Art walk and Salustiano at ArtRouge Gallery 12/12/09
Art walk and Salustiano at ArtRouge Gallery 12/12/09
Month: December 2009
Gallery Night Fusion VI Creative Vibrations at Art Fusion Galleries 12/12/09
WHY: Gallery Night
“Fusion VI: Creative Vibrations”- (Click Here for Youtube Vid)
WHERE: Art Fusion Galleries
1 NE 40th Street
STES 3, 6 & 7
Miami, FL 33137
WHEN: Saturday, December 12th, 2009 (7-10 pm)
Don’t Miss It!!
Complimentary Wine Bar, Refreshments and also
Come try the new HYPE Energy Drinks: http://www.hype.com/
Live Music by: Kayak Man
Valet Parking available by South Florida Parking.
Reception at Dorsch Gallery 12/12/09
Image: Brandon Opalka, Nature is Imagination Itself, 2009
Dorsch Gallery News
Now that the crowds have died down, we invite you to come celebrate the work of Miami’s local artists with us.
This Saturday night, from 6-9pm we will be hosting a reception for our current show 30, a survey of works by Robert Thiele, as well as Nature is Imagination Itself, a new mural by Brandon Opalka painted on the gallery’s west wall.
Robert Thiele: 30
November 28 – December 31, 2009
Brandon Opalka: Nature is Imagination Itself
On permanent view at Dorsch Gallery
Dorsch Gallery
151 NW 24 St
Miami, FL 33127
dorschgallery.com
Spinello Gallery Invites You To Toys For Tots X-Mas Party 12/12/09
SPINELLO GALLERY’S TOYS FOR TOTS X-MAS PARTY
In part of Spinello Gallery’s initiative to support local charities, SPINELLO GALLERY (155 NE 38th Street, No. 101) is truly proud to invite you to the first TOYS FOR TOTS X-MAS PARTY this Saturday, December 12th, 7PM – 12AM.
PLEASE SUPPORT TOYS FOR TOTS BY BRINGING AN UNWRAPPED TOY: The mission of the Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.
1ST ANNUAL X-MAS TREE LIGHTING: 8PM
“MALL” PHOTOS WITH SANTA (ANTHONY SPINELLO)
MILK & MIN TREATS COOKIES: HEALTHY homemade oatmeal cookies made with organic and natural ingredients. Increases metabolism, lowers cholesterol, low in sugar, high in anti-oxidants fully loaded! Order some today: mintreats@gmail.com / 305 710 7228
AND YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY TUNES + MORE !!!
Kids for Kids An extraordinary fundraising event for the whole family 12/12/09
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12th, 3PM
As the Holiday season approaches, we are reminded of our many blessings as well as the challenges faced by other families. This time of year is also symbolic of hope and it is in this spirit that we have joined forces this year with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with the support of Romero Britto and Saks Fifth Avenue and many others to host “Kids for Kids- A Season of Miracles”, a fundraiser event benefiting St. Jude.
With the goal of instilling benevolent values and inspiring the next generation to give, the “Kids for Kids†is also an opportunity for our children to bring a gift for the children of St. Jude. To ensure that gifts are appropriate for the special needs of many of these children, please be sure to adhere to the gift guidelines below. Although the primary goal is to raise money for the hospital, we ask that you encourage your children to bring a gift to donate. It is a small price for an invaluable and rewarding life lesson.
This is a family event and activities for the little ones will include photos with Santa Claus, face painting, complimentary cotton candy and popcorn, entertainers, toys, games for children, live band playing Christmas music, and will end with the official lighting of the Segafredo Christmas tree.
This is an extraordinary fundraising effort to raise money for St. Jude. St. Jude will hold an onsite SILENT AUCTION featuring products from a variety of sponsors including:Saks Fifth Avenue, Genius Jones, Milan Kitchens, Venue Magazine, Segafredo Brickell and many more. In addition to this, St. Jude will set up a registration table where they will be accepting donations by checks and cash with 100% of the proceeds going directly to St. Jude Research Hospital
The event will take place on Saturday, December 12th starting at 3 PM at Segafredo Brickell, 1421 S. Miami Avenue in Brickell.
About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital:
The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of its founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family’s ability to pay.
Supporting sponsors for the fundraiser:
Saks Fifth Avenue: www.saksfifthavenue.com
Romero Britto: www.britto.com
Milan Kitchens: www.milankitchens.com
Miami Beach Cinemateque: www.mbcinema.com
The Patton Group: www.thepattongroupinc.com
Venue Magazine: www.venuemagazine.com
Good Times Party Rentals: www.goodtimespartyrental.com
The SER Institute: www.theserinstitute.com
Grace All Occasions
Floral Palace
Segafredo Brickell
1421 S Miami Ave
Miami, FL
305-577-9809
Join us on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/SegafredoBrickell
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BOXES Exhibition and Auction Presented by South Pointe Elementary PTA 12/12/09
BOXES Exhibition and Auction, Presented by South Pointe Elementary PTA
St. Johns Holiday Concert 12/13/09
You’re invited to St. John’s Holiday Concert
Sunday, December 13th, 3-4:30 PM
Join St. John’s Church on Sunday, December 13th at 3 pm as they celebrate the spirit of the holidays with an uplifting concert featuring the following singers, dancers and performance artists:
St. John’s Choir, Carol Ann Casey, Charmille Walters (dance), Geoffrey Philp (poetry reading), David Kingery, Samantha Natalie and Nicole Kidd (singers), Bill Feuer (guitar), AJ Khaw (piano) and Nestor Zurita (saxophone).
Then everyone will gather on the patio for Christmas cookies, cocoa, a holiday sing-along and crafts!
LOCATION: 4760 Pine Tree Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
MANO Fine Art – December Events & Offers & Invitations 12/12-13/09
Join us for an afternoon of art. Browse through MANO’s canvases, preview his newest work & enjoy our special holiday offers
H O L I D A Y
O P E N S T U D I O
Saturday & Sunday
December 12 & 13
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
MANO Fine Art Studio
4229 SW 75 Ave
Miami, FL
www.manofineart.com
Bird Road Art District
(Off of 72nd Ave & Bird Road)
Frescos
In his new collection MANO explores one of the oldest techniques of painting know to man. During the Renaissance frescos were regarded as the “Mother of all Arts”. Frescos require the knowledge of water, raw pigments and mediums. In frescos, the artist applies color to a wet surface when the work dries and hardens the vibrancy of the color and the texture of the surface becomes one.
As our holiday gift to you and yours please enjoy a special savings of 25% off the regular price of one original work of art by MANO. This coupon is non-transferable and must be printed and presented in person when making purchase at MANO’s studio. Offer does not apply to previous purchases, custom orders, framing orders, commissions or purchases made from other dealers or representatives of MANO’s work. Hours by appointment or during Holiday Open Studio. Offer Valid: December 7 – 21. 2009
A special & rare holiday treat to be enjoyed and shared. Receive a 50% savings off of the regular price of limited edition giclees on paper or canvas currently in stock by MANO. This offer is valid only on purchases made Saturday & Sunday, December 12 & 13, 2009 of available inventory at MANO’s studio. Coupon must be printed and presented in person. Offer does not apply to previous purchases or special orders. Offer Valid: December 12 & 13, 2009 ONLY
Bakehouse art complex presents Sensory Overload curated by Lauren Wagner 12/12/09
Sensory Overload. Curated by Lauren Wagner
In its 2,600 square foot Main Gallery, BAC artists confront the idea of the overwhelming sensory qualities of Art Basel in Sensory Overload. Based on the traditional five senses- touch, hear, see, smell, and taste, BAC artists cross and blend these senses together to create an experience of a sequence of synesthetic encounters, attacking one sense and at the same time evoking another.
5X7
The BAC presents a small works exhibition 5X7 in its Swenson Gallery. All of the work measures 5″ X 7″ or 7″ X 5″. The show will consist of a variety of media, from painting, drawing, sculpture, fiber art and on. There is sure to be something to please every aesthetic. Patrons are encouraged to purchase these small, unique works of art at $100.00 each.
When a guest purchases a piece from this exhibition, a photo will be taken of them and their new purchase. The picture will then be hung on the wall in place of the piece, thus becoming part of the exhibition.
Bakehouse art complex
561 NW 32 St
Miami, FL 33127
Gallery Night Reception Saturday Dec. 12, 7-10
Arnaldo Anaya Lucca Adam and Eve At Luis Perez GalerÃa at the Awarehouse 12/12/09
Arnaldo Anaya – Lucca. Adam and Eve.
One of today’s leading fashion photographers, Arnaldo Anaya-Lucca, will be presenting his first fine art solo exhibition, “Adam and Eve,†at Luis Perez Galeria in Wynwood, Miami during this year’s Art Basel Miami Beach, hosted by Manuel Norena. Anaya-Lucca is a renowned fashion photographer known for capturing the world of Ralph Lauren rethinks classic imagery as his own personal expression of events in history.
For his first exhibition of its type, Anaya-Lucca rethinks classic imagery in a more personal way, animating events in history with a curiosity that is both critical and sensual. Adam and Eve is a nude study inspired by 17th and 18th Century renaissance paintings. The images reflect the struggle of sensuality, temptation and shame that underlies the human condition as well as the joy of sexual innocence. The artist also wanted to address situations where the line between internal and external sense of self was/is in conflict throughout human history. The set design for the exhibition is also by Manuel Norena with Jed Root in New York.
Luis Perez GalerÃa at the Awarehouse
550 NW 29th St.
Miami, Fl 33127
Gallery Night Reception Saturday Dec. 12, 7-10
Diana Lowenstein Fine Arts presents Carlos Betancourt Solo Exhibition Lapidus Infinitus 12/12/09
Carlos Betancourt. Solo Exhibition.
Lapidus Infinitus
In Betancourt’s most recent photographic artwork, the artist continues to assemble explosive compositions consisting of thousands of photographs of objects, people, flowers and other elements that occupy the superb glitzy realm of beauty for which he is known. The images appear in their full kitsch splendor, possessed by an enchanting light and seemingly crystallized by a magical sorcerer
In addition, there is a sprawling three-dimensional installation of multiple column pedestals, each supporting an accumulation of auspicious objects to be worshipped. A symmetrical assembly creates spaces for interaction within this fantastical world. As with the photographic compositions, this large-scale installation, Portrait of a Garden, iconizes these pop objects the artist has gifted with a unique sense of dignity.
PROJECT ROOM – Geo Graphic
A group exhibition brings together gallery and guest artists including Luis Alonzo Barkigia, John Bailly, Clifton Childree, Irene Clouthier, Felice Grodin, Jill Hotchkiss, Laura Kina, Alberto Latorre, Michael Loveland, Michael Scoggins, Carlos de Villasante, and Annie Wharton. Each artist is working with the same initial element, a world globe, and transforming it, thereby providing their own vision.
Diana Lowenstein Fine Arts
2043 N Miami Ave
Miami, Fl 33127
Gallery Night Reception Saturday Dec. 12, 7 – 10
Money Makes Art at artformz Alternative 12/12/09
Money Makes Art
Natasha Duwin, Donna Haynes, Alette Simmons-Jimenez, Sibel Kocabasi, PJ Mills, Rai Escale, Ray Paul, Gisela Savdie, Ray Paul, Rosario Rivera-Bond, Henning Haupt, Guillermo Portieles
Artformz winter group show addresses the current global concern for “moneyâ€. How money, the abundance of it, or the utter lack of it, affects everyone’s lives is the topic of conversation everywhere. The outcome has been decidedly personal with each artist coming up with decidedly different work in each of their own styles, yet all reflect the current focus on currency. Everywhere there seems a conversation of sales, consumption, need, the economy, the paycheck, the job, retirement, bills, mortgages, college funds, layoffs, and studio rent.
The dilemma is more relevant now as artists tiptoe through this recession. While we listen to the hype and propaganda on how everything is getting better, the work struggles to get made and each artist finds there own creative way to survive. Money certainly does facilitate making art, but at the same time, the lack of an abundance of money in the wrong hands, may just possibly make better art.
artformz Alternative
171 NW 23rd Street
Miami, FL 33127
Gallery Night Reception Saturday Dec. 12, 7 – 10
Satellite Encore showing Miami Art Space Wynwood Art Walk 12/12/09
For those who may have missed the SATELLITE ART & DESIGN exhibition during the Art Basel weekend, we are hosting an encore showing of many of the works this weekend during the WYNWOOD Art Walk. Works from Daniel Bilodeau, Viktorija Bulava, Jack Dowd and others will be available for viewing and purchase.
MAS- Miami Art Space
244 NW 35th St.
Miami, FL 33127
During “Basel” week, Miami Art Space hosted the Satellite Art + Design fair which featured an amazing selection of world-class art and design, and we are thrilled to be able to present selections from the exhibit this Saturday from 7pm-10pm.
In addition we are also pleased to announce that there will be a special lecture from Marc Sijan, who will be discussing his work on exhibit at MAS “Pre-existing Conditions”. (Recent press coverage of the piece can be viewed at http://milwaukee.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/blog/health_care/2009/12/milwaukee_artist_makes_controversial_statement.html)
Renowned artist Bruce Helander will open with an introduction of his work that spans over 40 years, and transition into his current venture, the book he’s been putting together of Marc Sijan’s sculpture, in which “Pre-existing Conditions” will be its crowning achievement. http://www.brucehelander.com/home.php
Hope you can make it!
Chelsea GallerÃa presents Transformations 12/12/09
Transformations
Chelsea Galleria define’s the new season with a focus on Transformations of the body, civilizations and the environment expressed in photography, drawing and painting.
Eduardo del Valle and Mirta Gomez: On View, a new exhibition by the husband and wife photographers who take us on a rare and astonishing journey into the transformation of the human form after death.
Suzanne Scherer and Pavel Opourov, The Language of Birds, drawing and prints. Also see their video Tree Rain installed in the Delta Terminal of the Ft. Lauderdale / Hollywood Airport.
John Westmark, Madame Butterfly from the Folklore Series, metamorphosis in paint and dress patterns exploring the “metaphorical potential of unorthodox materialsâ€.
Karla Turcios, Miami Transitions translates the forces of change in cities and its impact on people into sometimes humorous narratives of urban transformation
Chelsea GallerÃa
2441 NW 2nd. Ave
Miami, Fl 33127
Gallery Night Reception Saturday Dec. 12 at 7
Claudia Calle Republic of China Photography Reception 12/12/09
Claudia Calle. Republic of China. Photography
Miami based Colombian photographer and mix media artist Claudia Calle will exhibit her latest collection “Republic of Chinaâ€, where she portraits Chinese fascinating culture as well as its special socioeconomic reality.
Claudia Calle enjoys experimenting with photography; painting and mixing elements over different and non – conventional materials and this technique is applied with perfection in this magnificent collection.
The public will also be able to enjoy the series “Living in Silence†and “Between Frontier: The Longneck Story†which granted Claudia two honorable mentions in the 2009 International Photography Awards.The pieces were chosen over 20,000 photography’s sent from all over the world.
The full schedule of events is posted at www.claudiacalle.com or www.fabrikalink.com
CLAUDIA CALLE STUDIO
2722NW 2nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33127
Gallery Night Reception Saturday Dec. 12, 7 – 10
Carlos Irijalba Twilight at Dina Mitrani Gallery 12/12/09
Carlos Irijalba. Twilight.
Irijalba, (Spain, 1979) presents us with an exhibition about the way in which Western culture perceives reality through the use of artificial light. The placement of a light fixture, like those used in football stadiums with expectant audiences, within a natural, untouched forest creates a surreal atmosphere. The focus shifts away from the habitually illuminated scene, to the artifact that emanates light.
The artist generates an amalgam of contrasts: western culture, which reconstructs reality with lighting effects with the eastern concept, which focuses more on shadows. We are faced with a critique of the society of the spectacle, the insignificance, the noise and the general conformity that dominates contemporary culture.
Dina Mitrani Gallery opened in November 2008 and specializes in international contemporary photography. The gallery currently represents eight emerging and mid-career artists and will be offering a lecture series and photo-based books. The gallery is committed to promoting its artists, as well as working with independent curators to produce unique group exhibitions
Dina Mitrani Gallery
2620 NW 2nd. Ave.
Miami, Fl 33127
Gallery Night Reception Saturday Dec. 12, 7 – 10
Beloved Structure The Argentine Legacy at Alejandra Von Hartz Gallery 12/12/09
Beloved Structure: The Argentine Legacy.
Curated by Eva Grinstein
Fabián Burgos, MartÃn Di Paola, Marcolina Dipierro, Verónica Di Toro, Lucio Dorr, Silvia Gurfein, Silvana Lacarra, Adriana Minoliti, Karina Peisajovich, Pablo Siquier and Andrés Sobrino.
Latin American Abstract Geometric painting, with its strong ties to Europe yet with its undeniably great, regional protagonists, has left an enormous legacy to the contemporary art scene of the continent.
In this opportunity, Alejandra von Hartz Gallery has invited the curator, Eva Grinstein, to present a carefully selected group of artists, who inherited and continued this rich tradition in Argentine art. They “reinterpret and—in a way— render homage to the masters of the vanguard, who changed the direction of Latin American art in the mid 20th century.â€
Grinstein notes: “This selection presents the work of eleven accomplished Argentine artists of the new generation, who through the use of very diverse materials and techniques—painting, reliefs, light pieces, and drawings—reignites and updates the passion for structure that characterized the artists that challenged the paradigms of representation.â€
alejandra von hartz gallery
2630 NW 2nd. avenue
Miami, Fl 33127
Gallery Night Reception Saturday Dec. 12, 7-10
Tico Torres. Paintings. Retrospective. Reception at MacArt Group 12/12/09
Tico Torres. Paintings. Retrospective.
Tico is a world class musician who is internationally recognized as the drummer for the rock band, Bon Jovi. He is showing his paintings at the MacArt gallery displaying his wide-ranging talent. It is an unprecedented retrospective of his fine art.
His aspirations as a painter are as ambitious as those as Tico the musician. His growing body of work continues to receive notice of collectors and the art press. Whether sketching while on tour with his band, Bon Jovi, or painting in his New Jersey studio or home in Florida, Tico’s inspiration comes from life experiences.
MacArt Group
2727 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, Fl 33127
Gallery Night Reception Saturday Dec. 12, 7-10
An Art Exhibition For All Mankind Closing Reception 12/12/09
AN ART EXHIBITION FOR ALL MANKIND.
Reial Cercle Artistic of Barcelona closes its art exhibit in Miami’s Wynwood Art District during Wynwood Gallery Night, Saturday, December 12. We hope that if you were not able to make it during Art Basel or if you came on opening night and it was too crowded to appreciate the artwork, you join us this Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m.
The artists on exhibit will be Pepa Poch (Spain), Matt Lamb (USA), Gonzalo Obes (Spain), Josep Puigmarti (Spain), AdriaNomada (Cuba/Spain), Heather Brillant (UK), and George Rodez (USA/Cuba).
This exhibit also marks the debut of Rodez’ Dream Series in the United States. After four unforgattable exhibitions throughout Spain since 2005, including three this year, Post-Human. Good-bye to Mankind will showcase 8 of those works.
Art&Design-Night and a new Art-Necklace CityLoftArt 12/12/09
I N V I T A T I O N
“Acrylic Paintings & Jewelry Collection”
Meet her: SWISS Artist Monique Wegmueller !
ART & DESIGN NIGHT – Saturday, December 12th. 2009, 7-10pm
Coordinated Paintings & Jewelry – Art by MONIQUE WEGMUELLER:
Precision work is nothing new in Switzerland, but the combination of a painted artwork for your wall with a beautiful and unique 925-Sterling Silver Necklaces is…
You can exchange your inserted mini-painting on canvas in the frame that matches the colors of your outfit for work or leisure.
Two real SWAROVSKI crystals are decorating the front of the frame.
And open the rear part of the frame with the signature in silver of the artist.
Monique created this new concept and got immediately full copyright for her idea.
A very special and affordable gift for any occasion. Monique Wegmueller.
Meet this particular artist personally, this Saturday Night in our gallery.
Please visit our all actualized website: www.CityLoftArt.com
AND … you will have a great night with light, music, nice stores, gastronomy at it’s best –
see what’s new in style and get ideas for your home. PARK, WALK, TALK and enjoy the
European style pedestrians and side walks, in addition to an amazing festive ambiance…
Appreciate our exhibition: “ACRYLART”, a world of transparent custom furniture and sculptures.
Come and see yourself how we translate and show LIGHT meets COLOR, subtly transported
by our media: Resin, Enamel, Laquer, Glass, Acrylic, Polycarbonate and even Water(-Jets).
And enjoy our beautiful live piano music entertainment with well known pianist Domingo Aragu.
– Be very welcome ! –
Hans-Jürgen R. Klemm
Opening hours of the Gallery Mon. thru Sat. 10:30 am to 5:00 pm or by private appointment
CityLoftArt / European Art Gallery, Inc. – 61, NE 40th Street – Miami, Fl.33137 – Tel. 305 438 9006
www.CityLoftArt.com / www.euartgallerymiami.com
Miami New Times Tweetup 12/11/09
Miami New Times Tweetup
Un_Mute presents Simon Baker at Grass 12/11/09
Friday December 11th
UN_MUTE PROUDLY presents..
SIMON BAKER
[Cocoon , 2020 Vision, Viva Music, Left Room ]
http://www.myspace.com/simonbakerinfantrecords
alongside UN_MUTE residents
Dsan Powell + Lopera | Tuki Romero
Ok Miami, You have seen and felt the magnitude of UN_MUTE Events.
After 2 memorable nights in which we enjoyed talents of the likes of Marco Carola, Ilario Alicante and the remarkable duo Monoblock, we intend to continue to overwhelm you with joyful and elite talent.
Now get ready to take it to the next level as we enjoy all the way from the United Kingdom – SIMON BAKER “The infant turned tech-house heavyweight” as he gets poised to delight us with his exquisite musical selection and unmistakeable and acclaimed tech-house.
We at UN_MUTE believe that a party is much more than just the music, it is also comprised of the fun people that attend to it, the venues, sound, themes, atmosphere,etc. that is how UN_MUTE stands above the rest. By making each of our unique events different and better from the last one, by carefully hand-picking each of our venues, themes and artist for the night ahead of us.
With UN_MUTE you do not know what is coming next; only rest assured that each of our events will be a memorable experience.;-)
UN_MUTE your life…the UN_MUTE Team.
