay/neuter services, quality adoptions, humane education and pet therapy.

2010 Supporting Sponsors include: Purina, Ryder, Pepsi, Florida Marlins Costco Wholesale, Pet Supermarket, PetCo/PetCo Foundation, Marc Tetro, Miami Children’s Museum, Coffee Break, Pet Heaven, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc, DogPoopBags.com, The Miami Herald/El Nuevo Herald, 101.5 Lite FM, South Florida Veterinary Foundation, Doral Centre Animal Clinic, The Flyer, BankAtlantic, Coconut Grove Bank, Pepsi, Alpha Dog Marketing, NBC 6, Doral Center, Prince Associates, Coconut Grove Bank, and Pfizer.

TICKETS: With a minimum pledge of $50 you will receive an official event t-shirt, goodie bag and a one-year subscription to Pet Parade magazine. The top three individual fundraisers will win fabulous and fun prizes to share with family and friends – 2 legged and 4 legged!

The Purina Walk for the Animals is an exciting and worthwhile activity for the entire family and, of course dogs. The Walk is the Humane Society of Greater Miami’s largest annual community event, attracting over 3,000 people, and the only fundraising walk-a-thon for dogs and their owners in Miami-Dade County. This year’s Grand Marshall is Miami-Dade County Commissioner Dennis C. Moss and University of Miami’s President Donna Shalala will serve as the Leader of the Pack.

Attendees will enjoy fun-filled activities including performances by Purina’s Incredible Dog Team, a bounce house, an inflatable basketball court, face painting, games and much more. Music will be provided by 101.5 Lite FM and performances by the band Venejer! InterContinental Miami will provide breakfast bites beverages will be provided by Pepsi and Coffee Brake.

Immediately following the Walk, awards will be presented to a variety of people including individuals who have raised the most money, the top Big Dog Pack and the Top Pup Pack. NBC6 meteorologist Ryan Phillips will emcee the event and debut the upgrade of Purina Chow to Purina ONE for all the dogs and cats residing at the shelter while waiting for their forever family.

Major sponsors include: Purina as our title sponsor, Boehringer Ingelheim, Pet Heaven, Pet Supermarket, Ryder Charitable Foundation, and South Motors. Other sponsors are: Winn Dixie, Sanomedics, Prince Associates Inc., Oasis Outsourcing, InterContinental Miami, Pfizer, Invisible Fence, PetCo Foundation, Coconut Grove Bank, Cafeina, The Flyer, The Miami Herald, and TARA, Ink. to name a few.

The Humane Society of Greater Miami Adopt-A-Pet is dedicated to placing every dog and cat in our care into a loving home, and to promote responsible pet ownership and spay/neuter programs.

New Years Eve 2010 Giant Step in Miami Common and Rye Rye at Delano 12/31/09

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Giant Step Presents New Year’s Eve 2010 with Common and Rye Rye
Thursday, December 31 2009
Delano, A Morgans Hotel, Miami Beach FL
1685 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Doors open at 9 PM
21+ w/ID

Giant Step is hosting the New Year’s Eve party you don’t want to miss in Miami. We are back after last year’s epic celebration, which included performances from The Roots, Janelle Monáe and DJ Bobbito. This year, Giant Step brings in 2010 with a bang with Common and Rye Rye.

Common will be performing live in The Florida Room, which only holds 200 people. It’s going to be like having this Grammy Award-winning artist play with his killer live band in your living room, with all your friends in it. Open bar from 10 PM – 1 AM. Get your tickets early as this will sell out. Tickets start at $275.00.

Outside by the pool, we will have Rye Rye ringing in the next decade. The Baltimore native and protégé of M.I.A. is one of the artists we’re tipping for success next year. FREE but you must RSVP for Rye Rye.

So if you want your NYE to be hot, book your ticket to Miami and join the Giant Step party!

More Info – RSVP – Buy Tickets

New Years Eve at Bayfront Park 12/31/09

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Thursday, December 31, 8:00pm-Midnight: Bayfront Park’s New Year’s Eve
It’s time to ring in the new year and Bayfront Park is the place to be for the largest FREE party in south Florida! Join us for a Disco Dance Party and count down to midnight with Miami’s own, “Big Orange.” At the south end of the park, this New Year’s Eve icon will slowly ascend the side of the Hotel Intercontinental, reaching the top at midnight in conjunction with a grand display of fireworks shot over beautiful Biscayne Bay.

Free Admission
8:00 p.m. – midnight
Fireworks: midnight

No bottles, cans, coolers, or fireworks can be brought into the park.

Bayfront Park’s New Year’s Eve is presented by Bayfront Park Management Trust, a limited agency of the City of Miami, with support from the City of Miami, the Mayor and the Miami City Commission. Additional support is provided by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Mayor, and the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners; The Greater Miami Host Committee, and Bayside Marketplace. Our fine sponsors include Comcast, The Miami Herald, and El Nuevo Herald.

USA Today – One of the Top 10 Places in the World to Ring in the New Year
MSN – One of the Top 10 Places in the World to Ring in the New Year

Ottmar Liebert nuevo flamenco at Gusman Center 1/6/10

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Ottmar Liebert and Luna Negra in concert
January 6th, 2010 — 8 PM
Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, 174 E Flagler Street, Downtown Miami
Tickets on sale through Ticketmaster outlets or the Gusman box office
RF members, call the office for direct ticketing: (305) 672-5202

The multi-faceted, Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling guitarist performs at Miami’s Gusman Center on January 6th, in support of his much anticipated new CD La Semana. His signature sound, nouveau flamenco, is a beautiful instrumental modern arrangement of classical Spanish guitar and jazz fusion.

Visit Ottmar Liebert online.
This concert is presented by AEG Live and The Rhythm Foundation.

Candyland 14 at White Room 12/26/09

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Saturday December 26, 2009
Culture, Freedom Events, Embrace + Overthrow Present:
Candyland 14
“South Florida`s longest running dance music event!”

Future Sound of Breaks Arena:
Hydraulix (Live)
Exzakt
$uperGeniu$
Merlyn
Mike Sharpe (Old School Edge Set)
Shade

Basshead Arena:
Dieselboy
A-Sides
Juan BassHead
Peasants With Feathers (Booty Bass)
Collaborator (Orlando) vs Electron-C (Orlando)
The Engineer vs Chino
somejerk vs Methodus
BIG Boy vs Mas Inc
J Dean
Jumanji

EMA Arena:
Jason Daniel
Deranged
Rabbit
Reptile
Dagger
Shockwave
Energetix
O`Ryan

White Room
1306 N Miami Ave.
Doors Open at 9pm
18 and up Welcome

presales tix available@
www.wantickets.com + Uncle Sams Locations

New Years Eve Spam Allstars Live at the Catalina Hotel 12/31/09

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The Spam All-Stars’ NYE 2010
Thursday, December 31, 2009 8:00 PM
Catalina Hotel | 1732- 1756 Collins Avenue
The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club, in conjunction with Maxine’s Bistro & Kung Fu Kitchen & Sushi present The Spam All-Stars New Year 2010
featuring live entertainment by The Spam All-Stars & DJ Le Spam, 10pm – 2am
• DJs spinning old school hip-hop at Kung Fu Kitchen & Sushi
• ’80s grooves & classic rock at the Red Bar
• Premium open bar & vodka ice luge 8pm – 12am
• Champagne toast at midnight
• Lavish supper buffet, gourmet sushi and decadent desserts 8pm – 12am
Click here to purchase tickets

New Years Eve Lady GaGa Performance Fontainebleau 12/31/09

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Lady GaGa New Year’s Eve Performance FONTAINEBLEAU
New Year’s Eve
Presents
Thursday December 31st, 2009
Lady GaGa
New Year’s Eve
Performance FONTAINEBLEAU Poolside
Special Guest DJ’s David Berrie & Jus Ske
For Guest List Or Table Reservations Please Call
GabrieL : 305.546.3584 Or Danny K : 786.325.0080
Email: hushentinc@gmail.com Or danielkohn@the-beach.net
FONTAINEBLEAU MIAMI BEACH
*Note* If You Need Dinner Reservations to Any of The Restaurants At The Fontainebleau Miami Beach ( Blade – Scarpetta – LaCote – Gotham Steak – Hakkasan )
Please Contact GabrieL Or Danny K

New Years Eve Romain Zago and Mynt Lounge present Decadent Decade 12/31/09

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Join us this New Years Eve 2010 for another highly anticipated Mynt Extravaganza.
For you the fans, the customers, the audience, the regulars, and the die hard Mynt goers we present…
Live Performance by: International Artist JABA
(singer, songwriter & producer Moonraisers & collaborator w/ DJ Yves Larock)
Rise Up
Remix Hotel California
Slave Station
Live Performance by: Icon House Diva CRYSTAL WATERS
Gypsy Woman (Shes Homeless)
100% Pure Love
Destination Unknown
This and more to mark the start of our Decadent Decade of dance parties, more VIP, bigger and better artist/talent and the Mynt-magical experience.

