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West Encounters East Light And Shadows Preview 2/9/12

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West Encounters East Light And Shadows Preview
Thursday, February 9, 7PM-10 PM
Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
1301 Stanford Drive
Coral Gables

Brian Dursum, Director of Lowe Art Museum and Stella M.Holmes, President of The Brickellian, Inc. Announce a Preview Event of “West Encounters East’s Light And Shadows” for Arteamericas 2012.

West Encounters East (WEE) is a project that rethinks the significance of cultural exchange, emigration, ethnicity and diversity by identifying and engaging emerging and established Latin American artists of Asian heritage.

Writer Anna Kazumi Stahl, Ph.D., will speak on “The Japanese Beauty of Shadows,” addressing the Japanese cultural aesthetic as it relates to light and dark.

Denise Mattar, curator of the WEE exhibit and former director of São Paulo Modern Art Museum and Rio de Janeiro Modern Art Museum, will talk about Japanese immigration to Brazil, with an emphasis on this large population’s integration into the Brazilian art scene. She will also introduce and examine the works of seven Latin American artists with Asian heritage: Cristina Sá, Takashi Fukushima, Yutaka Toyota, Kazuo Okubo, Megumi Yuasa, Valeria Yamamoto and Guillermo Ueno.

Reception to follow.

Felipe Lamoglia and Urban Beats 1/22/12

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Felipe Lamoglia and Urban Beats
1/22/12, 9:00
The Van Dyke Cafe
846 Lincoln Rd.
Miami Beach, FL33139
thevandykecafe.com

Felipa Lamoglia presents one of his newest projects, Urban Beats$Afro Cuban Rhythms, Rumba meets free Jazz Improvisations.

Featuring: Felipe Lamoglia, El Chino Deadlion, Philver Armenterous , DJ Charma and more!

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 he moved 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 and DVDs, 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.

Musicians: Felipe Lamoglia , Saxophones, EWI & chequere Dante Luciani, Trombone Cisco Dimas, Trumpet Reinier Guerra, Drums Nestor Del Prado, Bass Kemuel Roig, Piano Luis Diaz, Percussion www.felipelamoglia.com

Palm Beach Fine Craft Show 3/2-4/12

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Palm Beach Fine Craft Show
March 2-4, 2012, Fri. / Sat. 10am-6pm Sun. 11am-5pm
Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
PalmBeachFineCraftShow.com

If you’re an avid collector, or you simply appreciate quality and beauty, be sure to mark your calendar for the first weekend in March, as the prestigious Palm Beach Fine Craft Show returns for its 9th year March 2 – 4 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Florida Design Magazine calls the Palm Beach Fine Craft Show one of “Florida’s World-Class Art Shows.”

Not to be confused with the myriad “craft fairs” that dot the South Florida landscape in the springtime, the Palm Beach Fine Craft Show is a unique, upscale shopping experience with 123 jury-selected artists and designers from across the country offering work in a dozen different media.

The show returns to the Palm Beach County Convention Center for three full days, offering visitors the opportunity to meet and purchase work from these acclaimed artists, listen to informative and entertaining lectures, enjoy fashion shows and take home a wonderful piece of art or two for the home or closet.

From hand-crafted furniture and lighting to decorative objects for the home – some functional, others not – to jewelry, wearable art and more, the Palm Beach Fine Craft Show truly offers something for everyone.

Weekend events include Informative Lectures, Demonstrtions and Fashion Shows.

The Palm Beach Fine Craft Show will feature new and compelling works in ceramics; silver, bronze, and copper; mixed media; decorative and wearable fiber; jewelry; paper; wood; and glass.

“Each piece represents an inspiring facet of the American spirit, transmitted from the artist’s hands to yours, said show organizer Elizabeth Kubie.” One of the most compelling aspects of this show, she added, “is the opportunity visitors have to actually meet the artist who created the work. No gallery owners, no agents; just the artists and their art.”

5th Annual Taste of Miami Lakes Festival 2/25/12

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5th Annual Taste of Miami Lakes Festival
02/25/2012, 11.00 am
Main Street, Miami Lakes
6800 Main Street
Miami Lakes FL. 33014
tasteofmiamilakesfestival.com

The 5th Annual “Taste of Miami Lakes Festival” on Main Street is almost here!
Application deadline is February 8, 2012, so apply today!
This is a huge Milestone for us all! This event has been a tremendous success!

This event will feature kids zone with Face painting, bounce house, snacks and more, center stage with all day entertainment, giveaways and raffles, and 60-70 vendors featuring great food, art, crafts and more!

A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to Jose’s Hands- an organization to encourage first-year medical school students to a lifelong involvement in medical mission work in international or underserved settings. Visit www.JosesHands.com for more info.

The entertainment schedule is almost finalized- But you can count on 2 acts so far:
The sounds of Conga Breeze- calypso Latin beat style, an annual festival favorite at 12.30pm
Performance of “Son Calidad Band”, a crowd pleaser 4-member band to get everyone dancing.
Stay tuned for more to come!

CALL TO ARTISTS: Contact Chanel at 786-499-9247 or chanelprada_events@yahoo.com or suzana.depaola@grahamcos.com for application and more information.

Application deadline is February 8th. Artists, restaurants and fashion vendors, this is a great exposure opportunity for you!

Celebrate The Chinese New Year With Tony Chan’s Water Club 1/22/12

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Chinese New Year Celebration and Traditional Lion Dance
Sunday, January 22nd 2012, 8pm
Tony Chan’s Water Club (Inside the Hilton Doubletree Grand)
1717 N. Bayshore Dr.
Miami, FL 33132

Tony Chan’s Water Club known for their beautiful view of the bay and outstanding Chinese Cuisine and Sushi, will be celebrating the Year of the Dragon with a traditional Chinese “Lion Dance” performance.

The Chinese Lion Dance dates back over 1,000 years in ancient China and is a symbol for joy and happiness during the Chinese New Year.

The Chinese New Year is upon us once again and this year we are celebrating the Year of the Dragon. The dragon symbolizes excitement, unpredictability, exhilaration and intensity and our celebration of the Chinese New Year at Tony Chan’s Water Club located inside the Hilton DoubleTree Grand Biscayne Bay.

Bring in the Chinese New Year with Tony Chan’s Water Club by celebrating with ancient traditions and favorites such as the Steamed Pork Dumplings, Cashew Chicken and Cantonese Steak.

Magic City Casino Presents the Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival 1/21/12

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Magic City Casino Presents the Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival
Saturday, January 21 from 5pm to 10pm
Magic City Casino
450 NW 37 Avenue
Miami
www.magiccitycasino.com or call 888.56.MAGIC.
free self parking and valet parking

Magic City Casino, Miami’s first casino to feature Las Vegas style slot machines, will host its next Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival. Admission is free to this monthly event that will showcase over 20 of South Florida’s most popular food trucks and their culinary specialties.

Food Festival attendees will have the opportunity to participate in free games, with prizes that include Magic City Casino merchandise, event tickets and Free Play. In addition, the Secada’s Lounge will present musician Kevin Ceballo who will perform at 9:30pm and 11pm. Admission to the show is also free, with limited VIP tables available. To reserve a VIP table, call 305-649-3000 ext. 3429.

“We eagerly anticipate the Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival on January 21. Everyone had a great time at our last Food Festival, which also hosted the Third Annual Burgie Awards,” said Scott Savin, Chief Operating Officer of Magic City Casino. “Our Street Food Festivals make for amazing Saturday nights. From the array of great food to the outstanding entertainment at the Secada’s Lounge, patrons even get the chance to walk away with more money than they came in with. It doesn’t get much better than that!”

The following food trucks will be participating at the Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival:
· Boba Station
· Chamo’s on Wheels
· The Cheese Steak Gourmet
· Cold Stone Creamery
· Coolhaus
· Dim Ssam A Gogo
· El Rey De Las Fritas
· Fireman Derek’s World Famous Pies
· The Fish Box
· The Flying Saucer
· Greek Bros
· Grill Master Café
· Gypsy Kitchen
· Latin Burger and Taco
· Mangia Mia Italian Kitchen
· Monster Burgers
· Mr. Good Stuff
· Ms. Cheezious
· Pincho Factory
· Porkalicious
· Sugar Yummy Mama

The Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival is presented by Magic City Casino and Burger Beast.

Click To Vote Team Sabrina Party 1/21/12

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Click To Vote Team Sabrina Party
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Chalk Miami Beach
1234 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Facebook Evite.

Join us on Saturday, January 21, for a Vote and Register iPad party to support Miami Beach resident Sabrina Cohen in her effort to win the national “America Inspired” contest!!

The party will take place at the new SoBe hotspot Chalk, where guest will get their game on while voting for Sabrina with iPads, iPhones and any other device you can vote with!

9pm – 10pm: Complimentary Cocktails
10pm – 11pm: Ping-Pong & Pool

No charge to attend. Donations to the Sabrina Cohen Foundation for Stem Cell Research kindly accepted!

If you can’t make the event but still want to vote, please visit http://www.examiner.com/​health-in-miami/​paralyzed-as-a-teen-sabrina​-cohen-fights-for-a-cure

Remember! You must register at www.examiner.com first and then follow the link to sign in, which will be sent to you in an email. You can vote ONCE a day, everyday, through January 27. The person with the most overall votes wins the grand prize of $50,000!

Sabrina Cohen has performed stand-up comedy from a wheelchair, rolled the catwalk as a fashion model, and donned scarcely more than a bikini’s worth of body paint, all in the name of raising money for medical research. She’s also lobbied Congress, hobnobbed with Bill and Hillary Clinton, strategized with Michael J. Fox, and has proved an inspiration to Dr. Sally Temple, winner of a MacArthur genius grant for her work as a neuroscientist.

Networking Mixer at Chophouse Miami 1/27/12

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Networking Mixer at Chophouse Miami
Friday, January 27th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Chophouse Miami
300 South Biscayne Blvd.
Miami
www.biztobiznetworking.com

Join Biz To Biz Networking for a Friday Night
Networking Mixer at The Chophouse Miami.
5:30pm – 7:30pm

This networking event will be prior to the
NY Knicks vs HEAT game.
Everyone is welcome to attend the Pre Networking Mixer.

Cost is $10 at the door or Pay Online and Bring a Guest for Free
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2792487405

Alejandro Ferllen Birthday featuring Superdolly 1/26/12

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Alejandro Ferllen Birthday featuring Superdolly
1/26/2012, 8PM
Segafredo Brickell/ Spazio Nero
1421 South Miami Ave
Miami 33130
www.spazionero.com

Join us Thursday January 26th As we celebrate Alejandro Ferllen’s Birthday featuring Superdolly, The Best Italian Dolls on Tour.

Special performance by Madame De Pompadour
Production by Made in Italy Ibiza

Begin your night with a cocktail reception starting 8pm at Segafredo Brickell
Followed by a night of dancing and more drinks in Brickell’s Entertainment Complex Spazio Nero Club di Brickell.

Table Reservations are strongly recommended!
For Reservations contact 305.577.9809

11th Alliance Business Expo 1/26/12

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11th Alliance Business Expo
1/26/12, 3:00 to 9:00 pm
Miami Free Zone
2335 NW 107 Ave.
Doral, Fl 33172

Free Admission With Business Card & Free Parking

Also Business Seminars, food and raffles.

Exhibitor tables available for just $175 to promote your business or service.

Bâoli-Vita presents The Last Au Pair party 2/2/12

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Bâoli-Vita presents The Last Au Pair party
February 2nd, 2012, 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Bâoli-Vita
1906 Collins Avenue
South Beach, Miami
www.mikesincere.com

Bâoli-Vita is hosting a special event to celebrate the success of Mike Sincere’s newest novel, The Last Au Pair.

Get ready to have a fun-filled evening with cover model Kira Alvarado, top model Maytee Martinez and friends, fashion designer Casey Levan, international models, au pairs/nannies, and local and national media. Bâoli-Vita will be hosting this exquisite get together of unique personalities while celebrating Mike Sincere’s newest novel. Complimentary drinks from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

If you missed the last party, here is a link: http://bit.ly/pcaQf8

Michael Sincere is a featured columnist for Marketwatch/Wall Street Journal and the published author of nine books, primarily with McGraw-Hill and Adams Media.

Girls’ Club Chick Flicks Movie Nights 1/28/12

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Girls’ Club Chick Flicks Movie Nights
Saturday, January 28th at 7pm
Girls’ Club
117 NE 2nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
More Info

Cult Hit Feature Film by Photographer Cindy Sherman and a Short Film by Miami Artist Jillian Mayer
January 18, 2012

In conjunction with the photography exhibition Re-Framing the Feminine, Girls’ Club presents a new film series called Chick Flicks, spotlighting cinematic treatments of and by contemporary female photographers. Four Saturday evenings are scheduled in Spring 2012 to screen feature films and full-length documentaries in Girls’ Club’s main floor gallery space. A short film by a local artist will precede each presentation. Each film in the Chick Flicks series references works currently on view in the exhibition, and other female artists in Girls’ Club collection.

Chick Flicks launches with photographer Cindy Sherman’s 1997 directorial debut Office Killer, paired with Scenic Jogging, a 2010 video by Miami artist Jillian Mayer.

An acclaimed contemporary photographer, Cindy Sherman is best known for her game-changing series of black and white Untitled Film Stills made from 1977-1980. Reminiscent of a movie that our collective subconscious finds familiar, the Untitled Film Stills depict the artist inhabiting cliches of movie and publicity images of women. Her 1997 feature film, Office Killer, stars Jeanne Tripplehorn, Carol Kane and Molly Ringwald in a black comedy about a mousy office drone with a grudge.
Miami artist Jillian Mayer’s video projects use humor to tap into our shared collective memories. In 2010, her Scenic Jogging was one of 25 selections for the Guggenheim Museum’s YouTube Play: A Biennial of Creative Video.

Chick Flicks continues Saturday, February 25th with Emmy-Award winning director Scott Willis’ documentary The Woodmans (2010) about artists Betty and George Woodman balancing the demands of artmaking with grief over their young photographer daughter’s suicide. The small, intimate body of photographic work left behind by Francesca Woodman is revered in the art world.

Later this Spring, Fur: An Imagined Portrait of Diane Arbus (2006) starring Nicole Kidman and based on the renowned photographer’s life, and Our City Dreams (2008), a documentary by Chiara Clemente, daughter of artist Francesco Clemente, that follows five leading female artists working in New York City: Marina Abramovic, Ghada Amer, Kiki Smith, Nancy Spero, and Swoon. Some films contain adult situations and may not be inappropriate for a younger audience.

Each evening screening begins at 7pm and is followed by the FAT Village ArtWalk, from 7- 11pm. Tickets are available at the door for a $5 suggested donation, snacks and refreshments available. Girls’ Club’s doors will open at 7pm for audiences to view the exhibition, show time at 7:15pm.

Currently on view at Girls’ Club, Re-Framing the Feminine: Contemporary photography from the collection of Francie Bishop Good and David Horvitz. Re-Framing the Feminine demonstrates the varied strategies employed by female photographers to frame their experiences using the technology of film photography and digital media. Curated by Dina Mitrani, Miami-based photography curator and gallerist, Re-Framing the Feminine includes 45 female artists. Its aim is to demonstrate what is particularly female in the capture and/or construction of a photographic image. The fluidity women experience as both subjects and objects in the photographic field is significant.

Films stills: top, Cindy Sherman’s Office Killer (1997) and Jillian Mayer’s Scenic Jogging, (2010)

Coral Gables Community Foundation 3rd Annual Tour of Kitchens 1/28/12

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Coral Gables Community Foundation 3rd Annual Tour of Kitchens
Saturday, January 28, 2012, 9:30a.m.- 4:00 p.m
Historic Coral Gables Homes and the Coral Gables Museum
Kick-Off Event, Program/ Map of Homes Pick-Up & Day Of Event Ticket Sales:
SNAIDERO USA
4000 Ponce De Leon Boulevard
Coral Gables, FL 33146
www.gablesfoundation.org

Our self-guided Tour of Kitchens offers something for everyone. The tour will showcase some of Coral Gables’ most spectacular designer kitchens, local area restaurants, and sought-after chefs. To tempt your taste buds, each kitchen will offer a cooking demonstration or tasting (some will have both!) by a favorite local restaurant chef. Each of the homes will feature unique and stunning designer table settings that are sure to inspire! Also included are special features along the way such as napkin folding origami, foodie merchandise, home goods from local purveyors, and an optional presentation on Kitchen Design by nationally recognized Kitchen Designer, Julia Johnston.

You can begin your tour as early as 9:00 a.m. at the SNAIDERO Showroom where you will kick off the Tour with breakfast treats, mimosas, and coffee. At that time you will receive your complimentary goodie bag containing sponsor gifts, and a map of tour stops. Once you leave SNAIDERO, you can visit any or all of the kitchens in any order at your convenience between 9:00 a.m. and 1:45 p.m., and enjoy brunch and lunch samplings along the way.

Your kitchen tour will conclude with Champagne & Dessert at the Coral Gables Museum between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. with regional celebrity chefs, food consultants, and authors providing demonstrations, signing books, and offering tips for success in the kitchen.

The ticket price includes all of the above (excluding any purchases made from on-site vendors offering merchandise)—beautiful homes, fabulous kitchens, tasty samplings of food and adult beverages, local celebrity chefs, designer table settings, recipes and much, much more! Join us for one of the most highly anticipated fund raisers of the year. You may take the Tour only or attend only the Soirée but your ticket includes both.

Programs that benefit from the Tour of Kitchens proceeds include a scholarship for an outstanding culinary arts student. For more information, please call us at 305-446-9670, or email us at info@gablesfoundation.org.

Digital Love presents Modernage with The Guards Themselves 1/26/12

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Digital Love presents Modernage w/ The Guards Themselves
1/26/12, 10pm
Green Room
109 SW 2nd Ave
Ft Lauderdale, Fl 3312
www.greenroomlive.com

Chances are that if you’ve partied at any of Miami’s underground parties in the past few years, you’ve probably encountered at least one member of Modernage. The band has released 3 records: the debut EP “Receiver”, single ‘Strangers/ This Song’, and their most recent EP ‘Sirhan Sirhan’. The indie quintette has toured the US east coast, LA, Mexico, and all of Florida opening for major label acts such as Bloc Party, The Stills, The Walkmen, Magnet, Elefant, and Peter Hook.

No cover. Doors at 10pm. $2 PBRs/ $5 craft beers. Video games. RSVP to miguel@jointherevolution.net for a FREE drink before midnight

Social Fridays at Blue Martini Kendall 2/3/12

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Social Fridays at Blue Martini Kendall
2/3/12, 8pm
Blue Martini Kendall
8405 Mills Drive
More Info

Social Fridays are back at Kendall Blue Martini! Hosted by Rick
Text me at 305 300 0827 to be added to guestlist
Say that your on Rick’s List at the Door for Free Entry untill 12AM!

Music will be orchestrated by DJ’s : Reflex & Miguel G. (Open Format)!

Bottle Specials:
Deal # 1 – 2 Bottles of Van Gogh Vodka for $400 + Tax & Tip
Deal # 2 – 2 Bottles of Grey Goose Vodka for $450 + Tax & Tip
Deal # 3 – 2 Bottles of JW Black Label for $500 + Tax & Tip

Dress to Impress! (Guys – No T Shirts, Shorts, Hats, or Sneakers!)
text me at 305 300 0827 or 786 273 7401 for VIP Bottles, B Days, Dinner, & Guest List!

Social Fridays at Blue Martini Kendall 1/27/12

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Social Fridays at Blue Martini Kendall
1/27/12, 8pm
Blue Martini Kendall
8405 mills Drive
More Info

Social Fridays are back at Kendall Blue Martini! Hosted by Rick
Text me at 305 300 0827 to be added to guestlist
Say that your on Rick’s List at the Door for Free Entry untill 12AM!

Music will be orchestrated by DJ’s : Reflex & Miguel G. (Open Format)!

Bottle Specials:
Deal # 1 – 2 Bottles of Van Gogh Vodka for $400 + Tax & Tip
Deal # 2 – 2 Bottles of Grey Goose Vodka for $450 + Tax & Tip
Deal # 3 – 2 Bottles of JW Black Label for $500 + Tax & Tip

Dress to Impress! (Guys – No T Shirts, Shorts, Hats, or Sneakers!)
text me at 305 300 0827 or 786 273 7401 for VIP Bottles, B Days, Dinner, & Guest List!

Lift Fridays at Club 50 2/3/12

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Lift Fridays at Club 50
2/3/12, 10pm
Club 50 at the Viceroy, Brickell
485 Brickell Ave
More Info
free admission on rick c’s list until 12am

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 305 300 0827 to be added to Guest List for Complimentary admission until 12AM
However you must arrive at 10:45- 11PM to receive complimentary admission on my guest list. Follow my instructions and you will not get stuck in ine! If you plan on Arriving late a table reservation is a must and is highly recommended to ensure a speedy entry. Ask me about our bottle specials!
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. 305 300 0827 Your weekly host, Rick Chaumin

Lift Fridays at Club 50 1/27/12

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Lift Fridays at Club 50
1/27/12, 10pm
Club 50 at the Viceroy, Brickell
485 Brickell Ave
More Info
free admission on rick c’s list until 12am

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 305 300 0827 to be added to Guest List for Complimentary admission until 12AM

However you must arrive at 10:45- 11PM to receive complimentary admission on my guest list. Follow my instructions and you will not get stuck in ine! If you plan on Arriving late a table reservation is a must and is highly recommended to ensure a speedy entry. Ask me about our bottle specials!

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. 305 300 0827 Your weekly host, Rick Chaumin

Lift Fridays at Club 50 1/20/12

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Lift Fridays at Club 50
1/20/12, 10pm
Club 50 at the Viceroy
485 Brickell Ave
More Info
free admission on rick c’s list until 12am

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 305 300 0827 to be added to Guest List for Complimentary admission until 12AM
However you must arrive at 10:45- 11PM to receive complimentary admission on my guest list. Follow my instructions and you will not get stuck in ine! If you plan on Arriving late a table reservation is a must and is highly recommended to ensure a speedy entry. Ask me about our bottle specials!
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. 305 300 0827 Your weekly host, Rick Chaumin

Nikki Beach at Night 2/5/12

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Nikki Beach at Night
2/5/11, 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 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

Nikki Beach at Night 1/29/12

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Nikki Beach at Night
1/29/12, 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
With The Best House Music by our residents

To RSVP 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

Singles Date and Lounge 2/13/12

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Singles Date & Lounge
02/13/2012, 7:00pm
O-Lounge
333 East Las Olas Blvd
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301
hearttango.com/sdating.php

Give that giant wine glass and your TIVO remote a rest. Go on, put’em down. Nothing cures the blues like a classy night out on the town, and no one does the dating thing as good as the appropriately named Heart Tango. Why not bring the best of both worlds together? Meeting someone at the grocery store or the neighborhood sports bar just ain’t working out. Admit it! Let the professionals handle all the tedium and weed out the hesitation – there isn’t a better way to meet people like you.

The venue is the fabulously hot-right-now O-Lounge, and love is in the air. Providing a truly enjoyable experience, O-Lounge has a style all its own that has to be seen to be believed. O-Lounge provides a unique vibe in an energetic, fun atmosphere. O-Lounge is an experience to remember.

Parking: $5 Valet or self-park available.

Speed Dating event starts at 7pm.

The Gift with Bart ten Berge 2/25-27/12

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The Gift with Bart ten Berge
February 25-27, 2012, 9:30am-5:30pm
The Center of Choices
at Choices Cafe
379 SW 15th Road
Miami, FL, 33129
www.7stepsflorida.org

“We are each gifted in a unique and important way. It is our privilege and our adventure to discover our own special light.”
-Mary Dunbar

SOUL OF MIAMI SPECIAL: Order with the discount code: SOULOFMIAMI to receive $35 off. Since the early registration discount goes through February 7, that means that the three day class would be $500 for your readers before Feb 7 (plus the $9.95 eventbrite credit card fee). Click here to order online. Contact mara@7StepsFlorida.org to pay by check or cash, too!

Start your adventure! International spiritual teacher, Bart ten Berge, is making his first visit to Miami to teach a workshop on discovering your professional and personal purpose. Bart argues that the art of living is the art of finding your unique blessings and sharing them with the world. A holistic approach to career coaching, Bart’s course is nonjudgmental, joyful, and practical. This class was designed for everyone who has thought, “I know I was born for a purpose… I just haven’t found it yet!”

Please contact us if you have any questions or if the registration fee is a barrier to your participation. We would love to discuss sliding scale, student pricing and group discount options with you. Your registration includes lunch from Choices Café, the vegan restaurant even carnivores love… mychoicescafe.com.

For more information, visit www.7StepsFlorida.org or contact Mara, mara@7stepsflorida.org or 646-450-8160.

The Betsy Hotel Classical Music Salons 1/19/12 and 1/28/12

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Classical Music Salons
Thursday, January 19 at 7:15 PM
Saturday, January 28 at 6 PM
The Betsy-South Beach
1440 Ocean Drive
South Beach

The Betsy-South Beach is proud to announce two classical music salons, featuring award-winning musicians from Florida International University and University of Miami.

Thursday, January 19 is FIU’s Amernet Quartet

Saturday, January 28 is UM artist in residence, Tenor Dennis Petersen singing Schubert, with UM Opera Director, Alan Johnson at the Piano.

These programs are presented free of charge to the public as part of the Philanthropy, Arts, and Culture program at The Betsy

The Betsy is also home to award-winning chef Laurent Tourondel’s restaurant BLT Steak.

For more about The Amernet String Quartet —
Lauded for their “intelligence” and “immensely satisfying” playing by the New York Times, the Amernet String Quartet has garnered worldwide praise and recognition as one of today’s exceptional string quartets. Ensemble-in-Residence at Florida International University since 2004, the group was formed in 1991, while its founding members were students at the Juilliard School. Amernet rose to international attention after their first season, winning the Gold Medal at the Tokyo International Music Competition in 1992. In 1995, the group was the First Prize winner of the prestigious Banff International String Quartet Competition.

For more about Tenor Dennis Petersen —
A performer of immense talent and style, Dennis Petersen’s extensive career includes regular guest artist performances with numerous major opera houses and regional theaters, including the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera, San Francisco Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Seattle Opera, Opera Pacific, Florida Grand Opera, Minnesota Opera, Spoleto Festivals and Saito Kinen Festivals.

For more about Alan Johnson, Piano —
Alan Johnson is assistant professor of vocal performance, and program director of the Frost Opera Theater at the University of Miami Frost School of Music. Johnson has led numerous opera, music theater, concert, and dance works by today’s most innovative composers, including Nicholas Brooke, Douglas Cuomo, Tina Davidson, Anthony Davis, Phillip Glass and Michael Torke. His work has garnered awards such as Drama Desk, Obie, and Joseph Jefferson Award for Outstanding Music Direction. Performances at venues across the USA include American Repertory Theater, Brooklyn Academy of Music, City Center NY, Lincoln Center, New York Shakespeare Festival, Long Wharf Theater, and Spoleto Festival USA and Italy. Active in New York City since 1986 as a vocal coach and pianist, Johnson has prepared and collaborated with singers holding international engagements. As a soloist and collaborative pianist, he has performed at such venues as Alice Tully Hall and The Walker Art Center. Johnson holds a Bachelor of Music in piano performance from the University of Miami and a Master of Music in vocal coaching / accompanying from the University of Illinois.

Heat V. Lakers Watch Party 1/19/12

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Thursday, January 19th 6PM
Buffalo Wild Wings at Sunset Place
5701 Sunset Drive
Miami, FL 33143
Facebook Event Link.

Buffalo Wild Wings has generously offered to donate 20% of all profits made on both food & drink sales on the evening of January 19th to our team, and the construction of The Allapattah Music & Literacy Center!

We will indulge in a night of food, drinks, and raffle prizes (we’re working on some free giveaways)! All you have to do is show up and have a good time for a great cause! Parking will even be validated! There’s no reason not to come!

To ensure this event is a success we are asking each of you to invite your co-workers, family, friends, and neighbors….the more the merrier!
Getting people out to this event is crucial, so please share the attached invitation with your networks.

The event starts at 6pm with a Happy Hour, this is designed to our guests’ advantage, Buffalo Wild Wings tends to fill up early for popular match ups. We strongly encourage you to arrive by 7pm. (Game time is 8pm)

Last but certainly not least, our ipad2 raffle will serve as the grand finale, please sell your tickets! We will continue to sell raffle tickets throughout the event as well.

Neat Stuff 2nd Annual Casino Night for a Great Cause 1/28/12

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Neat Stuff’s 2nd Annual Casino Night for a Great Cause!
Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 7:00PM to 11:00PM
Coral Gables Country Club
997 North Greenway Drive
Miami, FL
www.neatstuffhelpskids.org

Pre paid tickets to the Neat Stuff Casino Night: $100, $125 at the door.
Purchase Tickets via Paypal
For more information: casinonight@neatstuffhelpskids.org

Last year’s Casino Night was a smashing success as over 250 guests danced, mingled, and “gambled” for a great cause. This year the Neat Stuff Casino Night Event will amaze guests as specialty entertainment will take this this event to the next level. Neat Stuff is set once again bring “Las Vegas” style fun to help raise funds for an amazing organization that aids South Florida youth.

Neat Stuff, Inc. was founded in 1995 with the mission to provide free new clothing and school uniforms to abused, neglected, abandoned and other at-risk children. Neat Stuff was created by local community child advocate Phyllis Krug, who identified a critical need for children involved in the social services system. Today, under the direction of Executive Director Franklin Monjarrez the organization is proud to be the only agency of its kind in South Florida proudly serving an average of 8,000 at-risk children and distributing over $.7 million worth of new clothes, school uniforms and accessories annually. The major story is not just what they do but how they do it.

Neat Stuff for Kids which has been dubbed “the little engine that could” by Franklin raises its funds from the private sector with no Government help which presents its challenges. Neat Stuff works hard to create strong relationships within community while running a very lean and efficient operation. The agency has been recognized by being awarded the prestigious Four-Star rating by Charity Navigator for its sound fiscal management. The annual Neat Stuff Casino Nigh event was the brain child of Franklin as a way to expose the agency and the work they did with members of the community through a fabulous event. The Casino Night fundraising event is an opportunity for others to jump on “little engine that could” while having a great time.