Simon Baker (productions)
-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2LiYYH33jg (Moonblock)
-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ5v00Bh9Vg (Way out of my head)
-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHM-YmfdUe8(Kaskazi)
-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDFSqcw2vGs (Stop, Space return)
-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cKhYevy51U (Mamaia highway)
-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecN_96aG3g0 (Plastik )
Simon Baker (Live)
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29ZzyKR4x88
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6SRs6C4hHw
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMLVzyqWHbc
SIMON BAKER IN BEATPORT:
https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/artist/detail/8013/Simon%20Baker
SIMON BAKER PODCAST : IBIZA VOICE
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For VIP Reservations or Info: Benjamin Acero 754.422.2917
Target Wednesday After Hours Immurare and Censorship in the Arts 12/16/09
Target Wednesday After Hours Series Continues with Immurare and “Censorship in the Arts” panel
The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum’s free monthly event series, Target Wednesday After Hours, continues with Immurare, the fall 2009 Bachelor of Fine Arts student exhibition, and a panel discussion entitled “Censoring the Arts” on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum at FIU, located at 10975 SW 17th Street, Miami, FL 33199.
Twice annually, the graduating class of Bachelor of Fine Arts students at FIU’s School of Art & Art History present a series of works produced during their tenure at FIU. Immurare, curated by professor Pip Brant, is based on the 12th Century Latin/French word for confined within walls as first used byFrench author Godefroi de Leigni in his poem “Lancelot.” Lancelot was immured in a tower with no hope of escape; The BFA class of fall 2009 parallels Lancelot in their rebellion against confinement and search for purity and truth. The exhibition walk-thru will be Friday, Dec. 11 at 3:30pm.
Also this evening, “Censorship in the Arts,” a panel discussion, organized in collaboration with Phillip Church, FIU professor and director of the FIU Alternative Theatre, will take place at 7pm. Panelists include: Phillip M. Church, Moderator; Joseph Adler, Artistic Director, GableStage; Patrick de Bokay, Executive Director, Miami World Cinema Center; Marina Pareja, FIU Theatre Dept; Michael Yawney, FIU Assistant Professor, Resident Dramaturg.
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: Immurare and “Censorship in the Arts” panel discussion
Where: The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum
10975 SW 17 Street
Miami, FL 33199
When: Wednesday, December 16, 2009
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
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.
Opening Reception for David Almeida Natural Selection 12/11/09
David Almeida: Natural Selection
Dec. 12, 2009 – Jan. 17, 2010
Opening reception: Fri., Dec. 11, 6-9 pm
The work on view is part of a larger series entitled Natural Selection, a term borrowed from Charles Darwin denoting the theory of evolution. The artist, David Almeida, has spent the last few years exploring the ideas of artificiality and replication, and how these concepts are a reflection of contemporary culture.
Click here for more information on David Almeida: Natural Selection.
Image: David Almeida, Plate 17, 2009, 16“x 20†in., archival inkjet print, courtesy of the artist
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison St.
Hollywood, FL 33020
954. 921. 3274
ArtAndCultureCenter.org
The Art of Jude Papaloko and Sheri Friedman at Jakmel Art Gallery 12/11/09
We are now moving our exhibition back to Jakmel Art Gallery and would like to invite you all to join us on Friday, December 11, for an evening of art and music.
Jakmel Art Gallery will be open till 11:00 am.
Come by, have a glass of wine and enjoy the art of
Jude Papaloko Thegenius
&
Sheri Friedman
Jakmel Art Gallery
7646 Biscayne Blvd
(MiMo District, upper east side)
Miami, FL 33138
Cremata Gallery presents Abstractomicina 12/11/09
Cremata Gallery presents “Abstractomicina”
An exhibition by Cuban artists, in which everything is possible!!!!
Friday, December 11th, 2009. 7:00 p.m.
Aldo Menéndez. “Abstractomicina”. Collage / paper. 7 1/2″ X 10 1/2″
Opening reception: Friday, December 11th, 2009. 7:00 p.m.
Location: Cremata Gallery. 1646 SW 8th Street. Miami, FL 33135
Dates: From November 30th, 2009 – January 30th, 2010
Admission: Free
Painters that have never experimented with abstraction, do so now. They have come together at Cremata Gallery for the show “Abstractomicina”, which includes 80 works in total. Forty-seven renowned contemporary artists present paintings specially completed for this exhibit, departing from their usual métier, while maintaining their personal style. In addition, ten sculptors, plus a selection of paintings by twenty-three masters never exhibited before, will help us remember, comprehend and appreciate the Havana of the 50’s.
An installation by Aldo Menendez submerges the observer in the construction of modern Havana, buildings that were raised up surrounded by scaffolding, which served as inspiration for the constructivist movement, and brings to mind the works of Mario Carreño, Jose Mijares and Hugo Consuegra.
Some say neo-abstraction is what is happening now …who knows!!! But what is clear is that the exhibit “Abstractomicinaâ€, serves as an antidote for the excessive use or abuse of figuration, it’s refreshing and has no secondary effects.
Artists included in “Abstractomicina” are Gustavo Acosta, Ana Albertina, Julio Antonio, Jorge Arango, Néstor Arenas, Juan Asencio, Waldo Balart, Yovani Bauta, Mario Bencomo, Giovanni Bosch, Adriano Buergo, LuÃs Cabrera, Carlos Cárdenas, Alberto Jorge Carol, Ramón Carulla, Jorge P. Castaño, Humberto Castro, Hugo Consuegra, Salvador Corratge, Humberto C. Cruz, Arturo Cuenca, Liliam Cuenca, Sandu Darie, AgustÃn Fernández, LuÃs Manuel Fernández, Meme Ferre, Ivonne Ferrer, JoaquÃn Ferrer, Flora Fong, Marta Fonseca, Lia Galletti, Carlos GarcÃa, Enrique “Gay†GarcÃa, Fernando GarcÃa, Mysora GarcÃa, Florencio Gelabert, Julio Girona, Victor Gómez, Ernesto González Puig, Armando Guiller, Osvaldo Gutiérrez, Pedro Hernández, Carmen Herrera, Pepe Herrera, Guido Llinás, Nelida López, Rafael López Ramos, Carlos M. LuÃs, Nuncio Mainieri, Leonel Matheu, Julio Matilla, Aldo Menéndez, Aldo Damian Menéndez, José Mijares, Heriberto Mora, Glexis Novoa, Carmen Oña te, Pedro de Oraa, Sergio Payares, Angel Peña, Natacha Perdomo, Rosa MarÃa Pérez, Lourdes Porrata, Guillermo Portieles, Rene Portocarrero, Jesse RÃos, Enrique Riveron, Emilio Héctor RodrÃguez, Eduardo Rubén, Rubén Ruiz Caballero, Baruj Salinas, Carlos Sanjurjo, Cesar Santos, Raúl Santoserpa, Lolo Soldevilla, Rafael Soriano, José Toñarely, Antonio Vidal and Manolo Vidal.
Come to the gallery to enjoy “Abstractomicinaâ€, a special presentation for this season of art fairs and holidays.
Cremata Gallery
1646 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33135
www.crematagallery.com
For more information about local openings and events, please visit www.miamiartguide.com
The PIN-UP Show with Zhantra Dancers and Complimentary Three Olive Cocktails at Gryphon 12/11/09
Join us for a night of PIN-UP fun!
With the Zhantra Dancers and Complimentary
Three Olive Pin-Up Cocktails 11-12PM
Friday December 11th 2009 11pm
Gryphon at The Hard Rock…
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Meet Your DWNTWN Neighbors 12/17/09
Meet Your Neighbors
Thursday, December 17, 2009 @ 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Downtown Miami Partnership and the Miami Downtown Development Authority would like to welcome you to Meet Your Neighbors hosted by ARTOCONECTO!
ARTOCONECTO invites you to:
Meet Your Neighbors!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
5:30-8:00 pm
ArtoConecto Exhibition
Macy’s West Building
2 W Flagler St
ArtoConecto is a non-profit organization based in Miami, FL, dedicated to recognizing and promoting new and emerging artists . ArtoConecto builds networks within the local arts community, as well as nationally, and internationally. Its mission includes hosting a series of events showcasing visual arts, theater, dance, and performance; which serve as an incentive tool for artists to submit their work for viewing by a mass audience.
This is your opportunity to make new friends and get to know your DWNTWN. Local DWNTWN Restaurants will serve up tasty nibbles. We’ve taken care of everything, you just need to bring your self to Meet Your Neighbors.
The local participating restaurants include:
2 Girls and a Cupcake
Jimmy John’s
Maki House
Mario the Baker
Mezza Miami
Puntino
Wok Town
Please RSVP at 305-379-7070 or by email to info@downtownmiami.net
Artoconecto Presents PATH 12/16/09
ARTOCONECTO
Presents: “P.A.T.H.”
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Fresh from it’s World Premiere at the 2009 Chicago International Hip Hop Film Festival, “P.A.T.H.” the latest documentary film from award-winning South Florida filmmaker Dan Perez will have it’s star-studded Florida premier screening on December 16th, 2009 at ArtoConecto in Downtown Miami.
2 W Flagler St at 7:oopm.
“P.A.T.H.” (which stands for Preserving, Archiving and Teaching Hip-Hop History) documents the P.A.T.H. Hip-Hop Academy, the first ever summer camp of it’s kind in Miami. During the four week camp, teenagers from ages 12-18 studied Hip-Hop history, the art of DJing, MCing (rapping), B-boying and B-girling (break-dancing), and urban art (graffiti).
Several of Miami’s most talented artists and performers served as instructors. The list included Brimstone127 (P.A.T.H. founder), urban artist Krave, DJ Immortal from Scratch Academy, Beta Rawkz and Soulflower who has shared the mic with emcees such as Erykah Badu, KRS-ONE and Outkast.
*This film is appropriate for all audiences!*
*Suggested donation: $5 (proceeds to benefit the P.A.T.H. youth summer camp*
For more information please got to Danperezfilms’s Blog
Holidays with Sweet Honey in the Rock 12/11/09
SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK
Holidays with Sweet Honey in the Rock
Friday, December 11, 2009 @ 8:00 pm
This Friday, the phenomenally popular African-American all-female vocal ensemble- “their voices are all fabulous!” (Fort Worth Star Telegram)-brings to Miami an inspirational and fun-for-the-entire-family holiday concert fusing the many warm and wonderful traditions that mark the end of the year.
Knight Concert Hall
A Sweet Deal for DWNTWNRS
Get Half-Price tickets to Sweet Honey in the Rock , visit the show page
Sweet Honey in the Rock and enter promo code DWNTWNR.
Uncommon Stock Monthly Gallery Night Meet the Artists Show and Sale 12/11/09
UNCOMMON Stock – Fine Art & Images by InkSpot Designs
http://www.uncommonstock.net
Monthly Gallery Night – Meet the Artists – Show & SALE…
A great gathering of varied talents not to be missed – Friday (6pm – 11pm)
By popular demand I’m holding over the sneak-peek preview of the Breast Cancer Awareness Body Painting Project. Some of the survivor / models will also be on hand.
Many of you are already aware of this great project for Breast Cancer Awareness and Fundraising. Others may have seen the project on last months cover of Flavor Magazine and the great 2 page coverage on the project.
For the last year I have been working with a top local body painter (www.bodyartbykeegan.com) and we have been painting and photographing actual Breast Cancer Survivors for an ongoing project in production.
Breast Cancer Awareness Body Painting Project: A Fine Art & Photography Essay of Survivors
Plans are for a calendar and a variety of products and a coffee table book in production as well as hopefully sending the pieces on a national gallery tour.
Check out the awareness and fundraising products at the URL below. All profits from sales of these items online currently will be donated to The Kristy Lasch Miracle Foundation. The foundation helps women under the age of 30 with medical related expenses who are battling breast cancer. Kristy was diagnosed at age 22 and lost her battle at 26. The Foundation is in her memory (www.kristylasch.org) http://www.cafepress.com/BCABPP
Sale of any fine art prints and framed pieces from the project will donate 15% of the profits in perpetuity.
We would like to cordially invite you and any guests, friends or clients you think would like to attend this exciting and growing local event.
As Advertised…
Presented by: UNCOMMON Gallery (954) 336-4305
Host/Artist: Michael D. Colanero – 2713 East Commercial Blvd. – Fort
Lauderdale, FL 33308
(just 4 blocks East of Federal Highway on the North side)
Wine and munchies will be on hand… while they last
Sub snacks by: Big Apple Deli
2811 East Commercial Blvd. * Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 * (954) 776-4790
http://www.bigapplesubs.com
Support creativity – support the arts. Meet the Artists and Photographers, enjoy their work and the unique atmosphere – tell your friends – help spread the word.
Exhibiting this month: Michael D. Colanero: artist/photographer
Exhibit Suite I: Gisele Haselbarth: mixed media
Exhibit Suite II: Breast Cancer Awareness Body Painting Project:
A Fine Art & Photography Essay of Survivors
Exhibit Suite III: Laurence Gartel:
Naza: artist
Stewart Jennings: artist
Handmade Jewelry by Irene & Bonnie
also showing: Bonnie McCabe: photographer
Irene Waas: painter
Hedy Berman: mixed media
Rachel Piering: painter
Donna L. Wisneski: ceramic sculpture
Charlotte Maloney: metal sculpture
Jack Schmidt: metal sculpture
South Florida Camera Club – Monthly Winner
(framing provided by – Frame Gallery)
Jessica Savidge – “Daylight”
We would like to send a special THANKS!!! to the good folks at Flavor Magazine for their continued support of the arts and UNCOMMON Gallery. We will have lots of copies on hand to take home and enjoy
Flavor Magazine
Florida’s Lifestyle Magazine
For more information about Flavor Magazine please visit:
http://www.FlavorMagFL.com
We would also like to THANK – The following for their event listings and support of UNCOMMON Gallery
Natural Awakenings
Healthy Living
For more information about Natural Awakenings please visit:
http://www.NaturalAwakeningsMag.com
WeMerge Magazine
Florida’s Lifestyle Magazine
For more information about WeMerge Magazine please visit:
http://www.WeMerge.biz
Be sure to check the Gallery Night webcam LIVE ONLINE if you can’t make it. Simply go to the website and click on the photo of the gallery at the bottom of the page.
Dramatically change the look and feel of a room or area with images that are pleasing to the eye and inspiring to the mind. Buy something to treat yourself or pick a great gift for someone else. Gift Certificates also available.
Are you an artist or photographer? Want to show your work? Stop in or email me for more information on the process and booking availability.
If you can’t make an event you can always enjoy my work on the website and share it with your friends via… FREE Digital ePostcards. No browser plug-ins required.
This free service allows users to send personalized electronic greeting cards by e-mail in an easy, convenient and expedient manner. Complete with a captivating photo or image and an audio clip to set the tone of your expression.
Everyone likes to be thought of and appreciated – follow through and show someone your thinking of them. Select from several categories and send an eCard to a friend or loved one. It’s a great way to help people connect and express themselves.
UNCOMMON Gallery
2713 East Commercial Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
The Public Relations Society of America’s Miami Chapter to Celebrate at the Taurus 12/15/09
The Public Relations Society of America’s Miami Chapter to Celebrate one of their most successful years ever, recognize an outstanding PR professional on Dec. 15 at the Taurus
WHAT: The Miami Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America will host their holiday celebration and networker, where they will be presenting the first-ever Chapter Achiever Award, to a member and public relations professional that has gone above and beyond during 2009. Come and spread some holiday cheer while enjoying appetizers and cocktails.
WHEN: Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 6 – 8 p.m.
WHERE: Taurus Restaurant
3540 Main Highway Ste 101
Coconut Grove, FL
COST: Free for Members, $20.00 Non-Member
Complimentary Valet Parking
RSVP: To register for the event, please visit www.prsamiami.org or call 305-447-6300.
Follow PRSA Miami on Twittter @prsamiami or join our group on Facebook, PRSA Miami Chapter.
About the PRSA Miami Chapter
With more than 200 local members, the Miami chapter provides professional development and networking opportunities to area South Florida communications professionals. This year, PRSA Miami was once again awarded the Diversity Award winner for its continued efforts to unify, strengthen and advance the public relations profession through diversity initiatives including multicultural programming, diverse leadership and committee development reflecting the diversity of its market – it now holds the record as a three-time winner. Additionally, the chapter boasts one of the largest PRSA scholarship funds in the nation. The chapter awards the annual Royal Palm Award to a member of the local community who demonstrates excellence in communications; in 2008 the award was bestowed on to Aida Levitan, PhD., APR. To learn more about membership benefits and upcoming events, visit www.prsamiami.org.
About the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
The Public Relations Society of America, headquartered in New York City, is the world’s largest organization for public relations professionals with nearly 32,000 professional and student members. PRSA is organized into 110 Chapters and 10 Districts nationwide, and 20 Professional Interest Sections and Affinity Groups, which represent business and industry, counseling firms, independent practitioners, military, government, associations, hospitals, schools, professional services firms and nonprofit organizations. The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) has 303 Chapters at colleges and universities throughout the United States, and one Chapter in Argentina.
Black Curtains at the White Room: 3-night Phish after party with Break Science, Boombox and EOTO 12/28-30/09
Black Curtains at the White Room is a three-night Phish after-party series taking place December 28-30. The musical line-up features some of the best dubstep, electro and IDM acts in the country, including Break Science, Boombox and EOTO (Michael Travis and Jason Hann of the String Cheese Incident). Also on the bill are many of Miami’s top local performers such as Afrobeta, DJ Le Spam and Richard Devine. The venue is a short walk from AA Arena where Phish is staging its four-night NYE run and all headliners in the Black Curtains series will start their sets after the Phish shows let out, keeping the dance party going late into the night.
The White Room
1306 N. Miami Ave.
305.995.5050
www.glittergluproductions.com
$15 adv / $20 door (doors at 10 PM)
For advance tickets: www.underonebeat.com
BAND BIOS:
Break Science is the culmination of a career of beat bending by its brainchild, Adam Deitch. Whether performing a DJ set with drums/programming or helming a live band, Break Science is club music in the vein of a “live mix tape,” blending live trip-hop, broken-beat, dub, drum & bass and hip-hop. The live band features some of the most talented musicians on the New York scene today (sidemen and producers for the Fugees, G-Unit, Matisyahu and more). Guests have included luminaries such as Wyclef, Matisyahu, Rob Swift of the Executioners and Talib Kweli. Adam Deitch, the son of two professional funk drummers, first picking up sticks at the age of two. Adam’s career crosses genres but has focused on hip-hop, funk and jazz, where he’s played the role of both drummer and producer. Inspired by hip-hop at an early age – in particular, by Public Enemy and Eric B and Rakim – Adam began his production career by making loops on a tape deck in his bedroom. He’s gone on to produce tracks for some of today’s top emcees, including 50-Cent, Redman, Talib Kweli, Snoop Dogg, KRS-One, MF Doom, J-Live, Jurassic 5 and Immortal Technic.
BoomBox is Producer/Engineer/DJ/Drummer Russ Randolph and Producer/DJ/Vocalist/Guitarist Zion Rock Godchaux. This pair of dynamic artists uses their rich musical history and their vision of music and popular culture to deliver a style of music distinctly different from anything heard or seen in music today. This signature sound and show brings live music to a new, elevated level. BoomBox evolved through the common visualization of two forward-thinking artists from diverse musical backgrounds. Raised by supportive and musically inclined parents, both Godchaux and Randolph had an obsession with music at very young ages. Godchaux, who grew up with deeply embedded rock and roll roots, began playing drums at the age of two, and played guitar and wrote his own songs as a teen. During the 90s, Godchaux was a well-received touring DJ based out of the San Francisco area. Randolph began as a young drummer, but it’s what was happening behind the scenes that attracted him most. As much producers as they are musicians, it is Randolph’s knack for engineering, Godchaux’s understanding of soundscapes and the duo’s rich ability to improvise live that keeps BoomBox resonating at higher levels.
Consisting of Michael Travis and Jason Hann of The String Cheese Incident, EOTO mixes the organic sounds of live drums, keyboards, vocals, bass, percussion, and guitar through a variety of programs and gadgets to create a style of music that is more likely found in a dance club, then a live music theater. What sets EOTO apart from other artists in this emerging genre is how the music is created. While some artists may spend hours pre-mixing samples and elements of music for their live show, EOTO uses nothing pre-recorded, giving them the ability to approach each song with on-the-spot spontaneity and 100% live improvisation.
Miami New Times is Hiring! Job Fair 12/16/09
New Times Job Fair Open House
Multi Media Sales Rep Wanted
We are Looking to Fill 3 Positions
Earning Potential of $40K+ First Year
December 16, 2009
4pm to 7pm
New Times Building – 1st Floor
2800 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
Multi Media Sales Reps will sell local print and digital advertising on miaminewtimes.com & browardpalmbeach.com, as well as numerous partner websites for the Voice Local Network, including Urban Spoon, LikeMe.net, and Check Out My Ink.
As a Multi Media Sales Rep you will sell clients a large platform of print and digital products including weekly print advertising, special issues, web banners, email blasts, SMS text messages as well as event marketing sponsorships for New Times events to a wide variety of businesses: restaurants, night clubs, bars, retail stores, doctors, spas, real estate, etc.
Requirements:
2+ years of direct business-to-business sales experience
Strong understanding of SELLING digital platforms
Positive, energetic, self-motivated
Effective time management skills
3 verifiable job references
College education preferred
Bilingual preferred
New Times Benefits Include:
Unlimited Earning Potential
Base Salary Commission Bonus
Cell Phone and Gas Reimbursement
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurances
401(K) Plan
Paid Vacations
Additional optional benefits include: Legal Plan Services, Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance
GUESS by Marciano pop up opens on Lincoln Road 12/14/09
Just in Time for the Holidays
GUESS by Marciano Pop Up Boutique to Open on Lincoln Road
GUESS by Marciano, the fashion-forward brand famous for its intricately detailed tops, glamorous party dresses and cutting edge accessories, is pleased to announce the opening of its first pop up store location in Miami. Located at 904 Lincoln Road, the store’s expected to open its doors to the public on December 14.
Lincoln Road is a unique combination of outdoor entertainment, shopping, and dining. The 2,772 square foot pop up retail location will feature GUESS by Marciano’s signature crisp white setting with touches of baby blue and brown accents. The space will express a feminine, sleek, and luxurious retail experience that GUESS by Marciano customers have grown accustomed to.
GUESS by Marciano, the first brand extension from GUESS Inc, is designed for the stylish, trend-setting woman. The collection offers a variety of mix-and-match pieces that will take you from a morning meeting to cocktail hour in style. Following suit in true GUESS style with apparel and accessories that are on the edge of fashion forefront, the brand’s versatile creations craft the perfect special occasion outfit, work wear and evening wear looks, enriched by eye-catching jewelry, belts and watches. The pieces are anchored by a strong and stunningly sexy footwear collection, a full line of luxurious handbags, available in leather and non-leather with a variety of styles and colors, all playing a key role in the GUESS by Marciano girl’s A-lister lifestyle.
