Month: February 2011

Tobacco Road Schedule February 2011

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Tobacco Road – February – 2011 – Music – Special Events
626 South Maimi Ave
Miami Florida 33130
305.374.1198
www.tobacco-road

Tue 1 – In The Biz W/ Dj Oski (Open Format)10pm-2am Main Bar. No Cover. www.myspace.com/oskifoundation

Wed 2 – Rowdy Wednesday W/ Armed & Desperate (Original Rock) 10pm-2am On The Patio Or Main Bar. No Cover. www.armedanddesperate.com

Thu 3 – Therock. All Original Music Night Showcasing South Florida’s Newest Upcoming Bands. Hosted By Dj Oski – The Deadly Blank Party W/ The Livesays & Dreaming In Stereo 9pm-1am In The Cabaret.$5 Cover
Dj Smooth 9pm-1am On The Patio. No Cover.
thedeadlyblank.com
www.billylivesay.com/livesays.htm
www.myspace.com/dreaminginstereo

Fri 4 – Tobacco Road’s World Famous 99 Cent Happy Hour 6pm-7:39pm.
Purple Popcorn (Hip-Rock) 10pm-2am In The Cabaret.
Dj Oski 6pm-2am On The Patio. $5 Cover

www.myspace.com/purplepopcornband
www.myspace.com/oskifoundation

Sat 5 – Big Poppa E & The E Band. 10pm-2am In The Cabaret.
Dj Epikzaundz 11pm-4am. $5 Cover
www.myspace.com/blackowlmusicmiami

Mon 7 – Big Poppa E. 8pm-12am Main Bar. No Cover.
www.myspace.com/blackowlmusicmiami

Tue 8 – Graham Drout. 8pm-12am Main Bar. No Cover.
www.myspace.com/grahamwooddroutsikoiko

Wed 9 – Pat De Leon. 8pm-12am Main Bar. No Cover.
www.myspace.com/patdeleonmusic

Thu 10 – Ele 9pm. Fiorella Podesta 10pm. Highsky & Leo Casino 11pm. Barrioactivo Band 12am. 9pm-1am. In The Cabaret. $5 Cover.
Dj Epikzaundz On The Patio. 9pm-1am. No Cover.

Fri 11 – Tobacco Road’s World Famous 99 Cent Happy Hour 6pm-7:39pm.
The Path ( Melodic Rock) 10pm-2am In The Cabaret.
Dj Smooth 6pm-2am.
$5 Cover After 9pm.

Sat 12 – Qool Shows 4th Annual Love Fest Wedding Bash W/10 Bands On 2 Stages Of Music For Lovers, Vendors, Kissing Booth And More… Get Married Or Re-Married By Young Elvis 8pm-3am. $5 Cover

Mon 14 – Musicians Monday. $1 Beers – Special Valentines Musicians Monday. Free Bbq Ribs & Chicken For The First 30 Musicians And Their Significant Other. No Catch! Bring Your Cd To Play It! You Must Rsvp So We Know How Many Dinners We Need To Make. Hosted By Mark & Oski. Rsvp 305.303.3976
Big Poppa E. 8pm-12am Main Bar. No Cover.
www.myspace.com/blackowlmusicmiami

Tue 15 – Graham Drout. 8pm-12am Main Bar. No Cover.
www.myspace.com/grahamwooddroutsikoiko

Wed 16 – Pat De Leon Main Bar. 8pm-12am. No Cover.
www.myspace.com/patdeleonmusic

Thu 17 – Special Event W/ Jonathan Keisberg (Jazz). 10pm-1am In The Cabaret. $15 Cover.
Dj Smooth 9pm-1am On The Patio. No Cover.

Fri 18 – Super Friday!!! Tobacco Road’s World Famous 99 Cent Happy Hour 6pm-7:39pm. Special Event W/ Jonathan Kreisberg (Jazz). 7pm-10pm. $15 Cover. (Dance Music) 10pm-4am In The Cabaret.
Tilt & Crywolf 6pm-2am On The Parking Lot Stage.
Dj Oski On The Patio 6pm-2am
$10 Cover.

Sat 19 – “Hey Elsten” (Latin Pop) In The Cabaret 10pm-2am.
La Lacara De La Chacara(Latin Rock) On Patio 11am.
Dj Epikzaundz 11pm-4am. $5 Cover.

Mon 21 – Big Poppa E. 8pm-12am Main Bar. No Cover.
www.myspace.com/blackowlmusicmiami

Tue 22 – Graham Drout. 8pm-12am Main Bar. No Cover.
www.myspace.com/grahamwooddroutsikoiko

Wed 23 – Pat De Leon. Main Bar. 8pm-12am. No Cover.
www.myspace.com/patdeleonmusic

Thu 24 – Therock Allstars 3 Stages Blowout!!! 9pm-1am In The Cabaret And Parking Lot. $5
Dj Epikzaunz 9pm-1am On The Patio. No Cover.

Fri 25 – Tobacco Road’s World Famous 99 Cent Happy Hour 6pm-7:39pm.
The Cadillac Creeps ( Hard Rock)10pm-2am In The Cabaret.
Dj Oski 6pm-2am On The Patio. $5.
http://cadillaccreeps.com/

Sat 26 – Warning If You Are Coming To Hear Anything Besides Heavy Metal, Tonight Is Not The Night To Go To Tobacco Road. If You Want To Have A Great Time And Hear Over 20 Metal Bands You Better Be At Tobacco Road!!! With That Said!!!
Qool Shows 4th Annual Kryptonite Metal Rock Music Festival.
4 Stages Of Hard Rock Metal, Vendors And More… 8pm-3am $10
www.myspace.com/kryptfest

Mon 28 – Big Poppa E. 8pm-12am Main Bar. No Cover.
www.myspace.com/blackowlmusicmiami

For bookings and special events contact Oski at deejayoski@yahoo.com

Photographs of Miami International Map Fair on 2/5/11

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Miami International Map Fair at HistoryMiami on Saturday, February 5, 2011.

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

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2nd Annual “Little Black Dress” Event Benefiting Operation Smile By Betty Alvarez

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On Feb. 5 at Viceroy Miami (Club 50), The 2nd Annual “Little Black Dress” Fundraiser Event & Cocktail was held benefiting Operation Smile, an international charity and organization of mobile medical professionals who provide safe, effective reconstructive surgery for children born with facial deformities such as cleft lip and cleft palate all over the world. Along with last year’s supporter, former NBA player of the Miami Heat, Tim Hardaway, the event had a mixture of celebrities from different genre’s who have agreed to support Operation Smile this year.

Miami native, and now the star of the hit Broadway play “Dream Girls” ; whom she plays the role of Deena, Syesha Mercado delighted from her upcoming album. Syesha’s performance at this event had the invited guests looking forward to her release date! Also supporting the fundraiser, Super Bowl champ and 2 time Pro Bowl winner, former NFL Player of the Atlanta Falcons, Gerald Riggs, along with his son, successful International Sports News Castor, Gerald Riggs Jr.

Coming all the way from Hollywood, California, supporting actor from “Stomp The Yard” and well known for dancing his way into Hollywood, Alfred Thomas. Performing in hit dance sequences, movies such as “Dream Girls” and “Step Up 2”, Thomas’ latest movie, “Burlesque” is definitely one of his best performances yet.

The electro-pop trio Arrivederci, a high powered group with dynamic vocals, hard hitting beats, and melodic chords shook Club 50 with their sound! During their performance, A “Little Black Dress” fashion show featured 10 of Miami’s well known designer’s added a glamorous touch to the night. The event showcased motorcycle collectibles, courtesy of Harley-Davidson Miami.

Special martinis sponsored by Status Vodka were served to the guests. Aura Catering and “Yes Ma’am” Sweets From The Kitchen served delectable appetizers and desserts.

ALL proceeds inside from this event benefitted Operation Smile – www.operationsmile.org

Photographs by Betty Alvarez copyright 2011

Miami International Boat Show and Strictly Sail 2/17-21/11

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Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail
Thursday, February 17, through Monday, February 21, 2011
Thursday, Feb. 17 (Premier Thursday): 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 18-Sunday, Feb.20: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Monday, Feb.21: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sea Isle Marina & Yachting Center and Miamarina at Bayside open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily

Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach

Sea Isle Marina & Yachting Center
Miami International Boat Show’s in-water display
1635 North Bayshore Drive, Miami

Miamarina at Bayside
Strictly Sail Miami returns to Bayside for 2011
400 Biscayne Blvd., Miami

Admission: Premier Day (Feb. 11): $30
Adults: $16
Five-day adult pass: $75
Two-day adult pass (valid Feb. 18-21): $30
Youth 15 and under get in FREE

Advance tickets can be purchased Online.
MiamiBoatShow.com
StrictlySailMiami.com

Spotlights:
NEW! Meet Russell Newberry — Star deckboss from Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch!
NEW! Dive & Travel Harbor — A ‘show within a show’ for all diving and travel enthusiasts, where you can try scuba diving, get tips and lesson for free!
NEW! Discover Boating Resource Center — Launch your boating life here! Hands-on clinics, seminars, on-water activities and expert advice on how to get started in boating.
Silent Auction & Reception for SUDS — Benefit for Soldiers Undertaking Disabled Scuba, an organization that takes our wounded Iraq and Afghanistan Soldiers diving. Silent auction items available for viewing in the Dive & Travel Harbor.
The Big Game Room is Back — Have a drink at the Marlin Bar, take in an educational seminar, see the latest in fishing products all in one place.
Meet the Cast & Crew of Expedition Great White — Chris Fischer, Capt. Brett McBride and Capt. Jody Whitworth from the hit show will provide a sneak peak at their upcoming new series on National Geographic Channel, plus give away some unique items from the Mothership Ocean, Costa Sunglasses and Sperry Top Sider. Friday at 8pm, Big Game Room
Guy Harvey Artist Pavilion — Meet marine legend and newest member of the International Game Fish Association Fishing Hall of Fame, Dr. Guy Harvey, and see his amazing jewelry and art display.
Sunday is Florida Marlins’ Day — Show your team pride with the Marlins Mermaids! Watch them perform on the Big Game Room stage at 3:30pm and 5:00pm., to be followed by a QA and autograph session. Billy the Marlin will be on hand too!
The Jack Daniel’s Experience — Sample a new drink recipe and more at the Jack Daniel’s booth (must be 21 and older).
PLUS — Affordability Pavilion, Miss GEICO and the Time Bandit offshore racing boats, and so much more to be announced in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!

The 70th annual Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Miami, one of the world’s greatest boating events, returns February 17-21, 2011, showcasing thousands of the newest powerboats, sailboats, engines, electronics and marine accessories from more than 2,000 leading manufacturers from around the world. From personal watercraft and performance boats to sport fishers and mega-yachts, the Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Miami offers something for every boating lifestyle, activity and budget, plus fun attractions for boaters of all ages.

Attractions this year include the NEW Dive & Travel Harbor, the ideal U.S. destination for diving and travel enthusiasts; the Affordability Pavilion featuring boats that can be financed for $250 or less per month; the popular Big Game Room; plus a new boating education experience featuring free boat rides, on-the-water training courses, daily seminars and more.

The 70th annual Miami International Boat Show and Strictly Sail Miami is produced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the world’s largest producer of boat shows and the leading association representing the recreational boating industry. NMMA member companies produce more than 80 percent of the boats, engines, trailers, accessories and gear used by boaters and anglers throughout the U.S. and Canada. The association is dedicated to industry growth through programs in public policy advocacy, market statistics and research, product quality assurance and promotion of the boating lifestyle. For more information, visit www.nmma.org.

Parking: Courtesy shuttle buses will run between all locations including the park and ride at the
American Airlines Arena from one hour prior to show opening through one hour after show close daily. Daily paring at the American Airlines Arena is $10.

New for 2011! Courtesy water taxi service is available between the park and ride at the
American Airlines Arena, Sea Isle Marina & Yachting Center, and Strictly Sail Miami at
Miamarina at Bayside from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily.

Exclusive to the 2011 Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail taking place February 17-21, the new Discover Boating Resource Center offers a unique on-the-water educational experience for boaters of all ages and skill levels. Visitors can take advantage of a variety of free, daily interactive courses including close quarter handling, joystock docking, navigation, scuba diving, and more.

“With the addition of the Discover Boating Resource Center, the Miami International Boat Show and Strictly Sail provides the ideal destination for new boaters to get educated on all of the benefits of the boating lifestyle, and seasoned captains to learn about the latest boating technologies and sharpen their skills,” said Cathy Rick-Joule, show manager. “Whether you want to become more confident docking, learn how to sail, or take the plunge scuba diving, the 2011 show gives people the unique experience to take to the water and discover why life is better with a boat!”

In addition to hundreds of exhibitors offering everything from the latest diving gear and clubs to the world’s most renowned adventure destinations, the Dive and Travel Harbor features activities for those looking to start exploring underwater as well as seasoned pros who want to find the newest in diving and gather with fellow enthusiasts.

Dive and Travel Harbor attractions include:
· Try Scuba at the DEMA ‘Be a Diver Pool’! – New to the underwater world of Scuba diving? All guests 10 and older are invited to take the plunge at the ‘Be a Diver Pool’. Anyone age 10 and older can submerge themselves into the fun and excitement of Scuba diving in a tropically warm pool, test some of the latest Scuba equipment and have a photo taken underwater as a keepsake.

· Human Aquarium – For guests looking to see the latest diving equipment while staying dry, check out the Human Aquarium from Divers Direct. The aquarium features divers in a clear plexi-glass tank demonstrating the latest and greatest in Scuba technology. Attendees may even spot a mermaid or two!

· Soldiers Undertaking Disabled Scuba (SUDS) Benefit – On Saturday February 19, the Miami International Boat Show, in partnership with volunteers fromthe South Florida Divers Club, will host a reception for Soldiers Undertaking Disabled Scuba (SUDS), an organization which takes wounded Iraq and Afghanistan Soldiers diving and gives them the opportunity to become open water certified. There will be a silent auction throughout the show with items on display at the Dive & Travel Harbor, followed by the reception on Saturday evening from 7-9:00 p.m. The reception is by invitation only. Contact Joanne Zito at jzito@nmma.org to reserve your spot, or visit www.SUDSdiving.org to learn how to get more involved.

