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Sustainatopia Opening Night Revolution The Party for Young Social Entrepreneurs 4/19/12

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*Opening Night* Revolution! The Party for Young Social Entrepreneurs
Thursday, April 19th, 2012, 7:00 PM (VIP) 8:00PM (General)
Miami Event Space
7610 NE 4 CT
Miami, FL 33138
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Join the Revolution for GOOD! Sustainatopia 2012 honors 12 magnificent Miami Heroes for their outstanding work within social, financial and environmental sustainability. This will be a truly unforgettable party + evening of massive celebration. Also, meet and network with sustainability leaders from around the world, and learn about their amazing efforts in changing the world for GOOD!

Net proceeds from Revolution! will benefit 3 local non-profits: Net Impact, USGBC, and Young Women’s Social Entrepreneurs

Drinks and Hors D’oeuvres included. Special VIP tickets available (which include a ticket to Sustainatopia Honors 2012)!
OUR 12 HEROES FOR 2012 INCLUDE:
Jonathan Marcoschamer, Founder- Ecoist
Alison Thompson, Co-Founder WE ADVANCE, Filmmaker, Author
Rebecca Carter, Co-Founder, Ecorazzi
Albert Gomez, Board Member- First & Alton & MPHISE
Coral Morphologic, Founders: Colin Foord & Jared McKay
Colton Chase, Executive Director SAVE THE BLUE + Filmmaker
Luis Valenzuela, Eco Fashion Designer, Artist
Xavier Cortada, Artist
Gabby Wild, Wildlife Conservationist
Chris Castro, Founder- IDEAS
Luiz Rodrigues, Founder- ECOMB
Momms Foundation, Founders: Stephan Morris & Jonathan Babicka

*** With Special Recognition & Award to the Organizers of Philanthrofest! ***

The Third Annual BIZBASH Florida Expo and Awards 4/18/12

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The Third Annual BIZBASH Florida Expo & Awards
Wednesday, April 18th, registration at 7:30 a.m.
Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
www.bizbashfloridaexpo.com

BizBash Media, today’s leading authority on the events industry, returns to Broward County for its third annual BizBash Florida Expo & Awards, sponsored by The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.

The third annual installment of BizBash Florida Expo & Awards will bring together the state’s largest gathering of event and meeting professionals and feature some of today’s most acclaimed pioneers in production, design, catering, hospitality and lifestyle. This year’s Expo will feature the most entertaining and informative series of attractions during a fun-filled day long schedule of events, developed to inspire and enthrall the anticipated 1500 attendees expected at this year’s showcase.

“Our third annual BizBash Florida Expo & Awards will be the most compelling and innovative to-date,” says Richard Aaron, President of BizBash Media. “The economic recovery is certainly putting the events industry back on its feet, especially in Florida, and we look towards developing new and exciting ways to empower each and every individual in the business, not only through our publications and resources, but through the BizBash Expo & Awards. Our event not only brings the entire industry together under one roof, but allows our magazine to come to life each year for our avid readers.”

BizBash Florida Expo will feature over 130 exhibitors to inspire, educate and entertain. The show floor will not only bring fresh ideas, local to the sunshine state, but provide access to special guest appearances by renowned specialists in the event and corporate planning industry who are at the cutting-edge of their own field of expertise.

Barton G. Weiss, Founder, CEO of Barton G., and one of the region’s most esteemed event designers, will be the headline keynote speaker for the morning General Session. Mr. Weiss has created nearly 20,0000 events in his two-decade career and is known nationally and abroad as one of the industry’s most creative geniuses, with a singular flair for redefining imagination. Richard Aaron, President of BizBash Media, explores the professional journey with the man himself, on making the Barton G. brand.

As part of the Conference Program scheduled throughout the day, some of the industry’s most renowned experts will take to the stage for a series of keynote speaker presentations.

Howard Givner has over 20 years of industry experience, and is a widely recognized expert, thought leader and business consultant in the field of special events. As Executive Director of the Event Leadership Institute, Givner will make a special presentation on “Getting Your Business To The Next Level.” Whether a solo planner or managing a team in a corporation, this program designed by Givner will cover a wide range of topics considered critical for business success.

Erin Patrick McDonald has been in the industry for more than 20 years. After six years of being the driving force behind the venerable Heffernan Morgan he decided to leave his post and launch Erin Patrick Event, a full event management company. He has worked with top celebrities such as Oprah, Gloria Estefan, Ivana Trump and recently produced an exclusive party for President Obama. McDonald also hosts the second year of the BizBash Event Design Lab – a highly interactive approach to mastering event design for the most discerning of clients. McDonald will take participants through the fundamentals of event design including linen selection and floral arrangement before attendees have an opportunity to collaborate with a team to design a reception table that would make Martha Stewart drool.

David Kliman, CMP, CMM is President of The Kliman Group, a communications and market research consulting firm based in Sausalito, California specializing in facilitating customer advisory boards, focus groups, education sessions and strategic planning meetings for tourism and hospitality industry organizations. David helps his clients understand industry trends and convert those issues into sales, service and marketing best practices. Kliman will be giving a presentation on “The Path to Ultimate Event Career Success.”

As part of the morning general session, two industry visionaries will be inducted into the BizBash Hall of Fame. BizBash’s Hall of Fame was created to recognize and reward key event strategists who in their careers have made major contributions to furthering the event industry’s goals, as well as to personal philanthropy. This year’s honorees will be Victoria Ascione, CMP, CMM, Director – Corporate Meetings and Events for Bacardi USA and Wendy E. Kallergis, President/CEO of The Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association.

The second annual BizBash Readers’ Choice Awards honors the best of the local event industry, nominated and voted by the readers themselves in over ten categories, including: Corporate Event Planner of the Year ; DJ of the Year ; Entertainment Act of the Year ; Event Designer of the Year ; Event Producer of the Year ; PR Professional of the Year ; Social Event Planner of the Year and Venue Manager of the Year. New categories for 2012 are Caterer of the Year (Off-Premise); Caterer of the Year (On-Premise) and Fund Raising Event Planner of the Year. Winners of the Readers’ Choice Awards will be announced as part of the awards presentation ceremony on the main stage during the afternoon session.

As the largest industry trade show in the region, BizBash Florida Expo & Awards offers industry vendors the ultimate opportunity to connect with event and meeting professionals from across the Southeast. This year’s trade show floor will include more than 130 exhibitors, including presentations in the latest in audio/visual technology, as well as a series of culinary demonstrations from the likes of Chef Dewey LoSasso, who will be attending for the first time on behalf of the award-winning Miami Beach restaurant, The Forge.

Event Innovators Roundtable, sponsored by IML brings 50 of the region’s top event producers together with BizBash CEO David Adler and Executive Director of The Event Leadership Institute, Howard Givner, to discuss issues affecting the state of the events industry.

BizBash Top 100 Events Luncheon, sponsored by Constant Contact, Grey Goose and MPI, will feature a presentation by Chad Kaydo, BizBash Media Editor-in-Chief, on “Trends In Events.” During an extravagant luncheon, BizBash Media will also recognize the Top 100 best individuals of 2011 in the events industry. The luncheon requires attendees to pre-register.

Event Leadership Institute Forum will feature 15-minute flash sessions, providing tips and strategies from a number of experts on successful event planning. The schedule (subject to change) includes:

“Getting to Yes, Without Saying No” by Cheryl Kahn Brocco, Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group
“Augmented Reality De-Mystified” by Edwin Rivera, Credelis Media Group
“Beyond Centerpieces: Designing At The Edges” by Donald Braun, Donald Braun Events
“Increasing Attendee Engagement” by Sharon Fisher, Play With A Purpose
“Modernizing Events With Mobile Technology” by Laraine Hart & Tim Tilson, Redfish Media
“The Myth of Brainstorming” by Howard Givner, Event Leadership Institute
“Selling to the Hispanic Market” by Roxy Quevendo, Latin Events Network
“Boosting Your Creative I.Q.” by Debra Roth, Pink Powered By Moss
“Building Your Brand Through Smarter Networking” by Ingrid Adolphs, The Event Production Company

Afternoon Keynote Presentations: Event Technology Revolution: Experts in the field of technology and new media explore the future of event planning by using the very latest applications and software. The following industry professionals will give presentations.

Felix Pike, Production Manager, Media Stage
Aram Fischer, General Manager, BizBash Media
Howard Givner, Executive Director, Event Leadership Institute
Tim Tilson, Director of New Programs, Redfish Media
Laraine Hart, Director of Marketing & Social Media, Redfish Media

The BizBash Conference Program allows attendees to enroll in a series of hands-on and interactive program tracks. For the Full Day conference program, attendees select one conference workshop in the morning, and one conference track in the afternoon. A Full Day program includes all floor pass amenities: tradeshow floor access, morning and afternoon general sessions with keynote presentations, award show and post-Expo party. For the Half-Day conference program, attendees select one conference track in the afternoon. A Half-Day program includes all floor pass amenities, tradeshow floor access, morning and afternoon general sessions with keynote presentations, award show and post-Expo party.

Morning Conference Workshops include the following:

Business Accelerator: Getting Your Business To The Next Level, by Howard Givner, Event Leadership Institute
Hands-On Event Design Lab, by Erin Patrick, Erin Patrick Event
BizBash Event Bootcamp, by Dr. Mary Jo Ross, CSEP, CPCE, University of Central Florida
The Path To Ultimate Event Career Success, by avid Kliman, CMP, CMM, The Kliman Group

Afternoon Conference Tracks include the following:

8 Things You Need To Know When Starting Out On Your Own, by Howard Givner, Event Leadership Institute
Trends in Event Marketing: From Invite to Onsite, by Steve Paster, Alpine Creative Group and Erik Mintz, Constant Contact
Trends in Catering: Petite, Sweet & Savory, by Warren Dietel, Puff n’ Stuff Events & Catering , Executive Chef Paul Lorrain, Puff n’ Stuff Events & Catering and Elgin Woodman, Corporate Executive Chef of A. Joy Wallace Catering

Throughout the Expo, attendees will be captivated by the LIVE entertainment scheduled that includes performances by George St. Kitts, Lyrian, Acoustic Joe, as well as atmospheric entertainment, courtesy of Champagne Creative Group and Emagination Creative Group.
This year’s signature event not only presents an industry insider’s guide, showcasing the latest developments in technology, products and services but also provides with the ideal networking environment for event aficionados or aspiring professionals to connect with thousands of other experts in the field during the post-Expo Awards & Attendee Appreciation Cocktail Reception on the Tradeshow Floor from 4:00pm to 5:30pm.

A one-day Expo Floor Pass starts at $59 with pre-registration and includes access to the pre-Expo party at China Grill in the Ft. Lauderdale Hilton Marina, trade show floor, morning and afternoon general sessions, Readers’ Choice Awards presentation, on-floor entertainment, Event Leadership Institute Knowledge Forum, stage sessions and post-Expo cocktail reception. A half-day conference pass, for those who pre-register, starts at $125, and includes access to the pre-Expo party, any of the one-hour afternoon conference tracks, trade show floor, morning and afternoon general sessions, Readers’ Choice Awards presentation, on-floor entertainment, Event Leadership Institute Knowledge Forum, stage sessions and post-Expo cocktail reception.

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Preemo Saved My Life

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And PhilanthroFest and Soul Of Miami and Life Is Art. On Wednesday, April 11, my computer got hit hard by a virus. Now, I am very careful, use a firewall, an alternative browser, and virus stopping software, but even the most careful of us can get attacked by the right bug.

My computer went down hard just days before the biggest show we have ever done in Miami. Of course, I was in the middle of many projects right at that second and had about 4 days worth of work to do in just 2 days. Now, this.

I immediately called Ivan, my buddy over at Preemo and he had me bring it down right away. He got me in and got right to work on it. He said it would be done no later than the next morning. They had it done in less than 5 hours. I went in that evening and picked it back up. Good as new. Nothing lost.

So, if you need any computer work, I can highly recommend Preemo!

The Peter London Global Dance Theater Spring Dance Showcase 5/5/12

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The Peter London Global Dance Theater Spring Dance Showcase
Saturday, May 5, 2012, 6:00pm
The Little Haiti Cultural Center
212-260 NW 59 Terrace
Miami, FL.

A reception will begin at 6:00 PM, with the dance performance beginning at 7 PM.

The event is open to the public. Purchase Tickets Online through May 5th. Prices range from $50 for general admission to $120 for preferred seating.

Knight Arts Challenge Winner, the Peter London Global Dance Theater , Inc. (PLGDT), in residence at the Little Haiti Cultural Center Theater, under the artistic direction of world renowned dancer/choreographer and founder, Mr. Peter London, will present their second dance performance with the Spring Dance Showcase. This is the follow up to the inaugural premiere which took place on October 30, 2011.

Peter London’s dream of creating a world class contemporary dance company, developing, promoting and celebrating South Florida’s vibrant and electric multicultural heritage in the arts was given an incredible and invaluable boost by the company’s 2011 KNIGHT FOUNDATION prestigious Challenge grant award.

The Spring Dance Showcase on May 5th, will include the talents of Jamar Roberts, a former star artist with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, former student of Peter London and a native of Miami. Jamar makes his debut performance as one of PLGDT’s Artist Associates with two of his newly choreographed works; a solo danced by Mr. Roberts himself, and a company work. Mr. Roberts is a globally renowned dancer who was recognized by DANCE MAGAZINE as “One of America’s 25 to Watch in 2007.”

Peter London is currently a professor of dance at The Miami-Dade College/ New World School of the Arts, Miami, Florida. Mr. London is a native of Trinidad, where he was lauded for his early mastery of traditional and classical dance. Peter is a graduate of the Julliard School, where he was the first recipient of the Martha Hill Prize for “Outstanding Leadership and Achievement in Dance”. He is a former dancer with the Jose Limon Dance company, Summer Intensive faculty at the ALVIN AILEY School and former principal dancer with the Martha Graham Dance Company, where he maintains an ongoing relationship. Most recently, Peter represented Janet Eilber, Artistic Director, Martha Graham Dance Company, as a judge at the International Modern Dance Competition, Seoul, Korea, summer 2011, and as Artistic Assistant in the direction of a Graham ballet with the Rome Opera Ballet this past February.

For more information, please call: 786.953.6824 or 305.960.2967

Rites of Spring Group Art Show 4/21/12

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Rites of Spring- Group Art Show
April 21, 2012, 7pm-11pm
1310 Gallery
1310 SW 2nd Court
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
sailboatbendartists.com
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Come join your local art community for a evening of art and interaction. Ten resident artists works including new works as well as a group mural created on recycled paper, as well as a wall for guest participation.

Saturday April 21
Opening night, Live Art, wine & light refreshments.

Sunday April 22
3pm-6pm
Sounds on the Bend FREE music concert:
More info- https://www.facebook.com/events/199438093506210/

Thursday May 10
TBA

Saturday May 12
7pm-11pm
CLosing night, OPEN MIC, open studios (listing TBA), live art demos (TBA)

Featured Artists
Sonia Baez-Hernandez
Christine Velez Stone
Asanyah Davidson
Jeremiah Jenner
Tabatha Mudra
Yudelka Tavern
Jeffery Oliver
Philip Curtis
Louie Davis
Niki Lopez

Felipe Lamoglia in Concert 4/19/12

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Felipe Lamoglia in Concert
04/19/2012, 9:00 pm to 1:00 Am
Van Dyke Cafe
846 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 534-3600
www.felipelamoglia.com

In addition to Arts Centers and Festivalsperformed all over the world and in USA, Mr
Lamoglia is bringing all this experience to IRESOUNDS which comes from an extended mixture of folklores including Afro-Cuban roots, Brazilian rhythms and Contemporary
Jazz, resulting in a mix of Jazz, Beats and Clave.

All Afro-Cuban music and the majority of Latin jazz is rooted in a basic rhythm called clave, which developed out of the rhythms brought to the Caribbean by Africans during the slave trade.

With IRESOUNDS you are welcome to delight the essence of Afro-Cuban Jazz music and the basic clave rhythms like Guaguanco, Rumba and Bolero but with a complete different modern view, still up to dance and full of improvisation and versatile creativity.

Piola Earth Day Candlelight Dining 4/22/12

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Piola Earth Day Candlelight Dining
April 22, 2012, 12 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Piola Miami Beach
Piola, 1625 Alton Road
Miami Beach, 33139
www.piola.it

Piola Miami Beach will turn off the lights on Earth Day for the entire day (Noon – Midnight) for a unique candlelight dining experience. The experience is aimed at highlighting just one of several acts of green (preservation) that help reduce the carbon footprint and greenhouse emissions.”

Jeronimo’s Brickell Grand opening 4/19-21/12

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Jeronimo’s Brickell Grand opening
April 19-21, 9pm
Jeronimo’s Brickell
75 SE 6th Street

This party is open to the public; however RSVP is required by emailing: jeffreykay500@gmail.com

Engage in seductive revelry with burlesque entertainment, complimentary cocktails and sounds by Deejay Smeejay and DJ Joe Dert

On the heels of its successful December debut in South Beach, Jeronimo’s Bar is welcoming its swankier, sexier cousin, Jeronimo’s Lounge, to town. The late night hot spot will shatter the Brickell norm with its Red Light District inspired Grand Opening Party that will take place over the course of three days. Circ X will be in attendance all three evenings, creating an extravagant yet tasteful window display of burlesque and intrigue. Adding to the anomaly of the event, Circ X’s will be clad in intricate LED costumes. The neo-circus’ unique, interactive performances promise to rival that of Dita von Teese with a whimsical and creative approach to the world of burlesque.

Each night, Deejay Smeejay will open with a specially curated set from 9pm until 11pm, followed by DJ Joe Dert who guarantees to have the party going until doors close at 5am with his stylistic mix of get-up-and-move music.

Guests are invited to dance the night away while enjoying a diverse selection of sumptuous cocktails. Each evening will feature a full open bar from 9pm – 10:00pm succeeded by special promotional drinks provided by Gogh Vodka (Thursday), Appleton Estate Jamaican Rum (Friday) and Cointreau (Saturday).

Toes in the Sand Shrimp Boil to benefit Angel’s Pediatric Heart House 4/21/12

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Toes in the Sand Shrimp Boil to benefit Angel’s Pediatric Heart House
Saturday, April 21st, from 6-10 p.m.
Lauderdale Surf Club
2 Palm Ave.
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL, 33308

In addition to food, drinks and entertainment, guests will enjoy a silent and Chinese auction. Attire is beach chic and must be 21 and over to attend.

For ticket information, please call Angel’s Pediatric Heart House at 954-318-2020 or purchase tickets online at www.aphh.org.

All-you-can-eat boiled shrimp and fixins, open bar (beer and wine) and steel drum music await those who will attend the 3rd Annual “Toes in the Sand Shrimp Boil on the Beach” fundraiser benefiting Angel’s Pediatric Heart House (APHH). This year, the organization will honor a local medical professional – Dr. Frank Scholl, Chief of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery and Surgical Director of Pediatric Cardiac Transplant at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital – and a local pediatric heart family. APHH, a South Florida-based 501(c)(3) organization, is a local nonprofit supporting families affected by congenital heart defects (CHD).

“Congenital heart defects are the number one birth defect in the United States,” said Sonia Perez, founder of APHH. “The ‘Toes in the Sand’ event is a fun-filled way for attendees to relax and have a good time on the beach, while raising funds to help alleviate hardships of the many families affected by CHD.”

APHH provides non-medical financial support for basic human needs during a child’s hospital stay for open heart surgery; an infant items donation program to heart families in need; free Family Fun Days to bring CHD families together in a non-medical, fun environment; ‘Sweet Heart Day’ a customized day of fun activities for heart transplant kids and peer-to-peer support.

‘Toes in the Sand’ is being presented by The Wasie Foundation. Current sponsors include Patriot Risk Management Inc, Publix Supermarkets, Pediatric Critical Care of South Florida, BB&T, Blue Martini Fort Lauderdale, Resource Benefits Inc., Publix, Holland & Knight, WFG Insurance, Allied Kitchen & Bath, Michael Gorman, DMD, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Argy, Tropical Attractions, Duree & Company, Inc., Michael Designs, Pollack Photography, Keyphotography, The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and Artemis Design Group. Mel DiPietro of Resource Benefits Inc. is the event’s Honorary Chair. Tickets are $30 per person (advance ticket sales only – tickets are $50 at door); sponsorship opportunities are available for $300 and $750, and $5000.

Angel’s Pediatric Heart House, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was created by Sonia Perez, wife of the late Dr. Angel R. Perez, a South Florida pediatric cardiologist, in February 2004. Its mission is to provide financial, emotional and social support to South Florida families affected by congenital heart defects (CHD) or childhood acquired heart disease. Angel’s Pediatric Heart House is supported by public donations. The mailing address is 151 N. Nob Hill Road, #139, Plantation, FL 33324. For more information or to make a donation, please call 954-318-2020 or visit www.aphh.org.

National Art Exhibitions by the Mentally Ill 24th Annual Exhibition Opening 5/5/12

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National Art Exhibitions by the Mentally Ill Holds 24th Annual Exhibition
May 5, 2012 from 7:00 –10:00 PM
RODEZart.com Gallery
3015 Grand Ave. #237
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133

The National Art Exhibitions by the Mentally Ill (NAEMI), an organization dedicated to collecting, displaying and selling of art by persons in recovery from mental illness, will open its 24th annual exhibition.

“By holding the exhibition during May, we hope to bring additional attention to the struggle of those who have been diagnosed with mental illness,” said NAEMI’s Founder Juan Martin. “Our ultimate goal is to help these artists be recognized and fight the stigma that so often accompanies mental illness.”

Featuring the works of artists from, Paraguay, Chile, Argentina, Peru, Spain and the United States, the exhibition is sponsored by Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs Council and the Miami-Dade county commissioners, and Johnson & Johnson-Janssen. All 40 artworks featured in the exhibition will be available for sale, with the proceeds benefiting the artists and NAEMI’s goals of helping artists from around the world.

The exhibition begins with an opening reception May 5, 2012, offering attendees a chance to meet some of the artists and those involved with assembling the show – and will continue through May 26.

Founded in 1988, NAEMI is now operating in the USA and Spain .The organization is dedicated solely to exhibiting and promoting the art of persons recovering from mental illness. NAEMI is working on an international art exhibition “Solo Estamos Vivos Cuando Soñamos” (“We Are Only Alive When We Dream”), a unique and extraordinary exhibition of pin-hole camera works created by artists from the Hospital Borda in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This exhibition will be open in Miami and Spain.

Florida Grand Opera presents Rom̩o et Juliette 4/21/12 Р5/12/12

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Florida Grand Opera presents Roméo et Juliette
April 21 – May 5, 2012, Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House
1300 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami.

May 10 and 12, 2012, Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Au-Rene Theater
201 SW 5th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale.
www.FGO.org

Buy Tickets Online

The greatest love story of all time comes to the Adrienne Arsht Center and the Broward Center as Florida Grand Opera presents Roméo et Juliette. Charles Gounod’s sensuous music vividly brings Shakespeare’s tragedy about unrestrained teenage passion to life in a critically-acclaimed, visually-explosive production, featuring an ingenious set lit with stunning, evocative projected imagery.

Direct from her performances as Juliette at the prestigious Royal Opera House in London and La Scala in Milan, Mexican soprano María Alejandres stars. Of her London performance as Juliette, Intermezzo opera blog said, “A big lustrous lyric soprano emerged. Shaping her phrases with innate musicality, she radiated sweetness and wholesomeness.”

French tenor Sébastien Guèze stars as Roméo. Opera News calls him “one of the most promising young tenors of his generation.”

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

Wine by the Bay Celebrates Mother’s Day 5/10/12

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Wine by the Bay Celebrates Mother’s Day!
Thursday, May 10, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
Wine by the Bay
888 Biscayne Blvd.
#112 at the Marina Blue
Miami, FL
33132
www.winebtb.com

Join us for an elegant tribute to your mother featuring a tasting of sparkling wines and some of the best boutique Champagnes. We’ll add some chocolate and a rose to make this event extra special. $15.00 and free for Mom. RSVP to info@winebtb.com or 305.455.9791. Space is limited.

Eyes Lips Eyes (from LA) and Radioboxer at The Stage 5/3/12

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Eyes Lips Eyes (from LA) and Radioboxer
Thursday May 3, Doors open at 9PM, show starts at 10PM.
The Stage
170 NE 38th Street
Miami Design District
Miami, FL 33137 / 21+

A refreshing Californian musical breeze will be blowing at The Stage (2011 Miami New Times’ Best New Live Music Venue). The self-described Disco Punk quartet Eyes Lips Eyes will be playing in Miami as part of their national tour, giving us three-o-fivers a chance to see one of the brightest and more fun bands that have sprung from the La La Land indie music scene in a while. The band’s music has been featured in MTV’s Real Word and Filter Magazine, they have play with major acts such as Modest Mouse and festivals including SXSW and Anti-Warpt. They will be joined by local indie bi-polar pop rockers Radioboxer which previous shows at The Stage have include lights show, confetti, fake blood and a whole lotta energy (also once a pound of goose feathers that covered the place in white fluffy fun. Feathers on their shows have been banned since then).

A bit more about EYES LIPS EYES: The upbeat, hook-laden parts, rehearsed at the band’s loft party-performances, recall elements of Television and other late seventies post punk, mixed with the unbridled, night out energy of The Strokes. Vocalist Tony Hello serves as a counter-weight to the band, and at times too invokes Julian Casablancas’ or Alex Kapranos’ (Franz Ferdinand) swagger and command of melody. But beginning with opening track “Pretty” with its celebratory refrain of, “Pretty enough to die…” Hello exudes a quirkiness and unpredictability perhaps most akin to David Byrne (who’s song “Psycho Killer” is covered by Eyes Lips Eyes as track three).

A bit more about RADIOBOXER: Radioboxer is an indie rock/power pop band; however it’s members prefer the term “Bi-Polar Pop” to describe their sound. The Band formed in 2009 in a warehouse in Hialeah (FL) and since then it has expanded across the local and national scene thanks to their unique sound and energetic, highly theatrical live shows. Awarded the honor of “Best Band In Miami” by the readers of The Miami New Times and has been featured on NBC, WLRN (National Public Radio), Miami Herald, Radionica, El Nuevo Herald, RevMiami.com, AOL Musica, Miami.com, ReMezcla.com, and Myspace Latino, among others.

For more information about the show please do not hesitate in contacting EYES LIPS EYES (brett@paperthinmedia.com), RADIOBOXER (band@radioboxer.com) or THE STAGE (gregp@thestagemiami.com).

Le Petit Papillon Montessori School “Be the Child Night” 2012 Open House 4/20/12

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Le Petit Papillon Montessori School “Be the Child Night” 2012 Open House
April 20, 2012, 5:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Le Petit Papillon Montessori School
1021 Biarritz Drive
Miami Beach

www.lepetitpapillonmontessori.com

On Friday, April 20th from 5:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m., Le Petit Papillon Montessori School, Miami Beach’s leading educator in Montessori methodology, will proudly open their doors to the public (adults-only) for an incredibly exciting evening of faculty meet and greets, school tour, and classroom demonstrations as part of their 2012 Open House.

Parents will be amazed as they view classroom installations designed by the multi-talented staff and students of the school. Exhibits will include “Around the World with Art,” connecting various geographical locations with their art culture, such as Aboriginal Bark Paintings from Australia and Ashanti Adinkra Cloths from Africa. Additional classroom works will include “A Ring of Fire” modeling the stages of volcanic eruption; “Animal Kingdom” paper-mache model; “Archeological Forensic Anthropology” skeletal display and video presentation describing the role of an anthropologist, and much more. A fine selection of refreshments, hors d’oeuvres and musical entertainment will also be provided.

For over ten years, Le Petit Papillon Montessori School has been developing leaders capable of changing the world for the better. Their programs are mirror image of the North Miami Beach community—diverse, proud and innovative. They create a vibrant learning environment where students have the opportunity to make their goals a reality through enriching concrete materials. Students spend their days working along side a prestigious and dedicated faculty, as well as with some of the regions top leaders in their field. The school prides itself on providing a serious education for the seriously motivated. Graduates leave with savvy, global perspectives and interpersonal skills that fuel academic careers of significance.

Le Petit Papillon has received many awards that recognize their commitment to social and academic excellence. This elite distinction makes them the top Montessori school in the community. You are welcomed to attend this remarkable event, which will open your eyes to a world of possibilities for your children (ages toddler through upper elementary level). Open enrollment is currently available for the 2012/2013 school year.

Obscura Day at the Coral Castle 4/28/12

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Obscura Day at the Coral Castle
04/28/12, 2PM-3PM
Ed Leedskalnin’s Coral Castle
28655 S. Dixie Highway
Miami, Florida, 33033
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Join us on Obscura Day for an exploration of the extraordinary architecture of the Coral Castle.

Turning a broken heart into a miraculous work of art, Ed Leedskalnin built the marvelous Coral Castle in honor of the woman who left him the day before their wedding. Not only amazing to behold, because of its strange beauty, the Castle includes some pretty serious feats of engineering. Somehow Ed, at 100 lbs and just over 5 feet tallmanaged to wrangle towering chunks of Oolitic Limestone (fossilized coral) over 25 feet tall and weighing over 30 tons into place. When pressed, Ed would only say that he knew the secrets used to build the ancient Egyptian pyramids.

Inspired by its beauty and sad love story, Billy Idol was moved to his hit song, “Sweet Sixteen” about Ed and his lost love.

Join us for a private tour at 2pm.

Tickets are $15 through our website.

Obscure to Obscura: Unusual Artifacts of the Wolfsonian Collection 4/28/12

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Obscure to Obscura: Unusual Artifacts of the Wolfsonian Collection
04/28/12, 2PM-3PM
The Wolfsonian–Florida International University
1001 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
RSVP Online

Join chief librarian, Frances Luca, Ph.D., for a tour of some of the lesser-known holdings of the Wolfsonian Library: an amazing binding of Camera Obscura; a hidden watermark Mussolini; some extremely rare stereoscopic views, mechanical works, and other strange and wonderful ephemeral materials.

The Wolfsonian–Florida International University is a museum, library, and research center that uses objects to illustrate the persuasive power of art and design, to explore what it means to be modern, and to tell the story of social, historical, and technological changes that have transformed our world. The collections comprise approximately 120,000 objects from the period of 1885 to 1945—the height of the Industrial Revolution to the end of the Second World War—in a variety of media including furniture; industrial-design objects; works in glass, ceramics, and metal; rare books; periodicals; ephemera; works on paper; paintings; textiles; and medals.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Free but please RSVP on the linked website.

Guided Tour of the World Erotic Art Museum in South Beach 4/28/12

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Guided Tour of the World Erotic Art Museum in South Beach
04/28/12, 7PM-10PM
World Erotic Art Museum
1205 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
More Info

The World Erotic Art Museum started because of a request from Naomi’s son: find him some “conversation pieces” to add to his apartment. This led her on a discovery of the wonder and beauty of erotic art. So much so, that she ended up collecting 4,000 works, dating from antiquity to modern day (including a certain prop from A Clockwork Orange).

The museum was opened in 2006 and covers a broad spectrum of sexual appetites and interests. There are galleries devoted to everything from biblical depictions to fetishism.

*Libations provided by Hendrick’s Gin.

Tickets must be bought in advance. Must be 21 or over. Wheelchair accessible.

elit By Stolichnaya presents “for artists….BY ARTISTS” at Haven Lounge 4/15/12

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elit By Stolichnaya presents “for artists….BY ARTISTS” @ Haven Lounge
04/15/2012, 7:00pm
HaVen Lounge South Beach
1237 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, Fl
www.havenlounge.com

“for artists……BY ARTISTS” is a weekly digital platform that is offered to the artist community of South Florida every Sunday evening. Hosted in the intimate Hi-Fi setting of Haven Lounge where global small plates and crafty cocktails are a part of the immersive environment.

elit by Stolichnaya has become a supporter of the arts and hospitality industries by partnering up with
“for artists……BY ARTISTS.”
The union of these two respected brands will be the bridge that connects the two industries together.
Our partner elit by Stolichnaya lists four powerful words to help guide you on the journey forward: Mastery (as in your craft); Wisdom (how to savor the experience); Power (setting an award winning standard) ; Progress (a superior excellence, shared).

Come enjoy elit by Stolichnaya specialty cocktails prepared by Mixologist Isaac Grillo paired with culinary delights created by Chef Todd Erickson

Music by George Vidal & Dave Sol

On Sunday, April 15, 2012 we present the collection “Unveiled” by photographer

Marilyn Scavo

The objective of “for artists……BY ARTISTS” is to create a social colony for artists from all disciplines of the arts with the focal point being on painters, photographers, and sculptors. Utilization of the technology at Haven and maximizing its potential is what sets this weekly exhibition apart from others.

Digital art wall curated by Technical Director Ricardo Agudelo

We seek to combine the visual arts, the culinary arts and the social art of interaction. An evening where all elements are blended into one creating a “vibe” that embraces the mind, body & soul.

Reserve your table for light bites and enjoy
elit by Stolichnaya bottle specials and signature cocktails

Exotica In Hi-Fi at Harold Golen Gallery Opening Night 4/14/12

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Exotica In Hi-Fi at Harold Golen Gallery Opening Night
Saturday, April 14th 2012, 6:00pm- 11:00pm
Harold Golen Gallery
2294 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, Fl 33127
Wynwood Art District
305-989-3359
Admission: Free!

This year’s Hukilau art show pays tribute to “Exotica” record cover art. Exotica is a musical genre, named after the 1957 Martin Denny album of the same title, popular during the 1950s to mid-1960s, typically with the suburban set who came of age during World War II. The musical colloquialism, exotica, means tropical ersatz: the non-native, pseudo experience of Oceania (Polynesia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Southeast Asia, and especially Hawaii).[1] Denny described the musical style as “a combination of the South Pacific and the Orient…what a lot of people imagined the islands to be like…it’s pure fantasy though.”While the South Seas forms the core region, exotica reflects the “musical impressions” of every place from standard travel destinations to the mythical “shangri-las” dreamt of by armchair safari-ers.

Hukilau Opening Night:
Thursday, April 19th, 5:00pm -9:00pm
Admission:
$25 includes Hukilau Opening Patry and Mai-Kai After Party
Location:
Best Western Oceanside Hotel
1180 Seabreeze Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33316
For more info about the HUKILAU 2012,
go to: thehukilau.com

Zadok Gallery Welcomes Colombian Artist Fabio Mesa and Lost Souls Exhibition 4/14/12

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Zadok Gallery Welcomes Colombian Artist, Fabio Mesa, and ‘Lost Souls’ Exhibition
Saturday, April 14, 2012, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Zadok Gallery
2534 North Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33127

Parking is available on the street.

Zadok Gallery, known for consistently featuring unique, acclaimed contemporary and modern art, with a focus on Chinese Contemporary, welcomes Colombian artist, Fabio Mesa and his “Lost Souls” exhibit from April to May 2012. Utilizing a variety of materials including Plexiglass, oils, and colored LEDs explores topics such as migration, anonymity and mankind’s quest for identity against the backdrop of rapid urbanization and social change. The exhibition opens with complimentary beverages and an artist meet and greet from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at Zadok Gallery, 2534 North Miami Avenue.

Zadok Gallery welcomes Colombian artist, Fabio Mesa, with an exhibition reception embracing first-class international art and filling a niche in Miami’s art scene. Mark Smith, director of the Zadok Gallery, will introduce Mesa at the reception and explain how the artwork contributes to the gallery’s collection of international pieces.

Zadok Gallery celebrates the opening of a unique exhibition featuring Colombian artist, Fabio Mesa, in the main room of the two-story gallery in the Wynwood Arts District. Guests will have the opportunity to meet and interact with Mesa and view a variety of his paintings, while enjoying complimentary beverages and touring the 12,500 square foot gallery space. Mesa’s works will be on display until May 2012.

Zadok Gallery is an elite, full-service art gallery known for acclaimed contemporary and modern art, with a focus on curating Chinese and other international works from master, mid-career and emerging artists. Known for their attention to detail and high level of customer service, the gallery’s professionals collaborate with top curators, the art community, as well as charitable and cultural organizations for exhibitions, themed collections and special events. The gallery provides extensive professional services including art appreciation, education and academic lectures, as well as art curating and sale of art services for private and corporate clientele. With approximately 12,500 square feet of exhibition space on two levels, including six individual gallery rooms, the venue provides a unique destination for art viewing and appreciation, as well as for celebrating memorable and custom-tailored private and corporate events. For more information, visit www.ZadokGallery.com

Unix Fine Art Opens In Wynwood Features Ernest Trova Exhibit At Art Walk 4/14/12

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Unix Fine Art Opens In Wynwood Features Ernest Trova Exhibit At Art Walk
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Unix Fine Art
2219 NW 2nd Ave
Wynwood, Miami FL
www.unixfineart.com

Unix Fine Art, Wynwood’s newest art gallery, celebrated its official grand opening on March 10, 2012 at Wynwood’s Second Saturday Art Walk. Following the great success of exhibits curated by the gallery’s owners at Art Wynwood, the gallery extended several artist shows for its grand opening. During the upcoming Second Saturday Art Walk, the gallery will feature works by American surrealist and pop art painter and sculptor Ernest Trova.

Founded by art aficionados Daniela Mercuri, Alex Cesaria, and Gallery Director Andrea Pasin, 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 new space exhibits works by inspiring and emerging artists, including London-based artist Max Wiedemann, LA-based artist Desire Obtain Cherish, Italian artist Andrea Sampaolo and a work by Brazilian twin brother duo, Os Gemos. Upcoming exhibitions include works by Cuban artist Alexi Torres, which will be on display at Second Saturday Art Walk on Saturday, May 12.

With locations in London and Miami, Unix has exhibited at art fairs all over the world, including Art Palm Beach, London International Fine Art Fair at Olympia, Art Santa Fe, Art Aspen, Scope Art Fair, Art Chicago, and The Avenue Show New York.

Owners Cesaria and Mercuri have been eyeing the Wynwood area for three years in the hopes of opening their gallery.

“We are so thrilled to finally open our doors in Wynwood and display the work of artists we love,” says Mercrui. “Our gallery is about attracting art collectors and enthusiasts who have a vision of who the next and most interesting artists will be. We want to introduce the future of art, today.”

Situated in the center of the emerging Wynwood Arts District, Unix is in the midst of the epicenter of arts in Greater Miami. Surrounded by more than 50 art galleries, 4 museums and major collections, Unix is among the many local business that continue to bring character to this ever-evolving district.

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.

Wynwood Art Walk Live Music At Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood 4/14/12

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Wynwood Art Walk Live Music At Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood
Saturday, April 14, 2012, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m
Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood
2700 N. Miami Avenue
Wynwood Arts District
Miami, FL 33127
(305) 573-1505

https://www.facebook.com/events/354141247956618/

SON D’ PANDEROS, a 10-musician band, returns with its fantastic Puerto
Rican folkloric music to Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood for the Second
Saturday Wynwood Art Walk. SATURDAY, APRIL 14th at 7:30 pm. Come and
enjoy a FREE Music Event which bring Latin Flavor back to the Wynwood
area.

La fiesta se formo en Jimmy’z Kitchen este SABADO, ABRIL 14 con SON D’
PANDEROS durante el ART WALK de WYNWOOD! No se pierdan el sabor
BORICUA en MIAMI!!

Please RSVP in the Facebook invite at:

https://www.facebook.com/events/354141247956618/

You can follow all events at Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood on our Facebook
Fan Page at www.facebook.com/jimmyzwynwood or Twitter @jimmyzwynwood

BAC 2nd Friday Exhibitions Preview 4/13/12

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BAC 2nd Friday Exhibitions Preview
Friday, April 13, 2012
Bakehouse Art Complex
561 NW 32nd Street
Miami FL 33127

Second Friday Exhibitions Preview & Open Studios
6:30-7:30pm: Members’ Preview Featuring a Curator’s Tour
RSVP: gshonek@bacfl.org

7-10pm: Reception
Enjoy wine, cocktails by Mandarine Napoleon, and Vitamin Water.