“Miami is the perfect location for our first ever pop up GUESS by Marciano boutique. The upscale and sophisticated energy of Lincoln Road goes hand-in-hand with what the GUESS by Marciano line is all about. Miami’s sophisticated and fun loving nature sets the stage that will give GUESS by Marciano the ability to showcase the line in the environment it was designed to be in – mysterious, suggestive, and enticing,†said Paul Marciano, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GUESS?, Inc.
Located between Jefferson and North Michigan Streets on Lincoln Road, one of Miami Beach’s most visited shopping destinations, the GUESS by Marciano store combines the confident and sexiness of the brand with Miami’s sophisticated taste. The eclectic mix of trendsetting and fashion-forward customers, combined with the gutsy style and sensuality of GUESS by Marciano, makes this the perfect opportunity to showcase the truly sensational spirit of the brand.
Look for the official GUESS by Marciano store opening on Lincoln Road in the Fall of 2010.
About GUESS by Marciano
GUESS by Marciano, the first brand extension from GUESS, Inc., follows suit in true GUESS style with apparel and accessories that are on the edge of the fashion forefront. This contemporary runway-inspired collection, designed for the fashion forward woman, is daringly sexy, yet has highly sophisticated style that represents pure glamour in everyday fashion. GUESS by Marciano designs, markets and distributes full collections of women’s apparel as well as accessories. GUESS by Marciano boutiques are located in North America, as well as international metropolitan centers throughout the globe. You can also find the GUESS by Marciano collection in select flagship GUESS store locations, specialty stores, and online at www.GUESSbyMarciano.com
Remember being a kid? Toy Drive 12/13/09
Hello, protecting children’s memories helps them become better adults. Please get involved in this toy drive. If for some reason you cannot attend or live far, I will come to you to pick up your donations. 500 kids are counting on us.
Thank you for sharing your holiday cheer! Please pass this invite on to others.
Enjoy your blessings this holiday season.
Annette Recommends Urbanite Bistro – UPDATE CLOSED
UPDATE – THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED.
Went to Urbanite Bistro during Art Basel, we ordered off of the late night menu, the prices where very reasonable.  The staff was very nice the service was a little slow, but we where in no hurry.  The food was really, really good.  They first served us some complimentary bread with some awesome pesto dipping sauce, it was so good had to ask for more.  I had ordered the shrimp club, and I have to say this was an amazing club, it was a little spicy, which is the way that I like it.  James ordered the shrimp corndogs, he only got three but they where delicious, it came with spicy mustard and mango ketchup. Mark ordered the cubano sandwich; it weighted a lot, and was so yummy. I want to go back to see what there regular menu looks like.
The Urbanite Bistro
62 NE 14th Street
Between NE 1st Avenue and N Miami Avenue.
Miami, FL
(305) 374-0662
http://www.urbanitebistro.com/home.htm
Annette Recommends Lecca-Lecca Gelato Caffe’
I have to say that Lecca-Lecca Gelato Caffe’‎ has the best gelato I have tried, their fruit gelato is the best.  My favorite is the melon and banana, but all of their flavors are great and yes I have tried just about every one of them.  So if you are on South Beach and are craving gelato this is the place to go.
1051 Collins Street
Miami Beach, FL 33130
La Baguette Christmas Launch Party 12/17/09
La Baguette Christmas Launch Party | Thursday December 10TH, 2009 | 7:30 PM
Spam Allstars 12/10-12/09
Join us this week…
Thursday – December 10th
Hoy Como Ayer
2212 SW 8th Street
Little Havana, FL
9pm doors, 2 for 1 drinks until 11pm, 21+ to get,
Rumberos de la 8 kick off the night (myspace.com/rumberosdela8)
spam allstars play at midnight!
Friday – December 11th
Magic City Casino
450 NW 37th Avenue
Miami, FL, 9pm
Saturday – December 12th
Jazid
1342 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL, 11pm
http://www.jazid.net
Loose Cannons Bike Film Festival 12/10/09
The Last Loose Cannons this year!!
Special Edition for the jump off of the Miami Bicycle Film Festival
Brought to you by: IamYourVillain, The News Lounge, MIAFIXED.com, and the Soflo Mofos.
Starts at SOFLO Skateboard & Bike Shop at 10PM
Ride down to The News Lounge
First one there gets a $50 bar tab
$2 beers for all riders
ALL WELCOME!
Family Builders USA invites to its 2nd Annual Gala 12/12/09
Family Builders USA will host its 2nd Annual Gala,
“Una Noche en Familia,â€
this Saturday December 12th at 8:00 PM at the Hilton Miami Downtown,
to benefit its social programs and to recognize the work of its tireless supporters during the organization’s six years of commitment to South Florida.
Family Builders USA announced its 2nd Annual Gala, “Una Noche en Familia,†to be held on Saturday December 12th, at the Hilton Miami Downtown. Celebrated with great success since its inaugural year, this year’s gala celebrates Family Builders USA’s six years of community service helping families in Miami.
With “Una Noche en Familia,†Family Builders USA aims to raise funds for its South Florida assistance programs aiding victims of domestic violence, child abuse, alcoholism and drug addiction, offering marital therapy and seminars as well as immigration and legal assistance, and helping the disadvantaged meet basic needs. The Office of the Mayor of Miami-Dade County, the Honorable Carlos Alvarez, will commemorate this special occasion by issuing a proclamation declaring December 12 “Family Builders USA Day.â€
After walking a fabulous Red Carpet along with local and international celebrities such as Fanny Lu, Ariel López Padilla, Fernando Arau, Poncho De Andas, Leonardo Rocco, Rodner Figueroa, Miguel Varoni, Catherine Siachoque, Javier Ceriani, Vanessa Hauc, Raúl González, Angélica Vale, Michelle Vargas, Laura Ferretti, Greilys Gil, Maritza RodrÃguez, Tanya Charris and the hosts of Paparazzi TV as well as esteemed politicians such as the State Representative Julio Robaina, the City of Miami Commissioner, Mark Sarnoff, the North Miami Mayor, Honorable André Pierre, all guests will enjoy a VIP Reception with exclusive entertainment including an energizing performance by the Venezuelan singer Marger who brings her unique electro acoustic sound to the Gala. After the VIP Reception, guests will continue to enjoy a unique culinary experience, while they have the opportunity to participate in a Silent Auction featuring fine arts, exotic travel destinations, and sports memorabilia.
This elegant gala will also serve as a fitting venue for the launch of the Autonomous University of the Caribbean’s new North Miami campus, the first of its kind in the U.S. for a Colombian university. The Office of the Mayor of North Miami, the Honorable André Pierre, and the Board of Commissioners, will be on hand at the Gala to commemorate the landmark opening by issuing a special proclamation declaring November 18 “Day of the Autonomous University of the Caribbean.â€
The evening will be complete with an elegant runway show by celebrity fashion designer Samy Gicherman, the soulful rhythms of the Stefans International Beats Orchestra, the participation of an angelic children’s choir, and many other surprises in a fun-filled night of networking for a good cause.
ABOUT FAMILY BUILDERS USA
Family Builders USA is a Florida non-profit foundation [501(c)(3)] that aids Miami-Dade County families in crisis free of cost, providing assistance through counseling conferences and therapies with the support of a group of psychologists, doctors, social workers, and volunteers. Alfredo Santamaria, Chairman of Family Builders USA, counts on strategic alliances with the Centers Associated of Personalized Assistance (CAPA), which focuses on the specific needs of the family to reach comprehensive rehabilitation. To learn more about this organization, please visit their website: www.familybuildersusa.org
For more information about the second annual “Una Noche en Familia,†please call 786.470.4664 or R.S.V.P. by calling 786.319.2655.
Holiday Happy Hour for Charity at the Mutiny Hotel 12/17/09
As 2009 comes to a close, it’s a time of reflection, hope and most importantly thinking about those less fortunate. Despite the ups and downs some of us have had this year, nothing feels as good as giving to others…and if we throw in good friends, new friends, old friends….FREE Appetizers and drink specials….really, what more can one ask for?! We’ll even get people to dress up as the Chipmunks and sing Christmas carols just to get you guys in the door!!
Kidding…but did we mention free appetizers and drink specials?!?
Celebrate the holidays and feel GOOD by giving back to charity…
Clean out your pantry and linen closet and come to HAPPY HOUR at the ATCHANA’S EAST WEST KITCHEN at the MUTINY HOTEL in Coconut Grove.
Donations are being collected for the BROWARD HUMANE SOCIETY & MIAMI’S DAILY BREAD FOOD BANK. Please bring (one or more) items from the list below:
· Bath Towels & Wash Cloths (in good condition)
· White towels for the dogs to sleep on in their kennels
· Household Cleaning Supplies – paper towels, liquid dishwasher soap, laundry soap, powder bleach, & paper towels
· Office Supplies – pens, standard staples, scissors, copy paper, markers
· Toys- BIG rubber chew toys for dogs that can be disinfected, ping pong balls for cats.
· Canned goods (for people
· Cash!
6:30-11:00 pm at Atchana’s at the Mutiny in Coconut Grove on Thursday, December 17th.
We’ll have boxes to collect all of your donations. So, come and celebrate the
holidays and feel GOOD by eating and drinking…and giving back to charity!!!
Apartment by IDAconcept 12/11-12/09
Apartment was a big success! and because of that we are doing it again this weekend. Friday and Saturday. If you couldn’t make it for Art Basel you can still see it for gallery walk. Thanks to all of you for your continuous support.
“apartment” 10 independent Miami designers and artists showcasing their work in an “apartment” setting – in the back of Marimekko store, 3490 N. Miami Ave, Design District.
Check the video from last event.
Friday, December 11th. 1:00pm-7:00pm.
Saturday, December 12th. 5:pm-10:00pm. Wine & cheese.
The Culture Network Art For Autism Event 12/18/09
The Culture Network “Art For Autism†Event
at thedavidKspace, 2401 N Dixie Hwy.
Friday Dec 18th, 7-10pm.
Tickets are $30 online at www.theculturenetwork.net
with $10 donated to the Autism Society of America
With special guest, movie and TV celebrity, Steven Bauer and the Culture Network Band.
Join Steven and artist Barry Gross for an evening of music, art, food, fun, charity and cultural enrichment.
For more info call 561-340-6400.
Hosted by Renda Writer/WeMerge & Angela/MeetUp
Photographs by Anthony Jordon – Muscle Beach Party on South Beach 11/29/09
Muscle Beach Party on 12th and Ocean. Â The world’s oldest and largest HIV/AIDS fundraiser benefiting Care Resource.
For more great shots, please go to Anthony’s gallery. Thanks very much to professional freelance photographer Anthony Jordon for these great shots from the Care Resource Muscle Beach Party. For booking information, please visit Anthony’s website or his myspace page.  By Annette Peikert
Execunet Social Media 2.0 Holiday Wine Tasting 12/14/09
Social Media 2.0 Holiday Wine Tasting
& Member Appreciation Networking Reception
Featuring a selection of fine wines and hors d’oeuvres.
Beer and soda will also be available.
Please join me and
South Florida Execunet
as we celebrate the 2009 holiday season.
Monday,December 14, 2009
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Grove Isle
Two Grove Isle Drive
Lobby Library
Execunet Members: No Cost (RSVP by emailing jkraar@jkraar.com)
Non-members/Guests: $25 (RSVP by clicking HERE)
I look forward to celebrating the holiday season with you.
Unaluna Presents A Holiday Party Like No Other 12/11/09
Unaluna, INC. Presents: A Holiday Party Like No Other!
Friday, December 11th, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
UnaLuna
6907 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33138
Unaluna Boutique a Miami fixture of chic, ready-to-wear women’s fashion presents: A Holiday Party Like No Other!
This event promises to impress as the ladies behind Unaluna invite you and your girlfriends to shop, socialize, and kick off the holiday season in style.
The event will begin at 6p.m., and Unaluna Boutique will have their latest apparel for the
season on display in a fun and relaxed environment with informal modeling of the newest
collection. Known for their chic sophistication and fashion-forward designs, Unaluna is an
elegant yet youthful brand that caters to all ages.
Enjoy complimentary cocktails and wine, as you mingle among your friends and fellow fashion
lovers to the sounds of DJ Aulden Brown and satisfy all your shopping needs!
Unaluna Boutique is located at 6907 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33138.
For store hours contact (305)758-1771. No RSVP is necessary; this event is open to the public.
Support Kristi House on Holiday wellness Bazaar 12/12/09
Fabulous Miami invites you to our first Holiday Wellness Bazaar to support Kristi House
Join us this Saturday to celebrate our first wellness Bazaar to support Kristi House
Date: Saturday, December 12th,2009
LOCATION: Opera Tower building ( few blocks from the Performing Arts Center)
ADDRESS:1750 Bayshore Drive
Time:11:00 am to 3:00 pm
ADMISSION: FREE – Enjoy Free classes-free Power Yoga Class at 10 am – Hip Hop fitness Demo at 11:40 am -Art of exotic dance Demo at 12:10 & 2:30- Free healthy food samples and elicitors.
Free seminars: Introduction into Vegan eating in Spanish & English at 11:00 am, Detoxing your body at 12:00 pm, Cooking demostration at 1:00 pm, Iridoly, Peak -a – boo what your eyes say about you at 2:00 pm, Holiday Shopping , great gifts !
PARKING: Complimentary Valet parking
For more information, call 786-287-8487 or visit www.powerfitstudios.com
There is always something new and exciting happening at Fabulous Miami, be the first to know about it .Join today and enhance your lifestyle with benefits and privileges by becoming a member!
Become a member: at www.fabulousmiami.com
Kids off Streets invites you to Give a Holiday to Boys Town of South Florida 12/10/09
Kids of Street would like to invite you to attend their first “Give a Holiday” to Kids Off Streets event to benefit the Boys Town of South Florida.
Date:Thursday, December 10, 2009 @ 7:00pm at Epic River Lounge located at 270 Biscayne Blvd way , Downtown Miami
Suggested minimun donation of $25 upon entrance
They became inspired to take on this challenge of bringing hope, love, magic and happiness to the children of Boys Town, because it has become our philosophy at Kids Off Streets, that They are to lead the future by example.They would like to set an example of what charity and selflessness is truly about.
This “Give a Holiday” event will not only give the children of Boys Town a holiday, but they also plan on providing them with the daily essentials they need to be able to carry on their lives as best they can. Their goal is to provide each of the 48 children of Boys Town with a basket filled with everyday necessities, be it tooth paste, tooth brushes or plain white t-shirts and one or two personalized wrapped holiday gifts that they can open on December 20th.
On December 20th, They will be going to Boys Town of South Florida and providing a holiday luncheon for the children with food, games, surprises and music. They hope to make this a very memorable holiday for these kids.
There is always something new and exciting happening at Fabulous Miami, be the first to know about it .Join today and enhance your lifestyle with benefits and privileges by becoming a member! Become a member at www.fabulousmiami.com
Join our mailing list at contact@fabulousmiami.com
Follow the Candy to Joshua’s Heart Star Island 12/12/09
Tickets Available At Bonpoint, Bal Harbour Shops And Lilly Pulitzer, Aventura Mall
Please Visit Upcoming Events At Mykidscountryclub.Com
For Complete Details And Official Invitation
5 Minutes of Fame at MOCA by Moonlight 12/9/09
ARTISTS PRESENTING THIS WEEK:
Mimi Bates, Louis Davis, Silvina Dibar, Katerina Friderici, Victor Muniz, Angel Orphee, Luco Pierre, Chris Riccardo, Barry Seidman, Dylan Terry, Maria Wollman
Taller Recursos culturales centroamericanos Con mucho gusto Centroamerica 12/10/09
BEYOND CCEMIAMI. CON MUCHO GUSTO CENTROAMéRICA.
DATE: 12-10-2009
TIME: 0:30am-3:00pm
WORKSHOP + PRESENTATION
Thursday, December 10 @ 10:30am-3:00pm
Con mucho gusto Centroamérica
A social website for the integration of Central American cultural agents in Central America and overseas
In Spanish
RSVP 305.448.9677
At Moore Space 4040 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 200, Second floor, Miami, FL33137
El próximo jueves 10 de diciembre, en el marco de la exposición Migraciones: Mirando al sur organizada por el Centro Cultural de España en Miami durante Art Basel, se realizarán las actividades de capacitación y presentación del portal http://www.muchogustocentroamerica.net/, una herramienta de visibilización de las organizaciones y los actores culturales centroamericanos. Las actividades están dirigidas a las instituciones diplomáticas, las organizaciones culturales, los/as artistas y gestores culturales y los/as jóvenes y adultos de Miami interesados en el quehacer cultural centroamericano.El portal se presentará tras un taller sobre sus usos que se realizará en el Moore Space el mismo dÃa de 10:30am a 1:00pm, habrá un almuerzo de 1:00pm-2:00pm y además se presentará la revista Artmedia de arte centroamericano de 2:30-3pm.
CONTACT PHONE: 305 448 9677
Viernes Culturales / Cultural Fridays 12/18/09
DECEMBER 18th
Viernes Culturales / Cultural Fridays
Christmas Day is a time to be spent with family members and loved ones. That is why we have decided to anticipate our next Viernes Culturales to December 18th, 6:00 – 11:00p.m.
Enjoy holiday treats as you shop for the prefect gift for everyone on your list…including yourself. Viernes Culturales / Cultural Fridays’ galleries, cigar factories and boutiques have one-of-a-kind gifts; including paintings, esculptures, photography, woodwork, cuban memorabilia, hand-rolled tobaccos and much more!
It’s a holiday gift idea worth checking out. You could have your holiday gift shopping done earlier with impressive designed gifts of art and be able to relax and enjoy the season with family and friends.
We hope you can join us!
Note: The change is only for the month of December 2009. Future events will remain “The last Friday of every month.”
Viernes Culturales / Cultural Fridays, Inc.
info@viernesculturales.org
www.viernesculturales.org
Mad Cat Theatre Company in the South Beach Comedy Festival 1/20/10
Miami Light Project & South Beach Comedy Fest
Present
Mad Cat Theatre Company’s
Shepherd’s Pie
January 20, 2010, 7:30pm
Colony Theater
1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach,
Tickets: $25 in advance/$30 at the door
$50 VIP (Includes post show after party with cast!)
Founded by Paul Tei in 2000, Miami’s Mad Cat Theatre Company is committed to creating an outlet for young people looking for an alternative to the numbing of clubbing, bad blockbuster movies and your mom and dad’s tired old theatre. Playwright Ivonne Azurdia’s Shepherd’s Pie tells the scoundrel rich, sheep conversing, and religious converting history of dear Saint Paddy and Ireland with rhyme and laughs like only Mad Cat’s all star cast can!
Shepherd’s Pie is co-presented with the South Beach Comedy Festival and Mad Cat Theatre Company.
The Grand Opening Of Italy’s Finest Ventuno 12/10/09
We request the honor of your presence at
The Grand Opening “Italy’s Finest Now Has A Name” Ventuno
A Holiday Reception And Networking Event
“A Taste Of Italy’s Finest”
Hosted By Erin “Pearl” Taylor
Dec 10, 2009
6PM-9PM
1055 SE 1st Ave. (Brickell Plaza)
Miami Florida, 33131
Tel: 305 372 5017
Dress Code: Holiday Chic Only
Exclusive Italian Men’s Executive And Social Attire And Imaging
Complimentaryhors D’oeuvres, Drinks
Hand Massages
Holiday Gift Bags With Products, Gift Cards For Men And Women
Custom Fragrances (One Per Guest)
Special Holiday Shopping Gift Card To The Sharpest Dressed Man In Attendance
And More…..
www.ventunousa.com
A Nightmare Before Christmas 2 is Back 12/17/09
A NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS 2
Xmas Costume Bash/Javier F. Ordonez & Parable’s Homecoming Party
RSVP Here
Thursday Dec 17th @ Electric Pickle
2826 N Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33127
10 PM // 21+
$7 after midnight // FREE if dressed up!
Drink specials all night!
BOTTLE SERVICE ALL NIGHT, MESSAGE US FOR PRICE LIST
Email: MurkdMiami@Gmail.com
Featuring performances by:
-Parable
-Llamabeats
-Rahsaan
-Skam2
The freshest hip-hop, Miami Bass, dance, and electro sets by DJs:
-DJ Ethics
-Sharpsound
-Salami Fingaz
and more…
Plus art exhibition and more…
Brought to you by Murk’d Miami and Public Wizard, Inc.
RSVP Here
Flyer Printing by: Big Bone Media – 305.423.9702
Flyer Design by: NEPZ – Info@Nine5Prints.com
New Years Eve Soiree At W Fort Lauderdale 12/31/09
TICKETS ONSALE FOR NEW YEARS EVE SOIREE AT W FORT LAUDERDALE
WHO: W Fort Lauderdale – Living Room and Whiskey Blue
WHAT: On Thursday December 31st, W Fort Lauderdale hosts its first New Year’s soiree. 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 Bill Gotti in the Living Room and video imagery by Daniel Stern in Whiskey Blue. For ticket sales and VIP table reservations call Whiskey Blue at 954.414.8302. Dinner reservations at Steak954 are available by calling the restaurant directly 954.414.8333
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
Festive Inspirations at EQ3 Miami with Home Design Expert Janyce Granoff 12/9/09
Festive Inspirations at EQ3 Miami with Home Design Expert JANYCE GRANOFF – Wednesday, December 9th
Holiday Gifts Without Leaving Your Car! Bliss At W Fort Lauderdale Announces A Unique Drive Thru Experience For Holiday Goodies 12/9-13/09
HOLIDAY GIFTS WITHOUT LEAVING YOUR CAR!
BLISS AT W FORT LAUDERDALE ANNOUNCES A UNIQUE DRIVE THRU EXPERIENCE FOR HOLIDAY GOODIES
Sample Treatments and Gift Cards Available for Puchase
WHO/WHAT: Bliss Spa at W Fort Lauderdale offers holiday shoppers a unique shopping experience by kicking off its Bliss Drive Thru. Shoppers can avoid the hustle and bustle of the shopping centers by driving up to Wheels, W Fort Lauderdale’s valet, give a light honk and a Bliss team member will come to the car and offer bliss-to-go goodies including bottled water, We Take The Cake blondies and brownies from the Bliss bar and product samples and treatment offers. Visitors can purchase gift cards and are also invited to enjoy Bliss Spa’s current promotion that includes 20% off their signature Triple Oxygen Treatment Facial.