The Harbor is centrally located on the first floor of the Miami Beach Convention Center with easy access to the outdoor demonstration center.

Miami in Motion Charity Event to Benefit ARC of South Florida 2/24/11

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Miami in Motion Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Leadership Team
Presents a Charity Event to Benefit ARC of South Florida, Inc.
Thursday, February 24, 6 to 9 pm.
RODEZart.com Gallery
CocoWalk
3015 Grand Ave. Suites 236 & 237
Coconut Grove, FL
More Information.

The event will feature a silent art auction of thirty wonderful 8″ x 10″ art pieces created by children at Schnebly’s Redlands Winery, along with sports memorabilia and other donated items. The event will also feature music, two open bars and appetizers. There is a suggested $25 per person donation. For tickets, call Cathy Alexander at 305-441-5643.

Please RSVP Lourdes Castaneda-Jacobs at 954-600-0471 or
via email at lourdesc@baptisthealth.net

The event is the third special event that the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce/ Leadership Miami Project “Miami in Motion” organized to raise community awareness, advocacy, and support for ARC Project Thrive. ARC Project Thrive is an accredited school in Florida City that serves children with developmental delays and disabilities, as well as at-risk children and mainstream students. The children enrolled in the school are 6 weeks to 5 years of age in the day school program, and 6 to 11 in the after-school and summer programs. Children’s developmental conditions range from speech and language delays to autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and genetic and chromosomal disorders.

Understanding how difficult it is for families to raise and provide quality time, education, and meaningful activities for their own young children, the Leadership Miami “Miami in Motion” team wanted to do something different and unique for families whose child was born with a disability and/or special health needs, and they are! In January, Miami in Motion organized for thirty children with a developmental disability to interact, paint, create, and learn from local artist Gorge Rodez. On Thursday February 24, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the RODEZart Gallery in CocoWalk, 3015 Grand Ave. Suites 236 & 237, ARC student art work and packages ranging from one-of-a kind experiences to exquisite trip packages will be displayed and auctioned to the highest bidder. Event proceeds will be used to afford the Children’s Therapy Room at the ARC Homestead facility and other items needed for the children.

Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce “Miami in Motion” Leadership team believes in community awareness and support and that “together, we can enrich the lives of children and families with special needs and make our community a better, stronger, more hopeful place to live.”

Photographs of Beats after Sunset at The Bass Museum on 2/4/11

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Beats after Sunset at The Bass Museum on Friday, February 4, 2011.  This is such an awesome idea, you pay $8.00 and have open bar (this month was tequila and PBR) the entire museum is open and then you  can go out on the terrace and listen to local dj’s and mingle.  It goes from 8pm til 10pm…hope to see everyone next month.

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Photographs of Art in the Park in Coral Gables on 2/4/11

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Art in the Park in Coral Gables on Friday, February 4, 2011.  What a great night for an artwalk, the weather was perfect, a wonderful crowd and awesome music and art.  They had three bands performing: Ketchy Shuby’s, Xperimento and Suenalo.

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CANCELLED The 1st-Ever Fuego Cuban Music World Festival 4/9/11

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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

1st Fuego Cuban Music World Festival Announced!
Saturday, April 9TH, 2011 from 10AM to Midnight
Homestead International Speedway
1 Speedway Blvd
Homestead, FL
www.FuegoCubanMusicFestival.com

“For the 1st time a Cuban music all-star roster in US”

The Fuego Cuban Music World Festival, the first ever Music & Arts festival in the United Stated celebrating Cuban culture throughout the world. Think of it as a “Cuban Woodstock” with the best Cuban artists all sharing the stage. The festival is produced by Fuego Entertainment a company run by Hugo Cancio a well know Cuban music producer and concert promoter. The tickets for the festivities will cost $40 per person for this historical event with activities for the whole family.

The complete roster of artists will be announced shortly with many surprises. There will be more than 14 performers representing all genres of popular Cuban music, including Cuban reggaeton, pop, jazz and trova for the estimated 50K attendees present to enjoy.

Dreaming in Stereo CD Release Party at The Stage 2/20/11

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The CD release party for Dreaming in Stereo’s “Dreaming in Stereo 2” and Jennifer Kaiser’s “Masquerade”
Sunday 2/20/11 8pm
The Stage Miami
170 NE 38th St
Miami, FL 33130
How Much – Free

Forward Motion Records presents: The CD release party for Dreaming in Stereo’s “Dreaming in Stereo 2” and Jennifer Kaiser’s “Masquerade” at Miami’s newest music venue “The Stage”. This will be a unique event with special guests and surprises.

Both projects are led by alumni of the Miami Beach Senior High Rock Ensemble

“Dreaming in Stereo 2” is the much anticipated followup to their Self-Titled debut. The band will be one of only 4… acts representing South Florida at South By Southwest 2011 in Austin Texas.

“Masquerade” is the long awaited debut from Singer- Songwriter , Jennifer Kaiser. She is a accomplished writer and performer who has worked with a who’s who of local talent to make a unique album with a sound all its own.

The show will begin with a songwriters in the round featuring Tyler Bernhardt, The Mann Sisters, Chris Alvy, Syvia Emmerson, and Danny Luis.

www.forwardmotionrecords.com
www.myspace.com/dreaminginstereo
www.Masquerademusic.com
www.thestagemiami.com

Dreaming in Stereo Bio
Progressive Pop … that’s what the powerful sound of the Miami Beach-based band Dreaming in Stereo is. Influenced by the sound of Art Rock and power pop , DIS take you on a sonic journey with 3 minute pop songs with progressive rock intricacies .Their songwriting is mature and their live shows have earned them the right to hold their own opening for legendary acts like Todd Rundgren, Adrian Belew, Mumiy Troll, and Davey Jones.”Dreaming in Stereo 2″ is the followup to 2010’s critically acclaimed self titled debut which was a college radio staple charting in over 30 major markets. The band has been selected to showcase at SXSW 2011 in Austin, TX

Jennifer Kaiser Bio
Jennifer Kaiser is an emerging singer/songwriter and native Miami Beach resident. Her new album of original material, “Masquerade” (Forward Motion Records), showcases her strengths as a burgeoning talent in the South Florida musical scene and encompasses a variable who’s who of South Florida’s musical talent.
Before even graduating high school, Jennifer’s obvious talent landed her an internship at Deston Entertainment, owned by renowned American songwriter Desmond Child (Bon Jovi, Kiss, Aerosmith, Ricky Martin). With the experience of Child’s guidance under her belt, Jennifer began writing for and with local artists including renowned vocal trainer and writer Beth Cohen, and Marty Cintron of pop group No Mercy amongst others. A 2003 stint as the singer/songwriter in rock band The Pinball Playboys, with lead guitarist Giovanni Vitanza (elusive singer/songwriter of 1990’s Los Angeles rock band the Coma-Tones), furthered the depths of her experience as a performer and writer.
As a student at Miami Beach Senior HIgh school at age 15, Jennifer’s path first crossed with fellow student and now-near-patriarch of the Miami original music scene, Fernando Perdomo (of Miami-based group Dreaming In Stereo and proprietor of Forward Motion Records). Their common love of all things music sparked a natural chemistry, culminating in a series of acoustic gigs in 2001 where they were featured at the prestigious, but short-lived, Billboard Live in Miami Beach.
From their early association, Perdomo made for a natural fit as the producer on “Masquerade.” A special project close to Jennifer’s heart, “Masquerade” features material with origins in a 1999 trip abroad to Paris, where the free-spirited artist found the inspiration for the songs “Paper Doll” and “Pretty Boy.” Fast forward to 2010 where the augmented collection of material attracted not only Perdomo, who serves as producer and bassist, but also celebrated session-drummer and artist Derek Cintron (of Miami-based band DC3), Nothing Rhymes With Orange producer Ryan Sambrook on piano, organ and synthesizer and Dreaming In Stereo alumni Dave Torre on viola. Lead guitarist George Chavles (of Los Angeles rock bands The DI’s and The Red Devils) came “out of the woodwork” to participate in the project ,and vocals on the material were produced by none other than Grammy-Award winning engineer Felipe Tichaeur, whose credits include Christina Agulera and he has recently written and produced latin pop song that is currently #8 on Billboard.

Changes Are Coming

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{We at Soul Of Miami are going to be testing out some changes over the next few weeks in order to make your enjoyment of the website even easier. We already get so much positive feedback about how easy Soul Of Miami is to use, but we want to try to do even better. If you have anything you would like to see, please leave us a comment below. If you hate the changes, definitely let us know as they happen.}

Change #1
NO MORE PAGING
We changed the setting so now ALL events on a given date will show up on one page. This means that page might load a little slower, if there are lots of events, but also means no more hitting “Next Next Next” and waiting for the site to reload.
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Join Dine at Calamari in the Grove for Wine and Hors d’Oeuvres 2/8/11

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Calamari Restaurant
3540 Main Hwy
Coconut Grove
Tuesday, February 8 from 6-8pm
Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door
and includes 1 glass of wine (red or white) courtesy of Republic National, a sample of the Chivas and a selection of complimentary hors d’oeuvres.
Buy advance tickets here.

Join us as we head to Coconut Grove for an evening of wine and sumptuous hors d’oeuvres. We will be visitng Calamari restaurant (part of the family of restaurants which include such South Florida favorites Il Villagio in Merrick Park, Carpaccio in Bal Harbour, Bella Luna, Trattoria Rosalia in Aventura, and Luna Cafe.) Located on the edge of the village center, Calamari offers a romantic and intimate setting complete with a spacious dining room and umbrellas, fountains and garden outdoors. Join us as we indulge in a sampling of their delectable menu, and sip on some fine wine.

In addition, guests will also enjoy a sample of a Chivas 12 cocktail or a glass of Chivas 18. It’s time to discover a new favorite.

MENU:
Mini Pizza Margheritas
Caprese Skewers with cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella balls and fresh basil
Baked Stuffed Mushrooms filled with delicate crab meat
Mini Meatballs topped with ricotta cheese and fresh tomato sauce
Warm Focaccia Bread
Fresh Tomato Bruschetta
Grilled Chicken Skewers served in a Tangy Teriyaki Sauce

La Cofradia celebrates 5th Anniversary by Betty Alvarez

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La Cofradia recently celebrated 5 years of exquisite Peruvian cuisine on Feb. 3. With Special guest Chef Javier Wong, guests enjoyed Peruvian appetizers, exceptional wines and the famous pisco sour. Jaime Dickinson, owner of La Cofradia thanked the packed house for a wonderful evening and fun night.

Photographs by Betty Alvarez copyright 2011

Marek Hewryk Redefines European Luxury By Betty Alvarez

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Canadian skin care specialist, Marek Hewryk, opened the most elegant and exquisite skin care boutique, HEWRYK with his two brands: Marek Hewryk and 4VOO in the epicenter of the “city beautiful” on Feb. 3 with a fabulous by-invitation-only red carpet event that was attended by city officials, dignitaries, A-listers and celebrities. Miracle Mile was the place to be- to experience the HEWRYK.

HEWRYK boutique offers a fresh, modern, and chic venue for both women and men to shop for luxury skin care products containing sophisticated ingredients. Taking a break from typical cosmetic stores that offer products for variety of tastes, HEWRYK boutique is designed to cater to women and men seeking exceptional quality skin care products with the most advanced formulations. Both brands, Marek Hewryk and 4VOO have been available in many countries in department stores such as Harrods in London, Galleries Lafayette in Paris, and Isetan in Tokyo. Never before had they been available together in a specially designed setting which fully reflects their creator’s philosophy. Now this will come to fruition in South Florida and in what many consider one of the most if not the most lovely area of the city.

In 2003 Marek Hewryk released 4VOO Distinct Man – a premium skin care line designed specifically for men and then in 2009 a luxury brand, Marek Hewryk for women. Since inception, both brands have become the world’s leading skin care treatment, contributing immensely to the burgeoning market of luxury skin care and cosmetics; they became favorites among celebrities and royalties. After surveying the landscape of skin care boutiques, Marek Hewryk discovered a powerful demand for new luxury and new ideas. “I wanted to provide women and men with an elegant new shopping experience – unlike anything they’ve felt before,” says president and founder, Marek Hewryk. “I know they’ll love my boutique, it’s sophisticated, it’s luxurious and it’s designed to compliment a glamorous lifestyle.” Owner commissioned work of very well know designers while creating his HEWRYK boutique.

Hewryk believes that personal touches he offers, like luxury shopping experience, personal consultations, or even development of fully customized skin care products will make a difference; of course the last one is by an appointment only. He already has an impressive list of his personal clients that adore his products. Hewryk had the dream to create a unique skin care boutique that would highlight his exclusive and luxury products for both women and men from which every single one was developed by him. As an applied chemist and biologist, Hewryk creates his products with the most sophisticated and powerful ingredients such as silk, pearl, orchid, numerous natural botanical extracts, and biochemically active peptides, some of them with platinum. He also developed Marekâ„¢ 116 a unique technology he employs in his product creation.

HEWRYK boutique is located at 57 Miracle Mile (breezeway) in Coral Gables and open from Tuesday to Saturday from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM. More information is also available on the web at: www.Hewryk.com

Photographs by Betty Alvarez copyright 2011

Photographs of Cupidratings.com Launch Event on 2/3/11

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Cupidratings.com Launch Event at Grove Isle Hotel & Spa on Thursday, February 3, 2011.  We enjoyed  complimentary hors d’oeuvres, champagne and chocolate covered strawberries courtesy of Grove Isle Hotel & Spa; chocolate truffles from Cao Chocolates and sweet treats by K’s Designz.

Cupidratings allows users to create a customized romantic package based on experiences and ratings from other users. The site is designed to make romance easier by providing users with insight into how to plan a romantic experience. Cupidratings will be the worldwide leader in romance through media, public and online platforms.

“Cupidratings’ mission is to be the most comprehensive resource for all things romantic,” says Founder, Sean Kramer. “It’ll enable our users to easily plan, create and fulfill their romantic experiences.”

