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#TweetHeart #SMWMiami Panel Afterparty 2/16/12

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Thursday, February 16 from 4:00pm – 10:00pm
Catch Grill and Bar Marriott Biscayne Bay
1633 North Bayshore Drive
Miami FL

Come join us as we put the “Social” in Social Media! We are hosting a nice happy hour networker meetup just a few minutes away from the Adrienne Arsht Center.

A special thanks to Catch Grill and Bar and Thursdays on the Bay for supporting!

Happy Hour 4pm – 10pm: $5 selected cocktails,$5 house wine and discounted selected small plates.

Live Music

Complimentary Double Cross Vodka Tasting.

Meet and Greet with the Panelists: Janie Coffey @JanieC, Alex de Carvelho @alexdc, Natascha Otero-Santiago @NataschaOS, Maria de los Angeles @vicequeenmaria, Steve Roitstein @GoPalo, Liza Walton @lizawalton, James Echols @soulofmiami

Click here for the Keeping Social Media Real and Organic panel information.

Just 3 blocks from the Arsht Center! Click here for walking map. (It used to be called Venetia Bar.) Go in the Marriott Hotel and walk all the way to the back.

for artists……BY ARTISTS – Featuring painter Pablo Contrisciani 2/19/12

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for artists……BY ARTISTS – Featuring painter Pablo Contrisciani
02/19/2012, 7:00pm until 3:00am
HaVen Lounge South Beach
1237 Lincoln Road (on Lincoln Rd & West Avenue)
Miami Beach, Fl 33139

Join us on Sunday, February 19th as we present the comprehensive artists program “for artists…..BY ARTISTS.”

The evening will be dedicated to photographer: Pablo Contrisciani

About Pablo’s Art…..
The painting are the representation of different kind of moods altogether inside of on frame. They have an intense and sensual sense of unity. The shapes and color that was partly knocked down, but mostly electric, and they were improvised and spontaneous but at the same time precise.

The paintings play between these two elemnets: Shape and Color. Sometimes they merge, and sometimes there is tension between them. This play in tension between pictorial surfaces and applied materials creates complex and straightforward layers of expressive abstractions.

These series of paintings unifies oppositions and energizes a blend of rational and emotional notions. They juxtapose humble elements with big gestures and make references to pop culture, to spiritual narratives and to some historical concepts.

Check out Pablo Contisciani’s website: www.pablocontrisciani.com
Pablo’s art pieces will be displayed on the Digital Art Wall Curated by Haven Technical Director Ricardo Agudelo.

Dinner Reservations are available.
Enjoy Culinary Cuisine created by Executive Chef Todd Erickson
Specialty Cocktail Creations by Certified Mixologist Isaac Grillo

Music Provided by George Vidal
Hosted by Sandra Garcia, Leon Morley, & Lola Marie
Produced by Rod Pratt presents

BM 2nd Annual Health and Wellness Fair 2/26/12

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BM 2nd Annual Health and Wellness Fair
Sunday February 26, 2012, 10 AM
Bezerra de Menezes Kardecian Spiritist Center
6450 NW 77th CT
Miami FL 33166
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On Sunday February 26, 2012 from 10 AM the Bezerra de Menezes 2nd Annual Health and Wellness Fair, with free health screenings, lectures about Supplemental medicine therapies – Bio-Energy, Nutrition, Illness Prevention, Spirituality and Health, free reading glasses, Activities for children, Clown, nutrition and wellness activities, Food Pantry, gifts, raffles and much more. 6450 NW 77th CT Miami Fl 33166 from 10 AM to 3 PM

20 mins.Conferences (in Spanish) during the BM 2nd Annual Health and Wellness Fair:
-El Perdon como Herramienta Terapeutica y Practica de Salud
Por Elba Irizarry
-Espiritismo y Bienestar
Por Jorge Francisco Leon Ayala
-El Poder de la Oracion
Por Ricardo Lequerica
-La Salud, el Espiritu y el Miedo a la Muerte
Por Gilda Miros
-Los Enemigos del Relacionamiento Saludable
Por Gilberto Rustice
-El Pase Magnetico y sus beneficios
Por Maria Payas
-Demostracion de Pases Magneticos
Por Eliseu Lima

Meet Miami Heat PG Norris Cole 2/18/12

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Meet Miami Heat PG Norris Cole
2/18/2012, 4:00 – 6:00
Bases Loaded Sports Card
9300 S Dixie Hwy # 103
Miami, FL 33156-2935‏

Come hang out with Norris Cole @ Bases Loaded Sports Cards near Dadeland Mall on 2/18/12 as he does an autograph signing from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Autograph tickets will be available for $20.00 and we will have 8×10 photos of Norris that you can buy for just $5.00.

Italian Culinary Experience 2/21/12

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Italian Culinary Experience
February 21st, 2012, 1:30-3:30pm
Miami Culinary Institute
Wolfson Campus
415 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33132
More Info

For RSVP: email pr@zoninusa.com

Join us to experience Italy through cooking demonstrations, wine tastings and panel discussions led by world-class chefs and food & wine experts!

Special Feature: Piedmont region

Casa Vinicola Zonin’s Castello del Poggio Estate

Walk for for the Animals 2/18/12

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Walk for for the Animals
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Bayfront Park
301 North Biscayne Boulevard

For more Walk information, visit www.humanesocietymiami.org, call us at 305-749-1825 or e-mail dani@humanesocietymiami.org
Sign up online now

The Humane Society Of Greater Miami Invites You To Support The Walk For The Animals

Sign up now for the Walk for the Animals and your T-shirt and goody bag will be waiting for you at the Registration booth on Saturday. Online registration is open till Friday, February 17, 2012 06:00 pm. You can register as well at the event. Registration opens at 08:30am. Our friendly staff and volunteers will be happy to assist you.

Walk for the Animals, presented by Pet Supermarket, is scheduled for Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Bayfront Park (301 North Biscayne Boulevard) and is an exciting and worthwhile activity for the entire family–and, of course–dogs. The Walk is the Humane Society of Greater Miami’s largest annual community event, attracting over 3,000 people.

This year’s Grand Marshall is District 4 Miami-Dade County Commissioner, Sally A. Heyman. The Leader of the Pack is Associate Vice President and Controller of University of Miami, Theresa L. Ashman, and for the fourth year, the event’s emcee is WTVJ – NBC-6 meteorologist, Ryan Phillips.

There will be fun-filled activities for the entire family, including all of our furry friends. Sponsors will be offering music, games, prizes, product samples, and great food. There will be a special Bakery Tent filled with mouth-watering pastries to be enjoyed with a fabulous cup of Coffee Brake coffee. YUM!

Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. and entertainment will be provided from 9:00 a.m. ‘til noon. The one-mile stroll around the park (with or without a dog) begins at 10 a.m. The minimum donation for an individual walker is $50 and includes a Walk t-shirt, a fabulous goodie bag and doggie bandana. Or, form a Pack (team) with your family and friends and receive personalized Pack goodies! Big Dog Packs are for walkers 18 years of age and over and Proud Pup Packs for those under 18. The Pack raising the most money will be recognized at the event with a special surprise. For more Walk information, visit www.humanesocietymiami.org, or to register, go to www.firstgiving.com/hsgm.

“Every dollar raised from the Walk goes toward sheltering more than 300 homeless cats and dogs in our care every day. In addition, the funds help support our spay/neuter services, quality adoptions, humane education and pet therapy,” said Donna Tallon, Executive Director.

To date, Walk sponsors include: Pet Supermarket, Boehringer Ingelheim, Ryder Charitable Foundation, University of Miami, Invisible Fence, The Flyer, Dog Poop Bags.com, Pet Heaven, Miami-Dade County, Butler Schein Animal Health, Customlipbalmstore.com, Miami Obedience Club, Inc., Purina One, Canine Counselors, Pet Point, Paws in Town, Pet Chamber of Commerce, Webster Veterinary, Coffee Brake, WTVJ-NBC-6, The Miami Herald, Mark Tetro, and 101.5 Lite FM.

The Humane Society of Greater Miami is dedicated to placing every dog and cat into a loving home, and to promoting responsible pet ownership and spay/neuter programs.

Boys and Girls Clubs Young Professionals Club Blue 1-year anniversary party 2/23/12

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Boys & Girls Clubs Young Professionals “Club Blue” 1-year anniversary party
Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, 5-7 p.m.
Cibo Wine Bar
45 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL 33134

RSVPs are required at clubblue@bgcmia.org.
COST: The event is complimentary.

Club Blue, Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s young professionals organization, is hosting the complimentary “One Year And Counting” soiree at Cibo Wine Bar in Coral Gables, Fla. to celebrate its one-year anniversary. Club Blue welcomes area young professionals to attend the relaxed event, where they can celebrate the organization’s first year, mix and mingle and learn more about its mission. Attendees will enjoy complimentary a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres.

Club Blue 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 or call (305) 446-9910.

Digital Fridays at Cameo 2/17/12

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Digital Fridays at Cameo
2/17/12, 11 PM
Cameo Theatre
1445 Washington Avenue
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Complimentary Admission on Rick C’s VIP Guest List

Text “Cameo Fridays” 305.300.0827 for more info

Each and every Friday night
The Legendary Cameo Nightclub in Miami Beach.
Awaits your arrival to delight you with an amazing sound system
The most talented DJ’s on Sobe and the world

Once you enlist on “Rick C’s VIP” you will be rewarded with Free Admission
From 11pm Till 1:00am. *Restrictions may apply.
To Rsvp, Bottle & List Info please contact:
Cameo@Brickellmiamisobe.com or Text 305 .300.0827

The hottest people in Miami….You have to see it to believe it!

The Bank Vault Lounge and Gallery 2/17/12

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The Bank Vault Lounge and Gallery
2/17/12, 11Pm
THE BANK
139 NE 1st Street
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Complimentary cosmos for all ladies on Rick’s list from 11-12AM!

In what used to be the Meyer Kiser bank in the historic Dade Commonwealth Building….
Ladies and gentlemen….I present to you…
New Friday Party at The Bank Vault Lounge & Gallery!

Text me to be added to my guest list and
Say that your on Rick’s List at the Door for Free Entry untill 1AM!
Complimentary Cosmos for Ladies from 11PM – 12AM!

Music by DJ Ariel Assault (Open Format)!

Dress to Impress! (Guys – No T Shirts, Shorts, Hats, or Sneakers!)
Call me at 305 300 0827 for VIP Bottles, B Days, & Bachelorette Parties!

Spring Break Camp at HistoryMiami 3/12-16/12

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Spring Break Camp at HistoryMiami
March 12-16, 9am-5pm
HistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
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Explore South Florida’s history through the eyes of an archaeologist and a forensic anthropologist. Campers will learn how the building blocks of our bodies, our bones, reveal hidden truths about the past. The week will include a visit to the Miami City Cemetery and the Deering Estate, where campers will participate in a mock archaeological dig. Cost: HistoryMiami members: 165/week; Non-members: $190/week. For more information call 305-375-1629, email: education@historymiami.org, or visit www.historymiami.org.

Magic City Casino Presents Free Concert By Jefferson Starship and Food Trucks 2/18/12

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Magic City Casino Presents Free Concert By Jefferson Starship & Food Trucks
Saturday, February 18, 5pm to 10pm, Concert at 9pm
Magic City Casino
450 NW 37th Avenue
Miami
complimentary self parking and Valet parking
www.magiccitycasino.com.

Magic City Casino, Miami’s first casino to offer Las Vegas style slot machines, will present a free concert by Jefferson Starship on Saturday, February 18 at 9pm from the Secada’s Lounge. The casino will also host its monthly Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival on the same evening from 5pm to 10pm, showcasing over 20 of South Florida’s most popular food trucks and their culinary specialties.

“Magic City Casino is the place to be Saturday night,” said Scott Savin, Chief Operating Officer of Magic City Casino. “Not only can guests enjoy some of the most delicious food in Miami from the best and most fun food trucks, but they also have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see iconic superstars Jefferson Starship on the Secada’s stage. Secada’s is an incredible venue for a show like this, where guests will be able to see these legends up close and personal and for absolutely free.”

Jefferson Starship is one of the biggest rock groups in America from the 1960s. The band, formed by Paul Kantner and Marty Balin, was originally known as Jefferson Airplane. They are best known for hits such as “Jane,” “White Rabbit” and “Count On Me.” In 1996, Kantner, Balin and Jefferson Airplane were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Admission is free to the show and includes upper level seating. Limited VIP tables are also available by calling 305-649-3000 ext. 3429.

The Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival is presented by Magic City Casino and Burger Beast. Food Festival attendees will have the opportunity to participate in fun games, with prizes that include Magic City Casino merchandise, complimentary meals and event tickets.

The following trucks will be participating at the Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival: Bite GastroTruck ٠ Boba Station ٠ Chamo’s On Wheels ٠ Che Grill ٠ Coldstone Creamery ٠ Coolhaus ٠ Daddy’s Grill ٠ Dolci Peccati ٠ Fireman Derek’s World Famous Pies ٠ Kitchen Kabab ٠ Los Chamos ٠ Malanga Cafe ٠ Mangia Mia Italian Kitchen ٠ Mojo on the Go ٠ Moty’s Grill ٠ Ms. Cheezious ٠ Overload ٠ Palate Party ٠ Papa’s Tapas ٠ Pardo’s Grill Café ٠ Purple People Eatery ٠ El Rey De Las Fritas ٠ Taco Fresh

Nikki Beach Lifestyle and What Women Want present Fashion Show by FURLA 2/18/12

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Nikki Beach Lifestyle and What Women Want present Fashion Show by FURLA
Saturday, February 18th 2012, 7PM – 10PM
Nikki Beach Miami
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Nikki Beach Miami is thrilled to announce What Women Want, their signature fashion series, will present Furla and I, the Spring 2012 handbag and accessory line on Saturday, February 18, 2012. What Women Want is from 7:00-10:00 PM, with a stunning fashion show to enjoy. Guests are encouraged to join Nikki Beach Miami for dinner before the show, as our beachfront restaurant cannot be beat in South Beach! With different specials available, in addition to our a la carte menu, there is no shortage of delicious food to enjoy.

The Furla collection for spring-summer 2012 is a rich travel diary filled with visual and tactile notes on the Mediterranean and Italian tradition. The colors of nature: the blue of the sky, the black and white of rocks and pebbles, the warm earth tones such as honey, red and yellow, with gold and silver accents. The materials: bull hides, vintage-effect leather, coarse salt-and-pepper canvas, as well as reptile skin and materials of high-tech inspiration such as neoprene.

What Women want and Nikki Beach proudly support the American Heart Association and their Go Red For Women campaign, promoting heart health awareness. Furla has graciously donated one if its stunning red handbags to a gift basket which will also have several other wonderful items and will be raffled off to one lucky winner. Nikki Beach will donate all raffle proceeds to the American Heart Association.

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

Black Wings African Americans in Aviation History 2/25/12

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Black Wings: African Americans in Aviation History
February 25, 2012, 3pm-4pm
HistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
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Celebrate Black History Month! Since the invention of the airplane, aviation has been associated with adventure and heroism. For African Americans, however, flight opportunities were initially limited – a consequence of racial discrimination. Learn about the African Americans who broke these barriers from the early pioneers and barnstormers through the Tuskegee airmen and Shuttle astronauts in this special presentation by Von Hardesty, author of Black Wings: Courageous Stories of African Americans in Aviation and Space History. Cost: HistoryMiami members: Free; Non-members: Free with general museum admission ($8). For more information call 305-375-1492 or visit www.historymiami.org.

Miami Kidney Walk 2012 2/19/12

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Miami Kidney Walk 2012
February 19, 2012, Registration 8:30 AM, Walk 10:00 AM
Bayfront Park
301 North Biscayne Blvd
Miami FL
www.miamikidneywalk.com

The National Kidney Foundation of Florida invites South Floridians, their friends and families to join in the 2012 Miami Kidney Walk, presented by All-Med Services of Florida, Inc. A fun, non-competitive 5K event that raises funds and helps create awareness to fight kidney disease. With more than 80 walk teams already signed up, excitement is building as the Miami Kidney Walk gets closer to its goal of raising $175,000 to help more than 2 million Floridians suffering from chronic kidney disease.

This year, Dr. Victor Valdes, Medical Director at All-Med Services of Florida and avid advocate in the renal care community in South Florida, serves as Corporate Chairman of the Miami Kidney Walk.

The 2012 Miami Kidney Walk will take place this coming Sunday, February 19th, at Bayfront Park, Downtown Miami. Registration begins at 8:30am; walk begins at 10:00am. The Miami Kidney Walk is sure to create an even greater awareness of kidney disease this year. It is sure to be bigger and better than ever with the appearance of multifaceted entertainer and Hip-Hop artist “David Rush”, as this year’s Miami Kidney Walk Celebrity Chair!

Four years ago David Rush, born David Petterson, was told he was suffering from Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). Once diagnosed RUSH was able to take his dialysis “on the road” and tour with renowned hip hop artist Pitbull. “It’s the hardest tat (tattoo) I ever got in my life. The entertainer and Hip-hop artist feels reborn. I wear the scar with so much pride,” “My life has changed. I’m born again.” Says Rush. He praises his half-brother and best friend, Dwaine Haskins, 38, for donating his right kidney to him. He considers November 9, 2010 his second birthday — the day the he underwent his kidney transplant. Fortunately for RUSH, his brother Dwaine a.k.a. “Monsta” was a perfect kidney match.

Rush is currently signed to international Hip Hop star Pitbull’s Mr. 305 imprint, and is the mastermind behind his own 2009 hit remix “Shooting Star” featuring Pitbull, Kevin Rudolf and LMFAO, as well as Pitbull’s popular hit “Go Girl.” Despite suffering from kidney failure and doing dialysis for several hours each week, RUSH joined Pitbull’s 2009 nationwide Rebelution tour, and gained his own fan base along the way. Rush is a strong contemporary example of the investment of dialysis then the success of a kidney transplant each and every time he performs. His diagnosis is prevalent in minority communities and should make a great difference in perceptions of what the miracle of transplant allows one to be able to do.

“We are honored and excited that Rush will spend the day with us and share his heart warming story. We welcome Rush and look forward to sharing in his talent!” said Dr. Victor Valdes, Medical Director of All-Med Services and Corporate Chair for this year’s Walk. Local supporting sponsors, include Fresenius Medical Care, Baptist Health South Florida, Care Vantage and DaVita to name a few. There will also be more entertainers bringing guests a carnival style party, brought to you by Top 1 Entertainment, Japanese Drummers and much, much more. The 2012 Miami Kidney Walk is sure to be a one of a kind and memorable Walk like no other!

The walk will also include a walk processional to spotlight those who are impacted by kidney disease. Last year over 200 Donor Families, Living Donors, transplant Recipients, and those who wait for a transplant walked together to raise awareness about how valuable and precious the Gift of Life is. For more information, call 305-854-5690 or visit www.miamikidneywalk.org.

“After last year’s successful Miami Kidney Walk, we are thrilled at the positive response and growing momentum for this year’s event,” said Dayane Nuñez, South Florida Regional Manager for the National Kidney Foundation of Florida. “Kidney disease is on the rise in the U.S., especially among minority populations. The Walk is a great way to support our many programs to fight kidney disease, promote medical research and encourage organ donation. Plus, it’s great to celebrate life and take part in an inspiring and fun event that will help save lives.”

Join us along with all those who come out in support of our kidney community. Help us reach out to all those who suffer from High Blood Pressure & Diabetes and help make the 2012 Miami Kidney Walk a TRUE SUCCESS!

Many Miami-area businesses are generously supporting the 2012 Miami Kidney Walk, from sponsoring the event to having employees organize and recruit Walk team members. Full list of sponsors is available at www.miamikidneywalk.org.

The National Kidney Foundation of Florida (NKFF) is one of 48 affiliates of the National Kidney Foundation, a not-for-profit, tax-exempt, national voluntary health agency. Its mission is to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation. The NKFF is a vital resource for the state’s kidney patients and their families, helping them learn how to cope with the physical and psychological aspects of the disease and providing them with hope for the future. All programs and services are made possible through the contributions of a generous public.

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The Red Stiletto Stroll at Town Center at Boca Raton 2/24/12

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The Red Stiletto Stroll at Town Center at Boca Raton 2/24/12
February 24, 6:30pm
Town Center at Boca Raton
6000 Glades Road
Boca Raton.

Tickets are $30 for general admission and $50 for reserved seating. Tickets are limited and are available through Feb. 21 by contacting Kimberly M. Read at 561-955-4142 or kread@brrh.com.

For more information, please call Town Center at Boca Raton (561) 368-6001 or visit www.facebook.com/TownCtrAtBoca and Twitter at twitter.com/TownCtrAtBoca

Kick-Up Your Heels to Raise Awareness for American Heart Month and Benefit the Christine E. Lynn Heart & Vascular Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital

Fashion-forward footwear fans and community supporters are invited to kick-up their hottest, highest designer red heels for the second annual Red Stiletto Stroll to benefit Christine E. Lynn Heart & Vascular Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital on Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Town Center at Boca Raton.

Arrigo FIAT has been named sponsor of The Rosso Lounge, an interactive component of the event that is designed to raise awareness about women and heart disease.

“Town Center at Boca Raton is committed to the community and we are proud to support Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s ongoing mission to raise awareness about women’s health,” said Ellen Korelitz, director of marketing and business development for Town Center at Boca Raton. “According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, heart disease is still the leading cause of death for women. Through the Red Stiletto Stroll, we hope to remind and motivate women to learn about their personal risk factors and take action to reduce them through the variety of services offered at the Christine E. Lynn Heart & Vascular Institute.”

Participants will flaunt their fancy footwear on a red carpet complete with a visual “step” and repeat backdrop resembling a high fashion photo shoot. Souvenir photos of the participants’ grand entry will be available on Facebook. The Red Stiletto Stroll will also feature a fun and flirty red carpet shoe competition judged by local celebrities Cirque Dreams costume designer Danielle Tabino, accidentalsexiness.com’s fashion and lifestyle blogger Rosy Cordero and WPEC-TV CBS 12’s Reporter and Anchor Michele Wright.

Attendees to the reception will be treated to a variety of hors d’oeuvres and cocktails from Town Center at Boca Raton restaurants such as Blue Martini, The Capital Grille, Stir Crazy and California Pizza Kitchen. In addition to the The Rosso Lounge sponsored by Arrigo FIAT, the special event will also feature the one-of-a-kind “Shoe-Shoe” Train Fashion Show presented by Neiman Marcus, a Spring Trends Fashion Show, “shoe depots” and a Chinese Auction featuring items from Town Center at Boca Raton’s elite retailers. Party-goers will also have a chance to preview an elaborate costume from the upcoming production of Cirque Dreams’ “Pop Goes the Rock” that will premiere on March 28 at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood.

El Cangrejito Volador/The Little Flying Crab 2/19/12

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El Cangrejito Volador/The Little Flying Crab
Domingos, 11am
Trail Theatre (Catarsis room)
3713 Southwest 8th Street
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Children play. Once upon a time there was a little crab who was building his home in the sand, when suddenly, a wood pigeon appeared and made him a proposition that would change his life forever. Can a little crab without wings fly and live in a tree? Can we achieve our dreams even when they seem out of reach?

In this charming and endearing interpretation of the tale by Onelio Jorge Cardoso, you might discover the secrets and magic of will. The tales of Cardoso, considered the “greatest storyteller” of the Cuban culture, have been translated into over 12 languages. Delicious stories of creatures that hide deep messages behind their apparent simplicity.

Procceds will be destinated to support El Ingenio´s project “Give me a Smile”. “Give me a smile” is an initiative directed to bring theater to social organizations that work with children, the elderly, disabled and low-income population.

Clyde Butcher Cuba The Natural Beauty 3/8/12

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Clyde Butcher Cuba: The Natural Beauty
March 8, 2012, 6:30pm
Center for Visual Communication
541 NW 27 Street
Miami, FL 33127
www.visual.org

Cuba: The Natural Beauty is our upcoming exhibition of large format photographs by Clyde Butcher, Dean of Florida photographers.

Butcher’s spectacular images were made during an expedition sponsored by the United Nations which provided unfettered access to all parts of the island nation.

His photographs of places rarely seen by visitors as well as poignantly familiar vistas are stunning in their drama and scale. They show the wide diversity of Cuba’s natural areas, many as pristine now as they were when first seen by explorers centuries ago.

Clyde Butcher is recognized nationally as the foremost artist working in the tradition of the great landscape photographers. He has received numerous awards and has often been cited as a contemporary Ansel Adams or Edward Weston.

The opening events for the exhibition include a slide lecture by the artist about his Cuba expedition followed by a reception and book signing for his Cuba book.

Both the lecture and reception are open to the public. Reservations are required for both and there is a $10 fee for the lecture.

Opening Events March 8th:
Reserve Early – Limited Seating
Lecture 6:30 p.m. $10 Donation

Opening Reception and Book Signing
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
(No Charge) Reservations Required RSVP to events@visual.org or 305-571-1415

Broward College presents The Piano Marathon 2/19/12

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Broward College presents The Piano Marathon
February 19th at 2pm
Judson A. Samuels South Campus
Performing Cultural Arts Theater
7200 Pines Blvd
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024

Piano Marathon at the Recital Hall in South Campus of Broward College.

An interactive experience for all, the Piano Marathon seeks pianists to perform programs between 15-20 minutes. Each performer will follow the previous one to create an ongoing and continuous tapestry of music.

This time five musicians will present an absolutely amazing program. It is free and open to public.

Second Annual Pulse Red Party 3/1/12

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American Heart Association’s Young Professionals Chapter, Broward PULSE looks to raise $100,000 toward Open Your Heart Campaign
March 1st, 2012
Westin Sky Terrace

Tickets are available for purchase for $75 through www.browardpulse.org or by calling (954) 772-8100.

Second Annual Pulse Red Party Takes Place on March 1st, 2012 at the Westin Sky Terrace with Celebrity Host, Andre Johnson

In their second year, the Broward Pulse committee has hand-selected a motivated and dedicated group of young professionals that are committed to raising awareness of childhood obesity and money for families of children suffering from congenital heart defects.

Last year, Pulse was able to net $48,000 towards this cause, and this year, they have already far exceeded their own expectations. With over $65,000 already committed to the Pulse campaign, the committee looks to top their goal of $100,000 at their Second Annual Red Party.

Co-Chair and Top Fundraiser, Romina Sifuentes, “has been humbled by the generosity of our community. The fact that so many people have donated to this cause shows how important it is to raise awareness of heart health.”

The Red Party will take place on Thursday, March 1st at 8pm at the Westin Sky Terrace. Guests will be treated to open bar sponsored by Stoli Vodka, passed hors d’oeuvres, a silent and live auction, and music provided by a live band and DJ. Celebrity sponsor Andre Johnson will be in attendance, alongside signature sponsors One Beat CPR, Las Olas Riverfront, Silver Lining In Flight Catering, and SOI. Guests are strongly encouraged to wear red.

“This event is a culmination of almost a year of preparation and fundraising, and we are thrilled to present an event that reflects the collaborative efforts of 25 young professionals that truly care about this cause. It’s going to be a great night,” states Pulse Co-Chair, Sara Shake.

Their campaign started with a kick-off netting $15,000 towards their goal at Jet Runway Café, hosted by signature sponsor, Silver Lining In Flight Catering. Since then, the group has worked diligently to spread awareness of their cause through community outreach events like their Heart Healthy Day of Play at Funderdome, where 172 kids and parents received a CPR Demo from One Beat CPR and learned about staying active and healthy.

Broward Pulse is a group of local young professionals working to build a strong beat of commitment to heart health in the next generation of community leaders. It’s your friends and coworkers gathering to educate, inspire and develop the habit of philanthropy dedicated to changing the health of a new generation. Broward Pulse is Co-Chaired by Romina Sifuentes, Jamie Shock, and Sara Shake.

New World Symphony presents Alfred Hitchcock 2012 Gala 2/24/12

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New World Symphony presents 2012 Gala: An Evening of Suspense with Music and Scenes from Films of Alfred Hitchcock
Saturday, February 24 at 6:30pm
500 17th Street
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Entrance from 17th Street (between Pennsylvania and Washington Avenues)
PARKING available in municipal garages (we encourage early arrival)

Ticket information: Tickets start at $1,250 for the Gala, with a limited number of $150 tickets available. All proceeds from the Gala will benefit New World Symphony and its mission of preparing gifted young musicians for careers in professional orchestras, while providing meaningful cultural programs to the South Florida community. To purchase tickets or inquire about sponsorship opportunities, contact Iva Kosovic at 305-428-6734 or iva.kosovic@nws.edu

New World Symphony, America’s Orchestral Academy, will present its 24th Annual Gala, celebrating the one year anniversary of NWS being in its spectacular new campus – the Frank Gehry-designed New World Center.

Leading the way for the future of classical music, the organization welcomes in a dynamic new guard for the Host Committee: Louis Aguirre, Sarah Arison, Matthew and Jennifer Buttrick, Chanin and Adam Carlin, Chad and Ilona Oppenheim, Anne Owen, Clara Sredni and Mitchell and Elizabeth Taylor. Micky and Madeleine Arison are this year’s Honorary Gala Chairs.

NWS is known for presenting Galas with stunning and carefully orchestrated programming, and this year is no exception. The event, inspired by one of Hollywood’s most legendary directors – Alfred Hitchcock, arrives in perfect timing and style to kick-off the Academy Awardsâ„¢ weekend. The evening’s highlight will be a spectacular multimedia concert in which Michael Tilson Thomas, NWS’ illustrious Artistic Director and 10-time Grammy Award winner, will serve as Host and Master of Ceremonies, taking the audience on a suspense-filled musical journey through Hitchcock’s classic films, presented with live orchestral accompaniment.

In addition to the concert, over 400 guests will enjoy the NWS’ signature Blue Carpet arrival incorporating the majestic 7,000-square-foot projection wall on the exterior of the New World Center and a seated dinner staged throughout various spaces within Frank Gehry’s masterpiece. The building will be transformed for the occasion into a cinematic playground, evoking the golden age of Hollywood and sophisticated allure of Film Noir. In addition to delectable cuisine by Thierry’s Catering and enchanting décor by Triton Productions, the guests – dressed appropriately in Black Tie/Film Noir attire – will experience special musical interludes during dinner performed by the talented New World Symphony Fellows. To top off the already extravagant evening, following the dinner, Gala guests will be joined by another 200 late-night gala goers in the completely altered Performance Hall, transported back in time to a 1940s jazz club, ready to dance the night away to the swinging sounds of a full Big Band.

Valentine’s Day Offerings Make Cupid Sigh At Fontainebleau Miami Beach 2/14/12

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Valentine’s Day Offerings Make Cupid Sigh At Fontainebleau Miami Beach

This Valentine’s Day find real romance at Fontainebleau Miami Beach. The legendary Miami Beach hotel is offering a wide array of sumptuous experiences that will surprise and delight lovers in all of the resort’s dining outlets. Offerings include an indulgent poolside Arkadia Cabana option featuring a prix-fixe menu from award-winning restaurant Gotham Steak, a la carte options at AAA Four Diamond rated restaurants Scarpetta and Hakkasan, custom-crafted Valentine’s Day-inspired drinks at Bleau Bar and Valentine’s Day-inspired treats at signature patisserie Solo. There’s something for everyone to love at the Fontainebleau. For reservations for Gotham Steak, Scarpetta or Hakkasan please call 877.326.7412.

Miami Beach’s most romantic Valentine’s Day dining option will be at Alfred Portale’s Gotham Steak.
Those seeking romance and a private dining experience on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 can indulge in a decadent menu which includes choices of Kumamoto Oysters, Foie Gras Bon Bon, Creamy Maine Lobster Risotto and Whole Roasted Dover Sole served poolside in an exclusive candlelit Arkadia Cabana. Elements include fresh flowers and discreet personalized butler service. Private cabana menu prices follow: $500 per couple includes the prix-fixe menu, a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut and two tickets to Arkadia nightclub for that evening; $700 per couple includes the prix-fixe menu, a bottle of Laurent Perrier Rosé and two tickets to Arkadia nightclub for that evening. Gotham Steak will also serve their a la carte menu in the dining room. Reservations are limited. Menus options follow:
Valentine’s Prix-Fixe Dinner For Two
*Does not include taxes or service charge
Not combinable with any other offer or promotion
Amuse Bouches
(served as a trio)
Kumamoto Oysters
Lemongrass, Champagne Gelee, Caviar Canapé

Foie Gras “Bon Bon”
Pistachio Crust, Black Truffle Honey

Crispy Maine Lobster and Gruyere Cheese Croquette
Second Course
(Choice of)
Creamy Maine Lobster Risotto
Tarragon, Mascarpone, White Asparagus, Tomato Confit
Or
Whole Roasted European Dover Sole
Champagne Sauce
Main Course
(Choice of)
Chauteaubriand
Yukon Gold Potato Gnocchi, Baby Root Vegetables, Béarnaise Sauce
Or
Whole Roasted Rack of Lamb
Basil Parmesan Crust, Creamy Parmesan Polenta, Cioppoline Onions, Taggiasca Olive Tapenade
Dessert
(To be shared)
Warm Rasberry-Almond Cake
Pistachio Ice Cream, White Chocolate Anglaise
Evoke Italian romance at Scott Conant’s nautical-inspired Scarpetta. The soft lighting of the restaurant’s whimsical dining room provides the perfect backdrop to fall in love. Scarpetta offers its regular a la carte menu full of favorites such as the award-winning Spaghetti with Tomato and Basil, Creamy Polenta with Fricassee of Truffled Mushrooms, and Duck and Foie Gras Ravioli. Seating is also available on the restaurant’s glass enclosed oceanfront balcony with views of the moon over the Atlantic Ocean.

Transport your loved one halfway across the globe for an evening of the most authentic and luscious Cantonese cuisine at Hakkasan. The sexy restaurant features intimate alcoves throughout, offering diners an intimate dinner while surrounded by a seductive enclave of rich textures and hues. On Valentine’s Day the restaurant will offer its a la carte menu featuring acclaimed dishes such as Jasmine Tea Smoked Ribs, Crispy Duck Salad, Black Pepper Beef Tenderloin and more.

Ditch the old box of chocolates and give your Valentine some decadence from Solo, Fontainebleau’s in-house patisserie for desserts and treats. The resort’s executive pastry chef Jordi Panisello and his pastry chef artists present edible works of art for Valentine’s Day that are just as beautiful as they are luscious and sweet. Offerings for 2012 offerings include: Raspberry white chocolate Macaron hearts; La Rose Rouge Dark chocolate cake, passion fruit and raspberries, wrapped in a chocolate shaped rose; Chocolate Surprise, Chocolate Heart Box filled with assorted exotic truffle ganache; Box of assorted heart shaped bon bons; Red velvet cup cakes with passion fruit marshmallow center; Valentine Cakes for Two; Cherry and Vanilla Verrine. Curbside parking available for pickups. Hours of Operation: 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. To place a special order, call 305-674-4740.

Sip on Cupid-themed libations this Valentine’s Day at Fontainebleau Miami Beach’s Bleau Bar. Sit back and imbibe as mixologists create ‘Apple of My Eye’, ‘Box of Chocolates’ and ‘Nuts About You’ all destined to add romance to your evening at Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

Just for Valentine’s Day, FB Kids is celebrating the holiday by offering parents the gift of “private time.” Kids ages 4 -12 ($50 per child) are invited to participate in camp activities from 7 – 11 p.m. including dinner. Campers can participate in activities such as decorating a super-size chocolate chip cookie; teddy bear making with heartfelt decorations and watching the movie, Gnomeo & Juliet. Babysitting services are also be available 7 days a week with advance reservation $25 per hour/4 hour minimum.

Fontainebleau Miami Beach is located at 4441 Collins Avenue on Miami Beach. Valet parking is available for $12 with restaurant validation. For room rates and reservations, please call 800-548-8886. Additional information on Fontainebleau Miami Beach can be found on our website at www.fontainebleau.com.

Edge, Steak & Bar Creates Special Valentine’s Menus for Couples and Singles 2/14/12

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Edge, Steak & Bar
Four Seasons Hotel Miami
1435 Brickell Avenue
7th floor
Reservations recommended. Telephone: (305) 381-3015; www.edgerestaurantmiami.com.

Leave it to the folks behind Edge, Steak & Bar to put a quirky spin on Valentine’s Day dining. Sure, there will be romance galore on February 14 but this year, Edge is making sure swinging singles will also have an unforgettable night out with a special Lonely Hearts Dinner. Held in Edge’s private dining rooms at 7p.m., the dinner will be a great way for those going solo to mix, mingle and, just maybe, meet that special someone.

