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Cafeina Wynwood Art Basel Line-up 12/6/12-12/9/12

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Cafeina Wynwood’s Packed Art Basel Line-up
Thursday, Dec. 6, through Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012
Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 Northwest 23rd Street
Miami, FL 33127
305.438.0792
www.cafeinamiami.com

Cafeina, the chic lounge, art gallery and outdoor garden nestled in the Wynwood Art District, is proud to announce its lineup for Art Basel Miami Beach 2012, featuring its signature blend of art and nightlife including international art exhibitions, the official after party for NYC-based Fountain Art Fair, works by Miguel Paredes, and a roster of burgeoning DJs from around the world.

From Thursday, Dec. 6 through Sunday, Dec. 9, Cafeina’s Wynwood Exhibition Center gallery will house the “The Extraordinary Five,” an international group show featuring mixed media curated by artist Alejandro Mendoza, including works by Tania Marmolejo, cover artist for MIAMI Magazine’s December 2012 issue; Carlos Caballer; Alejandro Mendoza; Angel Ricardo Rios and Aida Tejada. The exhibition will portray artists breaking free from traditional aesthetic signature and cultural molds to showcase the individual’s conceptual works.

“The show presents five artists who have developed a plastic expression without allusion to ethnicity, a conventional visual language of discourse in Latin American art. It has semiotic approach, within an international framework, in which the importance lies not in who we are or where we come from, but in what is proposed aesthetically within the context of Contemporary Art” said Mendoza.

The full Art Basel Miami Beach 2012 lineup includes:
Thursday, Dec. 6, 5 to 8 p.m.
Kickoff Happy Hour drinks and tapas for Cafeina’s packed Art Basel lineup
6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Curator Alejandro Mendoza and “The Extraordinary Five” present a meet-and-greet plus the Vernissage preview party with Wynwood Exhibition Center
and Irreversible Magazine
Set begins at 7 p.m.: Live beats by DJ A-Train + Special Guests

Friday, Dec. 7, 5 to 8 p.m.
Happy Hour hosted by Svedka Vodka and Beck’s Beer
7 p.m. to midnight: Sounds by DJ Skitty and special video DJ set by Tom Laroc
Midnight to 5 a.m.
Official after-party for the Miami edition of NYC based, Fountain Art Fair 2012 co-hosted by official sponsor, cream*hotel® with ‘Resolute’ resident DJ Connie, sounds by Low Pitch Orchestra and special aerial performance by Masci

Saturday, Dec. 8, Noon to 4 p.m.
Brunch returns to Cafeina
Curator Alejandro Mendoza presents á la carte “Brunch n’ Basel” menu with $25 bottomless mimosas for 2 hours, signature dishes, cocktails and pitchers in the Big Garden and gallery with beats by DJ Jatinder Channa. Reservations encouraged.
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Artist Miguel Paredes’ with Cone present a Mural Reception at the Rouge Garden. Signature beats by resident DJ SUPERSEDE
11 p.m. to close: Cafeina and Safe Music present Europe’s biggest upcoming DJ’s, Joy Orbision & Ben UFO, and special guests to make their Miami Debut with ART OF MUSIC sponsored by REDBULL, Svedka and Beck’s Beer in the Big Garden

Sunday, Dec. 9, Noon to 4 p.m.
Grand closing “Brunch n’ Basel” fete in the Big Garden and gallery
À la carte, signature dishes and cocktails
beats by DJ Jatinder Channa

Gente De Zona Performs Live at Mansion Miami Beach 12/7/12

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Cuba’s hottest reggaeton sensation Gente De Zona
Friday, December 7th. Red Carpet arrivals begin at 1130pm
Mansion
1235 Washington Avenue (between 12th and 13th)
Miami Beach, FL

Gente de Zona (slang term for “people from the neighbourhood”) is a Cuban reggaeton (cubatón) group founded by Alejandro Delgado in 2000. The group combines this rhythm with more traditional forms of cuban music in order to atract the youngsters.

Delgado, 27, grew up in Alamar, the Havana neighborhood most closely associated with Cuban hip-hop and home to the annual Alamar Rap Festival. “In the beginning I was going to all the rap shows and I started sampling, but I wanted to do it in a different way,” Delgado recalls. “When reggaeton arrived, it gave me the opportunity to put our street lyrics into a more commercial format, and to give dance music some currency, some meaning.”

According to the group’s official biography, Gente de Zona started back in 2000, when Delgado was trying to bring various Alamar rappers together to make music. “In the beginning we were just guys from our neighborhood, and I didn’t have a name so we came up with ‘Gente de Zona’ (neighborhood people).” Delgado eventually met Michel “el Caro” and the two of them started playing parties and official venues in Havana neighborhoods where hip hop was big – Guanabacoa and Regla, but especially on their home turf, Alamar.

In 2005 Michel’s departure allowed Gente de Zona to evolve into the band they are today: Alexander was joined by Yosdany (“Jacob Forever’) and Fernando Otero (“Nando Pro”). 2005 was also the year Gente de Zona recorded its first and only album so far, and scored a hit single with “Pa’ la Gente de Mi Zona”. For a long time it was impossible to watch the Cubavision TV channel without seeing Gente de Zona playing either Soñé or La Campana, two other hits.

So, to make it clear, Gente de Zona was not a business decision sparked by the worldwide popularity of reggaeton, which first took off in Panama and Puerto Rico in the 1990s. Gente de Zona are, however, among those responsible for making reggaeton more interesting – and more Cuban. Says Delgado:

“I’m from Alamar, Nando is from Santa Fe, and we were part of Cuban hip hop from the beginning. We dressed like the other rappers but we didn’t sound like them. Our lyrics were more commercial. Almost all of our songs come from the street, from our personal experience, but we didn’t want our music to be for just one area. We wanted to translate our thoughts and what we were doing musically for a wider audience, for all Cubans.”

Another point of clarification: success didn’t come easily or quickly for Gente de Zona.

“A hit’s not gonna happen without a lot of work,” Delgado says. “When we actually had our first hit, I was surprised. I mean, we had a hard time in the beginning. We were working hard. We were really close to giving up. We wanted to be popular right away and it wasn’t happening. So when it finally happened and we became popular, we were surprised. I’m willing to say we got lucky, but I don’t think you can get lucky if you aren’t ready for it.”

In 2011 the famous group Gente De Zona Launched their own parfum “GDZ Parfum” made in Italy

Opening: An Ambient Light Projection by Benrimon Contemporary and Mastuda Eyewear at HaVen Gastro-Lounge 12/5/12

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Opening: An Ambient Light Projection by Benrimon Contemporary and Mastuda Eyewear at HaVen Gastro-Lounge
Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012 from 9pm
Haven
1237 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Opening: An Ambient Light Projection
Hosted by Benrimon Contemporary and Matsuda Eyewear
Sponsored by HaVen Miami Beach, Belvedere Vodka and WhiteWall Magazine

Benrimon Contemporary is pleased to announce a collaborative project with Matsuda Eyewear to present an ambient light projection by Ben Weiner at HaVen Gastro-Lounge in Miami Beach on Wednesday December 5th. The work entitled, Opening, is the highlight of Weiner’s current solo show at the gallery and is being viewed in Miami for the first time for one night on HaVen’s 18 projectors. Alternating projections of Weiner’s ambient, colorful videos documenting the paint mixing and creation process will envelope the lounge in hues of the primary colors, red, blue and yellow. The lounge and Matsuda Eyewear will host a reception for the artist and will be open to the public from 9pm on Wednesday December 5th. The evening will also act as HaVen’s official Art Basel Miami Beach 2012 kickoff event and party.

Ben’s time-lapse video projections magnify the process of creating oil paint by which pigment, linseed oil, varnish, and turpentine are mixed together, distilling days of footage into several minutes. The resulting videos bring the viewer into a fantastical molten universe, where landscape and material is ever in flux. By amplifying their mesmerizing texture, luminosity and elasticity using macro photography, Weiner allows the inherent illusionistic properties of these materials to form the embryos for works of art.

Art Basel Restaurant Ideas 12/3/12-12/9/12

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As you rush around hitting all the hot fairs, parties and exhibitions of the massive Art Basel Week, make sure that you eat, and eat well. Here are some ideas for your gastronomic pleasure.

For Hipsters and Indie Lovers

BLOOM Wynwood. Wynwood’s ‘It’ spot for Asian and Latin American street food, will offer guests a special Art Basel Lunch menu by Executive Chef Ricardo Sauri and Chef Sergio R. Rivera Alamo from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, and a new Winter Happy Hour menu, which features a selection of $4 libations, wells, nibbles, craft beers, wine and sake from 5 to 8 p.m.
For more information, call 305.576.5443 | www.bloomwynwood.com | 2751 N. Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33127

The Cheese Course. Situated in the center of Midtown Miami, The Cheese Course is just a walk away from the many exhibits and showcases occurring in the Design District and Wynwood. The store will have an outdoor tasting table stationed in front for art enthusiasts to stop and try some delicious cheeses while taking in the visual scene.
For more information, call 786.220.6681 | www.thecheesecourse.com | 3451 NE 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33137

Cafeina Wynwood. Nestled in the heart of the Wynwood, Cafeina is the gem of the art district. A joint lounge, gallery, tapas-style restaurant and event space, the eclectic hotspot layers art upon nightlife upon celebrated cuisine for something completely different.
For more information, call 305.438.0792 | www.cafeinamiami.com | 297 Northwest 23rd Street, Miami, FL 33127

For Downtown City Types

The Hoxton. A perfect blend of metropolitan sophistication and urban beach house in the heart of downtown Miami, this Hamptons-style lounge is the premier spot for Art Basel entertainment. The Hoxton’s Art Basel Edition of its “License To Thrill: A Weekly Live Set” is the perfect escape from the madness of Miami Beach.
For reservations, call 305.677.8466 | www.hoxtonmiami.com | 1111 SW 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33130

BONDST Miami Beach. Take a break from the chaos of Art Basel and head into the hidden oasis of BONDST located inside of the Townhouse Hotel just steps away from the Miami Beach Convention Center. Select from a variety of light sushi dishes and “Miami Specialty” dishes that taken advantage of locally sourced ingredients by Executive Chef Andy Choi.
For reservations, call 305.398.1806 | www.bondstrestaurant.com | 150 20th Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Florida Cookery. Located inside South Beach’s new hot spot, The James Royal Palm hotel, the restaurant provides an approachable, artistically-inspired environment with a menu that reflects the authenticity of Florida-style cooking – local, fresh, and unpretentious. Kris Wessel has infused his heritage and culinary traditions as Chef and Partner, serving a variety of fresh, seasonal food that reflects both South Florida and his own family ties to the area, including Frog Legs Bathed in Lime Leaves, Lychee Roasted Quail and Mango Pie.
For reservations, call 786.276.0333 | www.florida-cookery.com | 1545 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL

For Well-Heeled, Money Crowd

Cecconi’s Miami Beach. Let your creative juices flow alongside the specialty cocktails, delectable dishes and high profile guests dining at Cecconi’s during the week of Art Basel. Recognized as one of the top restaurants to enjoy a power meal, Cecconi’s will be a gathering ground for art lovers from all around the world taking advantage of its colorful décor and outdoor space during the festive season.
For reservations, call 786.507.7902 | www.cecconismiamibeach.com | 4385 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139

The Forge Restaurant | Wine Bar. Escape the craze of Art Basel and enjoy a decadent meal at Miami’s legendary landmark, The Forge Restaurant | Wine Bar. Dine and drink in the main dining room or take a walk into the library where books on art line the walls to satisfy any artistic cravings you may have while you devour dishes by Executive Chef Dewey LoSasso.
For reservations, call 305.538.8533 | www.theforge.com | 432 41st Street, Miami Beach, FL 33141

For International Art Collectors

Tosca. The recently opened restaurant will be spending its first Art Basel serving the world’s elite with a selection of dishes and a taste of luxury that cannot be found elsewhere. Guests can enjoy a classic black and white film in the screening area, make a wish and toss a Tosca coin into the fountain or write a love letter at the Juliet wall station and have it mailed and pinned to the actual wall in Verona, Italy. Tosca is the perfect refuge from the week of Art Basel with special lighting that is designed to complement even the most stressed complexions.
For reservations, call 786.216.7230 | www.toscamiami.com | 210 23rd Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139

STK. The sexy steakhouse inside The Perry South Beach is located in the heart of Miami Beach. STK artfully blends two concepts into one — the modern steakhouse and a chic lounge – bringing the pulse of New York to the rhythm of South Beach. While steak is the anticipated main attraction, signature items by Executive Chef Aaron Taylor include Parmesan Truffle Fries; Lil’ BRGs; Shrimp Rice Krispies; Sweet Corn Pudding; and Jump Lump Crab Salad.
For reservations, call 305.604.6988 | www.stkmiami.com | 2377 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139

HaVen Gastro-Lounge. Located on Lincoln Road, just walking distance from the Miami Beach Convention Center, HaVen Gastro-Lounge is the perfect spot for post-Basel entertainment. HaVen is a 2,000-square-foot, high-tech modern gastro-lounge created by hospitality and services entrepreneur Mike Boles and Executive Chef Todd Erickson.
For more information, call 305.987.8885 | www.havenlounge.com | 1237 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Carla Fache opens her studio for Art Basel Week 12/8/12

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Saturday, December 8th from 10 am to 2pm.
Carla Fache studio
The Fountainhead Studios
7339 NW Miami Ct
Miami 33150.
Admission is free
www.fountainheadresidency.com

Miami artist Carla Fache will be opening the doors of her Art studio for Art Basel week on Saturday, December 8th.

Visitors will have the opportunity to have an intimate look inside the artist’s studio, learn more about her new works, and meet the artist in person.

In her studio, Fache will have some of her recent works in exhibition. Among them, “Connection”, an acrylic on canvas painting that was selected as one of the top finalists works in the recent Artist Wanted global competition.

“Opening the doors of my studio is like opening the door of color to my canvas’s mental space”, explains Fache.

During Art Basel week, Fache’s works are also being displayed at the Florida Museum for Women Artist- in Deeland, and at the Miami Independent Thinkers Fair, a Miami Art Basel Satellite fair designed to highlight local talent.

Guest Post – Art Week Miami Tips for Art Aficionados and Novice Collectors by Eric Smith

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Finding Affordable and Accessible Art
Amidst Art Week Miami’s More Expensive, Eccentric Offerings
By: Eric Smith, CEO of Artexpo International

“It’s interesting… but is it art?” It’s a question you sometimes hear at Miami Art Week, as the ratio of quirky, kitschy and downright eccentric art seems to soar along with the event’s exponential growth each year. Ultra contemporary art certainly has its place, but is there still a market for buyers interested in more accessible offerings?

Absolutely, says Eric Smith, CEO of Artexpo Miami, which is now in its second year in the Wynwood District. “There will always be a place for more extreme, conceptual art,” says Smith, “but the fact is, there are a lot of people who come to Miami Art Week just looking for a few innovative new pieces for their home or office.”

Each December, more than 50,000 art collectors, gallery owners and designers descend upon Miami, which has become the go-to winter destination for the fine art community. The city hosts more than 20 art fairs at that time—from storied giants like Art Basel, Art Miami, Scope and Pulse, to boutique fairs like Artexpo Miami, Ink and Aqua. Admidst all the excitement, the crowds and media tend to swarm around the more show-stopping, eclectic artworks, just as people tend to cluster around über-luxe Porches, Lamborghinis and Maseratis at car shows. But when it comes time to buy, most people favor elegant and affordable over out there and overpriced. In the end, there aren’t all that many people who actually want to buy—or can afford to—a giant $150,000 statue of, say, Donald Duck in Communist attire.

If you’re one of the many art lovers who are looking for more down-to-earth, wallet-friendly art finds, try the following tips:

1. Hit the Big Fairs for Fun, But Shop the Smaller Fairs
By all means, visit the big, iconic art fairs that started it all. Art Basel, Art Miami, Scope and others will offer you no end of extravagant eye candy, entertaining performance art and fodder for thought. But when it comes to shopping, be sure to pop in the smaller galleries and art fairs, unless your décor—and wallet—can accommodate more outlandish, big-ticket items. Must-see stops include: Artexpo Miami, Aqua, Nada, Pool, Verge, Overture Miami and Design Miami.

2. Scour the Galleries for One-of-a-Finds
Sometimes, wandering the maze of massive art fairs can feel a little overwhelming. If you’re looking for smaller doses and more intimate settings in which to explore art, you’ll enjoy the smattering of galleries in the trendy Wynwood Art District. Recently named “the 6th most stylish neighborhood” in the world by Complex magazine, Wynwood is home to over 70 galleries, museums and collections. You’ll have a wonderful time exploring this artist’s haven, and you’re sure to meet some interesting new people too.

3. Mingle with Exhibitors, Ask About Their Offerings
At an art fair or opening, exhibitors are really only exhibiting a small selection of their work. In many cases, they bring their higher-end items. If there’s an artist whose work you really like, approach them (or the owner of the gallery or publisher who is exhibiting their work) and find out if they have pieces that are more in your budget. Ask if they offer limited-edition, archival-quality reproductions of their work, as many artists do. Or if the work is very large, ask if they do smaller works. It never hurts to ask, and besides, it gives you an opportunity to get to know the artist and learn about their inspiration, technique and larger body of work.

by Eric Smith, CEO with Artexpo International

Reception for exhibiting artists Theaster Gates and Jacin Giordano 12/6/12

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Reception for exhibiting artists Theaster Gates and Jacin Giordano
December 6, 7-10pm
Locust Projects
3852 North Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33127

Theaster Gates: Soul Manufacturing Corporation involves daily programming including “skilled makers,” DJ, yoga instructor and a reader. Please visit our website for complete program details.

Theaster Gates: Soul Manufacturing Corporation
November 10 – December 21, 2012
Now celebrating its 15th year of exhibiting experimental contemporary art, Locust Projects is pleased to present Soul Manufacturing Corporation by Chicago-based artist Theaster Gates, whose critically acclaimed installation 12 Ballads for Huguenot House was recently featured in dOCUMENTA (13) in Kassel, Germany. For the first gallery exhibition of this multi-disciplinary project, Gates will create a factory consisting of four pavilions, occupied by “skilled makers” who will work in Locust Projects’ main gallery. Beginning with an empty space, the “skilled makers” will produce “things” through the duration of the exhibition. Concurrently, Soul Manufacturing Corporation will host programs by a yoga instructor, a DJ, and a reader, all there to care for the makers and the audience. Inspiration for this programming stems from the lectors who presented news, politics, and literature to illiterate workers in the early industrial era. Soul Manufacturing Corporation is in its second year of exploring and creating relationships between aesthetics, labor and race.
Gates is known for his performances, installations, and urban interventions, which transform spaces, institutions, traditions, and perceptions. His training as an urban planner and sculptor, and subsequent time spent studying clay, has given him keen awareness of the poetics of production and systems of organizing. Playing with these poetic and systematic interests, Gates has assembled gospel choirs, formed temporary unions, and used systems of mass production as a way of underscoring the need that industry has for the body. When Gates is not making art for museums, he is converting abandoned buildings into cultural spaces that allow not only new cultural moments to happen in unexpected places, but raise the expectations of where “place-making” happens and why. The exhibition will also include sculptural and two-dimensional works, created with materials sourced from sites in Chicago and Miami, underscoring Gates’ interest in the poetics of repurposed and salvaged materials.

Project Room
Jacin Giordano: Wound, Bound, Tied & Knotted
November 10 – December 21, 2012
Locust Projects is pleased to announce Wound, Bound, Tied and Knotted, an exhibition of new work by Jacin Giordano. Inspired by the organic dimensionality of the tree branches that form his stretchers, Giordano wraps and weaves webs of multicolored yarn to create his painting surface. Coated with layers of acrylic paint and dye, the paintings extend to the wall of the Project Room, giving the impression of a bas-relief sculpture. Giordano’s work is inspired by sources ranging from process-based painting, folk and self-taught fiber arts, and natural history. This will be the artist’s first installation project incorporating painting and sculpture into the architecture of a space.

Ménage à Twist Threesome Yoga Workshop at The Standard 12/7/12

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Mano Ardissone of Ayama Yoga Hosts “Partner Yoga” Workshop
Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, 8 to 10 p.m.
The Standard Spa
40 Island Ave., Miami Beach Florida 33139
305-673-1717
www.standardhotels.com/Miami
$30 (includes use of indoor baths, sauna and steam room)

Grab a friend, a lover or the nosy neighbor down the hall for a “Ménage à Twist” on Friday, December 7th, when The Standard Spa and Ayama Yoga Founder Mariano (Mano) Ardissone host a workshop featuring asanas for singles, couples and threesomes.

This engaging 120-minute yoga class will explore various postures and flow sequences with partners in unique ways that offer greater assist, adjustment and connection. Paired in groups of twos and threes, partners will work together to go deeper into poses while building a sense of trust, compassion and intimacy with others.

Before and after class, students can enjoy complimentary use of the spa’s Hamam, sauna and steam rooms. Part of The Standard Spa’s H2-OM yoga series, this one night workshop is open to the public and the cost is $30.

Beginning at 8 p.m., Mano’s two-hour class is a mixed-level and dynamic asana practice that allows students to work at their own level while engaging in creative, intelligent sequencing of asanas, vinyasas, restorative twists and breathing techniques, including pranayama variations. Settle in for a sweet sweat to feel poised, powerful, lighter, brighter and more energetic.

Mano is the founder and director of Ayama Yoga & Healing Arts in North Miami Beach. With more than 15 years of experience studying, practicing and teaching yoga, he has appeared as a guest on numerous TV stations including NBC, CBS, CW, Telemundo and The Discovery Channel. For more info, visit http://www.ayamayoga.com.

Henry R. Muñoz III Presents Mestizo City During Art Basel Miami Beach

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Henry R. Muñoz III Presents Mestizo City During Art Basel Miami Beach
December 7 – 8, 11:00AM to 6:00PM.
Miami Design District
81 NE 40th Street
Miami, FL

A leading voice for Latinos in American culture, Henry R. Muñoz III, envisions a Latino imprint on U.S. culture and design.

Mestizo Deluxe: On Thursday, December 6, from 6:30-10PM, guests will be invited to ‘Mestizo Deluxe’ a private preview and opening party for Mestizo City. Guests will experience the cultural phenomenon of multi-sensory celebration within public spaces inherent in Latino culture.

Breakfast Tacos at Tiffani’s: On Friday, December 7 at 10:00am, enveloped in Robin’s Egg blue and wrapped in a white satin ribbon, patrons and press are invited to a discussion about Mestizo Style. The discussion will be moderated by acclaimed journalist Fred Bernstein, a frequent contributor to publications including The New York Times, Departures and Architectural Record. Panelists include Henry R. Muñoz III, CEO of Muñoz & Company, Geoffrey S. Edwards, COO and Principal of Muñoz & Company, activist and a pioneering scholar of Chicano and US Latino art, Dr. Tomás Ybarra-Frausto and Lowery Stokes Sims, Curator, Museum of Arts and Design.

“Have you been to Mestizo City?” On Saturday, December 8, at 9:00PM the evening will feature a celebration of the Mestizo design aesthetic featuring a concert by El Chingon; the band led by internationally acclaimed film director Robert Rodriguez of “Machete” “Spy Kids” and “Sin City” fame.

Mestizo City, a 6,700 square-foot site-specific installation, is a playful interactive public space, created to represent the vibrant and varied Latino culture and its growing influence in the United States. Created by Henry R. Muñoz III, a San Antonio-based designer and social activist in the Miami Design District during Art Basel Miami Beach 2012. Mestizo City will be on view and open to the public.

In the wake of the Presidential election, which marked the historic Latino impact on the election outcome, Mestizo City in a timely way explores the demographic shift, taking place in the United States. The installation incorporates and wittily reinterprets some of the most recognizable visual and social elements associated with the Latino culture: inflatable structures, a taco truck, Jarritos bottles, bright colors, informal concepts of space and street art.

“Mestizo City asserts and celebrates the idea that you cannot build a wall between culture and creativity—and that physical borders cannot fracture the growing influence of Latinos in the United States. This installation reclaims and re-imagines an unexpected urban location to create a public space that promotes ideas of Latino Urbanism and the Mestizaje” says Muñoz.

Visitors to Mestizo City will enter through one of four vinyl-coated nylon inflatable storefronts, evocative of inflatable playscapes – a long-standing symbol of street corner entrepreneurship in the Latino culture. The storefronts represent the current obsession with global consumerism while serving as the backdrop for the commercial and social interactions inside the site.

Once visitors have crossed the “border,” they will enter the town center. The focal point of Mestizo City, is Jarritos Cube. The 12x12x12-foot illuminated cube, composed of the iconic Mexican soda bottle, explores the idea of informal architecture by using a non-traditional building material to create a formal structure.

An 8-foot tall Photo Wall will showcase a series of printed photographs mounted to the perimeter walls of Mestizo City using wheat paste. A makeshift urban gallery, the photos were collected by Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino through social media from people all across the nation. They exemplify the cultural phenomenon of Mestizaje in the built environment, such as images of houses painted with bright colors and makeshift fruit markets set up in front of tire shops. These photos intermix with images of Muñoz & Company’s work that employ the same ideas and concepts.

The Taco Truck serves as a meeting place for visitors, where they can eat, drink, and generally taste Latino culture. It explores the idea of transforming empty lots and other unexpected locations into temporary, vibrant social spaces.

The Map/Infographic serves as a visual representation of information and data regarding to Latino population in the United States. Composed of coffee, pinto and black beans, it depicts the map of the United States, indicating the Latino population of each state through density of the beans.

Post-Millenial Jonah Opening Exhibit at Williams McCall Gallery during Art Basel Miami 12/7/12

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Post-Millenial Jonah Opening Exhibit at Williams McCall Gallery during Art Basel Miami
December 7, 6-8pm
Williams McCall Gallery
110 Washington Avenue, CU-3
Miami Beach, FL 33139

November 29-January 3

This art installation curated by Dorothy Palanza, who also is creating the central piece of the show, brings together work by various artists with the intention of bringing a different perspective of the ocean as an environment to exist in, where air space becomes water space that viewers walk through. A video/poem collaboration by Elizabeth Bradfield and Demet Taspinar will be part of the show. Bradfield is cuurently the Poet-in-Residence at Brandeis University. Demet’s work has been shown at Art Bosphorus, Canakkale Art Biennale in Turkey, and the Tate Modern in London.

A portion of sales will benefit the Provincetown Center of Coastal Studies (PCCS). The mission of the PCCS is to conduct scientific research with emphasis on marine mammals of the western North Atlantic and on the coastal and marine habitats and resources of the Gulf of Maine; to promote stewardship of coastal and marine ecosystems; and to conduct educational activities and to provide educational resources that encourages the responsible use and conservation of coastal and marine ecosystems. The PCCS believes that the preservation of marine and coastal habitats and the recovery of species are crucial to the health of all life.

