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Magic Circus presents Sébastien Léger 6/9/12

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Magic Circus presents Sébastien Léger
Saturday, June 9, 2012, 10:00pm
Imagine Nightclub,
Punta Cana,
Dominican Republic
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Tickets and Packages

MAGIC CIRCUS â„¢ transports you to an artistic oasis of unconventional spaces incorporating music and movement with the use of new materials, organic and industrial, and novel technologies creating an innovative environment of creativity and communication, to bring you an interactive personal experience.
Music, the key element that creates MAGIC CIRCUS â„¢, is at the heart of every show. Not one show is the same, but each bringing a new musical sound, developed in the same style that characterizes each of our shows.Creating a more dramatic experience using novel and innovative 3D lasers and digital projections, MAGIC CIRCUS â„¢ pioneers in the creation of contemporary audiovisual events.

Featuring: Sabastien Leger
Antoine Lebrun, Rossi Live, Josh Morreli, James Stratus, Baez, Edwardo Lolider, Gianni Aragno, Joseph Linder

A Summer to Remember 50s Beach Bash 6/10/12

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A Summer to Remember 50s Beach Bash
6/10/2012, 3pm-6pm
Dune Oceanfront Burger Lounge
455 Grand Bay Drive
Key Biscayne, FL

We are calling all cool cats to relax in the sand with a cocktail in hand as we transport you to a 1950s beach bash with a showcase of vintage inspired swimwear and casual wear from L.A. Boudoir and cars from Dezer Collection Auto Museum.

Sounds from musical greats and icons such as Elvis Presley and James Dean will rock-n-roll into the late afternoon, as A Little Black Dress Vodka provides cocktail samples from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Valet parking validation available.

june beats after sunset at bass museum 6/1/12

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june beats after sunset
friday, june 1, 8 – 11pm new extended hours!
Bass Museum
2100 collins avenue
miami beach, florida 33139
More Info

• exhibitions on view:
charles ledray: bass museum of art
selections from the collection in conversation with contemporary works
jillian mayer in collaboration with eric schoenborn: erasey page
egyptian gallery

• beats by terence tabeau (nightdrive)
• special pop up shop with jacques smith
• complimentary cocktails (21+) | mixologist
• beats after party at chalk ping pong & billards lounge: beats guests get one free drink at chalk and free ping pong from 11pm – 12am!
• basspass & members: free | non-members: $8

host committee:
kenny araujo | jourdan binder | joey butler | gino campodonico | nick d’annunzio | elizabeth eidelson | maile gamez | jason goldstein | amanda israel | chris ladas | jordana mesner | wes pearce | elaine reinoso | aaron resnick | steven j. rodriguez

for more info: call: 305.673.7530 x1001

sponsored by: herradura tequila | societe perrier | the sagamore hotel | chalk ping pong & billiards lounge

Design A Tie For Father’s Day 6/16/12

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Design A Tie For Father’s Day
Saturday June 16, 2012, 10:00am to 2:00pm
Frames USA & Art Gallery
6822 SW 40th St
Miami, FL 33155
RSVP to cattheframer@gmail.com but walk ins are welcomed as well.

Design A Tie For Father’s Day

Frames USA & Art Gallery located at 6822 SW 40th St, Miami, FL 33155 invites you to our 1st “Design A Tie” for Father’s Day. This free art event will take place on Saturday June 16, 2012 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. This art event is FREE! This art event is open to all children of any age! This art event will make lots of smiles. All children who design a tie, will also get a goodie bag filled with prizes and treats. Our goal is to get 300 children making 300 fathers and or grandfathers super happy.

Garter Talk at Blo Midtown 6/6/12

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Garter Talk @ Blo Midtown
Wednesday, June 6, 7pm to 9pm
Blo Midtown
3301 NE 1st Ave, Suite #102
Miami , FL 33137
RSVP Online, tickets are ten dollars
Spread the Blo and tweet us at: @bloheartsyou / @themanemuchacha / @thecountress

Presented by Blo Midtown, Weddings Illustrated and Twenty7Events for the bride that just wants to get glam

Blo digs wedding belles. Blo Midtown, Weddings Illustrated and Twenty7Events have joined forces to expose brides-to-be and their maids to the finest knot-tying services in Miami. On Wednesday, June 6th from 7pm to 9pm, Blo Midtown will host a glamorous event that will showcase wedding services and products to brides and their entourages. Pink drinks, bite-size nibbles, cotton candy and cupcakes included. If anyone here knows why a bride shouldn’t Blo, speak now or forever hold your peace!

Blo Midtown, Weddings Illustrated and Twenty7Events have invited Miami’s top wedding vendors to get modern brides ready for their big day. Think complimentary beauty services and consultations, like nails, tanning, make-up and blo outs, as well as a preview of this season’s bridal gowns and bridesmaid dresses. Also in attendance? Event planners, engagement rings, bridal accessories, music, lighting, flowers, invitations, photography, fitness and sweets, oh my! This intimate all-about-wedding-workshop will help brides get fab-in-a-flash without turning into Bridezilla.

International Biennale Artists Exhibition Miami 2012 Vernissage 6/7/12

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International Biennale Artists Exhibition Miami 2012
June 7th -June 26th. Vernissage June 7th , 7-10p.m.
LMNT Gallery
55 NW 36th Street
Miami, Fl 33160
Website

International Biennale Artist Exhibition at LMNT

The International Biennale Artists Exhibition will present a display of international contemporary art in a 3-week show that will take place at LMNT Gallery in the Wynwood Arts District from June 7th to 26th, 2012. The opening reception will take place on Thursday June 7th from 7:00-10:00 pm. On Saturday June 9th at 7:00 pm LMNT will host a charity auction benefitting ArtStudioMiami, healing systemic poverty with creative holistic integration for our local youth.

Artists for Artists, LMNT Hosts International Biennale Artists Exhibition MIAMI
June 7 – 26, 2012

Thursday’s Opening Reception will become an international affair with attendance of acclaimed artists at the Wynwood multiplex venue

For the second time in Miami, the “International Biennale Artists Exhibition” will present a display of international contemporary art by emerging and established artists in a 3-week show that will take place at LMNT Gallery in the Wynwood Arts District from June 7th to 26th, 2012.

As part of LMNT’s mission to unite artists, art lovers, and passionate collectors who value the contemporary arts as a creative expression of human experience, the “International Biennale Artists Exhibition” MIAMI will present an international roster of painters, photographers and sculptors that will exhibit their latest works at the 5,000 square foot Wynwood venue.

Founded by Israeli artist Elisha Ben-Yitzhak the “International Biennale Artists” is comprised of over 700 international artists, who after participating at worldwide biennales and establishing close friendships, have continued to remain active in exhibitions installments.

The “International Biennale Artists Exhibition” MIAMI is curated by Dallas-based artist Matt Anzak who will be presenting the latest works by 56 artists from countries such as Argentina, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Cuba, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Peru, Poland, New Zealand, Romania, Russia, Spain, Taiwan, Uruguay, the U.S., and Venezuela.

Participants for this edition “International Biennale Artists Exhibition” MIAMI are Alejandro Leyva, Alicia H. Torres, Amalia Brujis, Ana Gilda Galindo, Anabel Rub Peicher, Anica Sphilberg, Antonio Cortes Rolon, Araceli Salcedo, Belina Sierraalta Kowalski, Betty Fleisher, Bronwyn Towle, Carol P. Kingsley, Carolina Rojas, Charlotte Martin, Donna Lee Steffens, Edmund Ian Grant, Elisha Ben Yitzhak, Emilia Garcia, Esther Wertheimer, Francisco Ceron, Gaby Grobo, He Si’en, Jorge Santos, Jaime Ferreyros, Jaime Gagan, James Rodriguez, Jenny Bennett, Jose Pinto, Julio Bordas, Lara Campiglia, Lee Ables, Li Haibing, Lucrecia Diaz, 3, Luis Lamboy, Magi Calhoun, Ma’ayan Robyn Kossoff, Marcia Ramos-Perello, Maria Fernandez Lairet, Myrian Juliao, Nicolantonio Mucciaccia, Osvaldo Sandoval, Pedro E. Avila Gendis, Puneeta Mittal, Raquel Rub, Robin Antar, Salvatore Zagami, Sara (Sari) Friedler, Saul Galavis, Shahn Gross, Silvia Martinez/Kuti, Ted Barr, Teri Starkweather, Tina Susan Salves
en, Ting Huang, and the international multimedia duo, Jaap-Jaapkore.

As an exhibition platform, the “International Biennale Artists Exhibition” MIAMI will link the LMNT space as an international melting pot where different peoples and styles are mixed together exhibiting a varied and dynamic art collection.

On Friday, June 8th, 2012 an educational program will take place at LMNT, a workshop and lecture by Israeli artist Ted Barr. As an innovator of new techniques such as the multi-layered tar painting, Barr carefully controls colors and fluidity creating new textural appearances that captivate viewers.

Barr’s favorite motto is “As Above So Below” meaning that the human body, spirit, society, world and universe are connected as every moon, planet, star, cluster and galaxy are interrelated.

Among the highlights for this year’s International Biennale Artists Exhibition in Miami are American artist Robin Antar- the first female artist to exhibit at NYC’s POP International Galleries; Polish-Canadian bronze sculptor Esther Wertheimer; Peruvian artist Anica Shpilberg; Indian artist Puneeta Mittal and the group’s founder, Israeli artist Elisha Ben-Yitzhak.

Touch Boutique Fashion Fete and Style Challenge 6/7/12

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Touch Boutique Fashion Fete & Style Challenge
Thursday, June 7th, 2012 from 7pm- 10pm
Touch Boutique
7231 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33138
Facebook Page
RSVP: rsvp@itmarketingconcepts.com

Touch Boutique’s Fashion Fête & Style Challenge

Toast Biscayne Boulevard’s Newest Shopping Destination
Miami’s Top Fashion Bloggers to Judge Fashion Style Challenge at Chic Boutique

Touch Boutique, the newest addition to Miami’s Upper East Side, which carries a fashion savvy selection of affordable, up-to-the-moment clothes, jewelry, handbags for every style persona will host a Fashion Fête on Thursday, June 7th, 2012 from 7pm – 1pm to celebrate their grand opening.

Hosted by a stylish selection of Miami’s most bookmarked bloggers – Ginger Harris of Electric Blogarella, Lori Riviere of Shortcuts To Fabulous, Ria Michelle of RiaMichelle.com and Juliana Cardona of A Fashion Soiree – guests will not only have the opportunity to add a touch of style to their wardrobes by receiving a choice of a bangle or pair of earrings with purchase of $25 or more, but also can partake in the Touch Boutique Style Challenge.

Ladies will put down their lite bites provided by Moonchine, Stoli cocktails and sweet treats from 3 Men & a Lil’ Lady and pick up their smart phones in order to capture an image of the outfit they’ve put together from Touch Boutique’s inventory and tweet it to @Touch_Boutique. The evening’s hosts Ginger, Lori, Ria and Juliana will hold court over the tweeted images and award the winner with the most stylish ensemble a $100 gift card to Touch.

To complete the fashionable fun, guests will be treated to a complimentary bun bar and hairstyle consultations from Mirror Mirror, a newly launched salon adjacent to Touch Boutique. Also on hand, Dolled Up will provide polish changes to ensure nails are perfectly painted.

Breaking all the rules in order to provide the latest clothing, jewelry, handbags and more for the fashionably hip, Touch Boutique provides inspirational looks, and up-to-the-minute trends for every style persona. Owned and curated by fashion stylist, Cyndi V., Touch Boutique is open seven days as week as style never sleeps. Touch Boutique is located at 7231 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33138 and is open Monday – Saturday from 11am – 7pm and on Sundays from 11am – 2pm. For more information call (786) 235-8633 or visit Touch Boutique on Facebook or follow Touch Boutique on Twitter @touch_boutique.com

Autism Karaoke Benefit for C.A.R.D. at STAGE 84 6/1/12

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Autism Karaoke Benefit for C.A.R.D. at STAGE 84
Friday, June 1, 2012, 8pm-midnight
STAGE 84 (Music Café & Beer Bar)
9118 W State Rd 84 (I-595)
Pine Ridge Plaza
Davie, FL 33324
954.474.5040
stage84fl.com/wp
@stage84

Contact: Wendy Saravia, 954.673.0212, info@stage84fl.com

Autism is a very dear cause for our family. But our mission is to help not only the youngest of our family members, Noah who just turned 5 but for all the kids and families affected by this disorder.

Please join us for another fun showing of talented singers and those that just want to help a great cause.

Autism Karaoke Benefiting C.A.R.D.
Karaoke All Night
Donations for each performance
Special Drink Special:
Card-Tinis

UM-NSU CARD is a state-funded resource and support program dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autism and related disabilities including deaf-blindness and pervasive developmental disorders.

Opera Night at the Van Dyke 6/15/12

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Opera Night at the Van Dyke
6/15/2012, 9pm-1:00am
Van Dyke Cafe
846 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.novellallen.com

From Beethoven to Bocelli, and from Cole Porter to Gladys Knight and The Pips… we present “A night at the Opera”. An intensely rich and eclectic performance of the world’s most beloved “classic” and “classical” love songs. So please join me and my colleagues from the Florida Grand Opera. But that’s not all you will see, we will have great and professional performers of authentic Soul, Musical theater, and Jazz. Free entry!

More info?
Novell Allen (Artistic Director)
www.novellallen.com
www.novellallen@gmail.com
305 494-1463

The Beat Who Cheated Death How Bass Shaped Miami with Dave Tompkins 5/31/12

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The Beat Who Cheated Death: How Bass Shaped Miami” with Dave Tompkins
Thursday, May 31, 6-9pm, talk begins 6:30pm
Miami Art Museum
101 W Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
Members free / non-members $8
/ 305.375.1704

Dave Tompkins, music journalist, historian, and author of “How to Wreck a Nice Beach: The Vocoder from World War II to Hip-Hop,” leads a discussion on the history of Miami bass and its cultural, political and geological impact on the Magic City. Lecture begins 6:30pm. (Doors open 6pm. Seating is limited. First come, first seated.) Following the lecture, stick around for a party led by **DJ Dave Tompkins**, who will be spinning the best of Miami “bass” music.

Specialty cocktails by Smirnoff
Secure garage parking is available for $5 at 50 NW 2 Ave.
RSVP@miamiartmuseum.org / 305.375.1704

Seductive Salsa Thursday 5/31/12

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Seductive Salsa Thursday!
5/31/12, 9PM-3AM
The Well Lounge Miami Beach
444 West 41st Street
Miami Beach Fl 33140

The party this Thursday is going to be at the world famous The Well Lounge in Miami Beach….next to The Forge.
Formerly known as The Glass and Jimmy Z’s

Equipped with polished wood floors, elegant venue with 2 full decked bars!
Free parking at the meters!
Free Cover!

$7 Rum and Cokes
$7 Vodka Cranberries
$3 Waters

All the way from Salsa Central Dance Studios and Tapas y Tintos! Ricky Torres will be teaching a LA style salsa class at 9PM sharp! Dont miss it! Come get your early groove on!

On the second room of The Well, All the way from Brasil! We will have Fabiano “Nyx” Trofino and his dance partner Kendra Haynes teaching a one hour ZOUK class! 9PM sharp – 10PM

DJ Pelito Largo spinning the best Salsa Merengue Cha Cha, Zouk, Mambo,and Bachata all night
So come out tell a friend or two and let’s celebrate our love for music!
Guest DJ Richie Rich will be spinning alongside the best tunes also!
Remember Ladies and Gentlemen: DRESS TO IMPRESS!

Get Lei’d Art Attack 6/4/12

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Get Lei’d Art Attack
June 4, 2012, 8:30pm
Holleman’s Restuarant
1 Curtiss Pkway
Miami Springs, 33166
www.Artistic-Vibes.com

Not many people can say they know they’re getting lei’d on a Monday night… Hawaiian style we mean. Pack your coconut bras and your grass skirts, AV is ringing in the summer with our Luau themed Art Attack. Come get Lei’d, we know we will!

$1 Beers, $10 Bottles of Wine, $5 Shots, Live Entertainment, FREE Parking, $2 Cover!

LIVE entertainment by Miami’s favorite local comics, musicians, and more!

Featuring Audience Choice Winner:
Danny Miami!

Padma Fertility Festival 6/2/12

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Padma Fertility Festival
06/02/12, 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Miami Beach Botanical Gardens
2000 Convention Center Dr
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.jaiyamonica.com

The Padma Fertility Festival is to honor the Flowering of life upon the earth, the Flowering of your consciousness and the receptive feminine qualities of fertility in both earth and women. Padma is a Indian sanskrit word for Lotus, traditionally being a symbol for concsiousness, as the beautiful flower grows from the muddy waters blossoming into the light of its own awareness. Padma is a symbol of beauty, purity, spirituality and fertility that we find within the feminine forms.

Make your life, every thought, every action, every breath a creation of beauty, an expression of your vision of beauty upon the planet” ~ Universal Mother Mary

Performance and Cermonies
Soulflower music performance
Great Goddess Invocation and creation of clay Venus Figurines
Sacred Seed Ceremony by Maya
Ritual Honoring of the Sacred Womb
Maypole and Flower Wreathing
Sensual Rejuvination Yoga
Sacred Sensuality Ritual with Gita Devi, Luchi Estevez, Maya Torres, Francis Aiom and Monica Craun
Oriental Dance by Portia Lange ( Elle Covergirl)
Afro-Cuban Dance of Oshun by Marisol Blanco
Indian Dance by Narayani Majaraj
Aphrodite Cacau Ceremony with Monica Craun, Lisa Lumiere and Gita Devi
Lady of Harp
Divine Feminine Meditation with Michelle Alva
Iemanja Rainha do (a)mar African Dance by Roberta Tirassa
Hypnotica Group Bellydance
Open Microphone for any poetry, music, and dance work to be shared and a drumcircle following
Holisitic Healing and Artisan tables, Organic food, Henna tattoo artist, a Hope Bowl and other creative activities

WDNA 88.9FM Public Radio presents Sergio Barroso Live Electronic Music From The Turn Of The Century 6/2/12

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WDNA 88.9FM Public Radio presents Sergio Barroso Live Electronic Music From The Turn Of The Century
Saturday, June 2, 2012 8:30 p.m.
WDNA Jazz Gallery
2921 Coral Way
Miami.

General Admission to each event is $15. Free to WDNA Members.

WDNA is proud to present composer and pianist Sergio Barroso in a program of Live Electronic Music from the Turn of the Century–from Cuba and Canada on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 8:30 p.m. in the WDNA Jazz Gallery, 2921 Coral Way. Music lovers will be amazed with Barroso’s genre of electronic music that’s an interesting and valuable Cuban contribution to this universal music.
A long-time resident of Vancouver, Canada, Sergio Barroso takes advantage of this trip to Miami to reunite with musicologist Tamahra Martin, in the program Habanera and Contradanza on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 7 p. m. This presentation will highlight several of Barroso’s Colonial Contradanzas and other works by Cuban composers.

Born in Havana, Cuba in 1946, Sergio Barroso studied piano, theory, and organ at the Havana National Conservatory, continuing his studies in composition and theory at the Superior Academy of Music in Prague, in conducting at the Superior Institute of Arts [ISA] of the University of Havana, and in computer music at the Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics at Stanford University, USA. His works have been performed at music centers and events in the Americas, Europe and Asia. As a live electronics keyboardist he has primarily performed his own music and commissioned works by Canadian composers. He received awards in Cuba, Canada, Europe, Latin America and the USA, including the Canadian national composition Lynch-Staunton Award 2000; Cintas/Arts International (New York 2009 & 1999), Paris UNESCO IMC Rostrums of Composers (1994) & (1980); IMC Rostrums of Electroacoustic Music (Oslo 1992) & (Helsinki 1990) and several National Awards in Cuba prior to his exile in France in 1980.

Dorsch Gallery Artist talk with Felecia Chizuko Carlisle, Michelle Weinberg, Elisabeth Condon 5/29/12

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Artist talk with Felecia Chizuko Carlisle, Michelle Weinberg, Elisabeth Condon
May 29th, 6:30 pm
Dorsch Gallery
151 NW 24 St
Miami, FL 33127
dorschgallery.com

Dorsch Gallery invites you to a discussion between Felecia Chizuko Carlisle, Elisabeth Condon and Michelle Weinberg as they touch on the common threads and intersections occurring between their current solo exhibitions, as well as the motifs and philosophies behind their own work.

Currently on view:
Felecia Chizuko Carlisle: Façade
Michelle Weinberg: The Pretend Dimension
Elisabeth Condon: Walk with Me

Caption credit (clockwise):
Felecia Chizuko Carlisle, Façade, 2012, installation shot
Michelle Weinberg, Splinters & Polygon Projections, 2012, gouache and acrylic latex on paper, hand-tufted wool/silk rug, plywood, acrylic sheets, frames, found objects. dimensions variable
Elisabeth Condon, Walk with Me, 2012, installation shot

Art and Design Night for A Spring Affair Exhibition 6/9/12

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Art & Design Night for “A Spring Affair” Exhibition
Saturday June 9th, 2012 from 7-10pm
Art Fusion Galleries
1 NE 40th Street, Suites 3, 6, 7
Miami, FL 33137

Art Fusion Galleries is proud to present our Spring exhibition of 2012 “A Spring Affair”

This exhibition features over 40 emerging to mid-career contemporary international artists – be sure to highlight the evening of Saturday, June 9th 2012 on your calendar for our Art & Design Night.

Our spring exhibition of 2012 features a fresh, colorful and vibrant array of artists. This collection is truly a testament to the vision of the galleries’ roots; representing international cultural artistic diversity, honoring those who define tomorrow’s masters.

Music by DJ Josh Nemcik
Complimentary Wine and Refreshments
Valet Parking available by South Florida Parking

Miami Lighthouse Legislative Luncheon 6/18/12

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Miami Lighthouse Legislative Luncheon
Monday, June 18 from 12pm to 1:30 p.m.
Miami Lighthouse for the Blind
601 Southwest 8th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33130

To help raise awareness about the amazing services and programs the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired provides, the Young Professionals group is hosting the “Miami Lighthouse Legislative Luncheon” on Monday, June 18th from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm at Miami Lighthouse (601 SW 8th Ave.). The complimentary lunch sponsored by Flagler Development, will feature a tour of Miami Lighthouse’s facility and networking with local elected officials, Miami Lighthouse Board of Directors and other young professionals.

You will learn about the summer camp for children, visit one of the three mobile Heiken Program eye care units and you will be able to witness firsthand how technology levels the playing field for the blind and visually impaired. The Young Professionals group is hosting the lunch to not only raise awareness about Miami Lighthouse but also spark interest in young professionals to get involved in government by meeting their elected officials. Please RSVP to Cameron Sisser via email at csisser@miamilighthouse.org.

Lmh Mag presents the Premier Party for the first season of Miami, Very $ocial 6/9/12

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Lmh Mag presents the Premier Party for the first season of Miami, Very $ocial 6/9/12
Saturday, June 9th. 2012
8:00pm Dinner and Cocktails
10:00pm Red Carpet
Trio on the Bay
1601 79th st.
North Bay Village, FL. 33141

Producer Of Married Men And Single Women Movie Premier Has Produced And Executive Produced A New Ground Breaking Sitcom

“Miami, Very $ocial”
Based on true Miami Life

Lmh Mag presents the Premier Party for the first season of “Miami, Very $ocial. Coming this summer.

Filmed at some of South Beach’s best known celebrity sighting locations. The participants are emerging actors, directors, music producers, clothing and jewelry designers, makeup artists, hair stylists, and editors from all over the world. All aspiring, land seeking opportunities for their big break.

Miami, Very $ocial is a dark comedy about the true Miami way of life. From the night life to designer wear, blondes against brunettes, cougars, gold diggers, sugar daddy’s, exotic cars, surgical procedures to botox.

Whole Foods Market Florida Regional Top Butcher Competition 5/29/12 – 6/7/12

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Whole Foods Market Florida Regional Top Butcher Competition

Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Competing stores: Tampa, Sarasota, Winter Park, Jacksonville and Orlando
Location: Whole Foods Market – Orlando; 8003 Turkey Lake Rd., Phillips Crossing, Orlando, FL 32819

Thursday, May 31, 2012
Competing stores: Naples, Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs and Plantation
Location: Whole Foods Market – Pembroke Pines; 14956 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33027

Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Competing stores: Wellington, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach Gardens
Location: Whole Foods Market – Palm Beach Gardens; 11701 Lake Victoria Garden Ave., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

Thursday, June 7, 2012
Competing stores: South Beach, Pinecrest, Coral Gables and Aventura
Location: Whole Foods Market – Coral Gables; 6701 Red Road, Coral Gables, FL 33143

Tuesday, June 12, 2012
The four winners from the preliminary competitions above will head to Whole Foods Market – Boca Raton to compete in the Top Butcher Competition Regional Finals.

Butchery is an art and a craft and to honor it, the Whole Foods Market Florida region has invited their in-house butchers to sharpen their knives and gear up for a regional Top Butcher Competition. Each store in Florida has nominated their best butcher to compete in a regional “cut-off.” The winner of the regional finals will head to Washington D.C. to go up against fellow finalists from across the United States in the Top Butcher Competition National Finals and the winning finalist will compete in New York City at the annual Meatopia event. Foodies and consumers are invited to join Whole Foods Market as they celebrate the fine art of butchery.

Competitors will be given a specific portion of meat, which will be revealed the day of each competition and 15 minutes to properly cut and present the meat. They will be judged on how quickly they can cut the meat, the creativity and precision behind their slices and the ability to maximize profit potential. The winner is automatically entered to compete in the regional finals. All regional competitions begin at 11:00 a.m.; schedule follows:

The Miami Downtown Development Authority presents Free Concert featuring Eric Hutchinson with Jacob Jeffries Band 6/8/12

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The Miami Downtown Development Authority presents Free Concert featuring Eric Hutchinson with Jacob Jeffries Band
June 8, Doors @ 7:00 PM, Show @ 8:00 PM
Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts
174 East Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33131

For more information on this show and upcoming shows go to www.dwntwnconcerts.com
Become a fan of DWNTWN Miami Concert Series on Facebook.

Eric Hutchinson takes it to another level with his energetic live show, performing a batch of genre-blending tunes off of his new album “Moving Up Living Down”.

Jacob Jeffries, hailed as a super singer-songwriter-keyboardist and his band will open the show showcasing their piano driven rock and roll that is bursting with catchy melodies and dramatic, instantly likeable vocals.

As always food and drink are available. For information on this show go to www.dwntwnconcerts.com or become a fan of the DWNTWN Miami Concert Series on Facebook.

Presented by:Miami Downtown Development Authority & the John S. & James L. Knight Foundation

DWNTWN Specials for Concert Day – Friday, June 8th!
Spend the afternoon in Downtown Miami & visit the following businesses before the concert from 5-7:30pm for these special offers:
* Clos Bistro @ 100 S Biscayne Blvd – 2 for 1 Beer & Wine and $1.00 empanadas
* Elwoods Gastro Pub @ 188 NE 3 Ave – 1/2 price appetizers with any beer/wine purchase
* Kork Wine & Cheese @ 2 South Miami Ave – 20% of entire bill
* La Loggia Ristorante @ 68 W Flagler Street – 20% off your dinner bill (cannot be combined w/other offers)
* La Provence French Bakery @ 249 E Flagler St – 20% off from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
* Ramon Puig Guayaberas @ 24 W Flagler Street – 20% off all guayaberas
* Roho Cuban Coffee @ 2 W Flagler Street – Free Cuban coffee w/any purchase and 10% off food purchases
* The Bank Miami @ 137 NE 1 Street – Happy hour – 2 for 1 Drinks from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
* Tre Italian Bistro @ 270 E Flagler Street – Happy Hour Beer & Winespecials

Eric Hutchinson takes it to another level with his energetic live show, performing a batch of genre-blending tunes off of his new album “Moving Up Living Down”. Since his album “Sounds Like This” broke the top 10 on the iTunes charts in 2007, he has toured with Kelly Clarkson, Jason Mraz and OneRepublic and has been named an AOL “About to Pop” Artist, Yahoo! “Who’s Next Artist”, MSN “One to Watch” Artist and a VH1 “You Oughta Know Artist”. His unique sound is like audible sunshine that will keep you bright and happy long after sunset.

Jacob Jeffries, hailed as a super singer-songwriter-keyboardist and his band will open the show showcasing their piano driven rock and roll that is bursting with catchy melodies and dramatic, instantly likeable vocals.

www.MiamiDDA.com.

Disco Donkey Appearance in Mary Brickell Village 5/30/12

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Disco Donkey Appearance in Mary Brickell Village 5/30/12
Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 12:30 p.m.
Mary Brickell Village – West Plaza
900 S Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33130

For more information on The Donkey Show, call the box office at (305) 949-6722 or visit www.arshtcenter.org.

“Disco Donkey,” the official mascot of the Adrienne Arsht Center’s upcoming summer spectacle – The Donkey Show. He’s a lean, mean disco-fabulous machine.

Follow him on Twitter: @DiscoDonkeyMIA

A 15-foot, afro-wearing pink donkey blasting disco-era favorites will strut down South Miami Avenue surprising Mary Brickell Village locals and lunch goers with a glittering sneak peek of the smash hit, The Donkey Show!

Attired in all their theatrical disco finery, performers will leap off “Disco Donkey” and light up Mary Brickell Village with a performance inspired by the hedonistic Studio 54 days, the epic shrine to disco, where lovers of the nightlife would release their inhibitions on the dance floor.

This will mark the public unveiling of the “Disco Donkey,” which will then travel around Miami throughout the summer, giving unsuspecting residents a memorable taste of The Donkey Show.

The Donkey Show is a spectacular pop-up club that blends a crazy circus of disco music hits, go-go dancers, roller skaters, feathered divas and a full active bar — ultimately becoming Miami’s most outrageous party extravaganza! The show, inspired by William Shakespeare’s classic comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, will open on July 13 for a limited engagement on the Adrienne Arsht Center’s Ziff Ballet Opera House stage, which will be transformed into a mirror ball dance floor for guests to live their own fabulous disco fantasy.

Acoustica 21 featuring Adam Levin, guitar 6/2/12

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Acoustica 21 featuring Adam Levin, guitar
Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 8PM
Acoustica 21 featuring Adam Levin, guitar
Centro Cultural Espanol
1490 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
(Inexpensive parking behind the building. Street parking available.)
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Contact: info@fetafoundation.org
Admissions: $5
Students and CEC members: free

Allow me to invite you to our next Acoustica 21 concert in Miami, FL. Acoustica 21 is a new concert series focusing on presentation and promotion of acoustic art music composed after the year 2000.

On June 2, we will feature the Boston-based classical guitarist Adam Levin who will present a program comprised of works that he commissioned during his residency in Madrid, Spain as a Fulbright Scholar, Program for Cultural Cooperation Fellow and Kate Neal Kinley Fellow. The repertoire shows diversity in musical languages, representing the four generations of living Spanish composers. Adam embarked on this project to answer his curiosity about music composed after the great nationalistic period, which included composers such as Albeniz, De Falla, Granados, Rodrigo and Turina. His quest led to commissioning thirty of the finest Spanish composers. The project culminates in a 4-volume encyclopedic recording on Naxos and an 8-volume complimentary score publication.

With the support of the FETA Foundation, Centro Cultural Español, Harold Golen Gallery, SCFA and Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

Royal Poinciana Fiesta 75th Anniversary 6/1-4/12

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Royal Poinciana Fiesta Celebrates its 75th Anniversary
June 1 – 4, 2012

The Tropical Flowering Tree Society, dedicated to the promotion, propagation, and preservation of tropical flowering trees, presents the 75th annual Royal Poinciana Fiesta, June 1 – 4, 2012. Miami’s oldest festival has added new events to this year’s four-day event to help commemorate its 75th anniversary.

The festival kick-off Luncheon, Art Show and Musicale
Friday, June 1, 11:30 am
Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables.
Tickets are $25 per person and are available by calling Lynda at 304-441-8589. This new event is sponsored by Coral Gables Garden Club, Coral Gables Music Club, and the Tropical Flowering Tree Society.

Tree Planting with TREEmendous Miami
Saturday June 2, 8:30 am
meeting at the Coconut Grove Metrorail Station
SW 27 Avenue and US 1.
All volunteers, 18 years of age and older are welcome to help plant flowering trees along US 1 to beautify our city. For more information about the tree planting please call Steve Pearson at 305-233-3619.

Trolley Tour
Sunday, June 3
Gates open at 11:30 am, Trolley Tour departs at 1:00 pm
The Kampong
4013 Douglas Road
Coconut Grove.
See the spectacular blooming Poinciana trees in Coral Gables and Coconut Grove.
The South Florida Woodturners are providing a handcrafted, turned bowl made from Poinciana wood for a silent auction. BYO brown bag lunch and take self-guided tour of the Kampong. $25 per person. $8 for Kampong ONLY. Reservations Required: Please call Carol at 305-258-1086

Monday, June 4 at 7:00 pm
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road
Coral Gables
The four-day celebration wraps up with the Fiesta with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, and jazz by Joe Donato. The 2012 Royal Poinciana Fiesta poster artist, Lisa Remeny, and artists Pauline Goldsmith, Linda Apriletti, Debra Cortese, and others will be showing and selling their Poinciana inspired art. The Fiesta will conclude with the presentations of college scholarship awards to Royal Poinciana Queen and her Court, and the Larry Schokman Book Award. College scholarships to the Royal Poinciana Queen and two Princesses are based on an application, essay, personal interview and school recommendations. Guests are invited to join a tram tour of Fairchild. TFTS Members free, $5 per person for non-members. No reservations required.