Priced at a reasonable $65 per person (excluding bar, tax and gratuity) the menu follows:
Love Shucks – an East Coast seafood tower flavored by sour orange mojo, stinking rose aioli and angry habanero hot sauce
Burnt, Bitter, Bleu salad of bitter greens, burnt almond praline, and crumbles of Point Reyes blue cheese, drizzled with two-timing balsamic dressing
Home Alone TV Dinner – roasted Creekstone Farm prime rib with a side of truffle macaroni and cheese and vegetable succotash
Broken Hearted Napoleon with passion(less) fruit sauce
The dinner will include a complimentary Champagne cocktail. Single seats booked only.
In the main dining room, Edge will also offer its regular a la carte menu as well as a special couples’ menu, meant to be shared and resplendent with aphrodisiac elements.
The shared menu ($75 per person) offers four courses including a complimentary Champagne cocktail.
East Coast Oysters
mojo mignonette and chipotle cocktail sauce
Signature tartares
Corvina tartare with baby cucumber, green apple, celery leaf and yellow pepper beef tartare with pickled mustard seeds and garnishes
scallop tartare with salsa criolla, virgin olive oil and basil
ahi tuna tartare with pickled shallots, watermelon and mint
Surf and Turf
24 oz. Tomahawk steak, whole Maine lobster,
coconut creamed spinach and skillet heirloom potatoes
Raspberry Souffle
white chocolate raspberry ice cream

The Valentine’s Day couples’ prix fixe will be available Friday, February 10 through Tuesday, February 14. The Lonely Hearts Dinner will only be served on February 14.
Diners who make a Valentine’s Day reservation through www.opentable.com will be entered to win a two-night stay at Four Seasons Hotel Miami. To be redeemed at a later date.

Open in 2003, Four Seasons Miami is an urban oasis, which combines contemporary luxury with resort-style amenities. Conveniently accessible to the city’s prime attractions, the Hotel offers 182 guest rooms and 39 suites, the city’s premier health club and spa and a two-acre pool terrace where guests can relax with amenities offered by the ever attentive pool staff. The Hotel was accorded the distinction of being the only Florida hotel to rank amongst the top 10 in the prestigious Institutional Investor’s annual survey of the World’s Top 100 Hotels (featured as #8 on the list, and #2 in US). In addition, the Hotel has received the 2011 AAA Five Diamond award and was voted Best Business Hotel in Miami by the readers of Travel and Leisure magazine. For reservations, please call (305) 381-3381 or visit www.fourseasons.com/miami.

The Miami Finance Forum CEO Power Breakfast Hacked! Now What? 2/29/12

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The Miami Finance Forum CEO Power Breakfast, “Hacked! Now What?”
Wednesday, February 29, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Bankers Club
2 South Biscayne Blvd., #1400
Miami, FL 33131
COST: Members: $25; Non-members: $65
RSVP Online
(limited seating, must pre-pay – walk-ins will not be accepted)
CONTACT: Elena Djakonova: (866) FF-Miami or Elena@MiamiFinanceForum.com

The Miami Finance Forum (MFF) will serve as host to a “CEO Power Breakfast” and panel discussion titled, “Hacked! Now What?” The panel, moderated by Jim Baldinger, attorney with Carlton Fields and leader of the West Palm Beach office’s business litigation and trade regulation practice group, will provide online security counsel and guidance related to cyber hacking and security risks.

Speakers will discuss the increased risk and the origins of cyber crimes, the legal and financial liabilities of online security breaches, and practical strategies and tactics to help avoid becoming a victim.

It’s critical in today’s digital information age to understand how to protect your personal and corporate online assets,” said Kevin Henry, MFF board member and vice president of business development and investment banking with Noble Financial Capital Markets. “Our panelists will discuss options for companies and consumers to help mitigate online security threats and minimize potential risks.”

Panel speakers include security analysts and technology officers from top regional and national firms and organizations:
· Gary Spivak, Senior Research Analyst, Noble Financial
· Mauricio Angee, Information Security Manager, Mercantil Commercebank
· Paul Sop, CTO, Prolexic
· Vance Luse, Deputy Special Agent, US Secret Service
· Paul Henry, CEO, vNet Security

The MFF is a not-for-profit organization supporting the growth of South Florida’s network of finance and investment professionals. It is dedicated to expanding the knowledge base and professional practices of its members while ensuring the region continues to attract and retain top talent. Its membership roster is comprised of professionals experienced in private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, commercial banking, investment banking, wealth management, law, accounting and other related professional-services industries. Since its founding in 2006, the MFF has been known for its event series, including its panel discussions, private roundtables and happy hour mixers. More information is available at www.miamifinanceforum.com.

Miami Finance Forum February Happy Hour and Networking Event 2/21/12

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Miami Finance Forum February Happy Hour & Networking Event
Tuesday, February 21, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Crave, Merrick Park
425 Salzedo Street, Ste. 142
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Members: Complimentary. Non-Members: $25.
RSVP Online (877) FF-MIAMI or (877) 336-4264

The Miami Finance Forum (MFF) will host its February Miami happy hour and networking event from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 21, at Crave, Merrick Park, 425 Salzedo Street, Ste. 142, Coral Gables. 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.

The MFF is a not-for-profit organization supporting the growth of South Florida’s network of finance and investment professionals. It is dedicated to expanding the knowledge base and professional practices of its members while ensuring the region continues to attract and retain top talent. Its membership roster is comprised of professionals experienced in private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, commercial banking, investment banking, wealth management, legal, accounting and other related professional-services industries. Since its founding in 2006, the MFF has been known for its event series, including its panel discussions, private roundtables and happy hour mixers. More information is available at www.miamifinanceforum.com.

BLP Showcase and AURA Music Festival Pre-Party with The Resolvers, Ketchy Shuby and Fusik at The Stage 2/16/12

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Brotherly Love Productions Showcase and AURA Music Festival Pre-Party with The Resolvers, Ketchy Shuby & Fusik
Thursday, February 16th, 9 PM
The Stage
170 NE 38th St.
Miami, FL 33137
www.TheStageMiami.com
$10 | 21+
*Percentage of ticket sales will be donated to Autism Speaks and Team HydroBLADES
*All paid guests will receive a raffle ticket offering a chance to win an AURA Music Festival ticket, band and BLP merch and much more!

AURA Music Events and Brotherly Love Productions are thrilled to announce seven official AURA Music & Arts Festival 3 Pre-Parties in Miami, Boca Raton, Tampa, Dunedin Jacksonville Beach, and Athens, GA, leading up to the main event March 9th – 11th in St. Cloud, Florida. Each party will feature multiple AURA artists including: 10-piece reggae/funk/soul orchestra The Resolvers; downtown soul artists Ketchy Shuby; the internationally acclaimed b-boy funk of Fusik; aquaphonics liquid groove; the two Vote to AURA band winners – Boca’s The Funky Nuggets and Philly’s Psychedelphia; a solo set by The Heavy Pets’ Jeff Lloyd; one-man-music maker Nick Noyes; Delaware’s Spontaneous Underground throwing down their “jazz for the dance floor”; The Fritz’s hearty stew of funk, bluegrass, rock, reggae, jazz and soul; the eclectic sound of The Werks; and super group Kung Fu featuring members of Raq, The Breakfast and Deep Banana Blackout. Also performing at the Georgia show is Consider the Source with their Sci-Fi Middle Eastern fusion and Perpetual Groove’s Brock Butler.

Additional Dates:

Saturday, February 25th
Brotherly Love Productions Showcase and AURA Music Festival Pre-Party with The Resolvers, Ketchy Shuby & aquaphonics
Skipper’s Smokehouse
910 Skipper Road, Tampa, FL 33613
813.977.6474 | www.SkippersSmokehouse.com
$7 ADV | $10 DOS | 8 PM | 21+
*All paid guests will receive a raffle ticket offering a chance to win an AURA Music Festival ticket, band and BLP merch and much more!

Tuesday, March 6th
AURA Music Festival Pre-Party with The Werks, Kung Fu, Brock Butler & Consider the Source
Georgia Theater
215 N. Lumpkin St, Athens, GA 30601
706.549.9918 | www.georgiatheatre.com
$8 | 8 PM | 18+

Wednesday, March 7th
AURA Music Festival Pre-Party with The Funky Nuggets, Psychedelphia & Jeff Lloyd (of The Heavy Pets performing a special solo acoustic set)
The Funky Biscuit
303 SE Mizner Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33432
561.95.2929 ()| www.FunkyBiscuit.com
$8 | 9 PM | 21+

Thursday, March 8th
AURA Music Festival Pre-Party with Psychedelphia & Jeff Lloyd (of The Heavy Pets performing a special solo acoustic set)
Dunedin Brewery
937 Douglas Avenue, Dunedin, FL 34698
727.736.0606| www.DunedinBrewery.com
FREE | 8 PM | 21+

Thursday, March 8th
AURA Music Festival Pre-Party with Nick Noyes & Spontaneous Underground
Funky Buddha Lounge & Brewery
2621 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33431
561.368.4643 | www.thefunkybuddha.com
$6 | 9 PM | 18+

Thursday, March 8th
AURA Music Festival Pre-Party The Fritz & The Mantras
Mojo Kitchen BBQ Pit & Blues Bar
1500 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
904.247.6636 | www.mojobbq.com/mojokitchen
$10 for 21+ | $12 for 18-20 | 9 PM

Borrowed People | Constructed Places opening at UM Wynwood Project Space 3/10/12

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Borrowed People | Constructed Places opening at UM Wynwood Project Space
Saturday, March 10 from 2 PM to 9 PM
UM Wynwood Project Space
2200-A NW 2nd Avenue
Miami (Wynwood) FL

Borrowed People | Constructed Places explores the creation of identity through the use of appropriated familial and found imagery. Anne Leighton Massoni, Libby Rowe and Kris Sanford each create new stories from found photographs, taking something discarded and nearly lost and creating story anew. Rooted in photographic processes, their work takes form in both 2D and 3D pieces.

Borrowed People | Constructed Places will run March 5-23, 2012.

With the Holding series, Anne Leighton Massoni utilizes created images and found photographs to present a place between truth and fiction. These contrasting images sit side by side with a thin line painted across their surface, drawing imagined connections. The artist combines photographs of empty spaces (once inhabited or currently inhabited, but with no one present) with found photographs of times that no longer exist (images that are empty of personal memory). Appropriated images are stripped of their tone and cropped but nothing else is disturbed in the image (scratches, imperfections, contrast, etc.) where as the “space” images are adjusted as darkroom prints would be.

In (sub)Division, Libby Rowe seeks to create a societal identity through the exploration of the preconceived and perceived intimacy of “the neighborhood” in comparison to the reality of experience lived within planned communities. These fabricated neighborhoods are ideally fashioned to create community, but in practice separate residents with walls from the outside world of imagined security threats. Inside the walls, residents relate to their neighbors through a series of well-manicured facades. While in reality they are further separated by fences, erected for privacy, and streets arranged in rat-like mazes ending in cul-de-sacs, made to create intimacy between those families who are part of the sacred circles. (sub)Division is an installation of found imagery built into three dimensional house structures arranged in a double-ended cul-de-sac.

In Kris Sanford’s Between the Lines, a 1954 diary from a grandfather she never met serves as the inspiration and background in many of the photographs. The figures that emerge from the pages, taken from found photographs, represent the memories contained in the text. The photographs and diaries are personal and detailed, yet hopelessly incomplete at telling the whole story. Shallow focus reveals small details, while obscuring the larger story. The individuals pictured serve as characters in a search to uncover lost stories of life, family, and love.

– Anne Leighton Massoni is a Specialist Professor of Photography at Monmouth University in New Jersey. She holds a MFA in Photography from Ohio University and a BA in Photography and Anthropology from Connecticut College. Her work relates to both real and fabricated memories.

– Libby Rowe holds a MFA from Syracuse University and a BFA from the University of Northern Iowa. Her work addresses issues of identity and belonging. Rowe is an Assistant Professor and the head of photography at University of Texas, San Antonio.

– Originally from southeast Michigan, Kris Sanford lives in Mt. Pleasant, MI. She received her MFA in photography from Arizona State University in 2005. Sanford has exhibited work nationally and received a Contemporary Forum Artist Grant from the Phoenix Art Museum in 2010. She is a Lecturer at Central Michigan University.

VIP Kick-off Party of the Netherlands and Belgian American Chamber of Commerce 2/16/12

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VIP Kick-off Party of the Netherlands and Belgian American Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, February 16th, 2012, 7 pm to 10 pm
Private Yacht

Members free, non members $20, at the door $30 (cash only)

Must RSVP@fabulousmiami.com by February 15th, 2012 as space is limited

VIP Kick-off Party of the Netherlands and Belgian American Chamber of Commerce
You are cordially invited to the Official VIP Kick-off Party of the Netherlands and Belgian American Chamber of Commerce in a private Yacht that is participating in the ongoing Miami Boat Show.

Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, chocolates, wine, beer and cocktails from our great sponsors.

Ziggy Marley at The Fillmore Miami Beach 5/9/12

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Ziggy Marley
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
Fillmore Miami Beach
At The Jackie Gleason Theatre
For more information go to www.fillmoremb.com.

Tickets On Sale Friday, February 17th !
General Admission tickets are $32.00 in advance and $35.00 Day of Show and go on sale Friday, February 17th / 10AM at LiveNation.com or charge by phone 800-745-3000 and at the Fillmore Box Office during normal business hours (Mon. – Fri., 11AM – 6PM and during show days).

All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges.

Ziggy Marley brings his rich reggae heritage to the intimate Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theatre on Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 at 8:30PM. Tickets are on sale Friday, February 17th / 10AM. This is part of the Cruzan Concert Series.

A five-time Grammy-winning musician, actor, artist, activist and humanitarian, Ziggy Marley has established his presence on the public stage for over a quarter-century. A native of Kingston, Jamaica, Ziggy Marley and his siblings first sat in on recording sessions with his father’s band, the legendary Bob Marley and the Wailers, when he was ten years old. Later, Ziggy joined with his sisters Sharon and Cedella and brother Stephen to become Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers, allowing him to craft his own soulful sound which blends blues, R&B, hip-hop and roots reggae. His debut solo album, Dragonfly was followed by Love Is My Religion, a Grammy winner that further explored personal, social and political themes amid a fragrant mix of roots reggae, traditional rock ‘n roll, African percussion and other varied musical elements. Recently, Ziggy won his fifth Grammy Award, in the category “Best Musical Album for Children,” for Family Time, a collection of reggae-inflected, family-oriented songs. His most recent album, Wild and Free, is a powerful one, as it propels him to challenge social injustice along with the political weapons of ignorance and fear. It may be Ziggy’s most political and personal to date.

art exhibition 2/17/12

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art exhibition
This Friday, February 17th from 7 to 10pm
6th Street Container
1155 (rear) SW 6th street
Miami, Florida 33130

A performance piece by artists Misael Soto and Alan Gutierrez, when they will occupy the inside and the outside of the container with their performance. Also, the same evening, the inagural solo exhbition at Mercenary Square (and welcome back to “the hood” Carlos Suarez, after fifteen years) by urban artist Ahol Sniffs Glue called “Full-Time.”

It should be a fun and full of art evening at the 12th and 6th Art Complex in Little Havana.

Soiree In The Sky Charity Event 2/17/12

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Soiree In The Sky Charity Event
Friday, February 17, 2012 from 8pm to Midnight
Capri South Beach
Penthouses 3 & 4
1445 16th Street
Miami Beach, FL 33139

A charitable evening high in the sky above South Beach overlooking Biscayne Bay in designer penthouses with spectacular terraces while contributing to a sea worthy cause mixing, mingling & enjoying sights & scenery from the Isle of Capri.

Charity: YachtAid Global (www.yachtaidglobal.org) is dedicated to delivering humanitarian, developmental and conservation aid via yachts to isolated/underprivileged coastal communities worldwide. YAG is “Changing the World without Changing Course.”
Hosts: Hope Gainer, Hope International & Dhardra Blake, Yacht Aid Global
Presenter: Hope International

Libations: Whispering Angel French rose, Luxium Albarino Spanish white wine, Castillo de Molina Chilean Sauvignon Blanc wine, 071 Italian prosecco, Strega Limoncello, Zacapa run, Source water

Treats: Black River Caviar, Tuikhal Sushi by Chef Thang, Yacht Chandlers Bites & Grille prepared by Chef Peter Ziegelmeier, Camino Real cigars

Supporters: Capri South Beach, Artefacto, Hope International, Superhive, C2C Superyacht California Agency, LuxuryDayCharters.com, Law Offices of Aaron Resnick, P.A.
Couture Jewelry Designer: Nais Designs
Video Wall Artist: Marc Hubert D’ge
Dress Code: Nautical blue & white
Admission: $100.00 per person

Set on more than 2 acres of prime waterfront real estate, Capri South Beach compromises 3 modernist structures housing 60 residences, each envisioned down to the smallest details. This private oasis provides the best of both worlds: the excitement of living in a global epicenter, with a private world of exclusive luxury in which to escape. Here residents can “Export themselves daily”.

About Hope International: Hope International is spearheaded by Hope Gainer. Her global marketing company is focused on the luxury market worldwide . Gainer has produced Miami Boat Show events for over a decade with companies such as Camper & Nicholsons, Fraser Yachts, Ferretti Group and Rodriguez Group. Her Boat Show events have always gotten a buzz for being the most spectacular including the ones held at Casa Blanca on Hibiscus Island and aboard Nicholas Cage’s Feadship megayacht. Previously, Hope International has produced events at the White House, the Kremlin and Sydney Opera House for Australia’s Bicentennial, Cannes Film Festival, Monaco Grand Prix and Argentine Polo Open. Gainer brings a global perspective to her work. She is passionate about the yachting lifestyle.

90 Days Body by Vi Challenge 2/23/12

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90 Days Body by Vi Challenge
2/23/2012, 7pm
Hotel Marriott Cortyard
3929 nw 79 ave
Doral 33166
www.ahughley.bodybyvi.com

What is The Body By Vi Challenge?

Body by Viâ„¢ Challenge
Join the Body by Vi™ Challenge and transform your shape in just 90 days. Unlike other weight loss challenges , we offer affordable , fast and fun meals , exercise videos, online tools and commu­nity to support you, and more! We reward our best transformations with over $25 million each year in total prize value , so join the challenge today !
Remember, if you invite 3 friends who join the Challenge with you by purchasing a Challenge Kit of equal or greateer value to your own, yours will be free the following month !
www.ahughley.bodybyvi.com

Miami HEAT vs NY Knicks and Networking 2/23/12

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Miami HEAT vs NY Knicks / Networking
Thursday, February 23rd, 5:30pm
Chophouse Miami / American Airlines Arena
Chophouse Miami
300 S. Biscayne Blvd.
Miami
RSVP Online

Biz To Biz Networking invites you to Catch A HEAT Game and Networking Event

Here’s your catch to catch a Miami Heat game vs NY Knick, Thursday, February 23rd plus a Networking Mixer prior to the game at the Chophouse Miami. Your ticket will include the networking mixer prior to the game at Chophouse Miami from 5:30pm – 7:30pm, game ticket plus after the game a free throw shot on the court.
Tickets are $85 / 400 level – Rows 3 & up.
You may attend only the networking event at the Chophouse Miami – $10

Join the fun evening making new business connections and a Miami Heat game!
Tickets available online.

Lecture by Photographer Sally Mann 2/16/12

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Lecture by Photographer Sally Mann
Thursday, February 16, 2012. 7:30 p.m.
Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Storer Auditorium, UM School of Business
1301 Stanford Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33124
305.284.3535
www.lowemuseum.org
Admission: $10 Admission: Free for Lowe members and UM students
Space is limited, please arrive early to guarantee seating.
RSVP: lowersvp@as.miami.edu

Lowe Art Museum presents The Annual Arnold and Augusta Newman Lecture Series in Photography Featuring Sally Mann

Sally Mann (pictured above right) was born in 1951 in Lexington, Virginia, where she continues to live and work. She received a B.A. from Hollins College in 1974, and an M.A. in writing from the same school in 1975. Her early series of photographs of her three children and husband resulted in a series called Immediate Family. In her recent series of landscapes of Alabama, Mississippi, Virginia, and Georgia, Mann has stated that she “wanted to go right into the heart of the deep dark South.” Using damaged lenses and a camera that requires the artist to use her hand as a shutter, these photographs are marked by the scratches, light leaks, and shifts in focus that were part of the photographic process as it developed during the 19th century.

Mann has won numerous awards, including Guggenheim and National Endowment for the Arts fellowships. Her books of photographs include Immediate Family, At Twelve: Portraits of Young Women, and Mother Land: Recent Landscapes of Georgia and Virginia. Ms. Mann’s photographs are in the permanent collections of many museums, including MoMA and the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, and the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C.

Image: Sally Mann, b. 1951, #1 Scarred Tree, 1998, gelatin silver print, 40″ x 50″ © Sally Mann.
Generously sponsored by the Arnold and Augusta Newman Foundation

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

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present the Pabllo Gil Ensemble 2/16/12

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KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present the Pabllo Gil Ensemble
Thursday, February 16, at 9 PM
The Van Dyke
846 Lincoln Road
South Beach
For more information, call 305-534-3600 or visit thevandykecafe.com.

with Pablo Gil, sax, Emmet Cohen Piano, Leo Quintero, Guitar, Gaby Vivas, Bass, and Reinier Guerra on Drums

Pablo Gil Rodulfo is a Venezuelan saxophonist, composer, producer and arranger.

He has performed or recorded with artists and groups such as Mike Stern, Edward Simon, Dave Samuels and the Caribbean jazz Project, Adam Rogers, Mike Holober, Dave Kikoski, Nicolas Folmer and the Paris Jazz Big Band, John Benitez, Steve Turre, Ron Carter, Patato Valdez, Juan Pablo Torres, Mario Rivera, Luis Perdomo, Gerry Weil, Alfredo Naranjo, Aquiles Báez, Orlando Poleo and Soledad Bravo among others.

His performances have taken place in countries such as France, United States, England, Panama, Côte d’Ivoire, Mexico, Peru, Oman, Russia, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Italy, Bonaire, Colombia, Portugal, Turkey and Senegal. He has issued five CDs as a leader: Major Delights (2002), Simbolos (2004), Empatia (2006), Suka Jazz en directo (2007), and Baladas (2008).

Pablo started his musical career in Merida, Venezuela. In the late 80’s he moved to Caracas and in 1991 he was granted a scholarship to continue his musical studies in Paris (France), receiving various awards such as the gold medal in saxophone at the Conservatoire National De Paris (1995) and the first prize for saxophone in Paris (1995). He moved to United States where continued his studies with musicians such as Ron Carter, Bruce Barth, Steve Slagle and Rich Perry, and obtained the degree of Master of arts in Jazz Performance from City College of the City University of New York. Currently a Fellow in the Frost School of music in the University of Miami.

Local Artist to Perform Dance-For‐Two In A Canoe at Opening of The Sobay Festival Of The Arts 2/18/12

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Local Artist To Perform Dance-For‐Two In A Canoe At Opening Of The Sobay Festival Of The Arts
February 18,2012 at 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm, 4:30 pm, and 6:30 pm
Deering Estate at Cutler
16701 SW 72 nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33157
This performance is open to the public. Visit www.deeringestate.org for more information.
3:00 pm, 3:45 pm, and 4:30 pm Performances ‐ FREE with Estate admission; however, a limited amount of free passes are available on a first ‐ come, first ‐ served basis at the Estate when you inquire about Ebb/Flow .
6:30 pm Performance – FREE, no pass required.

Pioneer Winter has created Ebb/Flow , a site ‐ specific work created for the Deering Estate and the SoBay Festival of the Arts to be performed upon a floating canoe onSouth Biscayne Bay. In Ebb/Flow two dancers, Pioneer Winter and Marissa Nick, engage in an assertive pas de deux to test their balance, resulting in a passionate struggle to maintain composure. While they fight onboard the canoe and with their relationship structure, they must ultimately confront one anotherto restore their romantic focus (and footing): mutual affection becomes a function of stasis.

These intimate performances will include four live showings of Ebb/Flow with a beautiful view of Biscayne Bay. The water will become a metaphor based upon the ebb and flow of romantic relationships. “I am a young choreographer—my experiences are notthe same as my cohorts—but relationships are something you build upon from birth.Who better to represent a romantic, turbulent, sometimes comedic experience than someone who is still riding that wave?” explains Pioneer Winter, 24.

Pioneer Winter, a Miami native, holds a B.A. in Psychology and a Masters in Public Health and Epidemiology. He has created workfor the Int’l Fringe Arts Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland, Museum of Contemporary,Little Haiti Cultural Center, Adrienne Arsht Center, Miami Beach Convention Center, and Bass Museum of Art. FL Dance Masters accredited, Pioneer began dancing with Edwin and Gaile Holland, later coached by MichaelLanglois, with additional training at the North Carolina School of the Arts. He has worked with Jubilee DanceTheatre, Dance Now! Miami, Next Step Dance, Brazz Dance Theater, Ballet Etoile and hasperformed on tour in Barcelona and Madrid, Spain and Mexico City.

Pioneer’s projects find their niche in the portability of the messages and how themes discussed maintain significance and identification within current social climate. His workincludes, Reaching the Surface, an evening‐ length work reducing HIV/AIDS stigma with artists either infected or affected by HIV; Phallussy in the Adrienne Arsht Center’s Miami MadeWeekend; 42: A Stonewall Prospective presented at the Bass Museum of Art; and Miami Open Stage with his piece Mother‐ Son(days) . Pioneer also works in film and believes this contributes to the community at ‐ large, rather than relying on an already‐ knowledgeable arts community. Most recently, Pioneer was accepted into the LegalArt Miami 2012‐ 2013 residency program for Miami‐ based artists.

Contemporary art exhibits,one ‐ time only art performances and site ‐specific installations are certain to awaken one’s senses when Art SoBay opens on Saturday, February 18 th at the Deering Estate at Cutler. This unconventional day and evening art event is a highlight of the annual SoBay Festival of the Arts, a two ‐ weekcelebration (February 14‐26) of visual, literary, and performing art collaborations. Proceeds from SoBay Festival of the Arts benefit the DeeringEstate at Cutler for preservation, education and restoration of the historic estate.

Evening lecture with Kathryn Andrews at the de la Cruz Collection 2/16/12

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Evening lecture with Kathryn Andrews
Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 7 pm
de la Cruz Collection
23 NE 41st St
Miami, FL 33137-3513

Kathryn Andrews’ practice incorporates installation, sculpture, and found materials, raising questions of positioning and materiality. Andrews will discuss her latest works where she investigates the potentials of the readymade. She has exhibited at David Kordansky Gallery, L.A.; Galerie Christian Nagel, Berlin; Rivington Arms, New York, as well as The Rubell Family Collection, Miami; Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami and Greater L.A. Show, New York.

Image: Gift, 2011. Serigraph, painted aluminum. 44 x 352 x 1.5 inches

YoungArts Miami Celebrates Florida Winners 2/23-26/12

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YoungArts Miami Celebrates Florida Winners
February 22 – 26, 2012
More Info

YoungArts celebrates the 2012 winners from South Florida. From February 22 to 26, these 57 young artists will enjoy the rare opportunity to take master classes and inter-disciplinary workshops from world-renowned artists, including Mikhail Baryshnikov, Michael Tilson Thomas, Edward Villella, Maria Martinez-Cañas, Daniel Arsham, Roberto Juarez, and other South Florida masters in a variety of artistic disciplines.

Free Performances and Exhibitions:

Thursday, February 23, 6:30 –8:30 p.m.
Cinematic Arts, Photography and Visual Arts Exhibition Opening
ARTSEEN
2215 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami
Light fare will be provided. RSVP by Friday, February 17, to communication@youngarts.org.

Friday, February 24, 6 p.m.
YoungArts Miami Performance*
Colony Theatre
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach
For tickets, visit the Colony box office (Tuesday-Saturday, 12-5pm) or contact Ticketmaster / 800.745.3000 (For tickets reserved online or by phone, service fee applies.)

Sunday, February 26, 5:30 p.m.
YoungArts Miami Performance*
New World Center (NWC)
500 17th Street
Miami Beach
For tickets, visit NWC’s box office, (Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm), or www.newworldcenter.com / 305.673.3331 (For tickets reserved online or by phone, service fee applies.)

*These two performances feature different groups of YoungArts winners , the best in the nation in cinematic arts, dance, jazz, music, photography, theater, visual arts, voice and writing.

For more information about YoungArts Miami, contact info@youngarts.org or call 305.377.1140.

Space Miami and Go Big Pool Parties WMC 2012 Line-Ups 3/16-25/12

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Space Miami and Go Big Pool Parties WMC 2012 Line-Ups
March 16 through March 25, 2012
Surfcomber Hotel
1717 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Space Nightclub
34 NE 11th Street
Miami FL 33132

Click Here for Discount Tickets
Enter Code “RICK25” for Discount.
Buy Your F*Ck You Bands Now!

For more info text me at 305 300 0827

Space Miami and Go Big Productions are proud to present their respective lineups for WMC 2012 which will take place at Space Miami and the Surfcomber Hotel Pool Parties from March 16th – 25th.

This year’s featured artists are Abel Ramos, Ambivalent, Andrea Oliva, Andrew Grant, Art Department (Live), Ashley Wallbridge, Barem, Behrouz, Blake Jarell, Boris, Carlo Lio, Cassy, Chus Ceballos, Clive Henry, Cocodrills, Damian Lazarus, Dan Ghenacia, Davide Squillace, Danny Tenaglia, David Herrero, David Penn, DJ W!ld, Dubfire, Dyed Soundorom, Ferry Corsten, Gaiser, Gareth Emery, Ivano Bellini, Ismael Rivas, Jamie Jones, Justin Shepard, Kenny Larkin, Layo & Bushwacka, Lazardi, Lee Curtiss, Lee Foss, Loco Dice, Louis Puig, Luciano, Maceo Plex (Live), Marco Carola, Mark Knight, Markus Schulz, Matthias Tanzmann, Michel Cleis, Nicole Moudaber, Oscar De Rivera, Paco Osuna, Patrick M, Pete Tong, Reboot, Richie Hawtin, Robbie Rivera, Rober Gaez, Robert Dietz, Rony Seikaly, Ryan Crosson, Sergio Fernandez, Seth Troxler, Shaun Reeves, Steve Angello, Supernova, Tale of Us, The Cube Guys, Triarchy, Tritonal, Uner, Victor Calderone, and many others to be announced!

With a stellar lineup such as this, Space Miami and Go Big Productions reaffirm their respective commitments to bringing the best in electronic dance music to Miami for Winter Music Conference and throughout the year. And of course, the best way to guarantee access to this stunning series of events is by purchasing the F**k You Bands. For one low price, the F**k You Bands guarantee express admission to any event on the schedule of either Space or the Go Big Pool Parties, regardless of the time of day/night or whether the event is sold out or not. Furthermore, the F**k You Bands also guarantee access to premium open bars all day and all night long at both Space and the Go Big Pool Parties. A simple calculation demonstrates that the cost of the F**k You Band is far less than paying for admission and drinks on an individual basis. As always, these bands will be in extremely limited supply.

Quantities are extremely limited and these bands will sell out rapidly. Does NOT include admission to VIP areas.

Bands can be picked up at the following address from Thursday March 15th- 23rd 10am-5pm :
Bank Of America Building
407 Lincoln Rd. Suite – PH/NW
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone 305.507.8366

After Business Hours bands can be picked up at Space from 9pm-12am

New Soul Of Miami Contributor: Annush

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Welcome to new contributor: Annush

A Miami Beach Resident, Annush got here via New Jersey-Cambridge-Hamburg-Santo Domingo-New York . A blogger since 1997, she is an early adapter who has found in the internet her home. Though she will never call herself a “Social Media maven,” she is a Social Media professional who is a foodie, an athlete, a bibliophile, a compulsive traveler, and has an opinion about EVERYTHING. Most of the time she is over-caffeinated but nobody can talk and laugh so much with only a natural high. You can read her musings at Annush on the Causeway, or follow her on twitter at @annush1.

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PAX Performing Arts Exchange and KCC Productions present Felip Lamoglia’s Iresounds 2/15/12

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PAX Performing Arts Exchange and KCC Productions present Felip Lamoglia’s Iresounds
Wednesday, February 15, at 9 PM
PAX
337 SW 8th Street
Miami

For more information call 305-604-5847 or visit paxmiami.com.

Felipe Lamoglia is a Grammy-winning saxophonist, composer and arranger. Born and educated in Cuba, he is a graduate of the prestigious Superior Institute of Art (ISA).

In 1999 Lamoglia relocated to the U.S. where he immediately began performing with the late Celia Cruz. In 2001 he began playing with Grammy winner Arturo Sandoval, performing all over the world and recording on Trumpet Evolution, as well as two DVD releases: Live at the Blue Note NYC and Live at the Ann Arbor Summer Festival. In 2004 he joined Grammy winner Gonzalo Rubalcaba, recording on his Grammy-nominated album, Paseo (Blue Note).

In 2006 Lamoglia arranged and played on Ignacio Berroa’s debut album Codes, also released on Blue Note and nominated for a Grammy. In 2007 Felipe contributed as arranger, performer, and composer for Arturo Sandoval’s Grammy-winning album, Rumba Palace.

Throughout the years he has continued to develop his solo work and in 2007 released his first solo CD, Dimensions, recorded in Brazil. This album incorporated Felipe’s Afro-Cuban roots with a blend of Brazilian music and straight-ahead jazz. He is currently promoting his quintet, Afro-Cuban Beats.

Felipe has shared the stage with musical giants such as Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, Wynton Marsalis, Eldar, Dafnis Prieto, Ignacio Berroa and many others, participating in Major Jazz Festivals in the U.S. and abroad including JVC, Playboy, Newport, Henieken Jazz, Red Sea and in venues such as Blue Note, Iridium, Jazz Standard, Yoshi’s, Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola and many more.

Felipe’s latest project, “Iresounds”, is a mix of his Afro-Cuban roots, Latin jazz, and contemporary jazz. They have a superb brass section and a rhythm section of exceptional young Cuban musicians. Their music and arrangements are entirely Felipe’s, done with the flavor of the tunes he wrote for Rumba Palace.

LABA Networking Event 2/15/12

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LABA Networking Event
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 at 5:30pm
Tropico Restaurant
Coral Gables, FL
with FREE PARKING

The LABA Networking Event will be taking place with guest speaker Mayor of Coral Gables Jim Cason.

Bring and invite your friends and business associates to enjoy, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, the LABA raffle, a cash bar with complimentary Grand Caldas Rum Reserve and music by Miami Nites; all for just $15.00 for non-Members and free for Members! I hope to see you there!

New Soul Of Miami Contributor: Beer Drinker Rob

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Welcome to new contributor: Beer Drinker Rob

Beer Drinker Rob lives in South Florida with his wife and children. Besides family, he never shuts up about two other topics: Philadelphia sports teams and drinking beer. Off the clock, he writes the DailyBeerReview.com blog, combining sarcasm, storytelling and beer knowledge into a daily dose of entertainment.

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New Soul Of Miami Contributor: Daniella Veras

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Welcome to new contributor: Dani Veras

Born and raised in New York and now resident of Downtown Miami, Dani Veras, is an Educator, Epicurean, Live Music Junkie, Incorrigible iPhoneographer, and Social Media Maven. A self-proclaimed “sucker for charity,” she will walk / run / climb stairs / eat / drink for a good cause. Her varied background, knowledge base, and resourceful problem-solving earned her the sobriquet “MacGyver of Business Development.” Her atomic energy, positive attitude and spirit are magnetic as she creates connections and builds relationships with ease. Dani can be found tweeting, tumbling, touting, instagramming, pinning, soundtracking and salsa-dancing all over Miami.
www.DaniMIAMI.com

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New Soul Of Miami Contributor: Erin Mia Milchman

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Welcome to new contributor: Erin Mia Milchman

Erin Mia Milchman is a seasoned business and philanthropic entrepreneur who creates, promotes and organizes events and projects for several organizations in the public and private sector. Among some of the most notable events that she’s created and underwritten is “Think Pinkâ„¢,” an event to benefit The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation where she organized, promoted and choreographed a luncheon, fashion show and silent auction that culminated as an annual sold out event attended by the affluent community of the City of Weston, Florida-raising more than $10,000 in its first year.

Ms. Milchman was one of the founding sponsors of the Y.M.C.A. in Weston, FL and has served on numerous boards and steering committees of Charities and Organizations with a focus on women and children. Other affiliations include: Women in Distress, Kids in Distress, The March of Dimes, The Leukemia/Lymphoma Society, Cystic Fibrosis, Operation Smile and The Humane Society’s Pet-Set. Erin has been both a Rotary Club Member as well as a member of The Chamber of Commerce.

Having a twenty-year background in fashion, Erin is a noted and respected expert stylist and carries a long list of celebrity clients. She has been featured in publications such as Ocean Drive Magazine and Las Olas magazine as well as received numerous awards for her talent. Seen on WSVN Channel 7’s Deco Drive, Fashion Forward, NBC’s South Florida Today, The Rick Sanchez show and most recently, The Juice on Miami’s own Plum TV. Erin is a published fashion writer and skilled runway show choreographer as well as experienced event planner and host.

Event Planning and publicity being one of her strongest talents, Ms. Milchman is a principal of Haute in the City Events & Promotions, which plans and executes numerous nightlife events in both Fort Lauderdale and Miami Beach with a focus on fashion, art and cuisine.