WHEN: December 9-13, 5pm-9pm
WHERE: Wheels @ W Fort Lauderdale
401 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd
To book treatments over the phone please call 877 TO BLISS
ABOUT BLISS SPA
Bliss Spa, New York’s hottest spa, now boasts more than 4,000-square-foot of tension-fighting facilities at W Fort Lauderdale. With a focus on waxing, skincare services, manicures and pedicures, bliss also provides massage and body treatments. Four treatments rooms and bliss trademark touches such as rhythm & blues tunes, a retail beauty boutique, and the legendary brownie buffet, make Bliss Spa Fort Lauderdale the ultimate destination for stylish jet setters and spa and beauty-loving locals. W Fort Lauderdale guests and residents also receive “BIP†(Bliss Important Person) status for priority reservations, exclusive in-room sampling and much craved sink side bliss amenities.
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.
Holiday Party and Fundraiser to Benefit the Children of West Grove 12/11/09
Please join us for a holiday party and fundraiser (see attached invite) to benefit the Barnyard after school program, which provides a safe, nurturing environment where the children of the West Grove receive free homework assistance, counseling and encouragement to do their very best.
DATE: Friday, December 11, 2009
TIME: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
PLACE: River Lounge at the EPIC Hotel
Complimentary, specialty cocktails from Leblon Cachaca from 7:00pm till 8:30pm.
$25 suggested donation
RSVP before December 10 to 305.439.5596
Kick Off MOCA’s Bohemian Bash at King Jewelers 12/10/09
Kick Off MOCA’s Bohemian Bash at King Jewelers, Thurs. Dec 10, 7-9 pm
Photographs – Art Basel Week – Sunday 12/6/09
Art Basel Week on Sunday, December 6, 2009. For the last day of Art Basel we stated out at the Scope and Art Asia in Wynwood, this is always a good art show and it was again this year. I had not seen enough of  Aqua Art Miami so we head back there for another run through and still one of my favorite shows. We hit some of the smaller fairs around Aqua before heading over to Sculpt Miami. Now we head back over to South Beach to the Miami Beach Convention Center to see a little more of Art Basel, wow it is so big, you can not possible see it all. We go over to see the closing fire works at Ocean Front but just missed it. So this has been a GREAT Art Basel, I really enjoyed it and saw some wonderful art and meet some amazing people.  For the better gallery, click here. By Annette Peikert
Photographs – Art Basel Week – Saturday 12/5/09
Art Basel Week on Saturday, December 5, 2009.   This was a very busy day so be prepared for a long list.  First we headed up north to the NADA Art Fair at the The Deauville Beach Resort. for our next stop we went to FemmeArt in the MIMO district, this was an all female art show, with some amazing art.   The next stop was at Multiversal at the American Legion Building, we got there before they opened so we only saw one room but what I saw was amazing, wished we had time to go back to see the entire show.  So now we are ready to head back over to Wynwood to the Fountain Art Fair, we did not make it to this fair last year so I was really excited about see it.  I was not disappointed, this was an awesome fair, from the artist to the layout.   Our next stop was Mine by Not Me art fair, this was in an old warehouse, so the it had a lot of character. Then we headed over to Zones Art Fair, this is a small but has good art. As we where walking back to the car we came upon Camper Contemporary setup in a little trailer, it was so much fun.  By this time we are starving so we head over to the Gastropod Mobile Gourmet, parked at the Miami Independent Thinkers.  The food was really good.   Calix Gustav Gallery was our next stop and this was an amazing show.  Then over to the Satellite Art + Design Exhibition, had to go back by this one again.   Now we head over to Mid-Town to the Desván which was a pop-up gallery displaying the work of several artists., this had some amazing art, I really enjoy this one.   Now back over to Wynwood to Art Whino, as I mentioned before have some AWESOME artist.  And they had a fire dancer perform, always love fire dancers.  As we where driving around figuring out where to go next can come across an graffiti artist and he was amazing, just look at the pictures.  So we kept driving and came across the Saatchi Artist Guerrra De La Paz and we just missed the live performance of Disco Monkey.  But got the see the art and it was so much fun, most of it was make from clothing.  By now we are starving again so this time we head over to Urbanite Bistro, we ordered off of the late night menu and the prices where reasonable and the staff was very nice, they service as a little slow, but we where in no hurry.  The food was really, really good, I want to go back to see what there regular menu looks like.  After eating we walked over to Max Fish, a pop bar for Art Basel bought down here by the O.H.W.O.W. Gallery.  For the better gallery, click here.   By Annette Peikert
Photographs – Art Basel Week – Friday 12/4/09
Art Basel Week on Friday, December 4, 2009.   We started the day off at CANDO Arts Co-Op Palm Court Exhibit featuring local artist.  Then we headed over to Ink Miami, this has always been one of my favorites and it still is. One of the rooms had Japanese art and it was amazing.  Then we walk over to Verge Art Fair (which was Bridge Art Fair) at the Catalina Hotel, this was a very nice fair. The one thing that really stood out was in the little garden Wild Feasties, they create a Artful Food Experience and they where awesome.  The had gone to the Redlands and picked up fresh fruits and vegetables and the tastings where amazing.  As we where walking back to our car, the street was filled with these big machines, so had to stop and take some action shots.  From there we headed over to PressitOn Gallery in the Design District , they always have such good art work and tonight was no different.  Next we hit Eat your Art Out, this had a great exhibit of emerging artists. Next we walked over to Satallite Art + Design Exhibition at the Miami Art Space. Now we headed back to South Beach and started at the Metropole Hotel, they had an exhibit from a local artist Dallas, his artwork is awesome.  From there we headed over to the Pool Art Fair at the Carlton Hotel, they had some really cool art.  For our last stop of the night was at the Miami Design Preservation League Special Event at the Art Deco Welcome Center on 10th street.  They just did a big renovation and the looked awesome.  For the better gallery, click here.  By Annette Peikert
Carbonell Chef’s Fest 12/9-19/09
Enjoy olive oil inspired cuisine during Chef’s Fest by Carbonell, Spain’s favorite olive oil. Visit any of the following restaurants, December 9th-19th, to sample 3 and 4 course fixed-price menus featuring an array of culinary delights specially created by renowned top chefs of South Florida: • Au Pied de Cochon • Casa Juancho • Graziano’s Brickell • La Cofradia • Meat Market • Novecento 900 Brickell • Novecento 900 Coral Gables • Novecento 900 Lincoln Road • Ortanique on the Mile • Por Fin • Red the Steakhouse • Talula.
Prices vary by restaurant: $ 35 – $ 45.00.
For more details view carbonellchefsfest.com
Contact: Sandra Pastrana, 305 444 4647 Ext. 223, sandra@mgscomm.com
Alonzo Mourning King Pin Classic 2/2/10
ALONZO MOURNING AND FRIENDS GEAR UP FOR ZO’S “KING PIN†CLASSIC
Back-to-Back Weekend Sporting Events Shine a Spotlight on Community
WHAT: Looking to keep the party going in South Florida during weekends of back-to-back high profile sporting events? Alonzo Mourning gives guests just the reason to do so with his 5th Annual Zo’s “King Pin†Classic taking place the weekend right between Pro Bowl and Super Bowl, both in early 2010. Mourning and wife, Tracy Wilson Mourning, will be joined by celeb athlete friends and guests as they hit the lanes at South Beach’s bowling hotspot, Lucky Strike Lanes.
Rounds at the billiards tables, virtual bowling on Nintendo Wii, zen-like massage stations, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres are all part of the package this year. Sponsored group bowlers will receive a bowling shirt, commemorative team gift, and photo with the Mournings. Miami’s own DJ Irie will provide music for the alleys while an exclusive auction and raffle prizes keep guests competitive throughout the night!
WHEN: Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
WHERE: Lucky Strike Lanes
1691 Michigan Ave., South Beach
WHO: Tracy and Alonzo Mourning, along with bowlers and party-goers from the community, will help raise funds for the Honey Shine Mentoring Program, a program of Alonzo Mourning Charities. South Florida media and the public are invited to attend.
ATTEND: Teams of 10 bowlers may enter for $5,000, individual bowling slots are available for
$500, and General admission is $100. For sponsorship details and ticket sales, contact Ian Grutman at ian@miami-mg.com or 305/534-7101.
Food for Life Network AIDS Marathon 2010 1/31/10
Event: Food for Life Network AIDS Marathon 2010
Venue: ING Miami Marathon
Where: 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, Florida 33137
When: Sunday, January 31, 2010
Time: 6:05 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
(Supporters & spectators should arrive around 8:00 a.m.)
Additional Info: Marathon/ Half Marathon/ 5K
Web Presence: Facebook, Great Nonprofits, Guidestar, Linkedin, Perfect Networker, Twitter
Description:
The Food for Life Network (FFLN) AIDS Marathon/Half-Marathon was founded in 2008. The marathon seeks to raise HIV/AIDS awareness in the South Florida community and beyond while simultaneously raising money for Food for Life Network, Inc.
Food for Life Network, Inc. is a 503[c](3) non-profit organization that provides groceries, meals and nutritional education to eliminate malnutrition and starvation in men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS in Miami-Dade County. They are committed to delivering services with compassion and confidentiality, to fostering clients’ dignity and independence, and to enhancing clients’ quality of life. Since 1987, Food for Life Network, Inc. staff and its volunteers have provided over 1.5 million meals and groceries to people living with HIV/AIDS at no cost to their clients. FFLN is a part of Community AIDS Resource, Inc. (aka “Care Resourceâ€).
Because FFLN, Inc. never charges its clients for their services and because the services we provide are so crucial, we look to socially responsible individuals, businesses, and community leaders like you for help You may not know it, but for as little as $40.00, you can help to feed one homebound client for a week or provide 21 meals for one food bank client. The larger the donation, the greater good we can do. FFLN, Inc. provides other services in addition to its meals on wheels program. For example, FFLN, Inc. clients have access to dieticians and nutritionists. Available services include a BIA testing for muscle mass, fat and water in the tissue, and an individual health eating habit survey. These assessments help FFLN, Inc.’s dieticians and nutritionists construct new diets to improve their clients eating habits. FFLN, Inc. also provides food safety tips which are crucial to HIV/AIDS clients who often have to alter their diet to tolerate their medicine and maximize their strength and overall health.
In addition to making a contribution to this very important cause, you can register as an individual or, if you are a business owner, register your company to participate in the upcoming marathon/half marathon. You can also volunteer your time, talents and/or professional services.
The FFLN AIDS Marathon is hosted annually by ING Miami Marathon. This year the marathon is January 31, 2010. Our goal is to raise $50,000. Fundraising will continue until goal our reached. You can make a direct donation online using a debit or credit card or download the donation form and mail in your donation. Please make checks payable to: FFLN AIDS Marathon 2010. All contributions raised by the marathon go directly to FFLN, Inc., which allocates 85% to client services. All contributions are tax deductible.
FFLN AIDS Marathon 2010
3510 Biscayne Blvd., Ste. 209
Miami, Florida 33137-3840
(305) 576-FOOD Ext. 257
e-mail: fflnam@foodforlifenetwork.org
website: http://www.fflnmarathon.org
Stephanie Williams, J.D., FFLN AIDS Marathon Co-Founder
Sonja Smith, FFLN AIDS Marathon Co-Founder
Lee Williams, FFLN AIDS Marathon Co-Founder
Christopher Donahue, Care Resource
Margene Ragsdale, Care Resource & FFLN Inc.
Wade Patterson, Care Resource
Valjean Brookins, FFLN Inc.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.†~Margaret Mead
“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then just feed one.†~Mother Teresa
The Salon Art and Music Show 12/12/09
THE CREATIVE REVOLUTION PRESENTS:
THE SALON ART & MUSIC SHOW
SATURDAY DECEMBER 12 (SECOND SAT) @ THE BUNKER 7PM-3AM
The Salon (French: Salon), or rarely Paris Salon beginning in 1725 was the official art exhibition of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris, France. Between 1748–1890 it was the greatest annual or biannual art event in the western world.
The Salon’s original focus was the display of the work of recent graduates of the École des Beaux-Arts, which was created by Cardinal Mazarin, chief minister of France, in 1648. Exhibition at the Salon de Paris was essential for any artist to achieve success in France for at least the next 200 years. Exhibition in the Salon marked a sign of royal favor.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
15 ARTISTS
Emmanuel Fernandez
Alfrena K Moosa
Alejandra Cecilia
Guillermo Ardon
Michael McLaren
Eric Lavazzon
Jayme Gershen
Navene Miller
Michael Davis
Michael Reyes
German Nino
Julio Albelo
Poska
KB
2 Floors Of Photography-Sculpture-Painting And Various Artworks!!!
No Cover
**Dj Lex**
**Live Music By: Derezo**
**Free Appetizers From Bistro Bisou & Bbq**
**Drink Specials All Night**
**Open Mic**
The Bunker
261 Ne 73st
Miami Fl 33138
The Beach Chronicles Newest Vignette Miami Circle in a Box 12/8/09
BRPR & Segrafredo Espresso & Select Vodka & CineVisun present The Beach Chronicles
We invite you to join us for the premiere screening of The Beach Chronicles vignette “Miami Circle in a Box” at independent film and art house Miami Beach Cinematheque. Meet the producers and mingle with Miami’s film community at Segafredo Bar & Lounge during our post-show reception.
Date: 12.8.09
Screening: 6PM
Reception: 6:30-9PM
RSVP to: RSVP@br-prmiami.com
Guys Richards Celebrity VIP Holiday Party and Show Extravaganza Fundraiser 12/19/09
Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort, Proudly Presents:
Guys Richards Celebrity “VIP†Holiday Party & Show Extravaganza
“Like Father Like Son†“LIVE TAPINGâ€
WHAT: Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and cut the party season pressure with some “laugh out loud†comedy & Music. Kitchen305, located at the Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort, is proud to present celebrated “LIKE FATHER LIKE SON†Guy and Sal Richards who will take center stage in the Tiffany Ball Room on Saturday, December 19th, 8-pm Show Time 9-pm. Portion of proceeds will benefit, familys w/ children w/ autism. http://www.ilovemychildwithautism.org/
Actor/Comedian Sal Richards was touted, “One of The Funniest Guys in Show Biz!†by the New York Daily News and Cindy Adams of the New York Post insists “Sal Richards Is Hilarious, a Must See!” Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Broadway, and World wide. In addition to his comic appeal, Richards has appeared in numerous movies including “Out For Justice†with Steven Segal and “Rounders†with Matt Damon as well as televisions show including “Law & Order: Criminal Intent†just to mention a few. http://www.salrichards.com/
Successfully following in his father’s footsteps is: Actor/Comedian Guy Richards, Richards is one of the most versatile and multi-talented entertainers in the industry today. His high energy comedy is not only infectious but contagious. He has appeared on Television, in Films on Broadway, in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, and tours nationwide. Richards is currently shooting a new film titled “Engaging†on Miami’s famous South Beach. He recently finished an award-winning documentary film entitled “Mr. Laughs A Look Behind The Curtain.†DVD Now available on amonzon.com (Mr. Laughs). Richards gears his humor according to venue…See Holiday event video… Face Book Link
Guy Richards was just recently on NBC-6 Today Show, Miami, Ftl , CBS-12, FOX-4 Morning Blend, Naples, Fl, FOX -4 Rising Morning News, Naples Fl…with his new comedy tour Entitled (Bipolar “Man†Comedy Tour). Richards also is in pre-production for his own televised reality show. Guy has a big heart and he loves to participate in raising money for many charities.
For more information visit: www.guyrichardstv.com or www.guyrichards.com
Other Celebrities to attend, On The Mike/W The Mike Sherman Show On My 33/CBS, Sports Caster: Craig Minervini, Tito Puente, Jr, Marvin Jones, Former line backer #55 (New York Jets), Mauricio Pallares, Entertainment Producer – WTPH Azteca America. Many more Celebrities to attend.
Guests will enjoy Absolut Vodka cocktail specials, 50/50 raffle, free gift giveaways and a raffle for a chance to win a weekend stay at the Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort & much more.
ABOUT NEWPORT BEACHSIDE HOTEL & RESORT
Nestled between Miami and Fort Lauderdale beaches, the Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort offers guests a smart and fun way to travel with world-class amenities and more than 18,000- square-feet of event space.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM ALL OF US
WHEN: Saturday, December 19, 2009
Show begins at 9 p.m. – suggested arrival time 8 p.m.
$20 cover charge
Dinner reservations are highly recommended
WHERE: Tiffany Ball Room at the Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort 16701 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, FL Reservations please call 305.949.1300 www.newportbeachside.com
Press Release – Art Basel Miami Beach | Final Report
{This is the official press release from Art Basel Miami Beach. We will have a our own review tomorrow. If we do one. Or are we all Baseled out?}
Exceptionally high quality and very solid sales at Art Basel Miami Beach 2009
The eighth edition of Art Basel Miami Beach closed on Sunday, December 6, 2009. More than 250 galleries from North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa exhibited works by over 2,000 artists. With a program of special exhibitions, panel discussions, private collection tours, and events fea¬turing film, performance, and video, the show attracted 42,000 visitors. Visitors included art collectors, museum directors, curators and cultural journalists from all over the United States and the rest of the world. A great number of artists also attended the event, among them Chuck Close, Ingar Dragset, Claire Fontaine, Matthew Day Jackson, Kris Martin, Marilyn Minter, James Rosenquist, Fred Tomaselli, Ai Weiwei, Pae White, and Kehinde Wiley. Over 100 museum and institution groups also visited the show, as did private collectors from the Americas, Europe and many emerging markets of the artworld.
Art Basel Miami Beach proved again that high-quality works remain in strong demand,as collectors rewarded excellent material and booth presentations with steady sales throughout the week. The new layout of Art Basel Miami Beach included larger spaces for many galleries. Many exhibitors also reported excellent sales and valuable new contacts, especially in Latin America. Gallerists offered positive reports, including:
David Zwirner, David Zwirner Gallery, New York
“This was a surprisingly strong show. The show certainly confirmed the trend that started at Art Basel in June. This art market is stabilizing and gaining momentum. During the last twelve months, most business was conducted with established collectors. Here in Miami,it was nice to see some altogether new faces. While most business took place below one million dollars, there were also trades above that figure.â€
Tim Neuger, neugerriemschneider, Berlin
“We came with a solo presentation by Jorge Pardo, who wanted us to show a large scale architectural piece, one of his palapas (a tropical pavilion) and it generated a lot of interest, indeed. Believing in idealistic gestures is once again becoming reality.â€
Roger Tatley, Director, Alison Jacques Gallery, London
“We’ve had a great Art Basel Miami Beach. The response from museums has been fantastic and sales strong. The decision to exhibit a large group of Hannah Wilke works from the 1970s, along with iconic vintage self portraits by Mapplethorpe, together with other gallery artists, has been extremely rewarding.â€
Robert Peter Miller, Robert Miller Gallery, New York
“Because of the artists we represent, I feel that we benefitted from the less freneticand more contemplative pace of the fair. We had many more sales than in any previousArt Basel Miami Beach.â€
John Mollett, Director, Jan Krugier Gallery, New York
“This year shows that things are picking up again. The positive energy that had always driven this fair has come back, especially when you compare it to last year. Confidenceis contagious, so if the dealers are optimistic, so are the collectors, and vice versa.â€
Andrew da Conceicao, Director, Michael Stevenson Gallery, Cape Town
“It has been a long while since we have met this many new and serious collectors and curators in such a short time span. We have always felt that Americans connect particularly strongly to our program, and Art Basel Miami Beach more than confirmed this for us. Conversations we’ve had in the past few days will continue well beyond the fair, and we hope that Miami will become a new point of reference for our gallery. We are leaving witha big smile on our face.â€
Phil Grauer, Partner, Canada Gallery, New York
“We sold our booth quickly and easily to very good collections. Having an Art Positions booth in the central area has brought a sense of community back to the fair.â€
This year’s Art Kabinett was of high quality and showed an interesting mix of carefully curated exhibitions in the booths of the galleries. Twenty-eight galleries – more than ever before – presented an Art Kabinett. The projects in this sector of the show featured awide array of artists, ranging from emerging artists such as Jakub Julian Ziotkowski,Haegue Yang and Latifa Echakhch to historical figures like Marcel Duchamp, George Grosz and Jack Tworkov. Further highlights included projects by Olafur Eliasson, Anish Kapoor, Richard Prince and Wim Delvoye. Group shows included exhibitions titled “Fluxusâ€, “Ninety Years of Bauhaus†and “Aspects of Pop Artâ€.
The Art Nova sector presented recent works, often fresh from the studio. Pieces by more than 130 artists from around the globe were on display in Art Nova, including 17 solo shows, featuring artists such as Marc Bijl, Valie Export, Rashid Rana, Dan Attoe, Michael Beutler, Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian, Jose Dávila and Marine Hugonnier.
The Art Positions sector – focused on special projects by young artists and galleries – was located for the first time in the center of the Miami Beach Convention Center and proved to be a favorite among visitors, bringing young energy into the halls.Art Positions featured new works by artists such as Renate Lorenz, Falke Pisano,Ulla von Brandenburg, Agathe Snow, Egill Saebjornsson and Reena Spaulings.
Art Projects, newly curated by Patrick Charpenel of Guadalajara, Mexico, featured 13 projects by internationally renowned artists such as Santiago Sierra, Claire Fontaine, William Pope.L, Rirkrit Tiravanija, and Franz West. The projects were installed in the outdoor public spaces of Miami Beach, within close proximity to the Oceanfront areaand the Miami Beach Convention Center. Art Projects attracted many visitors, especially during the performance by Rirkrit Tiravanija in the W South Beach hotel. Another major highlight was the floating house in the Ocean by Jorge Mayet.
The new Oceanfront environment, created by Los Angeles artist Pae White was a highlight of this year’s Art Basel Miami Beach and proved popular with the public.White’s immersive and interactive cityscape provided a new experience with each visit, transforming at night into a shadowy group of buildings. White’s largest project to date, italso hosted a daily program including the Art Basel Conversations, Art Perform, Art Video and Art Film which were well-visited in the mornings and evenings. Art Video, curated by Creative Time, involved screenings of videos by Tom Sachs and The Neistat Brothers, Marc Horowitz, Jill Magid, Kon Trubkovich, followed by discussions with the artists. Art Perform featured an intensified program of longer per¬formances by rising international artists. This program was again curated by Jens Hoffmann, director of the CCA Wattis Institute, San Francisco. It featured performances by Kelly Nipper, Kris Martin, Simon Fujiwara, Claire Fontaine, and Mario Garcia Torres / Loris Gréaud.
This year’s Art Film event offered an exclusive work-in-progress sneak preview of the feature documentary film “Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Childâ€, preceded by a panel with director Tamra Davis, art dealer Jeffrey Deitch, co-producer David Koh, andhip-hop legend Fab 5 Freddy, moderated by Bob Colacello. Directed by Davis, the film featured a long and never-before-seen interview with Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988), shot shortly before his death. Art Film was curated by Zurich film connaisseur This Brunner.