Recently Acquired III
The third installment of this annual exhibition features selections of work from BAC’s newest resident artists. Participating artists: Joanna Brussow, Toa Castellanos, Marcelo Daldoce, Silvana D’Mikos, Marina Font, Michael Gellatly, Judith Berk King, Andres Martinez, Carolina Rojas, Paul Saint Laurent, Jose Vasquez-Figueroa. Exhibition sponsored by Miami Salon Group. (On view April 14-May 1 in the Audrey Love Gallery.)

This & That: A Print Exchange
BAC & ArtCenter artists and alumni were invited to were asked to create 11″ x 14″ prints, in an edition of 20, using any printmaking technique. Each institution, along with TurnBase Press, will receive one complete set of prints. The additional sets are going to be donated to other organizations.
(On view April 14-May 1 in the Swenson Gallery.)

Haute Fridays At Queen Lounge With Dj Joe Dert 4/13/12

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Haute Fridays At Queen Lounge With Dj Joe Dert
Friday, April 13, 2012, 11:30 p.m – 4 a.m.
Queen Lounge
841 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Perrier Jouet drink special runs from 5 p.m. to 4 a.m.
RSVP at info@queenlounge.com. Cover is $10 after midnight.

On Friday, April 13, 2012, Queen Lounge introduces “Haute Fridays,” sponsored by Perrier Jouet. This week, DJ Joe Dert will be spinning high-energy beats beginning at 11:30 p.m. in the main lounge, while guests enjoy drink specials on bottles ($95) and glasses ($14) of Perrier Jouet. Every Friday, Queen Lounge will feature guest DJs playing the best in electro-house in the main lounge and open format in the VIP room.

DJ Joe Dert (Joe Eshkenazi, a.k.a DJ Joe Dert)
Eshkenazi’s refreshing take on music is in high demand at South Beach’s premier nightclubs and lounges, including The Forge, Set, Rokbar, Snatch & Suite, WALL at the W South Beach Hotel, Nikki Beach and contributed to the opening success of the prestigious club LIV at Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel. International hotspots and celebrities, including Tom Cruise, Will and Jada Smith, Eva Longoria, Michael Bay, Kim Kardashian, Lance Armstrong, Nicole Richie and Matthew McConaughey, took notice of his eclectic offerings and secured him for high-profile events and residencies in Toronto, Los Angeles, Berlin, Boston, the Bahamas, Dallas, Majorca and New York.
Eshkenzi has had the privilege of working with renowned talents in the rock and electronic industries, including Ozzy Ozbourne, DJ AM, Marilyn Manson, Linkin Park, DJ Vice, Korn, Rob Zombie, Creed, Disturbed, Puddle of Mudd, Pete Tong, Evanescence, Cedric Gervais and many more.

Having mastered the art of entertaining and bringing cutting-edge style to sophisticated locations, Eshkenazi has gained the reputation as a diversified artist with the ability to adapt to his surroundings and infuse life into any event.

Miami Vinyl: The History of Record-Making in Miami Part II: The 1970s through the mid-90s 4/19/12

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Miami Vinyl: The History of Record-Making in Miami Part II: The 1970s through the mid-90s
Thursday, April 19, 2012, 6-9pm
Miami Art Museum
101 W Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130

The second panel discussion in this three-part series, “MIAMI VINYL: The History of Record-Making in Miami,” hosted by Bruno del Granado, CEO of RM Entertainment Group, covers the mid-1970s, 1980s and 1990s, a period that saw Miami rise to the status of a global dance mecca, as well as the development of genres ranging from alternative music (Marilyn Manson, Nuclear Valdez, etc.) to Latin Freestyle (e.g., Nice & Wild, Exposé, Company B), Miami Bass (2 Live Crew, etc.) and even Country (The Mavericks) – not to mention the impact of The Miami Sound Machine. Following the panel discussion, stick around for a party led by guest DJ Induce spinning the best of ’80s and early ’90s Miami bass and funk, and check out The Record: Contemporary Art and Vinyl, and other works, on view in the galleries.

Panelists are:
Bo Crane – President of Music Corp., one of the architects of the Miami bass sound
Trevor Fletcher – vice president and general manager of the legendary Hit Factory/Criteria Studios
Joe Granda – CEO and founder of Granda Entertainment
José Tillan – executive vice president and general manager at MTV Tr3s
Richard Ulloa – owner and founder of Yesterday and Today Records/Y&T Music

RA Sushi in South Miami Offers Tax Day Tuesday Special 4/17/12

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RA Sushi in South Miami Offers “Tax Day Tuesday” Special
Happy Hour Pricing Extended from 3 p.m. to Close on April 17
RA Sushi in South Miami
5829 SW 73rd St.
Miami, FL 33143.

The dreaded tax day is almost here! This year, the tax return deadline has been extended to Tuesday, April 17, and RA Sushi in South Miami is offering a reward for those who got their taxes done early or a little relief for those who procrastinated. RA Sushi has created a “Tax Day Tuesday” special, extending its Happy Hour from 3 p.m. to close.

Keeping a little money in their pockets, on Tax Day Tuesday guests can choose from more than 35 sushi, appetizer, and tapas selections ranging from $3 to $7, plus more than 30 beer, wine, sake, and signature cocktails ranging from $2 to $7. RA Sushi’s Happy Hour typically runs from 3 to 7 p.m., but on this specific day Happy Hour specials will be offered from 3 p.m. until close.

Popular happy hour items include such dishes as the Tootsy Maki, the Viva Las Vegas Roll, Sweet Onion Salmon Tapas, and Kaisen Ceviche. RA’s creative cocktail menu features many favorites, including the Blushing Geisha, Samurai Cowboy, and Sea Monkey.
The Tax Day Tuesday special is available for dine in orders only, and it is offered at RA Sushi in South Miami at 5829 SW 73rd St. in Miami, FL 33143. For more information about Tax Day Tuesday, visit www.Facebook.com/RASushiSouthMiami.

NWSA 2012 BFA Exhibition at CIFO Opening Reception 4/14/12

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NWSA 2012 BFA Exhibition at CIFO
Special preview to meet the artists, Friday, April 13, 4-6pm
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 14, 7-10pm
Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation (CIFO)
1018 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136.

New World School of the Arts 2012 BFA Visual Arts Exhibition
April 14-29th 2012 at CIFO

Chad Cunha, Climbable Sandwich #2, wood, screws, acrylic and oil on canvas. Photo courtesy of NWSA.

BFA exhibition showcases innovative artwork and engages the audience through compelling interaction

New World School of the Arts [NWSA] presents THRU, the 2012 BFA candidates’ visual arts exhibition. The 25 BFA candidates of 2012 have created cutting edge, new contemporary artworks for the show ranging from painting, photography, video art, animation, sculpture, graphic design, printmaking and digital media. This interactive exhibition offers the audience the opportunity to become subjects in the artwork by inviting them to interact on a personal level.

Graciously sponsored by Northern Trust, the opening reception, the exhibition is free and open to the public and it will remain open through Sunday, April 29, 2011. Exhibition Hours: Thursday 12-9pm, Friday-Sunday 12-5pm.

“The work of our graduates is both compelling and innovative. They are constantly taking creative risks to take their work to a new level” stated Maggy Cuesta, Dean of visual arts at NWSA. “This show in particular is full of surprises designed to draw the audience into the artwork. From a rock-climbing wall comprised of four larger-than-life paintings, to a set reminiscent of a dilapidated world, to a video installation where guests become active participants when technology fuses with its environment to create a unique piece of art, THRU is without a doubt an extraordinary display of innovative artistry.”

NWSA has fostered a legacy of graduates that excel in the visual arts, becoming prestigious figures in both the local and international art world. Participating in Art Basel and the Venice Biennale, their works are acquired by renowned collectors. 2012 Exhibiting BFA Artists include: Diego Alegre, Dona Altemus, Miguel Alvariño, Adriana Assera, Barbara Bollini, Joseph Baum, Steven Baum, Chad Cunha, Leanne Gardner, Diana Garcia, Godfrey Hibbert, Niuvus Martin, Michael Matamoros, Julio Miranda, Johann Muñoz, JustinNuñez, Sabetty Patterson, Jessica Ramos, Stephanie Redondo, Renata Rojo, Magnus Sodamin, Monica Tabora, Alfredo Useche, Vasessa Vallejo, and Victor Velasquez.

CIFO, the Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation, is a non-profit organization founded in 2002 by Ella Fontanals Cisneros and her family, to foster cultural and educational exchange among the visual arts. In six years CIFO has become a dynamic institution promoting cultural exchange through its exhibitions and events.

About NWSA: A Florida center of excellence in the visual and performing arts, NWSA provides a comprehensive program of artistic, creative and academic development through a curriculum that reflects the rich multicultural state of Florida. With programs accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art, Dance, Music and Theater, NWSA offers four-year BFA and BM college degrees, as well as the high school diploma. Through its rigorous curriculum and conservatory-style teaching NWSA empowers its students to become leaders in the arts. At New World School of the Arts, visual arts students are able to explore and develop their personal artistic and aesthetic vision while being guided by a dynamic and distinguished faculty who are all practicing artists. Through disciplined training in traditional and new media, students also develop new skills and refine others while gaining invaluable understanding of the roles of art and design in society. Areas of concentration in visual arts include Drawing, Electronic Media, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture.

New World School of the Arts (NWSA) was created by the Florida Legislature as a center of excellence in the performing and visual arts, is an educational partnership of Miami Dade County Public Schools, Miami Dade College and the University of Florida.

Bass Museum Of Art To Host Annual Fundraiser A Night At The Museum 4/26/12

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Bass Museum Of Art To Host Annual Fundraiser A Night At The Museum
Thursday, April 26, 2012 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Bass Museum of Art
2100 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139

The Bass Museum of Art, one of Miami Beach’s key cultural landmarks, along with a select group of the city’s leading arts patrons and philanthropists, will host its annual fundraiser, “A Night at the Museum,” on Thursday, April 26, 2012 from 7 to 10 p.m. The event is expected to attract more than 500 guests who will receive a private preview of “Charles LeDray: Bass Museum of Art,” curated by Bass Museum of Art Adjunct Curator, Steven Holmes. Artist Charles LeDray will be in attendance.

The exhibition features works from Charles LeDray’s major travelling exhibition, including his most ambitious piece, “Mens Suits.” This is the artist’s first museum exhibition in Florida, and will focus on creating a unique dialogue between four individual, powerful works. The Seattle-born artist is best known for his miniature sculptures of everyday objects.

Guests will explore the new exhibition while enjoying hors d’oeuvres by TiramesU; cocktails & refreshments from Mandarine Napoleon, Kanon Organic Vodka and Perrier; desserts by Stella’s Sweet Shoppe; and beats by Vida’s house DJ. Attendees will also be introduced to an innovative silent auction of custom art experiences, including a studio visit and catered lunch with artist Carlos Betancourt and a curator-led art day in New York City.

The museum will continue its mission “to inspire and educate by exploring the connections between our historical collections and contemporary art.” On view in the Taplin Gallery will be selections from the permanent collection in dialogue with contemporary works on loan. “A Night at the Museum” will also play host to a customized ‘scavenger hunt’ that presents an opportunity for art enthusiasts and casual fans alike to explore selections from the collection of Renaissance, Baroque and contemporary works on view in the Taplin Gallery; the new LeDray exhibition; and the Egyptian gallery – complete with a prize for the winner.

Admission to the fundraising event is $175 for two and includes a Mummy Level Membership or renewal to the Bass Museum of Art for one year. Rubens Level Members or above receive complimentary admission for two, while those members below may upgrade.

To RSVP, email rsvp@bassmuseum.org. For membership upgrades, email dwolpert@bassmuseum.org, visit www.bassmuseum.org, call 786.800.6302, or visit the museum at 2100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139.

“Charles LeDray: Bass Museum of Art” is on view Friday, April 27, through Sunday, August 12, 2012. Museum hours are Wednesday to Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m. Cost of admission is $8 for adults, $6 for students with identification and free for members, Miami Beach residents and children under six.

Daddy Yankee Performs at First Marlins Friday Night Live 4/13/12

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Daddy Yankee Performs at First Marlins Friday Night Live
April 13, 7:10 p.m
Marlins Park
501 Marlins Way
Miami, Florida 33125

The Miami Marlins’ first Jiffy Lube Friday Night Live will feature a post-game concert with Puerto Rican reggaeton recording artist Daddy Yankee. First pitch versus the Houston Astros is set for 7:10 p.m.

Daddy Yankee did more than anyone to establish reggaeton as a marketable music style during the early 21st century. Yankee’s success was so phenomenal in the wake of his 2004 mainstream breakthrough album Barrio Fino, that it stands tall as the definitive reggaeton album of its time. Boasting a pair of fantastic hits, “Gasolina” and “Lo Que Pasó, Pasó,” the album established the production duo Luny Tunes as reggaeton’s hottest hit-makers. Barrio Fino was also the first reggaeton album to reach number one on the Top Latin Album chart, a position it held for roughly a year’s time while selling over a million copies in the United States alone. Daddy Yankee became more than just a reggaetonero, having transformed himself into an international name brand by the time his 2007 follow-up album, El Cartel: The Big Boss, was released. Other albums include Talento de Barrio (2008) and Mundial (2010). His hit single, “La Despedida” from the Mundial album, reached number four on the Latin Billboard chart. “Ven Conmigo” is the first official single on the Preistige (2012) album and features bachata singer Prince Royce. His most recent hit single, “Lovumba,” which means Love and Rumba, is his way of expressing love through music. It’s no surprise that Lovumba has been on the top charts of Billboard for the more than 20 weeks, ranked #1 in the Latin Urban Chart and Pop Chart and #2 in the Tropical Chart.

After the first Miami Marlins Friday home game of each month, fans will be able to stay in their seats and experience a live post-game concert on the field with top recording artists and entertainers. All 13 Friday home games will feature a pregame party on the West Plaza, including live music on the main stage, corporate partner activation areas, interactive games and entertainment. Six of the games will feature star-studded concerts, and the remaining seven games will include a post-game party on the West Plaza with live local and regional music and entertainment, food and beverage kiosks, appearances from the Marlins Energy Team and much more. Post-game concerts are included with the price of admission to each Marlins Friday Night Live game.

For more information on Jiffy Lube Friday Night Live and to purchase tickets, visit www.Marlins.com or call 1-877-MARLINS.

Casino Miami Jai-Alai Boxing 4/14/12

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Casino Miami Jai-Alai Boxing
April 14, 2012, 7:00 PM
Casino Miami Jai-Alai
3500 NW 37th Avenue
Miami, FL 33142
Free Parking and Valet Parking available
More Info

In collaboration with Don King Productions, Casino Miami Jai-Alai presents World Class Boxing with Miami’s own Joey “Twinkle Fingers” Hernandez as he takes on Shakir “The Assassin” Ashanti.

Tickets $10- $75; available at www.ticketweb.com

Go Dutch! Orange Bike-In Festival 4/27/12

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GO DUTCH! Orange Bike-In Festival
Friday, April 27th, 6pm – 11pm
Grand Central Park
N.Miami Ave & NW 7th St
get directions.
RSVP and share on Facebook.
FREE

The “GO DUTCH! Orange Bike-in Festival” at Grand Central Park is a Dutch-themed event in honor of Queen’s Day, the Dutch National Holiday. Join the Consulate General of the Kingdom of The Netherlands and hundreds of cyclists from Miami to celebrate Dutch culture, sustainable living and Miami’s growing and dynamic cycling scene.

Everyone is welcome. Attendees arriving on a bicycle and Dutch-inspired apparel can enter the “orange costume contest” and have a chance to win a custom bicycle from Republic Bike. Additionally there will be live DJ entertainment and local fare from some of Downtown Miami’s favorite restaurants.

The festival coincides with the monthly Miami Critical Mass, the ride will be starting as regularly scheduled at Government Center, the only difference to previous rides is that it’ll be ending at Grand Central Park for the celebration, the group of cyclists should be expected to arrive at the park around 8:30pm.

Grolsch will distribute 800 orange t-shirts before the start of Critical Mass at Government Center, it is advised you arrive early if you wish to get a free t-shirt. The limited shirts will entitle participants to a $3 special on Grolsch 16oz beers at the park. Everyone is encouraged to wear orange!

Green Mobility Network will be providing FREE bicycle valet on a first come first serve basis. Bike valet space is limit so it is highly recommended you bring your own lock as a precaution, additional on-site self-parking is available for cyclists.

The Dutch-themed event is a collaborative effort between Grolsch, The Miami Bike Scene, the Downtown Miami Partnership, the Consulate General of The Netherlands, and the Omni Parkwest Redevelopment Association (OPRA).

Hope for Vision Young Professionals Kickoff Event 4/25/12

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Hope for Vision Young Professionals Kickoff Event
4/25/12, 7:30 pm
Casa Bacardi, UM Campus
1531 Brescia Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33146
More Info

Network and support a great cause as you sip on cocktails and enjoy the sounds of DJ Dane! Join us for the kickoff event of the Miami Young Professionals Group at the beautiful Casa Bacardi! With a $25 donation ($35 at the door), guests will enjoy an Open Bar courtesy of Bacardi as they mingle and meet other Young Professionals from the Miami area.

All of the funds raised at the event will directly support Hope for Vision’s grant programs for vision research at leading academic institutions nationwide, including the Adrienne Arsht Hope for Vision Retinal Degeneration Research Laboratory at University of Miami Bascom Palmer in our area.

Black Jack and Russian Roulette Casino Night Secret Saturdays at Kyma Lounge 4/14/12

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Black Jack and Russian Roulette Casino Night Secret Saturdays at Kyma Lounge 4/14/12
Kyma Lounge
Epic Hotel
270 Biscane Blvd
Miami Florida

Come join Brickell Entertainment this Saturday for a Special Black Jack Russian Roulette Casino Night! “Secret Saturdays || Kyma Lounge”

Kyma at the Epic Hotel
Join us this Saturday Night

“Miami Most Exclusive Saturday Night Party”

We will have Roulette and Black Jack on The Second Floor VIP With Party Favors of course!

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 spot in Downtown Miami nightlife as with its ideal location on the river!

RSVP For Smooth Entrance Simply Text “Casino” To 305 300 0827

For more info and reservations Contact Us Any Time
RSVP Is Mandatory 305.300.0827 hmc2575@gmail.com

Dag Productions and Brickell Entertainment Present Follow Me Fridays 4/13/12

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Dag Productions & Brickell Entertainment Present Follow Me Fridays
4/13/12
Mia At Biscayne
20 Biscayne Blvd
Downtown Miami
33132
More Info

Dag Productions & Brickell Entertainment Once Again Present Another Groundbreaking Production At The Newly Redesigned Mia At Biscayne The Return Of The Immensely Popular “Follow Me Fridays”

And The Union Of The Immensely Talented Dj Quadrant
David G || Dj Cx || Jose Estrada || Dj R

Are You Ready?
Conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Miami, MIA at Biscayne was created as a reflection of the diversity Miami represents. A tantalizing blend of color, mixed layout, bold fixtures, and the highest quality of audiovisual capability, the venue is meshed to comprise one entertainment complex.

Lounge, sidewalk café, restaurant and club, Mia has it all no matter the size of the soiree.

All Ladies
Free 10-12 Am
Complimentary Cosmos 10-11 Pm
For Bottle Rsvp And Guest List Text Rick C 305 300 0827

Miami Residents Invited to Kick off the American Cancer Society Relay For Life Brickell/Downtown New Date 6/2-3/12

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Miami Residents Invited to Kick off the American Cancer Society Relay For Life Brickell/Downtown
NEW DATE June 2-3, 4:00pm – 10:00am
Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus
300 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33132
Facebook Page

PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE: Event was postponed due to weather. New Date is June 2-3.

Your reasons for walking in Relay For Life are as special as the story that motivates you. This is your opportunity to honor cancer survivors and remember people we have lost. Because of your support we are creating a world where cancer can’t claim another year of anyone’s life. You are helping create a world with less cancer and more birthdays!

Join Relay For Life Brickell/Downtown at Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus! Help us make a difference and find a cure for cancer.

Breakfast With Leonard Pitts 5/9/12

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Breakfast With Leonard Pitts
The event is on Wednesday, May 9th, from 8am – 9:30am
Bankers Club
One Biscayne Tower, 14th floor

Reservations are required. Tickets are $25 per person and may be purchased online at www.miamiccj.org or by calling 305.766-6096 x 16.

In 1963, Dr. Marin Luther King Jr. wrote to his fellow clergymen describing ‘a single garment of destiny’ that unites us all in common concerns with a responsibility to combat injustice.

On Wednesday, May 9th, Pulitzer Prize winning columnist Leonard Pitts speaks about “A Single Garment of Destiny,” and how he views our commonalities and the interrelatedness of life. Leonard Pitts has written a syndicated column of commentary on pop culture, social issues and family life since 1994, with a readership estimated in the millions. This esteemed journalist is being honored with The Hank Meyer National Headliner Award previously presented to media luminaries such as Walter Cronkite, Wolf Blitzer, Katie Couric, Tom Brokaw.
 
MCCJ’s Breakfast with Leonard Pitts is an opportunity for the community to join in on the dialogue and be a part of this meaningful conversation.

Om Nom Nom Cookies Website Launch Party at Panther Coffee 4/14/12

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Om Nom Nom Cookies Website Launch Party at Panther Coffee
April 14, 5-10pm
Panther Coffee
2390 NW 2nd Avenue
Wynwood, 33127
www.omnomnomcookies.com

Come celebrate the launch Om Nom Nom Cookies’ snazzy new website, which will include a “Cookiefinder,” and a lifestyle blog, dedicated to art, music, fashion, news, and, of course, incredible vegan cookies.

We’re doing it during Art Walk. It’s going to be wild.

EVENT INFO:
5-6pm: “Dare to Dip” Pairing Event
Anthea Ponsetti from Om Nom Nom Cookies and Ileana Cardenas from Panther Coffee explore which vegan cookies pair best with coffee. Yes, this is a cookie and coffee tasting. Yes, you will try them both at the same time. It will be awesome.

6-10pm: MAIN EVENT! Om Nom Nom Cookies Party Fun Time
+ Cookie giveaways all night
+ Awarehouse DJs spinning the coolest tunes
+ Limited edition gift sets from Om Nom Nom and Panther
+ Spend $10+ at Panther and get a discount code for your first order

Throughout the night: Instagram + Twitter Challenge
Find us on Instagram (@om_nom_nom_cookies) or Twitter (@omnomnominc) and send us your best cookie photo from the event for a chance to win something extra special!

Hope to see you there!

Miami Rockstar Karaoke and Bailar Miami Finals at Magic City Casino 4/19-20/12

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Miami Rockstar Karaoke and Bailar Miami Finals
Magic City Casino
450 NW 37 Avenue
Miami
free parking, with Valet parking available as well
305-649-3000
www.magiccitycasino.com.

Magic City Casino, Miami’s first casino to offer Las Vegas style slot machines, brings two days full of spectacular singing and dancing for FREE. On Thursday, April 19 at 8pm some of Miami’s finest singers will take the stage at the Miami Rockstar Karaoke Finals. On Friday, April 20 at 9pm the best dancers will compete in the Bailar Miami Finals. A total of $7,500 in prizes will be awarded over the course of the Finals competitions.

“Thursday and Friday night will be incredible and full of excitement here at Magic City Casino,” said Scott Savin, Chief Operating Officer of Magic City Casino. “The contestants for the Miami Rockstar Karaoke Finals and Bailar Miami Finals have practiced for weeks and are going to put on a show everyone will be sure to enjoy. The competition at both events is going to be tough. You are not going to want to miss out on these amazing events!”

This year’s Miami Rockstar Karaoke Finals will have a diverse set of contestants singing a variety of musical genres. The competition’s first season started in 2010 and has become an annual sensation at Magic City Casino. People are lined up every Thursday night to join this 24-week competition, where up to $10,000 in cash and prizes were up for grabs. The top singers from each week qualify for the Finals, where the first place winner has the chance to win $2,500, second place $1,000 and third place $500.

The following night, Miami’s best dancers will take the stage at the Bailar Miami Finals, which first started in 2009. This year’s dance competition has spanned 18 weeks. The first place winners from each weekly dance-off automatically advance to the Finals. The finalists will showcase some of the finest styles of dance, which will include Salsa and Hip Hop, among others. The participants have been preparing for this day extensively. They have the opportunity to stun the audience and judges and take home the title of Bailar Miami Champions as well as $2,000. The second place winner will be awarded $1,000, and third place will receive $500.

The City of Miami Beach Cultural Affairs Department presents a free National Jazz Day concert in Collins Park produced by KCC Productions 4/13/12

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The City of Miami Beach Cultural Affairs Department presents a free National Jazz Day concert in Collins Park produced by KCC Productions
Friday, April 13, from 4 to 8 PM
Collins Park
Collins Avenue and 22nd Street
South Beach
next to the Bass Museum of Art
The concert is free
For further information contact KCC Productions at 305-332-2623 or visit kccproductions.com.

Featured will be the Dave Siegel Sextet, Troy Roberts’ Nu-Jive, the LeNard Rutledge Quartet, and the Alfredo Chacon Groove. Come sit on the grass, bring a chair, or spend the four hours dancing!

The City of Miami Beach Cultural Affairs Department presents a free concert in Collins Park on Friday, April 13, from 4 to 8 PM in honor of National Jazz Day. The event is produced by KCC Productions. Featured will be the Dave Siegel Sextet, Troy Roberts’ Nu-Jive, the LeNard Rutledge Quartet, and the Alfredo Chacon Groove. Come sit on the grass, bring a chair, or spend the four hours dancing!

Dave Siegel’s sextet will open the show at 4 PM. Dave is a Miami-based producer, songwriter, and musician whose name has appeared as such on over 30 million records sold worldwide. David is known for performing most of the instruments on his own productions, as well performing as a musician for countless sessions outside of his own work. For the first half-hour the sextet will be playing Dave’s arrangements of favorite standards from the Great American Songbook and the classic Jazz repertory. Beginning at 4:30 the stage will be open to sit-ins by music students and professional musicians. Those interested should pre-arrange their appearances with KCC Productions by the side of the stage at 3:30.

At 5 PM Troy Roberts’ Nu-Jive will take the stage. Hailing from the remote location of Perth, West Australia, saxophonist and composer Troy Roberts has recently relocated to the USA. Troy recently won two consecutive Downbeat Jazz Soloist Awards, two consecutive West Australian Music Industry Awards, was the only Australian finalist in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition, and continues to maintain a busy performance schedule around Australia, Europe and the USA. Troy leads the exciting nu-jazz project, Troy Roberts’ NuJive, which features some seriously talented young Miami-based artists, while showcasing Troy’s original compositions – an eclectic concoction of jazz, groove, Latin and neo-soul. In March 2011 they released their first CD, “Nu-Jive”.

Baritone LeNard Rutledge follows at 6 PM with his quartet. Captivating, soul stirring, earthy and funky. These are just some of the words used to describe the song stylings of LeNard Rutledge. LeNard he has been a featured vocalist at top Jazz spots in South Florida. LeNard has shared the stage with a number of highly respectable jazz artists such as: Nnena Freelon, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kenny Drew Jr., The Fred Thomas Band, and Harry Allen. In May of 2006, LeNard was named BEST JAZZ ARTIST, by the Miami New Times magazine.

Concluding the program at 7 PM will be the Alfredo Chacon Groove, a sextet led by vibraphonist, composer, and percussionist Alfredo Chacon. who is debuting in the USA’s jazz scene after almost two decades long career in Europe. Featured is 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 send the audience home with their feet tapping.

Baby Flicks At Regal Cinemas South Beach 4/24/12

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Baby Flicks At Regal Cinemas South Beach
4/24/12, 12PM
Regal Cinemas South Beach 18
1120 Lincoln Road
Miami, FL 33139
www.facebook.com/babyflicks

Regal Entertainment Group South Beach 18, Think Like a Man, baby-friendly, Baby Flicks, My Movies

Subject: Baby Flicks hosts first show at Regal Cinemas South Beach 18

Regal Entertainment Group South Beach 18 will hosting a special baby friendly showing of “Think Like a Man” on Tuesday, April 24 at 12:00pm. This is a unique opportunity for parents to bring their baby to a matinee film, without the worry of disrupting other movie goers. Admission will be $9.00 for adults, with all babies under the age of 3 admitted for free.

Baby-Flicks is organized by a local mom, Karlene Palmer-Mcleod, who wants to encourage all parents to enjoy movies with other parents and babies. For more information, please contact Karlene directly at: karlene@neonflair.com

We look forward to seeing you at Regal Cinemas South Beach 18.

Regal Entertainment Group: www.regmovies.com
Think Like A Man, The Movie: http://www.thinklikeaman-movie.com/
Baby-Flicks on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BabyFlicks

Foursquare Day at Balans Lincoln Road 4/16/12

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Foursquare Day at Balans Lincoln Road
Monday, April 16th, 4- 7 p.m.
BALANS Lincoln Road
1022 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Facebook Fan Page

4SqDay 2012 Celebration at BALANS!

Celebrate Foursquare Day on Lincoln Road! Let’s compare badges, check-ins, and mayorships with other Foursquare friends while lounging at fabulous BALANS! Sip a Mojito, talk social media and enjoy $4 cocktails from 4 to 7 p.m. There is also a $16 prixe fix dinner available for the hungry masses!

Foursquare Day is held every year on April 16th. A grass roots event started by Tampa Bay fans of foursquare in 2010, it quickly spread to communities all over the world. Foursquare Day is celebrated differently in each community. Some people have parties, some have lecture, and some simply check in.

Follow us on Twitter at @4SqDayLincolnRd or @4SquareMiami

Meetup Invite

MiaSci Young Patrons Celebrate Earth Week with Energy Happy Hour 4/19/12

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MiaSci Young Patrons Celebrate Earth Week with Energy Happy Hour
Thursday, April 19, 2012 / 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Miami Science Museum
3280 S. Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33129

RSVPs are required. To RSVP or for more information, contact Adriana Oliva at 305-646-4248 or aoliva@miamisci.org.
Cost: $15 cover includes open bar and admission to the Museum.

The Miami Science Museum Young Patrons group invites young professionals aged 21-45 to celebrate Earth Week and enjoy its “Energy Happy Hour,” a fun-filled evening of networking and five interactive energy challenges. Participants will form teams to spin, dance, yo-yo, read and scavenge their way around the Museum’s Energy Tracker exhibit, as well as create a “green” structure out of the Museum’s recycled junk. Members of the first place team will be the Green Champions! The “Energy Happy Hour” will also include an open bar with Voli Vodka provided by Gulf Liquors. Food may be purchased from some of South Florida’s favorite food trucks who will be on-site for the event.

Participants can form their teams prior to or during the event. Four people per team.

MiaSci’s Young Patrons is a thriving group of young professionals aged 21-45 with a mission to establish the Miami Science Museum as a beacon for professional exchange and networking in South Florida. The Young Patrons host a series of events throughout the year based out of the Museum. For more information, visit www.miamisci.org/www/miasci-young-patrons.php or call (305) 646-4209.

Young professionals aged 21-45. All participants must be at least 21 years of age.
To give young professionals an opportunity to network and have fun while learning about the importance of being environmentally conscious, as well as to celebrate Earth Week.

Miami Science Museum aims to make a difference in people’s lives by inspiring them to appreciate the impact that science and technology can have on every facet of our world. For over 60 years, Miami Science Museum’s award-winning educational programs, family-focused exhibits, historic planetarium, and rehabilitative Wildlife Center and Clinic have enriched locals and tourists alike. In 2015, the legacy continues with the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, a new world-class, state-of-the-art facility designed by Grimshaw Architects in the heart of downtown Miami. Miami Science Museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums and is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. For more information about the current Museum or our future home, the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, visit www.miamisci.org or call (305) 646-4200.

Miami Science Museum is located at 3280 South Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33129. The Museum is open every day from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Admission is free for MiaSci members and children under 3; students (with valid ID), seniors (62+) and children 3 – 12, $10.95; adults are $14.95. Parking is free.

Miami Science Museum is funded 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.

Secret Saturdays At Kyma Lounge 4/14/12

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It is with My Pleasure Ladies and Gentlemen Brickell Entertainment Invites you To be Delighted,amazed and Fascinated “Secret Saturdays”
4/14/12
Kyma Lounge
270 Biscayne Boulevard Way
33132

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 the Best Bottle Specials in Brickell/Downtown

Blue Sky Drive at Marando Farms Earth Day Celebration 4/21/12

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Blue Sky Drive at Marando Farms Earth Day Celebration
4.21.12, 10-2pm
Marando Farms
1401 SW 1st Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

(Next to Tap 42)

Office:+1 954 294 2331
Farm:+1 954 713 6441
FAX:+1 954 713 6441

E-mail: info@marandofarms.com

Please call us to donate, volunteer or get involved in any way!
(954) 294-2331 or email us at ChelseaMarie@marandofarms.com.

www.marandofarms.com

Fundraising event for Broward County Community Outreach (BCCO) – a non profit that will help build community gardens throughout local schools and parks in Broward County.

We will have lots of fun activities planned, including, musicians, farm tours, organic foods, Market 17 and food trucks, raffles, face painting, yoga classes for kids and adults, festival food, a bounce house, storytelling for children, plant giveaways, guest speaker Trish Sheldon from GMO Free Florida, Robert Scott Bell From the Robert Scott Bell Show, Dr. Fishman from the Robert Fishman Institute, fresh local, organic fruits and veggies, and musical performances from Muse Center for the Arts, Hunter Altschul, Vesper Sparrow and Blue Sky Drive.

::Music::

Muse – Center for the Arts:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/MUSE-Center-For-the-Arts/114297041956931

Hunter Altschul:
https://www.facebook.com/hunteraltschulmusic
www.reverbnation.com/hunteraltschul

Blue Sky Drive:
https://www.facebook.com/BlueSkyDriveBand

Vesper Sparrow:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vesper-Sparrow/115135961835981

RSVP on Facebook

We will also have many amazing raffle items from local businesses and restaurants available.

Please call us to donate, volunteer or get involved in any way! (954) 294-2331 or email us at ChelseaMarie@marandofarms.com.

Marando Farms PHONE: 954.713.6441

New Improved Art presents Metaphysical Art by Uri Dowbenko A Ten Year Review 4/12-14/12

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New Improved Art presents Metaphysical Art by Uri Dowbenko: A Ten Year Review
April 12, 7:00 p.m.
April 14, 5:00 – 11:00 p.m.
MOSA Gallery
2242 NW 1st Place
Miami, FL 33127
Ph: 866.317.1390
www.newimprovedart.com
www.uridowbenko.com

VIP Reception FREE with RSVP to VirtualAgency(at)yahoo.com
Art Walk Reception FREE

New Improved Art presents Metaphysical Art by Uri Dowbenko: A Ten Year Review, an exhibit of mural-sized oil paintings and water colors.

“His paintings are the conjugation of a material and visionary exuberance,” writes art historian Robert C. Morgan, author of The End of the Art World.

The Metaphysical Art paintings were created over a period of ten years (2002-2012). They are for the most part large-scale abstract paintings full of raw energy and prolific improvisation, inviting the viewer on a metaphysical journey through unseen-before vistas and landscapes.

Dowbenko says his paintings are meant to be uplifting and healing and to inspire others through the wonder and beauty of life around us.

You are invited to see the first Metaphysical Art show in Wynwood, an interactive art experience. Come and view artwork that has not been previously shown – artwork that takes you into a world of your own and on a journey of exploration. Each piece of art invites you to jump into a journey of traveling to other realms, as you see images which seem to be camouflaged at first, then appear as if out of the subconscious.

The title of each piece is a jumping off place, as your mind starts to experience a wide range of thoughts on what it is that you actually see within it.

Metaphysical Art will take you on a joyous ride into your imagination, as it appears to change every time you look at it, unveiling new imagery from the depths of your creative mind, an experience for every one of all ages. What makes this art unique is that people are interacting with it. How? By writing down what is revealed in each painting, you can compare it to what your friends see.

There will be a FREE raffle for those in attendance. A watercolor, valued at $500, and signed by the artist will be raffled off. Drawing will be held at 11:00 p.m. on April 14. You do not need to be present to win. Winner will be notified by e-mail or phone.

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

Project Room Opening A site-specific installation by Brookhart Jonquil 4/14/12

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Project Room Opening A site-specific installation by Brookhart Jonquil
Second Saturday Gallery Walk
April 14, 2012 from 7 pm – 10 pm
de la Cruz Collection
23 N.E. 41st Street
Miami, FL 33137

Brookhart Jonquil was born in Santa Cruz, California 1984 and lives and works in Miami, Florida. Jonquil received his MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2010, and his BFA and BA (in Art History) from the University of Arizona in 2007.

By using principles of perception and optics, Jonquil’s sculptures and installations create a dialog between the physical and the immaterial. Inverted Night presents an environment in which a large retro-reflective painting sublimates the far wall into light, evoking limitless space, while scattered black stars become voids within a blinding night sky.

The constellations depict the sky as it was at the moment of the painting’s creation, cataloging a time and place. Blurring the distinction between painting and installation, the space of the painting extends forward to the bank of flood lights that illuminates it, occupying the entire room.

In front of the painting stands a large globe divided into five sections by mirrors. As viewers walk though the room, they see only a part of the globe at a time, which combines with its reflections to create Rorschach patterns of continents. The always-political map becomes complicated– countries transform into the viewer’s subjective projections, on a planet that is more mirage than matter.

Bay Harbor Bliss 4/19/12

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Bay Harbor Bliss
Thursday, April 19, 6pm – 9pm
Kane Concourse
Bay Harbor Islands

The shops and restaurants on Bay Harbor Islands’ picturesque Kane Concourse will host an evening of art, entertainment and philanthropy, offering an opportunity to stroll the concourse and meet the business owners. Organized by Gloria Petri, owner of Gloria Couture, Jessye Cohen of J Paper and Jackie Abraham Jewelers the event has grown to be a neighborly happening with a lot of the local business participating, many with special promotions and complimentary refreshments. This lively evening on Kane Concourse is charity-based as well with shops donating a percentage of sales to Autism speaks. The merchants will select a different charity each month to benefit from Bay Harbor Bliss.

MiChiMu’s Earth Day Extravaganza 4/22/12

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MiChiMu’s Earth Day Extravaganza
04/22/12, 10am – 6pm
Miami Children’s Museum
980 MacArthur Causeway
Miami, FL 33132
More Info

Join MiChiMu’s GreenTeam for a spectacular Earth Day Celebration! Find out what it means to be “green”. Through games and crafts learn about clean energy, recycling, and conservation. Discover things you can do at home to protect our planet. Miami-Dade County residents will be able to exchange three (3) old light bulbs for energy saving compact fluorescent light bulbs and exchange up to two (2) water-wasting showerheads for water-efficient models. Exchange table will be open at 11am and 2pm. Supplies are limited and exchanges will be done on a first come, first serve basis. Museum admission: $15. Florida Resident $12. Children under 12 months free. Members Complimentary.

Memorial Weekend Music Experience 5/27/12

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Sunday, May 27, 2012, 2pm – 7pm
Club Play South Beach
1045 5th Street
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.acemagworld.com

Memorial Weekend Music Experience (MWME) provides the unique opportunity to network with top DJs, producers and music industry executives in addition to participating in an artist/model showcase while receiving access to the ultimate resources in music technology. Select MWME showcase artists will be featured at various Best of the Best Weekend Events.

In addition to producing the inaugural Memorial Weekend Music Experience, ACE Entertainment Magazine forged an alliance with the largest event of the weekend, the Best of the Best Concert. The strategic alliance between ACE Entertainment Magazine and organizers of the Best of the Best Concert will provide independent recording artists the opportunity to perform at Best of the Best Pre Parties, After Party and even on the world renowned Best of the Best Concert stage which has featured artists such as P Diddy, Rick Ross, Bounty Killa, DJ Khaled, Akon, Buju Banton & more.