Steven Gagnon Presented by Bang and Olufsen 12/7/12

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Steven Gagnon – Presented by Bang & Olufsen
Friday, December 7th from 7PM – 11PM
Bang & Olufsen
1691 Michigan Avenue, Suite 110
Miami Beach, FL.

Your RSVP is required as space is limited. Please RSVP by contacting us at: 305-913-8787

Indulge in an evening of art by Steven Gagnon displayed throughout the Bang & Olufsen showroom together with our state-of-the art entertainment systems. Light refreshments and drinks will be served during event.

Come preview the latest award winning product innovation from Bang & Olufsen’s sister brand BeoPlay – introducing the BeoPlay A9. A wireless speaker solution that offers jaw dropping sound big enough to fill even the most spacious loft from your favorite mobile device. Winner of the prestigious 2013 CES Best of Innovations Award the BeoPlay A9 music system is the perfect companion to the modern day audiophile. Come join us for this event and take the system for a test drive with your own music and see why this is truly a sensory experience.

The gallery at Bang & Olufsen Miami Beach is pleased to present visual artist Steven Gagnon as the latest featured talent in our showroom located in the heart of South Beach. Steven Gagnon’s interdisciplinary, conceptually driven work strives to articulate the American perspective by playing upon familiar iconography and subverting it through the juxtaposition of seemingly unrelated images and objects. It is through these new and unlikely combinations that he is able to expose the underlying common thread that runs through a land known for its’ diversity and extremes.

His artworks are in international public and corporate collections, including: the Federal Reserve Board in Washington, D.C.; the Art Museum of South Texas; Patrizia Grundbesitz GmbH; The American Bankers Association; UMB Bank; InterBank; and American Bank, as well as, in private collections including: Parisian art collector, Jean Cherqui; author Andrew Tobias; and Shaun Woodward, Member of British Parliament.

BFI Weird Miami Bus Tour 12/8/12

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BFI Weird Miami Bus Tour
Saturday December 8th
2 Tours: 10:45a-2p // 2:45-6p
Pick up and drop off location: NADA Pool Party
Deauville Beach Resort
6701 Collins Avenue
Miami 33141
Click Here to purchase tickets
$45

Spring Break Hialeah 2012
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Expanding upon the BFI exhibition Shell Cycle, art space Spring Break will host a Weird Miami bus tour on Dec. 8. Homing on Excess and Fantasy in the city of Hialeah.

Weird Miami Bus Tours
BFI will offer a behind the scenes look at the city and its artistic offerings by expanding the popular, artist-led Weird Miami bus tours, which introduce locals, as well as tourists, to lesser-known places and cultural projects. BFI will invite artists to create tours and exhibitions that reflect their relationship with the city. The project also will create an interactive, online presence to enhance the experience. Bringing back Weird Miami is possible thanks to a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, as part of the Knight Arts Challenge

The title Weird Miami is a loving ode influenced by the city slogan of Austin, Texas: “Keep Austin Weird.” In 2010, frustrated by global perceptions of Miami as a superficial Babylon where Art Basel happens to be in December, Jim Drain, Naomi Fisher, and Agatha Wara sought to expose the deep and varied year-round cultural depth of Miami by having artists become the hosts of bus tours around the city. Interrelated gallery programming will link contemporary art with the community.

“Artists think differently,” says Naomi Fisher, “Weird Miami participants not only get to see and learn about sites in Miami they may have never visited before, but they also get to see the city through artist’s eyes.” With Weird Miami, participants gain a new kind of agency with their own city: one may peek into emerging artist’s studios, walk up an ancient Calusa shell mound in El Portal, or nibble on Caribbean cuisine in Little Haiti. Destinations will be kept secret, only the artist leading the tour and their chosen theme will be revealed ahead of time, transforming participants into fresh visitors to their own city and enabling tour goers to revel in Miami’s diversity, multiculturalism, and well… weirdness.

Weird Miami programming is funded through the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation’s Knight Arts Challenge, which aims to bring Miami together through the arts.

Helmut Newton A Liberating Focus Opening Reception 12/3/12

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Helmut Newton A Liberating Focus Opening Reception
December 3th 9pm to Midnight
1204 Washington Avenue.
Miami Beach, Fl 33139
www.weam.com

Free Entrance for Press,Exhibitors and Art Basel Vipcard holders.

curated by Helmut Schuster, WEAM Art Director and Dr. Veit Ziegelmaier, MdM Salzburg, a co-presentation of The Museum der Moderne Salzburg and WEAM Miami.

Inaugural Opening Reception for New Art Fusion Location Salute To Art Basel Miami 2012 Exhibition 12/8/12

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Inaugural Opening Reception for New Art Fusion Location Salute To Art Basel Miami 2012 Exhibition
Saturday December 8th, 2012 from 7-11 pm
Art Fusion Galleries
3550 North Miami Avenue
Miami FL

Complimentary Wine and Refreshments
Live Music Entertainment, Parking Available

Art Fusion Galleries Proudly Presents Our
Inaugural Opening Reception in our Grand New Home
“Salute To Art Basel Miami 2012”

This exhibition features over 30 emerging to mid-career contemporary international artists – be sure to highlight the evening of Saturday, December 8th 2012 on your calendar for our Opening Reception from 7-11 p.m. Live music, refreshments and hors d’oeuvres served; Parking available.

This exhibition honors Miami’s internationally acclaimed Art Basel art fair by featuring a select group of multicultural artisans spanning the globe. Art Fusion Galleries is particularly excited to host this exhibition in our grand new home which boasts over 8,000 Sq. feet of Pristine Contemporary Gallery Space. Exhibiting from Saturday, December 1st, 2012 through Friday, December 21st, 2012

House of GAB 12/6/12-12/9/12

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House of GAB
Thursday 4pm-9pm, Friday 12pm-12am, Saturday 12pm-12am, Sunday 12pm-9pm
GAB Studio
105 NW 23rd St
Wynwood Miami, FL 33127

Featured Artists:
Bridges Aderhold; Terence Price; Melissa Goldman; Eduardo Mendieta; Jeff Schweiger; Tim Probasco; Wendy White; Roland Ruocco; Omark Pagan; Aaron Schwartz; Brian Buzzella; Serge Gharekhanian; Paul Neill; TeePop; James Brutus; Ross Ford; Rush Bowles; Marya Zamora; Rafael Carabano; Janae Anon

Featured Musicians:
DJ George aka Captain Ridiculous
Tamboka, 12/6/12, 8:30pm
Tremens, 12/7/12, 8:30pm
The Hongs, 12/8/12, 10:00pm
Special Guest: Shira
Guest Djs: DJ OI, DJ V., Animal, DJ Choppy Blades and many more

Ground Up Boutique by Maria Ayala

Lit Lounge Miami At The Garage 12/8/12

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Lit Lounge Miami At The Garage
Saturday Dec. 8th., 10pm. – 5am
Lit x The Garage
1661 Pennsylvania Ave.
South Beach Miami, FL 33139
Facebook Link

Lit Lounge NYC is partnering up with Miami’s Newest Spot: The Garage in South Beach for Miami Art Basel 2012. Please join us for one special night.

Hosts:
Erik Foss (founder: Lit Lounge, Fuse Gallery)
Spam (legendary NYC bartender)
Carlo McCormick (Editor in Chief of Paper Magazine)
Casey Zap (Once Removed)

DJs:
Paul Sevigny
Nick Gazin (Vice)
Prince Terrence (Hustle Club)
Brian Degraw (Gang Gang Dance)
Matt Mcauley (A.R.E. Weapons)

Just know the full names of whom invited you. That’s how you will get in.
Its free and we’ll be there the entire night to make sure you get in and have a good time. Good vibes, Lit Miami 2012

Art For Ocean’s Sake Fundraiser by Local Artists at Chalk Lounge 12/6/12

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Art For Ocean’s Sake: Local Artists Join Forces To Support Marine Conservation
December 6, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Chalk Lounge
1234 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, Fla. 33139

Artists Phoebe Webb, Virginia Ansaldi, David Roman and Viktor Nathan-Elsaieh have teamed up to create two large conservation-themed pieces.

The pieces will be sold inch-by-inch, in support of the University of Miami’s RJ Dunlap Marine Conservation Program to help engage new students and members of the public in the organization’s research, education and conservation efforts. $0.35 per square inch.

Art Basel 2012 will feature a unique collaboration to celebrate global marine conservation. Artists Phoebe Webb, Virginia Ansaldi, David Roman and Viktor Nathan-Elsaieh have partnered to create two 42 inch by 15 foot abstract paintings in support of the University of Miami’s (UM’s) successful R.J. Dunlap Marine Conservation Program (RJD). The event is Thursday, December 6 at 7:30pm at Chalk Lounge in South Beach, Fla. Complimentary cocktails will be served from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and free ping pong from 7:30 to 9:30.

During the event, each painting will be sold off piece by piece ($0.35 per square inch). Guests will be able to select their piece of the painting, which will be cut out and packaged for them to take home.

“Inspiration for the event came from my grandparents, Phoebe and John Webb, who did a similar event several years ago with another artist couple,” said artist and RJD Laboratory Manager Ansaldi. “My grandfather has passed, and my grandmother who has moved back to Miami is still painting. I am looking forward to painting with her and creating a painting like she did with my late grandfather. This time, we are supporting of RJD, which she is proud of me for being a part of, and which is doing such amazing work to save sharks and other critical marine species.”

All of the proceeds go to the UM’s RJD Program, subsidizing the cost of marine research and outreach field trips for high school students. For more information, please call 305-323-9178.

Zignum Mezcal, Sweat Records and Gusman Center for the Performing Arts present Chromatics Live 12/7/12

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Zignum Mezcal, Sweat Records and Gusman Center for the Performing Arts present Chromatics Live
December 7, 2012.
The Gusman Center for Performing Arts
169 E. Flagler Street, Suite 837
Miami, FL 33131

Zignum Mezcal Facebook Contest Offers Free Chromatics VIP Concert Package At Gusman Center For Performing Arts During Art Basel from November 28 through December 5, 2012

Zignum will be hosting a Facebook contest offering the opportunity to win a VIP experience package for two to see the Portland-based electronic pop-rock band. The Chromatics’ dark and sexy sound was featured prominently in the hit film Drive and their most recent album, Kill For Love, was awarded “Best New Music” by Pitchfork. The Zignum Facebook contest winner will receive two VIP tickets to the concert, a special Zignum gift pack, as well as passes to the exclusive after-party at the New York City Speakeasy Apotheke’s Art Basel pop-up bar.

Fans can enter to win by “liking” the Mexican spirit’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Zignum and posting a creative message on the wall detailing What Would You Kill For? after the Chromatics’ latest album title Kill for Love. The post should read, “I would kill for —BLANK—.”

Zignum will choose the winner based on the most titillating and creative post. Contest dates are from November 28 through December 5, 2012 and contestants must be 21 to enter. The winner will be announced on Facebook on December 6, 2012.

Wynwood Walls Art Basel Events Programming Kick Off Honoring Tony Goldman 12/4/12

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Wynwood Walls Art Basel Events Programming Kick Off Honoring Tony Goldman
Tuesday, December 4, 2012, open to the public at 9 p.m.
167 Northwest 25th Street
Miami, FL 33127
www.thewynwoodwalls.com

On Thursday, December 4, under the direction of Goldman Properties CEO Jessica Goldman Srebnick and arts manager Meghan Coleman, the Wynwood Walls Art Basel program for 2012 will debut. Honoring the passion and vision of founder Tony Goldman, who created this outdoor museum of street art with Jeffrey Deitch in 2009; events and exhibitions will invite the public to come and dream, and view the world through the eyes of a visionary. Among the new works and projects being unveiled are an exhibition of commissioned works entitled Time Evaporates, Emotion Elevates, featured works from the artists of Wynwood Walls including Kenny Scharf, Ron English, How&Nosm, Logan Hicks, Swoon, Futura and Aiko.

A new mural by acclaimed street artist Shepard Fairey will be unveiled – including iconic imagery of powerful men in history, with Tony Goldman at its centerpiece. And the GO! Shop, a new permanent retail store featuring limited art editions,”Go-Kits”, inspired and created by the artists of Wynwood Walls. Go-Kits will encourage people to make, enjoy and take part in creative life and encompass activities ranging from dreaming, going to the beach, celebrating, listening to music and making art. The new Wynwood Walls book will be available for sale, and a book signing by the artists will take place at 8:30 p.m. Additionally, there will be tours of the Walls via the new Augmented Reality Application, an app that will allow visitors to see an “augmented reality of the murals” created in coordination with the artists.

Wynwood Walls will be open to the public during Art Basel Week with extended hours beginning Tuesday December 4 from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.; and will open daily from noon to 11 p.m. from Wednesday, December 5 through Sunday, December 9.

Tuesday, December 4
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.: VIP Opening for Come Dream! Time Evaporates, Emotion Elevates
8:30 p.m. – Wynwood Walls Book Signing featuring artists from the book
9 p.m. – 11 p.m.: Public Opening

Thursday, December 6
9 a.m.: Launch of Neils Meulman X United Nude Collaboration
Yogart: Session from 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Doors open at 5 p.m.
6-8 p.m.: Special book signing by Neils Meulman

Friday, December 7
3 p.m. Artist tour of the Wynwood Walls
Yogart: Session from 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Doors open at 5 p.m.

Saturday, December 8
Yogart: Session from 9:30-10:30 a.m.; Doors open at 9 a.m.
4 p.m. Announcement of Go! Shop/Go! Kit “Your Mural Here” Contest
Nightime musical performance by Zoel

Sunday, December 9
Yogart: Session from 9:30-10:30 a.m.; Doors open at 9 a.m.

DAILY!
Augmented Reality Tours of the Wynwood Walls
Mystery happenings daily at 2:30 p.m.
First 15 people at the Go! Shop to receive Martha Cooper Monoprint with purchase
Wynwood Radio live from Wynwood Walls

Pubbelly Hosts Photography Expo 12/4/12

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Pubbelly To Host Photography Expo Beginning
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Pubbelly Gastropub
1418 20th Street
South Beach. FL

Miami Beach Restaurant Supports Local Artist/Hospitality Professional in His Inaugural Photography Exposition

Pubbelly, Miami Beach’s favorite locals-centric gastropub, will host their first-ever photography exposition, in-restaurant, during the month of December. Beginning December 4, just in time for Art Basel and carrying on through the end of the month, the exposition, entitled Juice of the Gods will feature the work of Miami local, friend and fellow hospitality professional Luke Mathot.
A wine aficionado and avid photographer, Mathot, who is currently the Food and Beverage Director at the new SLS South Beach has based his exposition on images captured at various wineries he has visited throughout the world, including regions in France, Spain and Italy, as well as Oregon and California, among others.

Ranging from close ups of gorgeous grapes growing on the vine or a winemakers hands holding smashed fruit, to rows and rows of wine bottles or intriguing angles of aging barrels, Mathot’s images evoke feelings of warmth and celebration with Old World charm, and are ideal for any bar, eating or gathering space.

“We are thrilled to host this exposition with Luke’s photography,” says Andreas Schreiner, owner of Pubbelly. “His images are gorgeous and he is a great friend, but most importantly, we want to support the local arts community, as well as a fellow hospitality professional.”

All of the art work will be for sale direct through the artist, and if all goes well, Schreiner plans to continue to host different expositions of local artists on a quarterly basis.

Naked Art Basel: Sagamore Hotel’s Exhibit Strips Convolution, Exposes Raw and Pure Display 12/3/12-12/9/12

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Naked Art Basel: Sagamore Hotel’s Exhibit Strips Convolution, Exposes Raw & Pure Display
Monday-Sunday
Sagamore Hotel
1671 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.sagamorehotel.com.

Fundamental 2012
Sagamore, The Art Hotel – An Evocative Presentation of Nature and Humanity.

Beneath convolution rests clarity—raw, naked and pure. In art, such elements clearly reflect and speak to the human soul. A departure from the colorful art-fair extravagance, one South Beach hotel has eliminated the usual embellishments to offer Art Baselers a glimpse into the captivating, organic fusion of exposed nature and the human form.

Sagamore, The Art Hotel, on Miami Beach, along with its owner, art collector and curator Cricket Taplin, proudly presents FUNDAMENTAL, 2012, highly edited Selections from the Cricket Taplin Collection. The property-wide exhibition, on display during Art Basel Miami Beach 2012, celebrates the essential and provocative aspects of nature, life and culture.

FUNDAMENTAL 2012 disarms the viewer with a cohesive presentation of understated magnificence. Commonalities— natural hues, simple shapes and textures, unaltered lighting, and organic materials—link each piece to the exhibition’s theme of fundamentalism. Each artwork included boldly portrays the core elements of its subject. The conceptual focus of the collection highlights the bonds between nature and its offspring—the human form. Significant attention is paid to the symbol of all beginnings, the female body, and the elemental extremes of black and white.

The exhibit features cultural standouts like Emil Lukas, whose work relates to the perception of pressure and form in a constant investigation of structure and materials. The renowned artist’s four pieces within FUNDAMENTAL, “Bulge,” “Anatomy of Amber Curve,” “Moon,” and “Wrap,” tell the story of pressure—created both by universal forces and man. On loan from the Sperone Westwater Gallery, the pieces feature strong representations of physicality and are made of organic materials including wood, thread, wax and jute.

Demonstrating the intertwining of man and environment, Michele Oka Doner’s “Sargassa,” 2008—an eight-foot tall relief print on handmade paper from plant pulp—presents an imaginary goddess of the sea from the artist’s ongoing personal mythology into human form captured by oceanic entities such as algae and seaweeds.

Highlighting FUNDAMENTAL’s gender inspiration, Christina Petersson’s massive, 72″ x 96″ graphite on paper, “I Will Still Be Here, Long after the Kingdom Cometh,” 2011, shares an impactful message of a woman’s connection to nature—fierce and corporal.

Capturing natural sensuality, Beatriz Millar’s video piece “Lux Matter” offers a journey—via a captivating video set to classical music –into the female power of creation in the preparation of bread and its offering as nourishment, a human fundamental need. The piece captures iconic reflections of female sexuality, natural wonders and the transformation of elements. Additionally, the piece investigates female roles and the borders between art and craft.

Adding to FUNDAMENTAL’s strength is a showcase of pure yet provoking photography from world renowned artists including Manuel Alvarez Bravo, Diane Arbus, Morris Engel, Walker Evans, Elliott Erwitt, Lee Friedlander, Graciela Iturbide, Helen Levitt, Martin Parr, Charles Pratt, Walter Rosenblum, Joe Schwartz, Louis Stettner, and Francesca Woodman. The artworks by Melissa Dubbin and Aaron S. Davidson, Jacopo Foggini, Rashawn Griffin, Tom Lieber, Mike and Doug Starn, and Shoshana Weinberger will also be featured within the exhibition.

In tradition, Sagamore, The Art Hotel, is hosting their Annual Art Basel Brunch on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012. For the most sought-after Art Basel event of the season, the hotel partners with six local museums including the Bass Museum of Art, Lowe Art Museum, Miami Art Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, The Patricia & Phillip Frost Museum of Art at FIU, and the Wolfsonian-FIU.

“This year’s collection is outstanding in its pureness and gathering of extraordinary talent,” said Cricket Taplin. “The pieces evoke innate reactions and will connect visitors to primary instincts. We present a refreshing, natural experience that will encourage individuals to reflect on the links between man and environment.”

Avid collectors, Cricket Taplin and her husband, Marty Taplin, spent much time traveling the world to visit and collaborate with artists, galleries, museums, and private and public collections. The Taplin’s purchased Miami Beach’s famed Sagamore Hotel in 1997. Cricket Taplin then made the curatorial decision to share her personal collection within the hotel, putting the Taplin’s, their collection and the Sagamore at the center of the Miami Art Community. The property has hosted world-renowned artists for innovative art projects, including Massimo Vitali, Yoko Ono, Spencer Tunick, Olaf Breuning, Elliot Erwitt, and Roxy Paine. The Cricket Taplin Collection is a well-noted collection and exhibition space that furthers the dialogue on living intimately with art, collecting, exhibition, and public interface. Several projects have been praised for their public accessibility, performance and participatory aspects. These include The Stairwell Project and Timescapes, which involved invited artists from the New World School of the Arts who created murals in the stairwells of the hotel, as well as Spencer Tunick’s 2007 on-site art installation, a controversial, yet well-received photo shoot featuring hundreds of people in the nude.

images: Christina Pettersson, “I Will Still Be Here Long After The Kingdom Cometh”, 2011, 72″ x 96″, Graphite on paper.

Miami-Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Toy Drive Benefitting the Miami Beach Police Department’s Children’s Holiday Relief Fund 12/13/12

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Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Toy Drive Benefitting the Miami Beach Police Department’s Children’s Holiday Relief Fund
Thursday, December 13, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
holigayLGBT Visitor Center
1130 Washington Avenue
First Floor
Miami Beach
(Washington between 11th and 12th Streets)
RSVP: karen@gogaymiami.com, (305) 397-8914

HoliGay Celebration & Toy Drive presented by:
LGBT Visitor Center
Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
MDGLCC Foundation, Inc.
42 Below vodka
BeachWitch.com
Sobe Jewelry                  

The event is free and open to the public with the donation of an unwrapped toy 
                                                                                
“Don we now our gay apparel” and get to the LGBT Visitor Center for the 3rd annual “HoliGay Celebration & Toy Drive,” Thursday, December 13, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Admission is free with the donation of an unwrapped toy which will then be distributed to local families in need through the Miami Beach Police Department’s Children’s Holiday Relief Fund.  The HoliGay Celebration & Toy Drive is sponsored by the Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (MDGLCC), the MDGLCC Foundation, Inc., 42 Below vodka and BeachWitch.com.
 
“Last year’s toy drive was an overwhelming success thanks to the generous outpouring of donations from the LGBT community and our allies,” said Steve Adkins, president of the MDGLCC.  “We’re really looking forward to turning the LGBT Visitor Center into Santa’s workshop again this year.”
 
Speaking of Santa, the jolly old elf himself will be making a special guest appearance at the event which will also feature special surprises and Sobe Jewelry selling a special edition Pride ring with proceeds benefiting the LGBT Visitor Center.  Complimentary cocktails and a great food buffet will be served against the backdrop of DJ Sayho playing holiday and contemporary favorites.
 
To RSVP for the HoliGay Celebration & Toy Drive, email karen@gogaymiami.com, or call (305) 397-8914.  The LGBT Visitor Center is located at 1130 Washington Avenue, First Floor North, Miami Beach. 
 
The MDGLCC opened the country’s first-ever Chamber-sponsored LGBT Visitor Center in November 2011. The Center is open to the public five days a week and has been the venue for special events for the MDGLCC, MetLife, Miami Dade County Health Department, Yes Institute, Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, and Miami Beach Gay Pride, just to name a few.  The LGBT Visitor Center is sponsored by MetLife.  For more information, visit www.gogaymiami.com, email karen@gogaymiami.com, or call (305) 397-8914.
 
 
MDGLCC is the largest not-for-profit corporation in the county for gay and lesbian businesses. With memberships on the rise, the Chamber’s mission is to promote a unified and thriving, gay and gay-friendly, business and professional community throughout Miami-Dade County. Its goals are to promote networking within the existing gay and gay-friendly business and professional community, to promote business opportunities for Chamber members, to promote Miami as a year-round, gay and gay-friendly tourist destination, to provide resources for its members, and to provide outreach from our community to other organizations.  For more information, visit www.gaybizmiami.com, email info@gaybizmiami.com, or call (305) 673-4440.

The Rhythm Foundation presents Arnaldo Antunes 12/1/12

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The Rhythm Foundation presents Arnaldo Antunes Brazilian singer/songwriter/poet in concert
AntunesMSaturday, December 1st, 8PM
Manuel Artime Theater
900 SW 1 Street
Miami

Tickets are $35, online or by phone at 305-672-5202, or at area Brazilian shops, or Books & Books in Coral Gables.

Antunes is one of the most creative voices in Brazilian popular music today. His work spans genres from the 1980s rock group Titas, to his participation in the global smash hit Tribalistas with Marisa Monte and Carlinhos Brown, to a solo career that encompasses his love of poetry and experimental arts. Now he visits Miami en route to a date at Carnegie Hall’s prestigious "Voices from Latin America" series.

Media Mixer Lunch 11/30/12

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Miami Media Mixer, Friday, November 30th
Toro Toro at Intercontinental Miami Hotel
100 Chopin Plaza
Miami, FL 33131
www.torotoromiami.com

Please RSVP to Tiffany.Rosen@me.com
Follow us: @MiamiMediaMixer
Like us: www.facebook.com/MiamiMediaMixer
Cost: $20 per person inclusive/tax gratuity (CASH ONLY)
Discounted valet will be available for $4.

Please bring your business cards – we will be doing a drawing at the end of the luncheon. You are invited to join us for a networking lunch Friday, November 30th at 12 Noon at TORO TORO at the Intercontinental Miami Hotel.

11:30 am: Mix and Mingle
12 noon: Lunch/Speakers

Special Guest: Migdalia Figueroa, Vice President of News
NBC Miami
http://www.nbcmiami.com/
Special Guest: Fernand Amandi, Managing Partner
Bendixen & Amandi International

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Special Guest: Andre Matarazzo, Chief Creative Officer
Sapient Nitro
http://www.sapient.com/en-us/sapientnitro.html

Special Guest: Luciana Pavan, Vice President of Digital Media
The History Channel, A & E and Bio Channels
http://www.aetv.com/

Special Guest: Sebastian Rusk, Founder
SocialBuzzTV.com
http://www.socialbuzztv.com/

Special Guest: Hiram Enriquez,Director of Digital Product Innovation and Business Development
Viacom
http://www.viacom.com/Pages/default.aspx

This is the last Media Mixer for 2012.
Networking Lunch with those in the business of news and public relations. Every month we host a gathering for media professionals. This brief lunch provides a forum for networking and sharing ideas, events, announcements and activities.

Host Committee: George Uribe, Tiffany Rosen, Joanna Popper,James Goll and Joseph Quinones

About Migdalia Figueroa
Vice President of News, NBC Miami
Migdalia Figueroa was named Vice President of News for WTVJ, the Miami NBC 0&0 Station in March 2012. In this role Figueroa oversees news content and growth strategy in all platforms.

Figueroa came to WTVJ from Telemundo Station Group where she worked as Senior Vice President of Content and Brand for the Telemundo 0&0. In this role she had oversight of local branding at all stations as well as of the local newscasts’ performance. Previously, Figueroa was Vice President of Content at WSCV Telemundo 51. During her time at the station, Figueroa developed the morning show “Buenos Días” as well as the station’s first daily entertainment program “Acceso Total.” While at WSCV, Figueroa elevated the station’s newscasts to experience substantial ratings growth and maintain leadership positions against all stations in the Miami market, regardless of language.

A winner of five individual and one station regional EMMY award, Figueroa began her broadcast journalism career as a news producer for the Univision station in New York. She had previously served as Executive Producer of WLTV’s newscasts, Executive Producer for Univision Online, and General Producer of “El Show de Cristina” before joining Telemundo.