Package A-Diamond
$5,000 (10pm to 7am)
4- Champagne bottles of Dom Perignon
1- Magnum of Belvedere Vodka
1- Belvedere Intense Vodka (100 % proof) with mixers.
Table for 8 to 10 people tax and service charge included.

Package B- Platinum
$3,500 (10pm to 7am)
2- Champagne bottles of Dom Perignon
1- Magnum of Belvedere Vodka with mixers.
Table for 8 to 10 people tax and service charge included.

Package C- Ice
(Ice Room) $2,000 (10pm to 7am)
2- Champagne bottles of Dom Perignon
1- Belvedere Vodka with mixers.
Table for 6 people tax and service charge not included.
Please note that any additional persons to tables cost $200 per person until 1:00am.
General Admission Tickets $200 per person (includes open bar from 10pm to 1:30am)
General Admission Tickets $100 per person after 1:00am (includes 1 drink tickets)
Special pricing for ladies after 1am
Mynt Lounge , 1921 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33139

New Years Eve Kid Cudi and John Legend at W South Beach 12/31/09

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Kid Cudi and John Legend at W South Beach
TICKETS
LA Riots are in the business of crafting straight-up, hot-as-shit club bangers and they’re not messing around. In only a few months since their inception the Los Angeles duo has made a name for themselves cranking out one quality track and remix after another and blowing up some of the hottest parties and venues in Southern California. New Years Eve they bring their infectious show to the one and only Louis Bar-Lounge for a New Years celebration that will rock from start to finish.

New Years Eve LA Riots at Louis Bar-Lounge 12/31/09

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LA Riots at Louis Bar-Lounge
TICKETS
LA Riots are in the business of crafting straight-up, hot-as-shit club bangers and they’re not messing around. In only a few months since their inception the Los Angeles duo has made a name for themselves cranking out one quality track and remix after another and blowing up some of the hottest parties and venues in Southern California. New Years Eve they bring their infectious show to the one and only Louis Bar-Lounge for a New Years celebration that will rock from start to finish.

New Years Eve Drake at Cameo Nightclub 12/31/09

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Drake at Cameo Nightclub
INFORMATION > TICKETS
Toronto, Ontario, native Drake stepped out as a rapper and singer with major pop appeal in 2006, when he initiated a series of mixtapes. A year later he scored major exposure when his cocky and laid-back track “Replacement Girl,” featuring Trey Songz, was featured on BET’s 106 & Park program as its “Joint of the Day.” He raised his profile throughout the next several months by popping up on countless mixtapes and remixes, he gradually became one of the most talked-about artists in the industry. By the end of June 2009, “Best I Ever Had,” a promotional single, had climbed to number two on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Celebrate the new year in Miami with a special performance by Drake at Cameo Nightclub.

New Years Eve Steve Angello at Mansion Nightclub 12/31/09

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Steve Angello at Mansion Nightclub
INFORMATION > TICKETS
Mansion presents New Year’s Eve 2010 with special guest Steve Angello along with Laurent Simeca and AN21. Armed with a slew of new CDs and enough confidence to rebuild Hadrian’s Wall, Steve Angello has destroyed every event he has taken on this year. His tracks are on everyone’s playlist, first up is arguably his globe-straddling Moby remix of ‘Raining Again’. Then it was ‘Tell Me Why’ with Sebastian Ingrosso and ‘Be’ with Laidback Luke. And then ‘Be’ returned in spirit (and b-line) for ‘Show Me Love’ with original vocalist Robin S and Laidback Luke in tow, smashing clubs and Top Ten charts into tiny pieces everywhere it was dropped. Kick off your new year with a man who could be shaking any club, but chose to celebrate at Mansion.

Martinis and Mistletoes at Blue Martini Brickell 12/16/09

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Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
True Blue Wednesdays presents…
Get caught under the mistletoe… and mingle all the way!
Blue Martini Brickell presents Martinis & Mistletoes with music by Miguel G.
Vitamin C guests are in free before 12am. Happy Hour starts at 5pm.
Complimentary first drink for ladies and the rest are half off all night.
For bottle/table reservations email rsvp@vitaminccomm.com
900 South Miami Ave . Mary Brickell Village

Chocolate evening at Alliance Francaise de Miami 12/18/09

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Chocolate Evening – music and song
Before Christmas, do yourself a favor gourmet at the Alliance Française de Miami
on December 18, 2009 from 18:30 to 21:30
On the occasion of Christmas and New Year, eat, drink and sing together!
Students, teachers, members and friends of the Alliance Française, but also fans, lovers, benefactors, friends, girlfriends and cousins, relatives, partners and relationships, allies, lovers, fathers, mothers and children, friends and comrades, brothers, sisters and pals …… you are all expected!
The program for this evening:
A big chocolate-pastry Chef, Georges Berger (Chocolate Fashion), will demonstrate Croquembouche and we will share his passion for chocolate and pastry.
You will also have the opportunity to discover the chocolates, sweets, desserts and cakes of Chocolate Fashion (Coral Gables) and you can buy for Christmas.
The evening will continue, hosted by Tangi Colombel, with music and song while sipping the sweet dishes / salty cakes prepared by George Berger accompanied by wine (sold on site).
A great night for the pleasures of chocolate and sweet encounters ending by devouring the Croquembouche.
Book your tickets now at the French Alliance of Miami or by phone at 305.859.8760
Students AF Coupon: $ 15 salty dish – sweet dish $ 10
Participants Coupon: $ 20 salty dish – sweet dish $ 15
Wine Glass: $ 4 – Bottle: $ 18

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Reservez votre soirée !

Avant Noël, faites-vous un plaisir gourmand à l’Alliance française de Miami
le 18 Décembre 2009 de 18h30 à 21h30
Soirée chocolat sucré / salé en musique et en chansons
A l’occasion des fêtes de fin d’année, mangeons, buvons et chantons tous ensemble !
Elèves, professeurs, membres et amis de l’Alliance Française, mais aussi adeptes, amateurs, amoureux, bienfaiteurs, copains, copines et cousins, familiers, partenaires et relations, alliés, amoureux, papas, mamans et les enfants, camarades et compagnons, frères, soeurs et potes…… vous êtes tous attendus !
Au programme de cette soirée:
Un grand chef chocolatier-pâtissier, Georges Berger (Chocolate Fashion), fera une démonstration de croquembouche et nous fera partager sa passion du chocolat et de la pâtisserie.
Vous aurez aussi l’occasion de découvrir les chocolats, mignardises, entremets et gâteaux de Chocolate Fashion (Coral Gables) et de faire vos provisions pour Noël.
La soirée se poursuivra, avec Tangi Colombel, en musique et chansons en dégustant les préparations sucrées/salées préparées par Georges Berger accompagnées de vin (en vente sur place).
Une grande soirée pour des plaisirs au chocolat et des rencontres sucrées qui se terminera en dévorant le croquembouche de M. Berger.
Réservez vos places dès maintenant à l’Alliance Française de Miami ou par téléphone au 305.859.8760
Coupons Etudiants AF: assiette sal̩e 15$ Рassiette sucr̩e 10$
Coupons Participants: assiette sal̩e 20$ Рassiette sucr̩e 15$
Vin au verre: 4$ – Bouteille: 18$
www.afmiami.org

Friday Nights at Schnebly Winery Presents Cat Shell 12/18/09

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Holiday Music Series Presents
Friday Night
with
Cat Shell

This Friday, December 18th, Schnebly winery will be welcoming back Cat Shell! For those who don’t know, this will be her 5th appearance at the winery. Cat is a Singer/Songwriter that brings a unique blend of jazz, blues and acoustic soul. Check out Cat’s Official Site for more information.
Stop by the retail room for our infamous wine specials, pair with some of our delectable cheeses, grab an ice bucket, and enjoy an evening picnic under the stars.
Visit our friends at The Capri Restaurant on your way here – mention you will be visiting Schnebly’s Friday night and save 10% on your carry out dish.