Together with her partner, Kimberlee Etheridge, Erin also maintains an active public relations business with an emphasis on social media marketing & strategy. Their clients include artist, Attila Lakatoush, designer, Ritchie Swimwear, Film & photography studios, Studione1, Primp Salon South Beach, Dr. Robert Stanton, DMD, and Dr. Jason Shapiro M.D and many more.

To contact Ms. Milchman, please email her at: erinmmiamilchman@gmail.com
Follow her on Twitter: @HauteintheCity and/or @ErinMiaPrtyDiva

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Screening Bob Marley-The Making of a Legend 3/15/12

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Screening Bob Marley-The Making of a Legend
3/15/12, 7:00pm-8:40pm
Tower Theater
The Tower Theater – Miami Dade College
1508 Southwest 8th Street
Miami, FL 33135
RSVP Online

Special screening presented by DocMiami International Film Festival in Partnership with MDC-Tower Theater/MIFF and the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors bureau in celebration of Miami Film Month.

Bob Marley: The Making of a Legend

A kaleidoscopic portrait of the making of a legend. Through intimate scenes shot on a Sony video camera in 1970s Jamaica filmmaker Esther Anderson artfully constructed the union between Reggae and Rasta that launched the international career and renowned image of Bob Marley and The Wailers. Revisiting that formative time she reveals to what degree her original vision set in motion the radical change of perception and consciousness both musically and socially around the world.

Miami Film Month

24th Annual AIDS Walk Miami 4/22/12

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24th Annual AIDS Walk Miami
Sunday, April 22nd, 2012
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
www.aidswalkmiami.org

Take out your sneakers South Florida and get ready for the 24th Annual AIDS Walk Miami, scheduled for Sunday, April 22nd with registration and opening ceremonies beginning at 8am at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Then join thousands with your family, friends and co-workers for a 5K walk-a-thon fundraiser at 9am from the Miami Beach Convention Center, following a scenic route through the commercial heart of Miami Beach, along the ocean, down Lincoln Road and ending at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens for a post-walk celebration.
Funds generated from the Walk help support Care Resource so thousands of Miami-Dade and Broward County residents continue to receive necessary care and assistance. Care Resource continues to extend its medical services to more clients, performs clinical research trials, testing and prevention.

In 2011, Care Resource:
· Served over 15,000 clients with over 80,000 medical visits
· Performed over 12,000 HIV and STD screenings
· Delivered over 40,000 meals to home-bound clients
· Actively participated in 13 clinical trials
· Extended dental services to over 600 clients

Join the Walk today and help change the course of HIV/AIDS in your community. Register online at www.aidswalkmiami.org and begin your efforts to help those who truly need our support.

It is only through this continued act of generosity that we are able to continue our mission and bring an end to this terrible pandemic.

Jazz Roots Blues and Soul at Arsht Center 2/17/12

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Jazz Roots Blues and Soul at Arsht Center
Blues And Soul
February 17, 2012
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
Knight Concert Hall
1300 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami FL 33132
Buy Tickets Here

Robert Cray and Shemekia Copeland

Celebrate Black History Month with music! Jazz Roots brings together two magnificent artists who pay tribute to the roots of blues and soul, but take the music to an inspired new level.

Called “the torchbearer for gritty, Southern-style blues” by The New York Times, Robert Cray—Grammy winner, vocalist and guitar hero—has continually topped the Billboard Charts with his high energy recordings.

Shemekia Copeland, the daughter of the late great Texas blues guitar hero Johnny Copeland, began her career on the blues circuit at the age of 16… She is now recognized as the new lady of the blues. “She was born to belt” says The New York Times, “with a big, bright voice” that rocks the house wherever she performs!

Info courtesy Jazz & Blues Florida

A Day Of Divas At Satchmo 2/26/12

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A Day Of Divas At Satchmo
Feb 26, 2012
Satchmo
2861 E Commerical Blvd
Ft Lauderdale FL 33308
satchmoblues.com (954)530-6147

Divas @ Satchmo
Hosted by Kitty Ryan, formerly of O’Haras

Featuring
Liz Sharp, Lisanne Lyons, Rita Wilburn, Nicole Hart, Nicole Yarling, Joan Cartwright, Juanita Dixon, Debbie Orta, Wendy Pedersen & CoCo Rouzier

The Little Lighthouse Foundation Hearts and Stars Gala 2012 3/10/12

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The Little Lighthouse Foundation Hearts & Stars Gala 2012
March 10, 2012
Shangri-La
17 N Hibiscus Drive
Hibiscus Island

The Hearts & Stars Gala 2012, one of South Florida’s premier social and philanthropic events, will be held on March 10, 2012 at the waterfront estate, Shangri-La, which is located at 17 N Hibiscus Drive, Hibiscus Island. For more information on the Gala, to buy tickets, or for VIP tables, please go to www.heartsandstarsgala.com. Ticket prices are currently $125.00 for general admission and $175 for vip. There are a limited number of tickets at this price.

All proceeds from Hearts & Stars Gala benefit The Little Lighthouse Foundation (LLF). www.thelittelighthouse.org. Founded in 2010, LLF is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that rallies volunteers and conducts high-profile events to benefit children and their families throughout South Florida. Focusing on supporting children and families who face medical, educational, emotional and financial challenges, LLF’s network of active young professionals contribute both time and financial contributions. These contributions benefit Internal LLF Programs and a network of other noteworthy local charities.

For sponsorship information please contact Jason Venger at jason@thelittlelighouse.org.

The Music of Ernesto Lecuona at the Coral Gables Museum 2/12/12

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The Music of Ernesto Lecuona
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 5 p.m. Reception / 6 p.m. Piano Concert
Coral Gables Museum

Tickets: $30. $20 for Museum Members.
RSVP Required. Call to purchase tickets today: 305-603-8067

Lecuona Piano Concert
The Music of Legendary Composer Ernesto Lecuona

Pianists Jesus Garcia Ruspoli and Angelica Sganga will perform works by celebrated Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona, including Malagueña, Siboney, Para Vigo Me Voy, Always in My Heart (Siempre en mi Corazón) and Andalucía Suite. The concert will take place in the Fewell Gallery, surrounded by the Spanish maps of the La Florida exhibit.

Featuring:
Angelica Sganga, pianist
Jesus Garcia Ruspoli, pianist

Y Young Professionals Valentine’s Day Arts and Crafts Project 2/13/12

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Y Young Professionals Valentine’s Day Arts and Crafts Project
Monday, February 13, 4-5 pm
Frances S. Tucker Elementary School
3500 S. Douglas Road
Miami, FL 33133

Have Fun
Give Back
Impact Kids

Join us for a Valentine’s Day Arts & Craft Project
YMCA Young Professionals Network

Give back to our community by dedicating an hour of your time to help our adorable Y Afterschool students create Valentine’s Day arts & crafts projects. This is your chance to be creative, have fun and share your heart with a child.

RSVP To Julie Wagner: jwagner@ymcamiami.org or 305-357-4000 ext. 1123 by Friday, February 10

Look for more information about the launch of the Young Professionals Speakers Series with Manny Medina, founder and former CEO of Terremark on March 15, 2012.

South Florida Irish Community Celebrates the 34th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival 3/10/12

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South Florida Irish Community Celebrates the 34th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival
Saturday, March 10th from high noon till 6 p.m.
Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park
2800 Ponce de Leon Boulevard
Carol Gables, FL
www.emeraldsocietysfl.com
admission to the Festival is free and open to all

The Greening Of The Gables
The South Florida Irish Community invites everyone to join a traditional Celtic celebration at the 34th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival

Entertainment will be provided by Avalon featuring the popular Irish singer and harpist, Tricianne Garrihy; The Paddy Kelleghan Band; The C.O.D Band, and by the St. Andrew Bagpipe Band. In addition, Irish dancers from the Breffni Academy of Dance led by Michael O’Hara will provide plenty of fancy stepping and gravity-defying leaps. Lovely participants of The Miss Colleen Pageant will be showcased on stage.

Holding to the belief that “Everyone is a little bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day,” The St. Patrick’s Day Committee has combined family-oriented entertainment and a variety of palate-pleasing delectables such as traditional corned beef & cabbage and authentic Irish soda bread, as well as a wide array of spirits and other beverages including Irish whisky and Irish stout. The festival will also include many children’s activities, including the Leprechaun Corner, face painting, a giant slide, and the very popular rock-climbing wall. A wide variety of Irish crafts will be available for sale by high quality vendors.

This is the thirteenth year the Festival has been held in Coral Gables at Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park. The site of the Festival is named for former Coral Gables Mayor, the late Fred B. Hartnett, a long-time member of The Emerald Society.

For the past 34 years, the St. Patrick’s Day Committee has organized a St. Patrick’s Day Parade or Festival. The event is produced by the St. Patrick’s Day Committee, Inc. with the support of the City of Coral Gables, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Mayor and the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners.

Caption for Photograph: Dancers from the Breffni Academy of Dance

Celtic Cultural Series presents Book of Kells 2/12/12

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Celtic Cultural Series presents Book of Kells
Sunday, February 12th at 4:00 p.m.
JohnMartin’s Irish Pub & Restaurant’s
upstairs Tipperary Room
253 Miracle Miles
Coral Gables.

Produced by the St. Patrick’s Day Committee, Inc. And co-sponsored by The South Florida Emerald Society, Inc.

The Celtic Cultural Series presents “The Book of Kells”
The South Florida Emerald Society’s Celtic Cultural Series presents “The Book of Kells,” a hand-written Gospel manuscript dating from the 9th century.

Father Sean O’ Sullivan, a Catholic priest born in Ireland will discuss the book that over 500,000 visitors travel to Dublin Ireland yearly to see.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact 561-338-8848.

All Celtic Cultural Series events are free and open to all. Ample parking is available on Miracle Mile and in the City Parking Garage behind John Martin’s, accessible from Aragon.

The Celtic Cultural Series is produced by the St. Patrick’s Day Committee, Inc. and co-sponsored by The South Florida Emerald Society, Inc. a prestigious organization for ladies and gentlemen of Irish extraction founded in 1954.

Folksinger Alejandra Czarny Performs Under the Stars at Next@19th 2/18/12

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Folksinger Alejandra Czarny Performs Under the Stars
Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
Next@19th
137 NE 19th Street
Miami, FL 33132
$12 for adults and $10 for students, seniors and artists
Tickets available at www.brownpapertickets.com

Next @19th delves into the many facets of Miami’s diversity with Alejandra Czarny, a local Argentinean and Jewish folksinger. With Alan Reyna on percussion, Alberto Miranda on bass and special guest pianist Dr. Alan Mason, associate professor of music at Barry University, she will perform songs that capture her South American and Jewish roots in a singular, acoustic style. Refreshments include Next@19th’s signature Guava Rugelach Cocktail with L’Chaim Vodka and delectable Guava Rugalach pastries.

“As an arts organization, we think of ‘Moving Jewish Culture Forward’ as a culturally layered experience,” said Jenni Person, Director of Next@19th. “Music is an amazingly universal platform that allows us to combine many genres, and gives the listener the opportunity to create his or her own personal relationship with the sounds that touch them the most.”

On stage for more than 20 years, Czarny has recorded two CDs with Yiddish songs (“Under the White Stars” and “Songs about Songs”), which include both traditional and original compositions. Performing several of her own pieces inspired by Latin American rhythms in Spanish, her rich background as a musician, radio host and music therapist in Buenos Aires and as Music Director at Temple Sinai in Hollywood, FL spotlights the many cultural intersections of South Florida.

Mat Zo The Bipolar EP Tour Miami 3/22/12

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Mat Zo The Bipolar EP Tour Miami
March 22
Bayfront Park Amphitheater
Miami, FL

Mat Zo Embarks On His Biggest Tour of North America 10-Dates To Coincide with ‘The Bipolar EP’ (Anjunabeats / February 13)

With his diverse four-track ‘The Bipolar EP’ priming itself for release, Anjunabeats rising star Mat Zo is embarking on his biggest tour of North America yet – including dates at San Francisco’s Ruby Skye, Toronto’s Guvernment, Denver’s Beta and Chicago’s Sound Bar. The 10-date tour will come to an end at Above & Beyond’s Group Therapy Miami party on Bayfront Park, site of the Ultra Music Festival, on Thursday, March 22 alongside Above & Beyond, Arty, Boom Jinx and Jaytech [#GroupTherapyMiami].

With Skrillex, Axwell, Radio 1 and MTV Dance all supporting his recent anthem “Mozart” (with Arty), the fast rising Mat Zo returns with an eclectic four-track blast of his innovative talents – each track a distinct dancefloor juggernaut in its own right.

With recent eclectic sets at events like the Bugged Out! Weekender and his drum & bass material as MRZO and MRSA for Hospital Records supported by the likes of Camo & Crooked, Zo is fast asserting himself as unique electronic talent; something ‘The Bipolar EP’ reinforces further by blending influences as varied as Daft Punk, Diplo, Deadmau5 and even classic US house and twisting them into bold big room sounds.

Surging the raw funk of Daft Punk at their punkiest against the deeply musical strains that Zo is renowned for, the lead track “Bipolar” lives up to its name by flitting between clicky grooves, electro synth stabs and subtle melodic waves in devastating dancefloor fashion.

A homage to Mat’s love of classic dance across the 90s and early noughties, “It’s Yours” is as inventive take on Jon Cutler & E-Man’s funky house classic “It’s Yours”. Already a big room anthem from Mat’s recent sets at Bugged Out! Weekender and TATW400 in Beirut, “It’s Yours” builds waves of infectious melodic funk into a climatic drop.

A bridge between the carnival sounds of acts like Diplo and Major Lazer and the stadium filling trance world, “Ring On It” is an experimental bleep and bass-heavy explosion of carnival vibes – built around a subtle but undeniably epic riff.

Named after the world famous cellist, closing track “Yoyo Ma” is a driving melodic tech odyssey that draws influences from Eric Prydz’s most epic Pryda work, big room techno and the classier end of trance.

Celebrating the ‘The Bipolar EP,’ Mat has also released an hour long mix of progressive grooves, quirky mash-ups and the innovative tracks from EP itself.

Mat Zo North American Tour Dates
February 9 San Francisco, CA @ Ruby Skye
February 10 London, Canada @ Club Rouge
February 11 Toronto, Canada @ Guvernment
February 16 Denver, CO @ Beta
February 17 Houston, TX @ Richs
February 18 Calgary, Canada @ Republik Nightclub
February 19 Edmonton, Canada @ Shaw Conference Centre
February 24 Chicago, IL @ Sound-Bar
February 25 San Diego, CA @ Voyeur
March 22 Miami, FL @ Bayfront Park Amphitheater

Mat Zo
Anjunabeats
twitter.com/mat_zo
twitter.com/anjunabeats
www.matzomusic.com
www.anjunabeats.com

Sagamore Hotel Celebrates Miami’s Vainest City Accolade with Sexy Travel Deal

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Sagamore Hotel Celebrates Miami’s Vainest City Accolade with Sexy Travel Deal

South Beach’s Sagamore Hotel celebrates Miami’s “vainest city” accolade and turns up the beauty barometer with its “Sexy & We Know It” travel package that offers patrons seductive perks that will leave them pampered and sitting pretty.

Sexy And We Know It!
South Beach’s Sagamore Hotel Celebrates Miami’s “Vainest City” Accolade With a Travel Package of Seductive Perks
Lucky for us, New York took the trophy for the rudest city in America, while Miami stole the stage for the vainest, and located in the city’s heart of South Beach, the Sagamore Hotel continues to celebrate the accolade with its newly launched package – “Sexy & We Know It.”

This season, the luxurious, 93-all-suite South Beach hotel turns up the beauty barometer with a hot-to-trot travel package that will leave patrons pampered and sitting pretty. Valid through April 30, 2012, the “Sexy & We Know It” package includes the following components:
Hit the town looking hot after hair styling and a scalp massage for two at the hotel’s Muse Beauty Suite;
Enjoy a small, but sexy discount of 10% off accommodations;
Get boozy by the pool bar with two, complimentary “Sexy on the Beach” cocktails;
And bask in your beauty rest after a long night out on South Beach with a late, 1:00 p.m. check-out.

To seduce your senses and reserve the package, visit www.sagamorehotel.com and enter the rate code SOP or call 877.242.6673 and ask for the “SEXY & WE KNOW IT” package at time of booking.

The offer is valid on travel through April 30, 2012. Rates from $525 per night. Blackout dates and other restrictions may apply. Applies to new bookings only. Subject to availability. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotions. Hotel cancellation policies apply. Late checkout is based on hotel availability on day of departure.

South Beach Post Modern meets world-class contemporary art in the imaginative and sexy 93-suite Sagamore, “The Art Hotel.” Providing visitors with crisp minimalist aesthetics that serve as a backdrop for innovative cuisine and contemporary art, the South Beach hotel’s interior and exterior grounds are distinguished by its collection of works by recognized and emerging artists from around the world – a gallery in its own right. The art collection, known as the Cricket Taplin Collection, is around every corner of this luxury boutique South Beach hotel featuring painting, works on paper, photography, mixed media, sculpture and video art by world-renowned artists. The collection has evolved over the past 25 years and includes works by many artists from this country, as well as artists from Germany, France, Italy, Sweden, Norway, Israel, South Africa, United Kingdom, China, Colombia, Venezuela and other countries around the world. Both an enlightening and enchanting stay, the Sagamore offers romantic and private rooms including the 2 story bungalows featuring balconies overlooking the pool area and video art garden, contemporary living rooms, and a private garden with sliding glass doors on the lower level; and the Penthouse – a 1800 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom suite with marble floors, private elevator access, and 1800 sq. ft. rooftop terrace that overlooks the ocean. For additional information or reservations, please call 877.242.6673 or visit http://www.sagamorehotel.com.

Community Garden Charitable Fund Soiree in the Gardens 2/24/12

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Friday, February 24th 7 PM
Pinecrest Gardens
11100 SW 57th Avenue
Pinecrest

2012 Grammy award nominee Stephen Marley will perform “acoustic and unplugged” on Friday, February 24th when the Community Garden Charitable Fund will host their sixth annual “Soiree in the Gardens”.

The event will begin at 7 PM and will feature an open bar, courtesy of Bacardi USA and Whole Foods Market of Pinecrest, a silent auction, appetizers and dinner, dessert bar, and the concert by Stephen Marley, which will begin at 9:30 PM.

Full package cost is $125 per person, tables of 10 are available for $1125, and concert only seats are $40 each. Come enjoy a rare and magical evening under the stars for the benefit of beautiful Pinecrest Gardens. For information and seating, call 305-669-1028, or go to gardenfund.org.

Midnight in Paris for Movies on the Beach 2/18/12

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Midnight in Paris for Movies on the Beach
Feb 18th, 8pm
Bal Harbour Beach
behind ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa
More Info

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

This week’s feature is Midnight in Paris, a romantic comedy-fantasy film written and directed by Woody Allen. A small group of Americans visit Paris. The protagonist experiences magical nights in the city of lights, starting each midnight.

The Artisan Collection Grand Opening Event 2/18/12

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The Artisan Collection – Grand Opening Event
2/18/2012, 7:00pm – 10:pm
The Artisan Lounge
500 NE 1st Avenue
Miami, Florida
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Come join us for the Grand Opening of The Artisan Lounge, downtown Miam’s newest and largest working studio and gallery space.
26 Artists.
3 Galleries.
1 Debut Night.

Live Performance by TOWN, starting at 8:00pm.

Free & Secure Parking on 5th Street in Christ Fellowship lot. Entrance in same lot.

Don’t miss it.
#TheArtisan
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Spartico’s Prix Fixe Valentine’s Dinner Menu 2/14/12

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Spartico’s Prix Fixe Dinner Menu:
February 10th through 14th, 2012
Mayfair Hotel & Spa
3000 Florida Avenue
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
305.441.0000
mayfairhotelandspa.com

$38.00 per person & includes complimentary valet parking. Exclusive of tax & gratuity.
Romantic & Lovely Starter
(Select One)
Oysters “Au Gratin”
Shucked Oysters, Ginger & Bechamel Sauce
or
Mizuna Salad
Roasted Duck Breast, Heirloom Tomato, Toasted Pecan & Honey Champagne Vinaigrette
or
Beef Carpaccio
Arugula & Roasted Artichokes
Romeo & Juliet’s Entrée:
(Select One)
Lamb Shank
Slow Roasted Over Lavender Cream Potatoes
or
Atlantic Salmon
Spinach & Ricotta Roulade with Linguini
or
Tagliatelle
Roasted Chicken, Caramelized Shallots and Prosciutto
or
Lover’s Pizza Bianca
Roasted Potato Cream, Fontina Cheese, Broccoli Rabe and Smoked Chicken

Kiss Me Valentine’s Dessert:
A Red Velvet Dessert for Two
Mayfair Hotel and Spa
@Mayfair_Miami
@SparticoGrove

Bang and Olufsen Firehouse Challenge Closing Party 2/15/12

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Bang and Olufsen Firehouse Challenge Closing Party
February, 15, 7PM to 9PM
Bang & Olufsen Lincoln Road
1691 Michigan Avenue

As one of the newest companies to take residence in Miami Beach, Bang & Olufsen Lincoln Rd comes bearing gifts and goodwill. Already a world renowned, exclusive brand, Bang & Olufsen is establishing themselves as a contributing member of the Miami Beach community and increasing good will through the recent launch of a charity campaign, in partnership with the City of Miami Beach and their Fire Department.

Please join us at closing party to announce the winner of the Bang & Olufsen Miami Beach Firehouse Challenge. The event will take place on Wednesday, February 15th at 7:00 p.m. at Bang & Olufsen Lincoln Road, 1691 Michigan Avenue. This event takes place in conjunction with representatives from the City of Miami Beach, the Miami Beach Fire Department, and representatives from local charities and youth organizations.

As part of this campaign, each of the City’s four firehouses were given a local charity or youth organization to represent. Voting began on Monday, January 9, 2012,and will conclude this Monday, February 13th at 11:59PM. A winner will be announced at the closing event where Bang and Olufsen will award a BeoSound 8 system, complete with the BEO speakers, to the charity or youth organization whose firehouse received the most votes. All other participating charities and youth organizations will be awarded a BeoSound iPod dock. The supported charities/youth organizations are as follows: Fire Station 1 – Miami Beach PAL; Fire Station 2 – 21st Street Community Center/Teen Club; Fire Station 3 – UNIDAD of Miami Beach; and Fire Station 4 – North Shore Youth Center.

We look forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday, February 15th at 7PM for the announcement of the winning Firehouse and subsequent charity for the B&O Firehouse Challenge. Chef Adrienne Calvo of Chef Adrienne’s will be providing light bites. Guests will sip on complimentary cocktails and champagne provided by a private sponsor.

Founded in 1925 in Struer, Denmark, Bang & Olufsen is world renowned for its distinctive range of quality audio, video and multimedia products that represent our vision: Courage to constantly question the ordinary in search of surprising, long-lasting experiences. Bang & Olufsen manufactures a highly distinctive and exclusive range of televisions, music systems, loudspeakers, telephones, and multimedia products that combine technological excellence with emotional appeal.

There is more to do in Miami Beach than catch some sun! More than 12 million visitors each year regard this island city of just 7.1 square miles as a trend-setting arts and entertainment Mecca, and a shopping, fine dining and cultural wonder. From café’s, clubs and shopping along South Beach’s historic Ocean Drive, Lincoln Road, and Washington Avenue, to the unique boutique hotels, several historic districts, miles of oceanfront beach walks and paths, 20 parks and three golf courses, Miami Beach offers year-round amenities that make living here a pleasure for its almost 100,000 residents. The City’s Class 1 Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency services in a bustling city that has a variety of residential and commercial uses, and a 24-hour entertainment district.

Felipe lamoglia and Iresounds 2/25/12

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Felipe lamoglia and Iresounds
2/25/2012, 9 P.M.-1 A.M.
The Van Dyke Cafe
846 Jefferson Ave
Miami Beach, Fl 33139
thevandykecafe.com

Grammy winner, Felipe Lamoglia presents Iresounds … A phenomenal new band , infusing the essence of Afro Cuban Jazz, Guaguanco and Rumba

Felipe Lamoglia is a Grammy-winning artist, saxophonist, composer and arranger.
Born and educated in Cuba, he studied at the Superior Institute of Art (ISA). By the age of 18 he was a member of Cuba’s acclaimed band, NG La Banda. In 1992 hemoved to Brazil where he lived for seven years, absorbing the country’s musical and spiritual wealth and playing with great artists. In 2001 he began playing with Arturo Sandoval, performing all over the world and recording diverse albums andDVDs, including all the arrangements and the co-production of “Rumba Palace” a Grammy Winner album. He joined Gonzalo Rubalcaba in 2004, recording his album, Paseo”, also nominated to Latin Grammys in 2006 and touring Europe with “The New Cuban Quartet”.

Felipe has shared the stage with musical giants such as Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, Wynton Marsalis, Conrad Herwick, Ignacio Berroa, Paquito D’Rivera, and many others. In addition to Arts Centers and Festivals performed 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.
Felipe Lamoglia , Saxophones, EWI & Chequere
Dante Luciani, Trombone
Cisco Dimas, Trumpet
Reinier Guerra, Drums
Nestor Del Prado, Bass
Kemuel Roig, Piano
Luis Diaz, Percussion

Way Huge Artwalk Afterparty 2/11/12

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Way Huge Artwalk Afterparty
Saturday 02.11, Doors 7pm – 5am
Electric Pickle
2826 N Miami Ave
Miami FL 33137

Feat: Clockwork (Life & Death/ Italy)
Chaim *Live (Bpitch Control/ Tel Aviv)
+ Dj sets by: Jonny Cruz, Will Renuart, Alejandro Sabb
Jason Baez, Jeremy Ismael & Federco Troconis

February Gallery Walk and Valentine’s Art Sale 2/11/12

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February Gallery Walk & Valentine’s Art Sale Cocktail Reception
Saturday February 11, 2012, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Borinquen Gallery
100 NE 38th Street, Suite # 3
Miami, FL 33137

Gallery Walk & Huge Valentine’s Art Sale
Up to 50% Discount.
The gift that keeps giving!
What’s better than a “special one – of – a kind” art piece as a gift to that special someone in your life??? Plus, a gift that keeps increasing in value!

Come Enjoy An Eclectic Body Of Work By Local Talents And Emerging Artists
Kourtney Eugene Brown, David Tupper, Sonia Neffetti, Clarice Desouza, Rick Esposito, Sacha Suarez, Rosa Gallardo, Claudine Charles, Nisa Vasquez, Andres Rodriguez and, Fannie Colindres at The Newly Built Borinquen’s Chronic & Specialty Care Center

Puntino Key Biscayne presents Una Notte a Napoli Event 2/11/12

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Puntino Key Biscayne presents Una Notte a Napoli Event
Saturday, February 11th, 2012, 8pm-11pm
Puntino Key Biscayne
260 Crandon Boulevard
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
305 361 6252
www.puntinokb.com

A Romantic Evening of Italian, Latin and Jazz songs with Montserrat Franco and Marco Linares

Montserrat Franco is a singer-songwriter whose versatile career has spanned the world from Latin America to the Middle East. Featured as CNN en Español’s “Woman of the Week” and in other media such as Univision and the Miami Herald, this polyglot speaks and sings in seven languages, all with her own distinctive mastery and flair. Broadening her prodigious array of talents, she researched and practiced diverse styles ranging from jazz, flamenco, Sephardic music, opera, Latin American folk music and world sound.

Marco Linares is a talented musician that has been part of Gloria Estefan’s band for several years. Also Montserrat Franco it’s a Recording Academy (American and Latin Grammy Awards) voting member and a songwriter for Estefan Enterprises in Miami, Florida.

Book your reservations today. (305) 361-6252, info@puntinorestaurants.com

Joint BBQ Event with Miami Brickell, Key Biscayne, Coconut Grove and Miami Beach Rotary Clubs 2/11/12

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Joint BBQ Event with Miami Brickell, Key Biscayne, Coconut Grove and Miami Beach Rotary Clubs
Saturday February 11th 2012, 12:00 PM
Botar’s Grill located at the Bill Baggs State Park
1200 S Crandon Blvd
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
RSVP Required: susanmatos1@gmail.com
Tel 305-361-5811

Come enjoy this family party along our fellow Rotarians from the Miami Brickell Rotary, Key Biscayne, Coconut Grove Rotary Clubs and Miami Beach.
We will have fellowship, great food, games and a great time with Rotarians and Friends!

Please RSVP (required) to enjoy for $20 per adult – entrance to the park, a great pig roast
with 2 sides and 1 drink – tax and gratuity included.
Children: $8.00 will include Chicken nuggets and fries and a soda and entrance to the park.

Please car pool if possible since parking is limited. At the entrance of the park; guest will have to identify as members of Rotary to avoid being charged.

The Betsy Hotel Presents Its February 2012 Music Calendar

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The Betsy South Beach
1440 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139.
www.thebetsyhotel.com

Schedule changes monthly and there is no cover or minimum.

The Betsy South Beach continues to welcome South Florida music lovers with free and open to the public performances throughout the month of February. With regularly scheduled performances on Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 8 pm. featuring great jazz and blues, as well as special performances by classical and other artists, The Betsy has become known throughout the South Florida arts community as a destination for great music in a relaxed convivial environment.

On Wednesday evenings (February 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29) guests enjoy old school blues from Big Poppa E. On Thursdays (February 2, 9, 16, 23) Adrenaline Jazz, a jam band composed of drummer Reuben Hoch, Hammond B3 guru Ken Burkhart and guitarist Tom Lipincott take listeners on a musical journey while never ignoring its rhythmic roots. Performances take place in the hotel’s bustling Lobby Bar, which offers the perfect gathering spot for experiencing these stellar entertainers. Attendees can enjoy delicious signature cocktails and a bar menu provided by BLT Steak, the Betsy’s acclaimed in-house dining destination.

On Thursday, February 16, the hotel’s lobby is also is the setting for very special classical performance at 6 p.m. by the I’M Piano Duo, Irina Silvanova and Maxim Puryzhinskiy, as part of a series of performances leading up to the Dranoff International Two Piano Competition in 2013, for which The Betsy is the host.

On the Road to Vail Film Festival Art Walk at Gallery 212 Miami 2/11/12

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Gallery to host Vail Film Festival Preview Screening & Reception during
Saturday February 11, 2012 6pm – Midnight
Gallery 212 Miami
2407 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
www.gallery212miami.com

“On the Road to Vail”
Gallery 212 Miami today officially announced a new partnership with the 2012 Vail Film Festival Presented by Cadillac (March 29th through April 1st) in Vail, Colorado. As part of the partnership, Gallery 212 Miami will host a Pre Vail Film Festival Screening and Reception on Saturday, February 11th where the public will be invited into the Gallery for a free evening of art and film with wine, specialty cocktails and light bites provided by Catch Grill and Bar Marriott Miami Biscayne Bay, Societe Perrier, and PopChips!

Miami art lovers and tastemakers attending February’s Second Saturday Art Walk in the Wynwood Art District will be welcomed into the Gallery from 6pm to midnight to experience the work of famed Pop Artist Michael Perez alongside an A-list of Gallery Featured Artists to include; Master Painter John Pate, Photographer Matt Stock, Artist Jonathan Dvortez, Artist Sean Murdock, Painter and Couture Designer Raull (Italy), Painter Johnny Pate, Fashion Photographer Fred Love, Artist Billy Knows (L.A.), Sculptor Henry Souto, Sculptors and Artist Duo Juan Pablo Vizcaino Cortijo and Sandra Madjdi (PR) and Artist Charlotte Oedekoven.

New for February the gallery is delighted to introduce “Rock Candy” Stone Sculptures by ruru and the featured designers of Gallery 212 Miami’s Art Walks the Runway© Fashion Haus :Frais Culture Menswear Couture introducing the “Frais World” Installation. The Fashion Haus line also includes couture art fashion designs Raull of Reception (Italy), , FMIA Brand by Sean Murdock and Michael Perez Original Designs on Tees and Canvas Bags. Guests will be invited to view a selection of short films in preview of the 2012 Vail Film Festival. Guests will enjoy wine and specialty “New York Lemonade” cocktails from Catch Grill & Bar Marriott Miami Biscayne Bay and Societe Perrier sparkling water, plus light bites and a variety of flavors of PopChips, and will also have a chance to win All Access VIP Passes for two to the 2012 Vail Film Festival.

The 2012 Vail Film Festival will officially open on Thursday evening, March 29th and run through Sunday, April 1st in Vail, Colorado, USA. Festival pass holders will enjoy film screenings, red carpet ceremonies and parties, panel discussions, live music featuring Grammy-winning musicians from LA’s famed Hotel Café, a late night lounge featuring DJ Jason Perez, the festival’s hospitality lounge at The Sebastian Hotel, and the annual awards ceremony recognizing the outstanding work of leaders in the film industry on Saturday, March 31st.

Pop Artist Michael Perez will be a featured celebrity guest artist in attendance throughout the festival weekend in Vail, and will be painting live from the Opening and Closing Night Parties, and can also be found daily in the Hospitality Lounge for meet and greets, photo opportunities, and to show a selection of pieces which will be available for sale during the 2012 Festival with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the charity of choice of the 2012 Vail Film Festival.

Sex On The Beach Adult Expo 9/27-30/12

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Sex On The Beach Expo
09-28-12 to 09-30-12, 3pm-11pm
Miami Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Dr.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.sotbexpo.com

We look forward to your attendance in Music, Smoke, Fun, Fashion, Novelty, Tattoos artist, Leather and of course Sun at www.SOTBexpo.com!

Currently, SOTBexpo.com, is hosting a 200,000+ sq foot event at the Miami Beach Convention Center, with over 20+ DJ’s, (4) stages, and 300+ Exhibitors Worldwide, this coming September 28th-30th, 2012.

This event will combine major B2B private areas for the newest products in all facets of Adult and Smoke products,Fashion accessories, Clothing line, Jewelry and also at night host acts of local talent with Reggae, Hip Hop, and House Music, showcasing major artist labels and headliners to be announced, on September 1, 2012.

SOTBexpo.com has reached out to over thousands of buyers on the World’s most powerful products and exhibitors at a private, wholesale B2B. Currently we have close to 175+ exclusive “Wholesale Exhibitors” at the event, this September 28th, 29th, and 30th 2012 in Miami, Florida at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

We are formally inviting you for an International B2B weekend at SOTBExpo, in Miami Beach, Florida. At this Wholesale B2B Business to Business Event, we will have a private area specifically catering to the needs of smoke products, music, fashion, and other adult related products.

From 1pm – 3pm (EST) on both Friday and Saturday, September 28th and 29th, we will have a Private, B2B Buyers Speed Networking Event, daily, Sponsored By HQ Magazine with an excellent opportunity to network with our wholesale exhibitors.

During the evening, we will have the VIP areas open and serving liquor until 4am (EST), approved by the City of Miami Beach, for the 1st time in Convention History!

The wholesale book of current exhibitors include the following: Both Traditional and Steam Hookah Goods, Water Pipes, Adult Items, Hand Blown Tobacco Pipes, Smoke Culture Clothing, Cleaning Accessories, Vaporizers, Grinders, Humidifiers, Detoxification Supplements, Ceramics, Novelty, Deodorizers Bags, and Male and Female Enhancement products.

To register for please see: http://www.SOTBexpo.com

Please confirm if you are registering as soon as possible, as we have scheduled Free events and additions for Qualified Buyers, and we look forward to your attendance in Music, Smoke, Fun, Fashion, Novelty, and of course Sun!

Buyers can register for FREE NOW at the website, www.SOTBexpo.com

Wounded Warrior Archery Fundraiser 2/25/12

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Wounded Warrior Archery Fundraiser
2/25/12, 11:00AM
Everglades Archery Range
17415 SW 264th St. (Bauer Dr.)
Homestead, Florida
evergladesarchers.com

Join us as we shoot some bows and arrows and grub on some BBQ!!!! FUN! And you get to help raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project’s Archery Program. These brave men and women served our country, let’s do them proud!

Day 1 – Saturday 2/25/12, There will be 2 session…s. 11:00am-1:00pm OR 1:00-pm-3:00pm. Come for either session and bring cash or a check for $25. Some wounded warriors will be there too, and come to support too!!!
$25 gets you 2 hours of shooting with bows and arrows on targets. There will be Nationally Certified Archery Instructors to get you going. It also includes a burger, hot dog, chips and a drink too!!! 100% of your donation will go to buying equipment for the Wounded Warrior Project’s Archery Program in Miami Dade County.

Day 2 – Sunday 2/26/12, if you hone your skills enough on Saturday, please feel free to come and shoot with the Wounded Warriors at 9:30am as they shoot/compete against each other as they shoot what’s called an “Indoor Round” or just come and hang out and support them!! Will be a FUN and inspirational event for all!