Figueroa graduated from the University of Puerto Rico with a degree in Communications. She resides in Miami, Florida with her family.

ABOUT ANDRE MATARAZZO
Chief Creative Officer, Sapient Nitro
Andre Matarazzo started his career in São Paulo, Brazil at McCann-Erickson in 1997. His international career began in 2000, when he moved to Canada to work for Blast Radius. The following 5 years have been spent exploring different cultures around the globe and learning what are the universal triggers of great brand communication while working for Blast Radius in Holland, Farfar in Sweden and TYO-Id in Japan. In 2006 Andre returned to the motherland to start what is was dubbed as one of the 100 most creative digital shops in the world: Gringo.

In 2011, After amassing over 46 international awards and serving as digital AOR for several multinational accounts, including Coca-Cola Classic / Zero / Light, Burn, Windows Live, Absolut Vodka, Natura and Itaú, Gringo joined WPP’s newly formed interactions network Possible Worldwide as its Latin American arm.

In 2012, André became the Chief Creative Office for the Southeast USA at SapientNitro, the largest and one of the most prestigious digital agency in the USA, with over 10.000 employees spread across 36 offices around the globe.

ABOUT LUCIANA PAVAN
Vice President of Digital Media, The History Channel, A & E and Bio Channels
Luciana Pavan is Brazilian and started her career in the media industry in 1991, as a producer for Radio Shows in Sao Paulo, Brasil.

In 1995 she moved to Florida and earned an MBA from Barry University. In 1996, Luciana crossed over into investment banking and joined Goldman Sachs. Two years later she went back to media as a Marketing Manager for Nickelodeon Latin America, part of VIACOM.

Luciana left VIACOM in order to realize an old dream: to travel around the world. After 9 months travelling across 21 countries she went back to VIACOM, but this time in London working as a Commercial Development Manager for VH1, MTV, Nickelodeon and Comedy Central for Emerging Markets (Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa). Three years later she was promoted to Senior Digital Media Business Manager.

After 6 years working in Europe she missed the Florida sun and, in 2009 moved back to Miami as a Director of Digital Media for The History, A&E and BIO Channels. In 2011 Luciana was promoted to Vice President of Digital Media.

ABOUT HIRAM ENRIQUEZ
Director of Digital Product Innovation and Business Development, Viacom
Hiram Enriquez is an experienced leader in the digital media space, combining a solid expertise in editorial and audience products with a strong passion for technology, innovation and digital lifestyles.

Hiram is currently the Director of Digital Product Innovation and Business Development for Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN)- The Americas. In this role he leads the planning and execution of the digital media strategy for Viacom properties in Latin America and the US Hispanic market, including Tr3s, MTV, Nickelodeon and Comedy Central.

He previously worked as Digital Product Development leader for Univision Interactive Media, and is the former Programming Director for Yahoo! Hispanic Americas, where he oversaw the editorial operations of Yahoo! sites in Spanish. Prior to his arrival at Yahoo!, Enriquez was the host and producer of “Zona Digital,” a show he created for CNN en Español. In addition, Enriquez served as producer and correspondent for the news network’s business and finance shows, “Economía y Finanzas” and “En Efectivo.”

A native of Cuba, Enriquez earned a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Havana and an M.A. in Communication from Georgia State University. He also attended graduate school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He writes a blog, Digital Stucco, on digital media and communications in the networked world.

ABOUT SEBASTIAN RUSK
Founder & CEO, SocialBuzzTV.com
Sebastian has developed a very unique approach to creating buzz and making noise for brands via social media. His ability to influence those around him and his forte of being able to make his crazy ideas a reality, are what make SocialBuzzTV.com a reality today. Think of him as “a walking billboard”.

SocialBuzzTV.com was conceptualized by Founder & CEO Sebastian Rusk. With 12+ years of experience in Marketing and Online Ad space, Sebastian has a real knack for not only ‘thinking outside the box’, but showing there can be reasonable thinking INSIDE that box! He has a passion for Social Media, creating “buzz” for brands and spreading the word on the power behind this different kind of technology; which has been the driving force to launch SocialBuzzTV.com (bow tie and all)

ABOUT TORO TORO
www.torotoromiami.com
Opened in October 2012, Toro Toro at the InterContinental Miami is chef/restaurateur Richard Sandoval’s inventive Pan-Latin interpretation of a contemporary steakhouse. This sophisticated and sexy concept introduced at the property as part of its ongoing $32 million redesign, is modeled after Sandoval’s Dubai Toro Toro, which was named “Best Latin” and “Best New Restaurant” by Time Out.

Luckyrice Festival Miami 11/30/12

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Luckyrice Festival Miami
Friday, November 30, 2012, 7:30 – 11:00pm (VIP 7:30 – 8:30pm)
SoHo Beach House
4385 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach
Tickets
$88 (General Admission)
$150 (VIP)
Buy Tickets at www.luckyrice.com .

Epicurean Cocktail Feast on the Beach
With a spotlight on Asian-inspired tastings and cocktails from celebrated chefs and buzz-worthy bartenders, the LUCKYRICE Festival is making its Miami debut at the SoHo Beach House, where tantalizing bites and drinks will spill from the pool and tiki hut onto the beach and oceanside fire pits.
 
Hosted by Susur Lee (Top Chef Masters) with Douglas Rodriguez (father of Nuevo Latino cuisine), the inaugural LUCKYRICE Miami event is a “Chino Latino” collaboration that celebrates Miami’s international fusion style. Beyond food and cocktails, the experience will bring the sights, sounds and smells of Asia to the beach with performances by the Chinese jazz vocalist Le Zhang followed by tunes by DJ Mike Deuce.

The Tasting Menu:
Susur Lee and Douglas Rodriguez:
Smoky Mojo pulled pork sandwich with aji de chicharron
Nantucket bay scallops ceviche, celery root, black garlic
Smoked marlin tacos
Tuna watermelon ceviche
Sushisamba:
Braised oxtail skewer, Thai basil, peach su-shoyu
Crisy mochi, Japanese eggplant, porkbelly, chili
Black grouper tiradito, green apple mustard, charred pineapple, crispy malanga
Katsuya by Stark:
Creamy rock shrimp
Macadamia nut skewers
Blue fin tuna hand rolls with nikiri soy and nori cones
Makoto:
“Tataki” popped rice, Kobe beef tataki, wasabi cream, micro wasabi
“Wonton” mocha rice, mushroom duxelles, shallots, umami sauce
Todd English:
Confit pork belly and rock shrimp fried rice, sesame soy drizzle, shaved scallion
Salt crusted whole fish, pickled slaws, spiced condiments, dipping sauces
Khong River House:
Marinated pork belly skewers, Burmese sticky rice, coriander, fish sauce
Crispy laab bites, spicy marinated pork croquettes, chili powder, lime juice
Beef jerky, Issan style air dried beef
Sai au Samun Phrai, grilled pork sausage, lemongrass, jasmine rice
Hakkasan:
Steamed mini truffle with chicken bun
Grilled mini chicken dumpling
Eating House:
Frozen lychee pate de fruit
Yuzu curd with elderflower cream
(VIP ONLY) Norman Van Aken
Happy Pancake (Banh Xeo) with smoked tilefish, okeechobee shrimp, fish sauce caramel and garden herbs

The Cocktail Menu
Elad Zvi for Broken Shaker:
The East Garden: Bombay Sapphire East, honey, yuzu, fresh herbs
Tequila and Vingar: Corzo reposado tequila, pineapple vinegar with ancho chilies, fresh lime
John Lermayer for Filthy Foods
Filthy Collins: Grey Goose cherry noir vodka, Filthy black cherry juice, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, club soda, garnishes with the filthy black cherry
Filthy Martini: Grey goose vodka or Bombay Sapphire East gin, bianco vermouth, angostura orange bitters, Filthy pickle, Filthy blue cheese, Filthy pepper and Filthy onion
Ben Carolotto:
Below the Belt: 42 Below Vodka, Disarrono, coconut water, spices
Butter Me Up Martini: Bombay Sapphire East gin, butterscotch, lemon, ginger air
William Rivas for Khong River House:
The Killer Bee: Bombay Sapphire East gin, fresh pressed lemon juice, white pepper ginger syrup
The Mekhong Sunrise: Dewar’s White Label, fresh pressed blood orange juice, aperol, lemongrass infused Dolin’s vermouth blanc, smoked orange chip
Cricket Nelson for Cooper Avenue
Nick Nistico for SoHo Beach House:
Yuzu Snow Pea Gimlet: Bombay Sapphire East gin, yuzu citrus, lemongrass syrup, snow pea puree, sea salt
Szechuan Basil Smash: Bombay London Dry gin, fresh pressed lemon, Szechuan peppercorn syrup, Thai basil
Raj Nagra and Gary Hayward for Bombay Sapphire:
A Man’go’s: Bombay Sapphire East gin, mango and lemongrass shrub, sugar, hot water, white vinegar, mango, lemongrass, fresh lime juice, lime twist
The Full Deck: D’USSE, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, prosecco
Gabriel Urrutia for Bacardi:
Suika Tonic Cooler: Bombay Sapphire East gin, homemade tonic syrup,soda, lemon wedge, melon ball
Shikoku Daiquiri: Bacardi Superior, yuzu sour, lime juice, yuzu juice, wasabi-infused simple syrup, Domaine de Canton, garnish with candied ginger

DWNTWN Art Days Official Video

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On September 7 and 8, 2012, DWNTWN ArtDays was the first collective two day arts and culture event spanning Downtown Miami. This event included not only exhibitions, exclusive art tours, artists open studios, it also featured outdoor performances, a bike ride, a kickball match and last but definitely not least a dedicated arts and culture trolley for easy access to all of our arts and culture venues.

Official video produced by the Miami DDA
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El Septimo Circulo (Javier Velasco) and Photoespana 12/3/12-12/4/12

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El Septimo Circulo (Javier Velasco) and Photoespana
Opening: Monday, December 3 @ 8PM
December 3 @ 3pm-7pm, December 4 @ 4pm – 8pm
Centro Cultural Español
1490 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, Fl 33132
www.ccemiami.org
Free Admission

The Spanish Cultural Center in Miami presents the following activities for Art Basel week:

El Séptimo Círculo es un proyecto basado en La Divina Comedia de Dante Alighieri. El artista español Javier Velasco tiñe de rojo la sala de exposiciones y recrea el infierno de Dante a través de poéticos ríos de vidrio colgantes y pinturas de mercurocromo que cambian de color según la luz.

El Séptimo Círculo (The Seventh Circle) is an exhibition based in the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri. The Spanish artist Javier Velasco recreates Dante’s inferno through poetic rivers of red glass and mercurochrome paintings that change colors according to light intensity.

OHWOW presents It Ain’t Fair 12/6/12-12/9/12

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OHWOW is pleased to announce the fifth and final edition of the annual group exhibition It Ain’t Fair (IAF)
December 6 – 9, 2012
Friday and Saturday, 11 to 7 PM
Sunday, 11 to 5 PM
Thursday, December 6, 6 to 9 PM (Opening reception)
743 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach FL 33139
oh-wow.com

Coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach, It Ain’t Fair 2012 celebrates the history and tradition of IAF’s renowned multimedia production, and closes the chapter on what came to define OHWOW’s identity as a community platform for progressive art in all media.

Since the first installment in 2008, It Ain’t Fair proved an innovative and divergent idea; an exhibition and project providing an alternate experience to the dozens of December art fairs in Miami. The exhibition continued to evolve through the years, yet always reflected its time, excelling at capturing the trends occurring in contemporary art. Over the course of IAF’s history, OHWOW presented a wide range of work from artists in many disciplines: from Tauba Auerbach to Ashley Bickerton, Cyprien Gaillard to Clayton Patterson, Gang Gang Dance to The Gossip; visual arts, films, and performances coalesced into genre defining examples of the moment.

The final IAF moves from the Design District to a 6,000 square foot location on the beach to accommodate a large-scale exhibition and various projects, delivering a climactic conclusion to this definitive enterprise. It Ain‘t Fair 2012 assembles a selection of over 30 contemporary artists, many who contributed in past years, along with several new names: David Adamo, Diana Al-Hadid, Daniel Arsham, Scott Campbell, Julia Chiang, Dan Colen, Brian DeGraw, Sam Falls, Leo Fitzpatrick, James Franco, Cyprien Gaillard, Michael Genovese, Luis Gispert, Drew Heitzler, George Herms, KAWS, Harmony Korine, Hanna Liden, Nate Lowman, Ryan McGinley, Laurel Nakadate, Eddie Peake, Terry Richardson, Bert Rodriguez, Amanda Ross-Ho, Prem Sahib, Aurel Schmidt, Jack Siegel, Lucien Smith, Agathe Snow, Kon Trubkovich, Nick van Woert, Garth Weiser, Amy Yao, and Kim Ye, among others.

In addition, OHWOW brings its Los Angeles-based pirate station, Know Wave Radio (www.know-wave.com), to Miami Beach for a week of live programming to include performances, DJ sets, and interviews. Part art project, part community broadcast, Know Wave has presented a rotating cast of special guests such as Mykki Blanco, Nate Lowman, Kate and Laura Mulleavy, and Cat Power, among others. IAF 2012 will also host a soup kitchen – a social project that provides free dinner to anyone wanting a meal, daily from 5 to 7 PM. Hundreds of artists and creatives make the trip to Art Basel Miami Beach every year on shoestring budgets; the soup kitchen gives back and supports a community that has helped shape the energy and success of OHWOW’s endeavors.

Established in 2008 by Al Moran and Aaron Bondaroff, OHWOW is a gallery, publisher, and special project – a creative community – with gallery and retail locations in New York City, Los Angeles, and Miami. Through collaborations with various creative sectors, OHWOW produces projects and initiatives, extending its vision internationally. As a gallery, OHWOW organizes solo, collective, and group exhibitions, alongside presenting special projects and events conceived by outside curators. As a publisher, OHWOW fills a particular niche, providing books that blur the line between objects and treasures, from exhibition catalogs to specific artist pieces. IT AIN’T FAIR 2012

Image: Dan Colen, TBT, 2012, Concrete filled whoopee cushion, 16.5 x 13 x 7 inches, Courtesy of the artist and Gagosian Gallery

Shhh Special Basel Edition 12/4/12

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Shhh Special Basel Edition
December 4, 2012, 9pm-2am
Lords South Beach Hotel
1120 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
rsvp@lordssouthbeach.com

Presented by Perrier Sparkling Natural Mineral Water

Hosted by Lady Fag, Erin Newberg, Tony Ferro, Lauren Foster

Music by DJ Juan E

Complimentary vodka & Perrier cocktails until 10pm

Door by Christopher Richards

Where Is Le Baron? Campaign during Art Basel Miami Beach 2012 12/4/12-12/9/12

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Where Is Le Baron
Unofficial Team Headquarters
December 4-9, 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Free Spirit Bar
100 21st St
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.whereislebaron.com
facebook.com/whereislebaron
Twitter: @lebaronfamily / #whereislebaron / @laclique_paris
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Le Baron & La Clique Announce “Where Is Le Baron?” Campaign at Art Basel Miami Beach 2012
A new location every night, to renew the landscape of Art Basel festivities

From December 4th to 9th 2012, Le Baron’s team & artists will once again re-locate under the palm trees of Miami Beach and bring to life Art Basel by night. Since 2005, Le Baron has been a fundamental part of the weekly festivities, having taken residence at The Delano Hotel for the last five editions.

This year, Le Baron has chosen to offer a new concept, a travelling Le Baron which will become alive at a different location every night. The address will be kept secret until 6:00 PM of each evening and released via the Iphone app “Where is Le Baron?” in addition to Le Baron website, twitter and facebook.

To download the “Where is Le Baron?” app and stay up to date on all the Le Baron Family’s adventures, visit the website.

Seven Miami 12/4/12-12/9/12

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Seven Miami
Tue, Dec 4: 1 pm – 8 pm (6 – 8pm opening reception)
Wed, Dec 5: 11 am – 7 pm
Thur, Dec 6: 11 am – 7 pm (6pm – party; 9pm – performance)
Fri, Dec 7: 11 am – 7 pm
Sat, Dec 8: 11 am – 7 pm
Sun, Dec 9: 11 am – 5 pm
2200 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33127
www.seven-miami.com

SEVEN, the pioneering collective project organized by the galleries BravinLee programs, Hales Gallery, Pierogi Gallery, Postmasters, P.P.O.W, Ronald Feldman Fine Arts and Winkleman Gallery will return to Miami for the third year, at a new exciting location, from December 4th through December 9th, 2012. With a focus on a collaborative, exhibition-like presentation commingling galleries and artists, SEVEN looks beyond the art fair model to create a new platform for viewing and acquiring works of art.

Inspired by the prevailing need for a more intimate, personal way to engage visitors during the Miami fair week, the members of SEVEN come together to create an environment where artworks may be experienced in a curated context and interested parties can have a substantial, quality interaction with the dealers. The emphasis on cooperation rather than competition relates to the founding days of these established, long-running galleries, which despite over 130 years of combined experience, remain true to the non-conformist, adventurous nature of their beginnings in the New York and London art worlds. SEVEN will be the only space in Miami featuring an integrated exhibition format that will include several video rooms and our acclaimed fifty feet long Salon Wall.

SEVEN’s new location, a 25,000 square foot warehouse at 2200 Northwest 2nd Ave at NW 22nd Street in the Wynwood district, situates the project in the epicenter of the most dynamic section of Wynwood, surrounded by local galleries, coffee houses, restaurants and creative businesses.

Entry to SEVEN is free, and the opening day will be on Tuesday, December 4, 1- 8pm with a reception starting at 6 pm. On Thursday, December 6, SEVEN will host a party beginning at 6pm with a performance by ZAZAZOZO (Melanie Bonajo and Joseph Marzolla) that will start at 9pm. The fair will be open from 11am to 7pm daily (Sunday to 5 pm), December 5 through 9. Updates and other information can be found at http://www.seven-miami.com and http://www.twitter.com/sevenmiami

50 Shades of Art Exhibition Wynwood during Art Basel Miami 2012 12/1/12-12/5/12

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50 Shades of Art Exhibition Artist Meet and Greet Receptions
December 1st 2012 and December 5th 2012 from 6:30pm – 11:30pm.
1004 Gallery and Boutique
175 NW 23rd Street
Miami, Florida
www.the1004gallery.com
RSVP will be on December 1st and December 5th 2012.

A Look at Some of the Most Talented and Legendary Graffiti and Street artists of All Time
Nov. 30 2012 – Jan. 13 2012

The recently opened “1004 Gallery and Boutique” will be presenting the newest and most prestigious art show in the Americas, 50 Shades of Art on November 30th 2012 in Wynwood, Miami’s hottest and eclectic art design district. The exhibition will be showcasing works by the biggest pioneers and the hottest up and coming graffiti artists and street artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. The artists include: Cap, Cope2, Sero, T-Kid, Estria, Sen2, Teck, Secret 007, Rson, Indie184 and Lyne.

50 Shades of Art is an exhibition that sets the standards and raises the bar for graffiti, answers how graffiti itself has continued to thrive and evolve among the new and older generations of graffiti and street artists, and what it will now do to influence younger artists and the contemporary art market. 50 Shades of Art strives to present graffiti as a true form of art and in the process educates the viewer on the fundamentals of graffiti and street art and how and why it has integrated and influenced our modern culture. Furthermore, art critics and collectors alike will marvel at the shows extensive history of urban contemporary art and will witness the legends and the hottest artists behind the artworks.
Conveniently located in the heart of Wynwood, Miami’s most popular design art district, the 1004 Gallery and Boutique will showcase 50 Shades of Art during the dates of Art Basel, the most important art show in the United States. Art Basel welcomes international art collectors, art dealers, artists, curators and other art enthusiasts by the thousands during this extraordinary event where they will witness some of the highest-quality paintings, sculptures, drawings, installations, photographs, video and editioned works. Can you say “perfect timing”?

Enrique “Sero” Cruz director, owner, curator and exhibiting artist of the 1004 Gallery & Boutique mission was to bring to life a show that will evoke the true essence of graffiti and to reveal to the masses all elements of graffiti and street art. An experienced and long-term graffiti artist, Sero has definitely made his mark in the art community and captured the attention of the mainstream population throughout his 30 year career. During his art profession, Sero has influenced the graffiti movement by pushing the envelope with countless styles and techniques he has created like the great masters before him. Today Sero has been dubbed as one of “THE LAST KINGS” who has come out of the golden era of the New York graffiti movement in the 1980’s and continues to transcend the test of time. He is currently affiliated with legendary iconic crews such as FBA, FC, IBM and SCW who are featured in the book Subway Art and famed documentary Style Wars. Sero has also been featured in the book The History of American Graffiti by Roger Gastman, famed director and also producer of legendary award winning documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop, featuring notorious street artists Banksy and Mr.
Brainwash. Sero has also been featured in the publication Miami Graffiti by James and Karla Murray.

Aside from his extraordinary accomplishments as a mainstream graffiti artist, Sero’s true mission is to educate the viewer of this exciting yet sacred form of art. According to Sero his ultimate goal is, “to enlighten those who do not understand this culture”, and he has definitely fulfilled his ambition by putting together a show that will unquestionably achieve this.

As graffiti gains more recognition and exposure on a global scale, 50 Shades of Art is an exhibition that will answer why graffiti is a global phenomenon, will showcase some of the legends that helped to launch this very sacred underground yet unique art movement to epic proportions, and most importantly acknowledge why this free form art is and will continue to be extremely valuable among young and older art collectors.

KCC Productions Presents Expressions Of Lou-Lou During Art Basel Week 12/8/12

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KCC Productions Presents Expressions Of Lou-Lou During Art Basel Week
Saturday December 8, from 7-11 PM
Moonchine Asian Bistro Garden Lounge
7100 Biscayne Boulevard
MIMO District, Miami, FL

“Expressions of Lou-Lou,” an exhibit of paintings by Lou-Lou Davila-Hagopian, accompanied by the music of Grammy-nominated singer Thania Sanz, will take place during Art Basel week at Moonchine Asian Bistro.

Lou-Lou was born and brought up in Puerto Rico. “Music and art were a big part of my life to the point that I thought everyone did it; I took it for granted”. Lou-Lou ended up going to college at SUNY Old Westbury. In New York she was able to continue her music and cultural Odyssey that her parents had started her on. ”in my family, education and culture are primary, so when I decided I wanted to paint I called my mom, and enrolled in school at the Art Student League; that was a great and amazing place. On New Year’s Eve 1999 I stayed in Puerto Rico and started school in UPR’s Escuela de Artes Plasticas recinto de el Viejo San Juan, another amazing incredible place. “

Loulouism-Loulouismo comes from just plain down-to-earth music and amazing musicians playing hard, not to mention her Afro-Puerto Rican roots. She can best be described as a frustrated musician who paints music. Her works were recently chosen to be exhibited at the Miami Beach Arts Gala, where one painting served as cover art for the invitation and program, at the Stage Door Theater for a Christmas fund-raiser, co-exhibited with Aleloop at MaiArt night in the Design District, and showed twice at Viernes Culturales on Calle Ocho.

Grammy nominee Thania Sanz graduated from one of the most prestigious schools for jazz and composition, the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Her love of performing original material with her guitar has led her to be known as one of the best live acts in Los Angeles and Miami. She has produced and recorded 4 CD’s, where you can hear her sophisticated approach, musical and lyrical, and her sensitivity in performing. Her songwriting, singing style, and musical vision can take us through beautiful journeys of passion for life, like the troubadours of the old days.

Anima Domus with UR New York and Pop International Galleries present Facing the Future Benefitting the Children’s Bereavement Center 12/4/12-12/9/12

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Anima Domus Partners with UR New York and Pop International Galleries for Art Basel Miami Event: “Facing the Future”, Benefitting the Children’s Bereavement Center
December 4th, 6-9pm, Fundraising Event
December 5th – 9th, open to the public
Anima Domus
25 N.E. 39th Street
Miami Design District, FL
Donate and help us support this important cause! Limited amount of tickets available! Purchase Tickets Online

A fundraiser to benefit the Children’s Bereavement Center (CBC). Featuring a solo exhibition with original works by urban street artists SKI and 2ESAE of UR New York, and a chance to win a one-of-a-kind Driade Nemo Armchair and limited edition prints painted by the artists. You do not have to be present to win, but join us for a fun night that will kick-off the week of Art Basel where you can meet and greet the artists.

All proceeds go toward supporting the Children’s Bereavement Center, which offers free peer support for children, teens, young adults and caregivers who are grieving the death of a loved one. Ticket price of $150 includes admission for you and a guest, and a raffle ticket to win a painted Driade Nemo Armchair. With the purchase of five tickets, you are supporting one child through the CBC for an entire year, and you will receive one extra raffle ticket for free! And, all tickets are tax deductible.

Creating and enriching community partnerships through art and design, Anima Domus, South Florida’s premiere destination for contemporary Italian home furnishings, has partnered with street artist collaborative UR New York (Mike Baca aka 2ESAE and Fernando Romero aka SKI), Pop International Galleries in New York City, and Italian contemporary furniture company Driade to actively support and give back to their most admired local charity, the Children’s Bereavement Center, which offers free peer support for children, teens, young adults and caregivers who are grieving the death of a loved one.

Over the next two months, armed with a white swiveling Nemo Armchair by Fabio Novembre donated by Driade and Anima Domus, UR New York will paint the iconic face in their cutting-edge urban industrial style where it will be completed at a LIVE painting event at Pop International Galleries in New York City, on October 3rd.

“It’s an amazing cause and it hits close to home. We both come from unstable backgrounds and have had to mold our way to where we are now,” says SKI. “Any chance we get to give back through our work interests us. No one did that for us, so we’re trying to set an example for others — for the youth,” says 2ESAE.

Follow Anima Domus, UR New York, and Pop International Galleries on Facebook and Twitter to see the progression of the Nemo flourish from start to finish. Once completed, the newly painted and one-of-a-kind Nemo will be available for viewing in New York City at Pop International Galleries until October, when it will then be transported to Miami, to be displayed at Anima Domus’ Design District showroom to coincide with Miami Art Basel festivities.

On December 4th, Anima Domus will hold an exclusive event “Facing the Future: In Support of the Children’s Bereavement Center and Our Community” with catering by Egg & Dart. During the event a raffle will determine the lucky collector who will take home this unique work of art. All proceeds collected from the raffle will go toward furthering the mission of the Children’s Bereavement Center.

During the week of Art Basel and Design Miami December 5th – 9th in Miami, visit Anima Domus to see the artists of UR New York paint another original Nemo Armchair at a LIVE painting event alongside an exhibition of their artwork artwork in conjunction with Pop International Galleries.