TCG De-Mystifying Condo Insurance Seminar 4/18/12

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TCG Announces De-Mystifying Condo Insurance Seminar
4/18/2012, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Bristol Tower
2127 Brickell Avenue
Miami, Florida.
www.tcgmgt.com

The Continental Group (TCG), a FirstService Residential Management company, will host the “De-Mystifying Condo Insurance” expert panel seminar about insurance issues for Condo Associations in 2012; presented by FirstService Financial and Willis of Florida, for condominium board members and residents. Registration for the “De-Mystifying Condo Insurance” seminar will start at 6 p.m. and the panel discussion will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18th at the Bristol Tower located at 2127 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida.

As the leading Florida property management company, TCG shares best practices not only in the communities it serves, but in the community-at-large, to help enhance Association Board effectiveness and efficiency. During the “De-Mystifying Condo Insurance” seminar experts will discuss the topics of the insurance renewal process, policy options, risk management, claim handling, appraisals, financing and disclosures.

Focused on the improvement of financial conditions for associations, the seminar will provide attendees with information on best practices and innovations. Participants will gain tools and direction on how to help reduce insurance costs and expand coverage, access to proprietary programs, better terms and conditioner and acquire favorable pricing.

The panel presentation will be hosted by the Brickell Homeowners Association and moderated by Andrew Lester, Senior Vice President of FirstService Financial. Panelists will include Armand DiNapoli, Vice President of Willis of Florida; John Lee, Vice President of FirstService Financial and Juan Cordoba, Wells Fargo Insurance.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their association’s questions to the panel representing the broker and the underwriter perspectives. For more information please contact Natalie Brown, Communications Director at the Brickell Homeowners Association at nbrown@brickellhomeowners.com or call 305- 446-3350.

The DWNTWN Miami Concert Series Presents Los Amigos Invisibles 4/13/12

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The DWNTWN Miami Concert Series Presents The Venezuelan Sensation Los Amigos Invisibles
Friday, April 13th @ 6pm
Bayfront Park – Tina Hills Pavilion
301 North Biscayne Boulevard (across from the Bayfront metro mover station)
Downtown Miami

The DWNTWN Miami Concert Series is every second Friday of the month (except March and September). The series features a free concert open to the public at Bayfront Park’s Tina Hills Pavilion from October through April, and at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts from May through August.

Join the Miami Downtown Development Authority Friday, February 10th for the best happy hour in town, for the fifth concert in the DWNTWN Concert Series with two energetic performances by Elastic Bond and Los Amigos Invisibles. Food Trucks will be on-site and food and drinks will be available. Concert-goers are also welcome to bring their own blankets, food and drinks.

Miami favorite Elastic Bond opens the show, bringing their tropical sound with an urban edge.

Los Amigos Invisibles are a unique blend of disco, acid jazz and funk mixed with Latin rhythms makes this band lauded internationally for their explosive, live shows, spanning nearly 60 countries.

Following their Grammy win, 2010 has been an unprecedented year for the band as their international success has led to major festival appearances and sold out shows throughout the United States, Latin America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. In 2011, the band released Not So Commercial, an EP of outtakes from the Commerical album. This album is nominee for Best Latin Pop, Rock, Or Urban Album Grammys 2012.

Chalk Miami Beach Truly OUTrageous Parade Float Gay Pride Weekend 2012 4/15/12

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Chalk Miami Beach – Truly OUTrageous Parade Float -Gay Pride Weekend 2012
April 15th 2012, 12:00pm
Gay Pride Parade 2012/Ocean Drive
Chalk Miami Beach
1234 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
cindy@chalkmiami.com

Chalk Miami Beach celebrates Gay Pride Weekend 2012 by participating in the annual parade along Ocean Drive on South Beach. The float will be a “Truly OUTrageous” spectacle filled with a wild cast of characters along with local influencers, supporters, friends and family. Our “Rainbow Army” of supporters includes Chalk’s very own Joe Blount, Robert Chalk, Veronica Gessa & singer/promoter Michael M, Erica Fickling & Ernesto Reyes of Veni Vidi Vici, Gino Campodonico of the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, femme fatale Dj’s Ess & Emm and Bonnie Beats, DJ Smeejay, Kerry McLaney of Miami’s Independent Thinkers, James Cubby of Wire Magazine, JEI – recording artist & star of Tough Love Miami, Miami’s own Chef Josie from Top Chef, me she of BFGF, Dustin Reffca, David Jon Acosta of Gold Saturn, and that’s not all… we still have some surprises up our sleeves.

At Chalk, we want to celebrate the colorful diversity of our magic city, but most importantly take part in spreading the message of love and acceptance. Chalk is built on the foundation of reciprocity. Our READY, SET, GIVE! Program was developed to support local charitable and social organizations in South Florida throughout the year. Miami Beach businessman and philanthropist, Joseph Blount, founder of Chalk and the Global Health and Society Program at Emory University, is an avid advocate for children’s programs, HIV/AIDS foundations, live performing arts and education for the less advantaged.

Chalk’s philanthropic efforts include: fundraising, providing exposure within the community through both marketing and publicity, and by providing patrons fun entertainment with ping pong. Additionally, Chalk identifies and supports organizations that provide aid for arts and culture, education, health and human services, animals and the environment.

Immediately following the Pride festivities at 6pm head over to Chalk for “Truly OUTrageous”, our after party hosted by Tony Lima and Diesel Fox of Bear Nation, featuring sounds by DJ Pabel Lima and a special performance by JEI. Drink specials include $5 Absolut Cocktails and $3 Bud & Bud Light drafts. Come one come all bears, twinks, muscle Mary’s, T-girls, and Sapphic sisters. Chalk is the place where everyone scores!

A Woman’s Eye Photography Exhibit Opening 4/21/12

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A Woman’s Eye Photography Exhibit Opening 4/21/12
6:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, 2012
ACND Gallery of Art at Archbishop Curley Notre Dame Prep
4949 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL, 33137
www.acnd.net
305.751.8367

The exhibit is an array of exciting works by four women who, each equipped with a unique personal and professional vision, interpret life in South Florida through visual symbols. Their documentary photography is driven by a wide range of emotional forces – humanistic and aesthetic – distinctly synergized by the feminine perspective.

The exhibit is curated by Carl Juste, an award-winning Miami Herald photojournalist who most recently, co-curated the highly acclaimed “I Witness” exhibit at the Bernice Steinbaum Gallery – a seminal body of work by international photojournalists. Jenny Babot Romney co-curates and exhibits her own work.

Commenting upon the importance of showcasing the female perspective, Juste says, “Women offer a holistic approach and try to find a more complete picture. Rather than searching for visual impact, they offer more of a visual stroke.”

Exhibiting artists, all photography students at the IPC Visual Lab co-founded by Juste, come from four different walks of life:
Jenny Babot Romney is Presentation Manager for the Advertising Division of the Miami Herald Media Company. Romney began studying photography 8 years ago and she freelances as a portraiture and wedding photographer.

Jennifer Kay is a Miami-based journalist for the Associated Press. Kay has twice been a finalist for the South Florida Society of Professional Journalists’ Sunshine State Awards, honored by the National Association of Caribbean-American Journalists, and won a 1999-2000 Virginia Press Award for a front-page story about gang activity in the D.C. metro area.

Sacha Suarez is Senior Manager, Partner Relations at Univision. Her true passion and calling since age 14 has been art – drawing, painting, and molding any medium. Suarez is a professional artist and freelances for the Miami Herald and private engagements.

Nanci Thomas founded the Oscar Thomas Foundation in 1997 as a vehicle to perpetuate the memory of her late husband, his achievements, and to carry on his dream of a better life for others through the power of art. Thomas’ husband was an iconic billboard, mural, and portrait artist who was once described by NBC News as “the country’s leading artist of Dr. Martin Luther King.” Thomas, who once studied art with her late husband, reclaimed her artistic voice through learning photography.
“A Woman’s Eye is a project inspired from observation and a feeling of passion for South Florida where so much of life is lived out in the open, in the streets, as well as in its natural environment, “comments Jenny Babot Romney. “South Florida is a vibrant and colorful place that takes center stage through the eyes of these four female photographers.”

Whereas each woman brings a different viewpoint, the exhibit as a collective showcases the possibility of visual storytelling. “The exhibit,” says Juste “is a conduit for creativity and an opportunity to channel it into something positive. Together these women can speak a greater truth not achieved individually.”

“A Woman’s Eye” runs through June, 2012 Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with other hours available by appointment by calling (305) 751-8367. The exhibit is free.

Yogurtini Free Yogurt Party 4/21/12

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Yogurtini Free Yogurt Party
April 21, 4 – 6 p.m.
Yogurtini at the Shoppes @ 104
14607 SW 104th St., Suite 3A
Miami
www.yogurtini.com

Yogurtini® Self-Serve (www.yogurtini.com), a national frozen yogurt franchise, celebrates the launch of its first store in Miami at the Shoppes @ 104, 14607 SW 104th St., Suite 3A in Kendall with a free yogurt party from 4 – 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 21.

Yogurtini’s staff at the Shoppes @ 104 treat the community to music, face painting and lots of free yogurt and all the toppings they can fit in a cup. The company boasts 16 rotating flavors including Key Lime Sorbet, Ba Da Bing Cherry and favorites like Cookie Dough and Peanut Butter.

You can even create Yogurtini’s famous Flavortinis: Lemon Drop, Extra Dirty and Piña Coladatini.

Join Dine for Happy Hour at Luca Bella in Aventura 4/11/12

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Join Dine for Happy Hour at Luca Bella in Aventura
4/11/12, 6:00-8:00 pm
Luca Bella
19088 NE 29th Ave
Aventura, FL
Register Online

Join Dine Magazine for happy hour at the newly opened Luca Bella restaurant in the space formerly occupied by Chef Allen’s. Luca Bella — the brainchild of owner Mickey Maltese — named the restaurant after his two children, Marcelo Luca and Isabella — and has created a welcoming, family-style Italian restaurant with a modern flair complete with great food, a welcome atmosphere and generous service. Once inside, you will feel like you are family. The interior features an intimate bar area, dimmed lighting, comfortable seating and family pictures line the walls.

While some Italian restaurants are quite ordinary, Luca Bella is anything but .. and once you walk inside and smell the sweet aroma, you will be whisked away to Italy. You will find Chef Luciana Crosa in the kitchen, alongside her mother, sister and brother — making this a true family restaurant. On the menu, you will find classic Italian dishes like Clams Casino, Pasta Fagioli, Meat Lasagna and Chicken Milanese mixed in with Luca Bella’s signature dishes. We loved the Spicy Chicken Isabella (roasted chicken on the bone topped with sauteed cherry peppers, mushrooms, onion and roasted garlic).

Cost: $10 in advance or $15 at the door — This includes one glass of Beringer Reserve Chardonnay or Cabernet and a selection of complimentary hors d’oeuvres.

Buy now: http://southflorida.dinemag.net/events/calendar/happy-hour-at-luca-bella/

Menu:
Stuffed Mushrooms
Fried Zucchini Strings
Calamari Fritti
Mini Meatballs
Bruschetta

Bridges Of Hope A Play for the Children – Watch all your dreams come true 4/27/12

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Bridges Of Hope A Play for the Children – Watch all your dreams come true!
Friday, April 27, 2012, 8 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

“Bridges of Hope” is an original play written by Playwright, Wendy White for the children residing with their families at the Shepherds Way/HOPE South Florida homeless shelter. The play was developed during the children’s after school program at “ACES” (After-school – Art – Academics- Collaborations for Educational Success)

“Bridges of Hope” will be performed by the children and will be accompanied by the New Light Players – Jessica Pusceddu, Christina Jolie Breza, Luis Navarro and Todd Bruno! Original art by the children will be on exhibit and a film produced by Lourdes Duarte portraying the making of “Bridges of Hope” will be featured.

Wendy White, President of the New Light Foundation, Inc. is proud to present “Bridges of Hope” – the result of a dream to help children learn to express themselves via the medium of playwrighting – Wendy will present a documentary which shares the children’s hopes and dreams through their eyes.

“I am deeply honored to help the children who participate in ACES program and reside at the homeless shelter how to express and share their stories – the program’s goal is to give the children hope by being heard and encouraged through their circumstances – what results is a creative way to have fun and joy through the arts,” states Wendy White, Playwright and Artist.

The Shepherd’s Way/HOPE South Florida provides shelter and life skill classes to homeless and hurting families throughout Broward County. “HOPE South Florida is a partnership, a lead organization in a network of partner churches and organizations working together to provide a holistic Christian response to homelessness in our community. Crossing denominational lines, Protestants and Catholics alike came together, united to serve individuals and families living on the streets.” For more information visit: https://www.hopesouthflorida.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.

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

Wendy White would like to thank Vanessa Garcia, Artistic Director of Krane, Inc. for all her support in the process of developing Bridges of Hope. In 2010 Garcia 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

New Light Theatre Box Office: 954.829.0638 www.newlightgallery.org

Funding for this project is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council.

This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.

The Hangar Exhibition Fetish 4/14/12

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The Hangar Exhibition “Fetish”
April 14, 2012, 7:00 – 10:00pm
The Hangar
2235 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33127
www.hangargallery.com

The Hangar Art Intiative is pleased to announce our latest exhibition,
Fetish
An exploration of sexual “ism”
Opening Reception:
April 14th 7-10pm

Sexual fetishism, or erotic fetishism, is sexual arousal a person receives from a physical object, or from a specific situation. Our current installation will feature a multsensroy experience created to investigate the relationship betweeen object and viewer as it relates to sexual icinography.

Featuring Artists: 305 Airborne Division, Ernesto Barretom Coco, Daze, Jose Garcia, Marissa Gould, Phillip Graybill, Ginger 2 Tone, Don Hall, Wendy Hall, Kelly, Allioson Kotsig, Eric Madrid, Melissa McCade, Carolina Mishaan, Ivana Salander, Pinhead, Kareem Piper, and Agustin Vergara

The Hangar Arts Initiative: Hosting group exhibitions, events and workshops for srtists of all disciplines. Dedicated to the collective movement of creative exhibition, we seek to break down the gllery walls open the lines of communication between artists, patrons, anc community.

Group Show: Sasha Akimov, Kem Bessemer, Danielle Bustillo, Kelly Barter, Xibie Corea, Jorge Heilpern, Janie Jackson, Charles Leano, Teri Levine, Griselda Lechini, Christine Llorente, Sandy Maranesi, Manuel Mazzanto, Krytle Pizutti, Burne Richardson, Daniel Rodriguez, and Jorge Miguel Rodriguez

Club Blue Young Professionals for Boys and Girls Clubs Event at Crave 4/17/12

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Club Blue Young Professionals for Boys & Girls Clubs Event
Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 6-8 p.m.
CRAVE Restaurant
4250 Salzedo Street
Suite 1425
Coral Gables, FL 33146

RSVPs are requested at clubblue@bgcmia.org.
Club Blue members: complimentary. Guests: minimum $25 donation which includes a cocktail and appetizers.

Club Blue Miami, Young Professionals for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade is hosting an evening of networking and cocktails at CRAVE Restaurant in Coral Gables, Fla. Club Blue welcomes area young professionals to attend the relaxed event, where they can mingle/network and learn more about Club Blue and its mission. Attendees will enjoy cocktails and appetizers.

The event is sponsored by JGB Bank and Perez-Abreu, Aguerrebere, Sueiro & Torres, P.L. Certified Public Accountant and Consultants.

Club Blue Miami comprises energetic, young professionals ages 45 or younger who are, or are certain to, become the community’s future leaders. It was established to provide a place where young professionals can connect to change lives. Members are individual contributors whom are committed to expanding Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s mission of building community awareness and establishing long-lasting ties with the community. For more information about Club Blue, visit www.facebook.com/clubbluemiami.

Free Orientation Brunch Sweet Surrender 1-Day Workshop for Wives and Girlfriends 4/21/12

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Free Orientation Brunch – Sweet Surrender 1-Day Workshop for Wives and Girlfriends.
4/21/2012, 10:30 a.m.
Exact meeting location details will be provided upon registration.
www.heartsdesireintl.com

Should a wife let her husband handle all the finances, stop giving her opinion and have sex whenever he wants to so they can have a better relationship? Yes, according to Heart’s Desire International, who is hosting a free orientation brunch on April 21st to introduce “The Sweet Surrender 1-Day Workshop for Wives and Girlfriends.” The organization bases its workshops, coaching and retreats on the work of New York Times best-selling author of “The Surrendered Wife” and “The Surrendered Single” Laura Doyle. Doyle will travel from Los Angeles to speak at this event in South Florida.

Heart’s Desire International teaches women to reconnect with their femininity and their longing to be desired. In this age of equality, some critics find the approach outdated and sexist––but not graduates of the Heart’s Desire workshops, who swear by the effectiveness of the company’s methods in teaching them to have successful relationships.

“Not everyone has gotten the word yet that they can put an end to chronic heartbreak and loneliness by learning a few skills,” says Heart’s Desire International co-founder Gladys Diaz. “This spring and summer hundreds will make that breakthrough at our workshops and at the Lifelong Romance Retreat for women in South Florida from June 22-24.”

The organization often receives wedding announcements from graduates of the singles and girlfriends programs and thank-you notes from the wives whose marriages have been transformed into passionate, peaceful, intimate relationships.

“Over a decade ago, Laura Doyle started a ‘Romance Revolution’ which is now practiced in 26 countries across the world. Now she is bringing the revolution to South Florida,” adds Diaz.

For more information or to register for the FREE brunch for wives and girlfriends, please visit heartsdesireintl.com.

For more information about the Lifelong Romance Retreat and New York Times best-selling author Laura Doyle, visit lauradoyle.org.

Backroom Comedy Club Show 4/21/12

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Backroom Comedy Club Show
4/21/2012, 8:00 PM
Tom’s NFL Sports Bar & Grill
5001 N.W. 36th Street
Miami Springs, FL 33166
(305)-343-2930
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Backroom Comedy Club Show
Featuring:
Will Lopez
Dave Williamson
@ Special Guest-William Lewis

Reservations Requested
Reply by E-mail to Reserve: shadow@bboi.net or call (305)343-2930
$8.00 Reserved or ($12.00 @ the Door)
Full Bar & Appetizer Menu
Doors open at 7:15 pm

EMC’s Whale and Star Studio Presents a Lecture by Matthew Biro on Keifer in Barjac 5/16/12

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EMC’s Whale & Star Studio Presents a Lecture by Matthew Biro on “Keifer in Barjac”
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 7pm
Whale & Star
2215 NW 1st Place
Miami, Florida 33127
whaleandstar.com
thelectureproject.com
RSVP 305-576-6160

The lecture is open to the public for a $5 admission fee. RSVP’s are required to the studio at 305-576-6160.

Between 1993 and 2007, “La Ribaute,” Anselm Kiefer’s studio-estate in Barjac, France, also became his most developed artwork, the site where the artist created, collected, and re-imagined his art, while working with a fluctuating team of assistants. A former silk factory on a hill that Kiefer transformed into a vast complex of living spaces, studios,workshops, and storage facilities, it was also an environment in which he created a new type of “land art” consisting gigantic concrete structures, some reduced to postwar-like ruins, amidst the rural French countryside. Because of its monumentality, its environmental and experiential qualities, and the fact that it synthetized multiple media, “La Ribaute,” has been called a “Gesamtkunstwerk,” Kiefer’s total work of art. This assessment is, as we shall see, correct, but with qualifications, which need to be drawn from the concept’s history.

Matthew Biro is Chair and Professor in the Department of the History of Art and the University of Michigan. Originally trained as a continental philosopher, he came to art history through an interest in aesthetics and visual thinking. He is the author of two books, Anselm Kiefer and the Philosophy of Martin Heidegger (New York and London: Cambridge University Press, 1998) and The Dada Cyborg: Visions of the New Human in Weimar Berlin (Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota Press, 2009), and his articles on modern and contemporary art and philosophy have appeared in Art History, the Yale Journal of Criticism, RES, Art Criticism, and New German Critique, among other places. His reviews of contemporary art, film, and photography have appeared in Artforum, Contemporary, Art Papers, The New Art Examiner, and he has also written for the Philadelphia Inquirer, Clio, CAA Reviews, and the European Legacy. He is currently working on a book about the photographer Robert Heinecken.

Miami Lyric Opera presents Lucia di Lammermoor 4/14-15/12

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Miami Lyric Opera presents Lucia di Lammermoor
Saturday, April 14 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 15 at 4:00 p.m.
Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center
174 East Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33131

Admission: $45, $35 and $25. Students with ID $25 only at Box Office. Tickets Sales At Olympia Theater at Gusman Arts Center or online www.miamilyricopera.org or tickets.gusmancenter.org

Featuring: Karin White, Jorge Pita, Oscar Martinez, Diego Baner, Jesse Vargas, Ketty Delgado, Herman Diaz and other fine artists.

MLO Orchestra and Chorus
Chorusmaster: Pablo Hernandez
Conductor: Doris Lang Kosloff
Artistic Director: Raffaele Cardone

Lucia di Lammermoor is a dramma tragico (tragic drama) in three acts by Gaetano Donizetti. Salvadore Cammarano wrote the Italian language libretto loosely based upon Sir Walter Scott’s historical novel The Bride of Lammermoor.
In Donizetti’s dark drama, young Lucia is caught in the middle of a feud between her family and the man she loves. Forced by her brother to forsake her love and marry for money, she loses more than her happiness – she loses her mind. After she kills her bridegroom, Lucia plunges headlong into madness to Donizetti’s magnificent score in one of opera’s most famous, horrifying, and musically gorgeous scenes.

Donizetti wrote Lucia di Lammermoor in 1835, a time when several factors led to the height of his reputation as a composer of opera. Gioachino Rossini had recently retired and Vincenzo Bellini had died shortly before the premier of Lucia leaving Donizetti as “the sole reigning genius of Italian opera”. Not only were conditions ripe for Donizetti’s success as a composer, but there was also a European interest in the history and culture of Scotland. The perceived romance of its violent wars and feuds, as well as its folklore and mythology, intrigued 19th century readers and audiences. Sir Walter Scott made use of these stereotypes in his novel The Bride of Lammermoor, which inspired several musical works including Lucia.

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

Luis Lazo: When You’re A Boy Opening 4/12/12

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Luis Lazo: When You’re A Boy
Opening reception for the artist, Thursday, April 12th, 6pm
Wynwood Gallery Walk, Saturday, April 14, 2 – 9pm
Wynwood Art District
2620 Nw 2nd Avenue
Miami Florida 33127
www.dinamitranigallery.com
www.luislazophotography.com

Dina Mitrani Gallery is pleased to present When You’re A Boy by Luis Lazo, opening on Thursday, April 12 at 6pm and on view through June 1st 2012. Luis Lazo’s first solo exhibition in the gallery illustrates, with photographs and videos, the brief time that is the transformation of when a boy becomes a man. The artist incorporates photographs of nature, such as clouds and blooming branches, to create a poetic juxtaposition and visual metaphor. The images evoke the introspective nature of these fleeting moments and the emotional angst that accompanies the fragility of this phase in a boy’s life. Light plays an important role in the depiction of these elements, raising the narrative to a unique level of extraordinary beauty.

Luis Lazo was born in Chile, raised in London and has lived in the south of France for the last nine years. He studied Art History and Photography at Bourneville School of Art, before gaining his Honors Degree in Visual Communication from the University of Wolverhampton, U.K. He has worked as a stills photographer on feature films as well as photographing for publications such as Harpers, Queens, The Telegraph and Premiere Magazine among others. He has also photographed for fashion publications such as British GQ, Twill in Paris, and So-In in Japan. He has had solo and group exhibits in England, France, Amsterdam and was recently awarded Viewbook Photostory’s First Prize in the Conceptual category.

Dina Mitrani Gallery opened in November 2008 and specializes in international contemporary photography. The gallery represents emerging and mid-career artists, offers artists talks and lectures on photography as well as photo-based books. The gallery is committed to promoting its artists, as well as working with independent curators to produce unique group exhibitions.

Café Prima Pasta Celebrates National Garlic Day 4/19/12

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Café Prima Pasta Celebrates National Garlic Day
Thursday, April 19, 2012 (National Garlic Day)
Café Prima Pasta
414 71st Street
Miami Beach, FL
305-867-0106
www.cafeprimapasta.com

Café Prima Pasta is celebrating their love for garlic with $4.19 specials on Thursday, April 19th in conjunction with National Garlic Day. The three “breath-taking,” garlic-infused appetizers including the Bruschetta, flaky Italian bread topped with chopped tomatoes, sweet basil and garlic (org. $9.95); Calamaretti Fritti, fresh calamari fried in a mixture of authentic Italian bread crumbs and robust roasted garlic (orig. $12.95); and Spinach Sautee, tender baby spinach sautéed in zesty garlic served over hearty cannellini beans (orig. $9.95).

If the permeating smell of the restaurant isn’t enough to keep patrons safe, repellent Vampire cocktails are available, which include the Baby Prima Martini, Dracula Red Bloody Mary, Vampire Vodka Surprise, and Chef Arturo’s favorite Pinot Noir all priced at $4.19 a glass!

Whether people love it or hate it, the health benefits of eating garlic are now universally hailed. A member of the onion family, garlic has been used throughout recorded history for both culinary and medicinal purposes such as lowering blood cholesterol levels and reducing the buildup of plaque in arteries. It has a characteristic pungent, spicy flavor that mellows and sweetens considerably with cooking.

“A little secret; 15 minutes before we open, I take a sizzling hot skillet of sautéed garlic out into the dining room and splash in some Italian white wine letting off an explosion of garlic goodness to fill the air,” admits Gerry Cea, who manages his family’s business, Café Prima Pasta. “In addition to being part of our restaurant’s ambiance, the smell serves as a prelude to the handmade specialty pastas, fresh breads and desserts we prepare to order each day.”

Miami Rum Fest Grand Tasting 4/21-22/12

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Grand Tasting Event
Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22
Deauville Beach Resort
6701 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL
miamirumfest.com

Buy Tickets Online to the Grand Tasting Event for $40 per day in advance, or $50 at the door. You can also purchase grand tasting tickets in advance by calling toll free: 877-855-3378.
Be sure to tell them the Soul Of Miami sent you.

The Miami Rum Renaissance Festival is a celebration of the best rums in the world, featuring a two-day Grand Tasting Exhibition where participants can sample more than 200 fine rums from the Caribbean and beyond. Discover the finest rums from more than 30 countries, from each category and from each notable brand.

The Miami Rum Renaissance Festival is the world’s largest gathering of rum experts, professionals and enthusiasts.

Discover a treasure trove of cool island fashions, arts and crafts, tiki collectables, home furnishings, travel opportunities and more in the Island Lifestyle exhibits.Grand Tasting Event tickets include rum samples. Food is available for sale at the event.

Seminars and lectures will be presented by a veritable who’s who list of experts from the rum manufacturing, distilling and blending world, as well as luminaries of the cocktail mixologists universe, offering insightful programs to consumers and members of the trade.

Convenient parking at the Deauville Beach Resort and public parking nearby.

Date and Wine 4/21/12

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Date & Wine
04/21/2012, 07:00pm
Cavas Wine Cafe
900 South Miami Ave.
Miami, Florida 33130
Register Online
Enter promo code ‘Heart2Tango’ and SAVE 15% OFF registration

Life can be pretty unpredictable; perhaps no more so than knowing when and where you’ll find love. Whether you are ready to settle down or you are just out there playing the field, Heart Tango offers hip, thoughtfully planned signature speed dating events for successful single professionals that leave our guests with a lasting impression that lingers well beyond the last dance. You’ve seen speed dating events play out in movies, on television, and you’ve probably also have heard about them from your friends. What better way to meet 10-20 single professionals in one night. Come join us for an experience that promises to be a delight to the senses.

If you love discovering and tasting new wines, then you will be spoiled for choice at Cavas Wine Tasting Cafe, with an extensive range of wine tasting tours and tastings events which allows customers to choose from an average of over 80 different self-service wine selections. Cavas has something for everyone to enjoy.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to check-in. Speed Dating event starts at 7pm promptly.

Opening Reception for A Spring Affair Exhibition 4/14/12

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Opening Reception for “A Spring Affair” Exhibition
Saturday April 14th, 2012, 7-11 pm
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, April 14th 2012 on your calendar for our Opening Reception.

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.

Live Music by “Amereida”

Hors d’oeuvres by Ramelles Catering Services
Complimentary Wine and Refreshments
Valet Parking available by South Florida Parking

For clients in the Palm Beach ~ Boca Raton area, transportation from Regency Court in Boca Raton to Art Fusion Galleries has been provided complimentary from Francine S. Rogers and Michael Altheim via Midnight Sun Tours. This bus will leave from Regency Court in Boca Raton (the corner of Jog Road and Yamato by Too Jays Restaurant) PROMPTLY at 6:30 p.m. Saturday April 14th, and will leave Miami at 10:00 P.M. for the return home. Please RSVP your seat by April 12th by calling Michael Altheim at (561).706.5146

15th Annual Cuisine for Art 5/17/12

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15th Annual Cuisine for Art
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Grand Ballroom
One Seminole Way
Hollywood, Florida

Tickets: $100 (until May 14th, $120 after)
Purchase your tickets here

Business Attire/Dressy Casual

Cocktail reception and silent auction 6 to 7 pm
Dinner, entertainment, awards presentation, and live auction immediately following

Recognizing…
Miami Dolphins legend and former National Football League All-Pro Jason Taylor for his contributions to South Florida.

Enjoy…
• Elected government officials and community leaders serve as your waiters
• Delicious signature hors d’oeuvres and sit-down dinner of petite filet mignon and roasted salmon
• Red and white wine and vodka cocktails all night long, compliments of Southern Wine & Spirits
• Fabulous silent and live auction for one-of-a-kind items, such as a cooking class and private lunch for eight at Bourbon Steak at Turnberry Isle Miami; a behind-the-scenes tour of Local 10 Studios with anchor Jason Martinez; and more
• Raffle prizes, including a two-night/three-day stay at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
• Entertainment featuring Rock With U

Celebrity Waiters, Elected Officials
• Hon. Patricia Asseff, City of Hollywood Commissioner
• Hon. Richard Blattner, City of Hollywood Commissioner
• Hon. Peter Bober, Mayor, City of Hollywood
• Hon. Beam Furr, City of Hollywood Commissioner
• Hon. Joe Gibbons, Florida State Representative
• Hon. Sue Gunzburger, Broward County Commissioner
• Hon. Evan Jenne, Florida State Representative
• Hon. Heidi O’Sheehan, City of Hollywood Commissioner
• Hon. Fran Russo, City of Hollywood Commissioner
• Hon. Elaine Schwartz, Florida State Representative
• Hon. Linda Sherwood, Vice Mayor, City of Hollywood
• Hon. Eleanor Sobel, Florida State Senator

Celebrity Waiters, Community Leaders
• John Benz, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategic Officer, Memorial Healthcare System
• Marc Cannon, Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications and Public Policy, AutoNation
• Michael Goodman, Partner, Bitner Goodman
• Jen Klaassens, Vice President of Programs, The Wasie Foundation
• Phil Madow, President, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
• Jason Martinez, Morning and Noon News Anchor, WPLG Local 10
• Vanessa Medina, General Assignment Reporter, WSVN 7 News
• Diana Pittarelli, President, Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce / Realtor Associate, First Colonial Realty
• Carole Pumpian, President, Hallandale Beach Area Chamber of Commerce / President, CPumpian PR
• Trina Robinson, Anchor/Meteorogoloist, NBC6 News
• Brent Spechler, Chairman of the Board, Broward Boys and Girls Club / President/Founder, WorkNet Network, Inc.

A Very Merry Sherry Event 4/12/12

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A Very Merry Sherry Event
Thursday April 12, 6-8pm
Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134

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

Looking for an interesting event to take that special someone? Join us for “A Very Merry Sherry Event” presented by Williams & Humbert at the Coral Gables Museum. This intoxicating evening will include a sherry tasting in which guests will experience a full range of sherries from fino to cream. Local wine instructor Patrick Alexander will introduce each sherry within its historic and cultural context. Guests will also enjoy a tour by historian Juan Riera of the La Florida exhibit, a display of Spanish maps of Florida from the Age of Exploration.

Thank you to our sponsors, Williams & Humbert and Dry Sack!

Parking is available in the parking garage across the street from the Coral Gables Museum.

South Florida Jazz Presents Matt Wilson’s Arts and Crafts with Terrell Stafford 4/14/12

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South Florida JAZZ Presents Matt Wilson’s Arts & Crafts w/ Terrell Stafford
Saturday April 14, 8pm
Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center
Nova Southeastern University campus
3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr Blvd
Davie 33314.

Tickets are $40 ($30 for South Florida JAZZ members and $15 for students under age 25 with I.D.) and may be purchased from the Broward Center Box Office by calling 954.462.0222, option #4 in Broward County; also toll-free at 877-311-SHOW, as well as online at: southfloridajazz.org, the presenting organization’s official Web site.

South Florida’s premier modern jazz organization is excited to privileged to present drummer Matt Wilson’s Arts & Crafts band featuring renowned trumpeter Terell Stafford. Mr Wilson is one of the most in-demand drummers on the New York jazz scene, acclaimed for his taste, sensitivity and his legendary humor that permeates every performance. In this show, Mr Wilson and bandmates will devote a portion of the performance to elucidating and demonstrating the important elements of the creative process that makes jazz a unique art form.

New York-based drummer and Grammy nominee Matt Wilson is one of today’s most celebrated jazz artists. He is also among the most admired artists by his drumming peers, not only because of his musical and melodic drumming style, but for his special gift of warmth and humor that makes everyone genuinely smile. Of course, he is also a gifted composer and educator. Matt’s positive energy and ability to explore a broad range of musical settings keeps him in demand for numerous bands.

In addition to leading Arts & Crafts and a very different quartet, Matt is an integral part of bands led by Joe Lovano, John Scofield, Charlie Haden, Lee Konitz, Denny Zeitlin, Jane Ira Bloom, and Dena DeRose, among others. He has performed with many legends of music including Herbie Hancock, Dewey Redman, Andrew Hill, Bobby Hutcherson, Elvis Costello, Cedar Walton, Kenny Barron, John Zorn, Marshall Allen, Wynton Marsalis, Michael Brecker, Pat Metheny, Bill Frisell and Hank Jones. Wilson has appeared on 250 CDs as a sideman and has released 14 CDs as a leader.
Matt has been featured on the covers of DownBeat and JazzTimes magazines and was for 5 consecutive years voted #1 Rising Star Drummer in the Downbeat Critic’s Poll. The readers of JazzTimes recently chose him as one of the top 4 drummers in the 2010 Readers Poll.
Add the pure trumpet and flugelhorn virtuosity of Terell Stafford, the versatility and originality of organist Gary Versace, and the solid propulsion of bassist Martin Wind and you have Arts & Crafts – a band with a groove and a style that is absolutely original. In Matt Wilson’s words, “this band eliminates the moat that often exists between the front of the stage and the audience.”

Matt Wilson – drums
Terell Stafford – trumpet and flugelhorn
Gary Versace – Hammond B3 organ
Martin Wind – acoustic bass

La Florida The First 200 Years Lecture by Dr. Michael Gannon 4/10/12

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La Florida: The First 200 Years | Lecture by Dr. Michael Gannon
Tuesday April 10, 2012
6:00 P.M. Spanish Wine and Tapas
7:00 P.M. Presentation
Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Kindly RSVP to yesenia@coralgablesmuseum.org
For more information, please the Museum at 305-603-8067.

In honor of the upcoming 500th Anniversary of Ponce de Leon’s discovery and naming of La Florida, the Coral Gables Museum and Northern Trust cordially invite you to a lecture by Dr. Michael Gannon.

The lecture will be held in the Robert J. and Marian Fewell Gallery where the map exhibit La Florida is located. Dr. Gannon will provide historical context to the maps that depict Spanish settlements in what was then considered to be Florida. These maps are a verification of some of the earliest connections between Florida and Spain.

The exhibit, made possible through the efforts of Ambassador Cristina Barrios, Consul General of Spain in Miami and Spain’s Ministry of Culture, gives a rare glimpse of replicas of ancient Spanish Maps, many never seen outside of Spain.

Music provided by the Coral Gables Music Club on the “Steinway Piano in Residence” on loan from the Steinway Piano Gallery, Coral Gables.

Parking is available in the parking garage across the street from the Coral Gables Museum.

College Spring Dance Concert 4/12-15/12

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College Spring Dance Concert
April 12, 13 & 14; 7:30 PM
April 15; 2:00 PM
New World Dance Theater
25 NE 2nd Street, 8th floor, downtown Miami
General admission $12 / Students and seniors $5
Information at 305-237-3341
Buy Tickets Online

Features Iconic Modern Choreography
A showcase of talent, versatility, and virtuosity the College Spring Dance Concert program presents a wide range of exciting dance works – two classics by modern dance masters and four contemporary premieres. Martha Graham’s powerful and dramatic work from 1936, Prelude to Action, created just prior to WWII invokes the need for unity in forging the future. Another highlight of the concert, set to a lively jazz score, is Session for Six – choreographed in 1958 by Anna Sokolow, a master of early modern dance. In addition, Darshan Singh Bhuller’s (Mapping #1) which utilizes video technology to turn the stage space and the conventions of choreography literally upside down will premier as well Gerard Ebitz’s They Came from the North, a playful, skillfully executed theatrical dance that humorously invokes grade-B sci-fi films and the world of early 1960’s television. Arnold Quintane’s new work for NWSA dancers is a study in classic minimalism, set to a driving electronic musical score while Josée Garant has made a new dance, Short Stories, which brings the story, the storyteller, the book, and the pages of the story alive in movement.

Brotherly Love Productions April and Early May 2012 Schedule

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Brotherly Love Productions April & Early May 2012 Schedule

J2K album release, Arpetrio, Stokeswood, Consider the Source, Black Taxi, The Bright Light Social Hour, and many more

Brotherly Love Productions is excited to announce their April and early May 2012 schedule including the J2K “Like Your Face” Release Party and shows with Arpetrio, Stokeswood, Consider the Source, Black Taxi, The Bright Light Social Hour, and many more. We’ve also include the upcoming BLP Rockout with Your Cookout line-up. Venue contact info can be found at the bottom. For more information, high-res images, tickets, or to schedule an interview please feel free to reach out. Peace & Brotherly Love!

APRIL 2012
April 5 – J2K “Like Your Face” Release Party (disco fusion w/ a sense of humor, Gainesville)
w/ Arpetrio (jamtronica, Kentucky)
Funky Buddha, Boca Raton
$5 | 9pm | 18+
www.J2KBand.com | www.Facebook.com/Arpetrio
April 6 – Arpetrio (jamtronica, Kentucky)
Guanabanas, Jupiter
FREE | 8pm | 21+
www.Facebook.com/Arpetrio
April 7- Stokeswood (electro-folk, Atlanta)
w/ Arpetrio (jamtronica)
Funky Buddha, Boca Raton
$7 | 9pm | 18+
www.Stokeswood.net | www.Facebook.com/Arpetrio
April 13 – Aquaphonics (liquid groove, Jupiter)
Native Tap Room, Hollywood
$5 | 9pm
www.AquaphonicsBand.com
April 21 – Consider the Source (sci-fi Middle Eastern fusion, New York)
Funky Buddha, Boca Raton
$8 |9pm | 18+
www.ConsidertheSourceMusic.com

MAY 2012
May 4 – The Bright Light Social Hour (rock n’ roll, Austin, Texas)
Funky Buddha, Boca Raton
$8adv, $10dos | 9pm | 18+
www.TheBrightLightSocialHour.com

May 11 – Black Taxi (rock n’ roll, New York)
Funky Buddha, Boca Raton
$6 | 9pm | 18+
www.BlackTaxi.com
Blp Rockout With Your Cookout
Hurricane Bar & Lounge, Delray Beach
6-8pm FREE BBQ | 9pm FREE Show
April 8 – Vagabond Swing (gypsy rock, New Orleans)| www.VagabondSwing.com
April 15 – KillBillies (folk punk, West Palm Beach) | www.KillBillies.com
April 22 – Consider the Source (sci-fi Middle Eastern fusion, New York)| www.ConsidertheSourceMusic.com
April 29 – Thomas Wynn & The Believers (roots rock, Orlando) | www.ThomasWynnandTheBelievers.com
May 6 – Big Daddy Love (roots rock, North Carolina) | www.BigDaddyLove.com

VENUE INFO
Funky Buddha Lounge & Brewery
2621 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33431
561.368.4643 | www.TheFunkyBuddha.com

Hurricane Bar & Lounge
640-7 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483
561.278.0282 | www.hurricanelounge.com

Guanabanas
960 North Highway A1a, Jupiter, FL 33477
561.578.4668 | www.Guanabanas.com

Native Tap Room
2006 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, FL 33020
www.NativeTapRoom.com

Heart of a Chef 4/29/12

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Heart of a Chef
Sunday, April 29, 2012, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road
Coral Gables

Tickets are $30 per person; the purchase of one adult ticket includes admission for two children.
All proceeds benefit the Florida Heart Research Institute. For more information and tickets visit www.heartofachef.org.