The Royal Poinciana Fiesta began in 1937 as a celebration of the blooming of the magnificent Royal Poinciana trees, introduced to Miami by Dr. David Fairchild, founder of the Office of Seed and Plant Introduction of the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C. One of oldest of these trees is planted at The Kampong, where he and his wife, Marian Bell Fairchild, youngest daughter of Alexander Graham Bell, built a home and garden. The Kampong is now one of four gardens of the National Tropical Botanic Garden.

Books & Book visiting authors Ford, Pitts, Weinstein, Goolrick, Shriver June 2012

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Books & Book visiting authors Ford, Pitts, Weinstein, Goolrick, Shriver
June 2012
Books & Books
265 Aragon
Coral Gables
www.booksandbooks.com

Free & Open to the Community

There are some outstanding authors visiting Books & Books in the Gables over the next few weeks. Books & Books has a packed schedule of readings this summer. Parking available at municipal garage across the street.

* June 7: Rochelle Weinstein, Miami born and current resident, author of What We Leave Behind, which asks the question, “What if we had the chance to go back and live what could have been?” The book chronicles the powerful grip of love- both young and mature- and one woman’s journey through her first romantic relationship, its betrayal and and how a single choice instantly and profoundly alters the trajectory of her life.

* June 8: Richard Ford, author of The Sportswriter, Lay of the Land, and the Pulitzer Prize winning novel Independence Day, with his new book, Canada that tells the story about the effects his parents robbery has on his life

* June 9: Leonard Pitts, Miami’s own columnist in Miami with his novel Freeman, about a man who after the Civil War returns to the South to find his wife, the mother of his only child, whom he left behind 15 years earlier on the Mississippi farm to which they belonged

* June 12: Robert Goolrick, author of very popular novel The Unreliable Wife, visiting Miami with his new book Heading Out to Wonderful

* June 13: Mark Shriver, son of Sargent Shriver (founder of the Peace Corps) and Eunice Kennedy (founder of Special Olympics and sister of the late president John F. Kennedy), has written a biography, A Good Man: Rediscovering My Father, Sarge Shriver about his father, the principles his father lived by and growing up on the famous family.

* June 14: Sara Lawrence Lightfoot, sociologist, professor at the Harvard Grad. School of Education and chair of the MacArthur Foundation, is coming to Miami to share her 10th book, Exit: The Endings That Set Us Free. In her book she explores the ways we leave one thing and move on to the next by interviewing a variety of people in the midst of change: a 16 ear old boy forced to leave Iran in the midst of the violent civil war; a Catholic priest who leaves the Church and a gay man who finds peace after coming out.

downtown FULL MOON party 1-year Anniversary 6/2/12

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Gary James Fitzsimmons & Fritz “E” Romeus present the downtown FULL MOON party
Saturday June 2, 2012, 9pm – 3am… Rain or Shine
7th Circuit Studios
Moksha Family Artist Collective
228 NE 59th Street
Miami, FL 33137
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The Fire Side Of The Moon (1-Year Anniversary Event)
“Time flies when you are having fun…”

Yes, it has been a year now since we’ve started the “downtown FULL MOON party”, and we are so excited to see that it continues to grow and enjoyed by most who have attended. We set out from the very beginning to create a very soulful, interactive, entertaining and spiritually stimulating event that anyone and everyone can be a part of; an event in which you feel that you are a participant instead of an observant; an event that makes you feel you are being admired for your accepting attitude; an event which propels everyone to shine their positive vibe and energy in a sharing and loving environment. So far, so good… This is only the beginning as we have so much more in store for you coming up in our future “downtown FULL MOON party” events. Our entire team thank all of you who have supported the party in the past 12 months and we look forward to sharing some more beautiful moments with you soon!

(Free Admission Before 10pm)
Featuring:
Live Band: Tamboka
Live Band: TBD (Special Appearance!)
Resident Deejay: Umber Bandi-Ville
Guest Deejays & Live Act: TBD
Live Art: Bruno Natalio Vago
Drum Master: Bli Bi Gore Eric
Drum Leader: Renzo Vargas
Fire Performances: All Professional Talents Are Welcomed!
Hula Hoopers: Bring your own or buy one at the event…
***Free Admission***
To All Musicians And Drummers With Real Instruments And To All Performers In Attire With Props
(Free Admission is at the discretion of the Door Staff; meaning that you must bring a real instrument to play it, or be a real performer with real props. Please do not try to abuse this courtesy and ruin it for everyone else.)

Drum Circle: Long Extended Drumming Sets will be from 10p – 12a and from 1a till close… The entire outdoor area will be reserved for Drumming Only, with the exception of a one (1) hour Live Deejay Set from midnight – 1a… Bring Your Drum And Let Your Beats Be Heard!

Dresscode (Suggested): Artistic, Outrageous, And Creative… Dare To Be The “Inner-Self”!

Hosted By: Fritz “e” Romeus, Gary James Fitzsimmons; Tracie Samara; Sophie Moon, Sol Amor, Sean Delano Simpson, and Renzo Vargas

South Florida Jazz Giants honored at Hall of Fame Induction 6/10/12

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South Florida Jazz Giants to be honored at Hall of Fame Induction
Sunday, June 10, 4pm-7pm
The Joseph Caleb Center
5400 NW 22nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 636-2350
$15 General Admission – $10 SJO Members

The Sunshine Jazz Organization of South Florida and Alice Day are poised for the third installment of “South Florida Jazz Hall of Fame”. (SFJHOF) This special ceremony of inductees was established to take advantage of the opportunity to pay tribute to some of South Florida’s legends, present and past. We honor those who made an impact in the world of Jazz at home and at large.

Co-Sponsored by The Sunshine Jazz Organization www.sunshinejazz.org

Information courtesy: JazzBluesFlorida.com

First Friday at Cernuda Arte 6/1/12

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First Friday at Cernuda Arte
Friday, June 1, 2012, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Cernuda Arte
3155 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.cernudaarte.com

Paintings, Works on Paper and Sculptures: A Spring Art Exhibition at Cernuda Arte First Friday, Gallery Night A Reception Open to the Public

Cernuda Arte celebrates spring with a vibrant art show featuring
Colonial, Academic, Modern and Contemporary artworks.
To view a preview of the show,
please visit the Exhibitions section of our website
or click on our new Facebook page.

Carmelo González, The Letter, 1954, mixed media on heavy paper laid down on board, 25 x 19 inches, Provenance: This painting was part of the art collection of distinguished art historian and painter, Professor James Amos Porter, Washington, D.C.

Hell’s Kitchen Premiere Party Hosted By Robyn Almodovar 6/4/12

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A Party From Hell: Local Chef Robyn Almodovar Hosts Premiere Party For Her Debut On Season 10 Of Fox’s “Hell’s Kitchen”
Monday, June 4th, 5:30-9:30pm
The Food Truck Invasion
Arts Park in Young Circle
1814-1898 N Young Circle
Hollywood, FL 33020

As one of 18 contestants, local chef Robyn Almodovar will be turning up the heat on Season 10 of “Hell’s Kitchen” (FOX) which premieres Monday, June 4th at 8 p.m. (EST). To kick off the spicy, new season of kitchen mayhem, Almodovar will host a preview party from her food truck “Palate Party” during Monday’s Food Truck Invasion in Arts Park at Young Circle in Hollywood.

Guests will enjoy live entertainment and a champagne toast with an opportunity to mix and mingle with the chef herself. Almodovar’s popular food truck Palate Party, which promises to be a “party in your mouth every time”, was recently voted the #3 food truck in South Florida. The first food truck equipped with an actual stage, Palate Party has been custom outfitted with LED lights, a flat screen television and a culinary arsenal worthy of Gordon Ramsay himself.

Coming from a half Puerto Rican, half Italian background, Robyn Almodovar’s childhood was filled with culture, vibrancy and a deeply ingrained passion for food. The Le Cordon Bleu graduate worked at several respectable restaurants in South Florida including The Forge and Danny Devito’s Devito South Beach before obtaining an Executive Sous Chef position at the Royal Palm Hotel. However, she still felt she was missing that “HEAT” in the kitchen so she purchased a 24’ food truck and founded “Palate Party”, a fresh mobile food café that utilizes locally sourced ingredients.

5:30 PM – 9:30 PM: More than 28 food trucks, including Palate Party, will serve
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Live broadcast of “Hell’s Kitchen” premiere episode from Palate Party

Benefit for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami Young Professionals 5/31/12

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Benefit for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami Young Professionals
Thursday, May 31st, 2012, 8pm
Lucky Clover Irish Pub
1111 SW 1 Ave
Miami, FL.

Please RSVP at rsvp@yourvitaminc.com

DJ Irie, Angel Sanchez, Manny Vadillo, Habitat for Humanity & friends cordially invite you to our 4th event in benefit of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami – Young Professionals

Bang & Olufsen Miami Beach Presents Heroes and a Villain 6/1/12

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Bang & Olufsen Miami Beach Presents Heroes and a Villain
Friday, June 1, 7pm-11pm
Bang & Olufsen
1691 Michigan Ave, Suite 110
Miami Beach, FL 33139

RSVP required at events@beomiamibeach.com

The gallery at Bang & Olufsen Miami Beach is proud to present classically trained, American artist Carlos Navarro as the latest featured artist in our showroom located in the heart of South Beach.

The art of Carlos Navarro is about realism, symbolism, and history filled with pageantry and heroism. Mr. Navarro studied with the finest of Cuba’s artists in Miami and received his degree at Princeton University. His art speaks to the soul, invoking emotions and stirring the imagination. It is the antithesis of abstract art yet fresh at the same time. A specialist in portraiture, his works are found all over the world in private collections, including the White House.

For this show, Mr. Navarro has chosen to display heroes from all walks of life. “Heroes and a Villain” focusses on all types of heroes. The villain can be found in the painting “The Death of Castro” which will be unveiled at 8pm.

We encourage you to dress up as someone you admire from history or a superhero and get ready for a night filled with sounds and visual splendor as only Bang & Olufsen can deliver.

Please join us for Carlos Navarro’s “Heros and a villain” Friday, June 1st from 7PM – 11PM in our Miami Beach showroom. Your RSVP is requested by May 29, 2012 by phone or email.

Indulge in an evening of refreshments by Andy’s Creations, and original art by Carlos Navarro displayed throughout the Bang & Olufsen showroom with our state-of-the art entertainment systems.

Come preview the new BeoPlay A3 which takes your beloved iPad and adds amazingly well-defined stereo sound with great depth.

The 2nd Miami Turkish Film Festival 5/29-31/12

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The 2nd Miami Turkish Film Festival
May 29-May 31st, 2012
Colony Theater
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
All events are Free and open to the public

The 2nd Miami Turkish Film Festival Brings The Wonders Of Eurasian Cinema To The Tropical Paradise Of Miami

If you’re looking for something new to do in South Florida, look no further! The Turkish Film Festival is expected to be a revolutionary event, brining the true art of Cinema to the tropical paradise of Miami.

The FREE three-day festival will kick off on May 29th thanks to the generous offers on behalf of the Turkish Minister of Culture with the presence of Mr.Dr.Abdurrahman Celik ( Ministry of Culture and Tourism – Director of General Copyrights ) and Pinema, as well as the collaborative efforts on behalf of the Istanbul Center Miami and the Miami World Cinema Center.

Throughout the three-day event, six incredibly diverse and entertaining films will be showcased, creating the perfect cultural experience.

“We are very excited to bring the best of Turkish Cinema to Miami,” says creator of the South Florida Turkish Film Festival, Pamir Demirtas. “Looking for the perfect films and choosing the Colony Theatre to provide a real cinematic experience was a crucial part of the process. This festival is about more than just watching a few great flicks, it’s also about discovering an ancient culture. “

Kicking off the theatrical experience? Last Stop Kurtulus, a dark, scandalous and entertaining plot filled with plenty of twists, turns and female empowerment that’ll keep the audience at the edge of their seats. To finish off the night, a Ladies Night after-party will be hosted at Queen Lounge, located at 841 Washington Avenue.

The other films include the 2011 Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix winner, “One Upon A Time In Anatolia”, the blockbuster hit comedy “Eyyvah Eyvah 2”, “God Faithful Servant: Barla”, a controversial religious animated film and “Lost Songs Of Anatolia”, an exquisite documentary on music. To wrap up the three-day cinema extravaganza, a traditional Turkish Party will be held on Wednesday, May 30th, at the Emanu-el Temple in South Beach in celebration of the Turkish culture.

For more information on screening times and how to obtain your FREE tickets to attend the screenings and after-parties, visit our Facebook Page, Facebook.com/miamiturkishfilmfestival, our website at www.MiamiTurkishFilmFestival.com or call 305-433-5848.

Garden Lunch At Cecconi’s Miami Beach Offers Guests $25 Three-Course Prix Fixe Menu

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Garden Lunch At Cecconi’s Miami Beach Offers Guests $25 Three-Course Prix Fixe Menu
Cecconi’s Miami
Soho Beach House
4385 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, Fla.,

Cecconi’s Miami Beach is sharing a fresh take on lunch dates with its “Garden Lunch,” a three-course ($25*) prix fixe seasonal Italian menu by Executive Chef Sergio Sigala and Pastry Chef Oscar Bonelli. Located on the ground floor of Soho Beach House, the intimate garden-style restaurant offers a welcome respite for a business lunch or leisurely outing.

The first course on the Spring menu includes a choice Zuppa del Giorno, Insalata Primavera or Pizzetta with tomato, mozzarella and basil; entrees include Grilled Shrimp, Quinoa and Romaine Lettuce Salad, Spaghetti Pomodoro and Basil or Grilled Skirt Steak, served with spicy broccolini. Dolci options include Sorbet, Ice Cream or Pineapple Carpaccio.

Reservations are encouraged at 786.507.7902 or miami@cecconisrestaurant.com.
*Tax and gratuity are additional.

Open Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday 7 to 1 a.m., and Sunday 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more information, please call 786.507.7902 or visit www.cecconisrestaurant.com.

Sounds Of The Walls Musical Showcase at Wynwood Walls and Wynwood Kitchen Launches 6/1/12

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Sounds Of The Walls Musical Showcase at Wynwood Walls and Wynwood Kitchen Launches
Friday, June 1, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
Wynwood Kitchen & Bar
2550 N.W. 2nd Avenue
Wynwood Walls is situated just next door.
www.wynwoodkitchenandbar.com

The event is free and open to the public.
Ample street parking and valet are available.

Musical Showcase at Wynwood Walls and Wynwood Kitchen & Bar to Celebrate Tony Goldman’s Lifetime Achievement Award from Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce

In celebration of local visionary Tony Goldman’s “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, Wynwood Walls’ musical curator Nestor Torres, will kick off the first “Sounds of the Walls” – an all-star musical showcase featuring an array of local talent.

The evening promises an all-star jam session honoring the man who was responsible for the revitalization of areas such as SoHo, Miami Beach and the new thriving arts district of Wynwood. Local musical acts slated to perform are Big Brooklyn Red; Monica DaSilva; Andrian Gonzalez; DJ Zoel and Max Farber. In addition, newcomers to the Walls include young piano sensation Tony Madruga, Sax player Taylor Vega and violin virtuoso Paddy King. Special guest artists will include percussionist Edwin Bonilla and master pianists Silvano Monasterious and Javier Concepcion. Of course, NestorTorres will host the evening, as well as perform with the other acts.

MidBeach Neighborhood Alliance Continues to Evolve as a Platform for Miami Beach Residents 6/5/12

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MidBeach Neighborhood Alliance Continues to Evolve as a Platform for Miami Beach Residents
6/5/2012, 6:30 p.m.
The Alexander
5225 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
www.tcgmgt.com

Formerly known as the MidBeach Homeowners Alliance (MBHA), the MidBeach Neighborhood Alliance’s (MBNA) intent is to mobilize the community and continue to serve as a platform for Miami Beach homeowners and businesses. All residents and business owners in the MidBeach area are invited to attend the MBNA meeting on Tuesday, June 5th at 6:30 p.m. The Alexander, located at 5225 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, Florida, will host the event.

During the June 5th meeting, the MBNA founding members will continue to discuss the mission, goals and constitution of the organization intended to represent the interests of homeowners in the MidBeach District of Miami Beach, which spans from 23rd Street to 63rd Street.

The MBNA was formed by community leaders who sought a vehicle to enable MidBeach residents to collaborate and communicate common interests effectively and mobilize public support on important issues.Topics of discussions will include: Crime prevention, traffic safety, neighborhood beautification, municipal planning and zoning changes, as well as the need for more effective and consistent communications with elected leaders, government officials and the business community.

Founding partners of the MBNA include: The Continental Group, 5600 Condominium, Blue Diamond, Canyon Ranch Residence, The Caribbean, Carriage House, The Executive Condominium, Green Diamond, Imperial House, Maison Grande, Mosaic, Regency Tower, Seacoast 5151 and Seacoast 5700.

Additionally, founding members of the new MBNA include: Miami Beach Commissioner and Vice Mayor Jerry Libbin, Matthew Abramowitz, Alejandro & Kate Arce, Avra Bank, David Basch, Matteo Bianchi, Kevin Brill, Alicia Casanova, David & Carol Cohen, Justin Fuhrman, Michael Girotto, Muhammad Hasan, Nancy Ladd, Roger Leifer, Simon Nemni, Chana Perl, James Richmond, Laverne Rodriguez, Miriam Ruiz, Kim Selmore and Gustavo Verite.

The MBNA strongly encourages MidBeach residents to attend and encourage those in neighboring communities to participate. The success of the MBNA is heavily dependent on resident involvement and community support.

The Continental Group (TCG), a FirstService Residential Management company, is one of the founding partners and is proud to be spearheading the recently formed MidBeach Neighborhood Alliance (MBNA). For more information, please contact Shelly Tygielski, VP of Communications for TCG at 954-378-1086 or at stygielski@tcgmgt.com.

Digital Art Beatz 6/9/12

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Digital Art Beatz
06/9/12, 6:00 PM
Grey Area
130 NW 24th Street
Miami, FL 33127
www.greyareamiami.com

Digital Art Beatz
June 9th, 2012 Artwalk

Featuring: Ivano Bellini

Along Side:
Jimmy Trane & Jali
Jeremy Ismael
Chris Ellis
Erhan Ozkaya

brought to you by Dopppler EFX

6pm ‘till Sunrise.

6-9 Free (Complimentary entrance)
9-10 $10/door (entrance only)
10-? $15/door (entrance only)

Original art work to be raffled throughout the night ($15/Ticket) Winners will be chosen every 2 hours
*Participate in the raffle and receive complimentary cocktails all night long*

Artists:
allywillgetyou
Buda
CDG.DM
Danielle Branchaud
Emilio Remior
Floyd the Rock Artist LIVE!
Joseph Ian Baca
Komik28
Xibie Corea LIVE!

Deep sax performance with Leon Morley
Guitar layered vibes with Aaron Lebos
Body painting with Joseph Ian Baca
Fashion show presented by KARIZA (purchases available)
Soundsystem arranged by Homero
Lighting/special effects by Len

Free Film Little Dorrit Parts 1-8 6/5-26/12

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Free Film: Little Dorrit (Parts 1-8)
6/5/12, 6/12/12, 6:00p
Miami Tower
19th Floor Auditorium
100 SE 2nd St
Miami FL 33131
miamijazzsociety.com
FREE Admission, Open to the Public. Cash bar and snacks available.

Little Dorrit (Parts 1-8)
Since her birth, Amy Dorrit has lived in the Marshalsea Prison for Debt, where she cares for her father William, who is held in great esteem by the other inmates. To help financially assist her family, she works as a seamstress for Mrs. Clennam, a semi-invalid who is confined to her crumbling home with her servants, the sinister Jeremiah Flintwinch and his bumbling wife Affery.� Arthur Clennam returns from China with his father’s pocket watch and delivers it to Mrs. Clennam, as Mr. Clennam’s dying wish was for the watch to go to Arthur’s mother. Arthur becomes reacquainted with his former sweetheart, the now overweight widow Flora Finching, who hopes to rekindle the affection the couple shared before they were separated by their disapproving parents. However, he is enamoured with Pet Meagles, who favours ne’er-do-well aspiring artist Henry Gowan, much to the distress of her parents. Meanwhile, in Marseille, murderer Rigaud and his timid cell-mate Jean-Baptiste Cavaletto sep
arately are released from jail, and Cavaletto makes plans to journey to England.� Arthur befriends Amy, whose affection for him grows as John Chivery, who oversees the Marshalsea entrance with his father, watches in dismay, as he is in love with the girl.� Arthur’s father’s dying words lead him to believe his family may have been responsible for the Dorrits’ misfortunes, resulting in Mr. Dorrit being imprisoned without just cause. He asks rent collector and amateur detective Mr. Pancks to investigate the situation.� He has discovered William Dorrit is heir to a fortune and now is in a position to settle his debts and leave Marshalsea as a very wealthy man. Mr. Dorrit insists his family forget their shameful past and everyone who was a part of it, and he hires Mrs. Hortensia General to educate his daughters and prepare them for their new position in society. When Arthur’s birth mother died, his father, anxious to help someone else who was disadvantaged, bequeathed money to Amy. Rigaud demands �2,000 to keep silent, but Mrs. Clennam leaves her house for the first time in years to find Amy, reveal the truth, and beg her forgiveness. During her absence, her dilapidated house literally falls apart at the seams and collapses, killing Rigaud. Returning home and discovering the rubble, Mrs. Clennam collapses and dies in the street. When their father’s will is read, the Dorrit children learn they are penniless, since William had invested all his money with Mr. Merdle. Daniel Doyce returns from Russia, where he patented his inventions and made a fortune, and he insists on sharing his wealth with his business partner. Arthur and Amy declare their love for each other and finally, they are united together; some time later, Arthur and Amy are married with their family and friends in attendance.

Little Dorrit (Part 1 & 2) – Tuesday, 6/5/12
Little Dorrit (Part 3 & 4) – Tuesday, 6/12/12
Little Dorrit (Part 5 & 6) – Tuesday, 6/19/12
Little Dorrit (Part 7 & 8) – Tuesday, 6/26/12

Miami Beach Botanical Garden presents Summer Environmental Arts Camp 6/13/12 – 8/8/12

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Miami Beach Botanical Garden presents: Summer Environmental Arts Camp
Free and open to children and families
Each Wednesday, 10AM to Noon
State Date: Wednesday, June 13
Final Date: Wednesday, August 8
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach , Fl 33139

Designed to engage boys and girls ages 5 to 12, the Environmental Arts Camp features craft projects focusing on recycling and reuse, fun with math and science, as well as dance, music, and games.

Free classes, but advance registration required.

Call instructor Winsome Bolt at 305-305-9141 wboltusa@hotmail.com

Sponsored by the Garden & Irreversible Art Projects

These programs are made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, and the City of Miami Beach Department of Tourism and Cultural Development, Office of Cultural Affairs, and the Miami Beach Mayor and City Commissioners. The Garden is sponsored by AT&T Real Yellow Pages

Fernet-Branca’s #BandFest at Tobacco Road 6/9/12

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Fernet-Branca’s #BandFest at Tobacco Road
June 9, 2012, 9:00pm
Tobacco Road Bar (outdoor stage)
626 S. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL (Brickell)
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Join Fernet-Branca as they host the ultimate #BandFest here in Miami!

If you have a band or know a band that should play at this #BandFest for free, please have them submit a video on Fernet-Branca’s Facebook Page.

The top 3 bands with the most votes will perform at Tobacco Road on June 9th for cash prizes. The top band with the most votes online will move the national round for a chance to win a trip to Chicago’s Pitchfork Music Festival. Yes, the winning band WILL perform there too.

Click For contest info

Twitter: @FernetBranca | #BandFest

Mute Miami presents St. Vincent with Awesome New Republic and DJ Runsevimrun 5/31/12

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Mute Miami presents St. Vincent with Awesome New Republic and DJ Runsevimrun
Thursday, May 31, 2012, 9:00 p.m.
The Stage!
170 NE 38th Street
Miami, FL.
Tickets on sale NOW at thestagemiami.com.

St. Vincent’s (aka Annie Clark) intelligent, alternative indie rock touches on the timeless musical novelty that started creeping out of Brit-rock in the late ’60s from acts such as Bowie and Abbey Road-era Beatles while combining it with the same ‘anything goes’ sensibilities of Kurt Vile and Ariel Pink. After touring most of the States, Europe, and pulling off an awe-inspiring set at Coachella, she performs for the first time ever in Miami at The Stage on Thursday, May 31 with Awesome New Republic and DJ Run Sevim Run.

Superb in her ability to fascinate the listener, Texas native Annie Clark’s openness and ability to fine -tune her experimentation in dimension and soundscapes has made her an indie music phenomenon. Her latest album , Strange Mercy , has been showered with accolades by some of the most read music blogs and publications in the nation including top spots on Rolling Stone and Pitckfork’s Top 50 Albums of 2011. St. Vincent’s musical talents and ability to thrill and confuse you all at once is an amazingly exclusive experience all it’s own, with the antagonistic shred of her guitar and mind -blowing voice, she has created a unique niche genre for herself.

“We are very excited to bring this show to Miami, St. Vincent is very special to us,” said Johanna Visc aino, President and F ounder of Mute Miami who is also the lead singer of the Miami- based folk band, Sirens and Sealions. The show is produced by Mute Miami, a young production company striving to UN-MUTE great music and expose Miami to artists who have never visited our city.

MiaSci Feel the Force Free Hurricane Preparedness 6/9/12

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MiaSci “Feel the Force” Free Hurricane Preparedness
Saturday, June 9, 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.
2 p.m.: Speaker Bonnie Schneider
Miami Science Museum
3280 S. Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33129
www.MiamiSci.org.

Admission to the museum is free all day.

Are You Prepared? Miami Science Museum Presents
“Feel the Force: Hurricane and Other Hazards” FREE on Saturday, June 9
Adults and Children Alike to Experience Full Day of Free Activities and Informative Speakers on How to Best Protect Yourself Against Extreme Weather

The Miami Science Museum has joined forces with the International Hurricane Research Center and Miami-Dade County Emergency Management Department to deliver a full day of activities and informative speakers on how to be prepared for extreme weather such as hurricanes. Both adults and children will learn how best to protect themselves and their families/friends, their property, and their pets. Admission to the museum is free all day.

Miami-Dade County Emergency Management representatives will be on site to educate visitors about how to get prepared for hurricane season, provide fun activities for kids and answer questions. Representatives from the National Weather Service and local TV meteorologists will conduct live weather briefings using the Museum’s Magic Planet to showcase real-time weather. Visitors will also have the chance to learn what it takes to be a meteorologist by utilizing green screen technologies.

Interactive activities include the Wall of Wind, where visitors construct a house from balsa wood and then place them in front of the wind simulator to see whose house can withstand hurricane winds; Weatherworks, during which visitors can learn how the weather works in a fun and interactive way; an air cannon which demonstrates the power of debris during a storm, fire simulator trailer, hurricane wind tube and much more.

One of the day’s speakers is Bonnie Schneider, CNN weather anchor, appearing on Headline News and CNN Radio, as well as the author of the Extreme Weather column on CNN.com. Her first book, EXTREME WEATHER: A Guide To Surviving Flash Floods, Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Snowstorms, Tsunamis and Other Natural Disasters, was released in January 2012.

Calígula by Teatro El Público at The Colony Theater 6/14-16/12

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Calígula by Teatro El Público
June, 14, 15 & 16 8PM
Colony Theater
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach

Tickets: $20 and $15 for students/seniors and may be purchased at fundarte.us or ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000 or in-person at the Colony Theatre box office (305) 674-1040
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Out in the Tropics, a different kind of performing arts series, brings a full range of award-winning, contemporary GLBTQ (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) artists and arts events to South Florida annually. In its third year of Out in the Tropics, FUNDarte is presenting two wildly different and intriguing groups: Sean Dorsey Dance from San Francisco at May 12, 2012, and Teatro El Publico’s staging of Caligula from Havana, Cuba on June 14-16, 2012, both at the Colony Theater. Besides performances, this series will also include a variety of events such as panels, master classes and artist receptions from May 9 – June 16, 2012, and will feature three screenings of Pedro Almodóvar’s films; Bad Education (La Mala Educación), Law of Desire (La Ley del Deseo) and All About my Mother (Todo sobre mi madre), which will be shown at the Centro Cultural de España in Miami.

Caligula Synopsis
Caligula’s obsession with the impossible drags him to the bodies that surround him and that he imagines as slaves to his desires. This performance, following the guidelines per the method that our group has developed with each premiere, corroborates these erotic possibilities. Cross-dressing and sensuality connect the protagonists, breaking down norms of conventional genre to tap into interpretations of masculinity and its boundaries, as well as its formula for desire. This formula includes desire for similar bodies, and reinvents itself through embraces and provocations that Teatro El Público uses not only to offer an irreverent reading of Camus, but also to reveal through audacity the fact that the work’s ideas and characters are still relevant to contemporary times. The work addresses those bodies that play out the wearing of uniforms and garb and who, in their anachronistic games and references to haute couture, see themselves as provocative; revealing them as dangerous mirrors of pleasure beyond limits or possession, explosive both in terms of theater and seduction.

Calígula Sinopsis
La obsesión de Calígula por los imposibles lo arrastra a los cuerpos que lo rodean y que él imagina como esclavos de su deseo. Esta lectura nuestra, siguiendo las pautas de una manera de hacer que nuestro grupo ha ido fundamentando con cada estreno, ratifica esas posibilidades eróticas. Travestismo y sensualidad enlazan a los protagonistas, quebrantando normas de género convencionales para tramar otras lecturas sobre lo masculino y sus desbordes, sus fórmulas de un deseo que incluye a los cuerpos semejantes y los reinventa mediante abrazos y provocaciones que Teatro El Público emplea no solo para ofrecer una lectura irreverente de Camus, sino para decirnos, a través de esos “atrevimientos” que sus personajes e ideas son también cómplices de este tiempo, de esos cuerpos que juegan a usar uniformes y vestuarios que, en sus juegos anacrónicos, en sus referencias al mundo de la alta costura, quieren saberse provocativos: espejos peligrosos de un placer que no distingue los límites de la posesión, sino que la hace estallar en términos de teatro y seducción progresiva.

Coaching for Top Performance Presented by The Continental Group 6/19/12

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Coaching for Top Performance Presented by The Continental Group
June 19, 2012, 10:00 am – 12 p.m.
Blue Diamond Condominium
4779 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach FL 33140
www.eventsTCGMGT.com/ceu

The Continental Group presents “Coaching for Top Performance” an in-depth look at key leadership skills necessary in order to establish and enhance the performance of a management team as well as the techniques needed to facilitate a productive coaching conversation. The course is open to all Miami Beach property managers, free of charge. Completion of this course provides attendee with 2 CEUs for either HR or ELE for the CAM License. The course will be taught by Heather Saban, Director of Organizational Development for The Continental Group. To RSVP, please contact Astrid Marten at amarten@tcgmgt.com.

Connect With Me Screening and Media Showcase 5/30/12

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Connect With Me Screening and Media Showcase
05/30/2012, 2:30pm
Miami Edison Senior High School Auditorium
6161 NW 5th Ct
Miami, FL 33127
www.connectwithme-themovie.com
* Free Admission

Connect With Me Screening and Youth Media Institute
Film & Video Showcase

Join us after school for popcorn and refreshments as we screen the work of Edison students participating in Amplifyme’s Youth Media Institute and other school programs! See the music videos, public service announcements, vlogs and other media including Amplifyme’s film Connect With Me. Parents are welcome!

Connect With Me is a performative documentary dealing with our connection to media in a fastly evolving world. It looks at how people are separating themselves intentionally or unintentionally from the real world and the digital world in front of them. The film explores with whimsy and irony how different people are dealing with the current media reality and how these people coexist.

UnderGROUND Miami 6/23/12

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UnderGROUND Miami
6/23/12, 8:00pm – 11:00pm
Villa 221
221 NE 17th Street
Miami, FL 33132
www.fertileearth.org

Tickets are $150 per person for VIP, and $20 for general admission. General admission enjoys the art, auction, and party plus one hour open bar. VIP tickets include all of the above, two hour open bar plus a chance to try all 9 exotic tapas.

Hosted by local band Afrobeta, “UnderGROUND Miami” will be a multifaceted event kicking off with a cocktail reception courtesy of VeeV Acai Spirit & Naked Grape Wine and silent auction. We will then lead up to the cook off where guests will watch as three of Miami’s top chefs battle it out to win the title of Miami’s “BEST INVASIVORE CHEF!” The main ingredients are exotic invasive species found in South Florida such as lionfish, wild boar, and python. To accompany these tasty invaders, the chefs will be using local, organic ingredients from South Florida farms, including Fertile Earth’s very own farm in Homestead. This year’s top chefs include:

· Chef Bradley Herron, chef de cuisine of Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink
· Chef Timon Balloo, executive chef of Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill
· Chef Todd Erickson, executive chef of Haven South Beach

VIP guests will be more than just tasters, sampling a total of nine tapas-style plates. For the evening they will become “invasivores”, enjoying exotic delights that are both sustainable and beneficial for the local environment. The audience will then vote for their favorite chef. All this will be accompanied by an interactive art show sponsored by the Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs.

Miami Iron Side Campus Collective 5/30/12

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Miami Iron Side Campus Collective
Wednesday, May 30: 6-10pm
7610 NE 4th Court
Miami, FL 33138

RSVP Required to info@miamiironside.com. (Tell them Soul Of Miami sent you.)

Miami Iron Side Campus Collective Exclusive Evening: design, art, fashion, music.

Over the top happenings to engage you in art, music, performances, design, tastings, etc. Wander and explore ALL 6 blocks, there’s lots to see and do.