“Doing good for our community, and giving back to a city that we all love so much, is one of the core values of our company as well as the core values of all who are participating in this worthy project,” says Marconi Naziazeni, owner of Anima Domus. “The Children’s Bereavement Center is a very active institution that provides vital support free of charge to many families in a moment of extreme need. They truly need our support. ”

NADA Art Fair 12/6/12-12/9/12

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NADA Art Fair
Thursday, December 6, 10AM–2PM, Opening Preview by Invitation
Thursday, Dec 6; 2PM–8PM
Friday, Dec 7; 11AM–8PM
Saturday, Dec 8; 11AM–8PM
Sunday, Dec 9; 11AM–5PM
The Deauville Beach Resort
6701 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33141
Admission is free and open to the public.
www.newartdealers.org

Each December in Miami, NADA runs a renowned art fair to vigorously pursue our goals of exploring new or underexposed art that is not typical of the “art establishment.” NADA’s fair is held in parallel with Art Basel Miami Beach and is recognized as a much needed alternative assembly of the world’s youngest and strongest art galleries dealing with emerging Contemporary Art. It is the only major American art fair to be run by a non-profit organization.

Artadia is delighted to partner with NADA Miami Beach this December, where we will give an unrestricted $4,000 award to an artist exhibiting artwork at the fair in any booth. The selected artist will also join the Artadia family and receive all lifetime privileges of the Artadia awardees, including access to Artadia’s national network, the option to participate in Artadia programs, such as our New York Residency program, our publications and exhibitions program and professional services. The award is generously funded by Artadia founder and president Christopher E. Vroom and will be announced on Friday, December 7th.

A jury compromising of two internationally renowned curators will walk through the fair on its opening day, Thursday, December 6, to determine the award recipient. The names of the jurors will be announced on Friday, December 7.

LittleCollector is thrilled to partner with NADA to offer exclusive just-for-kids tours of NADA Miami Beach! Kids will join an art educator for a fun-filled tour of the fair where kids will get to talk with gallerist and artists while exploring the concepts of media, scale, color, texture, narrative, and technique. Kids will receive a LittleCollector backpack and activity guide, plus other fun giveaways and treats! Tours will last approximately 45 minutes and adult supervision will be provided so that parents can tour the fair.

Fountain Art Fair 12/6/12-12/9/12

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Fountain Art Fair
Thursday, December 6, 12 – 5pm: VIP/Press Preview
Friday, December 7, 12 – 7pm: Open to the public
7pm – midnight: Opening Night Reception
midnight – 5am: Creamhotel Party at Cafeina
Saturday, December 8, 12 – 7pm: Open to the public
7pm – midnight: Miami New Times event
Sunday, December 9, 12 – 5pm: Open to the public
2505 N. Miami Ave
Miami, Florida, 33137
www.fountainartfair.com

VIP Pass $45.00 ($55 at the door)
Weekend Pass $13.00 ($15 at the door)
Friday Pass $8.00 ($10 at the door)
Saturday Pass $8.00 ($10 at the door)
Sunday Pass $8.00 ($10 at the door)
Purchase Tickets Online

Returning to Miami for its 7th year, Fountain Art Fair announces an extensive lineup of unique, alternative, exciting art projects and performance art events. With more than 35 exhibitors from around the world, the 2012 art fair will provide a visual display of installation heavy artworks, a spectacle for art enthusiasts to enjoy.

The group of exhibiting galleries and artists include: Broadway Gallery, Creamhotel, Gallery DEN, Davis Art Services, Solo(s) Project House, Kaboose Gallery, Republic Worldwide, EMP Gallery, Gallery 4, Rush Arts Gallery, Amanda Hudson, The Parlour Bushwick, Pete’s Fingers, Saturated Threads, iArt-4 Collective, Front Room Gallery, McCaig-Welles Gallery, Danni Rash, Lindsay Carron, Sue Zola, Asan Gallery, Working Method, Grace Exhibition Space, Sarah Trouche, Martha Raioli, McCaig-Welles, The Marketplace, Living Walls, Yes Gallery, Firma NYC, The Murder Lounge.

To celebrate Fountain Miami’s largest exhibition to date, we are thrilled to host Jpatt of the Knocks! The Knocks garnered notoriety for their singles “Dancing With The DJ” and “Brightside.” This summer, The Knocks opened for Dragonette on their American/Canadian tour as well as playing Jay-Z’s Made In America Festival, Firefly Music Festival, Electric Forrest, and Camp Bisco. Fountain also will feature Brooklyn’s hottest music sensation Tiki Disco at Saturday night’s Miami New Times Event. As described by Vice Magazine, “Tiki Disco isn’t a disco party or an event sponsored by some shitty brand of booze that you wouldn’t drink unless it was free. It’s a bunch of ragers dancing, and doing it without the forced-fun vibe that’s attached to many organized parties.”

Fountain Art Fair Miami transforms a 25,000 square foot warehouse with concrete floors and 16 foot ceilings into an interactive space inspiring art enthusiasts. Fountain creates a dynamic environment that is far from traditional boundaries and old fashion art fair layouts, where visitors are not mere observers, but become part of the community and participate in the unforgettable experience that is Fountain.

Since it was founded in 2006, Fountain has built a following as a tool of leverage, a support system for smaller independent galleries, collectives and artists desiring access to a larger audience of collectors and critics. The project has received critical acclaim for its uniquely alternative art fair model and genuine dedication to the artists and galleries who both share in and help to shape its vision and ideology. To further support its exhibitors, Fountain is now producing Fountain Sessions, a series of videos by directors team Uta Levan that will continue throughout the year.

Fountain has grown to represent over 60 international avant garde galleries and projects, showcasing progressive primary-market works in New York, Miami, Chicago and Los Angeles; a destination where visitors are guaranteed to discover the best of what’s fresh, exciting and cutting edge in all areas of artistic expression. This event is well on its way to becoming the premiere next-generation art fair and has proved to be an incubator for art.

Bubucheek Clothing And The Archives Present: The Fall/Winter Launch Of Bubucheek Clothing 12/8/12

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Bubucheek Clothing And The Archives Present: The Fall/Winter Launch Of Bubucheek Clothing
Saturday, December 8th, 2012 – 7-9 PM
The Archives
1304 East Las Olas Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301

Come check out the hottest sneaker boutique in south Florida. Hipster appeal with a NY vibe, the Archives presents the fall/winter launch of Bubucheek Clothing. Be the first to grab the softest hoodies around and grab a drink at their open bar as DJ MK spins. This exclusive event includes invited guests: Tyler Greene – Houston Astros, Jon Jay – St. Louis Cardinals, Adam Ciesielski – Actor, Mike Morse – Washington Nationals, Gio Gonzalez – Washington Nationals, Anthony Swarzak – Minnesota Twins and other local celebrities, media members and industry professionals.

Bubucheek makes Limited Edition Graphic Tees, Hoodies, Beanies, Scarves and Loungewear. Bubucheek started in 2008 by Russ Gossett, Austin Wasserman and Richard Giannotti. We started Bubucheek with a phone call to an old friend and a meeting with a new one. Since those first sweaty days printing in an attic in July 2008, we have continued to build a brand with a purpose encouraging everyone to “Think Positive. Live Confident.” While printing on premium fabric, we also keep our designs simple and color schemes relevant to the season. We strive to create an atmosphere that allows customers to become friends and provide them with great customer service. www.bubucheek.com

If you’re looking for exclusive, fresh finds, look no further. The Archives offers newly released, limited edition sneakers, accessories, and clothing for men. Keep up with us on Facebook and Twitter for VIP store events like live musical performances, exclusive autograph sessions, fan photos, art shows and exhibits. Inspired by minimalist designs found in New York’s SOHO boutiques and a love of fashion and sneakers, Brad and team have come together to deliver something special to Fort Lauderdale’s historic fashion thoroughfare. Brad brings you The Archives. The Archives is located on the East end of the famed Las Olas Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Less than two miles from the beach and steps from the beautiful Riverwalk, tourists and locals alike can be found strolling the boulevard, dining at sidewalk cafes, and, of course, shopping. With the addition of a trend setting boutique for men, Fort Lauderdale’s upbeat, high-fashion district now has it all.

TEDxMIAWomen The Space Between 11/30/12

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TEDxMIAWomen The Space Between
Friday, November 30, 2012, 6pm – 9pm
The Stage
120 NE 38th Street
Miami, FL 33137

Tickets: Complimentary admission – Limited Seating! – Reserve your spot now
Details: TEDxMIAWomen 2011 on TEDxMIA.com
A Special Thanks To: This event is sponsored by the Knight Foundation

TEDxMIA is hosting a free livestream watch party of selected sessions from the 2012 National TEDxWomen conference Friday, November 30, 2012 from 6 pm – 9 pm at The Stage in Miami, FL.

This intimate TEDxMIAWomen event offers the opportunity to witness the global conversation, again moderated by Pat Mitchell, in addition to fostering the discussion locally with fellow thinkers and innovators. Mingling begins at the The Stage located in the Design District starting at 5:30 p.m. with available bars and great conversation. The video stream begins promptly at 6:00 pm. Space is limited, so sign up quickly to ensure your participation in what promises to be a thought provoking and entertaining evening. Be ready to hear a few ideas worth sharing and to share your ideas with others!

This event is made possible through the generous support of our partner, the Knight Foundation, which is sponsoring all TEDxWomen events across the nation.

Art Basel Miami Sunday Summary 12/9/12

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David Lynch Presents Silencio Pop-Up in FDR at Delano during Miami Art Week 12/4/12-12/8/12

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David Lynch Presents Silencio Pop-Up in FDR at Delano during Miami Art Week
Tuesday, December 4 through Saturday, December 8
FDR at Delano
1685 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

The FDR nightclub at Delano will be transformed into a salon-type atmosphere similar to the original location with a similar style of lighting and cocktails, featuring music, film, art, and fashion. This will be Members-Only, like at the Paris edition.

Surrealist visionary David Lynch is joining in on the Miami Art Week festivities this year with his very own pop-up club. The renowned filmmaker will transform the FDR nightclub at Delano from a chic lounge to a twisted artsy wonderland, with Lynch at the hands-on helm of the eccentric makeover.

Opening at 11 pm each evening, patrons can dip into artistic decadence from the Warhol era and beyond in a haven at which art enthusiasts can mingle, thrive and ogle. Silencio will stimulate both the mind and the senses with its attention to detail under Lynch’s eye as a meeting place for all things art, fashion, music, mixology and nightlife.

(image via livincool.com)

 

 

Bondax with Samo Sound Boy Art Basel Miami I at The Garage 12/6/12

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Bondax with Samo Sound Boy Art Basel Miami I at The Garage
Thursday, December 6, 2012, 9:00pm
The Garage
1661 Pennsylvania Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Friends, it gives us great pleasure to present to you our next musical Offering….Bondax

Originally from Lancaster, UK – this teenage duo build beats that lurk somewhere between hazy ambient dreamscapes, bouncy house and garage. Their Soundcloud is a sign of things to come with songs ‘Baby I Got That’ and ‘Just Us’ receiving multiple reloads from their thousands of followers. As well as an ever increasing tour schedule. Not to mention their record label Just Us supported by the likes of Annie Mac and Star Slinger…Here’s what they have to say about their hype: “Right now we are just concentrating in the studio to try and make the most interesting music we can. We’re excited about traveling the world and making an album next year. Our longer term goals aren’t really on our mind right now as things seem to be moving really fast and I think we just need to enjoy the journey”

We, not being as eloquent, will let their music speak for itself and any DJ or music lover worth their salt can attest..

As if they weren’t enough, we’ve enlisted Body High label boss Samo Sound Boy himself to set the mood for these two youngsters for what promises to be a night of highly contemporary art and music.

Advance tickets on sale this week.

Presented by: Gotta Dance Dirty x Oh Really?!

Cynergi Collection Wynwood Arts District Group Art Show during Art Basel Week 12/5/12-12/10/12

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Cynergi Collection Wynwood Arts District Group Art Show during Art Basel Week
December 5 at 6:00pm – 10:00pm
December 6th-10th From 11-10pm
Cynergi Building
2700 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, Florida 33127

Featuring the works of: Moses Morales, Jordan Michael Zuniga, Nicolas Guillen, Christin Minotte, Joel Blanco, Benjamin Edelstein, Pablo Ricatti, and Ada Balcacer

Come see a new show, and new exciting venue that shows an insider view of the working artist lifestyle 1 block away from the tents in Midtown. You’ll get to see the studios as well as the gallery.

Thrown Away A Fashion Exhibition during Art Basel 12/7/12

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Thrown Away. A Fashion Exhibition during Art Basel
Friday, December 7, 2012, 5:00pm until 9:00pm
Cara Mia Trattoria Italiana
1040 Alton Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Artists Laura Atria and Tracy Mendy team up to capture the Avante guard fashion created by Ms. Atria.

The show will by on display during Art Basel in Miami; Saturday, December 7 models will be wearing the dresses and serving you your beverages.

Fashion Show starts at 5 pm and ends at 9 pm.

American Sweat Shop Art Basel Showcase 12/8/12

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American Sweat Shop Art Basel Showcase
Saturday, December 8, 2012, 10:00pm until 5:00am
Eve
1306 N Miami Ave
Miami, Florida 33132
Cover: $10

Ground Zero Crew’s 16 Year Anniversary and Bebe & Zoobs Bday Bash!

Hosted By Miami’s Own Notorious Nastie!

Live Art By: American Sweat Shop:

Featuring Music By:
FreQ Nasty (U.K.)
Merlyn
$uper Geniu$
Bebe (Birthday Set!)
Geishaz
Visuals by Psyberpixie
1 VS. 1 International B-Boy Raw Circle Battle!
Live Painting + Painted Girls and more!

In the Lounge
United D&B Crew!
Danny Bled
Engineer
Alphaxero
Disidente
D♪ Dalé

The Factory Art Show during Art Basel Miami at Wynwood Cigar Factory 12/5/12-12/9/12

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The Factory Art Show – Art Basel Miami
December 5 to December 9
Wynwood Cigar Factory
101 NW 24 Street
Miami, Florida 33127

Join us and the entire Wynwood Cigar Factory family as Wynwood Cigar Factory Presents: The Factory Art Show

Featured Artists:
131; Abstrak; Agana; Alex Yanes; Baghead; Beth Emmerich; Danny Cordero; Dianaya; Erin Yoshi; Evoca1; Glow; Hops; Jose Mertz; Ksra; Marcelo Ibanez; Meme; Merlot; Myla; Onesevennine; Raul Flores; Reds; Remote; Tatiana Suarez; Toofly

Sponsors:
Kid Robot Pop Up Shop
The Paint Yard
Basel Biergarten
Beck’s Beer
Chambord Vodka
Steep City Teas

Blossoming at Art Basel 12/8/12

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Blossoming at Art Basel
Saturday, December 8, 2012, 7:00pm
Cherry Blossom Learning Center
2731 NE 2nd Ave
Wynwood Miami, FL
$10/person donation at the door

An art gallery night to benefit:
Blossom’s Developmental Therapy Associates
Miami Children’s Hospital
Samantha’s Purpose

Music, food, drinks and art by renowned artists as well as “unique” children.

The Future Is Now Art Basel Event 12/7/12

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The Future Is Now Art Basel Event
Friday, December 7, 2012, 10:00pm until 5:00am
Gavanna Miami
10 NE 40TH St
Miami, Florida 33137
Complimentary Admission w/ RSVP: events@keepbouncing.com
Keep Bouncing! & No Agenda present

The Future Is Now

New York City invades Miami for an unforgettable experience of progressive sights and sounds.

Visual Artists will be joined by World Class Electronic DJs to present an interactive installation of multimedia expression, blurring the lines of art and music with technology.

Artists:
ELLE Dead Sex
Kimyon Huggins
Joshua Williams

DJs:
Proper Villains
G.Brown
Roxy Cottontail
Kimyon

Art Miami VIP After-Party at BAC 12/8/12

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Art Miami VIP After-Party @ BAC
Saturday, December 8, 2012, 7:00pm until 11:00pm
Bakehouse Art Complex
561 NW 32nd Street
Miami, Florida 33127
$10 Admission; Free for BAC Members and Art Miami + CONTEXT Art Miami VIP Cardholders and exhibitors

Enjoy cocktails, savory fare, and live entertainment.

Exhibitions on view:
If a tree falls, a chain reaction… (Audrey Love Gallery)
Take Me Home (Swenson Gallery)

MOCA presents Nicolas Jaar Live at Mondrian Art Basel Shakers Event 12/7/12

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MOCA presents Nicolas Jaar Live at Mondrian Art Basel Shakers Event
Friday, December 7, 2012, 8:30pm until 12:00am
Mondrian Hotel
1100 West Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Get your tickets Online

Music at MOCA – MoCA Shakers Official Art Basel Event with

Nicolas Jaar (wolf+lamb, clown & sunset, circus company)

Opening set by Adams + Tabeau

Brought to you in part by Young Hearts – ‘like’ our page for a special ticket discount.

Fusion: Art Basel Talib Kweli, Malik Yoba, Sean Paul, Laurence Gartel and more 12/6/12

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Fusion: Art Basel Talib Kweli, Malik Yoba, Sean Paul, Laurence Gartel and more
Thursday, December 6, 2012, 8:00pm until 12:00am
LMNT
59 Northwest 36th Street
Miami, FL 33127
Buy Tickets Online

Hosted by Malik Yoba, Anchal Joseph, Claudia Jordan and Lorenzo Ice T Thomas
Music Performances by Talib Kweli, Urban Mystic, Kulture Shock, DJ Rob Dinero, Bonnie Beats, and DJ Epps
Art Installations by Laurence Gartel, Sean Paul, Jenny Perez, and Maicol Diaz
Art To Wear Fashion Show by Art Of Shade, Lisu Vega and The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale

Fusion is a funky fashion forward mash-up fundraiser that will embody music, art to wear, photography, and mixed media art installations during Art Basel 2012. Imagine an electrifying infusion of enthralling live musical performances paired with fashion and top models, all surrounded by amazing art displays for a fantastic cause. Oh and did we forget to mention open bar and sweet treats, all for a great cause? The fun does not stop there, we will also have a live auction with memorabilia and fine art from some of your favorite celebs and stars. The purpose aside from having a memorable night is to raise money and supplies for under privileged students in the Broward and Dade county areas.

The Electric Pickle Presents Soul Clap Records Art Basel BBQ 12/9/12

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The Electric Pickle Presents: Soul Clap Records Art Basel BBQ
Sunday, December 9, 2012, 5:00pm
The Electric Pickle
2826 North Miami Ave
Miami, Florida 33127
www.electricpicklemiami.com
$10 before 8pm – $10 all night with a Marcy Hotel Card

Soul Clap Records Art Basel Closing Party!
Sunday BBQ Kickoff at 5 pm!

Soul Clap
Night Plane (LIVE)
Nick Monaco

Special Friends:
– Will Renuart
– Slap&Tickle DJs
– Pelvic Thrust
and a special Jacque Smith Trunk Sale!

For Table Reservations: 305.450.3809

Fuck Art Lets Dance during Art Basel 12/8/12

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Fuck Art | Lets Dance! | Art Basel
Saturday, December 8, 2012, 10:00pm
The Electric Pickle
2826 North Miami Ave
Miami, Florida 33127
www.electricpicklemiami.com

Jose Cuervo | The Electric Pickle | Aquabooty Miami present: Fuck Art | Let’s Dance | Art Basel After Party

Featuring:
Eric “Dr. Dunks” Duncan Still Going, Rub n’ Tug, DFA/ NYC
Pillowtalk (live) Life and Death, Visionquest, Wolf + Lamb/ SF
Eats Everything Get fresh, Made to Play, Snatch!/ UK
+ Krisp (live) MIA
+ More To Be Announced

Presented by Jose Cuervo
For Table Reservations: 305.450.3809

MIconic (Basel exhibition) at YO Space 12/2/12-12/16/12

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MIconic (Basel exhibition)
December 2 at 6:00pm until December 16 at 11:00pm
Yo Space
294 NE 62nd St
Miami, Florida 33138
Facebook Link

Not wanting to swim in the overcrowded pool of events, art fairs and gallery openings that Art Basel weekend has become, we’re diving straight into our Basel exhibition the weekend following our monthly Average Joe Art Sale with the opening of our Basel exhibition titled, “mIconic.”

As the name suggests, we decided to make our first ever Art Basel exhibition an ode to the city we love so much. Local and international artists alike will deliver their spins on classic (aka iconic) Miami images, covering everything from the Coppertone Girl, flamingos, hurricanes, Miami Vice and way too many more to list here.

The opening party will be held on the evening of the 2nd and feature a live performance by one of our favorite local bands, Arboles Libres.

We can’t go into too much more detail at this point as certain elements are still being finalized, but we’ll be putting out another press release next week with more information.

Artists on deck so far:
-Kazilla: Miami Vice
-Vince Herrera: College mascots
-Eleazar Delgado: Miami environment/history
-Alex Yanes: Flamingo
-Dorandy Mercado: Art Deco
-Ulises Baine: Scarface
-Ernesto Kunde: Miami architecture/landmarks
-JNGL: Miami mashup
-Rei Ramirez: Wade/James
-Lorraine Boogich: Miami architecture/environment
-Courtney Mitchell: Freedom Tower
-Ivan Roque: Miami Hip Hop

Possible subjects include: Scarface; Miami Vice; Art Deco/Miami achitecture; Ultra music fest; those classic beach Lifeguard towers; Dan Marino; Coppertone girl; Sports teams (Dolphins, Heat, Marlins, Panthers and/or college teams); Marina penit; RC Cola Factory; Rick Ross; Britto; Lebron and/or big 3; Bacardi Building; Gloria Estephan; Lenny Kravitz; Hurricane Andrew/hurricanes in general; 195, 395, Miami skyline downtown or Miami Beach; Oranges; Tikki bars; Key West; Stiltsville; Cocaine Cowboys; Churchill’s Pub; the Biltmore; Viscaya; Everglades; Coral Castle; Freedom Tower; Metro Mover; Jai Alai; Orange Bowl

Again these are just examples of the kinds of subjects we’re looking for, feel free to submit your own ideas. To be considered for the show please e-mail a brief description of the piece you’re interested in doing (or a picture if it’s already made) to: yuval@yo-miami.com

Paternosto at Durban Segnini Gallery – Opening Reception 11/29/12

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Paternosto Opening Reception
6Thursday November 29, 7 – 10
Durban Segnini Gallery
3072 SW 38th Ave 
Miami, Fl 33146
gallery@durbansegnini.com
durbansegnini.com
 
Mr. & Mrs. Cesar Segnini  request the pleasure of your company to the Opening Reception of Cesar Paternosto Painting and Architecture In the presence of the artist
  
Parking available
 
Image:Black & Blue, Mixed media on canvas, 47 ¼ x 47 ¼ in. (120 x 120 cm), 2011

Havana Nights Under the Stars

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Havana Nights Under the Stars… Guayaberas, mojitos, cigars and dancing!
La PalmaWednesday, November 28, 2012, 7:00pm until 10:00pm
La Palma Ristorante & Bar
116 Alhambra Circle
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
RSVP: info@freedomconciergeservices.com

Join us for a magical night in the courtyard of La Palma Ristorante & Bar.

Complimentary Appetizers!
Prix fixe dinner all night
1/2 price Mojitos from 7:00 – 8:00
Oscar D’Lugo will be serenading us and DJ Leo will be mixing the best in open format
Hand-rolled cigars available all night
Try your luck on the Roulette Wheel or Blackjack Table
And the beautiful Rumbera Girls from Underground Miami Entertainment will be with us all night!

Untitled Art Fair 12/5/12-12/9/12

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Untitled Art Fair
untitledFrom December 5 through 9, 2012.
12th Street and Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.art-untitled.com

Monday Dec 3rd
VIP Private Preview & Vernissage
First Look 6-9pm

UNTITLED. is an innovation of the traditional art fair model placing emphasis on the quality of the viewer’s experience and the contextualization of the artworks exhibited. Housed in a customized beachfront pavilion under the artistic direction of New York based curator, Omar Lopez-Chahoud,UNTITLED. will present a cohesive collection of international works by contemporary artists selected in conversation and collaboration with 50 galleries participating through invitation. The fair will highlight a mix of established and emerging galleries, representing the most impactful living artists at the forefront of contemporary art.

UNTITLED. has selected respected architecture firm K/R to design a compelling structure that will highlight the prime beachfront location and create an engaging environment that maximizes the flow of the space. K/R will be designing the floor plan in an effort to amplify the curatorial component of the show in a fashion that privileges the value of the work and offers fairgoers an exceptional viewing experience.

UNTITLED. is a temporary exhibition forum for international galleries and non-profit art spaces with a focus on emerging and mid-career contemporary art. The fair will take place December 5-9, 2012 and is located on the beach in the heart of South Beach at Ocean Drive and 12th Street (walking distance from the convention center). UNTITLED. Miami Beach is housed in a unique temporary tent structure suffused with natural light and takes full advantage of the unique attributes of its environmental surroundings.

UNTITLED.’s emphasis on international living artists will result in a presentation of some of the most exciting contemporary art from across the globe. A curated program of talks, artist commissions and studio visits will be scheduled in conjunction with UNTITLED.

Art Asia Miami 2012 12/4/12-12/9/12

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Art Asia Miami 2012
artasiaVernissage (VIP card holders, press, and invited guests)
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
General Admission (Open to public)
Wednesday – Sunday, December 5 – December 9, 2012
ART ASIA Pavilion
110 N.E. 36St. at Midtown Blvd.
Miami, FL 33138

Ticket Information
Free for all VIP card holders.
Vernissage pass (limited amount):  $100
General Admission:   $20
Students:  $15

ART ASIA Miami 2012 is proud to continue our innovative and exhilarating special project series: ART ASIA Presents. For the first time in our five-year history, ART ASIA Miami will be presenting a special section dedicated to contemporary art from the South Asian subcontinent – a unique exhibition curated by Jasmine Wahi, Salaam Bombay: Beauty and Chaos within the Urban Environment.

Other special projects include: Laurens Tan’s Babalogic, presented by Tally Beck Contemporary (New York, NY, USA); Qin Weihong’s Guardians, presented by Art Lexing (Miami, FL, USA); Pratima Björkdahl’s MIX & MATCH (2012) and Fay Ku’s Paper Tiger Army (2012), presented by Uprise Art (New York, NY, USA); Marlene Rose’s Through Ancient Eyes, curated by GB-aibo Asian Art (Rye, NY, USA); Monica Jahan Bose’s Indelible Scent and Preema Nazia Andaleeb’s Marry My Egg, curated by Gallery Cosmos (Dhaka, Bangladesh).

We are also pleased to introduce ART ASIA’s Museum Partner Program to our 2012 edition. By partnering with ART ASIA, museums will be able to develop a specialized benefits package that includes custom tours and access to VIP events. Current partners include: Boca Raton Museum of Art, The Junior Associates of The Museum of Modern Art, San Chuan Museum of Contemporary Art (China), and Walker Art Center.

Chambliss Giobbi SE7N The Seven Deadly Sins Opening 12/6/12

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Chambliss Giobbi – SE7N – The Seven Deadly Sins – Opening
ChamblissDecember 6th – 7 – 9pm
101 Exhibit LLC
101 NE 40th St
Miami, Florida 33137-3511

Coinciding with the 11th edition of Art Basel Miami Beach this December, 101/exhibit in Miami will present Chambliss Giobbi’s solo project, entitled SE7N.