Many leading art-world figures appeared in the Art Basel Conversations. Located this year for the first time at the Oceanfront, the Art Basel Conversations were especially well-attended by the artworld and the broader public in their new location by the beach. The premiere presented an artist talk with Ai Weiwei, followed by “Museum Directors: Change in Generationâ€, “Collector Focus: Latin America†and “The Future of the Museum: The Portable Museumâ€. (Videos of the Art Basel Conversations can be downloaded soon at www.artbaselmiamibeach.com/conversations.)
Art Salon, located this year for the first time in the central area of the Miami Beach Convention Center, evolved well in its new location. Participants included artworld figures such as Pae White, Jens Hoffmann, Fred Tomaselli, Mark Rosenthal, James Rosenquist, Klaus Biesenbach and Josh Baer.
Museum Groups
More than a hundred international museum and collectors groups came from all over the world to attend Art Basel Miami Beach. The delegations included boards of trustees from Museo de Arte de Lima; Brooklyn Museum; Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; MOCA Los Angeles; Guggenheim Museum New York; Museu de Arte Moderna Sao Paulo; Dallas Museum of Art; MCA Denver; Birmingham Museum of Art; Detroit Institute of Arts; Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington; Art Institute of Chicago; Walker Art Center, Minneapolis; Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston; Los Angeles County Museum of Art; Palais de Tokyo, Paris; Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; New Museum, New York; and many more.
Museum exhibitions and collections
Following long tradition, the Miami museums organized significant exhibitions. A particular highlight was the opening of the newly built De La Cruz Collection Contemporary Art Space in Miami’s Design District, which attracted a large number of visitors every day during Art Basel Miami Beach. Other shows included exhibitions presenting Guillermo Kuitca at the Miami Art Museum, “Art from the Jumex Collection†at the Bass Museum, William Kentridge at the Norton Museum, George Segal at the Margulies Collection, “The Realms of Reality†at MOCA Miami, and Raymond Pettibon and Sylvie Fleury at World Class Boxing. Once again, Miami’s leading private collections – among them the Margulies Collection, the Rubell Family Collection, CIFO, the De La Cruz Collection, the Mora Collection, the Scholl Collection, and the Dacra Collection – opened their homes and warehouses to guests of the international art show. The daily visits to artist studios in the Greater Miami area were also very popular with visitors.
Partners
Art Basel Miami Beach would like to thank its main sponsor, UBS as well as its Associate Sponsors Cartier, Netjets and AXA Art for collaborating with us on yet another successful show.
Our cooperation with the authorities of the City of Miami Beach, the City of Miami, and Miami-Dade County likewise contributed to making the international art show a cultural event that spread throughout the area and involved the local community. The Host Committee of Art Basel Miami Beach – chaired by Norman and Irma Braman – also ensured that attendees experienced Miami’s legendary hospitality.
Catalog
The premium-quality catalog was virtually sold out during the week. A few hundred copies are still available from D.A.P. in New York (Toll Free: Tel. +1/800 338 2665, Fax +1/212 627 9484) for the USA, or from Hatje Cantz Publishers in Germany: Fax +49/711 4405 220.
Art Basel Miami Beach 2010
Art Basel Miami Beach 2010 takes place December 2 through December 5, 2010, with the private Vernissage on Wednesday, December 1.
Art 41 Basel
Art Basel, the original international art show established in Switzerland in 1970, runs from June 16 through June 20, 2010. It is the world’s most prestigious show of modern and contemporary art, featuring 300 galleries from all continents showing works by over 2,500 artists.
Photographs – Art Basel Week – Thursday 12/3/09
Art Basel Week on Thursday, December 3, 2009.  Our first stop for the night was Pulse Miami, the Bottle Rockets were performing and they where very good.  Our next stop was Graffiti Gone Global by Sushi Samba, wow this was an awesome exhibit.  The art was fantastic and we got to experience live graffiti art, on both word and a girl – very nice.  This one is worth going too.  our next stop was Fo-Ci Art Fair, this a very nice fair, they have some really good art, but must warn you they have a film that you may wont to skip (I did).  The Spam Allstars where playing and as always they where Great.   For our next stop we went to Satallite Art + Design Exhibition at the Miami Art Space, this is an awesome fair, the art work is amazing and the setup is very nice.  This one is good one to put on your list.  Now we go onto Vanguard Gala Party at Aqua Art Miami, as usually this was a fabulous party.  This is one of my favorite fairs every year.  Meet some fabulous people from New York, The Nursery – booth 22, the art just made me smile.  Now we go to the Miami’s Independent Thinkers Inaugural Show at the Mitrani Warehouse.  For our last stop of the night was at a secret show at a secret location, if you find it you will be in for a very fun exhibit.  They had a room with lasers and a room with mirrors and a jail.  Good luck and good  hunting.  For the better gallery, click here.  By Annette Peikert
The All-American Rejects in-store appearance 12/6/09
The All-American Rejects in-store appearance on Sun, Dec. 6th
The Original Penguin Store, 925 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
SwingArt Party at NADA with performance of the TM sisters & Fashion show by Luis Valenzuela 12/5/09
SwingArt Party at NADA with performance of the TM sisters & Fashion show by Luis Valenzuela
Deauville Beach Resort, Collins & 67th Street
December 5, 7p-10p
Desvan 12/5/09
desván is a pop-up gallery displaying the work of several artists. Located across the street from the Art Miami Tent in Midtown Miami (in the heart of the Design District), desván will exhibit mixed-media art, photography, paintings and other art from up-and-coming global artists.
Enjoy cocktails and music from 8 p.m. – midnight. Enjoy Art Basel Miami 2009 in style. Enjoy desván.
Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 8:00pm – 12m
3250 N.E. 1st Avenue, Suite 314
Multiversal Group Show 12/3-6/09
Multiversal is the brainchild of graphic artist and Wizard Sleeve Toys founder, Mike Franco and rising star Cassie “Kazilla†Williams. Multiversal will occupy several rooms including a South Florida local artist room, an Art Institute student exhibition, the second Feminality art show, a custom toy show and several exhibitions and installations
A true mix of art on a variety of platforms, Multiversal will feature more than 150 top artists from the likes of Buff Monster, Sket-One, Mear One, Kano, Georgette Pressler (body art), Tara Hauck (fine art photography), as well as Aunia Kahn, Tofusquirrel and Jessica Sardas amongst others. We will be teaming up with 3 other reputable galleries; The Hive Gallery from LA, The Steve Brown Gallery from Cleveland and the D.E.A.D. Gallery from Belgium.
The Multiversal group show begins on Thursday, December 3rd and runs until Sunday, December 6th.
It will take place at The American Legion building, 6445 NE 7th Ave in the Miami Modern District.
Admission is FREE.
McPherson and several other artists will be on-hand for the event.
The venue has several large rooms, a full-sized auditorium and a full bar with awesome bar food. There is ample parking on our lot and a dock in back for some boats.
Please visit our wonderful restaurant and bar staff at Harvey’s By The Bay.
Tasting Basel Artful food by the Wild Feasties 12/3-6/09
{We ran into these girls completely by accident. They are set up at Verge at the Catalina Hotel. I highly recommend you go by and see what they are all about. The below is taken, with permission, from Mango&Lime.}
Wild Feasties, a collective of artists and naturalists, will be serving artful tastings at Verge, an art fair at The Catalina Hotel starting tonight through December 6.
Where: The Catalina Hotel, 1732 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Hours: OPENING NIGHT PREVIEW PARTY
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 6:00 to 10:00 pm
PUBLIC HOURS
Friday & Saturday, December 4 & 5, Noon to 8:00 pm
Sunday, December 6, Noon to 6:00 pm
Tickets: Tickets to Verge Art Fair are available at the door. $20 for opening night and $10 Friday-Sunday.
GroveHouse Gallery 12/5/09
Just a reminder for you to let all of your friends, family & contacts know that this coming Saturday, December 5th 6-9 pm at the Gallery we have:
* The Opening Reception for “The Great Grove Shoot Out†– a fantastic photographic exhibition presenting Coconut Grove through new & interesting lenses
* Jules Whitfield will be our new ‘Artist of the Month’ & Audrey Scott this week’s ‘Artist Choice’, not to mention great artwork by all you fabulous artists.
* On the Promenade we will have the Coconut Grove Art Stroll, plus openings by various other galleries through out the Village……& some great restaurants.
* Plus the Grove is fully decorated for the season & we will be turning on our own festive lights. If you get there early & it’s cool enough you may still see some snow from the first of three Coconut Grove “Snow Days†……….just a lot of festive fun in the Village
PALO! at CubaOcho this Sunday 11/6/09
Hope you can make it this Sunday, December 6, 2009, 7-10pm for
PALO! @ CubaOcho
Facebook RSVP for this event.
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.
$10 cover charge – WOMEN ENTER FREE!
$5 Mojitos from 5-8pm
You may win a FREE PALO! t-shirt or CD!
Before the event, please join us across the street for the Cuban Food Tweetup @ El Exquisito!
Facebook RSVP for the Cuban Food Tweetup.
CubaOcho is a unique place that you simply must see to believe. It’s got a full bar, an art gallery with incredible historical Cuban paintings & sculpture, a library, a beautiful patio, and 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
Safe In The District 12/4/09
Friday December 4th, 2009
SAFE presents
The 2nd Annual Basel Special
SAFE In The DISTRICT
starring
RADIO SLAVE
[Rekids/Panoramabar – Berlin]
http://www.rekids.com
with special guest:
ARGY
[Poker Flat | Objektivity | Cocoon – Berlin]
http://www.myspace.com/argymusic
plus
LAZARO CASANOVA
[Pet Food | Miami]
http://www.myspace.com/lazarocasanova
http://www.lazarocasanova.com
ANDRES AMADEUS
[Soultech – Miami]
http://www.myspace.com/andresamadeus
http://www.andresamadeus.com
Custom Sound By Dynacord
10 PM
21+ Welcome
GRASS
28 NE 40th Street
Miami Design District
http://www.grasslounge.com
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LIMITED $15 Advance Tickets Now On Sale Through:
http://www.wantickets.com/safebasel
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No matter what sounds you profess to be your music of choice, chances are, that at some point over the last five years, you will have got your rocks off to Matt Edwards.
Radio Slave. Perhaps Matt’s most instantly recognisable nom de guerre, thanks in part to his inspirational melding of Kylie’s Can’t Get You Out Of My Head to New Order’s Blue Monday, this is Matt’s DJ moniker and the guise under which he completes his incendiary remixes and re-edits.
However, before such sonic schizophrenia gets you calling for the men in white coats, just feel the quality and consider Matt’s legacy. Fired by the first wave of acid house, Matt gained his musical spurs by partying to dance music that was just that: music you danced to, irrespective of tribal factions.
This was the raison d’être he acknowledged when he took to the decks, first at London’s legendary Milk Bar in 1992, then onto the, then, recently opened Ministry Of Sound and then to parties across the country, most notably in Wales – where he was a regular at free parties – and in Brighton, his home since 1998.
His love of re-edits, dance music’s oft-forgotten backbone, led Matt into the studio himself. His own re-edits and remixes, such as the aforementioned epoch-defining re-imagining for Ms Minogue, soon gave way to his own productions and since the floodgates opened there’s been no stopping the man known as, erm, Matthew E, Quiet Village, Sea Devils, Rekid and Radio Slave.
He’s released records for Skint, Soul Jazz, Classic, Whatever We Want, and he’s worked with fellow travellers, Belgium’s The Glimmers. If Matt comes up with another two projects he’ll have enough alter egos for every day of the week.
Psychologists would probably have a field day with him; mercifully, we don’t have to worry about any crisis of identity, we just get to keep on dancing.
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LIMITED $15 Advance Tickets Now On Sale Through:
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Arcade featuring Audion, MANDY, Solvent at White Room 12/5/09
Saturday December 5th, 2009
SAFE & Embrace present
GHOSTLY INTERNATIONAL
10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY :
MIAMI ART BASEL
Music By:
AUDION
aka MATTHEW DEAR (Live A/V)
Hecatomb AudioVisual Peformance
[Ghostly International | Spectral Sound | M_NUS]
http://www.audion.me
M.A.N.D.Y. (DJ Set)
[Get Physical Music | Berlin]
http://www.myspace.com/getmandy
BODYCODE (Live)
[Ghostly International | Spectral Sound | Lisbon]
SOLVENT (Live)
[Ghostly International | Spectral Sound]
MICHNA (DJ Set)
[Ghostly International]
CONWAY (DJ Set)
[SAFE | Miami]
Custom Sound by BASSMAXX
Designed by Miami’s legendary festival audio designer Terry McNeil
http://www.camelaw.com
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WHITE ROOM
1306 N. Miami Avenue | Downtown
10PM
http://www.whiteroommiami.com
(21+)
Limited $15 Advance Tickets on Sale now through http://TheGhostlyStore.com
Throughout this past year, Ghostly International has been celebrating its 10-year anniversary in grand style, throwing a series of infamous parties in globe-spanning locations from Berlin to Brooklyn, San Francisco to Barcelona, Seattle to Detroit, and everywhere in between. These events have been epic, to say the least.
On Saturday, December 5th, Ghostly takes its 10-year anniversary caravan to Miami for Art Basel.
With this being the last event of the anniversary series, Ghostly is bringing one of it’s finest line-ups to date, to play on a new sound system brought to you by Miami’s legendary sound designer Terry McNeil. Featuring audio and visual performances by Audion, Slovent and Bodycode with DJ performances by Philipp from M.A.N.D.Y, Michna and Miami’s own Conway.
This will be a late one.
Limited $15 Advance Tickets on Sale now through: http://TheGhostlyStore.com
This event will sell out.
Advance ticket purchases are highly recommended.
Space Is Limited.
FemmeArt present Performance Art Night with Beatriz Lecuona and Oscar Hernandez 12/5/09
Art Basel Season 09 FemmeArt present Performance Art Night with celebrity Spanish artists Beatriz Lecuona and Oscar Hernandez
Saturday, December 5th
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
7300 Biscayne Blvd
Miami FL 33128
NO ENTRANCE FEE * FREE PARKING
After ten years of working together, Spanish artists Beatriz Lecuona and Oscar Hernandez present their latest performance act “The Old Soldier Action†which is part of a series that include pieces in other mediums like installation, drawing and sculptures.
This long work in progress has been presented recently in international events in Europe, Latin America and USA.
The series portraits a powerful drama between male and female which spectator must confront without fears. The actions performed in this work present within itself a reflective space concerning the emotional, social and political role of women.
This event, which questions the relationship between domination and submission, is been sponsored by Chop Shop Chix Beauty Lab, Viewpoint Art, Latin American Art Consulting, Programa Pasajero Cultural, HW8 Creative and MiMo District.
Javier Ruibal to perform at Kimbaracumbara 12/4/09
Have you ever felt your senses begin to cloud because of a poem or a melody? Have you ever felt the sensation of listening to a voice that takes over you? It is the result of a lifetime of hard work, years and years of struggle, of moving verses, a gift for the eyes and the ears, a gentle caress for the soul. Javier Ruibal has the power to engulf each new guilty party….. It is a crime to not know his music, to not have entered into his world of fusion, into his labyrinth of beautiful words…. With every strum of his guitar, with every lyric, he is able to take us into a world full of color, of “tobacco and Spanish wine,†a world with stories of prohibited love, a world of landscapes which seem to be created by the images of its own verses, a world of insatiable longings, of lost souls… His voice invites us to journey into his dreams, his rhythm fills the music lover with pleasure, and even the most stubborn of listeners are captured by what they hear and feel. He finds himself surrounded by the most happening of grooves, the most happening musicians, and in the top international stages, he is considered the most organic of artists in this world full of jealousy and betrayal. Journey into his music and allow his magic to engulf you. You will become one of many, but he will make you feel like you are the only one. There is room for you here, and you can expect to stay forever.
Javier Ruibal ¿Has sentido alguna vez que se te nublan los sentidos con un poema, una melodÃa? ¿Has vivido la sensación de escuchar una voz que te atrapa? Son muchos años de trabajo duro, una trayectoria “de pico y palaâ€, una vida de versos cantados que emocionan, un regalo para los ojos y los oÃdos, una caricia para el alma. Javier Ruibal se apodera de cada nuevo “reoâ€â€¦ Es un delito no conocer su música, no haberse adentrado jamás en su mundo de fusión, en su laberinto de hermosas palabras… Con cada acorde de su guitarra, con cada letra, es capaz de transportarnos a un mundo lleno de color, de “tabaco y tinto de veranoâ€, de historias de amor prohibidas, de tierras que parecen inventadas en el dibujo de sus textos, de anhelos insaciables, de almas perdidas… Su voz invita a aventurarnos en sus sueños, su ritmo colma de placer al más intrépido melómano, al más reacio oyente embelesa con su boca y con sus dedos. Se rodea del mejor son, de los mejores músicos, y en los mejores escenarios de la escena internacional se le ha visto pasear como el más sencillo de los artistas que haya conocido este mundo tan celoso y traicionero. Adéntrate en su música y deja que su magia te envuelva. Serás uno de tantos, pero te hará sentir que eres único. Aquà hay un hueco para ti, y no te quepa duda de que vas a quedarte para siempre.
LIV features Dita Von Teese 12/5/09
Saturday December 5th, 2009
LIV
Special Performance By: Dita Von Teese
Sounds By: DJ Mitch LJ
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
Floyd the Rock Artist Art Basel Week 12/3-6/09
Floyd the Rock Artist Art Basel Week
www.artbyfloyd.com
Life Is Art and Parafernalia Studios present ESSENCE an art walk after party and fundraising freak fest 12/12/09
Life Is Art
and
Parafernalia Studios
present
ESSENCE
an art walk after party
and
fundraising freak fest
Sponsored by Wemerge Magazine and The Culture Network
Talknightlife and Miami Beach 411
FEATURED ARTISTS AND PERFORMERS Â – – Â Dylan Terry – – Alan Laird – – Kurt Merkel – – Jesica Alvarez – – Stephanie Rodriguez – – Christina Andrini – – Rachel Castillo – – Jen Leyton – – Jeanie Minuchin – – Hana Dolgin – – Marc Claus – – Mike Thomas Diaz – – DJ Alan Stenback
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
December 12
9:30pm until they shut us down
174 NW 25th St, Miami FL 33127
Delectible food by the Gastropod!
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.
Helene Weiss Art at Hotel St. Augustine 12/2-6/09
Art Basel Miami Beach 2009
A Master Among Us, The Art of Helene M Weiss
Hotel St. Augustine names Miami based fine artist, Helene M. Weiss, Art Basel-Artist in Residence in honor of the prestigious art show. HeleneWeiss|ART @ Hotel St. Augustine, an exhibit of abstract works, December 2 – 31, 2009
Hotel St. Augustine proudly presents, “Light & Energy”, a comprehensive collection of abstract works featuring the critically acclaimed 2005 masterpiece, “FIVE” by Miami artist and Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation award recipient, Helene M Weiss.
The exhibit, hosted in the elegant lobby of the boutique style hotel located in the South of Fifth (SoFi) district of Miami Beach will feature a silent auction commencing on Wednesday, December 2 with winning bid(s) announced on Sunday, December 6. In addition, the exhibits featured painting, “FIVE†will be available for purchase in 5×7 greeting cards; including a limited number Art Basel commemorative cards signed Helene Weiss, Art Basel Miami Beach 2009. Art Basel attendees, members of the community and all art lovers are welcome to the month long no reservations, no invite, no fee exhibit.
Reviews
“Helene Weiss has had an open dialogue with the viewer. Pairing both the delicacy and fragility of life against its strengths and triumphs, she has arrived at a balance she likens to the teachings of Thai Chiâ€
“The overall harmony that is present in Helene Weiss’ paintings draw upon years of experience and process. Her paintings have reached a level of understanding and sophistication that communicates an intuitive link between strength and sublime beautyâ€
“Helene’s work captures the tangled human experience in all its despair and beauty, transporting viewers on an unconscious trip thru life’s truth’s and circumstances, at each point in between, the work invites memories & personal choice, ultimately leading viewers back to conscious acknowledgement of the work, life and who he or she is at that moment”
About the artist
Helene M. Weiss is a prolific painter gifted with the range, instinct, style and technique afforded only arts great masters. Ms. Weiss, now 70 has amassed a portfolio of art sixty-two years in the making, an extensive collection of original paintings born of feeling, emotion and the complexities of everyday life. Original works include figurative, abstract, still life and pencil drawings, each a masterpiece from conception defined by color, form and a fluidity that is not literal, not clever, rather relatable and profound.
Born 1939 in Brooklyn, New York, Helene Weiss has literally been painting all her life. In grade school, her art instructor at the Center Academy in Brooklyn and his then colleague, aspiring artist Mark Rothko took notice of Helene’s natural gift, urging the Weiss family to nurture and encourage the blossoming abilities of a then seven-year-old Helene.
Attending Boston University’s School of Fine & Applied Arts Helene received a scholarship to study at the Brooklyn Museum of Art where her work received top honors in the Museum’s “Fence Art Show.†Helene was later awarded a fellowship to the world renowned, Provincetown Workshop, a host to premiere artists from around the world and the place she would meet personal mentors, famed artists Robert Motherwell and Helen Frankenthaler.
Helene Weiss|ART has been exhibited in galleries across the country and throughout her native New York, including The National Arts Gallery, Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum of Art and The Cloisters, Metropolitan Museum of Art. Today, Ms. Weiss enjoys an international following thanks in large part to Art Basel and the print media, most notably, the acclaimed book published in 2007, “Miami Contemporary Artistsâ€, which named Helene as one of the “key artists who have played a role in bringing the cultural evolution of Miami to fruitionâ€
To learn more about Helene Weiss and her art, please visit Art as Oxygen at www.heleneweissart.com or email agent@heleneweissart.com
HeleneWeiss|ART @ Hotel St. Augustine. For more information, including auction participation via the web, please contact: Andrew Miles
agent@heleneweissart.com
www.heleneweissart.com
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Invite to GAB Studio 12/3-6/09
GAB STUDIO
105 NW 23 Street
DEC 3-6,2009
12pm-8pm
Presents
Alycia Linke
Dan Aderhold
Aaron Schwartz
Carolina Rodriquez
Greg Entner
Ian Swain
Allen Mort
Deborah Weed
Adam Old
Bridges Aderhold
and
Dirk Franke
GAB STUDIO
Address: 105 NW 23rd Street
Miami, Fl 33127
Free DVD Screening on South Beach 12/4/09
THIS FRIDAY!! Free DVD Screening on South Beach!