Some of the highlights…

Best part of course is between 8-10pm when Wok Star Eleanor Hoh will be presenting her signature Rainbow Lettuce Wrap Appetizer paired with Fiji Water at Pepe Calderin Design showroom at 7500 NE 4th court. There’ll also be a little sweet dessert from Dolci Peccati Gelato.

Pepe Calderin Design is thrilled to premiere his new line of furniture, Nature Love Design in a pop up studio adjacent to his showroom. Pepe will also be showcasing his other 2 talents: interior design and a line of t-shirts Evolution for Humanity. So, if you’re a designer, architect, planner, creative or someone who loves modern European design, stop by and meet Pepe.

Coverings, etc. will host the main event in their amazing loft-like showroom with Wildchild World 16th anniversary decor and entertainment.

Many artists will showcase their work surrounding the courtyard and their new 74st location with The Unit art show and food trucks invasion. (Gastropod, Ms Cheezious, Que pinche Tacos, Perros Express, Tango Grill, Don Mofongo, Q’Sabroso)

Fashion and design showrooms like Odegard, Elaine Bettio, Karina Grimaldi, Briggs Edwards Design, System 4, Doxa Hospitality, Tomas Frenes Design, will be serving wine and snacks.

Pepe Calderin Design will have his one-of-a-kind Evolution Humanity t-shirts on the spot.

Just past the Graffiti corridor, there’s Revo Soccer with Glow in the dark mural, a must see.

Live sneaker painting from Mateo Acrylics and 8&9 Clothing Company: A streetwear brand, purveyor of graphic shirts, deliverer of street fashion news and sneaker release dates. Designs inspired by the life we live, hip hop, kicks and skating.

Miami Iron Side Campus is a 6 block community of artist galleries, design showrooms and creative businesses located in the MiMoHistoric District. It was masterminded by founder, Ofer Mizrahi who had a vision of a sustainable village concept. It’s been a seven year project that’s grown to 60 tenants and continues to expand daily.

Origen Album Release Party at PAX 6/21/12

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Origen Album Release Party at PAX
6/21/12, 8:00p,
PAX
337 S.W. 8 St.
Miami, Fl. 33130
Facebook Page
RSVP Online

After the release of their first album ORIGEN was on a tour that led them many places within the U.S. and Latin America. Now they are back with their second production “Mentiras en Estéreo” (Lies in Stereo).

Join ORIGEN to celebrate the launch of their new album in a very special concert, as they will play the best tracks of their first album and many of the new ones.

The event will also benefit the MTV’s Staying Alive Foundation campaign.

Red Carpet: 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Show: 9:30 pm

Thanks to our sponsors:
– Mexicanos En Miami (www.facebook.com/MexicanosEnMiami)
– Steve Clayton nails (www.steveclayton.com)

Después del lanzamiento de su primer álbum Origen se fue en un paseo que los llevo a muchos escenarios dentro de Estados Unidos y Latino América. Ahora, regresan con su segunda producción “Mentiras en Estéreo”.

Acompaña a ORIGEN a celebrar el lanzamiento de su nuevo álbum en un concierto muy especial, donde tocaran lo mejor del primer álbum y muchos de los temas nuevos.

El evento, además, será a beneficio de la fundación MTV’s Staying Alive.

Alfombra roja: 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Concierto: 9:30pm

Gracias a nuestros patrocinadores:
– Mexicanos en Miami (www.facebook.com/MexicanosEnMiami)
РU̱as Steve Clayton (www.steveclayton.com)

RSVP: http://origen.eventbrite.com

Secret Saturdays Kyma Lounge at The Five Star Epic Hotel 6/30/12

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Secret Saturdays… Kyma Lounge at The Five Star Epic Hotel
6/30/12, 10PM
Kyma Lounge
270 Biscayne Blvd way
http://kymaloungesecretsaturdays.eventbrite.com/

It is with My Pleasure Ladies and Gentlemen Brickell Entertainment Invites you To be Delighted,amazed and Fascinated “Secret Saturdays” At Kyma Lounge

Located in the Epic Hotel and Residences in Downtown, Kyma Lounge represents what the outgoing professional deserves and expects in South Florida.Kyma Lounge is geared to be the “it spot” in Miami

Downtown nightlife as it sits ideally situated on the Miami River with a breathtaking view. The structure originally designed by nationally renowned Telesco & Associates, the chic lounge boasts 30ft ceilings, LED lighting, circular bar, flat screen TVs, custom lighting fixtures and custom lounge furniture.

The second floor which features its own bar boasts a more intimate setting. One of the elements that set Kyma Lounge apart is that guests can arrive either by car or boat which makes Kyma an ideal pit stop for cocktails if boating in the downtown area.

The outdoor terrace/dock is the perfect spot to enjoy cocktails and bites while appreciating Miami’s most impressive high-rises that flank the Miami River

Text ” Secret Saturdays” Along with first and last names to 305 300 0827 to be included in the Rick C VIP Guest List for complimentary admission until 12: 30 AM
For VIP and Table reservations email RickC@Brickellmiamisobe.com or text ” Table RSVP SS” to 305 300 0827
Ask me about our Bottle Specials

Secret Saturdays Kyma Lounge at The Five Star Epic Hotel 6/16/12

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Secret Saturdays… Kyma Lounge at The Five Star Epic Hotel
6/16/12, 10PM
Kyma Lounge
270 biscayne Blvd way
More Info

It is with My Pleasure Ladies and Gentlemen Brickell Entertainment Invites you To be Delighted,amazed and Fascinated “Secret Saturdays” At Kyma Lounge

Located in the Epic Hotel and Residences in Downtown, Kyma Lounge represents what the outgoing professional deserves and expects in South Florida.Kyma Lounge is geared to be the “it spot” in Miami

Downtown nightlife as it sits ideally situated on the Miami River with a breathtaking view. The structure originally designed by nationally renowned Telesco & Associates, the chic lounge boasts 30ft ceilings, LED lighting, circular bar, flat screen TVs, custom lighting fixtures and custom lounge furniture.

The second floor which features its own bar boasts a more intimate setting. One of the elements that set Kyma Lounge apart is that guests can arrive either by car or boat which makes Kyma an ideal pit stop for cocktails if boating in the downtown area.

The outdoor terrace/dock is the perfect spot to enjoy cocktails and bites while appreciating Miami’s most impressive high-rises that flank the Miami River

Text ” Secret Saturdays” Along with first and last names to 305 300 0827 to be included in the Rick C VIP Guest List for complimentary admission until 12: 30 AM
For VIP and Table reservations email RickC@Brickellmiamisobe.com or text ” Table RSVP SS” to 305 300 0827
Ask me about our Bottle Specials

Secret Saturdays Kyma Lounge at The Five Star Epic Hotel 6/9/12

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Secret Saturdays Kyma Lounge at The Five Star Epic Hotel
6/9/12, 10PM
Kyma Lounge
270 Biscayne BLVD way.
More Info

It is with My Pleasure Ladies and Gentlemen Brickell Entertainment Invites you To be Delighted,amazed and Fascinated “Secret Saturdays” At Kyma Lounge

Located in the Epic Hotel and Residences in Downtown, Kyma Lounge represents what the outgoing professional deserves and expects in South Florida.Kyma Lounge is geared to be the “it spot” in Miami

Downtown nightlife as it sits ideally situated on the Miami River with a breathtaking view. The structure originally designed by nationally renowned Telesco & Associates, the chic lounge boasts 30ft ceilings, LED lighting, circular bar, flat screen TVs, custom lighting fixtures and custom lounge furniture.

The second floor which features its own bar boasts a more intimate setting. One of the elements that set Kyma Lounge apart is that guests can arrive either by car or boat which makes Kyma an ideal pit stop for cocktails if boating in the downtown area.

The outdoor terrace/dock is the perfect spot to enjoy cocktails and bites while appreciating Miami’s most impressive high-rises that flank the Miami River

Text ” Secret Saturdays” Along with first and last names to 305 300 0827 to be included in the Rick C VIP Guest List for complimentary admission until 12: 30 AM
For VIP and Table reservations email RickC@Brickellmiamisobe.com or text ” Table RSVP SS” to 305 300 0827
Ask me about our Bottle Specials

Secret Saturdays Kyma Lounge at The Five Star Epic Hotel 6/19/12

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Secret Saturdays Kyma Lounge at The Five Star Epic Hotel
6/9/12, 10PM
Kyma Lounge
270 Biscayne Blvd Way
More Info

It is with My Pleasure Ladies and Gentlemen Brickell Entertainment Invites you To be Delighted,amazed and Fascinated “Secret Saturdays” At Kyma Lounge

Located in the Epic Hotel and Residences in Downtown, Kyma Lounge represents what the outgoing professional deserves and expects in South Florida.Kyma Lounge is geared to be the “it spot” in Miami

Downtown nightlife as it sits ideally situated on the Miami River with a breathtaking view. The structure originally designed by nationally renowned Telesco & Associates, the chic lounge boasts 30ft ceilings, LED lighting, circular bar, flat screen TVs, custom lighting fixtures and custom lounge furniture.

The second floor which features its own bar boasts a more intimate setting. One of the elements that set Kyma Lounge apart is that guests can arrive either by car or boat which makes Kyma an ideal pit stop for cocktails if boating in the downtown area.

The outdoor terrace/dock is the perfect spot to enjoy cocktails and bites while appreciating Miami’s most impressive high-rises that flank the Miami River

Text ” Secret Saturdays” Along with first and last names to 305 300 0827 to be included in the Rick C VIP Guest List for complimentary admission until 12: 30 AM
For VIP and Table reservations email RickC@Brickellmiamisobe.com or text ” Table RSVP SS” to 305 300 0827
Ask me about our Bottle Specials

Secret Saturdays Kyma Lounge at The Five Star Epic Hotel 6/2/12

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Secret Saturdays Kyma Lounge at The Five Star Epic Hotel
6/2/12, 10PM
Kyma Lounge
270 Biscayne Blvd
More Info

It is with My Pleasure Ladies and Gentlemen Brickell Entertainment Invites you To be Delighted,amazed and Fascinated “Secret Saturdays” At Kyma Lounge

Located in the Epic Hotel and Residences in Downtown, Kyma Lounge represents what the outgoing professional deserves and expects in South Florida.Kyma Lounge is geared to be the “it spot” in Miami

Downtown nightlife as it sits ideally situated on the Miami River with a breathtaking view. The structure originally designed by nationally renowned Telesco & Associates, the chic lounge boasts 30ft ceilings, LED lighting, circular bar, flat screen TVs, custom lighting fixtures and custom lounge furniture.

The second floor which features its own bar boasts a more intimate setting. One of the elements that set Kyma Lounge apart is that guests can arrive either by car or boat which makes Kyma an ideal pit stop for cocktails if boating in the downtown area.

The outdoor terrace/dock is the perfect spot to enjoy cocktails and bites while appreciating Miami’s most impressive high-rises that flank the Miami River

Text ” Secret Saturdays” Along with first and last names to 305 300 0827 to be included in the Rick C VIP Guest List for complimentary admission until 12: 30 AM
For VIP and Table reservations email RickC@Brickellmiamisobe.com or text ” Table RSVP SS” to 305 300 0827
Ask me about our Bottle Specials

Azul Thursdays at Blue Martini Brickell 6/28/12

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Azul Thursdays! at Blue Martini Brickell!
6/28/12, 10PM
Blue Martini Brickell
900 sw miami avenue
More Info
Free Admission for ladies all night
Text 305 300 0827 for VIP Guest List

LMG and DAG Productions Present

Azul Thursdays

at Blue Martini Brickell

Free admission on Rick’s Vip list for ladies all night. Guys until 12.

Text 305 300 0827 to be added

Azul Thursdays at Blue Martini Brickell 6/21/12

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Azul Thursdays at Blue Martini Brickell
6/21/12, 10PM
Blue Martini Brickell
900 s miami avenue
More Info

Free Admission for ladies all night Text 305 300 0827 for VIP Guest List

LMG and DAG Productions Present

Azul Thursdays

at Blue Martini Brickell

Free admission on Rick’s Vip list for ladies all night. Guys until 12.

Text 305 300 0827 to be added

Azul Thursdays! at Blue Martini Brickell 6/14/12

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Azul Thursdays! at Blue Martini Brickell
6/14/12, 10PM
Blue Martini Brickell
900 s miami ave
More Info

Free Admission for ladies all night Text 305 300 0827 for VIP Guest List

LMG and DAG Productions Present Azul Thursdays at Blue Martini Brickell

Free admission on Rick’s Vip list for ladies all night. Guys until 12.

Text 305 300 0827 to be added

LMG and DAG Productions Present Azul Thursdays at Blue Martini Brickell 6/7/12

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LMG and DAG Productions Present Azul Thursdays at Blue Martini Brickell
6/7/12, 10PM
Blue Martini Brickell
900 s miami ave
More Info

Free Admission for ladies all night at Blue Martini Brickell! Azul Thursdays! Text 305 300 0827 for VIP Guest List

Free admission on Rick’s Vip list for ladies all night. Guys until 12.

Text 305 300 0827 to be added

Blue Martini Brickell Azul Thursdays 5/31/12

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Blue Martini Brickell Azul Thursdays
5/31/12, 10PM
Blue Martini Brickell
900 s miami avenue
More Info

Free Admission for ladies all night, Text 305 300 0827 for VIP Guest List

LMG and DAG Productions Present
Azul Thursdays
at Blue Martini Brickell

Free admission on Rick’s Vip list for ladies all night. Guys until 12.

Text 305 300 0827 to be added

RA Sushi to host 8th Annual Nicky’s Week fundraiser 5/27/12 – 6/2/12

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RA Sushi to host 8th Annual Nicky’s Week fundraiser
May 27-June 2
RA Sushi South Miami
5829 SW 73rd St.
Miami, FL 33143.

Proceeds from select menu items benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®
RA Sushi will host its eighth annual “Nicky’s Week” fundraiser Sunday, May 27, through Saturday, June 2, to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, one of the world’s premier centers for research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other deadly diseases since it opened 50 years ago.

The Scottsdale-based restaurant and bar will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of a variety of menu items and beverages to St. Jude to help support the hospital’s lifesaving mission. Since its inception, Nicky’s Week has raised more than $943,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and RA Sushi hopes to surpass the $1 million mark this year.

The special Nicky’s Week menu, available at RA Sushi in South Miami (5829 SW 73rd St.) includes: Edamame, Tootsy Maki, Shrimp Nigiri, Pork Gyoza, Chicken Yakitori, Garlic Citrus Yellowtail Tapas, plus a variety of select beverages.

All 25 RA Sushi locations in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Nevada and Texas will participate in the fundraiser.

Nicky’s Week was developed in memory of St. Jude patient Nicholas “Nicky” Mailliard, of Scottsdale, Ariz., who lost a long battle with brain cancer in February 2005 at the young age of 13. A nephew of one of RA Sushi’s founders, Nicky held a special place in the hearts of RA Sushi associates throughout the organization. RA Sushi initiated the fundraiser to honor the memory of Nicky and to raise awareness and funds for St. Jude, where no child is ever turned away because of a family’s inability to pay for medical treatments.

“RA Sushi is honored to continue to support St. Jude and help them with their life-changing mission, said Scott Kilpatrick, co-founder and vice president of RA Sushi. “We want to help ensure their services remain available to children and families battling serious illness.”

All donations from the weeklong effort will help support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which has treated children from all 50 states and around the world. Known primarily as a cancer research center, St. Jude doctors and researchers also treat children with sickle cell disease and pediatric HIV.

A “RA”ckin’ vibe, popular music, and distinctive Japanese fusion cuisine sets RA Sushi Bar Restaurant apart from a typical sushi joint. RA opened its first location in Scottsdale, Ariz. in 1997 and has since expanded to include 25 locations throughout the United States. Consistently awarded for its fresh sushi, creative cocktails, killer happy hour, and musically inspired nightlife, at RA good food and good times go hand-in-hand.

Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Dinner is served until 11 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, and until midnight Thursday through Sunday. The bar is open until 1 a.m. or later. Happy Hour food and beverage specials are offered Monday through Saturday, 3 to 7 p.m. RA Sushi’s Flying Fish Lounge is the perfect place to catch some fresh fish and drink specials. On Sunday nights from 8 p.m. to midnight, RA-goers visiting the Flying Fish Lounge will find specials on sushi and drinks.

Miami Light Project Presents Dance Your @$$ Off The Remix 6/2/12

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Miami Light Project Presents Dance Your @$$ Off – THE REMIX
Saturday, June 2, 2012, 9:00pm
The Light Box at Goldman Warehouse
404 NW 26 Street
Miami Wynwood, FL
Buy Tickets Online (Tell them Soul Of Miami sent you!)

Miami loves asses, so The Miami Light Project wants you to …
Dance Your @$$ off instead at our fundraiser Sat. June 2 9pm
$50 Admission – Includes open bar all night, LIVE music and an OFF the chain, diverse VIP list of DJs.

The nonprofit supports culture in South Florida with performances by innovative dance, music and theater artists from elsewhere and right here.

Confirmed DJs as of May 15
DJ Le Spam, The Brass King, Plan Beats, Run Sevim Run
Brimstone127

Confirmed Hosts as of May 15
Spencer & Alexis Angel, Ivanna Cassado, Teo Catellanos,
Lauren Fernandez, Matthew Ferrarra, Mary Barzee Flores
Nancy & Ron Gelles, Jessica Goldfin, Marlon Hill,
Rebekah Lanae Lengel, Deborah Magdalena, Rhonda Motrani
Jeri Rayon, Beth Boone & Yrak Saenz
Amy Rosenberg, Steve Weinger

For more info visit ​www.miamilightproject.com
LIKE us www.facebook.com/​miamilightproject
Follow us @mialightproject
Hashtag #DYAO

Wood Tavern Links Up With Miami’s Independent Thinkers for a Memorial Day BBQ Throw Down 5/27/12

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Wood Tavern Links Up With Miami’s Independent Thinkers for a Memorial Day BBQ Throw Down!
May 27th, 2012, 3pm-9pm
Wood Tavern
2531 NW 2nd Avenue
Wynwood FL 33127
$15 donation gets you FREE DRINKS from 3pm-4pm
DONATE ONLINE Via Paypal or at Wood Tavern.

Miami’s Independent Thinkers Backyard Boogie BBQ Throwdown

Kerry McLaney (305 Creative Group), Heather Read, Sara Read and Laraine Hart, in association with Heineken USA, Wood Tavern, Supermarket Creative present Miami’s Independent Thinkers Backyard Boogie BBQ Throwdown, one heck of a local party for Memorial Day Weekend. For those in town, expect Southern style BBQ ribs, burgers and even veggie options. What goes better with BBQ fare, than beer and all the sweet tea vodka or spiked lemonade your sweet tooth can handle. Backyard Boogie is the definitive locals “house party” BBQ spot in Wynwood’s first and only beer garden.

The picnic tables, cobblestone pavement and guests ranging from lil’ hipsters in training, Fido, artists and fashionistas are flocking to this backyard for more than just the delicious cheap eats. ‘Sunday Funday’ is made possible by music selectors: Bonnie Beats, Tom LaRoc, Ray Milian and Induce who will be playing a range of nu-disco and funk. Soulful music for soulful food. Ribs – $9, Burgers & Veggie Burgers – $4, corn – $2

Together with Miami’s Independent Thinkers, a local organization dedicated to the unity, development and promotion of Miami’s flourishing art community will be holding the fundraising kickoff for its 4th Edition Art Basel Satellite Fair. Donors will receive free Sunday style cocktails and beer for only $15 from 3pm-4pm.

Don’t get stuck on the Beach for Memorial Weekend Reroute to Kyma 5/26/12

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Don’t get stuck on the Beach for Memorial Weekend!! Reroute to Kyma!!
5/26/12, 10PM
Kyma Lounge
270 Biscayne Blvd Way
More Info
Text 305 300 0827 for info and VIP Guest list!

DAG Productions

Presents

A Very Special Memorial Weekend Edition

of Secret Saturdays at Kyma Lounge

For those trying to avoid South Beach on Memorial Weekend

REROUTE @ Kyma

With a special performance by Envee!

Text 305 300 0827 for Rick’s VIP guest list for free admission until 12AM

Ladies enjoy complimentary open bar from 10- 11PM

Blue Martini Brickell Azul Thursdays 5/24/12

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Blue Martini Brickell Azul Thursdays
5/24/12, 10PM
Blue Martini Brickell
900 s miami avenue 33131
More Info
Free Admission for ladies all night Text 305 300 0827 for VIP Guest List
LMG and DAG Productions Present

Azul Thursdays

at Blue Martini Brickell

Free admission on Rick’s Vip list for ladies all night. Guys until 12.

Text 305 300 0827 to be added

Introducing Jacob Gossett Opening 6/8/12

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Introducing Jacob Gossett | Opening
Opening: June 8, 2012 | 7-9PM
Charest-Weinberg Gallery, LLC
250 NW 23rd Street, #408
Miami, FL 33127

Charest-Weinberg is thrilled to present Olympia, the first public exhibition of Jacob Gossett’s artwork. Olympia will open to the public on Friday, June 8th and will be on view through July 31st, 2012. There will be an opening reception on June 8th from 7-9pm.

Following the opening, Beacon, Gossett’s electro-R&B group, will stage a performative concert alongside Michna (NY) and Heathered Pearls (LA) at The Vagabond in Downtown Miami. This performance is hosted by Charest-Weinberg and Ghostly International (view artwork).

“Introducing Jacob Gossett” is a 46 page ebook (pdf), presenting an in-depth overview of Gossett’s studio practice and his first exhibition, Olympia. View: Introducing Jacob Gossett (PDF) (9.2 MB)

Jacob Gossett was born in 1983 in Youngstown, Ohio and grew up surrounded by athletic culture. Over the past few years, his work has dealt with the cult(ure) of flesh: body politics, competition and aggression, and the physical ideal in the arts. Similarly, Beacon is known for their intensely visual performances and videos based upon sexual fantasy. For Olympia, Gossett has made four large-scale and tightly cropped paintings of flexing Mr. Olympians out of Creatine powder mixed with epoxy resin. Just as weightlifting breaks down the body so that it can become larger and more defined, these compositions, rendered in a dot matrix, are only cohesive when viewed from afar. As the spectator approaches the canvas, they disintegrate. The paintings will be presented alongside a looped video of an athlete training in a dank basement room covered in photographs of bulging muscles.

Olympia is a display of power that cannot be activated. Bodybuilding is performative in nature, yet the ideals of the performers are closer to Greek statuary. When training, these men strive for beauty, symmetry, and proportion—in other words, sculptural qualities. In the 1977 documentary Pumping Iron, a young Arnold Schwarzenegger describes this connection:

“Good bodybuilders have the same minds when it comes to sculpting that a sculptor has. You look in the mirror and say, ‘ok, I need a little bit more deltoids, a little more shoulders so I get the proportions right.’ ”

Schwarzenegger, whose image appears in the show, is a powerful symbol of the intersection of physical and political aesthetics. In this regard, one must remember that Olympia was also one of Leni Riefenstahl’s most famous films. Gossett addresses this racial quotient with the colors of his paintings, which depend on two components: the Creatine supplement (his brand comes in either vanilla and chocolate) and the guidance of the widely used bodybuilding suit chart, which matches the color of the garment to the athlete’s skin tone.
Jacob Gossett was a resident at Skowhegan in 2009 and graduated from the Pratt Institute in 2010.

Coconut Grove Drum Circle 6/2/12

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Coconut Grove Drum Circle
June 2, 2012, 7PM-10PM
Location: Streets of Mayfair on Grand Avenue

Welcome to summer and solstice! We will be drumming on the Promenade at Mayfair in the covered area that we used last month, near the kiosks and Out of Africa, NOT in the Atrium where the large sculptures are and NOT at the end of the Promenade near the Music School but at the opposite end from the Music School.

We will be in the space on Grand Avenue where we ended the last circle; it is the space so many of you liked. There are parking garages in the Mayfair complex and on the corner of Oak Street and Mary, and parking lots near the Mayfair as well as parking on the streets. We will light up the night and rev up the energy of the Grove Art Walk.

Come, and discover or rediscover the magic, joy, and healing power of the drum. Extra drums and other percussion instrument will be available along with water and seating. All you need to bring are happy hands and an open heart.

Please check the Coconut Grove Drum Circle Facebook group and page for any updates or changes. For more information, please contact Karen or Liz:
karen.deilke@gmail.com
305-401-2644
lizgib@aol.com
305-815-2576

Brown Bag Wednesdays with Stretch Armstrong, Alligator City and Lunch Money 5/30/12

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Brown Bag Wednesdays w/ Stretch Armstrong, Alligator City & Lunch Money
May 30th, 2012, 10pm
The Green Room
109 SW 2nd Ave
Downtown
Ft. Lauderdale

954.449.1027

DJ Stretch Armstrong, Alligator City, & Lunchmoney performing live May 30th at The Green Room, located at 109 SW 2nd Ave, Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Doors open 10:00pm. 18+|$10 or 21+|$5. All RSVP’s pay $5 at the door and get a free PBR draft beer, while ladies drink free until midnight. Additional information can be found at www.greenroomlive.com or by calling 954-449-1027.

1Love Wednesdays & House of Marley Presents The Birthday of Roger Lewis of Inner Circle 6/6/12

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1Love Wednesdays & House of Marley Presents The Birthday of Roger Lewis of Inner Circle
June 6th, 2012, 9pm
Ricochet Bar & Lounge
3250 Buena Vista Blvd
Miami, FL 33139
ricochetlounge.com

Inner Circle Live Performance at Ricochet Lounge:
Intimate performance by Inner Circle, reggae legend Roger Lewis birthday celebration, & “This Is Reggae Music” music video premier

Miami- June 6th, 2012, as one of the greatest reggae groups of all time, Inner Circle has established themselves as a band that can transcend the traditional reggae niche and enjoy widespread crossover appeal. To commemorate over 40 years of making reggae music, The Abebe Lewis Marketing & Branding Group would like to invite you to a special event including a rare intimate performance by Inner Circle and birthday celebration of founding member, reggae legend Roger Lewis at Ricochet Lounge in Midtown district, Miami. To commemorate this special occasion, the evening will include an exclusive music video premier of “This Is Reggae Music”, single off of the upcoming Reggae Wave compilation as well as a memorial for the late founding vocalist Jacob Miller.

As one of the world’s most respected reggae groups, Inner Circle has enjoyed a long string of successes stretching back to the mid-70′s. After over four decades of making reggae music, band member Roger Lewis was at the group’s foundation and has been a major driving force in the proliferation of reggae music. To coincide with the reggae legends birthday, the evening’s entertainment will include an opening performance by Jahfe and be marked by a rare, intimate performance by Inner Circle. As a mark of respect and appreciation for his contribution to reggae music, the night will also include a special memorial for the late Jacob Miller, the bands founding vocalist. Adding to the celebration, Inner Circle will be premiering the exclusive video for “this is reggae music”, the latest release from the Reggae Wave compilation which features 8 unique bands from Miami from all different cultures with one vision: reggae music.

Inner Circle live performance & reggae legend Roger Lewis Birthday Celebration is all going down June 6th at Ricochet Lounge, which is located at 3250 Buena Vista Blvd #122B Miami, FL 33127. Cover charge Ladies $5 before 11pm, $10 after. Men $10 before 11:00am and $15 after. Doors open at 9:00 pm. Additional information can be found at www.ricochetlounge.com or by calling 786-353-0846.

Macy’s Dadeland Beauty Presentation and Meet and Greet With Cosmopolitan For Latinas Magazine Editor-In-Chief Michelle Herrera Mulligan 6/1/12

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Macy’s Dadeland Hosts A Beauty Presentation And Meet And Greet With Cosmopolitan For Latinas Magazine Editor-In-Chief Michelle Herrera Mulligan
Friday, June 1, 2012, 5 PM.
Macy’s Dadeland Fashion Store
First Floor
7303 SW 88th Street
Miami, FL 33156

Macy’s Dadeland Hosts A Beauty Presentation And Meet And Greet With Cosmopolitan For Latinas Magazine Editor-In-Chief Michelle Herrera Mulligan

Macy’s and Cosmopolitan for Latinas magazine invite you to a beauty presentation with Editor-in-Chief Michelle Herrera Mulligan. Learn the latest beauty trends and see the hottest summer looks for cosmetics in a beauty event hosted by Michelle Herrera Mulligan. Plus, receive a complimentary copy of the first stand-alone issue of Cosmopolitan for Latinas and get a chance to meet the editor-in-chief.

The new women’s lifestyle publication is targeted at English-speaking Latinas and hit the newsstands nationwide on May 1. The magazine will be a twice-yearly stand-alone print edition.

Michelle Herrera Mulligan is the editor of Cosmopolitan for Latinas, the premiere women’s lifestyle publication targeted at English-speaking Latina women. Prior to Cosmopolitan for Latinas, Herrera Mulligan served as managing editor of LasFabulosas.com, a syndicated website which celebrates Latina success, as well as an editor for Latina magazine. A prolific author and journalist for more than 10 years, Herrera Mulligan has worked to capture the surging Latina voice in the United States. She co-edited and contributed to Border-Line Personalities, a groundbreaking collection of essays on culture clash and coming-of-age as a Latin woman in America. The book was course-adopted at universities throughout the country and won an Outstanding Contribution to Hispanic Studies Award in 2006. In 2007, Herrera Mulligan edited Juicy Mangos, the first-ever literary collection of Latina erotica in English, which Pulitzer Prize-winning author Oscar Hijuelos called, “a collection of stories that offer the reader some real insights on what being a feeling and thinking Latina in today’s world is all about.” In September 2012, Atria Books will publish Herrera Mulligan’s essay, “Anarchy Chicks,” as part of the anthology Count on Me: Las Comadres’ Tales of Sisterhoods and Fierce Friendship.

Miami Science Museum and Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Celebration of New Internship Program in Partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools 5/29/12

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Miami Science Museum and Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Celebration of New Internship Program in Partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 6-7:30 p.m.
Miami Science Museum
3280 S. Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33129
Free parking available on-site.

6-6:30 p.m.: Students show their work on their iPads during arrival
6:30 p.m.: Greeting and opening remarks by Miami Science Museum President Gillian Thomas
6:35 p.m.: Opening remarks by Miami-Dade County Public Schools official
6:40 p.m.: Program Lead Teacher Susan O’Connor describes the program and provides an overview of the Miami Science Museum and Vizcaya projects
6:45 p.m.: Wendy Wolf of Vizcaya speaks about the program experience
6:50 p.m.: Student presentation: Vizcaya iBook
7:05 p.m.: Jennifer Santer of Miami Science Museum speaks about the program experience
7:10 p.m.: Student presentation: Miami Science Museum mobile app

The Miami Science Museum and Vizcaya Museum and Gardens are hosting a celebration of their Internship @ Miami Science Museum and Vizcaya program in partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools. During the event, attendees will preview the accomplishments of the students currently in the program, and learn more about it from program representatives.

In attendance will be Miami-Dade Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez and 27 students in the program, along with their families. In addition, representatives of Miami Science Museum, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, and Miami-Dade County Public Schools will be speaking about the program. Students will present the work they have accomplished thus far, including projects on their iPads, a Miami Science Museum mobile app, Vizcaya iBook, and more. Refreshments will be provided.

The program was introduced in spring 2012 at Miami Science Museum toenhance real-world training for high school students interested in embarking on a career in science and/or technology, and at Vizcaya Museum for those interested in a career arts, history and environment. The program is being piloted in partnership with Coral Gables Senior High School and MAST Academy, and provides 11th grade students with class credit in exchange for the experiential learning opportunity.

InSense Miami’s networking at Mondrian 5/31/12

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InSense Miami’s networking at Mondrian
5/31/12, 6pm-9pm
Mondrian
1100 West Avenue
Miami Beach, Fl. 33139
Register Online

Taxes are done, Spring has sprung so let’s celebrate Q2 and enjoy the first drink on us!

Join us at our monthly networking event on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 6 PM to meet professionals, entrepreneurs, small business owners, social media consultants, and possibly even clients as you network with some of the best on the beach!

Bring plenty of business cards, as we will be playing Business Card Bingo. And, we have some great raffles prizes, as usual!

Happy hour prices of will be extended to those who are registered for this event.

Asphalt Expressionist Photo Exhibit by Ellie Perla 6/9/12

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Asphalt: Expressionist Photo Exhibit by Ellie Perla
June 9, 2012, 6 PM-11 PM
Atelier 1022 Gallery
2732 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33127

ATELIER 1022 launches the special exhibit: ‘ASPHALT’ – a new expressionist photography series by resident artist Ellie Perla, on display June 9 through June 24, 2012. Opening night and artist meet-and-greet takes place June 9th, 2012, 6-11 PM, during the Wynwood Art Walk for the month of June.

Greater Miami and The Beaches Hotel Association’s Sustainable Hospitality Council Luncheon 6/21/12

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Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association’s Sustainable Hospitality Council Luncheon
June 21, 2012, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
InterContinental Miami
100 Chopin Plaza
Miami, FL 33131
www.gmbha.com

In an effort to educate hotel and allied members on sustainability practices, the Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association’s (GMBHA) Sustainable Hospitality Council will host a luncheon featuring “Sustainable Hospitality Advocate” Hervé Houdré, Regional Director and General Manager of InterContinental New York Barclay. Robert Hill, General Manager, InterContinental Miami, will join Mr. Houdré for a moderated session where he’ll discuss the Miami hotel’s green operations. This year the InterContinental Miami was named an “Environmental Quality Achievement Award” winner by the GMBHA.

For more information and to RSVP, please call (305) 531-3553 or visit www.gmbha.com.