Excess, hatred and indifference are all sure descriptions, within Catholic dogmas and mythologies alike, of The Seven Deadly Sins. Visualizing these manifestations of inertia and obsession is made possible by New York – based artist Chambliss Giobbi.

SE7N is the culmination of 1000s of images photographed, shredded, torn, cut, reassembled, composed and affixed to large aluminum panels, 92 x 56 inches, and sealed within burnished layers of bees wax. Also included, a select collection of Giobbi’s personal portraits will also be featured throughout the entire gallery space.

The exhibition will be accompanied by a 44-page catalog with an essay by Walter Robinson. Mr. Robinson has written for numerous publications including contributing Editor at Art in America. He is the former Editor-in-Chief of Artnet Magazine.

Chambliss Giobbi was born in New York City in 1963. He earned his BFA in Classical Music Composition from Boston University in 1986 before shifting into the field of contemporary visual art. He was the past recipient of the New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship (1991) and a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1996. Giobbi’s work has been featured in exhibitions in Barcelona, Bucharest, London, Detroit, New York and Miami. His work is held in the permanent collection of the Museo De Bellas Artes in Santander, Spain. Publications such as BOMB Magazine, SLEEK Magazine(Berlin), FlashArt (Online edition) andThe New York Timeshave included Giobbi and his work. Giobbi lives and works in New York City.

101/exhibit is a contemporary art program dedicated to presenting international emerging and established talent. Spanning multiple mediums, with a particular focus on figurative painting and drawing, the gallery engages its audience with a finely- tuned roster of artists in consistent and flourishing states of production in practice. 101/exhibit is unique in its twofold mission to promote the artist and to inspire the collector. Founded by Sloan Schaffer in 2008, the gallery is situated within the heart of Miami’s Design District with a second space in West Hollywood, California.

Ninth Annual Breakfast in the Park at the Frost Art Museum 12/9/12

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Ninth Annual Breakfast in the Park at the Frost Art Museum
BreakfastinthePark2012Sunday, December 9, 2012, from 9:30 am to noon
The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum
10975 SW 17th St.
Miami FL 33199

Provides Exciting Conclusion to Art Basel Miami Beach Festivities

The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum at Florida International University celebrates Art Basel Miami Beach with its ninth annual Breakfast in the Park. Guests will enjoy a complimentary outdoor breakfast, relax and sip Mimosas on the terrace, hear a stimulating talk by our featured sculptor and take guided tours of The Sculpture Park, as well as the exhibitions in the Museum. Breakfast in the Park is open to the public and free of charge.

This year’s featured sculptor is Albert Paley. Infused with the rhythmic fluidity of Art Nouveau, his sculptures have been called mysterious, seductive and spirited. They are technologically ingenious and emotionally demanding. He is the first metal sculptor to receive the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Institute of Architects, the AIA’s highest award to a non-architect. Paley, a Distinguished Professor, holds the Charlotte Fredericks Mowris Endowed Chair at the College of Imaging Arts and Sciences at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York, and is the recipient of three Honorary Doctorates in Fine Art. Broadly published and an international lecturer, Paley received both his BFA and MFA from the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia. Commissioned by both public and private corporations, he has completed more than 60 site-specific works. His work can be found in the permanent collections of over 30 museums, nationally and internationally, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Toledo Museum of Art, and the Victoria and Albert Museum and The British Museum, both in London. Several of his works are on display currently at the Frost Art Museum, including Clay Center Model, in the foyer of the Museum, and Portal, which is part of the American Sculpture in the Tropics exhibition outside the Museum in The Sculpture Park.

In addition to American Sculpture in the Tropics, Breakfast in the Park guests are invited to view the Museum’s other current exhibitions:
to beauty: A Tribute to Mike Kelley
Mark Messersmith: Fragile Nature
Iván Navarro: Fluorescent Light Sculptures
Material and Meaning: Earthenware, Stoneware and Porcelain from The Wolfsonian-FIU Collection
Reflections Across Time: Seminole Portraits

Breakfast in the Park is held the final day of Art Basel Miami Beach. County buses will offer free transportation for Art Basel patrons and the general public, leaving from the Miami Beach Convention Center. Breakfast in the Park receives support from Kelley Roy Gallery, Martini, MACBA | Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Buenos Aires and Wells Fargo Advisors. For more information about this event, please visit http://thefrost.fiu.edu or call 305-348-2890.

Miami Foundation Give Miami Day 12/12/12

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Miami Foundation Give Miami Day

givemiamiOn December 12, 2012, The Miami Foundation will launch the inaugural Give Miami Day, a unique, online giving event that allows individuals in the community an opportunity to build a greater Miami through philanthropy. The 24-hour, online donation event will ignite Miami to support hundreds of nonprofits making a difference in Miami-Dade County.  Nonprofits can create their profile for viewing on GiveMiamiDay.org, allowing existing and potential donors to see the mission, work and impact of each organization.  Nonprofits can connect with donors looking to support the work they do in the community.

“This is a distinctive way to introduce people to the important role of nonprofit organizations and help them learn more about how their donation can impact lives in greater Miami,” shared Javier Alberto Soto, president and CEO of The Miami Foundation.

Donors will make charitable gifts to local nonprofits beginning at 12 midnight on December 12, 2012 and ending at 12 midnight on December 13, 2012.  Every donation between $25 and $10,000 received through the Give Miami Day website on that day will have a percentage of it matched by The Miami Foundation.

Nonprofits, register now!

Nonprofits may go to miamifoundation.org/givemiamiNP to set up their free profile now (must be completed by 5 p.m., Monday, November 26). Organizations can also review event details and Give Miami Day rules at miamifoundation.org/givemiamiFAQ.  For more information, please contact Marianne Maduro, senior program officer at The Miami Foundation, at mmaduro@miamifoundation.org .

Ink Miami 2012: Modern and Contemporary Works on Paper 12/5/12-12/9/12

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Ink Miami 2012: Modern & Contemporary Works on Paper
inkDecember 5-9, 2012
The Suites of Dorchester
1850 Collins Avenue (at 19th Street)
Miami Beach, FL 33139

¡Desayuno Cubano! December 5, 10:00 am
Pulp Party: December 6, 5:30–7:30 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 10:00 am–7:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am–3:00 pm

www.inkartfair.com

Premier Sponsor: XL Insurance.
Presented by the International Fine Print Dealers Association [IFPDA].

INK 2012 VIP Registration

INK Miami Art Fair opens on Wednesday, December 5 at 10:00 am with ¡Desayuno Cubano! at the Suites of Dorchester, just two blocks from the Miami Beach Convention Center. New this year, the Fair plans to serve café con leche and Cuban pastries beginning at 10:00 am on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday to encourage collectors to take advantage of the Fair’s sunny courtyard setting and start their day at Ink Miami.

New This Year! Scope Expands to include Modern Masters

Grounding its established focus on post-war contemporary masters and the newest contemporary editions, the Fair now includes dealers specializing in modern works on paper. To represent this area, the Fair has added Leslie Sacks Fine Art (Los Angeles) and Susan Teller Gallery (New York). Sacks will offer works by Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Marc Chagall in addition to post-war works by David Hockney, Richard Diebenkorn, and Ed Ruscha. Susan Teller will present a focused exhibition of mid-twentieth century American printmakers entitled Peggy Bacon & Her Circle featuring works by Bacon, Isabel Bishop, Minna Citron, Wanda Gág, Reginald Marsh, Anne Ryan and Marguerite Zorach. Also presenting American mid-century modern prints is Dolan Maxwell (Philadelphia), with works by Judith Rothschild, Benton Spruance, and Dox Thrash. Marlborough Graphics (New York) will also feature excellent examples from its vast holdings in European modern masters in addition to Francis Bacon, Chakaia Booker, Richard Estes, and Manolo Valdes.

Post-war Contemporary Masters

Aaron Galleries (Chicago), another new exhibitor, will augment the Fair’s strength in contemporary masterworks with works by Willem deKooning, Wayne Thiebaud, and Kenneth Noland. Singular works by Gerhard Richter, Sol Lewitt, and Robert Rauschenberg will be on offer at Dranoff Fine Art (New York) and Carl Solway Gallery (Cincinnati) will show multiples, trial proofs, and unique works by John Cage, Merce Cunningham, Ann Hamilton, and Frank Stella.

Late twentieth century contemporary

A series of photographic portraits from the late 1990s by Chicago-born and New York-based artist Rashid Johnson will be a highlight at Aaron Galleries. The artist’s major solo exhibition, “Message to Our Folks” was on view at the Miami Art Museum this fall. Dolan/Maxwell will showcase prints and works on paper by Steven Ford, Ryan Parker, and Cheryl Warrick. The Verne Collection (Cleveland), with its special emphasis on rarely-seen contemporary Japanese artists and American artists working in Japan, will exhibit works by Daniel Kelly and Hiroshi Yoshida.

New Editions by Contemporary and emerging Artists

Another new exhibitor, Childs Gallery (Boston), will highlight new works by emerging and mid-career contemporary Cuban artists fresh from this year’s Havana Biennial. These artists are noteworthy for their commitment to using traditional printmaking as their preferred medium for exploring socio-political issues.

The Fair’s contemporary editions publishers will offer collectors the opportunity to acquire fresh new projects before they are scooped up by major galleries. These include works by Sean Scully, Suzanne Caporael, and Cameron Johnson at Tandem Press. Florida’s own Graphicstudio/U.S.F. will present print and sculptural editions by Christian Marclay, Alex Katz, E.V. Day, and Carlos Garaicoa. Mixografía® (Los Angeles) will present a one-man show of six new editions by John Baldessari. New editions by Martin Puryear, Isca Greenfield-Sanders, and Gary Simmons will come from the Berkeley-based print workshop, Paulson Bott Press. Stoney Road Press (Dublin) widens the Fair’s roster of contemporary artists with new editions by Irish artists Brian O’doherty, Dorothy Cross, and William Crozier. Tamarind Institute (Albuquerque), a new addition to the Fair, will offer prints by Tony Delap, James Siena, Alison Saar and Nicola Lopez.

INK Miami receives sponsorship for the annual Pulp Party from XL Insurance. XL Insurance specializes in Property, Casualty, Professional and Specialty insurance for large corporations and middle market companies.

Jazz In The Gardens Presented by Uptown

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Jazz In The Gardens Presented by Uptown
jazzMarch 16 and 17, 2013
Sun Life Stadium
347 Don Shula Drive
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
www.jazzinthegardens.com

Miami Gardens’ 8th annual two-day Jazz in the Gardens music festival at Sun Life Stadium is proud to announce as the festival host, nationally syndicated radio personality, Michael Baisden.

Michael Baisden is undeniably one of the most influential and engaging personalities in radio history. His meteoric rise to No. 1 is redefining radio with the numbers to back it up. The show is nationally syndicated and is heard in over 78 markets nationwide with over eight million loyal listeners daily. His career began when he took a leap of faith to leave his job driving trains in Chicago to self-publish his book and began touring the country selling books out of the trunk of his car. Baisden, who now has four best-selling books to his credit, has hosted two national television shows, and has recently produced three feature films.

"I’m excited to be hosting the 8th Annual Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival. I had the pleasure of hosting the 2011 festival and it was an awesome experience. Each year the event gets bigger and better”, stated Michael Baisden. “I’m looking forward to inviting my listeners from around the country and the world to join me for two days of food, fun, and incredible music. My goal is to make this the most successful Jazz in the Gardens Festival ever!

Jazz in the Gardens success is attributed to the list of legends that grace the stage each year along with its incredible food, affordable tickets and Miami Gardens’ amazing March weather. For the past seven years, the festival has enjoyed unprecedented growth and has consistently delivered increases in attendance. Nearly 50,000 music lovers from the Caribbean, United States and all over Florida attended the 2012 festival. Tickets to the 2013 festival go on sale November 15, 2012, 10:00 a.m. at www.jazzinthegardens.com, the Sun Life Stadium Box Office, www.ticketmaster.com and at Ticketmaster locations. "Baisden is of the premiere radio personalities in the U.S. and a connoisseur of good music and great entertainment. It’s always good to have someone with his reputation, credibility, popularity and love for a really good show on our team," said Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert.

The 2012 "Jazz in the Gardens" featured performances from legendary artists including May J. Blige, Jill Scott, Patti LaBelle, KEM, Kenny G, Doug E Fresh, Kevin Eubanks, Ramsey Lewis and Nicole Henry. Previous years have included celebrated artists such as Erykah Badu, John Legend, Robin Thicke, the late Teena Marie, Wyclef, Babyface, Frankie Beverly and Maze, Chaka Khan, Chrisette Michele, Common, Anthony Hamilton, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Al Jarreau, Gladys Knight, The Isley Brothers, EnVogue, Lalah Hathaway, Branford Marsalis and Roy Ayers.

Jimi Hendrix 70th Birthday Party benefiting Music Education 11/27/12

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Jimi Hendrix 70th Birthday Party benefiting Music Education
jimihendrixNovember 27th, 7:30pm-10:30pm
Hard Rock Cafe-Bayside
401 Biscayne Boulevard R200
Miami, FL 33132
$25.00
Buy Tickets Online

Complimentary: Hors d eourves/Drink/Live music & Entertainment

The purpose of this event is to support music education 501c3 programs in South Florida.

Our network is dedicated to bringing together established and aspiring entertainers who desire to be a part of a union of like-minded people on the cutting edge. Based on our experience and success, we desire to bond, create mentorships, instruction, friendships and memories through Marketing, Consulting and Management.

Global Caribbean & Pieces of Jamaica Art Basel Miami Exhibit at the Little Haiti Cultural Center 12/6/12

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Global Caribbean & Pieces of Jamaica Art Basel Miami Exhibit
caribbeanThursday, December 6, 2012 at 6pm
Little Haiti Cultural Center
212-260 Northeast 59th Terrace
Miami, FL 33137.
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An evening of special performances by artists representing the Caribbean.
There will also be a book signing for the recently published book, “Pieces of Jamaica: The Real Rock Edition”.

The exhibit is opened to the public on the morning of December 7th, 2012 and will end February 16th, 2013.
Admission is free.

Artist and Curator, Edouard Duval Carrie, will present the fourth installation of Global Caribbean entitled French West Indies & Guyana, Focus on the Contemporary Expression featuring fourteen artists from the French Caribbean. The Little Haiti Cultural Center will provide a platform for the work of Arno-Eddy Firmin (Guadelupe), Christian Bertin (Martinique), Ernest Breleur (Martinique), Jean Marc Hunt (Guadeloupe), Thierry Jarrin (Martinique), Valérie John (Martinique), Louis Laouchez (Martinique), Mirtho Linguet (French Guiana), Christophe Mert (Martinique), Bruno Pédurand (Guadeloupe), Luz Severino (Dominican Republic/ Martinique), Philippe Thomarel (Guadeloupe), Thierry Tian-Sio-Po (French Guiana), Laurent Valère (Martinique).

Pieces of Jamaica will showcase artwork that reflects the traditional and avante garde expressions of Jamaican artists in celebration of the 50th anniversary of its independence. A prolific artist, Karl “Jerry” Craig has had one man exhibitions in England, the USA and Jamaica as well as exhibited in many group shows in Canada, Europe, several Latin American countries, Japan, Hong Kong, Mexico, Republic of Dominica, Cuba and Botswana. His work is included in many public and private collections in many countries of the world. David Muir, through photography, showcases the candid beauty of the Jamaican people and its rich and diverse landscape. He has garnered acclaim and excitement from a wide cross-section of art aficionados and general art lovers, prompting a number of exhibitions both locally and internationally. The publication of his book, “Pieces of Jamaica: The Real Rock Edition,” now affords a larger audience to enjoy his work in their homes and for those who are not able to afford the actual pieces from the collection to have this heirloom quality keepsake.

Miami De Gusta 2012 – International Gastronomic Festival 11/28/12

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Miami De Gusta 2012 – International Gastronomic Festival
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
miamidegusta2012flyerMiami Airport Convention Center
711 N.W 72nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33126
Buy Tickets Online

The Colombian American Chamber of Commerce is currently organizing MIAMI DEGUSTA, an international gastronomic festival which brings together the most select chefs and restaurants in Miami.

The festival will present the best restaurants, chefs, and food, beverage and catering industries which will organize a series of culinary events that will offer visitors a unique dining experience.

During the festival, dishes from the participants will be presented in a Great Gastronomic Gala. At the same time, in the liquor area, guest will be able to sample and enjoy the most renowned wine brands from around the world.

During the conclusion of the event, awards for the different categories in the festival will be presented to the participants. The categories will be judged by a jury of five (5) people with expertise in the gastronomic industry. The event will take place Nov 28 – 2012  at the Miami Airport Convention Center in an atmosphere of colors, flavors and smells that evoke the essence and diversity of Miami.

For this reason we want to invite you and the company you represent to participate in this great event; we are certain it will be an amazing opportunity to showcase your creations in the city known worldwide for its international diversity, MIAMI. The event will count with the presence of important South Florida personalities, media and numerous guests from our community that will get together during this night to admire South Florida talent and celebrate new commercial relationships.

Oxenberg Art Special Preview Reception The Paintings of Ashley Collins 11/29/12

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Oxenberg Art Special Preview Reception The Paintings of Ashley Collins
Thursday, November 29, 2012, 7:00 – 10:00PM 
Ashley Collins BridgeOxenberg Fine Art
50 NE 29 Street, Miami, FL 33137
Wynwood Art District
Space Limited – RSVP Required: 305.854.7104 / gallery@oxenbergart.com  
 
Special preview reception featuring: The Paintings of Ashley Collins 
Guests will receive a first view of mega-scale artworks to be presented in the solo exhibition during Miami Art Week and enjoy musical entertainment, light fare and refreshments.

Following a challenging upbringing and journey leading  to establishing her studio in Venice, California,  Ashley Collins has broken ground creating mega–scale, contemporary and layered paintings of horses. Collins’ technique incorporates collage with pages from the 1800s to mid-1900s, obscured historical images and book covers, among other unique layers. Her goal to create lasting works of passion, depth and hope has established her position as one of the most highly valued female contemporary artists of our time.

Collins’ 900 plus work history is included in many of the most important art collections in the world. Today, Collins is among an elite group of valued contemporary artists, as her artworks are iconic in the lexicon of American art.

Centrally located across from Wynwood/Midtown Miami art fairs held during Miami Art Week, Oxenberg Fine Art will be open for  special exhibition viewing hours on those days: 
5 December, 10:00am – 9:00pm
6 December, 10:00am – 9:00pm 
7 December, 10:00am – 10:00pm
8 December, 10:00am – 9:00pm
9 December, 10:00am – 6:00pm

Bass Museum of Art Presents The Endless Renaissance Six Solo Artist Projects

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Bass Museum of Art Presents: The Endless Renaissance – Six Solo Artist Projects
Thursday, December 6 through Monday, December 10, 2012, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
VIP reception on December 5, 2012 9pm-12am.
Bass Museum of Art
2100 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

The Endless Renaissance – Six Solo Artist Projects: Eija-Liisa Ahtila, Barry X Ball, Walead Beshty, Hans-Peter Feldmann, Ged Quinn and Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook will be on view during Art Basel Miami Beach 2012.

The exhibition runs through March 17, 2013.

This December, the Bass Museum of Art shifts away from the curated group show to make room for six individual solo artist projects. On December 5, the Bass Museum of Art presents six international contemporary artists: Eija-Liisa Ahtila (Finland), Barry X Ball (USA), Walead Beshty (UK), Hans-Peter Feldmann (Germany), Ged Quinn (UK) and Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook (Thailand). In 2009, The Bass Museum of Art embarked on an ongoing exploration of the notion that all art was once contemporary and inversely, that all contemporary works of art are part of a continuum of art history. This ongoing project and these six artists presentations pay homage to the Bass Museum of Art’s mission statement, “we educate and inspire by exploring the connections between our historical collection and contemporary art.”

Eija-Liisa Ahtila is a video artist and photographer. She will present a three-screen video projection, The Annunciation, though the Gospel of Luke (1:26–38) provides the narrative and Renaissance painting the iconography, Ahtila interprets the Annunciation with moving images that are at once spiritedly reverential, contemporary, and humane. Through her choice of actors—some of whom are professional and most (a group women from a center for social services) of whom are not—Ahtila questions the nature of performance and the notion of linearity, and presents the “story” of The Annunciation in strikingly original ways. In two versions: one image in a single frame (38 min.), followed by three images (split screen) in a single frame (33 min.). Courtesy Crystal Eye, Finland. In Finnish; English subtitles. 71 min.. Ahtila lives and works in Helsinki, Finland.

Barry X Ball, through the use of unconventional materials and innovative methods, has reinvigorated the age-old tradition of figurative stone sculpture.  Ball employs an elaborate array of equipment and procedures to realize his works, ranging from the cutting edge to the traditional, from 3-D digital scanning, virtual modeling, and computer-controlled milling to hyper-detailed hand carving and polishing.  The sculptures’ complexity is echoed in their clinically poetic titles.  With their simultaneous fever-pitch intensity and surreal stillness, Barry X Ball’s bravura works make an expansive case for the reconsideration of contemporary sculptural practice. Ball lives and works in New York, New York.

Walead Beshty will feature a selection of glass and copper works that demonstrate an awareness of their own histories. Fitting perfectly inside proprietary sizes of FedEx boxes, these glass sculptures travel through the company’s massive infrastructure from venue to venue, becoming severely chipped and cracked. Likewise, Beshty’s large copper panels are handled directly by manufacturers, shippers and art handlers, resulting in smudges, hand-prints and tarnishes.  Beshty’s work exposes the marks of time and physical signs of usage that take place in the process of production, shipping and installation of works of art.  Just as an Old Master painting holds a provenance, a history of ownership and display, Beshty’s use of  fragile materials like copper and glass aid in the disclosure of each object’s “provenance”, and the evidence of their handling. Beshty lives and works in Los Angeles, California.

Hans-Peter Feldmann’s approach to art-making is one of collecting, ordering and re-presenting amateur snapshots, print photographic reproductions, toys and trivial works of art. This project is Hans-Peter Fedlmann’s first solo museum exhibition in the U.S. Feldmann reproduces and recontextualizes our reading of them in books, postcards, posters and multiples. Feldmann lives and works in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Ged Quinn specializes in allegorical paintings that include contemporary images in idyllic scenes based on classical paintings such as the pastoral works of Claude Lorrain and Caspar David Friedrich. The Endless Renaissance Quinn will present densely layered paintings that transform art historical genre painting into contemporary experience. Quinn lives and works in Cornwall, United Kingdom.

Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook is universally recognized as one of the leading video artists from Southeast Asia who was recently featured in dOCUMENTA (13). She will present works from her Two Planets series, in which members of Thai villages discuss several classic works of modern European painting while Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook fixes her camera on them. Contemplated outside of a museum in this atypical context, the work explores the conventions of viewing and interpretation that have come to be central features of the Western experience of art. Rasdjarmrearnsook lives and works in Thailand.

3rd Annual Chanukah Luncheon Charity 12/11/12

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3rd Annual Chanukah Luncheon Charity
December 11, 2012, 10:00am- Boutique Opens
Noon – Luncheon
Westin Diplomat Golf Resort & Spa
501 Diplomat Parkway
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
(954) 883-4000

JAFCO (Jewish Adoption & Foster Care Options Charity) Announces 3rd Annual Chanukah Luncheon Charity Hosts Luncheon to Raise Money to Fulfill the Chanukah Wishes of JAFCO’s Children

JAFCO co-chairs Gayle Yagman and Monica Egozi are proud to host JAFCO’s 3rd Annual Chanukah Miracles Luncheon for the children of JAFCO on December 11, 2012. The goal of this luncheon is to ensure that the children of JAFCO will be able to celebrate Chanukah and have all of their holiday wishes fulfilled. The event will host 400 guests and will be held at the Westin Diplomat Golf Resort & Spa in Hallandale, Florida. JAFCO’s mission is to care for abused, neglected, and special needs children in the Jewish community, and to work in partnership with families and the entire child welfare community. JAFCO provides children with shelter, kosher food, clothing, education, medical and dental care, therapy, recreational activities, birthday and Jewish holiday celebrations and anything else necessary to help these children heal from the trauma of their abuse. Tickets to JAFCO’s 3rd Annual Chanukah Miracles luncheon are available at a cost of $72 and can be purchased by visiting www.jafco.org/events or calling 954-749-7230. For more information please visits www.jafco.org.  

Giant Curious Animals at the Freedom Tower During Art Week Miami 2012

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Giant Curious Animals at the Freedom Tower During Art Week Miami 2012 Opening
Friday, November 30th, at 7pm
MDC’s Freedom Tower
600 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132

All programs are free and open to the public
www.for-everglades.com

November 30, 2012- January 26, 2013

Galleria Ca D’oro is pleased to present Foreverglades an environmentally minded public art exhibition by International Artists William Sweetlove and artists collective, Cracking Art Group. Presented in partnership with Miami Dade’s College Museum of Art + Design and famed Swiss watchmaker Girard-Perregaux, Foreverglades will open with a public reception. The exhibition will run through Saturday, January 26th, 2013.

Foreverglades, an interior and exterior installation in the public realm, establishes a locally conscious perspective focusing on environmental protection, sustainability, and advocacy of South Florida’s National Parks and Preserves. An exhibition unlike anything else of its kind, Foreverglades will encompass a presentation of 300 animals made out of recyclable plastic, resin, and aluminum, native of South Florida, including three specific regional species: native alligators, sea turtles, and frogs literally crawling up, down and around Miami Dade College’s nationally historic building – a feat never before attempted on the famed structure. For the European-based artists, William Sweetlove and Cracking Art Group, the animals were researched and selected for the important role each play in the development and history of our local landscape.

Accompanying the exhibition, the museum in partnership with the MDC Earth Ethics Institute, US National Parks Conservation Association, Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Park, Dry Tortugas National Park and Big Cypress Preserve will present: Foreverglades: here today, hopeful for tomorrow, a one-day educational symposium on Friday, November 30th at the MDC Freedom Tower. The one-day event will feature panel discussions, exhibitions, and performances focusing on the education of advocacy for our fragile South Florida landscape and how artists seek unique ways to present the message. The future may be unknown for the Florida Everglades, but Foreverglades is a true testament to how artists use art to create public awareness for the world we compromise in hopes it will exist forever.

Additional support for Foreverglades is provided by the Consulate General of Italy, Consulate General of Belgium, Consulate General of France, Gulliver Preparatory School and the Biscayne Nature Center. The official opening event for “2013, Year of Italian Culture in the US,” will also take place during the opening of FOReverglades with the patronage of the Consulate General of Italy in Miami and the European Ministry of the Environment.