Chic Fridays at Sci Sci at Brickell 12/4/09
ROAM Entertainment invites you to join us this Friday, Dec. 4th 2009 at 11:00 PM for ChÃc Fridays at Sci Sci at Brickell, a new upscale Ristorante Italiano and Ultra-Modern Lounge located in the heart of Miami downtown… Come and experience excellent authentic cuisine, great drinks, ChÃc people and music for everyone by Eddie Ayala
• No cover charge • Valet parking available.
♦ Dress to impress • Over 21 w/ID ♦
*Pre-booked bottle specials start at $99 (plus tax and gratuity).
$150 (plus tax and gratuity) at the door (Vodka, Scotch, Tequila or Rum).
For Dinner, Birthday, Private Parties and Table Reservations please contact:
Rory Diaz 305.607.5895 or Miguel Suarez 305.992.0196
* Bottle must be reserved no later than 9PM
Sci Sci at Brickell • 1053 Brickell Plaza • (1 block west of Brickell Ave.)
Amnesty International event at Books and Books 12/5/09
Our local Amnesty International human rights group will be hosting an event at Books and Books on Lincoln Road, 2-6pm, Saturday, December 5th. It is part of a global letter writing event and participants will have the chance to write letters to governments on behalf of victims of human rights abuses around the world. Participants will also have an opportunity to express themselves by creating unique cards to send the families of victims. Our cases this year include an imprisoned novelist in Egypt and an imprisoned journalist in China.
This event is free and open to the public, card and letter materials will be provided.
Stephen Gamson’s paintings and statues at ZAG 12/3/09
Please join us with your guests, tonight for our artist reception, featuring,
Stephen Gamson’s: paintings and statues @ ZAG
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
ZADOK ART GALLERY: (ZAG)
2534 N. Miami Ave.,( the former Galerie Adler Bertin-Toublanc building).
v 17,500 sq. ft
v 14 rooms
v 2 stories
v Chic, affluent Art Gallery
v Stylish venue for parties with panache!
ZAG is the crowning jewel of the emerging Wynwood Art District.
As an EVENT VENUE, ZAG hosts private, corporate, art parties; lectures, workshops, seminars, classes, book signings; film shoots and fundraisers.
The gallery is the ultimate venue for a special event.
Guests will enjoy a wonderfully catered and organized affair , amidst astounding works of today’s emerging and contemporary artists!
Special Vernissage Borinquen Art Basel Opening Reception 12/3/09
Borinquen Health Care Center, Inc.
” A Family Concept”
BORINQUEN HEALTH CARE ART EXPO
Celebrates Art Basel With a
“SPECIAL VERNISSAGEâ€
Thursday December 3, 2009 7:00 p.m…..
Don’t miss these Award Winning Artists from 9 Countries Gathered to Help us Fight Against HIV/AIDS.
Painting, Sculpture, Photography!!!
(Proceeds will benefit Borinquen’s HIV/AIDS Clinic)
Open Bar & Light Hors d’Oeuvres
FREE ADMISSION
100 NE 38th Street, Suite # 3
Miami Design District
(Across the Street from the big Tent of Design Miami/Art Basel)
Tel: 305.491.1526. email: ben@wine69miami.com
Ricart Gallery on the Garden of Lincoln Road exhibit the artist Carolus 12/3/09
Please join us to discover the Artist Carolus in the magnificient garden of Lincoln Road – 520 Lincoln Road – Thursday, Dec.3, from 6pm till late.
7 For All Mankind Aventura Event 12/5/09
WHO: Luxury denim brand, 7 For All Mankind.
WHAT: 7 For All Mankind invites customers into the store to shop the Holiday 2009 collection & get creative this holiday season. Guests can enjoy festive food, drinks and music. While shoppers enjoy the music and the Holiday Collection they can also catch a peek at the exclusive artwork created by local NADA (The New Art Dealers Alliance) artists. Plus customers can showcase their inner artist by painting the blank canvases in the store.
Spend $200 Save $25
Spend $300 Save $50
Spend $500 Save $100
WHEN: Saturday, December 5th
2:00pm – 5:00pm
WHERE: 7 For All Mankind
19501 Biscayne Blvd.
Aventura, FL 33180
305.932.2297
Art Basel Event Benefiting Educate Tomorrow Les Arts Vivants 12/4/09
Art Basel: Les Arts Vivants
Presented by The National Hotel and Pearl & Co.
Proceeds will be donated to Educate Tomorrow
DATE: Friday, Dec. 4th
TIME:7 PM
LOCATION: The National Hotel
1677 Collins Ave Miami Beach
TICKETS: $20 minimum donation at the door
RSVP REQUIRED: (305) 374-3751
french@educatetomorrow.org
Don’t miss this spectacular display of fashion and art that will rock Art Basel Miami!
At 8:30pm there will be a “living art” fashion show designed by Julia Kreibich along with fellow designers Tomas Loewy, Delilah Johnson and Nikki Peglow….using recycled materials such as newspaper, envelopes, fliers and found objects. ( see above invite) The show is inspired by Tomas’s book ‘Burning Man Impressions’.
The night will also include: Slide show and exhibit of Tomas’ work
Exhibitions by: Stephen Gamsen Chrome Anna Balboa Andrea Franco Doug Peterson Edgar Velásquez Florentina West Ramiro Medina Abel quintero Fuente
-Performance dance piece by Cameron Gagne
-Music by Romanian popstar Allegro and sounds by DJ Tom Laroc
-Additional performance elements throughout the evening
-Silent Auction with items donated by artists and fashion companies
About: Educate Tomorrow, Corp. is an international, nonprofit, certified 501(c)(3) organization. All over the world, poverty denies children, as well as adults, the promises of a better tomorrow. Forgotten by society and social welfare programs, children born into poverty are trapped in a cruel and often violent cycle that frequently continues for generations. Lacking the inspiration, confidence, knowledge, and means to change, entire families are lost to the cycle of hopelessness.
Educate Tomorrow believes that the best way to end the cycle of poverty is through education. Our mission is to make education an attainable goal for the most disadvantaged in our world, so that all may be afforded the possibilities that can be achieved through learning. We strive to reach out to these individuals and provide them inspiration, guidance, and support and lead them on the path of life-long learning.
Educate Tomorrow’s primary mission in the US is to provide one-on-one educational mentors to foster care children that are turning 18 and “aging out” of the system. Since its founding in 2003, Educate Tomorrow has successfully implemented its mentoring programs, education programs and life skills camps across the nation. Additionally, it has reached internationally by continuing to support the work of it’s founders who established one of the first local language primary schools, adult literacy programs and boarding schools in the remote and impoverished village of Kabey Fo in Niger, West Africa.
Art Basel Reception for It’s Like That 12/5/09
Join us for the Art Basel reception of It’s Like That…. Saturday December 5th 7-10pm at Scratch DJ Academy in the Design District. The title references a Run DMC Song in order to pay respect to Jam Master Jay, the legendary DJ from Run-DMC who founded Scratch DJ Academy in 2002. The exhibit is an exploration of music, art and Miami. Eight local Miami artists will be exhibiting work that in one way or another is influenced by music, street art, and the urban lifestyle of Miami. Exhibit runs through December 12, 2009.
Live performances by some of Miami’s best DJ’s. Scratch is on the corner of N. Miami Ave and 40th Street, on the 3rd floor.
www.Scratch.com
2 NE 40th St. Suite # 304 Miami, FL 33137
Artists include:
Jacquenette Arnette
Santiago Castillo
Daniel Fiorda
Samuel Gaultieri
Kacey Westall Keogh
Venessa Monokian
Rosemarie Romero
Luis Valle
Mediterranean Visions 12/4/09
You are invited to the opening reception of
“MEDITERRANEAN VISIONS”
Located In the heart of MIMO District
15,000 sqft of Exhibition space
3 Greek-Cypriot artists from the Island of CYPRUS
all combined into a gallery presenting
3 different styles, 3 different visions
Opening Reception from 7pm – 10pm on Friday, Dec 4th
COMPLIMENTARY COCKTAILS
Showcasing the art of:
Stavros Antonopoulos | Doros Irakleous | Andreas Charalambous
Visit the Show’s Page Here
KMP Furniture Showroom | 6444 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, Fl 33138
He Believes in a Beauty Art Show 12/1-6/09
Stellar show curated by Nick Cindric and inspired by Dave Hickey’s “The Invisible Dragon”. Includes local artists Carlos Betancourt, Gavin Perry, Cristina Lei Rodriguez and Christina Pettersson. Opening tonight at 7pm. In the Design District through December 20. Come on out to see this beautiful show!
The Whitelaw Hotel Presents Love & Heart 12/5/09
The Whitelaw Hotel Presents Love & Heart
Saturday, December 5, 7pm
808 Collins Ave Miami Beach FL
Irreversible and Metropole South Beach Present Artist/Curator Alejandro Mendoza 12/4/09
Dec 4 : 6pm to 9pm — Irreversible & Metropole South Beach present GIANTS in the City the unique works of artist/curator Alejandro Mendoza – with Latin Grammy jazz piano nominee Michelle Fragoso
Cristina Chacon Studio Gallery Grand Opening 12/5/09
Cristina Chacon Studio Gallery Grand Opening
An Orange Affair Exhibition
Saturday, December 5th, 2009. 7:00 p.m.
Opening reception: Saturday, December 5th, 2009. 7:00 p.m.
Location: Cristina Chacon Studio Gallery. 3162 Commodore Plaza, Suite 1F2. Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Dates: From Dec 5th, 2009 through Jan 31st, 2010
Admission: Free
Cristina Chacon Studio Gallery is celebrating its Grand Opening on December 5th with the exhibition “An Orange Affair” featuring works by William Braemer, Global Art Beat Gallery, Olga Dziembowska, Ana Carolina Moreno and Cristina Chacón.
William Braemer’s artwork is the consequence of an amazing life experience and a personality that hungers for rich tasting adventures. Like a slow brewing, rich tasting stew, William’s artwork is peppered with valiant colors, rich strokes and tempting themes.
Global Art Beat Gallery with artists that were born in Cuba and reside now in Europe. Commonly introspective in their works, while reflecting the beauty of dereliction and the consciousness of a youthful populace mixed from Spanish and African slave ancestry.
Olga Dziembowska was born in Poland in 1977. A theme that often seems to creep into the works of Olga Dziembowska is the presence of animals. This is perhaps not coincidental as she places high value on animals and also do fear the disruption that human presence has on our world and nature.
Ana Carolina Moreno is a talented artist born in Venezuela. As an art lover she has always being very sensitive to the human nature and its different ways of expression. She has successfully done exhibits on her sculptures series, like the vases, the spheres, the mosaics & mixed media series among others.
Cristina Chacon is the Artist in Residence at Cristina Chacon Studio Gallery. She is a contemporary artist who was born in Colombia. Her work is plenty of abundance and full of colors and texture but simple and clean in the concept.
Cristina Chacon Studio Gallery
3162 Commodore Plaza, Suite 1F2
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Ph: 305.442.2884
info@cristinachaconstudiogallery.com
www.cristinachaconstudiogallery.com
For more information about local openings and events, please visit www.miamiartguide.com
CCEMiami at Art Basel Migrations Looking South at Moore Space 12/3/09
BEYOND CCEMIAMI. MIGRATIONS: LOOKING SOUTH.
START DATE: 12-03-2009
END DATE: 06-20-2009
HORARIO: 7pm.
Migrations: Looking South
Opening, Thursday December 3 @ 7pm
Program to promote Latin American creativity
At Moore Space
4040 NE 2nd Ave. Miami, FL 33137. (Suite 200, Second Floor).
Free Admission
RSVP 305 448 9677.
Open during Art Basel weekend, Friday December 4th – Saturday December 6th. 11am to 8 pm
On view till December 20th, open from Tuesday-Saturday, noon to 7 pm.
Migrations: Looking South, an outstanding selection of
Central-American art curated by Rosina Cazali.
Artists: Ronald Morán (El Salvador),
Donna Conlon (Panama), Patricia Belli (Nicaragua), Grupo La Torana (Guatemala), Adán Valdecillo (Honduras), Ãngel Poyón Calà (Guatemala), Danny Zavaleta (El Salvador), Miguel Ãngel Madrigal (México), Regina Galindo (Guatemala), Dalia Chévez (El Salvador), LucÃa Madriz (Costa Rica), Betsabé Romero (Mexico) and Ernesto Salmerón (Nicaragua)
Migration is the movement of people or human groups from their place of origin to other regions. This movement may be voluntary, as is the case with legal emigrants with work permits, or involuntary and ensuing from the lack of job opportunities; it may be massive or as a result of armed conflicts or due to ethnic exclusions, which are escalating now in a significant and disturbing manner.
Migration processes can be analyzed from different points of view including the economic, political, demographic and social angles. They are seen as collective processes, but they are also individual experiences. All perspectives are indispensable to achieve an understanding of this highly complex phenomenon. The exhibition Migrations: Looking South proposes a new standpoint for analyzing the Central-American migration process through a rarely explored outlook: culture
Migrations: Looking South was organized by Guatemalan curator Rosina Cazali and includes several artists from the region who through their creativity would approach de deeper raison d’etre of the initiative. In her own words, “artists bring us closer to the reflections activated by their contexts, their personal preoccupations and the ways of understanding and expressing the meaning of those exoduses that are part of our countries daily life.â€
Migrations: Looking South will be housed at The Moore Space thanks to the collaboration of Miami Design District. It will open on December 3rd during Art Basel Miami.
Art Week Event At Eden Roc Resort Promoting Work Of Genius 12/2-5/09
The Vine Studio and Work Of Genius are hosting a 3 day ART event at The Eden Roc Resort 4525 Collins Avenue Miami Beach December 2, 3 & 4 from 8 pm until 12 midnight. (See attached invitation) There will be many performance artists as well as promoting our ART TV Series WORK OF GENIUS and the 12 Artists that represent the series. Come one come all and appreciate the ARTS! Looking forward to seeing you here at the Eden Roc Renaissance Resort! RSVP to this email or just show up! warren@thevinestudio.com
Insight B 12/3-6/09
Insight B
Two artists take on Art Basel
Sharon McGee and Jon Graph are putting their artistic expressions on the street. At 2610 North Miami Avenue.The show will be open December 3-6 . On December 3, open from 12:00 until 5:00 December 4,5,6, the show will be open from 4:00 until 9:30 pm ..
Haute Living & Ligne Roset VIP Art Basel Event 12/3/09
3301 NE 1st Avenue, Penthouse 5 | Miami | Florida | 33137 | USA
RSVP info@lignerosetmiami.com
Fashion = Art 12/5/09
FASHION = ART
Saturday, Dec 5th 7PM-10PM
A part of our signature What Women Want series, Nikki Beach celebrates fashion as an art form with a live fashion exhibit featuring the iconic designs of Hervé Leger along with a photo exhibit, “Evolution of Plasticâ€, featuring the one-of-a-kind shoe collaborations of Melissa Plastic Dreams. Hosted by Lorenzo Martone.
RSVP NOW whatwomenwant@nikkibeach.com
Graffiato 12/4/09
GRAFFIATO
Friday, Dec 4th, 6PM- 11PM
Come celebrate graffiti as an art form. Graffiato is a live showcase of globally renowned graffitists MSG Cartel’s Crome, Quake, Abstrk, and 9teen (Miami); The Seventh Letter’s Sever (LA/Atlanta) and Pose (Chicago); Inkheads’ Rage Johnson (NYC), and Shiro (Japan). Enjoy surprise entertainment and live music by DJ Seamstar. Sponsored by Sapporo and 004 Connec. RSVP NOW rsvpartbasel@nikkibeach.com
Photo Miami Opening Party at Nikki Beach 12/3/09
PHOTO MIAMI OPENING PARTY
Thursday, Dec 3rd, 7PM-11PM
Nikki Beach will host the opening party for the fourth annual Photo MIAMI exhibition from 7pm to 11pm. Entitled “A Year of Magical Thinking”, the acclaimed contemporary international fair of photo-based art, video, and new media features exhibitors from around the globe.
RSVP NOW photomiami@nikkibeach.com
Societe Perrier PULSE Miami 12/5/09
Wish Upon A….Sculpture!
Société Perrier™ Presents
Artist Christopher Labzda’s “Wishing Well†at PULSE Miami
Saturday, December 5th at the Miami Ice Palace, 1400 North Miami Avenue
Société Perrier™ is proud to announce its electrifying alliance with artist Christopher Labzda, who will create a “Wishing Well†sculpture constructed of Perrier bottles to be unveiled at PULSE Miami on Saturday December 5th, 2009.
PULSE Miami attendees can toss their loose change into the well, which is expected to stand between four and five feet in diameter and approximately three feet tall. The entire structure will be strung with tiny fairy lights, creating a mosaic of glowing Perrier bottles designed to grant wishes as they light up the night.
A visual celebration of Société Perrier’s™ commitment to supporting emerging artists and pop culture phenomena, Christopher Labzda’s Société Perrier™ Wishing Well will no doubt delight spectators, both mentally and visually.
Rising New York City artist Christopher Labzda will be constructing the Société Perrier™ structure live throughout the day on Saturday, December 5th. Labzda employs a whimsical archaeology of found objects to document the creative process and the people involved. He often appears in the works, inconspicuously slipping between the role of voyeur, subject and creator, while conjuring up futile notions of time and faith in relation to functional objects. At dusk, the completed Wishing Well sculpture will be illuminated and its magical wish-granting will commence!
Entering its fifth season, PULSE Contemporary Art Fair takes place at Miami’s Ice Palace and runs concurrently with Art Basel Miami Beach – from Thursday, December 3rd through Sunday December 6th. PULSE develops original cultural programming with a series of large-scale installations, its PULSE Play Video Lounge, the PULSE Performance event series and the recently launched PULSE Profiles series of artists and curators talks.
In the spirit of Perrier’s ® collaborations with iconic artists including Andy Warhol in the 80’s, Société Perrierâ„¢ the source for nightlife, whose identity was created by contemporary artist Scott Campbell, continues the brand’s decades of celebrating artistic expression by supporting PULSE Miami.
Sobe Arts in collaboration with Subtropics.Org Present Frozen Music Ensemble Autonomous Sounds I & II 12/3-4/09
SOBE ARTS in collaboration with SUBTROPICS.ORG
Present FROZEN MUSIC ENSEMBLE AUTONOMOUS SOUNDS I & II
DATE: Thursday, Dec. 3 & Friday Dec. 4
TIME: 7-11pm
LOCATION: SoBe Institute of the Arts
(Carl Fisher Clubhouse/Little Stage Theater Complex)
2100 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach
Free and Open to the Public
Members of FM (Gustavo Matamoros-David Dunn-Rene Barge) will turn SoBe Institute of the Arts into a kaleidoscope of sound from 7PM to 11PM both nights.
Frozen Music’s New Pieces For Art Basel Week
After the success of CANAL, the 13-hour-long piece that won the hearts of all who experienced it during Sleepless Night, subtropics.org brings back Frozen Music Ensemble with two new pieces titled Autonomous Sounds I & Autonomous Sounds II featuring FM’s core member David Dunn.
Photographs – Art Basel Week – Wednesday 12/2/09
Art Basel Week on Wednesday, December 2, 2009. The first thing we did was run by the Art Basel Miami Beach Vernissage. You will not be seeing any photographs from that. After a hassle in the media registration, we were told that no cameras were allowed (though our media badges have a camera on them). So we bailed fast and got the fun underway! We first stopped by Red Dot in Mid-Town and this one is great, the artwork is fantastic.  Then we moved on to the Design District and stopped by 101/Exhibit Gallery and as always they had a really good event.  The food was simple but really good (the pigs in a blanket are always a hit with me).  They also have a good variety of different styles of art.  Next our friends at BRPR had a launch party at a new boutique Anya Ponorovskaya, she is a designer from New York and her designs are very beautiful. Now we  headed over to O.H.W.O.W., and of course it was fabulous, there were so many people and the artwork was awesome.  There was also a celebrity siting, Iggy Pop.  As we where heading over to Art Whino we saw a house that was so decorated for Christmas, had to stop and take a picture.  We made it to Art Whino at Charcoal Studios, you have to stop, it is a small fair but well worth the stop.  Now we head over to the beach for a couple stops, our first stop on the beach was Ocean Front (where Art Positions was the last several years, which was on of my favorites) I was not impressed with it, but it might be for some people.  Our last stop for the night was the after party for Primary Flight at The Shore Club,they had live graffiti artists,  music and a wonderful crowd, taking place around the pool, can not ask for much better than that. For the better gallery, click here.  By Annette Peikert
Miriam Fernandes Gallery presents Art Basel is in the air & Art Brazil is here 12/3-5/09
Miriam Fernandes Gallery presents Art Basel is in the air & Art Brazil is here
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, December 3rd – 5th, 2009. 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Opening receptions: Thursday, Friday & Saturday, December 3rd – 5th, 2009. 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Miriam Fernandes Gallery. 3618 NE 2nd Avenue. Miami, FL 33137
Regular gallery hours: Wednesday – Saturday 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. (Sunday, Monday and evenings by appointment)
Admission: RSVP at 305.573.9531 or rsvp@miriamfernandes.com
On December 3rd, Miriam Fernandes Gallery will begin hosting a three-day festival entitled, Art Basel is in the air & Art Brazil is here in celebration of Art Basel Miami Beach. Guests will indulge in the beauty of Brazil and its extraordinary contemporary art complimented by jazz Bossa nova and Batidas cocktails. Gallery owner, Miriam Fernandes, a native of Brazil, is proud of the global recognition and achievement of Brazilian artists, “Brazilian art has come a long way from the famous street graffiti that first captured the attention of top art advocates world-wide.†During this art season, Miriam Fernandes Gallery will present a special tribute to the free-spirited and uniquely diverse culture of Brazil through beautiful works of art from top Brazilian artists. Artist Gabriel Nehemywill be visiting Miami to personally exhibit his exceptional abstract paintings using recycled canvas tarps from loca l Brazilian cargo trucks. Works by Gabriel Nehemy, Goncalo Ivo, Marco Figueiredo, Fatima Junqueira, Aldemir Martins and Dina de Oliveira will be exhibited for the first time in Miami at Miriam Fernandes Gallery.
Art Brazil is here will also showcase several accomplished American artists as an interpretation of the American embrace of the Brazilian culture. The objective will be to compare the impressionist colors of the abstract geometric display from Brazilian, Goncalo Ivo, to the abstract nature expressionism of American, Charles DuBack. Dina de Oliveira’s subtle chromatic abstraction, with a light touch of mysticism stemming from her Amazon roots, will be compared to the extraordinary realist landscapes of American, Don McClain and the work of another Brazilian artist, Aldemir Martins.