Radio Disney Celebrates Summer at CocoWalk 6/2/12

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Radio Disney Celebrates Summer at CocoWalk
June 2, 2012, 2pm- 6pm
CocoWalk
3015 Grand Ave
Coconut Grove, Fl 33133

Radio Disney and CocoWalk Celebrate Summer

Between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, there’s Disney Day! Kids are welcome spend a fun afternoon with Radio Disney AM990 on Saturday, June 2, from 2 to 6 p.m. in the CocoWalk Courtyard.

Beginning at 2 p.m., learn how you can win two tickets to see the latest teen heart throbs One Direction in concert Sunday, July 1, at the Bank Atlantic Center, powered by Kendall Toyota. Hang with the Radio Disney Host and Road Crew from 4 to 6 p.m. to play fun and exciting games, and dance to your favorite Radio Disney music on a dynamic sound system as the Road Crew spins the prize wheel and gives out tons of cool prizes!

You can meet the precious award-winning Therapy Dog ‘Sweetpea’, and the Humane Society will be there with pets to adopt, too! What a great way to make the start of summer sizzle!

Radio Disney Day is brought to you by CocoWalk, Coconut Grove BID, and Kendall Toyota.

LegalArt presents Situation Range 5/25/12

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LegalArt presents Situation Range
Friday, May 25, 2012, 8:00 – 11:00pm
LegalArt
1035 N Miami Ave,
Miami, FL 33136

LegalArt is pleased to present Situation Range, an exhibition of video 6 based works by national and international artists. Organized by the curatorial collective Southernmost Situations, the exhibition will occupy the second and fourth floor s of the LegalArt building, as well as The Corner bar, aptly located on the North west corner of the LegalArt building. On view for one night only Friday, May 25 from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Situation Range features video 6 based sculptures and installations, and a looped reel of short videos.

As a relatively familiar and accessible medium, video art has the power to frame, communicate, and present a broad range of topical issues, whether through traditional linear narratives or timeless abstraction. The works I n this exhibition are brought together to illustrate the expansive nature of video art and its seemingly boundless capacity to effectively present in terms of formal and visual content. Video as a geographical, cultural, linguistic, technological, domestic, ethnographical, political, historical, and art historical record, among other subjects, are all represented in Situation Range.

Featured artists include: Nicholas Arehart, Hannes Bend, Reed van Brunschot, Clifton Childree, Cynthia Cruz, Orlando Estrada, Christine de la Garenne, Richard Haden & Bill Bilowit, Moira Holohan, Tatiana Istomina, Jordan Marty, Patrick Moser, Ania Moussawel, Crystal Pearl, Alice Raymond, Dylan Römer, Lindsay Scoggins, Magnus Sigurdarson, TM Sisters, A.G. Viva, a nd Antonia Wright.

The exhibition begins with How Many Miles, a video by Crystal Pearl shot at the southernmost point of the U.S— the birthplace of Southernmost Situations. Coupled with audio from a market in Cuba, the imagery in How Many Miles exudes a deep-seeded nostalgia prevalent in Miami for home, family, and absent cultural values. ANKERN, by German artist Christine de la Garenne, is a montage of underwater anchor footage , serving as a visual metaphor of calm, rest, and refuge in stormy seas. Ania Moussawel’s Twice Fried Plantains delivers a cinematic documentation of the process of making tostones , a staple in Latin 6 American cuisine. Artist Dylan Römer will launch his smartphone application, Time Piles, to create a new video on site that employs real 6 time footage to explore issues of displacement, memory, and altered states of consciousness. Orlando Estrada’s Tahiti sarcastically exaggerates the instant capabilities of art6 making by presenting a ready6 made that isn’t really a video, but simply moving imagery.

German artist Hannes Bend’s installation Essence is composed of collected footage from an iPad photobooth a t a Miami Beach bar, a piece of the recently burned down “Senator” tree, and a performing go 6 go dancer. The “Senator” was the fifth oldest living tree, at more than 3,500 years old, until a woman burned it down while doing meth. The go6 go dancer allud es to Felix Gonzalez Torres’ Untitled (Go-Go Dancing Platform), 1991, and references a recently publicized “tree-hugger” at Miami’s Ultra Music Festival.

Richard Haden and Bill Bilowit’s Sundays, puppies, nails, the rest document s another facet of social real ism. Haden collects videos of Miami’s drug addicted prostitutes in various states of their c omfort, which Bilowit then edits into short segments. The organic process dictates the filters and transitions Bilowitz uses, interjecting subtle abstractions into the sometimes hard to watch segments.

Nicholas Arehart’s Speech uses a simple effect to create an obvious political statement, using a recording of a congressional speech. Tatiana Isotamia’s Historical inquiry: Prima and Lindsay Scoggins’ Challenger both use found recordings and technological techniques to portray different events, questioning the validity of historical documentation.

French artist Alice Raymond’s Cinema dissects cinematic elements such as cinematography, soundtrack, narrative, and dialogue in a purposefully obscure manner. The importance of linguistics and their translation is romantically explored through French narration and its translation via sources such as Google Translator and Raymond’s francophone friends.

What’s lost in translation depends on the extent of one’s understanding of the original French narration. Dark cinematography and a soundtrack to nothing also investigate the significance of their own roles. Jordan Marty’s Some(Song uses highly filtered footage from a “King of t he Hill” cartoon episode as source material for a sculptural and hypnotizing colorful video loop. A CRT monitor sits on a rug on the floor, as if awaiting its next source of attention.

TM Sisters’ video Lite Nite Shimmer captures and projects an energy that implies equal hierarchy between the “battle and celebration” of night and day through the use of spectacular editing and effects. A.G. Viva’s installation Eclipsed recreates the perception of a cosmic phenomenon with the use of a mirror ball, an icon of celebration, and projected video alongside a hologram-like video performance by the artist that uses physicality as a means of energy transfer.

The theatrical role of the artist is both the creator of the piece as well as the space for which energy and attention is transferred. This role is complicated by the S&M gimp mask being worn, which eclipses the physical identity while establishing a level of objectification.

On the second floor, a looped reel presents the works of Reed van Brunschot, Cynthia Cruz, Moira Holohan, Patrick Moser, Magnus Sigurdarson, and Antonia Wright. At The Corner bar, Clifton Childree’s We Want Beer is appropriately situated amidst drinkers. I t taunts and tempts with repetition at the aesthetic intersection between analog nostalgia and digital means. After the opening, The Corner bar will offer drink specials inspired by the theme of the exhibition.

LegalArt’s programs are generously supported and made possible with the support of the Knight Foundation and Emily Hall Tremai ne Foundation. We would like to express our special thanks to Dorsch Gallery. The opening reception sponsored by Peroni, Little Black Dress Vodka and Perrier.

Preemo TechBar Grand Opening Celebration 5/29/12

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Preemo TechBar Grand Opening Celebration!
Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 6:30pm
Shula’s 347 Grill
6915 Red Road
Coral Gables, FL.

Must RSVP Online (Tell them you heard about it on Soul Of Miami!)

You are cordially invited to the Preemo TechBar Grand Opening!

Ketel One will be providing your first cocktail on the house.

And guests will be sampling complimentary bites from Shula’s 347

Marie Brizard USA Cocktail Challenge Miami Semifinal 5/29/12

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Marie Brizard USA Cocktail Challenge Miami Semifinal
May 29, 2012, 6-8 p.m.
Blackbird Ordinary
729 SW First Ave.
Miami, FL 33130

Join us at Blackbird Ordinary from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 29 at the Marie Brizard USA Cocktail Challenge Miami Semifinal! Enjoy the fun festivities and witness as top mixologists from across Miami compete for a chance to participate in the U.S. finals, during the 10th Annual Tales of the Cocktail this July in New Orleans.

Miami watercolor Society Member Exhibit at BAC 6/8/12

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Miami watercolor Society Member Exhibit at BAC
June 8, 2012, 7 – 10 pm
Audrey Love Gallery, Bakehouse Art Center
561 NW 32nd Street
Miami, Florida 33127
www.miamiwatercolor.org
Free Parking

Miami Watercolor Society and the Bakehouse Art Complex present a Non-Juried Members Exhibition Audrey Love Gallery, Bakehouse Art Complex

Exhibition runs: Fri., June 8 – Sun., July 1
Bakehouse Hours: Daily 12pm – 5 pm
Join us for the Opening Reception
Friday, June 8 from 7-10 pm
Free and open to the public

Viva Fridays at Arkadia 6/1/12

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Viva Fridays @ Arkadia
6/1/2012, 10:00 p.m.
Arkadia
4441 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach FL 33140
Register Online

MAG Miami & Mexicanos en Miami cordially invite you to the GRAND OPENING of VIVA FRIDAYS at ARKADIA
Miami’s trendy and hot spot!

Sounds by: Ron Luna & David G

Complimentary entry by saying you are on Mexicanos en Miami’s guest list.

Register to obtain your free tickets: http://arkadia.eventbrite.com/

Questions: mexicanosenmiami@gmail.com

Cancer Support Community Greater Miami Tee Off Fore Wellness Golf and Tennis Tournament 10/22/12

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Cancer Support Community Greater Miami Tee Off Fore Wellness Golf & Tennis Tournament
Monday, October 22, 2012, 9am-7pm
Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club
13610 Deering Bay Drive
Miami, FL 33158
cancersupportcommunitymiami.org

Cancer Support Community Greater Miami Tee Off Fore Wellness Golf & Tennis Tournament

Spend a fun-filled day with South Florida business and community leaders as we come together to play golf and tennis to benefit the Cancer Support Community Greater Miami. Please join us on Monday, October 22 at Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club for the Annual Tee Off Fore Wellness Golf & Tennis Tournament.

Golf Tournament Lead Sponsor is Sharp General Contractors, Inc. and Tennis Tournament Lead Sponsors are Lindsay Spalding and Julie Steven.

Enjoy a great day on the links or on the court. Guests will receive luxury goodie bags and take part in day-long sampling from premiere food and beverage sponsors. All tournament players are invited to the 19th Hole Cocktail Party presented by SAP International and the Awards Dinner, featuring our silent auction and luxury special drawing.

Additional tournament sponsors to date include Bancredito International Bank; Carnival Corporation & PLC; Check Cashing, USA; Coventry Health Care of Florida; David Seltzer Law; Elemis Spa; Fowler Rodriguez Valdes-Fauli; FundQuest; GYN Oncology of Miami/Dr. Nicholas Lambrou & Dr. Troy Gatcliffe; Kim & Bill Kaskel; Jennifer & Eric Levin; Meg Green & Associates; Miami Waste Paper; Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra; Packman Neuwahl & Rosenberg, P.A.; Papa John’s; Perry Ellis International; SapientNitro; Shell Lumber & Hardware; Erik Sherman-John Hancock Financial Network; South Miami GOG; Debbie & Robert Sperber; Tracey & Larry Spiegelman; Styles Holdings, LLC; Jo Szaro; Patricia & Jack Thompson; Turbine Engine Solutions, Inc and Williamson Automotive.

Tournament in-kind donors to date include Bacardi; Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club; Diamonette Party Rental; Elemis Spa; Eventology; Hirni’s Wayside Florist; Imagine That Miami Design; Joelle’s Desserts & Gifts; Kim Kaskel; Matt Winer Photography; Perry Ellis International; Roasters N’ Toasters; Fern & Ron Rosen; Samuel Adams; Sergio’s Printing and Williamson Automotive.

Event Committee*
John Arasi – Chairman

Jill Balli, Sandra Bazain, Pete Izaguirre, David Josefsberg, Kim Kaskel, Jennifer Levin, Candy Martin, Christopher Moebus, Melanie Nennig, Dara Salky, Jon Sastre, Erik Sherman, Lindsay Spalding, Adam Spiegel, Edie Spiegel, Tracey Spiegelman, Fleta & Bob Stamen, Julie Steven, Jo Szaro and Jack Thompson
*As of May 2012

Contact Information: Danielle F. Spiegelman, Executive Director CSCGM, Danielle@cancersupportcommunitymiami.org, 305-668-5900

2012 Summer Savings Pass is back

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2012 Summer Savings Pass is back!
May 15 – September 30, 2011, 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 Street, Miami, FL 33177
Zoo Miami
Miami Seaquarium
Museum of Discovery and Science
Lion Country Safari
www.summersavingspass.com

4 attractions…4 months of fun…1 price!

Lion Country Safari, Miami Seaquarium, Museum of Discovery and Science and Zoo Miami will be offering a ‘Summer Savings Pass’ for the fourth year in a row. The ‘Summer Savings Pass’ will give its buyers unlimited admission to all four attractions throughout the summer!

The Summer Savings Pass will be available for purchase at Zoo Miami, www.zoomiami.org and at each of the other participating attractions beginning on May 14, 2012 and through September 30, 2012. At $55 plus tax, per adult and $45 plus tax, per child (ages 3-12), this pass grants unlimited admission through September 30th at Lion Country Safari, Miami Seaquarium, Museum of Discovery and Science and Zoo Miami. Annual pass holders of these attractions will be eligible to purchase this pass for only $30 plus tax, per adult, and $20 plus tax, per child. For more information on the Summer Savings Pass visit www.summersavingspass.com or www.zoomiami.org.

Singles Mingle 6/21/12

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Singles Mingle
06/21/2012, 07:00pm
Martini Bar at Gulfstream Park
601 Silks Run, Suite 2497
2nd Floor
Hallandale Beach, Fl 33009
Register Online
Enter promo code ‘HEART2TANGO’ and SAVE 15% when you register online.

Get ready for what promises to be Miami’s most happening DATING experience. Meet up to 20 single professionals all in one night. Go on MANY dates, enjoy fine wine, and possibly meet your match.

Heart Tango caters to professional singles in some of the most unique settings in the city. In order to create the atmosphere we want, our signature speed dating events are hosted in some of the most elegant and sophisticated upscale restaurants and lounges in your city. We have been widely recognized for providing a rich, earth-toned atmosphere perfect for any dating experience. All of our events are specifically designed to reflect your image and refined taste and are brought to you by our network of talented hosts. Come experience the Heart Tango passion and find your match at one of our events.

Age group: 21-35
See you there!

SoFlaNights.com Readers Appreciation Happy Hour 5/23/12

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SoFlaNights.com Readers Appreciation Happy Hour
Wednesday, May 23, 7-9pm
Segafredo Brickell
1421 South Miami Avenue
Miami Brickell
www.soflanights.com/?p=41922
RSVP: soflanights@verestaurants.com

SoFlaNights.com Readers Appreciation Happy Hour

Join us for a happy hour and celebration of SoFlaNights.com publisher “Z” birthday at Brickell hot spot Segafredo. RSVP for complimentary cocktails provided by Botran Rum 7-9pm.

Urock Tour Miami Showcase 5/25-26/12

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Urock Tour Miami Showcase
May 25-26, May 25th 9 A.M.- 9 P.M. May 26th 12 p.m – 10 p.m.
The Armory Miami
572 NW 23RD Street
Miami FL, 33127
urocktour.com

Enter Promo Code Mike2012 For A Special Discount

Looking for Artists from All genres!
Urock Tour Music Showcase – hosted by Robert Curry from MTV’s ‘Making the Band 4′ and platinum-selling group DAY 26

This is your opportunity to…
Showcase to some of the most influential record label executives, Industry executives, A&R reps, platinum selling producers and artist managers in the industry. This star studded panel of judges will select 15 artists to perform the next night in front of a live audience and celebrity judges in South Beach.

One lucky artist will be awarded a $50,000 developmental and marketing prize package which includes being signed to a single record deal from a major record label. If selected you will also have the opportunity to represent your city in the URock National Convention where you will perform alongside some of today’s most popular artists and compete to win a record deal from a major label worth over $100,000!

Event Details
Day 1
9am – 7pm The Rock Session:
Description: Registration for Urock Stars and other artists for one on one label showcase.
Labels will select (10) artists and (3) wild cards.
Looking for Rock-R&B-Pop-Hip Hop Ages: 12+

10am – 7pm Urock VIP Lounge:
**VIP Rock Pass Holders Only
Live DJ & Live performances by Urock Artists And Special Guests.
Also looking for Models, DJ’s, and Dancers to showcase in the Urock Live Show

7pm – 9pm Urock Industry Listening Session
**VIP Rock Pass Holders Only
Description: VIP Rock Pass Holders get their music mixed by top DJ’s for Robert Curry, Maybach Music Group A&R, IMG/Universal, & Def Jam Record

Day 2
12pm – 2pm Sound Check For Urock The Stage Show
Description:All artists that labels selected from the Rock Session will show up for sound check and bring their performance track and get passes. They report to the main stage outside. They will be given instruction and a short mic check. Featured artists will also do a sound check. Video production team will talk through the show the sound engineer.

2pm – 7pm Urock Live In Miami – (Main Stage 1)
Description: Urock Artists, Dj’s, Dancers Perform On The Main Stage

2pm – 6pm Urock Exclusive Event – (Stage 2)
Def Jam / IMG Universal is looking for talent
Def Jam is giving a $10,000 package.
Description: Live performances in front of host labels. Must have a VIP Rock Pass in order to attend.
Performance slot must be confirmed by show producer. **Spots are limited.

3pm – 6pm Urock The Red Carpet
Description: VIP Rock Pass artists will walk the red carpet with interviews with leading media and press outlets. **VIP Rock Pass holders only

8pm – 10pm Urock The Stage (Main Stage 1)
$50,000 Prize Package
Description: Urock Artists from day 1 will come back with hopes to be a wild card. Labels will choose (3) wild cards.

Judges:
Robert Curry, Maybach Music, Poe Boy Music, Def Jam Records, IMG/Universal

Featuring:
@djblaz & @djprimo1, A&R at Maybach Music & Urock Dancers

***VIP Seating For VIP Rock Pass Holders

10pm Urock Industry Party 18+
Hosted by: Robert Curry of Day 26 and Celebrity Friends
Performances by: Special Guests
***Free Access For Vip Rock Pass Holders

Prizes You Can Win
Giving away over $50,000 in marketing and developmental deals to include working with Platinum producers, Consulting from Maybach Music Group, Spot on National Urock Allstars Tour, Publishing deal from RCA Records, $50,000 marketing and production single deal and much more!!

Confirmed Judges Include
Robert Curry of Day 26
IMG Universal
Maybach Music Group
Urock Tour Execs
Poe Boy Music
Big J Artist Management
MiFlyer Marketing Execs
(In The Mix):

Independent and major recording artists
Record label executives
A&R reps
Artist managers and publicists
National Media Outlets
Platinum Producers
Potential New Fans
and more!

Register Now!
Artists can register at urocktour.com
Enter promo code mike2012 for a special discount

International Children’s Outreach Cocktail Reception 6/20/12

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International Children’s Outreach Cocktail Reception
June 20, 6pm to 8pm
Vibe night club
301 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
www.icocharity.org

A $30 donation includes a drink ticket and tapas. Business casual attire. All the proceed go towards a backpack drive for the children of Little Master child care center in Lauderhill, FL and Grove Primary School in Guyana. Tickets can be purchased online at www.icocharity.org

Meet and Greet with Pitbull 5/27/12

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Gulf Liquors presents: Meet and Greet Pitbull
Sunday May 27th, 2012
Gulf Liquors
1681 Alton Road
Miami Beach, Fl 33139

Pre Sale Tickets On Sale Now!

With the purchase of Six (6) Voli Bottles (any flavor)
Meet and Greet Pitbull. Purchase is good for One admission.
Must Be 21 or Older.

To purchase your admission please contact Jorge: (305) 915-4331 or at JorgeGulf@aol.com
Tickets will Only be sold as Pre Sale.
No tickets will be sold at the door on the day of this event.

Journey with Pat Benatar And Loverboy at Cruzan Amphitheatre 10/13/12

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Journey With Pat Benatar And Loverboy
Saturday, October 13th
Cruzan Amphitheatre
601 Sansburys Way # 7
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Tickets On Sale Now!

Journey is returning to the road on July 21 for their 2012 tour kick-off with concert dates through December. Special guests Pat Benatar featuring Neil Giraldo and Loverboy will appear on most tour dates.

The full tour pulls into Cruzan Amphitheatre Saturday October 13th. Tickets are $139.00, $99.00, $69.00 and $33.00 for Reserved Seats and $19.00 for Advance Festival Lawn. There is also a Festival Lawn 4-Pack available for $75.00. Tickets are on sale now at www.livenation.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, the Cruzan Amphitheatre box office or charge by phone 800-745-3000. All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges.

Since its formation in 1973 in San Francisco, Journey has earned 19 Top 40 singles and 25 gold and platinum albums. The band’s Greatest Hits album is certified 15 times platinum, bringing Journey into the elite club of Diamond-certified album holders. Journey was awarded the prestigious “Legend Of Live Award” at the 2011 Billboard Touring Awards in honor of the band’s significant and lasting contributions to live music and the touring business, and in acknowledgement of their commitment to the fans and the art of performing live. The 2011 Eclipse World Tour was of the band’s most successful tours ever, drawing nearly a million fans and ranked in the Top 15 Tours of the year. 2011 also marked the 30th anniversary of the band’s seminal anthem, Don’t Stop Believin’, which was honored as the top-selling digital classic rock song in history by Nielsen SoundScan. The group received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2005.

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo changed the face of music forever when their debut album, ‘In the Heat of the Night,’ exploded in 1979. Pat emerged fearless, fighting and forging a path for future female rock stars around the world. With Neil’s innovative vision creating the signature “Benatar” sound, hits like Heartbreaker, Hit Me With Your Best Shot, Love Is A Battlefield and We Belong led to platinum album after platinum album. Benatar won an unprecedented four consecutive GRAMMY® Awards, as well as three American Music Awards, establishing her as one of America’s leading female rock vocalists. With over 30 million albums and 19 Top 40 singles to their name, Benatar/Giraldo remain a rock ‘n roll powerhouse today, selling out concerts and wowing audiences, after more than three decades of making music together.

With trademark red leather pants and bandanas to match their huge rock sound and high-energy live shows, Loverboy has sold more than 10 million albums and earned multi-platinum plaques for albums such as their self-titled debut LP, Get Lucky, Keep It Up and Lovin’ Every Minute of It. Their string of hits includes the band’s smash anthem Working For The Weekend, as well as Hot Girls In Love, Turn Me Loose, and Lovin’ Every Minute Of It. Loverboy’s continued pop culture relevance is alive and well in 2012, with recent references to the band in episodes of NBC’s hit show ‘30 Rock’ and Comedy Network’s popular ‘Regular Show.’

VIP Packages for the 2012 tour will be available through VIP Nation, including premium seats, exclusive merchandise and more. For more information please visit www.VIPNation.com.

Journey is also teaming up with Tickets-for-Charity.com® to offer fans some of the best seats in the house for this tour to benefit outstanding charities helping to make wishes come true for children with life-threatening illnesses. These exclusive seats will be available only at www.ticketsforcharity.com.

ArtOfficial and Questlove dj set at Bardot 6/8/12

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ArtOfficial & Questlove (dj set) at Bardot
Friday June 8th, 10pm doors
Bardot
3456 N. Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33127
305-576-5570
www.bardotmiami.com

ArtOfficial are a Miami based hip hop/jazz ensemble.

“This rising band, with a killer horn section and two emcees, ingeniously creates a fresh and highly rare sound by mixing a wide variety of sonic ingredients…. I’ll have it on repeat all day.” – Okayplayer

“brilliant rhymes over a backing track that takes as much from the hard-bop jazz movement of the late 1950s and early 1960s as it does modern hip-hop” – Sun Sentinel

“…a technically unflappable blend of sunny, old-school… beat-music-derived production…with [an] organic live touch…ArtOfficial [are] absolutely on top of their game. “ -New Times

www.artofficialmusic.net

Mykel Stevens, Didi Tristan, Arlay Regueiro and Dan Sehres present Halston 1977 5/23/12

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Mykel Stevens Didi Tristan Arlay Regueiro Dan Sehres present Halston 1977
Wednesday May 23rd 2012
City Hall The Restaurant
2004 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33137
RSVP: halston1977@gmail.com

We Pay Tribute To The King & Queen Of Disco: Robin Gibb & Donna Summer
Halston 1977 Guest Of Honor: Myra Wexler

Dinner Seating & Cocktails start at 8PM
Night Orchestrated By: Ryan Evans
Disco Classics, Nu-Disco, 80’s 90’s Dance,
Bee Gees & Donna Summer’s Hits

$35 Prix Fixe Menu Available
Dinner Reservations: 305 764-3130

This night is inspired by a defined decadent era known for its glamorous clothes, luxuries, hedonistic party culture and excesses. You stepped into a stylish sophisticated night in 1977

Ladies Night at Camp Ricochet Tuesday 5/22/12

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Ladies Night at Camp Ricochet Tuesday
05/22/12, 9 PM
Ricochet Bar/Lounge
3250 Buenavista Blvd #124 Midtown Miami, FL 33127
www.ricochetlounge.com
facebook/campricochet.com
info@ricochetlounge.com
twitter@ricochetmiami
facebook/ricochetmiami.com

Bonfires, Smores! friendship bracelets, Jell-O (shots), relay races, and cheesy camp songs, making out (and…) in the woods, lobbing pine cones at your friends head, Ghost Stories, and now apparently a bunch of adults acting like children and staying out late on a weeknight to drink like school’s out for summer, forever!

Trivia & Free Pizza Hosted By Gui Jarochy 9pm-11pm
Music Videos And Summer Camp Themed Movie Mash-Ups Courtesy Of DJ Chris Video
Myself: Casey Zap & the estimable Stephen Tate will be orchestrating the chaos while standing around drinking and talking shit with y’all…

Ladies Of Sleep-Away Camp! Drink Free From 10pm-1am

For The Boys (and hardcore chicks) of Camp Cuckoomiami: PBR + SHOT of Gentleman Jack = 6$

For those of us who just got dropped off at some public school on weekdays during the summer and sat around listening to a boombox while locked in a portable next to the gymn that someone ironically called summer camp, or if your parents just left you to roam the streets, we got you by the blue collar: The $3 PBR!

Maybe you were loaded and grew up not Even going to camp cause you’re parents had a summer house in Mexico?! Got that covered too: $99 bottles of Cuervo Tradicional

$99 bottles of Ron Zacapa because its miami and you work too hard to listen to this rambling crap and you just like good rum.

If you were in a concentration camp (or guantanamo) you can drink free all night on us. Seriously want to just say that being out on a Tuesday and partying down with the kids like that, after all you’ve been through is truly an inspiration

For All: Jell-O Shots provided with love by Nicole Doran
Oh yeah and If you dress up in a camp related costume or want to lead a round of drunken sing-a-longs we will get you sooooo wasted for free.

Just Announced! Camp Counselor Justin Long aka Cap N Ron will be Presiding over the Beer Pong contest for which the winner will get Nothing except inebriated. Hoorah

The Black Hospitality Initiative of Greater Miami(BHI) 1st Annual Honoring Our Past and Celebrating Our Future Reception 6/28/12

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The Black Hospitality Initiative of Greater Miami(BHI) 1st Annual Honoring Our Past and Celebrating Our Future reception
Thursday, June 28th, 2012 from 5:30pm -7:30pm.
Kovens Conference Center Rooftop
FIU Campus
3000 NE 151 Street
Miami, FL 33181

To register to attend the reception and learn more about the Black Hospitality Initiative please visit www.blackhospitalitymiami.com.

BHI Continues to Support the Black Hospitality Industry of Miami

Entertainment for the reception will be provided by Caribbean Music Farm- Steel Drum Entertainment. Honorees include: Merrett R. Stierheim, Former Superintendent Miami Dade County Schools and Former President of Greater Miami Convention and Bureau (Tourism Pioneer Award); Attorney At Law H.T. Smith (Tourism Pioneer Award) Outstanding Contribution to Tourism: R. Donahue Peebles (Chairman & CEO Peebles Corporation; Distinguished Service Award (North Bay Village Commissioner Stuart Blumberg (Former President of Greater Miami and the Beaches and Former BHI Chairman); Dr. Larry Rice(VP Dean of Academic Affairs at Johnson Wales and Former BHI Chairman).

“We are excited about this event! It will honor those who played a significant role in establishing the foundation for African Americans and people of color to participate as owners, leaders, students, and professionals in the hospitality and tourism industry in Miami-Dade County. We will celebrate and say thank you to all who helped pave the way and change the face of our visitors and tourism industry. We will also recommit to advance economic participation and involvement of our constituents… this is indeed a special occasion and recognition to the quality of leadership that makes out city diverse and a world tourism destination,” states Executive Director Graylyn Swilley, Black Hospitality Initiative of Greater Miami.

The BHI initiative was established in 1991 as a non-profit 501© 3 organization by the Greater Miami Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (GMCVB) to advance economic participation and open doors of opportunity for African Americans and Blacks of African descent in the Greater Miami Visitors Industry. The areas of focus include: Advocacy, Talent Development and Career Coaching. Some of BHI’s impressive achievements include: BHI Minority Scholarship Endowment at Florida International University that is valued at more than $441,496.40; BHI graduates have emerged as industry leaders in hotels, cruise lines, restaurants, and entrepreneurs and as educators in Miami and across the country; and the 2012 Hospitality Open Golf Tournament(H.O.T. Challenge) and Silent Auction raised 125,000.00.

Sponsors for this event include: FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, Kovens Conference Center, Academy of Hospitality & Tourism, Office of Commissioner Dennis C. Moss, Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners-District 9, Office of Commissioner Audrey M. Edmonson, Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners-District 3, Johnson & Wales University, Office of Spence Jones City of Miami District 5, Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA), National Association of Black Hotel and Operators, Little Havana To Go, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Joe A. Martinez District 11, Miami-Dade Black Affairs Advisory Board and etc.

Family Fun Day 5/26/12

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Family Fun Day
May 26th, 2012, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Brighter Futures for Families Christian Academy
18901 SW 106th Ave, Suite 123
Miami, FL 33157

Cutler Bay Business Center on Marlin Road directly across the Bj’s.

Bringing our Community together by honoring our Family and Friends to a day full of fun.
Enrolling Now
*Summer Camp
*Fall Preschool
*Fall After School
*Dance Classes

Learning and growing God’s Way

Empowered Parents/Healthy Childre

Phone number 305-233-6037

Art Blog Art Blog presents Leave it to Beavers curated by Gina Beavers Opening Reception 5/25/12

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Art Blog Art Blog presents Leave it to Beavers curated by Gina Beavers Opening Reception
May 25th 6 – 9 PM
Gallery Diet
174 NW 23 Street
Miami FL 33127
www.gallerydiet.com

Gallery Diet is pleased to announce the opening of Leave it to Beavers curated by Gina Beavers. This show is the first in a two-part series of exhibitions ART BLOG ART BLOG is presenting at Gallery Diet during the summer of 2012. The second exhibition in the series, ASTRAL WEEKS, will be curated by Van Hanos.

Leave it to Beavers features works by
Carla Edwards
Christy Gast
Anya Kielar
Fabienne Lasserre
Ella Kruglyanskaya
Katherine Bernhardt
Letha Wilson
Denise Kupferschmidt
Holly Coulis
Lia Lowenthal

ABAB: Who are you?
GB: Gina Beavers
ABAB: What are you?
GB: An artist, a curator, a teacher.
ABAB: What do these artists do?
GB: Video, sculpture, paintings, photographs, hybrids. They might also teach, curate, style, collaborate, DJ.
ABAB: Who are they to you?
GB: The girl-crush, the muse, the soul-sister, the BFF, the mentor.
ABAB: How did you discover their work?
GB: Through friends recently, saw their work on ART BLOG ART BLOG, known forever, stalked online, just met, collaborated with, put me in important shows, had important shows, gave a talk, in a show together.
ABAB: How would you describe their work?
GB: Ground-breaking, diverse, intuitive, conceptual, mind-bending, live-wire, insane, baddass, hysterical, moving, horizon-expanding, free, experimental, so smart, perfect.

ART BLOG ART BLOG is a curatorial project by Joshua Abelow. From a recent interview with Abelow, “Intitially the blog was a way for me to contextualize my own work alongside artworks and text by other artists and writers I was interested in, and it still is that. But, it’s also a way for me to curate in the simplest way possible. To call a gallery space a blog is something that had never been done before and I think it generated a lot of interest because of that simple gesture. It created an element of confusion – like what is ART BLOG ART BLOG – a gallery, a blog, or a website? And, for a temporary period, it was all three.”

Last summer in New York, ART BLOG ART BLOG presented ten exhibitions at a temporary location on the 11th floor of 508 West 26th Street. The location was generously donated to Joshua Abelow by the painter, Ross Bleckner. Abelow’s new book, Painter’s Journal, describes in detail his first year living in New York in the late 90′s working for Bleckner as a studio assistant.

Macy’s Miami International and Cubavera Host Men’s Fashion Show and Musical Performance by AXIS Band 6/2/12

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Macy’s Miami International and Cubavera Host Men’s Fashion Show and Musical Performance by AXIS Band
Saturday, June 2, 2012, 3 PM
Macy’s Miami International Mall
1245 NW 107th Avenue
Miami, FL 33172

Celebrate Father’s Day with Macy’s and Cubavera! Join us for a fashion show featuring models showcasing the latest summer styles for Dad! After the show, stay and enjoy a touch of Brasilian flare as you listen to some of the sounds of AXIS Band and refreshments! Plus, with any $75 or more Cubavera purchase, receive a complimentary gift – our Father’s Day gift to you!