Eat, play and be healthy at Heart of a Chef (HOAC), a unique culinary experience presented by Florida Blue and Whole Foods Market. Taking place on Sunday, April 29, 2012, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, HOAC is a family-friendly food festival focused on the prevention of childhood obesity, which has been known to lead to heart disease. At this fun, interactive event, activities for all ages including food and wine tastings and educational seminars, all designed to heighten awareness and give children and their parents the tools to make health-conscious decisions while adopting a heart healthy lifestyle.

Short Chef, a life-long culinary expert who has dedicated several years to educating kids on proper nutrition, will give a special cooking demonstration. Short Chef has been working with children in South Florida for the past ten years, helping them understand the importance of eating a healthy, balanced diet. His mission, similar to the FHRI’s, is to battle childhood diabetes and obesity.

No doubt, the day’s highlight will be Heart of a Chef’s annual culinary battle. This year’s chef cook-off will feature two local, culinary heavyweights with previous competitive cooking challenges under their belts – Joshua Wahler versus Giorgio Rapicavoli. In addition to his post as executive chef of CRAVE Restaurant, Wahler is a Hell’s Kitchen alumnus. As owner and executive chef of the wildly popular pop-up restaurant, Eating House, Rapicavoli is best known for his recent win on the nationally celebrated Food Network television show, Chopped. A basket of mystery ingredients will be given to the chefs, challenging them to create a meal which is both delicious and heart healthy.

Tickets for HOAC are $30 per person; the purchase of one adult ticket includes admission for two children.

The Florida Heart Research Institute is an independent, non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to stopping heart disease through research, education and prevention. FHRI has been an international leader in cardiovascular research since 1944, offering free services to the community such as onsite and offsite screening programs for the underserved and uninsured.

Driven to Dine 4/14/12

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Driven to Dine
Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 5 p.m.
cocktail reception at a private residence

Tickets for Driven to Dine cost $5,000 per limo, which seats 8 guests; or $625 per person.

Driven to Dine is a one-of-a-kind, luxurious dining experience taking place on Saturday, April 14, 2012. It kicks off with an exclusive cocktail reception where guests will sample an array of wines and spirits compliments of Total Wine, enjoy delectable appetizers provided by Le Cordon Bleu, and participate in a live auction. After the reception, guests will gather into groups of 8 and select a sealed envelope containing the name of one of several top restaurants in South Florida. With their destination unknown, diners will adjourn to a stretch limousine, which will ferry them to the restaurant for an elegant multi-course, heart healthy dinner sure to please their palates. After an amazing meal, limos will return guests to the place of origin.

The FHRI hand-selected some of South Florida’s most prestigious restaurants to partner with in this year’s Driven to Dine. They include: 1500˚ at Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach, CRAVE, db Bistro Moderne, Edge, Steak & Bar at the Four Seasons Miami, Flemings Prime Steakhouse, La Cofradia, RED The Steakhouse, Tudor House, Truluck’s and J&G Grill at the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort.

Dorsch Gallery hosts Sneak Peek of FGO’s Roméo et Juliette Opera During Second Saturday Art Walk 4/14/12

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Dorsch Gallery hosts Sneak Peek of FGO’s Roméo et Juliette Opera During Second Saturday Art Walk
April 14, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Dorsch Gallery
151 Northwest 24th Street
Miami, FL

Florida Grand Opera (FGO) and Dorsch Gallery will host an Opera Preview of FGO’s upcoming production of Roméo et Juliette during the Wynwood Second Saturday Art Walk on April 14 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Guests will enjoy an evening of popular arias, art installations, free entry, and complimentary cocktails by Herradura tequila, Little Black Dress vodka and Chambord vodka. The event is FREE and open to the public. Click here to RSVP or call 305-854-1643 for more information.

Designed to provide attendees with a sampling of the beautiful French music from this operatic retelling, the event will feature mini-performances by members of FGO’s Young Artist Studio. Come hear well-known arias from Roméo et Juliette amid Dorsch Gallery’s current exhibitions, which include a group show entitled Let’s Begin with a Line and Ralph Provisero’s solo show, For Old Times’ Sake. The group show is a vignette designed to observe and enjoy the linear, while Provisero’s human-scale kinetic sculpture communicates ambivalence toward typically joyful childhood objects. Both exhibitions run from April 5 through May 5.

The popular French opera Roméo et Juliette comes to life through innovative light projections and set design, dynamic stage fighting and masterful voices on April 21 at the Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County.

Thirsty Thursday at db Bistro Moderne 4/12/12

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Thirsty Thursday at db Bistro Moderne Every Thursday
Beginning Thursday, April 12th, 5 PM – 8 PM
db Bistro Moderne
255 Biscayne Boulevard Way
305.421.8800

Helping locals survive the final day of the work week with residual smiles on their faces, db Bistro Moderne kicks-off a new Thirsty Thursday happy hour on April 12th. From 5-8 pm every Thursday, Miami’s neighborhood bistro invites you to take a break from the usual routine, kicking off the weekend a day early in their inviting lounge. Enjoy $7 specialty cocktails like The Diego made with Stoli Vodka, yellow chartreuse, cucumber, and lemon or the Stoli Elit Filthy Martini with gourmet blue cheese and gherkin olives. Have a taste of Chef Jarrod Verbiak’s bar bites gone French including Montaditos (Pan con Tomate, Jamon Serrano, Manchego Cheese) for $8 or the Aioli (Market Vegetables, Mussels, Shrimp on a Crostini) for $10. While unwinding with co-workers or friends, guests will revel in the Pièce de résistance of the weekly happy hour – sounds by saxophone player Jon Sax layered on top of the work of DJ Michael Sarysz.

March for Babies 2012 walk 4/28/12

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March for Babies 2012 walk
Saturday, April 28; registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the walk begins at 9 a.m.
Tropical Park
7900 SW 40 Street
Miami, FL

Cost: There is no cost to participate, but all walkers are asked to raise a minimum of $200.

Internationally famed model, Niki Taylor, proudly announces her participation in March of Dimes March for Babies to help raise awareness and critical funds for stronger, healthier babies. March for Babies is one of America’s best loved fundraising events. In Miami, thousands of volunteers and supporters participate in the three-mile walk to help more than 231,000 Florida babies born every year survive and thrive.

March of Dimes hosts their annual March for Babies event to raise funds for research and programs for stronger, healthier babies. With past Miami participants including Jennifer Lopez, John Secada, Carlos Ponce, Nestor Torres and many more, March for Babies is one of America’s favorite fundraisers. Thousands participate in the three-mile walk to help more than 230,000 Florida babies born every year survive and thrive with proper support.

Alongside Shaquille O’Neal, national celebrity spokesperson, 2012 is aimed to help provide hundreds of families whose newborns are hospitalized with the right aid to avoid premature births, birth defects and infant death. This year’s March for Babies will gather some of Miami’s top socialites, corporate and community leaders. To register please visit, www.marchforbabies.org or call (305) 477-1192.

Community leaders such as, Niki Taylor, Farrah Abraham from MTV’s Teen Mom, Community leaders, such as Mike Meredith from Publix Super Markets, Felipe Basulto from TD Bank, Gene Schaefer from Bank of America, Phillis Oeters from Baptist Health South Florida, Frank Newman from Wells Fargo, and many more.

Tales Under the Stars 4/23/12

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Tales Under the Stars
Monday, 4/23/2012
The Deering Estate
16701 SW 72 Avenue
Miami, FL 33157

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
FREE & open to the public.
Please bring a blanket or lawn chair.

Join us for an enchanted evening of tales presented by the Miami-Dade Public Library System in collaboration with the Deering Estate at Cutler!

Guests can enjoy storytelling by Lela Lombardo, a multi-disciplinary performing artist of theatre, music and dance. Lela brings enthusiasm to communities across South Florida with her knowledge and command of the African drum beat.

Wyland Art Mural Project with Miami Beach Public School Students 5/3-4/12

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Wyland Art Mural Project with Miami Beach Public School Students
Thursday May 3, 10 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. and Friday May 4, 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
May 3
10 a.m. Press Conference
10:15 a.m. until 2:30p.m. Miami Beach 4th Grade Students painting
May 4
10:15 a.m. until 2:30p.m. Miami Beach 4th Grade Students painting
410 and 412 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach FL33139

PRICE: FREE

The public and members of the press are cordially invited to observe the live painting project.

Art, conservation, education and fun come together in an exciting collaboration between the world renowned artist and conservationist- Wyland, and the students of Miami Beach public schools. For two days, the artist and the students of Miami Beach will create a live painting on Lincoln Road Mall near the highly visible intersection of Washington Avenue. The mural will be created on two gigantic panels (each measuring 10 feet tall x 45 feet wide), depicting indigenous marine life. The Arts and Culture Council and Staff of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce are working closely with the Wyland Foundation, and the Miami Dade schools to create this unique painted homage to Miami Beach and its natural habitat to remind the public of the fragile aspect of nature, and the importance of environmental conservation.

Wyland has achieved impressive success on many levels –from his beautiful artwork portraying idyllic oceanic scenes, to creating a significant foundation that promotes water conservation worldwide. Widely recognized for his large-scale murals, Wyland has painted over one hundred of them which are installed across the globe. His work is held in private collections and public places in over one hundred countries. His public works are viewed by an estimated one billion people each year.

The educational component is key – each of the six Miami Beach public schools will participate, as well as the Hebrew Academy, with the fourth-grade students helping paint the murals during a two-day period, May 3rd and 4th. This work will be painted live between 410 and 420 Lincoln Road, directly in front of the FIU College of Architecture + the Arts.

Prior to the live event on May 3rd and 4th, the Miami Beach schools will participate in the Wyland Foundation “Mayors’ Challenge” for conservation. During the month of April, the students will work in their science class to collect and conserve rain water, in water barrels decorated with a Wyland design, which will be used to irrigate the schools’ gardens.

To kick-off the two-day event, there will be an onsite press conference and ceremony announcing the winners of the Wyland Foundation National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation.

This partnership is founded on much generosity by all of the team members, in particular as the artist and his Foundation team, who are donating much of their personal time, talent and project costs.

“We are thrilled with this opportunity to partner with such an important artist and conservationist. Wyland and his Wyland Foundation provide a great platform to help communicate the mission of our Arts and Culture Council,” stated Jerry Libbin, President of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce and Miami Beach City Commissioner.
This project will achieve many wonderful benefits- not only the involvement and education of the Miami Beach students, but it will create a means to raise funds for three pertinent charities –each of which will receive one third of the revenues. The completed murals can be purchased for $50,000 each, with all proceeds benefitting these charities that support the environment, public education and the arts. Signed lithographs of the murals along with branded t-shirts will also be sold to raise funds.

Sponsors of The Wyland Project include the Sagamore Hotel, Fast Care, Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce and FIU College of Architecture + the Arts.

David Castillo Gallery presents Kate Gilmore’s Rock, Hard, Place, Reception 4/14/12

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David Castillo Gallery presents Kate Gilmore’s Rock, Hard, Place, Reception
Saturday, April 14, 6-10 pm
David Castillo Gallery
2234 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33127
United States
www.davidcastillogallery.com

David Castillo Gallery is proud to present Rock, Hard, Place, a solo exhibition by Kate Gilmore. The artist’s sculpture, video and photography extrapolate the consequences of testing her body between authenticity and artifice; improvisation and folklore; cultural rupture and embedded practices.

Black bowls containing hot pink paint occupy an expedit shelving unit like larvae in a honeycomb or circles in Kandinsky’s grid. As Gilmore wedges a rock into each bowl, some violently burst, others overflow into Cy Twombly’s gestural script. In the singular performance Rock, Hard, Place (2012), Gilmore’s corporeal agency within environmental construct blurs the line between set design and mark making. Rock, Hard, Place is exhibited as sculpture, video, and photography.

This new performance registers in Gilmore’s oeuvre, using the female body and token exaggerations of femininity, including the color pink and fashion accessories, to test endurance and question reward. Rock, Hard, Place disambiguates actor and network; beauty and destruction; ritual and freedom. While Gilmore’s end goals may remain coyly obscure, her procedural emphasis rallies toward what Lev Manovich might term the anti-sublime: the struggle to understand personal identity within the overwhelming structure of contemporary society.

Rock, Hard, Place is accompanied by two recent video works. Pot Kettle Black interrogates idiom as Gilmore shelves black paint, its overflow a metronome to her audible toil and exasperated distain. Break of Day marks time in the double entendre of a manually powered hourglass. Gilmore sources materials familiar to infrastructure, homemaking and theater to build concentric stage sets: physical attire, interactive environment, camera frame, exhibition space. The contrasting earnestness of her actions leave Gilmore volatile to orbital pull even as she strives to defy physical laws and challenge societal codes of conduct.

Gilmore’s taxing, and often compromising, self-appointed tasks reference a history of performance art from Yoko Ono to Marina Abramović. Whether binding hay bales with ribbon or punching a bare-fisted escape through chimney-tight drywall, Gilmore is the magician and the compliant assistant, leaking like paint into the dialogue surrounding the autonomy of the female body. The toughness of Rock, Hard, Place brings new relevance to sociopolitical resolve.

Kate Gilmore was born in Washington D.C., received her MFA from the School of Visual Arts, New York, and lives and works in New York, NY. Upcoming exhibitions include the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland, Cleveland, Ohio (2013). Recent exhibitions include Walk the Line at Parasol Unit, London, England (solo); The Fourth Moscow Biennale of Contemporary Art, Moscow, Russia; Whitney Biennial, Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, NY; Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn, NY, among others. Her work has been included in national and international exhibitions including the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, CA; Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn, NY; RISD Museum of Art, Providence, RI; MAK Museum of Art, Vienna, Austria; and Greater New York 2005 at PS1/MoMA Contemporary Art Center, Long Island City, NY. The artist’s work is in the permanent collections of Museum of Modern Art, New York, NY; Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, NY; Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn, NY; Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), Chicago, IL; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco, CA; Verbund Collection, Vienna, Austria; Sammlung Julia Stoschek Collection, Dusseldorf, Germany; LAC, Lambert Collection, Geneva, Switzerland; Fondazione Morra Greco, Naples, Italy; Collezione La Gaia, Busca, Italy; Centro Sperimentale per le Arti Contemporanee (CESAC), Caraglio, Italy, among numerous others.

Latin Spice A Perfect Pairing of Dinner and Dancing 4/10/12

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Latin Spice: A Perfect Pairing of Dinner and Dancing
April 10, 2012
6 to 7 p.m. Zumba Class in Newport ballroom
7:30 p.m. Cocktails and Dinner at Kitchen 305
The Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort
16701 Collins Ave.
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160

PH: 305-749-2100
COST: $45 (includes 60-minute Zumba class, dinner & cocktails)

The Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort is turning up the heat with a saucy, Latin Spice night on Tuesday, April 10th featuring a 60-minute Zumba fitness class taught by special guest instructors Shyam Thakker and Paul Siron followed by a healthy, three-course dinner.

Dubbed one of the “Best Workouts of 2012!” by “The View” on ABC and featured on Shape magazine’s “Hot List”, Zumba Fitness is an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party that’s moving millions of people toward joy and health. Classes burn an average of 1,000 calories an hour, the equivalent to 60 minutes of competitive soccer, or downhill skiing. Celebrity fans include Madonna, Jennifer Lopez and Jordin Sparks.

The fun starts at 6 p.m. in the Newport’s Tiffany Ballroom. Following the high-intensity, 60-minute Zumba class, partygoers will have access to the showers and locker rooms in the hotel’s Aveda Seven Seas Spa & Salon before being ushered into Kitchen 305, located in the lobby of the Newport, for Latin-inspired cuisine and cocktails.

The health conscious, prix fixe menu starts with a baby spinach and goat cheese salad, savory goat cheese, crisp hearts of palm, roasted walnuts, fresh orange slices, tart cranberries, cucumber and cherry tomatoes served over a bed of tender spinach with a cilantro lime vinaigrette; red snapper Vera Cruz, pan seared snapper filet seasoned with red pepper, tomato sauce and Yucca puree served with rice and black beans; and a slice of sweet coconut cake for dessert.

Space is limited, call 305-749-2100 to RSVP or visit the following link, Latin Spice.

Cinema Paradiso for Movies on the Beach 4/14/12

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Cinema Paradiso for Movies on the Beach
Apr 14th, Time: 9pm
Bal Harbour Beach
behind ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa

Snuggle up on the sands of Bal Harbour Beach for a picture-perfect cinematic experience that features free popcorn, plush couches, cozy pillows and ocean breezes. Headlining this al fresco affair is a slate of recent Hollywood hits, silver-screen classics and award-winning international features.

Show time is 9 pm. Admission is complimentary. Public parking will be available at the municipal lot beneath Haulover Bridge or valet parking will be available at ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa.

This week’s feature Oscar winner for best Foreign language film, “Cinema Paradiso”. A filmmaker recalls his childhood, when he fell in love with the movies and formed a deep friendship with the theater’s projectionist.

iGNITE MIAMI Veteran’s Public Service Announcement Showcase Celebration at Ricochet Bar and Lounge 4/7/12

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iGNITE MIAMI Veteran’s Public Service Announcement Showcase Celebration at Ricochet Bar and Lounge
Saturday, April 7th
Celebration begins at 7:00 p.m.
Public Service Announcement is at 8:00 p.m.
Ricochet Bar & Lounge, Midtown Miami
3250 NE 1st Avenue 122B
Miami, Florida 33137

Celebration will include free wine and 50% off drinks, unveiling of Public Service Announcement for Veterans Link Up as well as donations made to support Veterans Link Up

Leadership Miami, a Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce program, has challenged its current class to develop projects that make a meaningful distribution in our community. Team 4 iGNITE MIAMI has identified a need with returning military veterans. iGNITE MIAMI seeks to focus their efforts to help enhance Veterans Link Up’s development and capacity to serve the community through social change efforts, public awareness campaign, and hosting a family fun picnic.

As a part of this program, Leadership Miami’s Team 4 iGNITE MIAMI is hosting a series of events to benefit Veterans Link Up, which provides much needed services to our veterans. The event is called “Party for the Patriots.” We are asking for a $20 donation and that will include FREE wine from 7:00-8:00 p.m. and 50% off drinks from 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Leadership Miami is an annual program sponsored by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and several of Miami-Dade County’s premier companies, local agencies and corporations. The program is targeted towards men and women interested in making Miami a better place to live. Leadership Miami offers its members the opportunity to meet Miami’s leaders and to share an intensive learning experience that focuses on community issues and leadership skills. The purpose of Leadership Miami is to prepare the next generation of Miamians to meet future challenges. The program provides members with lectures, seminars and small group discussions and leadership skills exercises to address vital issues affecting Miami-Dade County. This dynamic format stimulates vigorous and animated discussions by all participants.

The mission of Veterans Link Up is to build partnership of military and civilian service providers in South Florida who honor the service of military personnel, veterans, and the sacrifices of their by families, by providing comprehensive services to support achievement of their personal and professional goals.

First Annual Gables Earth Fest Celebrates Environmental Responsibility 4/22/12

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First Annual “Gables Earth Fest” Celebrates Environmental Responsibility
Sunday, April 22, 2012, from noon to 5 p.m.
in front of Coral Gables City Hall
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL

The City of Coral Gables is hosting its first annual Gables EarthFest, a celebration of planet friendly children activities, exhibits and vendors geared to encourage environmental responsibility and sustainable practices. The event, presented by the Coral Gables Green Task Force and Sustainatopia 2012 and sponsored by EWM Realtors and Richman Green, is free and open to the public.

Gables EarthFest will feature planet-friendly exhibitors and vendors showcasing products and services that offer the community alternatives to live a more sustainable life. There will also be hybrid/electric vehicles displays to promote low emissions transportation and a bike valet for those who are interested in riding to the event. eScrap will be available to collect old computers, batteries, and flourescent lights for recycling.

For sponsorship information or to register for the event, please contact sponsorship@sustainatopia.com or visit www.Facebook.com/GablesEarthfest. For additional event information, please contact the Office of Public Affairs at enews@coralgables.com.

Rooftop CHAIku event at Next@19th 4/21/12

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Rooftop CHAIku event
Saturday, April 21 at 9 p.m.
Next@19th
137 NE 19th Street
Miami

CHAIku is a recurring free event bringing together writers and enthusiasts in Haikus rooted in Jewish identity, culture, community and experience. This month we will feature Florida International University’s writing instructor and founding member of The Miami Poetry collective, Nick Vagnoni. Nick has appeared in Saw Palm, Tigertail, Hinchas de Poesia, Mid-American Review and elsewhere.

Next@19th was founded in July 2010 to engage South Florida’s diverse community in fresh culture and discourse through a Jewish lens. Producing original programming, the organization hosts a range of events and activities. This 2012 season promises celebrations of music, literary arts, visual art, education and spirituality as well as dynamic projects in partnership with the Jewish Film Festival, the Jewish Museum of Florida and O Miami. Next@19th is located at 137 NE 19 Street, Miami FL 33132, on the campus of Temple Israel’s historic site in downtown Miami. For more information please call 305.542.7732 or visit the website at www.nextat19th.org.

Reading of Kaddish by Allen Ginsberg 4/15/12

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Reading of Kaddish by Allen Ginsberg
Sunday, April 15 at 2:00 p.m.
Jewish Museum of Florida
301 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach

Next@19th and the Jewish Museum of Florida are proud to partner in presenting a multi-dimensional experience at the Jewish Museum of Florida that explores art, classical music and poetry. Coinciding with the Museum’s current exhibition, Max Miller: Final Mourner’s Kaddish – 333 Days in Painting, and in celebration of National Poetry Month, a variety of local writers are to perform a reading of Allen Ginsberg’s Kaddish at the Museum, followed by a reception at The Betsy – South Beach on April 15 at 2:00 p.m. For more information, please visit www.nextat19th.org or www.jewishmuseum.com.

The Betsy-South Beach will join festivities by hosting a post-event reception, sponsored by the hotel’s philanthropy, arts and culture program. The works of Holocaust survivor Mimi Schiff and of Isreali photographer Zion Ozieri will be projected in homage to Yom Hashoah.
Valet and street parking available at the hotel

RSVP at 786.972.3175 or by email at info@jewishmuseum.com.

Admission to Kaddish by Allen Ginsberg: Adults $6, seniors $5, families $12, and Museum members and children under 6 yrs are free.

Spotlighting a variety of local writers – many from Next@19th’s CHAIku series and the Miami Poetry Collective – a special reading of Allen Ginsberg’s Kaddish will be presented at the Jewish Museum of Florida in celebration of National Poetry Month. Ginsberg (1926-1997), the visionary poet and founding father of the Beat generation, inspired the American counterculture of the second half of the 20th century with groundbreaking poems such as Howl and Kaddish. He used poetry for both personal and collective expression in his fight for a more interesting and open society.

Max Miller: Final Mourner’s Kaddish – 333 Days in Paintings
On view until May 13, 2012
Jewish Museum of Florida
301 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach
Max Miller: Final Mourner’s Kaddish – 333 Days in Painting is a vivid, moving and cathartic account of the artist’s year spent saying Kaddish (the Jewish prayer of mourning) for his father. A collection of 50 vibrant watercolors depict the synagogues Miller visited in New York, Vermont, Ohio and Florida – including 18 synagogues in South Florida – with commentary on his thoughts and experience. Miller’s show originated at the Yeshiva University Museum in New York City and is sponsored by the New York Foundation for the Arts.

Annual Baltus Icon Awards 4/12/12

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Annual Baltus Icon Awards
Thursday, April 12 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Miami BALTUS showroom
3925 North Miami Avenue
Miami, Florida 33127

BALTUS Collection, the premier Spanish luxury furniture company, has announced that designer Sofia Joelsson, owner and head designer of SoJo Designs in South Beach, is this year’s recipient of the BALTUS Icon Award. Sofia Joelsson is known for her hands-on approach to interior design that allows her to hone in on the unique needs and desires of each client. The prestigious award was introduced in 2011 and honors those who have made outstanding contributions to the interior design community in South Florida. Last year’s inaugural recipient was Edward Nieto of Nieto Design who is acclaimed for eclectic international designs that feature the modern refinement of BALTUS. Nieto will present the award to Joelsson at this year’s event.

Paying tribute to the unmatched designs of Joelsson, large images will be displayed throughout the showroom allowing guests to view the honoree’s various projects. “My palette is forever changing and ranges from modern elegance to sophisticated glamour, with color remaining a key component in design as every room is given its own life, ” said Joelsson. “The modern, livable luxury of BALTUS is truly iconic, and I to seek incorporate its essence in all of my designs.”

The BALTUS Collection is grounded by beauty, originality and a purity of form that can be rationalized by theuncompromising quality and service that complete the BALTUS experience. “Baltus product and by extension the Baltus brand are defined by our creative tenacity, our bespoke approach and our dedication to uncompromising quality” said Director of Branding and Business Development, Paul Templeman-Holmes, “Each piece reflects artful and astute design elements that represent beauty, utility and luxury in equal measure. It is for these specific qualities that Sofia has been chosen as this year’s Icon Award recipient.”

These two fundamental designers will be celebrated together, along with MIAMI magazine, the pinnacle of modern, luxurious living in Miami. To further enhance the evening, Mare Nostrum will provide a delectable culinary menu of hor d’oeuvres featuring traditional and innovative seafood dishes that are characteristic of Mediterranean fare and polished by the exceptional expertise of the Miami culinary scene. The Mare Nostrum restaurant is one of BALTUS’ latest interior designs and personifies the unmatched marriage of nautical glamour and modern minimalism.

Miami Finance Forum April Happy Hour and Networking Event 4/10/12

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Miami Finance Forum April Happy Hour & Networking Event
Miami Finance Forum Happy Hour and Networking Event
Tuesday, April 10, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Chima Brazilian Steakhouse
2400 E. Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

COST: Members: Complimentary. Non-Members: $25.

RSVP Online (877) FF-MIAMI or (877) 336-4264

The Miami Finance Forum (MFF) will host its April Fort Lauderdale happy hour and networking event. South Florida finance professionals are invited to enjoy networking, cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres. MFF events are open to members and non-members alike.

Members of the news media are invited to attend and complimentary media passes are available by contacting Jillian Rudman with Roar Media at jillian@roarmedia.com.

Mother’s Day Brunch at the Deering Estate 4/13/12

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Mother’s Day Brunch at the Deering Estate
Sunday, May 13, 2012 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.
Deering Estate at Cutler
16701 SW 72 Ave
Miami FL 33157
Click here for menu

Celebrate Mother’s Day in Miami at the Deering Estate at Cutler’s annual Mother’s Day Brunch. Guests can taste appetizing dishes and desserts provided by Chef David Schwadron Catering and Event Design, tour the grand Stone House and historic Richmond Cottage, and take in the lush natural beauty and grandeur of the Estate.

The cost is $70 for adults & $45 for children (age 5-12). Tickets are non-refundable.
Advance reservations are required.

Purchase your tickets early for preferred seating! Call the Deering Estate Ticket Office at 305-235-1668 ext. 233.

A sound of Brazil at Puntino Key Biscayne 4/19/12

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A sound of Brazil at Puntino Key Biscayne
Thursday, April 19th, 8pm to 11pm
Puntino Key Biscayne
The Square Plaza
260 Crandon Blvd., Suite 29 & 30
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
info@puntinorestaurants.com
www.puntinokb.com

The Sounds of Brazil Bossanova, Samba & Smooth Jazz

Sonho Meu is a musical Duo that plays tribute to the internationally known Brazilian classics mixed with Jazz standards.

Enjoy the sounds of Antonio Carlos Jobim, Djavan, and Roberto Carlos Elis Regina, Gal Costa, Astrud Gilberto, interpreted by seasoned guitarist/producer and composer Maurice Santa Cruz and by the wondrous voice and interpretation of vocalist/composer Amelia Rosenfeld.

Silvana Facchini Gallery presents Three Women, Three Languages, Three Passions 4/14/12

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Silvana Facchini Gallery presents Three Women, Three Languages, Three Passions
Sheila Elias, Rosario Bond and Liliam Dominguez
April 14, 2012. 6:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Silvana Facchini Gallery
1929 NW 1st Avenue
Miami, FL 33136

Sheila Elias
Elias’ work is about the layers of life and art history, seeking in it a connection between art aesthetics and social consciousness. She portrays a perception of urban tension, raw emotions and harsh realities tempered with gentle optimism and beauty countering an American dream that has gone a bit astray. American sensibility has influenced her life, and the hues of her country are found in the colors of her canvases. She brings an awareness of new directions and individual inventiveness.

Rosario Bond
Bond’s work reflects on social and ideological allusions towards the feminine condition that are created through an innocent and apparently gleaming surface. Twiggy, Barbie, or Charlie’s Angels act as updated feminine stereotypes that serve as utopian references to Bond’s profiled women. According to the artist, “Beauty is a utopian idea that constricts women’s lives, but even while knowing the trappings and trickery of this utopian mockery, women pursue it as their basic survival mode. Beauty is power and status.” Bond’s work reflects on these feminine predicaments with irony and parody.

Liliam Dominguez
Dominguez’s work consists of a series of dreamlike images that observes the excess of information in large cities, which generates mental and spiritual dispersion. The purpose that takes Liliam to construct this series titled “Mirror Stage” is to redraw the urban and interior landscape, to anaesthetize the original meaning of images and construct new ones, to transform reality by metamorphosing its content into a juxtaposed correlation of fixed events. This process thus generates new images, which like a hieroglyph, deciphers an unsettling new poetic environment.

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

en vivo acoustica Florida Latin Grammy Music Showcase 4/26/12

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April 26th 2012, 10:30 PM Sharp
DaDa Restaurant & Lounge
52 Swinton Ave.
Downtown Delray, Fl. 33444

561-330-3232 for table reservations/bottle service.
Free to the public. All ages event.

“en vivo acoustica”/Florida Latin Grammy Music Showcase
2 Certified Latin Grammy nominees…one night only.

Certified 2012 nominee for writing and composition for his collaborations with Artist of the Year nominee: Claudio Corsi, singer/songwriter: Manuel Alayeto aka: MaNoLo will take the stage for a special acoustic set with his band before he embarks on a summer tour in support of his first English album “Zane”.
MaNoLo Video Link (Spanish)
“Si La Vuelvo a Ver” http://vimeo.com/17543061
MaNoLo Video Link (English)
“Lover” http://www.zaneofficial.com/videos.html

Claudio Corsi
Music Video Link “Aire y Mar”

http://www.claudiocorsi.com/index.php

Opening the show will be Miami Based Hip Hop fusion band: Rich Kid Sound System
http://vimeo.com/30076893
The Pokoloko All Stars featuring Venezuelan Pop Singer: Faby Losa

MaNoLo will be on hand to sign autographs, posters and cd’s immediately after his performance. The event is being filmed for an upcoming documentary covering MaNoLo’s life and his rise from obscurity to the main stage. There will also be a live model casting for his next music video courtesy of Human Being Talent Agency and Uriemedia.

We look forward to seeing you all on Thursday, April 26TH for what promises to be one of the hottest shows of the year!

Biz To Biz Networkning on South Beach 5/17/12

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Biz To Biz Networkning on South Beach
Tuesday, April 17th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Lolita South Beach Cocina & Tequila
100 Collins Avenue
South Beach, FL 33139
www.biztobiznetworking.com

Pay Online And Bring A Guest For Free

Great New Location
Biz To Biz Networknig Hit’s South Beach in Style
Lolita South Beach Cocina & Tequila

There will be a table setup to display promotional items and brochures
$10 per person Includes Great Selection of Appetizers And Happy Hour Drink Specials

You may pay the $10 admission online or at the door $10 -Cash, Checks or Credit Cards accepted

Bring A Friend and Introduce Them To Biz To Biz Networking

Seminole Okalee Indian Village Pow Wow 5/11-13/12

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Seminole Okalee Indian Village Pow Wow
May 11 – May 13 , 10:00am – 6:00pm
Hard Rock Live
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
1 Seminole Way
Hollywood, FL 33314-6407
More Info

This event takes place Mothers Day weekend. There will be live alligator wrestling, a wildlife and snake show. Many Native American vendors on hand with food and arts & crafts. One free admission for Mothers with the purchase of one admission.

Tuesday Tasting Benefiting Touching Miami with Love 4/10/12

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Tuesday Tasting Benefiting Touching Miami with Love
04/10/2012, 7:30 p.m.
Kork Wine & Cheese
2 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33130
www.korkwineandcheese.com

Tuesday evening April 10th, Kork Wine & Cheese will re-launch its Tuesday Tasting Series with a portion of proceeds going towards a different charity each week. On April 10th proceeds will benefit Touching Miami with Love, a nonprofit dedicated to providing hope, opportunities, and resources with the Overtown community. The tasting starts at 7:30pm and is $20 per person. For reservations or more information, please call 305-377-8899.

From the owner of former Brickell favorite Transit Lounge, Kork is a wine bar, cheese shop and underground cellar located in the heart of bustling Downtown Miami. Reminiscent of a modern speakeasy with wooden floors, over-sized leather couches and iron chandeliers, Kork provides patrons hundreds of bottles of wine to choose from daily as well as a plethora of ever-changing choices of meat and cheese. The hidden gem of Kork is its underground wine cellar, formerly a bomb shelter in the 1940s, which houses a long wooden communal tasting table, over 3,000 bottles of wine and live jazz Thursday through Sunday. Imported and domestic beers are also available. Kork Wine & Cheese is located at 2 South Miami Ave in Downtown Miami, Florida. For more information, please call 305.377.8899 or visit www.korkwineandcheese.com.

Miami Science Museum 2nd Annual Great Energy Challenge 4/21/12

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Miami Science Museum 2nd Annual Great Energy Challenge
Saturday, April 21, 2012 / 12 – 6 p.m.
Miami Science Museum
3280 S. Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33129

Miami Science Museum Challenges the Public to be the “Green Champion” at 2nd Annual Great Energy Challenge
Teams to Face Off in a Series of Fun, Interactive, Energy-Based Challenges at Event Celebrating Earth Week

Miami Science Museum is encouraging members of the community to take its “Great Energy Challenge” and celebrate Mother Earth this Earth Day weekend. At the 2nd Annual Great Energy Challenge, members of the community will form teams to spin, dance, yo-yo, read and scavenge their way around the Museum’s Energy Tracker exhibit, as well as create a “green” structure out of the Museum’s recycled junk. The top two teams will then face off in an Environmental Jeopardy Brain Challenge, which will decide the Green Champion! Members of the first place team will take home Nokia C5-03 Smartphones.

Members of the community can gather up family and friends to form a team. Also, community teams (including teams of middle, high school & college students, community organizations and non-profits) and corporate teams can participate. Four people per team, ages 8 and up.
Event sponsorship opportunities are available.

To educate and promote the importance of being environmentally conscious, as well as to celebrate Earth Week.

Teams may register up until Saturday, April 21 at 11 a.m. at www.miamisci.org. For sponsorship opportunities, visit www.miamisci.org. For more information about the event and to see if your team qualifies, contact Adriana Oliva 305-646-4248 or aoliva@miamisci.org.
Cost: Registration free for community teams; registration fee for corporate teams $100 per team.

Miami Science Museum aims to make a difference in people’s lives by inspiring them to appreciate the impact that science and technology can have on every facet of our world. For over 60 years, Miami Science Museum’s award-winning educational programs, family-focused exhibits, historic planetarium, and rehabilitative Wildlife Center and Clinic have enriched locals and tourists alike. In 2015, the legacy continues with the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, a new world-class, state-of-the-art facility designed by Grimshaw Architects in the heart of downtown Miami. Miami Science Museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums and is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. For more information about the current Museum or our future home, the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, visit www.miamisci.org or call (305) 646-4200.

Miami Science Museum is located at 3280 South Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33129. The Museum is open every day from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Admission is free for MiaSci members and children under 3; students (with valid ID), seniors (62+) and children 3 – 12, $10.95; adults are $14.95. Parking is free.
Miami Science Museum is funded 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.

Always open at www.MiamiSci.org

Secret Saturday Dating and Looking Singles Mixer 4/7/12

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Secret Saturday Dating and Looking Singles Mixer
4/7/12
Kyma Lounge At The Epic Hotel
270 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami Florida 33131
Located In The Downtown/Brickell Area

For Guestlist or Table RSVP Simply Text The Word “DATING” to 305. 300. 0827
Or click on link

Brickell Entertainment Alongside, Rick C, Dag, Quecoco, Fosforo, & Luis Garcia Present A Night Of Secrecy At Kyma Lounge The Epic Hotel

**Special bottle rates Only valid when RSVP is made prior to arrival. Regular rates will apply without a reservation. contact me for details**

Our very own monthly series which will offer a nice, plush and inviting environment for singles to mingle and meet each other. Ladies will receive complimentary champagne from 10-11 pm
Secret Saturday represents what the outgoing professional deserves and expects in South Florida. Secret Saturday is geared to be THE spot in Downtown Miami nightlife as with its Epic location!

Music: Resident Dj Ariel Assault

RSVP: For Bottle Service Info please contact:kyma@brickellmiamisobe.com or text 305.300.0827

2012 International Independent Filmmaker Expo 4/21/12

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2012 International Independent Filmmaker Expo
04/21/2012, 11:00 am
Kovens Conference Center
3000 N.E. 151 Street
Miami, FL 33181
www.thefilmexpo.com

Global Expo Productions presents the International Independent Filmmaker Expo at Kovens Conference Center – Biscayne Bay in N. Miami, FL this coming April 21, 2012. Prolific Hollywood Screenwriter-Producer Howard Rosenman is this year’s Key Note Speaker. The Experts panelist are: William Garcia, Duba Leibell, Anna Panaro, Jeff Freeman. Come to The Film Expo and meet Hollywood in Miami. Go to www.TheFilmExpo.com for tickets. General Admission $20 Students $10.

Bass Museum Of Art Hosts Beats After Sunset 4/6/12

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Bass Museum Of Art Hosts Beats After Sunset
April 6, 2012; 8 – 11 p.m.
Bass Museum of Art
2100 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
More Info

Start April off right with the Bass Museum of Art’s monthly first Friday happy hour, ‘Beats After Sunset’. On Friday, April 6 from 8-11 p.m., guests will sip complimentary beverages by Herradura Tequilla, enjoy beats by DJ Oly and DJ Darwin Castillo, and view the museum’s newest project: “Erasey Page” by Miami-based artist Jillian Mayer, a newly commissioned web-based project that Mayer produced in collaboration with computer programmer and creative technologist Eric Shoenborn.

Members and basspass holders attend the event for free; non-members pay the $8 museum admission.

After party courtesy of Chalk Ping Pong and Billiards Lounge, at 1234 Washington Avenue from 11p.m. – 12 a.m.