December 9th. “An Exclusive Night with Rick Garcia†supporting Casa Valentina. 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. RSVP: rsvp@miriamfernandes.com
Relish Miami and Miriam Fernandes Gallery invite you to “An Exclusive Night with Rick Garciaâ€, famed for his Absolut Vodka art bottles during the 1990s, on December 9th, 2009 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Please join us for wine and hors d’oeuvres in support of Casa Valentina. Rick Garcia will also be joining us, providing a unique opportunity to chat with the artist, himself, and he is donating a limited edition print to be raffled off, which is included in the ticket price! 50% of all ticket sales will be donated to Casa Valentina to help support their inspirational work with girls who have aged out of the foster care system. Please email info@casavalentina.org or call 305.442.4181 to purchase tickets.
About the Gallery Owners:
Gallery owners, Miriam Fernandes and Kay Statz have traveled the world and invested in pieces of art by unique and extraordinary, contemporary artists. With an emphasis on Brazilian and North American artists, Miriam Fernandes Gallery values exclusivity, education and long term investments and will strive to be a destination for art culture in Miami.
Miriam Fernandes Gallery
3618 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33137
Ph: 305.573.9531
rsvp@miriamfernandes.com
www.miriamfernandes.com
For more information about local openings and events, please visit www.miamiartguide.com
Arnaldo Anaya-Lucca presents his First Fine Art Solo Exhibition at Luis Perez Galeria 12/3/09
Leading US Fashion Photographer Arnaldo Anaya-Lucca presents his First Fine Art Solo Exhibition at Luis Perez Galeria
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009. 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Opening reception: Thursday, December 3rd, 2009. 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Luis Perez Galeria at The Awarehouse. 550 NW 29th Street. Miami, FL 33127
Admission: Free
One of today’s leading fashion photographers, Arnaldo Anaya-Lucca, will be presenting his first fine art solo exhibition, “Adam and Eve,†at Luis Perez Galeria in Wynwood, Miami during this year’s Art Basel Miami Beach, hosted by Manuel Norena.
For his first exhibition of its type, Anaya-Lucca rethinks classic imagery in a more personal way, animating events in history with a curiosity that is both critical and sensual. Adam and Eve is a nude study inspired by 17th and 18th Century renaissance paintings. The images reflect the struggle of sensuality, temptation and shame that underlies the human condition as well as the joy of sexual innocence. The artist also wanted to address situations where the line between internal and external sense of self was/is in conflict throughout human history. The set design for the exhibition is also by Manuel Norena with Jed Root in New York.
Arnaldo Anaya-Lucca currently lives between his studio in New York’s East village and his home in South Beach. This year’s Art Basel Miami Beach is the perfect time and place to show his first fine art solo exhibit. One of the images featured was donated and sold at auction for Ralph Lauren’s yearly Pink Pony event – Ralph Lauren’s breast cancer foundation.
Arnaldo Anaya-Lucca is one of the leading American fashion photographers working today. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico Arnaldo Anaya-Lucca came to the USA in 1974. He attended Rockhurst College in Kansas City and received his degree in finance and economics in 1983. His career in fashion started in 1988 with Ralph Lauren, New York City. He moved his way up through corporate and eventually joined the men’s design team in 1992.
In late 1995 Ralph Lauren gave him his first photography assignment, shooting Tyson Beckford for the launch of the designers high-end brand, Purple Label. He has since contributed to magazines such as Australian Vogue, Australian GQ, American GQ, Japanese GQ, Russian GQ, Style, Esquire, Interview, Black Magazine Man, Men’s Vogue, New York Times Magazine, Spanish Harper’s Bazaar, Four Seasons Magazine, Flaunt, Brutus, Dutch and Vibe magazines. His extensive client roster includes: PoloRalph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Emporio Armani, Brooks Brothers, Nautica, Kohls, Fao Schwarz, Victoria’s Secrets, Lord & Taylor, Gap, Louis Boston, Bloomingdales, Saks Fifth Avenue, Oxford Clothes, Oscar de la Renta, Ann Taylor, Ann Taylor Loft, Tommy Hilfiger, Joseph Abboud, Bergdorf Goodman and Hickey Freeman. After focusing on fashion photography for the last 13 years Anaya-Lucca has began looking more towards conceptual work.
Luis Perez Galeria at The Awarehouse
550 NW 29th Street
Miami, FL 33127
Ph: 305.379.3763
michelle@supermarketcreative.com
www.luisperezgaleria.com
For more information about local openings and events, please visit www.miamiartguide.com
Official Art Basel and Miami Launch of Christian Louboutin and Piper Heidsieck’s Champagne Glass Slipper 12/4/09
Friday, December 4th
Official Art Basel and Miami Launch
of Christian Louboutin and Piper
Heidsieck’s Champagne
Glass Slipper
INFORMATION \\ RESERVE
Eric Milon and Michael Capponi host Le Rituel, a collaboration between Piper – Heidsieck Champagne & idolized shoemaker Christian Louboutin. Louboutin breathes new life into a legend born at the Russian ballet in the 1880s, when ballerinas were celebrated by adoring gentlemen spectators who toasted the dancers’ performance with Champagne filled slippers. Louboutin’s crystal stiletto flute reinvents the scandalous ritual for haute couture at a time when we all crave excitement and escapism the most. Red carpet promptly at 11pm with a complimentary champagne til Midnight by Piper-Heidsieck.
LoweDown Happy Hour Holiday Dreams at the Lowe 12/3/09
Thursday, December 3, 5-7 pm
LoweDown Happy Hour
Holiday Dreams @ the Lowe!
Hear about the quirky world captured in glass by the artist himself! An artist lecture will be presented by Ricky Bernstein will be at 6 pm.
Enjoy Bauducco Traditional Italian Panettone with beverages by Barefoot Wine and Bubbly and PAMA Spirits.
$10 for non-members
$5 for UM Faculty, Staff, and Students
Free for Lowe Members and Art Basel VIP card holders and exhibitors
Sound Of Art Oasis of Raleigh Hotel 12/3/09
Come and join us for a special evening celebrating Art Miami’s 20th Anniversary.
Performances by: Members of the Miami Symphony, Nicole Henry
Host of the evening: Adora
Location: Oasis of the Raleigh Hotel ( side entrance)
Date: Dec 3rd
Time: 7.00pm-11.00pm
This is a green carpet event
Free event
RSVP recommended at: www.greenartusa.org
Presented by Art Miami & Grolsch www.grolsch.com
Fo-Ci Art Fair 12/1-6/09
FoCi Art Fair – 3000 North Miami Ave. Midtown Miami, FL 33127 – info@fociartfair.com
FoCi Gallery is the anchor gallery space for FoCi Art Fair. It is a 3,300 sq ft. stand-alone building and a year-round platform for hosting art exhibitions and art related events. FoCi Gallery is dedicated to present works from emerging and established artists around the globe.
FoCi Gallery Artists List
Fred Liang
Jennifer Nuss
Thomas Roma
Kiki Smith
Jomar Statkun
Sarah Sze
Tomas Vu
VIP/Press
Opening Night Cocktail Reception
Tuesday, December 1 | 6pm – 10pm
General Public
Wednesday-Saturday | Dec 2-5 | 11am – 7pm
Sunday | December 6 | 11am – 6pm
Opening Night Cocktail Reception
Tuesday evening, December 1 | 5pm – 10pm
Free for FoCi VIP pass, Art Basel VIP card, or Press (all inclusive cocktail reception)
Hors d’oeuvres: Chef Alex Bernard
Champaign courtesy of: Moet and Chandon
Music courtesy of: Lynn University | Conservatory of Music
Rare grooves by: Djinji Brown
Lecture
Wednesday-Saturday | Dec 2-5 | 11am – 6pm
Sunday | December 6 | 12pm – 5pm
General Admission is $10
Admission is Free for FoCi VIP pass, Art Basel VIP card, or Press
Ambient sound by: DJ Inga Ambrosia
Happy Hours
Wednesday | December 2 | 6pm-8pm
Thursday-Saturday | December 3-5 | 5pm-7pm
Drinks | 2 for 1 specials
Culinary Night
Thursday evening, December 3 | 8pm – 11pm
General Admission is $25
Admission is Free for FoCi VIP pass, Art Basel VIP card, or Press
French Caribbean Food courtesy of: Chef Alex Bernard
Music by: The Spam Allstars
Rare grooves by: Djinji Brown
FoCi Official Party
Friday evening, December 4 | 8pm – 12pm
General Admission is $25
Admission is Free for FoCi VIP pass, Art Basel VIP card, or Press
Sponsor by: Hennessy
Rare grooves by: Djinji Brown
Provocative vibe by: Circ X
Gallery Walk Opening
Saturday evening, December 5 | 7pm – 12am
General Admission is $10
Admission is Free for FoCi VIP pass, Art Basel VIP card, or Press
Sponsor by: Barefoot wine
Soulful groove by: Sonny Daze
Special Appearance by: LP Walsh
Performance art by: Belaxis Buil
Sunday Barbeque
Sunday, December 6 | 12pm – 3pm
General Admission is $10
Admission is Free for FoCi VIP pass, Art Basel VIP card, or Press
Ambient sound by: DJ Ivan Diaz
Photographs – Knight Foundation Grant Awards 11/30/09
Knight Foundation Grant Awards at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts – November 30, 2009.  The Knight Foundation Awards Infuse Local Arts Scene with $3.7 Million . For the better gallery, click here.
Photographs – Hope International’s Eco Artland 2009 – 11/30/09
Hope International’s Eco Artland 2009 on Star Island – November 30, 2009. Â Â For the better gallery, click here.
Photographs – Art Basel Week – Tuesday 12/1/09
Art Basel Miami Beach on Tuesday, December 1, 2009.  This was the first day of our tour of Art Basel, we had such a great time.  We hit Mid-Town first, and the first stop there was Photo Miami and it was awesome, they have some amazing photos.  For our second stop we hit Art Miami as usually this was also awesome, they never disappoint.  Then we moved over to Design District, and our first stop there was Littlest Sister 09 at the Spinello Gallery, wow this was so fun and exciting, you have to drop by to see the smallest art fair in town.  We moved on to Design Miami and it was good.  Now we moved on to downtown Miami to Galleria – “A World Seen Through Art” this is actually going to start being a weekly event at Mia at Biscayne.  Now we go back to Wynwood to Art Deconstruction at the Zag Gallery, they had some wonderful artwork and the space is amazing. This event was being promoted by BRPR Miami, so you know it had to be good.  As we head over to our last and finally stop on the first day of Art Basel was an event we did not have on our list, we had been told that it was a great event so here we go. But on the way over we where heading down NW 2nd Ave and we saw several people doing graffiti art and had to stop and take pictures, they are amazing artist, to see it on that scale was so incredible. We head over to the Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin, we got there at 11:30 pm and this place was still going, they had a DJ playing in the back and the dance floor was packed.  They had a great exhibit on the 2nd floor, you have to go up and see the girl leaning against the wall. For the better gallery, click here.
Bardot Art Basel Line Up 2009 12/2-6/09
Wednesday December 2, 2009
Performances by
Big Bounce Miami, FL 8PM
LOVE GRENADES Los Angeles, CA 10PM
DJ RUEN
Thursday December 3, 2009
FUNKSHUI presented by Jona Crewinske
Performance by : A Natural 8PM
GEORGE CLINTON 11PM
Friday December 4th, 2009
Poem Depot 6-9PM
Fountain Art Fair After Party
Performance by: Jean P Jam 8PM
G LOVE
DJ Nue Ditty
Saturday December 5th, 2009
EURYDICE reception 7-9PM
Performance by:
Liset Alea
DJ CAT New York, New York
Sunday December 6th, 2009
The space next door & artist are whores wrap up party
DJ A Train
Dorsch Gallery Art Basel Week 12/2-6/09
Robert Thiele: 30, installation view
Dorsch Gallery
Art Basel Week News
We are currently showing 30, a survey of works by Robert Thiele which opened to enthusiastic reviews last Saturday night. The exhibition runs until December 31st, 2009. A second opening will be held this Saturday, December 5th from 7-11pm. Don’t miss this very special exhibition!
Extended hours during Art Basel week, December 2nd-6th:
Tuesday and Wednesday, 12pm – 5pm
Thursday and Friday, 9am – 9pm
Saturday, 9am – 11pm
Sunday, 11am – 4pm
You can also visit us at Aqua Wynwood, 42 NE 25th Street. We will be featuring the work of artists Alicia Gibson, Kyle Trowbridge, Peter Barrett, Michelle Hailey, Ralph Provisero, Richard Haden and Amanda Burnham.
Other news this week:
Rene Barge, in collaboration with David Dunn and Gustavo Matamoros, presents Autonomous Sounds, a performative sound installation produced by Subtropics, December 3rd and 4th, 7-11pm at the Carl Fisher House and Amphitheater, 2100 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach.
Clifton Childree is included in group exhibitions at a number of Miami galleries, including Gallery Diet, Spinello Gallery and Calix Gustav Gallery. He is also participating in Pulse Art Fair at the Siemens Artlab.
Beyond his incluision in Aqua Wynwood, Richard Haden is included in Littlest Sister at the Spinello Gallery, and Time+Temp at the Art and Culture Center in Hollywood, open through January 10, 2010.
Brandon Opalka’s mural on the west wall of the gallery, Nature is Imagination Itself has just been completed, and will be celebrated with an opening on December 12th, 7-10pm. His work is included in Time+Temp at the Art and Culture Center in Hollywood, open through January 10, 2010.
Mette Tommerup is included in Ping Pong Miami, from December 1st-13th at the Buena Vista Building, 180 NE 39th Street #120, and and Time+Temp at the Art and Culture Center in Hollywood, open through January 10, 2010. She is also participating in the Art Basel “Visit the Artists’ Studios,” Saturday December 5th, 9am – Noon. http://www.artbaselmiamibeach.com/go/id/djf/
Dorsch Gallery
151 NW 24 St
Miami, FL 33127
dorschgallery.com
the Art of Gettin’ Down Dj Harvey, Osunlade, Golden Filter live at Electric Pickle 12/3-5/09
Thursday | Dec | 03
Stop Drop n’ Roll
Darkness before light… Installation by: Shie Moreno
Performing live: The State Of, Modern Age, Kairo and Universal Citizens
Djs: Lliam Dominic, Gran Torino and the Hatian Hillbilly
8pm-4am
Friday | Dec | 04
Fu*k Art | Let’s Dance… “the art of gettin’ down”
Feat: Dj Harvey (Sarcastic Disco, Map of Africa | La)
Osunlade (Yoruba Records | Worldwide)
Tomas of Aquabooty (Magic City Disco Machine)
Will Renuart (Boogie Miami)
Stell*r (Congregation)
+ special surprise guests
9pm – 5am
Saturday | Dec | 05
Poplife
Live performance by: Golden Filter
Djs: Aramis, Induce, Mike Duece + Benton and friends
9pm – 5am
The Electric Pickle Co.
Cocktail Lounge & Music Emporium
2826 North Miami Ave. Wynwood Arts District
Tommy Hilfiger Launches T-Studio during Art Basel 12/2-6/09
WHAT: In celebration of Art Basel Miami Beach and in support of the ArtCenter/South Florida, Tommy Hilfiger is pleased to launch the T-Studio stylized silk screening studio in the Tommy Hilfiger South Beach store, located at 616 Collins Avenue. The T-Studio will kick off in the store’s courtyard on Wednesday, December 2 and run through Sunday, December 6. Each day between 4 and 8pm, the first 100 visitors to spend $150 or more will receive a free limited-edition t-shirt and can customize the t-shirt by shirt color, ink color and a changing daily design. Students from the ArtCenter/South Florida will produce the t-shirts. Tommy Hilfiger is also the sponsor of “Blue Print for Spaceâ€, an exhibition of established and emerging street artists at ArtCenter/South Florida, showing during Art Basel Miami Beach.
WHEN: Wednesday, December 2- Sunday, December 6, 2009
4-8pm daily
WHERE: Tommy Hilfiger South Beach
616 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
DETAILS: The limited-edition t-shirts come in a variety of colors, and retail exclusively at Tommy Hilfiger South Beach for $28. Students from the ArtCenter/South Florida, a non-profit organization that provides studio and exhibition space as well as teaching opportunities for emerging and career artists, as part of the partnership with Tommy Hilfiger will hand produce the t-shirts, and after December 6, Tommy Hilfiger will donate the T-Studio equipment to the ArtCenter/South Florida.
About The Tommy Hilfiger Group
With a premium lifestyle brand portfolio that includes Tommy Hilfiger and Hilfiger Denim, The Tommy Hilfiger Group of Companies is one of the world’s most recognized designer apparel groups. The Group’s focus is designing and marketing high-quality menswear, womenswear, children’s apparel and denim collections. Through select licensees, the Group offers complementary lifestyle products such as accessories, fragrances and home furnishings. Tommy Hilfiger Group merchandise is available to consumers worldwide through an extensive network of dedicated retail stores, leading specialty and department stores and other carefully controlled distribution channels. For additional information about the Tommy Hilfiger Group of Companies, please visit www.tommy.com.
About The ArtCenter/SouthFlorida
Established in 1984, ArtCenter/South Florida is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization that provides subsidized studio and exhibition space as well as teaching opportunities for emerging and career artists in their facilities at 800, 810 and 924 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. The mission of the ArtCenter is to advance the knowledge and practice of contemporary visual arts and culture in South Florida while providing affordable programming and work-space for professional artists. For further information please call (305) 674-8278 or visit the website at www.artcentersf.org.
Coconut Grove Art Stroll 12/5/09
December 5Th 2009
Saturday Night at Coconut Grove Art Stroll: A Mix of Artists,
Art Demonstrations, Live Music, Dance Performances, Food & Beverage Sampling
Free event at Mayfair in the Grove Offers Activities for the Whole Family
The Coconut Grove Art Stroll is a free public art festival that brings together more than 40 local and international artists, musicians, dancers and food purveyors the First Saturday night of every month at the Promenade of the Shoppes at Mayfair in the Grove. The public can stroll through an eclectic exhibition of artists selling paintings, photos, crafts, and mixed media while listening to live music and enjoying free sampling of food and drinks sponsored by local restaurants and beverage companies.
The idea is to bring art and entertainment to the streets and recreate the groovy art shows and funky street life the Grove has been famous for in the past. It’s a family friendly event and the kids can learn about art and draw and paint with Captain Art. Folkloric Dance performance by Disma Gesta.
Some of the artists exhibiting works in the festival include Johnny Valdes, Proman Garcia, Arien Lopez, Javier Martinez, Juan Vilacoba, Santa Olaya, Jose Romero, Daisy Rodriguez, Juan Fernandez, Haydee Ramos and German Molina.
Pollo Tropical and Chili’s Restaurant at CocoWalk will offer free food sampling. Kilo Kai Rum, Alchemia Vodka, Don Eduardo Tequila, Miller Light Beer will also offer samples of their products.
“The Grove has been an art Mecca and we want to bring people an event that provides a great night of entertainment and culture,†according to Johnny Valdes, Director of the Coconut Grove Art Stroll. “It’s free and fun for everyone!â€
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, December 5Th 2009 – 7pm to 11pm
Where: Promenade at Mayfair – 2911 Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove 33133.
For more information on Coconut Grove Art Stroll, visit us at www.myspace.com/coconutgroveartstroll
Miami Marketers And Nicole Shelley Models present Holiday Celebration 12/2/09
Miami Marketers And Nicole Shelley Models Present Holiday Celebration
Hosted By Nicole Shelley, Ed Patricoff, Deborah Castillo, Michael Roca
Bob Zinzell, Fernando Polanco, Dr.Ino Halegua, Maurice Zarmati, Robert Mercado
Music Provided by Nicole Shelley Models featuring ANDREA
Dec 2, 2009, 6PM
Mama Juana Cafe
225 Altara Avenue
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Attire: Holiday Chic
Miami Art Museum during Art Basel 12/1-6/09
International Committee Welcome Reception
Tuesday, December 1, 7pm
By invitation only
In celebration of Art Basel Miami Beach 2009, Miami Art Museum welcomes its International Committee with a private cocktail reception. For more information on MAM’s International Committee contact Brooke Minto at 305.375.2617 or via email at bminto@miamiartmuseum.org.
Party on the Plaza
Thursday, December 3, 8-11pm
By invitation only
Miami Art Museum’s signature Art Basel event celebrating the unveiling of Arab Woman, 2006/2009, an outdoor project by Shepard Fairey on MAM’s exterior. Approximately 1,700 Art Basel VIPs and other invited guests will enjoying live music, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres under the stars. Open to: Art Basel Miami Beach exhibitors’ pass, VIP card and special VIP card holders, PULSE VIP card holders, as well as Contributing ($250) and above MAM members and MAM Contemporaries. To become a Contributing and above member, contact membership@miamiartmuseum.org or call 305.375.1709.
Shepard Fairey, Arab Woman
Public art project
Thursday, December 3 through Sunday, December 6
Free to the public
Miami-Dade County Cultural Center Plaza
101 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130
Street artist Shepard Fairey unveils a new variation of Arab Woman on MAM’s exterior during Art Basel Miami Beach. The project will be visible from the Miami Dade Cultural Center Plaza at 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130. Produced in conjunction with Country Club gallery and the Fountainhead Residency, the project coincides with an outdoor project 2700 NW 2nd Ave.
MAM Ball
Saturday, December 5, 7pm-12am
Individual tickets: $750 – $1,000
Tables: $7,500 – $25,000
Fontainebleau Hotel, Miami Beach
This year’s MAM Ball will celebrate the completion of the design and development of the new Miami Art Museum at Museum Park. Lin Arison will serve as the Honorary Ball Chair and Solita and Steven Mishaan as Ball Chairs. MAM’s Ball continues to be one of the season’s premier social events and the Museum’s single most important fundraising event of the year. The MAM Ball provides support for the programs that bring art to life for thousands of visitors of all ages annually. For more information, please contact events@miamiartmuseum.org or call 305.375.5935.
Parodi Lecture in the Philosphy of Art: John Rajchman “Diagrammatic Spaces”
Sunday, December 6, 11am
Free admission to lecture; Light refreshments following lecture
Miami Art Museum
Miami Art Museum will hold the annual Parodi lecture in Philosophy of Art on Sunday, December 6, at 11am. This year’s lecture, titled Diagrammatic Spaces will be given by philosopher John Rajchman. Rajchman, adjunct professor, Department of Art History at Columbia University, will look at the relationship between space and image in contemporary art. The Parodi lecture is offered in conjunction with the University of Miami, Department of Philosophy. The lecture is free. Refreshments will be served following the lecture. For more information contact education@miamiartmuseum.org or call 305.375.3000.