Downtown Boca’s Friday Night Live To Rock The Tropics with Free Concert By Jimmy Stowe and The Stowaways 6/1/12

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Downtown Boca’s Friday Night LIVE! To “Rock The Tropics” With FREE Concert By Jimmy Stowe & The Stowaways
Friday, June 1st, 2012, 6:30pm
Sanborn Square
72 N. Federal Hwy.
Boca Raton, FL 33432
DowntownBoca.org

The public should grab their flip flops and beach chairs and head to Downtown Boca’s June Friday Night LIVE! that will feature Buffett-style live entertainment by Jimmy Stowe & The Stowaways that is sure to please Buffet’s Parrot Head fans and others. The band’s “Floribbean” tropical style music will bring the best of “Buffet and beaches” to Sanborn Square to help ring in Summer with sing, dance, and party to all the “Songs You Know By Heart!”

The free and open-to-the-public festivities hosted by Downtown Boca begin at 6:30 p.m. with the ever-popular Gourmet Truck Expo serving up a unique street-side easy to grab culinary fare with café seating; participating food trucks include Mobile Culinary Kitchen, Out of Many Cafés, Gene’s Joint, and Clarabelle’s Cupcakes.

A group lesson of the official Downtown Boca Bop line dance will be lead by the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Downtown Boca at 7:00 p.m. before Jimmy and his party band take the stage at 7:30 p.m.

Free and open-to-the-public; bring your chairs and blankets, chairs available for rental at $2

FREC Industry After Hours Event 5/24/12

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Florida Recording and Entertainment’s Industry After Hours Event Thursday, May Thursday, May 24TH, 6:30PM to 9:30PM
Kyma Lounge
270 Biscayne Blvd Way
Miami, FL
Register Online

Admission is $10 (includes first drink)

Come for a fun night while you mingle with your peers from the entertainment and arts industry.

FREC Industry After Hours are monthly networking events designed for industry professionals to meet and build relationships in an informal setting. With 100-300 industry professionals in attendance, this is the premier networking event for the entertainment industry!

Constant Contact, SCORE Miami Chapter and Miami-Dade County Small Business Division Celebrate Small Business Week 2012 with Get Down To Business Event 5/23/12

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Constant Contact, SCORE Miami Chapter and Miami-Dade County Small Business Division Celebrate Small Business Week 2012 with Get Down To Business Event
Wednesday May 23, 2012 from 8:30 AM to 1:00
Villa 221
221 NE 17th Street
Miami, FL 33132
More Info

Join Constant Contact, SCORE’s Miami Chapter and Miami-Dade County’s Small Business Division as we celebrate Small Business Week 2012 with our annual Get Down To Business event: A free, action packed, nationwide series of educational events.

You’ll learn new business-building tools and strategies, along with proven methods for engaging your audience through email and social media-all designed to help you bring in new prospects.

It’s also a great opportunity to meet and mingle with other small businesses and local influencers in your area.

Celebrate Small Business Week with Get Down to Business: a free, action-packed, nationwide series of business building events.

Led by the industry’s top experts in email and social media marketing, Get Down To Business is your kick-off for small business success. It’s also your chance to meet and mingle with other small businesses and local influencers to learn:
Proven tips and strategies for reaching your next great customer
How to get existing customers to bring you new ones
How to create engaging marketing campaigns
And much more

So whether you have all the customers you can handle or if you’re looking for new ones, you’ll find tons of useful info that will help you boost your bottom line in no time.

Turkish Night at the Biltmore 5/31/12

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Turkish Night at the Biltmore
Thursday, May 31, 2012, 5:30-8:00pm
RSVP Romy@camacol.org

Reception
“Turkish Night at MMFM and the Congress”
A Celebration of Culture and Cinema
Conference Center Ballroom
8:00pm/Special Screening of Turkish Film (Comedy)

“Kurtulus Son Durak”
Merrick Amphitheater

Una comedia que relata la historia de Eylem, una psicóloga que se muda a un nuevo apartamento cuando su novio la deja solamente dos semanas antes de su boda. Sus nuevas amigas tratan de levantarle el ánimo mientras ellas mismas se transforman y el caos que trae este proceso.

Yusuf Pirhasan, the Director of the film and Belcim Bilgin its star will be present among others.

This special event is presented with the assistance of The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Turkey, The Istanbul Center and Chamber of Commerce and Pinema.

3-Year Anniversary Celebration of Il Bacio Lounge and Nightclub 5/24/12

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3-Year Anniversary Celebration
Thursday, May 24, 9pm
Il Bacio
29 SE 2nd Avenue
Just off of Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach

Entrance to the “Greatest Show on Earth” is $10 per person.
RSVP today and receive $5 off your cover
RSVP: Email events@thegabgroup.com or call 561-750-3500 to confirm your attendance.

Gather your entourage and experience a total entertainment takeover celebrating the 3-Year Anniversary Celebration of Delray’s hottest nightlife destination, Il Bacio Lounge + Nightclub. Join us for “Greatest Show on Earth” as we present: Circus – a vintage inspired event guaranteed to delight and amaze with non-stop entertainment and performances.

Party with the who’s who in South Florida at Il Bacio’s magnificent courtyard as you witness thrilling show-stopping acts by the area’s sexiest aerialists, fire performers, swinging acrobats and more with high-energy beats provided by resident DJ Brett the Hitman.

The event of the year kicks off at 9 p.m. Plus, there’s a special incentive in it for the ladies – step right up to Il Bacio and enjoy free cocktails from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.! Sponsored by Ketel One Vodka.

The Coral Gables Museum presents Falling under the Spell The Wines of Granada 5/24/12

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The Coral Gables Museum presents “Falling under the Spell: The Wines of Granada”
Thursday, May 24th, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134

$20 | $15 for Museum members.
To purchase tickets, please call 305.603.8067

The Coral Gables’ Sister Cities Wine & Spirit Series The Coral Gables Museum presents: Falling under the Spell: The Wines of Granada
A magical evening including a wine tasting, lecture and exhibition tour of Coral Gables’ Sister Cities: Partners in Peace.

As part of its mission to encourage participation in the City of Coral Gables’ award-winning Sister City program, the Coral Gables Museum has organized a series of wine and spirits appreciation lectures based on the regional wines and spirits of Granada, Spain; Pisa, Italy; Aix-en-Provence, rance; Cartagena, Colombia; and La Antigua, Guatemala.

The series will use the focus of wine & spirits to explore the history and civilization of our Sister Cities and to enhance our understanding and appreciation of their civic life.

The first talk in the series will focus on Granada, home of the Alhambra Palace in the heart of Andalucía. Like South Florida, Andalucía is the hottest part of the country; it is also famous for its Moorish heritage, its flamenco culture and the fortified wines of Jerez.

Local wine instructor Patrick Alexander
The lectures will be presented by Patrick Alexander who, since leaving UM, has been teaching wine appreciation classes throughout Coral Gables. “We will begin with a sherry from nearby Jerez, followed by an Albariňo from Galicia, then a Rioja as a lead-up to a full bodied Toro. After refreshing ourselves with a Cava from Catalonia we will return to Granada to close the evening with a brandy from Andalusia,” explains Alexander.

The evening will be fun, romantic and informative – and of course an interesting and delicious selection of Spanish wines will be liberally sampled.

Gables Hispanic Cultural Festival 10/20-21/12

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Gables Hispanic Cultural Festival
October 20-21, 10:00am- 12:00pm
Coral Gables, Florida
gableshispanicfestival​.com

The Gables Hispanic Cultural Foundation Inc. Emilio Sauma Jr., Artist, Founder,President, CEO and the Board Members, oficially invites to

SAVE THE DATES, for our 3rd. Annual Gables Hispanic Cultural Festival, Saturday, October 20 and Sunday,October 21, 2012, mark your calendar and save the date. JOIN US this year.

Seductive Salsa Thursdays 5/24/12

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Seductive Salsa Thursdays
5/24/12, 9pm
The Well
444 W 41st Street
Miami Beach, FL 33140
thewellmb.com

This Thursday Nite! May 24th!…..is going to be Incredible at the world famous “The Well Lounge” in Miami Beach….next to The Forge.
Formerly known as The Glass and Jimmy Z’s

… Equipped with superb sound system with polished wood floors, elegant venue with 2 full decked bars!

Free parking at the meters! and in the Rear!
Free Cover!
Free Fun!

Yes Ladies! This Venue is Very Sensual and Seductive! So come Dress to Impress at The Well Lounge! Seductive Salsa Thursdays! Where we play the Best of the Best Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha Cha, Mambo, Zouk and More!

For those that want to learn…Here’s your Chance! It’s also a Great Date Nite!
At 9PM –LA Style Salsa class by Ricky Torres from Salsa Central and Tapas y Tintos!
Zouk class by Fabiano Nyx Trofino and Kendra Haynes in the 2nd room!
Midnight – Live Performance!
So you have no excuses!
DJ Pelito Largo spinning the best Salsa Merengue and Bachata all night!
So come out tell a friend or two ok 4 and let’s celebrate our love for Latin Music!

See you Ladies there! Where Beautiful People come to Meet and Dance!

After 5: South Florida’s Networking Social for Black Professionals 5/25/12

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After 5: South Florida’s Networking Social for Black Professionals
May 25, 2012, 6pm to 9pm
Quality Inn Sawgrass Conference Center
1711 North University Drive
Plantation, FL 33322
Register Online

Broward’s Black Professionals presents After 5: South Florida’s Networking Social for Black Professionals — Get Ready to Experience the amazing taste of nutritious and delicious with Chef Rodnee!

Sundays on the Green May Edition 5/27/12

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Sundays on the Green May Edition
05/27/2012, 3:00 – 9:00pm
Wynwood Green
The Armory Studios
572 NW 23rd Street
Miami Fl 33137
www.wynwoodgreen.com

Wynwood Green is proud to present a ‘new’ one-of-a–kind outdoor daytime experience in the artery of Miami’s artistic community. In association with The Armory Studios and 305Green comes an organic monthly outdoor space in Wynwood that will harness creativity and showcase the best locally owned businesses, organizations and people that Miami has to offer, taking place on the last Sunday of the month.

May’s theme : School’s out for Summer Miami!

Music Presented by Smurphio:
Line-up will be announced shortly

Live Drum Circle & Smudging Ceremony by The Witch’s Garden at 6:30

Food Trucks and Treats ( TBA )

Vendors Confirmed :
Eco Market Store
Ozone Clothing
Bohdi’s Garden Delights
Belly Card
Marlys Soy Candles
Pixie Dust Naturals
Organic Heights Skincare
Chef Alan Hughes
Organic Paw
Fine Co
Buzy Bee Honey

Vendors who are interested in being a part of this awesome monthly event please contact us at info@wynwoodgreen.org or call (305) 815-2981

Wynwood Green will be the cultural hub for the local community through environmental presentations, pop-up demonstrations, workshops and performances.

Grand Opening Of Velours Rose Boutique 5/25-27/12

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Grand Openeing Of Velours Rose Boutique
May 25 – 27th
Velours Rose Boutique
207 11th street
Miami Beach Florida.
Between Collins and Ocean Ave
www.velousrose.com

NOTE: A 3-Day Event:
Friday May 25th & Saturday May 26th from 12p-8pm are open to the public.
Sunday May 27th from 4p-8p is Private Invite Only.
For further information or to RSVP call/txt: 305-330-9491 or email: VeloursRoseBoutique@gmail.com.

Velours Rose Boutique “Where N.Y. Flair Meets South Beach Glam”, will be launching Their Grand Opening and would love for you to attend. Our Guests include fashion designers, models, stylist, bloggers, media, entrepreneurs, promoters. This boutique carries high end designer clothing and specializes in custom made “perfect fit” styles. Customers will have a variety to choose from such as cocktail dresses, gowns, party-wear, swim-wear as well as accessories, make- up and styling tips. Velours Rose Boutique will also provide additional fashion related services such as on-site alterations, wardrobe styling for (video shoots, photo shoots, or performances), fashion consulting and more. Most importantly, it is a second home for up and coming designers looking for a retail outlet, exposure of their brand and for their designs to be carried in a prime South Beach location. So come out, network and celebrate our grand opening.

Cache Fashion Show at Kyma Lounge 5/19/12

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Cache Fashion Show at Kyma Lounge
5/19/12, 10PM
Kyma Lounge
270 Biscayne BLVD Way.
More Info

Text 305 300 0827 for VIP guest list or table RSVP. Limited spots available!
Secret Saturdays At Kyma Lounge
Casino Royal At Portofino
Casino Night & Fashion Show by Cache!

Black Jack and Roulette on the 2nd floor VIP

Followed by Fashion Show By Cache

On Rick C VIP list: NO COVER till 12:00am!
Complimentary Cocktails for ladies from 10-11 PM!
Sounds by: Nikolas
for Vip Guest list And table Rsvp: call/tx 305 300 0827
Special bottle prices only valid with Reservation

Educate Tomorrow Wine Tasting and Silent Auction 6/1/12

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Educate Tomorrow Wine Tasting and Silent Auction
Friday, June 1 , 5:30-8:30
The Sky Lobby
The Miami Tower
100 SE 2nd Street, 11th Floor
Downtown Miami

Click Here To Buy Tickets $75 (in advance)
$100 at the Door

Entertainment by DJ Tony DeLerme

Steering Committee
Alysha Acosta, Leticia De Mello Bueno, Mary Dhanji, Natalie Escudero, Shawn Joost, Arianne Levin, Lesley Lyons-Monhan, Caitlyn Pandell, Galia Pennekamp, Julia Villamizar-Weber

Board of Directors
Melanie Damian – Chair, Chris Damian, Scott Dimond, Virginia Emmons-McNaught, Sarah Engel, Erica French, Pat Gannon, Bob Levenson, Stacey Koch Lieberman, Erika Lucas, Jason Mazer, Melissa McCarthy, Jennifer Pakradooni, Roland Sanchez-Medina, Kara Sharp, Antonio Shelton, Peter Valori

Educate Tomorrow’s mission is to create independence for disadvantaged and foster youth through education, mentoring,and life skills training.
A portion of your ticket is tax deductible. Educate Tomorrow is a certified 501(c)(3) organization.

Moksha Roots Live with Injoy and Fourth Dimension 5/18/12

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Moksha Roots Live
Friday 05.18.2012, 10PM – 3AM
7th Circuit Productions
228 NE 59th ST
Miami FL 33136
18+Over /$10
Facebook-Invite

Gallery and yard open 8pm.
Free Admission Before 10:00pm
Come early and have a drink in the Pleidian Lounge, explore the Moksha Art Gallery & The Moksha Boutique open 8pm – 10pm Free

7th Circuit Productions and Moksha Family Arts Collective presents Moksha Roots Live, the official after party for The Rhythm Foundation’s Big Nights in Little Haiti. Come out to party and vibe with us and support this ongoing monthly gallery opening and roots jam that brings together all the diverse roots of Miami….

Also come and experience The Pyramid Sessions in the yard with chill grooves, downtempo d.j.s. and some Moksha Art Fair vibrations……

Featured Bands This Month
Injoy
Injoy is a conscious roots reggae band known for it’s dynamic performances, spirit lifting original lyrics, rich vocal harmonies and wicked bass and drum grooves. For us, music is a vehicle for healing, and these are the days for universal healing. We are overjoyed to be workers for the light, and it is our sincere pleasure to bring our unique blend of love and joy through music to the world. RASTAFARI!

Fourth Dimension
Dubbed as “South Florida reggae legends” by the Miami Herald, Fourth Dimension features a likeable, buoyant live-band sound with catchy hooks, layered harmonies, electric guitar riffs and a bi-lingual Spanish – English edge. In the Southeast region of the USA they are known as a crucial driving force in the reggae movement. Fourth Dimension album Invazion was nominated for Best reggae album and Best reggae song x2 in the 2009 JPF Music Awards, the biggest independent music awards.

Every Month Moksha Roots Collective
The Moksha Roots Collective Band is a constant rotation of Miami’s finest roots & world music musicians with international guests. Our special guest musicians all unite to deliver an eclectic Jam. You never know who may join the jam.
This Allstar Group Includes
Bagga Trax – Harry Lacounte – Rene Bailey – Ryan B.
With Speacial Guests:
DJs
Mello-D
Fiyah Queen Shaina
Late night set with: Tamboka
Live painting inside: Rick Dieguez (RAMA)

Outside Lawn: “Pyramid Sessions”
Keeping the Moksha Art Fair vibe alive we bring you the “Pyramid Sessions” world dub, downtempo, psybient, ect. music with:
Resident:
D.J. Maestro
And Special Guests
Warp 9 (Adam Shakta)
Seven D
Earth Tone
Eden Grey
Live Painting Outside:
Arlene Davila
Performance Art:
Cami Miami
Sacred Space Lounge Created By:
Katherine Gasc And Ellavate Shivraj
Moksha Art Gallery
Visionary art, we feature our gallery filled with world renown
visionary artists as well as our local Miami artists.
Visual Art Exhibit Featuring:
Adam Scott Miller
Rick Dieguez
Arlene Davila
Photography: Alvaro Contreras
Video mapping:
Peter Agudelo
Sean Ashworth

City Theatre’s Summer Shorts Festival at Adrienne Arsht Center 6/1-17/12

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City Theatre’s Summer Shorts Festival
June 1-17, 2012
Wednesday – Friday at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Carnival Studio Theater
Ziff Ballet Opera House
Adrienne Arsht Center
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132

Tickets: $35
For reservations, visit www.arshtcenter.org or call the box office at (305) 949-6722.

The Adrienne Arsht Center presents
City Theatre’s SUMMER SHORTS FESTIVAL
Starring: Stephen Trovillion, Irene Adjan, Katherine Wright, Beth Dimon and Todd Allen Durkin
Direction: John Manzelli, Mark Swaner and Margaret M. Ledford

8 Hilarious Plays Including Original Pieces by Israel Horovitz & Christopher Demos-Brown

City Theatre’s SUMMER SHORTS FESTIVAL is one fast and furiously fun program of the nation’s hottest short plays! Strung together in a whirlwind of bite-size nuggets, these mini-plays will one minute have you laughing hysterically and the next shocked beyond belief. With no play longer than 8 minutes; hang on for the ride of your life in this wonderful evening of theater that promises something for absolutely everyone!

City Theatre launches its 17th season with its sixth season in residency at the Adrienne Arsht Center in the Carnival Studio Theater (Ziff Ballet Opera House). City Theatre’s lightning-quick growth and success has placed an indelible stamp on South Florida’s theater community. Since its inception in 1996 City Theatre has received thousands of script submissions and produced hundreds of original short works by established playwrights and important new voices in the theatre.

Macy’s Presents a Special Brasil Inspired Cooking Demo with Chef Rodrigo 5/19/12

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Macy’s Presents a Special Brasil Inspired Cooking Demo with Chef Rodrigo
Saturday May 19, 2012 at 1:00pm
Macy’s Aventura
Level 2

Be part of the excitement when we kick off Summer with a host of spectacular events inspired by the fashion, food and flavor of Brasil. From runway shows and cooking demos to live music and dance performances, this season is sure to be hot! hot! hot! So, come in and let the fun begin!

Chef Rodrigo will prepare generous samples of “Kibe” and “Bolinho de Bacalhau”. Watch as he explains how to prepare these classic recipes while answering all of your questions. While here, enjoy the Brasilian decor surrounding the kitchen and listen to Brasilian tunes provided by our DJ! Also, stop by the ZICO booth to get free coconut water! Plus, with any $50 or more purchase, receive a Macy’ s collectable glass and muddler set!

Conxita Oliver Restrospective Art as the Essence of a Long Life Opening Night 6/2/12

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Conxita Oliver Restrospective Art as the Essence of a Long Life Opening Night
Saturday, June 2
Rodez Art Gallery
CocoWalk, 3015 Grand Avenue #237
Cocnut Grove, FL 33133

June 2 – 30, 2012

Rodez Art Gallery is proud to present for the first time in the United States, the already consecrated Catalonian artist Conxita Oliver. Coinciding with the celebration of the artist’s 89th birthday, Rodez Art Gallery will offer collectors and the public in general alike the rare opportunity of meeting the person and acquiring the recent works of such an accomplished artist.

Come meet the artist on opening night Saturday, June 2 during Coconut Grove Gallery Night. The exhibit will be on view through June 30, 2012.

Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday, 11 am to 7 pm, and Friday & Saturday, 11 am to 10 pm.

Conxita Oliver was born in Barcelona on June 5, 1923 in the heart of a family who lived between fabrics and paintbrushes. Daughter of the artist Juan Oliver Sardá, sketcher and renown portrait artist painter, who also worked in the field of artistic glassware, and niece to well-known landscape painter Ricardo Durán, Conxita began showing her gift as an artist as a little girl. Years later, she would begin her long storied career learning from her teacher Emili Bosch Roger. Later in life, she would expand her know-how and vocation next to another great teacher of the times, Juli Paschal.

Conxita Oliver is an artist whose work first encountered its roots in such a difficult and depressing context as was Spain just after the Civil War. The bodies of work presented are key testimonies to this critical period of Spanish history. They show us what art signified and what Art was in those years, as well as the circumstances and difficulties an artist faced in her country at the time. There is also fascinating sociological or political details in her work that reveal so much about life then, such as the fact that in order to paint landscapes in Mallorca in 1946 one had to overcome a series of obstacles like requesting a permit from the Coastal Command of the Civil Guard. This all sounds so remote nowadays, although there are still survivors from that period who suffered firsthand all those controls over their lives and their work.

As noted by Francesc Fontbona, “The consideration of Conxita Oliver as a painter, with her dedication to paid portrait work, flowers, still lifes and landscape painting, and the fact that after a few years of a “normal” career, she had to spend her time as the copyist of great works in art museums, leads us to remember that in those days, the ‘debut’ of a professional did not exactly come from the great Biennial exhibitions, or in free creativity art galleries, but that most painting took place precisely in these types of lesser tasks. In fact, there were specific and dreadful circumstances in the working life of people in Franco’s Spain that led Conxita Oliver to abandon her exhibitions during the 1950’s to dedicate her talents to copying the classics, especially at the Museo del Prado in Madrid. These same circumstances are what led her to direct her painting skills towards the vital skill of restoring, leaving examples of her work in the collections of various cultural entities and associations all over Catalonia. This work then is a biography of a person who has experienced Art with great intensity but who, for circumstances that Life has thrown at her, has had to create her art from a different side other than is typical for most artists. It is also an important reminder that art and painting often have different paths to follow than simply the free creation mentioned earlier. Today Conxita dedicates her talent to that freer world of art, despite the fact that she was forced to adopt more standard forms of earning her living by copying and restoring in her long and experienced past.”

Fundraising Cocktail, Silent Auction and Raffles to benefit Saludarte Foundation 6/5/12

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Fundraising Cocktail to Benefit SaludArte Foundation
June 5th, 2012, 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Chop House
300 S Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33131
www.saludarte.org

Please RSVP at: ipmustelier@gmail.com

ASE EVENTS cordially invites you to join us

Fundraising Cocktail to benefit SaludArte Foundation, a 501c3 non profit organization. Guests of Honor: Mayor Tomas Regalado, Fernando Arau (comedian), Tito Puente Jr. (musician), Renown Intenational Fashion Designer Jose Zafra, and many more celebrities. Mega TV is the main sponsor of the event.

Willy Chirino Along With Special Guests The Celia Cruz All Stars at Magic City Casino 5/19/12

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Willy Chirino Along With Special Guests The Celia Cruz All Stars
May 19
Magic City Casino
450 NW 37 Avenue
Miami

free parking, with Valet parking available as well.

Magic City Casino, Miami’s first casino to offer Las Vegas style slot machines, presents Willy Chirino with special guests the Celia Cruz All Stars who will perform live on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 8pm in the Magic City Amphitheatre. In addition, the casino will also have its FREE monthly Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival at 5pm on the same evening showcasing some of Miami’s best food trucks.
“The final concert of the season will end with a bang with the renowned Willy Chirino taking the stage,” said Scott Savin, Chief Operating Officer of Magic City Casino. “He is truly an icon in Miami, and he puts on an incredible show. Don’t miss out on this spectacular event here at Magic City Casino.”

Grammy Award winner Willy Chirino is celebrating his 40th year in the music business. He is recognized throughout the world as the creator of the “Miami Sound,” which blends Cuban music, rock, jazz, Brazilian and Caribbean rhythms. In 2006, he won a Grammy Award for the best Salsa/Merengue album for Son del Alma and was nominated in 2007 for a Latin Grammy for best Salsa album for 35 Aniversario – En Vivo. He has over 30 albums under his belt and earned Platinum Records for “Acuarelas del Caribe” in 1990 and “Oxígeno” in 1991. In addition, his songs “Zarabanda,” “South Beach,” “Asere” and “Afro-disiac” have earned Gold Records. He received a star on the Calle Ocho Walk of Fame and was named the King of the annual Calle Ocho Carnival in 1993. He continues to tour and bring the audience to their feet.

The Celia Cruz All Stars will open the show celebrating the legendary Celia Cruz’s music. The Celia Cruz All Stars is a group of talented musicians that gathered together to pay tribute to Celia Cruz and the music she made. The band brings back to life the classic and timeless songs such as “Quimbara,” “La Vida Es Un Carnaval” and “Usted Abusó” made famous by Celia Cruz. For more than 50 years, Celia Cruz has made an impact on music in the Latin music scene. The Celia Cruz All Stars help keep Celia Cruz’s legacy alive by honoring one of the most influential musical artists of all times through music.

Tickets for the concert are available starting at $15 and can be purchased by calling 305-460-6579 or online at www.magiccitycasino.com.

The Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival is presented by Magic City Casino and Burger Beast. Food Festival attendees will have the opportunity to participate in games, with prizes that include Magic City Casino merchandise and complimentary meals. The following trucks will be participating at the Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival:
Bocaditos ٠ Cheeseburger Baby ٠ CUBANCUBE ٠ HipPOPS ٠ Daddy’s Grill ٠ Grill Master Café
Jefe’s Original Fish Taco & Burgers ٠ Ms. Cheezious ٠ Mangia Mia ٠ Mobile Culinary Kitchen Monsters Burgers
Mr. Good Stuff Ù  Palate Party Ù  Porkalicious Ù  Purple People Eatery Ù  El Rey de las Fritas Ù  El Rincon del Coqui
The Rolling Stove Ù  Slow Food Truck Ù  Boba Station Ù  Churromania Ù  Sugar Yummy Mama Ù  Zombie Ice

Back To The Future Party at The Green Room 6/2/12

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June 2nd 2011, Doors open at 9pm
The Green Room Nightclub
109 Southwest 2nd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33388
21+ Welcome
No Cover

June 2nd 2011, at approximately 9:00 PM (EDT) The Green Room Nightclub in Ft. Lauderdale will be the epicenter of time itself when the experiment known as “The Back to The Future Party” takes place. For one night, the venue will become 1955’s Hill Valley High’s gymnasium with special musical guests Radioboxer and The Butchers. The party will have a Back to The Future costume contest with awesome prizes, 2 for 1 drinks, BTTF related art pieces and live musical renditions from the first part of the series. The event is free and everybody over 21 years of age is welcome. At risk of ruining the space-time continuum we will let you in a little secret about the future: This party will be f-ing awesome.

So the clock is ticking, don’t be late and don’t miss this or you will regret it. Unless you have a time machine and if so you can skip the party and go back in time, but just know that a possible side effect of time traveling is the risk of making out with your own mother. Better play it safe and just go the first time around.

For more info please contact The Green Room at (954) 449-1030 or Radioboxer at (305) 766-0796 or band@radioboxer.com

Breakfast Seminar Social Media 5/31/12

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Breakfast Seminar – Social Media
May 31, 2012, 08:30-10:00 am
The Banker’s Club
2 S Biscayne Blvd # 1400
Miami, FL 33131
DutchChamberMiami.com
Please register online
Members of the Dutch Chamber – $20
Members of the European Chambers – $20
Non-Members – $65
Entry includes full breakfast

New Opportunities in Social+Mobile+Local Marketing

When Google gave every business it’s own website, it revolutionized local marketing. Now that smartphones are in everyone’s pocket, Mobile marketing gets a new twist. Add to this social media with geo Info and you have a completely new playing field for marketing to local customers.

In this session we will discuss the importance of claiming and optimizing your Google places page, as well as several strategies for local marketing from text message marketing to local SEO.

This Breakfast Seminar will give Professionals, Business Owners and interested members an overview of developments in this area and many practical tips to get the most out of this for your business.
Presented by Dick Raman
CEO, BrandReact

Date and Wine 6/2/12

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Date and Wine
06/02/2012, 7:00pm
Cavas Wine Cafe
900 South Miami Ave.
Miami, Florida 33130
Register Online
Enter promo code ‘HEART2TANGO’ and SAVE 15% when you register online.

Get ready for what promises to be Miami’s most happening DATING experience. Meet up to 20 single professionals all in one night. Go on MANY dates, enjoy fine wine, and possibly meet your match.

Heart Tango caters to professional singles in some of the most unique settings in the city. In order to create the atmosphere we want, our signature speed dating events are hosted in some of the most elegant and sophisticated upscale restaurants and lounges in your city. We have been widely recognized for providing a rich, earth-toned atmosphere perfect for any dating experience. All of our events are specifically designed to reflect your image and refined taste and are brought to you by our network of talented hosts. Come experience the Heart Tango passion and find your match at one of our events.

Age group: 35-45
See you there!

Ana Tijoux and ArtOfficial at PAX 5/19/12

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Ana Tijoux and ArtOfficial at PAX
05/19/12, 10pm-2am
PAX Miami
337 Sw 8th St
Miami Fl 33130
www.paxmiami.com

One of the most respected MCs in any language, Ana Tijoux is set to explode with her brand new record La Bala (the bullet), the follow up to her Grammy-nominated album, 1977. Born in France—where her parents were exiled during the military dictatorship in their native Chile—Tijoux became a household name in Chile with her first band, Makiza, as well as voicing the main character in the popular animated series Los Pulentos. After going solo, she quickly gained fame throughout Latin America with a string of hits including the smash “Eres Para Mi” with Julieta Venegas. But the world really began to take notice when she dropped 1977, an album full of classic beats and her signature flow that harkened back to the 90s and the golden age of intellectual hiphop.

International accolades soon followed, with praise from mainstream press around the globe as well as tastemakers like Thom Yorke, and the album ended up at the top of the “Best-of” lists of Amazon, Billboard, and iTunes, amongst others. Now she’s back with La Bala, a continuation in sound and spirit from this global activist and MC. Collaborations with the Oscar and Grammy winner Jorge Drexler, as well as Cuba’s hiphop stars Los Aldeanos, are just some of the highlights of the album. The first single, “Shock”, is her reaction to the student movement that has marked the last 6 months in Chile, where high school and college students have taken over their schools in a protest against the constitution that was made during the dictatorship, and the for-profit education system which they feel leaves them behind. The video for the song was filmed in one of these high schools, and its release in Chile was a true watershed moment, where seemingly everyone was talking about the impact
it was making on the movement.

In concert Tijoux now takes the stage with her full band to flesh out the intricate arrangements of the new album. Her shows are a whirlwind trip through hip-hop, jazz, and funk, spiced up with a bit of politics and her great sense of humor that has made audiences around the globe fall in love with her.

Miami-based ArtOfficial consists of Danny Perez on keys, Manny Patino on drums, Ralf Valencia on bass, and Keith Cooper on the saxophone, with vocals provided by emcees Newsense and Logics.
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The setup alone beckons the question, “What does a live band with two emcees sound like?” Well, imagine Soulive with a harder edge or The Roots, but jazzier, and wildly spontaneous. Envision 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. This synergy of sound doesn’t have to be imagined. It’s real — a living, breathing entity that hails from Miami, but thinks globally. Its name is ArtOfficial and its here to make you admire the past and embrace the future.

Today, the six-piece crew is constantly performing around the country, invading the blogosphere, and adding to an already loyal fan base. ArtOfficial is working on its next release titled “Vitamins & Minerals” According to the band, it’s everything you’d expect from their energetic live shows, but expanded and executed to perfection. When asked about plans for the future, the band’s idea is simple, “do it better, bigger, and to more people!”

Best Show Ever! Not To Miss

Rose Max Samba Party 7/26/12

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Rose Max Samba Party!
07/26/12, 8PM-1AM
PAX Miami
337 SW 8 St
Mimai fl 33130
www.paxmiami.com

doors open 8PM, show starts 9PM sharp
Free admission until 10pm, then its only $5 at the door

Every last Thursday, South Florida’s favorite Brazilian singer Rose Max and her amazing guitarist Ramatis Moraes fire up the dance floor at PAX with an authentic night of classic samba music inspired by the nightclubs of the Lapa neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. Accompanied by a pulsating band and an amazing percussion section, Rose and Ramatis will make you dance, sing and smile all night long.

Made possible with the support of Cafe Brasil with Gene de Souza, Sundays at 6PM on 88.9FM WDNA, Leblon Cachaça, Kariza Designs, Gazeta Brazilian News and Acontece.com.

Free Parking on 7th St!

Rose Max Samba Party 6/28/12

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Rose Max Samba Party!
06/28/12, 8PM-1AM
PAX Miami
337 SW 8th St
Miami Fl 33130
www.paxmiami.com

doors open 8PM, show starts 9PM sharp
Free admission until 10pm, then its only $5 at the door

Every last Thursday, South Florida’s favorite Brazilian singer Rose Max and her amazing guitarist Ramatis Moraes fire up the dance floor at PAX with an authentic night of classic samba music inspired by the nightclubs of the Lapa neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. Accompanied by a pulsating band and an amazing percussion section, Rose and Ramatis will make you dance, sing and smile all night long.

Made possible with the support of Cafe Brasil with Gene de Souza, Sundays at 6PM on 88.9FM WDNA, Leblon Cachaça, Kariza Designs, Gazeta Brazilian News and Acontece.com.

Free Parking on 7th St!

Rose Max Samba Party 5/31/12

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Rose Max Samba Party!
05/31/12, 8:00PM
PAX Miami
337 SW 8th St
Miami FL 33130
www.paxmiami.com

doors open 8PM, show starts 9PM sharp
Free admission until 10pm, then its only $5 at the door

This month we are going to heat up the drums and celebrate all the Gemini Birthdays!