MOD Media Segafredo and The Miami Beach Firefighters present the beScene December Art Issue Release and Holiday Toy Drive 12/23/09

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MOD Media, Miami Beach Firefighters, and Segafredo Brickell present the December “Art” Issue Release of beScene Magazine and Holiday Toy Drive

(December 15, 2009 Miami) TIS THE SEASON TO GIVE! MOD Media cordially invites you to the December “Art” Issue release of beScene Magazine this December 23rd, 2009 at Spazio Nero, Segafredo Brickell from 7 to 11pm. In lieu of the holiday season, MOD Media has partnered again with the Miami Beach Firefighters to collect unwrapped toys for tots that will be transported personally to local orphanages on Christmas Day. Each guests is asked to arrive with 1 unwrapped toy as entrance to the holiday party. beScene lovers will be treated to complimentary open bar from 7 to 8pm and can look forward to a Pre-Christmas Eve party celebrating the happiest time of the year! RSVP is mandatory at info@modmediamiami.com.

Who: MOD Media, Miami Beach Firefighters, Segafredo Brickell & beScene Magazine
What: beScene Magazine December “Art” issue release and Holiday toy drive
Where: Segafredo Brickell, Spazio Nero 1421 South Miami Avenue Miami, FL 33130
When: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 from 7 to 11pm

More about beScene Magazine www.bescenemag.com
beScene Magazine is an online publication set to target the creative lifestyles of our devoted readers. beScene Magazine is moving towards a more environmentally conscious concept by making the magazine a paper free publication. With the rapid growth of today’s internet system, paper back publications will soon come to a screeching halt. Our main focus is to cover all aspects of our creative lifestyles; from well-known artists and established entrepreneurs to contemporary original concepts yet to hit mainstream media. We are committed to introducing some of the industries most talented people to the scene so their work can be promoted and followed thereafter by our readers.

About Segafredo: www.sze-miami.com. Segafredo Zanetti Espresso Cafe, the only global café with Italian credibility and with over 570 cafés worldwide, offers a multi-sensorial experience reflecting the lifestyle of the quintessential Italian café. The constant drive for excellence exhibited by the Segafredo family is evident in product quality, efficient service and a friendly atmosphere all of which makes a positive difference in the quality of life of the customers. “Tradition becomes useless if not positioned in our version of the future.”

More about MOD Media LLC www.modmediamiami.com
MOD Media LLC. is a full service public relations and special events firm based in Miami, FL. MOD Media is dedicated to representing brands in all aspects of the entertainment industry; such as Fashion, Beauty, Hospitality, and Corporate clients. MOD Media works diligently to meet the needs of their clients, and guarantees successful execution to all press and media outlets. MOD Media is a partnership between two talented young professionals and sisters, Jennifer & Christine Henry. These two accomplished females have combined their skill and knowledge to produce impeccable high profile events as well as extensive media representation to their clients.

Grand Opening Little Stage Theater at SoBe Arts 1/1/10

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An innovative and stylized cabaret that expresses a bizarre and compelling look at relationships. Plus scenes from “Tunes N’ Toons*, classic cartoons with esoteric live music and action, featuring Montserrat Franco as Betty Boop (* Based on a production commissioned by the City of Miami Beach to close Sleepless Night Miami Beach 2009).

Tickets are available for Miami Beach residents until Friday, December 18, at which time they become available to the general public. Little Stage Theater @SoBe Arts is an intimate space that will provide seating for approximately 60 cabaret patrons so sell-outs are anticipated. Click here to purchase tickets. For more information or to reserve seats: events@sobearts.org- (305) 674-9220
SoBe Institute of the Arts | 2100 Washington Avenue | (Carl Fisher Clubhouse/Little Stage Theater) | Miami Beach | FL | 33139

New Years Eve Miami at Mondrian South Beach 12/31/09

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New Year’s Eve 2010
Thursday, December 31, 2009 10:00 PM
Mondrian South Beach | 1100 West Avenue
Deluxe Experiences along with Alan Philips, Josh Shames, Tommy Pooch, Alan Roth, Keith Menin
invite you to celebrate New Years Eve 2010
at Sunset Lounge at Mondrian
live performance by MACY GRAY
along w/ a 20-piece orchestra
music by DJ Brooklyn Dawn
OPEN BAR 10pm – 1am by Leblon
Fireworks at midnight

On Thursday, December 31st, Mondrian will feature a 20 piece symphony orchestra with a performance by Macy Gray and fireworks at Sunset Lounge at Mondrian. Guests will have the option of dining at Mondrian’s Asia de Cuba with a five course meal. Prices start at $250 for general admission to Sunset Lounge. All tickets include four-hour open bar at Sunset Lounge.

Click here to purchase tickets

Celebrate High Style Holidays with Ocean Drive Magazine at Artefacto 12/16/09

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High Style Holidays
Ocean Drive invites you to toast the holidays with the Annual Gift Guide 2009
Sip Sapporo beer and enjoy light bites from Au Pied De Cochon as you experience the sublime furnishings of Artefacto and the hottest gift items of the season.

Hosted by
Michelle Rubell “Art Lover”
Jenny Peters & Carole Seikaly “Lady Luxe”
Sara Colombo “Beachy Glam”
Paulo Bacchi “Must haves for Men”

Wednesday, December 16, 7-9pm
Artefacto
4440 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Suite 1600
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Please rsvp to holidaygiftguide@oceandrive.com

12th Annual Medical Marijuana Benefit Concert at Tobacco Road 1/16/10

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12TH ANNUAL MEDICAL MARIJUANA BENEFIT CONCERT AT TOBACCO ROAD
HOSTED BY PLOPPY PALACE PRODUCTIONS

On Saturday, January 16, 2010 Ploppy Palace Productions and Tobacco Road will be hosting the 12th Annual Medical Marijuana Benefit Concert to raise funds for PUFMM’s (Patients United For Medical Marijuana), South Florida NORML’s (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) and Patients Out Of Time’s medical marijuana campaign and the protection of patients’ rights. Currently there is a statewide petition drive to get the medical marijuana issue on the ballot to change the laws in Florida. As part of this three stage extravaganza, some of South Florida’s top bands, spoken word artists and community activists will join together for patients’ and physicians’ right to use medical cannabis.

As a testament to the diversity of supporters for this cause, there will be a broad variety of musical styles including jazz, rock, reggae, folk, vocal harmonies, hip-hop, funk, experimental, tribal rhythms, traditional Peruvian, flamenco, world beat fusion, psychedelic grooves and various interactive jams.

Johnny Dread, Sweetbone, Kuyayky, Ethreal, UOM, Hoosha, Shawn Snyder, Franklin’s Wheel, Carl Ferrari & Friends, Bodhi, Togen, Bitchfire, The Int’l Language, The Tribe, Deep Water Willy, Val C Wisecracker, Steve Minotti, Andrew Bayuk, Mandy Burgan, J.D. Danner, Brother Lou, Orrin Bolton, Frank Nitts, Chopp Devize and more will be showcasing original music.

Alonso, Angelo Pizarro, Jonathan Rose and other spoken word artists will be presenting innovative spoken word poetry with musical accompaniment. Mark A.S. will be presenting social satire about the laws concerning medical marijuana and the drug war. In addition, Stacy Oh, Zuzka and other dancers will be performing a variety of dance and movement pieces to energetic, rhythmic percussion and ambient tones.