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February Schedule at The Stage

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This February at The Stage
Miami’s Premiere Entertainment Venue Announces February Lineup
The Stage
170 NE 38th Street
Miami Design District

After an exciting opening month, The Stage is proud to announce their February lineup. This month Miami’s newest live music and entertainment venue will welcome a thrilling roster of entertainment to the stage.

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011
Cody Chestnutt
Many acclaim Cody Chesnutt to be an exciting force within the field of music. Cody is an American musician of African American descent from Atlanta, Georgia, whose music blends elements of rock, funk, soul, hip hop, and blues. The world class vocalist and writer with such hits as “The Seed 2.0” by The Roots and his amazing self recorded bedroom cult classic ‘The Headphone Masterpiece’. DJ Tom Laroc will be holding down the vibe for the duration of the evening. This event is going to be truly EPIC!
(www.myspace.com/codychesnuttmusic)

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011
Ben Prestage
Known as “The Best One Man Band”, Ben Prestage has been praised at the future of American Blues, Roots Music, Americana and it one of today’s most talented outsiders. (www.benprestagemusic.com)

Thursday, February 17th, 2011
The legendary Eddie Kirkland performs with Juke
Eddie Kirkland is one of the original Blues men who boast relentless grit, talent, strength of writing, love of entertaining and devotion to the Blues. (www.eddiekirkland.com) Juke, a four-piece contemporary blues band that takes pride in what they claim is “not your uncle’s blues. It’s dirty, it’s raw, it’s real and it makes you feel”

Friday, February 18th, 2011
Stokeswood
Stokeswood’s independent release, Carassia is like a sonic excursion between the lines of a poet’s story-telling prowess. Thoughtful introspection on the human condition is amplified and challenged by the layered accents of electroacoustic guitars, pianos, synths, strings and drums. (www.stokeswood.net)

Tuesday, February 25th, 2011
Big Sam’s Funky Nation
The Nation has established their presence on the forefront of the New Orleans music scene. Boasting a masterful blend of rock, with an improv-style associated with jazz and a horn-heavy front section that’s the hallmark of funk. (www.bigsamsfunkynation.com)

Wednesday, February 26th, 2011
Afrobeta
Formed by Miami-based avant-dance duo Cuci Amador and Smurphio in 2006, Afrobeta is a means to attain an ultimate form of artistic self expression. Their undeniable sound combines funky synths, head-bopping baselines, electrohouse, bilingual lyrics and plenty of attitude. (www.afrobeta.com)

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011 and March 10th, 2011
Ben Robinson Band
Ben Robinson, 22 year old renowned guitarist has been booked on such shows as The Late Show with David Letterman, Donny and Marie, Martin Short and he even pulled a stint with super drummer Tony Royster Jr. in the Nickelodeon super band produced by Paul Shafer. David Letter recognizes him as “The Boy with The Blues”. DJ Tom LaRoc spinning the night away with a mix of sheer excellence. (www.myspace.com/thebenrobinsonband)

Friday, Febuary 4th, 2011
ArtOfficial
Miami-based Art Official can be described as “blending your favorite groups from hip hop’s “golden era,” replacing their sampled beats with jazz musicians and injecting a good dose of future funk into the whole equation. (www.artofficialmusic.net)

Saturday February 5th, 2011
Jahfe
Homegrown, Jahfe fuses roots reggae with many other genres including rock, dub, soul & R&B, creating a unique blend of organic sounds.

Thursday, February 10th, 2011
Nicolle Chirino Acoustic
Nicolle is a Rock/Pop artist and the 3rd generation of a Latin music dynasty.

Thursday, February 10th, 2011
Slip & The Spinouts
An established Rockabilly/Roots band on the South Florida circuit. Their eclectic blend of rockabilly, western swing, surf, old country, blues and roots music appeals to people of all ages; keeping the dance floor crowded and booze flowin’. (www.slipandthespinouts.com)

Friday, February 11th, 2011 *CD Release Party
Cleveland Jones CD Release Party
Imagine Caetano Veloso’s bastard son, born in America’s bread basket, and raised on a steady diet of Caribbean cool, Cleveland Jones produces an eclectic mix of samba, reggae, and soul. (www.clevelandjones.com)

Dates Performing: Saturday, February 12th, 2011 and Sunday, February 20th, 2011
¡Suénalo!
¡Suénalo! is the premier Miami band with a sound that vividly reflects the different cultures that shape the Magic City. ¡Suénalo! defies classification but can be described as Latin Funk. (www.suenalomusic.com)

Sunday, February 13th, 2011 *CD Release Party
Dreaming in Stereo and Forward Motion Records CD release: The brainchild of multi-instrumentalist singer songwriter, Fernando Perdomo, Dreaming in Stereo marries Power Pop and Art-Rock. (www.facebook.com/dreaminginstereomusic)

Saturday, February 19th, 2011
Spam Allstars
DJ Le Spam & Spam Allstars blend improvisational electronic elements and turntables with latin, funk, hip hop and dub to create what they call an electronic descarga. Spam Allstars attracts many types of people, from salsa-lovers to break dancers—all live-music patrons. (www.spamallstars.com)

About The Stage:
The Stage is the latest entertainment venue to join Miami’s booming Music Corridor which stretches from the outskirts of Brickell to the Brooklyn-esque Design District. A 10,000 square foot entertainment venue, The Stage gives onlookers a birds-eye view of performances on their nearly 200 square foot stage. Two garage style doors open to the outdoor space providing unobstructed views at nearly every angle. Taking cues from old world New Orleans, Andrea Mejia designed The Stage with the charm and sophistication of the city in mind. Make no mistake; The Stage isn’t just another good looking venue, it’s has soul. With state-of-the-art acoustics, lighting and equipment, The Stage will undoubtedly introduce a whole new experience of authentic talent to the City and is sure to be a favorite for both entertainers and the audience. The Stage is located at 170 NE 38th Street in Miami’s Design District. For more information call 305.576.9577, visit their website at www.thestagemiami.com, or find them on facebook at www.facebook.com/thestagemiami.

18th Annual 9 Mile Music Festival 3/12/11

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18th Annual 9 Mile Music Festival
March 12, 2011, 1:00pm – 12:00am
Bayfront Park
301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Downtown Miami, FL 33132
www.9milemusicfestival.com

18th Annual 9 Mile Music Festival formerly known as Caribbean Festival.
Performing Live:
Stephen Marley
Damian Marley
Julian Marley
Ky-Mani Marley
Thievery Corporation
Slightly Stoopid
Major Lazer
Inner Circle
Kevens
DJ Hatcha
Mala of Digital Mystik
Juan Basshead & MC Jumanji

Admission + 4 canned goods to benefit Curley’s House

Tickets are on sale now! at www.bobmarleymovement.com, or at the following Ticket Outlets:
Uncle Sams Music: (305) 532 – 0973
Condom USA: (305) 610 – 7867
Barbican Square: (954) 885 – 5422
Caribbean Delite: (305) 254 – 6606
Jamaican Kitchen: (305) 596 – 2585
Juney’s Restaurant: (305) 654 – 2955
Reggae n Things: (954) 255 – 3280
Festival hotline: (305) 740 – 7344

Bird Road Art Walk Unveils New Logo 2/19/11

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Bird Road Art Walk Unveils New Logo
Saturday, February 19, 2011, 7:00 pm -10:00 pm
Throughout the Bird Road Art District
Aperture Studios
7360 SW 41 st Street
Miami, FL

Go behind-the-scenes, in one of Miami’s oldest art districts. Visit open studios, view gallery exhibitions, meet the artists, enjoy complimentary
cocktails and hors de’ouvres, plenty of free parking and our complimentary shuttle bus service that will take you to each studio throughout the night.

On Feb 19 we invite you to start the night at Aperture Studios located at 7360 SW 41st Street for a special Champagne Reception at 7 pm for the unveiling of our new logo. From there we invite you to take our shuttle bus and go studio hopping and people watching.

Most of the studios offer complimentary wine and eats but some of our favorite gourmet food trucks will also be on hand along the way.

There is plenty to see and enjoy at the Bird Road Art Walk. You’ll want to visit all the participating studios & alternative art spaces:
Accent Alternative Art Space
Akuara Teatro Workshop
Art Works II
Aperture Studios
Carlos Antonio Rancano
Chavarriaga Art Studio
Daedalus Art Projects
Erik Speyer Studio
Esteban Blanco Art Studio
G Peralta Fine Arts
Gina Guzman Stained Glass Studio
Lambertini Art
Luis Fuentes’ Radical Art Spot
Madero Art
MANO Fine Art Studio/Project Space
Miami Art Club
Nestor Arenas Fine Art
Nickel Glass Studio/Matthew Miller
Onate Art Gallery
Pablo Lazo Studio
Rafael Consuegra/Caudart Gallery & Studio
Ray Azcuy Art Studio
Romero Hidalgo Artists’ Studios
Tropical Art Gallery@Palmetto Rug
The Warehouse/Roberto Bilbao
Valmar Design Studio

Getting there …
The Bird Road Art District (BRAD) is located just off the beaten path, east of SW 75th Avenue, which runs alongside the Palmetto Expressway and between Bird Road (SW 40th St) and SW 48th St. The majority of the artist’s studios are located off of SW 75th Ave.

Tell your friends about the new Bird Road Art Walk every third Saturday from 7:00-10:00 pm

Become a fan on facebook-Bird Road Art District.

Website coming soon: www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com.

More info? Call 305.467.6819

Malcriado! Productions Present Daybreak Embrace, Venejer and Kezia 2/12/11

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Crazy 8’s & The Malcriado! Productions Are Proud to Present:
3 Amazing Bands: Daybreak Embrace, Venejer & Kezia!
One Night Only: Saturday February 12th
New Venue:
Da Big Kahuna
17 S. Ft. Laud. Beach Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL

For the 1st Time Performing Together in Downtown FT. Lauderdale
Party Starts @ 10pm
First Band @ 10:30pm
Only a $5 Dollar Cover!
Ladies: Pay an Extra $5 & Drink Free from 10-12

Drink Specials All Night Long:
$12 Domestic Buckets (5)
$5 Cherry Bombs
$3 Washington Apples
$100 Svedka Bottle Specials

Don’t Miss This One
Come Party With Us!

Follow us at:
twitter.com/daybreakembrace
twitter.com/venejer
twitter.com/the_malcriado
myspace.com/keziaband

Lemon City Cemetery Memorial Garden And Monument Dedication Presentation 2/15/11

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Lemon City Cemetery Memorial Garden And Monument Dedication Presentation
February 15, 2011, 9:30 AM
Village Carver
485 NW 71st Street
Miami, FL 33150

A dedication ceremony for the memorial garden and monument at the site of the recently discovered Lemon City Cemetery, where 523 Black people are buried many of who were Bahamian and early founders of Miami. The event will begin with a procession at 9:30 am led by The Progressive Cornet Band directed by Donnie Brown and the Singing Angels directed by Dr. Richard Strachan. At 10 a.m., Dr. Enid Pinkney, chair of the Lemon City Cemetery Community Corporation, and Alfred Sanchez, president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Miami, will speak on the rich history of the Lemon City Cemetery and their work to preserve the memory of many of Miami’s Black pioneers

In April of 2008 human bones were discovered at the construction site for the YMCA of Greater Miami’s affordable housing project in Miami, Florida. It was found that these bones were from Black people, many of whom were Bahamians, and early founders of Miami.

The City of Miami had no record of a Cemetery being in this location and had given the Developers, Carlisle Development Group and Biscayne Housing, permission to build affordable housing on the land. The controversy resulted in the formation of the Lemon City Cemetery Community Corporation to stop further development of the property and ensure respect for the dead. The Y and the Developers agreed to revise their construction plans and not move the remains to another cemetery. They further agreed to turn the rest of the cemetery which had no construction on it into a memorial garden with a monument to the 523 people buried there and build the additional two planned apartments in another area of the Y’s property.

On February 16, 2010 the Lemon City Cemetery Community Corporation, the Developers and the Y celebrated the Local Historic Designation of the Cemetery which was granted by the City of Miami’s Historic Preservation and Environment Board on November 3, 2009. Over two hundred people attended the program. The Lemon City Cemetery Corporation has applied for a 501c3, sponsored a Charrette to determine plans for the Memorial and Monument and meets on a regular basis to achieve its goals.

The YMCA of Greater Miami
With branches throughout Miami-Dade and upper Monroe County, the YMCA of Greater of Miami is one of South Florida’s leading not-for-profit organizations. The Y engages the South Florida community to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Focusing on strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers services such as youth sports, aquatics, after-school, preschool and child care, summer camp, health and fitness programs, and membership. For more information about the YMCA of Greater Miami, call toll free 1-877-WOW-YMCA or visit www.ymcamiami.org.

Lemon City Cemetery Community Corporation
The Lemon City Cemetery Community Corporation started out as the African American Committee of Dade Heritage Trust, which later became the Lemon City Cemetery Task Force and now has been incorporated. The first meeting was held on May 25, 2009 at Jefferson Reaves Park to discuss strategies to deal with the discovery of the Lemon City Cemetery. Finding family members of the deceased, applying for historic designation, inviting elected officials to our meeting and getting the community involved were strategies suggested to deal with the situation. All meetings have been open to the public. The LCCC adopted a resolution which was presented to and passed by the Historic Environment Preservation Board of the City of Miami in July. The LCCC prepared and presented a preliminary historic designation report for the September meeting of the HEP Board. That report was accepted unanimously by the Board in October.

Tailin’ It! SuperBowl Sunday at Finnegan’s River Performance by Spam AllStars 2/6/11

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Vitamin C Presents the 3rd Annual
Tailin’ It!
The Ultimate Super Bowl Experience
Finnegans River
401 SW 3rd Ave

Live Performance by Spam AllStars

Super Bowl Specials
Noon to 6pm
»$9 Pitchers of Coors Light
»$3.50 pints of Miller Lite
»$2 Stone Crabs Claws
»$2 x 3 Oysters
Music by Miguel G.
Game will be played on large HD projectors & all flat screen TVs.
Come by Land or Sea

Click Here to RSVP . RSVP Required for Complimentary Admission before 4pm

Launch Miami Market Saturday 2/5/11

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Launch Miami Market
Saturday, February 5, 2011, 12Noon- 6pm Free to the Public
The Palm Lot
140 NE 39th St. & 1st Ct.
www.launcharte.com

Launch Miami Market is an Open Air Market located in Miami’s Design District; A platform for emerging artists, designers, entrepeneurs and self starters to connect with the community and have a venue to sell and share their work with the community.