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 | Elizabeth Perez | Elaine Reinoso | Aaron Resnick | Steven J. Rodriguez | Martin Solorzano

Sponsors
Herradura Tequila | Societe Perrier | the Sagamore Hotel | Antigal Winery & Estates | Chalk Ping Pong & Billiards Lounge

Seminole Casino Immokalee Presents Balloons Over Paradise 4/14-15/12

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Seminole Casino Immokalee Presents “Balloons Over Paradise”
Saturday, April 14 & Sunday, April 15, April 14 -6am-8:30pm, April 15- 6am-4pm
Immokalee Regional Airport
165 Airpark Blvd.
Immokalee, FL 34142
www.seminolecasinoevents.com

Seminole Casino Immokalee will bring its inaugural “Balloons Over Paradise” Festival to Immokalee Regional Airport on April 14-15, starting at 6 a.m. daily. This celebration of flight will feature 30 custom hot air balloons, live music by Grammy-nominated country singer John Anderson and other artists, award-winning food trucks, children’s activities, carnival games, artisan villages, demonstrations by agility dogs and more. Admission to the event is free.

The colorful balloons will kick off each morning at 6 a.m. with an illuminated light show to the music of Drum ‘n’ Strings, a string quartet with a rock and jazz drummer. Festival-goers will be able to walk among the balloons as they inflate for a mass ascension into the skies and remain in air for several hours. Specialty balloons include the Flying Purple People Eater, a jolly monster with long legs and neon claws; Ham-Let, the world’s largest flying pig; and Miss Daisy, a flower that winks.

Attendees will enjoy a great line-up of activities, all to the sounds of Southwest Florida Big Band, Jazz Scholars and Gene Ferrari. Children will join in on the fun with storytelling, puppet shows, bounce houses and a rock climbing wall.

Gourmet food trucks will also be on hand, serving Italian cuisine, delectable cupcakes, Korean fusion, South American-inspired entrees and more. Food trucks include Ciao, Fat Tortillas, Grill Master Café, Miami Spice Grill, Nosh Truck, Dolce Cupcakes, Kona Ice and Bite Gastrotruck, known for its award-winning hamburgers. Attendees will also enjoy funnel cakes, BBQ, cotton candy and other treats from area vendors.

On Saturday, April 14, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., attendees will also enjoy the Harvest festival parade and the crowning of the Harvest Queen. Musical entertainment includes performances by country singer JJ McCoy and blues and R&B group Nouveaux Honkies. At 6:45 p.m., country star John Anderson will perform among the glow of these astonishing balloons.

The balloon festival will continue on April 15, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., with musical entertainment and other activities. At 2 p.m., ASCAP award-winning singer Kathy Kosins will perform jazz classics.

Parking is $5. Umbrellas and coolers are not permitted.

Bang Bang Sushi Thursdays 4/12/12

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Bang Bang Sushi Thursdays
Thursday, April 12, 7pm
Newport Beach Resort and Spa
16701 Collins Ave
Sunny Isles Beach

RSVP by Thursday by 5 pm weekly d.wheeler214@gmail.com or RSVP 305 749 2110

7PM – 11PM All You Can Eat Sushi – $28
OPEN BAR from 8pm-9pm

Maria Rivas Band (a unique blend of Latin and Jazz)

DJ Sandman on the Decks at Midnight – 4AM

Support Our Troops During All Hands on Deck the Largest Sea-Going Military Personnel Fleet Week Party 4/25/12

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Support Our Troops During “All Hands on Deck,” the Largest Sea-Going Military Personnel Fleet Week Party
Wednesday, April 25, 6pm-10pm
Seminole Paradise at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
1 Seminole Way
Hollywood, FL 33314
browardnavydaysinc.org

It’s “All Hands on Deck” as Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino invites the public to help welcome our sea-going military personnel at its annual spectacular kick-off party, the largest Fleet Week celebration in South Florida.

More than 2,500 men and women of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard will arrive to participate in South Florida’s 22nd annual celebration of the maritime services. This year’s Humana Military Fleet Week Port Everglades 2012 presented by Advocate Homecare will commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812. A variety of fun and friendly activities including a Ship’s Call and a Sailor of the Year presentation, live entertainment by the “Pride” Navy Band and a swimsuit contest at Hooter’s will lead-up to a spectacular musically synchronized fireworks display at 9 p.m.

Seminole Paradise retailers will also be offering various food and drink specials all evening.

Fleet Week Port Everglades 2012 is organized by Broward Navy Days, Inc., a non-profit organization assisting with the morale and welfare of the crew members of our nation’s sea-going services: the Navy, Coast Guard and Marines.

Each year, thousands of sailors aboard multiple ships dock in Port Everglades for a week-long series of community service projects, special events and more. This year’s participating ships and units include:

• Amphibious Assault, USS Wasp (LHD-1)
• Guided Missile Cruiser, USS Gettysburg (CG-64)
• Guided Missile Cruiser, USS San Jacinto (CG-56)
• Frigate, USS Dewert (FFG-45)
• Submarine (SSN)
• Coast Guard Cutter, USCGC Bernard Webber (WPC-1101)

**FREE to the public**

Bottlenotes Presents an Around the World Wine Tasting 4/20/12

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Bottlenotes Presents an Around the World Wine Tasting
Friday, April 20th, 2012 — 7-8 pm for VIP/Media and 8-10 pm for general admission
The Moore Building
4040 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, FL
Buy Tickets Online
Discounted tickets are only available until 4/13/12.

Take a tour around the world in 80 sips as Bottlenotes visits Miami for the 2nd straight year. Enjoy 80+ great wines, plus artisanal cheese from iGourmet, Greminelli charcuterie and more. VIP ticket holders get to enjoy an extra hour of tasting accompanied by VIP only wines. A portion of all proceeds goes to benefit Overtown Music Project.

Cost: $75 for General Admission or $125 for VIP — Right now, you can purchase tickets for half price when you enter code DineMag. That means general admission tickets will be $37.50 and VIP will be $62.50. They will also be offering us a special buy 2 get 1 free deal. If you are buying general admission tickets, enter code DINE3 and if you are buying VIP tickets, enter code DINE3VIP.

This offer is available until Friday, April 13, 2012. The number of tickets are available are limited so if you are interested in buying these tickets, buy them now. Once they are gone, you will need to buy yours at full price.

Wines to be poured include selections from the following:
Sherry-Lehman
Clos du Val
Astrolabe
Banfi
Cannonball
Rias Baixas
Clif Family Winery
Craggy Range
Don & Sons
Henriot
Margate
Opici
Palm Bay
Talbott Vineyards
Wine Australia
Wine Sisterhood
Dirty Blonde Cocktails
Shaw-Ross
…and more.

Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association 18th Annual Inn Key Awards Luncheon 4/19/12

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Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association 18th Annual Inn Key Awards Luncheon
Thursday, April 19, 2012, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
4441 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140
www.gmbha.com

The Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association (GMBHA) will honor over 250 hotel employees across Miami Dade County. Over 700 hospitality, corporate and governmental leaders will join our hoteliers and their management team in recognizing their employees, the “heart” of our tourism industry.

The 21 employee categories range from Bellman, Housekeepers, to Culinary and Engineering. There are also 5 hotel awards in the categories of Diversity, Environmental, Quality, Community Relations and Employee Relations that are recognized. Last year hotel awards were given to Loews Miami Beach, Shore Club, Trump Int’l Beach Resort, Canyon Ranch Hotel and Spa, Fontainebleau Miami Beach, The Betsy, Intercontinental Hotel Miami and The Setai.

A portion of the net proceeds will benefit the GMBHA Academy of Hospitality and Tourism (Miami Dade County Public Schools) Stuart L. Blumberg Scholarship Fund.

This year’s sponsors include City National Bank, Clevelander/Essex House, Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Orbitz Worldwide, Sea View Hotel, W South Beach, Boucher Brothers and the GMCVB. Sponsorship opportunities are still available.

Robert Fontaine Gallery presents Nick Gentry’s Solo Exhibition Collective Memory 4/14/12

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Robert Fontaine Gallery presents Nick Gentry’s Solo Exhibition “Collective Memory”
April 14, 2012. 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
The new Robert Fontaine Gallery
2349 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
Admission: Free
www.robertfontainegallery.com

The Robert Fontaine Gallery, in its mission to provide viewers with an engaging, vibrant contemporary program throughout the year, is pleased to announce the first solo exhibition in the US of British artist Nick Gentry. Nick Gentry, who was born around the same time that the floppy disk became ubiquitous for personal use, the 3.5-inch pieces of plastic are symbolic of the harsh world of obsolescence.

The Central Saint Martins graduate paints sombre, Generation X portraits on canvases made from floppy disks, whose metal hub serves as the subject’s startlingly dilated eye. Adding to his haunting renderings are the handwritten labels on the disks and the way the disks’ original blue, black, or gray color contributes to the composite form.

Floppy disks are in that inevitable process of obsolescence and are already considered to be an artifact of the recent past. These objects are no longer relied upon, but by momentarily placing them in the spotlight, it becomes easier to comprehend the speed and extent of the technological changes that are taking place today.

Whilst being so prevalent, each disk also has the possibility to be completely unique, containing everything from games to important documents, pictures and more. The handwritten labels on each disk provide a clue as to what might lie beneath in a preserved and dormant state. These digital fossils represent the passing age of physical media.

It’s possible to draw a comparison with human mortality and the obsolescence of technological products. Society seems to revere beauty of youth, and often people seek to somehow hang on to it. In the same way, each new technological gadget is desired more than the last. There can be little room for sentiment or nostalgia though, as change should be embraced and celebrated. There is everything to love about the constant flux of existence. Remembering and reflection is also useful to help us connect some of the dots of progress.

The subject of the paintings are often confused. This comes from the traditional way of looking a portrait, where the face of the person is considered to be the ‘subject’ or true identity and the canvas is simply used as the platform to show this. Gentry’s portraits are effectively a reversal of traditional portraiture, where the patchwork of memories beneath becomes the identity and the painting is simply a way to give that mechanical subject a human face.

Opening its doors in February 2011 in Miami’s Wynwood Art District, the Robert Fontaine Gallery offers a unique selection of internationally established and emerging artists, centered around genres of Pop Art, Urban/Street Art, and contemporary photography. This April the gallery is relocating to a new, bigger space in Wynwood, located at 2349 NW 2nd Avenue.

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

Six Dance Lessons In Six Weeks Opens at Miami Beach Stage Door 5/4/12

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Six Dance Lessons In Six Weeks Opens at Miami Beach Stage Door
Friday, May 4 through May 20, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM. Sunday matinee at 2 PM.
Miami Beach Stage Door at the Byron Carlyle
500 71st Street
Miami Beach
www.miamibeachstage.org

All performances are $38. Tickets are available at the Box Office or by calling (305) 397-8977

What happens when a Southern Baptist Minister’s widow hires a gay ex-Broadway chorus boy to give her six private dance lessons at her beachfront condo? War. Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks, written by Richard Alfieri, opens Friday, May 4 at the Miami Beach Stage Door Theatre, where it will run each weekend through May 20.

Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks is a comedy about Lily Harrison (Phyllis Spear), who hires Michael Minetti (Larry Buzzeo) for private lessons in Tango, Swing, Modern, Foxtrot and Cha-Cha. Over the course of six weeks, this odd couple transforms their acrimony into a dance of intimacy as they learn to overcome their differences and create a poignant connection to each other.

At its core, the play is about two very different people who learn to comfort each other as they share their deepest secrets and pain. Alfieri’s writing is sparkling, witty, touching and laugh out loud – all performed against a panorama of ageism and bigotry.

Since its Los Angeles premiere and Broadway opening, Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks has been translated into 12 languages and has traversed the globe with productions in over 20 countries. With over 50 productions and two national tours in Germany alone, the play has established itself as an international hit and one of the most produced plays in the world.

Phyllis Spear has performed at numerous theatres throughout South Florida, including several productions at the Broward Stage Door, where she recently starred in Prisoner of Second Avenue and Crossing Delancey, for which she was nominated for best featured actress in a play in 2011.
Actor Larry Buzzeo originally starred in a St. Petersburg, Florida production of Six Dance Lessons, where he worked closely with the playwright, Richard Alfieri. He has been a stage actor for 20 years, fleshing out characters from Full Monte, La Cage au Folles, to Rocky Horror Picture Show on stages from NYC to Miami.

Award-winning director/actor Dan Kelley, a fixture on the local theater scene for 27 years, directs Six Dance Lessons. He is often recognized from his appearance on the pilot of Burn Notice and is a regular on the HGTV series My House is Worth What? Dan has been nominated for a Carbonell Award six times as both director and actor in musicals. Last year he received The Silver Palm Award, The Curtain Up Award, and The Anthony Award. Six Dance Lessons reunites him with Phyllis Spear, whom he directed in previous productions at the Broward Stage Door Theatre.

Opened in 2011, the Miami Beach Stage Door Theatre is operated by Derelle Bunn and David Torres, co-founders of the Broward Stage Door Theatre, their award-winning flagship theater in Coral Springs.

DiSh – Dinner and a Show
The City of Miami Beach has launched “DiSh” the moniker for Dinner and a Show, a program in which participating restaurants near the Miami Beach Stage Door Theatre offer ticket holders a 15% discount on their lunch or dinner simply by presenting their tickets or ticket stubs. Miami Beach residents also receive a 10% discount on tickets for Stage Door Theatre. For the “dish” on participating restaurants, log on to www.mbculture.com/dish.

Upcoming Performances
June 15- July 1
Deathtrap
The trap is set . . . for a wickedly funny “Who will do it?”
Broadway’s longest running mystery is a classic pulse-pounding thriller with devilishly wicked characters and multiple twists. The plot thickens as a once famed playwright, now living on his laurels, is sent a more-than-promising manuscript from an aspiring playwright. His dilemma: can he get the young author to collaborate with him. If not – is murder an option? Of course it is. Don’t miss it!
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM. Sunday matinee at 2 PM. All performances are $38. Tickets are available at the Box Office at the Miami Beach Stage Door at the Byron Carlyle, 500 71st Street, Miami Beach or by calling (305) 397-8977. www.miamibeachstage.org.

David Cassidy and The 5th Dimension at Magic City Casino 4/14/12

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David Cassidy and The 5th Dimension at Magic City Casino
Saturday, April 14 at 8pm
Magic City Casino
450 NW 37 Avenue
Miami
free parking, with Valet parking available as well.
www.magiccitycasino.com.

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

Magic City Casino, Miami’s first casino to offer Las Vegas style slot machines, welcomes platinum selling artist David Cassidy to its Magic City Amphitheatre for a performance. Florence LaRue and The 5th Dimension will also take the stage.

“We’ve been excited for the upcoming David Cassidy concert at our Magic City Amphitheatre. He’s an American idol who will surely put on a great show. In addition, we have Florence LaRue and The 5th Dimension performing the same evening. Both musical acts are going to take us on a trip down memory lane,” said Scott Savin, Chief Operating Officer of Magic City Casino. “Get ready for an explosive concert full of some of the greatest hits that will bring fans to their feet!”

David Cassidy began his musical career at a young age and has sold out concerts in the largest arenas and stadiums in the world. His records have sold well over 30 million copies worldwide and have been recognized with over 24 gold and platinum recordings, including four multi-platinum LP’s. He is responsible for seven chart-topping Partridge Family singles, including “Doesn’t Somebody Want To Be Wanted,” “I Woke Up In Love This Morning,” “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” and “I Think I Love You.” As a solo artist, Cassidy has had several hit singles including “Cherish,” “Could It Be Forever,” “How Can I Be Sure,” “Rock Me Baby” and “Lyin’ to Myself.”

Six-time Grammy Award winners, Florence LaRue and The 5th Dimension, will open the show on Saturday. This five-member singing group topped the charts in the 1960s and 1970s. Their first hit song was “Up, Up and Away,” which reached #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other classic hits include “Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In,” from the Broadway musical “Hair,” and “Wedding Bell Blues,” which were both #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart as well as the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. In addition, “Never My Love,” “One Less Bell To Answer” and “If I Could Reach You” were also #1 hits on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.

Magic City Casino will be presenting weekend concerts through May. The upcoming concert lineup currently includes:
May 12 Exposé, Lisa Lisa, Tiffany & Nelson (8pm)
May 19 Willy Chirino with special guests, the Celia Cruz All Stars (8pm)

Surrendered Singles 1-Day Workshop: Attract and Marry the Man Who’s Right for You 4/14/12

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Surrendered Singles 1-Day Workshop: Attract and Marry the Man Who’s Right for You
4/14/2012, 9:30 a.m.
Exact meeting location details will be provided upon registration.
Miami Beach, Florida
www.heartsdesireintl.com

Should a single woman listen, rather than talk, on a first date and avoid asking men out? Yes, according to Heart’s Desire International, who is hosting a one-day workshop on April 14th on how to “Attract and Marry the Man Who’s Right for You.” The organization bases its workshops, coaching and retreats on the work of New York Times best-selling author of “The Surrendered Wife” and “The Surrendered Single” Laura Doyle. Doyle will travel from Los Angeles to speak at this event in South Florida.

Heart’s Desire International teaches women to reconnect with their femininity and their longing to be desired. In this age of equality, some critics find the approach outdated and sexist––but not graduates of the Heart’s Desire workshops, who swear by the effectiveness of the company’s methods in teaching them to have successful relationships.

“Not everyone has gotten the word yet that they can put an end to chronic heartbreak and loneliness by learning a few skills,” says Heart’s Desire International co-founder Gladys Diaz. “This spring and summer hundreds will make that breakthrough at our workshops and at the Lifelong Romance Retreat for women in South Florida from June 22-24.”

The organization often receives wedding announcements from graduates of the singles and girlfriends programs and thank-you notes from the wives whose marriages have been transformed into passionate, peaceful, intimate relationships.

“Over a decade ago, Laura Doyle started a ‘Romance Revolution’ which is now practiced in 26 countries across the world. Now she is bringing the revolution to South Florida,” adds Diaz.

For more information or to register for the one-day workshop for singles, please visit heartsdesireintl.com.

For more information about the Lifelong Romance Retreat and New York Times best-selling author Laura Doyle, visit lauradoyle.org.

InSense Miami Monthly Networking Event at Mister Collins 4/17/12

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InSense Miami Monthly Networking Event at Mister Collins
Tuesday April 17, 2012 , 6:00 pm
Mister Collins
10295 Collins Avenue
Bal Harbour, FL 33154
RSVP Online

Enjoy the terrace which has unobstructed views of the Atlantic and also the Haulover Inlet. The service is fast and friendly, greeting each guest into their space as if it was your own home. Mister Collins features a craft beer list and also superb value on all wines, predominantly from the west coast.

Join us for our monthly networking event on Tuesday, April 17, 2012!

Pay $5 ($10 at the door), and enjoy one complimentary glass of wine or craft beer with reduced happy hour specials on wine, champagne, beer and bar bites for our group!

Don’t forget to bring plenty of business cards for Business Card Bingo and be a resource or find a resource for your business!

Make sure to get your sweet tooth fix with some of the most delicious vegan, organic and gluten free cupcakes around provided by Bunnie Cakes!

Don’t leave without your gift bag that includes certificates from SoBeDentist.com ($300 value).

What Women Want + Nikki Beach Miami present Kariza Designs 4/14/12

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What Women Want + Nikki Beach Miami present Kariza Designs
Saturday, April 14th 2012, 7PM – 10PM
Nikki Beach Miami
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
More Info

What Women Want, Nikki Beach Miami’s signature fashion series, will present styles by Kariza Designs this month. The event will feature a unique fashion show by Kariza, sexy swimwear for women. Saturday, April 14th, 2012 from 7:00-10:00 PM. The fun will be accentuated by the fantastic beats spun by internationally acclaimed DJ Patris Guero.

Nikki Beach will donate a portion of the proceeds to ECOMB: Environmental Coalition of Miami & The Beaches.

Be sure to RSVP here and also make Dinner Reservations. All guests joining us for dinner will enjoy a complimentary welcome glass of champagne!

Sub Tropical Music Fest at Berries in The Grove April – May, 2012

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Sub Tropical Music Fest @ Berries in The Grove
April / May, 10: 00PM
Berries ibn The Grove
2884 SW 27th Avenue
Coconut Grove, Fl 33133
Tel: 305-448-2111
www.berriesinthegrove.com

The Spring Sub Tropical Music Festival & Concert Series hosted by Berries In The Grove starts this Friday, April 6.

Live original entertainment will be performed every Friday and Saturday in April and May by some of Miami’s hippest bands and performing musicians.

Show Schedule
Friday, April 6 – Alternative bands Beretta Grove and 7Seas
Saturday, April 7 – Beat Artist Super Locks with the Heart Roots Band featuring Luna
Friday, April 13 – Indie Rock Bird Road Beat Club and Dark Energy
Saturday, April 14 – An Evening of Jazz Rhythm & Blues with Ricky Williams & The Head To Head Band
Friday, April 20 – Indie Rock
Saturday, April 21 – Music From Brazil by Saulo Ferreria & Cachasa Band
Friday, April 27 – Alternative Latin Rock
Saturday, April 28 – Down Home Blues with & Ike & Val

All shows start at 10 pm, No Cover 18+ up
Free Parking and Valet Available

Produced by Music talent Associates
http://musictalentassociates.com/index2.html
Call 786 200 4540 for more information

http://coconutgrovelive.blogspot.com/2012/04/sub-tropical-music-fest-berries-in.html

Sabrina Cohen Foundation for Stem Cell Research 6th Annual Bowling for Breakthroughs Fundraiser 4/26/12

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Sabrina Cohen Foundation for Stem Cell Research 6th Annual “Bowling for Breakthroughs” Fundraiser
Thursday April 26, 2012 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Lucky Strike Lanes
1691 Michigan Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Register Now

You’re invited to the Sabrina Cohen Foundation for Stem Cell Research 6th Annual “Bowling for Breakthroughs” Fundraiser… a fun evening full of great prizes, food and drinks at the hip and trendy Lucky Strike Lanes in Miami Beach!
* Create your personalized team of 5 players
to compete in the tournament
* Purchase $25 raffle tickets to win an iPad 2
(do not need to be present to win)
* Become a Corporate Sponsor today!

Admission:
Non-Bowling General Admission: $25.00
Lucky Bowler Individual Admission: $50.00
Lucky Bowling Team of 5 Players: $250.00

Lola Black Launch Party 4/19/12

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Lola Black Launch Party
04/19/2012, 7 pm
Kitchen 305
16701 Collins Avenue
North Miami Beach, Florida 33160

This event is invite and guest list only.
To be part of this event RSVP and submit your guest list:.
www.lolablacklaunchparty.eventbrite.com
RSVP Only!

Lola Black Online Boutique Launch Party

Kitchen 305 is proud to announce the Official Launch of the highly anticipated online boutique “Lola Black” www.shoplolablack.com on Thursday, April 19th 2012 at 7:00 pm. Lola Black is more than an online boutique it is a luxury shopping destination for fashionista’s that live to be on the cutting edge of fashion trends that make iconic statements without breaking the bank. With limited quantities of each handpicked style Lola Black offers exclusivity and a virtual personalized shopping experience like no other. Carrying feminine yet edgy brands like Motel, Ark & Co, Mink Pink and many more Lola Black regularly introduces new labels to it’s constantly growing collection… like this weeks featured brand Asuka Collections; capturing some of the sexiest swimsuits to hit the sand this Summer!

Right now! fashionistas can head to the official website www.shoplolablack.com to SHOP What’s New in our Spring/Summer Collection, featuring a range of styles and off the runway inspired trends like this Summers must have chiffon dresses, pleated skirts, playsuits and light weight blouses perfect for Spring!

Rasheida Smith, the owner of Lola Black has turned her love for creating iconic moments through fashion into an online boutique. With an opulent eye for pieces that make notable statements she stays true to giving every women the opportunity to Design their own Destiny; through fashion pieces that memories are made of.

Shop Now. Shop Lola Black.
Come be a part of this Fabulous Fashion Affair!

Complementary dinner for Ladies, Fabulous Lola Cocktails and Lola Bags with all kinds of goodies with RSVP.

Instagram Art Gallery at C&I Studios 4/28/12

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Instagram Art Gallery at C&I Studios
April 28th, 2012, 7:30pm
C&I Studios
541 NW 1st Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
www.c-istudios.com

C&I Studios Hosts First Instagram Art Gallery in South Florida April 28th, 2012
Instagram Photos Compiled Throughout 30-Day Contest Exhibit During April Art Walk

Proving that the trend of young, creative energy in Fort Lauderdale is indeed gaining momentum, C&I Studios will host an Instagram Art Gallery during the FAT Village Art Walk on April 28th, 2012. Exhibiting photos that were submitted through their month long Photo A Day Challenge, guests will choose their favorite from thousands of photos collected in a virtual media meets in person popularity vote on the night of the exhibit. (Placing the recognizable “Like” heart on your photo of choice means one vote for that photo.)

Every Instagram photo with the hashtag, #CIPhotoADay will be printed and exhibited during the gallery event, and each day has a specific theme such as First Love, Conversation, and Self Portrait.

When asked what inspired the gallery, Studio Director, Joshua Miller states, “We really want to bring attention and credibility to Fort Lauderdale as a player in the creative world. We saw an opportunity with Instagram, which is an app that we use many times a day in the studio…So far, we are amazed at the quality of images submitted, especially considering that everything is taken with a cell phone.”

The Instagram Art Gallery will benefit Help Portrait, an organization in which photographers are able to give back to their community by shooting and delivering portraits of underprivileged families, who may otherwise never have the experience of taking a family photo. Photos will be available for “purchase” by way of making a donation to Help Portrait.

The event will take place at 7:30pm and is open to the public. Live music will be provided by pianist Anthony Alvarez, and cocktails will be available. To submit a photo to the Instagram Art Gallery at C&I Studios, use the hashtag #CIPhotoADay on Instagram. C&I Studios is located at 541 NW 1st Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.
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For more information or to request an interview with C&I Studios, contact Sara Shake of Exposed PR at 954.336.3275 or sara@xpsdpr.com.

C&I Studios is a full-service media company based in South Florida and Washington DC. Providing film and video, graphic design, photography, and audio production, C&I Studios’ vision is to create inspiring art with exceptional quality to reach Humanity 2.0. A portion of each service sold benefits one of three international children’s organizations: SwaziChild.com, Camp Sonshine International, or Flutemaker Ministries. For more information, visit www.c-istudios.com.

Winning Art! 11th Annual Benefit Raffle 4/13/12

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Winning Art! 11th Annual Benefit Raffle
April 13 and May 5, 7-10 Pm
South Florida Art Center
800 Lincoln Rd Miami Beach , Fl 33139
artcentersf.org

ArtCenter/South Florida
Presents: Winning Art!
11th Annual Fundraiser and Exhibition

Raffle Benefit Events Dates:

Kick-Off Raffle Party Ehibition Opening Friday, April 13th 7-10
Raffle Benefit & Drawing Event , Saturday May 5th 7-10pm

Each of our 39 resident artists created a unique piece of artwork to be raffled off to raise funds for ArtCenter and its programming. How it works is you purchase a raffle ticket for $20 and your raffle ticket will automatically be placed in the drawing for the piece you select. The more tickets you buy the better chance you have to win art! Come by our gallery at 800 Lincoln Road to view the raffle artwork on display from April 6th to May 5th. Your Raffle tickets purchase is you admission ticket to our May 5th event!

Voices United Presents Portal 108 4/14/12

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Voices United Presents Portal 108
Saturday, April 14, 2012, 12:00p.m.-10:00p.m.
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
Peacock Education Center of the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall
1300 N. Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33132.

Voices United, (VU) a Miami-based non-profit organization designed to empower youth and promote cross-cultural understanding, proudly presents Portal 108 on Saturday, April 14, 2012. Portal 108 is a living museum created and performed by 50 Miami-Dade County students to inspire positive change in the community. This social interaction project features halls of innovative sound, inspiring visual art and dynamic dramatic presentations that will move those who walk through it!

The Voices United students are a culturally diverse ensemble, ages 10-20, comprised of actors, singers, dancers, musicians & visual artists, representing 18 schools and colleges in Miami-Dade County.

General Admission: $10, VIP: $30, includes a private guided tour with a Voices United artist, Two VIP tickets: $50.

Since 1989, Voices United has helped over 800 young people bring forth messages of unity and peace to over 20,000 audiences through original youth led empowerment initiatives. For more information or to purchase tickets for Portal 108, please call, Katie Christie, Founder & Artistic Director, 305-726-4822, e-mail Katie@voicesunited.org or visit http://voicesunited.org/voicesunited/calendar.

Image: Sydney Hannibal, 16, and Candace Binns, 16, create original artwork for Voices United’s Portal 108.

Can’t Stomach Cancer Annual Dream Makers Gala 4/21/12

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Can’t Stomach Cancer Annual Dream Makers Gala
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa
Hollywood, Florida

Tickets for the Gala are $175 per person, and sponsorships range in price from $600 to $25,000. To become a sponsor or to purchase tickets, please call 954-475-1200 or email Events@CantStomachCancer.org.

Can’t Stomach Cancer: The Foundation of Debbie’s Dream (CSC) will host the third annual Dream Makers Gala. Co-Chairs Susie Alvarez Cope, Jason Chalik, and Ani Solarana hope to exceed the $180,000 raised at last year’s Gala. “We are thrilled to have already secured several sponsorships, but we are looking for more to help us make this event a huge success. The money we raise at this event will go toward funding much needed stomach cancer research,” said Jason Chalik. Sponsors for this year’s Gala include Title sponsor Proskauer; Platinum Sponsors Equity One and The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa; Gold Sponsors HCA Broward Hospitals, Sheridan Healthcare, and Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort; and Media Sponsor Lifestyle Publications.

“Expect the Unexpected” is the evening’s theme. The event will begin with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and silent auctions followed by dinner, dancing, fabulous live auctions, and award presentations. Lisa Petrillo, Entertainment Reporter at CBS4, will be the guest speaker. Award recipients being honored at this year’s Gala for their dedication and commitment to CSC’s mission include Michael A. Choti, MD, from Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Mary Lynn Swartz, former CEO of Westside Regional Medical Center; Jennifer Kapp, CSC Board of Directors; and Meredith Clements, Society Scene Editor of the Sun-Sentinel.

Can’t Stomach Cancer: The Foundation of Debbie’s Dream was founded by Debbie Zelman, a Davie resident who was diagnosed in April 2008 with Stage IV advanced, incurable stomach cancer. At that time she was forty years old, married to a physician, the mother of three young children and owned her own law firm. She quickly learned that there were relatively few treatment options available for this disease. Debbie was told her chances of being alive in five years were less than five percent.
Stomach cancer is the second most prevalent cancer killer worldwide and one of the top cancer killers in the United States. Unfortunately, per cancer death, stomach cancer gets the least federal funding of any type of cancer. Doctors believe that in the face of America’s growing obesity epidemic, stomach cancer may be on the rise.
CSC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation dedicated to advancing funding for stomach cancer research, raising awareness about the disease, and providing education and support internationally for patients, families, and caregivers. For more information, visit www.CantStomachCancer.org

Grammy Nominated Band Locos Por Juana at Brickell Irish Pub 4/12/12

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Grammy Nominated Band Locos Por Juana at Brickell Irish Pub
Thursday April 12
Brickell Irish Pub
1451 South Miami Ave
305.381.6651
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That’s right lads
2 Time Grammy Nominated Band
Locos Por Juana
Will be Performing Live at Brickell Irish Pub

Oh & did we mention no cover!

Be sure to stop in early and watch the Heat take on the bulls at 8pm.

Let the good times roll!

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The Village of Merrick Park Unveils Sculpture by Enzo Carnebianca 4/5/12

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The Village of Merrick Park and Galleria Ca` d’Oro Unveil the Sculpture of Famed Vatican Artist, Enzo Carnebianca
Thursday, April 5th at 7 p.m.
The Village of Merrick Park Center Garden Courtyard
358 San Lorenzo Ave
Coral Gables, FL

The Village of Merrick Park and Galleria Ca` d’Oro unveil “Time without Time,” a solo sculpture exhibition by famed Vatican Italian artist, Enzo Carnebianca as they inaugurate an ongoing presentation of public artwork.

Alongside Coral Gables Mayor Jim Cason and Italian Consul General Adolfo Barattolo, the launch introduces The Village of Merrick Park to an artful side of Coral Gables. Galleria Ca’ d’Oro opened in 2010 with the unforgettable Pink Snails. The proximity of the Italian Consulate and Merrick Park form an alternative area in Coral Gables filled with rich with possibilities for visitors and residents alike.

“We are delighted to be working with Kerem Kayser and our Italian Consul General Barattolo. We all work close to each other and have seen such amazing changes in the area. I chose this area to open the Miami branch of the gallery because of the Italian consulate and Merrick Park, a beautiful place where people will love to come when they visit. We all believe that adding art for the public to enjoy will bring people together. Enzo Carnebianca has his work in the Vatican in Rome and now you can visit Merrick Park and see it right here in Coral Gables!” said Gloria Porcella.

Italian artist Lorenzo Carnebianca lives and works in Rome. His style has been identified as an intriguing surrealism, his half-divine beings recall both past times and future ones, expressing a knowledge of western cultures reminiscent of folk memories of lost civilizations. He has authored some unforgettable works that can be found in prestigious public and private collections around the world, including the Vatican, which features 4 of his works in their “eternal” collection along with Italian masters Michangelo, Rafaello, Donatello, Canova.

Gloria Porcella leads Rome based Galleria Ca` d’Oro, following in the footsteps of her father and grandfather. She has organized a great many exhibitions in Europe including a tribute to Pope John Paul II celebrating the 25th anniversary of his papacy with the Madonna in Contemporary Art at the European Parliament in Brussels and the Pantheon in Rome; and the sensational first installation of the REgeneration Art Project in Syracuse, Italy during the G8 Environmental Summit. She is the curator in Europe for the art of Giorgio de Chirico has put together important exhibitions in Italy and in the United States, including Omaggio a de Chirico in New York, Los Angeles and Miami, which had sponsorship of the UN and patronage of Italian and foreign Institutions. In June 2011, Gloria, with her gallery in Rome, launched the city’s first Roma Biennale di Scultura, placing 35 monumental sculptures from 31 international artists around the ancient city. http://www.biennalescultura.it/
During Art Basel Miami 2010, the Miami branch of Galleria Ca` d’Oro opened with the unforgettable Pink Snails in Miami Beach placed in Collins Park, along the Venetian Causeway, as well as on Dade Blvd., Alton Road, and 5th Street. In April of 2011, Gloria’s team worked with Miami Children’s Museum on a charity auction featuring the iconic Pink Snails, among other donations. In August 2011, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre on August 21, 1911, Gloria brought to MDC’s historic Freedom Tower the Mona Lisa Unveiled exhibit that displayed both 16th century masterpieces and modern – even disrespectful – versions of the famous icon. In addition, Gloria and her team are working with the City of Miami Arts & Entertainment Council, FIU Frost Museum, The Coral Gables Museum and The Boca Raton Museum of Art. For Art Basel Miami 2011, Ca’ d’Oro collaborated with young urban artists Blue & Joy to bring to Miami The wind doesn’t have a plan, a multi tiered project that included a solo exhibition at the MDC Freedom Tower, an installation of public art outside on Brickell Avenue, and a mural in Miami Beach punctuated by FIAT 500 cars that zipped around town wrapped in the artists. The Miami branch is located at 135 San Lorenzo Avenue in Coral Gables and, with the strong backing of Galleria Ca` d’Oro Rome, promotes Italian and European art.

Voices of Leadership VIP Reception and Award Ceremony 4/9/12

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Voices of Leadership VIP Reception and Award Ceremony
April 9th, 2012 | 7:30p.m. – 9:30p.m.
Sky Lounge at Bongos Cuban Cafe
Seminole Hard Rock 5733 Seminole Way
Hollywood, FL 33314

National Voices for Equality Education and Enlightenment Presents

Vip Reception And Recognition Ceremony Hosted by Celebrity Spokesperson Jaclyn Stapp
Philanthropist, Children’s Book Author, and Model

With special appearance by Grammy Award Winner Scott Stapp, singer, songwriter, voice of Creed

Featuring:
NVEEE Public Service Announcement Release
Live Auction
“Voices of Leadership” Honorees:
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz;
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson;
Commissioner Julie Carson; Kimberly Bacardi; Pandora Events:
Amy Alonso, Alison Burgos, & Yesi Leon; and
“Lifetime Service Award” Recipient Ms. Liza Minnelli.

Bang Bang Sushi Every Thursday starting 4/5/12

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Bang Bang Sushi
Every Thursday starting April 5, 8pm
Kitchen 305 @ Newport Hotel
Newport Hotel
16701 Collins Ave.
Sunny Isles Beach FL.
Collins and 168

Thursday, April 5th

Launch Of Bang Bang Sushi Thursdays
All You Can Eat Sushi – $28
OPEN BAR from 8pm-9pm
Kitchen 305 at Newport Beachside Hotel and Resort
16701 Collins Ave. Sunny Isles Beach
DJ Sandman on the decks
RSVP at d.wheeler214@gmail.com with BANG BANG SUSHI RSVP in the subject

DNA Day 4/29/12

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DNA Day
Sunday, April 29th 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Miami Science Museum
3280 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33129.

The University of Miami and the Miami Science Museum have teamed up to bring you another exciting day of hands-on activities. Ever wonder what DNA is and what it looks like? What are genetic traits? How does DNA help solve crimes? Find out the fun way at DNA day!

Cost: Free with paid museum admission

2nd Annual Great Energy Challenge 4/21/12

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2nd Annual Great Energy Challenge
Saturday, April 21st 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Miami Science Museum
3280 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33129.

Want to be the Green Champion? Grab your friends and join the Miami Science Museum’s Second Annual MiaSci Great Energy Challenge! Teams will compete in events on exhibits throughout the museum, and the winners take home a grand prize! Now accepting team registrations.

Cost: Free with paid museum admission; registration fee for participating teams.
For more information, contact: Adriana Oliva at 305-646-4248 or aoliva@miamisci.org

Science Extravaganza 4/8/12

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Science Extravaganza
Sunday, April 8th, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Miami Science Museum
3280 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33129.

Ready for some Eggcellent Eggsperiments and an Eggciting Egg Hunt? Then join us for a day of spectacular science fun at the Miami Science Museum! There will be a total of 5 eggs containing golden tickets up for grab throughout the day – find one to win an exciting grab bag from the museum store.
Cost: Free with paid museum admission

Fabulous First Friday 4/6/12

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Fabulous First Friday
Friday, April 6th
Miami Science Museum
3280 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33129.

Join us for an evening of laser lights, stars, and more. Free Planetarium Star Show (7:30 p.m.) and rooftop observatory viewing (8:30 p.m. – 10 p.m., weather permitting.)
Later in the evening, check out Miami Science Museum’s famous Laser Shows in the Planetarium:
8:00 p.m. “Pop” Family Laser Show
9:00 p.m. Pink Floyd: Wish You Were Here
10:00 p.m. The Beatles: Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
11:00 p.m. Best of Pink Floyd
Midnight Bob Marley
Laser Show Admission: $4.00 per child, $8.00 per adult
Check out our Activity Room for kids – a fun alternative for your little ones! Swing by the Space Gallery for a few hands-on activities and demonstrations! Kids ages 3 and up. (8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
For more information, call:
305-646-4234

Timeless Tradition- Easter Brunch and Afternoon Tea at St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort 4/8/12

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Timeless Tradition- Easter Brunch and Afternoon Tea at St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort
• St. Regis Afternoon Tea
• Two seatings: 2:00PM & 4:00PM
• One glass of Laurent Perrier Champagne per adult
• Spectacular dessert display by Pastry Chef Antonio Bachour, named one of the Top 10 Pastry Chefs in the U.S.
• Scones & clotted cream and finger sandwiches presented at each table
• Live entertainment
• Visit from the Easter Bunny
• Complimentary valet parking
• $52 per adult / $30 per child under 12 (plus tax & gratuity)

Easter Sunday, St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort & Residences is inviting guests to participate in a cherished tradition, the St. Regis Afternoon Tea.