** RSVP to Siri@Bacchusdinnerclub.com and please only RSVP if you are fairly confident you can make it…as the food will be donated and will help in appropriate food planning, based on confirmations

**This is an archery shoot to specifically benefit a special groups called Special Operation Forces – Bionic Wounded Warriors! NO experience necessary. They will be in attendance and it’s going to be a fun and inspirational event for all. For more information about the Wounded Warrior Program, www.woundedwarriorproject.org

for Artists……..BY ARTISTS 2/12/12

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for Artists……..BY ARTISTS
02/12/2012, 7:00pm until 3:00am
HaVen Lounge South Beach
1237 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, Fl 33139
www.havenlounge.com

Join us on Sunday, February 12th as we present the comprehensive artists program “for artists…..BY ARTISTS.”

The evening will be dedicated to photographer: Kike San Martin

If we were to analyze Kike San Martin through a camera lens, what would we find?

With fair certainty, one can say that we would find the same vibrancy, the palpable energy that exudes from the very core of his photographs. We would fin the same boldness and confidence that characterizes his use of color and lighting. We would the soul of an artist. A renaissance artist: guided by technique and form and painstakingly adhering to the discipline required by both. A modern artist undauntedly blazing new paths fusing techniques and form with innovative technology and ingenuity. We would find an artist fashioned and molded in a land of legends, a land resonating with poetry and fertile with motion and song. An artist later transported to a land of opportunity with infinite possibilities to hone his craft. We would also find a soul looking to release and give flight to all of the innate creativity it carries within, giving it free rein on limitless canvases, purposefully and tenaciously. It is precisely these descriptions of the man, of the artist, of Kike San Martin
that are prevalent and clearly evident in his photographs. Photographs, which are true works of art; being unique and inimitable in their originality.
These same photographs will evoke powerful and raw emotions, while transporting you to worlds beyond your imagination.

Without a doubt, the tangible power of his work, the multi layered inner workings of his artist’s soul, the passionate that is Kike San Martin, all give credence to his promise that his next job is certain to be his best job. His camera will attest to it.

Check out Kike San Martin’s website: www.kikesanmartin.com

Kike’s art pieces will be displayed on the Digital Art Wall Curated by Haven Technical Director Ricardo Agudelo.

We will be celebrating the Birthday of Leon Morley.

Dinner Reservations are available.

Quinceañera Fashion Show and Expo Free Admission 3/4/12

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Quinceañera Fashion Show & Expo Free Admission
March 4, 2012, 11:00am-4:00pn
Salsamor Banquet Hall
12039 SW 132 Court
Miami, FL 33186

Hosted By Salsamor Banquet Hall
Sponsor By Bridals By Natalie, Varona Photography & International Party Designers

See the new Spring Fashions for Quinceañera Gowns and Party Dresses
Free workshop with informative tips for coordinating your Quince or Sweet 16.
Quinceañera models will receive free hair and make-up.

Vendors: Invitations, favors, photography, cakes, décor, candies, dresses, tiaras, invitations…all you need to plan your perfect party!

Enjoy good food and live entertainment. Register today to reserve your VIP space for the fashion show call or text 786-487-8488 today!

Free Vendor Opportunity Still Available

Chow Down on this Valentines Day Special 2/14/12

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Chow Down on this Valentines Day Special
February 14, 6PM
Chow Down Grill
920 Alton Rd
Miami Beach, FL
chowdowngrill.com

In honor of all things sweet, sexy, and scrumptious, Chow Down Grill & Lounge (CDG&L) will be hosting its first Prix Fix Valentine’s Day Dinner. Located at 9th and Alton in Miami Beach, this Asian-inspired hot spot is quickly finding its way into the hearts of locals and visitors alike. This eatery offers Miami lovers a special menu to get the evening rolling this Valentine’s Day.

CDG&L serves up delectable dishes from dim sum to dessert for just $42 per person. Customers get a choice of a starter, entrée, dessert, and a signature cocktail. On the menu for this luscious meal are starters including – Kissing Dragon Tempura, which consists of sweet shrimp and pickled grapes, arugula, and cilantro; Dragon Egg Rolls made of smoked pork with avocado and eel sauce; and Sexy Spring Rolls made with oyster and pickled fennel.

Tempt your taste buds with a choice of entrées including Hot and Super Sweet Lamb Chops or Fantastic Fish Frenzy. And finally, to finish the meal off with Chocolate Peanut Butter Mouse for Two; this dessert is bound to leave your mouth watering.

And what Valentine’s Day would be complete without a cocktail to set the mood? Choose from beer/wine or CDG&L’s special Sweetheart Martini, a combination of Southern Comfort, Apple Pucker, and Lychee.

Brown Bag Lunch Talk with United States Artist’s Katharine DeShaw 2/23/12

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Brown Bag Lunch Talk with Katharine DeShaw, Executive Director of United States Artists
Thursday, February 23, Noon
The Girls’ Club
117 NE 2nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
This event is free and open to the public, click to RSVP.

Girls’ Club and the Broward Cultural Division invites artists, gallery owners and creative entrepreneurs to hear Katharine DeShaw discuss artist opportunities including
USA Projects and USA Fellows.

Katharine DeShaw is the executive director for United States Artists and serves on its Board of Directors. She has enjoyed a long career in the nonprofit sector working as a consultant, philanthropic advisor, senior development officer, and teacher.

United States Artists (USA) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to investing in America’s finest artists and to illuminating the value of artists to society. USA Projects is the first microphilanthropy site dedicated exclusively to artists living and working in the United States, where anyone can discover original projects from some of today’s most innovative artists and make tax-deductible donations to support their work.

Through the USA Fellows program, which annually awards 50 unrestricted grants of $50,000 to outstanding performing, visual, media, and literary artists across the country, USA has put $15 million in the hands of artists in the six years since its founding.

With a funding success rate of 75 percent, USA Projects has raised more than $1.84 million in funded projects thanks to the pledges of more than 12,800 unique donors, who have helped hundreds of artists realize original projects with funding goals ranging from $2,500 to $50,000.

Social Media Week Miami 2012 2/13-17/12

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Social Media Week Miami 2012
February 13-17
Adrienne Arsht Center
1300 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL

For the first time, Social Media Week is coming to Miami! Join us and learn from some incredible folks in the industry!

Registration is FREE! Seating is LIMITED! Register HERE!

Social Media Week is a week-long conference occuring simultaneously in New York City, San Francisco, Washington DC, London, Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Toronto, Sao Paulo, Singapore & Hamburg — and MIAMI! Panelists include Social Media professionals from The brpr Group, Crispin Porter + Bogusky, Sapient Nitro, Alma DDB, Republica, NBC, Telemundo, FOX, MTV, Miami Heat, Miami Dolphins, The Daily, Miami Herald, CNN and more. Expect a few surprises as well! Seating is limited — register to secure your spot!

Follow on Twitter: @SocialMediaWeek @SMWmiami #SMWMiami

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SMWMiami

Reflecting the global impact of social media – and its role as a catalyst in driving cultural, economic, political and social change in developed and emerging markets – Social Media Week is one of the world’s most unique global platforms, offering a series of interconnected activities and conversations around the world on emerging trends in social and mobile media across all major industries.

In just under three years, Social Media Week has expanded to 21 cities, including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Vancouver, Sao Paulo, Rio De Janeiro, Bogotá, Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Istanbul, London, Paris, Rome, Milan, Glasgow, Berlin, Moscow, Beirut and Hong Kong. Starting in 2012, SMW is adding Tokyo, Singapore, DC and Miami.

Annually, SMW attracts more than 60,000 attendees across thousands of individually organized events, with half a million connecting to the conference online and through mobile.

Cupid’s Gone at Blue Martini Brickell 2/15/12

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Cupid’s Gone at Blue Martini Brickell
February 15, 2012, 8pm – 12am
Blue Martini Brickell
900 S. Miami Ave.
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DJ Irie, Angel Sanchez, Manny Vadillo, & the Habitat for Humanity Young Professionals invite you to participate in Cupid’s Gone to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami.

Enjoy complimentary cocktails & tapas from 8-10 p.m. with your donation at the door ($20 minimum).

Hair & Make-Up experts from Brilliance New York will be providing gratis treatments for ladies.

Digital Love 1 Year Anniversary Party with The Smiths Tribute Act 2/16/12

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Digital Love 1 Year Anniversary Party w/ The Smiths Tribute Act
2/16/12, 10:00pm
Green Room
109 SW 2nd Ave
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33312
www.greenroomlive.com

It’s Digital Love’s 1 Year Anniversary Party! I know, we can’t believe it either. For all intensive purposes, Digital Love was the party that started it all. It was the first step in Green Room’s cultural turnaround. So many bands, DJs, artists, staff members, and loyal customers have helped us throughout this past year. Thank You! For the birthday party, we have…..

The Smiths Tribute Act: Ordinary Boys
These guys played one of our first Gallery Saturdays back in June to rave reviews. We’re bringing them back for a long-anticipated encore performance.

Free Digital Love Mixtape to the first 100 people
We printed 100 copies of our 1st Digital Love Mixtape. The CD includes 21 tracks by 21 bands that have played Digital Love. It’s not every band, but most. The CD wallet and label are decorated with the artwork submitted by the top 3 Album Cover Contest Winners.

Open Bar from 10-12 for all band members/artists/DJs that ever performed on a Thursday. Again, thank you.

DJs Mig, Andie Sweetswirl, Black Friday’s Lindersmash, & Surprise Guests
Old School Video Games, Including A Tekken Battle Of The Bands
As usual, No Cover, 21+, doors at 10, $2 PBRs/$5 crafts all night

Cook Like a Wok Star 3/20/12

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Cook Like a Wok Star
March 20, 2012, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Coverings,etc
7610 NE 4th court
Miami, FL 33138
More Info

Wanna Cook Like a Wok Star!
Easy, Healthy & Yummy
A perfect combination of socializing, entertainment and learning…
Drinks sponsored by Fiji Water and OWS
$65 per person

Join Wok Star Eleanor Hoh for a unique experience at Coverings,etc. a beautiful loft-like showroom. Meet cool people, get tons of tips and a chance to Cook Like a Wok Star!

My NO-recipe, NO-measuring, NO-calorie counting technique together with my Wok Star Kit makes weeknight cooking FUN and creative!

A few fresh ingredients and 4 seasonings are all you need to wok up a delicious, healthy, one-dish meal in under 30 minutes and with very little clean up.

Prepay NOW to guarantee your space
Get 10% discount if you prepay class + Kit!

See you there…
Wok Star Eleanor

Kevin and Pete of Candlebox live at Ricochet 2/12/12

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Kevin and Pete of Candlebox live at Ricochet
2/12/2012, 9 PM
Ricochet Bar/Lounge
3250 Buenavista Blvd
Midtown Miami
www.ricochetlounge.com

Ricochet Bar & Lounge Presents Kevin And Pete Of Candlebox
The Duo Performs Live for Solo Sundays

Joining the live music scene at Ricochet Bar & Lounge, Kevin Martin and Pete Klett from Candlebox will be performing a live acoustic set on Sunday, February 12th. For just $25 at Midtown Miami’s hottest new venue, guests can enjoy hits including “Stand” and “A Kiss Before” while sipping on Ricochet’s hand-crafted cocktails. Doors open at 8pm with the duo performing at 11pm. Come jam out to Kevin and Pete of Candlebox at Ricochet’s one and only Solo Sundays!

17th Annual Las Olas Wine and Food Festival 4/20/12

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17th Annual Las Olas Wine & Food Festival
April 20, 2012, 7:30-10:00 pm
Las Olas Blvd.
Throughout Las Olas Blvd.
lasolaswineandfoodfestival.com

South Florida’s wine and culinary event of the year, the Las Olas Wine & Food Festival, returns Friday, April 20th from 7.30 p.m. – 10 p.m. The festival is presented by Bombay Sapphire® Gin, Martin Codax, elitâ„¢ by STOLICHNAYA® Vodka, Las Rocas, Milagro Tequila, & Premier Beverage Company. Tickets include a complimentary wine glass (6½ oz.), butler tray and unlimited sampling from over 70 of the best local restaurants, 45 tables of wine and micro brews. Don’t miss the Bombay Sapphire® Gin lounge, and Milagro Tequila and Stoli Elit tables for the ultimate cocktail experience! A variety of wines & spirits will be available to order, at a discount, courtesy of ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, the exclusive festival retailer. Enjoy live music; a Culinary Couture Fashion Show by the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale; the New Times Cupcake Battle where you decide the “Fan Favorite” award for the Best Cupcake; and so much more! All proceeds benefit the American Lung Association’s

local lung health programs, education, patients and research at the local and national level on diseases such as lung cancer and asthma. For a complete line-up of events, participants and further information, or to purchase tickets, visit www.lasolaswineandfoodfestival.com or call (954) 524-4657.

The Bank Fridays Sneak Preview 2/10/12

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The Bank Fridays Sneak Preview
2/10/12, 10pm
The Bank Vault Lounge and Gallery
139 NE 1st street Miami, Fl 33132
More Info
Complimentary Cosmos for ladies on Rick’s list from 11 to 12AM!

In what used to be the Meyer Kiser bank in the historic Dade Commonwealth Building….

Ladies and gentlemen….I present to you…
Sneak Peak of New Friday Party at The Bank Vault Lounge & Gallery!

Text me to be added to my guest list and Say that your on Rick’s List at the Door for Free Entry untill 1AM!
Complimentary Cosmos for Ladies from 11PM – 12AM!

Music by DJ Ariel Assault (Open Format)!

Dress to Impress! (Guys – No T Shirts, Shorts, Hats, or Sneakers!)
Call me at 305 300 0827 for VIP Bottles, B Days, & Bachelorette Parties!

Valentine’s Concert at Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood 2/11/12

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Valentine’s Concert at Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood
2700 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
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Second Saturday Art Walk Celebration with lots of Love at Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood! Bring your family, your partner, your significant other and even your “It’s Complicated” to a great FREE concert with the group SON D’ PANDEROS. Latin-flavored music is always a way to passion – enjoy this Pre-“Dia de los Enamorados” evening with Puerto Rican musical classics and a delicious Mofongo!

Red Ryde A Valentine’s Fitness Marathon 2/11/12

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Red Ryde A Valentine’s Fitness Marathon
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 – Noon
Bodemia
Cynergi Building
2700 N. Miami Avenue
6th floor (pool deck & gym)
Miami, FL 33127
www.facebook.com/BodemiaGym

Join us for a morning of Fitness at Bodemia! The Red Ryde is a RealRyder Mini-Marathon, Zumba lessons, and use of the Gym Facilities – All To Get Your BOdy in Shape for Valentine’s Day! $25 pp or bring “love” buddies and it is $10 pp. Space is limited – please call the gym 786.343.8940 , email at info@bodemia.com, or in our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/BodemiaGym

Bodemia (BOdy DEsign of MIAmi) was created with your body in mind. Group exercising in a fun and dynamic environment. We believe in ignoring our egos and listening to our souls. Bodemia believes in exercise and health as a lifestyle.

In Bodemia you will find a “fitness-first” environment that includes the revolutionary systems of RealRyder bikes, TRX suspension, and IndoRow water rowing machines all under one roof!

Hershey’s Milk and Milkshakes Hoop It Up 3on3 Basketball Tournament 3/10-11/12

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Hershey’s Milk & Milkshakes Hoop It Up 3on3 Basketball Tournament
Saturday, March 10 & Sunday, March 11
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
1 Seminole way
Hollywood, FL 33314

Meet Miami Dolphins Wide Receiver Davone Bess!
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 6th, 5PM EST
CLICK HERE

COST: Adult Teams: $150 (up to 5 players allowed)
(Youth teams are $100 and teen teams are $125, but assuming we are promoting to the 21+ crowd, correct?)

After Party:
Saturday night @ OPIUM, appearance by Miami Dolphins WR Davone Bess Cover charge benefits the Bess Route Foundation

4th Annual Miami Beach Women’s Conference 3/16/12

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4th Annual Miami Beach Women’s Conference
March 16, 2012, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Miami Beach City Hall & Miami Beach Botanical Garden

Miami Beach City Hall
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
www.womensexhibit.com

The morning will kick off at the City Hall, and then we will head to the Miami Beach Botanical Garden for a luncheon, during which we will hold a silent auction. The morning session is free to the public, and the luncheon will be catered by women-owned/managed businesses and will be $30. The details are at www.womensexhibit.com.

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Continental Breakfast
4th Annual Miami Beach Mayor’s Panel
Mayor Matti Herrera Bower: Your Host
Elected Miami Beach Mayor 2007, Re-Elected 2009 & 2011
1st Woman Mayor of Miami Beach
1st Hispanic Mayor of Miami Beach

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Mayor’s Panel A: “You’re Elected! Now What?”
A panel of esteemed women leaders discuss the role of women in politics, the special challenges and opportunities that face them as elected officials.
Panelists
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, US House of Representatives, FL District 18
Hon. Elaine Bloom, Speaker Pro-Tem 1992-1994
Commissioner Katy Sorenson, President & CEO “Good Government Initiative” at University of Miami

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
“Power Break”
Half Hour Network & Revitalization Break * Energy Product Samplers
Acupunture Treatments Courtesty of Dr. Kasey Pryce
Wheatgrass: Health & Happiness Farm
Energy Elixir: Thrive Vegan
Energy Drink: Visalus
Natural Awakenings

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Mayor’s Panel B: “Protection For Women”
A panel discussion by seasoned legal and crime prevention professionals on protecting women physically, legally and from the devastation of identity theft.
Panelists
Hon. Katherine Fernandez Rundle, Miami-Dade State Attorney
Commissioner Sally Heyman, Miami-Dade County District 4
Beth Littrell, Esq., Lambda Legal, Staff Attorney, Southern Regional Office

Followed by Lunch at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden – $30.00

If you have questions, please email Betsy Earle at Betsy@eventdrivensolutions.com

Sexy And Wet WMC pool party at Club 50 3/18/12

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Sexy And Wet WMC pool party at Club 50
3/18/12, 12PM – 5AM
Club 50 at the Viceroy, Brickell
485 Brickell Ave.
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Use Discount code VD001 to receive discount on tickets online.

Sexy & Wet Pool Party

Tom Novy, Harry Choo Choo Romero, Cocodrills and more!

Tom Novy’s Birthday Blowout

Harry Choo Choo Romero – Jose Nunez – ATFC
Junior Sanchez – Antranig – Alex Alicea aka Who Da Funk
Carl Kennedy – Markus Binapfl – Stafford Brothers
Cocodrills – Tom Sawyer – Joseph Anthony – Felipe Kaval
Nikolas & Albert Day – Mark M – Bruno Robles
Dynamik Dave- Alex Seda – Vinicio Rotelli – Carlos Pouso

Love Thy Neighbor 1310 Gallery Group Exhibition Opening Reception 2/18/12

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Love Thy Neighbor 1310 Gallery Group Exhibition Opening Reception
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 7-11 pm
1310 Gallery
Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts Community
1310 SW 2nd Ct. (Middle St)
Ft. Lauderdale
www.sailboatbendartists.com

Open House: Sunday, February 26th, 1-4pm;
Closing Reception: Saturday, March 3rd, 7-11pm
Admission: Free & Open to the Public

Announcing the first resident-only group art exhibition in over two years at 1310 Gallery! This event will highlight the work of 27 prominent artists of the Sailboat Bend Artist community through Artspace at their 2,400 square foot, three-floor gallery.

Although this creative enclave has transitioned through a flux-housing both prestigious and emerging local artists since their 2008 inauguration, this exhibition will be proudly featuring the wide-scope of talent nestled there. The newest works by a combination of the veteran residents first to move in to the lofts, as well as residents newer to the community should make for an interesting evening of art, music and culture in Fort Lauderdale.

Featured Artists will include: Sonia Baez-Hernandez, Monica Barronton, Kerry Beasley, Barry Carmichael, Rory Carracino, Phillip Curtis, Asanyah Davidson, Louis Davis, Simone De Bernard Mas, Dana Dellacamera of Nakedown, Jeremiah Jenner, Nicole Kent, Laqui, Niki Lopez, Josafat Miranda, Suzanna Murphy, Cynthia Nichols, Greg Olivier, Nzingah Oniwosan, Christofer Polzer, Claudia Polzer, Lisa Rockford, Diego Romero, Nerissa Street, Yudelka Tavera, Andy C. Trejo, and Christine Velez-Stone.

The visiting audience can also share their “love” by contributing non-perishable food items in a drive for LifeNet4Families (formerly The Cooperative Feeding Program). With any three or more canned/boxed food items donated, each contributor will receive a raffle ticket for an opportunity to score original artwork from one of the generous artists-in-residence.

The artists at Sailboat Bend form a community located in downtown Fort Lauderdale through Artspace. The various disciplines and media include painters, photographers, writers, poets, sculptors, dancers, musicians, actors, graphic designers and non-profit organizations. Since 2008, the gallery has hosted monthly art exhibits, workshops, open studios, live performances, film screenings, and book readings-with over 48 events hosted in 2011 alone.

1310 Gallery is open by appointment in addition to the event times. For further information, please call 305-975-6262

The Open House listed on Sunday, February 26th will be in conjunction with the Sounds on the Bend free live music concert and the Sailboat Bend Civic Association’s Walking Tour. For more information please visit:
www.sailboatbendartists.com
www.facebook.com/1310Gallery
www.facebook.com/soundsonthebend
www.facebook.com/events/1578277076625

Dinner and Mixology Demonstration at Haven Lounge 2/22/12

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Dinner and Mixology Demonstration at Haven Lounge
2/22/12, 6:30pm
Haven Lounge
1237, Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
www.bacchusdinnerclub.com

Are you ready to treat your palate to Miami Beach’s newest foodie hot spot?! Join Bacchus Dinner Club at Miami Beach’s sultry gastro-lounge on Wednesday February 22 at 6:30pm for an experience you won’t forget! Executive chef Todd Erickson (formerly of Zuma) together with… the incredibly talented mixologist Isaac Grillo, developed a menu just for the Bacchus Dinner Club! See why Miami.com gives it three stars and it’s been critically acclaimed since its opening, as well as received by locals and foodies as the place to be to have all your senses indulged.

First, we’ll be greeted with a demonstration by Mixologist Isaac Grillo, as he shares his inspiration on how he works his magic at the hugely popular gastro-lounge at Haven. Delight in the complexity of flavors in Isaac Grillo’s concoctions and see why he has become a formidable force in South Florida’s mixology scene….

MIX vin 4 bacchus remy V + grape muddle + lemon + hibiscus + agave + st. germaine

Then we’ll feast on a specially prepared menu by the celebrated chef Todd Erickson. His love of local and sustainable ingredients at the peak of season has earned him a top position in Miami’s culinary world. He has been featured in Gourmet Magazine and Today Show, as well as in numerous publications for his innovative cuisine. We have the honor of sampling some of Chef Todd’s creations, in this menu he developed just for the Bacchus Dinner Club!

TASTE
-poke ahi tuna + gingered yam + coconut curry + ponzu + cilantro
-tater tots maytag bleu + chives + balsamic ketchup
-sweet frites sweet potato fries + spiced brown sugar + lemon-cayenne aioli
-santa monica roll lump crab + yuzu tobiko + haas avocado + cucumber stick
-everything roll sockeye + bagel chip + cream cheese + chive + poppy + garlic + sesame
-swedish meatball + lingonberry gastrique + veal demi + white truffle

Don’t forget to RSVP to this exciting dinner! Space is very limited! Dinner is $35, that INCLUDES tax, tip and your first drink. Thereafter, the signature cocktail is $7 for the Bacchus Dinner Club until 8:30 as well as Happy Hour pricing ($5 beer and $6 call liquor). Payments can be pre-paid to guarantee your dinner using paypal, to payments@bacchusdinnerclub.com.

Anniversary Party Hosted by MYA 2/23/12

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Anniversary Party Hosted by MYA
2/23/2012, 11:00p
Gryphon @ Seminole Hard Rock Casino
5707 Seminole Way
Hollywood, Fl. 33014
www.majesticgroupevents.com

The Majestic Group, Gryphon & Remy Martin invites you to
Destination Thursdays 3 Yrs Anniversary

Hosted by MYA (Grammy award winning artist, actress & dancer)

Music by Mummy & DJ Tarique

Complimentary drinks for Ladies 10p – 12a
RSVP for guest list at majesticgroupevents@gmail.com or call 786-970-7403

Winn-Dixie Brings Spirit of Calle Ocho to Select Miami Stores 2/11/12 – 3/11/12

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Mini celebrations to feature live cooking demonstration by renowned Chef Pepin, product sampling, children’s activities and more

Saturday, Feb. 11, noon – 2 p.m.
Winn-Dixie Store #243
Chef Pepin to provide cooking demonstration from noon – 2 p.m.
541 West 49th Street
Hialeah, Fla. 33012

Sat., Feb. 18, from noon – 2 p.m.
Winn-Dixie Store #251
Chef Pepin to provide cooking demonstration from noon – 2 p.m.
3275 SW 22nd Street
Miami, Fla. 33145

Sat., Feb. 25, from noon – 2 p.m.
Winn-Dixie Store #283
Chef Pepin to provide cooking demonstration from noon – 2 p.m.
8855 Coral Way
Miami, Fla. 33165

Sat., March 3, from noon – 2 p.m.
Winn-Dixie Store #249
Chef Pepin to provide cooking demonstration from noon – 2 p.m.
6770 Bird Road
Miami, Fla. 33155

Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. celebrates the spirit of Calle Ocho with mini events throughout February and March at select Miami stores. Shoppers will have the opportunity to enjoy an afternoon of activities including a special, live cooking demonstration by renowned Chef Pepin featuring easy Kraft Food recipes such as fresh tilapia tacos, black bean salad with grilled plantains and decadent triple chocolate cookie balls. In addition to the cooking demonstrations, event attendees will also enjoy Coca-Cola sampling, live entertainment, face painting and more.

Visit the Winn-Dixie Family Zone located on 25th Avenue and SW 8th Street at Calle Ocho, on Sat., March 11, from noon to 5 p.m. for live entertainment, face painting, cupcake decorating, product sampling, giveaways and more.

www.winn-dixie.com.

DJ Black Coffee Soulistic Music Pool Party 3/18/12

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DJ Black Coffee Soulistic Music Pool Party
March 18th, 2012, 12pm-10pm
The National Hotel – Poolside
1677 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Kicking off WMC in style, join us for an all day pool party with drinks, food, sunshine, and slammin’ Funk, Soul & House Music all day and in to the night! This will be Black Coffee’s exclusive appearance at WMC – this special event is not to be missed!!!

DiverseCity Music and Soulistic Music in association with present:
The Soulistic Music Pool Party
featuring DJ Black Coffee
and guests
Culoe De Song
Marques Wyatt
(more DJ’s and performers to be announced)

Early Bird tickets on sale now:
blackcoffeewmc.eventbrite.com
wantickets.com/blackcoffeewmc
For more information: info@diversecitymusic.com

Winter Music Conference 2012 3/16-25/12

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Winter Music Conference 2012
Music Meets Fashion: March 16 – 17, 2012
DJ Sets, Live performances & Parties: March 16 – 25, 2012
WMC Music Industry Program: March 19 – 24, 2012
WMC Trade Show & Exhibits: March 19 – 20, 2012
Art & Record Collectors Show: March 24, 2012
WMC Rocks: March 23 – 25, 2012
Club & Poolside Events: March 16 – 25, 2012
www.WinterMusicConference.com

Winter Music Conference (WMC) opened its 2012 season in South Florida today with the announcement of the Winter Music Conference 2012 dates. This will be the 27th annual program for what is largely regarded as the pre-eminent platform on the global music industry calendar for launching new music, technology and trends. Winter Music Conference Week 2012 happens March 16 – 25, 2012 in Miami Beach, Florida.

For 2012, WMC plans to further enhance the WMC experience by delivering ten non-stop days of music programming in Miami Beach and Miami. This expansion will wrap the program week with two full weekends of parties and events. WMC Co-founder, Bill Kelly, explains, “Expanding the WMC dates was an easy decision given the high demand of artists, businesses and industry delegates. Miami Beach and the greater Miami area boast some of the most celebrated event and club venues as well as the hotels and resorts that comprise South Beach’s famed Art Deco District. Hotels, restaurants, cafes, shops and every sort of possible entertainment venue are filled to capacity during WMC Week to the point where five days just wasn’t enough.”

New for 2012, WMC will be unveiling correlated segments of its industry program dedicated to music and fashion on its opening weekend and indie rock meets electronica programming under the WMC Rocks header on the closing weekend, in addition to its standard programming and events. More details will be announced over the coming weeks.
Winter Music Conference 2012

Currently the WMC industry badge is being offered at a promotional Early Registration rate of $275 (over 40% off the Walk-Up rate) until October 26th, 2011. Registration includes access to panels, seminars, featured Q & A’s, the 27th Annual IDMAs, WMC official poolside events, South Beach Sessions, Record Collectors Show, WMC Rocks, trade show & exhibits, workshops (with the exception of the Remixing and Editing Workshops), DJ Spin-Offs, VJ Challenge as well as complimentary or reduced admission to WMC official and sanctioned events for the full ten days of programming.

The Shops At Sunset Place Living Fit Health And Beauty Expo 2/25/12

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Living Fit Health And Beauty Expo
Saturday, February 25 from noon to 5 p.m.
The Shops At Sunset Place
5701 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33143
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The Shops at Sunset Place will present its “Living Fit! Health and Beauty Expo” featuring fitness expert and lifestyle coach Angelique Millis. Many experts, services and organizations whose mission it is to educate families about the importance of healthy and balanced living will also be joining the effort.

Event attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy cutting-edge fitness demonstrations, healthy bites, top beauty trends, style makeovers, giveaways and much more. LA Fitness will be on hand offering free body fat percentage testing and registration for trial gym passes, Make Up Store will provide mini makeovers, Karma Couture will showcase jewelry styling tips and South Miami Dade Dermatology will provide skincare information. Plus, four local clinical centers will give information about recent research studies and offer enrollment for seasonal flu trials.

“We are excited to present this opportunity to raise awareness for healthy living,” said Tatiana Vidales, assistant director of marketing and business development at The Shops at Sunset Place. “The Shops at Sunset Place is a great place to shop and dine, as well as a community resource hosting events that help better our community.”

Angelique Millis is a Certified Fitness Expert, journalist and lifestyle coach living in Miami. As a weight loss success story, she transformed her physique by losing nearly 40 pounds and 5 dress sizes! She has transcended her passion for health and fitness into motivating and educating others on reaching their fitness potential. Angelique is a contributing writer to a variety of health and fitness magazines and websites including Kettlebell Magazine, Physique Magazine, Sports Nutrition Insider and Bodybuilding.com. Additional projects on the horizon in 2012 include a motivational health and fitness web channel, the “Fit in 30 Minutes” DVD Series and sharing her firsthand experience, tools and strategies for developing and retaining a strong and focused “life/work/fitness balance” through her current project entitled “How to Be in 2 Places at Once.”

Basketball Season 2012 at the Cleve

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Basketball Season at the Cleve!
All basketball games, times vary
Clevelander South Beach
1020 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.clevelander.com

With the football season under our belt, we are in full gear for basketball. Join us for every game at the Cleve and cheer on your favorite team.

Every basketball game, we’re giving our RockStars major MVP treatment, including:

– 50 cent wings
– $10 Bud/Bud Light Pitchers
– $6 Margherita Pizza
– $5 Jack & Coke
– $5 Soco Shots/Cocktails

With over 40 HD flat screen TV’s on property, you won’t miss any courtside action! To add even more excitement, we have daily DJ’s and live entertainment to keep the party going all night long.

For more information on the events going around property, contact (786) 276-5325 or e-mail events@clevelander.com.

$2.50 Mini Concerts and Symphony After Hours 2/11/12

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$2.50 Mini Concerts and Symphony After Hours
Saturday, February 11 | Mini Concerts from 8:30 – 9pm and 9:30 – 10pm | Symphony After Hours from 9:30 – 1 am
New World Center and Maxine’s Pool Lounge at the Catalina Hotel

Free for Friends members/ $2.50 per mini concert and $40 for Symphony After Hours for Non-members

Friends of New World Symphony members will enjoy 30-minute “mini concerts” featuring fellows speaking and narrating musical insight from the stage. Members will then head to Maxine’s Pool Lounge at the Catalina Hotel for Symphony After Hours, sponsored by Alan and Diane Lieberman. The evening culminates with a sultry soul musical performance under the stars with a violinist paying tribute to the great Etta James. Guests will listen and enjoy GREY GOOSE Vodka cocktails, glasses of Voga Wines and hors d’oeuvres from Maxine’s Bistro and Kung Fu Kitchen & Sushi.

Casa de Ha-ha 2/14/12

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Casa de Ha-ha
February 14, 2012, 9pm-1030pm
Sweat Records Miami, FL
5505 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33137
www.DanielReskin.com

The monthly free stand-up comedy showcase at Sweat Records, Miami. Join comic and host Daniel Reskin for fresh lineup of South Florida’s most talented comedians. This is the Valentine’s Day show so every time somebody mentions “love” the audience will be encouraged to make gagging noises. Great for dates!

I Heart Juernes at Cafeina with Mr. Pauer 2/9/12

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I ❤ JUERNES @ Cafeina with MR. PAUER
Feb 9/2012, 9PM
Cafeina Wyndwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street
Miami, FL 33127
Facebook Evite

Amazing show this Thursday, February 9 @9 PM – Free Event
Special guest: MR. PAUER + a TAP DANCE improve by Ico Manzanero &
Carlos Alejandro on Percussion. A night not to be missed!

Enjoy Music by: Latin Grammy Nominee Dj/Producer MR. PAUER
Electropico – World Dance – Latin House – Afrobeat
• $4 Tequila and Aguardiente shots all night
• Old Parr bottle specials all night

Follow Mr. Pauer for updates and more:
http://www.mrpauer.com

Salsa Saturday’s 2/11/12

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Salsa Saturday’s
2/11/12, 11pm
Rick’s Bar
7707 NW 103rd St
Hialeah Gardens, FL 33016

Every Saturday the best live bands play the best latin music. Come to dance and hang out or for the great drink prices. Either way… You will not be disappointed!

South Florida’s Largest Commitment Ceremony 2/12/12

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Hundreds of Soul Mates to Sing “Love Me Tender” Along with “The King” During South Florida’s Largest Commitment Ceremony
Sunday, February 12, 5 p.m.
Seminole Paradise at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
1 Seminole Way
Hollywood, FL 33314
www.seminoleparadise.com/valentines

Hundreds of soul mates will profess their undying devotion and make the lover’s leap to begin new lives together during South Florida’s largest commitment ceremony in honor of Valentine’s Day at Seminole Paradise. The mass ceremony will be presided over by 99.9 KISS Country’s Kenny Walker and a Justice of the Peace. Then, couples will sing along with “The King,” internationally-renowned performer Chris MacDonald as Elvis; the only tribute artist contracted by Elvis Presley Enterprises for performances at Graceland, as he croons “Love Me Tender.” An oversized, elaborately decorated wedding cake, roses and romantic his and hers prizes including a Norwegian Cruise Line honeymoon trip for two will add to the romantic atmosphere.

Free registration begins at 5 p.m. Enter online at www.seminoleparadise.com/valentines or call 954-585-5112 for more information.

Carlos Mena’s Bembe The Love Edition with Djinji Brown 2/11/12

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Carlos Mena’s Bembe The Love Edition with Djinji Brown
02/11/2012, 10:00pm-5:00am
The Vagabond
30 NE 14 Street (Corner of NE 14 St & N. Miami Ct)
Miami, Fl 33132
www.thevagabondmiami.com

The Vagabond & Back Door Bamby
present Bembe – The Love Edition
starring Carlos Mena with Djinji Brown

Complimentary Absolute Vodka Cocktails 10-11PM

Hosted by Back Door Bamby & Ochoa Records
Featuring Live and in the flesh…
Bamby’s Notorious Sex Kittens & Naughty Misfits

Resident DJs Ray Milian. Ryan Evans. Carmel Ophir. A-Train.

In the garden, The Smoke-Out BBQ with Mary and Mo

Advanced Tickets

Table Reservations: reservations@thevagabondmiami.com
Inquiries: info@thevagabondmiami.com

Back Door Bamby
Heralded as one of the naughtiest parties in town has been the diamond darling of Miami since the town first laid eyes on her 15 years ago. Provocative and unorthodox, this steamy siren earned her notorious reputation by remaining true to the ethic that anything and everything goes.

Every Saturday night, the curious and the brave continue to get a healthy dose of some electrofied, funkified, sexy, house music with a rock and roll attitude. facebook.com/BackDoorBamby

Free Children’s Art Class 2/11/12

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Free Children’s Art Class
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 12:00pm
Jakmel Art Gallery
2701-a NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33127
www.elladufrene.com

Arts in Spring 2012 Project

The goal of this project is to support the fundamental importance of art in a child’s life. School districts in Florida have been suffering from major budget cuts, and have resorted to reducing the funds for already undermined art programs. Some have argued that they need to focus on excelling reading and writing skills, despite the fact that it is evident art is fundamental to reading, writing, and mathematics. Art presents the child with a problem, and the child is free to solve the problem in a number of ways. The ways that free self expression through art can improve a child’s academic grades and overall self esteem are indisputable. Whether it is musically, kinetically, verbally, or visually, children need to express themselves and be given the freedom and encouragement to do so.