The 2nd annual Neat Stuff Casino Night is planned to be a grand night of Las Vegas style fun. Glamorous Las Vegas style show girls will be lining the red carpet as you enter the Coral Grand Ballroom. After registration you will receive your “play money” and off to the tables you go. The event will feature a full open bar to help you complete your transition into the “Sin City” state of mind. Blackjack dealers will be on hand to put your skills to the test while you sip on a crisp vodka martini. If cards are too laid back for your preference then get your adrenaline pumping while fellow gamers roar with every roll of the dice on the craps table. The roulette table is sure to be popular as participants decide what to bet only moments before the dealer flicks the ball into the spinning wheel. If the tables aren’t the fancy or just taking a break between bets guests are encouraged to take part in the fabulous silent and live auction. Music will fill the air as guests move to the rhythm with cocktails in hand. Palates will be pleased as guests will be able to enjoy an exquisite buffet throughout the evening. No Las Vegas style event should be without specialty entertainment which is what our guests should expect as one of South Florida most in demand performers will be on hand to make the 2nd annual Neat Stuff Casino Night an event to remember.

The 2nd annual Neat Stuff Casino Night is sure to be a spectacular event but more importantly it is an event to bring people together for the sake and welfare of less fortunate children in our community.

Cocktails courtesy of Chambord Vodka, Jack Daniels, and Barceló Rum. Coral Gables Country Club, Creativas Group Branding & Public Relations

Living Artist Concert Series Winds, Seeds and Birds 1/22/12

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Living Artist Concert Series “Winds, Seeds and Birds”
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Meet the Artist reception at 6:30pm; Concert at 7:15pm
Deering Estate at Cutler
16701 SW 72 Avenue
Miami, FL 33157
305-235-1668 ext. 233

TICKETS: $25 per concert; Student $12 per concert (Grades K-12 with Student I.D.)
Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the Deering Estate Ticket Office at 305-235-1668 x 233.

Classical chamber music concerts through April 2012
For music enthusiasts, the Deering Estate Chamber Ensemble presents superb concerts intimately set in the historic Stone House Ballroom. Internationally acclaimed musicians collaborate with world-renowned guest composers, artists, and talented youth performers. Visual art exhibits and interpretative programs enhance each magical evening.

The concert on Sunday, January 22nd “Winds, Seeds and Birds” will will feature guest clarinetist Margaret Donaghue and bassonist Luciano Magnanini. Enjoy works by Rebecca Clarke, Mikhail Glinka, Fanny Mendelssohn and Johannes Brahms.

Classical South Florida is a non-profit 501(c)(3) public radio organization dedicated to broadcasting classical music. For more information, please visit www.classicalsouthflorida.org. Be sure to visit the Classical South Florida table at the concert on Sunday, January 22nd.

For more information, or for additional concert dates, please visit the Deering Estate website or call the Deering Estate Ticket Office at 305-235-1668 ext. 233.

Miami Beach International Fashion Week 2012 3/21-24/12

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Miami Beach International Fashion Week 2012
March 21st – 24th, 2012, 6:00p.m- 11:00pm
Miami Beach Conventional Center – Hall D
1700 Convention Center Dr # D
Miami Beach, FL
www.miamifashionweek.com

Miami is widely considered the axis between Europe and the Americas, with South Beach as its glamorous epicenter. The city is therefore the natural selection to host the country’s largest International and Hispanic fashion event, the 14th annual Miami Beach – International Fashion Week, set to take place March 21st-24th at the Miami Beach Convention Center. This year, the event is proud to welcome music legend and style icon Dionne Warwick who will share her expertise in and around the world of celebrity and fashion.

Miami Beach International Fashion Week (MBIFW) is the longest standing fashion event in Miami, and has received worldwide recognition and fame for discovering and showcasing the best fashion from around the world. Featuring eminent designers, celebrities, and musicians from nearly every continent, Miami Beach International Fashion Week promises to once again set the stage as the gateway to the world’s most innovative talents. 2012 will mark an exciting addition to the glamorous affair when it welcomes Superstar Dionne Warwick. An idol in the music industry for over four decades, Mrs. Warwick will host a media seminar for students and designers in which she will discuss her life, her style, and advise how to succeed in your chosen passion. Warwick was famously mentored about her own personal style by one of Hollywood’s all time greats, Marlene Dietrich.

MBIFW has secured a reputation for introducing American buyers and consumers to up-and-coming designers from around the world who have gone on to illustrious careers in the U.S. The event is often the first opportunity for fashion industry insiders to capture a glimpse of the designers they’ll soon feature in their own magazines, stores, and closets. “Over the years, discovering the world’s best emerging designers has been a wonderful and exciting experience. By creating the international platform through MBIFW that allows these designers to be seen by the entire world, we have been able to launch their careers to the next level,” explains MBIFW President Beth Sobol. “Many of our young designers, including Colombia’s Esteban Cortazar and Silvia Tcherassi, Peru’s Sitka Semsch, Chile’s Ruben Campos, Manish Arora and Sabyasachi Mukherjee from India, Furne One for Amato Couture in Dubai and Heather Jones from Trinidad & Tobago are just a few of today’s fashion industry stars who have emerged from our runways. As an invited guest, judge and speaker at many of the worlds emerging fashion events, we continually seek to discover the best of the best from every corner of the globe.”

This year’s slate of events, designers, and performers promises all of the excitement the fashion world has come to expect from this prestigious event. Highlights of the week’s line up include the Miami Style Showcase featuring Florida’s top designers including Viviana G for Petit Pois, Ema Savahl Couture and Kayce Armstrong of Art of Shade among others. The Prêt-A-Porter Designer showcase will feature the winner of Bolivia’s Mision Moda, Banja Luka Fashion Fair Designer Showcase featuring Marina Banovic, Liliana Majkic, and Davor Sladakovic from Bosnia & Herzegovina and Montenegro, Latin Fashion Weeks Council Showcase with the best designers from throughout Latin America and more.

Additionally, for the first time in the U.S., Walla Al Alawi of the Kingdom of Bahrain, widely considered the trendsetter for the Gulf region, will grace the runway with her latest collection. Walla’s customers include numerous members of the Gulf’s royal families and her designs have already been picked up by Saks Fifth Avenue Bahrain. In addition to Mrs. Warwick, there will be celebrity appearances by Grammy Award winning music producer Damon Elliott and the Miami Moda & Music Awards will feature a showcase of Red Carpet gowns worn by some of Hollywood’s and Latin America’s biggest stars by designer Nicolas Felizola and a special performance by Supermodel and the face of Lancôme Russia, Dasha, performing her new hit, “ The Prfct Girl.”

MBIFW is considered the fifth largest and most important fashion event on the world’s fashion calendar. Sobol and her team spend the year scouring the globe to uncover the most creative and elite designers from hundreds of countries and invite them to present their collections on the Miami Beach runway. In past years, designers have hailed from the Americas, Caribbean, Europe, Asia, The Middle East and Africa. In 2011 MBIFW hosted 55 designers from 32 countries, 650 international media outlets and received over 740 million global media impressions worldwide. 2012 will showcase even more designers from more countries than ever before and has secured media partners including Vanidades, Harper’s Bazaar en Español, Latina, Miami Modern Luxury and GLITZ TV Latin America.

Be Your Own Investigator Ghost Tour 1/19/12

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“Be Your Own Investigator” Ghost Tour
Thursday, January 19th, 7 pm – 9 pm
Deering Estate at Cutler
16701 SW 72 Avenue
Miami, FL 33157
305-235-1668 ext. 233
$25 per person

In partnership with the League of Paranormal Investigators, the Deering Estate at Cutler offers a variety of Ghost Tours and Paranormal Investigations!
GHOST TOUR “Be Your Own Investigator”

Spend an evening with the League of Paranormal Investigators and become part of the actual paranormal investigative team. Rediscover evidence and occurrences found in the historic houses and main grounds of the Deering Estate.

Equipment used to detect spectral presences – such as pendulums, dowsing rods, EMF meters and cameras are welcome!

For more information, or to purchase tickets, please visit the Deering Estate website.

Ghost Tours and Paranormal Investigations are offered throughout the year. For more information please visit the Deering Estate website.

InSense Miami Networking Event at Dolores, but you can call me Lolita 1/25/12

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InSense Miami Networking Event in Brickell
Wednesday, January 25, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Dolores, But You Can Call Me Lolita
1000 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33130
Register Online

$10 ($15 at the door) gets you in and registered for Business Card Bingo with great raffles and prizes!

Start your 2012 networking with us at DOLORES, but you can call me LOLITA restaurant.

Enjoy 50% off all drinks and appetizers in our VIP area, Lolita’s lounge!
* Happy hour prices which includes 50% off all drinks and appetizers!
* Free champagne for the ladies
* $4 glasses of their house wine

Be sure to bring lots of business cards and get to know some movers and shakers in your industry!

Valet, Street and Garage Parking Available

Tequila Revolucion Thursdays at Jeronimo’s Bar 1/26/12

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Revolution Thursdays
01/26/2012, 8:00 P.M.
Jeronimo’s Bar
814 First Street
Miami Beach FL
jeronimosbar.com

Every generation needs a rEVOLution and South Beach is ready for it.
Join us on our revolution this Thursday January 26, 2012.

Tequila REVOLUCION open bar 8pm-9pm

rsvp: mexicanosenmiami@gmail.com

Mexicanos en Miami
www.facebook.com/MexicanosEnMiami
@MexicanosEnMIA

Jeronimo’s Bar
www.facebook.com/JeronimosBar
@JeronimosBar

Tequila Revolucion
www.facebook.com/TequilaRevolucionUSA
@TeqREVOLUCION

rsvp: mexicanosenmiami@gmail.com

for Artists……..BY ARTISTS featuring painter Skot Olsen 1/22/12

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for Artists……..BY ARTISTS featuring painter Skot Olsen
01/22/2012, 7:00pm until 10:00pm
HaVen Lounge South Beach
1237 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, Fl 33139
www.havenlounge.com

Join us on Sunday, January 22nd as we present the comprehensive artists program “for artists…..by artist.” The evening will be dedicated to painter: Skot Olsen

Skot Olsen (b. 1969) uses a classical, yet comical, visual style, which he has called “cartoon realism,” to convey complex themes. Each piece is rich with symbolism, no matter whether it is a six foot tall “neo-psychedelic” painting based on the artist’s spiritual experiences with psychedelic plants, or a small format depiction of a ship at sea being taken down by a giant squid.

Through the years, Olsen has become best known for his maritime work, and has received a wide fan base among scientists and others who are interested in the plight of the giant squid. The artist conducts copious research to develop pieces that are historically accurate, and even educational. Inspired by 19th-century maritime artwork and a love for giant squid, Olsen’s maritime themes focus on strange and often perilous encounters humans have with the sea and the things that dwell there.

In 2007, Olsen launched a series of work that is referred to as his “neo-psychedelic” series of paintings. The objective of this work was to create a religious iconography around the use of hallucinogenic plants, depicting saints and apostles who glorify and represent the plants and the states of mind derived from them. Seeing a shift away from conventional religion and more toward an ethnobotanical path to spirituality. Olsen intended to communicate that humans are hard-wired with a need to connect to the eternal, and that the use of such plants/chemicals are a different path leading toward higher states of consciousness, which is also possible through religion or meditation. This body of work was destroyed in a fire while on display at the Harold Golen Gallery in Miami during Art Basel December 2007.

Following the blaze that destroyed two years of his work, Skot Olsen returned to paintings of the sea. Perhaps it was a subconscious way of easing the pain of loss, in the way that a dip in the ocean has the power to heal, both spiritually and physically. The work that ensued in 2008 combined the religious iconography from the “neo-psychedelic” series and Olsen’s earlier work depicting maritime themes. The artist ended the year 2008 with a solo show at The Shooting Gallery in San Francisco. From oceanic disasters to the commercial harvest of sea monsters and Poseidon himself, the show was a demonstration of the will to persevere, create and communicate through painting. Olsen’s current body of work explores propaganda, New World Order, and environmental themes.

Check out Skot Olsens website: www.skotolsen.com
Skot’s art pieces will be displayed on the Digital Art Wall prepared 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 & Jalen James Acosta
Produced by Rod Pratt presents

The evening does not end at 10pm, we go till 2am

Deadmau5 Unhooked at The Mansion 360 Grand Reopening 1/20-21/12

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Deadmau5 Unhooked at The Mansion 360 Grand Reopening 1/20-12/12
Friday & Saturday, January 20-21, 10:30pm – 5:00am
Mansion Nightclub
1235 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Day1 w/ Sydney Blu Tickets
Day2 w/ Steve Duda Tickets

Mansion Nightclub opens its doors with deadmau5, presenting his “unhooked” show. See the new Mansion 360 featuring the most comprehensive sound and lighting system ever experienced after Mansion’s multi-million dollar renovation. Join Deadmau5’s Unhooked, a once in a life-time 2 Day event under one roof with the lovely Sydney Blu opening!

Mansion Nightclub will be opening its doors for a very special 2 day event (1/20 & 1/21) featuring none other than deadmau5! Mansion recently underwent a multi-million dollar renovation and now boasts a floor-shaking and awe-inspiring sound and lighting system that’s guaranteed to amaze you.

deadmau5 is a guy who really requires no introduction – he’s been one of the biggest names in EDM for years and his popularity just continues to grow, bringing electronic music to places it’s never been before. The demand for this guaranteed-to-be-epic event is way too high for just one night so Mansion and deadmau5 are giving you two nights back to back! Tickets are available now:

Black Fridays presents An Evening With The Cure 1/20/12

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Black Fridays presents An Evening With The Cure
1/20/12, 10:00pm
Green Room
109 SW 2nd Ave
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33312
greenroomlive.com

Black Fridays is taking a new shot at the tribute game, featuring 3 bands with 4 different singers all combining for 1 full set of The Cure’s greatest hits. Each band will play 2-3 songs and quickly change out for the next bands set.

Featuring:
Retrocities
Leading The Heroes
and The Disease

Leading The Heroes will have a special guest singer, Green Rooms own, and lead singer of The Mission Veo: Jonny Veo.

As always, DJ’s LinderSMASH! and Kaos will be spinning a unique blend of New Wave | Dark Wave | 80’s | Goth | EBM | and Industrial music.

Get Hip to the Hoop 1/18/12

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Get Hip to the Hoop
Jan. 18, 2012, 6:30p.m. – 8p.m.
Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort
Mezzanine Level
16701 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
newportbeachsideresort.com

There’s a new “hoop” in town that has nothing to do with Miami Heat’s return to the basketball court. The brightly colored plastic hoops from childhood are back in fashion but as a hip-swiveling workout this “spin” around.

The Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort is launching a pop-up Hoola Hoop fitness class which begins Wednesday January 18th with a 90-minute Intro into Hoola Hooping workshop with Abby Albaum, co-creator of Hoola-Fit and founder of Hoola Monsters, Florida’s first full-service hoop dance company.

The workshop will be followed by 60 minute Hoola-Fit classes every Wednesday evening from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the hotel’s mezzanine for five weeks. The cost of the workshop on Jan. 18th is $25 and the classes that follow are $18 each. However, class participants receive a free $20 gift card to the Seven Seas Aveda Spa with every workout which really sweetens the deal.

These high-energy, heart-pounding classes will focus on techniques and tricks to keep hoops and bodies moving in perfect synergy while targeting core muscles and building dexterity, flexibility, stamina and endurance. Hoola Hooping burns nearly 600 calories an hour, the equivalent of 60 minutes of kickboxing or running.

Hoola-Fit uses hand-made Monster Hoopsâ„¢ which are larger, heavier, more durable and easier to use than the children’s toy hula hoops. Made for adults, they’re wrapped with friction tape, so the hoop with actually “stick” to the body.

The pop-up culminates with a weekend teacher’s training program (pre-requisites required) where locals can get certified in Hoola-Fit which combines cutting-edge hoop dance techniques with a variety of efficient drills and concepts.

“Hooping is the quintessential activity to get people of all ages, shapes and sizes to work out,” said Albaum. “Hooping enables people to get a great workout while having fun in the process, and fitness experts agree that those who enjoy their exercise routine are much more likely to stick with it.”

Jan. 18, 2012 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Intro Workshop)
Jan. 25, 2012 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (class)
Feb. 1, 2012 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (class)
Feb. 8, 2012 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (class)
Feb. 15, 2012 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (class)
Feb. 22, 2012 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (class)
Feb. 24 – 26, 2012 Teacher Training Program

Digital Love presents Plains 1/19/12

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Digital Love presents Plains
1/19/12, 10pm
Green Room
109 SW 2nd Ave
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33312
greenroomlive.com

Local indie band Plains was recently awarded the #1 slot for best song of the year by BeachedMiami.com, #4 album of the year by City Link, and one of the best releases all year period by Broward Palm Beach New Times.

No cover, doors at 10pm. $2 PBRs, $5 craft beers. Old school video games set up throughout the venue.

An Evening with Jim Lehrer 2/23/12

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An Evening with Jim Lehrer
2/23/2012, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Coral Gables Country Club
997 North Greenway Drive
Coconut Grove, FL 33134
wpbt2.org/lehrer

Dinner with Public Television’s, Jim Lehrer. Jim Lehrer has been the anchor of PBS News Hour and moderator for 11 Presidential Debates. Author of numerous books of which his recent non-fiction book, Tension City, gives a behind the scenes account of the Presidential Debates. Guests will dine with Jim Lehrer and participate in a question and answer session about his career. WPBT2 will also present a Lifetime Service Award Herbert A. Tobin for his commitment to public television.

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present Troy Roberts Nu-Jive 1/19/12

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KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present Troy Roberts’ Nu-Jive
Thursday, Jan 19, at 9 PM
The Van Dyke
846 Lincoln Road
South Beach
For more information call 305-534-3600 or visit thevandykecafe.com.

Featuring Troy Roberts on sax, Dave Siegel on piano, Tim Jago, guitar, Eric England, bass, and David Chiverton, drums.

Hailing from the remote location of Perth, West Australia, saxophonist and composer Troy Roberts has recently relocated to the USA. Having completed a Masters and currently teaching part-time at the University of Miami, Troy recently won two consecutive Downbeat Jazz Soloist Awards, two consecutive West Australian Music Industry Awards, was the only Australian finalist in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition, and continues to maintain a busy performance schedule around Australia, Europe and the USA.

Having shared the stage with greats such as Sammy Figueroa (performing on his Grammy-nominated album, The Magician), Robby Ameen, Lew Soloff, Lauryn Hill, James Morrison, Kevin Mahogany, Slide Hampton, Gary Bartz, Geoff Keezer, Rodney Whitaker, Carl Allen, Dennis McCrell, Jeff Hamilton and John Clayton, Troy recently released his third album, The XenDen Suite – an 8-part composition for jazz quartet and string quartet – and also his first DVD – a live concert performance of The XenDen Suite.
Troy leads the exciting nu-jazz project, Troy Roberts’ NuJive, which features some seriously talented young Miami-based artists, while showcasing Troy’s original compositions – an eclectic concoction of jazz, groove, Latin and neo-soul. In March 2011 they released their first CD, “Nu-Jive”.

Kukaramakara Thursdays in Brickell 2/2/12

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Kukaramakara Thursdays in Brickell
2/2/12, 9pm
Kukaramakara
1250 S. Miami Avenue
More Info

Hottest open format party in Brickell. Complimentary admission for everyone on Rick’s list!

Kukaramakara is the hottest Thursday night Open Format/Latin Party in Brickell. Come in for the drink specials and party all night long with the Kukara Band and DJ Geeh. If you want to dance the night away, Kukaramakara Brickell is definitely for you! .

Once you enlist on “Rick’s VIP List” you will be rewarded with Free Admission
From 9pm Till 12:00am. *Restrictions may apply.
To Rsvp, Bottle & List Info please contact: Hmc2575@gmail.com or Text 305 300 0827

Kukaramakara Thursdays in Brickell 1/26/12

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Kukaramakara Thursdays in Brickell
1/26/12, 9pm
Kukaramakara
1250 S. Miami Ave.
More Info

Hottest open format party in Brickell. Complimentary admission for everyone on Rick’s list!

Kukaramakara is the hottest Thursday night Open Format/Latin Party in Brickell. Come in for the drink specials and party all night long with the Kukara Band and DJ Geeh. If you want to dance the night away, Kukaramakara Brickell is definitely for you! .

Once you enlist on “Rick’s VIP List” you will be rewarded with Free Admission
From 9pm Till 12:00am. *Restrictions may apply.
To Rsvp, Bottle & List Info please contact: Hmc2575@gmail.com or Text 305 300 0827

Dinner party at Lolitas Brickell 2/2/12

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Dinner party at Lolitas Brickell every Thursday
2/2/12, 9pm
Lolitas
1000 S. Miami Ave.
http://lolitasdinnerparty.eventbrite.com/
Complimentary champagne and 50% off Tapas for ladies till 12AM. Text 305 300 0827 for info.

You’re Cordially Invited To Join us every Thursdays at 9pm
Our Weekly Event features a Champagne reception & 50% Tapas for the Ladies
The Evening Features a high-energy dance party with our Fabulous DJs

Bottle Specials are available, as well as Birthday and Bachelorette packages.
Once you enlist on “Rick’s VIP list” you will be rewarded with Free Admission
From 9pm Till 12:00am. *Restrictions may apply.
For List & Bottle Service Info please contact: Hmc2575@hmail.com or Text 305 300 0827

Dinner party at Lolitas Brickell 1/26/12

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Dinner party at Lolitas Brickell every Thursday
1/26/12, 9pm
Lolitas
1000 S Miami Ave.
More Info
Complimentary champagne and 50% off Tapas for ladies till 12AM. Text 305 300 0827 for info.

You’re Cordially Invited To Join us every Thursdays at 9pm
Our Weekly Event features a Champagne reception & 50% Tapas for the Ladies
The Evening Features a high-energy dance party with our Fabulous DJs
Bottle Specials are available, as well as Birthday and Bachelorette packages.

Once you enlist on “Rick’s VIP list” you will be rewarded with Free Admission
From 9pm Till 12:00am. *Restrictions may apply.
For List & Bottle Service Info please contact: Hmc2575@hmail.com or Text 305 300 0827

Azul Thursdays at Blue Martini Kendall 2/2/12

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Vodka open bar for all Ladies from 10-11@Blue Martini Kendall!Free Admission On Rick’s List!
2/2/12, 9pm
Blue Martini Kendall
8405 Mills Drive
More Info

Azul Thursdays @ Blue Martini Kendall! Vodka open bar for all ladies from 10-11!
Everyone free on Rick’s list from 9PM-12AM Text me to be added and validate ticket 305 300 0827

Fellas… Dress code strictly enforced. No sneaks!

Giveaway’s and party favors for everyone!
One party you don’t want to miss.
Its gonna be an amazing night!

Rick Chaumin
T 305 300 0827

Azul Thursdays at Blue Martini Kendall 1/26/12

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Vodka open bar for all Ladies from 10-11@Blue Martini Kendall\
1/26/12, 9pm
Blue Martini Kendall
8405 Mills Drive
More Info
Free Admission On Rick’s List!

Azul Thursdays @ Blue Martini Kendall! Vodka open bar for all ladies from 10-11!
Everyone free on Rick’s list from 9PM-12AM Text me to be added and validate ticket 305 300 0827

Fellas… Dress code strictly enforced. No sneaks!

Giveaway’s and party favors for everyone!!!
One party you don’t want to miss.
Its gonna be an amazing night!

Rick Chaumin
T 305 300 0827

True Blue Wednesdays at Blue Martini Brickell 2/1/12

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True Blue Wednesdays@ Blue Martini Brickell
2/1/12, 10pm
Blue Martini Brickell
900 S Miami Ave
More Info
Complimentary admission on Rick’s VIP list.

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

True Blue Wednesdays at Blue Martini Brickell 1/25/12

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True Blue Wednesdays@ Blue Martini Brickell!Complimentary admission on Rick’s VIP list.
1/25/12, 10pm
Blue Martini Brickell
900 S Miami Avenue
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

Wednesday Ladies Night at Blue Martini Kendall 2/1/12

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Wednesday Ladies Night@Blue Martini Kendall
2/1/12, 8pm
Blue Martini Kendall
8405 Mills Drive
More Info

Ladies Drink 1/2off all night! Text 305 300 0827 to be added to Rick C’s LIST for FREE admission till 12AM!
Ladies Night Wednesdays at Kendall Blue Martini! Hosted by Rick

Say that your on RICK’S LIST at the Door for Free Entry untill 12AM!
Text 305-300 0827 to be added to list
Ladies on my Guestlist Receive Half Off Drinks All Night!

Bottle Specials: 1 Bottle of anything below for $200 plus Tax & Tip :
JW Black Label, Ketel One, Grey Goose, or Belvedere Vodka.
Also: 1 Bottle of Three Olives or Van Gogh Vodka for $150 + Tax & Tip.

Music will be orchestrated by DJ’s: Ariel Assault & Reflex. (Open Format)!

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

Wednesday Ladies Night at Blue Martini Kendall 1/25/12

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Wednesday Ladies Night@Blue Martini Kendall
1/25/12, 8pm
Blue Martini Kendall
8405 Mills Drive
More Info

Ladies Drink 1/2off all night! Text 305 300 0827 to be added to Rick C’s LIST for FREE admission till 12AM!
Ladies Night Wednesdays at Kendall Blue Martini! Hosted by Rick

Say that your on RICK’S LIST at the Door for Free Entry untill 12AM!
Text 305-300 0827 to be added to list
Ladies on my Guestlist Receive Half Off Drinks All Night!

Bottle Specials: 1 Bottle of anything below for $200 plus Tax & Tip :
JW Black Label, Ketel One, Grey Goose, or Belvedere Vodka.
Also: 1 Bottle of Three Olives or Van Gogh Vodka for $150 + Tax & Tip.

Music will be orchestrated by DJ’s: Ariel Assault & Reflex. (Open Format)!

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

Elevate Saturdays at Club 50 at The Viceroy 1/21/12

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Elevate Saturdays at Club 50@ The Viceroy
1/21/12, 10pm
Club 50 at the Viceroy, Brickell
485 Brickell Ave.
More Info
Complimentary admission until 12:30 on Rick C’s VIP List

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!
Get there at 11 or before please to avoid getting stuck in line!

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 1/18/12

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True Blue Wednesdays@ Blue Martini Brickell
1/18/12, 10pm
Blue Martini Brickell
900 S Miami Avenue
More Info

Complimentary admission on Rick’s VIP list.
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

Nikki Beach at Night 1/22/12

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Nikki Beach at Night
1/22/12, 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

Social Fridays at Blue Martini Kendall 1/20/12

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Social Fridays@Blue Martini Kendall
1/20/12, 8pm
Blue Martini Kendall
8405 Mills Drive
More Info
Text 305 300 0827 to be added to Rick’s list for FREE admission till 12AM!

Social Fridays are back at Kendall Blue Martini! Hosted by Rick

Text me at 305 300 0827 to be added to guestlist
Say that your on Rick’s List at the Door for Free Entry untill 12AM!
Music will be orchestrated by DJ’s : Reflex & Miguel G. (Open Format)!

Bottle Specials:
Deal # 1 – 2 Bottles of Van Gogh Vodka for $400 + Tax & Tip
Deal # 2 – 2 Bottles of Grey Goose Vodka for $450 + Tax & Tip
Deal # 3 – 2 Bottles of JW Black Label for $500 + Tax & Tip

Dress to Impress! (Guys – No T Shirts, Shorts, Hats, or Sneakers!)
text me at 305 300 0827 or 786 273 7401 for VIP Bottles, B Days, Dinner, & Guest List!

Azul Thursdays at Blue Martini Kendall 1/19/12

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Vodka open bar for all Ladies from 10-11@Blue Martini Kendall
1/19/12, 9pm
Blue Martini Kendall
8405 Mills Drive
More Info
Free Admission On Rick’s List! must text 305 300 0827 to validate ticket!

Azul Thursdays @ Blue Martini Kendall! Vodka open bar for all ladies from 10-11!
Everyone free on Rick’s list from 9PM-12AM Text me to be added and validate ticket 305 300 0827

Fellas… Dress code strictly enforced. No sneaks!

Giveaway’s and party favors for everyone!
One party you don’t want to miss.
Its gonna be an amazing night!

Rick Chaumin
T 305 300 0827

Wednesday Ladies Night at Blue Martini Kendall 1/18/12

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Wednesday Ladies Night@Blue Martini Kendall
1/18/12, 8pm
Blue Martini Kendall
8405 Mills Drive
More Info

Ladies Drink 1/2off all night! Text 305 300 0827 to be added to Rick C’s LIST for FREE admission till 12AM!
Ladies Night Wednesdays at Kendall Blue Martini! Hosted by Rick

Say that your on RICK’S LIST at the Door for Free Entry untill 12AM!
Text 305-300 0827 to be added to list
Ladies on my Guestlist Receive Half Off Drinks All Night!

Bottle Specials: 1 Bottle of anything below for $200 plus Tax & Tip :
JW Black Label, Ketel One, Grey Goose, or Belvedere Vodka.
Also: 1 Bottle of Three Olives or Van Gogh Vodka for $150 + Tax & Tip.

Music will be orchestrated by DJ’s: Ariel Assault & Reflex. (Open Format)!
Dress to Impress! (Guys – No T Shirts, Shorts, Hats, or Sneakers!)
Call me at 305 300 0827 for VIP Bottles, B Days, & Dinner Reservations!

Kukaramakara Thursdays in Brickell 1/19/12

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Kukaramakara Thursdays in Brickell
1/19/12, 9pm
Kukaramakara
1250 South Miami Ave
More Info

Hottest open format party in Brickell. Complimentary admission for everyone on Rick’s list! Text ” Kuka” 305 300 0827 to validate ticket and to be added.

Kukaramakara is the hottest Thursday night Open Format/Latin Party in Brickell. Come in for the drink specials and party all night long with the Kukara Band and DJ Geeh. If you want to dance the night away, Kukaramakara Brickell is definitely for you! .

Once you enlist on “Rick’s VIP List” you will be rewarded with Free Admission
From 9pm Till 12:00am. *Restrictions may apply.
To Rsvp, Bottle & List Info please contact: Hmc2575@gmail.com or Text 305 300 0827

Dinner party at Lolitas Brickell every Thursday 1/19/12

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Dinner party at Lolitas Brickell every Thursday
1/19/12, 9pm
Lolitas
1000 South Miami Ave
More Info
Complimentary champagne and 50% off Tapas for ladies till 12AM. Text 305 300 0827 for info.