Flowing Art Movement will be using light, ribbons and fabric to enhance their dance presentations with live music accompaniment. Plus Anibal Fernandez, Linx and other creative artists will be rendering a live painting demonstration to visually complement the music. Irvin Rosenfeld and Elvy Musikka, legal medical marijuana patients and Directors for Patients Out Of Time, will be describing their experiences with obtaining medical marijuana through the federal government.

The 12th Annual Medical Marijuana Benefit Concert will also feature a selection of community speakers who will present information about the issues including Norm Kent – National NORML Board of Directors, Sara Yousuf – criminal defense attorney, Jeanne Baker – Florida State Board President of the American Civil Liberties Union, Jayne King from the Florida Green Party, Toni Latino, attorney from Borras & Latino, Michael Minardi P.A., Shawn Heller from the Florida Justice Institute, Ford Banister from Florida’s Committee for Sensible Marijuana Policy, Robert Platshorn, author and convicted smuggler from the Black Tuna Gang, representatives of PUFMM, South Florida NORML and other concerned citizens.

South Florida NORML, PUFMM, Patients Out Of Time, ACLU of Florida, Florida Green Party and various other organizations will have informational booths with literature and handouts to help educate about community issues and the medical marijuana campaign in Florida.

The event will work to raise funds and awareness for PUFMM, South Florida NORML and Patients Out Of Time’s medical marijuana campaign and the protection of patients’ rights. Previously, a person’s right to use medical necessity as a defense to marijuana charges has been upheld by several appeals courts in Florida. Marijuana has proven therapeutically useful in treating numerous medical conditions including muscle spasticity, arthritis, and the nausea related to AIDS and cancer chemotherapy. About 700,000 Florida registered voters need to sign the petition in order for the issue to get on the ballot. Currently there are 14 states that have laws allowing marijuana to be used as medicine.

In addition there will be vendors and small businesses promoting and selling their merchandise, including The Wallflower Gallery, Xango, Ragamufyn, 75rabbit, Between Spirit & Stone Jewelry, Progressive Rags, Emerald City Imports, Crystal Fun Design, Sergio Torres, Alan Glover, Bambooey Didgeridoos, Kokanut Kingz, Roostas No. 5 and selected independent corporations.

Production support provided by Ploppy Palace Productions, Atlas Sound Productions, Anamaze Productions, Turk Masters Cymbals and 7th Circuit Productions. The 12th Annual Medical Marijuana Benefit Concert at Tobacco Road is currently looking for supportive sponsors and unique vendors to help to build up the community outreach and contribute to the cause.

The 12th Annual Medical Marijuana Benefit Concert at Tobacco Road is sponsored by Ploppy Palace Productions, OnlineGigs.com, Antidote Productions, Artists For Community Evolution, The Wallflower Gallery, Music Art Love, Borras & Latino, Printed Things & Custom Collectibles and South Florida NORML.

Saturday, January 16, 2010
4:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
Tobacco Road
626 South Miami Ave., Brickell
305-374-1198
www.tobacco-road.com
www.myspace.com/tobaccoroad626

21 Years Old + with ID
Admission is $ 12.

Advance tickets available.

www.myspace.com/medmj
www.ploppypalace.com

For more information, please email Ploppy Palace Productions at events@ploppypalace.com

Rodolfo Vanmarcke presenting Modern Solitudes at ArtDecoMiami 12/17/09

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ArtDecoMiami 1528 Alton Road, Miami Beach, Fl 33139
Date: from 12/17/09 to 01/14/10

This coming thursday, December 17th, the venezuelan artist Rodolfo Vanmarcke will be presenting his series “Modern Solitudes”, showing a selection of 18 photographs in different formats. This exhibition is organized by ArtDealerMiami, in the gallery ArtDecoMiami (Miami Beach, FL).

Vanmarcke is pleased to announce that this will be his first solo exhibition in United States; although he has exhibited several times in group exhibitions in the city of Miami, and has also received from the judges the “Best in Show” award in the “XII Salon of Latin American and the Caribbean Art” (Broward College gallery).

“Modern Solitudes” reflects the artist vision towards the contemporary society, by stating that “The contemporary human being has buried himself in a devastating solitude due to the triumph of industrialization. We have systematically celebrated the mass manufacture of products that are elaborated under the slogan “Our greatest product is the human capital”. Ironically, that same resource is already a prefabricated product, properly packed with the in vogue clothing, the technology of the moment and under the media diet of the day. We have transformed ourselves into isolated self-idols within a temple devoid of believers; crammed full of needs that are in fact invented by a society of identical people.

We are convinced of being completely free. Universally, there hasn’t been a time with greater liberty than the actual one: a tremendous range to be chosen is presented as a fold-out menu; nevertheless there has not been a better moment than today to celebrate our sameness. But is not an equality based on ethical values, but an equality based on the depersonalization and the absolute self-exile.

“Modern Solitudes” begins and ends with this condition.”

CCEMiami Poesia y esculturas La Invencion de los Sentidos by Carlos Pintado y Michel Hernandez 12/16/09

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Wednesday, December 16 @ 7pm
POARTE
By Karlos Pintado & Michel Hernandez
Program to promote local creativity
At CCEMiami. Free Admission
On view till 12 l 31

Carlos Pintado is an Award-winning cuban poet and a writer. Author of El diablo en el Cuerpo, Los bosques de Mortefontaine, Habitación a oscuras,La Seducción del Minotauro. A collection of his poetry entitled Los Nombres de la Noche was published by Bluebird editions. In 2006, Carlos Pintado was awarded The Sant Jordi International prize for poetry in Spainfor his book Autorretrato en azul. In 2008 his book El azar y los tesoros was one the twelve finalists for Spain’s oldest and prestigious poetry prizes ADONAIS, and will be published in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His poetry and short-stories have been published in literary journals and anthologies from various countries and languages. The South Beach Music Ensemble and Boston Composer Pamela Marshall have created a Piano Quintet based of his poems that can be seen in different cities in United States. Pintado has also been an invited author for the Miami International Book Fair. He’s currently the editor of the literary magazine La Zorra y El Cuervo and resides in Miami.

Michel Hernández. Actor and Sculptor. He has studied at Instituto Superior de Arte ISA and ISA Acting Workshop directed by Miriam Isada. Michel Hernández has also participated in several theatrical plays such as Petición de Mano de Anton Chekov, Teatro El Puente, Cuentas Pendientes de Alberto Sarrain, La Ma’ Teodora. Miami. (2002) Parece Blanca de Alberto Sarrain. Cuba – Miami, Metamorfosis with director Victor Varela and Palabras Encadenadas with Eloy Ganuza.
For more info click here
info@ccemiami.org / www.ccemiami.org
CCEMiami | 800 S Douglas Rd. | Suite 170 | Coral Gables | FL | 33134

Downtown Hollywood Art Walk 12/19/09

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Stroll along charming tree-lined sidewalks to the sounds of a jazzy saxophone or the soft strings of a violin and harp. Look over the shoulder of an artist painting in the street or visit the art galleries and businesses showcasing local and regional artwork. Complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres are served by participating businesses. Free admission. Maps available at locations listed below. More Info

Participants: ANSU Gallery, Beauty of Wax, Cafe Italia, Comfort Zone Studio & Spa, Elegant Photographics, Goddess Store & Studio, La Barraca Tapas Bar & Cafe, The Little Bakery, Maya, Mosaica, PinkGhost, Rainbo Cafe, Reliance Group, Inc. and The Shade Post.
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Comfort Zone Studio & Spa
7-10pm • 2028 Harrison Street
Direct from the pages of Batman, Spider-Man and other comic books comes a unique exhibit of original comic book artwork! Along with the exhibit, Comfort Zone will have some original art, signed prints and comic books for sale. And, at the end of the evening, a drawing to win an original piece of comic book art for FREE! Info: 954-923-2030 • www.ComfortZoneSpa.com
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Goddess Store & Studio
7-10pm • 2017 Harrison Street
Monthly Art, Dance & Music Exhibit. This month our featured artist are Rudy Perez (Art Photography), Yazmeen & Yuliya (Professional Bellydance Performances), Inez Barlatier (Singer, Songwriter & Musician), and Nick Moore (Tarot Readings). Info: 954-929-2369 • www.GoddessStore.com

PARKING: Park in one of our Municipal Garages. First two hours FREE. No time limit… no parking tickets… the best place to park in DowntownHollywood! Locations: 20th Ave & Van Buren St OR 19th Ave between Tyler & Polk St (Radius).