Free Guided Tours on Sundays
Sunday, December 6, 2pm
Free with museum admission
Miami Art Museum
Miami Art Museum offers free, guided tours by museum docents and trained guides every Sunday at 2pm. Drop-in visitors meet in the musuem lobby. Group tours are available in English and Spanish year-round, by appointment. For group tours details and rates, contact MAM’s education depatment at 305.375.4073.
Staying Connected Through Education and Networking 12/1/09
FIBA Young Professionals Committee (YPC) Education & Networking Series & Toy Drive in Partnership with the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida.
“Staying Connected Through Education and Networkingâ€
Presentation Followed by Networking: “Introduction to Investments”
Sergio Stiglich, Head Trader of Bank of America Securities
Tuesday, December 01, 2009, 5:45 – 08:00
Location: Mia Biscayne #20 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL 33132 (across from Bayfront Park)
Price: FIBA-BACCF Members $20
Non-Members $30
(Open Invitation, forward to your colleagues)
Register Here!
*Valet and street parking available for an additional charge
YPC Networking Series Includes:
Presentation on Investments
Glass of Wine
Snacks
Unlimited Networking
2009 Toy Drive
Embrace the spirit of the Holidays! Please donate a toy to be taken to underprivileged children in Brazil in the Amazon. All toys, new or used toys in good condition – preferably non-battery operated; will be donated to Projeto Decolando. Please bring toys to the event on December 1, 2009 at Mia Biscayne.
About the FIBA Young Professionals Committee (YPC):
The FIBA Young Professionals Committee (YPC) was formed in September of 2008 to encourage the participation of financial industry young professionals through a series of networking and educational events and related industry activities.
About the Brazilian-American Young Professionals Club:
The Brazilian-American Young Professionals Club was launched on August 28, 2007, in order to engage future leaders in chamber and local business activities. The committee promotes networking events, educational resources through workshops, partnerships, and overall chamber participation.
vitra Design Miami party 12/1/09
vitra Design Miami party
4141 NE 2nd Ave
December 1, 3-7p
Red, the Steakhouse Cocktail Party sponsored by MiamiARTzine.com 12/1/09
You’re invited to Red, the Steakhouse Cocktail Party sponsored by MiamiARTzine.com
Galleria A World Seen Through Art Downtown Miami new art night welcomes Art Basel to South Florida 12/1/09
DECEMBER 2009 MARKS A SERIES OF TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES IN SOUTH FLORIDA EACH OF THEM CAN BE EXPERIENCED AT ONE LOCATION: MIA AT BISCAYNE
Since opening the doors to the public Mia at Biscayne has been wowing patrons with an eclectic series of events. From fashion driven to music driven functions, each day has represented a unique event at this new spot. During the month of December this newly proclaimed art and entertainment complex- supper club will leave guests with their eyes wide open.
December 1, 2009 Mia at Biscayne along with Creativas Group Public Relations invites the public to a spectacular event while welcoming Art Basel to South Florida. The event will mark Downtown Miami’s new art night: Galleria “A World Seen through Art.†Art lovers may come and experience a digital art exhibit which will kick off the new art movement in Downtown Miami featuring an array of talent. Kicking off the series will be a handful of renowned artists: Carlos A. Navarro, Mano, David Fonseca and Carla Fache. The evening will also feature a cocktail reception courtesy of Chivas 18 between 8:00-10:00pm. This event is the first of its type and an effort to provide a platform for local artists to showcase amazing work via Mia at Biscayne’s technology. Partners for this event include: Leukemia Foundation, Creative Children Therapy, ï”ï¨ï¥ Welcome Channel, Soul of Miami Mag, Next Miami, 880TheBiz. The event will take place every Tuesday at Mia and local artists are encouraged to participate. For more information: lmsantana@creativasgroup.com.
Wednesday December 2, 2009 Art takes a different form as Mia at Biscayne and Ema Savahl Couture present: “When Art Becomes Wearable,†a collection embellished with CRYSTALLIZED™ Swarovski Elements. VIP guests will enjoy a reception courtesy of Chivas 18 between 7:30 and 10:00pm. Partners for this event include Star Media, Lamborghini Miami and Venue Magazine. For more information: cgonzalez@miabiscayne.com.
Tuesday December 8, 2009 Blackstone and Mindstorm would like to invite professionals and proprietors of Miami nightlife venues and bars to a launch event commencing at 2.00pm through 5:00pm. Mindstorm brings surfaces and spaces to life with a range of innovative, multi-touch and interactive solutions. Now Mindstorm has entered the USA with a new Value Added Partner, Blackstone, and a new reference customer, Mia at Biscayne, in Miami, Florida. The event will serve as a showcase, and tutorial on interactive surfaces, and provide an opportunity to see the most unique, advanced products in action while learning more about how they can increase a venue’s revenue and profit. What does this mean? With iPhone like precision and features, and able to detect hundreds of touch points, hanging out at the bar will never be the same. Guests can see how the iBar allows customers to make their own drinks on the interactive surface and enables club owners to up sell and cross sell other products. Currently, customers are seeing margin increases of 20-25%.
Mia at Biscayne also features the Mindstorm Eclipse interactive wall. This is a curved wall, and these unique capabilities have generated television and print coverage for Mia at Biscayne and made the venue a “must see” hotspot in Miami. To view one piece of coverage: http://www.aubreyaquino.com/2009/09/mia-biscayne/. The launch event will feature the following agenda: a firsthand experience of Mia at Biscayne and their benefits from using Mindstorm’s interactive surfaces as well as an introduction to Blackstone and their nation-wide sales and service capabilities, a presentation on Mindstorm’s newest products (Vortex, Aurora and and Supercell), customer case studies in hospitality, retail and exhibitions/events and finally a demo of new software for self-ordering and “mix your own” drinks. For more information: adurand@blackstoneonline.com
Located in the heart of Downtown Miami, Mia at Biscayne was created as a reflection of the warmth, and diversity Miami represents. A tantalizing blend of color, mixed layout, bold fixtures, and the highest quality of audio visual capability, the venue is a culmination of four unique concepts intricately meshed to comprise one entertainment complex. Lounge, restaurant, sidewalk café and club, this location was created with the guest in mind. During the holidays, Mia will open its doors also featuring special signature cocktails (just for the season) as well as delicious creations by Executive Chef Gerdy Rodriguez. Complete with the highest standard of culinary elements, the menu at Mia was created to reflect all that is Miami, its people and picturesque landscape. When guests dine at Mia they will experience “concept dining†at its best. The location and menu were designed to create a full visual and palate-pleasing experience that will provoke social intimacy and conversation. Mia is where a potpourri of hues, spices, flavors, and cultures meet, as is Miami. http://www.miabiscayne.com.
Inaugural Exhibition of Artsite Opening Reception 12/1/09
Please join us in conversations and drinks for the “Inaugural Exhibition” at ARTSITE
Opening Reception December 1st, Tuesday 5-9pm
Open Daily Noon-9pm
Exhibition Duration 12/1/09 – 1/1/10
Artsite
166 Alhambra Circle
Coral Gables, FL, 33134
www.artsitemiami.com
contact@artsitemiami.com
Most Wanted Art Basel Art Show 12/1/09
“MOST WANTED” Art Basel Exhibition, seventh edition.
Exhibition Details:
Opening reception: Tuesday, December 1, 2009.
Hours: 8pm to Midnight.
Location: Fache Arts + Amy Alonso Gallery.
Address: 750 NE 124 Street suite 2 Moca Plaza, North Miami, FL 33161
From December 1st – December 31, 2009.
Admission: Free.
Contact: Amy Alonso, 305-975-6933, amy@alonsored.com
Live Entertainment, free Champagne and the best music, don’t miss this opportunity!!!
The Exhibition:
“MOST WANTED” Art Basel Exhibition, seventh edition.
Fache Arts & Amy Alonso Gallery are pleased to announce the Seventh Edition of their popular “MOST WANTED” Art Basel Exhibition, featuring artist Valentina Brostean, Amos Miller and Carla Fache.
Symbolism, urban scenarios and color vocabulary gives life to this show that will drive the viewers on a journey to different worlds and dimensions. Three different styles and techniques, one common language: Talent, imagination, vibration and soul.
featuring DJ Kaprah will be spinning the sounds !!!!
Recharge yourself with the energy and creativity of one of the most interesting 2009 Art Basel Exhibitions- “MOST WANTED”. Come and open your senses to the art expression.
Live Entertainment, free Champagne and the best music, don’t miss this opportunity!!!
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
CARLA FACHE
Born in Santiago, Chile, on May 14,1977.
Since the age of four her drawings reflected her creative mind, allowing her to stand out from the rest of her peers. Since 2001, she has being a Miami-Based artist. Her command of color and texture, together with her continuous exploration of the basic elements and the energy behind them, distinguish her work. Carla has developed her own language in painting, throughout the combination of color, textures, angles, energy and soul. Her work addresses mind, heart and the invisible to the senses through a lens of continuous vibrations exchange. Fache has been pouring her soul prolifically on canvas ever since and invites the viewer to enjoy the experience, feel the energy and see the beauty.
“…My imagination travels to non-existing dimensions that I best describe through a process of layering. When I paint, I feel as if I am hypnotized by colors and textures, all of which will create soft, thin layers that hide or reveal a mark of an unspoken feeling, emotion, or thought…†Carla Fache .
VALENTINA BROSTEAN
Born on October 24th, 1983, in the town Novi Sad, Serbia.
I have always had an eye for the strange beauty in the grotesqueries of life; This appreciation is now very evident in work that I am making. Inspired by the relationship between dreams, natural world and the emptiness of consumer culture, between safe childhood playing to everyday marks of reality I bring and create a new type of creatures in my imaginary world. It is a whole range of characters from the ones in darker corners of the streets of soulless cities to the safe and pure creatures from imagination in my wonderland trying through them to prove that I have never grown up, or at least have never lost touch with my innocent childhood self. My body of work is built of this melancholy interaction between man-made status symbols and frozen moments of the utopian childhood memories. In my work I often flirt with different typefaces, superimposing pieces of print on top of my illustrations, or using them as part of the drawings. I often use draws in black ink on top of these collages, using all kind of hand written scribbles often, which pull the focus of the work back from the adult world to the realms of childhood. This experimenting with more text and new techniques led me to emerging of very personal style. The characters i paint may seem like some creatures from another dimension, real but unreal, sometimes very closely connected with childhood, playful and inventive, sometimes abandoned and tragically sad and full of misery. But i think they are simply us, modern society without it’s masks, without the fake presentations that make us acceptable to whatever group we are a part of. Yet the only place where we are truly revealed the way we really are is one from the inside. We all share feelings of fear and loneliness. We all sometimes feel ugly and insecure. If you examine my work closely, you might come to the realization that my creatures are really kind of self portraits, set in a fantastical landscapes of imaginary world which echoes of her own… a bitter, yet sweetly coated prescription for modern life.
AMOS MILLER
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, USA in 1962 Amos Miller’s paintings are not what you would call “comfortableâ€. Heavy figures lacking specific facial expressions strike odd postures and are sometimes pushed off the canvas without due caution. FLat, indistinct backgrounds yield an otherworldly quality to the work. And yet, one can’t help but be continuously drawn to Miller’s pieces. The bold colors, the unusual perspective, the eerie familiarity of the scene depicted- all of these keep the eye glued to the canvas and the mind ever questioning.â€
“Amos Miller is one of the most interesting young painters of Miami. In his paintings the present USA reality appears clear, investigated and unbelievably rich with contradictions. The artist is not afraid of plunging the knife’s blade into the evils that his world, which is partially ours too by now, is suffering. From the scenes of war to the artificial legs of veterans, from the urban guerillas of rival gangs to the scenes of metropolitan desolation; the climate of a society torn by everyday life, sometimes even dismayed. All elements live together and spread on the big canvas. In his latest works, mainly diptychs and triptychs, there are groups of people who, even if in motion, dominate the scenes as static and monumental figures, waiting for a possible solution of the psychological-existential status. Colors are bright when the scenes full of pathos require it, or they are watercolors when the artist prefers to give prominence to the figurative aspect; his strokes are darker when expressionist memories come back or slightly marked out when the landscape is more lyric.â€
ABOUT THE GALLERY
Fache Arts & Amy Alonso Gallery is dedicated to exhibiting Abstract art by Carla Fache as well as national & international artist. Focusing on modern and contemporary artists from Latin America, North America and Europe. The gallery program challenges the traditional views of Art and showcases the great range of styles, materials and themes in artistic production from this diverse Art World. The gallery is located in the Moca Plaza and is open Tuesday-Friday, 11 am- 6pm
Contact Information
www.fachearts.com/ www.carlafache.com /email: fachearts@gmail.com
Join us for our Monthly Gallery Walks at NOMI ART DISTRICT every Last Friday of each month FRIDAY DEC 25
Luna The Full Moon Party at The National Hotel 12/4/09
ART BASEL WEEK
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
Javi Zayas & Angel Sanchez invite you to
Experience the Monthly Mystical of
LUNA: The Full Moon Party
This elaborate and upscale event will take place alongside The National Hotel’s seductively sexy pool with clear views of the night sky.
They’ll be plenty of entertainment including tarot card readers and music by DJ Miguel G till 1AM.
Enjoy a fire show and belly dancers – just in case the sight of the moon wasn’t sexy enough!
Party starts @ 8PM.
RSVP is required: RSVP@vitaminccomm.com
1677 Collins Avenue. Miami Beach FL 33139
Berlin meets Miami at the new Gallery Schuster 12/1-6/09
Berlin meets Miami at the new Gallery Schuster
From Dec 1st through 6th, 2009
Opening reception: Thursday, December 3rd, 2009. 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Gallery Schuster. 2085 B NW 2nd Avenue. Corner of 21st Street. Miami, FL 33127
Dates: From Dec 1st through 6th, 2009
Opening hours in the fair week: Dec 1st – 6th, 2009. 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Regular opening hours: Tue – Sun, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Right in the middle of the Wynwood Art District and catty-cornered from Scope Miami at the corner of 21st Street, Gallery Schuster from Berlin has opened a temporary gallery location during Miami’s winter art fair season to show three exhibitions with promising positions from Germany’s hottest art place.
After six successful years of participation in Miami’s art fairs, Gallery Schuster considered 2009 just the right timing to renew their commitment to this location and bring real exhibitions into a real gallery.
With their two galleries Schuster and Schuster Photo they have been an integral and constituting factor in the contemporary art scene of reunified Germany. This is underpinned by more than 200 exhibitions and over 50 participations in various art fairs around the globe. An intense network and cooperation with major museums and prominent collectors ensures a global footprint and regular interaction with the trend-setting leaders in the contemporary art scene.
According to New York Times, art quartier Heidestrasse in Berlin, right beside Berlin’s museum for contemporary art, Hamburger Bahnhof, ranks high under the world’s leading art spots. This is where the two Schuster galleries are located, in direct neighborhood to Arndt & Partner, Haunch of Venison or Hamish Morrison.
Gallery Schuster started their Miami presence on November 14th with a solo show from Berlin based painter Jens Hausmann that has already received a very positive recognition amongst the local art community.
In parallel to the Miami art fairs, Gallery Schuster will present “NEXTBERLINGENERATIONâ€, an inspiring group show of young and upcoming artists from Germany’s art capital. This show will present a mix of all media, including sculptures, objects, installations, photography, video and also painting. Contributing artists will be Benjamin Dewor, Xenia Fink, Julia Freisleben, Gerit Koglin, Marcel Kröner, Juliane Eirich, Lina Faller, Andreas Geisselhardt, Karen Irmer, Jangyoung Jung, Florian Langmaack, Oliver Pietsch, Marek Schovanek and Kestutis Svirnelis.
This show will be accessible from Monday, November 30th until December 19th with an official opening reception on Thursday, December 3rd from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Gallery Schuster Miami
2085 B NW 2nd Avenue / Corner of 21st Street
Miami, FL 33127
Ph: 786.266.2445
Ph: 011.49.30.32304200
info@galerie-schuster.de
www.galerie-schuster.de
For more information about local openings and events, please visit www.miamiartguide.com
Photographs by Anthony Jordon – White Party at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens 11/28/09
The 25th Anniversary of White Party at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Â The world’s oldest and largest HIV/AIDS fundraiser benefiting Care Resource.
For more great shots, please go to Anthony’s gallery. Â Thanks very much to professional freelance photographer Anthony Jordon for these great shots from the Care Resource White Party. For booking information, please visit Anthony’s website or his myspace page.
Art of Fitness with Special Olympics 12/5/09
Art of Fitness with Special Olympics
On Saturday, December 5th from 6pm-10pm, the Shuichi Take Fitness Club is proud to host The Art of Fitness. The event aims to celebrate and promote fitness and athleticism in our community by showing its support for Special Olympics Miami-Dade. Our hope is to raise $10,000 that will help maintain some of the programs and services that Special Olympics Miami-Dade provides to our communities.
The Special Olympics Miami-Dade is an organization that empowers people with intellectual disabilities to realize their full potential and develop skills through year-round sports training and competition.
Be sure to mark you calendars and save the date. The event will take place during the lively Art Midtown and Art Basel Festivals at the Fitness Club, which is surrounded by breathtaking views of the city and the bay. Event attendees will enjoy interesting art installations, musical performances, a silent auction and an open bar. Special performance by rising pop star CeCe Segarra.
Advanced Tickets: $20 Tickets at Door: $25
VIP Table (with bottle service) $1000
To purchase tickets click HERE
Please join us in our effort to support this great organization and the services it provides to the intellectually disabled. All proceeds from this event will go to Special Olympics Miami-Dade County.
Sponsor opportunities are available at every level and are tax-exempt. Sponsorship packages include:
Radio Advertising
Brand visibility with media in conjunction with event
Inclusion in all press/Special Olympic releases and PR outreach
Logo Placement in all distribution (email, print, etc)
VIP Event Passes
Carmichael Gallery at SCOPE Miami 12/2-6/09
Carmichael Gallery will be participating at SCOPE Miami, December 2-6, 2009. We will be present at Booth 127 with a selection of works from Simon Birch, Boxi, case, Hush, Mark Jenkins, Nunca, and Sixeart, seven of the most important urban contemporary artists.
Claudia Calle Studio Grand Opening 12/2-5/09
Art Basel Week 2009
Claudia Calle Studio Grand Opening
Winner of two honorific mentions in the 2009 International Photography Awards
December 2nd – December 5th
Miami based Colombian photographer and mix media artist Claudia Calle is getting ready to open her new studio in the Wynwood Art District (2722 NW 2 Ave) with a series of events that will run through out Art Basel week. The talented artist is being supported by distinguished sponsors like Fabrika Miami, Viewpoint Art, Iniciativa Colectiva, Groovalizacion Internet Radio, Don Q Rum, Aguila Beer, Pinord and Marquez d Vizhoja, among others.
Claudia will exhibit for the first time her latest collection “Republic of Chinaâ€, where she portraits Chinese fascinating culture as well as its special socioeconomic reality. Claudia Calle enjoys experimenting with photography; painting and mixing elements over different and non – conventional materials and this technique is applied with perfection in this magnificent collection. The public will also be able to enjoy the series “Living in Silence†and “Between Frontier: The Longneck Story†which grant Claudia two honorable mentions in the 2009 International Photography Awards. The pieces were chosen among over 20,000 photography’s sent from all over the world.
The opening event will take place Wednesday, December 2nd from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and the artist is extending a cordial invitation to friends, media and art lovers to come celebrate with her in this special night. The full schedule of events is posted at www.claudiacalle.com or www.fabrikalink.com
Claudia Calle is an eclectic artist who photographs by instinct capturing unusual moments and giving us genial art, reflect of her heightened life philosophy. She has a passion for traveling and capturing the lifestyle and culture of the places she visits and her work is the result of the fusion between spontaneity and a conscientious study of the social and cultural phenomenon that she perceives at her surroundings.
In her own words she explains “Through the creative process something wonderful happens. My mind, eyes, hands and spirit align and without premeditation, in a magical second, I capture the essence of the people and things that are in front of me. The final result is always perfect because it comes from a spontaneous act. I enjoy experimenting with photography, painting and mixing elements over different and non – conventional materials. In my work I use symbols as part of the human occultism with the purpose of spreading and protecting the truth.â€
Latzero Fine Art gallery presents a Wallove collective Imaginary Friends 12/3-6/09
Wall Lovers,
Imaginary Friends is coming to Miami for Art Basel! Come check us out in the Design District. It’s going to be a great and fun show. We are also happy to announce a new addition to the team, “Helena Garcia”. Check us out for holiday gifts!
Imaginary Friends
ART BASEL
Latzero Fine Art gallery presents a Wallove collective
exhibition in association with Haveli furniture
Opening reception: December 3rd / 6pm -Midnight
open daily from 11am – 7pm
Closing: December 5th / Midnight
Located in the Design District
137 NE 40th St, Miami Mia, Fla 33127
Daniel (Krave) Fila, Gerry Stecca, Michael Rivamonte, Helen Garcia,
Alex Yanes, Jeff Dekal, Raskoe, and more
Thank you for the support!
Peace,
Wallove
The Wallove Team
www.wallove.com
Scion A/V A Night At Made To Play CD Release Party 12/6/09
What: Scion A/V – A Night At Made To Play Cd Release Party
Who: Jesse Rose, Riva Starr, Zombie Disco Squad, Oliver $, Idiotproof, Induce
When: Sunday, December 6, 2009
11:00 P.M. – 4:00 A.M.
Where: Rok Bar
1905 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL
Ages: 21+
Free with RSVP!
Early arrival is suggested as space is limited. Entry is NOT guaranteed.
Line up subject to change.
This RSVP closes 12/06/2009 08:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time
Hardcore Art Contemporary Space Events for Basel Week 12/3-6/09
Hardcore Art Contemporary Space Events for Basel Week
101/Exhibit Invites You To Four Openings 12/1-6/09
101/EXHIBIT INVITES YOU TO FOUR OPENINGS
101 NE 40th Street . In the Design District
Jordan Doner
Installation
“Land,” One Night Only:
Tues., Dec. 1, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Exhibition of Selected Works
Opening Reception with the Artist
Fri., Dec. 4, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
David Michael Bowers
Opening Reception with the Artist
Wed., Dec. 2, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Claudio Ethos
Opening Reception with the Artist
Thurs., Dec. 3, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Installation on 101/exhibit’s Exterior Wall
Dec. 1 through Dec. 6
RSVP: jenny@tma-pr.com
Please indicate which event(s) you will be attending