Every last Thursday, South Florida’s favorite Brazilian singer Rose Max and her amazing guitarist Ramatis Moraes fire up the dance floor at PAX with an authentic night of classic samba music inspired by the nightclubs of the Lapa neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. Accompanied by a pulsating band and an amazing percussion section, Rose and Ramatis will make you dance, sing and smile all night long.

Made possible with the support of Cafe Brasil with Gene de Souza, Sundays at 6PM on 88.9FM WDNA, Leblon Cachaça, Kariza Designs, Gazeta Brazilian News and Acontece.com.

Free Parking On 7th St Across From Publix!

The Dranoff Piano Slam 4 An Urban Classical Concert 5/24/12

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The Dranoff…Piano Slam 4.. An Urban Classical Concert
Thursday, May 24 at 7:30 pm
Adrienne Arsht Center for the
Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall
1300 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami

Tickets are required: Call 305-949-6722 or visit www.arshtcenter.org

An Urban Classical Concert
Duo Van Veen
DJ Brimstone 127
Thomas Armour Youth Ballet
& Miami’s hot young poets

Back for the fourth year, the Dranoff Foundation presents Piano Slam, a classical/hip hop mash-up featuring the classical and jazz music of Gershwin, Bach, and Miami’s own Brian Murphy, performed by award-winning piano duo Van Veen. Also featuring the beats of DJ Brimstone 127, the steps of the Thomas Armour Youth Ballet and debut works by Miami’s hot young poets.

Recommended by The Miami Herald, Piano Slam is a fantastically hip musical showcase for the voices of Miami’s youth by an extraordinary collaboration of talented international and local artists. Directed by award winning theater producer and playwright Teo Castellanos.

About Free First-Access Passes: These passes provide patrons with first access to seating in the theater. Seating is “first come, first serve” for the performance and passes do not guarantee a seat.

Patrons who do not reserve their passes can join the stand-by line beginning at 6:30 pm outside the theater. Passes expire at 7:15 pm. Patrons in the stand-by line will be let into the theater at 7:15 pm if seats are still available in the theater.

Piano Slam VIP After Party
Thursday, May 24th – 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Miss Yip Chinese Cafe
900 Biscayne Boulevard – Miami
Tickets: $75 VIP ticket includes VIP After Party and VIP Seating at the show
($5.00 Valet Parking available).
Purchase online

The Beach Party at the Downtown Miami Race Village 5/18-19/12

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The Beach Party at the Downtown Miami Race Village
Friday, May 18th and Saturday May 19th, 10am-10pm
Bicentennial Park
1075 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL, 33132
www.volvooceanracemiami.org
www.volvooceanrace.com

The Downtown Miami Race Village will transform into an unbelievable BEACH PARTY event this weekend- this is not to be missed. The party in Downtown Miami will offer FREE drinks from 5-8pm, FREE admission all day, Beach Volleyball, LIVE Music and fun filled activities for everyone. The Downtown Miami Race Village, host port of Volvo Ocean Race, has created a beach volleyball court and “chill” beach area in the heart of Bicentennial Park providing attendees with an opportunity to win Volvo Ocean Race gear and a TRIP TO LISBON, PORTUGAL. In addition, guests can engage in Standup Paddleboarding, a 3D Cinema, a Volvo Open 70 simulator, children’s games and attractions including air balls, a bounce house, sand pits, a falcon display, grinding competition, and face painting. Music includes LIVE performances at PUMA’s Social Truck by Cris Cab on Friday and Grammy Nominated artist Mr. Pauer on Saturday. Surprise DJ’s to be announced for the weekend BEACH PARTY.

Guests can also witness the Volvo Ocean Race fleet racing LIVE during the PORTMIAMI In-Port Race on our big screen on Saturday and have the opportunity to shake hands with the teams as they make their way through the village.

Celebrity guests participating in this weekend’s events include Gabrielle Union, Adriana de Moura, Cris Cab, Mr. Pauer and more.

Be sure to come down Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19 to be a part of the festivities!

The Volvo Ocean Race Downtown Miami Race Village is a large scale production and 14-day event taking place in Bicentennial Park. Spanning over 27 acres overlooking the bay, the village will provide tourists and the local South Florida community a place to “Sea and be Seen” with an international and interactive race village that will showcase cultural arts, music entertainment, food, and more. Over 200,000 attendees are expected from May 6-20, as Miami is the only North American stopover of this global sailing event.

With a rich history of sailing in the South Florida community and home to the U.S. Sailing Center, the Volvo Ocean Race committee was confident that the City of Miami would be the ideal North American stopover. Downtown Miami Village will consist of sailing and extreme water sports activities, educational programs for children of all ages, interactive pavilions, a 3-D Marine Cinema featuring the global race, music entertainment and wrap-around events. During the 14-day stopover the 6 professional race teams will gather points during the In-Port Race that counts toward the overall leader board and a Pro-Am race putting sponsors with the professionals. In addition, the festival will feature wakeboarding, water sports exhibitions, community cardboard canoe race, a classic steamboat race, Optimist Class Nationals, food, drinks, a Gala and more.

For information on Volvo Ocean Race Miami or the Downtown Miami Village, please visit www.volvooceanracemiami.org .

Volumes And Shapes 5/19/12

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Volumes And Shapes
Saturday May 19, 2012, 7:00 Pm To 10:00 Pm
Accent alternative art space
4841 SW 75th Ave.
Miami, FL, 33155, (305) 968-3776
www.emilio-hector.com

This exhibit invites us to admire the works of two Cuban artists residing in Miami-Dade County. Pedro Hernández and Emilio Héctor Rodríguez utilize sculpture and painting, respectively, as their medium to express their creative wills. In both cases the results are works of art visually attractive, that are interesting because of the care they place in the artistic forms, and because of their finishing touches to each unique piece. Even though these two artists have explored different paths where it comes to the language they employ and the themes they tackle, this opportunity unites them in the same space where they can be viewed and compared based on their personal poetics.
Anelys Alvarez Muñoz,
Master of Arts in Art History,

The Ultimat 80’s Dance Party Prom 5/19/12

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The Ultimat 80’s Dance Party Prom
May 19th, 2012, 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.
U-fit Health and Performance
1910 Alton Rd
Miami Beach Fl 33139
www.1985prom.com

Bust out your 80’s garb and your dancing shoes… we are having a very special fundraiser for the Sabrina Cohen Foundation for Stem Cell Research this Saturday, May 19… a 1985 Prom Night! (See evite attached and below.) Whoop whoop! It is going to be a totally awesome night with DJ Danny Blaze showcasing – of course – the best of the 80s (no duh), complimentary cocktails and sweets…to the max. Tickets include a corsage / boutonniere (aw, remember?!), a prom photo (cheesy 80’s backdrop included) and All Proceeds Will Benefit The Foundation! 1980’s attire is highly suggested! And there will be a drawing for Prom King and Queen (with some fab prizes)…could it be You?

Tickets are only $45 or $80 per couple! Seriously! To the max.***Purchase tickets in advance at www.1985prom.com but they will also be available at the door.***

We are very excited to party on with you and your friends too. Please feel free to spread da word, yo.

P.S. If you cannot attend, donations are gratefully accepted through our website at www.1985prom.com

Thank you for your support! Hope to see you there!

Sip and Style Soiree at Etiquette Boutique 5/22/12

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Sip and Style Soiree at Etiquette Boutique
May 22nd 2012, 7pm-10pm
Etiquette Boutique
1827 Cordova Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Sip & Style Soiree at Etiquette Boutique

Etiquette Boutique in Fort Lauderdale is debuting it’s newest fashion event! Join us next Tuesday (May 22nd) for this exclusive styling event – hosted by Kristin Clark of LivingInColorPrint.com and Erika Thomas of BlahBlahBlonde.com.

Guests will enjoy complimentary champagne and sweets as they shop, while guest bloggers Kristin and Erika will be available for styling tips & tricks. A Mary Kay consultant will also be providing make-up applications.

Space is limited, so please RSVP to Kristin@LivingInColorPrint.com

The Lifelong Romance Retreat for Women Hosted by New York Times Bestselling Author Laura Doyle 6/22-24/12

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The Lifelong Romance Retreat for Women Hosted by New York Times Bestselling Author
June 22 – 24 , Friday, June 22 (6 p.m. -9 p.m.), Saturday, June 23, (10 a.m.-.5 p.m.) and Sunday, June 24 (9:30 a.m. – Noon)
Gallery One – A Doubletree Suites by Hilton Hotel
2670 East Sunrise Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
More Info

For more information about the Lifelong Romance Retreat and special offers or to register, please visit www.lauradoyle.org.
**Please use the promo code “PLEASURE” when registering before May 31st to save $355 dollars on the registration price, for a total of $395.

Heart’s Desire International and NY Times bestselling author Laura Doyle will host the Lifelong Romance Retreat for women from June 22-24 at the Gallery One – A Doubletree Suites by Hilton Hotel on Friday, June 22 (6 p.m. -9 p.m.), Saturday, June 23 (10 a.m.-.5 p.m.) and Sunday, June 24 (9:30 a.m. – Noon).

The Lifelong Romance Retreat will cover an array of topics for women who are single, in committed relationships, and married women. The retreat topics for wives will include: the stunning relationship between intimacy and prosperity for couples, how to stop fighting about money forever and how to dramatically increase the passion in your relationship. For single women the retreat will cover the number-one, most important habit for women who want to attract the man who’s right for them, how to start your romance on the right foot from the very first date and how to honor your desire to be married.

Masterworks at Artopia 5/19/12

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Masterworks at Artopia
May 19, 2012, 7:00 pm to 10 pm
Artopia art center
1753 NE 2nd ave.
Miami, FL 33132
www.artopiamiami.com

Closing Reception. Since the turn of the New Year, the Artopia Art Center has been energized with contemporary art through a series of artworks created by a group of well-respected artists, represented in the exhibition Masterworks.

Contemporary artists Mario Almaguer, Gay García, Hector Molné, Sergio Payares and Jose Orbein have filled the gallery with their vibrant artworks for a unique exhibition for months, and now the show comes to a close.

An exhibition filled with symbolism, merging obvious reality with a diversity of issues such as religion, migration, nostalgic dreams expressed in paintings, drawings mixed media and sculptures.

Located in Wynwood’s iconic neighborhood, Artopia Arts Center is a multidiscipline, space offering visual arts education, programming and entertainment for all ages. Located in a historic Wynwood building, Artopia forges a new framework for understanding these momentous changes in Miami’s cultural life. Artopia’s program promotes cultural development in the art community by supporting innovative visual art projects.

But also as part of the works exhibited at ARTOPIA are the works of Miami artist; Maximo Caminero, Joherms Quiala Brooks, P. Cherry, Tony Rodriguez, Mark Cherry, Michel Hernandez, Kco, Sergio Garcia, Pervis Young and Jorge Santos.
Artopia is undergoing a programmatic renovation process transforming its exhibition spaces for; contemporary art, emerging art, an art lounge for dialogues, an art preservation/ framing department, a small format shop and a masters gallery.

The renovation at ARTOPIA through its engagement in arts and culture brings unique events, exhibitions and programs for artists, collectors and Miami art audiences. Coming soon : the Dialogues at the Art Lounge; “The Essence of Art Collecting” Lecture Series, Art Auction, Artopia Call to Artists, Discovering New and Emerging artists shows and the Wynwood Outdoor Weekend Art Market, enhancing access to the arts and promoting cultural awareness in Miami.

Average Joe Sale and Yo Space Soft Opening 6/3/12

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Average Joe Sale and Yo Space Soft Opening
June 3, 2012, 4pm-8pm
Yo Space
294 NE 62nd St
Miami, FL 33138
www.facebook.com/yospace

Let’s face it, most of us can’t hang with the De La Cruz’s and Rubells of the world. We’re resigned to putting up our kids’ work on the fridge or buying some not horrible mass produced Target art work to decorate our homes.

NO MORE!!

Come out to Yo Space and aside from having a good time hanging out, playing ping pong, smoking hookah, and/or hobnobbing, check out some great works by local artists.

We’ll have 10 artists in the house on top of our 2 current Resident Artists, selling everything from original works, to limited edition prints, and merchandise (Apparel, accessories, and more). The best part? We’re capping the selling price at $250 per item. You can walk away with an original piece of art to brighten up your place or to offer as an amazing unique gift for less than the price of an ipod.

So stop on by, get to know some talented people, and take a crack at becoming the King of Pong.

Artists on deck so far include:
2 current Yo Space resident artists:
-Kazilla (also a resident artist at the space)
-Lorie Setton

And “couch surfers” (get it? cuz they’re not residents):
-Jay “Remote” Billechi
-Trek 6
-Vince “Bad Panda” Herrera
-Gabriel “GG” Gimenez
-Eduardo Mendieta
-Juan “Fane” Carbonell
-KELO
more artists tba

There’ll also be refreshments and music of course.
*Just added to the roster of amazingness, Coolhaus (The ice cream sandwich food truck) will be in the house at some point in the day.

Kazilla: https://www.facebook.com/KAZILLADOES
Lorie Setton: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lorie-Setton-Art/274943699183811
Jay “Remote” Billechi: http://fiftythree.biz/
Trek 6: http://treksix.com/home.html
Vince “Bad Panda” Herrera: https://www.facebook.com/OhSoulFreshGallery
GG: https://www.facebook.com/FreshPaint.gg
Eddie Mendieta: http://www.eduardomendieta.com/
Juan Fane Carbonell: https://www.facebook.com/faneinc
Kelo: https://www.facebook.com/pages/KELO/216013531784913

www.yo-miami.com
http://eatcoolhaus.com/home

Gypsy Heart in Concert 5/19/12

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Gypsy Heart in Concert
May 19, 2012, 7 pm to 11 pm
CocoWalk
3015 Grand Ave.
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
www.cocowalk.net

CocoWalk will catch Gypsy fire when GYPSY HEART takes center stage in the Courtyard. The highly acclaimed guitar trio, led by virtuoso Gyorgy Lakatos perform in the tradition of the Gipsy Kings-with passion and power. Their cultural blend of Spanish, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Pop will leave you in a Gypsy trance. It’s all free at CocoWalk!

Theatre Du Desire 5/19/12

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Theatre Du Desire
May 19, 2012, 10pm 5 am
Club Bamboo
550 Washington ave
Miami Beach, Fl
www.SexOnTheBeachExpo.com

“SOTBexpo.com and OTE Marketing Group akes over South Beach for a list of pre-parties dedicated to Sex, Smoke, Sun, and Sand. Sex On The Beach Expo will be held September 28, 29, 30 2012 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Sex On The Beach Adult Expo will be hosting a Red Carpet event at the infamous Club Bamboo, located on Washington Avenue, on May 19, 2012, as well as an after-party at Club Madonna on May 17, 2012. These events will take place with Brazzers After Dark, and feature top named adult actresses from Brazzers After Dark.

Sex On The Beach and Brazzers After Dark will be taking over the beach for these special events!

All exhibitors, get in for free!

Opening reception for Transcultural Pilgrim Three Decades of Work by José Bedia 5/23/12

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Opening reception for “Transcultural Pilgrim: Three Decades of Work by José Bedia”
May 23, 2012, 6-9pm
Miami Art Museum
101 West Flagler
Miami, Fl 33130
More information

“Transcultural Pilgrim: Three Decades of Work by José Bedia” opens with a conversation between Bedia and exhibition curator Judith Bettelheim. Talk begins 6:30pm. Seating is limited. First come, first seated. Reception following with beer/wine.

MAM members free, non-members $10.

RSVP@miamiartmuseum.org or 305.375.1704.

Garage parking $5 at 50 NW 2 Ave.

Sushi Bar is a run away hit 6/1-2/12

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Sushi Bar is a run away hit! Keep smiling, keep nodding; keep looking at Sushi!
June 1 and June 2, 2012, June 1 at 8 p.m.; June 2 at 7 p.m.
New Light Theatre at Gallery 101
The New Light Theatre at Gallery 101
3354 Northeast 33rd Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308
www.newlightgallery.org and www.thegallery101.net

Introducing Sushi Bar and Other Comedies! Directed by Wendy White
Comedies written by playwrights Vanessa Garcia, Megan Roth and Wendy White

Friday, June 1, 2012 at 8:00 pm
Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. during NOBE Art walk

The New Light Theatre at Gallery 101
3354 NE 33rd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Please join Gallery 101 and the New Light Theatre for two nights of hilarious comedy!

Featured actors include: Christina Jolie Breza (The One and Only), Robert Hernandez, Horatio Lewis, Alexandra Elaine Cruz, Julie Kendall, Jennifer Pixie Cashen, Tamara Moore-White, Eric Aragon and Samantha Lynn Chase

“Sushi Bar and Other Comedies are totally inspired by true life experiences where joy and seduction are found in the most unusual of places” states playwright Wendy White, “Comedies occur in the funniest places – expect the unexpected at your favorite Sushi Bar, French Café and Chess Game!”

Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door
• Contact the New Light Theatre Box office for tickets at 954-829-0638 or Gallery 101 at 954-882-1861
• Tickets can also be purchased online via paypal at www.newlightgallery.org

The playwright and director, Wendy White has written over 120 one-act plays and was a resident playwright, curator and director at the Kraine Theater in the East Village of New York City from 1984 to 1992, and at the Expanded Arts Theater Company from 1994 to 2001, in the Lower East Side of New York City. Her off-Broadway productions are the base for her new venue at the New Light Theatre. She recently produced The Jewish Nun to sold-out audiences in Off-Broadway’s 59e59 Theatre and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Adam White, Gallery owner, Gallery 101 went to see “Who Could Have Predicted” in Miami in May 2011 at Wynwood’s GAB studio and decided to offer Wendy a permanent home in his Fort Lauderdale gallery surrounded by cafes, restaurants, boutiques and other galleries. “Wendy and New Light Theatre will be able to cast plays every month and have a solid home base from which to create. We are very excited to have her here; she is an immense talent that promises to get even bigger and better with this wonderful association” states Adam White, Gallery owner, Gallery 101(www.gallery-101.com).

Wendy White would like to thank Vanessa Garcia, Artistic Director of Krane, Inc. for all her support in the process of developing Sushi Bar and Other Comedies – In 2010, Garcia, the Founding Artistic Director of Krane, Inc. was named one of Miami’s 20 Under 40 by The Miami Herald for her work in theatre. For more information about Garcia, please visit: www.vanessagarcia.org

The dream team includes the fabulous Megan Roth, whose plays and monologues have been produced in Miami and broadcasted online. Her poetry has been published in Opium, POEM, Jellyfish, and several other literary magazines. Her fiction manuscript, Elizabeth, was a finalist in the 2011 Calvino Prize. She has also been a finalist in the James Jones First Novel Contest and the SLS Fiction Prize. Megan currently teaches Creative Writing and Literature at Florida Atlantic University and lives in Hollywood, Florida.

In 2009, the New Light Foundation, Inc. represented the United States as Art Ambassadors by the 1-2-3 Kinderlachen e.V. foundation of Rottenburg, Germany by hosting the international “Global Gallery” project (www.123kinderlachen.org). During the course of this important project, the “world’s biggest canvas” emerged; painted by children – transcending all borders and conflicts.

The New Light Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit public foundation, has won numerous awards around the globe, has performed everywhere from Amsterdam to Paris; from Miami to Los Angeles to New York City; and has tackled subjects relating to women, love, politics, and Shakespeare. More information about the writer and director, Wendy White can be found on her website: www.newlightgallery.org. Please visit: http://www.newlightgallery.org/paintingswendy/theater-resume.html

Miami Vision Launch Networking Event at LMNT 5/17/12

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Miami Vision Launch Networking Event at LMNT
Thursday, May 17th, 2012, 7 pm – 9 pm
LMNT
55 NW 36th St.
Miami, FL 33127

Reinventing your Vision: How to Evolve with Change
Vision Launch and LMNT Contemporary Art Space are hosting a groundbreaking event aimed at providing a platform for leaders, artists, musicians, and entrepreneurs to put their visions in motion by sharing them with hundreds of like-minded individuals. The night will consist of a vision share, a panel discussion, musical performances, silent auction, live art exhibits and other interactive performances.
The theme for this upcoming event is “RE-INVENTING YOUR VISION. Every so often, the “game” changes, and you need to go back to the drawing board. Meet creative artists and business types as we discover the keys to evolving and reinventing your Vision! Whether your vision is entrepreneurial, musical, artistic, or socially motivated come share your vision and gain support.

Panel Guests –
Steve Remondini – CEO – Planet Impact, Inc
Representing Vision and Business
Jennifer Grace Safina – Executive Dream Producer Representing Vision and Personal Growth
Josephine “La Pepa” Bauza – Singer / Songwriter
Representing Vision and Music
Luis Valenzuela – Ethical Fashion Designer
Representing Vision in Fashion and Environmental Activism

A $10 donation at the door with proceeds going to Art Studio Miami a non-profit organization, to empower young minds by providing a safe location where youth are inspired and guided by artists, teachers, professionals and mentors who support the student’s education and career development through the integration of creative holistic arts.

The hosts for the next event are Jodi Darren, actor and TV Host, and Bill Holderby, entrepreneur and fellow Visioneer.Together, they believe that by stating your vision, you create a synergy that propels your vision into a greater existence, influencing the community and the world. For further information, visit www.visionlaunch.org.

Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce Networking Cocktails 5/23/12

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Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce Networking Cocktails
Wednesday, May 23rd, 5:30 to 8:30 pm
Cabana Rooftop Lounge
Mayfair Hotel & Spa
3000 Florida Avenue
Coconut Grove, FL 33133

RSVP: 305-444-7270 or info@coconutgrove.com (tell them Soul Of Miami sent you!)

Rooftop Cocktails Await…. Promote your business, make contacts, have a great time and win prizes!

Enjoy a complimentary glass of beer or wine & hors d’oeuvres with admission, Happy Hour prices on additional drinks, plus a chance to win great Raffle Prizes!

$10 for Grove Chamber members, $15 for future members

Also, take advantage of Spartico’s post-event $25 prix-fixe, three-course dinner menu for friends of the Chamber (see menu below)

Event Partners
Spartico Restaurant ~ Mayfair Hotel & Spa ~ Event Visions

Media Partners
CoconutGroveGrapevine.com / SocialMiami.com
Downtown Miami & Brickell Chamber of Commerce

Chamber of Commerce
Prix Fix Menu from Spartico
First Course
Calamari Pomodoro
Crisp and Golden Brown with San Marzano Tomato Dipping Sauce
Or
Positano Salad
Arugula, Romaine Heart, Dried Cherry, Goat Cheese, Zucchini Fritti
Grape Tomatoes Kalamata Olives and Organic Basil
Second Course
Chicken Limone
Chicken Breast Floured and Sautéed in Lemon Sauce and Capers
Sautéed Spinach
Or
Orechiette Fresca
Fresh Diced Roma Tomatoes, Fresh Local Basil,
Chopped Garlic and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Dessert

Homemade Tiramisu
Or
Strawberry Panna Cotta
$25.00 exclusive tax and gratuity
Advance Reservation Recommended
305.779.5100

DJs for Obama Block Party at The Wynwood Walls 5/19/12

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DJs for Obama Block Party at The Wynwood Walls
Saturday, May 19th, 2012, 2:00 to 8:00pm
Wynwood Walls
25th street and nw 2nd ave
Miami, FL 33135

For Tickets – Click
Contribution: $25.00
Group Promotion: Buy 4 – Get One Free
$100.00 VIP (includes drinks and appetizers)
Kids under 16 are free

Obama Victory Fund
Gen44 & Florida Finance Committee
Co-Hosts
Andre Assam, Stacey Berrios, Roget Bryan, Ariel Dominique, Fabiola Fleuranvil, Dave Fredericks, Kischa Gallimore, Melissa Giles, Rodrigo Gonzalez, Colbert Guerrier, Keisha Hall, Marlon Hill, Vanessa James, Andrew Korge, Abebe Lewis, Desiree Marrero, Suzan McDowell, Tisa McGhee, Vanessa Menkes, Todd Michaels, Miguel Murphy, Natalia Napoleon, Brandon Okpalobi, Giancarlo Sopo, Flora Sweet, Lorenzo Thomas, Davicka Thompson, Nicolle Ugarriza, Jay Wray, Jaime Young
(Host Committee in Formation)

Present 2012: The Block Party In support of Obama Victory Fund

Home

Featuring and Co-Hosted by an All-Star Cast of DJs for Obama
Affect, Africa, Brass King, Barrie Hype, Papa Keith, Stryke, Pedro M, Timmy HMV, House Arrest, Eternal Vibes, Austin Cohen, Peter T, Maestro, Dorenzo, Lady B, Lorenzo ‘Ice Tea’, Niko Star, Kauze, Delano of Renaissance Disco, Pablo of Hardcore Movements, Fly Guy, Self Born, Beat, Selectah AJ, Slim Vybez, Roberto and Reynaldo Martino (of T-Vice), Monie Love, Giselle D’ Wassi One, Ingrid B, Roxy Romeo, Supa Cindy, Vanessa James, Felisha Monet, and more to be added
(Cast in formation dependent on schedule confirmation)

Playing Miami’s top playlist of Pop, R&B, Hip-Hop, Dance, Reggae, Soca, Konpa, Salsa, Merengue music

Contribution:
General Admission: $25.00
Group Promotion – Buy 4 – Get One Free
$100.00 VIP
https://my.barackobama.com/May19MiamiDJsforObama
(To customize – add “?custom1=XXXXXX” (Your Raiser Code, XXXXXX) at end of link

{Disclaimer: Please remember that Soul Of Miami is a non-partisan non-affiliated website. We just post the parties!}

PALO! Cuban Pig Out at PAX 5/18/12

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PALO! Cuban Pig Out
PAX
337 SW 8th Street
(directly under the 95 overpass on your left)
Miami, FL 33130
Facebook Evite (tell them Soul Of Miami sent you).
Free Parking! Tickets are $10.

The CUBAN PIG OUT: a Miami-centric celebration of Cuban Independence Weekend. It’s our funky twist on a traditional Guateque Campesino.

* PALO! throws down the Afro-Cuban Funk. We’re debuting a new song “El Festin de Santiago”.
* The CubanCube Food Truck serves up their amazing Pork Buns, Pork Cigars, Pork Wraps & more Cuban-inspired deliciousness.
* Come at 8PM to try some of Sosa’s award-winning cigars: https://www.facebook.com/​events/309543055788999
* LIVE PAINTING by the incredible Emi : https://www.facebook.com/​ecarnero
* Homemade Cuban Ice Cream from Azucar Ice Cream. We like it sweet!
Prizes & other surprises.

PALO! show starts at 11pm. ¡OJO! Ask Carlos for your complimentary Sosa Cigar before 10pm.

For reservations and more info call 305-640-5847

Haven Gastro-Lounge Celebrates One-Year Anniversary 5/17/12

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Haven Gastro-Lounge Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
Thursday, May 17th at 10PM
Haven Gastro-Lounge
1237 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach FL

The high-tech hotspot on Lincoln Road will celebrate the milestone with a public party featuring gratis cocktails by Grey Goose vodka til midnight, in addition to music by DJs Al B Rotten and Johnny Strokes. Guests will also enjoy small bites as a limited complimentary preview of chef Todd Erickson’s new menu, which will be available for purchase beginning Friday, May 18th.

RSVP to rsvp@havenlounge.com is encouraged.

Robert Babylon Opening of Neon Lights 5/22/12

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Robert Babylon Neon Lights Opening Reception
May 22, 7-10pm
World Erotic Art Museum
1205 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

ADMISSION
Adults …$15.00
Seniors over 60 (with I.D.) …$14.00
Students (with I.D.)…$13.50
MEMBERS…FREE
(Tax included in all prices)
(Under 18 years old not admitted into museum)
Lobby / Museum shop free entry.

Grey Goose Celebrates the 10th annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels and Stars Gala 5/19/12

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Grey Goose Celebrates the 10th annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels and Stars Gala
Saturday, May 19th
JW Marriott Marquis
255 Biscayne Boulevard Way
Miami, FL 33131

RSVP: To purchase tickets, get information on sponsorship opportunities or donate items for the silent auction, call (800) 278-3383, email paola.cassana@stjude.org or visit www.stjude.org/miamigala.

On Saturday, May 19th, the 10th annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars Gala, presented by the Mosteiro Family, is the 50th anniversary celebration of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital led by Latin power couple and event chairs Juanes and Karen Martinez. This year’s honoree is Latin Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Juan Luis Guerra who will receive the 2012 “Al-Rashid Hope Award” for his unwavering commitment to providing resources to needy children in the Dominican Republic and Latin America, particularly in the areas of health, sports and education. Gala founding chair, television personality and entrepreneur Daisy Fuentes also will be recognized for her support of this gala since its inception. The festivities will include a cocktail hour, elegant dinner, cocktails – courtesy of GREY GOOSE® Vodka, a silent auction and after party.

*The Gala After Party will take place on the 19th floor.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Impact Breakfast 6/8/12

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Impact Breakfast
June 8, 2012, 8am
Ritz-Carlton South Beach
1 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.wementor.org

Join us for an inspiring and enjoyable breakfast to celebrate the magic of mentoring. Learn about how we can profoundly change children’s lives through high-quality mentoring relationships. The goal of the Big Impact Breakfast is to raise funds and awareness so we can provide our services to more children.

Please reply by Wednesday, May 30th to Deborah Perez, Development Associate at (305) 644-0066 ext. 935 or send email to dperez@bbbsmiami.org

STARS Fundraiser Family Fun Day at Kawaii Universe Studio in Wynwood 5/19/12

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STARS Fundraiser “Family Fun Day” at Kawaii Universe Studio in Wynwood!
Saturday, May 19, 11am-5pm
Kawaii Universe Studio
2405 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33127
starsautism.org

Can’t make it? No worries! Our friends over at Paypal make it easy for you to still donate and support all that STARS School for Autism is doing!
We Really appreciate your support!
It’s donors like you that make STARS School for Autism’s dream a reality!
Thank You!!

Miami Beach Latin Chamber of Commerce Networking at The Surfcomber South Beach 5/24/12

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Miami Beach Latin Chamber of Commerce Networking
May 24, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:30pm
The Surfcomber
1717 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach Florida
Register Online

Miami Beach Latin Chamber of Commerce
Members: Free; Non-members: $10

On Thursday May 24th, 2012, the Miami Beach Latin Chamber of Commerce is delighted to invite you to our Business Networking Reception, to take place at The Surfcomber. Enjoy Vodka cocktails and delicious hors d’oeuvres. Members entrance is free, non-members is $10. (Cash only Please) – Please RSVP before May 21, 2012.

Brotherly Love Productions presents DrFameus 6/1/12

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Brotherly Love Productions presents DrFameus (aka Allen Aucion of the Disco Biscuits)
Friday, June 1st
Funky Buddha Lounge & Brewery
2621 North Federal Highway
Boca Raton, FL 33431
www.thefunkybuddha.com

$8 ADV | $10 DOS| 18+
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/246639

Brotherly Love Productions is thrilled to announce a show with Allen Aucoin’s latest project, DrFameus, for an extra special intimate evening at the Funky Buddha Lounge & Brewery on Friday, June 1st. If you’re unfamiliar with Allen’s work with the Disco Biscuits you should know that this year’s AURA Music Festival alum was handpicked to replace their founding drummer and take the wheel of one of the scene’s most progressive jamtronic powerhouses. The redheaded wonder drummer’s robotic precision attack has earned him nicknames like “The Gingerbot” & “The Machine” and he’s studiously broken down the wildest Drum & Bass and Jungle beats produced in the early 00’s, reproducing them on his kit.

He will be joined by Atlanta’s electro-folk troupe, Stokeswood, who has roots in SoFlo and left an impression on Boca when they performed two shows at the Buddha in early April with J2K and Arpetrio.

DrFameus is an electronic music project created by the versatile drummer, Allen Aucoin. Allen explores many realms with DrFameus ranging from breakbeats to drum ‘n’ bass to dubstep to techno/house. It is his ability to survey the crowd and then improvise that has allowed Aucoin to play in such diverse projects over the years. Allen began his musical career not onstage, but instead in education and composition. This included instructing and writing for award winning percussion ensembles and teaching drum lessons. While attending Berklee College of Music in Boston Massachusetts Allen was given the nickname DrFameus and it has stuck ever since. Like so many of us, college was not exactly a punctual time for Allen. He became known as the guy that was famously late all the time; so much that a friend gave him the honorary doctorate, DrFameus. After moving back to the southeast from Boston, Allen continued to work as a teacher and percussion instructor while touring with the band “Skydog Gyspy.” In 2005 Aucoin acquired his current role as the drummer for Philadelphia electronic act, the Disco Biscuits. Since winning the “drum off” held by the Biscuits in Atlantic City, Allen has played 450-500 shows with the quartet including shows at the Gorge Amphitheatre and Red Rocks Amphitheatre. www.DrFameus.com

Stokeswood is an incredibly unique, Atlanta based, Low-Endie Rock band with infectious energy, unpredictable live performances, and a fierce electronic edge. They coined the phrase “Low-Endie” rock to describe their layered mixture of pumping synths, powerful vocals, and irresistible dance vibe. Fre•quen•cy; noun (pl.-cies) is the rate at which vibration occurs in radio, sound, or light waves. All of which can be simultaneously witnessed during a South Florida FREQ show. The eclectic sound of this band has kidnapped fans from all genres, and can be described as a neo-industrial, slightly hip-hop, alternative rock experience, or as they call it “Miami Club Rock.” www.Stokeswood.net

Nestor Torres Presents Weekly Music Series At Wynwood Kitchen and Bar May – June 2012

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Nestor Torres Presents Weekly Music Series
Wynwood Kitchen & Bar
2550 N.W. 2nd Avenue
Miami Wynwood, FL
www.wynwoodkitchenandbar.com

Wynwood Walls is situated just next door.
Ample street parking and valet are available.