“Italy is well known for its cuisine, fashion, and design. With this initiative we aim to demonstrate that Italy also has talent in the field of contemporary art. Italians can export brilliant artists and create prestigious events for the world to enjoy. The ecological messages of our artists are well developed in Italy and we are delighted to collaborate with the national parks here in Miami to further their important work in preserving our environment”, declares Gloria Porcella, Italian curator of the Miami Installation.

“The importance of preserving our environment is beautifully represented in Foreverglades”, says Michele Sofisti, CEO of Sowind (Girard-Perregaux and jeanrichard). “We hope that together we are able to spread the message further and increase public awareness of this issue”.

Aqua Girl 2013: Seductive Socializing at the Stylish National Hotel on South Beach 5/15/13-5/19/13

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Aqua Girl® 2013
aquagirlMay 15th – 19th, 2013
National Hotel South Beach
1677 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
aquagirl.org

Aqua Girl is a fundraiser for Aqua Foundation for Women, a foundation dedicated to being the funding catalyst for lesbian, bisexual and transgender wellness and equality in south Florida. This year, Aqua Girl is stepping up and out to deliver an even hotter, sexier, and exciting experience by making our new home at the National Hotel in Miami Beach from May 15 – 19, 2013.

The National Hotel is an art deco legend that has been known throughout history as the hotel of choice for sophisticated jetsetters since 1939. As our guests enter the lobby they will join the ranks of celebrities from Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner, to Mariah Carey and Pitbull. The hotel boasts a restaurant sure to charm any visitor, with a ceiling that features a giant Art Deco tiled portrait of a woman, designed by Tamara de Lampika. In Paris, Lampika was known for leading a bohemian lifestyle and became closely associated with lesbian women and other artists and creative types, including Picasso and Colette. What a nice welcome for our attendees at the conference, making us all feel at home!

Aqua Girl guests can take the plunge and enjoy the longest infinity pool in South Beach. On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (May 17-19) the view will be filled with beautiful women ready to party at our famous pool parties, which sell out every year, so be sure to book early!

The National is ideally located in the heart of South Beach, directly on the ocean for anyone looking to check out our famed beaches. The hotel is a short walk or cab ride to an endless list of fine restaurants, scenic attractions, and fabulous shopping on Lincoln Road and in the Art Deco neighborhood. While at the hotel guests can enjoy the spa, 24-hour room service, a fitness center and more. And, after a full day taking in the sun and fun of Aqua Girl, visitors will be ready to head back to their luxurious rooms to slip into fine linens and dream of the next day of festivities.

Reserve your room at aquagirl.org/travel to receive the group rate and ensure that you enjoy the sun drenched shores of Miami Beach in this stylish, historic hotel filled with LBT women ready to party for a cause!

Antiheroes Project Presents: Mahogany 12/5/12-12/15/12

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Antiheroes Project Presents: Mahogany
Wednesday/Thursday December 5th-6th @8pm
Miami-Dade County Auditorium: OnStage Black Box Theater
2901 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33135
Tickets: 305-547-5414
Ticketmaster: 800-145-3000
 
Saturday/Sunday December 8th-9th
8:30 pm (Saturday ) and 5:30 pm ( Sunday )
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center Black Box Theater
10950 Southwest 211th Street
Miami, FL 33189
Tickets: 786-573-5300
 
Saturday December 15th @8:30 pm
Hialeah High School Auditorium
251 E 47th Street
Hialeah, FL 33013
Reservations: 786-975-4891

Mohogany is a multi-layered performance project adapted from the written works of 1930’s German playwright/poet: Bertolt Brect and features original music by composer: Kurt Waill. This complex and mesmerizing presentation has been adapted for Miami audiences and is the brainchild of director/producer: Jose’Manuel Dominguez in collaboration with emerging artist/musician: Rayko Redwolf.

Originally entitled: (The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny), about a fictitious city founded by immigrants in an unknown place in Florida, also named Mahagonny. The town of Mahagonny is a place founded as a result of forced migration that becomes a decadent attraction for many immigrants. The work talks about the dreams of generations of immigrants, the process of adaptation, corruption, and the economic crisis among other things. The story is centered on a main character, Jimmy, and his struggles as a musician trying to succeed.

While Mahagonny is a fictionalized city, there are many parallels to life in Miami: The radically different lives of the very rich and very poor, the life of immigrants, everyone’s pursuit of the American dream, and meteorological and psychological phenomena of hurricanes, which, in this city, like in Miami, they are a seasonal dramatic issue.

Mahagonny will be a full-length performance that uses the atmosphere of cabaret. The particular performative universe of this work will be created by using dancers, actors and musicians, all working collaboratively. There are many elements of physical theater and all of the performers move and dance; some of the actors will have interventions as musicians; and some of the musicians will be actors.

Mahagonny will appeal to all kinds of adult audiences, especially in terms of age, ethnicity and linguistic diversity. The piece will be performed in Spanish with supertitles in English. The project is design within a fully accessible concept. Audiences interested in the professional development and expression of persons with disabilities will be especially interested in this work.

We invite you to come out to a performance of MAHOGANY and have your soul stirred by an amazing ensemble cast including: Ivette Kellems, Carlos Ortiz, Jose Salinas, Luis Nalerio, Yesenia Nieblas, Fernando Goicochea, Gabriel Ochoa, Bernardo Bernal, Sebastián Ochoa, and Sergio Mora. Rayko Redwolf (music director and performer), José Brown, Hans Hernandez, Set and Costume Designer: Susy Raffo, all under the direction of Artistic director: José Manuel Domínguez, Assistant director: Maria A. Franco and Executive producer: Alex Negron.

Antiheroes Project, Inc. is a non profit organization which fosters inclusion in South Florida, produces and presents artistic projects with enphasys in the collaboration between artists with and withouth disabilities. The organization, founded in 2011, believes that artistic venues are ideal places for convergence of different audiences.

For more information, look up our FB page: Antiheroes Project, or contact us at (786) 975 4891.

Overture Miami by Arts For A Better World 12/4/12-12/9/12

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Overture Miami by Arts For A Better World
overtureDecember 4-9, 2012
NW 34th Street & Buena Vista Avenue
Midtown Miami, Florida, 33127

Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 7 – 9pm
“An Evening at Rao’s in Miami”  Vernissage For VIP and Press exclusively
Public Hours
Wednesday – Saturday, Dec. 5 – 8, 11am – 7pm
Sunday, Dec. 9, 11am – 6pm
School Tours, Daily, 8:30 – 10:30am

Admission Tickets:
VIP Holders: Free
1 day: $15
1 day + catalog: $30
Multiple days + catalog: $50
Overture Catalog: $20
Senior citizens, students with ID, and children 12 & up: $10
Children under 12 and Members of the Armed Forces: Free

Arts For A Better Worldâ„¢ will be returning for its 3rd Edition during Art Basel Miami Beach with Overture Miami â„¢, its newly redesigned and enhanced international platform for contemporary art.

While we have a great interest in the developments and art from new geographies, the Overture Show of Contemporary Art is dedicated to presenting major new trends from around the world.

AE-Collective Presents BKMIA 11/24/12

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AE-Collective Presents BKMIA
Saturday, November 24th, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
poster2_8x11Wood Tavern
2531 NW 2ND Ave
Miami, FL 33127

www.ae-collective.com
www.aecollective.eventbrite.com

Ages 21 and Over

BKMIA “Two Cities One Culture” brings progressive Brooklyn and Miami Musicians together to the heart of the Miami music scene. BKMIA shines the spotlight on the unique alliance and synergy between the two cities and showcase the similarities of both cultures in relation to music.

2:00 to 3:00 — Haitian Hillbilly
3:00 to 3:30 — Metro Zu
3:30 to 4:30 — Lolo
4:30 to 5:00 — Kool AD
5:00 to 5:30 — Chris Oh
5:30 to 6:00 — Steven A. Clark
6:00 to 6:30 — Artime
6:30 to 7:00 — Surprise Guest
7:00 to 7:30 — Keen One
7:30 to 8:00 — Deaf Poets
8:00 to 8:30 — Ideal
8:30 to 9:00 — Ninjasonik
9:00 to 9:15 — Iron Lyon
9:15 to 9:35 — Spaceghost Purrp
9:35 to 10:00 -Iron Lyon

Peace On E(ART)H Fundraising Event and Art Exhibition to Benefit Planting Peace 12/6/12

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Peace On E(ART)H Fundraising Event and Art Exhibition to Benefit Planting Peace
POE-WEB2SidesThursday December 6th, 2012 from 8-11pm.
FIFTY Ultra Lounge at the Viceroy Hotel Miami.
485 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL 33131

The $10 admission includes a complimentary cocktail and a raffle ticket.

Tickets may be purchased online
21+
www.plantingpeace.org

For The Cause Events is hosting the Peace On E(ART)H fundraising event to benefit the nonprofit organization Planting Peace. The event will take place during Art Basel.

The event will be hosted by Serena ChaCha, contestant on the upcoming season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, and will consist of a silent auction, raffle, artistic dance performance by Elemental Expressions Entertainment and live music by Elastic Bond. Special guest, Diego Val, from this season’s The Voice will also be lending his support to this important cause.

There will be an art exhibition and silent auction of pieces by artists who will be donating a percentage of the sales during the event to Planting Peace. Participating artists include Rubem Robierb, Alex Yanes, Alan Feldmesser, David Lavernia, Thang Dao, Gabriela McAdams, Marina Gonella, Ingrid Mathurin, Edward Oliveira, Anica Shpilberg, Ricardo Serpa, Sean Murdock, and Nathan Ranelli. Product Sponsors include Asprey, Lamaritere, Teavana,Kiehls, TEASY, Nina Stones, Follow Your Bliss Jewelry, Grand Luxe Café, Bdry Blow Dry Bar, Duffy’s Sports Grille, and many more.

The funds raised will go directly to Planting Peace’s “Stomp the Worm” project, which is a program set forth to provide de-worming medications to poverty stricken areas of the world.

The goal is to help raise funds for 1 million de-worming vaccinations for children living in Central and South America. Every $1.00 raised will help de-worm 50 children.

Les Jacmeliens: Contemporary Art of Haiti 12/6/12-12/8/12

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Les Jacmeliens: Contemporary Art of Haiti
December 6 and December 8, @ 7pm-10pm
Haitian Heritage Museum- Design District
4141 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33137
Register Free Online

Art Basel Exhibition -Bridge to Haiti’s Art Revival – With the three year mark of the Haiti earthquake approaching, the tides are moving towards revitalization…through bricks & mortar, and even the culture of its people, undeniably Haiti’s greatest natural resource. Jacmel, often described as Haiti’s most beautiful city and one of the country’s tourist destinations, is perhaps the place of hope where an art revival is also leading to the county’s revitalization. During this year’s Art Basel celebration, the “Les Jacmeliens: Haiti Contemporary 2012” art exhibition bridges Haiti’s renowned Arts District in Jacmel Haiti with the Arts District of Miami.

“Les Jacmeliens: Haiti Contemporary 2012” debuts a group exhibition that will feature works by various Haitian artists from Haiti – Seide, Dodard, Mathieu, Benjamin and Mevs – The exhibition unveils with an opening VIP reception at the Haitian Heritage Museum.

Art lovers will be intrigued by the artist’s unique expressions that celebrate the shifting tides in Haiti, its Arts scene and it’s impact in the Diaspora. This platform will bring the country’s artistic players to the forefront of Miami’s bustling arts movement. The exhibition is being featured at the Haitian Heritage Museum located at 4141 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 105C Miami Design District.

Haitian Heritage Museum has partnered with International curator Michele Frisch, the Director of MUPUNAH (Musée du Pantheon National Haitien) and the Consulate General of Haiti in Miami to present this year’s contemporary exhibition.

For more information on the opening reception for “Les Jacmeliens: Haiti Contemporary 2012,” please contact the Haitian Heritage Museum at (305) 371-5988.

DJ Otto Knows Hosts New Year’s Eve 2012 Celebration At Wall Lounge 12/31/12

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DJ Otto Knows Hosts New Year’s Eve 2012 Celebration At Wall Lounge
Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
WALL at W South Beach
2201 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

WALL at W South Beach is proud to announce its New Year’s Eve 2012 celebration will feature Swedish DJ and music producer, Otto Knows, member of Sebastian Ingrosso’s Refune Records. The party comes on the heels of the lounge’s three-year anniversary and recent renovations that revealed a sophisticated new look, sound and party lineup.
 
A slew of local DJs will kickoff the fete and wind down the final moments of 2012 with an electric mix of house beats, followed by special guest DJ, Otto Knows. Hailing from Stockholm, he has played at some of the world’s most prominent dance events, including this year’s Winter Music Conference, and is supported by Swedish House Mafia, Alesso, Dada Life and others.
 
Revelers will groove into the early hours of the new year with tracks including Otto Knows’s European debut single, “Million Voices,” one of the most popular EDM tracks of 2012 and a staple in Avicii’s tour, along with his remix of Imogen Heap’s “Hide and Seek.”

Alesso Hosts New Year’s Eve 2012 Event at Wet at W South Beach 12/31/12

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Alesso Hosts New Year’s Eve 2012 Event at Wet at W South Beach
Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, 9 p.m. to2 a.m.
WET at W South Beach
2201 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305.938.3130

WET at W South Beach is proud to announce Alesso, part of Sebastian Ingrosso’s Refune Records, as host of its highly anticipated poolside New Year’s Eve celebration to close out 2012.

The 21-year-old Swedish DJ and music producer is responsible for some of the year’s biggest tracks and remixes ,including ”Years,” “Calling,” “Raise Your Head” and remixes for David Guetta, Keane and many more. Guests will welcome 2013 in decadent fashion as the hotel’s outdoor oasis is transformed into a fully functioning nightclub, featuring LED screens, special effects, laser lighting and lounge seating atop a glass-covered pool deck.

The Pious Pig Restaurant Group at SCOPE Art Miami during Art Basel 12/3/12-12/9/12

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The Pious Pig Restaurant Group at SCOPE Art Miami during Art Basel
December 3rd through December 9th, 2012
SCOPE Art Miami
110 N.E. 36 St. at Midtown Blvd
Miami, Florida 33137

TPPRG_Logo_LongWith the addition of Acme Bakery & Coffee to its repertoire, The Pious Pig Restaurant Group (TPPRG) has officially been formed. TPPRG at this point includes The Federal Food, Drink & Provisions, current and future Phuc Yea! undertakings and, now, Acme Bakery & Coffee.

Comprised by Alejandro Ortiz, Aniece Meinhold and Cesar Zapata, this dynamic threesome is hell-bent on creating compelling food and beverage concepts intent on stirring Miami’s culinary pot.

Determined to make a splash, what better way to introduce TPPRG as a local restaurant group than during Art Basel Miami festivities? TPPRG will be setting up shop at the SCOPE Art Miami tent as the official caterers for the event. They will be showcasing their three popular concepts – The Federal, Acme Bakery & Coffee and Phuc Yea! – to snowbirds, art aficionados and art exhibitors in a 100,000 square foot tent located in the heart of Miami’s Midtown mixed used complex. TPPRG will also be introducing their Phuc Mei! pop up bar adjacent to Phuc Yea! Clearly this group is not lacking in the sense of humor department.

In addition to showcasing TPPRG to the art elite, the SCOPE Miami tent will be sponsored by VH1. Phuc Yea! and Phuc Mei! will be providing music and art enthusiasts alike their eats and drinks within the VH1 pavillion for the duration of the event.

The SCOPE Miami Official Party will be Presented by Vh1 and feature groundbreaking You Oughta Know musical talent from Vh1’s impressive roster, alongside SCOPE & Vh1 co-curated visual work.

Matching Set Verge Art Miami Beach Opening Night Showcase 12/6/12

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Matching Set Verge Art Miami Beach Opening Night Showcase
Dec 6, 6-10pm
Pocket-of-Lollipops-Live-photoESSEX House
1001 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Matching Set: Last year Pocket of Lollipops duo Maite and Tony brought you the mind-expanding Cashmere Kitty. This year, they are joining forces with Verge Art Fair for their opening night Art Party to produce Matching Set, an unruffled line up of musical acts Datamouth, Cog Nomen, Pocket of Lollipops and DJ Jiriki.

Posh Punk Duo Maitejosune Urrechaga & Tony Kapel from Pocket of Lollipops bring to you another combination of their artshmaltz. These two have been know for their installations and music performances together. Individually Maite is a visual artist and Tony is a writer. When these two forces combine they marry iconic tones. Past events have included: “Cashmere Kitties,” “Snowcone in the Stairs,” “It’s Okay to Cross now,” and “The Halls Ways.” These events have ranged from Live Paper Ball Fights, feeding the audience lollipops, and creating and coloring masks to chase snails. For this special performance, Maite describes her goal as helping the audience to “imagine drizzles steel pressing themselves into your being.”

Datamouth is the moniker of Chris Salazar, an artist and musician originally from Santiago, Chile who currently lives in Miami, FL. Salazar’s musical background is diverse: guitarist in the influential South Florida punk band Milkshed in the 1990’s and early 2000’s; guitarist in the instrumental rock band Vidavox (described as an amalgam of jazz, progressive rock, jam band, & math rock) in the early-mid 2000’s; and performer/collaborator in various other musical projects. Additionally, video game soundtracks and Freestyle music were among the earliest electronic influences on Salazar. His approach to electronic music is atypical in that his tracks often evolve from melodies written on guitar. Although Salazar is a senior art director professionally, outside of work, he continues to work in art by constantly drawing, designing, photographing + film-making, and creating music.

Cog Nomen is made up of Guitarist, Buffalo Brown and drummer, Brave Ulysses, both of whom have been staples in the Miami live music scene for a better part of the last decade. Cog Nomen’s music is part electro-pop with an good dose of psychedelic ambient rock-scapes (Imagine Pink Floyd jamming with Daft Punk at Brian Eno’s house). Each of their songs constructs a familiar place with spry rhythms, lush textures and engaging hooks without the safety net of plug-ins or pre-recorded sequences favored by laptop musicians. Their debut album Even The Odd was recorded live during the summer of 2011 while facing each other in the recording studio. Recently they have been at it again with their unique twist of psychedelic and pop music- releasing their second album titled “The End Of Knowing (As We Know It)” in CD and MP3 format on August 1st. The Cog Nomen sound is so raw yet refined that its instantly familiar while exuberantly fresh and unpredictab

JIRIKI JiRiKi is an Atlanta based artist who grew up playing in different psychadelic jam bands, then enrolled into the electronic music production program at SAE institute in Miami which paved the way to her first EDM project as JiRiKi, which started in July of 2011. Sets and production include a fusion of Dubstep, Drumstep, Drum and Bass, Electro, Trip Hop, and Glitch.

Capponi Group to Help Miami Rescue Mission in Time for Holidays

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Capponi Group to Help Miami Rescue Mission in Time for Holidays

capponiAs the Miami Rescue Mission gears up to feed thousands during the Thanksgiving holiday, Michael Capponi, Chairman of Capponi Construction Group, LLC, and Miami Rescue Mission announced on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012, its recent partnership for the expansion of the Men’s Center Annex. Notables in attendance at the press conference included:  Capponi Construction Group President and CEO Kenneth J. Gross; Miami Beach Vice Mayor Michael Gongora, General Sales Manager of Clear Channel Communications Gary Reyes; Miami Rescue Mission’s President Ron Brummitt, Development Director Marilyn Brummitt, and Board Director Carlos Acosta.
 
Capponi Construction Group will increase capacity by adding 78 beds and complete the expansion of the Miami-based homeless shelter, giving the new building at 2031 NW 1 Ct. an avant-garde look and feel. Kobi Karp Architecture and Interior Design, Inc. is the project’s architect and design firm.
 
South Florida-based entrepreneur and philanthropist Michael Capponi has a long history of leading humanitarian initiatives, focusing his efforts on supporting Miami Rescue Mission’s aim to feed, house and provide services to the local homeless community. In 2008, proceeds from Capponi’s birthday fundraiser benefitted the Miami Rescue Mission, and other non-profit organizations. The following year, Capponi contributed a new health clinic for the homeless, sponsored the Great Thanksgiving Day Banquet, and donated a vehicle named Hope Mobile to the Miami Rescue Mission, for which he serves as an Advisory Board member. Capponi is Chairman of Capponi Group Corp., an assemblage of companies that specialize in the construction, entertainment and nightlife industries, as well as the revitalization of Haiti. Founder of the Haiti Empowerment Mission (www.haitiempowermentmission.org), Capponi has been a driving force in rebuilding Haiti through direct aid to its residents.
 
The Center for Men at Miami Rescue Mission offers a comprehensive, eight to fourteen month residential program for men who suffer from the deeply challenging problems of chronic homelessness; most often caused by chemical abuse or addiction, medical and mental issues, illiteracy, or lack of adequate job skills.

About Capponi Construction Group, LLC
In 2010, Michael Capponi partnered with President and CEO Kenneth J. Gross, former Senior Project Executive of the WCI Tower Division, Strategic Operations Partner and Board Member Todd C. Pennington, former Executive Vice-President of Bovis Lend Lease, and Executive Vice President of Construction Robert Wrieden, former Vice-President of the WCI Residential Division, to create Capponi Construction Group LLC, a Florida licensed general contractor (CGC045327). Together they have a combined total of over 90 years of industry experience and have built properties valued over $23 billion dollars in South Florida. Capponi Construction Group’s professionals average over 20 years in the industry and all have the hands-on experience necessary to successfully meet the challenges inherent in constructing multiple building types, including new construction and renovation of significant private residences, estates, high-end commercial projects, historic rehabilitation and construction of new hotels, condominiums and shopping centers.  Since 2010, Capponi Construction Group, LLC, has completed multiple building types, including new construction, renovations and the historic rehabilitation of private residences, estates, condominiums, high-end commercial projects, shopping centers and hotels. For more information on Capponi Construction Group, LLC, please contact (305) 695-4410 or visit www.capponiconstruction.com.
 
About Miami Rescue Mission
Miami Rescue Mission, Inc. (MRM) is a charitable faith-based organization providing spiritual, physical, and social services to the poor and needy; including homeless men, women, and children since 1922. As a faith-based organization, we operate with Christian and charitable values and provide our services to all without regard to race, faith, age or gender. The Mission also operates its Broward Outreach Centers in Hollywood and Pompano Beach. www.miamirescuemission.com.

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University Of Miami Presents 5th Annual Cane Art Fair During Art Basel 12/5/12-12/8/12

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University Of Miami Presents 5th Annual Cane Art Fair During Art Basel
Opening reception: 2pm to 10pm, Saturday, December 8, in conjunction with Art Basel Miami Beach 2012.
University of Miami Gallery
Wynwood Building
2750 NW 3rd Avenue, Suite 4
Miami, FL

December 5, 2012 – January 25, 2013.

Artists featured in this exhibition include José Miguel Cabrera(Photography), Dan Listwan (Ceramics), Eddy Lopez (Printmaking), Gerardo Olhovich (Painting), Colin Sherrell (Sculpture) and many more.

In honor of Art Basel Miami Beach, the Art and Art History Department presents the 5th Annual Cane Fair featuring artwork of UM students earning their Masters in Fine Arts. Works on display include photography, sculpture, ceramics, painting and more.

The MFA program is a 60 credit, three-year program resulting in a terminal degree that both prepares students to enter the professional, studio art world and qualifies them for college teaching.  Entrance to the program is highly competitive and draws applicants from across the US and internationally.

Artecho: Social Initiative Set During Art Basel 12/4/12-12/9/12

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Artecho: Social Initiative Set During Art Basel
artechoDEC. 4-9th
Miami Project Art Fair
NE 1st Ave. & 30th St.
Miami, FL 33137
http://www.techo.org/ARTECHO/

ARTECHO is an event organized by TECHO, a youth led non-profit organization that seeks to overcome poverty across Latin America, through the joint work of volunteers and families living in slums. ARTECHO is a social initiative set during Art Basel, that aims to raise awareness of the realities of poverty through Latin America. Each year, TECHO invites a select group of renowned artists from around the world to participate by having them intervene small-scale replicas (16” x 8”) of the houses that are build by TECHO throughout Latin America. The artwork is then exhibited and auctioned at ARTECHO, in an effort to raise awareness and funds for the millions of people living in extreme poverty conditions. Last year’s event raised USD227,000.00, enough to build 127 transitional houses.

Artists: Adriana Salazar, Pablo Tamayo, Jesse Florez, Glexis Novoa, Rogelio Polesello, Ana Alenso, Emilia Azcarate, Edwin Monsalve, Craig Kucia, Patrick Hamilton, Josefina Guilisasti, Guillermo Kuitca, Matias Duville, Pedro Tyler, Glenda León, Suwon Lee, Ernesto Neto, Amalia Pica

Solita Mishaan, Mariela Cisneros, Alberto Chehebar, Eduardo Padrón, Rosa de la Cruz, and Andres Oppenheimer are amongst this year’s Host Committee. ARTECHO counts on the support of main sponsors, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation; Santander Private Banking, and Drew Estate as supporting sponsors; Univision is the exclusive media partner for the event; and Diego Costa Peuser (Arte al Día/PINTA Art Show), art director for the event.

Exhibits from world-renowned artists including: Guillermo Kuitca, Pablo Tamayo, Ernesto Neto, Suwon Lee, Glenda León, Glexis Novoa, Ana Alenso, Patrick Hamilton, Rogelio Polesello, Amalia Pica, Pedro Tyler, Josefina Guilisasti, Matias Duville, Jesse Florez, Edwin Monsalve, Adriana Salazar, Emilia Azcarate, Nicolas Lobo, Craig Kucia, and a live art intervention of a full scale house (194 sq. ft.) by Peruvian artist Fabian de la Flor.

Nearly 173 million people live in conditions of extreme poverty in Latin America. Through the joint work of families living in extreme poverty with youth volunteers, TECHO seeks to overcome poverty in slums. TECHO is convinced that poverty can be permanently eradicated if society as a whole recognizes poverty as a priority and actively works towards overcoming it.

For more information visit www.techo.org/ARTECHO

Breakfast with Santa at BRIO 12/8/12

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Breakfast with Santa at BRIO
brioSaturday, Dec. 8, 2012, 9-10:30 a.m.
BRIO Tuscan Grille
The Shops at Pembroke Gardens
14576 SW 5th Street
Pembroke Pines, FL 33082
Phone: (954) 431-1341

Cost: $11.95 per adult; $5.95 per child

Reservations are required. Call BRIO at The Shops at Pembroke Gardens at (954) 431-1341 to reserve for this special Santa event!

Santa is paying a special visit to BRIO Tuscan Grille at The Shops at Pembroke Gardens to hear Christmas wishes and spread holiday cheer. Guests will enjoy a delicious plated breakfast and holiday activities including a visit and photos with Santa (guests are encouraged to bring their cameras), coloring contest, a goodie bag for each child and more.
 
Guests are encouraged to bring in a new, unwrapped toy which will be donated to several local charities through The Shops at Pembroke Gardens’ Caravan of Joy: Miramar Fire Department, Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center, Good Shepherd Child Development Center, Hialeah Housing, Redlands Christian Migrant Centers, Sagrada Familia Child Care Centers, and TACOLCY Center. Everyone who brings a new, unwrapped toy toy will be registered to win a BRIO $100 gift card.
 