Essentially, the idea is for these classes to be free, but this can only happen after the proper funding has been provided. Until then, please help support the cause! (The first class is free!)

Painting & Sculpting 1 SIGN UP ONLINE!! www.elladufrene.com

Time: Sat 12-1:30pm (starting Feb. 4th) Age: 4-7yrs
(Check www.elladufrene.com for course descriptions)

Gallery Night: Saturday, May 12th during Art Walk. Students will have the opportunity to showcase their art work!

Price: $25 per class. FIRST CLASS IS FREE!
**There is a $25 fee to participate in Gallery Night.

Community Smiles 7th annual Give Kids A Smile 2/10/12

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Community Smiles 7th annual Give Kids A Smile
Friday, February 10th, 2012, 9am – 3pm
Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center
Building G, 750 NW 20th St.
Miami, FL 33127.
Parking garage located at the corner of 19th St. NW and 7th Ave. NW.
www.community-smiles.org

Community Smiles non-profit dental clinic – in partnership with Miami Children’s Hospital and Healthy Matthew.
Community Smiles’ 7th annual Give Kids A Smile® event. An estimated 80-100 child from local low-income families will receive free dental services ranging from screenings and cleanings to oral health education on proper brushing and prevention of gum disease.

Last year, more than 44,800 dental team members nationwide participated in Give Kids A Smile®, a program first held in 2003 by the American Dental Association (ADA). Give Kids A Smile® helps provide care and raise awareness of the importance of access to dental care for poor children. As the program continues throughout the country this month, an estimated 405,000 children from low-income families will receive free oral health services.

Nearly 1 in 4 children, aged 2 to 11 years old, have untreated cavities in their baby teeth, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While poor diet and oral hygiene certainly play a role, cavities are actually caused by a disease called caries, which is five times more common than asthma. The National Institutes of Health report that 80 percent of tooth decay is found in just 25 percent of children, primarily from low-income families.

Speed Dating Event at 8 oz Burger Bar 2/16/12

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Speed Dating Event at 8 oz Burger Bar
Thursday February 16, 2012 , Registration opens at 7:30 PM, Fun starts – 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
8 oz Burger Bar
1080 Alton Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Register here

On February 16th, 8 oz will be hosting the hottest singles event on South Beach!

Here’s the deal:
– $20 (early bird price) gets you in. $40 at the door.
– Includes a score card to keep track of the hotties and a follow up email after the event with your matches’ contact information.
– It’ll be Thirsty Thursday so we have $14 Kona Pitchers!

Come for moral support, come for the drinks…come for the fun. Make 2012 your year for love!
See you at the event!
InSense Miami
info@insensemiami.com
www.insensemiami.com

Niki EM Pop UP Concert Carnaval style 2/11/12

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Niki EM Pop UP Concert Carnaval style
February 11, 7pm
ICL Studio
2051 NW 2nd AVE
Wynwood Miami, FL

9pm POP UP concert
Product 81 Gallery
2311 NW 2nd Ave.

Beatz n’ Brew with the Awarehouse / Acoustronic Crew
Panther Cafe

Last Art Walk I was really inspired … over and over my visits to Art Walk have proved that under any given circumstance it is gunna be RAW and REAL, ours and NOW… right here in our hometown Miami – during just my 1/2 hr. show on the Panther Cafe Stage during last months Art Walk hundreds of people passed in front; they inspired me too! Their dance moves and face paints, wacky costumes or not … made me realize what makes Art Walk so exciting is that it is just that – ART WALKING – everyone is part of “the Show” artists and viewers alike… Amoungst the 40+ people who showed up for my show, 24 people were total “virgins” to Art Walk and had never been or even heard about it – they were all blown away – There is so much amazing art to see!

So the idea for a “marcha”, a Carnival style procession leading through the streets, stoping at designated spots for a “closer view” to end at a final destination where everyone celebrates amidst art, listening to music, being a part of the vibe poped into my head.

There is tonza new graffitti ‘n fun awaiting us right here in our front yard – Wynwood Art Disrtict . . . Let’s Celebrate the life we have Carnival / Mardi Gras Miami Style!!! Why? Porque la vida ES un CARNAVAL … get all our friends together and have some fun!!!

The plan … we all meet at ICL Studio; Us, our fav. peeps, their coolest, n closest most colorful peeps. From there we mobilize down the “Avenida” in the heart of the Wynwood Arts District during Feb. Art Walk. . . drummers, tambourins, and music, feathers and beads, sparkles and boas, sunglasses and MIA Hats and body paint to channel our Miami Carnival vibe. . Gunna check out all the killer new street art, hit a few iconicle galleries climaxing with a Niki EM – POP UP CONCERT and then tonz of multi media deliciousness.

So …
– Get your Shades, hats, chains & feathers, paints and portable instruments and come on down!
– Meet at ICL Studio (2051 NW 2nd AVE) 7pm to start of the evening in Ivan’s Organic Future.
– Walk, talk, move n’ groove by street art, graffitti, art galleries, stopping at some of “The Avenida’s” most exciting venues.
– POP UP concert at 9pm at the Product 81 Gallery (2311 NW 2nd Ave.)
– Not over yet!
– Refuel at the food trucks
– Head to Panther Cafe … Beatz n’ Brew with the Awarehouse / Acoustronic Crew. . .
– Buggy on into a new day!

See you this Saturday on “The Avenida”!

TEDxMIALive 2012 at The Stage Miami 3/1/12

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TEDxMIA livestream of TED2012
March 1, from 5:30pm – 9:30pm.
The Stage
170 NE 38th Street
Miami, FL 33137

Come and mingle with your local TED fans before the videos start at 7pm.
The event is free of charge. Register and reserve your spot on EventBrite.

Gather with local TED fans once again around the conference that started it all: TED2012
It’s that time of year again! TED2012, embracing the theme of the “Full Spectrum,” takes place from February 28 – March 2, 2012 in Long Beach, California. TEDxMIA is video streaming Session 6: The Crowd in full, which features the co-founder of LinkedIn, a code activist and founder of Code for America, a comedian/beatboxer, the founder of PostSecret, and more!

Speakers:
Reid Hoffman – Social Entrepreneur
Lior Zoref – Crowdsourcing Advocate
Jen Pahlka – Code Activist
Reggie Watts – Vocalist, beatboxer, comedian
Frank Warren – Secret Keeper
Cameron Carpenter – Organist
See our TEDxMIALive 2012 event page for more details about what session we’re showing, time details, and food and drink.

Valentine’s Day at Pearl Restaurant and Lounge 2/14/12

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Valentine’s Day at Pearl Restaurant & Lounge
Tuesday February 14th, 7:30PM
Pearl Restaurant & Champagne Lounge
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.pearlmiamibeach.com

It’s Valentine’s Day. You’re newly dating or you’ve been together for ages. Either way, you want a fun, relaxed evening night out with great food, great music all in an Austin Powers-Meets-The-Jetsons setting. Look no further than Pearl Restaurant & Champagne Lounge. Nestled in the heart of the hottest part of South Beach, on First Street and Ocean Drive, Pearl is a newly reopened Miami favorite. With an appealing menu offering delicious globally inspired cuisine, Pearl is the perfect place to celebrate Valentine’s Day. With endless choices of bubbly (Cristal by the glass anyone?), you can achieve the perfect V-day buzz if your date needs livening up. Plus, the décor is all white with orange trim and the most flattering amber lighting on the planet. Everyone looks better in low light while guzzling champagne and nibbling on a perfectly cooked steak.

For reservations, call 786-515.1150.

Dark Dining Sexy Valentine 2/15/12

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Dark Dining Sexy Valentine
Chef Adrianne’s
11510 SW 147 Avenue
Miami, Fl 33196
(305)408-8386 or (305)408-8388
follow Chef Adrianne Calvo on Twitter or Facebook.
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Looking for something completely different to impress your Valentine? Take your valentine on a culinary experience never to be forgotten at Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant and Wine Bar for the most sensuous Dinning in the Dark ever.

The stage is set and the lights are out as you and your date are blindfolded and feast on the most erotic menu that Celebrity Chef Adrianne Calvo has prepared for this Valentines. See what happens when you think no one is watching and discover how you’re other senses kick in and enhance every flavor, smell, texture, touch and caress. Pump up the kink factor into your relationship for one night of decadence that is sure to continue once you get home.

You’ve always heard about how aphrodisiacs enhance your libido, this time put it to the test at this exotic dinner created for lovers. Sure, you can have a nice dinner at an upscale restaurant and wait in line as hostess’ scramble to deal with over booking or wait patiently as servers tend to a myriad of guests because it is one of the busiest nights of the year or you can make your reservation on February 15 and treat the one you love to an unforgettably erotic dinner she will brag about to all her friends.

“I am looking to fill the air with love and sensuality by creating a menu that will get your motors started and setting the mood by turning out the lights but, what happens after you leave, no one has to know.” – Chef Adrianne Calvo
Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant and Wine Bar, the enclave that has become an epicenter of gastronomic creativity in the highly competitive South Florida restaurant scene, will serve as the host location for this sensual dining adventure. This highly acclaimed culinary gem tucked away from all the vapid South Beach scene, brings to mind Napa Valley and is emphasized by the Northern Californian décor and luxurious wine options.

The Dark Dining format, which entails that participants dine blindfolded in a particularly dimly-lit setting throughout a multiple-course meal, has proven to be an ideal platform for the work of a chef that is already renowned for her ability to pleasantly surprise her guests and their palates on a regular basis with dishes that feature a succulent, and often unprecedented, combination of flavors. With their sight temporarily unavailable, Dark Dining guests at Chef Adrianne’s are able to hone all of their other senses in on their meals, considerably enhancing their level of enjoyment.

Miami Finance Forum Happy Hour 2/21/12

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Miami Finance Forum Happy Hour
Feb. 21, 6-8pm
425 Salzedo St, Suite 142
Coral Gables, FL
Register Online

Join Miami Finance Forum for our Monthly Networking Happy Hour at Crave at Merrick Park
Enjoy a complimentary drink and appetizers, network with the other top finance and business professionals!
Event is complimentary for MFF Members, $25 for non-members

RA Sushi in South Miami celebrates Fat Tuesday with Mardi RA 2/21/12

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RA Sushi in South Miami celebrates Fat Tuesday with “Mardi RA”
Tuesday, February 21 from 7 p.m.
RA Sushi
5829 SW 73rd St.
South Miami, FL 33143
www.RAsushi.com

Celebrate Fat Tuesday at RA Sushi with “Mardi RA”
RA Sushi Bringing Taste of the Big Easy to SoMi

Don’t travel all the way to New Orleans to enjoy Mardi Gras! Instead, head over to RA Sushi in South Miami to close to celebrate its version of Fat Tuesday with “Mardi RA.” During the event, enjoy food and drink specials, festive décor and entertainment.

Get in the spirit by dressing in Mardi Gras attire and throwing on some colorful beads. A special guest D.J. will keep the crowd going all night long.

Take a bite out of the Big Easy with a variety of spicy food specials made just for the occasion. Mardi RA dishes include the Spicy Chicken and Shishito Green Necklace, a noodle dish tossed with chicken, green and red bell peppers, onion, garlic, chili sesame sauce, and shishito peppers, garnished with Sriracha and black sesame seeds ($7). The Chili Shrimp Roll is an amped up Viva Las Vegas Roll topped with spicy crab mix, crispy spicy shrimp, cilantro, jalapeno, and Sriracha ($8). Enjoy the Spicy Kalbi Beef, grilled beef short ribs marinated in a spicy black pepper soy sauce, served over grilled red and green bell peppers and onions ($9).

Tame the heat from these spicy dishes with two special cocktails that give a nod to New Orleans. Sip on a Southern Julep, made with Southern Comfort, Makers Mark, simple syrup and mint ($8), or cool down with a HurRAcane, featuring Southern Comfort, fresh fruit juices, lemon lime soda, simple syrup and grenadine ($8).

Stop in to RA Sushi in South Miami and enjoy one of these Southern spirits with a special twist, or mix one up at home for your own celebration.
Southern Julep:
.75 ounces Southern Comfort
.75 ounces Makers Mark
.05 ounce simple syrup
6 mint leaves
Muddle mint and simple syrup in a tin. Add liquor and a half a scoop of ice and shake vigorously. Pour drink into tall glass. Top with ice and splash of soda. Garnish with sprig of mint.

HurRAcane:
1.5 ounces Southern Comfort
1 ounce pineapple juice
1 ounce orange juice
1 ounce lemon lime soda
.05 ounce simple syrup
.25 ounces grenadine
Orange slice and cherry for garnish
Combine all ingredients in a tall glass with ice. Garnish with an orange and cherry flag.

RA Sushi Bar Restaurant, an upbeat, unconventional sushi bar, opened its first location in Scottsdale, Ariz. in October 1997. RA is best known for successfully combining distinctive sushi with a trendy, hip atmosphere. Fresh sushi is served to order along with outstanding Japanese fusion cuisine in a fun, lively environment. The result is a place that is both unpretentious and fashionable.

Hispanicize 2012 4/11-13/12

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Hispanicize 2012 Transforms into Iconic National Showcase for Latino Trendsetters in Social Media, Marketing, Innovation and Entertainment
April 11-13, 2012.
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Miami
255 Biscayne Boulevard Way
Miami, FL
www.hispanicizeevent.com

Interactive, Marketing, Entertainment and Innovators are the four content tracks for the third annual event taking place in Miami, April 11-13, 2012
Conference is co-presented by the Hispanic Public Relations Association, the Public Relations Society of America and Hispanicize.

Nearly three years after its trailblazing launch in Dallas, Hispanicize 2012 (#HISPZ12) is moving to Miami as it transforms into THE iconic annual event for Latino trendsetters and newsmakers in social media, marketing, innovation and entertainment.

Hispanicize 2012, a partnership of the Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA), Hispanicize and the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), will be held at the gorgeous JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Miami, April 11-13, 2012.

The three-day event will feature more than 50 sessions under four general tracks: Interactive, Marketing, Innovators and Entertainment.

Interactive (bloggers and social media): This track features more than 20 sessions exclusively devoted to best practices in social media and Latino bloggers. The event will continue to aggressively build on its legacy of bringing Hispanic bloggers together with the brands, agencies and companies that want to work with them. In addition to the blogger sessions, Hispanicize 2012 will also feature best practice programs about leveraging Facebook, Twitter and other emerging tools to engage Latino communities online.

Marketing/Public Relations: This track will showcase the largest collection of cutting-edge campaigns from the past year in Hispanic public relations and advertising, the first time both disciplines have been spotlighted this in-depth at one time. Among the sessions will be award-winning case studies from the 2011 HPRA PRemio Awards.

Innovators: This exciting new track consists of a “Conversation With Innovators Series” will feature A-list Latino celebrities, entrepreneurs and other famous inspiring achievers.

Entertainment: Hispanicize 2012 will leverage Miami’s wealth of Latino entertainers and media as well as the event’s ability to attract a Who’s Who of Latino bloggers to help premiere select films and music talent at Hispanicize 2012. Latino artists will also perform at the event’s popular after parties.

Now in its third year, Hispanicize 2012 is the iconic annual event for Latino trendsetters and newsmakers in social media, marketing, entertainment and innovation.

Hispanicize 2012 brings brands, media, marketers, celebrities, filmmakers, innovators and bloggers together in a unique creative environment focused on ideas and best practices. The conference is a launch pad for creative endeavors, new products, technologies, marketing campaigns, films, books and more targeting Latinos.

Hispanicize 2012, a partnership of the Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA), Hispanicize and the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), will be held at the gorgeous JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Miami, April 11-13, 2012.

Florida Blue Presents Fun and Fit as a Family 2/25-26/12

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Florida Blue Presents Fun and Fit as a Family
Sponsored by Carnival Featuring Kellogg’s Kidz Kitchen
February 25 & 26, 2012
Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
Miami, FL

www.funandfitasafamily.com
877.762.3933.

Just $20 (per person/per day) for a whole day of food, fitness, family, and fun – with your favorite celebrity chefs! Jungle Island annual passport members receive free admission to this event with valid passport.

Produced by the same team behind the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by food & wine, Florida Blue presents Fun and Fit as a Family sponsored by Carnival featuring Kellogg’s Kidz Kitchen will return for its fifth year. Taking place at Jungle Island, one of Miami’s premier theme parks, the event will once again bring together everyone’s favorite celebrity chefs, culinary personalities, health and fitness professionals, and more for a weekend of interactive learning for the whole family!

“The most important mission we can undertake as food professionals is to teach children about what it means to cook and eat healthy foods,” notes Andrew Zimmern, host of Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods. “As a dad, I personally understand the vital need to keep it fun in the kitchen, and when I do, our son responds as enthusiastically as the massive crowds of children we see on the road whenever we do these interactive demos.”

Fun and Fit as a Family once again welcomes a star-studded roster of chefs and culinary talent to help educate families about how to make healthier eating choices. Culinary demonstrations in the Kellogg’s Kidz Kitchen have become an annual highlight for children and parents alike, as everyone’s favorite personalities create healthy dishes worth getting excited about. The 2012 roster includes demonstrations from Sunny Anderson, Rocco DiSpirito, Guy Fieri, Robert Irvine, Rachael Ray, and Andrew Zimmern.

Kids get the chance to experiment with all the major food groups first-hand in the Whole Foods Market Food Lab presented by Vitamix. There, Nickelodeon’s Reed Alexander along with Michelle Bernstein, Adrianne Calvo, Melissa d’Arabian, Rocco DiSpirito, and Jeff Mauro will guide children 5 years of age and up through hands-on recipe testing using only the freshest ingredients for healthy results that are sure to make the whole family happy.

Physical fitness activities provided by Florida International University and healthy food samplings from sponsors such as Badia, Barilla, Bertolli, Goya, Pollo Tropical and many more are sure to keep the entire family active and satisfied for the whole day of enjoying the fascinating animal exhibits at Jungle Island’s unprecedented sustainable natural environment.

The purpose of Fun and Fit as a Family is to educate children and parents about healthy lifestyle options in a hands-on manner that fosters true understanding of the options available to families. Vibrant activities from Carnival and an interactive garden experience from Florida Blue accent the healthy food samplings and culinary demonstrations for a truly well-rounded event. Fun and Fit as a Family aims to show families that through daily exercise and healthy food choices, they can improve the quality of their lives and have fun doing it!

Symcha’s Gives Love with Complimentary Champagne and Dessert on Valentine’s Day 2/14/12

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Symcha’s Gives Love with Complimentary Champagne and Dessert on Valentine’s Day
Valentines Evening, February 14th, 2012
Symcha’s Restaurant
22 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach
Reservations : 305-604-0000
www.symchas.net

Enjoy Valentines Day At Symcha’s With Complimentary Champagne + Dessert. Come dine Valentines Evening with the one (s) you love, enjoy Symcha’s adored cuisine and cocktails while Symcha + Anna spoil you with complimentary champagne and one of their signature, heavenly desserts. Symcha’s is known for its romantic ambience, sit inside at one of the cozy candlelit tables or outside in their garden under the stars.

Located in the heart of Miami Beach, Symcha’s offers modern American cuisine that incorporates both Asian and European influences in its home-style fare. Patrons who dine at Symcha’s will enjoy delicious and elegant creations that combine the finest ingredients and worldly flavors to give patrons a dining experience like no other. Symcha’s offers seating at their rustic yet lavish wood bar or guests can nuzzle up with friends in the cozy library lounge. Those looking for a more intimate rendezvous can choose the ultra lush, dimly lit outdoor garden. Diners can indulge in wine and spirits handpicked from around the world to compliment any menu selection.

Symcha Zylberman and Anna Ezratti, co-owners of Symcha’s, chose an historic building in a prominent “south of fifth” location as the ideal space for their new venture. Symcha worked with engineers and architects to oversee every detail of construction while Anna worked to select every finish and facet of the completely custom tailored décor; their visions combined to create the remarkable interior of the restaurant. Symcha’s is beautifully designed and intimate, from the Cyprus wood bar (reclaimed from the Everglades) to the shagreen and linen adorned dining chairs; every detail of Symcha’s is thought out and exudes a sense of understated elegance.

Symcha’s is a favorite of world renowned food critics and locals alike.
Serving dinner nightly, Lunch Thursday – Sunday and Brunch Every Sunday; Symcha’s is quickly becoming Miami Beach’s quintessential intimate dining “hot spot.”

Dinner Special One:
2 Glasses of Champagne
2 Full Portions of Symcha’s famous Sea bass served with white truffle scented risotto, sautéed crimini mushrooms, cauliflower florets and asparagus.
1 Tiramisu for two
1 Bottle of Sea Glass wine, California
Price per Couple $105.00 (before tax and gratuity)

Dinner Special Two:
2 Glasses of champagne
1 30oz Ribeye for two
2 Sides of their choice
1 Tiramisu for two
1 Bottle of Sea Glass wine, California
Price per couple $120.00 (before tax + gratituity)

South Florida Youth Inaugural Summit 3/22-24/12

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South Florida Youth Inaugural Summit
March 22-24, 2012
in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties

Thursday, March 22
Dr. Cornel West featured at the “Distinguished Lecture Series”
Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Boca Raton Campus
Boca Raton

Friday, March 23
Political Activist Jeff Johnson will lead the Youth Symposium
Miami Carol City High School
Miami Gardens

Saturday, March 24, The Youth Summit
Florida Atlantic University
Davie.

Students can register to attend the summit for free. Visit www.SFyouthsummit.com and follow on Twitter @SFYouthSummit.

South Florida Youth Summit Creates a Space for Today’s Youth To Become Community Builders and Leaders

A collective group of South Florida organizations have come together to host the 2012 South Florida Youth Summit on March 22-24 for students in grades 6-12. This high impact and free motivational youth conference will provide a platform to help foster youth empowerment in the South Florida community. Keynote speakers include; renowned Dr. Cornel West, philosopher and Professor at Princeton University and Jeff Johnson, award winning journalist, social activist and political commentator on the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show. The South Florida Youth Summit provides the young people of South Florida inspiration and tools to set their path on becoming bright academic and community stars.

“Our inaugural summit creates a platform for our young people to foster personal and professional development, develop social consciousness and create goals and critical leadership skills to become ambassadors of our future,” states the South Florida Youth Summit co-chairperson, Adrian Freeman.

The summit will take place over three days with events spanning the tri-county area.

Sponsors and Strategic partners include: Florida Atlantic University, Miami Carol City High School, Shutts & Bowen LLP, L.E.A.D, Adrian Speaks International, JNICK Management Group, LLC, Urban League of Broward County(YPN), Florida Virtual School, Reaching U Network, Inc., Pompano Beach Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., and Academic Concepts Tutoring.

SeaBlue Event Benefitting Oceana 3/3/12

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SeaBlue Event Benefitting Oceana
Saturday, March 3, 2012 – 7 p.m.
W Fort Lauderdale
401 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Price: $150, with partnerships starting at $2500
RSVP Today » https://act.oceana.org/donate/d-seablue/?akid=2298.867597.kC1wqC&rd=1&source=mailing&t=1&utm_campaign=event&utm_medium=mailing&utm_source=appeal

We need the oceans and the oceans need us.

Please join us for SeaBlue, an exclusive event benefitting Oceana on March 3 at W Fort Lauderdale.
This inaugural event will feature an evening of hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and dancing as well as a special performance by The Honey Brothers with Oceana Ambassador Adrian Grenier, a live and silent auction and a VIP reception for partners.

You’re one of our dedicated ocean supporters, and we would love to see you there!

The Honey Brothers with Oceana Ambassador Adrian Grenier
Alexandra Cousteau, International Ocean Advocate & Legacy
Martin Stepanek, World Champion Freediver

UM CAS Department of Art and Art History and Africana Studies Present Slavery to Self Determination Special Opening Reception 2/12/12

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UM CAS Department of Art and Art History and Africana Studies Present Slavery to Self Determination Special Opening Reception
Sunday, February 12, 2012 from 6:00 pm-9:30 pm
UM College of Arts and Sciences Gallery
1210 Stanford Drive
Coral Gables.
This event is free and open to the public.

Art Exhibition Celebrates Black History Month

The University of Miami’s College of Arts & Sciences Department of Art & Art History and Africana Studies present “Slavery to Self Determination” – an art exhibition celebrating Black History Month. The exhibition will include a series of lectures and will feature the works of African-American artists. The show will be in many ways a visual play about the spiritual journey of five African Diaspora Artists in search of enlightenment, authenticity and self-determination in a vastly complicated and challenging world.

When: February 8, 2012-March 2, 2012

Panel discussion with the artists and curator: February 14, 2012 from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm

Contact: Milly Cardoso (UM CAS Department of Art and Art History) at (305) 284-2543
or m.cardoso1@miami.edu

* Image by Edmund Abaka

MADD Chapter of Miami-Dade Festival Fundraiser 2/11/12

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MADD Chapter of Miami-Dade Festival Fundraiser
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 3:00 – 6:00 pm
Evelyn Greer Park
8200 SW 124th Street
Pinecrest, FL

Cost to register:
$20 for adults
$15 for youth under the age of 21
Free for children 5 and under
For more information or to register, visit www.walklikemadd.org/miami or call 305.273.3744.
*Registrants will receive a T-shirt and access to rides, games and activities. T-shirts cannot be guaranteed for those who register later than January 9, 2012.

Community Invited to ‘Walk Like MADD’ in an Effort to Prevent Drunk Driving and Save Lives

Sponsored by Kendall Toyota and Lexus of Kendall, MADD’s second-annual festival and mini walk fundraiser for the Miami-Dade MADD affiliate will put a bigger spotlight on this critical cause

According to national statistics, 10,839 people were killed in 2010 in drunk-driving crashes…that’s one life lost every 50 minutes. In an effort to save lives and honor those who have been killed or injured, the MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) affiliate of Miami-Dade County is inviting the community to partake in its second annual signature fundraiser, Walk Like MADD, a festival and mini walk for friends and families. Supported by presenting sponsors Lexus of Kendall and Kendall Toyota, the special event takes place Saturday, February 11, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, at Evelyn Greer Park in the Village of Pinecrest.

“This community-wide initiative pays tribute to victims and survivors of drunk driving and educates the public about preventing future tragedies,” said Janet Mondshein, Executive Director of the MADD Miami-Dade Affiliate and event co-chair. “We want to generate more awareness about this violent crime and work collectively to stop it.”

The exciting fundraiser will welcome the attendance of local leaders, including Pinecrest Mayor Cindy Lerner and Police Chief John Hohensee, law enforcement officers and members of the community. A tug-of-war between local police officers and firefighters will be conducted as well as jaws-of-life and police dog demonstrations. Walk Like MADD will also have music, games and rides for children and teens, a variety of vendors focused on Valentine’s Day and a selection of delectable foods. Participants, encouraged to register in advance, will walk the third of a mile track at Evelyn Greer Park in support of MADD’s mission and in honor and memory of loved ones.

MADD is a not-for-profit, grass roots organization that aids victims, and families of victims, of drunk driving and increases public awareness about this violent crime. MADD serves as a beacon in communities nationwide, offering free victim services and providing support to victims as they navigate the judicial process. Officials with MADD additionally work actively with state and local legislators to implement tougher laws against drunk driving and to close loopholes in existing laws. They have created research-based education programs for adults as well as awareness and prevention programs for youth.

Miami-Dade County MADD is located at 7700 N. Kendall Drive, Ste. 803, Miami, FL 33156. MADD National was formed in 1980. Miami-Dade County MADD was formed in 1983 by Diane Holmes whose 18-year old son was killed by a drunk driver. MADD is a non-profit, 501-C3 organization.

Miami Bridge Gala Bridge to the Stars, An All Star Evening 2/11/12

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Miami Bridge Gala Bridge to the Stars, An All Star Evening
The event starts at 7:00 PM and ends at 11:00 PM
JW Marriott Marquis Miami
255 Biscayne Boulevard Way

A single reservation is $200
Attire is Miami Chic
For more information on how to attend or sponsor the event and the Miami Bridge organization, contact Monique Bain, 305.636.3520, mbain@miamibridge.org, or visit www.miamibridge.org.

Annual event in support of homeless children and teenagers will be an “all star” evening

Community leaders and key influencers including senators, judges and Superintendent Alberto Carvalho will be in attendance for the All Star fundraiser to support critical initiatives by Miami Bridge Youth & Family Services which provides emergency shelter, counseling and care for homeless children and teenagers in Miami-Dade County and beyond

Miami Bridge Youth & Family Services, Inc., Miami-Dade County’s only emergency shelter for abused, neglected and abandoned children and teenagers, is proud to announce the countdown to its signature fundraiser, Bridge to the Stars, An All Star Evening, presented by City National Bank.

Taking place Saturday, February 11, at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami in downtown Miami, the special fundraiser is hailed as one of the most unique of the season, where attendees will play sports – of sorts – to support an incredible cause. Guests, who will include some of South Florida’s most notable community leaders and activists, will have the chance to bowl in the hotel’s state-of-the-art virtual bowling alley and play pool as well as dance and enjoy lavish cuisine and cocktails.

“This is not only one of our most important events of the year, but one of the most exciting, and it’s an honor to be overseeing it,” said Miami Bridge board member Marlene Quintana, who is co-chairing the event. “Thanks to the countless people involved, Bridge to the Stars has grown in success and continues to generate critical funds for Miami Bridge and the youth it serves.”

Miami Bridge, the City’s only emergency shelter for children and teenagers ages 10-17, provides critical services to youth in crisis including counseling, family counseling and education. Funds raised through Bridge to the Stars will go toward bolstering that outreach.

Event attendees will not only have access to some of the JW Marriott Marquis Miami’s renowned amenities, including the chance to see its NBA-approved basketball court, but a raffle with prizes including a basketball signed by every current player with the Miami Heat.

Miami Bridge Youth and Family Services, Inc, a not-for-profit organization operating out of Northwest Miami-Dade and Homestead for more than 20 years, provides emergency shelter, food and counseling for troubled youths and their families. The organization, which acts as a catalyst for new beginnings, works to rescue kids from lives of victimization and crime, and provides them with structure in a stable and nurturing environment. Miami Bridge shelters more than 800 children and counsels more than 550 families every year, providing them with solutions, alternatives and hope. For more information on Miami Bridge or to get involved, call 305-636-3520 or visit www.miamibridge.org.

Invitation to Marivana’s Age of Aquarius Birthday Party 2/18/12

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Invitation to Marivana’s and All Aquarius Birthday Party!
Saturday February 18, 9pm
600 88st & Carlyle Ave
Miami beach FL 33154
www.marivana.com
RSVP Required to marivana@marivana.com

The Honor, Privilege & Pleasure of Your Precious Presence is Absolutely Quintessential to Celebrate
“The More The Merrier”
Yes indeed,forward this to your Best Friends

We Trust & Thanks the Great Taste of our Wonderful Guests that time after time, one by one, made possible a delightful abundance for all:
as always Ladies bring Yummy Dishes & Gentlemen bring Holy Drinks:)

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Get Ready To Celebrate All Together The Great Aquarius Era!
Pass It On & Welcome All!
Truly Yours, Marivana
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Guillermo Srodek-Hart Short Stories Opening Reception for the Artist 2/9/12

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Guillermo Srodek-Hart Short Stories Opening Reception for the artist
Dina Mitrani Gallery
Thursday, February 9th, 6 – 8pm
2620 Nw 2 Avenue
Wynwood Art District Miami Fl 33127
dinamitranigallery.com
srodekhart.com

February 9 – March 30, 2012

Dina Mitrani Gallery is pleased to present Short Stories by Guillermo Srodek-Hart, opening on Thursday, February 9 at 6pm and on view through March 30th 2012. This exhibition includes images taken during the artist’s travels to remote rural towns outside of Buenos Aires. With his 4×5 film camera, he captures cluttered old shops and bars that have been frozen in time. His complex compositions deliver rich color images with densely overflowing content, giving the viewer’s eye an innumerable amount of detailed information to observe. Accompanying the photographs in the show are texts that glimpse further into the lives of the people that the artist encounters in these isolated towns.

“My photographs are filled with traces of human presence: objects, furniture, stuff hanging from the walls, accumulations on display. They speak to me of the invisible, that which can’t be seen but is there, stories to be imagined, and, ultimately, the acknowledgement of our own transience in this world.”
Guillermo Srodek-Hart (b. 1977, Argentina) studied at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts and Tufts University, Boston, and received his MFA from Mass College of Art. He was awarded the Klemm Prize in 2005 and the Petrobrás Award 2006, both in Argentina. In 2008, he was among the 30 artists chosen to be part of the book Contemporary Argentine Art, Artista X Artista. His work is included in the North Dakota Museum of Art, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and the Kiyosato Museum of Photographic Arts in Japan.

Complimentary Dessert and Rose for Valentine’s Day Dining at High Steaks BBQ 2/14/12

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Complimentary Dessert and Rose for Valentine’s Day Dining at High Steaks BBQ
High Steaks BBQ
57 NW 37th Avenue
Miami, FL 33125
reservations: 305.642.7447
www.highsteaksbbq.com.

If your guy or gal loves to chow down on authentic grilled goodness from baby back ribs to Carolina pulled pork, wrangle him or her down to High Steaks BBQ!

High Steaks is offering a complimentary dessert and rose – a great presentation to show that you can be double the “sweetie” on the special day! Go ahead, dine on decadant carrot cake or chocolate cream pies – friendly on the wallet and will definitely put a smile on that special someone’s face!

Located in the heart of Miami and two miles south of the Miami International Airport and Magic City Casino.

Juicy grilled steaks and authentic Carolina BBQ are the inspiration for High Steaks BBQ, a fun-filled neighborhood watering hole. Favored by locals and tourists alike, the restaurant serves mouth-watering grilled favorites including beef, chicken, pork and shrimp, complemented with homemade Southern side dishes and desserts.

High Steaks BBQ has a natural essence to flavoring meats – using a Memphis-style rub and real hickory smoke. Start off with appetizers including Jalapeno Cheddar Hush Puppies ($5); BBQ Pork Sliders ($7); and Johnnie Be Good Chili ($5 cup/$7 bowl). Stake-Your-Claim platters include Jerked-Around Half Chicken ($12); Baby Back Ribs ($20 full rack/$14 half rack); and the house favorite, Memphis Style Ribs, ($20 full rack/$14 half rack).

Each palate-pleasing platter is served with hush puppies and a choice of French fries & slaw, or red beans and rice. Sandwiches and salads complete the menu making it perfect for lunch or dinner.

The restaurant is conveniently located across from the Magic City Casino and boasts an airy and warm wood beam accented space with two sections: a main room with a large L- shaped bar illuminated with signs of poker-playing livestock; and a separate dining room that can accommodate 60 guests for a private dinner or company function. Outfitted with a large screen high-definition TV, the room’s unique décor features a cozy brick fireplace and vintage pictures of rural life. High Steaks BBQ is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.

Discovery Miami Beach Audio Tours Launch with Nikki Beach Bash 2/8/12

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Discovery Miami Beach Audio Tours Launch W/ Nikki Beach Bash
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Pearl at Nikki Beach
Guests are asked to RSVP discoverymb@taraink.com.

Discovery Miami Beach, a self-guided audio tour that showcases 29 of the most important places in South Beach’s past and present, will begin operations out of its main location at the Art Deco Welcome Center at 1001 Ocean Drive. The tour, which is available in English, Spanish and Portuguese, can be utilized on foot or via bicycle, automobile or double-decker bus with the aid of a colorful map and state-of-the-art media player. Discovery Miami Beach is the brainchild of CEO Matthew Krieger and company president Jacky Korn, who assembled a panel of experts on South Beach history, culture and society, to provide commentary for the narrative. Unlike traditional tours, users are able “stop and play” along the way, giving them the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the experience.

“Discovery Miami Beach is not a conventional tour because it gives patrons the freedom and flexibility to take an extra step and ‘live’ the city,” says co-founder Krieger. “The tour can be completed in approximately 90 minutes, but our rental periods allow four hours so that customers can explore the restaurants, museums and hotels they are learning about.”

Upon purchasing a ticket, guests receive a media player, headphones and map indicating by number and illustration each of the places highlighted on the tour. Patrons may start the process at any of the locations by entering the assigned number into the player. There 29 iconic South Beach destinations featured on the tour include: Casa Casuarina, the Mediterranean Revival-style mansion that was once home to fashion designer Gianni Versace, and also the site of his early demise; the Delano hotel, named after Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States, and a byproduct of the post-World Word II “bigger is better” building and design frenzy in Miami Beach; New World Symphony, a structural homage to creativity founded by Michael Tilson Thomas to prepare highly gifted graduates in musical arts; Cameo, birthplace of the South Beach club scene, celebrity hotspot and catalyst of the “Super DJ” boom of the late ‘90s; the 5th St. Gym, the training site for boxing legend Muhammad Ali; and Joe’s Stone Crab Restaurant, the legendary family-owned eatery that introduced the world to cold stone crabs and boasts a long history of notable clientele, from J. Edgar Hoover to Al Capone.