You’re Cordially Invited To Join us every Thursdays at 9pm
Our Weekly Event features a Champagne reception & 50% Tapas for the Ladies
The Evening Features a high-energy dance party with our Fabulous DJs

Bottle Specials are available, as well as Birthday and Bachelorette packages.
Once you enlist on “Rick’s VIP list” you will be rewarded with Free Admission
From 9pm Till 12:00am. *Restrictions may apply.
For List & Bottle Service Info please contact:
Hmc2575@hmail.com or Text 305 300 0827

IRREVERSIBLE Emerging Artists Series 1/22/12

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IRREVERSIBLE Emerging Artists Series
Sunday, January 22, 10:00am until 5:00pm
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Dr
Miami Beach, FL

IRREVERSIBLE Emerging Artists Series – multidisciplinary graduates’ first exhibition helps strengthen and support the local art community through exhibitions and programs that both highlight the talent in our region and also connect local artists to national and international artists and audiences. IRREVERSIBLE is a leader among contemporary art projects & collaborations for our commitment to exhibiting the work of regionally-based artists in both solo and group exhibitions. Through these and other projects, IRREVERSIBLE seeks to enrich the local art scene by providing unique platforms for artistic innovation, collaboration, and visibility.

Irreversible Opening 2012
Guerrilla Art Season!
Free And Open To The Public!
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
Kids And Adults Will Enjoy an artsy family day together…..we can be all we want to be!
Performances by
Momentun Dance company
Lucinda Linderman Swimmer
Master Reiki Ysee Gaudel presenting Yoga of Creativity
Music by DJ Bok Joy aka Dance commander

12 Nights Miami Songs and Algorithms 1/20/12

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12 Nights Miami: Songs and Algorithms
Friday, January 20, 2011 at 8PM
GAB Studio
105 Northwest 23rd Street
Miami, FL 33127
info@12nights.org
12nights.org/Season5/season5-1.html

12 Nights of Electronic Music and Art V: Songs and Algorithms
Featuring Corey Dargel with Wil Smith and Tom Hamilton

Joined by Smith on keyboards, Dargel (voice, synthesizers, drum machines) will perform three original song cycles about convicted criminals, sexual incompetents, and wannabe-amputees. Dargel’s deviant characters are portrayed with a sympathetic attention to detail in his song lyrics and by the musical twists and turns he employs as a composer subverting typical song forms. According to Gramophone magazine, “Dargel has no fear of jettisoning formal music elements to emphasize the words, or vice versa, often letting [his] songs veer off in totally unexpected directions.”

After a short break, the celebrated avantgarde electronic musician Tom Hamilton will perform a new work that uses fragments of speech as “oscillators” for a generative system. The speech fragments come from answers he gave to a recorded interview posted on listening-gallery.subtropics.org The presentation of Tom Hamilton is made possible in collaboration with the South Florida Composers Alliance.

Free Music Mania at Miami International Mall 1/27/12

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Free Music Mania
Friday, January 27 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Miami International Mall (Center Court)
1455 NW 107th Avenue
Miami, FL 33172

South Florida families are invited to celebrate their love of rhythm and rhyme at Miami International Mall. Children will create original works of arts & crafts; enjoy sing-a-longs, play musical games and much more during this festive evening.

The Simon Kidgits Club is free to members and non-members alike. Families can sign up for the Kidgits Club during regular mall hours for a membership fee of $5. Membership includes a Kidgits Club membership card and T-shirt, scheduled entertainment and activities for families, a Birthday Club (including birthday card and gift redemption certificate), unique programs and offers, discounts and a quarterly newsletter. For more information, visit www.simon.com/kidgits.

I Love Juernes with Mr. Pauer 1/26/12

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I Love Juernes with Mr. Pauer
1-26-12, 5pm-3am
Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street
Miami, FL 33127
cafeinamiami.com/events

Mr. Pauer takes over “I Love Juernes” at Cafeina Wynwood Lounge. Every Thursday, start the unofficial beginning to your weekend during Cafeina’s Happy Hour, from 5-8pm.

Specials include:
• 2X1 Drink Specials
• $5 Tapas
• Menu Online

I Love Juernes Specials include:
• $4 shots of aguardiente & tequila
• Old Parr bottle specials all night.

As always: Our Specialty Cocktails and Tapas are available! Kitchen open until 1AM.

BFGF Live at Cafeina Wynwood 1/27/12

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BFGF Live at Cafeina Wynwood
1-27-12, 5pm-3am
Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street
Miami, FL 33127
www.cafeinamiami.com/events

Cafeina Wynwood Lounge is pleased to announce BFGF performing live in the Garden!

“BFGF (pronounced: boyfriend girlfriend) a miami based electro pop duo from the future. BFGF is chris video and me she; he is boyfriend and she is girlfriend. They are here to collect electronic sounds from the past and future and reassemble them. Their captivating live performances are accompanied by hypnotizing video art projections, aerobic dancing, and love spells.”

Join us early in the evening for Happy Hour / 5-8pm!
• 2X1 Drink Specials
• $5 Tapas
• Menu Online

:: Sounds by ::
• Headliner: BFGF { 11pm } They will take you into the Future!
• Get started early with Pirate Stereo!
• Our Newest Resident DJ Ryan Evans hits the decks till late!

:: Tequila Love All Night Long! ::
• 1 Bottle Patron $150
• $5 Margaritas & $5 Tequila Shots
• Chef’s Special: $7 Empanadas
• Kitchen Open Till 1AM

$5 Cover after 10pm.

Table Reservations:
P. 305-438-0792
E. info@cafeinamiami.com

Facebook Event

Truly Yours Valentine Celebration and Grand Opening of The Baking Girl 2/10/12

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Truly Yours Valentine Celebration and Grand Opening of The Baking Girl
Feb 10, 2012, 6pm
The Baking Girl
6900 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33138
laurenarkinmiami.com

Truly Yours Valentine Celebration and Grand Opening of The Baking Girl
Enjoy Complimentary Sweets and Treats.
50% off Drink Special
Vintage Fashion Show by L.A. Boudoir Miami at 7:30pm.
Special Appearance by Lila Starlet of Cupcake Burlesque.

parking in rear

Inauguration Party of Aficionados New Store 1/19/12

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Inauguration Party of Aficionados New Store
Thursday, January 19th, 6pm-8pm
Aficionados Cigars
JW Marriott Marquis
255 Biscayne Blvd Way
Miami, FL

Must RSVP by calling 305-421-8740.

Dont miss the inauguration of our new store Aficionados Cigars @ JW Marriott Marquis.
DB Bistro Moderne will host our inauguration at their outside terrace with a Johnnie Walker Blue Label tasting. Padron Cigars, Torano Cigars, Alec Bradley Cigars, General Cigars, and Altadis USA will be holding a Grand Cigar Tasting as well. Dont miss it.

If Singles Mingle then Couples…..WHAT???? 2/11/12

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If Singles Mingle then Couples…..WHAT????
Saturday, February 11, 2012, Cocktail Hr. 7pm; Showtime 8pm Sharp
Coral Springs Center for the Arts
2855 Coral Springs Drive
Coral Springs, FL 33065
954.344.5999
DezignNation.com

DezignNation is offering the public a new and exciting event “Singles Mingle & Couples …?” a Fashion Play where the guest come to see how the sentence is finished with a theatrical performance featuring models wearing the latest clothing trends from local designers and boutiques.

Valentine’s Day activities usually involve a romantic dinner, flowers, chocolates, and the exchange of Valentine’s Day themed gifts, punctuated by a romantic evening spent with a significant other.

DezignNation is offering the public a new and exciting event. With so many different elements in one night this will definitely be a night to remember.

Cocktail hour (7PM SHARP) guests will be greeted with live music while networking,complimentary cocktails hosted by Status Vodka, observing abstract art (live), photography work, and browsing the exhibitor’s booths for that special gift to treat their loved ones or even themselves.

Key event (8PM SHARP), guests will be seated in the main auditorium to enjoy a one of a kind fashion play filled with laughter, fashion, and a purposeful message.

Post-show guests can relax the night away with more live entertainment and desserts in our courtyard, whether they are meeting someone new in the speed dating session or sitting back relaxing listening to the band, singers or poets performing.

This exciting alternative to typical Valentine’s Day Fare tickets can be purchase at Coral Springs Center for the Arts www.coralspringscenterforthearts.com

poetry, live music & bands, fashion, theater, art gallery, photography, comedy, shopping, networking, speed dating for singles, good vibes for everyone, free stuff and more….What More Could You Want???

Event Details at Facebook

Presold Tickets Only! Available Now Online

Nosh Fest III to benefit Feeding South Florida 2/12/12

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Nosh Fest III to benefit Feeding South Florida
Sunday, Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Temple Beth Emet
4807 S. Flamingo Road
Cooper City, FL 33330.

Nosh Fest III, South Florida’s Jewish Food Festival, will not only feature delicious Jewish cuisine for noshing (tasting), but more importantly, it will also benefit Feeding South Florida™ (formerly Daily Bread Food Bank). Feeding South Florida, the primary beneficiary, will receive canned goods and other nonperishable items donated as the cost of admission to the third annual food festival, as well as prepared foods.

More than 2,000 attendees are expected to attend Nosh Fest III, which will take place on Sunday, Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Temple Beth Emet. Those attending will “pay” for admission with five nonperishable food items. Attendees will also enjoy cooking demonstrations and competitions, children’s activities, arts and crafts, and entertainment, all of which are free.

Temple Beth Emet’s Feb. 12 Nosh Fest III: A Jewish Food Festival To Benefit Feeding South Florida, Providing Food For South Floridians In Need

Approximately 50 Members of Temple Beth Emet to Also Volunteer at Feeding South Florida’s Warehouse on Feb. 11

Nosh Fest III, South Florida’s Jewish Food Festival, will not only feature delicious Jewish cuisine for noshing (tasting), but more importantly, it will also benefit local food banks including Feeding South Florida™ (formerly Daily Bread Food Bank). Feeding South Florida, the primary beneficiary, will receive canned goods and other nonperishable items donated as the cost of admission to the third annual food festival, as well as prepared foods which can be served for dinner at several charitable organizations after the event.

More than 2,000 attendees are expected to attend Nosh Fest III. Those attending will “pay” for admission with five nonperishable food items. Nosh-sized samples of Jewish cuisine such as Israeli falafel, knish, ruggulah and more can be purchased at nominal prices. Attendees will also enjoy cooking demonstrations and competitions, children’s activities, arts and crafts, and entertainment, all of which are free.

Nosh Fest III celebrity guests will include Aria Kagan, Season 6 Finalist on “The Next Food Network Star,” Adam Kuperstein, sports anchor and reporter with NBC6 Miami and WQAM-560 radio, and Craig Setzer, meteorologist with CBS4 News Miami. Professional and student chefs from the Culinary School at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale will also be in attendance.

Nosh Fest III is the main event of Temple Beth Emet’s community service weekend next month. The weekend will kick off on Saturday, Feb. 11, when 40-50 members of the Temple will volunteer their time sorting, checking and repackaging donated food at Feeding South Florida’s warehouse.

“We’re very appreciative of Temple Beth Emet’s donations to Feeding South Florida,” said Anthea Pennant, director of external affairs for Feeding South Florida. “Their generosity will help to feed thousands of South Floridians facing food insecurity.”

“We at Temple Beth Emet created Nosh Fest not only to give the entire community a taste of Jewish-style cuisine, but also to alleviate hunger,” said Stuart Silver, Chair of the Nosh Fest III Committee.
“Nosh Fest has grown each year, as more of our friends and neighbors, as well as businesses throughout Broward County, volunteer and otherwise support our effort to supply tons of food to those in need. We look forward to another great success on Feb. 12.”

Feeding South Florida™ (formerly Daily Bread Food Bank) is a not-for-profit organization that empowers other South Florida not-for-profit organizations to assist people in need and improve their lives. Feeding South Florida does this by providing food and other grocery products; and by educating and engaging our community to fight hunger and poverty. Through a local network of more than 700 other not-for-profit organizations, Feeding South Florida strives to serve children, the elderly, the mentally and physically challenged, veterans and the working poor with compassion and integrity. Feeding South Florida is a member of Feeding America, the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity. Over 29 million pounds of food are distributed within the community by Feeding South Florida each year. Feeding South Florida’s headquarters is located at 2501 SW 32 Terrace, Pembroke Park, FL, 33023. For more information, please call (954) 518-1818 or visit www.feedingsouthflorida.org.

Nosh Fest was created in 2009 by volunteer leaders of Congregation Temple Beth Emet in Cooper City, Florida as a way to gather the community for a taste of Jewish-style cuisine while working to feed hungry individuals in our community who were suffering as a result of difficult economic times. For more information, competition applications, and to purchase discounted food tickets, visit www.noshfest.org or call (954) 680-1882.

Fung Ming Chip at Mandarin Oriental 1/25/12

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Fung Ming Chip at Mandarin Oriental
January 25th, 6.30pm
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
500 Brickell Key Drive,
Miami, 33131
crimsongate.com

Artist Fung Ming Chip at Mandarin Oriental Miami for Chinese New Year
The 6-week exhibition starts with a special event dinner party and presentation by the artist.

Crimson Gate Fine Art is pleased to present an exhibition of the work of celebrated Chinese artist Fung Ming Chip at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on Brickell Key in Miami. The exhibition will feature a broad selection of the artist’s beautiful contemporary ink-on-paper calligraphy.

Coinciding with the hotel’s annual Chinese New Year celebrations, the exhibition will be open to the public in the main atrium lobby at the Mandarin Oriental for 6 weeks from January 23rd through March 5th. On Wednesday, January 25th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm guests can join Fung Ming Chip for a presentation and discussion of his work and philosophy in the hotel’s lobby followed by dinner with the artist at Café Sambal. It promises to be a remarkable evening of lively conversation and fabulous food as well as a rare opportunity to meet this normally very private artist. The cost for this unique and one-time special event is USD 75 per person and includes a three-course dinner paired with wines, plus tax and gratuity. For reservations and more information on this and other events celebrating Chinese New Year, please call the Mandarin Oriental at (305) 913 8358.

Fung Ming Chip was born in a small village in Guandong province in 1951 and immigrated to the US in 1977. While living in New York City he developed an interest in Western abstract art, the influence of which was to be crucial to the artist’s decidedly modern take on Chinese artistic practice and theory. Despite being entirely self-taught, Fung’s influence on Chinese artistic tradition, and its reciprocal impact on his own life, has been dramatic. In the artist’s own words “By reviving the traditions of seal carving and calligraphy, and successfully reframing them within a contemporary context, my own destiny has been transformed.”

A master of the traditional calligraphy, the artist has developed his own script styles that, while paying tribute to tradition, are striking in their modernism. His work in ink on xuan paper evokes a lightness of motion and a harmonized temporal balance which is echoed in the primitivism of the medium, the deceptive simplicity of the scripts and characters, and the Zen-inspired poetry which permeates much of the work. Fung’s commitment to developing new approaches to one the world’s oldest forms of artistic expression continues to produce a startling range of work that is fresh, exciting, and often iconoclastic while remaining respectful of the traditions informing the work at its most fundamental level. As critic Paul Serfaty puts it, “Fung Ming Chip’s calligraphy opens the heart of Chinese culture to the modern world.”

It is Fung Ming Chip’s awareness of the empathetic relationship between the modern and ancient elements inherent in his work that makes it appealing to a wide array of collectors. His work sits in some of the world’s most significant private collections and in such major public galleries as Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC, Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, Princeton University Art Museum, and the Hong Kong Museum of Art.

In addition to being a writer of calligraphy, Fung Ming Chip is also a seal carver, sculptor, poet, and essayist and has created beautiful tableware designs for Hermes. He has also served as artist-in-residence at Cambridge University. He spends his time between Hong Kong, Taiwan, and New York City.

The Mandarin Oriental Miami is located at 500 Brickell Key Drive, Miami.

The exhibition can be viewed daily from January 23rd 2012 through March 5th 2012. All the art work is for sale.

The Special Event Presentation and Dinner with the Artist takes place on Wednesday, January 25th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. This is a ticketed event. For information and reservations call (305) 913 8358.

Crimson Gate Fine Art specializes sourcing in fine art and antiquities from throughout Asia.
305-903-8684 / 786-338-8744
cthompson@crimsongate.com
www.crimsongate.com

Tress for Success Launch at Ricochet 1/19/12

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Tress for Success Launch at Ricochet
Thursday, January 19th, 7:30pm to 10pm
Ricochet
3250 Buena Vista Boulevard #122B
Miami, FL
RSVP to blomidtown@taraink.com

Tress For Success
Join us for the Launch Party of Fabulous Blo Dry Bar Midtown – All Proceeds to Benefit Dress for Success – Event is at Ricochet in Midtown, Miami

Calling all hair addicts to ramp-up and vamp-up their coif to celebrate the opening of Blo Blow Dry Bar’s 18 location in the world (and 2nd in Miami)… Blo Midtown! Yes’sssir. On Thursday, January 19, Blo will cause a ruckus by partnering with Miami’s finest for a hairspray-fueled par-tay. Whatever you have planned, cancel it!

Think a candy bar, to-die-for canapés, blo-tinis, and more! Killer raffle prizes, a braid bar, a sketch artist and raising dough for charity are just a handful of the highlights that will take place. Expect celebrities, fashionistas, socialites and media

Stilettos And Skinnies Accepted
All Proceeds Benefit Dress For Success Miami
donations appreciated, tressforsuccess.eventbrite.com

Blo Blow Dry Bar
3301 NE 1st Ave, Suite #102
Miami, FL 33137
bar: 786 373 5BLO
www.blomedry.com

Blo on Facebook www.facebook.com/bloheartsyou
Blo on Twitter www.twitter.com/themanemuchacha

Tool Is Loot with Wally Cardona and Jennifer Lacey 1/21/12

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Tool Is Loot with Wally Cardona and Jennifer Lacey
Saturday, January 21, 8:30 PM
Colony Theatre
1040 Lincoln Rd.
Miami Beach, FL
More Info

Tickets
$30 general admission
$20 students, dance artists, seniors (65+) with ID
$50 VIP (priority entrance & seating

Tool Is Loot is a one-year process of disorientation resulting in a duet. Working apart, in NYC and Paris respectively, Bessie award winner Wally Cardona and Jennifer Lacey each solicited week-long encounters with non-dance experts. Each artist treated their aesthetic position to a barrage of assessment, opinions and desires of an “outsider.” They ask, “What comes after you don’t know anymore?” Post-concert discussion

Locust Projects Tenth Annual Spring Fling Fundraiser 4/28/12

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Locust Projects’ Tenth Annual Spring Fling Fundraiser
Saturday, April 28, 6:30pm until 9:30pm
1111 Lincoln Road Parking Garage
Miami Beach, FL

Purchase tickets online
Ticket (per person) $125 / $100 Locust Projects Member

Featuring our “Who Done It” Silent Art Auction
For more information contact info@locustprojects.org

After a breakout year of Basel success and media attention, the Locust Project’s Spring Fling celebration will culminate in an “Arabian Nights” theme in one of the most exciting building on the beach, developed by Robert Wennett, designed by Herzog & De Meuron, and heralded in the New York Times as “one of the best architectural designs…”

In signature Locust Projects fashion, Spring Fling attendees will have all of their senses tickled as they are greeted by belly dancers and treated to delectable treats from Michael Schwartz’s newest Design District brainchild, Harry’s Pizzeria, Miami Beach’s Shake Shack, Yardbird and couture desserts by Misha’s cupcakes. Drinks are provided by Castle Brands, Madarine Napoleon, Societe Perrier and Grolsch. The Luxury Goods Silent Auction will feature auction items like gift certificates to Marni, Niba Home, Neiman Marcus, and restaurants including Joe’s Stone Crab. Guests can also dance to music by DJ Hottpants.

But the highlight of the evening is Locust Projects’ Who Done It Silent Art Auction featuring hand-picked and internationally-renowned artists.

How the Who Done It works:
·Locust Projects administrators provide the artists with an 8 x 10” blank canvas on which the artists create an original piece in any medium they choose.
·The artwork is signed by the artist only on the back of the piece.
·At the event, the original artworks are installed so that viewers and bidders do not know which artist produced which work.
·Patrons can bid on the work they want in the silent auction without knowing the name of the artist.
·The result is a fun way to place artwork into collections, connect with Miami’s art community, and support Locust Projects.

As a hallmark that makes Locust Projects stand out from other art venues, Locust Projects embraces cutting-edge exhibitions and innovative installations. We are in our 14th year of providing local, national and internationally based contemporary visual artists the freedom to experiment with new ideas and methods without the limitations of conventional exhibition spaces. Community support has always been vital to Locust Projects’ success and the Spring Fling is one of Locust Projects’ most important sources of revenue for the year. The proceeds from this event provide essential funding for exhibitions and programming.

Howard Austin Feld Art Sizzle 1/20/12

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Howard Austin Feld Art Sizzle
Friday, January 20, 9:00pm until 2:00am
Newport Beachside Hotel and Resort
16701 Collins Ave
Sunny Isles, FL 33160

Are you a person who lives and breathes art? Is art your life? Does art mean everything to you?
Newport Beachside Hotel, E Hollywood Productions, and D. Victoria fine Art Gallery present:
“Art Sizzle” January 20, 2012.

Hosted by: Howard Austin Feld and Samantha Nye.
“Art Sizzle” is a live art competition amongst the top local artists in South Florida.
The competition will start at 8PM in our ballroom and Kitchen 305, where you along with your family and friends will watch the artists work on their elaborate pieces while you enjoy your dinner.

Free Entry For Everybody!
Ladies eat a three course meal for Free from 10pm to 11:30pm; Also, Open Bar for Ladies from 10pm to 11pm.

The artists will finish at 11pm, this is when one contestant will win first place where they will be rewarded $500, Full Page Advertisement in E Hollywood Productions Magazine, their work will be displayed and sold at D. Victoria fine Art Gallery in Miami Beach, and they will recieve a gift from Equinox Gym. Also, all of the participating artists will be displaying and/or selling some of their relevant artwork all night long!

First Place Winner Awards:
– $500
– Full Page Advertisement in E Hollywood Productions Magazine
– Artwork will be displayed and sold at D. Victoria Art Gallery in N Miami Beach
– Gift from Equinox Gym
Automatically qualify to be in a digital art exhibition at Haven

Please RSVP As Soon As Possible For Your Free Dinner!!
C: (305)879-5296 | emmanuel@ehollywoodproduct​ions.com

www.ehollywoodproductions.​com
www.newportbeachsideresort​.com

Fairchild Palms Fine Wines and Upscale Ales at Fairchild 1/28/12

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Fairchild Palms Fine Wines and Upscale Ales at Fairchild
Saturday, January 28th, 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Visitor Center Ballroom, North Entrance
10901 Old Cutler Road
Coral Gables, FL 33156

Enjoy an exquisite wine and sophisticated beer tasting, paired with delicious gourmet cuisine from top local chefs. This spectacular indoor/outdoor evening at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden includes live music by the nationally-renowned Griffin Anthony, a fabulous silent auction, and moonlight tram rides – all for a good cause.

Space is limited. Buy your tickets online now. Must be 21 to attend.

Ticket Prices On Or Before January 23rd:
$35 Grad Students (with university ID)
$50 Palms members
$60 non-members
Free to Royal Palms members

$65 All Tickets After January 23rd
$75 Tickets At The Door

For more information, check out our Facebook group, “Fairchild Palms”
or send an e-mail to thefairchildpalms@gmail.com.

Dalí Miami 2012 3/7-11/12

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Dalí Miami is a celebration of perhaps the most extraordinary contributor to the art world of the 20th Century, Spanish Master Salvador Dalí (1904-1989).
Wednesday,​ March 7, 2012 at 5:00pm until Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 12:00pm
The Moore Building
4040 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137
Purchase tickets online at www.dalimiami.com
Tickets $20 online, $25 at the door
VIP Tickets also available.

This first-of-its-kind exhibit will take place March 7th -11th in Miami’s own architectural gem, The Moore Building in our Design District. The museum-level collection will feature over 200 originals, prints, object d’art and editioned sculptures spanning the broad gamut of Dalí‘s prolific career.

Salvador Dalí is considered by many to be the “Father of Surrealism”. Not only is he one of the greatest masters of art of the twentieth century, but his innovative thinking and spectacular draftsmanship created some of the most indelible images which have become synonymous with Art itself… The Melted Clock, the Don Quijote with sword raised, the Maternal Egg, the Freudian Drawers…. All images which are quintessentially Dalínian. The broad variety of media in which Dalí was known to have works, often surprises viewers and collectors. Our collection, culled together by renowned curator Reed V. Horth, of Robin Rile Fine Art, represents some of the most prominent and historically significant works which remain under private ownership, outside of the museums in Spain and St. Petersburg, FL. This exhibition will provide viewers with an unparalleled exposure to this master on a scale unavailable outside of the major museums of the world.

The Moore Building is the perfect location for such an exhibition due to its location in the heart of Miami’s famed Design District. This historic venue was built in 1921 (the height of Dalí’s fame) and is one of the most iconic spaces in all of Miami. The truly unique building boasts four floors of arcaded spaces, totaling more than 28,000 square feet.

If you ever felt Dalí was out of touch, out of reach, and just a bit crazy… Let us open your eyes to the truths in all these things…. and more. “At the age of six I wanted to be a cook. At seven I wanted to be Napoleon. And my ambition has been growing steadily ever since”.
~ Salvador Dalí (1904-1989)
www.dalimiami.com
For sponsorship opportunities contact Michael Rosen at info@dalimiami.com
For Art submissions contact Reed V. Horth at reed@robinrile.com

in this place by Heather Maloney 2/16-17/12

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in this place, by Heather Maloney
February 16 & 17 8PM
On.Stage Black.Box Theater
Miami Dade County Auditorium
2901 West Flagler Street
Miami
More Info

Tickets: $20, $5 off for Students (18-) and seniors (65+)

in this place.. is a new multidisciplinary project by choreographer Heather Maloney. The composition is driven from the method of loci or memory palace, which relies on memorized spatial relationships to establish, order and recollect memorial content. The conceptual narrative is woven from the reassembly of first memories as artifacts lost and found in the body through space. In constructing a house for the memories to live the performers build a surrealist associative spatial language that speaks of how through our bodies we remember to remember.

Constructed through a simple series of vignettes the performers build an independent lens. The audience is taken on a journey, through the viscera of the act of memory. Bringing the viewer to the statement of how the body is an accumulation of memories that are woven delicately in a spatial randomness that is an innately human surrealist map of one’s life.

In this place speaks to the diversity and inherent independent language of each individual. How we build our lives around artifacts of memory that is supplied to us in a purely creative random spatial action, an associative recollection of our senses. Though non-linear physical theatre the work opens a window into the extraordinary action of memory staged in the body.

B-52s Live at the Arsht 2/12/12

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B-52s Live at the Arsht!
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 8pm
Knight Concert Hall
1300 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami FL
Click Here For Tickets
or call the box office at 305.949.6722 today!

“The World’s Greatest Party Band” returns to Miami for their 35th Anniversary Tour!

Timeless party rock band The B-52s will turn the Adrienne Arsht Center’s Knight Concert Hall into a cosmic dancehall with chart-topping hits such as “Rock Lobster,” “Private Idaho,” “Roam,” and the ever-popular party anthem “Love Shack.” As part of their much-anticipated 35th Anniversary Tour, The B-52s are set to make their only South Florida appearance at the Arsht!

Coral Gables Museum Celebrates Valentine’s Day With Piano Concert Featuring The Works Of Ernesto Lecuona 2/12/12

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Coral Gables Museum Celebrates Valentine’s Day With Piano Concert Featuring The Works Of Ernesto Lecuona
Sunday, February 12th, 5:00 p.m.
Coral Gables Museum Corp.
285 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134

On Sunday, February 12th, the Coral Gables Museum will host a romantic evening of piano works by the celebrated Cuban composer, Ernesto Lecuona. Pianists Angelica Sganga and Jesus Garcia Ruspoli will perform Spanish-inspired pieces, including Malagueña, Suite Andalucía and Alhambra. The event will take place in the Museum’s Fewell Gallery, which currently houses La Florida, an exhibit of antique Spanish maps. Guests will enjoy a reception at 5:00 p.m., followed by the concert at 6:00 p.m. Admission prices are $20 for Museum members and $30 for non-members.

“The Coral Gables Museum is the ideal venue for a Spanish-themed Valentine’s Day celebration,” said Arva Moore Parks, Acting Director of the Museum. “The Spanish maps exhibit in the Fewell Gallery is the perfect backdrop for this unique event.”

The Coral Gables Museum celebrates the civic arts of architecture, city planning, landscape architecture, historic and environmental preservation and history—the elements that define Coral Gables. It is a true public/private partnership between the City of Coral Gables and the Coral Gables Museum Corp., a private, not for profit 501.c.3 Corporation. The Museum opened its first exhibitions in October 2011. For more information on Coral Gables Museum, please visit www.coralgablesmuseum.org or call 305-603-8067.

Femme Factory A Ladies Retreat 2/9/12

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Femme Factory A Ladies Retreat
February 9, 2012, 7pm to 11pm
Grand Central Miami
697 North Miami Avenue
Miami FL 33169
RSVP/VIP Here.

The Official Launch of Femme Factory A Ladies Retreat

Join us on February 9, 2012 at Grand Central Miami for the highly anticipated return and official launch of “Femme Factory”, the ultimate ladies retreat. If you enjoyed the last event filled with shopping, free gifts, fashion, dessert tastings and live entertainment, this time it will be filled with that and more! Plus, ladies entry is complimentary all night! You’ll lose yourself in our pampering stations for spa treatments such as massages, manicures, make-overs and more. You and your fabulous entourage will experience the best boutique style shopping experience buying clothing, shoes, purses, accessories and more. MEN WELCOME TO COME!! With Mary Kay being one of our official sponsors of this event, representatives will provide complimentary make-overs to the first 100 ladies. They are also providing professional after shot photos to be given to you gratis!

Experience some of the hottest purses and accessories to hit the runway in the evenings fashion showcase. La Belle Couture and Classy Lady Creationz are two sisters joining forces to showcase and share their love of fashion and giving back. This team are well known for creating designs for Woman’s Wear Daily. Presenting their clutch purses, which all are impeccably done by hand. Each purse has character and flare as the inspirations for their designs comes from their surroundings, however suitable to go just about anywhere. This show will be blended in perfectly into the intimate setting of Grand Central Miami.