Grand Opening of Igal Fedida Fine Art Gallery 12/17/09

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IGAL FEDIDA:
Igal Fedida, born and raised in Israel, shares his life and work between Los Angeles and Miami. His artwork portfolio includes photography, furniture design, and painting as a main focus in the recent years. Completely self taught, he developed his own unique style most easily compared to abstract expressionism and modern symbolism. He is known for his unconventional uses of different mediums

Cavalia rides into Miami 1/19-31/10

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Miami: Get Ready to “C” An International Sensation Gallop into Town
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Cavalia USA Inc. present the world-renowned equestrian spectacular, Cavalia, to debut in Miami this January

Tickets go on sale Sunday, November 22, 2009

WHAT: Cavalia
WHEN: January 19-31, 2009
More Information Click Here
WHERE: White Big Top in Bicentennial Park – Downtown Miami
COST: Regular priced tickets range from $34 to $89.50
INFO: www.cavalia.net

Spectacular Equestrian Show Cavalia Opens 1/19/10

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Miami: Get Ready to “C” An International Sensation Gallop into Town
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Cavalia USA Inc. present the world-renowned equestrian spectacular, Cavalia, to debut in Miami this January

Tickets go on sale Sunday, November 22, 2009

WHAT: Cavalia
WHEN: January 19, 2009
Full Schedule Click Here
WHERE: White Big Top in Bicentennial Park – Downtown Miami
COST: Regular priced tickets range from $34 to $89.50
INFO: www.cavalia.net
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On January 19, Miami will experience what 2.5 million people in Europe, Canada, and U.S. cities including Washington D.C., Chicago, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Boston, and most recently, Atlanta have been astounded by the extravagant multimedia equestrian celebration for the eyes and ears that is Cavalia. Guests who attend the show will “ooh” and “ahh” in amazement at the beauty of the more than 60 4-legged artists in this eclectic cast. Crowds will cheer and rise in their seats during the incredible performances of some 40 2-legged artists, including acrobats, aerialists, riders, musicians and dancers. From January 19 – January 31, under the White Big Top at Bicentennial Park in Downtown Miami an exquisite, fast- paced, unforgettable 120-minute performance featuring the harmony between horse and man will find its home. Cavalia marks the Adrienne Arsht Center’s very first off-site production, and underlines the Center’s commitment to provide world-class, diverse programming to the city of Miami, and the South Florida community.
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This spectacular production was created by Cirque du Soleil co-founder, Normand Latourelle, and is often compared to Cirque for the way it revolutionizes equestrian and performing arts, much like Cirque revolutionized the circus. Cavalia will stop in Miami, as it makes the rounds to major cities on its North American tour, after touring in Europe for two years. “I had the opportunity to bring Cirque du Soleil’s Cirque Réinventé to Miami in 1989,” says Normand Latourelle, Cavalia founder and artistic director. “I am extremely proud to introduce a new type of show to Miami on the 20th anniversary of this milestone. I hope that the people will embrace Cavalia’s magic.”

“We are honored to co-present such a beautiful performance such as Cavalia,” said M. John Richard, President and CEO of the Adrienne Arsht Center. “South Florida will fall in love with this highly acclaimed, artistic demonstration of the unique bond between humans and horses.”
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Cavalia is not just a show for horse-lovers. Nor is it a show just for Cirque-fanatics. It is a lavish orchestration of multimedia, equestrian and performing arts designed to astound and entertain people of all ages and backgrounds. Under the world’s largest touring Big Top, which rises 100 feet above ground and spans more than 26,264 feet, 60 of the most magnificent creatures on the planet will express themselves in all their beauty, grace and strength on a 160-foot wide stage. While the horses gallop and cavort and, at times, run free completely unbridled, the show will incorporate unbelievable acrobatics, original live music and stunning special FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, November 20, 2009and lighting effects to create a dreamlike setting, making it apparent to see why this show has become a global sensation.

Across North America and Europe, Cavalia has enthralled audiences and been praised by critics for its captivating and unique experience. CNN’s Larry King raved, “The greatest show I have ever seen!” The Washington Post exclaims, “Impressive, highly refined, indeed a wonder!” The New York Times describes the show as “a celebration of the unique emotional and physical bonds between humans and animals,” while O Magazine exclaimed that “The wildly beautiful stallions of Cavalia leave audiences with their hearts galloping,” and the Los Angeles Times summed it up with “Blissful play, haunting score…striking aerial grace.” Madrid’s El Pais remarked “Like in a dream,” while Berlin’s Zeitung said “Cavalia shows flawless artistry.” Lastly, Amsterdam’s De Telegraf proclaimed Cavalia as “A fairytale for the entire family!”

Cavalia features 12 different breeds of horses, including Arabians, Lusitanos, Spanish Pure Breed, Quarter Horses, and Paint horses from France, Canada, Spain and the United States. The featured 2-legged artists represent the nations of the United States, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Kyrgyzstan, Morocco, Portugal and Russia.

The significance of the 4-legged performers can also be seen in the signature “C” of Cavalia’s logo, with a horse’s head depicted in the letter (the “l” in Cavalia is also representative in the shape of a horse’s leg).

TICKETS – For its exclusive run in Miami, Cavalia will be presented under the White Big Top pitched in Bicentennial Park in Downtown Miami. Tickets go on sale Sunday, November 22. Regular tickets are priced from $34 to $89.50. And, if just sitting in the stands is not enough for you, the show can be customized for the complete VIP experience from $129 to $180, including a Horse Lovers Package that lets patrons tour Cavalia’s stables, and the Rendez-Vous Package that includes a tour of the stables, a cocktail/dinner reception and much more. Special pricing available for children, students, and seniors.

SHOWTIMES – Opening night will be Tuesday, January 19. During Cavalia’s Miami run, there will be nightly shows except Mondays, matinee and evening shows on Saturdays and early shows on Sundays. For more information, a detailed list of show dates and reservations, call 1-866-999-8111 or visit Cavalia.net.

ABOUT CAVALIA Seen by more than 2.5 million people worldwide, Cavalia is a tribute to horses and a celebration of the relationship that we have enjoyed together. This multimedia extravaganza features more than 100 two- and four-legged artists, including beautiful horses of 12 breeds, riders, acrobats, aerialists, dancers and live musicians. It is this combination that sets the mood in the majestic White Big Top, the largest touring White Big Top in the world. Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec (Canada), Cavalia is the brainchild of Normand Latourelle who has become renowned for producing popular events throughout the world.
www.cavalia.net or follow us on www.twitter.com/cavalia or www.facebook.com/cavalia.

Connect Florida Welcomes Senator Bob Graham 12/15/09

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Please join Connect Florida for a discussion and book signing with Senator Bob Graham at Books & Books (265 Aragon Ave. Coral Gables) on Tuesday, December 15th at 5:30pm. Senator Graham will be discussing his latest book America: The Owner’s Manual Making Government Work for You. A $30 admission fee includes purchase of the book, open wine bar and hors d’oeuvres.