Launch Miami Market has clothing, vintage, accessories, t-shirt designers, handbags, leather goods, rare finds, antiques, fresh local produce, home baked goods and an amazing selection of local gourmet food trucks and sweets.

2nd Annual Valentine’s Masquerade Party 2/11/11

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2nd Annual Valentine’s Masquerade Party
Friday Feb 11th 2011, 10pm
The American Legion
445 NE 7th Ave
Miami, FL 33138

Happy Valentine’s Day And….Happy Birthday Aquarians

From the people that brought you the All White New Year’s Eve Bash 2011
This is our 2nd Anniversary Valentine Masquerade Event Last year was Great and it was a Blast

The Valentine Masquerade event last year was a complete success. And we are going to do it again With great Music, great people, great times. we will also be celebrating nelson fritz’s aka negrofino birthday along with all the aquarians birthday so bring lots of friends for the celebrations.

We are asking for everyone to wear Something Red You can wear all red if you wish, but it is not necessary. Anything red will do. Red flower, shoes, belt, hat, tie, shirt, etc. We will provide a limited amount of masks, so 1ST come 1ST served…. but we recommend to bring your own.

Very Important
We Were Asked This Question Over And Over Last Year….Is this party only for couples?
Nooooo Last Year We Had So Many Great Looking Singles, It Was Ridiculous. Read My Lips…. More Singles Then Couples

The party will be held at the American Legion Building (same location as the NYE All White party) 2 Rooms 2DJ’S …and 1 huuuuuuge bar

Tickets in Advance are only $10 and $15 at the door. Purchase at Moonchine every single “sizzling salsa wednesday” don’t wait last minute save yourselves 5 bux we don’t want to hear it at the door it’s 20 bux if you complain at the doorlol

Music by: DJ Hec Nice from Off the Hookah, Bongo’s Club Bed, Power 96 etc. (in the open format room) (House, Hip Hop, Reggaeton, etc)
DJ Jorge Charun AkA Negro Chulo in the Salsa room (Salsa, Merengue, Bachata)

For advanced tickets please contact:
Nelson Fritz 305-335-3423
Jorge Charun 703-568-8171

HYPE Fridays Friday 2/4/11

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HYPE Fridays
Friday February 4th, 2010, 10:00pm
Bar 721
721 N Lincoln Lane
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.bar721.com

Winter Party Festival Kick Off Event!
Hosted by Adora!
FREE Vodka Drinks 10pm-11pm!

“HYPE” Fridays is South Beach’s Friday night and is packed every week!

Free vodka drinks 10pm to 11pm.
Vodka bottle special $125!
Smoking is not permitted inside the venue.
There is no cover charge.

DJ Bryan Zero

Love is Everywhere 2/5/11

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“Love is Everywhere”
02/05/2011, 7:00pm-11:00pm
Artway66 Gallery at Mayfair Promenade
2911 Grand Ave Suite 400D
Miami Florida, 33133
www.artway66.com

“Artway66 Gallery” Set in a Modern Artist’s loft at the Mayfair promenade in Coconut Grove, ArtWay66 evokes a time when artists found inspiration and community in sharing their work, and philosophy with one another. The bohemian lifestyle fashioned life as a grand celebration, a feast of the senses to be shared and treasured. Together, artists found kinship over every Gallery exhibits and events, over cocktails, live music, artistic performance and conversation. During the Love Month Artway66 Gallery will host a one of a kind Art exhibit, “Love is Everywhere” presenting artists: Lea Alcantara, Johnny Valdes, Proman Garcia, Marlenes Gasiba, Luis Breso, Kurt Merkel, Arien Lopez, Haydee Pichardo, Candace Chloe, Joseph Lawrence Vasile, Trina Colins, Brent Miller, Alexander Calderon,Yampier Sardina and Miami Hottest Jewelry Designer Steven Anton Rahage, 17 Artists, 17 different styles.

Special Live Music Presentation by: Sunday Quorum, Serena Stroppa. Live Poetry by: Ariel Sakowitz.

Enjoy Open Bar and Tapas, all night long.

Ask for your $50 toward the purchase of an art work at the gallery. Sponsored: by Pollo Tropical and Mayfair.

Knight Arts Challenge Contest Opens For Applications Through March 2, 2011

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Knight Arts Challenge Contest Opens For Applications


Starting today, South Floridians can begin applying for a share of millions in funding through the fourth annual Knight Arts Challenge. The community-wide contest to find the best ideas for the arts in South Florida is sponsored by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

Applications will be accepted through March 2 at KnightArts.org.

There are only three rules for applying: The idea is about the arts; the project takes place in or benefits South Florida; and applicants must find other funding to match the Knight Foundation grant.

Individuals, nonprofits and for profit organizations are eligible to apply.
In just three years, Knight Foundation has invested $17.5 million in projects for the Challenge, which aims to bring South Florida together through the arts. Local arts supporters are doubling that amount with matching funds.

In 2010, the winning ideas included commissioning original films telling unique Miami stories through the Borscht Film Festival, exposing 130,000 Miami-Dade students to the arts through an annual field trip and promoting traditional Haitian art through a youth training program in Homestead.

“This contest is about innovative ideas, artistic excellence and inspiring our community. The best projects will help weave culture into the everyday fabric of this region. We want to hear from everyone with a great idea,” said Dennis Scholl, Miami program director for Knight Foundation, who leads the initiative.

Have an idea? Visit www.KnightArts.org through March 2. The two-question application is designed to be simple to attract applicants who aren’t traditional grant seekers.

About the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation advances journalism in the digital age and invests in the vitality of communities where the Knight brothers owned newspapers. Knight Foundation focuses on projects that promote informed and engaged communities and lead to transformational change. For more, visit www.knightfoundation.org.

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ArtCenter/South Florida presents The Architecture of Drawing Masters Jacob Brillhart and Errol Barron Opens 2/25/11

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Artcenter Deconstructs Architecture:
The Roles Of Drawing And Painting In The Digital Age
Masters Jacob Brillhart and Errol Barron Exhibit Two Generations of Works
Friday, February 25 at 7:00 p.m.
ArtCenter/South Florida
800 Lincoln Road at Meridian
Miami Beach, FL

ArtCenter/South Florida is proud to present The Architecture of Drawing, an exhibition illustrating the role of hand-drawing and painting in the digital age. Curated from more than 100 sketch books of two artists from two generations, Jacob Brillhart AIA and Errol Barron FAIA, this show examines the tradition of drawing as both a recording device and a cognitive or brainstorming tool used in design. The opening reception will take place on Friday, February 25 at 7:00 p.m. at ArtCenter/South Florida (800 Lincoln Road at Meridian, Miami Beach), and the exhibit will remain on view through April 3, 2011, free and open to the public. For more information please call 305.674.8278 or visit the website at www.artcentersf.org.

“The Architecture of Drawing is an important show because it gives viewers the opportunity to see how traditional fine art skills can enhance and complement the use of today’s cutting edge technology,” said Jeremy Chestler, ArtCenter’s executive director. “With great architecture and design happening around us, this show offers a window into the creative processes that often take place behind the scenes and when developing concepts.”

Jacob Brillhart and Errol Barron, who both respectively teach drawing and design at University of Miami and Tulane University, believe that drawings done digitally and by hand are not mutually exclusive activities but deeply complementary and symbiotic. Their joint exhibition of how observation influences design will be comprised of sketchbooks, paintings, design drawings and architectural models that explore the interrelationships of drawing, painting, and architecture.

Jacob Brillhart, AIA
Jacob Brillhart has built his career as an architect, painter and professor of architecture. He is currently a full-time Lecturer at the University of Miami School of Architecture where he has taught all levels of Design Studio, Freehand Drawing and Mechanical Drawing. Brillhart is also an integral teacher of the Rome program and leads students in drawing and design studios throughout Europe, where he continually conducts drawing research.

In the Spring of 2010, Brillhart served as the Favrot Visiting Professor at the Tulane School of Architecture. Having earned his Bachelor’s of Architecture from Tulane University and his Masters in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University, Brillhart has been influenced by both teaching traditions, and his architectural practice, Jacob Brillhart Architect, P.A., is formed around the interchange of research, exploration and progressive design. A LEED AP, he is also engaged in sustainable building practices and was honored with the 2009 AIA Miami Design Merit Award for his “Mechanical House.”

In 2010, Brillhart was nominated as a finalist for the Rome Prize in Architecture; he was also a Gabriel Prize finalist in 2006 and 2007 consecutively, and received first prize in the 2006 Miami Beach Life Guard Tower Design Competition for which he was featured in The New York Times. In 2009, Brillhart participated in a joint exhibition entitled Visual Thinking in the Digital Age at the University of Miami.

Errol Barron, FAIA
Errol Barron is a senior member of the faculty and the Favrot Professor of Architecture at the Tulane School of Architecture. He is a graduate of Tulane and Yale Universities and has taught a wide range of courses including Theory, Design Studio, Professional Concerns, Introduction to Architecture for Non-Majors and Drawing.

An acting principle of Barron/Toups Architects, his work has been published widely and is recognized for design excellence. A number of his award-winning projects include the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, the Oliver St. Pe’ Center for the Blind at the University of New Orleans, and St. James Church, which was awarded a national design award by the American Institute of Architecture.

While maintaining a professional practice and bringing the direct experience of the office to the school, Barron has also had a separate career as a painter. This interest in drawing, painting and its interrelationship with the design process has become more compelling in the current digital world. His work has been exhibited at many institutions, including a collection which toured from 2004 to 2006 in the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, The Alexandria Museum of Art, The Bakersfield (Ca.) Museum of Art, the Louisiana State University Architectural Gallery and the University of Tennessee Architecture gallery.

The Louisiana Endowment of the Humanities awarded Barron a grant in 2004 for the publication of the book, “Observations – Drawings, Paintings and Architecture of Errol Barron”. In 1994, he was made a Fellow in the American Institute of Architects, and was also the winner of the Gabriel Prize, awarded by the Western European Architecture Foundation to study and draw French architecture.

About ArtCenter/South Florida
Established in 1984, ArtCenter/South Florida (located at 800, 810 and 924 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach) 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. ArtCenter/South Florida is open Tuesday through Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 12:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. For further information please call 305.674.8278 or visit the website at www.artcentersf.org.

Exhibitions and programs at ArtCenter/South Florida are made possible through grants from the Miami-Dade County Department of cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs council, the Miami-Dade mayor and Board of County Commissioners; The Children’s Trust; the City of Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council; the City of Miami Beach Community Development Block Grant Program; the Miami Beach Mayor and City Commissioners; the State of Florida, Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Arts Council; the Dade Community Foundation and the Chestler Family Fund at Dade Community Foundation; ArtéCity; Target and Walgreens.

The 2011 SoBay Festival of the Arts ArtSoBay Exhibit Opening 2/4/11

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Artsobay Exhibit Opening
Friday, February 4, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
16701 SW 72 Avenue
Miami, FL 33157

Free. Open to the public.
Full Schedule

Join us for the ArtSoBay Exhibit Opening, the annual juried fine art exhibit held at the Deering Estate at Cutler. An open call was issued to the arts community and submissions for the exhibit were reviewed by guest juror, Rene Morales, Associate Curator for the Miami Art Museum (MAM), and the Estate’s own Exhibits and Collections Committee. The artists chosen will showcase a variety of contemporary art. The Deering Estate at Cutler congratulates this generation’s emerging and contemporary artists for the 2011 ArtSoBay exhibit: Kerry Phillips, Gavin Perry, George Sanchez, Felice Grodin, Sarah Karl, Jen Stark, Raul Mendez, Richard Hayden, Ralph Provisero, and the TM Sisters as well as the Deering Estate’s on-site Artists-in-Residence: Deena Blazejack, Cherie Clark, Kim Yantis, Lara Stein Pardo, Aurora Molina, Yomarie Silva, and Carsten Meier.

Picture Yourself Perfect 2/12/11

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Jason Shapiro, M.D. Presents Picture Yourself….. Perfect
with Fine Art Photographer, Karen Paige Hillman.
Saturday, February 12th 1pm ~ 7pm
Tribeca Medaesthetics
Jason Shapiro, M.D.
1425 South Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Fl
www.Tribecamed.com

Please RSVP TO: erinmiamilchman@gmail.com

Just in time for Your Day of Love…. Valentine’s Day, we present to you,
A Day of Glamour & Beauty, Fine Art Photography and Exquisite, Vintage Fashion.

A Saturday afternoon soiree featuring a gallery of works from fine art photographer, Karen Paige Hillman, and her collection of
one-of-a-kind vintage creations, clothing, jewelry and fabulous finery. Step into timeless beauty with appetizers, sultry sounds and “passionate” cocktails while you prepare for your own fantasy photo shoot after enhancing injectibles & beautifying skin treatments with special pricing by Dr. Jason Shapiro, M.D.

Shop in our “pop-up” romance boutique presented by RACHEL II of Davie & HOT PINK STYLING to add a little old-fashioned romance to your wardrobe, perhaps inspired by our treat to you, a live fashion presentation by our esteemed vendors….

Enter To Win A $2,500. Gift Package Including:
CO2 Fractionated laser skin resurfacing treatmant
Skin Medica facial
Boudoir photoshoot by Karen Paige Hillman
$100. gift certificate to Rachel’s II of Davie
Complimentary “Girls Night Out” party by Haute in the City Events

raffle tickets are $25. each with proceeds benefitting Operation Smile

Sound & Music by:
DJ Alex Maximus 3000

www.karenhillman.com

An Event Brought To You By: Haute In The City Events & Promotions
www.HauteintheCityMiami.com
www.HauteintheCityFortLauderdale.com

RESCHEDULED Overtown Music Project celebrates Motown for Performances on the Green 2/16/11

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Overtown Music Project celebrates Motown
Thursday, February 16, 8pm
Poolside at ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa
10295 Collins Avenue
Bal Harbour, Florida

Due to an inclement weather forecast, the Overtown Music Project event has been canceled.