“Femme Factory” is also created as a social haven for women to rejuvenated while receiving information on raising awareness on various health issues facing women today, assisting women organizations, and other related community issues that will inspire our youth. Included is Hope For The Girls Foundation, which help young girls in Nicaragua who are homeless, un-educated and in need.

Louis Vuitton, Prada, Coach, Fashion Handbags, Vintage, Big Satchels, Clutches and Hobos; you name it! All for a great cause! Allow your donated purses to serve a purpose with Purses With A Purpose. P.W.A.P is a fabulous organization that collects donated new and gently worn purses; the purses are then tagged and resold at amazing prices and proceeds are given to the American Cancer Society. If you’re one of many that are ready to get rid of some purses in your closet to make space for new, this is the event for you. Your donation will be rewarded with a free raffle ticket for a chance to win purses and accessories from our participating vendors and designers. Cap the night off with some pretty awesome Diva Swag Bags filled with free gifts and sample products from our sponsors.

Photosoup Opening Reception 2/3/12

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Photosoup Opening Reception
February 3rd, 2012 6pm-9pm
First National Bank of South Miami Dadeland
7887 North Kendall Drive
Miami
jonathanbrooksphoto.etsy.com

First National Bank Of South Miami Features Award Winning Miami Artist Jonathan Brooks’ Photosoup Solo Exhibit In The Heart Of Dadeland

South Florida-based Visual Artist Jonathan Brooks unveils Photosoup solo exhibit at First National Bank of South Miami’s Dadeland Location. February & March 2012.

Award winning Miami Visual Artist/Photographer/Writer Jonathan Brooks shares images that will be on display February through March at the First National Bank of South Miami, Kendall Branch.

“It’s a hodgepodge of shots from some of the different series or projects I’ve worked on recently,” says Brooks. “There’s a little bit of something for everyone.”
The exhibit includes all types of photography, including portraits, abstracts, landscapes, and more. Color, Black & White, and Sepia techniques are all also represented. The First National Bank of South Miami has a history of showcasing local, national, and international upcoming and established artists in South Florida.

One minute you are looking at a Dalmatian or Peacock, then a Cuban coffee or cigar. And all the images carry a hint of a South Florida/Miami vibe. You can also get a glimpse at a few of his works from his 2005 South Miami 32 Bites exhibit that took place during Hurricane Katrina.

“I’m used to his amazing portraits and beauty shots, but I think this collection really shows his diversity as a photographer,” says Coral Gables Make-up Artist Elena Zelicscovics.

Brooks’ work has recently been shown locally at the Miami Beach Community Health Center’s Through the Eyes of Love Aids Exhibition, Miami Magazine and Beck’s Beer’s Beck’s Emerging Artist Exhibition, and Paws 4 U’s Art Zoo Charity Exhibition- all during Miami’s International Art Basel Week.

His art and writing can also be found at in his Jonathan Brooks Visual Arts shop at JonathanBrooksPhoto.Etsy.com. Through his own JDB ebooks he has PDF file ebooks and calendars available.

Brooks’ Photosoup exhibition starts the first of February and runs through the end of March. It is a free event open to the public. The bank’s Gallery is a public art space that is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays the gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 1p.m.

Jonathan Brooks is an award winning photographer, whose work has been exhibited in Art Basel Miami, New York City, and the United Kingdom. His studies in graphic design and architecture, and extensive backgrounds in the fashion industry and music industry have helped to influence his work.

Brooks graduated magna cum laude with a BS degree from the University of Miami with a Communications Double Major (Advertising and Fine Arts: Photography) and a minor in Marketing.

The story and images detailing the renovation of his condo appeared nationally in Venus magazine. He has numerous photography exhibitions to his credit and is currently working on his next.

Jonathan worked for Eastman Kodak for some time during the transition from film to digital, as well as some other major companies. Highly proficient in computers, he has been using them since before AOL even existed.

He is a rare Miami native and is bilingual. He currently writes and photographs reviews for GreatFoodList.com and is the shop owner of Jonathan Brooks Visual Arts on Etsy.com.

Bass Museum of Art presents flamenco guitarist Paco Fonta 1/22/12

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Bass Museum of Art presents flamenco guitarist Paco Fonta
Sunday, January 22, 3pm
The Bass Museum of Art
2100 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL

The Bass Museum of Art will present a concert by internationally recognized flamenco guitarist, singer and composer Paco Fonta. Paco Fonta will perform a guitar recital contrasting traditional pieces with original, contemporary compositions. The purity of form and rhythm in Fonta’s playing is imbued with flamenco essence from the root. The concert is limited to 70 guests.

It is free for members and $10 for non-members.

The 2nd Annual Miami Wine and Spirits Expo 2/24-27/12

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The 2nd Annual Miami Wine and Spirits Expo
February 24-27
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139-1820
www.MiamiWineExpo.com.
For Tickets: miamiwineexpo2012.eventbright.com

South Florida will see the happy return of the annual Miami Wine & Spirits Expo from February 24-27th 2012. The spectacular event debuted last year, presented by Aeromexico, Corona Extra and Republic National Distributing Company. In 2012, fully loaded with a slew of great brands and on the heels of the success of the first run, the event is sure to be more dynamic and more “Miami” with additional elements, events and surprises.

The show is the brainchild of a seasoned team that has combined their unique experience in the spirits industry and visits to expos all over the world. Upon noticing an obvious void in the marketplace, the choice was made to launch and create a place where all brands would convene, under one roof in true “exhibit” style. This platform would provide the infrastructure to promote new and existing products, engage the consumer and the opportunity for networking with other members of the beverage trade. 2011 saw the successful goal of creating this platform with many well-known brands. Brands from multiple distributors included: Southern Wine & Spirits, Premier Beverage Distributors, Gold Coast Distributors, Republic National Distributing, Diageo, and Brown-Forman. Amongst the many suppliers were: E&J Gallo, JcBoisset, Champagne Louis De Sacy, Corona, L’Chaim Kosher Vodka, Choco Noir, Santos Sangria, Ron Abuelo, Cocks Spur Rum, Red Bull, Don Q Rum, Veev Vodka, SX Vodka, Polar Beer, Stella Artois, Dos XX Beer, Bacardi and more including Prestige Imports- Audi and Lamborghini.

The event was conceptualized and created as an annual trade and consumer event to be held on Miami Beach as a culmination to delight the taste buds of consumers and educate the trade on “what is out there.” With the show being held at the height of the season, the organizers have aimed once gain to bring the world’s best producers of Beer, Wine and Spirits. This task, to be completed via the involvement by the three important tiers in the beverage industry: importers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers. At this upcoming February event, attendees can expect to see an array of new and exciting products, interesting exhibits, contests, great prizes, delicious bites and more. In addition, there will be wine, food and mixology seminars as well as a concert, golf tourney and series of cocktail events. So whether a wine lover , foodie or member of the beverage trade, there will be an array of activities and events for all to attend including chef and wine dinners that have been added to the roster. For those beer lovers a special “Beer Renaissance Festival” at the Miami Wine & Spirits expo will feature a great number of the hundreds of delicious beers available in the market.

“We are so excited to invite everyone including the [multiple] distributors, brands, beverage trade professionals and of course the general public back, now is our second year,” said event founders Juan Dangond, Fernando Otero and Jaime Aparicio.

The expo will kick off with a media and sponsor kickoff cocktail later this month (January 2012) with full details to be released in upcoming weeks. Those of the 7,000 that attended in 2011 were part of the commencement of an annual event that would be cemented as a true “Miami” expo that would grow organically in years to come. We welcome you to visit us in 2012 at “The Expo.”

Miami Marlins Energy Team Open Auditions at Miami-Dade County Auditorium 1/21/12

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Miami Marlins Energy Team Open Auditions at Miami-Dade County Auditorium
Saturday, January 21, 2012
10:00 a.m. Male & Female Dancers
12:00 p.m. Co-ed Cheerleaders & Gymnasts
1:00 p.m. BBoys & BGirls
Miami-Dade County Auditorium
2901 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33135

Marlins Seek Dancers, Cheerleaders, Gymnasts and Break Dancers for 2012

The Miami Marlins are searching for the most talented and spirited dancers, gymnasts, cheerleaders and break dancers in South Florida for the new Miami Marlins Energy Team, a high-energy squad which will feature a unique mix of gymnastics, hip-hop, acrobatics, modern jazz, flags and break dancing.

The Miami Marlins Energy Team will include both male and female performers and provide excitement and entertainment during all Miami Marlins homes games. The squad will also represent the Marlins organization at various community events throughout the year.

A select number of energy team hopefuls will be chosen from the January 21 open auditions to compete in the Final Audition Show where the best performers will be chosen to be part of the 2012 Miami Marlins Energy Entertainment Team.

Talented and energetic dancers, cheerleaders, gymnasts and break dancers who are 18 years or older and eager to energize Marlins fans. Anyone interested must arrive in dance attire and shoes as well as bring a resume and headshot at the time of registration.

Cody Simpson Live at Revolution Live 2/25/12

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Cody Simpson Live at Revolution Live
Saturday, February, 25, 2012, 7pm
Revolution Live
100 Sw Third Ave.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
(954) 727-0950, (954) 449-1025 (box office)

Tickets at the Revolution Live Box Office (No Fees at Revolution Box Office), www.livenation.com and all Ticketmaster Outlets
Or Charge By Phone: 800-745-3000
Prices $23.00 General Admission – All Ages

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

With over 1.5 million Twitter followers, approaching 2 million Facebook likes and over 100 million YouTube views, Cody Simpson is quickly shaping up as a true pop phenomenon. The Queensland, Australia-born singer/songwriter is now poised to ascend even higher. The release of his hugely anticipated new EP, COAST TO COAST, recently debuted TOP 15 on the Billboard 200 and features the Top 40 smash, “On My Mind,” as well as the classic heartbreak ballad, “Not Just You.” “On My Mind,” the first single from COAST TO COAST, skyrocketed to #1 at Radio Disney while also hitting the Top 40 at Pop radio outlets nationwide. In addition, the “On My Mind” companion video turned out to be a certified YouTube smash with over 9.8 million views and counting. A truly charming and charismatic live performer, Simpson continues to tour nearly non-stop. Cody’s own “Coast To Coast Tour” of U.S. malls drew huge crowds everywhere it went, with more than 3,000 fans turning out at each of its 10 stops to see the rising teen star in action.

For seven years now Revolution Live in Ft. Lauderdale has been called the premier Live Music Venue and Nightclub in South Florida. Boasting state of the art sound and light systems, Revolution Live has established itself as a popular entertainment destination for music lovers everywhere. And when you talk about live performances, some of the best names in the business have played on the exciting Revolution Live stage, including multi-platinum award winning performers like Arctic Monkeys, Pink, Snoop Dogg, Fall Out Boy, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Smashing Pumpkins, Mos Def, the Black Crowes, Wu Tang Clan, Panic! At the Disco, Avenged Sevenfold, My Chemical Romance, Chris Cornell, Modest Mouse and more, with more to come. Pollstar has ranked Revolution Live the number two rated live music club in the state of Florida and 37th in the World (based on number of ticket sales). And now more rock history was created at Revolution Live when it served as the location for shooting the major motion picture “Rock Of Ages” starring Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin, Russell Brand, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Julianne Hough. Don’t be left behind. Become part of music history and join Revolution Live!

Bird Road Art Walk 1/21/12

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Bird Road Art Walk
Saturday, January 21, 2012, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Bird Road Art District
Bird Road Art District (BRAD) is conveniently located just off of the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) and Bird Road (SW 40th Street), BRAD extends south to SW 48th Street. The majority of the studios are located between SW 75 Ave & SW 74 Ave, between 41 St & SW 48th St. Please check website for map and complete listing of artists.

thebirdroadartdistrict.com

Experience Miami’s growing art scene on Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm at the Bird Road Art Walk. On the third Saturday of each month, art enthusiasts are invited to enjoy an evening of amazing visual and performing arts. Recently voted “Miami’s Best Art Walk 2011” by Miami New Times, the monthly art walk showcases the work of 40+ local contemporary artists, rotating exhibitions, engaging live demonstrations, spoken word and an opportunity to go behind-the-scenes into the artists’ studio to experience their world of creativity.

Enjoy ample free parking, wine and lite bites and a complimentary shuttle bus that will take you to each participating venue. Start your art walk at any of the participating venues, click here for listing. http://www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com/Bird-Road-Art-Walk.html

The Bird Road Art Walk is organized by an alliance of artists founded in 2010. The member-powered organization promotes and funds experiences that bring artists, art enthusiasts and collectors together. Events include the monthly Bird Road Art Walk, which features open studios, alternative spaces and creative businesses.

Since the 1980s, the Bird Road Art Districts’ slanted warehouses, antique stores and overall industrial vibe have provided a haven for artists. Today visitors will find a thriving community of more than 40 artists and an up and coming art scene, featuring a broad range of contemporary, emerging and established artists working in a variety of mediums.

For more information please contact us at 305.467.6819, visit www.thebirdroadartdistrict.com, become a friend on Facebook:Bird Road Art District and follow us on Twitter: @BirdRoadArts

Marketing 101 Promoting Your Business 1/24/12

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Marketing 101: Promoting Your Business
Jan. 24th, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
La Cigale
253 SE 5th Ave.
Delray Beach, FL 33483
www.marketingbyp.com

“Priscilla teaches a “”Marketing 101″” course that is highly beneficial to anyone in business – owners, managers, sales representatives. She has 24 years of Marketing and Writing and Advertising experience.

This class provides great information on what you can do to promote your business – tasks that cost little or nothing. Plus, learn how to get better results from your communications, both online and in print. This is not a sales presentation. It is an hour chock-full of ideas, suggestions and tips on advertising, PR, networking and other promotional strategies. Valued at $100 plus by her peers, Priscilla presents this class for just $15 in order to make it accessible to as many professionals as possible. ($15 if paid in advance – contact Priscilla to ask for payment instructions, or $20 at the door.) Held in private room at La Cigale restaurant, 253 SE 5th Ave. Delray Beach.

RSVP to mktg@marketingbyp.com
Questions? Call 561 463 2826 RSVP by Jan. 20 and get a GOODY BAG at the event!

Networking and Happy Hour immediately following the class for those who wish to stay.”

Dine Magazine Happy Hour at Edge Steak and Bar 1/18/12

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Join Dine for Happy Hour at Edge, Steak & Bar
January 18, 2012, 6:00-8:00 pm
Edge, Steak & Bar at Four Seasons Miami
1435 Brickell Ave
Miami, FL
More Info

Dine Magazine is hosting a happy hour event at the newly opened Edge, Steak & Bar located at Four Seasons Miami. Edge, offers a contemporary American menu highlighting seasonal ingredients sourced by top local producers, high-quality, interesting cuts of meat and indigenous seafood in a modern indoor-outdoor space.

Guests can dine in the elegant dining room or make their way onto the outdoor oasis where a gorgeous patio overlooks the 2-acre pool area and offers pristine views of the bay. In addition to being picture perfect, Edge features the cuisine of Executive Chef Aaron Brooks and Restaurant Chef James King, formerly of Verdea Restaurant & Wine Bar in Palm Beach Gardens — and they will have your palate dancing with joy.

Cost for this event is $10 in advance or $15 at the door. This includes 1 Dos Maderas cocktail and a selection of complimentary hors d’oeuvres like East Coast oysters with Mojo Mignonette, Anticucho, Chorizo and Cheddar Croquetas with Romesco Sauce, Kettle Chips, Assorted Flatbreads, Charcuterie and Cheese, Taco Cones and assorted tartares (corvina, beef, scallop & ahi tuna).

Gypsy Knights Wednesday 1/18/12

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Gypsy Knights Wednesday
From Jan 18 To Feb 1 2012, From 8 Pm Till 11 Pm
Nikki Beach Miami
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach Florida 33139
305 538 1111
nikkibeachmiami.com

Nikki Beach Miami is proud to announce “Gypsy Knights”, a Live Entertainment dining experience every Wednesday Night Starting at 9pm.

A fusion of the arts and nightlife entertainment will rise from the sands of Nikki Beach, every Wednesday evening, creating a night where music of the western and eastern cultures will blend with contemporary dance. Milena Hale, choreographer and co-creator of Mimzy’s Playhouse and creator of Bionic Ballerina, will join soul singing sensation Joshua Stedman, visual performing artists Luckner Bruno, Olga Sartesky, Kamila Cardenas and Michael Kasdaglis in authoring this modern era performance layered with traditional “cultura animi”, all directed by Rod Pratt.

Powered by symbolic costuming and custom creative performances, “A Gypsy Knight”, will encompass the environment, the mood, and the exotica of the spirit while creating a collective soul for all in attendance. The evening promises to represent the traditions of many nations and people of the world, with a contemporary and engaging twist that will thrill and delight the guest throughout the evening.

For Dinner reservations please click :
http://nikkibeachmiami.com/reservations/

Spazio Nero Urban Sounds presents Nicolas Matar from Cielo New York 1/19/12

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Spazio Nero Urban Sounds presents Nicolas Matar from Cielo New York
1/19/2012, 11:00pm-5:00am
Spazio Nero
1421 S Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33131
305.577.9809
spazionero.com

“Come Play With Us..” Thursday January 19th As we bring you DJ Nicolas Matar to Spazio Nero – Club di Brickell

Most notably known for his residency at the infamous Pacha Nightclub in Ibiza & current resident of New York’s Meat Packing District nightclub- Cielo

It’s going to be a night of dancing, drinking as he spins alongside our Resident DJ Diego Harispe. Get ready to dance all night at Miami’s Entainment Complex Spazio Nero- Club di Brickell the playground for young professionals.

Table Reservations are strongly recommended!
Contact our VIP Manager Juan Manuel to RSVP at 786.262.5292

Wynwood Art Walk Reception and Meet the Artist Byron Keith Byrd 1/14/12

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Wynwood Art Walk Reception & Meet the Artist: Byron Keith Byrd
1-14-12 thru 2-4-12, 9pm-12am
Wynwood Exhibition Center
297 NW 23rd Street
Miami, FL 33127
More Info

Artist Byron Keith Byrd challenges the age-old beliefs of Christianity in his upcoming solo exhibition, Biblical Proportions, presented by Wynwood Exhibition Center in Miami, Florida.

He examines the validity of its claims through works like “Religious Trap”, a 103-inch tall wooden cross which is seemingly plain from a distance. Upon closer inspection, it is revealed to be constructed of over 300 wooden mousetraps, a clear reference to “religious trappings.”

Byrd goes on to examine current events with “Protest,” a 50” x 67” oil on canvas depicting the bigoted stance taken by Pastor Fred Phelps and his devout followers of the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kansas.

“Bible Belt” presents another double entendre: It is a mixed media work which incorporates a leather belt embossed with tiny Bibles and praying hands. Mounted on raw wood, it is embellished with gold leaf, featuring the abbreviations of some 15 states which comprise the ‘Bible Belt’ of the southern-most United States. Viewers may wonder if this piece might be attributed to abuse suffered at the hands of the belt meted down by a strict religious father delivering a domestic brand of Old Testament justice.

In Biblical Proportions, Byrd asks viewers to confront their religious misconceptions and spiritual beliefs while also posing this question: Why have the belief systems of various faiths been the impetus for child abuse, prejudice and war?

The gallery will host a reception on Saturday, January 14th, 2012, 7-10 pm. The artist will be present and the exhibition will run through February 4th. Gallery hours are Thursday and Friday from 5 – 11 pm, Saturday from 9 – 11 pm or Monday through Friday by appointment.

Art Walk After Party with DJ Supersede at Cafeina Wynwood Lounge, adjacent to the Wynwood Exhibition Center. Tequila Love specials all night, Kitchen open till 1AM.

Sundays on the Green at Wyndwood Green 1/29/12

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Sundays on the Green at Wyndwood Green
Sunday, January 29, 12:00pm until 7:00pm
Wynwood Green
572 NW 23rd Street
Miami FL

Wynwood Green is proud to present a ‘new’ one-of-a–kind outdoor daytime experience in the artery of Miami’s artistic community. In association with the Armory Studios, I Am Your Villain, Ground-Up Collective, 305Green, WVUM and Gab Studios comes an organic monthly outdoor space in Wynwood that will harness creativity and showcase the best locally owned businesses, organizations and people that Miami has to offer.

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

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

The Armory Studios presents Krisp and The Hongs 1/29/12

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The Armory Studios presents Krisp and The Hongs
Sunday, January 29, 7pm-12am
The Armory Studios
572 NW 23rd Street
Miami FL 33127

The Armory Studios proudly presents
Krisp – on stage at 9pm
The Hongs – on stage at 7:30pm
DJ Charlie Woods
Sponsored by Pabst Blue Ribbon

After a beautiful day at ‘Sundays On The Green’ right next door to the The Armory Studios on Wynwood Green, Miami’s most talked about hipsters KRISP will perform live on stage with opening act The Hongs getting the room warmed up in fine style.

Check out KRISP on their website www.krispband.com, and also find out more about the Wynwood Green event that will be in association with 305Green, I am Your Villain, Ground Up Collective and WVUM please visit www.wynwoodgreen.org

Doors open at The Armory Studios for the Krisp and The Hongs show at 7pm.
There will be free drinks and lots of beautiful photography to bid on and take in.
There is a $10 cover for the event.
Tell your friends, only the cool ones.

This concert follows a daytime event outside of The Armory Studios at Wynwood Green

Lucky Clover Irish Pub Grand Opening Block Party Celebration 1/28/12

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Lucky Clover Irish Pub Grand Opening Block Party Celebration
Saturday, January 28 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
The Lucky Clover Irish Pub
1111 SW 1st Avenue
Miami, FL

Lucky Clover Irish Pub To Celebrate Grand Opening With Block Party With The Spam All-Stars And The Legendary JCs

The Lucky Clover Irish Pub, Brickell’s hottest new spot for great pub food, drinks and live entertainment, is celebrating its grand opening with a giant rocking block party featuring top notch musical entertainment, bites and complimentary cocktails.

SW 11th Street will be closed between SW 1st Avenue and South Miami Avenues for the festivities.

The evening kicks off with a set from Miami’s legendary Spam All-Stars — who blend electronic elements and turntables with Latin, funk, hip hop and dub to create a sound all of their own. Later on that evening Orlando’s Legendary JCs, in a special appearance, will offer their rollicking brand of soulful blues.

From 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. guests can enjoy bite size samples of Lucky Clover’s delicious menu, and complimentary signature drinks; while other beverages will be available via cash bar. Spam All Stars will take the stage first; DJs spin between sets and the Legendary JCs will keep the evening rocking until 11:00 p.m. at which point, the party will move inside to The Lucky Clover.

East End Brasserie Weekday Happy Hour Monday-Friday – 4pm-7pm – Fort Lauderdale

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Monday – Friday from 4 pm – 7 pm
Thursdays – Enjoy live DJs from 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
East End Brasserie
The Atlantic Resort & Spa
601 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
954.567.8070 | www.eastendbrasserie.com

Buy-One Get-One Waterfront Happy Hour and Live DJs on Thursdays

Fort Lauderdale’s new traditional French brasserie launches a weekday happy featuring buy-one get-one drinks Monday – Friday from 4 pm – 7 pm. Situated with perfect views of the oceanfront, East End Brasserie features all the elements of an authentic Parisian brasserie from the cozy atmosphere to French fare at a modest price making it a great destination for after work libations.

Guests can select from East End’s signature cocktails including the East End Ginger with Belle Brillet Cognac, Domain Cantone, Froth Whites and a Brown Sugar Rim ($12) or the Watermelon Margarita with Patron Silver, Muddled Watermelon, Orange Syrup, Cointreau and Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice ($12), or select from their beer or wines-by-the-glass list.

During happy hour, Executive Chef Steve Zobel of NYC’s Triomphe presents a simple and unassuming bar menu that lets the quality and freshness of the products speak for themselves in true European style. Stand out bites include the Grilled Louisiana Oysters with garlic butter ($8), Bacon Wrapped Jumbo Shrimp with sweet soy glaze ($7), Mini Brie Grilled Cheese ($7) and Seared Tuna on Wonton Chips with wasabi drizzle and port wine reduction ($9). On Thursday, East End Brasserie kicks up the party with live DJs provide by Rock with U Entertainment from 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm in the lounge, so go East for good eats, good beats and amazing drink specials. All guests enjoy complimentary valet.

Meet Miami on NE 2nd Avenue 1/19-21/12

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Meet Miami on NE 2nd Avenue
January 19-21, 2012
Carnival Studio Theater
1300 Biscayne Blvd.
Click Here For Tickets
Or call 305-949-6722

NE 2nd Avenue
“Best Solo Performance!” – Miami New Times

Edinburgh Fringe Festival Winner!

Miami’s own Teo Castellanos performs the 10th anniversary production of NE 2nd Avenue for 3 days only!

10th anniversary production! The emotional, often humorous, one-man play conveys the profoundly rich and textured mix of real Miami neighborhoods.

The emotional, often humorous one-man play depicts the lives of a Puerto Rican small time drug dealer, a deprived African-American young lady, a Haitian jitney driver, a Cuban-Jewish grandfather, Rasta Man, African American adolescent trying to find his footing in life, a Cuban rafter and a gay man, who each take the audience on a memorable journey through the intense streets of Miami.

NE 2nd Avenue was commissioned by Miami Light Project

Fairchild Botanical Garden 6th Annual International Chocolate Festival 1/20-22/12

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Fairchild’s 6th Annual International Chocolate Festival
Friday, January 20, 2012 – Sunday, January 22, 2012 from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road
Coral Gables, FL 33156
More Info

Admission: Free for Fairchild Members and children 5 and under.
Non-members: $25 for adults, $18 for seniors 65 and up and $12 for children 6-17.
Eco-discount: If you walk, ride your bike or take public transportation to Fairchild, receive $5 off admission for adults and $2 off admission for children.
Members, remember to bring your Rewards Card to earn your gift passes!
Military Discount: We are pleased to offer active military personnel free admission. In addition, admission for spouses is $20 and children $10. Please present Military IDs.

Indulge in chocolate delicacies during the season’s most delicious event!

Enjoy fine chocolate samples from artisan chocolatiers
Take our Chocowalk to learn about the life cycle of a cacao plant, with stops in our Rainforest and more.

Find out everything you ever needed to know about chocolate from the experts at Mars, Inc. with From Bean to Bar

Watch master chocolatiers and chefs demonstrating recipes with chocolate
Attend lectures on the chocolate making, chocolate history, science and more
Sip hot chocolate surrounded by the beauty of Fairchild

Chef Demonstrations
Friday
12:00 p.m. Short Chef
Chocolate Chicken Quesadillas and
Salad with Cacao Bean Dressing
2:00 p.m. Alejandra Bigai, Romanico’s Chocolate
Basics for Chocolate Connoisseurs

Saturday
11:00 a.m. Chef Allen Susser, West Indian Chocolate Tea and Great Chocolate Chip Cookies
12:00 p.m. Chef Loren Pultizer, Meals that Heal Carob Brownies (Vegan, Raw, Gluten Free and Delicious!)
1:00 p.m. Whole Foods Market Heath Starts Here Chef Jessica Health Starts Here Chocolate Mousse and Raw Chocolate Hazelnut Brownies
2:00 p.m. Chef Ze Carlos Jimenez, MexZican Gourmet Food Truck Marinas de Mole

Sunday
12:00 p.m. Chef Franck Monnier, Atelier Monnier Parisian Macarons
1:00 p.m. Chefs Norman and Justin Van Aken, Tuyo Chocolate 3 Ways: Toast, Butter, Vinaigrette
2:00 p.m. Chef Andrea Curto-Randazzo, Creative Tastes Catering Dark Chocolate “Thin Mint” Panna Cotta
3:00 p.m. Chef Chris Bulgarin, Delicious Catering Pan Seared Pork Tenderloin with Dark Chocolate BBQ Sauce

The Historic Division of Mars, Inc. Presents From Bean to Bar
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about making chocolate with an interactive presentation from the experts at Mars, Inc. Learn about chocolate from early Colonial times to the present and how production has changed. You can also sample their delicious hot chocolate from an ancient recipe.
Experience the Choco-Walk

Explore the history and lure of caco by taking the Choco-Walk through the Rainforest, Conservatory Edible Garden and The Shop at Fairchild. Kids can get a ChocoPassport that they can get stamped.

Edible Garden: Discover how to make chocolate from scratch. Get a first hand look at the cacao pod and what sets go into creating chocolate.

Taking Root The Vision of Wangari Naathai 1/19/12

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Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Naathai
Thursday, January 19, 7PM to 9PM
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach
www.mbgarden.org

The Garden hosts the screening of Taking Roots an 80-minute film by Lisa Merton and Alan Dater that tells the dramatic story of Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Wangari Maathai whose simple act of planting trees grew into a nationwide movement to safeguard the environment, protect human rights and defend democracy.

Tickets are $10 at the door, $7 for members of sponsoring organizations ECOMB (Environmental Coalition of Miami and the Beaches), GTAG (Greenspace/Tree Advisory Group), and Miami Beach Botanical Garden Green Book Club.

The film will be introduced by John Oldenburg, City of Miami Beach Assistant Director of Parks.

Miami Beach Botanical Garden Presents A Fantasy Stew Free Show for Kids 1/18/12

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Fantasy Factory Theater Performance of: Fantasy Stew
Wednesday, January 18, 11AM to Noon
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach
www.mbgarden.org

A free performance for children and families, Fantasy Stew is a mixture of fun, comedy and children’s stories designed for youngsters in pre-kindergarten to Grade 2
The CHEF and three bumbling assistants cook up Fantasy Stew, a combination of the best ingredients from Andrew’s Loose Tooth by Robert Munsch, Swimmy by Leo Lionni, JellyFish Stew by Jack Prelutsky , Stinky Cheese Man by John Sciescka, And a pinch of Dr. Seuss

Bring your picnic lunch and enjoy family time in the Garden

Welcome Early Head Start Miami Beach Youngsters

New World Symphony 4th Annual It’s A Family Affair 1/22/12

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NWS’ 4th Annual It’s A Family Affair
Sunday, January 22, 2pm
New World Symphony
500 17th Street
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tickets are on sale now!
Single Tickets
Child $85.00
Adult $150.00
Family Four Pack (valid for 4 persons; any combination of children or adults) $425.00

Please join us on Sunday, January 22 for one of Miami’s most exciting events for children: the 4th Annual It’s A Family Affair! Concert and Celebration at the New World Center!