BRIO’s breakfast will be plentiful with scrumptious items for both adults and children. Dishes on the adult menu include Fritatta Al Forno, layered with eggs, angel hair, crisp bacon, onions, spinach, artichoke, Fontina cheese and Parmesan cream, served with potatoes peperonata and fresh fruit; Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries & Bacon, three farm fresh scrambled eggs with potatoes peperonata, Applewood smoked bacon and fresh fruit; Open Faced Chicken & Avocado Omelet with Feta cheese, roasted peppers and crispy lavoush, served with potatoes peperonata and fresh fruit; Berries & Cream French Toast, brioche stuffed with Mascarpone cream cheese and sautéed until golden brown, topped with fresh berries and a vanilla cream cheese drizzle, served with bacon; and BRIO’s Omelet Del Giorno, chef’s special omelet of bacon, tomatoes, spinach and mozzarella, served with potatoes peperonata and fresh fruit.
 
Children’s selections include Kids’ French Toast served with maple syrup, bacon and fresh fruit; and Kids’ Scrambled Eggs served with bacon and fresh fruit.
 
Reservations are required for the Breakfast with Santa event.
 
After BRIO’s Breakfast with Santa, guests are invited to enjoy holiday festivities at The Shops at Pembroke Gardens, including more photos with Santa by the fountain, photo opportunities at the fireplace and Caravan of Joy and more. Santa and others will be passing out candy canes. On Sunday, Dec. 9 at 5 p.m., there will be a blessing and lighting of the Hanukkah candle at the fountain.

Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration at Flamingo Road Nursery 12/1/12-12/9/12

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Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration at Flamingo Road Nursery
Weekends of December 1-2 and 8-9
flamingoFlamingo Road Nursery
1655 Flamingo Road
Davie, FL 33325
(954) 475-7878
www.flamingoroadnursery.com
8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Crafts and Shopping Specials
11 a.m. “Plants as Gifts” workshop
2 p.m. “Mixed Container” workshop
Noon – 4 p.m. Sleigh Rides ($4 per person)
Noon –pie tasting
1 – 4 p.m. Santa, Face Painting

Saturday, December 1 – Tropical Holiday Feast
6-9 p.m. ($25 before 11/26, $35 after)
Reservations are required by calling 954-475-7878

The annual FREE Christmas Celebration allows the entire family to enjoy the expansive campus of Flamingo Road Nursery, which includes a full-service nursery, honey farm, famers market and sit down café.  Activities include crafts for children, Santa, face painting, pie tasting, hot cider and hot chocolate and plant workshops.
 
Sleigh rides are only $4 and adults are invited to attend a tropical holiday feast with pig roast and wine tasting for only $25 (for tickets purchased before 11/26).
 
Flamingo Road also features the area’s largest fresh Christmas tree forest.  All trees are standing in water to ensure maximum freshness and extended life.

Fundraising Concert for Pop-Up Piano Miami 12/5/12

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Fundraising Concert for Pop-Up Piano Miami
Wednesday, December 5, 2012, 8:30PM – 11:30PM
The PERRY South Beach Hotel
2377 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
popuppianomia.com.

Tickets are $100 and are available online. 100 percent of the tickets sales will be donated to the two beneficiaries of the concert event.

In support and celebration of this year’s project, Pop-Up Piano Miami and Steinway & Sons Miami will host a fundraising concert at The PERRY South Beach Hotel, one of Miami’s premier and chic hotspot hotels. The evening is sponsored in part by Perry Ellis International, a proud supporter of the thriving arts community in South Florida. The event will feature a performance by Yuna who is presented by Metro 1 with some surprise special performances including the renowned rockjazz pianist Elew. Surrounding the highlighted performances will be one of Miami’s famed nightlife DJs, Yissel Cabrera A.K.A. DJ YSL. Fundraiser guests will be able to enjoy passed hors d’oeuvres courtesy of The One Group and cocktails courtesy of GREY GOOSE Vodka. Guests can expect to receive goodie bags with a surprise gift from Hallandale’s newest wine shop, Mas Vino, and nibbles from KIND Healthy Snacks. All of the finished pianos will be on view at the event before they are dispersed to the streets the following morning by Wynwood Shipping. The evening will close with Soligo Brut prosecco and sweets also courtesy of The One Group.

The event will host a silent auction of unique treats and donated gifts from PUPM partners. One of the silent auction items will include a Pop-Up Piano Miami piano painted and signed by last year’s participating artist, Arnaud Pages. Guests will have the opportunity to own their very own PUPM piano. The funds that are raised from the auction and ticket sales will be donated to Friends of the New World Symphony and Central Africa’s only symphony orchestra, Kimbanguist Symphony Orchestra, which was recently featured on CBS’s 60 Minutes. The concert is expected to be one Art Basel week’s premier events for a worthy cause.

Miami Jewish Film Festival 1/24/13-2/4/13

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Miami Jewish Film Festival
Hava Naglia Chairs-JennyJimenez_copyrightJan. 24 – Feb. 4
Cosford Cinema at the University of Miami
Coral Gables

Frank Theaters at Intracoastal Mall
North Miami Beach

Regal Cinema South Beach 18
Miami Beach.
www.miamijewishfilmfestival.com or call 1-888-585-FILM

Hora Happening at Miami Jewish Film Festival
 
The song is instantly recognizable. Hava Nagila (The Movie) which opens the Miami Jewish Film Festival on Saturday, January 26, is a toe-tapping, hand clapping romp through the history, mystery and meaning of a ubiquitous party song that has its roots in the shtetls of Eastern Europe, and has found a cultural re-boot with recordings by Harry Belefonte, Elvis and Connie Francis. Marking its’ sweet 16th year, the ten-day festival brings award-winning national and international dramas, thought-provoking documentaries about cultural diversity and racism, and endearing stories that explore friendship, trust and the art of forgiveness. Special events include Miami’s largest Hora dance on Monday, Jan. 21.

Images: Hava Nagila – wedding scene

MAM Party on the Plaza celebrating the opening of New Work Miami 2013 12/6/12

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MAM Party on the Plaza celebrating the opening of New Work Miami 2013
Thursday, December 6, 7-11PM
Miami Art Museum
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130

MAM celebrates the opening of New Work Miami 2013, showcasing newly-commissioned works by Miami’s vibrant artistic community, during Party on the Plaza, the Museum’s signature Art Basel Miami Beach/Miami Art Week event. The annual event is hosted by MAM Director Thom Collins and will feature a special musical performance by Spam Allstars and cocktails on the Museum’s outdoor plaza.

Access with MAM invitation, MAM Contemporaries membership, MAM Contributing ($250) and above membership; Art Basel Miami Beach, Design Miami/ and Art Miami VIP Cards, exhibitor pass, and press pass

Shuttle provided to/from Miami Beach Convention Center. Events@miamiartmuseum.org or 305.375.1704.

TheUrbanCollective Art Africa Miami Arts Fair 12/4/12-12/9/12

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TheUrbanCollective Art Africa Miami Arts Fair
December 4-9, 2012
919 NW 2nd Ave
Overtown, Miami, FL 33136

Tuesday Dec 4th, 6:00-10:00 pm
Opening Reception with DJ Ohso  By Invitation at TheUrbanCollective, Midtown

Thursday Dec 6th , 6:00-10:00 pm
Evening First Look (By invitation)
7:00-9:00 pm, Black Art in America and Non Radio Music: Mobile Media Lounge
10:00- UNTIL, Art Africa 2012 After Hours Speakasy at Avenue D

Friday Dec 7th, 11:00 am -6:00 pm
Art Africa Miami Arts Fair Exhibition General Admission

Saturday Dec 8th, 11:00 am-7:00 pm
Art Africa Miami Exhibition
1:00-3:00 pm, Diaspora Dialogue

Sunday Dec 9th, 11:00 am-6:00 pm
Art Africa Miami Arts Fair Exhibition
7:00 pm- 10:00 pm, Closing Mixer at Soyka

www.artafricamiami.com  and follow on Twitter @ArtAfricaMiami.

TheUrbanCollective exhilarates Art Basel with dynamic Art Africa Miami Arts Fair experience featuring the most critically acclaimed contemporary artwork from the Global African Diaspora Fair to serve as cultural epicenter of Art Basel 2012 with grand lineup of events.

TheUrbanCollective and the City of Miami, SEOPW CRA gear up to present a top-notch line-up of the most exquisite contemporary artwork from Africa and its Diaspora during 2nd annual Art Africa Miami Arts Fair. With a pavilion themed around the art and culture of the African Diaspora and housed in a grand 8,000 square foot exhibition tent adjacent to the Lyric Theatre at 919 NW 2nd Ave. Miami, FL , the Miami Arts Fair will fare like no other Art Basel event. The Art Africa Miami Arts Fair is the first comprehensive fair to debut within Art Basel in some time and the first of its kind to feature the art of the African Diaspora exclusively.

This year’s exhibition will host over 50 contemporary artists from the Global African Diaspora in a tent/container hybrid model pavilion, which is sure to draw the curiosity of art enthusiasts, collectors, and aesthetes alike. Fair goers and exhibitors will have the opportunity to experience an unparalleled body of work selected by a jury of art professionals whose contributions to the art world are extensive and of critical importance to both seasoned and emerging artists alike.

Art Africa Miami is set to serve as the cultural arts epicenter of Art Basel; as the fair celebrates everything from Jamaica’s 50th anniversary featuring a special exhibition from artists of the Caribbean including Jamaica, Trinidad, Haiti and Barbados, to the musical honoring of the great Mambo King, Cachao, to the highlighted works of the Global African Diaspora’s best contemporary visual artists. Panel discussions on the state of contemporary visual arts in the Global African Diaspora will round out the exhibition, stimulating the dialogue of exhibitors beyond the point of awe and observation.

“South Florida temporarily transforms into an art Mecca during Art Basel and we wanted to give people the opportunity to learn and experience the unique culture of our local Diaspora artists”, states Commissioner Michelle Spence-Jones.

“Art and Sustainable Design are powerful agents for positive transformation in our communities. We see the change happening throughout South Florida. TheUrbanCollective and Art Africa Miami plan to be a part of that transformative narrative for years to come”, states Neil Hall, Owner of TheUrbanCollective.

The Urban Collective is a sustainable lifestyle brand driven by our passion for innovative design, art, and cultural exchange with partnering skilled artisans in developing countries who design beautifully hand crafted products and artifacts. Our brand emerged as one of the new urban lifestyle boutiques located in Miami’s Midtown on N. Miami Ave in 2004 and continues to support the work of these artisans through our partnership and collaboration with a number of non-profit organizations including Global Partners for Development, Aid to Artisans, League of Artisans and NEST, which is dedicated to changing the lives of women artisans by giving them small loans to build and maintain art or craft-based businesses. We proudly support the work of artisans who design, fabricate and offer our patrons a collection of beautiful products that marries the raw authenticity of African craftsmanship with the sleekness of modernity.

Art Public Opening Night 12/5/12

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Art Public Opening Night
artpublicDecember 5 2012 8:30-10pm
Collins Park
2100 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Art Public is free and open to the public from Dec 5-9 2011 | 24 hours

For the second year running, Art Public will turn Collins Park into an outdoor exhibition space with large scale sculptures, videos, installations and live performances. Produced in collaboration with the Bass Museum of Art, the Art Basel Miami Beach sector includes works from the show’s galleries, by leading and emerging international artists, installed from ground level within the park to flying along the Miami Beach skyline above.

Performances taking place during Art Public Opening Night on Dec 5:
8.30pm | Jason and Alicia Hall Moran | AiR, 2012
9.00pm | My Barbarian | Broke People`s Baroque Theater, 2010-2012
9.30pm | Alex Israel | Miami 2012

List of Art Public artworks:
Pierre Ardouvin | Bonhomme de neige, 2007 Valentin
Alice Aycock | Twin Vortexes, 2012 | Galerie Thomas Schulte and Fredric Snitzer Gallery
Lourival Cuquinha Varal, 2012 | A Gentil Carioca
José Davila | Untitled (The Space Beneath Us), 2012 | Galería OMR and Travesia Cuatro
Mark Hagen | To be Titled (Additive Sculpture, Miami Screen), 2012 | Almine Rech Gallery
David Keating | Riser, 2012 | RaebervonStenglin
Juliana Cerqueira Leite | Climb, 2012 | Casa Triângulo
Teresa Margolles |Untitled, 2010 | LABOR
Dave McKenzie | Declaration, 2012 | Susanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects
Raul Mourão | Balanço Maré I (Para Bela e Lia), 2011 | Galeria Nara Roesler
Iván Navarro and Courtney Smith | Street Lamp, 2012 | Paul Kasmin Gallery
Ruben Ochoa | Lock, Stock, Barrel, 2012 | Susanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects
Adam Pendleton | Black Dada Flags, 2012 | Pace
Jaume Plensa | Poets in Miami, 2012 | Galerie Lelong and Richard Gray Gallery
Randy Polumbo | Love Stream #2, 2012 | Paul Kasmin Gallery
Ry Rocklen | A Touch of Grace II, 2012 | UNTITLED and Thomas Solomon Gallery
Ugo Rondinone | I feel, you feel, we feel through each other into our selves, 2012 | Gladstone Gallery
Gary Simmons | I wish it could be morning all day long, 2012 | Metro Pictures, Simon Lee
Gallery, Regen Projects and Anthony Meier Fine Arts
Miguel Andrade Valdez | Monumento Lima translation – Collins Park, 2012 | REVOLVER Galéria

Magic City Casino Hosts Casting Call Seeking the Ultimate Miami Girl 12/9/12

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Magic City Casino Hosts Casting Call Seeking the Ultimate Miami Girl
Sunday, December 9 at 12pm
Stage 305 at Magic City Casino
450 NW 37 Avenue
Miami
www.ultimatemiamigirl.com .

Magic City Casino, Miami’s first casino to offer Las Vegas style slot machines, will host a one day live casting call for participants in The Search for the Ultimate Miami Girl, a reality show featuring female South Floridians who embody the signature Miami style.  Registration to participate in the casting call is free.
 
“The casting call on December 9 is a great opportunity for all South Florida girls to sign up for the chance to be the Ultimate Miami Girl,” said Scott Savin, Chief Operating Officer of Magic City Casino. “We’re proud that Stage 305 will serve as the backdrop for this search and look forward to seeing who will make it to the next round.”
 
Interested candidates should attend the casting call and must meet the following criteria:
·         Be between the ages of 21 and 35
·         Reside in the South Florida area
·         Exhibit a personality and style that is distinctively “Miami”
 
“Miami has a global reputation for its extravagant mix of culture, beauty, entertainment and amazing women,” said Taimark Walkine, Executive Producer of The Search for the Ultimate Miami Girl. “We couldn’t think of a better partner than Magic City Casino to host this casting call.”
 
Those who register will be eligible for future rounds where the winner of each category will receive $1,000. The contestants will be judged based on three categories: style, personality and knowledge of local Miami topics. The finalists will be cast in the reality show pilot, with the winner of the Ultimate Miami Girl title receiving $25,000.

Artexpo Miami + SOLO during Art Week Miami 12/5/12-12/9/12

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Artexpo Miami + SOLO during Art Week Miami
artexpoOpening Preview Party – 6 –10 p.m. Tuesday, December 4
General Admission Show – Wednesday, December 5 – Sunday, December 9
3011 NE 1st Avenue
Wynwood Miami, FL

The 34th annual international Artexpo returns to Miami for the second year to showcase a selection of fine art from an international slate of artists and galleries.

Leading, international fine art show Artexpo has announced the return of Artexpo Miami + SOLO during Art Week Miami. The international fine art trade show, located in the heart of the Wynwood Arts District, will feature works from 500 select artists and galleries, showcasing the latest industry trends and reveal emerging artistic talent to more than 100,000 collectors, industry insiders and attendees. Visitors and art connoisseurs will experience a range of displays and collections including: metal work, large format photography and photorealism, inspiring paintings that capture the essence of expressionism, wood work, sculptures, an exhibit from China National Academy of Painting and more!

Artexpo Miami + SOLO will kick off its week of events with an exclusive Opening Preview Party on Tuesday, December 4. Guests attending will have an opportunity to meet and mingle with the artists, be among the first to walk the show’s aisles, and enjoy light fare and cocktails.

Daniel Johnston in Miami During Art Basel Week at Grand Central 12/7/12

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Daniel Johnston in Miami During Art Basel Week
danieljohnstonFriday, December 7, 2012, 9pm
Grand Central – Miami 
697 N Miami Ave.
Miami, FL, 33136

Regular Tickets 

During this year Miami Art fairs Week, with, drawings at Wynwood walls and a concert + solo Art show @ Grand Central, long-time cult icon Daniel Johnston will entered the become a part of the Miami art movement. For anyone who had the slightest familiarity with his life and his work, the first question this Miami début will provoke is not ‘What does this say about the art world?’ but ‘What does this mean for Daniel?’ Because of the many complicated feelings Johnston tends to inspire, concern is usually high on the list.

Johnston is severely mentally ill. Diagnosed as bipolar, frequently delusional, occasionally violent (he attacked his former manager with a lead pipe and once brought down his father’s small plane, shutting off the engine mid-flight and throwing the keys out the window), he’s spent his adult life in and out of institutions. He has managed to sustain himself through the care of friends and family, and through an absolute belief in his artistic calling. These days, physically wrecked by years of medication, tons of acid dropped in the 1980s and a lifelong diet of hamburgers, Coke and cigarettes, he’s a hulking middle-aged child–man living in small-town Texas in the care of his elderly, fundamentalist Christian parents.

But all of this is old news to anyone who’s followed his career as a remarkably successful musical outsider (or to anyone who’s seen The Devil and Daniel Johnston, Jeff Feuerzeig’s 2005 documentary on his life). Johnston has been on hipster radar since the 1980s, when his DIY cassettes began making their way into the world. Singing in a shaky, plaintive warble, accompanying himself on rudimentary chord organ and guitar, he’s recorded scores of naive and witty songs about superheroes, about the battle between good and evil, about lost love, loneliness and madness – all weird and funny and intimate and tremendously catchy. And he has always drawn and painted as well, chronicling in twisted, cartoonish fashion his various obsessions and the characters that populate his interior world: Captain America, Casper the Friendly Ghost, Satan, a stalk-eyed frog named Jeremiah and a hollow-headed doppelgänger called Joe the Boxer.

And 33 of his pieces with all of them will be here in Miami, rendered in pen, water colors and marker on notebook paper, curated by Pablo Gehr; with a preview in Wynwood walls Dec 6 and the main art show & concert at Grand Central Dec. 7 and 8th during art fair’s week; alongside the work of 10 local artists making an homage show to Johnston, who will also collaborate by adding his characters in the canvases of the locals. Local Artists include The Concert organized by local event mogul Aramís Lorié will be the place to be and the one event to make a mark in the local art scene during this year’s Art Fairs week!

Concert doors at 9pm December 7! For VIP email: pablo@brickellartwalk.com

Miami Finance Forum Annual Holiday Event

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Miami Finance Forum Annual Holiday Event
Holiday-HH2012December 11, 6-9pm
Zadok Gallery
2534 North Miami Ave
Wynwood Art District Miami

Complimentary for MFF Members
$25 for non-Members
Please register and pre-pay in advance!

Miami Finance Forum invites you to our 4th Annual Holiday Event! Join us at Zadok Gallery for the last event of 2012! Enjoy incredible exhibit, have a drink and gourmet h’ordeuvres, for those who are interested, there is a short presentation by renowned art industry expert Bernice Steinbaum on "Art and Investment" and of course Network! And of course, it would not be a Holiday Event without gift bags for everyone who registers and pre-pays!

For your convenience we will offer complimentary Valet parking.

Eric Vloeimans / Florian Weber – Virtuoso Chamber Jazz 12/11/12

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Eric Vloeimans / Florian Weber – Virtuoso Chamber Jazz
vwblastimageTuesday, December 11, 8:00pm
Coral Gables Congregational Church
3010 De Soto Blvd
Coral Gables, FL
Buy Tickets Online

"Eric Vloeimans has emerged as a trumpeter with uncommon instincts, relentless lyricism and an astute ear for musical partnerships. Eric and Florian perform works from their recent CD Live at the Concertgebouw, a sublime work of understated power." ericvloeimans.nl

New Work Miami at the Miami Art Museum 12/6/12-12/8/12

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New Work Miami at the Miami Art Museum
Party on the Plaza Thursday, December 6, 2012
10112012_bhakti_baxter_0006MAM Ball  Saturday, December 8, 2012.
Miami Art Museum
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130

Featuring Site-Specific Installations, Sculpture, Painting, and Photography, New Work Miami 2013 Exhibition Celebrates the City’s Artists and Marks 12-Month Countdown to Miami Art Museum’s Move to New, World-Class Facility

New Work Miami 2013 Focus of MAM’s Art Basel Miami Beach Events On view from November 21, 2012 through May 12, 2013

In celebration of the tremendous creative energy of the local artist community, Miami Art Museum will present recent and newly commissioned work by approximately a dozen Miami-based artists in New Work Miami 2013. The exhibition will highlight the diverse and innovative practices of Miami’s artists, featuring site-specific installations, sculpture, painting and photography. The exhibition will be among the last presentations in MAM’s current facility, marking the 12-month countdown to the Museum’s reopening in fall 2013 as Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) in a new, Herzog & de Meuron-designed building in Museum Park.

New Work Miami 2013 will be the focus of MAM’s Miami Art Week activities, when Art Basel Miami Beach, Art Miami, Design Miami/ and other art fairs attract an estimated 50,000 members of the international art community to South Florida. The exhibition’s opening celebration will take place during Party on the Plaza, the Museum’s signature Art Basel Miami Beach event on Thursday, December 6, 2012 and will be on view during the MAM Ball, the Museum’s major annual fundraiser, on Saturday, December 8, 2012.

Two artists, Consuelo Castañeda and Emmett Moore, have been invited to create an immersive environment within MAM’s plaza-level gallery that responds formally and conceptually to works by each of the other participants. This experimental approach aims to capture the collaborative spirit that infuses local artistic production, while envisioning a more active role for artists in shaping the conditions under which their work is seen and experienced. In keeping with the organizational method explored in the galleries, the museum has invited an artist run nomadic space known as SPRING BREAK to contribute to the development of the exhibition’s accompanying programs, which will include film screenings, discussions, workshops, site-specific projects and other time-based experiences.

“The work coming out of Miami’s flourishing arts scene is fresh and ingenious. It challenges us to develop new ways of engaging with the arts community and our many constituents,” said Miami Art Museum Director Thom Collins. “New Work Miami 2013 is a salute to the incredible growth in Miami’s cultural landscape and represents the Museum’s commitment to supporting the continued growth of the arts in our area. We are delighted to present this exhibition and, as we prepare to move to our new facility, look forward to creating new programming commensurate with Miami’s incredible artistic activity.”

The New Work Miami series is indicative of the strong bond that has formed between the Museum and the city’s artists. It encapsulates MAM’s dedication to supporting the local artistic community, while signifying the vital role that the Museum will continue to play in nurturing the growth of the arts in Miami.

Among the featured artists are:

Gideon Barnett, who employs the language of traditional documentary photography to create quasi-anthropological, conceptual projects that examine Miami’s unique cultural landscape;

Bhakti Baxter, who presents a series of paintings drawn from images of masks and figurines from around the world; the work explores the ways in which visual conventions and cultural beliefs influence our collective understanding of human history.

Sinisa Kukec, who uses found furniture, resin, pigment, graphite and other materials to create sculptures that display jewel-like effects while teeming with oozing, organic surface textures;

Odalis Valdivieso, who employs experimental digital photographic techniques to subvert modernist painterly traditions; and

George Sánchez-Calderón and Tom Scicluna, who will create newly-commissioned outdoor works.

Co-organized by MAM Associate Curators René Morales and Diana Nawi, the exhibition explores ideas pertaining to the local built environment; the city of Miami as both a historical object and a psychological state; site-specificity and the nature of display within domestic versus museum contexts; and the dynamic relationship between artistic and curatorial practice.

“With this project, we have asked artists to intervene in the exhibition design and other functions that normally fall within the purview of museum staff, from programming to marketing," said Morales. "In part, this is meant as a nod to the collaborative, artist-driven initiatives that have become so ubiquitous in Miami, constituting one of the defining tendencies of the local art scene."

“As someone who is new to Miami, I’ve been incredibly impressed with the depth and diversity of artistic practice here,” said Nawi. “Organizing this exhibition has been an invaluable opportunity to explore the city’s rich and varied arts scene and to see how the unique context of Miami has shaped artists who live and work here.”

New Work Miami 2013 is organized by Miami Art Museum and co-curated by MAM Associate Curators René Morales and Diana Nawi. Support is provided by Nedra & Mark Oren and Dorothy & Aaron Podhurst.

ArtKids at Art Basel Miami Beach Presented by Miami Children’s Museum 12/6/12-12/9/12

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ArtKids at Art Basel Miami Beach Presented by Miami Children’s Museum
Thursday through Saturday, December 6th – 8th from 12noon to 8PM and Sunday, December 9th from 12 noon to 6PM.
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Advanced registration is highly recommended, as space is limited. Registration forms can be found at www.miamichildrensmuseum.org.
Email registration form to artkids@miamichildrensmuseum.org  or fax to 305-373-5431.

For the tenth consecutive year, Miami Children’s Museum is proud to present ArtKids at Art Basel Miami Beach.  From mixed media to building blocks and beyond, a variety of art exploration stations will be available for budding young artists to create their own original works of art.

Art Kids welcomes children ages 4 – 12 to stay in the room for up to 3 hours at a time; children younger than 4 may also visit with a caretaker. Art Kids is supervised and staffed by Miami Children’s Museum Educators, volunteers, and selected artists.

The Kult Shop Comeback + Art Basel Plans 11/24/12-12/7/12

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DARKCITYWEEKThe Kult Shop Comeback + Art Basel Plans
Saturday, November 24th
Thursday 6th, Friday 7th starting at 10pm.
Vagabond
30 Northeast 14th Street
Miami, FL 33132
Saturday, and Sunday,  2pm to 6pm.
Wood Tavern Mini Market
2531 N.W. 2nd Ave.
Wynwood Miami, FL 33127

The Kult Fashion Pop Up Boutique comes to an end. THE KULT SHOP comes back and it’s here to stay!

Saturday, November 24th
The closing date of The Kult Pop Up Boutique is near. On Saturday the 24th, the punk rock and girl power inspired boutique is shutting its doors. With the conclusion of these quick two months of operation, we are closing with big promos that coincide with Thanksgiving Shopping and Black Friday.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, stop by THE KULT and take advantage of “Dark City Week” promotion with code: THE KULT LOVE. Deal ends on Black Friday.

Get 1- 2 items at 10% off. Take 3 – 4 items at 15% off. If you buy 5 or more items you get 20% off. Doors open at noon during Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.