However, their musicians will join us on February 16 for Bal Harbour Art Nights featuring Performance Art.

Overtown Music Project pays tribute to famed nightspots which once served as a musical beacon for Motown royalty. Catch the gratis show filled with big band, jazz, blues and funk performances by soul singer Bobby Stringer of the International Platters and guitarist “Treetop”.

Public Parking: Available at the municipal lot beneath the Haulover Bridge and valet parking will be available at ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa. 10295 Collins Avenue, (305) 455 5400.

For more information, please visit www.balharbourflorida.com

Miami Art Museum Opening Reception The Wilderness 3/26/11

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Miami Art Museum Presents The Wilderness
Saturday, March 26, 6-9pm
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, Florida 33130

The Wilderness opens with an exhibition preview and conversation with exhibition artists David Brooks, Christy Gast and Allan McCollum.
MAM members free, non-members $20.
For details contact events@miamiartmuseum.org.

March 27 – June 26, 2011
Miami Art Museum presents The Wilderness, a thematic group exhibition exploring the real or imagined boundaries between tamed and untamed nature. On view March 27 through June 26, 2011, the exhibition grapples with competing definitions of “wildness,” pitting traditional conceptions of a chaotic, primordial realm that awaits human subjugation against the idea of a self-regulating order that courses through the natural world.

“The works included in The Wilderness raise fundamental questions about humanity’s relationship with nature,” said MAM Associate Curator René Morales, curator of the exhibition. “In different ways, each work dramatically underscores the intertwinement of nature and the human sphere, while evoking some of the psychological, political, ethical and ecological ramifications of our historical tendency to conceive of them as separate entities.”

The Wilderness features a focused selection of film and sculptural installations, each with its own dedicated space, by artists Darren Almond, David Brooks, Tacita Dean, Christy Gast and Allan McCollum – in addition to works by Matthew Buckingham, Aramis Gutierrez and Fernando Ortega.

At the center of the exhibition is a large-scale installation by Allan McCollum titled The Event: Petrified Lightning from Central Florida (with Supplemental Didactics) (1998). To create this ambitious work, the artist joined forces with a team of geologists and electrical engineers from the University of Florida’s International Center for Lightning Research and Testing near the small town of Starke, Florida. McCollum and his collaborators spent several weeks triggering lightning strikes with the use of small rockets, which were attached to copper wires that directed the lightning bolts down to containers filled with sand from the area. The process resulted in the creation of numerous “fulgurites” – small glass objects that bear the same form of the bolts that created them. The artist then worked with a local souvenir manufacturer to create thousands of replicas of a single, selected fulgurite, which are arranged in a jaw-dropping display together with thousands of specially produced booklets dealing with fulgurites, lightning and the project itself.

In collaboration with the Florida Keys Wild Bird Center, CasaLin Pine Rocklands and the de la Cruz Collection’s artist-in-residence program, David Brooks created a new, site-specific commission for the exhibition. Titled Still Life with Stampede and Wild Seabirds, the project poignantly juxtaposes the wildlife of our imaginations (represented here by the type of concrete animal sculptures that adorn many South Florida lawns) with the real wildlife that struggles daily to survive amid and at the edges of the local urban environment.

In Darren Almond’s eerie video installation Arctic Pull (2003), a lone figure is seen laboriously dragging a sledge across the permafrost while battling the intense wind, cold and gloom of a pitch-dark Siberian night. The work poetically recalls the harrowing journeys of Arctic explorers in the 19th and early 20th centuries while suggesting, in a broader sense, the historical trope of humanity’s epic struggle to conquer the world’s unknown territories.

Another major work in the exhibition is Christy Gast’s Batty Cave (2010). In this three-channel video installation, the artist uses rocks, scraps of wood and bits of broken glass to relay a folkloric narrative of two men who built an ark in a dusty, remote mountain cave deep in the Utah desert, in preparation for a second biblical flood that they believed would wash away the human world.

The Wilderness also features Tacita Dean’s ethereal 16mm film Banewl (1999), in which the quiet calm of a rural pasture is gradually disturbed by the onset of a solar eclipse. Several moments before the eclipse occurs, the behavior of the animals in the scene becomes erratic, providing subtle testimony to the mysterious levels of perception that animate the natural order – the secret presence of wildness that courses through even the tamest of landscapes, just beyond the thresholds of human comprehension.

Miami Art Museum will offer special tours and discounts for members of local environmental and conservation organizations. For participation information visit miamiartmuseum.org or email tbelcher@miamiartmuseum.org.

Exhibition Organization and Support
The Wilderness is organized by Miami Art Museum and curated by MAM Associate Curator René Morales. It is supported by donations to MAM’s Annual Exhibition Fund. Educational content of this program is made possible with support from Espírito Santo Bank.

Miami Art Museum
Miami Art Museum, a modern and contemporary art museum located in downtown Miami, FL, is dedicated to collecting and exhibiting international art of the 20th and 21st centuries with an emphasis on the cultures of the Atlantic Rim—the Americas, Europe and Africa—from which the vast majority of Miami residents hail. Recently, Miami Art Museum has presented exhibitions of works by Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller, Carlos Cruz-Diez, Quisqueya Henriquez, Guillermo Kuitca, Wifredo Lam, Susan Rothenberg and Yinka Shonibare, and its Permanent Collection includes works by Doug Aitken, José Bedia, Mark Dion, Marcel Duchamp, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Ann Hamilton, Arturo Herrera, Alfredo Jaar, Sol LeWitt, Vik Muniz, Wangechi Mutu, Robert Rauschenberg, Gerhard Richter, James Rosenquist, Tomas Saraceno, Lorna Simpson and Rachel Whiteread, Miami Art Museum’s educational programming currently reaches more than 30,000 people every year, with the largest art education program outside the Miami-Dade County Public Schools. The new Miami Art Museum at Museum Park, designed by Herzog & de Meuron, is scheduled to open to the public in 2013. The new facility will provide room to showcase growing collections, expanded exhibition space to bring more world-class exhibitions to Miami-Dade County, and an educational complex. For more information about Miami Art Museum, visit miamiartmuseum.org or call 305.375.3000.

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

Brunch N’ Bazaar at Cafeina Gallery + Lounge 2/20/11

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Designers! Stylists! Entrepreneurs! Artists! Bakers!
Sunday February, 20, 11am – 4pm

SuperMarket Creative and TARA, Ink are launching a new program at Cafeina Gallery + Lounge in Wynwood, as we take advantage of Miami Sunday’s and the beautiful & intimate 5,000 sq ft. outdoor terrace, with Brunch n’ Bazaar. Starting Sunday February, 20, locals will be able to brunch with a menu that can sooth the soul or ease the hangover. The $20 unlimited Mimosa’s and table side made your way Bloody Mary’s are just a few of the perks customers will enjoy. Music is curated by Ess & Emm with a playlist ranging from Brazilian Jazz to French Pop, perfect for that treasure hunting or brunch experience.

For the bazaar segment, there will be 15 vendors available on site. They are looking for specific categories and the best Miami has to offer from vintage, furniture, accessories, apothecary, pet wear, music, pastries and more!

Together with SuperMarket Creative and TARA, Ink, selected vendors of Brunch n’ Bazaar, will be included in the marketing and public relations campaign.

Interested vendors, please contact Michelle Leshem michelle@supermarketcreative.com at your earliest convenience, since the bazaar is only a few weeks away. Space is limited; they are looking for quality vs. quantity!

Vendor spaces begin at $50.00 and include a table, chair and tent.

The Coconut Grove Art Stroll 2/5/11

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The Coconut Grove Art Stroll
02/05/2011, 7:00pm-11:00pm
Mayfair Promenade
2911 Grand Ave
Coconut Grove Fl. 33133
More Info.
Admission: Free

Saturday Night at Coconut Grove Art Stroll
Is Celebrating the New year with A Mix of Artists, Art Demonstrations, Live Music, Dance Performances, Street Magicians, Food & Beverage Sampling. Free event at Mayfair in the Grove offers Activities for the Whole Family

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

On Saturday, February 5th, Coconut Grove Art Stroll once again will be offering a fabulous array of new artists and entertainers. Enjoy free food and beverages by some of Miami’s most popular restaurants and sponsors including Coconut Grove’s Milam’s Market, Pollo Tropical, and Miller Light Beer. Over 40 local and international artists will participate. To enrich the experience, festivities will include live music by Sunday Quorum, one of Miami’s Premier Party Bands. With a mix of rock, funk, blues and a little Latin flavor. Serena Stroppa, an expressive pop/folk/rock, singer/songwriter, will rock you off your feet! The House of Flying Cards will entertain the audience with ongoing street magic performances.

In addition” Artway66 Gallery” Set in a Modern Artist’s loft at the Mayfair promenade in Coconut Grove, ArtWay66 evokes a time when artists found inspiration and community in sharing their work, and philosophy with one another. The bohemian lifestyle fashioned life as a grand celebration, a feast of the senses to be shared and treasured. Together, artists found kinship over every Gallery exhibits and events, over cocktails, live music, artistic performance and conversation. During the Love Month Artway66 Gallery will host a one of a kind Art exhibit, “Love is Everywhere” presenting artists: Lea Alcantara, Johnny Valdes, Proman Garcia, Marlenes Gasiba, Luis Breso, Kurt Merkel, Arien Lopez, Haydee Pichardo, Candace Chloe, Joseph Lawrence Vasile, Trina Colins, Brent Miller, Alexander Calderon,Yampier Sardina and Miami Hottest Jewelry Designer Steven Anton Rahage, 17 Artists, 17 different styles. Special Live Music Presentation by: Sunday Quorum, Serena Stroppa. Live Poetry
by: Ariel Sakowitz . Enjoy Open Bar and Tapas, all night long. Ask for your $50 toward the purchase of an art work at the gallery. Sponsored: by Pollo Tropical.
Call for R.S.V.P 305-726-1466 or Email at Artway66@Yahoo.com
www.artway66.com

GroveHouse Artist Gallery will be Presenting The 6th anniversary and February art opening.
“Mimosa and Martinelli’s” featured Artist Michell Schulman.
An exhibition by Members Artist from 7:00pm – 11:00pm

Grove Retrospective Gallery Featuring in February “Black history Month”
Fine Haitian Art Original Florida Highwaymen Art. Local Artist-Purvis Young.

Coconut Grove Art Festival Gallery. Will be presenting “Eco Abstraction” The Art of Scherley Buch.

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

Some of the artists exhibiting works in the festival include Johnny Valdes, Proman Garcia, Barbara Cooper Hanson, Manuel Menendes, Arien Lopez, Marlenes Gasiba, Nelba Gonzales, Phyllis Hain, Beradette Denoux, Daisy Rodriguez, Ana M Bikic, Rolando J. Mendez, William Mark Coulthard, Pedro Rivero and Vidal J. Rivero. Special exhibit by Venezuelan contemporary modern artist Miguel Angel Rubio presenting his new collection.

In addition, kids can enjoy creating and painting at the Children’s Arts & Crafts area, which is taught by “Captain Art” the kid’s number 1 Art Teacher, former school teacher for over 25 years in the Miami Dade School System.

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

What is Miami Wynwood Art Ride 2/12/11

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What is Miami Wynwood Art Ride
02/12/2011, 2:30pm until 6pm
Allapattah Metrorail Station
3501 N.W. 12th Avenue
Miami, FL, 33127
More Info.

Come out and enjoy the first ever What is Miami Wynwood Art Ride. Bring your bicycle out and enjoy a one of a kind bike tour of the emerging Wynwood District, its graffiti, galleries, artists, and curators – all for FREE. What is Miami? Miami is Wynwood.

This will be a leisurely ride and we will have the assistance of the South Florida Bike Coalition. We hope to see both expert and amateur there to enjoy a unique side of Miami. This is the perfect tour for any amateur or first time rider.

Let us know you’re coming by checking out the event page on Facebook.

The Wynwood Art Ride is taking place on February 12, 2011 between 2:30pm and 6pm. Meeting at the Allapattah Metrorail Station. Please try to come 30 minutes early. The ride will start and end at the station. Parking is available at the station.

What Miami, the South Florida Bike Coalition, the Wynwood District Association, Social Buzz TV, Life is Art, and a handful of cool art galleries and shops have put together an amazing afternoon of local artistic discovery on bicycle. Come out before the monthly Wynwood Art Walk and explore Wynwood like never before while riding around during the day.

Enjoy some of the following activities during the Wynwood Art Ride:

– Enjoy a Graffiti tour of Wynwood. Check out the amazing graffiti that has transformed the neighborhood into a world class street art destination.
– Get a first hand look at the famous Wynwood Walls while enjoying specially discounted beverages at the Wynwood Kitchen and Bar.
– Explore the galleries, graffiti, and artists of 24th Street and get a custom made Wynwood T-shirt made in front of your eyes by the Wynwood T-Shop. A variety of galleries are opening just for Wynwood Art Ride participants.
– Speak one on one with gallery curators and owners.
– Enjoy a special “sneak peak” reception at the new Miguel Paredes Arts Studio. See the new (relocated) local artist studio / gallery before everyone else – including those going to the grand opening party later that same night. Take that high society!
– All that biking got you hungry? We will be ending down the street from the weekly Wynwood Food Truckers Meetup. Chow down on dozens of food delights from a variety of popular food trucks after the ride.
– Got more energy? Have your own “after-party” and let loose to enjoy the Wynwood Art Walk that evening. Enjoy the rest of Wynwood on your own on the best night of the month.

This event is a BYOB event (Bring Your Own Bike). You must bring a bicycle to participate in the Wynwood Art Ride. Remember to bring a bicycle lock as well and to check your bicycle thoroughly before coming. This event will be a great event for an amateur biker. We will be taking frequent (and long) stops at various locations.

We will be taking a leisurely pace and have the assistance of the South Florida Bike Coalition. We hope to see both expert and amateur there to enjoy a unique side of Miami.