Tea will be accompanied by a spectacular dessert display by Pastry Chef Antonio Bachour, named one of the Top 10 Pastry Chefs in America by Dessert Professional magazine. A handful of the desserts that are to be served include White Chocolate Panna Cotta Verrine, Dark Chocolate Verrine, Coconut Rice Pudding Verrine and Raspberry and White Chocolate Mini Entremets. Scones & clotted cream and finger sandwiches will additionally be presented at each table along with a glass of Laurent Perrier Champagne per adult.

The two separate seatings at 2:00PM and 4:00PM will both include a special visit from the Easter Bunny and live entertainment. The total price for the afternoon along with complimentary valet parking will cost $52 per adult and $30 per child under 12 (plus tax & gratuity).

Bayside Marketplace Celebrates 25 Years in Downtown 4/14/12

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Bayside Marketplace Celebrates 25 Years in Downtown
Saturday, April 14, Beginning at 11 a.m.
Bayside
downtown Miami
401 Biscayne Blvd., R106
Miami, Florida 33132.

While it may be a bit premature to finalize championship celebration plans for this year’s Miami Heat season, another block party is soon to happen in Downtown. On Saturday, April 14, Bayside Marketplace will kick off its 25th anniversary with family activities, food, and wine tastings, music and dance performances, prizes and even a fireworks show.

Beginning at 11 a.m. with a special presentation led by City of Miami Mayor Tomás Regalado, the landmark retail center will award an official proclamation and a key to the City to 13 of its original tenants when the retail center opened in 1987. Shortly after, the Honorable Commissioner Marc Sarnoff will assist Bayside Marketplace in presenting a check of $330,000 to the Miami Bayside Foundation – an organization established in 1988 to advance economic development in the City of Miami through the support of minority businesses.

Continuing with its “Fete de Soleil” (Celebration under the Sun) theme, Bayside Marketplace will feature “Windows of the World” – a series of dance, theatre, and musical performances at different stage locations. Highlighting international cultures, artistic groups such as the youth dance troop from Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, Balet de danzas Bolivia Magica and Folklore San Sebastian de Nicaragua will be featured among many others. There will also be a special musical tribute to all the Parrot Heads.

Children visiting Bayside can enjoy the carousel, train and pony rides free from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. There will also be clown, face painting, and balloons in Banyan Park. Making special appearances throughout the day are Bayside neighbors Bernie and the Miami Heat Dancers, as well as The Extreme Team. Appearances by more local icons are soon to be announced.

Visitors are invited to tour the various businesses throughout the center to taste local fare, redeem discounts, and enter contests for prizes. Many will be eligible for several great drawings including Miami Heat game tickets for two, dinner reservations, free parking and more.

Bringing the night to a close, guests can catch a glimpse of a boat parade featuring many of the original 1987 boat captains from some of center’s top floors, while a thrilling fireworks show lights up the marina skyline at 9 p.m.

The Bayside Marketplace 25th Anniversary Celebration is free and open to the public. Giving visitors a luxury shopping and entertainment experience while dazzling guests with breathtaking views, Bayside hosts more than 140 shops and restaurants, including familiar chains and local Latin cuisine. For additional information, please call (305) 577-3344 or visit www.BaysideMarketplace.com.

April 2012 at the Alliance française

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APRIL

Friday, April 6th Р6:45 pm // Cinema @ Alliance fran̤aise
Free for Alliance fran̤aise members Р5$ for non members
Films are in french with English subtitles unless otherwise noted
INSPECTEUR LAVARDIN
Claude Chabrol – 1986 – Not Rated – 100min – with Jean-Luc Bideau, Jean-Claude Brialy, Bernadette Lafont, Jean Poiret

Friday April 6 and Saturday, April 7th // Jules Verne fait son cinéma @ Alliance française
Free for Alliance française members, 5 $ for non-members
Friday April 6 – 10:00 am
MICHEL STROGOFF
Saturday April 7 – 3:30 pm
VOYAGE AU CENTRE DE LA TERRE

Sunday, April 8th – 3.00 pm // Cinema @ Cinema Paradiso
Free for Alliance fran̤aise members Р5$ for non members
Films are in french with English subtitles unless otherwise noted
INSPECTEUR LAVARDIN
Claude Chabrol – 1986 – Not Rated – 100min – with Jean-Luc Bideau, Jean-Claude Brialy, Bernadette Lafont, Jean Poiret

Monday, April 9th – 6:30 pm // Florida Grand Opera “Romeo et Juliette” @ Alliance française
Free and open to the public
Conductor Joseph Mechavich, Stage Director David Lefkowich, and French tenor Sébastien Guèze will present an overview of Florida Grand Opera’s production of Charles Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette, and conduct a discussion of the opera’s particular challenges and the abundance of riches to be discovered as audiences experience it.
Florida Grand Opera will present Roméo et Juliette in Miami at the Adrienne Arsht Center from April 21 through May 5, and at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale on May 10 and 12, 2012.

Wednesday, April 11th Р6:00 pm // Cercle de lecture @ Alliance fran̤aise
free admission, registration required / in French
Hygiène de l’Assassin, by Amelie Nothomb.
Gather with fellow Francophiles at the “Cercle de Lecture”, the Alliance française’s popular book discussion group who invites you to discover, rediscover and share French contemporary literature.
Moderated by Jean-François Chénin, director of the Alliance française South Florida and Délégué général of the Alliance française in the United States

Friday, April 13th Р7:00 pm // Ap̩ro Jazz : The Kiki Sanchez Trio @ Alliance Fran̤aise
Free admission – Wine bar
APERO JAZZ
A peaceful bubble in the heart of hectic Miami
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 the Alliance Française the vibrations of the Apéro Jazz.
AND EXHIBITION
Frédéric Pollet is a French artist working on various medias including video, sculpture, pastels and photographs. He lives and works in Paris but his works of arts have been exhibited all around the world. His will be in residency at the Alliance française of Miami for a month, working on Calle Ocho and its jobs, workers, encounters. After a month of work, he will present an exhibition in the Alliance française’s premises

Thursday, April 19th – 7:00 pm Noches Litterarias @ Alliance Francaise Aymara Aymerich
free admission / in Spanish
Noches Literarias under the direction of Manny Lopez, is a monthly literary series in spanish to bring our community closer to writers. This program is a free event for all who wish to be around literature; whether is poetry, short stories or fiction, and get to know local writers as well as those who visit us from abroad.

Friday, April 20th – 6:45 pm // Cinema @ MDC Tower Theater
Free for Alliance fran̤aise members Р5$ for non members
Films are in french with English subtitles unless otherwise noted
LE COUPERET
Costa Gavras Р2004 РNot Rated Р122 min Рwith Jos̩ Garcia, Geordy Monfils, Karin Viard
A business executive, who was fired by his company after it underwent restructuring, is ready to do anything to get his job back – even if it means killing his rivals.

Saturday, April 21st – 11:00 am // Macarons cooking class @ Lovely Daze Macarons
$65 members / $80 non members / 12 people maximum
Due to a strong demand, the now famous Macarons Pastry Class is back!

Saturday, April 21th – 1:30 pm // Goûter philo @ Alliance française
$ 5 for members, 19 $ for non-members
Have your children discuss issues for an hour, over cakes and fruit juice. The goûter allows children to expand their ability to think for themselves and to expand their critical thinking. Behind the title goûter, there is the idea of a break, pleasure and sweetness.

Tuesday, May 1 – 6:30 pm // Fighting for Heritage : crossed perspectives France-Florida on modernism conservation @ Alliance française Miami
25 $/15$ members
Roundatble in English with Stéphanie Celle, French State Architect and Urbanist, Conservator of National Monuments; William Cary, Assistant Director of the Miami Beach Planning Department; Jorge Hernandez, Um University, friends of Marine Stadium and Trustee of the National Trust and Jean-François Lejeune, UM university, founder and Vice-President of DoCOMOMO-US/Florida. Moderated by Flaminia Gennary, Vizcaya Museum.
Wine and cheese will be served
France and America have different views on heritage conservation. The conference will highlight the difficulties of the preservation of historical constructions and the specifics of conservation for 20th century buildings. It will be based on concrete cases, like the documentation experience of DoCOMOMO, or the struggle for the protection of the Marine Stadium, the Art Deco District in Miami and of the “Villa Savoye”, in Poissy (France), the monifesto of Le Corbusier’s new architecture.
Various panelists will share their experience and express their views, including French maître d’oeuvre at the Centre des Monuments nationaux, Stéphanie Celle : “Fighting for Heritage Preservation” could be her motto. Since 2000, she is working as an architect and urbanist of the state and has been in charge of the “bâtiments de France” in Paris where she filed and won a lawsuit against facadism operations, which she strongly opposed.
With the support of the Délégation générale of the Alliance française in the United States and the Centre des Monuments Nationaux. In collaboration with University of Miami, departement of architecture, Docomomo and Vizcaya Museum.

Wednesday, May 2 Р6 pm // Grand Ch̢teaux and their Gardens in the Landscape of Greater Paris @ The preservation Foundation of Palm Beach
50 $/35$ members
Lecture in English presented by Stéphanie Celle, French State Architect and Urbanist, Conservator of National Monuments, with the participation of Laurence Sabatié-Garat, Head of Institutional and International Relations, Centre des Monuments Nationaux, following by a reception
Prestigious “châteaux de plaisance” in Ile-de-France were originally built in a close relation to landscape, enjoying the proximity of the river Seine and of a forest. They were places for leisure, entertainment and poetry.
Two centuries later, the surroundings have become suburban. To exist, these châteaux must fit in the missing piece of the Greater Paris puzzle.

Tuesday, May 8 – 8 pm // Not The Last Goodbye, David Servan-Schreiber @ Books and Books Coral Gables
Free and open to the public
Lecture in English presentend by Franklin Servan-Schreiber
What is a good death? How can we be empowered by the challenge of trying to die “well”, while losing the medical battle? How can we prepare for death while we’re still healthy?
Renowned psychiatrist and international bestselling author, Dr. David Servan-Schreiber, shared in his latest book, Not The Last Goodbye, his experience of living through a grave illness and his state of mind as he faced death. As a specialist in care for the terminally ill, an advocate of patient empowerment, and a 19 year brain cancer survivor, Dr. Servan-Schreiber’s testimony is uniquely authoritative. He candidly discusses the daily trials of being gravely ill, how he found spiritual solace, and how to remain “in life” until the end.
Dr. Servan-Schreiber died peacefully last July, surrounded by friends and family, while listening to his favourite music as he had wished and planned.
His brother, Franklin, will be presenting the book and will share the lessons he learned from being a care giver to his brother.

Movies on the Lawn 4/12/12

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Movies on the Lawn
April 12, 2012, 8pm
The Frost Art Museum at FIU
10975 sw 17th st
Miami, FL 33155
thefrost.fiu.edu/event.htm

Bring your blankets and beach chairs and join us for the next installment of Movies on the Lawn. The Frost Art Museum will screen Back to the Future, the 1985 American science-fiction adventure film. The film tells the story of Marty McFly, a teenager who is accidentally sent back in time from 1985 to 1955. He meets his future-parents in high school and accidentally attracts his future mother’s romantic interest. Marty must repair the damage to history by causing his parents-to-be to fall in love, and with the help of scientist Dr. Emmett “Doc” Brown, he must find a way to return to 1985.

The Frost Art Museum has teamed up with the following student groups: Film Initiative Underground and FIU’s Radiate FM. Before the screening of the movie, Radiate FM, will be playing music for the visitors to enjoy before the start of the movie and a food truck will be selling food.

The Artisan Lounge Presents My City 4/7/12

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The Artisan Lounge Presents: My City – 4/7/12
4/7/2012, 7:00PM – 10:00PM
The Artisan Lounge
500 NE 1 Ave
Miami, FL 33132
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A fine art photography exhibition featuring:

Meg Pukel
Annie Y. Saldaña
&
Video Installation by International Artist: Paula Urbano

1 Debut Night.

Live Performance by Austin Flores, starting at 8:00pm.

Free & Secure Parking on 5th Street in Christ Fellowship lot. Entrance in same lot.

Don’t miss it.

#TheArtisan

3rd Annual Womenade Miami’s Take a Walk in Her Shoes Fashion Show and Luncheon in Support of Chapman Partnership 4/13/12

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3rd Annual Womenade Miami’s Take a Walk in Her Shoes – Fashion Show and Luncheon in Support of Chapman Partnership
Friday, April 13, 2012, 11 am – 2 pm
The Ritz-Carlton South Beach
One Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
chapmanpartnership.org/events

The third annual Womenade Miami’s Take a Walk in Her Shoes to benefit Chapman Partnership, formerly Community Partnership for Homeless. Fashion show and luncheon co-chaired by Bronwyn Miller and Irene Korge. Shannon Hori, CBS-4’s Emmy award-winning news anchor, will serve as emcee. Guests will enjoy a champagne cocktail reception, silent auction and vendor village to benefit Chapman Partnership, in addition to the luncheon and fashion show.

Models will hit the runway in “A Tribute to Film,” wearing fashions from five 1960s films, presented by C. Madeleine’s. Stylist Danny Santiago along with hair and makeup artists from RikRak Salon will polish each model for a vintage look.

Tickets are $125 and include valet parking. Support Take a Walk in Her Shoes as a Platinum Sponsor ($2,500), Gold Sponsor ($2,000), or Silver Sponsor ($1,500), and receive tickets and acknowledgement in the program. Reserve your seats today by calling Grace Ugalde, Chapman Partnership event coordinator, at 305-329-3081, or visit the event web site, chapmanpartnership.org/events.

All proceeds from Take a Walk in Her Shoes will benefit Chapman Partnership, which is dedicated to helping men, women and children in need of shelter, food and a strong support system.

The Wholetones Live From Loews 4/26/12

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The Wholetones Live From Loews
04/26/12, 8:00PM
Loews Miami Beach Hotel
1601 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Live From Loews and The Stage Present The Wholetones

Combining impressive technical skill with the spontaneity of jazz and drive of bluegrass, they put on a captivating live show, jumping from folk to metal as easily as they do from banjo to cello.

The Wholetones’ blend of genres is a result of the four members’ enormously varied musical appetite. They play and listen to reggae, metal, hip-hop, bluegrass, and everything in between, and the end product is a truly original sound.

Complimentary Valet Parking when you mention Live From Loews!

Elastic Bond Live From Loews 4/19/12

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Elastic Bond Live From Loews
04/19/12, 8:00pm
Loews Miami Beach Hotel
1601 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Live From Loews and The Stage Present Elastic Bond

The connection comes when you turn it up, and you’re transported to a funky island in the middle of paradise. Miami-based group Elastic Bond fuses Latin, Soul and electronica with a foundation of songwriting, melodic vocals and positive vibes. Venezuelan producer Andres Ponce and Honduran singer-songwriter Sofy Encanto formed the band in 2006, and later joined forces with guitarist Buffalo Brown and trumpet player David Burgos to expand its unique sound.

Complimentary Valet Parking when you mention Live From Loews!

Fusik Live From Loews 4/12/12

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Fusik Live From Loews
04/12/12, 8:00PM
Loews Miami Beach Hotel
1601 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Live From Loews and The Stage Present Fusik

Fusik is a funky five piece from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. But what’s FUSIK’s sound you say? Throw Jimmi Hendrix, Santana, and James Brown in a blender and that’s what you would get. Ask anyone who has been to their live shows and they will tell you Fusik can keep the party moving with their high energy beats, funky rhythms, and smoking solos.

Complimentary Valet Parking when you mention Live From Loews!

Cat Shell Live From Loews 4/5/12

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Cat Shell Live From Loews
04/05/12, 8:00pm
Loews Miami Beach Hotel
1601 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Miami Singer/Songwriter Cat Shell brings old soul to today’s music. Cat has taken the genres of Jazz/R&B/Pop and formulated her own style that is not only sexy and original but honest and relatable too. Her lyric-driven songs are filled with the emotional themes of love, love lost, and life experience. Cat’s influences range from artists like Billie Holiday and Diana Krall to Jill Scott and Adele, so it’s no surprise that her sound captures an audience of all ages. With the 2012 release of her first fully produced album “Illusion”, Cat is busy performing and preparing for concerts outside of Florida this summer.

Complimentary Valet Parking when you mention Live From Loews!

Miami Lyric Opera Presents Lucia di Lammermoor 4/14-15/12

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Miami Lyric Opera Presents “Lucia di Lammermoor”
Saturday, April 14 – Sunday, April 15
Sat., April 14 at 8:00PM, Sun., April 15 at 4:00PM
Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center for Performing Arts
174 E. Flagler Street, Miami, FL, 33131
www.gusmancenter.org

Olympia Theater welcomes Miami Lyric Opera for its 2012 Red Curtain Series production of ‘Lucia di Lammermoor,’ with music by Gaetano Donizetti and libretto by Salvadore Cammarano. The tragic opera is based upon Sir Walter Scott’s historical novel The Bride of Lammermoor, set in the Lammermuir Hills of Scotland in the 17th century, in which the emotionally fragile Lucy Ashton (Lucia) is caught in a feud between her family and that of the Ravenswoods.

Singles Date and Wine 4/7/12

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Singles Date & Wine
04/07/2012, 07:00pm
Cavas Wine Cafe
900 South Miami Ave.
Miami, Florida 33130
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Life can be pretty unpredictable; perhaps no more so than knowing when and where you’ll find love. Whether you are ready to settle down or you are just out there playing the field, Heart Tango offers hip, thoughtfully planned signature speed dating events for successful single professionals that leave our guests with a lasting impression that lingers well beyond the last dance. You’ve seen speed dating events play out in movies, on television, and you’ve probably also have heard about them from your friends. What better way to meet 10-20 single professionals in one night. Come join us for an experience that promises to be a delight to the senses.

If you love discovering and tasting new wines, then you will be spoiled for choice at Cavas Wine Tasting Cafe, with an extensive range of wine tasting tours and tastings events which allows customers to choose from an average of over 80 different self-service wine selections. Cavas has something for everyone to enjoy.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to check-in. Speed Dating event starts at 7pm promptly.

Use promo code ‘HEART2TANGO’ and SAVE 15%

downtown FULL MOON party at Moksha Family Artist Collective 4/6/12

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downtown FULL MOON party – Friday, April 6 (@ MOKSHA)
Friday April 6, 2012 From 9p – 3a
Moksha Family Artist Collective
228 NE 59th Street
Miami, FL 33137

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(Free Admission before 10pm – $10 after)

A spectacular evening of glow-in-the-dark Body Art; Live Music; World Class Deejays; Drumming; AcroYoga: Live Performances; Henna Art; Tarot Reading; Massage; Food; Drinks; and much more…

Please join us as we gather in harmony and unity to celebrate the Full Moon as an exploration and appreciation of life itself. Let your mind be free to receive the light within!

@ 7th Circuit Productions
Moksha Family Artist Collective

***Free Admission*** To All Musicians And Drummers With Instruments And Performers In Attire And Props

Featuring:
Live Act: Dusthead
Live Band: Bachaco (http://www.bachacomusic.com/)
Deejays: Umber Bandi-Ville with Mr. Bongoman
Live Art: Stay Sea Love and Bruno Natalio Vago
Drum Master: Bli Bi Gore Eric
Fire Performances: Quest Henkart
Special Performances: The Hulahoop Troop

Drum Circle:
(***Free admission for all drummers and musicians with instruments***)
Long Extended Drumming set will be from 10p – 2a… The entire outdoor area will be reserved for Drumming Only… Bring Your Drum And Let Your Beats Be Heard!

Dresscode (Suggested): Artistic, Outrageous, and Creative… Dare To The “You Inside”!!!

First Friday Reception at Cernuda Arte 4/6/12

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Cernuda Arte presents the Final Viewing of A Group Show Of Thirty-Five Artists First Friday Reception
April 6, 2012, 7 – 10 p.m.
Cernuda Arte
3155 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.cernudaarte.com

Only one week left to view this magnificent group show with works by Eduardo Morales, Eduardo Laplante, Philippe Chartrand, Augusto Chartrand, Esteban Chartrand, Armando Menocal, Antonio Sánchez Araujo, Federico Sulroca, Víctor Manuel García, Amelia Peláez, Carlos Enríquez, Wifredo Lam, Fidelio Ponce de León, Mariano Rodríguez, Cundo Bermúdez, René Portocarrero, Mario Carreño, Loló Soldevilla, Gina Pellón, Joaquín Ferrer, Alfredo Sosabravo, Flora Fong, Manuel Mendive, Miguel Florido, Vicente Hernández, Giosvany Echevarría, Sandro De La Rosa, Irina Elén González, Ramón Vázquez, David Rodríguez, Joel Besmar, Li Domínguez Fong, Dayron González & more.
Also featuring great artworks by Latin American Masters, Fernando Botero and Roberto Matta.

To View The Exhibition, Please Click Here.

Image: Tomás Sánchez, Atardecer Dorado, (Golden Sunset), 1986, acrylic on canvas, 30 x 47 1/2 inches

Big Boys Big Toys Expo 4/15/12

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“Big Boys Big Toys Expo”
Sunday, April 15, noon-5pm
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
1 Seminole Way
Hollywood, FL 33314

This free event will showcase eye-popping vehicles and up-to-the-minute auto accessories, video games, racing simulators, motorcycles, cell phones, home theater equipment and more. Sample beers from Budweiser.

Live music from the Center Fountain Stage will feature Tom Jackson. Additionally, 99.9 Kiss Country will be on-site with music, games and prizes including a guitar signed by country music artists.

The “Big Boys Big Toys Expo” is presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino and 99.9 Kiss Country. Other participating retailers and organizations include Budweiser, Corona, Broward Motorsports, Smoke on the Water, Metro PCS, Florida Marlins, Ideal Auto, RV Sales of Broward, K-1 Speed, Mud Life Magazine’s Original Mud Fest, Shade Shack, Vacation Village Resorts, Tough Enough to Wear Pink Truck Roping, Redneck Yacht Club, Xtreme Indoor Karting, Rick Case Honda Powerhouse, Power Center, Elite Roads, American Tire Distributors, Rob Lambdin’s University Dodge, Army Navy Outdoors, GEICO Local Davie Office, Peterson’s Harley Davidson, Dynasty Cycles, Davey Marine Center and more.

For more information about the “Big Boys Big Toys Expo,” please call 954-585-5112.

Miami Crawls and Life Is Art present PhilanthroFest 4/14/12

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PhilanthroFest!

April 14, 2012, 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Midtown Miami Greenspace
110 NE 36th St.
Miami, FL 33137
www.philanthrofest.com
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FREE

Miami Crawls and Life is Art, with the support of City of Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado and Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez Cordially Invite You To: A family festival celebrating the South Florida philanthropic and cultural arts community.

During the free outdoor event, South Florida residents of all ages have the opportunity to learn about more than 75 philanthropic and cultural organizations and resources in a family-friendly atmosphere while enjoying musical performances, an art show, fashion shows, kids activities, delicious food and live entertainment.

Over 75 Community Organizations
Music by Elastic Bond – Dangerflow – Cleaveland Jones & More!
Coconut Grove Drum Circle!
Big Art Show with Local Artists!
Dance & Performances by Kikimora – Rainbow Circus – Fusion Gitana & More!
Live Performances by Aiza’s Divas and Gurus
Fun for the entire family by the Miami Science Museum
Fashion by Joy Taylor Studios with Designs by Amy Rubinstein sponsored by Blo Blow Dry Bar!
MC Kelly Saks, Miss Cuba
Free Samples by VitaminWater – Vita Coco!
Vendors and Much More!

Major Sponsors: Knight Foundation, The Miami Community Redevelopment Agency, Midtown Development
Mission Enhancer Sponsor: Well-Fargo, Workscapes
Community Builder Sponsors: Real Estate Sales Force, Health Council of South Florida, Inc.
Fiscal Sponsor: The Miami Foundation
Service Sponsors: The Miami Shirt Company, Waste Management
Supporters: SocialBuzzOnAir, The Urban Tour Host
Produced by: Miami Crawls, Life Is Art

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
11:30am – 12:30pm Drum Circle
12:30-12:45 Opening Remarks
12:45-1:05 Fusion Gitana
1:05-1:25 Rainbow Circus
1:30-2:15 Cleaveland Jones
2:15-2:35 Aiza’s Divas and Gurus
2:35-3:00 Fusion Gitana
3:00-3:20 Introductions Politicians
3:20-3:40 Rainbow Circus
3:45-4:30 Dangerflow
4:30-4:50 Fashion Show
4:50-4:55 Lion Dance by Heroines
4:50-5:15 Raffle & Announcements
5:15-5:30 Rainbow Circus
5:30-6:15+ Elastic Bond
Kikimora interactive characters 1:30 – 3:30.

SOUTH FLORIDA ART SHOW
A) Alexander Mijares
B) Alfredo Perez
C) Dennis Escobar
D) Eleazar Delgado
E) Gustavo Ramirez
F) Janet M Mueller
G) Maggie Fox
H) Mariusz Navratil
I) Mark Diamond
J) Nicolette Mcclendon
K) Paul A Vitello
L) Paul K Mcenery
M) Randy Walsh
N) Ricardo Colugnatti
O) Robert Siracusa
P) Tania Bilbao
Q) Terry Arroyo Mulrooney

VENDORS
1. Beautifully Shaped
2. Dharma Gear Inc
3. Haitianista
4. OllyPlanet
5. Trinkets for D
6. Ecomarketstore.com
7. Lana
8. Nomiienation
9. Fine-Co.
10. K&K Stainles Steel jewelry
11. cgsfinejewelry
12. Habify
13. Summer Son
14. Design Dimensions
15. Helen Betty
16. Pixie Dust Naturals
17. Visora International Eyewear
18. andCreative2
19. Elements Popup Boutique
20. Jewels of Ark
21. Freshly Squeezed Bodywork

MIAMI CRAWLS FREEBIE ZONE AND EXHIBITORS
Workscapes
Midtown Development
Health Council of South Florida
VitaminWater
Real Estate Sales Force
Miami Herald
Green Mobility Network FREE Bike Valet
Waste Management Truck
Vita Coco
Monkey Shuttle
Belly2Abs
Goodmans.net

LIFE IS ART LOUNGE
All your alcohol purchases support charity!
Crepemaker
Fruitzen Delite
Pop Appetit
Edible Arrangements Miami Beach

WELFARE SERVICES
Arudo Yat Inc.
CABA Pro Bono Project, Inc.
Carrfour Supporting Housing
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami
International Children’s Outreach
Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc.
Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers
Camillus House, Inc
Women’s Emergency Network
Touching Miami With Love

HEALTH SERVICES
American Diabetes Association
Doc It Foundation
EarthSave Miami
Florida Heart Research Institute
Message From Marli Foundation, Inc.
Norberto Vazquez Jr. Foundation
Radio Lollipop
Relay for Life of Brickell & Downtown Miami
Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida
Sabrina Cohen Foundation for Stem Cell Research
Sunrise Community, Inc.
Badges of Courage Foundation

CULTURAL ARTS
Adrienne Arsht Center
Artistic Vibes
Arts & Business Council of Miami
Bird Road Art Walk/Bird Road Art District
Culture in the City, Inc.
Heroes Unite
HistoryMiami
Orchestra Miami
The Center @ MDC/ Miami Book Fair International
The Wolfsonian-FIU
Wynwood Arts Initiatiative Foundation
Coral Gables Museum

EDUCATIONAL
The Chavalitos Foundation Inc
A Painting Fiesta
City Year Miami
Discovering Opportunities for Outreach and Reflection (DOOR)
Miami Achievement Center
Rapha Family Services, Inc.
S.T.A.R.S.School for Autism
SpendforED
Teach For America Miami-Dade
The Motivational Edge

COMMUNITY SERVICES
Our Kids of Miami-Dade/Monroe, Inc.
Protect the Paws…a K-9 cause!
FreeMiamiFun.com
WLRN
Catalyst Miami
ReServe Miami
Foster Care Review, Inc.
Humane Society of Greater Miami – PetNet
Neighbors 4 Neighbors
University of Miami
Miami-Dade County Department of Elections
The Arc of South Florida

SOCIAL
Connecting Our Cultures
Conscious Acts of Kindness
Emerge Miami
AmeriCorps Alums – Miami Chapter
Amnesty International Miami Chapter
Caring for Miami
Easter Seals South Florida
Minervas. Women changing the World
No More Tears
PARK Project, Inc
ShelterBox USA
U R Awesome, Inc.

ENVIRONMENTAL
Net Impact, South Florida Professional Chapter / USGBC South Florida – Miami Branch / Young Women Social Entrepreneurs Miami
Art of Cultural Evolution
Fertile Earth Foundation
Green Mobility Network
Planet Kitchen/ hopePK
Urban Paradise Guild

YOUTH SERVICES
Art Studio Inc. 501c3 NPO
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami
Casa Valentina
Club Blue Miami
Empowered Youth, Inc
Encore Performing Arts Center Inc.
Guardian ad Litem
Hands 2 Help, Inc
Inspired Generation, Inc.
Little Haiti Optimist Club/Little Haiti Optimist Foundation
Miami Science Museum
National Voices for Equality, Education & Enlightement, Inc. (“NVEEE”)
Our Chance Enterprise
Project K.I.T.E (Kids Inspired Towards Excellence)
Roots of Hope
Stand Up 4 Kids Miami/Project NEST
Urgent, Inc.
Yoga Gangsters, Inc
Youth L.E.A.D.

All Kids Included Family Festival 5/5/12

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All Kids Included Family Festival
Saturday, May 5, 10am–5pm
South Miami−Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 ST
Cutler Bay 33189

For more information 786 573 5316
smdcac.org

FREE

Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs & South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center with support from The Children’s Trust Present 6th Annual All Kids Included Family Arts Festival Celebrating You!

Inspired by Robert Kroupa’s book “Just Like You”
Special guest appearance by the author and book signings.

Interactive arts experiences for children of all abilities

Featuring a Lightwire Theatre production of The Ugly Duckling and The Tortoise And The Hare and puppet show by Masked Marvel Michael Cooper.

Live Entertainment!
Featuring the “Amazing Mr. A” magic show; Carrie Sue Ayvar, storytelling; JohnPaul Jebian, American Sign Language Storyteller; Fantasy Theatre Factory; Karen Peterson and Dancers; Greater Miami Youth Symphony; and more!

Interactive Arts Experiences!
Interactive Arts Experiences with Arts for Learning; “Arts for All” adaptive painting and print making with Miami-Dade Parks; inclusive music and movement playshops.

Festival Fun!
Free give-aways, rides and a rock wall climbing, Radio Disney, strolling magic, VIP children’s characters, juggling, balloon artists and face painting.

Celebrating You!
Art exhibit and awards; community resources for families offering helpful information, in-person assistance, support and literature.

Fun Food Too!

UD presents Turn Up Miami at the Raleigh with Absolut 4/5/12

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UD presents Turn Up Miami at the Raleigh, a special ABSOLUT Miami event
Thursday, April 5th 2012m 7:30-10:30pm
The Raleigh
18th St. and Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL

A special event hosted by ABSOLUT Miami and UrbanDaddy Thursday at The Raleigh Hotel. Enjoy complimentary ABSOLUT Miami cocktails and sweet & savory hors d’oeuvres.

RSVP to absolutmiami_rh@urbandaddy.com with the number of guests you’ll be bringing and their names.

-UrbanDaddy & ABSOLUT Miami

Sweatstock and Record Store Day 2012 Third Annual Sweatstock Festival 4/21/12

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Sweatstock and Record Store Day 2012 Third Annual Sweatstock Festival
Saturday, April 21st
Sweat Records
5505 NE 2nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33137
More Info

Sweat Records’ 7th Anniversary + Record Store Day 2012 with a full day of Free entertainment, food trucks, giveaways, surprises and of course, Vinyl.

The store will be opening early for the hundreds of Record Store Day exclusive releases, the Main Stage starts at 2pm outside, and the fun continues between there and Churchill’s into the night. Check out the recaps from 2010 and 2011 and mark your calendars as this is going to be the best Sweatstock yet!

Scroll down for info on all the great bands, vendors and more that you’ll see and experience at Sweatstock 2012:

Main Outdoor Stage
Afrobeta
Krisp
Deaf Poets
Psychic Mirrors
Plains
Ketchy Shuby
Jesse Jackson
The State Of
Arboles Libres

MAM Soundbomb Bus
The MAM Soundbomb Bus is a classic 1970s Volkswagen Minibus that has been transformed into a one-of-a-kind ‘sound bus’ that will travel to various locations and bring the best of Miami music vinyl cultures with live DJ sets, album-inspired art-making and more. DJs Hottpants, Induce, Rob Riggs and A-Train will be manning the decks on the Bus during Sweatstock!

Beached Miami Stage @ Churchill’s
Axe And The Oak, Shroud Eater, Weird Wives, Haochi Waves, Pool Party, Severe Disappointments, Jellyfish Brothers, Kazoots + Palette Town – full links and info coming soon!

Roofless Records Patio Stage @ Churchill’s
Container (Nashville, TN), Vico (Tampa, FL), Diamond Hymen (Tampa, FL), Adames, Dim Past, Dyslexic Postcards, Devalued, The President, No Children + Toad Eyes – full links and info coming soon!

Food Trucks!
Mac’n
Gastropod
Bocaditos
Coolhaus
Gypsy Kitchen
Real Sorbet

Eurocircle Cocktail hour and business card exchange 4/11/12

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Cocktail hour and business card exchange
Wednesday April 11, 2012 from 7:00pm
Moonchine Asian Bistro
7100 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33138

Click Here RSVP and More Info

Please join us for a networking and cocktail hour at Moonchine Asian Bistro. Moonchine offers happy hour specialty drinks until 8:00 pm, Sake and House Cocktails $5.00, House Martini’s $6.00. When you purchase an alcoholic beverage before 8:00 pm you get half off the sushi rolls.

Free parking behind the building.

Looking forward to seeing you all at Moonchine Asian Bistro.

Launch of B by Brian Atwood 4/5/12

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Launch of B by Brian Atwood
Thursday, April 5, 12pm-4pm
10022-SHOE on Two
Dadeland

RSVP at rsvpdadeland@s5a.com

Saks Fifth Avenue celebreates the launch of B Brian Atwood

Champagne, live DJ and expert tips from local fashion bloggers

Complimentary polish changes with purchase of B by Brian Atwood

LoweDown Happy Hour 4/5/12

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LoweDown Happy Hour
Thursday, April 5, 2012, 7-9 PM
Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
1301 Stanford Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146

Spring on Earth!
$10 for non-members; Free for Lowe members.

Join the Lowe as we celebrate Earth Day with healthy treats from Cabot Cheese, RAAW Juices, Vitamin Water Zero, and PopChips. Cocktails generously provided by Bacardi.

Don’t miss a guided tour of our renowned Myrna And Sheldon Palley Pavilion For Contemporary Glass And Studio Arts.

Plus, enjoy a piano performance by UM student Adam Gordon.

Image: Floral Assemblage, flame-worked and cold-worked glass © 1999 Paul Stankard

Artcenter/South Florida Winning Art! 11th Annual Raffle Fundraiser Kick-off Party 4/13/12

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Artcenter/South Florida Winning Art! 11th Annual Raffle Fundraiser Kick-off Party
Friday, April 13 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Artcenter/South Florida
800 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL

Winning Art! Exhibit: April 6 to May 6, 2012
Raffle Drawing: Saturday, May 5 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.

ArtCenter/South Florida celebrates another year of didactic and compelling programming with the 11th Annual Winning Art! fundraiser. Under the helm of newly appointed Executive Director Maria Del Valle, the non-profit organization’s signature benefit finds new breath, partners and a coveted selection of silent auction items. The kick-off party will unveil 39 pieces for raffle, giving patrons almost one month to visit the gallery and ponder over paintings, drawings, mixed media and sculpture until the big draw on May 5, 2012. Shake Shack will be serving up creative custards to inaugurate the occasion, and the event is free and open to the public. Raffle tickets are $20 each; buy five for an original limited edition print (while quantities last). Tickets can be purchased at artist studios (800, 810 and 924 Lincoln Road), at the gallery and at ArtCenter’s offices at 924 Lincoln Road, Suite 205.

“It is a joy to see how many support our mission and we hope, with Winning Art!, to rally together in raising the capital for a new media center, expanded programs and continued contemporary art in an accessible and affordable platform,” said Del Valle.

Works for this year’s Winning Art! have been generously donated by Anthony Ardavin, Adriana Carvalho, Nathasha Duwin, Kathy Kissik, Nina Surel and Antonia Wright, to name a few. All pieces can be viewed at the main gallery as of April 6 and online at www.artcentersf.org until the drawing on Saturday, May 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the main gallery. Hosted by the glamorous and charismatic Adora, and catered by Books & Books and Yummy ChunBuns, admission to the Winning Art! finale is only one raffle ticket ($20).

Headlining the silent auction component of the program is an all-expenses paid cruise by Celebrity Cruise Lines; two season tickets to Miami Light Project, Tigertail Productions and Rhythm Foundation; a hard cover copy of Robert Indiana: New Perspectives, signed by American photographer William John Kennedy; and gift certificates from Café Prima Pasta, Lord Balfour Hotel, Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort’s Kitchen 305 and Seven Seas Spa and Sassoon Salons.
Support ArtCenter and the arts!

Established in 1984, ArtCenter/South Florida (located at 800, 810 and 924 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach) is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization that provides subsidized studio and exhibition space as well as teaching opportunities for emerging and career artists in their facilities at 800, 810 and 924 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. The mission of the ArtCenter is to advance the knowledge and practice of contemporary visual arts and culture in South Florida while providing affordable programming and work-space for professional artists. ArtCenter/South Florida is open Tuesday through Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 12:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. For further information please call 305.674.8278 or visit the website at www.artcentersf.org.

Fabulous Miami Multi Chamber of Commerce Event at Kyma Lounge at The Epic Hotel 4/4/12

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Fabulous Miami Multi Chamber of Commerce Event
Wednesday, April 4th, 6 pm to 9 pm
Kyma Lounge @ The Epic Hotel
270 Biscayne Boulevard way
Miami Fl, 33031

RSVP to Fabulous Miami by April 3rd, 2012
Must RSVP to rsvp@fabulousmiami.com
Be sure to tell them Soul Of Miami sent you.

Members $10, non-member $15
Valet parking $available

Bring your business card to participate in a raffle
Dress code: Business Attire

The chambers from Argentina,Brazil, Belgium,Camacol, Coconut Grove, Colombia,Costa Rica, Chile,Greater Doral, Dominican Republic,Downtown Miami & Brickell,Ecuador, Florida China, Haiti, Honduras, Medley, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua,, Panama,Paraguay, Poland, Peru, Venezuela, United Kingdom along with Brickell Rotary Club, Casa de Madrid, D.R. invite you to celebrate the monthly multi chamber of commerce networking event.

Mix and mingle with local professionals, promote your business, share your ideas, expand your network and have fun! Appetizers from 6 pm to 7 pm courtesy of Kyma Lounge and a welcome drink courtesy of SX liquors, complimentary shoeshine and back massages.

Van Dyke Upstairs Music Calendar April 2012

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April’s Van Dyke Upstairs Music Calendar
846 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL
www.thevandykecafe.com

This month features artists of the month: Sofy Encanto & Elastic Bond, a Latin Soulful groovester band, The Aaron Lebos Reality, a local new group recording its second original album, and David Shelly, the exceptionally tight rock and blues band searing superb vocal and songwriting skills.