At 2:00 PM the New World Symphony will perform an exhilarating concert program that merges orchestra, lighting, design and film – with works by Glinka, Stravinsky and Mussorgsky. Selections from Mussorgsky’s legendary Pictures at an Exhibition will be performed with video animations, guaranteeing a multi-sensory experience that will delight all ages.

Then at 3:00 PM, the New World Symphony Fellows will a host a 21st-century musical wonderland featuring hands-on activities such as an instrument petting zoo, rooftop drum circle and a musical time machine.

For more information contact the New World Symphony box office at 305-673-3331 or www.nws.edu.

Locust Projects presents Ruben Ochoa for Second Saturday Gallery Walk 1/14/12

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Locust Projects presents Ruben Ochoa for Second Saturday Gallery Walk
Reception: Saturday, January 14, 7pm
Locust Projects, Inc
155 NE 38th Street Suite 100
Miami, Fl 33137

Ruben Ochoa CORES and CUTOUTS in conjunction with Second Saturday Gallery Walk
Through January 28, 2012

Locust Projects is pleased to announce CORES and CUTOUTS, Ruben Ochoa’s first solo exhibition in Miami. Known for using gritty, vernacular building materials such as concrete, dirt, and steel, the artist will create a new site-specific installation using the building’s substructure as source material. Ochoa will cut through the concrete floor to expose subterranean cross-sections of the gallery’s foundation, revealing the space where earth and architecture intersect. Cored segments of the poured concrete floor will totter on columns of substrate above their normal resting place.

Ochoa’s installations address an architectural disjuncture, conflating the gallery and the art object. With a nod to both archeology and earthworks, his work at Locust Projects further explores the materials and politics of infrastructure in the social fabric. Contemplating the materiality of the built environment, Ochoa’s work encourages viewers to have a deeper experience with their surroundings as they step out of the gallery and confront those same materials on the street.

Born in 1974 in Oceanside, California, Ruben Ochoa currently lives and works in Los Angeles, CA. Recent exhibitions include a two person show at the San Jose Museum of Art, San Jose, CA, 2011; and group exhibitions in the FGAP @ Venice, Collateral Event of the 54th International Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia, Palazzo Papadopoli, Venice, Italy, 2011; and The Artist’s Museum: Los Angeles Artists 1980-2010, Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, CA, 2010. Ochoa has had solo exhibitions at the Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego, CA, 2010; Susanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects, LA, 2010; Charles H. Scott Gallery at Emily Carr University, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 2009; and Site Santa Fe, NM, 2009. Ochoa was included in the 2008 Whitney Biennial at the Whitney Museum of American Art, NY and the 2004 California Biennial at the Orange County Museum of Art, CA. He has been awarded the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship, 2008 and a Creative Capital Foundation Grant, 2005. Following his exhibition at Locust Projects, Ruben Ochoa will be preparing for his first solo exhibition at James Cohan Gallery, NY in the spring of 2012.

Locust Projects is a not-for-profit exhibition space founded by three Miami artists in 1998 in order to provide contemporary visual artists the freedom to experiment with new ideas and methods without the limitations of conventional exhibition spaces. Artists are encouraged to create site-specific installations as an extension of their representative work, and Locust Projects offers them a vibrant Miami experience to develop their ideas. Locust Projects is committed to offering an approachable and inviting venue for the Miami and international art community to experience the work and meet the artists. http://www.locustprojects.org/

Locust Projects’ exhibitions and programming are made possible with the support from: The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts; Galt & Skye Mikesell; John S. and James L. Knight Foundation; Hannibal Cox Jr. Foundation; Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Mayor, and the Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners.

Special thanks to Vicente and Olga Mari Lago; Christie’s; James Cohan Gallery, New York; and Susanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects, Los Angeles.

Panther Coffee and Awarehouse present Beats and Brew at Artwalk V with Niki Em 1/14/12

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Panther Coffee and Awarehouse present Beats and Brew at Artwalk V with Niki Em
January 14, 7-11
Panther Coffee
2390 NW 2nd Ave.

Enjoy a groovy + caffeinated stop at Wynwood Art Walk featuring some of Miami’s finest hand-crafted music + coffee.

Sets by:.
Axiom (Acustronic)
DeviceRATT
Niki Em LIVE 9pm
Dume
DJ AnaM

The first Art Walk of 2012 is here… we have a clean slate starting the year. This is not just any year, it is 2012! We have all been hearing
about this for decades – well, the future is NOW. Where are all the flying cars? the hovercrafts? the telepathic communication ? I propose we set our minds… lets do it; Just say YES! (sorry for the cliches but its true) Let us envision our brightest future and set our minds thus forward in a new world. One where our lives and our loves are our inspiration along with the sunset and skinny dipping under moon light…. If life is so short – WE MUST LIVE IT!!!

Art Walk, the second Saturday of every month is our platform for expressing just this! A movement has sparked, a sub culture , a boom of creativity and a transformation – a METAMORPHOSIS – of a burnt out, rundown part of town. The artists whose studios and work is displayed and gratified are the catalyst and we , the viewers breath them continuing life through our interest and inspiration thus creating a cycle of energy exchanged between us all.

Tomorrow is the first Art Walk of 2012 – I invite you to join the flow. The flyer attached has the address for the stage in the heart of this Wynwood Art Walk Movement. All this art inspires music and there will be a show after show from 7-11pm on the outdoor Panther Stage in the midst of galleries, graffiti and art shows. Dont be afraid to wear your bright colors, feathers and body paint… we would love for all of you to come out; even bring your friends and fam – to inspire and be inspired.

panthercoffee.com // awarehousemiami.com

Family Style Sundays LEBO to lead art instruction with the kids 1/15/12

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Family Style Sundays
Every Sunday 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The Stage Miami
170 NE 38th Street
Miami, FL 33137
www.themotivationaledge.com

Hope to see you Sunday from 2pm-6pm at The Stage for Family Style Sundays!
This Sunday, January 15th, LEBO, one of Miami’s most celebrated artists for both his art & civic works will lead art instruction and provide sketch book souvenirs. Kids can also take DJ classes with The Motivational Edge.

Family Style Sundays, a family friendly event featuring live music and interactive art activities as well as various vendors and a different food truck every week.

Let’s face it, you deserve a drink and your kids need to play. Mix and mingle with other parents or invite your friends for a non-traditional play date with live music and a great vibe.

Brought to you by The Stage and The Motivational Edge

Price: FREE! Just come and enjoy a great time, unwind and close out the weekend in a family friendly vibe.

Please spread the word to friends and family that want to do something different on a Sunday afternoon! I hope to see you there.

Zoo Miami Savage Animal-made paintings exhibit 2/4/12

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Savage: Animal-made paintings exhibit
February 4, 7pm-11pm
Bakehouse Art Complex
561 NW 32nd Street
Miami, FL
zoomiami.org

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to attend this alternative art exhibit – Savage – art made by animals for the benefit of animals. View and buy art made by tigers, giraffes, birds, reptiles, and more. All proceeds go toward funding conservation projects. Enjoy free admission, live music, food trucks, wild animal encounters, free parking, raffles, a silent auction, and area artists painting and displaying their own creations. This promises to be an evening you will not forget, and that piece you purchase will be a topic of conversation forever!

ArtWalk After Party at The Blue Piano 1/14/12

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ArtWalk After Party at The Blue Piano
January 14 7:00pm – 2:00am
The Blue Piano
4600 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33137

ArtWalk after party with Live Salsa by Leslie Cartaya and Raymer Olalde!

It’s second Saturday which means we got your after party covered! Join us for some good wine and munchies!!! While Leslie Cartaya ad Raymer Olalde play some good latin tunes… It’s your voice if you get up and dance or not… NOT MANDATORY!

*”Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” ~Berthold Auerbach *with a little help from wine!

Unix Fine Art and Miguel Paredes Invite You to Miguel Paredes Studio 1/14/12

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Unix Fine Art and Miguel Paredes Invite You to Miguel Paredes Studio
Saturday, January 14, 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Miguel Paredes Studio
173 NW 23rd St.
Miami, FL 33127

Join us for a new exhibition in Wynwood During the 2nd Saturday’s ART WALK featuring Miguel Paredes, Max Wiedemann and COPE2

rsvp@miguelparedes.com : 305:534.2184 x2244

After party hosted by Ricochet Lounge – 3250 Buena Vista Blvd #122B RSVP@RicochetLounge.com

Feel the Beat at The Setai 1/14/12

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Feel the Beat at The Setai
Saturday, January 14, 2012, 9pm – 1am
The Courtyard, The Setai, South Beach
2001 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL

The global sounds of DJ Sam Popat, resident DJ RADIO FG USA and DJ N’Dy will takeover The Courtyard at The Setai, South Beach. Presented by Radio FG USA, guests and locals alike are invited to join in on The Setai’s festivities for an exclusive night of music and dancing underneath the stars.

In-house guests and owners are invited to enjoy the event complimentary.
RSVP required by contacting rsvpfgusa@gmail.com or 786 325 5378 / 786 385 6943. For table reservations, please contact SetaiDining@ghmamericas.com or 305 520 6400. 305.520.6400 or emailing setaidining@ghmamericas.com.

One Love Nutrifest 2/18/12

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One Love Nutrifest
February 18, 2012, noon – 11:55pm
Grand Central Park Miami
700 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33132
www.onelovenutrifest.com

A cornucopia of music will provide a feast of multicultural delights as world beat music takes center stage. A melodic smorgasbord featuring a musical genre for every taste – including reggae, Latin American, Caribbean, rock ‘n roll, and more – will highlight this year’s concert. Performing Live: Midnite| Cultura Profetica | Easy Star All-Stars | Gondwana | Jahfe and Many More. A food drive benefiting Curley’s House. Free from noon – 2pm with 2 cans of food.

Business Buddies South Beach Soiree at the W Hotel 1/26/12

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Business Buddies – South Beach Soiree at the W Hotel
January 26, 2012, 8:30pm to 10:30pm
The W Hotel
2201 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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The Miami Business Buddies Committee Presents: South Beach Soiree at the W Hotel

Business Buddies Miami will be returning to the W Hotel South Beach on Thursday January 26, 2012.

A $25 donation grants admission to an evening of mingling with Miami’s mightiest power players in one of the most fabulous venues in the city.

Guests will be treated to an open bar provided by Botran Rum from 8:30 to 10:30 pm.

VIP Cabanas featuring hors d’oeuvres and private bar are also available.

For additional information please visit
www.bestbuddiesflorida.org/specialevents

Eat to a Different Beat: Bâoli-Vita Hosts Jazz Night 1/19/12

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Eat to a Different Beat: Bâoli-Vita Hosts Jazz Night
January 19, 2012, 8:00pm
Bâoli -Vita
1960 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Bâoli-Vita is hosting its first night of live jazz featuring Brazilian import and local favorite The Personal Legend. Guests will be able to indulge their senses with Mediterranean cuisine and expertly mixed cocktails at the bar while enjoying the music and elegant atmosphere at Bâoli-Vita. The performance will be in the garden from 8pm-11pm. To make reservations, please call Bâoli-Vita at 305.674.8822

What Women Wants presents Designer Showcase 1/21/12

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What Women Wants presents Designer Showcase
Saturday, January 21st, 7pm-10pm
Nikki Beach
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach,FL 33139
nikkibeach.com

What Women Want, Nikki Beach’s signature fashion and beauty series, presents Designer Showcase on Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 7:00-10:00 PM. This not-to-be-missed fashion affair is complimentary for all fashionistas, and will feature a stunning Resort and Evening show directed by celebrity stylist Gerard Vallecello, with 2012 Spring looks from Oscar de la Renta, Michael de Paulo, Yuna Yang, Versace and more! Vallecello will also offer guests complimentary styling and trending tips for the New Year, and designer Michael De Paulo will be present for a meet and greet with his fans.
Executive Chef Gerry Gnassi will offer a specially crafted 3 course dinner menu for the Designer Showcase.

Be sure to RSVP and also make dinner reservations at www.nikkibeachmiami.com/whatwomenwant. All RSVP’s will enjoy a complimentary welcome glass of champagne.

Birthday Bash and Appreciation party to the one and only Betty Alvarez 1/18/12

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BETTY!!!

Birthday Bash & Appreciation party to the one and only Betty Alvarez
Wednesday, January 18th, 6 – 9 pm
Sawa Restaurant
Village of Merrick Park
Coral Gables

Fabulous Miami and Soul Of Miami cordially invites you to honor our very own Betty Alvarez great work in our community and to celebrate her Birthday

RSVP REQUIRED! Space is limited: RSVP@fabulousmiami.com by January 16th

Complimentary Appetizers from 6 to 7 pm
Complimentary Welcome Martini from 6 pm to 7 pm
Happy Hours special 2 x 1 from 6 to 8 pm

2012 SOFLO Grammy Pre-Show and 1 Year Anniversary for Human Being Talent Agency 2/11/12

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2012 SOFLO Grammy Pre-Show and 1 Year Anniversary for Human Being Talent Agency
Saturday, February 11th 8pm-1am
Carlton Hotel/South Beach
1433 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, Fl. 33139
www.carltonsouthbeach.com

No Cover. All Ages Event. Dress Code: Star Status

One of the most talked about social events of the 2011 year was the Human Being Talent Agency launch party. Complete with hot live musical performances and an outrageous UNDERWEAR FASHION SHOW from Calvin Klein Lingere and PAPI, all while the news cameras were rolling.

It set the tone for what was to come from the then unknown, upstart agency.
View the link if you think we’re kidding… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaVMtct8KgE

On Saturday, February 11th, Human Being is at it again! This time focusing the spotlight on the 2012 Grammy Awards with an exciting pre-show featuring some of South Florida’s elite young talent who’s names carry heavy buzz for possible Grammys in 2013. They are the cream of the crop in their musical genres and exude the phrase
“BEST New Artist”.

Performing live will be:
From Simon Cowell’s: X-Factor: Kendra Williams debut album is due out in mid 2012 www.youtube.com/watch?v=AknFzWvYU38
International dance music diva: Calibe has worked with Sizzla, MIMS, Kevin Lyttle, Sly & Robbie, Ultra Music Fest 2011 www.youtube.com/watch?v=unROyP8KNdA
From BET’S 106 & Park and Showtime at the Apollo: Pangea Kidz www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TSulnltaZo
Southern Hip Hop Sensation: Eric Biddines www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlVNgR803dY
Underground Mixtape King: Flawless the MC www.youtube.com/watch?v=nr8EXGmb2Ec
Socially Conscious MC/Actor: Chopp Devize www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4vnDCMFJng
Hip Hop/Rock Band: Rich Kid Sound System www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBb1tj19qTQ
Hip Hop/Electronica Band: Zombie Holiday www.reverbnation.com/philrapsill
*Mixologist for the evening will be: Internationally Known Superstar DJ/Producer/Remixer: DJ David Diego (Amnesia, Opium, Gansevoort Hotel South Beach) www.youtube.com/watch?v=bj2F3vxRjlA
There will also be a featured photo art exhibit from Underwater fashion photographer: Brad Copeland/Dive Tech Underwater
High fashion photographer: Urie Pierre/UrieMedia
Fashion/Nature photographer: Caity Kienzle

and lastly…a not to be missed fashion show by Human Being and the debut of HBTA’S latest members:
Poet/Actress: Shamoyia Gardner
Pro Athlete/Actor/Model: Emmett Hunter
Actor/Musician/Model: Abe Abstrakt

*Hosted by Chris Da’ Imperial and WSVN Channel 7/Deco Drive News Personality: Wilson Louis www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpcizOzK3mM
We cordially invite you to come out and celebrate with us!

Human Being: “The one thing that connects us all”.

Gallery Walk Isolations at The Lunch Box Gallery 1/14/12

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Gallery Walk “Isolations” @ The Lunch Box Gallery
January 14th from 6 to 11pm
The Lunch Box Gallery
310 NW. 24th St.
Miami, FL 33127
thelunchboxgallery.com

The Lunch Box Gallery cordially invites you to the popular Gallery Walk (Wynwood Art District) to see the acclaimed photography show “Isolations” which is now considered by the press as one of the BEST art shows of Art Basel’s season.

The exhibition gathers four different expressions of the notion of isolation, where human beings or things that belong to them are isolated to make a call for observation and raise a social commentary about the world today. Through the conceptual photographs of these four artists, themes emerge that can go from the exploration of alienation and passivity in our existing societies by experimenting with public reaction, to the examination of depersonalization as a consequence of the mass consumption, which has shaped this world of identical people even though fully convinced of being completely “free”.

The photographs reveal situations that are encapsulated in time by the use of photography as a medium, and at the same time, they awake in the viewer a sense of strangeness; a result of unnaturally isolating these situations within their own context, or decontextualizing them by removing elements from their expected frames of reference and placing them into new settings.

“Isolations” is open to the public from December 1st, 2011 to February 25th, 2012. Business Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 11am – 6pm and open during the Gallery Walks every second Saturday of the month (Dec 3rd, Dec 10th, Jan 14th, Feb 11th).

The Lunch Box Gallery is a small but vibrant and cutting edge gallery founded in February of 2011 and located in the Wynwood Art District of Miami. Its mission is to show and support the work of emerging regional, national and international artists of all media, with a particular emphasis on contemporary photography and its new trends; and where forms like conceptual, fine art, documentary and mixed media photography are subjects of exploration.

Little Red Dress and Red Tie Party 2/2/12

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Little Red Dress and Red Tie Party
2/2/12, 5pm-8pm
Gran Inka Restaurant
947 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
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Description Let’s kick off National Wear Red Day (Feb. 3) by putting on something red and heading over to El Gran Inka in Brickell on Thursday, Feb. 2!

$20 at the door includes a Red Pisco Sour or beer and gourmet Peruvian tapas

***El Gran Inka will donate $5 from every ticket sold… to the American Heart Association Go Red For Women Movement***

The American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women® movement works every day to fund research and fight women’s No. 1 killer – heart disease -so more women can be saved. On February 2nd, let’s Make It Our Mission to save lives. Together we can make a difference. Don’t forget to wear red on National Wear Red Day: Friday, February 3rd.

An Evening with Jim Lehrer 2/22/12

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An Evening with Jim Lehrer
2/22/2012, 6:30pm- 9:30pm
Kravis Center- Cohen Pavilion
701 Okeechobee Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
www.wpbt2.org/lehrer

Dinner with Public Television’s, Jim Lehrer. Jim Lehrer has been the anchor of PBS NewsHour and moderator for 11 Presidential Debates. Author of numerous books of which his recent non-fiction book, Tension City, gives a behind the scenes account of the Presidential Debates. Guests will dine with Jim Lehrer and participate in a question and answer session about his career. The event will also honor WPBT2 Board Member, William F. Koch, Jr., with a Lifetime Service Award.

Cost: $250 Per Person

Call 305-957-7166 to Reserve Your Seat!

Elevate Saturdays at Club 50 at The Viceroy 1/14/12

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Elevate Saturdays at Club 50 at The Viceroy
1/14/12, 10pm
Club 50 at the Viceroy
485 Brickell ave
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Text 305 300 0827 to be added to Rick’s List for Free admission till 12:30!

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 Guest 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 List!
Get there at 11 or before please to avoid getting stuck in line!

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!

Lift Fridays at Club 50 1/13/12

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Lift Fridays at Club 50
1/13/12, 10pm
Club 50 at the Viceroy
485 Brickell Ave
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Free admission on Rick C’s list until 12AM
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 12AM
However you must arrive at 10:45- 11PM to receive complimentary admission on my guest list. Follow my instructions and you will not get stuck in ine! If you plan on Arriving late a table reservation is a must and is highly recommended to ensure a speedy entry. Ask me about our bottle specials!
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

For Artists By Artists Featuring Artist Michael Perez 1/15/12

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For Artists By Artists Featuring Artist Michael Perez
01/15/2012, 7:00pm until 3:00am
HaVen Lounge South Beach
1237 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, 33132
www.havenlounge.com

Join us on Sunday, January 15th as we present the comprehensive artists program “for artists…..by artist.”

The evening will be dedicated to the artist Michael Perez:

New York Artist, Michael Perez, has quickly become one of the hottest Modern Pop artists today. Always on the cutting edge, his art is extremely dynamic and is distinguished by his use of contrasting colors and shapes. His innovative artwork is most immediately recognized by his distinctive unique faces, flowers and figures. His works adorn the walls of discerning art collectors and can be found in the col- lections of Billy Joel, Chris Rock, Aretha Franklin and the Hilton Family, as well as having been featured at Central Perk Café in the hit television series “Friends” and in the New York City Cow Parade.

Check out Michael’s website: www.michaelperez-artist.com

Michael’s art pieces will be displayed on the Digital Art Wall prepared 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 & Jalen James Acosta
Produced by Rod Pratt presents

No Work on Monday, so come out and play!

The Vagabond presents The Dynamic Duo Stingray and Vidal 1/14/12

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The Vagabond presents The Dynamic Duo Stingray and Vidal
01/14/2012, 10:00pm-5:00am
The Vagabond
30 NE 14 Street
Miami, Fl 33132
thevagabondmiami.com

The Vagabond presents The Dynamic Duo Stingray & Vidal
Hosted by Back Door Bamby
Featuring live & in the flesh…Bamby’s Notorious Sex Kittens & Naughty Misfits

Resident DJs Ryan Evans. Ray Milian. Carmel Ophir
In the garden, The Smoke-Out BBQ with A-Train

Complimentary Absolute Vodka 10-11pm

*** Thank you for being patient with the construction around The Vagabond. We apologize for any inconvenience. We suggest a car pool, taxi, valet, self street parking or parking in the lot between the corner store and Johnny’s.

Table Reservations: reservations@thevagabondmiami.com
More Information: info@thevagabondmiami.com

Marcus Blake ‘Artist of the Month’ Opening Reception

Riverwalk A&E District Cultural Cheer Trivia Week Contest 1/16-20/12

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Riverwalk A&E District’s January 16-20 “Cultural Cheer Trivia Week” Contest Offers Daily Chance To Win Fantastic Cultural Getaways

Facebook Contest Keeps the Cultural Celebration Alive After the Holidays

Although the holidays are over, the celebration continues with Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment (A&E) District’s Jan. 16-20 “Cultural Cheer Trivia Week” Contest. Anyone can participate in the contest and say goodbye to the post-holiday and winter blues, simply by answering daily trivia questions about Riverwalk A&E District partners. Those who answer correctly will have a chance to win a wonderful cultural experience in sun-soaked Fort Lauderdale.

To enter the contest, participants must “Like” the Riverwalk A&E District’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/riverwalkae. The trivia question of the day about a District partner will be posted on Riverwalk A&E District’s wall. To answer, participants will complete the entry form and submit it. Those who answer correctly will be entered in a random drawing to possibly win a cultural experience within the Riverwalk A&E District, plus a unique Riverwalk A&E tote bag, recycled from banners which previously “danced in the wind” above the District and lined the historic New River.

The daily trivia contest prizes are:
Monday, January 16: A family four-pack admission to the Fort Lauderdale History Center, and a historic black and white photograph of Old Fort Lauderdale.
Tuesday, January 17: A family four-pack admission to Offering of the Angels: Old MasterPaintings and Tapestries from the Uffizi Gallery, on view at Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, as well as the fully-illustrated 167-page special exhibition catalog. This famed exhibition features tapestries and paintings by some of the greatest artists of the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
Wednesday, January 18: Two tickets to Jersey Boys, the 2006 Tony® Award-winning Best Musical about Rock and Rock Hall of Famers The Four Seasons, at Broward Center for the Performing Arts, plus two drink tickets.
Thursday, January 19: Four tickets to the Stranahan House Ghost Tour, an hour-long adventure including a visit inside the Historic Stranahan House Museum and a “ghostly” boat ride on the New River. In addition, the winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to shop in the Historic Stranahan House Museum’s gift shop.
Friday, January 20:Two tickets to Florida Grand Opera’s Romeo and Juliet on Saturday, May 12, plus two drink tickets.

Contest Rules: No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. This contest is open to persons over the age of 21. Each entrant may only win once. All entries for each day’s question must be received between 12 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. that day. One winner will be randomly selected from among correct entries for each day’s question, and notified via email on the following day. Prize redemption rules vary. Certain limitations apply. Officers, directors and employees of the Performing Arts Center Authority and their immediate families are not eligible to win. All dates, times, programs and artists are subject to change.

The Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District is a unique partnership of arts and entertainment organizations located along the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale with the express mission of promotingcultural tourism in South Florida. Presenting over 1000 individual events each year, the District attracts well over 1 million visitors annually. Partners of the Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment Consortium include Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Florida Grand Opera, Fort Lauderdale Historical Society and the Historic Stranahan House Museum. It is supported by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.

For more information about Riverwalk A&E District and its partners, visit www.riverwalkae.com.

Johannes Moller Classical Guitar Concert 1/14/12

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Johannes Moller – Classical Guitar Concert
January 14, 2012, 8:00 pm
Episcopal Church Center of Coral Gables
1150 Stanford Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146
miamiguitar.org

The Miami Classical Guitar Society is proud to begin the New Year with the Concert of Swedish virtuoso Johannes Moller, 2010 First Prize winner of the Guitar Foundation of America International Competition. This concert is the second of the MCGS 2011-2012 series.

Johannes Moller played his first public concert when he was 13 years old. Since then he has been featured in more than 500 appearances in Europe, Asia, South and North America. Moller has won numerous competitions, including the Dutch Vriendenkrans Concours, the Bromsgrove in England, the Ljunggrenska in Sweden, and the world renowned GFA. He has studied with Carlos Bonell, Zoran Dukic, Pavel Steidl, among others.

Admission: $20 General Admission at door / $15 members/seniors/students with ID.
No reservations required for tickets.

Find the MCGS on the Web, and become a member!
www.miamiguitar.org
Facebook- www.facebook.com/MiamiClassicalGuitarSociety

The Miami Classical Guitar Society is a non-profit cultural organization.

World Taste at Pearl Restaurant and Champagne Lounge 1/12/12

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World Taste at Pearl Restaurant and Champagne Lounge
Thursday, January 12th 2012, 7:30pm
Pearl Restaurant & Champagne Lounge
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
pearlmiamibeach.com

Join Pearl Restaurant & Champagne Lounge for World Taste, a special prix fixe menu. Offered nightly, guests will delight in a delicious selection of appetizers, entrees and desserts, all complemented by an international flight of wines. $40 per person, reservations required.

Contact 786-515-1150 | reservations@pearlmiamibeach.com

Second Friday Open House at Bakehouse Art Complex 1/13/12

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Second Friday Open House at BAC
January 13th, 7-10PM
Bakehouse Art Complex (BAC)
561 NW 32nd Street
Miami, FL 33127
305.576.2828
www.bacfl.org

Please Join us for our Monthly Open Studios and Exhibition Receptions
Free Parking & Free Admission

Audrey Love Gallery:
Woman to Woman
An exciting exhibition of collaborative explorations within a group of Miami’s most well known female artists. Through the creation of unique site-specific installation, the participating artists are engaged in a dialogue with one another as well as their audience. These conversations explore the common elements within the artists’ work and their creative processes.

The collaborative pairings for Woman to Woman are as follows:
Julie Davidow & Carol Prusa
Vickie Pierre & Sara Stites
Samantha Salzinger & Francie Bishop Good
Felice Grodin & Michelle Weinberg
Elizabeth Cerejido & Mia Leonin
*Panel Discussion with exhibiting artists scheduled for January 19th, 2012 at 7pm.

Swenson Gallery:
Small Works Exhibition
Visit the Swenson Gallery located within the complex, and view the small works created by BAC resident artists. Each piece is under 200 square inches and priced under $1,000. Their creations are hung salon style and span a wide range of content and media.

Studios:
All BAC resident Artists are juried in by an independent panel of curators, gallery directors, gallery owners and art educators in the area to ensure the quality of their work. The BAC provides affordable studio space, exhibition opportunities and educational development to our artists. Currently comprised of 70individual artist studios, 2 galleries, project room, classroom, print room, photo lab, ceramic kiln, woodworking and welding areas, the extensive facility offerings allow artists to discover, cross-over or integrate new media into their work.

Free Annual Pass Promotion to Miami Seaquarium from 1/29/12 through 2/28/12

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Free Annual Pass Promotion to Miami Seaquarium

With one regular paid admission from January 28 to February 29, park guests receive the whole year for free

From January 28 through February 29, 2012 Florida Residents who buy one regular admission to Miami Seaquarium will receive the whole year for free. It’s the return of the Free Annual Pass Offer that allows guests to visit Miami Seaquarium as often as they wish through December 31, 2012. This includes the extremely popular Easter Egg Hunts and Monster Splash Halloween Bash. The pass has no blackout dates and is not combinable with any other offer or discount.

“We are pleased to bring back, the ever popular, free annual pass offer,” commented Andrew Hertz, General Manager at Miami Seaquarium. “Why pay separate admissions each time you visit the park, when you can pay just one admission and come back as many times as you like throughout the year?”

The Free Annual Pass also provides discounts on Miami Seaquarium education and camp programs, Dolphin Interaction programs at Dolphin Harbor, park merchandise and much more. Miami Seaquarium Annual Pass Holders also receive a 20% discount on general admission to other South Florida attractions.

Miami Seaquarium, South Florida’s most popular tourist attraction, is a family-oriented marine-life park open to the public 365 days a year. The park provides visitors with a greater understanding and appreciation for marine life through shows, presentations and marine-life exhibits. General admission to Miami Seaquarium is $39.95 and $29.95 for children (ages 3-9). More information on Miami Seaquarium is available at www.miamiseaquarium.com.

Miami Seaquarium is an accredited member of the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums, an international organization committed to the care and conservation of marine mammals. Accreditation by the Alliance means this facility meets or exceeds all the standards of excellence for marine mammal care, husbandry, conservation and education.