Wynwood Kitchen & Bar, Miami’s artsy dining destination, is kicking off an exciting new music series. Curated by Grammy Award-winning Jazz flutist Nestor Torres, the impressive line-up, comprised of talented local musicians, both established and up and coming, will be offered Thursdays through Saturdays beginning at 8 pm at the hip restaurant. Performance locations will alternate depending on talent between dining room, outdoor terrace and the stage at Wynwood Walls; the fabulous art park featuring murals by internationally renowned street artists. All artists have been selected by Torres to perfectly complement the artsy vibe and spirit of the area.

The May and June roster includes appearances by notable local musicians, such as folk artist Jesse Jackson, 17-year-old prodigy and pianist Tony Madruga of the Tony Madruga Trio; cool spins by DJ ZOEL, and soulful crooner Big Brooklyn Red, among others. Torres will grace the stage twice a month and also pop up for surprise appearances and collaborations. Diners enjoying the live entertainment can sip artist-inspired cocktails and indulge on global- Latino small plates by executive chef Miguel Aguilar in the cool convivial gathering place.

Schedule for May and June Follows:
Thursday, May 17: Nestor Torres with Javier Concepcion
Friday, May 18: Alabao
Saturday, May 19: Big Brooklyn Red & Max Farber
Thursday, May 24: Tony Mandruga Trio
Friday, May 25: Monica da Silva
Saturday, May 26: Big Brooklyn Red & Max Farber
Thursday, May 31: TBA
Friday, June 1: Monica da Silva
Saturday, June 2: TBA
Thursday, June 7: Nestor Torres & Silvano Monasterios
Friday, June 8: Nestor Torres ft Edwin Bonilla’s Latin Jazz Quartet
Thursday, June 14: Max Farber Duo
Friday, June 15: TBA
Saturday, June 16: Big Brooklyn Red & Max Farber
Thursday, June 21: TBA
Friday, June 22: Monica da Silva

The series continues through the summer and until further notice; for updated schedule visit: www.wynwoodkitchenandbar.com.

Timeless At Soyka Night Launches New Menu 5/22/12

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Timeless At Soyka Night Launches New Menu 5/22/12
Tuesday May 22nd between 6 and 9:30pm
Soyka Restaurant
5556 NE 4th Court
55th Street Station
Miami, FL 33137
www.soykarestaurant.com

RSVP to soykaevents@graspagroup.com or call 305.759.3117

Anyone who makes a reservation for Tuesday May 22nd between 6 and 9:30pm will:
* receive a $20 gift certificate to use in a future visit,
* enjoy fashion and music live performances throughout dinner,
* learn about the new menu from Chef Christian Martin via looping videos (as he needs to be in the kitchen preparing the dishes)

Introducing Soyka’s Classic and New Dishes with Fashion and Music Live Performances

Soyka restaurant, located in the 55th Street Station and a staple on Biscayne Boulevard’s food scene since 1999, will unveil its newly updated menu boasting classic and new dishes during a special night Tuesday May 22nd, with fashion and music live performances and video presentations by Chef Christian Martin.
 
Menu prices apply but guests who make a reservation for Tuesday May 22nd between 6 and 9:30pm and attend the event will receive a $20 gift certificate that can be used during future visits. Appetizers range from $7 to $14, entrees from $8 to $32 with burgers and pizzas averaging $13.
  
“Timeless at Soyka” will showcase Soyka’s new menu designed to seamlessly keep its most popular dishes while adding contemporary choices. The menu presentation makes it easy for patrons to review the dishes under its two new categories. Soyka’s Classics, featured on the left of the new menu, such as the Tuna Tartare, Sesami Salmon and Turkey Meatballs will remain though they were thoroughly reviewed by Chef Christian Martin and Graspa’s Corporate Chef Alberto Marcato to ensure quality and use of the best possible ingredients. The New dishes, listed on the right side of the menu, include a Citrus Quinoa Salad, Maitardi’s beloved Seafood Lasagna, Kurobuta (a special Japanese breed) Pork Chops and the Sterling Silver Demonico, to name a few.
 
Patrons can expect a visual experience inside Soyka’s unique space with the addition of styled models embracing the timeless concept. Stylist Myrnelle Singh from Mirror Mirror Beauty Studio will be working with clothes from Touch Boutique. Live music performances will accompany the evening’s surprises and a specially produced series of videos will allow for Chef Christian Martin to share details about the new menu and dishes while still working behind the scene.

Beethoven On The Beach 5/19/12

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Beethoven On The Beach
Saturday May 19, 2012 @ 7 PM
North Shore Park Bandshell
7280 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
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Program:
Mozart’s Overture to “Magic Flute”
Hoiby’s “I Have a Dream” with Graham Fandrei, Baritone
Beethoven’s Symphony N. 5 in C minor, Op 67

Parking available in the municipal lots on Collins Avenue between 72-73rd Streets;

Bleacher seats available or bring a blanket and picnic on the grass

Pre-order your picnic from Caffe da Vinci by calling (305) 861-8166
$15 Picnic Boxes include choice of:
· Panini Caprese with Prosciutto
· Chicken Milanese Panini
· Panini with Grilled Vegetable and Goat Cheese
Each Picnic includes Terra Chips and a Homemade Cookie!

Beer, wine, soda & water available for purchase, along with a la carte items
Cupcakes available from www.petitcakesmiami.com

Art of Found Objects The Education Fund’s Charity Children’s Art Auction 5/24/12

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Art of Found Objects The Education Fund’s Charity Children’s Art Auction
May 24th from 6:00 to 10:00 pm
The Moore Building
4040 NE 2nd Ave
Miami Design District

Purchase tickets online in advance through May 18 or by calling 305-892-5099, ext 23. Tickets start at $100.
Follow the excitement on social media. Like The Education Fund on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @EducationFund; “The Art of Found Objects” Hashtag is: #FindArtHere

Christie’s and Sotheby’s may have the corner on auctioning Reniors and Monets, but on May 24th from 6:00 to 10:00 pm, The Education Fund’s Charity Auction is the place to be if you want to bid on masterpieces by Albert, Ivan, Christi and hundreds of others – all 5 to 18 year olds who are poised to be the next Picasso. Guest participation also ensures these talented kids receive the support they need as 100 percent of the proceeds from art sales are donated back to their classrooms in order to help their teachers purchase supplies for next year’s lessons.

Given recent research that shows art classes teach critical problem solving skills needed for success in business, attendees may also be helping to develop Miami’s future CEOs like the ones being honored that night as The Education Fund’s Public School Alumni Achievers, including Rick Hirsch, managing editor of The Miami Herald; Stephen Bittel, Founder & Chairman of Terranova; and Representative Michael Bileca, Florida House of Representatives, Rachael A Sapoznik, President & CEO of Sapoznik Insurance & Association, Inc., Albert Dotson, Jr., Partner at Bilzin Sumberg, and 15 others (see page 2 for complete list).

Held in the historic Moore Building in the epicenter of Miami’s art and design community, The Education Fund’s ‘Art of Found Objects’ Charity Auction will showcase more than 150 one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork created by Miami-Dade County public school students and teachers representing nearly 50 schools. This exclusive event has raised more than $722,000 since it began by combining the power of a child’s imagination with the ultimate recycling program. Much of the artwork is crafted from materials “found” at The Education Fund’s Ocean Bank Center for Educational Materials, a “free supplies for classrooms” program. Stocked with supplies donated by businesses, the Ocean Bank Center is where 15,000+ teachers have shopped free-of-charge since 1993, garnering $6.4 million in supplies needed for student lessons.

In the wake of massive school district budgets cuts, the budgets for local schools have been slashed. “These cuts have a direct impact on schools’ supplies, making classes like art, which depend on hands-on materials, much more difficult to teach,” said Linda Lecht, president of The Education Fund, a 26-year old non-profit, that works side-by-side with the private sector in Miami-Dade to ensure every child has the education needed to reach their full potential. “How can you teach a child to paint if you don’t have paint brushes?”

“We have long supported ‘The Art of Found Objects,’ because we understand the intricate connection the arts play in the overall development of a child,” said Modesto Abety, President/CEO of The Children’s Trust. Indeed, The Children’s Trust houses one of the largest collections of artworks purchased from the event.
In addition to the silent auction, the event will feature live music, an open bar by Bacardi, an epicurean feast provided by Whole Foods, as well as the opportunity to bid on luxury items like vacations, jewelry, dining experiences and more. “Key sponsors like Ocean Bank, The Children’s Trust, Whole Foods, DACRA and Bacardi make it possible to hold this unique fundraiser to help our public school students,” said Lecht.

Yearly, an A-list crowd turns out for the epic evening, comprising notable art collectors, artists, community and business leaders, as well as politicians. Past attendees include: Artist Xavier Cortada, Emmy-Award winning anchor of CBS4 News Shannon Hori; Myrna Palley, whose world-class glass art collection is on display in its own wing at the Lowe Art Museum; Federal Reserve Regional Executive Juan del Busto, Pinnacle Housing CEO Louis Wolfson, the Ziffs, School Board Member Raquel Regalado, TV & Radio Personality Jimmy Cefalo, Real Estate Executive Hank Klein, and many more.

At the event, The Education Fund also honors local leaders who are all products of local public schools. This year, the organization will recognize 20 alumni achievers.

Receiving The Education Fund’s Public School Alumni Achievement Awards:
· Linda Slote Quick Bernstein, President, South Florida Hospital & Healthcare Association
· Brett Beveridge, Founder & CEO, The Retail Outsource
· Representative Michael Bileca, Representative, Florida House of Representatives
· Stephen Bittel, Founder/Chairman, Terranova Corporation
· Maria Del Busto, Chief Global Human Resources Officer, Royal Caribbean Cruises, LTD
· Albert E. Dotson, Jr., Partner, Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axlerod LLP
· Jose M. Hevia, Jr., President/CEO, Aligned Partners
· Rick Hirsch, Managing Editor, The Miami Herald
· Kimberly Hutchinson, Director, Casa de Campo
· Alina T. Hudak, Deputy Mayor/ County Manager, Miami-Dade County
· Fedrick Ingram, Secretary/Treasurer, United Teachers of Dade
· Ralph Gonzalez Jacobo, Executive Vice President, Ocean Bank
· Basil T. Khalil, Vice President, FedEx Express
· Roberta Kressel, Senior Vice President, TD Bank
· Aletha Player, Area Manager, Florida Power & Light Company
· Stan Rubin, Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer, Ocean Bank
· Adalio Sanchez, General Manager, IBM Corporation
· Rachael A Sapoznik, Sapoznik Insurance & Association, Inc., President and Chief Executive Officer
· Victoria E Villalba, President, Victoria & Associates Career Services
· Carol Wyllie, Executive Vice President, Graham Companies

KCC Productions presents The Alfredo Chacon Groove at the Volvo Ocean Race 5/18/12

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KCC Productions presents The Alfredo Chacon Groove
Friday, May 18, from 5-7 PM
Volvo Ocean Race
Bicentennial Park
1075 Biscayne Boulevard

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Vibraphonist, Composer, and Percussionist Alfredo Chacón is debuting in the USA’s jazz scene after almost two decades long career in Europe. He’s presenting his new album “MAGIC PLACE” in which his Cuban roots fuse with influences from other genres like funk, bossa, soul and bebop in a blend of beautiful melodies and groovy rhythms, resulting in fresh, colorful, happy and elegant music, full of surprises that will get the listener in a good mood.

Descended from a family of musicians, and having studied for twelve years at the Conservatory Manuel Saumell, the Amadeo Roldan and the Instituto Superior de Arte in Havana, vibraphonist Alfredo Chacon moved in 1993 to Stockholm, Sweden. He developed a career as a musician on stage and studio, working with artists from different musical genres (pop, hip hop, jazz, soul, funk, fusion, folk, Latin jazz, etc..) among whom you can name Nordman, Lill Lindfors, Bo Kaspers Orkester,. Carola, Bebo Valdes, Mendez, Blacknuss All Stars, Big Band Folk Stockholm , Magnus Lindgren & Radiojazzgruppen, Kroumata and Anders Orchestra Neglin, and participated in televised galas accompanying artists like Lisa Nilsson, Marie Fredriksson (Roxette singer), Jennifer Brown, Eagle Eye Cherry and Tommy Koerberg, among others. He has also worked with bands such as Salsa Morena, Hot Salsa and Hatuey throughout Scandinavia, Germany, Austria and Switzerland for six years.

In 2000 he participated in the “Cuban All Stars”, an orchestra made up of Cuban musicians living in Europe, with Bobby Carcases special guest. Since 1998 he has been with the group “Tigers” for which he composed and arranged, and in 2001 founded the group “Sonera” being a composer and arranger of most of its repertoire. He also worked as a professor of percussion at Kulturama and The Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm and conducting workshops of Cuban music throughout Sweden. In January 2004, he traded the snow of Stockholm for Madrid to give new life to his career as a percussionist, composer and producer. Among the artists he has worked so far in Spain can be named: Aute, Beatriz Luengo, David Bisbal, David Bustamante, Andy & Lucas, Victoria Abril, Miguel Saez, Mesay, Golden Son, Habana Abierta, Habana Blues and Raul Torres.

R.Paniagua Inc. Presents Tropical Music Festival Series 5/19-26/12

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R.Paniagua Inc. Presents “Tropical Music Festival Sseries”
May 19, 2012 and May 26, 2012, 4:00pm – 10:00pm
Hollywood Beach
Hollywood Beach stage in Hollywood, Florida on May 19, 2012
CityPlace in West Palm Beach, Flordia on May 26th, 2012
www.tropicalmusicfestival.com

R.Paniagua Inc, launches its 22nd annual Tropical Music Festival, one of the most diverse multi-city music concert series on Saturday May 19th at the Hollywood beach stage in Hollywood, Florida from 4:00pm to 10:00pm and continues the following Saturday on May 26th at CityPlace in West Palm Beach from 6:00pm – 10:00pm . Free to the public.

For more than two decades, the Tropical Music festival (TMF) has celebrated the rich cultural roots and diversity of Latino music. The TMF live concerts series free to the public, have showcased some of the hottest A-List Latin acts and developing stars.

“22 years ago the Tropical Music Festival was created to serve as a launching platform for up and coming talent .and established talent alike. Today it has become an established cultural musical event for Latin music and dance enthusiast. Free Salsa lessons will also be available. It will be a fantastic day for the entire family ” stated Ralph Paniagua, President of R.Paniagua Inc.

Headlining these two exciting events are:

Saturday, May 19th, 2012 in Hollywood, Florida from 4:00pm – 10:00pm:

Fulanito 740 – Urban Latino
Jenny Love – Salsa
La Banda Swing – Perico Repiao
DnE – Urban Latino

Saturday, May 26, 2012 in West Palm Beach, Florida from 6:00pm – 10:00pm

Paula Zuelta – Tropical music
Marc y Su Merengue Swing – Merengue and bachata
Catalina Londono – Merengue and bachata

Hosting the events will be DJ “El Pelucho” Big Bear.

Jacob Jeffries Band Tell Me Secrets Album Release Party 5/18/12

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Jacob Jeffries Band “Tell Me Secrets” Album Release Party
Friday, May 18, 9:00pm
Gibson Guitar Showroom
2751 N. Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33127

We are thrilled to formally announce the long anticipated release of Jacob Jeffries Band’s first full length album entitled, Tell Me Secrets!

We are honored to have the lovely Roxanne Vargas from NBC 6 Miami host this special night. As if all of this couldn’t be enough, Premier Beverages’ Grey Goose and Three Olives, and Pabst Blue Ribbon, will be sponsoring the night with delicious cocktails and drinks.

For those of you who don’t know what’s been happening with The Black Key Group for the past few months, the buzz has been accumulating towards a very special event taking place this Friday at The Gibson Guitar Showroom in Wynwood. If you haven’t yet heard of the piano-driven pop star, Jacob Jeffries Band, we’ve got the perfect opportunity for you to come out and hear this South Florida talent tickle the ivories.

We are counting down the days for the release of Jacob Jeffries Band’s new album entitled, Tell Me Secrets. Jacob and the boys have just concluded their East Coast tour and couldn’t be more excited for their homecoming show as it is a celebration of their long awaited full length album. Not only will Jacob be putting on a captivating live performance as he always does, but he will be incorporating a special surprise during his performance that he has never done before. We’d like to give a big thanks to Premier Beverages’ Grey Goose and PBR for sponsoring the entire event with generously providing the complimentary cocktails and beverages.

Zumba Girl’s Night Out 5/18/12

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Zumba Girl’s Night Out
Friday May 18, 2012, 6:00 PM
24 Hour Fitness Coconut Grove
2982 Grand Avenue
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Come celebrate GNO Zumba Night May 18th-Nationwide Zumba celebration at 24 hour fitness clubs exclusively!! Get the neon, leg warmers, and headbands ready for the 80s themed night- free guests-bring any and all for a fun, fun night of Zumba fun with your fave instructors. See online schedules for details:)

Happy Hour at the Brand New Strip A Modern Steakhouse 5/16/12

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Happy Hour at the Brand New Strip: A Modern Steakhouse
5/16/12, 6:00-8:00 pm
Strip: A Modern Steakhouse
801 Brickell Bay Dr
Miami, FL
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For a brand new restaurant, let us introduce you to Strip: A Modern Steakhouse located inside the Four Ambassadors in Miami. Brought to you by local restaurateur Michael Mihajlov (formerly of Chophouse Miami), the menu at Strip focuses on free-range, grass-fed beef sourced directly from M&A Cattle Ranch in Castlewood, VA, along with seafood and more exotic selections like bison rib eye, kangaroo filets, and antelope.

The atmosphere is that of a classic steakhouse, infused with a sexy vibe. Think — red leather banquettes, backlit walls and wooden motif.

Cost: $10 in advance or $15 at the door. This includes one glass of Castronovo Montepulciano and a selection of complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Happy Hour prices will be extended until 8:00 pm, which means select drinks for $5 and half-off specialty drinks. Hors d’oeuvres to be served include: Beef Sliders, Meatloaf Meatballs, Catfish bites, Duck Sausage w/Coleslaw on toast points and Bruschetta.

Valet parking will be $8 with a stamp from the restaurant.

The Downtown Miami and Brickell Chamber of Commerce and Johnnie Walker Black label Networking Event at Tu Candela Bar 5/17/12

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The Downtown Miami & Brickell Chamber of Commerce and Johnnie Walker Black label invite you to their first Networking Event at Tu Candela Bar.
Business Card Exchange
Thursday, May 17th, 2012, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Tu Candela Bar
The Club Building
1200 Brickell Bay Drive
Miami, Fl 33131

RSVP@fabulousmiami.com by May 16th, as space is limited
Business attire (no t-shirts, no tennis shoes)

Exclusive VIP Party
The Downtown Miami & Brickell Chamber of Commerce and Johnnie Walker Black label invite you to their first Networking Event at Tu Candela Bar

Directions: Located on 12 terrace where coral way ends, Between Brickell Bay Drive and Brickell Avenue
www.tucandela.com
Hosted by: Fabulous Miami
Cost: $10 at the door. Cash only

Includes: 1 Complimentary drink, Courtesy of Johnnie Walker
Delicious appetizers from 7 to 8 pm
Make New Business Connections, Bring plenty of Business cards!
Opportunity to win great prizes from our sponsors (no additional cover if you stay afterwards)

Scratch DJ Academy Miami & Highlife Entertainment Present: Pro AM 2012 DJ Battle 5/17/12

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Scratch DJ Academy Miami & Highlife Entertainment Present: Pro AM 2012 DJ Battle
May 17, 2012, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Scratch DJ Academy
2 Northeast 40th Street #304
Miami, FL 33137
www.scratch.com

Scratch DJ Academy Miami invites you to Pro AM’s Respect the DJ, DJ Battle, hosted by DJ Scratch & RIP City on Thursday, May 17th from 6pm-8pm Celebrity judges including DJ Scratch (EPMD), Mix Master Ice (UTFO), Mr. MIXX, Mista Long (Black Sheep) and DJ Trails (Hip Hop Elements), will be awarding the winner a Pro AM 2012 Title Trophy and $3,500 worth of prizes. After the DJ Battle, don’t miss the film screening of – “The Founding Fathers,” presented by Highlife Entertainment.

Open to the public. Admission is free.

Casino Night and Fashion Show at Kyma 5/19/12

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Casino Night & Fashion Show @ Kyma
5/19/2012, 10:00 p.m.
Kyma Lounge
270 Biscayne Blvd way
Miami, FL 33131
facebook.com/MexicanosEnMiami

You are cordially invited to a glamorous and fun night. Fashion show by Cache, music orchestrated by Nikolas and Casino Night.

RSVP: mexicanosenmiami@gmail.com
Or text RSVP CASINO to 786-271-4189 with your full name and number of guests.

At the door remember to say you are on Mexicanos en Miami’s guest list to receive complimentary admission before midnight.

Models:
– Ashley Marie Alvarez
– Leyla Dabdoub
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Te invitamos a disfrutar de una noche de glamour y diversión. Fashion Show por parte de Cache, Musica por Nikolas y Casino Night.

Pasa RSVP o Mesas contacto: MexicanosEnMiami@Gmail.com
o envía RSVP CASINO al 786-271-4189 con tu nombre y numero de invitados.

En la puerta recuerda decir que estas en la lista de invitados de
Mexicanos en Miami para no cover antes de las 12.

Modelos:
– Ashley Marie Alvarez
– Leyla Dabdoub
mas por confirmar.
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#Tweetup Miami welcomes Volvo Ocean Race #VolvoOceanMIATweetup 5/16/12

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Miami welcomes Volvo Ocean Race
Wednesday, May 16 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Elwoods Gastro Pub
188 Northeast 3rd Avenue
Miami FL
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Hosted By: @ONEsir, @BeaGarcia
#VolvoOceanMIATweetup

Miami is very excited that the Volvo Ocean Race only’s stop in North America is our Magic City.

Come welcome and thank them! Just a few minutes walk from Race Village at Elwood’s Gastro-pub.

Join us for tasty appetizers courtesy of DHL and Happy Hour Beer Specials!

Aki Sasamoto One Night Performance 5/16/12

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Aki Sasamoto One Night Performance
Wednesday, May 16th, Doors open 6 pm
Performance begins promptly at 7 pm, please arrive early as doors will be closed at 7 pm
Gallery Diet
174 NW 23 Street
Miami FL 33127
www.gallerydiet.com

Gallery Diet is pleased to present Good Tool, a one-time performance by Aki Sasamoto.

This is the artist’s first performance at the gallery. Special thanks to the Fountainhead Residency.

“As a teenage backpacker, I gained 33 lbs. over one summer, traveling through the Middle East. I fell in love with the idea of hummus as a main course. I fell in love with nut shops, with the endless dub rhythms of bite, salt, crack, open, seed, chew, swallow (repeated until the bag of sunflower seeds was empty). I fell in love with a girl. I fell in love with clothing without zippers.

Interesting thoughts originate outside of us, especially the intensely fresh ones. I want an idea to look fat and juicy, full and floating about in the distance. It waits to encounter you, for you to get the right pointy tool to aim towards it, popping it open to release its fragrance.

After the summer, when I returned to the anorexic city of Tokyo, I ran into an unintentionally evil English teacher from my former school, who said to me: ‘You look like a huge balloon, about to pop. What has happened to you, Miss Sasamoto?’ I was full of ideas.”

(excerpt and image from Molasses, a booklet published on the occasion of an exhibition A Likeness Has Blisters at CCS Bard, April 29, 2012)

Aki Sasamoto is a Japanese artist based in New York who works in performance, sculpture, dance, and other mediums. Her works have been shown in performing arts and visual arts venues in New York and abroad including the 2010 Whitney Biennial. Aside from her solo work, she collaborates with artists in visual arts, music, and dance and takes on multiple roles as dancer, sculptor, or director. Sasamoto co-founded Culture Push, a non-profit organization in which diverse professionals meet through artist-led projects and cross-disciplinary symposia.

NetWORK at the BAC 5/24/12

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NetWORK @ the BAC
Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6-8pm
Bakehouse Art Complex
561 NW 32nd Street
Miami, FL 33127

ADMISSION IS FREE!
Business Casual Attire
Space is limited, kindly RSVP by May 18th to: gshonek@bacfl.org
After Party:TBA

In celebration of Miami Museum Month, the Bakehouse Art Complex is hosting a special networking event, bringing together artists, young professionals, collectors, and business people from a variety of industries and companies in the Wynwood Arts District, Midtown, Downtown, and Surrounding Areas.

The BAC’s Audrey Love Gallery will feature a cocktail reception for professionals to mix and mingle with each other. Guests will have the opportunity to view the BAC galleries and artist studios, enter a raffle, and purchase a Bakehouse Membership. People who join that evening will get a bonus surprise!

Beach Towel Memorial Day 5/28/12

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Beach Towel – Memorial Day
May 28, 2012, 6:30am-8pm
the beach
Miami Beach at 41st Street
misaelsoto.com

Misael Soto takes his giant Beach Towel to Miami Beach on 41st Street this Memorial Day, May 28th. Anyone and everyone is welcome to occupy and enjoy the towel which will be there from sunrise to sunset. Bring food and drinks, your favorite beach games, kites, instruments, or anything else you like.

Misael hopes to subvert the way beach-goers claim their temporary real estate on the beach. Having it on Memorial Day, the event intends to indict and subvert American excess. Misael places the towel in one of the busiest beaches at one of the busiest times, in an attempt to not only comment on how we chose to share the wealth (or not), but to also provide a space where he creates the opportunity for communal transcendence above the conditioning of capitalism.

Musing with Myra Installment #14 5/16/12

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MUSING with MYRA . Installment #14
Wednesday, May 16, 6:00pm until 9:00pm
Wynwood Kitchen & Bar
2550 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33127

Monthly Arts Networking Event
NOT to be MISSED People…
The LAST Musing of the SEASON.

Inviting ONE and ALL to BRING it on.
Assorted PERFORMING Artists in the HOUSE.
Contact me if you’d like to STRUT your STUFF.
FEATURING Jazz LEGEND Leo Casino.

Happy Hour Specials
Small Bites Provided

SMCSF and SFIMA Meetup With Rohit Bhargava 5/14/12

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SMCSF & SFIMA Meetup With Rohit Bhargava
Monday, May 14, 7:30pm until 10:00pm
The Stage Miami
170 NE 38th Street
Miami Design District, FL
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Last year, SMCSF hosted an excellent meetup with Rohit Bhargava, who premiered his new book, Likeonomics. Over 100 people participated and his presentation was one of the best ones we had seen.

Well, Rohit is back in town for the SFIMA Summit with OMI (see http://sfimasummit.com), and we’re hosting a joint meetup to welcome him back!

Please join us at The Stage at 7:30pm to say hi to Rohit and to network with SFIMA and SMCSF members.

SFIMA is the South Florida Interactive Marketing Association, and OMI is the Online Marketing Institute.

If you don’t know Rohit:
Rohit Bhargava is a marketing expert and leading voice on how to bring more humanity back to business through social media and storytelling. He is a founding member of the world’s largest team of social media strategists at Ogilvy, and is currently a member of the Global Strategy & Planning group at Ogilvy. He has written nearly 1000 pieces of marketing advice on his personal blog Influential Marketing (including first creating the idea of Social Media Optimization back in 2006) and still wishes he had more time to blog!

His first book Personality Not Included was a global bestseller and was published in 9 languages. His second book called Likeonomics has already been featured in the NY Times and Wall Street Journal (months before it was even completed) and will be released globally on May 22, 2012. He teaches Global Marketing at Georgetown University and lives with his wife and two young sons in Washington DC.

LABA May Networker 5/16/12

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LABA May Networker
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 at 5:30pm
94th Aero Squadron
1395 North Red Road
Miami, FL 33126

www.uslaba.com
The LABA Networking Event will be taking place with special guest, Miami Dade County Commissioner Jose “Pepe” Diaz.

Bring and invite your friends and business associates to enjoy, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, the LABA raffle, a cash bar with complimentary Caldas Grand Reserve Rum and music by Miami Nites; all for just $15.00 for non-Members and free for Members! I hope to see you there!

ING Miami Celebrity Domino Night 6/16/12

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ING Miami Celebrity Domino Night
Saturday, June 16, at 8 p.m.
Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
Miami, FL 33132

Purchase Tickets

It’s DOMINO time! Amigos For Kids, the nonprofit organization that aims to prevent child abuse and neglect by valuing children, strengthening families and educating communities, is ready to host its signature annual fundraiser, ING Miami Celebrity Domino Night.

The evening will feature celebrities, an open bar courtesy of presenting sponsor, Bacardi USA, and a luxurious silent auction display. ING Miami Celebrity Domino Night will also entertain guests with a live performance by one of Miami’s hottest bands, the Celia Cruz All-Stars.

“This is ING U.S.’s eighth year as the title sponsor of ING Miami Celebrity Domino Night,” said Rosa Maria Plasencia, president and CEO of Amigos For Kids. “We are most grateful for their unrelenting commitment to Amigos and our mission, especially Domino Night, our signature fundraiser of the year. Their support and that of all our sponsors is key in our efforts to provide yearlong services to children in our community.

The evening will feature local flavors and dinner-by-the-bite provided by some of Miami’s most popular restaurants and brands, including, Café Pilon, Catalina by Sunshine Promotions, Catharsis Restaurant & Lounge, Edda’s Cake Designs, Garcia Sausages, Giardino Gourmet Salads, Goya, K’s Designz, Mena Catering, Mr. Tango, Original Grandma’s “Merenguitos”, Paellas R’ Us, Papa John’s Pizza, Pasta Factory and Versailles among others.

More than 100 celebrities will be walking the ING U.S. orange carpet including Amigos celebrity chairs Ilia Calderon, Alina Mayo-Azze, Belkys Nerey, Jackie Nespral, Enrique Santos and Ernesto Laguardia.

Other sponsors include: Domino Table Darling, Greenberg Traurig; República, Goya, Academica, Dewars, MCM – JCON Group, Macy’s, Rooms To Go, America TeVe, Baptist Health South Florida, Clear Channel Outdoor, Comcast, Delta Dental, Dra. Maribel Santa Cruz, FedEx, Florida Crystals, Robert Rubenstein, P.A., TD Bank, and Versailles, among others.

Event proceeds make it possible for Amigos to provide diverse services to children and families throughout the year. Some of these services include an after-school program at Jose Marti Park, annual back-to-school and holiday toy drives, and the year-round abuse awareness and prevention efforts, such as the There’s No Excuse For Child Abuse! ® Campaign and Amigos Strengthens Families & Communities Nurturing Parent program.

Now celebrating its 20th Anniversary, Amigos For Kids is a 501 (C) 3 non-profit corporation founded in 1991 to respond to the diverse needs of South Florida’s abused, abandoned, neglected and less-fortunate children and their families, through education, abuse prevention and community involvement. To fulfill its mission, Amigos For Kids, relies on the support of dedicated volunteers and donors throughout the community. The organization creates awareness through public service campaigns and high profile fundraising events such as the ING Miami Celebrity Domino Night. To become an Amigo by donating your time or other resources to children in need, please call 305.279.1155 or visit www.amigosforkids.org.

ING U.S. constitutes the U.S.-based retirement, insurance and investment management operations of Dutch-based ING Groep N.V. (NYSE: ING). In the U.S., the ING family of companies offers a comprehensive array of financial services to retail and institutional clients, including life insurance, retirement plans, mutual funds, managed accounts, alternative investments, institutional investment management, annuities, employee benefits and financial planning. ING holds top-tier rankings in key U.S. markets and serves approximately 15 million customers and plan participants across the nation. For more information, visit http://ing.us.

Switchboard of Miami’s First Bachelor Auction 5/17/12

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Switchboard of Miami’s First Bachelor Auction
Thursday, May 17, 2012, 5:30pm until 8:00pm
The Stage Miami
Miami Design District
170 NE 38th Street -, Miami, FL

Come Bid on South Florida’s Most Eligible Bachelors! Single Professional Men of all Ages!

Switchboard of Miami, Inc.’s Women’s Leadership Council is pleased to host its First Bachelor Auction Fundraiser!

This fun and unique fundraising event will offer a great opportunity to meet, network and mingle with South Florida professionals of all ages! Ladies can bid on bachelors or on a variety of fabulous silent auction items! Enjoy great food, drinks, live music and fun entertainment in one of Miami’s trendiest hot spots!

Whether you’re single or married – don’t miss the charity event everyone is talking about! Bring your friends and make it a “Girls Night Out”!

CLICK HERE for more information

D’Larosa-Lurie Gallery Opening Reception Back to the Future 5/17/12

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D’Larosa~Lurie Gallery Opening Reception, “Back to the Future”
Thursday May 17th
D’larosa~Lurie Gallery
302 South Federal Highway
Boca Raton Florida 33432

The D’larosa-Lurie Gallery located at 302 South Federal Highway in Royal Palm Place, Boca Raton, requests the pleasure of your company Thursday, May 17th 7-10pm for Opening Reception “Back to the Future” featuring Artists: Diane Slobotkin, Weston Rayfield, Horst Kohlem, Peggy Greenfield, Ari Hirshman, Marjour Jourgensen, Allen Benowitz, Adela Holmes, Jacqueline Benyes and Sergio D’Larosa.

Curator’s Symposium A Series of Rountable Discussions 5/15/12 – 6/26/12

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Curator’s Symposium: A Series of Rountable Discussions
LegalArt
1035 North Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33136
786-347-2360
All sessions are free and begin at 7:00pm and end at 8:30pm.