Mazel Tov Ball invites you to Biggest Party Of The Year 12/24/09

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You are invited to the following event:
Biggest Party Of The Year – December 24th
mazeltovball 2009®
Thursday Night, December 24th
8:00pm -4:00am – Christmas Eve
www.mazeltovball.com
Date: Thursday, December 24, 2009 at 8:00 PM
– to – Friday, December 25, 2009 at 3:00 AM (ET)
Location:
Gryphon Nightclub
5711 Seminole Way
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Hollywood, FL 33314
For more information click here

JAM at MAM Celebrating the Holidays 12/17/09

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JAM at MAM Celebrating the Holidays
Thursday, December 17, 5-8:30pm
Members free; non-members $10
Miami Art Museum
Galleries remain open after dark for happy hour with an artful twist. Enjoy a drink from the donation bar and sample gourmet snacks while listening to the sounds of local bands and DJs. For more information call 305.375.1704.
Miami Art Museum | 101 West Flagler Street | Miami | FL | 33130

Bijan’s Burger Joint Grand Opening 12/17/09

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thursday thursday december 17th
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don’t miss our grand opening thursday december 17th
an all day affair wth free food samples, deeply discounted drinks & entertainment
now open for lunch & dinner 7 days a week 1130am – midnight
full liquor bar serving $5 dollar shots & the deepest discount on drinks
tv’s everywhere so you wont miss a game!
print this email to receive 15% off your first visit
2325 galiano street, coral gables tel: 305.460.5695

Friday at La Covacha Pop N’ Reggae Fest 12/18/09

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Viernes, Diciembre 18 2009
Alejandro Lazardi y LMG te invitan al
POP N’ REGGAE FEST 2009
presentando a
NEGUS NAGAST con el Pulga y su crew,MALAYERBA,
LOS D MENOS, PANORAMA, GUARAIRA & PAPAZION y JACUZZI FUZZ!
y junto a ellos
La mejor música de nuestros DJs residentes:
LAZARDI, TOTO, JHONNY Y WILLY!
NO TE QUEDES POR FUERA, COMPRA TUS ENTRADAS YA EN PREVENTA PISANDO ESTE LINK!!! DISFRUTA LO MEJOR DEL POP & REGGAE EN LA COVACHA
Para más información llama al T+ 305.300.2267
LA COVACHA
10730 NW 25TH | MIAMI, FL 33172
P 305.594.3717 | WWW.LACOVACHA.COM

Performance by Seraphic Fire at The Frost Art Museum 12/15/09

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Don’t miss the opportunity to experience a special performance by Seraphic Fire within the galleries at The Frost Art Museum.
Join us for our first fundraising event and enjoy an evening of beautiful choral music with Seraphic Fire and their special performance of Christmas by Candlelight in the Permanent Collection Galleries at The Frost Art Museum at FIU.

The performance will take place Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 with a light reception at 6 p.m. and performance at 7 p.m. Call today to reserve your tickets. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Ximena Gallegos, Membership Coordinator at 305.348.2254 or xgallego@fiu.edu.

Champion Sound and The Funkateers DJs Le Spam/ Mr. Brown/ Lumin 12/16/09

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Wednesday, December 16th
@ The Electric Pickle
Doors at 10pm/ free before 12am

DJs
Le Spam
Mr. Brown
Lumin

FUNK. SOUL. VIBES. MIAMI STYLE

Located @ The Electric Pickle
2826 N. Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33127

Supported By:
Public Wizard: http://www.PublicWizardInc.com
Frank 151: http://www.Frank151.com
Wax Poetics: http:// www.WaxPoetics.com
ATC: http://www.ATCMIA.com
Hometeam Music: http://manuvers.podbean.com/

**Check out Pictures from our Recent events courtesy of Chez Mille**
http://web.me.com/chezmille/Che(z)_Mille/My_Albums/Pages/Champion_Sound.html

Champion Sound Web Links:
http://www.ChampionSoundMIA.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/ChampionSound
http://www.myspace.com/TheGrandGroove

Eats Beats Cleats Gridiron Festival 2/4-7/10

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The Eats Beats Cleats Gridiron Festival presented by Comcast kicks off on Thursday, Feb. 4 with an exclusive VIP players party, and continues through the weekend with several chances to mingle with current and former NFL all-stars like Barry Sanders, Michael Irvin, Gale Sayers, Roger Staubach. The four-day festival sponsored by Lincoln Mercury, LandShark Beer, MIAMI Modern Luxury Magazine, Lincoln Financial Radio and Gallo Wines is set to dominate Lincoln Road with coveted fan experiences including autograph signings, Fashion Rocks the Gridiron, Dancing for the NFL Stars, Gridiron Greats Night of Champions hosted by Mike Ditka and featuring Jamie Foxx at The Fillmore with over 75 NFL Legends and Hall of Famers in attendance, national sports exhibits and film festival and special offers from Lincoln Road merchants. Eats Beats & Cleats Gridiron Festival ends Sunday, Feb. 7 with the Ultimate Tailgate Party before the big game.

Only VIP All Access Passport holders will receive an invitation to join their favorite NFL players at the kick-off party Thursday, Feb. 4 from 9 p.m. to midnight. In addition, each ticket grants access for three days to the VIP Festival Tent including bar, VIP viewing areas at the Lincoln stage, autograph passes, invitations to private meet & greets, VIP seats at various Sports Film Festival screenings, the chance to sit in on “Chalk Talks”, premium merchandise and memorabilia, and exclusive offers from Lincoln Road merchants. VIP All Access Passport price is $350 and $525.

Those that want in on the fun on a smaller scale can also purchase a Daily Passport for day-by-day access to the events, for just $85 (available Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Exclusive Passports presale begins December 18. Please call 877-733-3430 or log on to www.ebcmiami.com for purchasing information.

Certain Proceeds from all Festival Passports will go to The Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund (GGAF), a non-stock, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization providing financial grants and ‘pro bono’ medical assistance to retired NFL players in dire need. The organization focuses on the humanitarian side of post-football related issues, which include coordination of social services to retired players who are in need due to a variety of reasons including inadequate disability and/or pensions. The GGAF’s mission is to assist these dire need players who are pioneers of the game and have greatly contributed to the NFL’s status as the most popular sport in America. GGAF provides hands-on assistance to help retired players and their families deal with hardships they face after football. The services include medical assistance, financial assistance for utilities, medication, food, automotive payments and childcare.

New World Symphony Musicians Forum at Lincoln Theatre 12/14/09

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Musicians’ Forum
Monday, December 14 at 7:00pm
Lincoln Theatre
FREE!, ticket required
$5 donation suggested
Free has never been so good! Come to the Lincoln Theatre this Monday for a wonderful assortment of chamber and solo works. From classics such as Haydn’s First Horn Concerto and Poulenc’s playful Sextet, to contemporary hits like a jazz set for solo horn and a chilly flute solo! This is your chance to see the Fellows perform the works they love.
Click here to reserve your seat today!

Health Council of South Florida Jingle Mingle Fundraiser and Toy Drive at Mia Ultra Lounge at Biscayne 12/18/09

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Health Council of South Florida
JINGLE MINGLE
MIA at Biscayne
Friday, December 18, 2009
8 pm – 10 pm
Join us during this holiday season as we gather together to raise funds for the HCSF Annual Scholarship Award that has been established to address the healthcare professional shortage in our community.
MIA Ultra Lounge | 20 Biscayne Blvd | Miami, FL | 33133
Patrons will enjoy complimentary cocktails.
Entry Fee | Pre-sale: $15 | Door: $20
To purchase Jingle Mingle tickets, click here .
If you would like to make a donation to the HCSF Scholarship Fund, click here (Paypal).
Information is also posted on the Health Council website: www.healthcouncil.org
Toy Drive | Support PATCHES
PATCHES is a prescribed pediatric extended care center for children with sub-acute and chronic conditions.
Participants are asked to bring an unwrapped toy and make a child’s holiday very special.
** Newborn to 18 years of age | No stuffed animals please
To learn more about PATCHES, visit http://www.patchesppec.org
Feel free to forward – the more the merrier!
Website: www.healthcouncil.org
Our Mission is to be the source of unbiased health data, quality program planning, management and evaluation, strong community partnerships in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties and targeted healthcare policy at the local, state, and national levels.