Museum Of The Americas Cocktail Reception 1/13/12

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Museum Of The Americas Cocktail Reception
Friday, January 13, 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Museum of the Americas
2500 NW 79th. Avenue – Suites #104-#108
Doral , FL 33122
museumamericas.org

The Museum of the Americas cordially invites you and your guests to the opening of the exhibitions:
“Monoprint 2012”
featuring Adela Alí (Argentina), Jeannette Berndsen (The Netherlands), Xavier Carbonell (Spain), Ana Castañer (Spain), Orlando Castro Ortiz (Puerto Rico), Elías Cochón (Spain), Carlos M. Contreras (Spain), Michel Doret (Haiti). Erica Fromme (Germany), Mae Jeon (Korea), Michèle Kramer (Canada), Kathleen McHugh (United States), Marta Melniczuk (Germany), Joseph Noll (Germany), Uchenna Odukwe (United Kingdom), Leon Oks (Russia), Bruno Petz (Germany), Ana Pobo (Spain), Daniel Pontet (Uruguay), Shahla Rosa (United States), María Luisa Sarmiento (Argentina), Pilar Segura (Spain) and Carmen Touza (Spain)

“Visions” individual exhibition by Russian Master Leon Oks at the Main Room #108

E.B.Christensen, an Argentine native and Miami based architect, interior designer and artist. at the space #104

Exhibitions end on Saturday, February 4, 2012

Free admission and parking.

Wounded Warrior Ride 1/12/12

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Wounded Warrior Ride
Thursday, January 12
401 SW 3rd Avenue
Miami
305-285-3030

Wounded Warrior from Walter Reed Hospital will be taking their annual bike through Miami. Their Bikes have been equipped to accommodate their wounds.
Please join us in showing your support and appreciation for these brave men and women.

Schedule of activities:
9:30am…Breakfast and Launch of Soldier Ride from Finnegan’s Way to VA Hospital
11am…Welcome Ceremony at VA
7pm…Finnegan’s River Reception

Dorsch Gallery presents Post-Identity Garden of Failure 1/21/12

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Dorsch Gallery presents Post-Identity Garden of Failure a talk with Mette Tommerup and Alpesh Kantilal Patel
January 21, 2pm
Dorsch Gallery
151 NW 24 St
Miami, FL 33127

The Western art world has ushered in an era of post-identity, fueled in part by a
need to move beyond the polarizing debates that reached a frenzy in the early
1990s. However, fundamental questions of the role that identity does or does
not play in artistic meaning remain unresolved. Mette Tommerup’s new series
of paintings begin to ask us to see differently. Drawing as much on the still life
tradition as images found on the Internet, her paintings depict innocuous,
inanimate objects (from vegetables to garden gnomes) that paradoxically
double as sexually and racially charged subjects. Object or Subject?
Her works stubbornly refuse to answer this question by instead engendering in
her viewers a condition of anxiety that denies facile categories of identity.

Borinquen Gallery First Gallery Walk Cocktail Reception 1/14/12

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Borinquen Gallery First Gallery Walk Cocktail Reception
Saturday January 14, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Borinquen Gallery
100 NE 38th Street, Suite # 3
Miami, FL 33137

Join us at Borinquen Gallery for the First Gallery Walk of 2012
Design District’s First Gallery Walk Of 2012

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
@ The Newly Built Borinquen’s Chronic & Specialty Care Center

For more information, please call Ben Neji, (305) 491-1526 or via email at bmn4288@gmail.com

Gallery 212 Wynwood Art Walk 1/14/12

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Art Walk
Saturday, Jan. 14 : 6-11pm
Gallery 212 Miami
2407 NW 2nd Ave
Miami

Every Second Saturday of the Month, People Join Together in the Wynwood Art District to Enjoy the Galleries, Gourmet Food Trucks, Music and All Kinds of Fun in the Streets of Miami’s Hottest New Art District…
Don’t Miss The First Art Walk Of 2012!

Texas Oil Man / Billy Knows
Featured Guest Artist January at Gallery 212 Miami
Billy Knows Art (L.A.) Exhibition
-And-
Featured Guest Artist January at Gallery 212 Miami
Long Awaited Return of Photographer Fred Love

At Gallery 212 Miami the doors are always open, welcoming art enthusiasts to enjoy dynamic, cutting- edge exhibitions monthly. Visitors experience fine art, sculpture, photography, fashion photography, underground art and more.

Fashion House – Art Walks the Runway
2012 Art-Fashion Lines Can Be Found Exclusively in FL at Gallery 212 Miami & Include:
“Reception” by Raull (Italy)
“FMIA” by Sean Murdock
Custom Originals on Denim, Canvas Bags and Tees by Michael Perez

Gallery 212 Miami has earned a reputation as a welcoming and informative gallery as the team is followed up by a fully-trained and knowledgeable staff. Our awesome Brand Ambassadors represent the gallery, its artists and sponsors.

Antonio Ugarte Organic Waters at Miami Shores Library 1/13/12

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Antonio Ugarte Organic Waters @ Miami Shores Library
January 13, 6:30 to 8:00 PM
Brockway Memorial Library Gallery
10021 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami Shores, FL 33138-2303
305 758 8107

Miami Shores Library cordially invites you to the Opening Reception of Antonio Ugarte. Organic Waters

Antonio Ugarte. Organic Waters
January 13 – March 18
Organic Waters, a new exhibit of oil paintings by established Venezuelan born – American artist, Antonio Ugarte , explores the metaphoric significance and aesthetic depths of water, life’s essential liquid. Whether contained in pools, flowing free, unleashed in waterfalls and waves, or “dancing” in fountains, Ugarte’s artistic eye captures the paradox of water as both familiar and mysterious; ordinary yet illusionary. Ugarte paints water and flowers as a reflection of the spirit, a form of meditation. He sees water as “a primordial element” in life and the physical environment; a source of both energy and serenity. He uses water as a resource to explore the “aesthetic treatment on the surface of the canvas” and, at the same time, the “connotations mysteriously left behind the surface to be discovered by the observer.”

Flowers bring to the forefront of our minds to remain humble in our endeavors and to always hold the belief that beauty is only skin deep and that it is what is inside that truly matters. Water’s shape and color are critical elements in Ugarte’s work. According to the artist, “water is always working to become round”, symbolic of the “whole of the universe” and the life-force of the Chi. Ugarte lives and works in his studio in Coral Gables. Ugarte’s work hangs in the Museum of Contemporary Art in his native Valencia and in the museum of the Organization of American States in Washington, D.C. among others.

If you need more information about his work please call 305 323 7155 or visit his web site: www.antoniougarte.com.

Image: Antonio Ugarte, Sprinkle in Paris, 1995 – 2011, O/C, 32 x 25 in.

The Electric Pickle Presents Way Huge Artwalk Afterparty with Ben Westbeech aka Breach Live and DJ Set 1/14/12

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The Electric Pickle Presents Way Huge Artwalk Afterparty with Ben Westbeech aka Breach Live and DJ Set
Saturday, January 14, 10pm
Electric Pickle
2826 N Miami Avenue
Miami, FL

Saturday after Art Walk at the Electric Pickle with a live performance and DJ set by UK house/soul sensation Ben Westbeech aka Breach. Please see below for the details and let me know if you’d like me to put you on my list.

The Electric Pickle Presents: Way Huge Artwalk Afterparty with Ben Westbeech aka Breach Live and DJ Set (Strictly Rhythm, London)

Alongside Champion Sound DJs Sire ESQ, Lumin, Mr. Brown, and Manuvers

Doors 10pm

Presale Tickets: available here

From the age of five Ben started playing music and singing. He was brought up initially on Classical music, before getting into Rock n Roll, Hip Hop, Jazz and Jungle. Subsequently, he’s a trained cellist, vocalist and pianist.

In 2001 Ben moved to Bristol with the sole intention of making music. After getting himself set up, Ben was signed by GIlles Peterson to his label Browswood Recordings, after hearing a demo by chance in the back of a Saab 900.

In 2007 Brownswood Records released Ben Westbeech’s debut Album ‘Welcome To The Best Years Of Your Life.’ This release led Ben to tour the world both as a live act and as a DJ at prestigious events and clubs including Summer Sonic (Japan), Glastonbury, The End, Cielo (New York), Fabric, Yellow (Japan), The Jools Holland Show (TV), Pardiso (Amsterdam), Pacha (Ibiza and Moscow), Ku de Ta (Bali) and Mercati Generali (Italy) amongst many others.

In recent years, Ben has collaborated with Clipz/Redlight, Die, Jazzanova and Kraak n Smaak, (whose track featuring Ben reached the top 5 in Holland.) Currently Ben is working with Professor Green producing for his new record, Kutz (Soul Jazz) Red Light (Lobster Boy) and Rusko (Mad Decent,) in addition to many more who will feature on Ben’s forthcoming sophomore house album with Strictly Rhythm out now titled ‘There’s More To Life Than This’.

Ben’s latest single “Something For The Weekend”, part of his first release for Strictly Rhythm and the second single from his overdue new album, ‘There’s More To Life Than This’. “Something For The Weekend”, produced by Enzyme Black, is a house-inspired, disco-tinged feel-good groove that’s a perfect prelude to any weekend.

The 51st Annual Original Miami Beach Antique Show 2/2-6/12

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The 51st Annual Original Miami Beach Antique Show
Feb 2-6, 2012, Feb 2-5 12:00 PM-8:00 PM, Feb 6 12:00 PM-6:00 PM
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
originalmiamibeachantiqueshow.com

17th – 19th Century furniture, Paintings, American and European Silver, Objects of Virtue, Textiles and Rugs, Art Deco, Modernism, Porcelain, Art Glass, Bronze Sculptures, Antique Jewelry & Watches, Exquisite Time Pieces and so much more. This show truly has something for everyone. This show is a must see for novice and serious collectors, museum curators, gallery owners, interior designers and anyone with an interest in antiques and history. Many of the items on the show floor have amazing provenances which detail previous ownership by dignitaries, royalty and celebrities.

Prayer Vigil in Remembrance of Haiti’s Earthquake Victims and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony To Officially Recognize the Father Gerard Jean-Juste Boulevard 1/12/12

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Prayer Vigil in Remembrance of Haiti’s Earthquake Victims and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony To Officially Recognize the “Father Gerard Jean-Juste Boulevard”
January 12th, 2012, Starting time 5:30 pm
Outdoor
Starting on 54 street and North Miami Avenue to the Toussaint L’ouverture Statue on 62nd Street.
www.fanm.org

The Haitian-American community of South Florida, elected officials, faith and human rights leaders remember earthquake victims!

Partial list of groups supporting this march of remembrance: FANM, Veye Yo, NAACP, New Birth Baptist Church, Haitian-American Grassroots Coalition, Haiti Solidarity, Pulse, Sant La, Partners in Health, University of Miami Human Rights Clinic, Americans for Immigrant Justice, HAPC, Haitian Lawyers Association

The January 12, 2010 earthquake devastated Haiti. More than 250,000 died and over 300,000 were injured. Port-au-Prince was quasi destroyed, surrounding cities suffered serious damage. Half a million people are still living under makeshift tents. Cholera, an imported preventable disease is spreading. Five thousand people have already died with thousands more infected. Over 1.6 billion was reportedly given in relief aid, and 2 billion in recovery aid. Yet, two years later, conditions there have worsened. Additionally, the Obama administration resumed deportation to Haiti last year despite the death of deportee Wildrick Guerrier from cholera-like symptoms. His administration has refused to approve the Haitian Family Reunification Parole Program despite bi-partisan support for it and regardless of approving the Cuban Family Reunification Program two years in a row. “On the two year anniversary of Haiti’s earthquake, Haiti remains in crisis penned Carrie Bettinger-Lopez of UM Human

Rights Clinic: It is the international community’s responsibility to lend a helping hand and to do so now.” Added Jean Robert Lafortune of the Haitian-American Grassroots Coalition:” January 12, 2010 world leaders and the media saluted the resiliency of Haitians coming out of their Armageddon. Two years later, the nation is still in twilight between nightmare and hope”.

Let’s come together to remember those who perished in the earthquake and reiterate calls for accountability in Haiti, fairness and equal treatment for Haitians in the U.S. Said Marleine Bastien, “On the second anniversary of the earthquake, we ask President Obama to instruct Secretary Napolitano to create the Haitian Family Reunification Parole Program. Haitian beneficiaries are dying of cholera and poor in-country conditions. It is high time for the President to do the right thing. If not now, when?”

Network and Build 1/12/12

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Network and Build
January 12, 2012, 7- till
Massimos Brickell Bridge
500 Brickell Ave
Miami, Fl 33131

This… Thursday January 12, 2012! Network and Build your Business!!! Autism Awareness…

Free Hors d’oeuvres and Discount Drinks.
Bring your business card and receive a free drink

Axis Dance Company at the Colony Theatre 1/28/12

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AXIS Dance Company returns to the Colony Theatre
Saturday January 28, 8:00 PM
Colony Theatre
1040 Lincoln Rd.
Miami Beach
More Info

This 12th annual danceAble event presents workshops, discussion and an electric evening of three works: The Narrowing by Sebastian Grubb, Light Shelter by David Dorfman (includes 8 Miami dancers) and the Florida Premiere of Full of Words by the noted British dancer and choreographer Marc Brew. AXIS was recently featured on FOX TV’s “So You Think You Can Dance.”

Tickets
$30 general admission
$20 students, dance artists, seniors (65+) with ID
$50 VIP (priority entrance & seating

Buy Now Online or call 305 324 4337

A Symposium: Tour de France/Florida, Contemporary artists from France in Florida’s Private Collections 1/21/12

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A Symposium: Tour de France/Florida, Contemporary artists from France in Florida’s Private Collections
Saturday, January 21, 2012 | 10am – 5pm
The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum
Florida International University
10975 S.W. 17th Street
Miami, FL, 33199
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Join us as artists, curators and art historians discuss the work on view in the current exhibition Tour de France/Florida, Contemporary artists from France in Florida’s Private Collections.

9:30 am – Check-in opens
10:00 am – Welcome by Carol Damian
Panels moderated by John Bailly
10:15-11:30am – Critics panel: William Jeffett and conversation with Carol Damian and Martine Buissart
12:15-12:30pm – Performance by Joël Hubaut
12:45-1:45pm – Lunch provided by LOULOU, le petit bistro
1:00-3:30pm – Artists panel: Joël Hubaut, Jacques Halbert, Dominique Labauvie & Bertrand Lavier
3:45-4:45pm – Collectors panel: Marvin A. Sackner & Elizabeth Lyman
5:00pm – Presentation of the catalog Tour de France/Florida by Raul Valdes-Fauli, President of France-Florida Foundation for the Arts, Carol Damian, and Martine Buissart
5:30pm – Performance by Joël Hubaut
6:00pm – Dinner Performance by Jacques Halbert

The Frost Art Museum’s Target Wednesday After Hours celebrates four new exhibitions 1/25/12

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The Frost Art Museum’s Target Wednesday After Hours celebrates four new exhibitions!
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 from 6pm to 9pm
The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum
10975 SW 17th St
Miami FL, 33199
free and open to the public.

The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum at FIU presents the first Target Wednesday After Hours of the 2012 spring season with the opening reception for four new exhibitions. These captivating exhibitions have the interconnected theme of nature, and will showcase artists who encompass wildlife and the environment into their work.

María Thereza Negreiros: Offerings- The Amazon River has inspired the work of María Thereza Negreiros since her childhood in Brazil’s tropical rainforest. Negreiros uses rich colors, deep foliage and mysterious habitat full of birds, animals and strange vegetation as well as her personal experiences to bring nature to life in monumental canvases handled with extraordinary virtuosity. Her personal visual vocabulary speaks of the dangers of deforestation and the loss of beauty through colorful abstractions and shadowy imagery replete with references to the sensuous forms of mossy riverbanks and steaming jungle heat, and threatened by death from man and nature herself. Maria Thereza Negreiros was born in Brazil and lives in Cali, Colombia. Curators: Francine Birbragher and Adriana Herrera.

Metropole/Colony: Africa and Italy in The Wolfsonian Teaching Gallery- Metropole/Colony: Africa and Italy uses selections from the Wolfsonian’s collections, some of which have never before been exhibited publicly, to explore and illustrate the central role African colonization played in shaping Italian national identity during the Fascist era (1922-1943). Colonization was integral, rather than peripheral, to efforts by the regime and other actors to forge a social and cultural consensus nationwide. The exhibition focuses on a set of themes (including broadcast media, tourism, urban planning, land reclamation, infrastructure, agriculture, industry, children’s games, and architecture) and uses materials in the Wolfsonian collections to show how these concerns were manifested within both the metropole (the Italian mainland) and the colonies. Curator: David Rifkind and Jon Mogul.

Qin Feng: West Wind East Water- Qin Feng was born in Xinjiang in the far reaches of China’s northwest territory where the intersection of the Silk Roads brought many cultures together and would influence his art for years to come. It is the subject of cultural differences that weaves its way through his work as he constantly explores how symbols and language can be used by artists to communicate universal ideas. He is continually researching and experimenting with new approaches to contemporary ink painting that result in works that speak the language of diverse cultures within a personal symbolic lexicon. Even with oil painting, acrylic painting and Western mixed media techniques, he still uses Eastern elements to show off the expression of ink painting.

Annette Turrillo: A Thought for the Planet / Un Pensamiento por el Planeta
A Thought for the Planet seeks to unite us through one of the simplest and most personal means: thought. Turrillo’s goal is to create an interactive, conceptual work, in which the spectator is a participant as well as part of the work itself. The interaction between the viewer and the artwork becomes a forum for reflection about the world we live in. This exhibition, composed of several installations, is based on the artist’s study of the power of consciousness through reflection (introspection) and how this power influences lives. Annette Turrillo was born in Caracas and lives in Paris.

In addition to the four new exhibitions, Jack Haime, president of BioPlanet will be giving a lecture to students. Jack Haime, president of BioPlanetUSA.org, a non profit environmental organization is currently working with Miami-Dade County’s Community Image Advisory Board and the FIU Office of Sustainability to encourage the planting of trees in benefit of the “Million Trees Miami Initiative.”Following BioPlanet USA’s presentation, student organizations will present info about their organizations via table displays and speak about their group’s philanthropic efforts/ commitment to the environment and community. They will also speak about their involvement in arts

Dadeland Mall Celebrates Dr. Seuss’ 75th Anniversary With A Tribute To Mulberry Street 2/3/12

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Dadeland Mall Celebrates Dr. Seuss’ 75th Anniversary With A Tribute To Mulberry Street
Friday, February 3, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Dadeland Mall in The Saks 5th Avenue corridor
7535 N. Kendall Drive
Miami, FL 33156
Open to general public. No cost for admission.

What do you see on Mulberry Street? A reindeer pulling a sleigh or a zebra pulling a chariot on its feet? Dadeland Mall invites all children to celebrate their wild imaginations in honor of Dr. Seuss’ 75th anniversary of the beloved children’s classic And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street and other treasures like Green Eggs and Ham and The Cat in the Hat.

This whimsical trip through Seussville will include story time, enchanting Dr. Seuss episodes, create your own tiara or crown, design a Dr. Seuss bookmark, Mulberry Street activity books and more! The one and only Cat in the Hat will be making a special guest appearance and kids will take home festive goody bags. Come one, come all to see this magical event at Dadeland Mall!

New installation of works from the collection and Maintain Right by Funner Projects 1/14/12

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Works by Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Jim Hodges, Ana Mendieta & Gabriel Orozco
Saturday, January 14, 7 Pm – 10pm
de la Cruz Collection
23 NE 41st Street
Miami, FL 33137

Rather than doing a traditional thematic exhibition or creating a dialogue between the individual artists, this year’s overall pattern could be interpreted as a large puzzle that transcends preconceived notions of authorship.

Some of the walls in the space will be installed reminiscent of salon style. At first glance, the viewer will be overwhelmed by color and pattern. On closer observation, the pattern dissolves and the individual works reveal themselves, becoming more familiar.

Maintain Right is a performative installation by collaborative Funner Projects (Justin H. Long and Robert Lorie). Inside the de la Cruz Collection project room, a metal crossbow, fabricated from scrap materials is set up facing a series of targets. As part of the performance, the bow is wound and measurements are taken in order to thrust single pieces of wood onto the targets. The damage brought on by the bow differs every time, creating different visual compositions as the performance continues.

For more information, please contact Ibett Yanez, Director. Ibett@delacruzcollection.org

Also Last Chance To See: Karen Rifas Strung Out 2

Miami’s First e-cycling campaign Recycle-IT 1/11/12

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Miami’s FIRST e-cycling campaign Recycle-IT
Wednesday, January 11, from 6 – 9 p.m.
Town Kitchen and Bar
7301 SW 57th Court
South Miami, FL 33143
rsvp@teckpert.com

Recycle-IT is a great initiative to support! We’re asking members in the community and business owners to donate their old, unwanted electronics. These electronics will be recycled for cash, which will benefit Miami-Dade County Public Schools. For every $1 raised, the federal government will donate $10 to our local schools. Come out to our launch event on Wednesday, January 11, from 6 – 9 p.m. and bring your unwanted electronics! If you can’t make it, schedule a pick up through Facebook for free. Recycle-IT is running through February 29.

A Preview Event of West Encounters East’s Light and Shadows 2/9/12

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Brian Dursum, Director Of UM Lowe Art Museum And Stella M.Holmes, President Of The Brickellian, Inc. Announce A Preview Event Of “West Encounters East’s Light And Shadows,” For Arteamericas 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012 from 7PM to 10 PM
Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
1301 Stanford Drive
Coral Gables

“West Encounters East” is a project that rethinks the significance of cultural exchange, emigration, ethnicity and diversity by identifying and engaging emerging and established Latin American artists of Asian heritage.

The event will consist of a presentation by writer Anna Kazumi-Stahl, Ph.D., who will focus on “The Japanese Beauty of Shadows” and address the Japanese sensibility and cultural aesthetic as it relates to light and dark. The curator of the WEE Exhibit, Denise Mattar, former director of São Paulo Modern Art Museum and Rio de Janeiro Modern Art Museum, will tell the story of the Japanese immigration to Brazil with an emphasis on this large population’s integration into the Brazilian art scene. She will also introduce and examine the works of seven Latin American artists with Asian heritage which includes Cristina Sá, Takashi Fukushima, Yutaka Toyota, Kazuo Okubo, Megumi Yuasa, Valeria Yamamoto and Guillermo Ueno. Reception to follow.

University Of Miami Wynwood Project Space Presents Jeffrey Stern Opening reception 2/11/12

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University Of Miami Wynwood Project Space Presents Jeffrey Stern Opening reception
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
UM’s Wynwood Project Space
2200A NW 2nd Avenue
Miami

The UM College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Art and Art History presents the solo exhibition “Legerdemain” by photographer Jeffrey Stern, on view February 6 – 24, 2012

The exhibition features recent work that explores an unseen view of the interaction of people, their environment and the interplay of light. Through a series of 40 photographs, Stern has captured views from everyday life that we all pass by unaware of their existence.

“Legerdemain” will be on view at UM’s Wynwood Project Space. A full schedule of exhibitions can be viewed at www.as.miami.edu/art .

For more information about the exhibition or Wynwood Project Space, call (305) 284-2543 or email m.cardoso1@miami.edu.

MAM opening reception/artist talk for Dana Schutz If the Face had Wheels 1/14/12

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MAM opening reception/artist talk for Dana Schutz If the Face had Wheels
Saturday, January 14, 6-9pm
Miami Art Museum
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
rsvp@miamiartmuseum.org

Opening Reception for Dana Schutz

Artist talk by Dana Schutz begins 6:30pm. Space is limited. First come, first seated. Reception following with DJ Ess & Emm, donation bar. MAM members free, non-members $10. RSVP@miamiartmuseum.org or 305.375.1704.

Wharton Club’s 2012 Economic Forecast Seminar 1/12/12

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Wharton Club’s 2012 Economic Forecast Seminar
Thursday, January 12, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Nova Southeastern University
Huizenga Business School
Knight Auditorium
Carl Desantis Building
Ray Ferrero Jr. Boulevard (SW 75th Avenue)
Davie, Florida 33314
Click here for directions
Click here to register

Parking information: Multi-story parking located on the opposite side of Ray Ferrero Blvd. across from the Carl Desantis Bldg.

Cost for this event: $25.00 per person

If you have any questions or encounter any difficulties registering, please contact Danna Daughtry, Club Administrator at (786) 206-4867 or admin@whartonsouthfla.com.

Tom Cunningham, Vice President, Senior Economist, and Regional Executive Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Prior to his appointment as regional executive, he was associate director of research. He has served as a vice president in the research department, where he has been responsible for the regional and Latin American research teams. He has served on the Bank’s Personnel, Information Technology, and Risk Management Committees and as a member of the Federal Reserve System’s Information Security Group and Technology Services Council. He also was the acting director of the Bank’s Center for Real Estate Analytics and the interim head of the finance group.

Dr. Cunningham joined the Bank as an economist with the macropolicy group in 1985, specializing in macroeconomics and monetary theory. He previously worked as an economics instructor at Barnard College at Columbia University.

He is a member of the American Economic Association, the Western Economic Association, and the Southern Economic Association. Dr. Cunningham has published numerous professional articles.

A native of Reedley, California, he received a bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, in economics from California State University, Fresno. He earned a master’s degree, a master of philosophy, and a PhD in economics from Columbia University. He has attended the executive development program at the Wharton School.

Kenneth H. Thomas, Ph.D., Lecturer in Finance, The Wharton School Banking Expert and Economist
Kenneth H. Thomas, Ph.D. is a Miami-based banking expert and economist who has been a consultant to numerous banks and financial institutions as well as to several community and government entities since 1969.

Dr. Thomas has advised state and federal bank regulators on different public policy issues, including training federal bank examiners. He has testified before Congress and federal bank regulators several times on various bank regulatory and public policy issues such as the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 (CRA), federal deposit insurance, and related bank regulatory and public policy issues. He has written two books on CRA, and many of the recommendations in them were directly implemented into current bank regulations.

He grew up in Miami and received a B.S.B.A. degree with High Honors in Finance from the University of Florida; an M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Miami; and, an M.A. in Finance and Ph.D. in Business and Applied Economics with a major in Finance from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Thomas taught finance at the University of Miami and later joined the faculty at Wharton where he has been a Lecturer in Finance since 1970. He teaches banking and monetary economics at Wharton and received an “Excellence in Teaching� award in 2001 and 2004.

He is a regular speaker and writer in the banking and thrift industries and is regularly quoted in local, regional, national, and international articles on these topics. He has appeared frequently on ABC radio, Bloomberg radio and TV, CBC, CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, Nightly Business News, and NPR.

Snow Patrol at the Jackie Gleason Theatre 3/30/12

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Snow Patrol at the Jackie Gleason Theatre
Friday, March 30th, 2012 at 8:30PM
Fillmore Miami Beach
Jackie Gleason Theatre

Tickets On Sale Fri., Jan. 13th / 10am!

Snow Patrol, the Irish/Scottish five piece band, comes to the intimate Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theatre on Friday, March 30th, 2012 at 8:30PM. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 13th at 10AM. This is part of the Cruzan Concert Series.

Snow Patrol has sold more than 11 million albums and has been responsible for several era-defining singles, including “Run,” “Chocolate” and “Chasing Cars” (which spent an incredible 104 weeks in the UK Top 75 and was voted song of the decade in a Channel 4 poll). Their albums have been nominated for the Mercury Music Prize, Grammys and MTV Europe Music Awards, with Final Straw landing them an Ivor Novello Award. Given its iconic status, The Joshua Tree National Park in south-eastern California seemed as good a place as any to start work on their sixth studio album. The band drove out into the desert with their guitars and one or two rough song ideas. A week later, their writing session at Rancho De La Luna Studios had laid the foundations of the tracks that would comprise Fallen Empires. Over several months, the five piece – singer Gary Lightbody, guitarist Nathan Connolly, bassist Paul Wilson, drummer Jonny Quinn and keyboardist, Tom Simpson – began a musical road trip around California. The result is an album (due out Jan. 10th) that promises to redefine the band as an altogether more ambitious, more expansive, creative force. “We wanted to make a massively ambitious record,” says Gary Lightbody. “We decided that we wanted to make a record unlike any other we’ve made before.”

On first listen, its immediately apparent that Fallen Empires breaks new ground for the band. Yet, despite the experimentation, Fallen Empires still retains the essence of Snow Patrol’s appeal. The catch-all emotional dynamics are still there: the soulful “New York” (which was used on the latest episode of Grey’s Anatomy) feels like a festival moment-in-waiting; “The Garden Rules” is a soundtrack to autumnal romance. The overall results are an album that should mark Snow Patrol as a band big on experimental ideas. It is simply their best record to date.

General Admission tickets are $28.50 in advance and $30.00 day of show. They go on sale Friday, January 13th / 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.
For more information go to www.fillmoremb.com.

The Fresh Beat Band live at The Fillmore Miami Beach 4/24/12

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The Fresh Beat Band
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012 at 6:30pm
Fillmore Miami Beach
At The Jackie Gleason Theatre

Tickets On Sale Fri., Jan. 13th / 10am!

Nickelodeon’s The Fresh Beat Band comes to the intimate Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theatre on Tuesday, April 24th, 2012 at 6:30PM. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 13th at 10AM. This is part of the Cruzan Concert Series.

The Fresh Beat Band, Nickelodeon’s popular preschool music group and stars of the hit TV series of the same name, will hit the road in February 2012 for the first time ever on a 15-week nationwide concert tour. Kiki (Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer), Shout (Thomas Hobson), Marina (Tara Perry), and Twist (Jon Beavers) will perform The Fresh Beat Band hits from seasons one, two and three of the live-action music series that teaches preschoolers about music appreciation and how to express their feelings through movement, song and instrumental music. Fresh Beat Band Party packages, which include a meet and greet with The Fresh Beat Band will be available.

Reserved Seat tickets are $37.50 and $28.50. They go on sale Friday, January 13th / 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.

For more information go to www.fillmoremb.com.

Coral Gables Museum Presents Noche Flamenca 1/13/12

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Coral Gables Museum Presents “Noche Flamenca”
January 13th, 6pm
Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134
$20 for Museum members and $30 for non-members.

“Noche Flamenca” is a Spanish-themed evening featuring flamenco performances and an array of Spanish wines. The wine reception will begin at 6:00 p.m., followed by a flamenco performance at 7:00 p.m. The performance will feature dancer Clarita Filgueiras and guitarists Jose “Chuscales” Valle and Vicente “El Cartucho” Griego. Both the reception and performance will take place in the Fewell Gallery, the space where the Museum is currently housing La Florida, an antique Spanish map exhibit.