LegalArt presents a series of roundtable discussions regarding contemporary curatorial practice. Each session focuses on a topic of contemporary art and its presentation.

Presented by: Amanda Sanfilippo, Curator in Residence at LegalArt
Participants are encouraged to bring relevant books, texts and examples of artists and exhibitions relative to the topic of discussion.

Upcoming Sessions:
Tuesday, May 15th / 7:00-8:30 pm … Failure/Ruin
Tuesday, May 22nd… Social Practice/Criticality in Miami & Everywhere
Tuesday, May 29th… Conviviality/Excess/Ritualism
Tuesday, June 5th… Situations in Contemporary Art
Tuesday, June 12th… Public Art and Interventions: What is at Stake Everywhere and in Miami
Tuesday, June 19th… Institutional Models for the Production of New Work
Tuesday, June 26th… Dumb Art

About Amanda Sanfilippo:
Amanda works for Locust Projects, Miami, and has previously worked with Creative Time and the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, NY, the BCA Center for Contemporary Art in Burlington, VT, and GALERIE8 in London, UK, where she completed an MA in Contemporary Art from the Sotheby’s Institute of Art London in 2011. She is a Visiting Curator in Residence at LegalArt.

Participants are encouraged to continue the conversation at The Corner bar.
Register: info@legalartmiami.org
Dates and topics are subject to change.
Visit www.legalartmiami.org or dirtypink305.com for the most current information.

Blue Sky Drive and Lavola Release Party at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood 5/25/12

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Blue Sky Drive & Lavola Release Party @ Hard Rock Cafe, Hollywood
5.25.12, 9:45 PM – 1:00 AM
Hard Rock Cafe, Hollywood Florida (inside the Seminole Hard Rock Casino).
Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood FL
1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL 33314
(954) 315-9112
Band Site

Come Celebrate our much anticipated CD Release Party with Special Guest Lavola.

RSVP on Facebook!

Blue Sky Drive:
Facebook
Reverb Site

Lavola:
Facebook Page
Bandcamp Site

Seductive Salsa Thursdays 5/17/12

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Seductive Salsa Thursdays
5/17/12, 9pm
The Well
444 W 41st Street
Miami Beach, FL 33140

thewellmb.com

This Thursday Nite! May 17th!…..is going to be Incredible at the world famous “The Well Lounge” in Miami Beach….next to The Forge.
Formerly known as The Glass and Jimmy Z’s

… Equipped with superb sound system with polished wood floors, elegant venue with 2 full decked bars!

Free parking at the meters! and in the Rear!
Free Cover!
Free Fun!

Yes Ladies! This Venue is Very Sensual and Seductive! So come Dress to Impress at The Well Lounge! Seductive Salsa Thursdays! Where we play the Best of the Best Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha Cha, Mambo, Zouk and More!

For those that want to learn…Here’s your Chance! It’s also a Great Date Nite!
AT 9PM – A Guest Salsa Instructor RICKY TORRES will be teaching a 1 hour LA style Salsa class for only $10 a class!! So you have no excuses! So come meet our Mystery Salsa Instructor!

DJ Pelito Largo spinning the best Salsa Merengue and Bachata all night!
So come out tell a friend or two ok 4 and let’s celebrate our love for Latin Music!

See you Ladies there! Where Beautiful People come to Meet and Dance!

Latinjazz Jam at Hoy Como Ayer 5/13/12

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Latinjazz Jam at Hoy Como Ayer 5/13/12
5/13/12, 8:30
Club Hoy Como Ayer
2212 Southwest 8th Street
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 541-2631
www.alfredochacon.com

Latin Jazz Jam Session At Hoy Como Ayer
Every Second Sunday
2212 Southwest 8th Street Miami
Next Sunday May 13 from 8:30 pm

Cover $15 including a drink

Free For Musicians. Bring Your Instrument.
Alfredo Chacón- Vibes & percussion
Rafael Pérez- Sax & EWI
Manuel Orza- Bass
Reinier Guerra- Drums
Mauricio Quiros- Piano

…. and many others

Arabian Nights at Kyma 5/12/12

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Arabian Nights at Kyma
Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 10:00 PM
kyma lounge
270 Biscayne Boulevard Way
Miami, FL 33131
More Info

Belly dancing and more! Text 305 300 0827 for VIP guest list or table RSVP

DAG productions Proudly presents A very special “Arabian Nights” Edition of “Secret Saturdays”
Featuring Belly Dancers and many other surprises…
At the exhilarating Kyma Lounge at the Epic Hotel
For VIP guest list and/or Table RSVP text 305 300 0827
Ladies receive complimentary cocktails from 10-11 PP

Florida Supercon 6/29/12 – 7/2/12

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Florida Supercon
Friday, June 29: 12:00PM – 3:00AM
Saturday, June 30: 11:00AM – 3:00AM
Sunday, July 1: 11:00AM – 3:00AM
Monday, July 2: 11:00AM – 9:00PM
Miami Airport Convention Center
711 NW 72nd Ave
Miami FL. 33126
www.floridasupercon.com

Florida Supercon: South Florida’s Comic Book, Anime, Animation, Video Game, Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Pop Culture Convention is JUNE 29 – JULY 2, 2012. It’s 4 days of fun featuring celebrity guests, comic book creators, voice actors, industry guests, cosplayers, artists, writers, panels, Q&A’s, films & shorts, costume & cosplay contests, vendors, parties, anime, workshops, video gaming and more! FSC will be returning for year seven to the Miami Airport Convention Center (MACC), formally known as the Miami Mart Airport Hotel and Convention Center.

Exhibition Room hours are
Friday: 2:00PM – 9:00PM
Saturday: 11:00AM – 8:00PM
Sunday: 11:00AM – 8:00PM
Monday: 11:00AM – 6:00PM

There’s over 125,000 sq. feet of events, vendors, artists etc.. With your paid registration, you get a copy of our program guide, containing a list of all the scheduled events and a show map. You can also see the schedule in advance on our website events page. To get the most enjoyment from the convention, we encourage you to review the scheduled events ahead of time and sort out your plan of attack. This will ensure that you don’t miss anything you want to do in the rush of the moment. Some serious con goers plan out their entire weekend weeks in advance; the convention staff have organized their lives around it, so you can well imagine that a little forethought would be handy for everyone. Highlight the can’t-miss events, realizing of course that your plans could change in an instant during the flow of events, depending on what your friends (old ones or new-found) have in mind. Count on having previously unknown interests piqued at least once during the convention. Also, please keep in mind that last-minute schedule changes can and will happen with little notice…but by the time we’ve printed the program guide, things are pretty much set in stone.

Florida Supercon is less than a month away and has just confirmed several new headliners for the already massive guest list! New guest additions include:
Alex Kingston: Star of Doctor Who (River Song) and ER (Dr. Elizabeth Corday).
Tom Savini: Horror Legend and Icon. Actor, Director, Make Up Artist and more!
Nicki Clyne: Star of Battlestar Galactica (Cally Henderson Tyrol).
Bob Bolling: Comic Book Artist/Writer. Creator of Little Archie.
Priscilla Barnes: Star of Three’s Company, The Devil’s Rejects and Mallrats.
Marilyn Ghigliotti: Star of Clerks.
Some of the highlights of guests already announced for Florida Supercon 2012 include:

Television and Movie Stars: Dino Stamatopoulos (Community), Scott Adsit (30 Rock), Michael Hogan (Battlestar Galactica), Linda Harrison (Planet of the Apes), Chad Lindberg (Supernatural, Fast and the Furious), Noel G. (Walking Dead, Fast and the Furious), Cindy Morgan (Tron, Caddyshack) and Allen Oppenheimer (Six Million Dollar Man, Star Trek).

Stars of The Hunger Games: Dakota Hood, Mackenzie Lintz, Annie Thurman, Tara Macken, Sam Tan and Ethan Jamieson.

Comic Book Guests of Honor: Neal Adams (Batman, The Avengers, X-Men), Carmine Infantino (Godfather of The Silver Age, Creator of Batgirl, The Flash and Poison Ivy) and George Perez (The Avengers, Wonder Woman, Superman, Teen Titans).

Comic Book Superstar Artists: Olivier Coipel (Avengers vs. X-Men, Thor), Steve Epting (Captain America, Fantastic Four), Rags Morales (Action Comics/Superman), Kevin Maguire (World’s Finest, Justice League), Clay Mann (X-Men), Ariel Olivetti (G.I. Combat, Incredible Hulk, Cable), Brad Walker (Superman, Guardians of the Galaxy), Shawn Crystal (Deadpool), Dan Parent (Archie), Greg Horn (Green Lantern, Ms. Marvel) and much more!

Comic Book Legends: Denny O’Neil (Batman, Green Lantern), Roy Thomas (The Avengers, X-Men, Star Wars), Jose Delbo (Wonder Woman, Batman), Bill Sienkiewicz (Daredevil, New Mutants, Spider-Man), Howard Chaykin (Star Wars, The Avengers, Captain America), Allen Bellman (1940’s Captain America, Human Torch).

Comic Book Industry Guests: Lauren Sankovich (Marvel Comics), Alex Segura (Archie Comics) and David Uslan (Graphic.Ly).

Musical Headliners: Less Than Jake, Celldweller and over fifteen support bands.

Stars of Ghost Hunters on SyFy: Britt Griffith, Paul Bradford and Scott Tepperman.

Michael Uslan, producer of summer blockbuster Batman: The Dark Knight Rises.

Legendary Horror Filmmakers: Lloyd Kaufman (Troma, Toxic Avenger) and Herschell Gordon Lewis (Blood Feast).

Creators and Stars of Adult Swim’s Frankenhole and Morel Orel: Dino Stamatopoulos, Scott Adsit and Britta Phillips.

Anime Stars: Brittney Karbowski (Soul Eater), J. Michael Tatum (Black Butler, One Piece), Stephanie Young (Claymore, One Piece) and David Vincent (Code Geass, Bleach).

Video Game Voice Stars: D.C. Douglas (Mass Effect, Resident Evil) and Michael Hogan (Mass Effect, Skyrim).

Animation Voice Stars: Dana Snyder (Aqua Teen Hunger Force), Gregg Berger (Transformers), Richard Horvitz (Invader Zim), Rikki Simons (Invader Zim), Larry Kenney (Thundercats), Allen Oppenheimer (He-Man and The Masters of the Universe) and Billy West (Futurama, Ren and Stimpy).

Wrestling Stars: Raven, Greg “The Hammer” Valentine, Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake and The Nasty Boys.
Florida Supercon has dedicated programming tracks for each of the genre’s being celebrated. Some of the amazing events planned include:
· Q&A’s with all of our attending guests
· Comic art portfolio reviews for aspiring artists
· Fan panels for all aspects of the show (Comics, Anime, Animation, Sci-Fi etc.)
· Industry panels for breaking into Comics, Anime, Animation etc…
· The FSC Costume Competition (with over $3,000 in cash and prizes)
· Dozens of Cosplay Photo Shoots for cosplayers and photographers
· Supercon Championship Wrestling featuring Cobra Commander, The Joker, The Mario Bros., The Geico Caveman and more!
· Filmmaking workshops with legendary Filmmakers
· The FSC Film Festival
· The FSC Tech Track
· Live Musical Performances
· Live Stand Up Comedy
· Anime Screenings and Anime Music Videos
· Over 100 Video Game stations and Video Game Tournaments
· A 50,000 square feet exhibition room with over 300 booths and tables featuring vendors, celebrity guests, artists, filmmakers and exhibits.

MIACON Miami Independent Artists Conference 6/29/12 – 7/1/12

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MIACON (Miami Independent Artists Conference)
Fri June 29th – Sun July 1st
Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel – Miami Airport
7707 NW 103rd Street
Hialeah Gardens, FL 33016
Facebook Evite

For more information, sponsorship and vending call Oski 305.303.3976.
This is an official Qool Show 2012. www.queenofthescene.com

The three day M I A C O N (Miami Independent Artist Conference) will showcase music of all genres with workshops, discussion panels, music project critiques, and much more. In addition to business there will also be ample opportunity to enjoy the Miami sun at our poolside party events. This is open to all independent artists, bands, producers, DJs, managers, photographers, graphic designers, web designers, record labels and the general public. Basically if you are an independent artist and are involved with music, you should come and enjoy this weekend. All events are family friendly until 9pm, after 9pm 21 & over. There is no cost to submit your music. A weekend pass to attend is only $15. Kids 12 & under free.

Book your rooms for the weekend now at (305) 825-1000 for around $70 a night.

Everyone is invited! We will showcase over 50 bands and acts!
Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Metal, Punk, Funk, R&B, Blues, Alternative, Dance, Electronic, Salsa… All kinds of music.
Submit Now! Book Your Band/Group/Solo/Act Now! Please email your info to: Q_O_T_S@yahoo.com
Here’s what we need:
BIO
PIC
MP3
Website URL
email Addresses
Phone Numbers

Scheduled speakers are:
John F. Bradley, Bradley Legal Group, P.A., Managing Partner · Fort Lauderdale, Florida Boutique law firm focusing on Entertainment Intellectual Property Litigation and Business Law www.musiclawattorney.com
John D.Thomas, With over twenty-five years of experience in the music industry, John D. Thomas has worked for various well-known artists including Ms. Lauryn Hill, Scott Stapp, Seven Aurelius, India Irie, Carlos Vives, Missy Elliot, P. Diddy, Dream, KC & The Sunshine Band, Eddie Kramer, P. Diddy, Ron St. Germain, and Sebastian Krys among countless others. www.johndthomas.com
Alfonso D’Niscio Brooksm Entrepreneur, Promoter, Touring Sound Engineer, Stage Manager, Musician, former owner of Pulp Live, owner of Rockaz MVMT Events that host Bayside Rocks Festival, One Love Nutrifest, Miami Reggae Fest and Carifest Music & Arts Festival. www.rockazmvmt.com
Fernie Copelly, Musician (Humbert, I Don’t Know), producer & engineer (The Shack North & Rehersal Stuidio). www.shacknorth.com
Tony Launda, Musician (Humbert, I Don’t Know), writer for Dig Under Rock. www.digunderrock.com/
John Tovar, Manager and music veteran with over 20 years in music. Managed Marilyn Manson, The Mavericks, Nucler Valdez and many local, national and international acts. tmgmusic@bellsouth.net
Richard Clarvit, P.A., Entertainment Attorneys and Artist Management. Songwriter, Producer and night club owner. richsongs@aol.com
Raul DJ Raw Madina, Entrepreneur, Hip-Hop producer, owner of Raw Records, Radio 91.7 FM and The Hoodstock Music Festival. www.hoodstock305.com
Chris DJ Kassik Morales, Miami Pioneer DJ has worked every club in the south and has performed with Wu Tang Clan, Gangstar, Blackmoon, Fat Joe, Public Enemy and many more. Djs for Power 96FM Radio in Miami. www.djklassik.com
More TBA!

Friday June 29th:
4:00PM-8:00PM – M I A C O N 2012 welcome Pool Party with live bands & DJs @ Pool side stage.
Hosted by DJ Oski www.djoski.com
MIACON band line up TBA very soon.
8:00PM – 9:00PM – M I A C O N Opening ceremonies and meet and greet @ Ricks’ Bar.
8:00PM – 8:10PM – Positive event blessings by Hoodstock 2012 committee @ Rick’s Bar.
9:00PM – 3:00AM – M I A C O N Music Showcase on two stages @ Rick’s Bar.
MIACON band line up TBA very soon.
9:00PM – 9:30PM – Drum Off Showcase & Competition by South Florida Drummers United @ Rick’s Bar.
Here are the rules.
1. We will have a drum set.
2. You bring a mp3 player with a song of your choice.
3. You play the best you can over that song for 2 minutes.
4. The crowd picks the winner.
Winner gets South Florida Drummers United Goodies.
Here are the Drummers entered so far..
Host drummer Lord Yader Moreno http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1193112009
Chris Rod www.facebook.com/DrummerChrisRod
Frank Zapata http://www.facebook.com/zondrums
Daniel Porras
Bojan Pante
more tba…
www.facebook.com/southfloridadrummersunited
1:30AM -2:00AM – Guitarist showcase & competition by Anonymous Guitars and Krazy Cabz Inc. @ Rick’s Bar.
Here are the rules.
1. You bring your guitar or use an Anonymous Guitar and play for 1 minute.
2. The crown will pick the winner.
Winner gets Anonymous Guitar & Krazy Cab Goodies..www.anonymousguitars.com www.krazycabz.com
3:00AM-4AM – After Party with live DJs @ Rick’s Bar.

Saturday June 30th:
12:00PM – 8:00PM – Rebel Music Pool Party with live bands & DJs @ Pool side stage. Music by LAMBSBREAD. Hosted by Herb Love. Special guest DJ Blendz. www.rebelmusic.tv
MIACON band line up TBA very soon.
12:00PM-12:10PM – Positive event blessings by The Warriors Of Light @ Pool side stage.
12:00PM-3:00PM – CD review and discussion panel with music industry speakers. Please bring your CD and new projects for a group study, reviews and critiques by our discussion panels and the crowd @ Rick’s Bar.
Here are the rules.
1. Bring your CD.
2. We will play it over the PA.
3. Our panel will critique and review the CD on all points.
4. The crowd can also critique and review the CD.
This is what is called a group study. It can be very helpful on testing new music and getting your recording heard.
3:00PM – 4:00PM – Swim suit fashion show and raffle by Kariza Swim Wear. Kariza, a Brazilian native raised in a world of color, costumes, and drums of Carnival, her stage for a blossoming career. After attending college for fashion design in Brazil she moved to the United States in 2000 and made history with her world famous Kariza Wrap Skirts! Every piece of wearable art was responsible for generating financial growth to a lot of low income families in the local Indian communities, maintaining Eco-friendly and sustainable principles. www.kariza.com
4:00PM – 3AM – M I A C O M Music Showcase on two stages @ Rick’s Bar.
MIACON band line up TBA very soon.
1:00AM – 1:30AM – MC Showcase & Rap Off Competition by Hoodstock 2012 & Rebel Music @ Rick’s Bar.
Here are the rules.
1. A DJ will drop a beat.
2. You will rap over that beat for 2 minutes.
3. The crowd will pick the top 2 rappers.
4. The top 2 MCs will decide to rap over a beat or acapella.
5. The top 2 MCs will have 1 minute each to go at each other.
6 The crowd will pick a winner.
The winner gets Hoodstock Goodies and performs at Hoodstock 2012.
www.hoodstock305.com
www.rebelmusic.tv
3:00AM – 4AM – After Party with live DJs @ Rick’s Bar.

Sunday July 1st:
12:00PM-6:00PM- Pool Party with live bands & DJs. Hosted by DJ Smooth
MIACON band line up TBA very soon.
12:00PM-12:10PM – Positive event blessings by The Warriors Of Light @ Pool side stage.
1:00PM-4:00PM – M I A C O M Music Showcase on two stages @ Rick’s Bar. @ Rick’s Bar.
MIACON band line up TBA very soon.
3:00PM – 4:00PM – Swim suit fashion show and raffle by Kariza Swim Wear www.kariza.com
Kariza, a Brazilian native raised in a world of color, costumes, and drums of Carnival, her stage for a blossoming career. After attending college for fashion design in Brazil she moved to the United States in 2000 and made history with her world famous Kariza Wrap Skirts! Every piece of wearable art was responsible for generating financial growth to a lot of low income families in the local Indian communities, maintaining Eco-friendly and sustainable principles.
5:00PM – 6:00PM – M I A C O N 2012 Closing ceremonies and Awards @ Rick’s Bar.

Mother’s Day Activities at the Volvo Ocean Race 5/12-13/12

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Mother’s Day Activities at the Volvo Ocean Race

On Mother’s Day (May 13, 2012), the Volvo Ocean Race, a worldwide sailing race, invites everyone to come on down to the Volvo Ocean Race Village in Downtown Miami, to participate in activities for all ages. At 10 a.m., the gates will open and the village will come to life with family entertainment such as face painting, a petting zoo, clowns, and entertainment for all, such as an antique boat and auto show, live music, sailing, stand-up paddle boarding, even a 3-D theater and a race simulator. In addition guests can be a part of the Keep the Ocean’s Clean- Sculpture Building workshop and the Miami Marlins will have an autograph session on site. Best of all, entrance to the village and participation in these activities is FREE to the public.

On Saturday, May 12th be sure to check out the original steamboats from 1887 who will make an appearance on site. Florida Queen and Krakatua, will put on a show while they burn imported coal and race the waters of Biscayne Bay behind the Volvo Ocean Race Village.

The Ocean Race Village is open to the public every day between now and May 20, when the sailors will depart and continue the 39,270 mile race, at 1 p.m.

The Lee Boys Memorial Day Weekend Kickoff Party 5/24/12

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The Lee Boys Memorial Day Weekend Kickoff Party
Thursday May 24th, 10:30 PM- 12:30AM
The Stage Miami
170 NE 38th Street
Miami, FL 33137
thestagemiami.com

The Lee Boys are back at the Stage Miami to kickoff the Memorial Day weekend… There is never a dull moment with this family band. The boys are right here from Richmond Heights; all are alumni from Miami Killian Senior High and Richmond Middle School. The Lee Boys along with pedal steel phenom Roosevelt Collier will not disappoint you. The band has a new album soon to be released featuring Warren Haynes from the The Allman Brother/Govt Mule and also Jimmy Herring from Wide Spread Panic. You don’t wanna miss this party…

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Artway 66/Art Lounge and Cafe Proudly Presents a Tribute to All Mothers An Evening of Magical Maternal Delights 5/12/12

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Artway 66/Art Lounge & Cafe Proudly Presents a Tribute to All Mothers: An Evening of Magical Maternal Delights
May 12, 2012, 7pm – 11pm
Mayfair Promenade
2911 Grand Avenue, Suite 400 D
Coconut Grove, FL

Artway 66 / Art Lounge & Cafe Proudly presents a Tribute to All Mothers: An Evening of Magical Maternal Delights on Saturday, May 12th from 7PM – 11PM on the Mayfair Promenade – 2911 Grand Avenue, Suite 400 D, Coconut Grove.

Live Art Performances in Musical, Poetic, Plastic, Culinary and Comical Art Forms by:
– the Combo of Marina & Raul (Guitar & Vocalist),
– Craig “Sight” (Stand-up Poet),
– Yanelis & David (Latin & American Vocalists),
– Johnny (Musical Virtuoso),
– Captain Art (Art Performance with Humor),
– Blanca & Yuri (Poetic Presentations),
– Luis Gin (Acrobat)

Also presenting visual artworks by Arien, Alexander, Camilo, Breso, M. Wolfe, Candice, OMZ, PRoman, Johnny, Lizi, Sushi, Yuri, Esteban.

Admission is Free and Complimentary Healthy Culinary Appetizers and Beverages will be served.

Shop Smart and Save-Online Shopping Seminar 5/15/12

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Shop Smart and Save-Online Shopping Seminar
Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 7:30pm
Hamilton on the Bay
8th FL Skyline Business Room
555 NE 34th Street
Miami, Florida 33137
www.shop.com/redwine

Learn how to save thousands a year, Huge Tax Savings, Groceries delivered to your door means more time for yourself, Shop Smarter

We have everything Amazon and Google has, yet, why would anyone Not want to earn on every dollar they spend online shopping. We will show you how. This is a mind blowing and educational seminar.

Please RSVP to Connie@rumbaut.com
Since Space is Limited
Free Parking on 34th Street

The Continental Group Announces Hurricane Preparedness Seminar for Condominium Associations in West Palm Beach 5/22/12

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The Continental Group Announces Hurricane Preparedness Seminar for Condominium Associations in West Palm Beach
May 22, 2012, 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Hilton Palm Beach Airport
150 Australian Avenue
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
More Info

The Continental Group (TCG), a FirstService Residential Management company, will host a free Hurricane Preparedness Seminar Panel for Condominium Associations. The Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1st and ends November 30st. Compared to 2011, weather patterns will yield a less-conducive environment for tropical storms to develop. Strong, high-level winds are in place over the western and central Caribbean, promoting increased wind shear. If these high-level winds do not abate, increased wind shear will inhibit tropical storm development early in the season.

Topics will include steps for creating a personal hurricane plan, including: How to protect your community, common areas and property, how to prepare for an evacuation, what to expect before, during and after a storm and community training and preparedness for high-rise condominiums.

For more information or to RSVP, please visit www.eventsTCGMGT.com/wpbhurricane or contact Astrid Marten at 954-734-5522 or email amarten@tcgmgt.com. All attendees must be pre-registered.

TCG will also host a free “Hurricane Preparedness for Associations Webinar” on Wednesday May 23, from 11 a.m. –Noon. To register for the webinar, please visit https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/765405586.

Backroom Comedy Club Show 5/18/12

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Backroom Comedy Club Show
5/18/2012, 8:00 PM
Tom’s NFL Sports Bar & Grill
5001 N.W. 36th Street
Miami Springs, FL. 33166

Reservations (305) 343-2930 or shadow@bboi.net
Facebook Page

Live Comedy Show
Performers:
Special Guest – Amy Tinoco
Featuring – Dougie Almeida
Headliner – Lenny Travis
Special Appearance by Perry Sak

Reservations Requested: shadow@bboi.net / 305 343-2930
Admission – Cash Only
$ 8.00 Reserved
$12.00 At the Door
Full Bar & Appetizer Menu
Showtime – 8:00 PM [doors open at 7:15 PM]

Miami Finance Forum Happy Hour at Texas de Brazil 5/23/12

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Miami Finance Forum Happy Hour
May 23 6-8pm
Texas de Brazil
300 Alton Road
Miami Beach
Register Online

Join Miami Finance Forum For a Networking Happy Hour at Texas de Brazil in Miami Beach!
Enjoy a complimentary drink and light appetizers!

Complimentary for MFF Members,
$25 for Non-Members
Please register and pre-pay in order to attend!

Miami Finance Forum would like to thank our Sponsor Ambrose!
Founded in 1997, Ambrose is a Professional Employer Organization that provides an outsourced human resources, payroll, and benefits solution tailored to the needs of financial services firms. With over 800 clients, Ambrose provides an exceptional client experience through a high-touch service model, enabling small businesses to focus on their core activities.

Chalk Ping Pong Lounge Gets Sexxxed Up All Weekend Long for the Exxxotica Expo 5/18-20/12

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Chalk Ping Pong Lounge Gets Sexxxed Up All Weekend Long for the Exxxotica Expo
Friday, May 18 – Sunday, May 20, 2012, 10:00 pm
Cocktails from 10:00-11:00 with RSVP
Chalk Ping Pong & Billiards Lounge
1234 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Friday, all things are fetish with Leatherette; Saturday: Dare to peek with Peep Show and on Sunday: Finish off Exxxotica Expo with Happy Ending and some Ping Porn.

Chalk Ping Pong & Billiards Lounge together with Pleasure Emporium will debut Chalk’s first sexy themed weekend as the official after party venue for Exxxotica Expo, the largest event in the USA, dedicated to love & sex.

Friday, May 18, 2012, Chalk goes goth with Leatherette with a special presentation by The Black Tape Project. Feel like getting dominated? Mistress Lotus will show you who is boss!

On Saturday May 19, 2012, take a peek inside for Peep Show; a burlesque inspired night where Shameless Burleseque performs at midnight.

It’s all about a Happy Ending on Sunday, May 20 as Chalk hosts the first annual Ping Porn event hosted by Porn Star Jocelyn James featuring a slew of sexy players behind the paddle. Seems like Chalk’s Happy Ending is also the perfect spot for a lube wrestling and massages by Angel Squads. Exhibitors and guests of Exxxotica will enjoy complimentary drinks all weekend long from 10pm-11pm.

Apéro Jazz Von Henry trio at Alliance française Miami 5/11/12

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Apéro Jazz Von Henry trio
Friday May 11 • 7pm
Alliance française Miami
618 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33130

Welcome the week-end by unwinding with a glass of wine as class jazz engulfs you in the heart of Miami. Come and share with us the vibrations of the Apéro Jazz.
Second Friday of each month – 7pm

Free
Cash Wine Bar
Von Henry

Born and raised native of South Florida, whose voice has been compared to Sarah Vaughn, and Ella Fitzgerald. She has taken great pleasure in performing at Local Venues like Cote’ Gourmet in Miami Shores, The Luna Star Café in North Miami, as well as events such as Taste of the Grove, and the FT. Lauderdale Centennial . She was also well received in a very limited engagement of an Original Play, “Bessie’s Back”. Ms. Henry is always honored when she has an opportunity to perform her renditions of jazz standards with her favorite accompanist Neil Bacher, a world recognized guitarist of amazing abilities. The duo will be joined by James Quinlan on the Bass, a recent graduate of University of Miami’s School of Music, visiting from New York a city which he now calls home.

WDNA Fine Art Concert Series Presents Artist Joseph C. Grant, Jr 5/12/12

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WDNA Fine Art Concert Series Presents Artist Joseph C. Grant, Jr
Saturday, May 12, 2012
WDNA Jazz Gallery
2921 Coral Way
$25 WDNA Members
$50 General Admission
www.wdna.org

Mention that Joseph Grant invited you and you pay the $25 Membership admission fee!
Just call 305 622-8889 Reservations Required.

Trinidadian born artist Joseph C. Grant, Jr is the featured Artist at WDNA’s next Fine Arts Concert.

Joseph C. Grant Jr. is mostly inspired by Norman Rockwell and his art is collected by numerous celebrities including Bill Cosby and basketball legend, Isiah Thomas.
Joseph is best known for elongated figures with exaggerated hands and feet. His unique approach to the human form embodies sports figures, Jazz themes, dancers and images reminiscent, of his childhood in Brooklyn.

The musical guest for the evening is Warren Wolf. He’s regarded as one the most gifted vibraphonists in the arena today and he joins us direct from Baltimore, Maryland.

Joseph will also showcase some of his latest works including the unveiling of a portrait of legendary jazz signer Nina Simone.

This promises to be a fantastic evening and I’m looking forward to seeing you. Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will also be served.

Unix Fine Art Features New Works By Alexi Torres During Saturday’s Art Walk 5/12/12

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New Works By Alexi Torres During Saturday’s Art Walk
Saturday May 12, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Unix Fine Art
2219 NW 2nd Ave
Wynwood

Featuring new works on view by Atlanta-based, Cuban-born artist Alexi Torres. Working from one waning moon to the next, his oil on canvas paintings re-create portraits of iconic figures, landmarks, and concepts with an ethereal, illusive twist. Portraits on view include depictions of Abraham Lincoln, Vincent van Gogh, and even Super Mario.

Alexi will be present at this Saturday’s Art Walk.

Also on view this Saturday are works by LA-based conceptual artist Desire Obtain Cherish, including a painting containing crushed Adderrall pills, and works by Italian artist Andrea Sampaolo.

Unix Fine Art gallery, founded by curators Daniela Mercrui and Alex Cesaria, displays works by inspiring and emerging artists. The gallery has established a unique presence in the contemporary art world by representing a varied program of international and emerging contemporary artists and pop art. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For private viewings, appointments, or additional information, please contact 305.496.0621, daniela@unixfineart.com, or visit www.unixfineart.com.

Image: Title: Grand Central Terminal, Artist: Alexi Torres, Size: 84 x 132 inches, Medium: oil on canvas, Year: 2011

Afrobeta Live Special Art Walk Edition 5/12/12

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Afrobeta Live! Special Art Walk Edition w/special guest DJ: Kitty Glitter
Saturday, May 12th // 10:00 p.m.
The Stage
170 NE 38th Street
Design District
Miami, FL 33137

Miami’s avant-dance duo Afrobeta have been tearing up dance floors for years, and they have made a splash yet again with the release of their latest mix tape, Wig Party. Cuci Amador and Tony “Smurphio” Laurencio formed Afrobeta in 2006 as a way to share their mutual love of songwriting and dancing till 5 a.m.

Doors open 10PM. 21+. $10 Cover. Tickets at www.thestagemiami.com or at the door.
More info, click here

Gregg Shienbaum’s Got it Goin’ On — And Then Some 5/12/12

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Gregg Shienbaum’s Got it Goin’ On — And Then Some
Urban/Street opens Second Saturday May 12 and runs through ???
Gregg Shienbaum Gallery
2239 NW 2nd Avenue
Wynwood Miami, FL

Article and Photos courtesy of John Hood

Just when you thought that Wynwood couldn’t add any more wow, along comes a mix of art space and street art which out-wows just about everyone. We mean Gregg Shienbaum, dig? Whose eponymous Gallery will be blasting out a most rousing show this next Second Saturday.

Known primarily for masters such as Warhol, Lichtenstein, Rauschenberg, Johns and Hockney, Shienbaum’s taken inspiration from the Wynwood ‘hood he now calls home and gone about as urban as urban can get and still stay way urbane. In fact, in one very striking instance, the cat has literally taken it from the streets.

That would be the mysterious figure known as Clandestine Culture (aka Posca), who Shienbaum landed on a wing and a prayer and a whim. Till now, the elusive (and masked) man had never even framed one of his trademark works, let alone showed in a gallery. For May’s Art Walk, Shienbaum has changed all that. But don’t think for a moment that this elusive figure will be in any way tamed. Rumor has it he’s gonna come through even bigger and badder than ever come Fall.

Till then though art fans can bask in the fact that right here, right now Clandestine Culture and a cast of his contemporaries, among them Russell Young, Sarah Hardacre, Pvnch, Benvinido Rodriguez and Brett Polock (as well as all stars Ron English, Shepard Fairey and Jean Michel Basquiat) will be wowing Wynwood with one of its wildest exhibits ever.

See Urban/Street for yourself and experience the delirium.