Participating venues include the Harold Golen Gallery, the Miguel Paredes Studio, The T-Shop Miami, The Dorsch Gallery, Bernice Steinbaum Gallery, The Adjust Gallery, the Wynwood Walls, and the Wynwood Kitchen and Bar.

This event is taking place with the support and assistance of the South Florida Bike Coalition, the Wynwood District Association, Social Buzz TV, and Life is Art.

Stay tuned to What Miami for more updates and information as the event nears. If you need a bike rental for the event, contact Scoot, Skate, and Bike Co near downtown Miami (305.358.7004). Tell them you are with the Wynwood Art Ride and get 25% off your rental – reserve your bike now! You can also email contact@whatmiami.com for more information or with any questions.

The What is Miami campaign explores the varying sides of the city to discover what Miami is. Keep checking back with What Miami for more What is Miami events.

Stay tuned to What Miami for more info as the event nears. More info at: http://www.whatmiami.com/things-to-do/what-miami-wynwood-art-ride

The 12th annual Moonlight and Music Valentine’s Day Concert at the Deering Estate featuring Victor Espinola 2/14/11

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The 12th annual “Moonlight & Music” Valentine’s Day Concert at the Deering Estate featuring Victor Espinola
Monday, February 14, 2011
Concert begins at 8:00 p.m. Gate opens at 7:00 p.m.
Deering Estate at Cutler
16701 SW 72nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33157

www.deeringestate.org

Admission: $20 general admission

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the 12th annual “Moonlight & Music” Valentine’s Day Concert at the Deering Estate on Monday, February 14th at 8:00 p.m. This year’s concert will feature multi-instrumentalist and singer, Victor Espinola, who is best known for playing the Paraguayan Harp. His style of music is influenced by a combination of Flamenco, Gypsy, Brazilian, Middle Eastern, African, Pop, and Dance.

The annual Valentine’s Day Concert at the Deering Estate offers guests the opportunity to celebrate their love at a romantic, outdoor concert under the stars, on the edge of Biscayne Bay. Tickets are $20 for general admission. Tickets can be purchased online for an additional fee or by calling the Deering Estate Ticket Office at 305-235-1668 ext. 233. Gates open at 7:00 p.m. and the concert begins at 8:00 p.m. Guests are welcome to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets. No coolers permitted. Refreshments and food will be available for an additional fee. Food vendors include: GastroPod and the Crepe Maker.

About the artist:
A descendent from Spanish and Guarani Indians, Victor Espinola was born into a family of musical talents from Paraguay. He discovered his love for music by the age of seven after his father gave him a guitar. At the age of 10, Victor began to learn the skill of playing the World famous Harp. He honed his skills on the harp as well as vocals, and eventually was asked to perform in many Latin American countries such as Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Ecuador. By the age of seventeen he had the opportunity to tour for two years in Europe, playing in Switzerland, Italy, Austria and Germany. This won him recognition as one of the best harpists in the world. Victor now composes, produces and performs his original music. With his unique blend of Flamenco, Gypsy, Brazilian, Middle Eastern, Afro, American Pop and Dance music, he is in demand everywhere he plays. “I never seen anybody play the harp like that… he is Virtuoso” is a quote from Yanni the first time he saw Victor playing. Yanni invited Victor to be part of his 2003/2010 World Tour. Victor’s agenda is without boundaries, and his only quest is to continue sharing and spreading his music to many cultures around the world.

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

4Play Thursday’s at Bar 721 2/3/11

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4Play Thursday’s
Thursday, February 3rd, 8pm
Bar 721
721 N Lincoln Lane
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.bar721.com

Come out and Play at Bar 721 for 4Play Thursday’s

Featuring The Hottest Music Videos and the “Oldies” you love
by VJ Jon

2-4-1 Happy Hour 5pm to 9pm
SVEDKA Specialty Cocktails $5

VIP Table Reservation 305.785.5919

For More Information Visit Bar721.com
Follow us on Twitter @bar721

Dancing In Miami At Nikki Music Every Sunday Night 2/6/11

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Dancing In Miami At Nikki Music Every Sunday Night
From Sun Feb 6 To Monday Feb 7 2011, From 7 Pm To 5 Am
Nikki Beach Miami
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach Florida 33139
305 538 1111
www.nikkibeach.com

Every Sunday Night From 7pm to 5am Our most recent addition, Nikki Music, is our weekly Sunday night party providing you with the freshest tracks and entertainment. This week our line up features a Special Set by Guest DJ’s Cocodrills along with residents Bruno, Armand Pena and Felipe Kaval.

For more information or to book your reservation email: VIP TABLES

Famous Ocean The Launch of Saturdays at Club O1 2/5/11

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Famous Ocean – The Launch of Saturdays at Club O1
From Sat Feb 5 To Sun Feb 6 2011, From 11 Pm To 5 Am
Club 01
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach Florida 33139
305 538 1111
www.clubo1.com

On Saturday February 5th, 2011, Brickell Entertainment Presents the Sneak Preview of Famous Ocean Saturdays at Club O1-

Celebrating the Birthday of Colombian Pro-Golf Player Paula Hurtado

DJ Rey Fernandez spinning the best International Music all night!

This event is brought to you by: Zar Productions, Dag Productions & World Sounds Productions.

For more information please call 305-538-1111

Opening Reception Juan Travieso All Things Fall Apart 2/12/11

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Opening Reception : Juan Travieso : All Things Fall Apart
Saturday, February 12th, 2011, 6PM – 12AM
Villa 221
221 NE 17th Street
Miami, FL 33132
www.villa221.com
www.christophermirogallery.com

The Christopher Miro Gallery is pleased to announce the opening reception of Juan Travieso’s exhibition ” ALL THINGS FALL APART”.
This exhibition is being presented at VILLA 221, in the heart of the Omni Area, blocks from the Wynwood Art District and the Flagler Art District. This exhibition opens Saturday February 12th (Second Saturday) and will be open till 12am. Villa 221 is Miami’s Priemier Event Venue and will hold an after party for the entire Wynwood Art Walk after the exhibition. Please join us….

Dade County’s Miss Heart of America Pageant 2/20/11

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Dade County’s Miss Heart of America Pageant
February 20, 2011, 2.00 P.M.
Miami, Florida
Hilton Miami Airport
5101 Blue Lagoon Drive
Miami, Florida

Sunday – February 20th, 2011
Pageant begins at 2pm.
Entry Fee: $35.00

Register online at www.missheartofamerica.com/dadecounty

• We Are Only Accepting 10 Contestants Per Division!*

Divisions
Your division is based on your age as of January 1st, 2011!
Baby Miss (Ages 0-23 months)
Tiny Miss (Ages 2-4 years)
Little Miss (Ages 5-7)
Petite Miss (Ages 8-10)
Junior Miss (Ages 11-13)
Teen Miss (Ages 14-16)
Miss (Ages 17-23)
Ms (ages 24 and up)

• You Do Not Have To Live In Dade County To Be Eligible To Compete!*

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions:

Attire: Attire for this pageant is Casual Wear! This can be custom made or off the rack!

Hair and Makeup: We are not a glitz pageant but do allow makeup. Please come completely dressed and ready to go on stage. There will be a bathroom available for minor touch ups but please arrive at the hotel completely ready in your pageant attire with hair and makeup finished!

Competition Details: Contestants will do a walk of choice to upbeat music. Model like you are in a fashion show! Contestants in the Baby
Miss and Tiny Miss Division must have an adult on stage with them at all times.

Check In: Check in begins at 1:00 and ends at 1:45.
Do Not Arrive Early To Check In.
Contestants will not be allowed to check in after 1:45 so be sure you are on time!
We Will Not Wait For Late Contestants!

Judging: Contestants will be judged on Overall Appearance, Stage Presence and Personality.

Queen of Hearts title: All of our pageants are “Pageants with a Purpose” and we love to teach our girls the importance of giving back to the community. Each contestant is required to bring in a minimum of 10 nonperishable food items. The one contestant that brings in the most nonperishable food items will be awarded our Queen of Hearts title. If you are bringing in more than the required 10 you must have the food counted prior to turning it in. All food must be in boxes REUSABLE shopping bags labeled with the contestants name and division. The contestant who turns in the most food with the proper labeling will receive a rhinestone crown, monogrammed sash and entry fee paid to the 2011 South Florida’s Miss Heart of America Pageant. All of the food will be donated to an organization in DADE COUNTY.

Ambassador: Our “Ambassador” title is awarded to the contestant who refers the most contestants to compete at the 2011 Palm Beach County’s Miss Heart of America Pageant. For a referral to count the contestant must put YOUR name in the referrer line and pay her entry fee.

Winners will receive a rhinestone crown, monogrammed Miss Heart of America County Queen sash, rhinestone pin and entry fee paid to the 2011 South Florida’s Miss Heart of America Pageant.

We will also award a first and second runner up in each division.

Each person entering the BALLROOM (except for the contestant) is required to purchase an armband. These armbands are $10.00 each.

Other requirements:
• You must register based on your age as of January 1st, 2011.

Superbowl Party At Shula’s 2/6/11

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Kimberlee Etheridge, Erin Mia Milchamn & Brad Minto Present: Superbowl XLV ~ Green Bay Packers Vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Shula’s Steak House
Westin Beach Resort
Fort Lauderdale Beach
4:00pm ~ Happy Hour Starts
6:30pm ~ Kick Off

Hosted By: NFL Miami Dolphin’s Wide Receiver~Davone Bess
Miami Dolphin Alumni Guests
Featuring:
~ The Palm Beach Makos Cheerleaders
~ Dj Angelo Angela Only During 4-6pm & After Game
~All During The Game We Will Play Sound For The Game, Even During Famous Super Bowl Commercials!
~ Giant Flat Screens
~ Oversized Leather Sofas
~ High Top Tables Available With Bottle Service
~ Outdoor Patio Area With Bar & Dinner Service

Half Time Show
Super Bowl Time!

~ Beer Buckets ~ $99. Vip Bottles ~ Bar Bites ~ Shula’s Prime Cut Steaks ~ Valet Parking Complimentary With Validation

Dinner Reservations & Bottle Service: 954.232.0772 Or 954.548.4611

An Event Brought To You By: Haute In The City Events & Promotions

Cafeina presents Wynwood Live with Sara Packiam 2/3/11

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Cafeina presents Wynwood Live with sultry sounds by indie-folk artist Sara Packiam
Thursday, February 3.
Cafeina
297 NW 23rd St.
Wynwood, Miami
www.cafeinamiami.com

DJ Contra will keep the party going into the early hours as guests at the Wynwood lounge enjoy $4 tequila shots and specialty cocktails all night. Contact 305.438.0792 or info@cafeinamiami.com for table reservations.

American International Fine Art Fair 2/4-13/11

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American International Fine Art Fair returns to Palm Beach

February 4th – 13th
Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

www.aifaf.com.

Vernissage evening to welcome connoisseurs, socialites and collectors

On February 4th, visitors from Southwest Florida, the United States, and Europe will gather to welcome the 15th annual American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF) to the Palm Beach County Convention Center. The Fair commences on Friday, February 4th with a Vernissage evening beginning at 6:00pm for invited VIPs and hosted by Wilbur and Hilary Ross, co-chairs of the fair’s Connoisseurs and Collectors Committee. Complimentary wine and caviar tastings and hors d’oeuvres during the “First View” will be presented by sponsors Black River Caviar and Opici Wine.

Introducing a new component to the Fair this year, AIFAF will feature important dealers of modern 20th century design to its impressive list of exhibitors. Todd Merrill Antiques (New York), will exhibit American and European vintage furniture from the 1920’s to 2000 including a pair of quietly opulent serpentine front dressers by American architect and designer Samuel Marx, a magnificent black resin and malachite coffee table by Ado Chale, a wall hung sculpture front console and a welded steel club chair by Paul Evans, and a pair of European walnut and marble pier tables attributed to Gio Ponti. Barry Friedman Ltd. (New York) will present a bevy of contemporary 20th century art, including cutting-edge furniture, studio glass, ceramics, and photography by international artists Anne-Karin Furunes (Norwegian), Ingrid Donat (French), Wendell Castle (American), Michael Glancy (American), Ian Ingram (American), Gottfried Helnwein (Austrian), Michael Eastman (American), Shiro Kuramata (Japanese), and Ron Arad (Israel).

Jewelry is always an especially popular component of the fair. In a bid to expand its annual collection of exciting jewelers, the fair invited David Webb (New York) to join its always sterling roster of jewelers. One of the leading jewelry designers of the 20th and 21st centuries, David Webb’s stylish and avant-garde designs bridge the styles of the past with the current creating unique and timeless pieces that can often be found gracing the necks of red carpet regulars and in the exclusive collections of the worlds rich and famous. Long-time exhibitor Graff Diamonds (London) will once again present the most extensive collection of haute couture jewelry to be found in any single location.

AIFAF will continue to offer exciting major exhibitions in its role as one of the preeminent fine art and antiques fairs in America. With diverse exhibitions from many of the worlds leading dealers – including this year a one-artist exhibition of more than 25 later period paintings by Renoir from Hammer Galleries (New York) – the fair features artwork of all periods including ancient art, old masters, impressionists, modern and contemporary works.

The fair has become a cultural and social highlight of the Palm Beach winter season. Spanning two weekends this year, it offers collectors a longer period to enjoy the annual exhibition. On Tuesday, February 8th, the fair will celebrate the Norton Museum’s 70th anniversary with complimentary fair admission for museum members and guests and complimentary shuttle service between the museum and the fair.

CANDO Arts Coop SEX Exhibit 2/11/11

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Come join the artists at CANDO Arts Co-op for SEX.
Opening reception: Friday, Febuary 11th from 7-11pm.
309 23rd St
Miami Beach, FL, 33139
(CANDO Arts Co-op is located one block from the Bass Museum of Art.)
www.candoartscoop.com

RSVP: cando.coop@gmail.com
or visit Facebook Event Page.

A sensual exhibit exploring the natural phenomenon of procreation.

Every living creature must procreate to survive. The natural world is filled with unique mating rituals for each species and humans are no exception.
Works of art are open to your interpretation of SEX. They explore the sensual/erotic nature of procreation, the natural world, and the sex industry.
The exhibit features art of all forms, including painting, sculpture, photography, video, multi-media, interactive and live performance…

Show runs through March 13th.