“The Coral Gables Museum is excited to celebrate Spanish culture with ‘Noche Flamenca.’” said Arva Moore Parks. “Guests will enjoy an evening of Spanish wine and entertainment, as well as the opportunity to see a rare exhibition of antique Spanish maps of Florida.”

The Coral Gables Museum celebrates the civic arts of architecture, city planning, landscape architecture, historic and environmental preservation and history—the elements that define Coral Gables. It is a true public/private partnership between the City of Coral Gables and the Coral Gables Museum Corp., a private, not for profit 501.c.3 Corporation. The Museum opened its first exhibitions in October 2011. For more information on Coral Gables Museum, please visit www.coralgablesmuseum.org or call 305-603-8067.

The 4th MiaGreen Expo and Conference 1/26-27/12

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The 4th MiaGreen Expo & Conference
Thursday & Friday, January 26 & 27, 2012
Conference: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Exhibit Hall: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Miami Beach Convention Center (Hall B)
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Website & Registration

The MiaGreen Expo & Conference, is the only event in the United States providing access to the ever-growing, non-stoppable green, renewable and sustainable markets for ALL the Americas. This annual, business-to-business event is one-of-a-kind and grows bigger and better every year.

MiaGreen combines a major trade show with front edge extensive educational and networking programs. The upcoming 4th edition in January 2012 features Green Building & Remodeling, SOLAR, Clean Tech and more.

MiaGreen, as the Green Convention of the Americas, is supported by prestigious industry sponsors, partners and hemispheric institutions. Based in Miami, America’s Business Hub, MiaGreen also provides a vacation escape in South Florida.

Mr. Pauer and Arboles Libres at Ricochet 1/18/12

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Mr. Pauer and Arboles Libres at Ricochet
Wednesday, January 18, 9:00pm – 3:00am
Ricochet
3250 NE 1st Ave
Miami, FL 33137
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Arboles Libres first show of 2012 sharing the stage with Mr. Pauer.
Mr. Pauer : 2011 Latin Grammy Nominee “Best Alternative Album”
Arboles Libres “Miami Best Album and Song writers of 2011” Miami New Times

A performance of award winning local folk band trio Arboles Libres & Grammy nominated Mr.Pauer. Arboles Libres was featured on the cover of the Miami New Times’ for Best Album and Song Writer award 2011. Since then, the trio have performed at SXSW and are currently working on finishing their first album and getting ready to go on a national tour this Spring. Known best for their infectious melodies that mix folksy tunes with rock-n-roll energy, Arboles Libres is a one-of-a-kind experimental band that sings in Spanish and English drawing an eclectic crowd denizens of all ages from hipster 20-year-olds to yuppie 40-year-olds who love good music.

www.mrpauer.com
www.arboleslibres.com

The Cleveland Orchestra Opens Sixth Miami Season 1/27/12

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The Cleveland Orchestra opens its sixth season in Miami Jan. 27 and Jan. 28

Acclaimed Pianist Yefim Bronfman joins Cleveland Orchestra Music Director Franz Welser-Möst and The Cleveland Orchestra in performance at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County

Acclaimed pianist Yefim Bronfman joins Cleveland Orchestra Music Director Franz Welser-Möst as The Cleveland Orchestra opens its sixth season in Miami on Friday, January 27 and Saturday, January 28, co-presented with the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and the Musical Arts Association of Miami. Performances are held in the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall at the Adrienne Arsht Center at 8 p.m.

The Cleveland Orchestra programs include Sean Shepherd’s Wanderlust, Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 6, and Johannes Brahms’s Piano Concerto No. 2, with Yefim Bronfman as soloist. Mr. Bronfman is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished virtuoso pianists performing today. His commanding technique and exceptional lyrical gifts have won him consistent critical acclaim and enthusiastic audiences worldwide, whether for his solo recitals, his prestigious orchestral engagements or his rapidly growing catalogue of recordings.

Prelude concerts featuring members of the Orchestra performing chamber music by Shepherd and Brahms, along with commentary from Daniel R. Lewis Young Composer Fellow Sean Shepherd, are free and open to all concert ticket holders at 7 p.m., also in Knight Concert Hall.

The Cleveland Orchestra Miami continues to develop expanded education and community programs that serve thousands annually in the Miami-Dade area. Cleveland Orchestra Miami Principal Guest Conductor Giancarlo Guerrero will coach conducting students and the Wind Ensemble at the University of Miami Frost School of Music on Wednesday, January 25, at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The public is welcome free of charge.

Support for The Cleveland Orchestra Miami is provided by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, and the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. The 2012 Miami season sponsors are the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Funding Arts Network, Dunspaugh-Dalton Foundation, Inc., Peacock Foundation, Inc., Northern Trust, Feldman Gale, and United Automobile Insurance Company. Media partners are Classical South Florida 89.7 FM, WLRN, The Miami Herald, and El Nuevo Herald.

For tickets or more information, please call (305) 949-6722 or visit www.arshtcenter.org or www.clevelandorchestramiami.com.

The Cleveland Orchestra launched its landmark Miami Residency project in January 2007 in the new Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. Central to this achievement was the creation of the Musical Arts Association of Miami (MAAM), to support The Cleveland Orchestra Miami, with a goal of fostering a culture of passionate and dedicated concert-going among the broadest constituency.

Each season, The Cleveland Orchestra serves more than 20,000 adults and young people in the Miami-Dade community through a variety of concerts and community engagement activities created as part of The Cleveland Orchestra Miami. Equally important to The Cleveland Orchestra Miami is the community-wide acceptance of its educational and community programs. Since 2007, community partners have included Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, University of Miami Frost School of Music, New World Symphony, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Arts for Learning, Coconut Grove Cares/The Barnyard, Coral Gables Congregational Church concert series, Florida International University, Greater Miami Jewish Federation, “I Have a Dream” Foundation, Miami City Ballet, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs’ Golden Ticket and Cultureshock programs, MOCA North Miami, Overtown Youth Center, Ransom Everglades School, Sunday Afternoons of Music, Temple Beth Am, Archdiocese of Miami, and Wolfsonian-FIU.
Media from across the country and around the world have covered the Orchestra’s concerts at Knight Concert Hall and its partnership activities with enthusiastic reports, including The New York Times, Financial Times, Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald, Sun-Sentinel, The Plain Dealer (Cleveland), and the Akron Beacon Journal. The Director of The Cleveland Orchestra Miami Residency is Bruce Coppock.

Founded in 1918, The Cleveland Orchestra, under the leadership of Music Director Franz Welser-Möst, has become Ohio’s most visible ambassador and one of the most sought-after performing ensembles in the world. The Orchestra participates in unprecedented residencies in the United States and Europe, including residencies in Miami and at the Musikverein concert hall in Vienna, as well as its newest residency at New York’s Lincoln Center Festival. It performs at home in two of the world’s finest concert venues: Severance Hall and Blossom Music Center. Broadening its artistic scope, the Orchestra incorporates opera, ballet, jazz, world music, film, and popular music into its innovative programs.

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is made possible by the public support of the Miami-Dade County Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council and the City of Miami Omni Community Redevelopment Agency. The Adrienne Arsht Center also receives generous support from local, state and national foundations, as well as private contributions to the Adrienne Arsht Center Foundation through corporate and individual giving, Visionary Society membership and the Encore Circle major gifts programs.

Second Annual Red Stiletto Stroll 2/24/12

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Second Annual Red Stiletto Stroll at Town Center at Boca Raton to Raise Awareness for American Heart Month and Benefit the Christine E. Lynn Heart & Vascular Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Friday, February 24 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Center Court
Town Center at Boca Raton
6000 Glades Road
Boca Raton
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.

General admission is $30; VIP admission is $50 and includes reserved seating. Tickets are limited and are available through Feb. 20 by contacting Kimberly M. Read at 561-955-4142 or kread@brrh.com.

It’s time to kick up your haute and high designer red heels at Town Center at Boca Raton in celebration of the second annual Red Stiletto Stroll to benefit the Christine E. Lynn Heart & Vascular Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital.

This year’s Red Stiletto Stroll will feature a playful photo opportunity for participants to flaunt their footwear on a red carpet.

Attendees to the reception will be treated to a variety of hors d’oeuvres and cocktails from Town Center at Boca Raton restaurants while they view a “Shoe-Shoe” Train Fashion Show, enjoy “Stiletto Martinis” in the Heel Lounge and participate in a silent auction and raffle prizes.

Town Center at Boca Raton, Palm Beach County’s premier luxury shopping destination, features 220 prestigious and nationally recognized stores, including Coach, Tiffany & Co., Bvlgari, Cartier, Ulysse Nardin, Michael Kors, Williams-Sonoma, Intermix, Pottery Barn, Ann Taylor, Louis Vuitton, Origins, Juicy Couture, Godiva Chocolatier, Tommy Bahama, abercrombie, anne fontaine and Tory Burch, as well as leading department stores Bloomingdale’s, Macy*s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue and Sears. Town Center at Boca Raton, owned by Simon Property Group, is located at 6000 Glades Road in Boca Raton.

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland 2/1/12 – 3/11/12

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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Feb. 1 – March 11, 2012, Saturday, 7:00pm; Sunday, 2:00pm
The PlayGround Theatre
9806 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami Shores, FL 33138
theplaygroundtheatre.com

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Saturday, Feb 4 7:00p
at Playground Theatre, Miami Shores, FL
Price: $20.00
Phone: (305) 751-9550
Age Suitability: All Ages

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
by Lewis Carroll
February 1 – March 11, 2012

In this adaptation, directed by Stephanie Ansin and designed by Fernando Calzadilla, time, space and cultures collide as Alice tackles the challenges of her ever-changing dream world, with video projections enhancing every step of the way. Contemporary costumes, sounds, and objects infuse this classic tale with modern metropolitan Miami life.

Recommended for the whole family.

Apollo Bank Presents Food Trucks 1/12/12

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Apollo Bank Presents Food Trucks!
Thursday, January 12 @ 11:30am – 2:30pm
Apollo Bank
1150 South Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33130

Join Apollo Bank this Thursday for some of Miami’s best gourmet restaurants on wheels! Come enjoy munching on delicious food from Miami’s most popular food trucks, like Dim Ssam A GoGo, Latin House Grill and Sugar Rush, and mingle with Brickell’s business and residential crowd.

Enjoy these yummy gourmet food trucks:
· Dim Ssam A GoGo
· Latin House Grill
· Sugar Rush
· Jefe’s Original Fish Taco & Burger
· Grill Master Cafe

POSTPONED Brickell Fashion Week 4/25-28/12

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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED

Brickell Fashion Week
4/25/12-4/28/12, starts at 7pm
Briza on the Bay
1717 North Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL 33129
brickellfashionweek.com

Brickell Fashion Weekâ„¢ is coming Spring 2012 to Miami! This annual, upscale, multiple day fashion event is showcasing local, national, and international fashion designers. With our multi-media, press, and printed publications reach internationally with a heavy emphasis on each of the individual designers’ hometown, this is an event you don’t want to miss! Check out our website for all the details!

Thursday April 26th: Swimwear – Doors open at 6pm. Come early for the live entertainment and seating.
8:00pm – Maria Lepe (USA)
8:45pm – Natalya Toporova (Russian/Canada)
9:30pm – Stephanie Belknap (USA)
10:15pm – Liliana Montoya (Colombia)
11:00pm Lila Nikole (Colombia)

Friday April 27th: High Fashion & Avante Garde – Doors open at 6pm. Come early for the live entertainment and seating.
8:00pm – Biljana Karan (Yugoslavian Former Republic of Macedonia)
8:45pm – Maria Lepe (USA)
9:30pm – Yasser Faraco (Cuba)
10:15pm – Laila Wazna (Saudi Arabia)
11:00pm Jacinta Ligon (USA)

Saturday April 28th: Daywear and accessories – Doors open at 6pm. Come early for the live entertainment and seating.
7:00pm – Candy Woolley (Guatemala)
7:45pm – AIU Students of Weston
8:30pm – Josette Redwolf (USA)
9:15pm – YERA Brand by Kinsey London (USA)
10:00pm – Chrissiefizz by Christina Smith (England)
10:45pm – Mittmi by Danittza Zimic (Peru)
11:30pm Claudine Stark (USA)
12:15am MYCA Couture (USA)

Singles Mingle at Bongos Miami 2/4/12

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Singles Mingle at Bongos Miami
2/4/2012, 7:00pm
Bongos Cuban Cafe
601 Biscayne Blvd
Downtown Miami, Florida 33132
bongoscubancafe.com
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Singles Mingle – Pre-Valentine’s Day Mixer

Heart Tango and 93.9 MIA, invites you to join us for what promises to be a night you will not want to miss. If you are one of the many singles in the city looking to meet the city’s most eligible bachelors and bachelorettes, then come to Singles Mingle Speed Dating event at Bongos in Miami! Join us for an evening of mixing, mingling, and speed dating.

There will be food, drinks, music and of course meeting that special someone, so come and meet other single professionals like yourself and have the time of your life!

Then, after the event, use our exclusive online system from home to choose your matches from the people at the event. You’ll be able to send messages through our system to anyone who attended the event.

Check in is at 7:00 pm and the dating begins at 7:20 pm. Please check in at 7:00 pm so you have a chance to mix and mingle before the dating begins.
Tickets are $25 in advance/$30 day of event (includes Raffle ticket). Please sign up now because space is limited at HeartTango.com.

Age groups: 21-34 and 35-45
Over 150 Singles Expected!
$5/Ticket will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southern Florida
Event is hosted by Celebrity DJ Sama of 93.9 MIA
Free Shuttle service in Brickell/Downtown provided by Monkey Shuttle, Call (786) 352-8762
Event Parking at AAA – $3
For more information, visit www.HeartTango.com or e-mail us at: info@hearttango.com

Speed Dating Event at 8 oz Burger Bar 1/19/12

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Speed Dating Event at 8 oz Burger Bar!
Thursday, January 19, 2012, 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM EDT
8 oz Burger Bar
1080 Alton Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Register Here

On Jan. 19th, 8 oz will be hosting the hottest singles event on South Beach!

Here’s the deal:
• $20 (early bird price) gets you in. $50 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- includes phone numbers and email addresses.
• It’ll be Thirsty Thursday so we have $12 Kona Pitchers!

Come for moral support, come for the drinks…come for the fun. Make 2012 your year for love!

Register on the event website.

For more info, contact:
InSense Miami
info@insensemiami.com
305.423.9398

Spring Fest Miami 2012 4/28-29/12

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Spring Fest Miami 2012
April 28 and 29, 28 : 11am To 8:00pm, 29 : 12pm to 6pm
Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo
10901 SW 24 St
Miami, FL 33165
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April 28 & 29 2012

What is Spring Fest?
Miami Spring Fest is a yearly event that brings together the best of our local merchants, artisans, and service providers promoting and selling their products and services, giving a much needed boost to small businesses in our community.

Visitors can take advantage of a pleasant, safe, and family-oriented setting to do their shopping while they enjoy great food, music, and other entertainment.

SpringFest 2012 will take place at the wonderful, centrally located Fair and Expo Center, in the spacious, air conditioned E. Darwin Fuchs Pavilion, at the entrance of 109 Ave & Coral Way

What will you find at Spring Fest? Great shopping, including clothing, craft jewelry, accessories, home décor and improvement, health products and services, great food, music, rides and entertainment for kids, and much more!

Our Commitment: We strive to organize the best quality, family-oriented event possible for the good of our community. At SpringFest 2012, all participants will find an open window of opportunity to mark their presence in the community and help provide our visitors with a great, safe, fun-filled event with free admission and parking.

We also acknowledge the importance of giving back to our community. We will be working closely with a local charity who will have a strong presence at the event and will benefit from a percentage of the proceeds. If you have any questions about this or any of our other events, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

South Florida Promotions and Marketing
786-536-6622
786-488-9698
so.floridaspringfest@gmail.com

Little Havana Biz to Biz Networking Night 1/13/12

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Little Havana Biz to Biz Networking Night
January 13, 2012, 7 to 9 pm
Alliance Française of South Florida
618 SW 8th St.
Miami, FL
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• Meet local business owners and residents
Intercambio con negociantes y residentes de la Pequeña Habana
• Learn about the Little Havana Merchant Alliance
Aprender sobre la Cámara de Comercio de La Pequeña Habana
• Listen to live jazz in the beautiful Alliance Française
Escuchar jazz en vivo en el bello Alianza Francés
• Free glass of wine from 7-8 pm!
Un vaso de vino gratis a las 7 hasta las 8 pm

Presented by the Little Havana Merchant Alliance and the Alliance Française of South Florida. This evening is being held in conjunction with the Alliance’s monthly Apero Jazz evening. Our wine sponsor is YaYa Wines & More.

Fiestas de San Sebastian at Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood 1/14/12

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Fiestas de San Sebastian at Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood
Saturday, January 14, 2012, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood
2700 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
(305) 573-1505
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In Puerto Rico we celebrate the holidays for a whole month finishing with the famous Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastian in Old San Juan!! Lets keep the tradition alive and well in Miami with a great parranda at Jimmy’z Kitchen and the music of Son D’ Panderos – Saturday, January 14th starting at 7:30 pm. at Jimmy’z Kitchen Wynwood 2700 N. Miami Avenue

Nos vemos el 14 de enero comenzando a las 7:30 pm para celebrar en “La Placita de Jimmy” las Fiestas de San Sebastian!!

This DWNTWN Miami Concert features three homegrown bands Afro Kumbe, Jafhé and ArtOfficial 1/13/12

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This DWNTWN Miami Concert features three homegrown bands Afro Kumbe, Jafhé and ArtOfficial
Friday, January 13 @ 6:00pm
Tina Hills Pavilion
Bayfront Park
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 October through April (expect March). The series features a free concert open to the public at Bayfront Park’s Tina Hills Pavilion.

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, January 13 for the best happy hour in town, for the fourth concert in the DWNTWN Concert Series with three local Miami bands Afro Kumbe, Jahfé and ArtOfficial. 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.

Afro Kumbe blends traditional Colombian sounds with electronica. It’s an orgy of sound anytime Afro Kumbe throws down a set.

Jahfé’s musical style fuses roots reggae with other genres including rock, dub, soul and R & B, creating a unique blend of organic sounds. The members of Jahfé hail from nations all around the world including Haiti, Spain, Israel, Cuba, Czech Republic and the United States.

ArtOfficial’s one-of-a-kind sound is as inherently ingrained in the group’s core. Since their inception, they’ve been compared to groups like Soulive and The Roots, but theirs is a different brew–an unyielding, unapologetic urban poetry with an unflinching array of jazz melodies that results in some of the most uniquely crafted and sincere hip-hop you’re likely to find–not just in Miami–anywhere.

Every second Friday of the month @ 6:00pm (OCT through APR, expect MAR)

Grand Opening Dr. G’s Weight Loss of Hollywood 1/19/12

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Grand Opening Dr. G’s Weight Loss of Hollywood
January 19, 2012, 5pm
4939 SW Sheridan St.
Hollywood, Fl 33021
4939 Sheridan St. Hollywood at the Sheridan Plaza next to Kohls at the Dr. G’s Weight Loss & Wellness Clinic.
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Live music, hor dourves, refreshments and giveaways. One Lucky attendee will received a one month weight loss program for free. Anyone who signs up will the night of the event will receive 50% off all our weight loss programs. We are also giving away an Organic Teeth Whitening that we perform in-house by DaVinci Teeth Whitening systems.

Dr. G’s Weight Loss is a doctor-supervised weight loss program that uses prescription medications. They also sell protein bars, shakes and supplements. They perform Teeth Whitening and are an authorized distributor for RevitaLash hair products.

Simon Kidgits Club Pirate Adventure 1/21/12

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High Seas Adventure Awaits Tot-sized Treasure Seekers at Coral Square Mall with “Simon Kidgits Club Pirate Adventure”
Saturday, January 21, 1pm-3pm
Coral Square Mall (Center Court)
9469 West Atlantic Boulevard
Coral Springs, FL
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Ahoy thar, mateys and tot-sized treasure seekers! Make your way to Coral Square Mall by land or by sea for untold adventure and a pirate party at the “Simon Kidgits Club Pirate Adventure!” Busy buccaneers can participate in a variety of sea-themed activities that will net gold coins, prizes and take-home crafts.

Pee-wee pirates can “Walk the Plank” to receive gold coins, take a blind-folded turn to mark the hidden location of treasure in “‘X’ Marks the Spot,” and step into character with a temporary tattoo station. All small scoundrels are invited to participate in the “Pirate Parade” while learning the lingo. Pirate flags will fly proud with a special assemble-it-yourself kit and all little land lubbers will have a chance to create their own treasure map.

Cost: Simon Kidgits events are Free to 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, please call (954) 755-5550.

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present the Alfredo Chacon Groove 1/13/12

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KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present the Alfredo Chacon Groove
Friday, January 13, at 9 PM
The Van Dyke
846 Lincoln Road
South Beach

For more information, call 305-534-3600 or visit thevandykecafe.com.

Descending from a family of musicians and music after having studied for twelve years at the Conservatory Manuel Saumell, the Amadeo Roldan and the Instituto Superior de Arte in Havana, vibraphonist Alfredo Chacon moved in 1993 to Stockholm, Sweden … He developed a career as a musician on stage and studio, working with artists from different musical genres (pop, hip hop, jazz, soul, funk, fusion, folk, latin jazz, etc..) From which you can name .. Nordman .. .. .. Lill Lindfors, Bo Kaspers Orkester .. .. .. .. Carola, Bebo Valdes .. .. .. Mendez .. .. .. Blacknuss All Stars, Big Band Folk Stockholm , Magnus Lindgren & Radiojazzgruppen .. .. .. .. Kroumata and Anders Orchestra Neglin who participated in the televised galas, accompanying artists like Lisa Nilsson .. .. .. .. Marie Fredriksson (Roxette singer .. ..), Jennifer Brown .. .. .. .. Eagle Eye Cherry and Tommy Koerberg .. .. among others. .. He has also worked with bands such as Salsa Morena sauce, Hot Sauce and Hatuey with which rotation of Scandinavia, Germany, Austria and Switzerland for six years. .. In 2000 participates in the “Cuban All Stars”, an orchestra made up of Cuban musicians living in Europe .. .. Bobby Carcases special guest. .. Runs from 1998 the group “Tigers” for which he composed and arranged, and in 2001 founded the group “Sonera” being a composer and arranger of most of its repertoire. .. He also worked as a professor of percussion at Kulturama .. .. and .. The Royal Academy of Music .. in Stockholm and conducting workshops of Cuban music throughout Sweden ….. In January 2004, change the Stockholm Snow Madrid to give new life to her career as a percussionist, composer and producer. Among the artists he has worked so far in Spain can be named: Aute .. .. .. .. Beatriz Luengo .. .. David Bisbal, David Bustamante .. .. .. Andy & Lucas. ., Victoria Abril .. .. .. .. Miguel Saez, Mesay, Golden Son .. .. .. .. Habana Abierta .. .. Habana Blues and Raul Torres ..

Tequila Fridays at CINCO 1/13/12

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Tequila Fridays at CINCO
1/13/2012, 8:00PM
CINCO Cantina & Tequila Bar
4251 Salzedo St.
Coral Gables, FL 33183
The Village at Merrick Park
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The Village at Merrick Park’s latest hot-spot brings you Tequila Fridays at CINCO | Cantina & Tequila Bar.

An upscale affair in the heart of Coral Gables
Hosted by Giovanni Arana & Mauricio Herrera

Doors open for Happy Hour at 7PM and the party continues “hasta por la mañana” with sounds provided by official Corzo ambassador – the infomous DJ Rico.

Ladies – a shot on the house at 11PM… and every hour after that!

Grey Goose / Patron Añejo $150
RSVP 786.337.0032
No Cover
Parking: Garage, Street, Valet

Meet Little Havana 1/26/12

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Meet Little Havana “Gané!”- Ficha Folklore: Dominos & Chess in Little Havana
Thursday, January 26
Alliance Française South Florida
618 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33130

A Mini-Conference Series Celebrating Little Havana’s Urban History & Treasures presented in collaboration with the Little Havana Guide.
Every Last Thursday 7 pm @ Alliance Française Miami

Join us at our monthly series of lectures, workshops, exhibits and events highlighting Little Havana’s history, arts, culture, cuisine, traditions and small businesses. Hear directly from locals and bring your own stories and memorabilia to share.

Discover the Art of Cognac 1/23/12

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Cognac tasting
Monday, January 23 at 7pm
Alliance Française South Florida
618 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33130
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Cognac, a World of Senses. Of the art of distillation, blending and ageing. Initiation to Tasting.

Discover the Art of Cognac, the refinement of Cognac tasting, in direct line with a panel of France’s finest artisan cognac makers and distillers. Three evenings of reflective lecture and tasting. Sweet or Salted appetizers will accompany the class.

Monday, February 13 at 7pm
Plural Cognacs: An evening to learn the tasting techniques of the Cognac ‘terroirs’

Monday, March 19 at 7pm
Cognac cocktails, chocolate and food pairing.

Prices: the full series is 134$ for members. Single tasting is 55$ for members and 80$ for non-members. In English and in French. Must be 21 or over to attend.

Miami Cognac 2012, a complete season. Check also our Apéro Jazz Cognac, a peaceful bubble in the heart of hectic Miami and our Le Cognac s’affiche, a vintage posters exhibition.

FIU Alliance Française Concert 1/20/12

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FIU Alliance Française Concert
Friday, January 20 – 7:30 pm
Alliance Française South Florida
618 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33130
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Every 3rd Friday of the month Р7:30 pm @ Alliance fran̤aise Miami
Free admission

FIU Opera Theater
FIU Opera Theatre presents a concert of arias, duets and ensembles from the greatest of French grand operas, including “Carmen,” “Faust,” “Manon,” “Romeo et Juliette,” and more.

Cinéma Films Historiques Les Caprices D’un Fleuve 1/20/12

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Cinéma Films Historiques Les Caprices D’un Fleuve 1/20/12
Friday, January 20, 6:45 pm
Alliance Française South Florida
618 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33130
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Alliance fran̤aise members free РNon member $5

Films are in French with English subtitles unless otherwise noted
Review your classics or discover the contemporary French and French speaking cinematography in thematic series “Films Historiques”.

Les Caprices D’un Fleuve
France, 1996, Not rated, 135 min
Directed by Bernard Girodeau. With Bernard Giraudeau, Richard Bohringer, Thierry Frémont, Roland Blanche and Anna Galiena.

In 1785, Jean-François de la Plaine is appointed by the King governor in West Africa, in a period when slavery was the rule. His view of the world will be irreversibly altered by what he sees and experiences

Special thanks to the Cultural Services of the French Embassy, Miami Dade College and Institut français

Apéro Jazz with Little Havana Merchant Alliance 1/13/12

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Apéro Jazz with Little Havana Merchant Alliance
Friday, January 13 – 7:00 pm
Alliance Française South Florida
618 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33130

The Apero Jazz is back. A convivial evening outside on the Alliance Française terrace, where each and everyone is invited to enjoy music and wine. Jazz music is played live by a local jazz band and all the styles are represented: bossa-nova, standards, gipsy jazz… During the last editions, we received the Eddie Balzola trio, the Roberto Rodriguez trio and the Frederico Britos trio. From an extra saxophonist to an accordeonist, the Apero Jazz is always full of surprises. It’s also an excellent occasion for networking and after-work parties.

Every second friday of the month, join us for a special moment of relaxation and enjoyment, but also a time to meet and savor, come and share with us the vibrations of the jazz. Free admission & Wine bar.

The Betsy-South Beach Presents First Annual Art Deco Jazz Week 1/11-15/12

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The Betsy-South Beach Presents First Annual Art Deco Jazz Week
Wednesday, January 11 – Sunday, January 15, 2012
The Betsy South Beach
1440 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

In Honor Of Art Deco Weekend

In tandem with the Miami Design Preservation League’s annual Art Deco Weekend festivities, which this year, celebrates its 35th year, The Betsy-South Beach, located on historic Ocean Drive, will celebrate with the First Annual Art Deco Jazz Week at The Betsy from Wednesday, January 11 – Sunday, January 15. Art Deco Weekend, the largest and longest running festival on Miami Beach, closes Ocean Drive to traffic from Friday, January 13 – Sunday, January 15. In addition to musical performances, the weekend highlights include the Annual ADW parade, classic car show, lecture series, film series, antique vendors, guided tours, Art Deco and MiMo furniture exhibit, and more.

The Betsy-South Beach, which presents a year-round calendar of arts, cultural and philanthropic events will enhance its regular Wednesday and Thursday night performance series with a number of additional acts in honor of the festival, featuring a line-up of notable performers. Schedule follows; all events are free and open to the public:
Wednesday, January 11: Big Poppa E 8 pm – 11pm
Thursday, January 12: Big Brooklyn Red 8 pm – 11pm
Friday, January 13: Adam Falcon 8 pm – 9 pm
Saturday, January 14: Ken Burkhart, Noon -4 pm; Adam Falcon, 7 pm – 8 pm
Sunday, January 15: Jazz singer & Bassist Kate Davis Noon – 4 pm

For more information call 305-760-8288 or visit online www.thebetsyhotel.com

The Art Deco Festival was started in 1976 by the Miami Design Preservation League to attract visitors to Miami Beach’s Art Deco Historic District and to raise awareness and appreciation for the arts and culture of the Art Deco era. Art Deco Weekend is a free community oriented event that brings over 200,000 people to the Art Deco Architectural Historic District each January. MDPL produces over 85 educational events for Art Deco Weekend including guided walking tours, lecture series, film series, fashion shows, musical performances, antique furniture exhibit, our annual parade and more. This festival is an important part of Miami Beach’s heritage and culture.

Let’s celebrate the new year partying for a good cause 1/14/12

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Let’s celebrate the new year partying for a good cause
saturday, january 14th 2012, 10pm
Trio On The Bay Restaurant
1601 79th Street Causeway
North Bay village Miami, FL

This meetup is a party to support and benefit the rescue shelter Born Free of Miami. For a minimum donation of $ 10.00 you’ll have a free drink and entrance to dance at the restaurant TRIO ON THE BAY in North Bay Village (Dade). Tell your friends and join us to support homeless dogs.

Arte/Amor 3/17/12

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Arte/Amor
March 17, 2012, 9-12 pm
Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23 St
Miami, FL 33127

Arte/Amor is a Fundraising event for HIV/AIDS. 100% of money raised will be donated to Florida AIDS Walk in which the MAC AIDS Fund will match dollar for dollar. The event will take place at Cafeina Wynwood Lounge on March 17, 2012 and will consist of a silent art auction as well as raffle. Come help support men, women, and children in our local communities with the gift of Art and Love this St. Patricks Day!