Narrative contributions are provided by eight locals with first-hand knowledge of the city’s inner workings—whose perspective is not available from traditional tour guides—and include: Seth Bramson, one of Miami’s foremost historians; Miami-based world-renowned artist Romero Britto; public historian for the Miami Design Preservation League Jeff Donnelly; Matti Herrera Bower, the current and first Hispanic Mayor of Miami Beach; and Tara Solomon, former “Queen of the Night” columnist for The Miami Herald who documented the city’s nightlife scene in its infancy.

The tour is available seven days a week, 365 days a year. The standard rate for a walking tour is $14.95 per person. Through strategic partnerships with local vendors, Discovery Miami Beach also offers DecoBike cycling tours for $29.95, as well as BigBus, which accommodates individuals, large groups, educational tours and parties on its red double-decker buses for $39.95 and offers patrons hop-on/hop-off privileges at various sites.

Discovery Miami Beach is a self-guided walk, bike or ride audio tour that showcases 29 of the most important places in South Beach’s past and present with the aid of a colorful map and state-of-the-art media player. Featuring narrative commentary by distinguished locals, the tour is available seven days a week, 365 days a year. For booking locations and additional information, call 305.672.9941 or visit www.discoverymiamibeach.com.

BarCamp Miami 2012 2/19/12

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BarCamp Miami 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Miami Dade Community College, Wolfson Campus
300 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL

Join us for our 5th Anniversary!
BarCamp Miami will take place on February 19th, 2012!

What is BarCamp Miami?
BarCamp is an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment. It is an intense event with discussions, demos, and interaction from attendees.

It’s not your traditional talking heads technology conference. Everyone is expected to participate in some way: by giving a talk, asking questions, or organizing a session.

BarCamp fosters collaboration — matching technologists with designers, with engineers, and with angel investors. BarCamp brings people together who understand what new technology means for Miami’s future.

Who should be there?

  • Anyone working on a new startup that wants to get some great feedback.
  • Anyone looking for talent. Anyone talented looking for work.
  • Anyone looking to invest in brilliant new ideas.
  • Anyone looking to find partners for their brilliant new ideas.
  • Anyone who wants to practice a presentation s/he is working on.
  • Anyone who has a passion for blogging, wikis, design, coding and the web in general.
  • Everyone is welcome. Everyone is encouraged to present.
  • BarCamp is totally free and an excellent source of what is hot, new and upcoming.

Help support our startup community

Events like BarCamp are important to the community, because they bring everyone together for sharing, learning, and networking over their centers of interest. Best of all, BarCamp is free to attendees.

However, there are costs associated with running BarCamp. The venue represents a large part of the budget, and we must additionally cover insurance, equipment (tables, chairs, cords, amenities), promotional material, refreshments, and to the extent possible, t-shirts and catering.

Can you help out? Just buy a sponsor ticket!

Sponsorships are $250 maximum so that even startups can contribute on a monetary level to keeping this a free, grassroots community event. :)

In return, you get visibility in front of our tech community (which extends beyond South Florida). For example, here’s what you get for sponsoring:

  • Your logo on the super-special BarCamp Miami t-shirt (it’s a collector’s item!);
  • Your logo on printed materials which will be posted and handed out at local universities and other establishments and on BarCamp posters at the event;
  • Your logo on the event page and BarCamp Miami website;
  • Additionally, we are trying to secure an exhibit area for sponsors at the venue.
  • If you want to contribute an amount not $250, email me: alex at barcampmiami.org

Preparation

  • Register here on EventBrite to give coordinators an idea as to how many people are coming (and to get your nametag printed, instead of Sharpie’d!);
  • Follow the BarCampMiami Twitter for updates: @BarCampMiami
  • Bring a laptop or iPad – It’s great for showing off that program you mentioned in your session;
  • Come early, but not too early – Showing up at the announced starting time will be fine. Show up earlier, and you’ll get drafted for setup work (much appreciated!). Show up later, and you’ll miss some social activity and your T-shirt;
  • Be ready to participate – come with an idea for a session you can lead. You don’t have to be an expert at your topic; as long as it’s not too specific, there’ll probably be someone else present who can help you out. You can also contribute to the conversation during a session. This is a great way to participate, since it spreads knowledge from everyone, instead of just the leader.

The Little Haiti Cultural Center is a first-rate cultural facility that is committed to providing activities for the community that promotes imagination, creativity, and positive experiences throughout the year.

BarCamp Miami 2012 Update: Can you help? Become a Sponsor!

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BarCamp Miami Update. Can you help?

BarCamp Miami
Miami will host its fifth BarCamp on February 19, 2012 — and we need your help!
Please RSVP at Eventbrite, where over 200 people have signed up!

BarCamp is an international network of innovators who have created a new forum of user-generated conferences — open, participatory workshop-events, whose content is provided by participants — often focusing on early-stage web applications and related open source technologies, social media, and open data formats.

Over 5 years, over 1,200 people and 75 sponsors have participated in BarCamp Miami.

Become a Sponsor!
We are looking for sponsors and donors. The sponsorship rate is a flat $250. Donors may contribute any amount of their choosing. Please use the Eventbrite form for sponsorship and donations. Your contribution will support a well-loved event which fosters the growth of technology in South Florida.

We will give a full accounting of BarCamp costs and revenues during BarCamp, to maintain transparency.

Please get in touch with me if you would like to help organize BarCamp Miami.
Want to know more about BarCamp? In a few words,

BarCamp is an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment. It is an intense event with discussions, demos, and interaction from attendees.

BarCamp is a free-wheeling discussion of new products, services and ideas. It lets people meet other people who understand the new technology and what it means for Miami’s future.

BarCamp spotlights new technology products and provides an opportunity to spread the word via blogs, podcasts, photoblogs and word of mouth.

It’s not your traditional talking heads technology conference. Everyone is expected to participate in some way: by giving a talk, asking questions, or organizing a session.

BarCamp foster collaborations matching technologists with designers, with engineers and with angel investors.

Expect the Unexpected Fundraiser for Tigertail 5/12/12

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Expect the Unexpected fundraiser for Tigertail
Saturday, may 12, 2012, 8 to 11 pm
Miami-Dade County Auditorium On-Stage Black Box
2901 West Flagler St.
Miami, FL
Buy Tickets Online
$125 Individual
$220 Pair
$400 Event Host (4)
$1500 Corporate Sponsor

Bring your Peeps and Party with us at the Tigertail Fundraiser. Join us On Stage at the Miami Dade County Auditorium for one of Tigertail legendary parties. (enter through the hall’s rear loading dock adjacent to the immense free parking lot)

Monsieur peep will greet you as you enter. Enjoy inventive imaginative performance peeps by “Miami’s Finest”. Build or start your art collection. This is the place to do it. You can’t go to ebay for the jewels you can purchase in the not so silent silent auction.

With Catering By Alyse, Desserts By Enchanting Creations & Open Bar Compliments Of Bacardi, Drb & So Much More!

Event Co-chairs: Alain Filiz and Will Rey / Peep Advice: JC Carroll
Silent Auction Assistance: Fredric Snitzer / Event Coordinator: Cindy Brown

Silent Auction Artists: David Almeida, Carlos Alves, Philip Battaglia, Loriel Beltran, Francie Bishop Good, Randy Burman, Timothy Buwalda, Pablo Cano, JC Carroll, Clifton Childree, Dinorah de Jesús Rodriguez, Antonio Del Moral, Mark Diamond, Sebastian Duncan-Portuondo, Jacin Giordano, Felice Grodin, Adler Guerrier, William Keddell, Dina Knapp, Jessica Laino, Frédéric Lère, Terri Lindbloom, JohnMack, William McGaul, Charo Oquet, Grant Peterson, Vickie Pierre, Ralph Provisero, Brian Reedy, Karen Rifas, Sal Sidner, Sara Stites, Kristen Thiele, Tom Virgin, Michelle Weinberg, Tom Weinkle and Wendy Wischer.

Host Committee: David Beaty, Ray Breslin & Patrick Pecoraro, Natalie Brown & Sam Joseph, Don Chauncey, Manita Brug-Chmielenska & Randy Burman, Harvey Burstein, Maria del Valle, Dennis Edwards & Mark Steinberg, Alain Filiz, Ruth Greenfield, David Hammer, Benjamin Hein, Luis Hernandez & Don Finefrock, Tom Houtenbrink, Joe Hoyt & Nancy Meyer, Remko Jansonius, Jen Karetnick, John Kramel, Mary Luft, Corinne Luria, Riley & Dona McLachlan (Snip Salon), Jenni Person & Chaim Lieber-Person, Joseph Polito & Lisa Beal, Will Rey, Joan Schaeffer, Elizabeth & Kenan Siegel, Jennifer & Larry Silverman, Linda M. Smith, Wallis & Gene Tinnie, John & Sue Treney, Alfredo Triff & Rosa Inguanzo,Merle & Danny Weiss, Brenda Williamson, Elaine Wright & Michael Roark, Paquita Zuidema & Brian Mapes

McDonald’s Flavor Battle 2/9/12

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McDonald’s® Flavor Battle
Thursday, February 9th, 9:00 PM
Cameo
1445 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Click here to RSVP

Three DJs. One $10,000 Prize. Who has the most Flavor? Be there for the live finale!
Hosted by Doug E. Fresh

Great McDonald’s food, limited tickets available.
Complimentary Open Bar for the first 2 hours

Celebrity Judges
DJ JayCeeOh
DJ Irie
DJ Skribble
Spinderella
Finalists Announced February 4th at FlavorBattle.com
Must be 21+ to attend.
Follow us on Twitter #flavorbattle. Visit flavorbattle.com.

MIFF Opening Night Event Style, Elegance and the Dark side of Patron 3/2/12

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MIFF Opening Night Event Style, Elegance and the Dark side of Patron
Friday, March 2nd at 9:30PM
Dupont Building
169 E Flagler St # 5
Miami, FL

Party Only $75 – Tickets

After the World Premiere of Mariachi Gringo, MIFF transforms the historic Dupont Building into a gigantic speakeasy with musicians, dancers and jazz-era hedonists delighted to help you enjoy Patron’s new XO cocktails – “the dark side of Patrón”. Visit the new “Attitude” wine bar and try delicious samplings from Miami’s finest restaurants, including 5 Napkin Burger, Altamare, Largo Bar & Grill, Meat Market and Miami Dade College’s new downtown jewel, Tuyo.

Michael Vasquez Opening at Fredric Snitzer Gallery 2/17/12

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Michael Vasquez Opening at Fredric Snitzer Gallery
Friday, February 17, 2012 6-9pm
Fredric Snitzer Gallery
2247 NW 1st Place
Miami, FL 33127

February 17 – March 17, 2012
Michael Vasquez, Transition Detail, 2011

Fredric Snitzer Gallery is pleased to announce Rites of Passage, the third solo exhibition by the provocative young artist Michael Vasquez, whose work has been exhibited at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Miami Art Museum, Rubell Family Collection, Bass Museum of Art, MoCA NoMi, University of Tennessee, the Franks-Suss Collection and Saatchi Gallery in London. This installation-based exhibition, running from February 17 – March 17, 2012, will open with a reception for Vasquez at the gallery on Friday, February 17th, from 6-9 pm.

Inspired by personal experience, Vasquez explores and recreates the danger and allure of a neighborhood street gang through the perspective of a growing boy who lacks a father figure. In search of ideals of masculinity and community, the protagonist experiences his rite of passage, the “transitional phase between childhood and full inclusion into a tribe or social group” (Arnold van Gennep, The Rites of Passage) in this case, his ritualistic initiationinto a gang. Vasquez’s unique interpretation of Gennep’s three phases of the rite of passage– separation, transition, and reincorporation–is the connective premise of his collaged installation.

Vasquez’s new body of work marks an exciting expansion in medium and execution. In an effort to more directly integrate his photographs—a retrospective of his career as an artist—Michael revisits, resizes, and reassembles his images to fashion a large-scale, panoramic collage that narrates a gang’s convergence through friendships and the erection of forts within wrecked construction sites, which allude to the idea of broken homes. In order to address the 3-dimensional space of the Fredric Snitzer Gallery, Vasquez will collage the elements into an aggressive relief photo sculpture, the extensive scale of which will confront and unnerve even the most high-end viewer.
Fredric Snitzer Gallery is open from Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm. For more information and images regarding this exhibition, please contact 305.448.8976 or info@snitzer.com. Additionally, please visit us at www.snitzer.com.

Wolfsonian Members House Party 2/9/12

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Wolfsonian Members’ House Party
Thursday, February 9, 7-10pm
The Wolfsonian
1001 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Free for Wolfsonian members and $25 for guests.
RSVP to nelly@thewolf.fiu.edu or 305.535.2626.

The Wolfsonian is throwing a House Party and all members are invited! Visit the exhibitions, sample menu highlights from chef Ken Lyon’s new Lyon Frères et Cie Café and Wine Bar, check out the Mr. Somebody and Mr. Nobody installation/pop-up shop, and splurge in The Wolfsonian Museum Shop with an extra-deep, one-night-only twenty percent member discount! Open bar and signature drink provided by Bacardi; Matthew Abess and Silvia Barisione, our multi-talented, multi-tasking curators rock the house on DJ double-duty; and Sonambula, a 16mm film/art installation from artist Dinorah De Jesús Rodríguez plays in the auditorium. Mark your calendars and call your friends!

Not A Member Of The Wolfsonian?
Then it’s time to join! As a member, you will enjoy free admission to our galleries, free or reduced admission for our programs, invitations to our exhibition openings, member promotions at The Wolfsonian Museum Shop Café, and much more. For membership information or to join, Click Here!

Abracadabra, Christina Pettersson, and John DeFaro Opening Reception 2/10/12

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Abracadabra, Christina Pettersson, and John DeFaro Opening Reception
Fri., Feb. 10, 6 – 9 pm
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison St.
Hollywood, FL 33020
ArtAndCultureCenter.org
Purchase Raffle Tickets

Abracadabra: Fifth Annual Exhibition and Fund-raising Raffle
Feb. 11 – March 9, 2012
Raffle Event: Fri., March 9, 6-9 pm

Now in its fifth year, this exhibition and fund-raiser is comprised of approximately 100 donated works in all media by artists who have been invited to participate. Abracadabra culminates with a live raffle of these outstanding art works in the main gallery. All works are exhibited prior to the evening of the raffle, affording ticket buyers an opportunity to preview the art before the main event!

Artist Talk about Residencies 2/9/12

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Artist Talk about Residencies
Residency Chit Chat
Thursday, February 9th at 7:00pm
LegalArt 1035 N Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33136

RSVP: info@legalartmiami.org
For further information visit legalartmiami.org

Do you want to apply to residencies, but don’t know where to start?
Are you looking for the right Residency for your practice?
Hear it straight from the artists!

Don’t miss the artist panel discussion on national and international residencies
Featured Artists:
Richard Hoglund, LegalArt Visiting Resident
Susan Lee Chun
Christina Petterson
Kerry Phillips
The artists will share their residency experiences including: McColl Visual Art Center, Three Walls, Bemis Center, Takt Hunstprojektraum, A.I.R. Vallauris, Vermont Studio Center, ArtCenter/South Florida, Yaddo, Deering Estate, and more!

The talk will be followed by open Q&A with attendants
Refreshments provided by Perrier

$5 Admission / Free for LegalArt Members

Musing with Myra Installment #10 2/15/12

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MUSING with MYRA . Installment #10
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:00pm until 9:00pm
Wynwood Kitchen & Bar
2550 N.W. 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33127

All are Welcome
RSVP required.

Monthly Arts Networking Event

Featured Guest Speaker
Tony Goldman
Developer and Visionary behind Wynwood will be in the House.
along with Jazz Legend Leo Casino on Sax.

6-9PM
Happy Hour Specials
Small Bites Provided

Photographers:
Liam Crotty
Mark Diamond
Don Parchment

Videographer: Andrew Earl Singer

Tigertail Presents Lenelle Moïse 2/10/12

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Tigertail Presents Lenelle Moïse
Friday, February 10, 2012, 8:00 pm
Books & Books
265 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables
More Info
booksandbooks.com
lenellemoise.com
tigertail.org

Reading/Performance Free

Tigertail brings back Lenelle Moïse, a powerhouse poet, theater artist and dynamic speaker. Lenelle Moïse offers interactive performances and workshops that address race, class, feminism, LGBTQ identities, new theater aesthetics, immigration and Haitian-American culture. She creates intimate, fiery, politicized texts about the intersection of race, class, gender, sexuality, culture and compassion. Her delivery is at once conversational and polished. Fueled by the motto “Words rouse worlds,” she regularly presents interactive performances and workshops that empower diverse groups of people to creatively speak up and act for social change.

Art and Design Night for Odyssey 2012 Exhibition 2/11/12

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Art and Design Night for Odyssey 2012 Exhibition
Saturday February 11th, 2012 from 7-10 pm
Art Fusion Galleries
1 NE 40th Street, Suites 3, 6, 7
Miami, FL 33137

Art Fusion Galleries is proud to present our premier exhibition of the year 2012
“Odyssey 2012”

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

The “Odyssey 2012” exhibition features 40 emerging to mid-career contemporary international artists – be sure to highlight the evening of February 11th 2012 on your calendar for our Art & Design Night.

Our first exhibition of 2012 features a select group of artisans whose works reflect a vibrant, distinctive and provocative energy. Described as eclectic and diverse, this exhibition is guaranteed to appeal to a wide array of contemporary art lovers.

For clients in the Palm Beach ~ Boca Raton area, transportation from Regency Court in Boca Raton to Art Fusion Galleries has been provided via Midnight Sun Tours. This bus will leave from Regency Court in Boca Raton (the corner of Jog Road and Yamato) PROMPTLY at 6:00 p.m. Saturday February 11th, and will leave Miami at 10:00 p.m. for the return home. Please RSVP your seat by Feb. 8th by calling Michael Altheim at (561).706.5146

Moroso Traveling Show Miami Opening Reception 2/9/12

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Moroso Traveling Show Miami Opening Reception
Thursday, February 9, 2012 from 6 to 8pm.
Moroso
4141 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33137

RSVP Here For Moroso or call us on 305.572 2900

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Join us for champagne and light snacks to celebrate the Moroso Traveling Show Miami Reception commemorating 60 years of design history from February 8th through 18, 2012. MOROSO, the Italian company that creates some of the worlds most innovative furniture design, is taking its story on the road to showcase its past and present through a mobile showroom praised for its historic and aesthetic substance

Paws 4 You Barkupy Miami Tropical Park 2/11/12

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Paws 4 You Barkupy Miami Tropical Park
Saturday, February 11, 11am – 1pm
Tropical Park
7900 SW 40th Street (by the stadium)
PetsTrustMiami.com

Support Paws 4 You Rescue and our Mission
~ Wear RED and look for the Paws 4 You Rescue tent ~
As you know, Paws 4 You Rescue’s Mission is to save dogs from the euthanasia list at Miami-Dade Animal Services. Our volunteers are there several times a week saving the unwanted.

Paws 4 You Rescue sees first hand what is happening at our County Shelter. By signing the Pets’ Trust petition and supporting the efforts, you, along with local animal advocates, hope to improve the lives of these animals.

The Pets’ Trust, modeled after the Children’s Trust, will create a consistent source of funds to operate and staff a new shelter due to open next year; lower the cost of spay and neuter services; and fund public awareness efforts about vaccinating and microchipping pets.

Paws 4 You Rescue believes that given the chance to vote, the citizens of Miami-Dade County will support a Pets’ Trust. Seeking a spot on the ballot is an initiative that both Houses of the Legislature need to support.

Saturday’s BARKupy Miami is to show our political leaders that Miami’s citizens should have the right to vote to improve the lives of our companion animals.

Wear a red shirt and bring your dog this Saturday to stand with Paws 4 You Rescue and the current dogs we have for adoption that were saved from death at our County Shelter. Together we can ask for the right to vote.

Got Swag Thursdays presents Papa Keith’s Fireworks Birthday Celebration 2/9/12

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Got Swag Thursdays presents Papa Keith’s Fireworks Birthday Celebration
February 9, 2012, 10pm-4am
Cafe Iguana’s
8358 Pines Blvd.
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024

Entertainment Mogul, Papa Keith, is celebrating his Big Birthday Bash at Got Swag Thursdays inside of Cafe Iguana’s.

Ladies in and drink free till 12 Midnight
College Students/ Military $10 all night

Along with Got Swag Thursdays house dj’s, we have several international guest dj’s coming thru.
Join us for the opening of the Hip Hop room with Rick Ross’s Official DJ,
DJ Sam Sneak

Rough Draft 3/1/12

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Rough Draft
3/1/2012, 8PM
Tempo Live!
2000 Harrison Street-Bay 7
Hollywood, FL 33020
roughdraftinc.com
FREE before 9PM|$5 After
Cash ONLY Bar

Live Art | Live Music | Creative People | Amazing Time

Every first Thursday at Tempo Live! Rough Draft Inc. combines Live music with impromptu art to create a mind blowing experience that draws in every angle of the creative soul!

To describe Rough Draft in a few characters wouldn’t do it complete justice.

Beyond the art, its a good time that everyone can enjoy. So whether you consider yourself an artist or not you will definitely want to experience what Rough Draft is for yourself.

The March Edition of Rough Draft will feature LIVE performances by Grammy Award winning producer/writer Rico Love’s Division 1 Artist Cherlise as well as Defyne Entertainment’s Anthem Banger

We will also screen the trailer of the Dandelion Films, Russell Simmons produced documentary Lemon about three-time felon, Tony Award winning poet Lemon Anderson and immediately following the screening we will host a virtual Q & A with the producers of the film and Lemon himself.

Interested in creating, performing or displaying your works please contact us (305) 600-3097 or info@roughdraftinc.com | roughdraftinc.com | facebook.com/RoughDraftInc | twitter.com/RoughDraftInc | youtube.com/roughdraftinc1

Non-Valentine’s Day Happy Hour Party at The Rock Shop 2/15/12

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Non-Valentine’s Day Happy Hour Party at The Rock Shop!
February 15, 2012, 6:00pm
The Rock Shop Bar
1334 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Must RSVP- Register Here

We say…don’t feel bad if you didn’t have a Valentine!

The Rock Shop is hosting a Non-Valentine’s Day party on February 15th for singles who like to mingle and couples who like to ROCK out and have fun!!

Basically, it’s our new holiday for EVERYONE!

Here are the details:
• Admission = FREE!
• From 6pm till 9pm
• All drinks $5
• Complimentary snacks will be served!

Leave the mushy stuff to the newlyweds, and come ROCK out with us at the hottest event on South Beach – the day after Valentine’s Day!!

Any questions, comments or inquiries, please contact us via: info@insensemiami.com
www.insensemiami.com

Serendipity 3 Valentine’s Day Aphrodisiac Dessert and Drink February 2012

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Aphrodisiac Valentines Day Dessert & Drink
The entire month of February
Serendipity 3
1102 Lincoln Rd.
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Serendipity 3 New Miami Beach Location Is The Ultimate Spot This Valentines Day For An Aphrodisiac Dessert & Drinks

The New Lincoln Road Location is Serving Up Decadent Desserts and Drinks to Please the Sweet Tooth in Everyone During the Romantic Holiday

When this time of the year rolls around everyone is always rushing around trying to find the perfect flowers or box of chocolates for their loved ones, which can sometimes be such a hassle, but this year we have it covered here at Serendipity 3 on Miami Beach, all you have to do is make the reservation.

This February Head Chef Chad Ellis at our the Lincoln Road location will be pre-pairing the most decadent aphrodisiac dessert and drink this month in honor of Valentines Day. For those who don’t know, an Aphrodisiac is a substance that increases sexual desire and in this case our dessert and drink will do just that for you and your significant other!

The indulgent dessert consists of a warm Godiva® Chocolate Dipped Brownie topped with a Dark Chocolate Heart Candy served with Dulce de Leche Ice Cream surrounded by Raspberry Compote, Gold Plated Almonds, Whipped Cream and a garnish of Mint Sprigs. The cocktail which is almost a dessert itself, consists of a delicious mixture of Honey, Cream, Vodka infused with Chocolate and Raspberry, suspended in a martini glass swirled with Milk Chocolate and topped with White Chocolate floating heart boats filled with violet Chambord® Liqueur.

9th Annual Big Cat-nap Campout at Zoo Miami 2/18-19/12

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9th Annual Big Cat-nap Campout at Zoo Miami
2/18-2/19/12, 6:15 p.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Zoo Miami
12400 SW 152 Street
Miami, FL 33177
www.zoomiami.org

Bring your family and experience the 9th Annual Big Cat-Nap Campout! Pitch your tent in one of our own “grasslands” for a real camping experience. It’s happening on Saturday, February 18th, so pack up your camping gear and head on over to experience a night of wilderness, complete with sound effects (provided by Zoo animals)! Children must be at least 6 years old and in the first grade to participate. Next day admission to the Zoo is included. Pre-registration is required.

To download registration form, visit www.zoomiami.org.

During the Campout you’ll enjoy:
Behind-the-scenes tour with up close and personal views of selected Zoo animals
Knowledgeable keeper and guide
Campfire complete with S’Mores
Commemorative T-shirt
Continental style breakfast

Cost per person: Members: $49 Non-members: $64

CANCELLED – The DWNTWN Miami Concert Series Presents Tristan Clopet, Jacob Jeffries and Rachel Goodrich 2/10/12

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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO FLOOD

From the DDA: Unfortunately Mother Nature has her own plans today and they do not include letting us put on an outdoor concert. The DWNTWN Miami Concert Series featuring Rachel Goodrich, Jacob Jeffries Band and Tristan Clopet has been canceled tonight due to flooding at Bayfront Park and continuous thunderstorms throughout the day.

The DWNTWN Miami Concert Series Presents Tristan Clopet, Jacob Jeffries and Rachel Goodrich
Friday, February 10th @ 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 (expect March). 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 during the summer months.

The Miami Downtown Development Authority’s popular DWNTWN Miami Concert Series will now be held year-round, the expanded concert series will continue to host monthly events during the winter months at Bayfront Park’s Tina Hills Pavillion and at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts during the summer.

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 three energetic performances by Tristan Clopet, Jacob Jeffries and Rachel Goodrich. 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.

Tristan Clopet kicks off the festivities with songs from his latest LP that are a tour-de-force of clever songwriting, lush harmonies and dancing rhythms.

Next up Jacob Jeffries, hailed as a super singer-songwriter-keyboardist, and his band showcase their piano driven rock and roll that is bursting with hook-filled melodies and dramatic, instantly likable vocals.

Last, but certainly not least, Rachel Goodrich, along with her full band, brings her eclectic blend of vaudeville-inspired indie pop and swing-jazz to the downtown stage.
Every second Friday of the month @ 6:00pm (OCT through APR, expect MAR)

Season 4 Performance Schedule:
April 13, 2012 – TBA

Presented by the Miami DDA, additional sponsors include the Intercontinental Hotel Miami, Miami Children’s Museum and Miami New Times others involved include Embrace Events and Big Brothers Big Sisters. This season the Miami DDA has partnered up with Big Brothers Big Sisters for the Just Volunteer Miami initiative – a campaign to encourage volunteerism in Miami. The DWNTWN Concert Series is free to the public and held on the second Friday of every month during sunset happy hour. Food and drinks are available. The Miami Downtown Development Authority’s DWNTWN Miami Concert Series will now be held year-round as a result of a $100,000 matching grant awarded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The expanded concert series will continue to host monthly events during the winter months at Bayfront Park’s Tina Hills Pavillion and at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts during the summer. For information on this show and the rest of the season, please go to www.dwntwn.com. You can also become a fan of the DWNTWN Miami Concert Series on Facebook or text DWNTWNR to 878787 for up-to-the-minute updates.

The Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is committed to improving the quality of life for businesses, employees, residents, and visitors in downtown Miami. As an independent agency of the City of Miami, the Miami DDA supports business growth, infrastructure improvements, and services for Downtown Miami residents and stakeholders. In addition to its programs and initiatives, the Miami DDA is partnering with the City and other government entities to strengthen Downtown Miami’s position as an international center for commerce, culture, and tourism. Through its DWNTWN campaign, which sponsors programs such as free outdoor concerts and special networking events, the Miami DDA drives consumers young and old to the region with the goal of supporting existing businesses and transforming Downtown Miami into a thriving, 24-7 urban epicenter. The organization is governed by a 15-member board comprised of three public appointees and 12 downtown property owners, residents and/or workers. For more information about the Miami DDA and Downtown Miami, please visit www.MiamiDDA.com.

A Southern Revival 2/25/12

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A Southern Revival
02/25/12, 8:00 P.M.
Yardbird Southern Table and Bar
16th and Lenox Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
www.runchickenrun.com

Culinary enthusiasts will have a chance to travel back in time in celebration of this year’s Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival as James Beard Award-Winning Executive Chef Sean Brock of Husk and McCrady’s in Charleston unites with the culinary team at Yardbird Southern Table and Bar. “Top Chef” alums Jeff McInnis and Kenny Gilbert, and Pastry Chef Gail Goetsch will team up with Chef Sean Brock to cook the ultimate Southern menu inspired by the region’s history. “A Southern Revival,” taking
place on Saturday, February 25, 2012, will be an 1800’s themed dinner, featuring time-honored recipes from the era which has influenced the innovative cuisine at both Yardbird and Husk.

Benefiting the Southern Foodways Alliance, tickets will be $375 for regular seating and $475 for premium seating which includes a bourbon flight presented by Julian Van Winkle, III. The special menu will include favorites from yesteryear such as: Deviled Eggs Topped with Caviar, House Made Country Ham, Charleston-Style Frogmore Stew with Three Year Old Aged Charleston Gold Rice, and Fried Yardbird with Carolina Gold Waffles and Brussels Sprouts with Crisp Green Apple, as well as pairings from America’s finest wineries.

Out of this World by Salsatronix 2/18/12

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Out of this World by Salsatronix
Feb. 18, 2012, 7:30 PM
Baily Hall Theater, Broward College
3501 SW Davie Road
Davie FL 33314
www.salsatronix.com

“Out of this World” will be performed on Feb. 18 at 7:30 PM at the Baily Hall Theater on the Broward college campus in Davie Florida. When different genres and backgrounds come together from the dance world and choose not to put down or judge their differences, but rather work together to create a first of its kind theatrical dance show, the result is “Out of This World” presented by SalsaTronix. The story line about aliens determining the fate of humankind unfolds on stage while sharing the message that only when people respect the differences and values of others can performance truly be heightened to its greatest “Out of this World” potential (and in this story, maybe even save the world). Tickets available at the Baily Hall Box Office: 954-201-6884.

God of Love, Fine Wine, Film and Love-Inducing Darts at Wine by the Bay 2/11/12

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God of Love Fine Wine, Film, and Love-Inducing Darts at Wine by the Bay
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
Wine by the Bay
888 Biscayne Blvd. #112 at the Marina Blue
Miami, FL
33132
Facebook Page
RSVP is required to info@winebtb.com

Fine Wine, Film, and “Love-Inducing Darts” at Wine by the Bay
A Free Cultural Series Event in Collaboration with The Indie Film Club of Miami

Miami, FL…February 8, 2012…Wine by the Bay, Downtown Miami’s newest fine wine and art boutique, will host the first of its local artist cultural series events in collaboration with The Indie Film Club of Miami. “God of Love” – a free short film screening and wine tasting event will celebrate Valentine’s Day with urban style at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2012, Wine by the Bay, 888 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 112 at the Marine Blue, Miami, FL, 33132. RSVPs are required as space is limited info@winebtb.com. Media representatives must send a confirmation to press@winebtb.com.

Four films about Love will be paired with Cĥateau de Marres Rosé and strawberries dipped in chocolate!

Lined up for the Valentine’s event are:

God of Love – directed by Luke Matheny. This 2011 Academy Award “Best Live-Action Short” winner tells the story of a lovestruck, lounge-singing, darts champion who has his “prayers answered” literally when he mysteriously receives a box of love-inducing darts. Trailer – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlQsnMsq_RI

Stretch (music video) – directed by Arturo Cubacub with gorgeous music written and performed by the luminous Sarah Weiss.

Kaliedocorp – directed by local filmmaker Brad Klipfel. This official selection at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival, portrays a young man who interns for the world’s first supernatural corporation.

Dame Factory – directed by Melanie Abramov, is a sexy, stylish, yet grotesque film exploring the female body and sexuality. Nominated “Best Experimental” Miami Short Film Festival; Winner “Best Experimental” Brooklyn Short Film and Coney Island Film Festivals. Trailer – http://vimeo.com/18886219

“The Indie Film Club of Miami is ecstatic to partner with Wine by the Bay for our monthly wine and cinema series. Great films paired with great wine are a match made in heaven, like a ragout of exotic wild mushrooms and Saint-Estephe Bordeaux or Woody Allen and Manhattan,” remarks event organizer, Diliana Alexander.

Alexander hopes to continue regularly holding this free event at Wine by the Bay, allowing the organization to bring to the public a thematically curated evening, paired with the right wine and nibblers. “Indulge your senses, explore your heart, and expand your palette,” she concludes.

Formed in 1999, The Indie Film Club of Miami currently has over 800 active members. The organization’s goal is to spearhead a movement of local filmmakers, actors, screen writers, cinematographers, artists, musicians, and dancers who like to create, collaborate and be inspired. The group is led by Diliana Alexander, Jose Jacho and Kate Avery, all local writers/directors/producers and programmers. Collectively, they have worked for some of the best international film festivals including: Toronto International Film Festival; Miami International Film Festival; Hot Docs, Toronto; Miami Short Film Festival; Art Basel (Miami) Film Festival; and Festival de Nouveau Cinema, Quebec.

Recently opened, Wine by the Bay is a retail wine boutique that hosts regular wine tastings and an ever-changing art exhibition. The store provides a selection suitable for all tastes and budgets. Owner and gallerist, Stefano Campanini (who also owns Etra Fine Art in the Design District) plans to regularly host events such as poetry readings, film screenings, and lectures that showcase local artists.

Commenting on Downtown Miami’s development, Campanini remarks: “I love the crowd and the energy. Having an art and wine store across from the new Miami Art Museum and Science Museum, next to Genting Resorts World Miami, and the Freedom Tower is beyond what I could have ever imagined. Many upscale restaurants and bars have moved their headquarters here because it will be the top area in our city. This vibe can’t be found anywhere else in Miami.”

For more information on The Indie Film Club of Miami, visit www.facebook.com/theindiefilmclub. For Wine by the Bay events, visit www.facebook.com/WinebytheBay or www.winebtb.com.

Ultimate Valentine’s Day Escape at The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale 2/14/12

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Ultimate Valentine’s Day Escape
Valentine’s Day events from February 10 to February 18, 2012
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
One North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
www.ritzcarlton.com/fortlauderdale

A sunny Valentine’s getaway is an excellent prescription for winter blues and is a sure way to score points with the significant other, leaving only one question: Where to go? An easy getaway with plenty of airlift from most U.S. cities is Fort Lauderdale, and this Valentine’s Day you can book luxury with PLENTY of extras at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale. The luxury oceanfront hotel on the pristine Gold Coast has water views from every room, balconies in every room, and legendary service, plus packages that could only be inspired by Cupid himself:

For The Soulmate A Romantic retreat…
1. Exclusive: Ultimate Valentine’s Day One-Night Escape with VIP Andrea Bocelli Concert Tickets:
Available one night only, Tuesday, February 14, 2012
A one night escape available to just ONE couple, the first to reserve online at www.ritzcarlton.com/fortlauderdale beginning Wednesday, February 8
Package price: $1,999 plus tax for everything listed below:
· Luxurious One-Bedroom Oceanfront Residential Suite with Club Lounge Access(complimentary culinary presentations, separate reading, media and computer areas and dedicated concierge to assist with any reservations or travel plans) at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
· Two VIP tickets to the one-night only Andrea Bocelli Valentine’s Day concert, Tuesday, February 14 at the Bank Atlantic Center.
· Private roundtrip transportation to the concert.
· Breakfast for two in Via Luna or in the privacy of your guestroom
· Romantic welcome gifts of limited edition Jean-Paul Gaultier-designed, fishnet-laced Piper-Heidsieck Champagne and more romantic presents.

2. Valentine’s Day One-Night Escape
Available one night only, Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Package price: $549 plus tax
· Luxurious Partial Ocean View accommodations at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
· Gourmet three-course Italian-inspired dinner for two in the romantic, oceanfront Via Luna restaurant, or in the privacy of your luxurious guestroom.
· Breakfast for two in Via Luna or in the privacy of your guestroom
· Romantic welcome gifts of limited edition Jean-Paul Gaultier-designed, fishnet-laced Piper Heidsieck Champagne and more romantic presents.