Hosted by Alissa Christine & Fritz ‘E’ Romeus
Aural Pleasures by DJ Inga Ambrosia

Local & International Exhibiting Artists:
Alissa Christine
Annefaye
Bryan Lahr
Charles Wayne Shelton II
Chi Lum
David Zalben
Dita Sharpley
Frank Turner
Grant Bloodgood
Gregory Robin
Griffimages
Hugh Jones
Janet M Mueller
Jo Minaxe
Julio Green
Judy Polstra
Karla Caprali
Lucinda Linderman
Luis Valle
Maria Lankina
Mark Kaufman
Maxximages
NEOICHI
Nicholas Vincent
Neoromantika
Pascale Guinet
Paul Saint Laurent
Paula Turk
Sid Daniels
Sharlene Ponts

Facebook Co-op Fan Page.

Exhibit runs from February 11 through March 13th, 2011
Gallery Hours: Thursday-Monday 1-6 pm & 1st Saturday til 10 pm

Momentum Dance Company Performs Free kid’s concert Alice in Wonderland 2/5/11

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Momentum Dance Company Performs: Alice in Wonderland Portraits
Program II in the 2011 Children’s Library Series

Saturday, February 5, 11:00 AM
At the Coral Gables Library
3443 Segovia Ave

For information, phone the Library at 305-442-8706
Free & Open to the Public
Seating is Limited, Arrive Early

For information: Coral Gables Library at 305-442-8706
Momentum Dance Company at 305-858-7002
www.momentumdance.com

Momentum Dance Company presents the Children’s Concert Series with support from: the National Endowment for the Arts; the Miami-Dade Cultural Affairs Council and the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners; the City of Coral Gables and the Coral Gables Arts Council, Citizens Interested in Arts, and the Thoresen Foundation.

LoweDown Happy Hour 2/3/11

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LoweDown Happy Hour
Thursday, February 3, 7 – 9pm
1301 Stanford Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146

Celebration of Cuban Art!

Join us at the first LoweDown of 2011, as we celebrate the exhibition of Rafael Soriano: Other Worlds Within, A Sixty Year Retrospective.
Guests can enjoy a guided tour of the exhibition, presented by Rafael Soriano’s daughter, Hortensia, and Cultural Consultant, Ileana Fuentes.
Register for a raffle of the exhibition catalog and sample tasty Cuban treats along with cocktails generously provided by Bacardi and PAMA Spirits. Other beverages courtesy of Vitamin Water Zero and Honest Tea.

$10 Admission; Free for Lowe Members

Image Caption: Quimérica luz (Chimerical Light), 1992, oil on canvas, 50 x 60″, Collection of John Amat and Fernando Martinez

Photographs of Vinyl and Kai’s One Year Anniversary Keg Party on 2/2/11

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Vinyl and Kai’s One Year Anniversary Keg Party on Wednesday, February 2, 2011.  What a great crowd, open bar and live music by Hoosha and London Heights.  Had a great time and looking forward to going and trying out their new menu (love the vinyl record as part of the actual menu).  I heard from several people that the lamb ribs were amazing.

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Photographs of Wine Down Wednesday at HistoryMiami on 2/2/11

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Wine Down Wednesday at HistoryMiami on Wednesday, February 2, 2011.  Wine Down Wednesday takes place first Wednesday of the month.  This is a great place to network with young professionals while drinking wine and listening to live music.   This month they had Cat Shell performing and as usual she was amazing.  What a perfect evening to be in the courtyard right in front of HistoryMiami listening to Cat, drinking wine and talking to awesome people.  This is why I live in Miami!!!!!!!

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Miami Beach International Fashion Week Kicks off with the Second Annual Humanitarian Awards

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Miami Beach International Fashion Week kicked off on January 27 with its Second Annual Humanitarian Awards event at Mondrian in South Beach. Ten of South Florida’s most philanthropic members in the community were honored with the nominee of a humanitarian award. Sponsored by Tiffany & Co, the event benefitted the Miami Fashion Week Foundation, Inc. is co-sponsored by Moroccan Oil. Celebrity disc jockey Mr. Sandman, spinned for this memorable event. Television and radio celebrities Brian Andrews and Ileana Garcia hosted the event along with Miami’s top fashion designers and celebrity guests.

The Miami Fashion Week Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) independent and not- for- profit organization that strives on generating funds for charitable and philanthropic initiatives. The goal of the foundation is to provide scholarships to the winners of the Miami Beach International Fashion Week competitions so that they may have the opportunity to thrive in their efforts in becoming professional within the fashion industry. Throughout the year, the foundation hosts a variety of events to help raise the funds for these emerging designers and students studying fashion design, jewelry making, photography and graphic arts. The foundation announces the winner for the scholarship at the opening night press conference of the Miami Beach International Fashion Week, March 3.

Since 1837, Tiffany & Co has been the world’s premier luxury brand in jewelry with global recognition in their specialty retail stores. The elite line of jewelry and fine accessories defines the Tiffany legacy through design and social responsibility. Their fashion is defined by innovative designers and glamorous collections.
“At Tiffany & Co. we feel it is very important for individuals to invest their time and efforts for the greater good and betterment of our community,” says Henry Gonzalez, group director of Miami and Naples. “We also realize and take pride in our responsibility as a corporation to practice the same principles. It is our pleasure to do both and support Miami Fashion Week Foundation’s cause to promote excellence in fashion, while recognizing this year’s honorees with a token of appreciation for their commitment towards the overall well-being of our society.”

This year’s event took place at the Mondrian in South Beach. The beautiful bay front hotel features Morgans’ world-renowned agua spa, Jeffrey Chodorow’s Asia de Cuba, and the famed Sunset Lounge. With Stunning views of downtown and the finest bay front location in South beach, Mondrian offers the perfect setting to host the Humanitarian Awards.

“We are pleased to have our 2nd Annual Humanitarian Awards event at Mondrian in South Beach” says Beth Sobol, president and executive producer of Miami Beach International Fashion Week. “Alongside Tiffany and Co and Moroccanoil, we strive to raise funds for the foundation and for those young minds eager to emerge in fashion design and related fields within the industry.”

About Miami Beach International Fashion Week:
Beth Sobol, President of Sobol – Perry Fashion Productions, Inc., founded Miami Beach Fashion Week® in 1999 following a successful career as an international fashion model. She has worked with some of the fashion world’s most influential designers and producers and launched Miami Fashion Week to provide a platform for designers from Latin America to gain international exposure. During the past 12 years, MBIFW has evolved into one of the world’s premier fashion events spotlighting designers from Europe, USA and Canada, the Caribbean, Middle East and Asia as well as the largest showcase of Latin American design talent in the United States. For more information visit www.miamifashionweek.com

About Miami Fashion Week Foundation, Inc:
The Miami Fashion Week Foundation, Inc, is a 501(c ) (3) independent, not for profit organization formed as the entity to generate funds and accept corporate and private contributions for charitable and philanthropic initiatives. Operating year-round, the foundation hosts a variety of fundraising events to raise scholarship funds that benefit the emerging designers and students studying fashion design, fashion photography, film and graphic arts involved with the Miami International Fashion Week competitions. Among other exciting prizes including mentoring and study abroad programs, the competition winners will receive a cash prize from MFWF scholarship fund as part of their award.

About Tiffany & CO:
TIFFANY & CO. operates jewelry and specialty retail stores and manufactures products through its subsidiary corporations. Its principal subsidiary is Tiffany and Company. The Company operates TIFFANY & CO. retail stores and boutiques in the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe and engages in direct selling through Internet, catalogue and business gift operations. For additional information, please visit tiffany.com. or call Tiffany & Co. Village of Merrick Park: 305.529.4390 or Tiffany & Co. Bal Harbour Shops: 305.864.1801.

About Mondrian in South Beach:

Mondrian in South Beach: Mondrian in South Beach, Morgans Hotel Group’s third property in South Beach, designed by Marcel Wanders as Sleeping Beauty’s castle, invites residents and guests to live within a modern fantasy. The property features Morgans’ world-renowned agua spa, Jeffrey Chodorow’s Asia de Cuba, Sunset Lounge. Mondrian is located in SoBe’s West Ave and offers ownership in a waterfront property with private, VIP boat access to Biscayne Bay and breathtaking views of downtown Miami. The property features 335 hotel residences of studios, one-and two-bedroom residences, and four tower suites. Mondrian also features a newly opened fully functional Marina. 1100 West Avenue, Miami Beach, FL |305.514.4955 | www.mondrian-miami.com

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Miami Dade College Miami Leadership Roundtable with Valerie Plame Wilson and Ambassador Joseph Wilson 2/9/11

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MDC’s Miami Leadership Roundtable presents Valerie Plame Wilson and Joseph Wilson
Wednesday, Feb. 9, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove
3300 S.W. 27th Avenue
(Please note this is a new venue.)

COST: The price for a single ticket is $35 and a table of eight is $275. Seating is limited.
Online registration is available at http://mdcalumni.com/netcommunity/Plame-Wilson.

Miami Dade College (MDC) will present its renowned Miami Leadership Roundtable with a couple that took on a former United States president’s administration and won. Now, MDC students and guests will be able to attend a conversation with Former CIA covert operations officer, Valerie Plame Wilson, and former Acting Ambassador to Iraq, Ambassador Joseph Wilson, on Wednesday,February 9, at 8 a.m. at The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove. (Please note this is a new venue.)

Plame worked to protect America’s national security and prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in her role as a covert CIA operations officer. Without warning, in 2003 she found herself at the heart of a political firestorm when senior White House and State Department officials revealed her secret status to several national journalists. A subsequent investigation exposed what some call an act of treason. Plame is the author of Fair Game: My Life as a Spy, MyBetrayal by the White House. She is now a public advocate and respected authority on issues of national security and counter-proliferation.

Ambassador Wilson’s historic career in international relations spans more than three decades with service under five U.S. presidents. He was hailed “a true American hero” by President George H.W. Bush for his efforts to free more than 100 American hostages in Iraq prior to the first Gulf War. Under direction from the Bush Administration in 2002, he traveled to Niger to investigate reports that Saddam Hussein had obtained uranium yellowcake for Iraq’s nuclear program. He reported there was no truth to the claims, and his findings ignited a high-profile controversy. In 2004, Wilson chronicled his diplomatic career and battle with the Bush administration in his bestselling book, The Politics of Truth.

The Plame-Wilson ordeal stirred Hollywood filmmakers to create Fair Game, a major motion picture starring Sean Penn and Naomi Watts that is based on the CIA leak controversy.

Throughout the years, MDC’s renowned Miami Leadership Roundtable speaker series has included former U.S. presidents Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford; former vice-president Al Gore; former first-lady Barbara Bush; former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev; former Russian Prime Minister, the late Yegor Gaidar; former Polish President and Nobel Prize winner Lech Walesa; Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar; Dominican President Dr. Leonel Fernandez; former Colombian President Andres Pastrana; former first lady of Egypt Jehan Sadat; interim Haitian Prime Minister Gerard La Tortue; and Turkish Education Minister Huseyin Celik. Additional notable guests who have also addressed the Roundtable include film director Oliver Stone; journalists Dan Rather, the late David Brinkley, Linda Elberbee and the late Ed Bradley; famed envoy for the Church of England and author Terry Waite, author Tom Wolfe; and many, many more.

2011 Market America World Conference 2/3-5/11

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Market America Set To Revolutionize Internet Shopping at Its World Conference
February 3-5, 2011
American Airlines Arena
Miami, FL

Limited seating is available to the general public for Ashley’s seminar by emailing socialmediaseminar@marketamerica.com

New Technologies and Product Offerings, Social Media Initiatives and Innovative Partnership with SHOP.COM Position Market America to Rival Top Internet Sites such as Amazon

Anticipated Celebrity Appearances by Eva Longoria, Alejandro Sanz, Khloe Kardashian & Scottie Pippen

Market America (www.marketamerica.com) expects over 22,000 to attend its World Conference in Miami Feb. 3-5. This annual event draws people from five continents and pumps more than $20 million into the city of Miami. Market America’s founders, JR and Loren Ridinger are set to detail the company’s recent acquisition of SHOP.COM (www.shop.com). The purchase is a part of the company’s “Bigger, Better, Faster, Easier” campaign – a move to rival Amazon.com and change the way people shop.

Supporting Market America’s success will be Desperate Housewives Actress Eva Longoria and 19-time Grammy Award Winning Artist, Alejandro Sanz. Possible celebrity appearances include, tennis all-star Serena Williams, Khloe & Kim Kardashian, Kelly Rowland, Emilio and Gloria Estefan and many more. Past World Conferences have been attended by Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Tony Romo, Swizz Beatz, Paulina Rubio, David Bisbal and Hulk Hogan.

Loren Ridinger, Senior Vice President, Marc Ashley, Chief Operating Officer, and members of SHOP.COM will detail the new integration strategy which combines Market America’s people power with SHOP.COM’s technology and how this is a total GAME CHANGER for the internet shopping world!! Since the December announcement of the acquisition, Market America has seen a 60 percent increase in site traffic and a 30 percent increase in revenues while SHOP.COM has experienced double the amount of traffic compared to the same time frame last year. In addition, over 23 million Twitter messages have been generated about the acquisition including many those by well known celebrities.

Loren Ridinger will also introduce her highly anticipated product line, Fixxâ„¢ by Loren Ridinger – scientifically designed, solution oriented products which help with the ongoing problems people face, such as hair growth, the reduction of hair loss, cellulite reduction, and even the temporary erasing of wrinkles. In addition, celebrity hairdresser Ken Paves will debut his line of hair extensions, hairdo® inspired by Jessica Simpson. NBA Hall of Famer and All-Star, Scottie Pippen will appear on stage as ambassador for Primeâ„¢ Joint Support Formula byIsotonix (www.isotonix.com), the most comprehensive joint health nutraceutical offering scientifically-researched ingredients with the most advanced delivery system. Transitions Lifestyles System® (www.transitionslifestyle.com) will introduce Transitionsâ„¢ CORE, a groundbreaking product designed to promote weight loss while maintaining a healthy blood sugar level.