The event will consist of a silent art auction of works donated by Aimee Pena, Alex Heria. Alfred Perez. Anica Shpliberg, Anna Elena Brana , Barbara M. De Varona, Cecilia Lueza, Christian Mitchell, David Lebatard, Diana Contreras, Donna Leester, Kat Danilova, Gabriela McAdams, Gaston Eliasgali, Gina Martynova, Humberto Vento, Ian Glending, Jennefer Ramos, Jennifer Whitmire, Jonathan Stein, Jorge Heilpern, Jorge Rodriguez, Julio Rodriguez-Novo, Julia Veli, Kazilla Williams, , Michael Farley, Nathan Ranelli, Nicole Miller, Patrick Calhoun, Ricardo Serpa, Sean Murdock and Sergio Cervantes.

Furthermore, world-renowned artists Chenman, Mark T. Smith, Marshall Arisman, and Kourtney Brown will be showcasing their works in a private gallery showing to help benefit ARTE/AMOR for HIV/AIDS. To help celebrate their participation, sushi will be provided by the extremely talented Chef Tang.

Sponsors Include Asprey, Ayama Yoga, Broward Design Center, Circa 39 Hotel, Duffys Sports Grill, Exhale Spa Miami, Golden Paints, Independent Print and Design, Mia Jewels, Nicole Miller, PyroFusion , Shula’s Salon and Spa, Sullo Salon and Spa, Teasy, Terribly Girly, The Four Seasons, The Setai South Beach, Zadok Gallery, Easel Art Supply, Ecclectic Network, Whatsupmiami.com, and many more.

Olympic Sailing Gold Medalist Magnus Liljedahl Talks to Students about Managing Sports Training and School 1/20/12

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Olympic Sailing Gold Medalist Magnus Liljedahl Talks to Students about Managing Sports Training and School
January 20, 2012, 5-8 pm
MCA Academy
2911 Grand Avenue, #400
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
www.mcaacademy.com

Olympic Gold Medalist Magnus Liljedahl and US Sailing Team members will talk about what they did as teens to train in their sport at an open house event at MCA Academy on Friday, January 20th, 2012. Sponsored by SailLaser and the MCA Academy, the reception will also have student sailors from around the world who are in Miami for the Rolex Miami OCR Regatta.

Liljedahl, who won the Gold Medal at the Sydney games, overcame many obstacles in his drive to achieve greatness in his sport. His appearance will enlighten young athletes and others who have talents outside of school and need to know how to balance education and the demands of their passions. The open house is ideal for student athletes, and students who are pursuing other activities like acting or the performing arts but desire a high-quality education.

After the talks by the Olympic team, prizes including a $500 SailLaser Summer Camp award and $500 MCA Tuition Vouchers will be given away at a reception that also includes music, refreshments and raffle prizes for sailing gear. The US Sailing Team and the Olympic Sailors will mingle and talk with guests at the party. A 14-foot Sail Laser Olympic boat will be on display.

The event is free and open to everyone. It will start at 5 pm on Friday, January 20 at MCA Academy at 2911 Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove, Florida.

Lolita A Free Event For Haiti 1/19/12

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Lolita A Free Event For Haiti
Thursday, January 19, 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
SAWA
360 San Lorenzo Ave Suite 1500
Coral Gables, FL
RSVP Here

The Funk, Mja Branding, Beautistic LLC and Sawa Restaurant And Lounge, invite you to Lolita, a FREE event benefiting Haiti, on THURSDAY JANUARY 19,2012 at SAWA located inside the luxurious Village of Merrick Park Place,360 San Lorenzo Ave, Suite 1500 in Coral Gables between 7 and 11pm.

Lolita is the perfect place to unwind with live performances featuring Azi Aishling (Youtube)

Shop amongst a range of eclectic, luxurious,funky local vendors such as handmade jewlery,soy candles, vintage clothing and so much more!!! View the latest fashion trends on the runway featuring Adjanie Muller, Kariza Designs and Emme Addiction. We also invite you to take a look at our eye-catching displays from various artists.

Don’t forget to leave some tummy room for complementary bites from Sawa and a dessert bar by Savvylicious.

It does not get any better than this! Just come in, have a good time, but don’t forget that this is all for our sisters in Haiti, so bring in your unused tote bags so they can easily carry their produce to the local markets. See you there! Spread the word!

Casting for Reality TV Show “Crossroads” 1/15-16/12

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Casting for Reality TV Show
Jan. 15-16, 2012, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Studione
530 N. Federal Hwy.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Contact: michelle@thefloridaworkshops.com or call (347) 687-CINE (2463) to apply or with any questions.

Docu-reality series “Crossroads” is seeking south Florida’s most interesting, provocative and eccentric people. Imagine being able to drop out of your normal life, travel around the globe and start all over. We are seeking people to host a foreign traveler in their homes who has chosen to do just that. The host is encouraged to show the traveler a new way to live, think and grow. Hosts should provoke thought, promote self-discovery and not shy away from confrontation.

The following Host character types are being sought:

1. An individual, couple or family living in a motor home/recreational vehicle, conversion van or travel trailer who have chosen to get out of the daily rat race and explore the country. If you have decided that money doesn’t buy contentment and have chosen to live a modest and nomadic lifestyle where the simple things bring happiness, you are for us.

2. A man or woman who is relentlessly pursuing their youth. If you are obsessed with trying anti-aging methods, diets, vitamins, exercise, etc. we need to talk.

3. Wealthy playboy. If you are a young, handsome eligible bachelor with a super- comfortable carefree lifestyle and the toys to match, come flaunt it with us.

4. A young, beautiful, sexy girl with a super-rich sugar daddy. If you are living a luxurious lifestyle, conspicuously spending “daddy’s” money in lavish ways and enjoy the party life, come talk to us!

5. Plastic & Botox mavens. If you are devoted to doing whatever is medically/surgically possible to enhance your appearance, are into haute couture and travel in high-society circles, parties, etc., we need you! Bring the poodle in the matching pet outfit.

6. Domestic employee. Are you a maid, au pair, or other live-in domestic servant who also enjoys their time-off? We want to speak to you.

7. Swingers. A married or otherwise committed couple who have embraced the lifestyle of “swinging”. The couple must be willing to share their exploits with a TV audience and be able to convey/explain/defend their sexual philosophy to the traveler.

If You Are One Of These Host Types Or Know Someone Who Is, Please Contact Us As Soon As Possible!

Casting hopefuls should bring photo ID and be over 18. Persons selected to host our traveler (for 1-2 days) must be willing to share their living quarters (no matter what the arrangement might be) and be willing to have a film crew present at any time, wherever their daily travels may take them. A Casting Call will be held for the Documentary-Reality TV series “Crossroads” on Sunday, January 15 and Monday, January 16, 2012 at 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM — 5:00 PM both days at Studione, 530 N. Federal Highway, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301.

County Grind Live Music Series with Afrobeta 1/14/12

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County Grind Live Music Series w/ Afrobeta
1/14/12, 8:00pm
Green Room
109 SW 2nd Avenue
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33312
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County Grind and Fort Lauderdale’s Green Room are teaming up for the first of what we hope to be many nights of music, drinking, eating, and social behavior on Saturday, January 14. On that night, County Grind Live Music series at the Green Room (our pick for 2011’s Best Cultural Turnaround) hosts a live performance by Miami’s synth-pop duo Afrobeta and several others.

Afrobeta’s Do You Party EP was selected as New Times Broward Palm-Beach’s number 10 album of 2010, but the group hasn’t had a proper showcasing in Broward until now. With additional material from its recently released debut full-length, Under the Streets, producer Tony Smurphio and frontwoman Cuci Amador have an abundance of infectious material to excite a crowd. “We wanna make you make love,” Amador sings on “Nighttime.” Sounds good to us.

Filling out the rest of the bill so far is sometime West Palm ambient-electronic act Sumsun, the Hollywood one-man electronic punk act Boxwood, the moody Fort Lauderdale darkwave instrumentals of Möthersky, Lake Worth’s experimental trip-hop revivalists Astrea Corporation, Miami experimental folk artist This Heart Electric, and another genre-expanding presence from the Magic City, Dino Felipe. The esteemed DJ crew from Radio-Active Records will be providing a seamless backing track for the evening as well.

In addition to the musical portion, the evening will feature a two-hour feeding and drinking frenzy featuring selections from the Green Room’s kitchen and beer samples from Fresh Beer between 8 and 10 p.m. The both floors of the venue will be decked with music photography from Monica McGivern, Ian Witlen, Christina Felisgrau, Kyle Hess, Chris Hill, Chuck Loose, Christina Mendenhall, Sean Murdock, and Ronnie Rivera.

Admission: $5

downtown FULL MOON party at Villa 221 1/12/12

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downtown FULL MOON party
Thursday January 12, 2012 (9pm – 4am… Rain or Shine)
Villa 221
221 NE 17th Street
Miami, FL 33132
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We invite you to come and experience Miami’s Most Entertaining Monthly FULL MOON Event… A Holistic Celebration of Life!!!

The “downtown FULL MOON party” and the GODDESS DANCERS present

Ritual Invocation Of The Wild Woman…

Under the full moon at Villa 221, the Goddess Dancers will be performing a ritual to honor the Wild Woman, the independent, the free, the huntress. She is the instinctual, intuitive tribal voice of the feminine that is connected with mother earth. She is the voice of body and soul and our organic alignment and connection with all of the natural world. She is the strength to love, survive and be who we truly are, as women, men, humans on this beautiful earth.

Featuring:
Eclectic Sounds: DJ Jean Bendezu (Inside Lounge) & DJ Umber Bandi-Ville (Outside Patio)
Master Drummer: Esteban Camacho Aka Mr. Bongoman
Guitarist: TBA
Live Music: TBA
Poi / Fire Performances: TBA
Facepainting: Ivonne Lanza
Sacred Performances: The Goddess Dancers (www.goddessdancers.com)

Plus: Bollywood and Belly Dancers :: AcroYoga :: Fire Performers :: Hoola Hoop :: Double Dutch :: Henna Tattoo :: Tarot Readers :: Drum Circle (Bring your drums if you have any; Drumming starts at Midnight) :: Tasty and healthy Food :: Cocktails :: Massage :: and Much more…

Dresscode: We strongly encourage everyone to dress Creatively and Outrageous! (Creative Costumes are very welcomed & admired… Think “Burning Man”)

Drummers / Performers: We have an Open House policy for performers and drummers… If you want to bring your props to perform and show your talents, you are invited to do so. We also invite all drummers to bring their drums to join in our Drumming Sessions and Let Your Beats Be Heard!

Hosted By: Fritz “e”, Gary James Fitzsimmons; Tracie Samara; Sol Amor

Beyond Yoga – For A Cause (8 – 9:30P; $10 Donation includes party admission; benefiting the La Luchi Foundation
“Awaken your sensual energy with breathing movement, gong meditation, and herbal tea”
Please arrive early (before 7:45p) to participate in this all-level special Yoga Session, led by one of Miami’s Top Yoga Instructor, Luchi Estevez
All proceeds from the Yoga Session and a portion of the event proceeds will be donated to La Luchi Foundation, utilizing holistic health resources to enrich the lives of urban youth. www.laluchifoundation.org

Invite Your Friends

Red Dogs and Pink Skies Free Family Concert 1/14/12

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Red Dogs and Pink Skies- Free Family Concert
Saturday, Jan 14, 2012, 3 PM
Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, 33134
www.orchestramiami.org

Through the generosity of the City of Coral Gables and the Coral Gables Museum, enjoy a day at the Museum- visit the exhibits, enjoy arts & crafts activities and hear the chamber musicians of Orchestra Miami perform- all for Free!!

Have you ever seen a Red Dog? Have you ever seen a Pink Sky? Paul Gauguin did! Orchestra Miami performs “Red Dogs and Pink Skies: A Musical Celebration of Paul Gauguin” by Bruce Adolphe. This inspiring performance will teach children about Paul Gauguin, his life and paintings, and the connections that exist between art and music. Featuring narration and power point images of the art, this 45-minute piece is scored for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, bass, percussion and conductor.

for more information, please call the museum @ 305.603.8067
or visit them online at www.CoralGablesMuseum.org

First Multi Chamber of the Commerce Event of the year 1/11/12

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RECOMMENDED BY SOUL OF MIAMI

First Multi Chamber of the Commerce Event of the year
Wednesday, January 11th, 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Cebu Lounge
151 Giralda Avenue
Coral Gables Fl. 33134

Members $10, non-member $15
RSVP to Fabulous Miami by January 10th, 2012
rsvp@fabulousmiami.com
Tell them Soul Of Miami sent you!

The Chambers of Camacol, Coconut Grove, Colombia, Costa Rica, Greater Doral, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Downtown Miami & Brickell, Haiti, Honduras, Medley, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela along with Brickell Rotary Club, Casa de Madrid, International Business Council of Florida, International Business & Development Federation inc, and Mercado de Dinero invite you to celebrate their First Multi Chamber of Commerce event of the year.

Mix and mingle with local professionals, promote your business, share your ideas, expand your network and have fun!
Appetizers from 6 pm to 7 pm
A complimentary welcome drink courtesy of Rum Brugal and The Macallan Whiskey

Complimentary shoe shine courtesy of Buffetes
& Complimentary massages from Educating Hands

Bring your business card to participate in a raffle to win a dinner courtesy of Cebu & more surprises
Dress code: Business Attire

Bal Harbour Art Night 1/11/12

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Bal Harbour Art Night
Wednesday, January 11th, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Bal Harbour Shops
RSVP: marketing@balharbourflorida.com
More Info

Bal Harbour Art Nights….Where fashion LOVES art

Second Art Night of the Season.
Art & Design forged a potent alliance in the fashion capital of Bal Harbour. That visual synergy created by top brands, South Florida based artists, local galleries and museums happened last season at Bal Harbour Art Nights.

Bal Harbour Village, Bal Harbour Shops, The St. Regis and Art Nexus will host this collector worthy evening for the 2011-12 season.

Bal Harbour’s intention is to please the eyes and inspire the mind by creating a platform that celebrates the relationship between fashion and art. Also to embrace the high level art components present in South Florida through Museum presentations, Miami based artist installations, and innovative chats.

Activations to include:
-Bal Harbour Chat Series – 6pm at Neiman Marcus, 2nd level
Art Basel Miami Beach, The First 10 Years
with Stefanie Reed, VIP Relations for Art Basel Miami Beach
and Silvia Karman Cubiñá, Executive Director Bass Museum Of Art
-Stella McCartney, Bal Harbour celebrates the opening of their new boutique with an installation by famed British Artist David Batchelor “Light Box” in conjunction with Bal Harbour Magazine
-Seth Browarnik captures the “Art of Night” in his Fashion Edition for Bal Harbour Shops, Center Courtyard
-Valentino boutique presents work from Sandro Chia, Valerio Adami, Mira Schendel, Sergio Camargo and Lygia Clark courtesy of Arevalo Gallery, benefiting the ArtNexus Foundation
-Opera Gallery presents work from Fernando Botero and Gérard Rancinan
-Segafredo Bal Harbour displays the vibrant work of Pablo Contrisciani
-Discover the work of emerging young artist Lorena Lopez at Books & Books

Latimore CD Release Concert and Benefit at American Legion Hall 1/21/12

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Latimore CD Release Concert and Benefit
Saturday, January 21, Doors 8:00pm, Show 8:30pm
American Legion Hall
6445 N.E. 7th Ave
Miami, FL 33138

Tickets: $20 Donation
Buy Tickets Online

Hosted by: Rodney Baltimore from HOT105 Radio
PLUS: The Old Skool Gang

Latimore Performing His Hits:
“Let’s Straighten It Out”
“Stormy Monday”
“Keep the Home Fires Burnin’”
“My Give A Damn Gave Out”
PLUS THE NEW HIT SINGLE:
“A Woman’s Love”

American Legion benefit event. A portion of the proceeds from this event are being donated to The American Legion Post 29 to help support our Veterans!

Free Family Fest featuring music from around the world 1/14/12

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Family Fest featuring music from around the world
January 14, 11:30 A.M.
Parker and Vann Thomson Plaza
and John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall
Free Admission

Diverse And Engaging Entertainment For The Whole Family To Enjoy Together
Featuring “Music ‘Round The World” Ballet Brika West African Dance Theater Jeremy Plays Guitar Fushu Daiko and Olympic Sounds Of The Miami Music Project Honors Orchestra

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is proud to present its exciting January installment of FAMILY FEST: “Music ‘Round the World”, featuring performances by Ballet Brika West African Dance Theater, Jeremy Plays Guitar, Fushu Daiko And Miami Music Project Honors Orchestra. Outdoor activities will take place at the Parker and Vann Thomson Plaza beginning at 11:30 a.m., followed by Miami Music Project Honors Orchestra’s 2:00 p.m. “Olympic Sounds” family performance inside the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall. Admission is Free. “Family Fest at the Adrienne Arsht Center embodies the Center’s mission to enlighten, educate and entertain our community,” said M. John Richard, President and CEO of the Adrienne Arsht Center. “This edition of Family Fest will explore art forms from around the world, from West Africa and Japan, to music from our own backyard.”

Throughout the day, guests will travel the globe with family-friendly outdoor activities and performances celebrating “Music ‘Round the World!” The event begins at 11:30 a.m. on the Parker and Vann Thomson Plaza with free entertainment, including performances by Ballet Brika at 11:30 a.m., Jeremy Plays Guitar at 12:10 p.m., and Fushu Daiko at 12:50 p.m. Families will also be able to enjoy learning how to make-and-take your own tambourine and rain stick at the Creation Station in the West Plaza; Rhythms of Africa Drumming Workshop for Kids in the Carnival Studio Theater; African fables at the Storytelling Corner, left of the stage in the Plaza; and play with instruments from around the world at the “Instrument Petting Zoo” inside the Peacock Foundation Studio.

Family Fest includes performances by:
Ballet Brika West African Dance Theater, the resident performance ensemble of the Renaissance Village Project, is a U.S.-based cooperative of African-centered artists. The ensemble cast of musicians, percussionists, dancers, singers, storytellers, and performers present West African Art forms with a focus on Mande cultures.

Combining rock, pop and jazz music with kid-inspired lyrics, JEREMY PLAYS GUITAR has created an innovative and fun way to reach kids through music. Lead member Jeremy Zmuda has collaborated with musicians from diverse musical roots to create his newest album “Use Your Words” focusing on giving children language and strategies to navigate the everyday challenges of childhood in today’s world.

Fushu Daiko is a musical art form that builds on a 2600+ year old tradition of Japanese drumming. Their music combines the traditional drums and rhythms of Japan with musical styles from around the world, such as jazz and rhythm and blues, to create an exciting, powerful cross-cultural experience that strives to cross boundaries and connect cultures.

The Miami Music Project Honors Orchestra is the city’s most dynamic youth ensemble. Under the direction of Maestro James Judd, the orchestra will take families into a world of musical Olympics, where sports and sound meet and nothing is impossible.

The fun moves indoors at 2 p.m. with a free performance of Olympic Sounds Of The Miami Music Project Honors Orchestra in the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall. All First-Access Passes for the indoor performance have been reserved; however, patrons who do not have a First-Access Pass can join the stand-by-line beginning at 1 p.m. outside the theater. Show access is granted on a first come, first serve basis. Patrons in the standby line will be let into the theater at 1:45 p.m. if seats are still available in the theater.

For additional information, call the Adrienne Arsht Center box office at (305) 949-6722 or visit www.arshtcenter.org.

WPBT2 KidsVision is a media sponsor of Family Fest.

Zoological Society Of Florida Beastkeeper VIP Party 1/28/12

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Zoological Society Of Florida Beastkeeper VIP Party
Saturday, January 28; 7 – 11 p.m.
Residence of Chris and Irene Korge (Event Co-Chair)
(Contact 305-255-5551 for exact address)

For tickets, sponsorship and more information, please visit www.fwtb.org or call 305-255-5551. The Zoological Society of Florida is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that supports Zoo Miami through education, conservation and outreach programs; marketing and public relations; volunteer services; and financial support for the construction of new exhibits.

As a prelude to the legendary Feast With The Beasts dining event at Zoo Miami, the Beastkeeper VIP Party is a wild evening of tantalizing tastes from fine South Florida restaurants, open bars, exotic animal encounters from Zoo Miami, and cool music. Complimentary valet parking will be provided.  The funds raised will help support the Zoological Society of Florida’s wildlife education and conservation programs on behalf of Zoo Miami.

Exquisite fare will be served from the following excellent restaurants: Truluck’s Seafood, Steak and Crab House, Caffé Abbracci, Zucchero Ristorante-Bistro, and Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant and Wine Bar.  The Office Cake and Wicked Confections will be satiating sweet cravings with delectable desserts.

An extravagant silent auction will include items like jewelry, trips, handbags and art.

$500 Beastkeeper VIP Party Passport tickets include admission to Feast With The Beasts (8 p.m. to midnight) and the VIP cocktail reception (7 p.m.) on Friday, March 2 at Zoo Miami. Tickets to Feast With The Beasts are $175.

2012 New Year New You With Ra Sushi’s Low-Calorie Skinny Cocktails

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New Year, New You With Ra Sushi’s Low-Calorie Skinny Cocktails
RA Sushi South Miami
5829 SW 73rd St.
Miami, FL 33143
www.RAsushi.com

Refreshing Libations Slenderized for a Guilt Free Indulgence

Overindulgence is the name of the game during the holiday season! Happy hours, office goodies, and family feasts can wreak havoc on anyone’s waistline. For those with a New Year’s resolution to regain their willpower, RA Sushi has created three new low-calorie skinny cocktails for a guilt free treat.
Slenderized to feature less than 200 calories each, the Lychee-teenie, Skinny Ninja and Thin Ginger are so full of flavor, the extra calories won’t even be missed. A light, fruity martini alternative, the Lychee-teenie is subtly sweet with the flavor of Asian lychee fruit, mixed with Voli Vodka and Monin Agave Nectar. A refreshing twist on a RA favorite, the Skinny Ninja includes Voli Lyte Vodka, the flavors of yuzu and pink grapefruit, plus Monin Agave Nectar and shiso, a basil-minty Japanese herb. The Thin Ginger features strawberry and ginger muddled with Voli Lemon Vodka, fresh citrus, and Monin Agave Nectar for a “berry” tasty resolution-minded libation.

Priced at $8 each, the skinny cocktails will be available from Jan. 1, 2012 to Feb. 29, 2012 at RA Sushi in South Miami (5829 SW 73rd St. in Miami, FL 33143). Visit any RA location to try a Lychee-teenie, Skinny Ninja, or Thin Ginger, or mix one up at home. For more information, visit www.RAsushi.com.
Lychee-teenie
1.5 oz. Voli Lemon Vodka
1 oz. lychee juice
.5 oz. Monin Agave Nectar
.25 oz. lemon juice
1 lychee for garnish
In a shaker, combine first four ingredients with ice. Shake and strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lychee.
Skinny Ninja
1.5 oz. Voli Lyte Vodka
1 oz. pink grapefruit juice
.5 oz. Monin Agave Nectar
.25 oz. yuzu puree
.25 oz. lemon juice
Splash of soda
Shiso leaf and lemon slice for garnish
In a mixing glass, muddle half of the shiso leaf with agave. Add all ingredients except soda and shake with ice. Strain into ice filled glass, top with soda, and garnish with remaining shiso leaf and lemon.
Thin Ginger
1.5 oz. Voli Lemon Vodka
.5 oz. Monin Agave Nectar
.25 oz. yuzu puree
.25 oz. lemon juice
Splash of soda
Strawberry
Fresh ginger root, peeled
Lemon twist for garnish
In a mixing glass, muddle strawberry and ginger with agave. Add all ingredients except soda and shake with ice. Strain into an ice filled glass, and garnish with a strawberry and lemon twist.

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.

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

Casablanca for Movies on the Beach 1/14/12

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Casablanca for Movies on the Beach
Jan 14th, 8pm
Bal Harbour Beach
ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa

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

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

This week’s feature is Casablanca, a 1942 American romantic drama movie directed by Michael Curtiz, starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. Set during WWII, it focuses on a man that must choose between love and virtue.

Free Lunch Time Jazz Concert at Coral Gables Museum’s Plaza Every Wednesday 1/11/12

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Free Lunch Time Jazz Concert at Coral Gables Museum’s Plaza
Wednesday, January 11, noon to 2 pm
Coral Gables Museum Plaza
285 Aragon Avenue

Every Wednesday from January through March
Today’s workplace with its never ending stream of phone calls and e-mails makes it nearly impossible to disconnect for lunch. Coral Gables offers just the remedy with a free lunch time concert series to be held every Wednesday from January 11th through March 28th at the Coral Gables Museum Plaza, located at 285 Aragon Avenue. From noon to 2 pm, guests are welcome to come and disconnect from the business world and connect to music on the corner of Salzedo Street and Aragon Avenue. Forgot your lunch? No problem, box lunches will be for sale along with a drawing for a gift every Wednesday.

Kicking off the concert series On Wednesday, January 11, will be popular jazz musician Troy “Satchmo” Anderson, whose distinguished career includes playing with the Florida Vanguards as a lead soprano player/soloist and with the Bayonne Bridgemen Drum and Bugle Corps. Anderson has traveled to numerous major cities in the United States performing with his band as a tribute to his idol, the original “Satchmo,” Louis Armstrong.
Well-known vocalist Nicole Henry will perform Wednesday, January 18. The gifted Miami Beach artist is one of the jazz world’s most acclaimed and respected young vocalists having already earned three international top 10 albums, the most recent being her 2008 release The Very Thought of You. She has also established an international reputation as a beguiling live performer, enchanting audiences on multiple continents.

Jazz in the Gables is presented by the City of Coral Gables in partnership with the Business Improvement District of Coral Gables, the Miami Jazz Cooperative, and the Coral Gables Museum and is supported by the Knight Foundation’s Power2give.org, a new fundraising platform to support arts and cultural projects in Miami.
Visit www.jazzinthegables.org for more information.

SocialBuzzTV Office Warming Networker at the Latitude One in Brickell 1/31/12

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SocialBuzzTV Office Warming Networker at the Latitude One in Brickell
Tuesday January 31, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Latitude One Business Center
175 SW 7th Street
Miami, FL 33130
RSVP Now!

SocialBuzzTV Office Warming Networker at our Brand New offices located at the…
We just moved into our Brand New offices at the Latitude One Business Center in Brickell!
We want to start the 2012 right by hosting what is expected to be one great networking event!

Come take a tour of the Latitude One Business Center offices while you’re here!
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Enjoy an evening of networking, cocktails and appetizers from our friends downstairs at Graziano’s!

Questions? Call 786-273-7875or info@SocialBuzzTV.com

Mekkanism Saturdays 1/7/12

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Mekkanism Saturdays
Every Saturday, Doors Open at 11pm
Mekka Miami
950 NE 2nd ave

Upscale, Classy & Sexy 18+ Weekly Event. 3 Rooms of sounds (House, Open Format & Latin) By some of Miami’s hottest DJs. Come enjoy our Open Bar till 12 every saturday, If you require more information please contact 305.431.9388

Grand Opening of Professional Therapy 1/6/12

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Grand Opening of Professional Therapy- A Cure for The Young professional.
Friday, January 6, 2012 at 11:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Trio On The Bay Restaurant & Lounge.
1601 79th Street Causeway
North Bay Village, FL 33141

Guestlist Open

Start The New Year Off With A Little ‘Therapy’
Inspired by: Liv Alive Social Group

Professional Therapy is a weekly Friday event that provides a safe and exclusive place for young professionals to unwind and have fun. We encourage that a successful lifestyle can be obtained here in South Florida where a cultural diverse group of people can network and party. Professional Therapy brings together Doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs, Students and all other professions to create a unforgettable experience.

Dress Code: Mature – Sexy – Chic
Miami Social Media Group

Nicole Henry Benefit Concert at Pinecrest Gardens 1/7/12

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Nicole Henry to perform Benefit Concert at Pinecrest Gardens
Saturday, January 7, 2012, 8pm
Pinecrest Gardens
11000 S.W. Red Road
Pinecrest

All Tickets $42.00 (Reception Included)
TICKETS 1.877.496.8499 – www.pinecrestgardens.org

Nicole Henry Concert Under the Stars

Nicole’s powerfully expressive and emotionally resonant voice has already earned her three international Top 10 Albums.
Join Nicole & Company for a special concert on Saturday, January 7th
Wine & Cheese Reception at 7 p.m. followed by the Concert at 8 p.m., benefiting Pinecrest Gardens

Event sponsored by: The Community Foundation of Pinecrest & The Village of Pinecrest

Info via Jazz & Blues Florida

ArtSight Gallery ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Jim Cason 1/6/12

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ArtSight Gallery ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Jim Cason
January 6 at 6:30 pm
ArtSight Gallery
1524 Ponce de Leon Blvd
Coral Gables, Fl 33134
artsightgallery.com

ArtSight Gallery cordially invites you to the opening reception and Ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Jim Cason during the Gallery Night Walk

ArtSight Gallery is the newest addition to the Coral Gables gallery scene. It is an alliance of six artists, three painters and three sculptors, who came from varied back grounds and who are united in their desires to share their artwork and to gain more control over its exhibition

The Artists:
Carol Cornelison is a sculptor who works in cast bronze with elements sometimes inspired by fragments of nature found on walks while communing with the world around her. She assembles these elements in her intuitive style.

Barbara O. Davis is an abstract painter interested in conveying emotions through the use of line, form, movement and color. She is currently working with poetry, combining script with these elements.

Adolfo Parrado is an oil painter who works realistically from nature. His sensitivity to color and skill in handling transparent layers of oil creates a sense of serenity and a consciousness of the beauty that surrounds us.

Freda Tschumy is a sculptor interested in the emotional and psychological expressiveness of form, structure, both geometric and natural forms of flow in nature and in molten wax.
David Valiente is a sculptor and clinical psychologist, intrigued by human nature with all of its vulnerabilities and polarities. His work is an attempt to capture these qualities in bronze and stone.

Marilyn Valiente is an artist whose paintings are an emotional and psychological response to color and light. Her watercolor painting pushes the limits of the medium to create passages of unique colors and textures.

Information via Art Circuits