Target Wednesday After Hours at The Frost Art Museum with Tibetan Mandala De-Construction and Gelek Rimpoche Lecture 1/6/10

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Target Wednesday After Hours Series Continues with Lecture by Gelek Rimpoche and Tibetan Mandala Closing Ceremony

The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum’s free monthly event series, Target Wednesday After Hours, continues with a lecture entitled “Engaging Wisdom and Compassion” by Venerable Gelek Rimpoche and the Mandala closing ceremony by the Monks of the Deprung Loseling Monastery. The event, free and open to the public, will be held at The Frost Art Museum at FIU on January 6, 2010 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Born in 1939 in Lhasa, Tibet, Gelek Rimpoche has played a crucial role in the survival and transmission of traditional Tibetan Buddhism. Mentored by some of Tibet’s greatest Buddhist masters, he is among the last generation of Tibetan Lamas fully trained in ‘Old Tibet’, pre-1959.Rimpoche is an internationally recognized spiritual teacher and bestselling author of Good Life, Good Death and The Tara Box: Rituals for Healing and Protection from the Female Buddha, as well as over 30 teaching transcripts.He is also the founder and spiritual director of Jewel Heart. (www.jewelheart.org)

The Monks of the Deprung Loseling Monastery, on tour with The Mystical Arts of Tibet, will deconstruct the Mandala during the Mandala closing ceremony. The Mandala of colored powders, or dul-tson-kyil-khor in Tibetan, is an ancient Tantric Buddhist art form created for the purpose of healing and re-consecrating the earth. The Monks painstakingly created the Mandala by carefully laying grains of colored sand in iconographic patterns and geometric shapes over a three day period. The Mandala will be dispersed into a local body of water, in order to disseminate the Mandala’s healing properties. This event is co-sponsored by FIU’s Program in the Study of Spirituality, Asian Studies and The Theta Alpha Kappa Religious Honors Society.

Target has teamed up with The Frost Art Museum to sponsor an event series designed to complement The Frost’s exhibitions. These events give visitors the chance to meet contemporary artists and engage with controversial art, live music, talks, films, dance, and performance art, while providing an excellent opportunity to socialize with other people interested in the arts. For information on future Target Wednesday After Hours, please visit http://thefrost.fiu.edu/wah.htm
What: Target Wednesday After Hours: Mandala De-Construction and Gelek
Rimpoche Lecture
Where: The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum
10975 SW 17 Street
Miami, FL 33199
When: Wednesday, January 6, 2010
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
More information at http://thefrost.fiu.edu or 305.348.2890

About the Frost Art Museum – Florida International University
About The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum at Florida International University
The Frost Art Museum opened its current 46,000-square-foot state of the art building in November, 2008. Over 27,000 people have visited The Museum in its new building since its opening. Admission to The Museum is always free. Currently on view at The Frost Art Museum, The Missing Peace: Artists Consider the Dalai Lama, and l a c u n a i n t e s t i m o n y. The Frost is an AAM accredited museum and Smithsonian affiliate and is located at 10975 SW 17thSt across from the Blue garage and adjacent to the Wertheim Performing Arts Center on the Modesto A. Maidique Campus. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday noon – 5 p.m. Closed on Mondays and most legal holidays. For more information, please visit http://thefrost.fiu.edu or call 305-348-2890.

About the Program in the Study of Spirituality
FIU is the first university in the world to offer an undergraduate certificate program in the study of spirituality. The new program is an outgrowth of the Dalai Lama’s first visit to FIU in 1999, when the Tibetan religious leader challenged institutions of higher learning to train the “warm heart” as well as the “good brain.” The spirituality certificate combines the study of traditional religion-based spirituality and its practical applications for a wide array of fields, including pre-med, pre-law, psychology, nursing, fine and performing arts, business, journalism, education and a host of other disciplines for which such a credential would be of professional or personal value. If you would like more information on the Certificate program, please contact spirituality@fiu.edu or by phone at (305) 348-3909.

Wish You Were Here History of Miami Beach the Musical 10/1-3/10

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“Miami Beach – the Musical”
The 100+ history of Miami Beach & the characters who played a role in this history — seen through the eyes of a photographer and his magical genie!
Oct 1, 2, and 3. Fri. & Sat. 8 pm and Sun. at 3 pm
Arts at St Johns, 4760 Pinetree Drive, Miami Beach 33140
Tickets now on sale ONLINE.

Make a donation of $50 or more for free tickets.

A donations of $250 or higher gives you special treatment!
Opening Night:
* Walk the red carpet along with other VIPS & donors.
* Join famous celebrities, nefarious politicians and sexy starlets in front-row seats!

At the VIP After-Party on Sunday evening, Oct 3:
* Mingle with actors and singers.
* Hobnob with other prominent people.
* Meet “Miami’s in-demand director” David Kingery.
Your name and logo in printed & online publicity.

Tax-deductible donations can be made online:
CLICK HERE!
FOR MORE INFO, contact us at 305-613-2325 or artsatstjohns@bellsouth.net

Artistic Director: David Kingery. Music Director: Chris Lobdell.
Co-Director: Kevin Black. Lyricist: Doug Cureton.
Scriptwriters: David Kingery, David Leddick & Dale Penn.
Music composers: Andrew Sargent and David Cohen.
artsatstjohns@bellsouth.net

Coming OCTOBER 1, 2 and 3, 2010 “The History of Miami Beach – The Musical” is an original production featuring ‘your’ stories of places, times and happenings covering the past 100+ years! This show will offer plenty of opportunities for individuals, performers, organizations and businesses to be part of this show! Please contact us if you have stories about living, working or visiting Miami Beach, particularly in its earlier years!! Mark Your Calendar Now!! OCTOBER 1, 2 and 3, 2010! 305.613.2325
artsatstjohns@bellsouth.net www.artsatstjohns.com

Place In Time Artists Panel at Art and Culture Center of Hollywood 12/17/09

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In conjunction with the TIME + TEMP:
Place in Time
Artists’ Conversation
Thurs., Dec. 17, 6 pm
Place in Time is an artists’ conversation in conjunction with TIME + TEMP. This forum will feature a selection of artists from the exhibition who will talk about their work and process.
Moderated by Edwin Stirman, art historian and critic for Art in America with guest artists:
* Richard Haden
* Gean Moreno
* Beatriz Monteavaro
* Brandon Opalka
* Ernesto Oroza
* Gavin Perry
* Asser Saint-Val
* Michelle Weinberg
Full bar (donation) and light refreshments will be served. Cost: free members, $10 non-members.
Click here for more information.
Image: Michelle Weinberg, Backdrop, 2008-2009, latex, acrylic on paper with framed works gouache on paper, courtesy the artist.
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison St.
Hollywood, FL 33020
954. 921. 3274
ArtAndCultureCenter.org

AIR at the Fillmore Miami Beach 3/13/10

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AIR
Saturday March 13th, 8PM
Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater
Tickets  LiveNation.com or by phone 877.598.8698
RF members, call the office for direct ticketing: (305) 672-5202

The first US tour in three years also includes their first Florida concert EVER. The French music duo, creators of essential electronic classics and film scores, creates the soundtrack for modern life. This tour is in support of their newly released album “Love 2.” The special guest AM is a multi-instrumentalist from Los Angeles with a flare for distilling global music influences into his own unique and infectious pop confections.

Visit AIR online: Aircheology.com
The Rhythm Foundation receives annual support from The City of Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council, the Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs, Level Magazine, Business Centers International.

Celebrate 2009’s last Viernes Culturales with Zu Galeria 12/18/09

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Join us this coming Friday, December 18th to celebrate this year’s last Viernes Culturales!
7pm to 11pm
Zu Galeria Fine Arts
2248 SW 8th Street
Miami, Fl 33135
786-443-5872
www.zugaleria.blogspot.com
Our current exhibit by Carlos Acostaneyra, Salvador Lorenzo and Candida Rodriguez is not too be missed!
Paintings by Mayra Abo, Julio Batista, Noel Leon, Arnaldo Ladron de Guevara, Miguel Ordoqui, Tony Núñez, and Leonardo Severo.
Photography by German Guerra, Lapitu, and Marta Ramos.
Ceramics by Nestor Arenas, Dora Fiser, Liliana Folta, Omar Garcia and Evelio Lecour.
Handcrafted Jewelry by MABO.
Have a glass of wine while you shop for unique Christmas or Hanukkah gifts, all created by our multi-talented artists!