3. Romantic Weekend Rendezvous
Available February 10-12 or February 17-19 from $809 per night, plus tax.
The two-night romance-filled package includes:
· Two nights in a luxurious oceanfront guestroom at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
· Rose petal turndown upon arrival (rose petals are scattered from the entrance of your guestroom leading to the bed, where rose petals are placed in the shape of a heart)
· Daily American breakfast for two on your private balcony (with in-room dining) or in the oceanfront Via Luna restaurant
· Complimentary full day “Natural Oasis,” Cabana on the Oceanfront VIP Cabana Level, equipped with a personal flat screen TV, audio docking station, fresh fruit, bottled water and a Cabana Captain standing ready to serve. Once per stay
· Couples Massage or spa credit of $250 once per stay
· Champagne and sparkling wine tasting Friday or Saturday evening in the romantic Wine Room, which has the largest wine vault of any Fort Lauderdale hotel. Once per stay
· Special gifts of a Ritz-Carlton signature scented candle and Ritz-Carlton massage oil

New Found Love
Culinary affairs to remember…
Sultry Affair Oceanfront Cabana Package
Saturday, February 11 & Tuesday, February 14 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Private Cabana Level
$250 per couple
*plus tax and gratuity
Romance your amour with an evening under the stars in one of ten private cabanas resting just below the 7th floor tropical pool deck, seemingly suspended on a curvilinear perch over the Atlantic, on the city’s only VIP cabana level. Enjoy mesmerizing views, sultry music, a bottle of Veuve Clicquot and a family-style dinner prepared by Executive Chef Christian Clair featuring caviar and fresh seafood display of King Crab Claws, Blue Point Oysters, Shrimp, Mussels and Clams, followed by Grilled Beef Tenderloin, Broiled Maine Lobster, complete with decadent desserts. (TIP: Perfect for proposing)
Reservations Required 72 Hours In Advance.
Contact Rochelle Figueroa at Rochelle.Figueroa@ritzcarlton.com or 954-465-2300.

Sweet Valentine Sunday Brunch in Via Luna
Sunday, February 12 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Adults: $65; Children: $1 per year old, up to age 11
*plus tax and gratuity
If the way to their heart is through their stomach, surprise your epicurean lover with an oceanfront Italian-inspired culinary event with a parade of chef-attended stations winding through the oceanfront restaurant serving traditional brunch favorites, gourmet carving stations, a create-your-own pasta station, imported cheeses and charcuteries, seafood on ice, lavish desserts including a cascading chocolate fountain taking center stage and free-flowing mimosas and Bloody Marys.

Valentine’s Day Dinner in Via Luna
Tuesday, February 14 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Bella Notte! Enjoy sumptuous Italian-inspired cuisine in an oceanfront setting with aphrodisiac a la carte options of Blue Point Oysters in a Champagne Mignonette, Butter Poached Maine Lobster with Ricotta Gnudi and Forest Mushrooms and a Passion Fruit Mousse, a Milk Chocolate Sponge with Crunchy Coconut topped with Mascarpone Ice Cream.
State of Champagne with Moet Hennessy
Saturday, February 18 from 7 p.m.
$79 per person
*plus tax and gratuity
A royal engagement presented by Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale Sommelier Don Derocher and Moët Hennessy to celebrate Cupid’s Valentine’s Day blessings or a well-deserved extended weekend, in honor of our forefathers, with free-flowing Moët & Chandon Champagne. Featuring selections from the Imperial family: Moët & Chandon Rosé Imperial, Moët & Chandon Ice Imperial and Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial, paired with gourmet culinary bites from Via Luna Chef Jason Coperine in the oceanfront Via Luna Bar Terrace for a special, casual gathering.
Reservations Required
Please RSVP by Thursday, February 16 by contacting Via Luna at (954)302-6460.

Singles Date and Wine 3/3/12

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Singles Date & Wine
03/03/2012, 7pm
Cavas Wine Tasting Cafe
900 South Miami Ave, Ste. 180
Miami, Florida 33130
Register Online

Get your chic on and enjoy an evening mingling with other singles amidst a sparkling wine starter and fabulous hors d’ oeuvres. Loosen that tie or kick off your heels as the evening progresses into a signature speed dating event with a room full of single professionals.

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.

Speed Dating event starts at 7pm promptly.

Please arrive 10-15 Minutes early to check-in and select a wine of your choice.

Apollo Bank Presents Food Trucks 2/9/12

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Apollo Bank Presents Food Trucks
Thursday, February 9, 2012 @ 11:30am – 2:30pm
Apollo Bank
1150 South Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33130

Join Apollo Bank this Thursday from 11:30am – 2:30pm for some of Miami’s best gourmet restaurants on wheels! Come enjoy munching on delicious food from five of Miami’s most popular food trucks, and mingle with Brickell’s business and residential crowd.

And of course, these yummy gourmet food trucks are:
· Ms. Cheezious
· Gastropod
· Sugar Rush
· La Camaronera “The Fish Box”
· Cuban Cube

Happy Hour with Cleber Lopes Beauty and Dania Victor 2/10/12

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Happy Hour with Cleber Lopes Beauty and Dania Victor
Friday, February 10, 6:00pm until 9:00pm
Cleber Lopes Beauty & Life Institute
330 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL

RSVP 305-445-3446

Please join us for a happy hour at Cleber Lopes Beauty & Life Institute along with our beauty amabassador, Dania Victor!

Complimentary cockails and hors d’ouvres by newly opened The Dome Restaurant. Sweets by Miles Cake & Candy Shoppe.

Janette Janero Presents Be My Valentine A Pop-Up Burlesque Fitness Event 2/11/12

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Janette Janero Presents Be My Valentine A Pop-Up Burlesque Fitness Event
Saturday February 11, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Florida International University Recreation Center RC101
11290 SW 13th Street
Miami, FL 33199

Ready for a workout with a twist, shimmy and shake? Janette Janero, a vibrant new resource in the local health and fitness scene, is bringing her one-of-a-kind Burlesque Fitness class public.

South Florida’s fiercest femmes (and those who want to become one!) are invited to connect Saturday February 11th, 2012 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Florida International University’s Recreation Center RC101 for a pop-up Burlesque Fitness session, taught by Janette Janero herself. A fun and sexy class that actually works up a sweat, Burlesque Fitness centers around a seductive, dance-based fitness routine, meant to work and tone students’ best “assets.”

In its first ever open-to-the-public forum, the class invites participants to partake in this sophisticated-yet-suggestive take on the theatrical art form of dance that combines elements of acting, modeling, and dancing. Using chairs as props, the class actively targets and tones arms, abs, hips, and thighs. Dancers will learn a full routine – whether they take it back to the bedroom is up to them!

A minimum donation of $10.00 is strongly requested. Guests are also encouraged to bring their creativity as there will be a station to custom design and create Valentine’s Day cards for the patients at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Interested participants may pre-register by calling 305.348.2575 or by emailing abbi@sugarbombpr.com.

Weekly Burlesque Fitness classes are available Fridays at 3:00 p.m. at Florida International University’s Recreation Center, for members only.

Janette Janero, personal trainer and group fitness director at Florida International University and University of Miami, is a vibrant new resource in the South Florida fitness scene. Janero brings balance and health to her students and clients through her intense education process, which incorporates both exercise technique and the practice of healthy living, combined with a hands-on approach. As a certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor, Janero teaches a variety of classes including Zumba, Spinning, Aqua Fitness, and Belly Dancing, and is also a certified holistic lifestyle coach. For more information, please visit www.janettejanero.com.

Words and Wine Board Game Night 2/8/12

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Words & Wine Board Game Night
2/8/12, 9p-3a
Holleman’s Restaurant
1 Curtiss Parkway
Miami Springs 33166
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This Wednesday we are going to bring out some of our dusty board games and have some old school fun at Words & Wine! Bring out your dominoes, twister, Monopoly, and Candy Land! We will provide a few deck of cards and board games but if you can bring some from home to share through the night. Thanks guys see you Wednesday

Let’s once again get together, drink some wine, share some thoughts and be happy.

Drink Specials: (you are really going to like this part)
Just like the Legions: 1$ Draft Beers
5$ Shot and Beer
10$ Bottle Of Wine
You Cannot Beat That Deal

We got plenty of space for Musicians, Poets, and yes Drummers!
Separate rooms for plenty of entertainment.

All ages Welcome. No cover for anyone 21+
5$ underage

Free Parking!

Also we will be serving finger foods for 4-8 Bucks

This new space is a lovely venue/restaurant that offers a very laid back environment. It is very cozy, well lit atmosphere where everyone can be themselves.

This is just the very beginning, join us for our Open Mic Every Wednesday! Let’s get together and continue to share good vibes and creativity. Miami is redefining it’s Art scene and our movement has created a pavement for poets, musicians, dancers, thinkers, lovers, and people who just need to get away and express themselves freely.

Any questions please call Nikki 786 728 4748

hollemansrestaurant.com

Women’s Cycling Happy Hour 2/13/12

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Women’s Cycling Happy Hour
Monday 13 February 2012, 5-7pm
Stuart’s Wild Ride
8177 West Glades Road
just west of the Florida Turnpike exit.
www.facebook.com/stuartswildride
www.twitter.com/stuartswildride

Stuart’s Wild Ride Launches Women’s Cycling Happy Hour Monday February 13
Certified Wellness Professionals including Tri-Coach Dara Wittenberg, Retül Fit Specialist Nick Yanarella, Yoga instructor Sandy Chasen.

Get out and celebrate GALentine’s Day February 13th! This is a perfectly mythical holiday the day before the dreaded St. Valentine’s Day Lovefest when women of every fitness level join together to Reinforce their New Year’s Wellness Resolutions and Promote Sisterhood! Stuart’s Wild Ride – the Cervelo Cycling Shop at 8177 West Glades Road in Boca Raton – continues a monthly series of happy hour gatherings next Monday February 13 from 5-7pm with wine, cheese and some notable wellness professionals who will help make you a better rider. Join fellow cycling enthusiasts after hours for a series of short presentations about optimal training and relaxation techniques including Certified Tri-Coach Dara Wittenberg, Retül Fit Specialist Nick Yanarella, and Certified Yoga Instructor Sandy Chasan.

Stuart’s Wild Ride is the only South Florida Cycling Center where riders can get their hands on the full line of high performance Cervelo road and time trial bikes and have their new or current cycles custom fitted on the dynamic Retül fit system to maximize performance and minimize the risk of injury. Open daily at 10am, the shop also features Zoots, Fizik and SDI shoes plus fine European cycling apparel. Monthly in-store wellness events feature special guest speakers, discounts on select merchandise, complimentary refreshments and an opportunity to meet dedicated local cyclists and triathletes.

Deering Seafood Festival 3/25/12

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Deering Seafood Festival
Sunday, March 25, 10am – 6pm
Deering Estate at Cutler
16701 SW 72 Avenue
Palmetto Bay ( Miami) 33157
deeringseafoodfestival.com

Escape to the 8th annual Deering Seafood Festival on Sunday, March 25, for an island celebration and savor Florida’s freshest fish and seafood. There are activities for every age including pontoon boat rides, an Artists’ Village, and nature hikes and tours of the historic homes. In the Cooking Demo tent presented by Whole Foods Market Coral Gables, local celebrity chefs Giorgio Rapicavoli (Eating Room), Simon Stowjanovic (Altamare) and the Executive Chef of Islamorada’s Green Turtle Inn prepare their seafood specialties. Following all cooking demos are wine pairings and tastings from Crown Wine & Spirits.

At Seafood Alle, Golden Rule Seafood Market, Whole Foods Market, Eating Room, River Oyster Bar, Black Point Ocean Grill, Imlee Indian Bistro, Shibui Japanese Restaurant, Iggy’s Street Wok and Paella Party prepare shrimp, lobster, oysters, conch, fish and crab prepared in a variety of ways. For land lovers Sports Grill is on hand with their famous wings and burgers.

On the main stage, Pan Paradise Steel Band and Caribbean Crew each perform their reggae/calypso sound, followed by Mr. Nice Guy. Adding to the island theme are the ever-popular Bahamian Junkanoo musicians. In the Lil’Shrimp Kids Zone there is a Discovery Cove with hands-on adventures, and ounlimited fun on the inflatables.

The Deering Estate at Cutler is a Miami-Dade County park, located at
16701 SW 72 Avenue, in Palmetto Bay (Miami). Admission: Adults $15 in advance online/ $25 at the gate, Children 4-14 year $5, and Foundation Members Free, includes park entrance and all activities, excluding food, drink, pontoon rides and rock wall, from10am-6pm. For more information call 305.235.1668 ext. 263 or log on to:www.deeringseafoodfestival.org. Proceeds from the event benefit the Deering Estate Foundation.

Miami-Dade Parks provides quality and diverse cultural and recreational experiences for persons with disabilities. To request material in accessible format, information on access for persons with disabilities, or sign language interpreter services (7 days in advance), call 305-755-7848.

David Brenner A Night of Comedy 2/9/12

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David Brenner – A Night of Comedy
Feb. 9, 8pm
Alper JCC – Russell Theater
Dave and Mary Alper JCC
Robert Russell Theater – Bldg #4
11155 SW 112 Avenue
Miami, FL 33176
www.alperjcc.org

David Brenner brings his unique brand of comedy to the Alper JCC Robert Russell Theater on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012. He began his remarkable career with a national debut on The Tonight Show, and has gone on to make the most appearances of any guest in the show’s history. He has done four HBO Specials, his most recent, “David Brenner: Back with a Vengeance” proved once again that the Philadelphia native is still “the ultimate comeback kidder.” Before becoming a comedian, he enjoyed a successful career as the writer/producer/director of 115 television documentaries and his work earned him a total of nearly thirty awards including an Emmy. He is the author of five books his latest, “I Think There’s a Terrorist in My Soup,” and makes frequent appearances as a political pundit on news oriented shows, like CNN and The Fox Network.

ArtSoBay Event Night 2/18/12

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ArtSoBay Event Night
Saturday, Feb. 18, 6:30 – 10pm
Deering Estate at Cutler
16701 SW 72 Ave
Palmetto Bay (Miami)
33157
www.deeringestate.org

Contemporary art exhibits, one-time only art performances and site-specific installations are certain to awaken one’s senses when ArtSoBay opens on Saturday, Feb.18 at the Deering Estate at Cutler. Uniquely alternative experiences are created for the viewer when sound, taste, smell and touch are integrated into the artists’ messages. The unconventional day and evening art event is a highlight of the annual SoBay Festival of the Arts, a two-week celebration (Feb. 14-26) of visual, literary, and performing art collaborations.

Participating artists from the Deering Estate are: Visual Arts – Lucas Blanco, Thomas Daniel, Bernadette Denoux, Lucinda Linderman, Aurora Molina and Christina Pettersson; Literary Arts – Deena Blazejack and C.M. Clark. Dominique Breard, LegalArt Program Director has curated the LegalArt portion with their artists including: Justin Broadbent, Pachi Giustinian, Jiae Hwang, Julia Blaukopf, Brookhart Jonquil, Manny Prieres, TM Sisters and Pioneer Winter. The exhibit runs through Saturday, March 10.

Artist Dinorah De Jesus Rodriguez, whose alternate cinema project is incorporated with the lush mango grove that lines the Deering Estate path, greets guests at ArtSoBay Events Night. The evening also brings together this community’s most notable artists, whose works are featured in the groundbreaking exhibit, Wedding Crashers. Artist Ralph Provisero, Special Projects Curator said, “ Weddings can be iconic images of momentary time. The preparation, the party and the aftermath are often based on grandiose images of fantasy or skewed reality. With the Deering Estate being such a popular wedding destination, these art installations, though curated for the spaces they occupy, are wedding crashers ¬–¬ uninvited witnesses that nonetheless embody a presence as fantastical as their surroundings.”

Wedding Crasher artists include: Rene Barge, Bhakti Baxter, Felecia Chizuko Carlisle, Robert Chambers, Clifton Childree, William Cordova, Jason Hedges, Michael Loveland, Cheryl Pope, Leyden Rodriguez-Casanova, Frances Trombly and Wendy Wischer.

The evening also features on-going performance art: Contact with Rene Barge and the transformation of sound with crowd participation, Lucinda Linderman Excess Extravagance, Jason Hedges Vertical Spits and C.M. Clark presenting a poetry reading. There is an informal reception with an opportunity to meet all of the artists and curators. ArtSoBay Event Night runs from 6:30pm to10pm and there is no admission charge.

For more information on SoBay Festival of the Arts, a complete schedule of events, and tickets call 305.235.1668 x 238 or visit www.deeringestate.org

Haitian Heritage Museum 8th Annual Visionary Cocktail 2/25/12

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Haitian Heritage Museum 8th Annual Visionary Cocktail
February 25, 2012, 7:30pm-Midnight
Haitian Heritage Museum
4141 NE 2nd Avenue SuMiami Design District
ite 105C
Miami, FL 33137
haitianheritagemuseum.org

On Saturday February 25, 2012 from 7:30pm-Midnight in the Miami Design District, the Haitian Heritage Museum will present it’s 8th Annual “Haitian Heritage Museum Visionary Cocktail Gala”, located at 4141 NE 2nd Avenue Miami, FL 33137. This is the Haitian Heritage Museum signature fundraiser. We will be honoring community leaders from various walks of life. The Awardees are Danielle Knox-HHM Honorary Haitian Award, Manny & Jean Cherubin from Tele America -HHM Haitian Pillar Award, Edwidge Danticat- HHM Cultural Achiever Award, Comcast- Corporate Partner of the Year Award, HHM Scholastic Award given to a deserving student from DASH (Design Architecture Senior High) and the 1st Haitian Heritage Museum Father Jean Juste Visionary Award given to a visionary leader in the Haitian community.

There will be live entertainment by the band MaWon, a silent auction, cocktails and a taste of the Haitian culture will be on full display. We look forward to your support as we highlight our rich culture and heritage.

Digital Fridays at Cameo 2/10/12

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Digital Fridays at Cameo
2/10/12, 11 PM
Cameo
1485 Washington Avenue
More Info

Complimentary Admission on Rick C’s VIP Guest List.
Text “Cameo Fridays” 305.300.0827 for more info

Each and every Friday night
The Legendary Cameo Nightclub in Miami Beach.
Awaits your arrival to delight you with an amazing sound system
The most talented DJ’s on Sobe and the world

Once you enlist on “Rick C’s VIP” you will be rewarded with Free Admission
From 11pm Till 1:00am. *Restrictions may apply.
To Rsvp, Bottle & List Info please contact:
Cameo@Brickellmiamisobe.com or Text 305 .300.0827

The hottest people in Miami….You have to see it to believe it!

Nikki Beach at Night 2/12/12

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Nikki Beach at Night
2/12/12, 7pm
Nikki Beach
1 Ocean Drive
More Info
Free admission on Rick C’s List till 12 AM! text 305 300 0827 to be added!

Nikki At Night Sundays @Nikki Beach
With The Best House Music by our residents
DJs Bruno, Felipe Kaval and Armand Pena

To RSVP Guest List Text me your name + # Guests with you & @ the door simply say That you’re on Rick C’s List for Complimentary Admission from 7PM to12AM And Reduced Admission $10 from 12AM to 2AM

21 + Dress Code Enforced & Important to come early due to capacity
*Guys bring Girls for faster entry or get a VIP Table/Bottle Service
To RSVP VIP table (recommended) contact me now: Rick Chaumin
Text : 305.300.0827
Email : Hmc2575@gmail.com
Facebook.com/Rick Chaumin
Twitter.com/Hmc2575

Lift Fridays at Club 50 2/10/12

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Lift Fridays at Club 50
2/10/12, 10pm
Club 50 at the Viceroy, Brickell
485 Brickell Ave
More Info
Free admission on Rick C’s list until 12am

Very Important!
You must arrive at 10:30- 11PM to receive complimentary admission on my guest list. Follow my instructions and you will not get stuck in ine! Groups of unescorted males will not be admitted without a table reservation. Dress code fully enforced! Text me at 786 273 7401 to be added to Rick C’s list

Club 50 has the toughest door policy in the industry, If you plan on arriving after 11:30 a table reservation is a must or you will not be granted admission, as clients who RSVP are given the ultimate priority. Ask me about our bottle specials!

Come and and by swept away by what everyone in Miami is ecstatic and thrilled about…
The Breathtaking 50 story high view of Brickell and Downtown Miami…
An event for the truly sophisticated, sexy and discriminating urbanite,
I Present to you Ladies and Gentlemen…
Club 50 at The Viceroy Hotel In Brickell.
Music Orchestrated by and Felipe Kaval (Open Format) and Rey Rodriguez(house)

Doors open at 10PM. Text Me at 786 273 7401 to be added to Guest List for Complimentary admission until 12:30 AM
Once you get to the door just say you’re on Rick’s List!

Very Strict Door Policy! Dress Code Strictly Enforced!! No sneakers, oversized jeans, baseball caps, excessive jewlery, gold teeth.
Only the properly dressed will be admitted as this Venue is geared to satisfy the Best of the Best!

Text Me for Bottle Service Reservations. 786 273 7401
Your weekly host, Rick Chaumin

Elevate Saturdays at Club 50 at The Viceroy 2/11/12

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Elevate Saturdays at Club 50 at The Viceroy
2/11/12, 10pm
Club 50 at the Viceroy, Brickell
485 Brickell Ave
More Info
Complimentary admission until 12:30 on Rick C’s VIP List

Very Important!
You must arrive at 10:30- 11PM to receive complimentary admission on my guest list. Follow my instructions and you will not get stuck in ine! Groups of unescorted males will not be admitted without a table reservation. Dress code fully enforced! Text me at 786 273 7401 to be added to Rick C’s list

Club 50 has the toughest door policy in the industry, If you plan on arriving after 11:30 a table reservation is a must or you will not be granted admission, as clients who RSVP are given the ultimate priority. Ask me about our bottle specials!

Fifty stories up, Club 50 reigns as Icon Brickell’s most exclusive lookout point: a spectacular, Asian-inflected private pool and lounge atop the hotel tower.
Late night, the rooftop lounge plays host to an international who’s who, featuring a rotating roster of some of Miami’s top DJs and an ambiance that’s chic, sexy and quintessentially Miami. A menu of light Mediterranean-inspired fare is offered, the perfect complement to an inventive menu of signature cocktails and a premier wine list.
Club 50’s stunning interiors, the work of Kelly Wearstler, are layered with grained marbles and woods, Japanese woodblock-inspired prints and plants, with salt air and fresh floral blossoms scenting the sky-high atmosphere. From nearly every angle, the boundless view of Biscayne Bay below underlines FIFTY’s unparalleled perspective atop Viceroy Miami.

And this and every Saturday I present to you; Elevate @ Club 50 in the Viceroy Hotel
Miami’s only exclusive high rise party!
Music Orchestrated by Ron Luna and Felipe Kaval

Doors open at 10PM. Get there at 11 or before to avoid getting stuck in line!
Text Me at 786 273 7401 to be added to Rick C’s VIP List for Complimentary admission until 12 30AM. Or text me for table reservations ( strongly recommended for speedy entry)
Once you get to the door just say you’re on Rick C’s VIP List!

Very Strict Door Policy! Dress Code Strictly Enforced!!
No sneakers,oversized jeans, baseball caps, excessive jewlery, gold teeth.
Only the properly dressed will be admitted as this venue is geared to satisfy the Best of the Best!
Rick Chaumin 305 300 0827 VIP Host/Event Coordinator/Promoter Club 50

True Blue Wednesdays at Blue Martini Brickell 2/8/12

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True Blue Wednesdays at Blue Martini Brickell
2/8/12, 10pm
Blue Martini Brickell
900 S. Miami Ave
More Info
Complimentary admission on Rick’s VIP list.

True Blue Wednesdays Bottle Service And List Info Text “Blue Martini Brickell” 305 300 0827 For More Info

You’re Cordially Invited To Join us every Wednesday night The slick styling, table seating and private cordoned off seating area screams out for Mango Martinis & Champagne on ice. However, unlike many upmarket bars, there’s plenty of space to dance (to the Fabulous Music) if you don’t choose to sit down at a table. The acoustics in the main room are excellent and it boasts its own stage while the band shares the room with our DJs. Resident DJ’s mix a mash up of Commercial House, Hip Hop, RnB, Electro, Old Skool & Classic party hits. This is certainly a party where you need to make sure you dress comfortable and to impress, as you never know who you may be dancing around with.

True Blue Wednesdays is the perfect party for corporate group bookings or when taking clients out to make sure you impress!

Once you enlist on “Rick’s VIP List” you will be rewarded with Free Admission
From 10pm Till 12:00am. *Restrictions may apply.

For Bottle Service Info please contact: hmc2575@gmail.com or text 305 300 0827

New Exhibition Miguel Paredes Desire Obtain Cherish Cope 2 Wynwood Art Walk 2/11/12

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Saturday, February 11, 2012, 5:00pm until 8:00pm
173 NW 23rd St
Miami FL 33127
RSVP to rsvp@miguelparedes.com
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Unix Fine Art & Miguel Paredes Would Like You To… Join us for a new exhibition in Wynwood During the 2nd Saturday’s ART WALK featuring Miguel Paredes, Desire Obtain Cherish and COPE2

This is our 2nd installment of a new series of group shows! ‘Unix Fine Art’ presents work by leading artists, together with original works from Paredes’ Collection

Cocktails provided by Zignum Mezcal & Perrier
Beats by DJ YSL

5-7pm : Private Viewings please

7-10pm : Open to the Public

Come enjoy incredible art, music and complimentary cocktails with us on Saturday, Feb. 11th!

Fridays At The Falls Free Music Series February 2012

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Fridays At The Falls Free Music Series February 2012
The Falls (Center Court)
8888 SW 136th Street
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 255-4571
www.simon.com
www.facebook.com/ShopTheFalls

Fall Head Over Heels this February at Fridays At The Falls Free Music Series
Free Music Series To Include Jazz, Dixieland And Popular Latin and American Hits

“Fridays at The Falls” is a free music series that’s guaranteed to get you lovin’ this February with the hottest bands and most talented performers. Music lovers are invited to warm up cool nights with loved ones while enjoying a variety of musical styles including jazz, ballads, Dixieland, classic rock, blues and contemporary Latin grooves. February’s program will include bonus community nights on select Saturday evenings. “Fridays at The Falls” is sponsored by Williamson Automotive.

Friday, February 3 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Cache performs popular Latin and American dance hits.
Friday, February 10 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Eddie Trujillo performs Latin and modern jazz fusions.
Friday, February 17 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Frank Hubbell and his Dixieland Band strike the blues.
Friday, February 24 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
MSRP and their variety dance band will get people movin’ and groovin’.
Saturday, February 4 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Young Talent from River Cities Community Charter School
Saturday, February 18 from 4p.m. to 6p.m.
Belly Dance Extravaganza by Samay

Elevate Saturdays at Club 50 at The Viceroy 2/4/12

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Elevate Saturdays at Club 50@ The Viceroy!
2/4/12, 10pm
Club 50 at the Viceroy, Brickell
485 Brickell ave
More Info
Text 305 300 0827 to be added to Rick C’s List for FREE admission till 12:30!

VERY IMPORTANT!
You must arrive at 10:30- 11PM to receive complimentary admission on my guest list. Follow my instructions and you will not get stuck in ine! Groups of unescorted males will not be admitted without a table reservation. Dress code fully enforced! Text me at 305 300 0827 to be added to Rick C’s list

Club 50 has the toughest door policy in the industry, If you plan on arriving after 11:30 a table reservation is a must or you will not be granted admission, as clients who RSVP are given the ultimate priority. Ask me about our bottle specials!

Fifty stories up, Club 50 reigns as Icon Brickell’s most exclusive lookout point: a spectacular, Asian-inflected private pool and lounge atop the hotel tower.
Late night, the rooftop lounge plays host to an international who’s who, featuring a rotating roster of some of Miami’s top DJs and an ambiance that’s chic, sexy and quintessentially Miami. A menu of light Mediterranean-inspired fare is offered, the perfect complement to an inventive menu of signature cocktails and a premier wine list.
Club 50’s stunning interiors, the work of Kelly Wearstler, are layered with grained marbles and woods, Japanese woodblock-inspired prints and plants, with salt air and fresh floral blossoms scenting the sky-high atmosphere. From nearly every angle, the boundless view of Biscayne Bay below underlines FIFTY’s unparalleled perspective atop Viceroy Miami.

And this and every Saturday I present to you; Elevate @ Club 50 in the Viceroy Hotel
Miami’s only exclusive high rise party!
Music Orchestrated by Ron Luna and Felipe Kaval

Doors open at 10PM. Get there at 11 or before to avoid getting stuck in line!
Text Me at 305 300 0827 to be added to Rick C’s VIP List for Complimentary admission until 12 30AM. Or text me for table reservations ( strongly recommended for speedy entry)
Once you get to the door just say you’re on Rick C’s VIP List!

Very Strict Door Policy! Dress Code Strictly Enforced!!
No sneakers,oversized jeans, baseball caps, excessive jewlery, gold teeth.
Only the properly dressed will be admitted as this venue is geared to satisfy the Best of the Best!

Rick Chaumin 305 300 0827, VIP Host/Event Coordinator/Promoter, Club 50

H50 WMC Club 50 Pool Party with Paul Oakenfold and Nadia Ali plus many more 3/23/12

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H50 WMC CLUB 50 Pool party Paul Oakenfold and Live performance from Nadia Ali and many more!
Friday March 23rd, 12PM – 5AM
Club 50 at the Viceroy
485 Brickell Ave
Brickell

An insane WMC pool party at Club 50!

Buy tickets online at Wantickets
ENTER CODE: VD001 to receive discount on tickets

Featuring Paul Oakenfold Alex Kenji – Cole – David Berrie – David Solano – Dmitry Ko
EC Twins – Federico Scavo – Gina Star – Lazy Rich – Manuel de la Mare
Nadia Ali (Live) – Richard Beynon – Richard Dinsdale – Solo
Spencer & Hill – Starkillers – Trent Cantrelle – Zen Freeman

Text or call 305 300 0827 for info

Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale Sommelier Don Derocher State of Champagne with Moët Hennessy 2/18/12

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Saturday, February 18 from 7 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
One North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
www.ritzcarlton.com/fortlaucherdale
$79 per person, plus tax and gratuity, $7 valet parking
Please RSVP by Thursday, February 16 by contacting Via Luna at (954)302-6460.

Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale Sommelier Don Derocher State of Champagne with Moët Hennessy
A royal engagement presented by Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale Sommelier Don Derocher and Moët Hennessy to celebrate Cupid’s Valentine’s Day blessings or toast to a well-deserved extended weekend (in honor of our forefathers) with free-flowing Moët & Chandon Champagne. Featuring selections from the Imperial family: Moët & Chandon Rosé Imperial, Moët & Chandon Ice Imperial and Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial, paired with gourmet culinary bites from Via Luna Chef Jason Coperine in the oceanfront Via Luna Bar Terrace for a special, casual gathering.

Miami Crawls Presents The Gables HeART Crawl to benefit Coral Gables Museum 2/11/12

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Miami Crawls Presents The Gables HeART Crawl to benefit Coral Gables Museum
Saturday, February 11, 2012 3pm
Coral Gables

On Saturday, February 11th we take to the street of Coral Gables for the Gables HeART Crawl benefiting the Coral Gables Museum!
This Crawl will have a love theme so come ready to find love, share love or break a few hearts!
Be sure to wear colors that match your status!
Red = Taken
Yellow = It’s Complicated
Green = Single

Join Miami Crawls, the Coral Gables Museum Young Associates and Miami’s most dynamic group of young professionals for the Gables HeART Crawl celebrating arts, love and life.

Socialize and crawl along Coral Gables business district eateries and bars while raising money and awareness for a worthy organization.

$25 Pre-Registration/ $30 Day of Event
Register Online

Special Thanks to our Community and Media Partners

Fritz & Frans (3-5pm)
60 Merrick Way
-First Beer Free
-$4 14oz. Drafts

The Local (5-6:30pm)
150 Giralda Ave
-First Beer Free
-Crawler Drink Specials: 50% off $6 beers, 50% off Well Drinks

The Globe (6-7:30pm)
377 Alhambra Circle
-Free shot
-Crawler Drink Specials

Coral Gables Ale House (7:30-9pm)
101 Miracle Mile
-Free Cabo Wabo Margarita
-Crawler Drink Specials

John Martin’s (8:30-10pm)
253 Miracle Mile
-Free Shot
-Crawler Drink Specials

The Bar (9:30-11pm)
172 Giralda Ave
-Free shot
-Crawler Drink Specials

Stay tuned for PhilanthroFest: A large festival showcasing south Florida philanthropic organizations making our community better; celebrating what they do, promoting them, and helping them raise funds.

It’s French Friday at The Blue Piano 2/3/12

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It’s French Friday at The Blue Piano
Friday, February 3, Happy Hour at 6pm!
The Blue Piano
4600 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33137
thebluepiano.com

Back by popular demand….

The Blue Piano presents: French Friday Night with Vincent Raffard and the French Horn!
It’s a night of French Jazz paired up with delicious wine and tapas!
Imagine being in Paris in the 1920s… Join us this Friday and you’ll see what we mean!

Happy Hour starts at 6pm….
“Wine is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy.”
“vederti venerdì!!”

Everyone’s invited!

Mapping Gay Marriage, Consumption and Audiences at ArtCenter Exhibit Opens 2/24/12

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Mapping Gay Marriage, Consumption and Audiences at ArtCenter – Exhibit Opens
Friday, February 24 at 7:00 p.m.
ArtCenter
800 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach
305.674.8278
www.artcentersf.org.
the opening reception is free and open to the public

ArtCenter/South Florida presents Mapping: Time and Space, a group exhibition that redefines ‘the map’ as a philosophical gateway to sex, consumption, growth and communication. Interested in experimental ways of conceptualizing the map, artists Jake Margolin and Nick Vaughn, Rosa Naday Garmendia, Regina Jestrow, Lucinda Linderman, Amanda Serrano and Carrie Sieh rethink the utilitarian object as it relates to their own personal journeys.

“We are so very pleased to have Lauren Wagner, Director of Exhibitions at Bakehouse Art Complex, curating Mapping,” said Maria Del Valle, ACSF Executive Director. “ArtCenter has a long history of partnering with some of the brightest and most innovative organizations. We look forward to continuing this tradition with this show, which puts the spotlight on both BAC and ACSF artists-in-residence.”

“Both Bakehouse Art Complex and ArtCenter/South Florida were essentially born of the same blood in the 1980s, and these types of cross-institutional projects help bridge the gap between the two,” said Wagner of BAC. “In Mapping, our intentions are to provide alternative ways of thinking about and creating the map, therefore it was important to me to reach beyond the walls of BAC and ACSF. I am also honored to be working with Lucinda Linderman and the collaborative team of Jake Margolin and Nick Vaughn.”

While maps have traditionally been used to understand a physical place, Mapping: Time and Space explores mapping as it applies to temporal and internal space. Found maps are the basis of Margolin and Vaughan’s multimedia collaborations, which observe the artists’ travel through the United States, their own personal sexualities and the state’s acceptance of same-sex marriages. Layering personal, political and historical documents over preexisting road maps, and cutting-out everything within those images except for roadways and waterways, their piece is inspired by anatomical dissections of human vascular systems. By leaving only the intricate lace-paper of roads and rivers, a vascular system of familiar geographies – and the delicacy and integrity of those systems – are revealed in the work.

Serrano also makes use of found maps with oversized ‘National Geographic Historical Atlas’ diagrams. The artist creates an abstract interpretation of a topographical map based on the fragility of her medium and the earth she depicts.

Linderman’s sculptures consider the body and its functions as forms for mapping the consumption of goods over time. One of her pieces intended for Mapping is a timeline of the artist’s own experience, fueled by the digestive system. Building her work over several months from tail to mouth, it shows the consumer products that she purchased in chronological order, the most recent at the head of the sculpture and the oldest at the extremity.

Also touching upon issues of consumption, Garmendi’s ‘I Am Just Like YOU!’ is part of a larger body of work developed with materials of a wasteful society. Her art is inspired by her daily experience of living in a fragmented and convulsive community: Miami as both rich in its cultural diversity and severely fragmented. Conceptually, Garmendi’s piece evokes personal and universal feelings of alienation.

Sieh has created an interactive installation and performance drawing on imagery, based on the history of ideas about the brain and the mind. This idea developed out of the artist’s own interest in neurology and psychoanalysis, and her fascination with the evolution of scientific and popular ideas about the mind, behavior and personality traits. By asking the public to participate in the installation, Sieh will create a platform to map the transmission of information between multiple spaces: the internal, psychological spaces of the participants and herself, and the external space of communication between them.

Fiber artist Jestrow maps her own life and development as a professional artist through ‘New Foundations’, a quilt whose underpinnings consist of her mother’s old dress patterns. Through the history of this piece and its own travel, Jestrow continues to weave a narrative path for her own growth and maturity in her craft.
Mapping: Time and Space will be on view at ArtCenter/South Florida until April 1, 2012.