4/1; Hosted by Adrian Guerra; showcasing the finest in Latin; Rock and Pop;
4/2; Freddy Cleo featuring Lina The quintessential piano man & vocalist entertainer who knows; your favorite songs by heart;
4/3; Fox Brothers; Nuevo Flamenco, Pop, South American grooves and originals;
4/4; The Gary Campbell Quartet Featuring renowned pianist Andy Laverne 21st Century Mainstream Jazz; Andy Laverne – piano; Gary Campbell – sax; Eric England – bass; Rodolfo Zuniga – drums;
4/5; SJ; Singer-songwriter, who blends melodic Folk Alternative/Soft Rock arrangements with raspier vocal hooks to create an acoustically soulful twist and groove;
4/6; David Shelly & Bluestone; Exceptionally tight Rock and Blues and searing vocals with superbly crafted songwriting Falete at The Fillmore;
4/7; Ike & Val; Soul & Blues Revue;
4/8; Oriente; Afro-Cuban Rhythm & Soul;
4/9; Rodolfo Zuniga Surfaces Band; Original contemporary Jazz;
4/10; Big Poppa E And The E Band; Best of the Blues;
4/11; Emmet Cohen; Pianist, interpreting the past while; paving the way for the future;
4/12; Novell Nu-Soul Series; SoBe Soul. Soul, pure and simple;
4/13; Sammy Figueroa & the Latin Jazz Explosion Double Grammy Nominees; with legendary percussionist;
4/14; Guitarist Billy Rogan performs sweeping sounds of altered tunings with the drama of finger-tapping and other aggressive hand techniques.; Chloe Dolandis Modern flair singer. Combination of styles: 40’s big band, 50’s Jazz, 60’s Rock, and 70’s Soul/R&B;
4/15; Conjunto Progreso; Grammy nominated Cuban son; & descargas cubanas;
4/16; Chris Alvy Band Live performance of the best 60’s & 70’s hits featuring special guests & the music of the Beatles versus the Rolling Stones;
4/17; Adrenaline Jazz Keepin’ the groove alive with drummer Reuben Hoch, B3 guru Ken Burkart and guitarist Tom Lippincott;
4/18; 20-20; A mix of Jazz, Soul, Rock and singer/songwriter committed to unique arrangements, improvisation and passion;
4/19; Contemporary fusion of Afro-Cuban Jazz, Rumba and Guaganco Felipe Lamoglia & Iresounds;
4/20; Sofy Encanto & Elastic Bond; Latin Soulful Groovesters even your mom would like 4/21; Juanita Dixon; Featuring the Bob Grabowsky band;
4/22; Soul Lounge featuring Kinetic; Neo Nu Soul Funk and more;
4/23; Bikini Jazz; Original Latin music evoking the beat of the Miami Scene;
4/24; Randy Singer’s “Airplay”; New American Songbook;
4/25; The Aaron Lebos Reality; New group with new tunes getting ready to record their 2nd all original album in June;
4/26; Shelly Berg Trio; Well-known Jazz pianist, composer and arranger. Dean of the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami;
4/27; Tony Succar; A musical journey through South America and the Latin Caribbean. High energy-explosive Latin Jazz;
4/28; Rose Max & Ramatis & Band; Brazilian cool music. The real and energetic Brazilian music from Rio de Janeiro Charly Garcia at The Fillmore;
4/29; Hosted by Randy Singer sponsored by; Conundrum Stages; featuring: Rachel Faro, Aaron Marcus Payne, Mike Valdes, Kristen Spencer, Johnny Rez; Serena;
4/30; UM Faculty Night Presenting the best and brightest musical talents from the University Of Miami

Mother’s Day Classic Featuring The Stylistics, Blue Magic, and Will Hart of The Delfonics at The Bankunited Center 5/13/12

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Mother’s Day Classic Featuring The Stylistics, Blue Magic, and Will Hart of The Delfonics at The Bankunited Center
Sunday, May 13th at 8:00PM
The BankUnited Center
1245 Dauer Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146.

For more information call 305-284-8686 or visit www.BankUnitedCenter.com.

Come celebrate Mother’s Day at the BankUnited Center on Sunday, May 13th by attending a special Mother’s Day Classic Extravaganza featuring The Stylistics, Blue Magic, and Will Hart of the original Delfonics!

You don’t want to miss out on hearing these group’s classic hits live! Including Blue Magic’s “Just don’t want to be lonely” and “Slideshow”, The Stylistics’s “You are everything” and “You make me feel brand new” and Will Hart of the Delfonic’s “Didn’t I blow your mind” and “La La means I love you”

Tickets start at just $34.00 (including parking/facility fee) and are available to the General Public starting Thursday, March 29th at 10am.

Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, the BankUnited Center box-office, or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000

Joey Mugica The Color Queen Honors The Most Distinguished Women in The First Annual Color A Cause 4/19/12

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Joey Mugica The Color Queen Honors The Most Distinguished Women in The First Annual Color A Cause
Thursday, April 19, 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m
Pearl Restaurant and Champagne Lounge
1 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL. 33139
786.515.1150
pearlmiamibeach.com

Miami’s Most Colorful Artist, Joey Mugica, Also Known As The Color Queen, Honors The City’s Most Distinguished Women in The First Annual Color A Cause
Join us for an explosion of color where Photography meets Art, as “The Color Queen”honors Miami’s most influential Women

The Color Queen, Joey Mugica, is proud to announce the first ever COLOR A CAUSE. The originally inspired images will feature and honor some of Miami’s most dynamic and renowned women, including successful philanthropists, businesswomen, journalists, socialites, reality stars, artists, designers and entertainers. COLOR A CAUSE will benefit Dress for Success Miami, which provides professional attire for economically disadvantaged men and women.

Pop-artist-slash-artographer Joey Mugica, best known, as The Color Queen, doesn’t look at things in black and white. Inspired by all the photos posted on Facebook, Mugica started infusing his own personality into his influential friends’ pictures, eventually making a name-and an image-for himself in the burgeoning Miami art world. Influenced by Warhol, Rauschenberg and David La Chapelle, the colorful Mugica says he is inspired by love. “The idea of transforming a photograph in living color reminds me that it’s never too late to start over,” he exclaims. The New Jersey native isn’t afraid of making a statement, clearly. “I ventured out to COLOR A CAUSE in honor of my best friend, my mom,” says The Color Queen. “Women, like my mom, inspire me everyday. They are the embodiment of love, power, strength and beauty. This what I want to portray with my first Color A Cause exhibit, that through color, I want to highlight the beautiful attributes that each of these women have and hope that we each find the beauty which lies within us all.”

Mugica partnered with Yobe Photography on this first edition. “I am thrilled to be partnering with The Color Queen on Color A Cause,” says Yobe. “I have admired Joey’s work for a very long time and truly believe that he is an incredible artist.” Yobe, of Yobe Photography, is best known as a wedding photojournalist and executive entertainment industry still photographer. His artistic work often depicts surreal colors found within organic objects while using floral-macro photography. Yobe’s individual technique makes an interesting blend with Mugica’s vibrant artwork, which owns color.
For the past month, during private sessions, the artistic duo worked hard to prepare for Color A Cause by capturing each of the ladies’ portraits while enhancing the photographs primarily with Mugica’s unique style. The photos will be debuted on the evening of April 19.

The evening’s honorees include:
Frances De Polanco, Elaine Lancaster, Shireen Sandoval, Sandi Powers, Lisa Pliner, Hope Gainer, Jeniya Penrod, Karent Sierra, Erin Michelle Newberg, Simi Dahl, Daisy Olivera, Erin Mia Milchman, Kimberlee Etheridge, Zurami Pascual, Lucrecia Beird, Sherie Wagner, Marysol Patton, Samantha Perez, Mary Ann Williamson, Cecilia Paz, Teri Rios, Jennifer Heegaard, Charlotte Libov, Paola Ekelund, Bibi Andrade, Giana Leyva, Christina Hampton, Jane Jei, Doll Mirita, Sonia Jacobson, Lauren Foster, Liza Santana-Pineres, Charlotte Ryland, Kelley Mitchell, Glenna Golden Millberg, Roxanne Vargas, Lourdes Valls, Kimberly Shenker-Bacardi, Donna Anderson Scharer and Ana Margarita Martinez

The spectacular evening will be one to be remembered. Join us beginning at 7:30 p.m. for a succulent three-course menu specially prepared and designed for by Pearl Restaurant and Champagne Lounge. The dinners are $100 per person, with $50 of each menu to benefit Dress for Success Miami.
The evening will continue with red carpet entrances, the official unveiling of The Color Queen creations and two hours of open bar and sumptuous hors d’oeuvres.
There is a suggested minimum $20 entry ticket payable at the door during the night of the event. There will also be raffle tickets available for purchase; win a seven-day Royal Caribbean cruise or one of the exciting prizes. A percentage of ticket and raffle sales will benefit Dress For Success.

Entertainment for the evening will by Miami’s Diva Extraordinaire, Elaine Lancaster.

Throughout the day and to prepare the ladies for this momentous occasion, Tim Quinn, International Celebrity Face Designer for Giorgio Armani Cosmetics and his team will be available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Bal Harbour from 12 to 5, to create that special Color Look for the evening. As a very special gift to the honorees and guests, a $25 gift card will be waiting for them at the counter. 10% of the day sales from the Gift Card will benefit Dress For Success Miami.

We graciously acknowledge our sponsors and partners: Pearl Restaurant and Champagne Lounge, Giorgio Armani Cosmetics, HOPE INTERNATIONAL, Boca Brickell Tanning Club, Ana Paz Cakes, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Avant Gardens, Toss Up Salads, GlueGo, Jennifer Heegaard of JEJE CONSULTING, Erin Mia Milchman and Kimberly Ethridge of Haute in the City, Lesley Abravanel and 4Four Marketing Group.

About Dress for Success Miami
Dress for Success Miami promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Our programs transition women towards self-sufficiency by addressing their social and economic needs in relation to work, home and community. Each woman is a success story: she has gone from unemployment to economic independence. Since 1994, Dress for Success Miami has assisted over 30,000 re-entering the workforce. For more information, visit www.dfsmiami.org

Miami Art in the Park at the Village of Merrick Park 4/5/12

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Miami Art in the Park
Thursday April 5th – 7.00 PM
Village of Merrick Park.
ca-doro.com

On Thursday April 5th, the Village of Merrick Park and Galleria Ca` d’Oro will unveil “Time without Time” a solo exhibition of the sculpture of Italian artist Enzo Carnebianca.

This exhibition inaugurates a partnership between Merrick Park and Ca` d’Oro for an on-going presentation of public artwork to be enjoyed in the beautiful center garden area.

Coral Gables Mayor Jim Cason and Italian Consul General Adolfo Barattolo will be present bringing into focus the vibrant “south side” of Coral Gables. Kerem Kayser, General Manager of Merrick Park, and Gloria Porcella, owner of Galleria Ca` d’Oro, will welcome the artist, Enzo Carnebianca, who is here from Rome for the occasion.

Galleria Ca` d’Oro is an art gallery based in Rome whose Miami Branch is just across Ponce from Merrick Park. Galleria Ca’ d’Oro opened in December 2010 in Miami with the unforgettable Pink Snails. The proximity of the Italian Consulate in the Collection Building on Ponce, and Merrick Park form an alternative area in Coral Gables rich with possibilities for visitors and residents alike.

Brew at the Zoo 4/28/12

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Brew at the Zoo
April 28, 2012, 6 – 11 p.m.
Zoo Miami
12400 SW 152 Street
Miami, FL 33177
newtimesbrewatthezoo.com

Performing Live: Alien Ant Farm with Opening Act The Spazmatics
Come celebrate and sample beer from around the globe.

As a supporter of our signature events, we’d like to offer you $5 OFF GA tickets – use promo code CTS5
or $10 OFF VIP tickets – use promo code CTS10.
Click here to Buy Now.
(Offer valid through April 17, 2012).

The VIP pass includes designated tented VIP area, unlimited beer & spirits samples and catered food and early entry to sample beer from 6pm-7pm without the hassle of any lines.
Space is VERY LIMITED so get your VIP right away.

Come celebrate Miami New Times’ and Zoo Miami’s Brew at the Zoo Saturday, April 28, from 6 to 11 p.m. Sample over 100 kinds of beer from around the globe and enjoy live musical performances and enjoy live musical performances by Alien Ant Farm and The Spazmatics. Beer bites will be available for purchase. More information is available at www.zoomiami.org and www.newtimesbrewatthezoo.com.

Take Notes Miami-Dade High School Slam 4/26/12

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Take Notes Miami-Dade High School Slam
April 26, 2012, 5:30
North Miami Senior High School
13110 NE 8 Avenue
North Miami, FL 33161
North Miami Senior High School Auditorium

The first ever open high school slam will be hosted by City Year at North Miami Senior High School! City Year is a non-profit that tutors and mentors students in the highest need schools.

The purpose of the slam is to promote literacy. High School poets interested in slamming must pay $5. First place gets $100, Second $50, and $25. All extra money raised from the event will support our afterschool poetry club “Unbroken Pieces”.

This event is free and open to the public.

For any questions or details about registering early please email akardos@cityyear.org

Riverside Hotel Egg-stra Special Easter Buffet 4/8/12

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The historic Riverside hotel, the only hotel located on Las Olas Boulevard in Ft. Lauderdale, is serving up something Egg-stra Special this Easter. On Sunday, April 8th diners can whet their appetite with a delicious buffet at the hotel’s Grill Room and signature restaurant, Indigo, which will feature a carving station with Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb and Root Beer-Anise Glazed Ham, and entrees like Pan Seared Salmon served with a fennel cream sauce and Roasted Chicken Breast topped with a Florida tangerine Compote. Also on the menu are tasty concoctions such as a Bloody Mary, Mimosa, Peach Bellini, Huckleberry Lemonade, all $3 each. The Easter Day Buffet at the Riverside Hotel is from 11am-4pm and costs $39 per person and $15 for children under 12. A la carte service will also be available all day.

Primary Projects Presents Lawrence Gipe’s In La Valle de los Caidos Opening Reception 4/14/12

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Primary Projects Presents Lawrence Gipe’s In La Valle de los Caidos Opening Reception
Saturday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Primary Projects
4141 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 104
Miami Design District, FL 33137

Exhibition on view until May 31, 2012
Lawrence Gipe: In La Valle de los Caidos at Primary Projects

Primary Projects is pleased to present a new installation by conceptual artist and University of Arizona professor Lawrence Gipe entitled In La Valle de los Caidos. This exhibition will feature epically-scaled mixed media paintings on raw canvas, a video installation, and numerous small works that address the fascist-era iconography and structures of his contentious subject: the Santa Cruz de la Valle de los Caidos cathedral, Spain – a gigantic Roman Catholic basilica built by Generalissimo Francisco Franco as a tomb for himself.

In this work, Gipe challenges the viewer to consider forgotten histories as nostalgic, heroic and ridiculous all at once. The exhibition’s images are sourced from a wide swath of archival and contemporary material including historical photos, propaganda films and a Franco-era spy thriller that used the church grounds as a set. Gipe also uses images from current-day blogs on both the left and right-wing sides of the divisive controversy that clouds the church’s future.

As a site of reconciliation and ‘atonement’ between the warring factions of the Spanish Civil War (1936-39), the symbolic reputation of Santa Cruz de la Valle de los Caidos has been tainted by slave labor from the Popular Front’s prisoners-of-war in the precarious years of demolition for the basilica during the 1940’s. The mountain that surrounds the basilica is crowned with the world’s largest stone cross (towering over 500 feet high). Fascist leader Generalissimo Francisco Franco was interred under the altar upon his death in 1975, after years of Pharaoh-like obsession over the construction of his own funerary monument.

Today, the Santa Cruz de la Valle de los Caidos serves as a flashpoint for illegal demonstrations of the Right Wing ‘Falangistas’ in the face of the left-leaning government enacted during José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero’s premiership in 2007. In 2010, renovations began on the enormous Piéta sculpture that towers over people visiting the basilica (the Catholic Church says these “renovations” are actually an attempt to demolish the church). At one point, the face of Mary was removed and encaged with a scaffold – Gipe uses this disturbing and striking image as one of the subjects in his tapestry-like paintings.

Lawrence Gipe (b. 1962, Baltimore) received his MFA from the Otis Art Institute of Parsons School of Design in 1986. A two-time recipient of the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) Individual Fellowship Grant (1989 and 1996), several of his 45 solo exhibitions have been held at venues in Munich, New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Chicago and the Kunstverein Düsseldorf. Gipe’s work is held at the permanent collections of the Brooklyn Museum of Art, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), the Yale University Library, the San Jose Museum of Art and the Norton Museum of Art, Palm Beach, FL .

A mid-career survey, ‘3 Five-Year Plans: Lawrence Gipe, 1990-2005’ was organized in 2006 by Marilyn Zeitlin at the University Art Museum in Tempe, Arizona. In 2001, Gipe completed a commissioned mural for the lobby of the Federal Reserve Bank Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. His work has appeared in publications including Vanity Fair, Harper’s Magazine, The New York Times, The New York Times Magazine, ArtForum, Art in America , FlashArt, Art and Antiques, Architectural Digest, Elle Magazine, The Los Angeles Times and the Village Voice. Gipe is currently Assistant Professor of Painting and Drawing at the University of Arizona and lives and works in Tucson, AZ.

Primary Projects is a 4,000-square-foot space multidisciplinary space, positioned at the heart of Miami’s Design District, which aims to explore and promote multiple forms of aesthetic expression from established and emerging artists, alike. Utilizing extensive, and wholly specific, experience in producing street-level curatorial endeavors in Miami, the creative forces behind Primary Projects unite the commercial and critical efforts of artists, critics, curators, professionals and patrons; the result is the vital presence of an intelligent, alternative arts environment with an bold urban sensibility delivered through a diverse range of media. Regular gallery hours are Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from Noon to 5:00 p.m. For more information please visit www.primaryprojectspace.com and www.primaryflight.com.

Easter Brunch at Neomi’s Grill, Trump International Beach Resort 4/8/12

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April 8th, 2012, 12 noon till 4 p.m.
Neomis at The Trump International Beach Resort Miami

The Easter brunch costs $60++ per person, $20++ for children under the age of 12, and free of charge for children 5 and under. For reservations, call (305) 692-5770 or visit www.trumpmiami.com.

Breakfast fair
Mini pastries, muffins, Danish and fresh coffee cake.
Smoked salmon & bagels with cream cheese, boursin, chopped eggs,
capers, tomatoes and sweet onions.
Tropical fruits and berries
Omelets to order
Choose from cheddar & Swiss cheeses, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, spinach,
tomato, ham,and cilantro pico de gallo salsa on the side.
Yukon gold roasted potatoes with herbs, peppers & onions
apple smoked bacon & country sausage
Baked Egg tarts
Italian broccolini & roast tomato ~ Apple bacon, cambozola & spinach
Spring Forward
Our salad bar focuses on fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables
Spring Pea & snap pea salad, shaved radish, pancetta, lemon vinaigrette
Bunny Carrot ‘slaw’, golden raisins, poppy dressing
Baked salmon salad, dill & chives
Asparagus salad, Easter Egg mimosa topping
King Crab salad, fine herbs, lemon-mustard dressing
The Chicken or the Egg? Tarragon chicken salad, hard-boiled eggs
Heirloom tomato bruschetta, focaccia crostinis
April Strawberries -Lemonade shots
Garden baby greens salad with dressings and condiments
Chilled spiced shrimp cocktail and green lip mussels with lemons, cocktail sauce and salsa golf

Family Recipes
Korean glazed chicken, quick kimchi
Braised Beef Brisket with bourbon peach glaze
Country Ham, orange-rum glaze, roasted orange segments
Bouillabaisse, loaded with fish & shellfish, crispy baguette and rouille on the side
‘Cheezey’ scalloped potatoes
Classic rice pilaf
Steamed & buttered baby vegetables
Middle Eastern Lamb Pitas
Thinly sliced to order and served with cucumber-mint tzazkiky
Tomato-onion-feta salad and grilled pita bread
For the Children
‘down to size’ kids buffet with favorites of mac’n’cheese, chicken tenders
cheese & pepperoni pizzas, buttered corn, tator tots and veggie snacks with ranch dip.
Sweet Treats
Along with assorted mini desserts, cake pops and macarons

Grand Opening of FIAT of North Miami 4/5/12

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Thursday, April 5, 6pm-9pm
Fiat of North Miami
13110 Biscayne Blvd
North Miami, FL 33181
RSVP Required: info@spinhouse-pr.com

Experience a night of fashion, Italian innovation, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres featuring FIAT fashion ambassadors including Ginger Harris, editor for Daily Candy Miami; Kelly Saks, Ms. Cuba 2011; Jilian Sanz, fashion director of Haute Living; Annie Vazquez, fashion writer for Miami.com & Gino R Campodonico!

The chic celebration will showcase FIAT cars, including the 500 by Gucci, which will be presented by Gucci adorned high-fashion models. The event is also catering to the male audience by featuring an exclusive “Men’s Quarter” equipped with cigar rolling and rum tasting provided by Alma de Bohemio Rum. Additional sponsors include Blo Midtown, Edible Arrangements, The Flower Studio, MARTINI and Rossi and Peroni.

Fourth Annual Cochon 555 Coming To Miami 4/1/12

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Fourth Annual Cochon 555 Coming To Miami
Sunday, April 1st
4 pm VIP opening; 5 pm general admission
Four Seasons Miami
1435 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL
Website
www.twitter.com/cochon555
www.facebook.com/cochon555

Tickets: $125 per person for general admission; $200 for VIP, which includes a welcome cocktails from The King’s Ginger, one hour early access to sample dishes from three of the competing chef stations, a showcase of Rappahannock Oysters and chance to win a year supply of meat and cheese from Cochon 555 and Murray’s Cheese.

Culinary Competition and Tasting Event Celebrates Heritage Breed Pigs

COCHON 555 – five chefs, five pigs, five winemakers – is a one-of-a-kind traveling culinary competition and tasting event to promote sustainable farming of heritage breed pigs. The event challenges five local chefs to prepare a menu created from heritage breed pigs, nose-to-tail, for an audience of pork-loving epicureans.

The Five Chefs: Michelle Bernstein of Michy’s, Aaron Brooks of EDGE Steak & Bar at Four Seasons Miami, James Petrakis of the Ravenous Pig in Winter Park, Michael Schwartz and chef de cuisine Bradley Herron of Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, and James Strine of Café Boulud Palm Beach.

Guests will be treated to an epic pork feast of five whole heritage pigs prepared by five chefs and wines from five family wineries, including Scholium Project, Elk Cove Vineyards, Sokol Blosser, Chehalem Wines, and K Vintners. The evening will also include wines from SALDO and Robert Kacher Selections, a butcher demonstration by Alejandro Bonilla of Yardbird and your chance to win cookware through an interactive tasting contest with Jamie Bissonnette of Coppa Boston and Le Creuset. A special engagement with Domaine Serene of Oregon paired with Iberico De Bellota by Fermin. Libations include Anchor Brew, tastings of Chinaco Tequila and the “Perfect Manhattan” Cochon 555 bar with Daniel Hyatt of Alembic SF featuring Hirsch, Angel’s Envy, Eagle Rare, Buffalo Trace, Hudson Whiskey’s Baby Bourbon and Luxardo. In preview of our new Labor Day event, Yardbird’s Jeff McInnis will will serve a Heritage BBQ whole hog family meal. Attendees don’t forget that everyone votes for the “Best Bite of the Day” before we combine the consumer votes (51%) with the technical score from the local judges (49%) and announce one chef as the Prince or Princess of Porc. The winner will go on to compete against other regional winners at the finale Grand Cochon event at the FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen, June 17, 2012.

To start the awards ceremony, we host a 25th anniversary champagne toast to the James Beard Foundation, sponsored by Laurent-Perrier Champagne, now celebrating its 200th year. To close the evening, we offer an exclusive chocolate experience from Xocolatl de David and cold-brew from Safari Cup Coffee. Farrarelle is the official water of the 2012 US Tour.

Created by Taste Network’s Brady Lowe in 2009 in response to the lack of consumer education around heritage breeds, COCHON is a national event series that takes place in 14 major markets. Every January, COCHON 555 embarks on a 10-city culinary competition and tasting tour where 50 chefs are selected to prepare a ‘snout -to-tail’ menu created from heritage breed pigs. The 10 winners of each regional event are flown to Aspen for the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen for the final competition, Grand Cochon. Cochon All-Star, Cochon Heritage Fire and a new event called Cochon Heritage BBQ competition will be hosted in Memphis on Labor Day every year starting in 2012. For more details about the events, visit www.cochon555.com or follow @cochon555 on twitter.

Why should we care? First, imagine if we only had one or two types of dogs in the world. One small dog, and one large dog. Everyone had the same dog, and there was no variety. Taking your child to pick out a dog and there were no choices. How boring would that be? For me, diversity is the flavor of life. I want choices, I deserve choices for different days, different moods and different recipes and techniques. I can’t imagine going bakery on Sunday morning and not having any choices, can you? Again, imagine a world with only one doughnut. The idea is standardization defined. My goal is to provide choices to chefs and to diversify the pig landscape so life is more interesting for those of us who care. It’s important to let family farms know that we care about the choice to buy a better, more flavorful product, even if cost is higher. In the end, we diversify the conversation on the pasture and hopefully that will reach your kitchen someday soon. The context of the event is better for the ecosystem, it’s better for the marketplace, it’s the choice we want. Buying into heritage pork is synonymous with putting your money directly into the farmer’s pocket and creating a diversified landscape of flavor for the future. That feels good to me, and don’t forget flavor is king. The best part, heritage pork is not super expensive, it just takes time to find a local farmer, butcher shop or restaurant buying from these farms.

Tweet it up
5 Chefs / 5pigs @Cochon555 Mia @FSMiami Who will win? @chefmschwartz @chefmichy @brookschef @jamesstrine76 @ravpig http://j.mp/555Miami

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Over 1200 pounds of heritage pork 5 CHEFS / 5PIGS @COCHON555 MIA April 1st! @chefmschwartz @chefmichy @brookschef @jamesstrine76 @ravpig Who will win? Check out more: http://j.mp/555Miami – its not too late to win tickets

Women Of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program To Host 11th Annual Gala At The Mandarin Oriental 3/31/12

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Women Of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program To Host 11th Annual Gala At The Mandarin Oriental

The Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program will host its 11th annual gala at the beautiful Mandarin Oriental with more than 500 of South Florida’s leading philanthropists, celebrities and politicians on Saturday, March 31, 2012. Founders Jennifer Valoppi and Don Browne, along with Gala Chair Marisa Toccin and Co-Vice President, the Honorable Katherine Fernandez Rundle, have planned an unforgettable evening in celebration of the Women of Tomorrow’s 11th annual gala and its 16th year of mentoring at-risk young girls in South Florida.

The evening will begin with a lavish cocktail reception featuring hors d’oeuvre stations created by the Mandarin Oriental’s executive chef, complemented by a highly anticipated silent auction, including items from top luxury brands and vendors including Saks Fifth Avenue Bal Harbour, Valentino Bal Harbour, Laura Buccellati Handbags, Oscar de la Renta Bal Harbour, Romero Britto, Fontainebleau Miami Beach and many more. Highlights of this year’s live auction include a $5,000 shopping spree courtesy of Neiman Marcus Bal Harbour and a two-year lease on a 2012 Jaguar XJ, courtesy of THE COLLECTION. Following the reception, guests will be escorted into the ballroom, where they will be treated to a decadent four-course dinner and a live performance by South Florida’s own Soul Survivors.

Honorees at the 11th annual event include Honorary Chairs Madeleine & Micky Arison; Legacy Builder Honoree Lola Jacobson; Empowerment Award Honoree Elsie Howard; Excellence Honorees Dave Boylan along with WPLG Local 10; Jamie Byington along with Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P.; Leadership Award Honoree Susan Kronick; and Mentor of the Year Terri Shikany.

About Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program
Women of Tomorrow was conceived in 1997 by Television Journalist Jennifer Valoppi and co-founded with Don Browne, retired Telemundo Network President. The Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program is designed to inspire, motivate and empower at-risk young women to live up to their full potential through a unique mentoring program with highly accomplished professional women and scholarship opportunities. Women of Tomorrow currently mentors over 2200 at-risk girls in over 100 public high schools in approximately 50 cities in South Florida and Metropolitan Detroit with its network of 300 Mentors. Research shows that Women of Tomorrow Mentees have increased self-esteem, a 92% high school graduation rate, and increased academic performance each year they are in the program, to a statistically significant degree. Women of Tomorrow has awarded almost $3 million in college scholarships to more than 1,000 mentees. For more information, call 305.371.3330 or visit www.womenoftomorrow.org.

The Eric Charles Group at Casino Miami Jai Alai 3/31/12

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The Eric Charles Group at Casino Miami Jai Alai
3/31/2012, 3:30pm
Casino Miami Jai Alai
3500 NW 37 ave
Miami FL

Join The Eric Charles Group at the Grand Opening of Casino Miami Jai Alai, featuring Eric Charles (guit/vocal), Mitch Goldstein (keys), Mister Reed (bass) and Nate Wish (drums) from 3:30 to 7:30 pm. The BEST blues R&B funk jazz and soul in Miami appearing for some afternoon delight at the newest and best casino in South Florida! Don’t miss it!

It’s a SURE BET The Eric Charles Group will be puttin’ some stank on the tunes. All you have to do is come and ENJOY! For this much fun, you can even bring your mother in law. Leave the kids at home!

Smash Mouth and Sister Hazel Live at Magic City Casino with Food Trucks 3/31/12

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Smash Mouth and Sister Hazel Live March 31 at Magic City Casino Along With Miami’s Best Food Trucks
Saturday, March 31st:
-Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival from 5pm to 10pm
-Smash Mouth and Sister Hazel at 8pm
Magic City Casino
450 NW 37 Avenue
Miami, FL 33125

Miami’s first casino to offer Las Vegas style slot machines, welcomes Smash Mouth and Sister Hazel to its Magic City Amphitheatre. The casino will also hold its monthly Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival on the same evening.

· Smash Mouth formed in 1994. Their first album, Fush Yu Mang, included the hit “Walkin’ on the Sun,” which reached #1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. They also covered the Monkees’ classic “I’m a Believer,” which was featured in the movie “Shrek” and reached #4 on the Billboard Adult Top 40.

· Alternative rock band Sister Hazel will also take the stage on March 31. The native Florida band first formed in 1993, and their album, Release, reached #37 on the Billboard Album Charts. Their hits include the single “All for You,” which topped the Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart. Their latest album, Heartland Highway, has been received positively by critics.

· The Food Festival will showcase over 20 of South Florida’s best food trucks. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in games, with prizes that include Magic City Casino merchandise, complimentary meals and event tickets.

Imaginary Friends 3 Solo Shows Exhibit Closing Reception 4/13/12

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Imaginary Friends 3 Solo Shows Exhibit Closing Reception
04/13/2012, 7pm – 10pm
1310 Gallery
1310 SW 2nd Ct
Ft Lauderdale, FL, 33312
More Info

1310 Gallery invites you to the Closing reception for Imaginary Friends, three shows that offer a cross-section of some of the freshest talent in South Florida Contemporary art. The three artists featured, JC Bravo, Ben Morey, and Paul Caprio, each create their own surreal, fantastic figurations using imaginative dark humor, conceptual wit, and Renaissance-level draftsmanship. For a duration of 3 weeks, each level will feature individual exhibitions by Bravo, Morey, and Caprio: “All American”, “TV-PG” and “Other World”, respectively. 


1st Floor | ALL AMERICAN by JC Bravo


The entrance level of the gallery will premiere Bravo’s newest series of figurative symbolism, integrated with humor, pop culture, and social commentary. To explore ideas of “Americanism,” Bravo combines his knowledge of art history, modern art, and psychology with personal experiences and observations of human behavior to create paintings that pose questions regarding abundance, violence, sexuality and self-acceptance.

2nd Floor | TV-PG by Ben Morey


TV-PG is an accretion of multimedia work spanning 2008 to 2012 including drawings, paintings, sculptures, videos, and an interactive installation. The works in this colorful exhibit have been created compulsively in response to social tension, self-medication and existential frustrations. Morey’s subjects and the environments around them evoke the playfulness of children’s toys and the over-the-top aesthetic of retro television and psychedelia, drizzling an unnervingly cheerful sugarcoating over the tension of each image and installation.

3rd Floor | OTHER WORLD by Paul Caprio


Other World includes the most recent ink drawings by Paul Caprio, exquisitely detailed renderings of conceptual surrealism that will beckon the viewer to look closer. The sophistication of Caprio’s draftsmanship is evocative of Albrecht Durer or Edward Gorey, yet progresses with deeply embedded emotions and parodies of human nature.



Launch of Yo Soy Hialeah 4/5/12

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Launch of Yo Soy Hialeah!
Thursday, April 5th at 10:00am
Walker Community Center e-Library
800 West 29th Street
Hialeah, FL
The public is invited and encouraged to explore Yo Soy Hialeah at www.yosoyhialeah.com.

Mayor Carlos Hernandez will announce the public launch of Yo Soy Hialeah at a news conference on April 5th.

Yo Soy Hialeah is an innovative new website and Local Video On Demand initiative dedicated to making video and other interactive media created by Hialeahans, about Hialeahans easier to discover and share.

Yo Soy Hialeah is part of Comcast’s Project Open Voice, a national pilot program designed to improve the reach and broaden the diversity of local programming, including public, educational, and governmental (PEG) media.

“Yo Soy Hialeah is an excellent tool devised by Comcast to showcase, in one place, the vibrancy, talent, creativity, belief in service and dedication to community that we all know exists here in Hialeah,” said Mayor Carlos Hernandez. “Through the incredible vision of Hialeah’s community groups, city staff members, educational institutions and independent producers, all Hialeahans can both either provide or discover the exciting stories that make our City great through any computer or mobile device.”

Yo Soy Hialeah works in close partnership with local groups to support local programming and is designed to complement any current local efforts to highlight the unique destinations and personalities of the City through video and interactive media.
Hialeah was chosen as one of only six markets across the nation to be a part of Project Open Voice because of its diversity, unique community characteristics and strong local activism and is the only one built with a bilingual platform. The five other markets include Fresno, CA; Houston, TX; Medford, MA; Peterborough, NH; and Philadelphia, PA. Find out more about Project Open Voice at www.projectopenvoice.com.

Hialeah organizations, as well as those dedicated to Hialeah and its residents, are encouraged to become Content Partners by applying on the website.

Othello Molineaux 3/31/12

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Othello Molineaux
Saturday March 31 2012, 1PM
Cocowalk
3015 Grand Avenue
Coconut Grove Fl 33133
www.cocowalk.net

Othello Molineaux performing a free concert in Cocowalk’s grand courtyard
Saturday March 31 from 1- 5 PM

Grammy-nominated musician Othello Molineaux is widely credited with introducing pan to the jazz world. His musical genius brought the amazing sound of steel drums to millions of new listeners who had previously considered the instrument to be a novelty item. Besides his acclaimed CD, “It’s About Time,” Othello has made history playing on classic recordings with Jaco Pastorius, Chicago, Monty Alexander, Michael Urbania

www.myspace.com/othellomolineaux
www.steeldrummusic.net/othello/pix.htm

Presented by Music Talent Associates
musictalentassociates.com/index2.html
For More information
Contact Jeff Sadowsky @ 786 200 4540

Thank you

Art of Storytelling Mini-Festival Celebrates Taiwan 4/21/12

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Art of Storytelling Mini-Festival Celebrates Taiwan
Saturday, April 21, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Pinecrest Branch Library
5835 SW 111 Street
305.668.4571

Gear up for the Art of Storytelling with activities highlighting the library’s international exchange partner, the Taipei Public Library. Guests from Taipei will offer a traditional Asian hand puppet show as well as face painting, arts & crafts and stories from the Far East.

KCC Productions and the Museum of Contemporary Art present Nicole Henry 3/30/12

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KCC Productions and the Museum of Contemporary Art present Nicole Henry
Friday, March 30, 8:00 – 9:15 PM
MOCA
770 NE 125th Street
North Miami
305-893-6211

Featuring:
Mike Levine, piano
Aaron Lebos, guitar
Paul Shewchuk, bass
David Chiverton, drums

Although she’s already firmly established as one of the jazz world’s most acclaimed and respected young vocalists, Nicole Henry’s vibrant new album, Embraceable, makes it clear that she can’t be categorized so simply. “I consider myself a singer who loves singing jazz,” notes the versatile Miami Beach-based artist. “However, no matter the style or story, I’m always striving to be myself.”

Henry’s powerfully expressive, emotionally resonant voice has already earned her three international top 10 albums, the most recent being her 2008 release The Very Thought of You. She’s also won an international reputation as a beguiling live performer, enchanting audiences on multiple continents.

The aptly titled Embraceable showcases the uplifting energy, sophisticated soulfulness and lyrical sensitivity that have endeared Henry to listeners around the world. However, the new album is a substantial departure from her prior releases, which established her as a peerless interpreter of jazz and pop standards.

Embraceable’s 12 songs cover a remarkable range of musical and emotional ground, from Henry’s open-hearted reading of the Barry Mann/Cynthia Weil chestnut “Just a Little Lovin'” (originally made famous by Dusty Springfield) to her exotic take on the Brazilian favorite “A Day in the Life of a Fool” to her sultry reworking of Bob Marley’s “Waiting in Vain” to her intimate voice-and-piano version of Christina Aguilera’s “Save Me from Myself.” Henry also dips back into pop-standard mode to deliver memorable renditions of the 1920s blues standard “Trouble in Mind,” Johnny Burke and Jimmy Van Heusen’s “Like Someone in Love” and of course “Embraceable You,” with Goldstein’s striking arrangement fusing the Gershwin classic with the Jaco Pastorius composition “Las Olas.”

A graduate of the University of Miami with a degree in Communications and Theatre, Henry got her first recording experience with dance music DJ/producer Noel Sanger. After “Miracle,” a Sanger track featuring Henry, reached the Top 10 on Billboard’s dance chart, she toured the U.S. with Sanger, which was followed by a stint with RCA recording artist Robert Bradley’s Blackwater Surprise. Then, in 2001, Henry’s magnetic personality and theatrical background helped her to launch a successful acting career, appearing in film and television roles as well as a series of commercials and voiceover assignments. But she continued to maintain focus on her budding singing career, winning a large regional following around South Florida with her live performances and being named 2002’s Best Local Solo Musician by Miami New Times. The same year, Henry had the opportunity to sing with a jazz trio for the first time, and immediately recognized the musical freedom and storytelling potential that jazz offered.

Henry’s enthusiastic embrace of jazz accelerated her creative development, leading to the 2004 release of her debut CD, The Nearness of You, on her own Banister label. That album won considerable attention from audiences and critics both in the U.S. and in Japan, with HMV Japan naming Henry the Best New Jazz Artist of 2004. The album climbed to #2 on HMV Japan’s jazz chart and remained in the top 10 for three months. Back home, Henry won rave reviews and received significant airplay on jazz radio, and was the subject of features in Billboard, JazzTimes and Downbeat. Her second album, Teach Me Tonight, on which she was backed by the Eddie Higgins Trio, reached #1 in Japan and was named HMV Japan’s Best Vocal Jazz Album of 2005.

Henry’s 2008 album, The Very Thought of You, found her continuing to explore the Great American Songbook while broadening her repertoire to include original material and contemporary songs. The album substantially expanded her American audience, reaching #7 on Billboard’s jazz chart. Its international popularity spurred her to step up her performance schedule with successful tours of Japan (where she’s toured nine times), Europe and Russia. Henry also remained a favorite in New York City where she’s made high-profile appearances at such prestigious venues as Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola and Feinstein’s at the Regency. Throughout 2009 and 2010, her monthly performances in front of sold-out crowds at Chelsea’s Metropolitan Room led to winning the 2010 BISTRO Award for Outstanding Jazz Vocalist.

Henry’s prior achievements set the stage for the creative triumph of Embraceable, on which her successful stylistic departures mark her as an artist whose appeal transcends genre boundaries.

“I’m happiest when I’m in front of an audience,” she stated, “connecting with people emotionally through music, and making Embraceable brought me closer to that feeling. I was able to reach deeper within to tell more personal stories; to embrace and express who I truly am”.