Olga Viso lecture at The Frost Art Museum The Green Critics Lecture Series 1/29/10

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The Frost Art Museum Presents The Green Critics’ Lecture Series with guest speaker
Olga Viso.

The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum’s Steven & Dorothea Green Critics’ Lecture Series welcomes Olga Viso, director of the Walker Art Center, for a lecture on Friday, January 29 at 7:30 pm. This free event will take place at the Wertheim Performing Arts Center at FIU’s Maidique Campus and is open to the public.

Olga Viso began her tenure as director of the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, in January 2008, after 12 years at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Institution, the final two years as director. Viso distinguished herself as a curator, scholar, and administrator at the Smithsonian Institution and rose quickly to leadership at the Hirshhorn.

Under her tenure, the Hirshhorn shifted its focus to present a decidedly more contemporary program of international art produced in all media. She organized or co-organized significant exhibitions of leading artists such as Ana Mendieta (2004), Juan Muñoz (2001), and Robert Gober’s highly celebrated installation at the 2001 Venice Biennale, as well as group shows, including Distemper: Dissonant Themes in the Art of the 1990s (1996) and Regarding Beauty: A View of the Late Twentieth Century (1999), which she co-curated with Neal Benezra. Viso currently serves on the advisory board of the Fabric Workshop and Museum in Philadelphia and the Cintas Foundation in New York City, two non-profit organizations that support emerging artists and the production of new art through artist residencies and fellowships.

Since 1981, The Frost Art Museum has enhanced its exhibitions and educational programs with the Steven & Dorothea Green Critics’ Lecture Series, which has introduced numerous art world luminaries to the South Florida community. Internationally renowned artists, museum curators, scholars and critics have spoken on a variety of art topics to audiences of over 800. Past speakers have included: Claes Oldenburg, Philippe de Montebello, Alex Katz, Maya Lin, Terry Gross and Marina Abramovic.

About the Frost Art Museum – Florida International University
The Frost Art Museum opened its current 46,000-square-foot state of the art building in November, 2008. Over 27,000 people have visited The Museum in its new building since its opening in November, 2008. Admission to The Museum is always free. The Frost is an AAM accredited museum and Smithsonian affiliate and is located at 10975 SW 17thSt across from the Blue garage and adjacent to the Wertheim Performing Arts Center on the Modesto A. Maidique Campus. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday noon-5 p.m. Closed on Mondays and most legal holidays. For more information, please visit thefrost.fiu.edu or call 305-348-2890. Find The Frost Art Museum on Twitter (twitter.com/frostartmuseum) and Facebook (facebook.com).

SFGF Holiday Party 12/15/09

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HOLIDAY PARTY
Please join us for our holiday party and bring any guest who would like to know more about the SFGF and the Storm Club. If you haven’t committed to becoming a member yet this is a great way to meet the current members and our Board and find out more about the SFGF and the Storm Club. Please let me know if you will attend and how many guest you will be bringing.
I look forward to seeing you on the 15th.
South Florida Golf Foundation
4400 NW 87th Ave.
Miami, FL 33161

An Evening with Joseph Califano event 2/18/10

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On Thursday, February 18th at 7 PM at the Victor E. Clarke Education Center at South Miami Hospital, Informed Families and former Governor Jeb Bush will be hosting an evening with Joseph Califano for his new book “How to Raise a Drug-Free Kid: The Straight Dope for Parents”.

Mr. Califano is the former Secretary of Health, Education & Welfare under former President Jimmy Carter and the founder & chair of The National Center on Addiction & Substance Abuse at Columbia University.

Each participate will receive a copy of the book when they attend.

Una noche de poesia con Eyda Machin Zu Galeria 12/18/09

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Zu Galeria Fine Arts les invita al cierre de nuestro año de literatura y poesia con la escritora Eyda Machin quien nos visita desde Francia y compartirá con nosotros sus poemas.
Sabado, 19 de diciembre 8pm
Zu Galeria Fine Arts
2248 SW 8th Street
Miami, Fl 33135
786-443-5872
www.zugaleria.blogspot.com

EYDA T. MACHÍN
Nacida en Cuba de nacionalidad francesa, Eyda Machín ha vivido en Cuba, en los Estados Unidos de Norteamérica y en Venezuela donde obtuvo una Licencia en Lenguas Modernas, inglés y francés. Fue profesora de francés, fonética, literatura y traducción en la Universidad del Zulia (LUZ). Reside en la ciudad de Paris, Francia desde 1978.

En Francia obtuvo un Diploma de Estudios Avanzados (D.E.A.), una Maestría en Linguística y un Doctorado en Literatura. Publicó en Venezuela un poemario « Los Invasores de la Soledad », participando en numerosos programas de radio y televisión. Conferencista, ha dictado conferencias en Francia, Alemania, Bélgica, Portugal, Polonia, Estados Unidos y América Latina.

En 1990 crea la Asociación «LIBROS Y LUGARES» (Livres et Lieux), organizando viajes con sus miembros tras los pasos de grandes artistas del mundo. Como fotógrafa, ha hecho exposiciones de fotografías y textos poéticos en Paris (Francia), Maracaibo (Venezuela), Santa Bárbara (Estados Unidos), Erlangen (Alemania) y Poznan (Polonia). Su poemario “Soy Mucho Más” en versión trilingue (español-alemán-francés) fue publicado en el 2004 en Alemania por las Ediciones Thaleia y presentado al público en Erlangen (Alemania) durante una lectura realizada en esos tres idiomas. En el 2005, “Soy Mucho Más” fue presentado en La Maison de l’Amérique Latine en Paris. En julio de ese mismo año lo presentó en el Pen Club de Escritores Cubanos en el Exilio y en el Instituto de Estudios Cubanos y Cubano-Americanos de la Universidad de Miami en Miami, Florida, Estados Unidos de América. En noviembre de 2005 fue invitada a la Universidad de Francfort para dictar un ciclo de conferencias sobre la escritura femenina y dirigir un taller de trabajo sobre la traducción poética.

En el 2007 fue invitada por la Maison de Bretagne (Dom Bretani) a Poznán en Polonia a presentar su exposición «Murmures du Monde» y a hacer una lectura de su poemario “Soy Mucho Más” en versión español-polaco, traducido a este último por Mme Hanny Stary-Kokowskiej. En la Universidad Adam Mickiewics de Poznán hizo una conferencia sobre «Alfonsina Storni» y una lectura de su poemario. En el 2007 fueron publicados en Francia los libros de fotografías y textos poéticos « MURMURES DU MONDE » y «MURMULLOS DEL MUNDO» (francés y español) y en el 2008 es publicado su tercer poemario “En la voz del silencio/Dans la voix du silence” en versión bilingue (español y francés), editados por The Book Edition.

En diciembre de 2008 se publica su primera novela escrita en francés, «Passerelles», por la Editorial Aduana Vieja en Valencia, España. En enero de 2009 la presenta en la Maison de l’Amérique Latine en Paris, Francia y en octubre de 2009, la misma Aduana Vieja la pública en español.

Oasis After Hours at Mandarin Oriental 12/18/09

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Oasis After Hours at Mandarin Oriental, Miami
We are excited to announce the launch of Oasis After Hours at Mandarin Oriental, Miami on Friday, December 18 at 6pm.

Brickell’s newest and swankiest happy hour will take place every Friday at 6pm at Mandarin Oriental, Miami’s beautiful poolside Oasis Bar overlooking Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline.

Begin your weekend with one of our 250 legendary martinis and saketinis for half price from 6pm to 8pm, as well as delectable tapas and light bites.

For our inaugural Oasis After Hours on December 18, enjoy complimentary tapas from 6pm to 8pm and fantastic live music.

Valet available for USD 11 for Oasis After Hours. For more information on Oasis After Hours please call +1 (305) 913 8358.
Mandarin Oriental, Miami | 500 Brickell Key Drive, Miami, Florida 33131, USA
+1 (305) 913 8288 | momia-reservations@mohg.com