Image: Nick Vaughan and Jake Margolin, Double Self Portrait: Pennsylvania (detail), 2010

Mega-Production Odysseo by Cavalia in Miami Opens 2/28/12

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Mega-Production Odysseo by Cavalia in Miami Opens
February 28, 2012
Bicentennial Park
1075 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
Purchase Tickets Online

After a successful run in Atlanta, site of its US premiere, Odysseo, the new touring show by renowned production company Cavalia Inc., is already preparing for its Miami run, premiering under the White Big Top February 29 at 8:00 p.m. in Bicentennial Park, two weeks earlier than originally scheduled.

“We have streamlined the massive moving process for our touring show between cities, allowing Miami to experience our all-new show, Odysseo, two weeks earlier than planned,” explained Normand Latourelle, Cavalia Inc.’s founder and artistic director.

In Odysseo, spectators join human and equine artists on a journey through some of the world’s most wondrous landscapes. Cavalia’s new production marries the equestrian arts, stage arts and high-tech theatrical effects at never-before-seen levels. The 80-ton technical grid, as big as that found in the best-equipped permanent theaters in the world, supports lighting, a full-size merry-go-round, and 18 cinema projectors that create high-definition landscape backdrops on screens twice the size of a standard IMAX. These scenes surround the world’s largest touring stage, 27,000 square feet, rendering Odysseo a 5-D mega-production, a feast for the eyes that still succeeds in delivering the spectacular with soul.

“For now,” added Latourelle, “the task is to move Odysseo’s touring village from Atlanta to Miami, no small undertaking. For the horses and artists, it’s time to relax, but for the technical crews it’s full-steam ahead!”

After their final show in Atlanta, Odysseo’s 71 beautiful, highly trained horses will travel in six trailers the 365 miles to their “horse spa” between runs, Peninsula Farm in Ocala, Florida, a world-class equestrian center. Odysseo’s publicist, JD Pelletier, will Tweet and post on Facebook daily about the horses’ journey there and their activities while on vacation.

Depending on their discipline, the horses spend between six months and ten years training to be in the show. But accompanied by their grooms, artist-riders, vet techs, blacksmiths and stable managers, Ocala is really a vacation for these horses – no daily rehearsals, just playtime as they freely roam through fields and get plenty of pampering every day. After their three-week respite they will head to the Odysseo village in Miami’s Bicentennial Park on Thursday, February 23.

Covering an area greater than a football field, Odysseo’s is the world’s biggest touring Big Top, yet in terms of everything from seat size to audience proximity to the action, it feels like a permanent theater. To recreate this engineering marvel in Miami, a crew of 230 workers in Atlanta will load everything onto 110 18-wheel trucks bound for Miami. After five days setting up in Miami, Cavalia will invite media for a first tour inside the White Big Top on Wednesday, February 15. In total, three weeks are required to recreate the entire village, a process that will take 130 Cavalia Inc. employees plus 150 local Miamians working around the clock to be ready for the premiere.

While technical crews are hard at work, many of Odysseo’s onstage artists, hand-picked from eight different countries for their particular expertise, will return to their native lands between cities for a little R&R with their families. The troupe of 11 incredibly powerful Guinean acrobats, who grew up tumbling and flipping on the beach in their spare time, will head back to their African village. The show’s dressage champions will relax in rural France. Quebecois aerialists will snowshoe and ski, then warm themselves around the fire, and other artists will return to Spain, Italy and Ukraine, among other countries. All will be back for rehearsals in Miami before the big premiere at the Odysseo site in Miami’s Bicentennial Park on February 29 – leap day!

Follow Cavalia Inc.’s latest developments at www.twitter.com/cavalia or www.facebook.com/cavalia.

GBS Power Of 10 Promotion Giveaway at Stores 2/10/12

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GBS Power Of 10 Promotion Giveaway at Stores
Feb. 10, 2012, Store hours 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
GBS, The Beauty Store Locations
308 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134
11297 S. Dixie Hwy., Pinecrest, FL 33156
18545 West Dixie Hwy., Aventura, FL 33180
31 N. Federal Hwy., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
21306 St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33468
19635 South State Road 7, Boca Raton, FL 33498

$100,000 Worth of It’s a 10 Hair Care Products will be Given Away for Free on Feb. 10th at GBS The Beauty Store Locations

Looking like a perfect 10 just got easier. GBS, The Beauty Store and It’s a 10 want to thank South Florida for building the hair care brand into an international success story. To show their appreciation, GBS The Beauty Store is giving away $100,000 worth of its bestselling It’s a 10 miracle leave in conditioner (retail $10) to customers on Feb. 10, 2012. The unprecedented “Power of 10” promotion plays up the fact that 100 cases featuring 100,000 bottles of It’s a 10 will be given away during 10 hours on February 10th.

While supplies last, patrons will receive a complimentary bottle of It’s a 10 leave in conditioner from any GBS location on Friday, Feb. 10th when they show their GBS Customer Benefits Card. Shoppers who do not have a GBS Card which entitles them to special discounts and promotions, can simply sign up to receive the benefits card for free that day and receive their free bottle of It’s a 10. No purchase necessary. Limit one bottle per customer.

The South Florida based It’s a 10’s has enjoyed a cult like beauty status since launching its multipurpose, multi-tasking collection of professional salon products formulated to simplify one’s hair care routine. What sets this brand apart is each product delivers a combination of 10 beauty benefits instantly in one small, long-lasting bottle.

Beauty Benefits in Every Bottle of It’s a 10 Miracle Leave In Conditioner:
1.) Repairs dry damaged hair
2.) Adds shine
3.) Smoothes & controls frizz
4.) Seals & protects hair color
5.) Flat iron spray & thermal protector
5.) Detangles
6.) Prevents split ends
7.) Stops hair breakage
8.) Creates Silkiness
9.) Enhances natural body
10.) Prevents split ends

Hailed as the Best Unique Beauty Boutique in Florida by Beauty Store Business magazine, and profiled in Instyle and Allure magazine for bringing the best in beauty to South Florida, GBS, The Beauty Store stocks marquee cosmetics, skincare, nail-care and hair-care brands from across the globe. For more info, visit www.gbsbeauty.com.

Enjoy a Romantic Valentine’s Day Candlelight Dinner at JohnMartin’s 2/14/12

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Enjoy a Romantic Candlelight Dinner at JohnMartin’s
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
JohnMartin’s
253 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables
www.johnmartins.com.

For all those romantics looking for a candlelit evening with their sweetie, Johnmartin’s Irish Pub & Restaurant is the best Coral Gables destination. On Tuesday, February 14, 2012, JohnMartin’s Irish Pub & Restaurant will feature a special menu for Valentine’s Day.

“We wanted to provide something special for the day,” said Martin Lynch, co-proprietor of JohnMartin’s. “We have a delicious menu prepared for lovebirds, which includes a candlelight 3-course meal with a choice of an appetizer, entrée and dessert along with a delicious Prosecco Martini.”

The Valentine’s menu will feature some of JohnMartin’s most popular dishes. Diners can begin the night with a choice of soup, salad or salmon appetizer, followed by a choice of Petit Filet Mignon, Pan Fried Free Range Chicken breast or Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp, Scallops. Diners will finish off the night with a choice of strawberry romanoff, chocolate brownie sundae or a warm apple turnover with vanilla ice cream.
The set menu is $42.50 per adult plus tax. Reservations must be made by calling 305-445-3777.

Jessy Nite’s Bad As I Wanna Be Jewels and Art Opens at Primary Projects 2/11/12

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Jessy Nite’s ‘Bad As I Wanna Be’, Jewels & Art Opens
February 11, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Primary Projects
4141 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 104
Miami, FL 33137
www.primaryprojects.com

Primary Projects presents Jessy Nite, ‘Bad As I Wanna Be”
As the opening exhibition of the 2012 season, Primary Projects presents Jessy Nite’s first Miami-based solo exhibition ‘Bad As I Wanna Be’, an outspoken series of multimedia works evoking the spirit of rebellion, determination, success, luxury and gender identity from a pointedly feminine perspective.

Wielding brash confidence and overt sexuality as her metaphoric weaponry, Nite’s practice follows a lineage of groundbreaking female artists who have relayed their personal experiences within patriarchal paradigms (both within and outside the realm of contemporary art-making) loudly and not without explicit, often scandalous terminology. Nite shares her observations through a gritty, street-inspired lens revealing the aspirations and inherent limitations of the drive to win and win big. Holding fast to the ‘live fast, die young’ spirit of pink rock and clandestine urban culture, Nite’s typographic work and multimedia installations are made for those who throw caution to the wind and publicly engage their creative (sometimes self-destructive) powers. Phrases and words reflecting Nite’s own brash, street-wise swagger act as both a draw and defense: they are warning signs to those who fail to meet Nite’s own ruthless work ethic, but also a battle cry for all those who measure up.

A highlight of Nite’s series of sculptures, print works and installations include a series of words, associated with Nite’s aesthetic: Paid (spelled out with hot pink jewels), Waster (pushing out of the wall in mirrored splinters) and Disappear Here (threaded through with boldly colored string). The exhibition’s centerpiece will feature a full-size bed, where visitors are invited to lie down and see the words ‘Bad As I Wanna Be’ hover over them in wild cursive letters.

Jessy Nite is a multidisciplinary artist and graphic designer who studied shoe design at the Fashion Institute in New York and art direction at the Miami Ad School. Nite has exhibited both fine art and design projects in Miami, São Paulo and Bangkok. She lives and works in Miami. ‘Bad As I Wanna Be’ is on view through April.

Gulliver Interact’s 5th Annual Fashion Show Benefit 2/23/12

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Gulliver Interact’s 5th Annual Fashion Show Benefit
February 23, 2012, 7:00 PM
Gulliver Preparatory School
6575 North Kendall Drive
Pinecrest, FL 33156
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For the past four years, Interact has hosted an annual Fashion Show Benefit, becoming the school’s most successful student-run charity fundraiser. It has fueled over a dozen trips to the Chapman Partnership for Homeless and it has also raised over $20,000 for organizations such as the Haiti Relief Project, Special Olympics, American Cancer Society, Malaika for Life, and Soccer for Peace.

With the help of Gulliver students, faculty, and staff, we strive to make a difference in our community. As Interactors, our goal is to not only help those organizations with our funds, but to also Interact with them in every sense of the word. With this event we have created a connection between the students and those that are less fortunate that often live just blocks or miles away.

Sponsors: Cocoa Couture, Electric Boutique, Electric Couture, Lady Lux Boutique, Leggenda, Neutroni, Sissie Jewelery, & Veronica’s Dollhouse.

Charities: Chapman Partnership for Homeless, Easter Seals (Alzheimer’s Memory Gym), Give Kids the World

Tickets are $10 with RSVP and $15 at the door.
RSVP to Dillon Patel at dillonmiami@aol.com

Complimentary Roman Holiday Screening at Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove 2/12/12

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Complimentary Roman Holiday Screening at Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove
Sunday, February 12 beginning at 7 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami
3300 Southwest 27th Avenue
Coconut Grove, Florida
305-644-4680

A Pre-Valentine’s Day Celebration…. Cupid Takes Roman Holiday (Complimentary) at The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami

The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami sets the stage for a Roman affair on the Bizcaya Fountain Courtyard with romantic café lighting, plush couches and al fresco dining set amongst a cascading fountain backdrop for a pre-Valentine’s Day showing of the 1953 classic Roman Holiday, featuring Academy Award-winner Audrey Hepburn together with charming Gregory Peck. The Hollywood-classic tells of a young princess who escapes the royal entourage and finds herself in the arms of a handsome American reporter.

Enjoy gourmet appetizers or savor Italian and coastal Mediterranean-influenced fare by Executive Chef Khaled Ibrahim for a dinner and movie moonlight soiree that will take you to Italy without the airfare.

Complimentary screening, open to the public and no reservations required.

Casual, chic and open to the public, enjoy a complimentary screening, with no reservations required. $8 valet parking

Tobacco Road Tomatina Tomato Toss 2/11/12

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Tobacco Road’s 1st Annual Tomato Tomatina Festival
Saturday, Feb. 11th, 2012
Party Starts at 2:00 pm
Registration at 3:30 pm
Tomato Fight at 4:00 pm
Tobacco Road
626 S. Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33131
Cost: Participants $10
Spectators Free!
History is in the Making…Tobacco Road, Miami’s Oldest Bar will be bringing in 10,000 Pounds of Tomatoes for Miami’s First Tomato Battle!

No need to travel to Spain for La Tomatina Tomato Fight Festival; Miami’s Oldest Bar, Tobacco Road is bringing it to Brickell! On Saturday, February, 11th festivities will begin at 2pm with food & drink specials, and of course multiple dump truck delivered loads of 25,000 tomatoes ripe for flying through the air. For those less brave or unwilling to get sauced, a safety zone will be set up for spectators to enjoy all the action.

Every year since 1957 thousands of people join together in Bunol, Spain to participate in the traditional La Tomatina festival. Around 150,000 tomatoes, which equals out to be over 90,000 pounds are smashed and participants from all over the world begin this crazy traditional Tomato fight that lasts an hour long.

Equality Florida Miami Gala to Honor Steve Rothaus and Miami-Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber Of Commerce 3/18/12

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Equality Florida Miami Gala To Honor Steve Rothaus and Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber Of Commerce 3/18/12
Sunday, March 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM
Bass Museum of Art
2100 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach.

Tickets are $125 and are available online at www.eqfl.org/miamigala or by calling (813) 870-3735. Information on sponsor benefits, beginning at $500, is also available on the website.

On Sunday, March 18, Equality Florida Institute will honor journalist Steve Rothaus and the Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (MDGLCC) for their steadfast support of South Florida’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. The event will take place at the Bass Museum of Art on Miami Beach and begins at 5:30PM.

Equality Florida Institute, the largest civil rights organization dedicated to securing full equality for Florida’s LGBT community, will present Steve with the Voice for Equality Award and will recognize MDGLCC with the Equality Means Business Award.

“Our honorees have been pioneers in finding new ways to give voice and visibility to the LGBT community,” said Nadine Smith, Executive Director of Equality Florida. “Steve Rothaus was out, open and honest at a time when many journalists stayed in the closet out of fear of losing their jobs, and the Chamber has become a national model for demonstrating the economic impact of LGBT businesses.”
Best known for his popular daily blog, “Steve Rothaus’ Gay South Florida, the 25-year veteran reporter at The Miami Herald has become one of the nation’s most respected journalists covering issues that impact the LGBT community.

The impact of Steve’s work has been recognized by many notable organizations, including: Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), Dolphin Democratic Club, Gay and Lesbian Community Center of South Florida, Unity Coalition and the Miami-Dade chapter of the American Psychological Association. In 2010, the Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce named him Business Person of the Year.

Steve and his life partner, public relations executive Ric Katz, have been together since 1985.
Founded in 1999 through the merger of the South Beach Business Guild and Miami Network, the Miami- Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce has grown exponentially to become the largest not-for-profit corporation in the county for LGBT and gay-friendly businesses. Under the leadership of Steve Adkins for the past seven years, MDGLCC has grown to include more than 600 members and has achieved an impressive roster of far-reaching accomplishments, including the 2010 opening of the first and only LGBT Visitors Center of its kind in the world. The Center has attracted more than 6,000 visitors since it opened, serving as a valuable resource for tourists, residents, business and political leaders and the community at large.

Lawmakers and community leaders from across the County are expected to attend the Equality Florida Miami Gala, which promises to be a spectacular event, drawing more than 300 attendees. Nadine Smith, Equality Florida’s Executive Director, will present a State of the State Address at the elegant cocktail reception.

The Host Committee consists of community influencers including Thomas Barker & Rob Rosenwald, Vanessa Brito, Pam Burton, Carol Coombs, David da Silva, Bob de la Fuente & JR Fry, Raul Duarte, Ken Evans, Art Friedrich & Luigi Ferrar, Elsa Gagnon & Patrice Robinet, Rafael Giampetruzzi & Albert Jiminez, Michael Gongora, Ken Hardin & Armando Maiques, H. Scott Huizenga, Larry Hyer , Sharon Kersten , Steven Kozlowski & Aaron Rimpley, John Labus, John Lin, Anne Manning, Simone Mayer & Mayda Perez, Damien McNamara & David Bloom, William Murphy, Pam Newman & Rosany Scaff, Charles Perez & Keith Rinehard, John Ratliff & Ted Guilfoy, Elizabeth Schwartz & Lydia Martin, Eddie Serrano, Oliver Von Gundlach & Brian Beasley, Bill Warren, B. Rodney White & Michael P. Williams and Al Wu.

Equality Florida is the largest civil rights organization dedicated to securing full equality for LGBT community. Through lobbying, grassroots organizing, education, and coalition building, we are changing Florida so that no one suffers harassment or discrimination on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Artcenter/ South Florida Artwalk 2/4/12

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Artcenter/ South Florida Artwalk
Saturday, February 4th, 7-10PM
ArtCenter Vitrine Exhibition Space
924 Lincoln Rd.
Miami Beach, FL

ArtCenter ArtWalk presents open studios, exhibitions, the opportunity to meet ACSF artists and light refreshments!

Obtuse Contrasts
Federico Serrano
On View / January 20 to March 25
Contrasts take place in daily life. Images reflect upon connections that are often overlooked and disregarded. In these dichotomies, there exists a third element, the ability to generate an experience based on the juxtaposed images. Once cannot know darkness without light.

A native Colombian, Federico Serrano’s interest in photography began in the mid 70’s when he used his first-ever paycheck to buy a camera. He started traveling and taking pictures around the world in more than 75 countries. He has lived in several cities in Latin America, Europe, and the U.S. Currently he resides in Miami Beach, Florida.

Join ArtCenter & Chalk for a night of fun and games!
Enjoy ArtCenter’s ArtWalk from 7-10PM, then head over to Chalk for complimentary cocktails from 10-11PM and ping pong from 11PM to midnight.
RSVP at chalkmiami.com

Crossing the Boundaries Art and Music with Orlando Garcia 2/8/12

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Crossing the Boundaries Art and Music with Orlando Garcia
February 8, 2012 at 6pm
The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum
10975 SW 17th St
Miami FL, 33199

Born in Havana, Cuba in 1954, Garcia migrated to the United States in 1961. In demand as a guest composer and lecturer, he is the recipient of numerous honors and awards from a variety of organizations and cultural institutions including the Rockefeller, Fulbright, Dutka, and Cintas Foundations, the State of Florida Council for the Arts and the Ariel, Noise International, Matiz Rangel, Nuevas Resonancias, Sonic Circuits, Salvatore Martirano, and Bloch International Competitions. Most recently he has been the recipient of 3 Latin Grammy nominations in the best Contemporary Classical Composition Category (2009-11). Garcia is Professor of Music and director of the School of Music at Florida International University in Miami (USA).

Meet and Mingle with David Rifkind and Jon Mogul 2/2/12

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Meet & Mingle with David Rifkind and Jon Mogul
Thursday, February 2 at 6pm
The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum
10975 SW 17th St
Miami FL, 33199

David Rifkind, Assistant FIU Professor, Co-Curator of Metropole/Colony: Africa and Italy and Jon Mogul, Academic Program Coordinator, Wolfsonian Teaching Gallery will discuss the exhibition and speak on the role African colonization played in shaping Italian national identity during the Fascist era. The exhibition provides an overview of the visual and material culture of Fascist Italy and its African empire. The talk will be followed by the opportunity to Meet & Mingle with David Rifkind and Jon Mogul.

Super Bowl at Haven Gastro-Lounge 2/5/12

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Super Bowl at Haven Gastro-Lounge
Sunday, February 5th at 4PM
1237 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL
Call or text reservations to Haven i-phone at 305.987.8885
www.havenlounge.com

– $5 Bacardi cocktails
– $3 Miller Lites
– .50 cent Gourmet Chicken Wings by Chef Todd
– Full HD-live broadcast on Haven’s wrap-around walls

Haven is an intimate, contemporary food lounge by hospitality and design entrepreneur Mike Boles that features cutting-edge design, acclaimed global small plates by Executive Chef Todd Erickson, and creative mixologist-driven cocktails.

Super Bowl The Rooftop At Gansevoort Miami Beach 2/5/12

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Super Bowl The Rooftop At Gansevoort Miami Beach
Sunday, February 5th at 3PM
2377 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 604-6829
www.togrp.com

– Sponsored by Heineken
– Private cabanas available for an exclusive Super Bowl experience
– TV in each cabana
– Heineken models will be present
– RSVP at rooftopmiami@togrp.com

Event specials/packages
– $800 – 10-12 person cabana including:
· 1 bottle of vodka
· 2 Heineken Mini Kegs
· 3 appetizers – Hot Dog sliders with dipping sauces, Nachos Grande with Beef Picadillo, Warm Cheese & Sour Cream & Pork & Short Rib Sliders with Horseradish Mayo and an Onion Roll

Sun-drenched paradise by day and lavish lounge by night, The Rooftop, located 18 stories above the beach, is one of South Beach’s hottest playgrounds. Escape to a 26,000-square-food adults only enclave where everyday life melts away and is replaced by utterly spectacular Atlantic Ocean scenery. Listen to the underwater music while luxuriating in the 110-foot-long outdoor pool. Unwind VIP-style in private cabanas adorned with plasma TVs and plush couches. Savor playful drinks beneath the swaying palm trees, and enjoy sunrise-to-sunset entertainment with breathtaking views of the sea and city lights.

Super Bowl Chalk Ping Pong And Billiards Lounge 2/5/12

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Super Bowl Chalk Ping Pong And Billiards Lounge
Sunday, February 5th – 2PM to 3AM
1234 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 532-8662
www.chalkmiami.com

– Sponsored by Grolsh and Bud Light
– Bites provided by Shorty’s BBQ
– 11 LCD TVs for maximum viewing pleasure
– Private suites available for the ultimate man-cave experience

Event specials/packages
– $25 – Bucket of 4 Beers & Shorty’s Hot Dog & Burger with 4 sides including coleslaw, potato salad, corn & fries
– $15 – ONLY Bucket of 4 Beers
– $15 – ONLY food (mentioned above)
– $3 – Budweiser or Bud Light
– $4 – Grolsh

The 6,600-square-foot space is the brainchild of managing partners Robert Chalk, Sayra Moto and Joseph Blount, who designed the lounge as an “adult rec room.” In addition to table tennis and pool, the multi-room venue will feature a hand-picked menu of international beers, an inventive mixologist-driven cocktail menu, 11 LED flat screens broadcasting sporting events from around the globe, private game rooms for intimate gatherings and one-on-one competitions, and a digital jukebox carrying more than 2,500 songs that will be streamed via a state-of-the-art Turbo sound system.

Hogzilla’s Super Bowl Party 2/5/12

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Hogzilla’s Super Bowl Party
Super Bowl Sunday (February 6, 2012)
5pm – close
($25 special will last until end of halftime)
1555 Washington Avenue
Miami, Florida 33139

For $25 Hogzilla’s will be offering an all you can eat buffet, punchbowls spiked with moonshine and halftime games.
Hogzilla’s laid-back atmosphere, roadhouse fashioned sports bar and 22 flat screen tvs (plus a projector specially brought in for the game) come together to bring Miamians the ultimate Super Bowl destination on South Beach.

Following the Super Bowl, guests are invited to stay and rock out to Georgia-based band Free Candy

From the hungry, creative minds of seasoned restaurant operator Ron Garcia (Burger & Beer Joint, Sushi Samba) and local BBQ master Raul Rodriguez, Hogzilla’s Inspired Barbeque is a wholly distinctive dining establishment. Embracing the American traditions of the supper club and sports bar, Hogzillaʼs offers a state-of-the-art food menu and bar selection, as well live entertainment and televised games on its numerous 50” TVs within an imaginative “redneck chic” setting. The food selection, conceptualized by Garcia and Rodriguez, is traditional in basis, featuring many classic barbeque favorites, but draws from a host of ingredients and techniques to create a style that is both creative and delectable. Drawing from swamp culture legends, the bounty of the Everglades and South Florida ecosystems, and the cultural diversity that the region is founded upon, Hogzilla’s has created a destination that is a wholly unique and eclectic tribute to Florida.
Telephone: 305.538.7201
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downtown FULL MOON party at New Location The Beauty Temple 2/4/12

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downtown FULL MOON party at New Location The Beauty Temple 2/4/12
Saturday February 4, 2012 (9pm – 4am… Rain or Shine)
The Beauty Temple
5808 NE 4th Court
Miami, FL 33137
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New Venue
Please Note: This month, The “downtown FULL MOON party” will take place at a new location, The Beauty Temple… Come and experience Miami’s Most Entertaining Monthly Full Moon Event… A Carnivale Celebration!

From Rio De Janeiro to Miami… We are bringing you the Carnival festivities under the Full Moon.

Featuring:
Eclectic Sounds: DJ Umber Bandi-Ville and Mr.Bongoman
Main Room (Inside): DJ Ari Carlini
Live Band: TBA
Live Music Set: Leah Monteiro
Bollywood Dancer: Jawa Vaswani
Special Performances: The Hula Hoop Troop
Bodypainting: Troy Holness
Entertainment: Hot Jam Entertainment

Drum Circle:
The Drumming will officially start around midnight, although drummers are allowed to play at anytime all night. We will have about 2 – 3 hours to drum and dance around the fire. Bring Your Drum And Let Your Beats Be Heard!

Plus: Samba Dancers :: Fire Performers :: Henna Tattoo :: Tarot Readers :: Tasty and healthy Food :: Cocktails :: Massage :: and Much more…

Dresscode (Suggested): Please dress in Carnival attire… Think Rio de Janeiro (Brazil); Carnival Masks are also very welcomed!

Hosted By: Fritz “e”, Gary James Fitzsimmons; Tracie Samara; Nikki Rodriguez

Simon Kidgits Club celebrates the importance of best buddies at Friendship Day 2/11/12

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Simon Kidgits Club celebrates the importance of best buddies at Friendship Day
Saturday, February 11, 1pm-3pm
Coral Square Mall
Center Court, Coral Square Mall
9469 West Atlantic Boulevard
Coral Springs
www.facebook.com/CoralSquare

WHAT: Coral Square Mall’s Simon Kidgits Club will celebrate the institution of and importance of having best buddies at its “Friendship Day.” Children can create cards to give to their friends, fold tissue paper flowers, make friendship bracelets and more at this inspiring and constructive special event designed to teach them about respect, appreciation and teamwork. Other activities include making a friendship “pizza” and forming a friendship chain to demonstrate how we’re all linked together through common loves and ideas.

COST: Simon Kidgits Club events are FREE to members; $5 for new members. Parents can register their child to become a Simon Kidgits Club member at www.simon.com/kidgits, at the Guest Services booth or at the event. With the $5 annual fee, kids will receive a free T-shirt, a membership card, and access to all of the Kidgits Club special events throughout the year. The Simon Kidgits Club is a fun and informative program that focuses on health, wellness, education, safety and entertainment for children ages 3-8. Since 2003, the Simon Kidgits Club has kept children and parents alike amused with various events and activities while providing incentives for club members, such as special offers, rewards and games.

INFO: For more information about the Simon Kidgits Club “Friendship Day” event, please call (954) 755-5550.

An Epic Superbowl Happy Hour at Area 31 2/5/12

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An Epic Superbowl Happy Hour at Area 31
Sunday February 5, 2012, 5pm
Area 31 at the EPIC Hotel
270 Biscayne Blvd Way
Miami, Fl
www.area31restaurant.com

Come mingle with your Brickell friends and neighbors at the classiest Super Bowl party in Miami. Enjoy delicious bar bites, live music by dj Kristian Caro, signature cocktails and of course Veuve Clicquot on the Clock specials. Where else can you find a glass of Veuve for $5 dollars at 5pm, $6 dollars at 6pm, and $7 dollars at 7pm. Dinner reservations are strongly recommended. Valet parking is available.

Miss Aventura USA and Miss Sunny Isles Beach Media Cocktail Party and Dinner 2/17/12

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Miss Aventura USA & Miss Sunny Isles Beach Media Cocktail Party & Dinner
Friday, February 17, 2012, 9pm
NewPort Beachside Hotel & Resort
16701 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
www.miamipageantusa.com

Enjoy an evening Hosted by EHollywood Productions and The NewPort Beachside Hotel & Resort with the Sponsors and Supporters of the MISS AVENTURA USA & MISS SUNNY ISLES BEACH USA Pageant being held on February 19, 2012 at the exclusive Trump International Resort and Spa.

* Complimentary Admission and Dining for Ladies from 10-11:30pm

* Please reserve your seating by contacting us at 305 354-9104 or email us at sofi.splurgestudios@gmail.com

Pageant Sponsors: Trump International Beach Resort, Masquenada, Associated Printing, Mare Dolce, Bare Beauty Secrets, Belle Fleur, The Film Expo, Blo Dry Bar, Duffy’s North Miami, American Laser, The Changing Room, The Buzz Marketing, Brijon,Hair Extension Center, The Fresh Diet, Edible Arrangements, Brilliance New York, Splurge Studios and many others…

For Pageant and Sponsorship information please visit: http://www.miamipagean…

Social Media, Protests, and Citizen Journalism 2/7/12

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Social Media, Protests, and Citizen Journalism
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 7:00pm until 10:00pm
The Stage Miami
170 NE 38th Street
Miami, FL 33137
Facebook Evite

To keep with the pace of the news* this week, we’ve organized a flash meetup to talk about protest movements and citizen media. Join us for a timely and lively debate about Occupy, the Arab Spring, Wisconsin teacher’s strikes, and other citizen actions, including this week’s break-up of Occupy Miami.

What role did social media and citizen media play in organizing and accelerating protest movements? What’s the relationship between citizen media and mainstream media?

Our panelists include:

– Carlos Miller, Founder and Publisher at Photography Is Not A Crime. Carlos covered the Occupy Miami movement from start to finish, and was arrested during this week’s break-up.

– Muhammed Malik, Co-Producer, Let’s Talk About It radio (880 AM). Muhammed participated in and covered Occupy Miami and other citizen actions.

– Jared Goyette, Online Producer at The Miami Herald and Founder and Producer of Open Media Miami, an independent community news partner of the Miami Herald that covers neighborhoods along the Biscayne Corridor.

We are also awaiting confirmation of a panelist from a major citizen media publication, which we hope to announce soon.

*For more about this week’s break up of Occupy Miami, please refer to this article:
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/florida/mh-occupy-miami-removed-20120201,0,1309689.story

We will meet at The Stage from 7pm to 9pm, followed by networking. The Stage will offer specials from 5 to 8pm with 2 for 1 drinks and $2 Grolsch beers.

Photo courtesy of Sun-Sentinel.com

Miami International Mall Goes Red For an Evening Trends and Tastings Support a Good Cause 2/23/12

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Miami International Mall Goes Red For an Evening Trends and Tastings Support a Good Cause 2/23/12
Thurs., Feb. 23, 2012, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Miami International Mall (Center Court)
1455 NW 107th Avenue
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 593-1775
Cost: Suggested donation of $20

Miami International Mall invites ladies to step out in their best red for an evening of style and spirits to raise funds for the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women initiative. Models will reveal the latest trends in red from Macy’s, while fashion show attendees indulge in hors d’oeuvres, wine tastings and a silent auction.

Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association’s nationwide movement that celebrates the passion and power of women to band together and wipe out heart disease. Proceeds from the silent auction will help fund research into the causes, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease.

Encouraging awareness of the issue of women and heart disease, Miami International Mall is supporting the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women initiative by helping raise funds with this event. Go Red challenges women to know their risk for heart disease and take action to reduce their personal risk. The American Heart Association adopted the symbol of the red dress to create synergy among all organizations committed to fighting this cause.

Social Media with a Heart Keeping Social Media Real and Organic Seminar at Social Media Week 2/16/12

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Social Media with a Heart: Keeping Social Media Real and Organic
Thursday, February 16 at 2:30 PM – 3:45 AM
Arsht Center
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When there are too many “gurus” and “experts” and when new media is no longer “new” it’s very difficult to keep social media real and organic. Has social media lost its roots of creating real relationships, clients, and engaging followers or has it gone to the “dark side” of solely being a tool for marketing campaigns that lack the “personal” touch?

This panel will explore how South Florida professionals are using social media to create a community. These professionals, all from different backgrounds, use social media with a heart – nurturing friendships, professional relationships, and communities around them. Social Media in Miami started and has its pillars on an organic approach which brings together and encompasses a diverse community including bloggers, journalists, public relations professionals, artists, and website builders who work together and engage each other in activities that ultimately lead to lasting friendships – Miami Social Media is not so much about B2B but P2P.

The panel will discuss the different learning environments created within the social media community (WordCamp, BarCamp, HeartCamp, Social Media Club, Latism and Tedx) as well as real life activities, tweetups, networking events and groups which support, grow, and engage Miami in a real and organic way.

Alex de Carvalho, Co-Founder, VoxMed
Maria de los Angeles, CEO/Freelance Writer, Multimedia Publisher, Vicequeenmaria Productions LLC
Janie Coffey, Director of Sales & BRand Experience, One Sotheby’s Realty
Natascha Otero-Santiago, PR Consultant, NOS-Communications
James Echols, Co-Founder, Life is Art/Soul Of Miami

Social Media Week:
Reflecting the global impact of social media – and its role as a catalyst in driving cultural, economic, political and social change in developed and emerging markets – Social Media Week is one of the world’s most unique global platforms, offering a series of interconnected activities and conversations around the world on emerging trends in social and mobile media across all major industries.

Miami Magazine Ketel One Program Finale 2/8/12

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Miami Magazine Ketel One Program Finale
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 7Pm To 9Pm
The Well
444 W 41st Street
Miami Beach, Fl 33140

Rsvp Essential Rsvpmiami@Modernluxury.Com

Miami Magazine Invites You To The Finale Event
Hosted By Cbs4 Meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez

Enjoy Ketel One Cocktails Created By Mixologist Brijette Deberardinis And Signature Bites By Fare To Remember Catering

Sounds By Djs Ess & Emm

Please Drink Responsibly

The Impact Conference at Sustainatopia Miami 2012 4/23-25/12

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The Impact Conference @ Sustainatopia- Miami 2012
April 22nd – April 25th, 2012
Miami Beach Convention Center
www.connectionmiami.com
www.haiticonference.com

Over 300 speakers and over 800 attendees from 40+ countries will participate in the 3rd annual Impact Conference @ Sustainatopia and its ‘conference within a conference’ Sustainable Haiti Conference taking place from April 23rd- April 25th, 2012 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

The 3rd annual Impact Conference @ Sustainatopia is the largest annual conference on the East Coast of the United States, Latin America & the Caribbean for impact investing as well as social, financial & environmental sustainability.

Sponsors include the Miami Beach Visitor & Convention Authority,TBC Capital, The Naked Foundation, Minerva Capital Group & Stanford Social Innovation Review.

The 3rd annual Sustainable Haiti Conference is the largest economic development conference in the world for Haiti, with over 100 speakers and 40+ panels over 3 days.

Both events are part of Sustainatopia 2012- Miami (www.sustainatopia.com)
one of the world’s largest events regarding social, financial and environmental responsbility. Sustainatopia 2012- Miami will include over 50 individual events throughout Miami in film, art, music, eco-fashion, food, design, authors series, parties. at many locations throughout Miami. It is estimated that more than 15,000 will attend all events from more than 60 countries.

The official website for Sustainatopia 2012 will launch on Tuesday, February 6th, 2012.

Last year’s celebrity attendees included Donna Karan, Venus Williams, Patricia Arquette, Maria Bello, Selita Ebanks, Tico Torres and Lea Black.

Media has included the Economist, MTV, Univision, Rolling Stone Magazine, USA Today. PODER Magazine, the New York Times and many others.

VIP Cocktail at Curator’s Voice Art Projects 2/4/12

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VIP Cocktail Show Me The Money By Rubem Robierb
Saturday February 4, 2012 7pm-10pm
Curator’s Voice Art Projects
2509 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33127

Curated by Milagros Bello, Ph.D.
Rubem Robierb Dream Series #3, 2011

Photographer Rubem Robierb offers in this exhibition a parodic view of the dollar money. It is the dollar as a generic product and a raw material that signifies the extreme materialism that governs the American system. Money is an American paradigm that defines not only the economic scheme in which people live in but it is also a mechanism in which people center their lives.

Money is the breakup of hope, the means for happiness in the American materialist perspective. Money is a deep rooted and a particularly excelled value in the American mentality; also well defined as a key goal in life. Having more (no matter the costs and the means) is being more. Getting more is being better (even in detriment of quality time, and life or health issues). Money is the daydreaming of the American masses. Robierb expresses: “Money in America is power and status reflecting the materialist culture of these times. But “Money in Latin America is associated with guilt and prejudice.”

Robierb’s money photographs emits political and sometimes caustic resonances. The artist re appropriates the dollar image, twisting its shape into different meaningful figures. In curling and entwining the dollar bill papers of different denominations, the artist generates ideological forms.

In the photograph Dream Series No. 3, 2011 done over One-dollar bill, the artist shaped the United States map spotlighting at the top the words United States, and half of the face of first President George Washington painted by Gilbert Stuart. The half face representation twisted in a way Washington’s eye is strongly staring at the viewer. The photo alludes to the power of America, and the power of the US currency as a dominant symbol in collective mentalities.
Milagros Bello, Ph.D.
Curator of the show