Nu Flamenco at the Colony Theatre 4/21/12

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Nu Flamenco
Saturday / April 21 / 8:30 Pm
Colony Theatre
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach
More Info and Tickets

Tickets
$30 general admission
$20 students & seniors (65+) with I.D./artist (box office only)
$50 VIP (priority entrance & seating)

Buy Now Online or call Tigertail at 305/324/4337
Tickets also available at the Colony Theatre Box Office

Nu Flamenco! There is a treat in store on April 21! Continuing Tigertail’s series of virtuoso guitarists, we have arranged an extraordinary concert at the Colony Theatre featuring contemporary flamenco guitarist José Luis Rodriguez from Spain with dancer Niurca Márquez. Rodriguez studied in Andalusia, Spain, under famed guitarist Mario Escudero. He has performed to great acclaim in Paris, London, Buenos Aires, New York, Barcelona and many other world cities.

Pinecrest Gardens Eggstravaganza 3/31/12

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Pinecrest Gardens Eggstravaganza
Saturday, March 31, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Pinecrest Gardens
11000 Red Road
Pinecrest, Florida 33156
305.669.6990

Everyone’s Favorite Event of the Year…
Celebrate the rite of Spring at our 9th Annual Eggstravaganza, this coming Saturday, March 31st 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. As you wander through the Gardens, you might encounter a pastel bunny, magical fairies or other cute and cuddly characters. Lots of activities for the entire family including face painting, balloon art, interactive games, music, arts and crafts or you can simply focus on filling your basket with colorful eggs in pursuit of that one Golden Egg and the special prize that it brings. This is one event that every child will want to attend, and by the way… grown-ups are welcomed too! Admission is $5 per person. We highly recommend purchasing your tickets in advance at our admissions booth to avoid waiting in lines.

$5 per person general admission

Featuring:
Egg hunts
Interactive games
Arts and craft
Strolling Characters
Wildlife Shows
Face Painting
Balloon Art
Lots of Food Vendors

Creative Connection Arts Showcase 3/29/12

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Creative Connection Arts Showcase
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Reception: 6:30 pm / Showcase: 7 pm
Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center
1770 Monroe Street (US-1 and Monroe)
More Info

Free admission

See and hear the creative side of baby boomers in our community at the Creative Connection Arts Showcase. This free event will feature live theatrical readings, musical performances, original written works, and the visual arts project “Many Hands Make Art Work� by the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood’s new Creative Connection Arts Group.

Theatrical and musical performances will showcase local boomers presenting excerpts from acclaimed works by Elaine May and Mike Nichols, Nora and Delia Ephron, George Gershwin, Frank Loesser, and Johnny Carson and Jack Webb, among others.

Grand Opening Celebration of Lou La Vie 3/30/12

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Grand Opening Celebration of Lou La Vie
Friday, March 30, 2012, 7:00pm-10:00pm
Bal Harbour Shops
9700 Collins Ave
Third Floor
Bal Harbour, FL 33154

RSVP Required email rsvp@loulavie.com

Grand Opening Celebration of the Miami-based luxury and exotic car rental firm Lou La Vie at The Bal Harbour Shops in partnership with Warren Henry Leasing.

Cocktail Attire
Music by DJ Sandman

Viernes Cultural/Cultural Friday 3/30/12

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Viernes Cultural/Cultural Friday
March 30, 2012 – 7 to 11 pm
Domino Plaza
at SW 15th Ave & 8th St.
Little Havana, FL

Miami’s best arts and music festival on the last Friday of every month, from 7 to 11 pm on SW 8th Street (Calle Ocho) between 13th and 17th Avenues. Join us Friday for a fun filled evening!

Join us in celebrating another Viernes Cultural/Cultural Friday. Little Havana’s popular art and culture festival is a great event for the whole family. Enjoy music and discover works by local artists and artisans in and around our iconic Domino Plaza on SW 8th Street and SW 15th Avenue, and behold contemporary and historic artworks at our many fine art galleries along Calle Ocho. Finish off your fabulous Friday night by savoring a delicious dinner at one of our various restaurants, boasting cuisine from all over the world. Come dance, eat, shop and enjoy a delightful evening in Little Havana!

Rey Casas
Rey Casas was born into a family of prominent Cuban musicians. His great grandfather Luis Casas Romero, was a composer and founding father of Cuban radio; his father, Reinaldo Casas, a renowned singer, and uncle Rafael Casas, distinguished leader of El Teatro Musical de la Havana. Rey has worked with music greats like Jose Jose, Olga Guillot, Nelson Ned, Roberto Ledesma, Lucho Gatica, and Paquito de Rivera. He has composed soundtracks for several Latin soap operas like Morelia, Maria Elena, Guadalupe among many others. Rey continues to amaze and inspire us with each succeeding presentation, and we are delighted to have him on our stage.

Sole Dancer’s Studios
Viernes Culturales proudly presents an evening of dancers, singers, comedians by the students and professional teachers of Sole Dancer’s Studios under the guidance of proprietor and performing artist Giselle Casas. Professional invited performers include: Johnny Rez, JD, Stephanie Garcia, Alex Rubio, Yalis, Melika Jazz, Kimani, Rudy Gil, Alfonso Cremata, D-3 and the fabulous ACFG GIRLS and more. Sole Dancer’s Stuios promise an evening of outstanding showcased talent, under the stars of Little Havana..

GALLERIES / ART

Agustin Gainza Fine Art – Exhibition of works by Agustin Gainza
Cremata Gallery – Exhibition of works by DEMI
Cuba Ocho Art & Research Center-Exhibition of works by various artists
Havana Nostra – Exhibition of works by various artists
Malagon Gallery – Exhibition of work by William Malagon
Marta G. Ismail Fine Art – Exhibition of works by Marta G. Ismail
Maxoly /Latin Art Core – Exhibition of works by Cuban Masters
Mildrey Guillot Fine Art -Exhibition of works by Mildrey Guillot
Molina Fine Art – Exhibition of works by Luis Molina
Natalie Nauta Gallery – Exhibition of works by Natalie Nauta
Obrapia Fine Art Restoration-Exhibition works by various artists
Pance Art Gallery – Exhibition of works of Cindy Pance
Penner Studios – Exhibition of works by Katey Penner
Rafi̱o Art РExhibition of works by Rafael Rodriguez
Unzueta Fine Art – Exhibition of works by Ramon Unzueta
Villamil Art Studio – Exhibition of works by Fredy Villamil

DINING & ENTERTAINMENT
2B Asian Bristo – Alfaro’s – Azucar Ice Cream – Casa Panza Cafe – Cuba Ocho – Domino’s Pizza – El Cristo Restaurant & Cafeteria – El Pub – El Exquisito Restaurant – I Love Calle Ocho – Kamazoo – Little Havana to Go – Salsa Art Dance Studio – McDonald’s Restaurant – Oriental Restaurant – Pizza Hut – Catharsis Restaurant – Subway – Tower Theater – Tutti Frutti Ice Cream

CIGAR SHOPS
Art District Cigars – Cuban Cigar, Co. – Cuba Tobacco Cigar, Co. –
Little Havana Cigar Factory – Top Cigars

Other Activities
We welcome Catharsis Restaurant & Lounge as our sponsor, located in the heart of Calle Ocho, with a delicious fusion taste of Caribbean and South American cuisine. Catharsis offers the most exquisite dishes to satisfy the most demanding of palates.
Dozens of NEW local artists and artisans (including local authors) selling their wares in our outdoor Arts Fair
Restaurants & bars featuring Cuban, Thai/Sushi, Chinese, Spanish and Mexican cuisine
Traditional fruteria at 13th Ave. & SW 8th St.
Beautiful art galleries & artist studios open for you to explore (some featuring live music)
Live music (and dance) in many of our local venues: flamenco, traditional Cuban music, Afro-Cuban rumba, more!
Unique stores selling locally made cigars (cigars rolled in person), Latin music CDs, gifts, guayaberas and more!

Music and art at the Futurama Building
William Malagon, 16 Primaveras 36 x 48, oil on canvas
Join us for an evening of art and jazz
at the Futurama Building, 1637 SW 8th St. 8 to 10 pm.
Also featuring a sampling of Fuze beverages

MORE ART IN LITTLE HAVANA
Art of Freedom – Barrio Arts Workshop – Borders Art Gallery
Carlos Alves Studio – Ivan Galindo – Mario Chuy Art Studio
Galeria Adelmo – Gallerie Carre Rouge
La Casita de Edin Art Studio
La Casona de la Sagüesera; Ronald & Nelson Curras Ceramics
Laura Luna Studio
Miami-Dade College InterAmerican Campus Art Gallery
Pablo Cano Studio & Gallery – Ritz on 6th – Santo * Martin
Tower Theater Gallery
6th Street Container Alternative Arts Space

Viernes Culturales is made possible with the support of our sponsors the James L. Knight Foundation, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

Giselle Casas, Sole Dancer’s Studios
The director of Sole Dancer’s Studio, a center for
the arts, Giselle’s mission is to continue her work helping students develop their talents development of students for a life in the arts.

Belly 2Abs, Zizi Zabaneth Dancers
CBelly2Abs Fitness & Dance Studio’s mission is to empower and inspire women through the art of dance, with some of the best dance instructors in Miami, Francesca, Anais, Bela, Zizi Zabaneh, Jigna and Adriana Echeverri. Belly2Abs is the home of the newest dance troupe “Fusion Gitana” directed by Zizi Zabaneh. For more information about classes, instructors and events visit www.belly2abs.com.

Cremata Gallery Presents
DEMI: Drawings
This exhibition will feature the rare showing of 37 works on paper and five sculptures by DEMI. DEMI’s works on paper exemplify the possibilities of the medium on her own terms. With color pencils, various pens, watercolor, acrylic and ink, DEMI’s lines move across the paper ranging from the subtle and delicate to the harsh and strong. These works are composed in an open and flexible manner. In them, drawing becomes an adventure without dogmas whose lyricism and freedom reminds us of the best of Paul Klee.
Cremata Gallery
1646 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135
305.644.3315
cremata@crematagallery.com
www.crematagallery.com

Walking Tour of Little Havana
Viernes Culturales/Cultural Fridays is pleased to announce another Dr. George walking tour of Little Havana. As Dr. Paul George, legendary local historian, continues his 11th year of conducting such tours through Cultural Fridays, this tour will roam through through the Old Jewish Quarter.
Where: Meet in front of the Tower Theater (1508 SW 8th St.)
When: 7 pm
Cost: FREE

Daniella Viotti
The Living Statue Performer has been mesmerizing crowds at Viernes Culturales for many years. Daniela is a statue and award winning sculptor. She loves performing as a Living Statue at Viernes Culturales and giving so much positive energy to all that stop and pose with her!

Film at the Tower Theater
To all cinema lovers: We would like to invite you to discover one of Miami’s best-kept secrets, the historic Tower Theater. Enjoy top-quality foreign or independent films, film premiers, and even an art exhibition. To top it off, screenings have English (or Spanish) subtitles and prices are just $8 for general public and $7 for students and seniors! Can it get any better than this?
Debut: FOOTNOTE (Hearat Shulayim)

The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale Full Moon Party 4/5/12

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The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale Full Moon Party
Thursday, April 5 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
One North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard
954-465-2300
www.ritzcarlton.com/fortlauderdale

The bunny’s been framed! Cover your tracks, bury the evidence, secure an alibi, and retreat to The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale Full Moon party, a moonlit sanctuary on the 7th floor tropical pool deck with plush couches, music by DJ Rob Riggs, specialty bar bites and cocktails, tarot card readers and oversized telescopes to view the luminous moon rise above the Atlantic, or spot hunters on your tail.

It’s time for a good spring cleaning, so this month the Full Moon party benefits Soles4Souls (www.giveshoes.org), a terrific organization that collects shoes to help people in need. Bring a pair of new or gently worn shoes and a $5 donation and receive a complimentary cocktail; or if you simply can’t part with your (new) stilettos, a $10 donation will also win you a cocktail.

The “whodunit” event is open to the public with no velvet ropes, no cover charge, $7 valet parking and such fun that Condé Nast Traveler named it “The Party” in Fort Lauderdale.

Casual, chic and sensual, these full moon parties make you feel like a VIP. No velvet ropes, no cover charge, $7 valet parking and such fun that Condé Nast Traveler named it “The Party” in Fort Lauderdale.

Return to the scene for these upcoming 2012 dates:
Friday, May 4
Saturday, June 2

Miami Writer’s Institute 5/2-5/12

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Miami Writer’s Institute
May 2-5, 9am-5pm
Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus
300 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, Fl 33132
www.thecenteratmdc.org
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Four days of intensive workshops on fiction, nonfiction, poetry and more! Taught by respected visting authors and literary agents in the heart of downtown Miami, the Miami Writer’s Institute offers more than just workshops. With one on one manuscript consultations, publishing seminar and a Pitch O Rama to practice the art of the one minute pitch, the Miami Writer’s Institute is a place to create and grow, from the budding writer to the seasoned pro.

Three and Four day workshops include:
Building a Story: A Fiction Workshop with Ann Hood
Writing Crime Fiction with SJ Rozan
Writing for Book Deals: From Pitch to Proposal with Ryan D. Harbage
The Masked Poet: A Poetry Workshop with Marilyn Nelson
Telling It True: Writing About Place, People and the World with Dinty W. Moore
Master Workshop on Writing Memoir with Da Chen
Taller Sobre la Ficción con Homero Aridjis (Spanish)

Lila Nikole Collection presents Swimsuit Fashion Show at Secret Saturdays Kyma Lounge 3/31/12

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Lila Nikole Collection presents Swimsuit Fashion Show at Secret Saturdays Kyma Lounge
3/31/12, 11pm
Kyma Lounge
270 Biscayne Blvd Way 33131
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It is with My Pleasure Ladies and Gentlemen Brickell Entertainment Invites you To A very special Swimsuit Fashion Show by “LILA NIKOLE COLLCTION”

“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 the Best Bottle Specials in Brickell/Downtown

C4 Trio in Miami 4/18/12

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C4 Trio in Miami
04/18/2012, 7:30 PM
Colony Theatre
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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The Americas Society presents C4 Trio in Miami. Founded by Jorge Glem, Hector Molina, and Edward Ramirez, C4 Trio is composed of three virtuosos of the cuatro, a guitar-like instrument typical of the folk music of Venezuela. Come and experience their unique combination of traditional Venezuelan music with contemporary sensibility.

Sponsored by HBO Latin America. In partnership with The Rhythm Foundation.

The Anibal Berraute Quartet in Concert 3/30/12

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The Anibal Berraute Quartet in Concert
Friday, March 30, 2012. 8:00 p.m.
Coral Gables Congregational Church.
3010 De Soto Boulevard
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Admission: Tickets are $ 30 in advance and $ 40 at the door.
Clicke Here to purchase tickets online

Featuring:
Anibal Berraute – Piano
Federico Britos – Violin
Miguel Arrabal – Bandoneon
Renyel Rivero – Bass
Anibal Berraute Quartet
Ph: 786.252.8712

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

A Concert for the benefit of Orchestra Miami 4/12/12

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A Concert for the benefit of Orchestra Miami
April 12, 2012, 8:00 PM
Pinecrest Gardens Banyan Bowl
11000 SW 57 Avenue
Pinecrest, FL 33156
www.orchestramiami.org

Orchestra Miami presents its first annual fundraiser to benefit Orchestra Miami’s Residency at Pinecrest Garden’s Banyan Bowl. Orchestra Miami is proud to be named the first resident company of the Banyan Bowl, and to date this season, has offered three exciting concerts for the residents of Pinecrest and the surrounding areas.

Enjoy an evening of friendship and beautiful music at the most magical place in Pinecrest! This intimate evening features performances by soloists from Orchestra Miami along with Artistic Director Elaine Rinaldi, and also features a performance by special guest artist, internationally acclaimed soprano and Miami resident
Elaine Alvarez.

Program:
• Beethoven Piano Trio Op1 N 3, performed by Huifang Chen, Aaron Merritt and Elaine Rinaldi
• Brahms Clarinet Trio in A minor Op 114, performed by Richard Hancock, Ashley Garritson and Elaine Rinaldi
• Songs by Strauss and Obradors, and Montsalvatge’s “Cinco Canciones Negras”, performed by the lovely Elaine Alvarez with Elaine Rinaldi at the piano.

The concert will be on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 8:00 PM at Pinecrest Gardens’ Banyan Bowl, located at 11000 SW 57 Avenue, Pinecrest, FL 33156. Tickets are $25 and there is fee on-site parking. Seating is by general admission. Tickets can be purchased online through Orchestra Miami’s website (www.OrchestraMiami.org) or by calling (305) 274-2103.

Mano Ardissone of Ayama Yoga Hosts Universal Asanas for Detoxification Yoga Class at The Standard Spa 4/27/12

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Mano Ardissone of Ayama Yoga Hosts “Universal Asanas for Detoxification” Yoga Class
Friday, April 27th 2012 – 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.
The Standard Spa
40 Island Ave.
Miami Beach Florida 33139
305-673-1717
standardhotels.com/Miami

PRICE: $30 (includes use of indoor baths, sauna and steam room)

One doesn’t need a fancy rehabilitation facility or unforgiving fast to experience the health benefits of eliminating toxins and emotional waste from the body. Mariano (Mano) Ardissone, founder of Ayama Center for Yoga & Healing Arts, will teach a tailored, detoxifying 120-minute yoga class on April 27, 2012, as part of The Standard Spa’s H2-OM yoga series. The cost is $30 and includes use of the indoor baths, sauna and steam room in the spa.

Bodies are designed to engage in elimination every day and a great way to help it along is with a detox yoga practice. Beginning at 8 p.m., Mano’s two-hour class is a mixed-level and dynamic asana practice that allows students to work at their own level while engaging the circulatory, digestive and lymph systems to promote the elimination of toxins, improve immunity, cleanse and purify.

Creative, intelligent sequencing of asanas, vinyasas, restorative twists and breathing techniques, including pranayama variations, will be taught to expand the spectrum of possibilities and take one’s practice to the next level in fluidity, proficiency and playfulness. Settle in for a sweet sweat to feel poised, powerful, lighter, brighter and more energetic.

Mano is the founder and director of Ayama Yoga & Healing Arts in North Miami Beach. With more than 15 years of experience studying, practicing and teaching yoga, he has appeared as a guest on numerous TV stations including NBC, CBS, CW, Telemundo and The Discovery Channel. For more info, visit http://www.ayamayoga.com.

Volvo Ocean Race North American Stopover 5/6/12

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Volvo Ocean Race: Downtown Miami Race Village
Sunday May 6th- Sunday May 20th, 2012
Bicentennial Park
1075 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL, 33132
www.volvooceanracemiami.org
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The globally recognized extreme sailing race around the world, Volvo Ocean Race is narrowing in on Miami. The worldwide sporting event will arrive in Miami, May 6th, for the only North American stopover. After traveling from Itajai, Brazil and a journey that has consisted since November of monsoon like conditions and eating only freeze dried foods, sailors will be able to take in the beauty and culture of South Florida. The race features 6 –70 foot sailing yachts which are all expected to parade through the waterways of the Port of Miami to their destination at the Downtown Miami Race Village in Bicentennial Park. The teams in the 2011-2012 Volvo Ocean Race are PUMA Ocean Racing powered by Berg, Groupama, Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, Team Sanya, Team Telefónica, and Camper with Emirates Team New Zealand.

Miami will host the first ever 14-day festival filled with cultural arts, music, food and interactivity. Over 200,000 attendees are expected from May 6th-20th for this global “Super Bowl” sailing event.

The events at Bicentennial Park include: Paddle boarding with PUMA, The Academy and Try Sailing Experience, Youth Opti-National Championships; a cardboard canoe race; Antique & Classic Auto and Boat Show; the largest Miami Beach cleanup with Volvo North America, Puma and the local community; VIP opportunities; Live music performances; Special Mother’s Day festivities on May 13th; In Port Race, Pro-Am Race; meet and greet with the teams; food; drinks; and arts- to name a few.

The only 501 (c) 3 stopover, Volvo Ocean Race Miami has developed a legacy showcase whose mission is to foster collaboration amongst non-profit organizations with similar missions of surrounding water and marine life conservation initiatives. To promote this legacy Volvo Ocean Race in Miami has partnered with the Big Blue & You to provide an educational experience for children in South Florida who visit the race village on pre-determined dates. The Miami-Dade Public Schools and select private schools have decided to help facilitate the organization of local students to visit the site as planned field trips. The legacy’s main goal will be to inspire participating youth to understand the importance of water (both fresh and salt) in our daily lives and how they can be involved in protecting this precious resource. Other contributing foundations include, Shake-A-Leg, Biscayne Nature Center, The Reclamation Project, ECOMB, UM/RSMAS and Fertile Earth Foundation to name a few.
Volvo Ocean Race Downtown Miami Race Village will take place May 6-20 in Bicentennial Park.

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.

Pairings Fundraiser with Common Threads and LegalArt 3/29/12

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Pairings Fundraiser with Common Threads and LegalArt
Thursday, March 29 from 7-10 p.m.
LegalArt Building
1035 North Miami Avenue, Suite 200
Miami, FL 33136
in Downtown Miami

First of its kind collaborative event celebrating artists and chefs
Guests will be able to enjoy delicious bites from Chow Down Grill, Gastropod, and Mad Man Jack’s Bar-B-Q, along with cocktails by 42Below Vodka, Société Perrier, and Peroni Beer.

Interactive culinary-inspired art performances created by LegalArt artists in residence and friends including Liz Ferrer, Patti Hernandez, Jiae Hwang, Lucas Leyva, Jillian Mayer, Jared Sharon, Leo Valencia, Amy von Harrington and Pioneer Winter, will be on display while DJ Nando Arcieri will be spinning on the turntables.

Tickets are $25 in advance and $40 at the door. All proceeds from the event go to Common Threads and LegalArt. Tickets may be purchased at commonthreads.org or legalartmiami.org.

Started in 2003, Common Threads teaches low-income children (ages 8-12 years old) to cook wholesome and affordable meals because we believe that through our hands-on cooking classes we can help prevent childhood obesity and reverse the trend of generations of non-cookers, while celebrating our cultural differences and the things people all over the world have in common. Common Threads currently serves over 6,300 students and parents annually nationwide in Chicago, Miami, Washington, DC and Los Angeles. For more information visit www.commonthreads.org.

LegalArt is dedicated to providing artists with affordable legal services, grants and educational opportunities. By empowering artists with access to legal and professional support, resources and information, LegalArt creates opportunities and protections for Miami’s art community, fostering a generation of artists who are armed with the skills to legally protect their creations. All LegalArt programming helps artists by creating a community both dedicated to and invested in their success. For more information visit www.legalartmiami.org.

Sponsors for PAIRINGS
42Below Vodka, Michelle Bernstein Catering, Peroni Italy, Société Perrier

Brickell Bazaar and Fresh Farmers’ Market 3/31/12

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Brickell Bazaar & Fresh Farmers’ Market
Saturday, March 31st, 2012 and Every Other Saturday
Brickell Bazaarâ„¢ Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Historic First Presbyterian Church of Miami
609 Brickell Ave
Miami, FL 33131

Brickell Bazaar & Fresh Farmers’ Marketâ„¢ (BB) produced by Downtown Miami and Brickell Chamber of Commerceâ„¢ (DMBCC)

The Brickell Bazaar & Fresh Farmers’ Marketâ„¢ is designed with the community in mind. The Brickell Bazaarâ„¢ will feature something for the Whole Family including education, entertainment and an organic, local, fresh Farmers’ Market with world renowned Chefs, to local farmers and artesian. Visitors will experience a multi sensory nature minded event, right in the middle of an amazing urban setting.

South Florida is in the middle of a healthy, local, fresh and organic food Explosion, with Farmers’ Markets bringing these products to consumers from the farms to your table. We at the Downtown Miami & Brickell Chamber of Commerceâ„¢ are producing the Brickell Bazaar & Fresh Farmers’ Marketâ„¢ holding the Farmers’ Market event every other Saturday every month.

Queen Lounge Opens In South Beach 4/5/12

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Queen Lounge Opens In South Beach
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Queen Lounge
841 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach

Queen Lounge, an intimate cocktail and gastro-lounge will celebrate its official grand opening. The 4,000-square-foot venue pays homage to the power and glamour of women in art, music and fashion throughout history.

Founded by European nightlife savant Sanaa Moussaoui and managing partner, Miami native Maria Ortiz, the multi-room venue features superior handcrafted cocktails by mixology master Thomas Merolla and small plates by Executive Chef Matthew Goldberg.

The lounge boasts a 30-item cocktail menu featuring “Timeless Truths” and Queen Lounge Signature Cocktails, created by head mixologist Thomas Merolla, a previous contributor to the illustrious bar menus of staple South Beach hotels including Delano, Mondrian, and W South Beach. Original libations include The Fabulous Josephine ($13), a blend of Champagne gently stirred with Aperol aperitif and St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur with a hint of citrus; the aptly named Wild Side ($13), a mixture of Corzo Anejo Reposado and Del Maguey Mescal stirred with Carpano Sweet Vermouth, Averna, Yellow Chartreuse liqueur, and spiked with tobacco bitters; and the Bella Donna ($13), Grey Goose vodka blended with apple cider, lemon juice and cinnamon honey. For those wishing to enjoy other classic beverages, an array of premium tequila flights and domestic and imported beer and wine is also available. As an ode to the art of mixology, Queen Lounge offers unique blended juice mixers and a personal mixologist with bottle service.

Executive Chef Matthew Goldberg, a seasoned culinary expert formerly of Wynwood’s Cafeina and trained by award-winning Miami-native Chef Michelle Bernstein, created a menu of hand-picked tapas such as Goat Cheese and Jamon Truffles ($12), herb-infused goat cheese spiked with jamon serrano rolled in a pistachio crust with rum-soaked guava glaze; Kobe Beef Sliders ($16), fresh ground kobe beef, pan-roasted with sweet shiitake mushrooms, caramelized shallots, sharp white cheddar cheese and roasted red pepper mayo; Ahi Tuna Sashimi ($12), hand sliced tuna with watercress, grapefruit, ginger, scallions, chili oil and yuzu-soy drizzle.

Situated in the center of a couture South Beach shopping destination between 5th and 9th Street from Collins to Washington Avenue, the newly renovated, European-inspired lounge will offer a respite for local fashionistas, artists and cocktail enthusiasts who frequent the iconic, boutique-laden Washington Avenue strip. Adorned with faux gold mirrors, crystal chandeliers, copper brown wallpaper – imported from Germany – and Italian metallic paint, Queen Lounge’s design is reminiscent of the world-renowned haunts of Amsterdam and London. The new hot spot will feature themed nights in a state-of-the-art venue with a daily lineup of leading local and national DJs who will keep revelers dancing into the early hours with high-energy beats.

Abstract works by internationally acclaimed metal-artist Jon Allen and iconic celebrity images line the halls of the main lounge in their exclusive venue, which features a sleek black granite-top bar and dining tables with seating for nearly 40 guests. As guests continue into the second lounge area, they will be greeted by the accented glow of six LED tables nestled between U-shaped leather seats, giving the room a burst of color with 20 different hues. On the second floor, a Prohibition-style mezzanine glass wall overlooks the lower level, hiding the entrance to this coveted VIP room from guests below.

“Queen Lounge represents the aura, allure and mystique of powerful women – queens that dominated the history of art, music and fashion,” says Moussaoui, who has operated eight hospitality ventures in three countries. “I wanted to provide a chic setting for locals and out-of-town guests to enjoy superior cocktails outside of their hotel lobbies, and I knew that there was no better place to do that than the neighborhood where South Beach nightlife was born.”

By virtue of their active participation in the local arts and entertainment scene, this team of young and vibrant co-owners has decided to collaborate with select local galleries and curators from Miami’s hottest growing Wynwood Art District as well as popular South Beach Art Deco galleries in an effort to support and celebrate the arts in the local South Beach community.

Queen Lounge is a multi-room cocktail and gastro-lounge that boasts 4,000 square feet of engaging design and a menu of innovative cocktails and tapas. Located at 841 Washington Avenue in Miami Beach, Queen Lounge is open Wednesday to Sunday from 3 p.m. to 4 a.m. The kitchen is open until 11 p.m. Guests can unwind and enjoy $5 cocktails and tapas from 5 to 8 p.m. daily during The Ultimate Happy Hour. For private bookings and advance reservations, please contact 305.397.8056, info@queenlounge.com or visit www.queenloungemiami.com.

15th Annual New Times Original Beerfest Presented by Isle Casino Pompano Park 3/31/12

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15th Annual New Times Original Beerfest Presented by Isle Casino Pompano Park
March 31, 2012; 6-11PM
Huizenga Plaza
Downtown Fort Lauderdale
www.NewTimesBeerfest.com

Ticket Prices:
General Admission: $25 with discount, $30 prepay, $40 at the door
VIP: $60 with discount, $65 prepay, $75 at the door

Get $5 off your tickets!
As a supporter of our events, we’re offering you the opportunity to receive $5 off your tickets.
Buy Now and use promo code: PREVIOUS2 at checkout.
Offer valid until March 29, 2012 @ Midnight.

Sample 100+ local and international beers
Live concert by the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Jacob Jeffries Band on the Revolution Live stage.
Miami Heat dancers will perform live with Jimmi Hart.
Televised national championship basketball games on large screen TV’s.
Great food, good times and offers from local vendors.

VIP includes premium craft beers not available in general admission, unlimited sampling of delicious food from local restaurants, liquor sampling, VIP tent and premium stage views in addition to full access to Beerfest.

Please Note: Tickets for both General Admission and VIP are limited. This is a 21+ event.

Communities In Schools of Miami Swingin’ for Kids Annual Fundraising Gala 4/28/12

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Communities In Schools of Miami Swingin’ for Kids Annual Fundraising Gala
Saturday, April 28, 2012, 6:30 to 10 p.m.
Intercontinental Hotel, Downtown
100 Chopin Plaza
Miami, FL 33131
PRICE: $150 per person
Tickets can be purchased online at www.cismiami.org or by calling 305-252-4554.

Dust off those dancing shoes for a good cause as Communities In Schools of Miami (CIS) hosts its annual fundraising dinner with an ode to the jazz era on April 28, 2012 at the Hotel Intercontinental in downtown Miami.

The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with a sunset cocktail hour featuring complimentary Bacardi spirits and live entertainment followed by a five-course, sit down dinner.
Dan Cardinali, National President of CIS, will preside as the master of ceremony for the evening and Superintendent of Miami Dade County Public Schools, Alberto M. Carvalho, will be recognized for his support of CIS’ Miami affiliate with a special award.

Suenalo, dubbed the “Best Latin Band of the Year” by the New Times, will keep guests moving on the dance floor with swing jazz beats. They will be joined by students enrolled in the Guns Over Guitars Operation, a musical mentoring program run by CIS and Suenalo at North Miami Beach Middle School.

Silent auction items include an autographed guitar from Taylor Swift, a cruise vacation and weekend getaway to Orlando.

Tickets for CIS’ largest annual philanthropy event cost $150 each and proceeds go directly toward resources needed for sustaining the program. Last year’s event raised more than $54,000. Tickets can be purchased online at www.cismiami.org or by calling 305-252-4554.

Event sponsors include Carnival Corporation & PLC, Greenberg Taurig, Kaufman Rossin & Co., Carlton Fields and South Miami OB/GYN Associates.

Communities In Schools is the nation’s leading dropout prevention organization, and is the only one proven to increase graduation rates and decrease dropout rates. CIS of Miami is dedicated to keeping millions of at-risk youth in school and motivated to graduate with programs and resources such as mentoring, tutoring, life skills development, case management, counseling, job readiness and more. To learn more about CIS of Miami and the dropout crisis, visit http://www.cismiami.org.

Bass Museum Of Art Presents Jillian Mayer Erasey Page Artist Reception 4/6/12

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Bass Museum Of Art Presents Jillian Mayer: Erasey Page Artist Reception 4/6/12
April 6 from 8-9pm
Bass Museum of Art
2100 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Artist Reception: artist will be present

On view through August 12

Bass Museum of Art opens the artist project “Erasey Page,” by Miami-based artist Jillian Mayer – a newly commissioned, web-based project by Mayer produced in collaboration with computer programmer, designer, and creative technologist Eric Shoenborn. The web-based project will be on view in the Bass Museum’s newly renovated project room. The interactive website begins with a greeting from the artist as a pop-up spokesmodel who compels visitors to live an internet-free and happy life by simply deleting the world wide web page by page.

Jillian Mayer’s practice investigates the intersections between art, media, entertainment and pop culture. She is best known for her successful viral video projects, which are intended to circulate in both the art context and the popular cultural arena of YouTube. Lying somewhere between a parody of utopian ideals and an infomercial for a self-help product, “Erasey Page” humorously comments on one’s personal agency. Mayer’s proposition is directed towards questioning our increasingly virtual lives to playfully imagine a world without the Internet.

Jillian Mayer lives and works in Miami, FL. Her performances, videos and installations have been exhibited at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York; Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice, Italy; Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao, Spain; Deutsche Guggenheim, Berlin, Germany; Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami; Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia; and de la Cruz Collection Contemporary Art, Miami. Recent solo projects include Family Matters at David Castillo Gallery (2011) and Love Trips at World Class Boxing, Miami (2011). Mayer was recently featured in the September/October issue of Art Papers and premiered a short film featuring Luther Campbell (Uncle Luke of the musical group 2 Live Crew) entitled Life and Freaky Times of Uncle Luke at the Sundance Film Festival and South by Southwest.

Erasey Page collaborator Eric Shoenborn is a Miami-based graphic artist and creative technologist interested in design and social change. He has collaborated with a number of influential organizations on web community initiatives. His interdisciplinary projects have been featured in Sundance Interactive and South by Southwest.

Miami Rescue Mission and Broward Outreach Centers Feed The Homeless and Hungry at Thanksgiving In April Block Party 4/6/12

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Miami Rescue Mission and Broward Outreach Centers Feed The Homeless and Hungry at Thanksgiving In April Block Party
Friday, April 6, 2012. 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Miami Rescue Mission
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at both Broward Outreach Centers
Meals served from 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM.

Miami Rescue Mission
2020 NW 1st Avenue
Miami, FL 33127

Outreach Center Hollywood
2056 Scott Street
Hollywood, FL 33020

Broward Outreach Center Pompano
1700 Blount Road
Pompano Beach, FL 33069

Miami and Hollywood will block off street for block party while Pompano Festivities will be held outside in ‘inner courtyard.’

The Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers realize there are many families and individuals in our community who cannot afford a special dinner. In an effort to help homeless men and women off the street, there will also be intake tables that help inform South Florida’s homeless population of the programs offered by the Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers to those homeless who need help.

The Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers and over 400 volunteers will provide over 2,000 Thanksgiving-Style meals for the homeless and hungry of Miami-Dade and Broward County on Good Friday. The homeless and hungry families of South Florida will be treated to live entertainment, haircuts, showers and foot care and washing provided by volunteers and Barry University Podiatry Students along with a great Thanksgiving style meal on all three campuses.

Happy Hour And A Fashion Show This Friday At Drinxafterwork 3/30/12

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Happy Hour And A Fashion Show This Friday At Drinxafterwork
Friday, March 30, 2012, 6:00pm
Club50 at the Viceroy Miami Hotel
485 Brickell Ave
Miami, FL 33131

Hundreds of young professionals and fashionistas
Happy Hour event and fashion show presented by Square Rootz Clothing Co.
Happy Hour Begins at 6:00pm | Fashion Show Begins at 8:00pm

Fifty-stories above downtown Miami, young professionals unite in a unique happy hour experience unlike any other – DrinxAfterWork.

The weekly event, held at the Viceroy Miami hotel, allows guests to mingle and network in a chic environment at the hotel’s popular oasis, Club50.

DrinxAfterWork was launched in visions of encouraging young professionals to network and get together in an exchange of the minds – No Gimmix, Just Drinx. During the weekly event, which takes place from 6 to 10 p.m., guests can enjoy half-off drinks, food specials and celebrate special occasions from birthday’s to engagement parties.

The tone of the night is set with music by DJ Fly Guy (@AFlyGuy), a resident DJ of popular hangouts such as the Clevelander for Recess Saturdays and Love/Hate Sundays.

Join us this Friday, March 30 for an exclusive fashion show presented by Square Rootz Clothing Co. The night will be filled with happy hour specials, hot models and the latest fashions.

Twitter: @DrinxAfterWork | Facebook: www.facebook.com/drinxafterwork

ECOMB Kick-Off Party at Four Seasons 3/30/12

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ECOMB Kick-Off Party at Four Seasons
Friday, March 20, 6 to 10 p.m.
Four Seasons Hotel Miami (Bahia Lounge)
1435 Brickell Avenue
Miami, Florida 33131
www.ecomb.org

Acting as the ultimate Earth Week celebration, ECOMB is hosting its 2nd Annual GreenRaiser, a sunset cocktail fundraiser, at the newly launched SKYDECK (rooftop of the former Sony Building) on Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. The eco-chic event benefits ECOMB’s Sustainable City Projects and the new Miami Beach Center for the Environment.

РComplimentary drinks to be provided by Leblon Cacha̤a
– DJ Spinning: Sebastian Jimenez

“We strive to make our GreenRaiser a fun and classy fundraising event. It educates our guests on a variety of sustainability concepts and initiatives, while providing ECOMB with the needed financial support that allows us to continue carrying out our mission.”
Luiz Rodrigues, ECOMB Executive Director.

Sebastian Jimenez, from HSBC Private Bank International, and The Four Seasons Miami, a Florida Green Lodging Certified hotel, will host ECOMB as we kick-off our main fundraising event of the year: The 2012 GreenRaiser, taking place April 20. This event aims to create awareness for Miami and Miami Beach’s environmental issues and will enable ECOMB to maintain and enhance a bevy of initiatives to protect and preserve our local ecosystem, educate residents and continue to champion the green cause locally; it will also help further the restoration of the organization’s new environmental education center.

As in past fundraising events, ECOMB’s GreenRaiser will bring together a variety of people, products and practices of sustainability in an exciting evening of music, eco-fashion, silent auction, raffle prizes, eco-friendly cocktails and bites, and more. ECOMB will also honor our community’s best environmental leaders with the Annual Emerald City Award. If you would like to nominate someone, please contact Luiz Rodrigues at luiz@ecomb.org.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: ECOMB will present renderings of the proposed design for its Miami Beach Center for the Environment located at 210 Second Street, Miami Beach, which was donated by the City of Miami Beach in 2010.

Centro Cultural Espa̱ol and Ritmo Producciones with Espacio USA present Microtheater Miami 3/29/12 Р4/29/12

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Centro Cultural Español and Ritmo Producciones with the collaboration of Espacio USA present: Microtheater Miami
March 29 until April 29
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8pm to 11pm and Sundays from 6pm to 9pm.
CCE Miami
1490 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami Fl. 33132
www.teatropordinero.com
www.ccemiami.org
Click here for the schedule (PDF).

The plays will be performed six times every night simultaneously.
The ticket prices are $5 each play for general public and $4 for CCEM members.

Centro Cultural Español and Ritmo Producciones with the collaboration of Espacio USA present: Microtheater Miami.
From March 29 until April 29, the patio of the building where the Cultural Center of Spain is located will become the place for Microtheater Miami.
An innovative project that has transformed the theater secene in Spain. For the first time in the USA.

1 patio transformed into a lounge
9 stages
9 plays simultaneously
9 different stories
1 theme
15 spectators at each performance
15 minute long plays
54 performances every evening

We count with the participation of renowned directors, writers and actors such as Espido Freire, Alexis Valdés, Yoshvani Medina, Manuel Mendoza, Julie de Grandy, Roberto Mateos, Laura Ferretti, Jesús Quintero, Miguel Sahid, Arancha Solís, Omar Germenos and Orlando Urdaneta.

We invite you to enjoy this interesting and innovative project in which 9 containers will become theaters. Join us for drinks and tapas by “Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita” Bar & Lounge. If you are looking for a GREAT plan don’t miss Microtheater!

PARKING: The parking is located in NE 2nd Ave, between 14 and 15 streets. The price is 0.50ct each ½ hour and a maximum of $3 on Thu, Fri and Sat. On Sundays there is a flat rate of $4. Stamp your parking ticket at the box office.