Additionally, physicians from all over the country will discuss how Market America’s nutraMetrix®(www.nutrametrix.com) and nutraMetrix® Elite programs are revolutionizing the health care industry by integrating wellness, nutrition and weight management at the health professional level.

JR Ridinger, President and CEO of Market America will explain the catalytic impact social media is having on the process of connecting businesses to customers and how Market America entrepreneurs are generating millions of dollars of personal income following Market America’s business system. Ridinger will detail the factors leading to Market America revolutionizing the way people will shop on the internet including the ma mobile (http://bit.ly/mamobile11) platform whereby daily hot deals (http://bit.ly/madeals11), coupons and special cash back offerings are ‘pushed’ to consumers creating a powerful tool for people to save money on the items they want.

Steve Ashley, VP of Internet Marketing will conduct an intensive social media training Friday, February 4 at 6:30pm. This session will focus on universal approaches to social media marketing that anyone can use to generate immediate impact within any business model. In addition, Ashley will present how the ma Cashback (http://bit.ly/macashback11) program is filling the void left by BING’s exit from the cash back marketplace and how people are generating quick cash on items they already purchase.

Market America is a product brokerage and Internet marketing company that specializes in One-to-One Marketing. With more than six million customers and 180,000 Shopping Consultants worldwide, the company has generated over $3.4 billion in accumulated retail sales. Headquartered in Greensboro, NC – the company was founded in 1992 by president and CEO JR Ridinger and employs over 600 people globally with international operations in the United States, Canada, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Australia and the Philippines. Through its revolutionary One-to-One Marketing concept, Market America combines the Internet with the power of people – creating the ultimate online shopping destination. More information is available at MarketAmerica.com, (www.marketamerica.com).

SHOP.COM is the comparison shopping engine designed to meet the shopping needs of the consumer and the business needs of merchants. Leveraging the features of our patented OneCart® along with extensive partner marketplace integration, and thousands of pages of unique shopping-centric editorial, SHOP.COM helps customers “Shop Smart, Save Big” across thousands of online stores. SHOP.COM also powers ShopCompanion, a comprehensive directory of online and brick-and-mortar stores, and The Shopping Vine (http://theshoppingvine.com), a shopping blog network. For more information, please visit (www.SHOP.com).

Angel Squads Launch Party At Vita 2/3/11

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Angel Squads Promotional Agency Debuts With Launch Party At Vita By Bâoli
Thursday, February 3, 2011
8:00 PM to 3:00 AM

Vita by Bâoli
1906 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
RSVP angelsquads@taraink.com

Angel Squads, a new Miami Beach-based promotional agency will host its Miami Beach launch party at Vita by Bâoli on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 8 PM. The first company to utilize the European concept of incorporating massage into nightlife, Angel Squads’ team of trained Massage Angels (read: genetically blessed ladies in white corsets, white feathered wings, black leggings and black stilettos) can be found at numerous nightclubs and restaurants in South Beach including: Coco de Ville, Philippe, Rok Bar, SET, Tantra and WALL. The girls will offer patrons at each venue 10 minute relaxing chill neck, shoulder and Indian head massages, and customers are asked only to tip the Angels whatever they feel the massage is worth. A proven international concept in London, Ibiza, Hong Kong and Sydney amongst others, Angel Squads is poised to re-invent nightlife in Miami Beach.

Guests at the debut soiree will enjoy complimentary cocktails, and light bites by Executive Chef Marc Debas until 10 PM, along with beats by international mix-master DJ N’DY. Angel Squads founders Adriana Cepeda, Emily Burge and Gisele Coymat will also be on-site to formally introduce the entire team of Angels. RSVP for the event is recommended by contacting angelsquads@taraink.com.

For more information on Angel Squads please visit www.AngelSquads.com.

Angel Squads is a unique Miami Beach-based promotional agency and the first U.S. company to utilize the European concept of incorporating massage into nightlife. Angel Squads’ Massage Angels are trained by licensed massage therapists and provide heavenly 10 minute chill massages including acupressure for shoulders and neck, then an Indian head massage. Angel Squads services are available at nightclubs, restaurants and special events. For more information, please call 305.604.8744 or visit www.AngelSquads.com.

En Serio? Latin Night 2/1/11

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En Serio? Latin Night
Tuesday February 1st, 10pm
Bar 721
721 N. Lincoln Lane
Miami Beach, FL 33139

En Serio Tuesdays at Bar 721

Cuba Libre open bar | 10 – 11pm
$8 | Herradura
$5 | Cuba Libre
$8 | Blue Long Island

hosted by | Rudy Rafuls & DJ Juan Carlos

welcome back party for TERESITA “LA CALIENTE”
special guest hosts | Sasha Iman Phillips and Juan Cuba

win a $50 bar tab | weekly contest

don’t forget .. NO C O V E R
todo el mundo esta en la lista!

VIP Table Reservation 305.785.5919
For More Information Visit Bar721.com
Follow us on Twitter @BAR721

Miss Yip Celebrates Chinese New Year 2/3-5/11

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Miss Yip Celebrates Chinese New Year!
Miss Yip Chinese Cafe
900 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL

Miss Yip Chinese Cafe & Buck15
1661 Meridian Avenue
Miami Beach, FL

Ring in the new year and the Year of the Rabbit on Thursday, February 3, 2011
at either of Miss Yip’s two locations in Miami Beach or Downtown.

At Miss Yip’s newly opened outpost at 900 Biscayne Boulevard in Downtown Miami, guests are invited to come early and stay late as they host a three day celebration, from Thursday to Saturday, with lion dances each evening, DJ’s, great food and 2 for 1 drink specials.

Miss Yip’s original Lincoln Road locale is celebrating the Year of the Rabbit & introducing Shanghai Nights, an amazing evening full of performers, Asian costumes, lion dances & more. Indulge in the spectacular atmosphere and dance to the music of DJ’s Daisy D and Jenni Foxx under the red light colors of Asia beginning at 10:30pm.
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Upcoming Exhibitions at HistoryMiami

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HistoryMiami Exhibitions
HistoryMiami
101C West Flagler Street
Miami, Florida 33130

Estampas Del Caribe Nicaragüense
Portraits Of The Nicaraguan Caribbean
On View February 24, 2010 Through April 3, 2011
Journey to the Nicaraguan coast through the lens of award-winning documentary photographers María José Alvarez and Claudia Gordillo. Often described as the forgotten region of the country, Nicaragua’s Caribbean coast is home to a diversity of cultures that include Creoles, Sumos, Miskitos and Garífunas.
This exhibition encompasses over thirty-five photographs offering an anthropological view of the region, its people and their cultural practices.

Aviation In Miami: The First 100 Years
On View At The Museum From
June 24, 2011 Through January 15, 2012
On July 21, 1911, all of Miami gathered to witness an extraordinary event. Hired by Mayor Everest Sewell, aviator Howard Gill climbed into the cockpit of a wood and cloth-winged biplane furnished by the Wright Brothers and flew it up, up and away into the blue skies above the Miami Golf Links – performing the very first flight in the area. The rest, as they say, is history.
Aviation in Miami: The First 100 Years goes behind-the-scenes to explore the extensive engagement Greater Miami and its residents have had with the industry since this historic first flight. The exhibition addresses the evolving concerns of the aviation industry throughout the twentieth century and how they were tackled by the developers, the promoters, the pilots and the hundreds of thousands of Miamians who were employed or participated in the development of the field.
On view are artifacts from famed aviators such as Glenn Curtiss, Charles Lindbergh, Eddie Rickenbacker and Amelia Earhart and airlines such as Pan American World Airways and Eastern Airlines.

Souvenir Maps And Plates Of Florida
On View April 22, 2011 Through September 24, 2011
For more than a century, tourists have visited Florida attractions and admired our sub-tropical landscapes. Many returned home with a souvenir plate or pictorial map as a keepsake. Souvenir maps and plates often feature a picturesque scene and often boast tiny and often whimsical drawings of people, animals and landmarks. Popular during the twentieth century, some have become highly collectible antiques, while others are simply fun kitsch—mementos of a vacation in the sun. Be prepared to be charmed. This exhibition features a selection of maps and plates from the museum’s extensive collection – many on display for the first time.

Tropical Dreams: A People’s History Of South Florida
On Permanent Display
Explore 12,000 years of South Florida history as you wander through the permanent exhibition. Visit a re-creation of the Miami Circle and view a sea turtle shell and other artifacts from this 2,000 year-old settlement at the mouth of the Miami River. Climb aboard a 1920s trolley and take a video tour of historic Downtown Miami, Miami Beach and Coral Gables. View photographs of various communities and neighborhoods and learn the diverse ways that they arrived to the Magic City. Also on permanent display are original prints from John James Audubon’s The Birds of America.

Reflections Paintings Of Florida Reception 2/18/11

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Special Event
Reflections: Paintings Of Florida 1865-1965
Wednesday, February 18
Vip: 6 P.M.
Members: 7 P.M.
HistoryMiami
101C West Flagler Street
Miami, Florida 33130

Members: Free
Non-Members: $10
RSVP by Feb. 16 to 305-375-5356 or membership@historymiami.org.
www.historymiami.org

Experience one of the largest and most significant assemblages of Florida-based art from the collection of Cici and Hyatt Brown. This exhibit consists of 69 paintings with views of Florida’s beaches, rivers, swamps and farmlands as seen through the eyes of some of America’s most important painters including Thomas Hart Benton, Frederick Carl Frieseke and Martin Johnson Heade.

Reflections: Paintings Of Florida 1865-1965
From The Collection Of Cici And Hyatt Brown
On View At The Museum From February 18 Through May 15, 2011
Reflections: Paintings of Florida 1865-1965 highlights 69 paintings depicting the natural beauty of Florida before the post-World War II building booms. Drawn from the collection of Cici and Hyatt Brown, the largest private collection of Florida-based art in existence today, the exhibition includes representations of famous landmarks and structures from St. Augustine to Key West; historical portraits of Floridians; and landscapes capturing the lush green tropical environment of the state.

Reflections features masterworks by well-known American artists representing a “Florida School of painters,” including William Aiken Walker, Martin Johnson Heade, Frederic Remington, Herman Herzog, Frederick Carl Frieseke, N.C. Wyeth and Jane Peterson.

Reflections: Paintings of Florida 1865-1965 is organized by the Museum of Arts and Sciences, Daytona Beach, Florida.

The Big Game at the Clevelander 2/6/11

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February 6, 3pm
Clevelander
1020 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, Fl 33139

Are you ready for some football? The Clevelander is ready to cater to all the die-hard football fans with the biggest Super Bowl party on Ocean Drive! The big game will be featured on thirty high-definition television screens across property and big jumbo screen on the historic Pool + Patio. Coupled with amazing giveaways, $10 Budweiser & Bud Light Pitchers, a sexy model showcase and exciting football themed entertainment, The Clevelander promises to be a unique destination for all your Super Bowl needs.

Burger & Beer Joint celebrates Super Bowl Sunday at both locations 2/6/11

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Sunday, February 6, 2011

Brickell Location: 6 p.m. to midnight
900 S. Miami Avenue, Suite 130, Miami, FL 33130
For reservations, please call 305.523.2244

South Beach Location: 6 p.m. to midnight – Buffet during halftime
1766 Bay Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139
For reservations, please call 305.672.3287

Burger & Beer Joint has quickly become the neighborhood hotspot for locals at both the South Beach and Brickell locations. With adjacent “Sports Bars” at each joint, the restaurant is proud to celebrate Super Bowl XLV this upcoming Sunday, February 6th.

The recently unveiled Brickell location Sports Bar boasts 6,500 square feet of game-watching, burger-eating, beer-drinking space. It is the ideal spot to sit back and cheer on your favorite team on any or all of the 14, 42-inch plasma televisions or the super-sized, nine-foot projection screen. In addition, Burger & Beer Joint Brickell will be offering their guests an opportunity to win the Ultimate Super Bowl Package: Front row seats located in the Sports Bar!

Each guest who orders a bucket of five Miller Lite or Coors Light beer bottles ($15) any day this week leading up to Super Bowl Sunday, will be automatically entered in the giveaway. The winner and three of his or her closest friends will have the best seat in the house as they get their own personal couch (no obstructed views here!), a $100 bar tab and catered service. The winner will be announced at noon on game day*. Additional Brickell location specials include: nachos with buffalo chili and four cheese sauce ($8), bucket of five Miller Lite or Coors Light beer bottles ($15) and Sailor Jerry/Stoli Vodka shots and cocktails ($5).

Burger & Beer Joint South Beach fans will be able to indulge in their own great game day specials and enjoy full access to the upstairs viewing sports lounge. For $20, each guest will receive their choice of a Miller Lite, Heineken Lite or Coors Lite beer bottle and a “Halftime Buffet” area including irresistible bites such as: beer braised chicken wings in a bourbon barbecue sauce, twice baked potato salad, four cheese mac ‘n’ cheese and a “Build Your Own Burger” bar boasting all the necessary ingredients to create your perfect Super Bowl feast.

*Winner does not need to be present to accept prize. Burger & Beer Joint will notify the winner by phone on Sunday, February 6.

About Burger & Beer Joint:
Burger & Beer Joint is a friendly, neighborhood bar and grill with locations in South Beach and Brickell. The restaurants feature mouth-watering gourmet burgers and salads, a large selection of domestic, international and seasonal beers and complete soda fountain serving up egg creams, shakes and adult beverages.

American International Fine Art Fair First View Party 2/4/11

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David & Lee Ann Lester and the Participating Dealers Cordially Invite You to the
American International Fine Art Fair VIP First View Party
Friday, February 4th
6:00 to 7:30 pm
Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Boulevard,
West Palm Beach, Florida

www.aifaf.com

Prestigious international dealers present an extraordinary array of paintings, photography, sculpture, jewelry, and decorative arts

Light fare and wine courtesy Black River Caviar & Opici Wine Co.
Evening continues with the Collectors’ Invitational until 10pm
Cocktail Attire

Kindly respond by January 28th at rsvp@aifaf.com or call 239 495 7293.
Present this invitation at the door for admission for two.