On Black Friday, no need for promo code, just walk in, bring your friends, or keep it to yourself. This is our last day and your last chance to get in with us.

THEKULT COMEBACKHowever, this is not the end. It’s the termination of our pop up, but the birth of THE KULT SHOP, which is here to stay! We are closing for three weeks and will come back to the same location in Wynwood immediately after Art Basel. Our shop will reopen on the 11th of December. Just in time for Holiday shopping and to receive the New Year. Expect new collections, fresh and unique items to rock on and say good-bye to 2012.

THE KULT SHOP will be open indefinitely as a response to all those happy shoppers and fashion enthusiasts who’ve thanked us for finally providing them with an authentic place to shop in our city. We brought you street and aggressive fashion to gladly dress with every day and night out.

During our three-week hiatus, find us during Art Basel with a Trunk Show at The Vagabond on Thursday 6th, Friday 7th starting at 10pm. On Saturday, and Sunday, we are participating with the launch of Wood Tavern’s new Mini Market event during the weekend from 2pm to 6pm.

Our online boutique is also up and running shipping world wide at www.wasabifashionkult.com/shop if you cannot catch us during the art festivities.

We want to thank everyone for his or her support, and hope that we can continue to color and sparkle your wardrobe with our spunky punk clothing of happiness for 2013 and beyond.

Miami: Armada Fania Club and Pop Up Store 12/5/12-12/8/12

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Miami: Armada Fania Club & Pop Up Store
bannerDec 5-8
PAX
337 S.W. 8 St.
Miami FL, 33130
Free w/ RSVP

Armada Fania Club & Pop-Up Store Line Up:
Dec. 5th: Bobbito Garcia (aka Kool Bob Love) & The Brass King (More Info)
Dec. 6th : Rice & Beans Sound System (More Info)
Dec. 7th : Whiskey Barons & Mr. Pauer (More Info)
Dec. 8th : Radio Rios & DJ Africa (More Info)

The famed Latin music label Fania Records will be showcasing its music during the 2012 Art Basel weeklong event in Miami. The Armada Fania Club & Pop-Up Store is a four night event slated for PAX Miami and will feature eight top DJs from Miami, Boston and NYC, who will be playing the original and remix sounds the label that is often referred to as the “Motown” of Latin music.

An alternative to the “laser & smoke” events held in the Miami at this time, the Armada Fania will bring together the best components of Latin music, “música para bailar,” combined with a Pop-Up store for attendees to buy Fania merchandise ranging from CDs to T-Shirts. In addition to the music, the Armada Fania will feature the LIVE art of Santiago, a New York based pin up/portrait artist.

Actors Playhouse Musical Theatre for Young Audiences presents A Christmas Carol the Musical 12/1/12-12/23/12

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Actors Playhouse Musical Theatre for Young Audiences presents A Christmas Carol the Musical
December 1 through December 23, 2012.
Christmas Carol1Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Performances will be on Saturdays at 2 p.m.
Special holiday performances will be held on December 22 at 7 p.m. and December 23 at 3 p.m.

To kick off the holiday season, Actors’ Playhouse Musical Theatre for Young Audiences will present a timeless tale of yuletide spirit live on stage in A Christmas Carol, the Musical. A fabulous musical adaptation written especially for family audiences, this Miracle Theatre favorite promises to warm hearts as it reveals the true meaning of the holidays.

Adapted by Nina Felice and Actors’ Playhouse Director of Theatre for Young Audiences Earl Maulding, this Charles Dickens classic takes a musical turn in this festive favorite, with music and lyrics by Scott Morlock and Earl Maulding. A Christmas Carol, the Musical follows Tiny Tim and the entire Cratchit family, as they join three unearthly "Spirits" in trying to convince Ebeneezer Scrooge to change his "Bah-Humbug" ways.

To encourage the "Spirit of Giving" during the theatre’s production of A Christmas Carol, the Musical, Actors’ Playhouse will give every child who brings a new, unwrapped toy to donate during a performance, one free Flexible Anytime Ticket good for any remaining show in the Musical Theatre for Young Audiences 2012-2013 Season. Last day to donate toys will be on Saturday, December 15. All donations will be delivered that evening to Neighbors 4 Neighbors for distribution to families in need.

Tickets are $20 for adults and children and can be ordered online at www.actorsplayhouse.org  or through the box office at 305.444.9293. Group rates are available for 15 people or more. Birthday parties and corporate group bookings for holiday events are welcome.

Select weekday 10 a.m. performances are available for pre-arranged fieldtrips and can be booked through the education department at educate@actorsplayhouse.org  or 305.444.9293 ext. 606. Actors’ Playhouse provides detailed study guides and a talkback with the cast for all weekday student performances.

Multichamber of Commerce Appreciation Holiday Party 12/5/12

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Multichamber of Commerce Appreciation Holiday Party
Wednesday, December 5th 2012, 5:00PM to 9:30 pm
History Miami Museum
101 W Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
rsvp@fabulousmiami.com by Friday, November 30th, 2012

Buy your tickets now go to www.multichamberevents.com

You are invited to celebrate the Multichamber of Commerce of the year,Wine Down Wednesday and the beginning of Art Basel.
It’s a Red Carpet event you don’t want to miss!

The Chambers of Argentina, Camacol, Coconut Grove, Colombia, Chile, Greater Doral, Downtown Miami & Brickell, Ecuador, Haiti, Honduras, Medley, Nicaragua, Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Poland, Sweetwater along with Brickell Rotary Club invite you to celebrate the last Multi Chamber of Commerce of the year. It’s a red carpet event you don’t want to miss!

Guest of Honor: Mayor Tomas Regalado and Miss South Florida USA 2013, Gianina Acevedo
Special Performances by: Erika Moon, Barbara Intriago, vocalist of Sopabruja, Arturo Galvez “Qorisongo” on the Harp,Sammy Gonzales & his friends,Scratch Academy, Special Argentine Tango Performance by Jason Houston & Katerina Constantinou from the new Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Coral Gables

Cost:
General Admission:
HistoryMiami members: Free (with membership card only)
Chamber Members: $15 in advance by November 30th, $20 at the Door
Non Members: $20 in advance by November 30th, $25 at the Door
Includes: Two complimentary drinks and Free parking

VIP Area
VIP Chamber Members: $25 in advance by November 21st or $30 after November 21st, $40 at the Door
VIP HistoryMiami members: $10 with membership card at the door only.
VIP Non Members $30 in advance by November 21st or $35 after November 21st and $45 at the Door
Includes: Complimentary appetizers and Open bar, a chance to participate in a raffle to win a Round Trip Ticket courtesy of Copa Airlines and Free Parking

Valet Parking: Free parking available at 50 NW 2nd Ave.
Dress Code: Business attire

Guest Review by Sylvia Pilar: Franklin Sinanan, Painter, Mixed-Media, Sculpture and Furniture Artist

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Franklin Sinanan,  Painter, Mixed-Media, Sculpture & Furniture Artist; Art  Center South Florida 810 Lincoln Road, Studio 205, Miami Beach, FL 33139  November Exhibition: “Art of the Macabre” by Sylvia Pilar

Talented artists come from around the world, to live work and create in the Miami area, and it is no wonder that a plethora of   galleries  thrive throughout Miami  stretching far  beyond the Wynwood Art Distract and to the beaches. One of my favorite places to view and attend art openings is  The South Florida Art Center  on Lincoln Road:  The art center houses eclectic artists,  studios  and art in all forms:  from fine art,  to  decorative;  from  the subtle and serene,  to the exotic and erotic … and then there is “Voodoo” art: the dark art; art of the afterlife; art of the spirit world, or, what I will refer to as the “Art of the Macabre”.

It is here  at the Art Center where I had the pleasure of attending  a recent opening featuring resident artists displ aying their art.  It is here, where we meet  Franklin Roosevelt Sinanan, a unique, avant-garde artist like no other. It is here where we can find what I call the ‘Art of the Macabre”. Yes, it is here that we find the beauty in the “Art of the Macabre”.

Sinanan’s tiny studio space is like a miniature museum of voodoo and spiritual mystery. His art abounds in  its entire  splendor.  It is a feast for the eyes, filled with overwhelming images that quietly scream the secrets of another realm with an intensity that seduces the imagination.
Sinanan’s work  is more than just the   expression of the voodoo/dark  arts. It is an expansion of his inner soul  and passion.  It reeks of his vibrant energy beneath his quiet exterior.  There is a flame that sparks light and life into the darkness with or without understanding that  awakens the beauty of the mysterious world in the “Art of the Macabre”.

Many are overwhelmed, many are perplexed and others are in awe of the images of alters, demons,  and  intense emotions  that provoke  the soul  to  question,  and interact with alternative perspectives. Regardless of whatever viewpoint one may have, there is no doubt that Sinanan is an authentic artist devoted to expressing his imagination through his art! During Art Basel Week, Sinanan will have a show at the “Art of Africa” in Overtown.

Brief Bio:
Born  in Trinidad  and raised in Canada,  Franklin Sianan now lives in Miami Beach.  Sinanan is self taught and his work has evolved and h as taken on a distinct Afro-Caribbean flair since moving to Miami.  “In Canada,” he says, “my work never looked like this. It was just a lot of white faces.”    He refers to himself as the outsider  but feels comfortable his work despite the controversial art form.  He says, “I’m Canadian … I don’t know anything about Santeria or Voodoo. “I was born in Trinidad, but I wasn’t brought up there, so all this is new for me. I don’t even know if they practice voodoo in Trinidad. Miami influenced me to create these pieces without really knowing  what I was doing. I just see it as art. But people keep telling me  its voodoo or black magic. But I just pulled this stuff out of my head. It’s all imagination.”

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Sinanan Summation:
“My work allows me to release my emotions and to draw the viewer  into the push  -  pull of life, love -  hate, violence  -  compassion, good -  evil. Through my work I become transparent  -  almost naked. Where nudity only shows my exterior, my art reveals the total me, inside and out  – the real me! I’m not a news junky, nor do  I read any lofty novels, but I absorb the world around me and with a non-religious spirituality I regurgitate my emotions into the work. For me, religion and politics are difficult to talk about, but when I channel it into my work it seems to come alive and mean something. I paint about everyday stuff: abuse, relationships, anger…….. Often my work offends people. I’m always surprised when people think my work evil, because I do it out of love for life. “

Franklin Sinanan
www.franklinsinanan.com

Arizona And Richard Prince Present Lemon Fizz Beverage at Art Basel Miami Beach 12/6/12-12/9/12

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Arizona And Richard Prince Present Lemon Fizz Beverage at Art Basel Miami Beach
Official Public Kick-Off Event
Lemon Fizz Happy Hour and Art Installation at HaVen Gastro-Lounge
Fri. (12/7), 6 to 8 p.m.
HaVen Gastro-Lounge
1237 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
RSVP: info@havenlounge.com
Chef Todd Erickson & mixologist Isaac Grillo celebrate the Lincoln Road hotspot’s special Art Basel-inspired menu collaboration with a digital wall-art installation featuring Richard Prince’s Lemon Fizz and complimentary “The Fresh Prince” cocktails.
Lemon Fizz Menu (available 12/3-9/12):
“The Fresh Prince,” Absolut Citron vodka, simple syrup, fresh pressed ginger topped with Lemon Fizz sparkling soda
Lemon Fizz Liquid Nitro Ice Cream, AriZona Lemon Fizz Sorbet; candied ginger; pomegranate; fresh basil & splash of liquid nitrogen

fizzIced tea company AriZona will launch Lemon Fizz, a sparkling lemon soda designed with renowned American painter and photographer Richard Prince of Nurse painting fame, during the 11th edition of Art Basel Miami Beach, taking place Dec. 6-9, 2012.

“As huge fans of Richard Prince and his work, it was important for AriZona to create a beverage that embodied the mystery and intensity of Richard’s art, and Lemon Fizz acts as the perfect beverage to symbolize those feelings. The package design celebrates Richard’s creativity and history within the art world, with secret elements for consumers to discover that signify the union of our creative forces,” says Jackie Harrigan, Global Communications Director.

Prince, a controversial artist, famous for his use of appropriation art and his Jokes series, which alluded to the sexual fantasies and frustrations of middle-class America, joined forces with AriZona beverages on the project.   “My latest work has embodied the use of tangible items, such as cans, to create installations,” Prince says. “As a fan of AriZona’s Arnold Palmer line, it felt natural to collaborate and the partnership evolved from there.  The outcome is Lemon Fizz, which is a fantastic beverage and one that I can employ in my own craft.”

The beverage will be packaged in a Pop Art-inspired, 23-oz. can, featuring representations of his Nurse and Jokes paintings, as well as larger black-and-white shots of Prince, photographed by Sebastian Piras and Sante D’Orazio. The beverage, to be launched nationally following the art show, will retail from $0.99 to $1.25, in line with other AriZona products.

Miami Children’s Museum Calendar Of Events December 2012

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Miami Children’s Museum December 2012 Calendar Of Events 
Miami Children’s Museum 
980 MacArthur Causeway 
Watson Island 
Miami, FL 33132. 
www.miamichildrensmuseum.org  
305.373.KIDS (5437)  
  
ArtKids at ArtBasel Miami Beach 
Presented by the Miami Children’s Museum 
Thursday, December 6th – Saturday, December 8th 2011 
12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 
Sunday, December 9th  2011 
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.  
For the ninth consecutive year, Miami Children’s Museum is proud to present ArtKids at Art Basel Miami Beach.  From mixed media to building blocks beyond, a variety of art exploration stations will be available for budding young artists to create their own original works of art.  Art Kids welcomes children ages 4 – 12 to stay in the room for up to 3 hours at a time; children younger than 4 may also visit with a caretaker. Art Kids is supervised and staffed by Miami Children’s Museum employees, volunteers, and selected artists. Advanced registration is highly recommended, as space is limited. Registration forms can be found at www.miamichildrensmuseum.org. Email registration form to artkids@miamichildrensmuseum.org or fax to 305-373-5431. 
  
Holidays Around the World 
Presented by Inlingua 
Sunday, December 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 29th  
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. 
Join MCM in exploring other countries’ holiday traditions. Whether it Hanukkah, Christmas or Kwanzaa, everyone celebrates the holidays differently. Enjoy a different country or part of the world every weekend. 
  
Snowflake Making! 
Every Day in December at 1:30 p.m. 
Come help us turn MCM into a winter wonderland! Every day, we will be making beautiful snowflakes to proudly display in our main hallway. We will keep them there for the whole month of December. By the end of the month, our museum will look like a blizzard hit Miami! 
  
Spread the Joy 
Saturdays and Sundays in December 
11:00-4:00 
Help us spread the joy of the holiday season to those less fortunate in our community! We will be making holiday cards all season and delivering them to the elderly, homeless, and those who just need a little more love this December.  
  
Tree Lighting Ceremony 
Wednesday, December 5th 2012 
4:30 p.m. 
Join us as we light our holiday tree for the season! We will also be making homemade ornaments to keep or leave on our tree! 
Hanukkah Story Time 
Saturday, December 8th 2012 
3:00 p.m. 
Come listen to a memorable Hanukkah story during the week of Hanukkah. Afterwards, we will be painting our own dreidels!  
  
Festive Finger Puppets 
Thursday, December 13th 2012 
2:00 p.m. 
Make your own fun holiday friend at our finger puppet activity! 
  
Hanukkah Cooking Cart with Marilyn 
Saturday, December 15th 2012 
2:00 p.m. 
The MCM Cooking Cart brings you healthy recipes you can try at home with your kids. In honor of the holiday, we will be making foods that are traditionally eaten during Hanukkah!  
  
Gingerbread House Making 
Saturday, December 15th 2012 
4:00 p.m. 
Join us in making gingerbread houses to take home this holiday season. Make it a family affair and create your very own house to display at home. Houses will be distributed on a first come, first served basis when the program begins.  
  
Drumming for Wellness 
Sunday, December 16th 2012 
3:00 p.m. and  4:00 p.m. 
Jeffrey Deen lets family follow his rhythm each month. Performing on various percussion instruments from around the world, Jeffrey captivates his audience and then invites them to join the fun by handing out a drum to each member.  
  
Silly Holiday Sweater Day! 
Wednesday, December 19th 2012 
All Day 
Come to MCM wearing a silly holiday sweater and get a special prize! Our staff will be dressed in our most festive holiday garb to match you! 
  
The End of the Mayan Calendar 
Friday, December 21st 2012 
1:00 p.m. 
This is the day the Mayan calendar ends! Come learn a about the Mayan culture at MCM and make your own Mayan hieroglyph rubbing. 
  
Christmas Cooking Cart with Marilyn 
Saturday, December 22th 2012 
2:00 p.m. 
The MCM Cooking Cart brings you healthy recipes you can try at home with your kids. We will be making some traditional foods typically eaten during the Christmas season!  
  
Polar Express Story Time 
Sunday, December 23rd 2012 
12:00-3:00 p.m. 
Come listen to the timeless story of a young boy on his adventure to meet Santa! We will be reading the story every hour on the hour. After the story, we will be making our own snow and jingle bell necklaces. We will even have hot chocolate and cupcakes to enjoy! 
  
How the Grinch Stole Christmas 
Monday, December 24rd 2012 
2 p.m. 
Come get into the holiday spirit by watching this special performance by the MCM players. We will be acting out Dr. Seuss’ beloved Christmas story. Come join Cindy Lou Who, the Grinch, and Max in this unforgettable adventure! 
  
Christmas Day 
Tuesday, December 25th 2012 
The Museum will be closed to the public on Christmas Day, but we will re-open with normal hours of operation on December 26th.  
  
Kwanzaa Story Time 
Thursday, December 27th 2012 
2:00 p.m. 
Join us for an exciting Kwanzaa story time! We will be reading a special story about the holiday of Kwanzaa. Afterwards, come to our art studio to help create a handprint collage as a symbol of our unity! 
  
Fit and Fun by Panache 
Saturday, December 29th 2012 
1:00 p.m. 
Come participate in a fun and interactive hip hop dance class! We will have a hip hop specialist to teach you some cool new moves! 
  
Kwanzaa Cooking Cart with Marilyn 
Saturday, December 29th 2012 
2:00 p.m. 
The MCM Cooking Cart brings you healthy recipes you can try at home with your kids. This week, we will be making foods enjoyed during Kwanzaa! 
  
Zumba 
Sunday, December 30th 2012  
2:00 p.m. 
Join our Zumba Master Trainer for this 60 minute high energy and motivating Zumba class.  It offers unique moves and combinations that allow the Zumba participants to dance away their worries. It is based on the principle that a workout should be "FUN AND EASY TO DO". 
  
Noon Year’s Eve 
Monday, December 31st 2012 
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 
What time is it? Time for a FUNTASTIC COUNTDOWN to the New Year just for kids! Join us for games, arts & crafts, and tons of fun! Don’t miss our countdown and balloon drop at the best way to ring in the New Year—just a few hours early! 
  
December Drop Ins: 
Story Time-Everyday at 11 a.m. 
Hands in Sand-Everyday at 11:30 a.m. 
Watch the Fish Eat-Everyday at 12:30 p.m. 
Make a Snowflake- Everyday at 1:30 p.m. 
Dress the Snowman- Everyday at 3:30 p.m. 
Tropical Holiday Collages- Mondays and Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. 
Holiday Cards- Mondays and Fridays at 4:30 p.m. 
Snowy Sand Art- Tuesday and Thursday at 2:30 p.m. 
Wizard of Oz Ornaments- Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays at 4:30 p.m. 
Celebratory Sing-a-long- Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. 
Magical Snow- Wednesdays and Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. 
End of the Day Caroling- Saturdays and Sundays at 5:30 p.m. 
  
  
Artist in Residence Studio: 
Come out and work with our resident artists and enjoy the art activities they have created.  
  
             Open Studio Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  
                  *Closed on Wednesday & Thursday 
              
MCM in the Community: 
Here is a list of upcoming events that Miami Children’s Museum will be participating in:  
  
Story Time at Books & Books  
At Coral Gables on Saturday, December 30th at 10 a.m. 
       
ArtKids at Art Basel: 
            Thursday, December 6th from 12:00-8:00 
            Friday, December 7th from 12:00-8:00 
            Saturday, December 8th from 12:00-8:00 
            Sunday, December 9th from 12:00-6:00

HistoryMiami’s Get Scrooged Cocktail Reception 11/27/12

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HistoryMiami’s Get Scrooged Cocktail Reception!
scroogedTuesday, November 27, 2012
Bloom
2751 North Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
RSVP to: rsvp@historymiami.org  
 
We have Thanksgiving. We have Black Friday. We have Cyber Monday. And now we have GivingTuesday.
 
Charities, families, businesses and individuals are coming together to transform the way people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season. It’s a simple idea driving a national movement. 
 
Join us next Tuesday (11/27) for a cocktail reception at Bloom Wynwood! Enjoy cocktails, networking and fun raffle items as you help raise funds for Easter Seals & HistoryMiami.

New, Used and Abused 30 Years Of Pop Art Miguel Paredes and Ronnie Cutrone 12/5/12-12/9/12

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New, Used & Abused A collection of 30 years of original Art works  by Ronnie Cutrone & Miguel Paredes
baselinviteVernissage
Wednesday Dec. 5th, 8pm
Miguel Paredes Art Gallery
173 NW 23rd St.
Miami, FL 33127
 
Music by Dj Ari X, open bar all night
1980’s theme opening party
  
Thursday Dec. 6th-Dec. 9th, 12 noon-11pm
Collaborative works by Ronnie Cutrone & Miguel Paredes 
Along with Art Work from LAB-ART & Bruce Lurie Gallery
in the Brownstone Lounge
  
Dec. 1st-Jan. 1st 2013, Tues.-Sun. 1pm-1am
Miguel Paredes Pop Up Gallery
412 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach FL 33139
  
Please RSVP To: rsvp@24-group.com  
  
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twitter.com/paredesstudios
  
Sponsors: PK Graphics, ALBI Whiskey, Ricochet Bar & Lounge, Pernod Absinthe, Lab Art, Wodka Vodka, Juxtapoz Magazine, Bruce Lurie Gallery, De Rodriguez Cuba, Cremo Cigars, The Paint Yard.com, Prime Time Amusements

Free Your Mind Art Exhibition and Event during Art Basel Weekend 12/8/12

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Free Your Mind Art Exhibition and Event during Art Basel Weekend
Saturday December 8th 2012 from 8:00PM-12:00AM
AG Studios
3326 North Miami Ave.
Miami’s Design District

The “Free Mind Society Art Series”, kicks off with the “Free Your Mind” Art Exhibition and Event during Art Basel Miami, with a digital art and button installation in memory of American Icons that fought for freedom, to be displayed during a 1 DAY showing at pop-up gallery.

Designer Amir Youssef, the creative mind behind Chop Shop Barbershop and ButtonRevolution.com, will have an array of buttons from the life and times, of the “Free Mind,” in addition to canvas pieces portraying Seven of America’s Free Minds, including; John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Abraham Lincoln, John Lennon, Chief Black Kettle, Harvey Milk, and Malcolm X. These installations are to honor the valor and courage of men who passionately fought for freedom and pursuit of equality for all man and woman; a passion that ultimately caused their opposition and death by those of their country. This exhibition will be donating 100% of the proceeds of art purchased to the foundations of the featured Great American Heroes.

To celebrate the exhibit, the Alessandra Gold Concept Store in Miami’s Design District will transform completely into AG Studios, a pop-up art space and gallery, to showcase the Free Your Mind Art Exhibition. The interior of the store will house the exhibit while the exterior of the store will additionally be transformed into the theme of the exhibit and will outwardly showcase art. The Alessandra Gold Concept Store, established in 2011, by owner, Alessandra Gold, regularly collaborates and curates known and emerging designers from all over the world; regularly attracting guests from the arts, fashion, vibrant and creative industries, a place where you could very well encounter models, producers, photographers and designers.

Additionally, for this one night only, The FreeBee, the free electric transportation service that is currently exclusive to providing their fun, free transportation experience to the residents of Miami Beach, will be offering FREE RIDES to the guests of the FREE YOUR MIND Art Exhibition and Event, shuttling exhibit guests from within the surrounding areas including, Wynwood, Midtown and Miami’s Design District.

“From the day you are born…Your legend is created and It is up to you to achieve your potential: Choose to live…Choose to love…Choose to hope…Choose to breathe…Choose to believe…Choose to be free…Free to choose…Free of war, free of tyranny, choose to be who you were born to be”

RefreshMiami: Fundraising for your Startup 11/29/12

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RefreshMiami: Fundraising for your Startup
Thursday, November 29, 2012, 7:30pm until 9:30pm
Storer Auditorium
Miami, Florida
RSVP on Facebook

Learn from Angels, VCs, and Founders how to raise capital for your startup right here in South Florida. Speakers will be announced in a few weeks.

This event is sponsored by Cohealo & the UM MBA Entrepreneurship Club.

The event is at Storer Auditorium in the UM Business School. Same location as the Geek+Chic and the Founders Match Making events.

PooL Art Fair Miami 12/6/12-12/9/12

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PooL Art Fair Miami
Thursday, December 6th, 6 PM to 11 PM (Vernissage)
Friday, December 7th, Saturday, December 8th, Sunday, December 9th, 3pm -10pm
Sky House Marquis
1100 Biscayne Blvd
Miami FL
More Info

Vernissage, December 6th from 6pm to 11PM
Open bar + DJ + Artists performances

Frere Independent is proud to present the 8th edition of the PooL Art Fair in Miami. Slated for December 7, 8 & 9, 2012 PooL offers an extraordinary venue to its exhibitors and visitors. On the 14th floor of the Luxurious Marquis, Exhibitors will showcase artworks in 9 3 story high Townhouse around the ‘swimming’ pool. The show retains it tradition to present great, independent artists who are otherwise unrepresented during Art Basel Miami Beach.

The simple, modest approach of the PooL Art Fair offers an exciting alternative to the “Art Fair” experience for dealers and collectors as well as the general public. PooL’s purpose is to create a meeting ground for outstanding artists, primarily those who do not yet have gallery representation. Contemporary art dealers, artist agents, emerging galleries, artists’ collectives, and non-profit organizations are also invited to apply to participate as exhibitors. The fair serves as an invaluable resource for the artistic community and the general public.

We select artists whose works are original, and challenging. We ask that they share with the public their most recent works.

Exhibiting Artists Include
Juan-Carlos Zaldivar | Rondel Witherspoon | Megan Vun Wong | Buchi Upjohn
Janice Thacker | Ramon Silva | Jaime Rubio & Miguel Rey
Hassan Pitts | Kerry Phillips | Kishma Penn | Lindsey Nobel | Nicholas Nehaniv
Andrew Nathanson | Taufeeq Muhammad | Janet Mueller | Te’ Morgan |
Artem Mirolevich | Alejandro Mendoza |John McWhorter | Lucinda Linderman
Alma Leiva | Murman Kuchava | Colleen Kelley | Ron Jones | Anthon Hudgins
Terrenceo Hammond | Dmitriy Godlevski | Robin Glass
Irena Gapskova | Frank Frazier | Olivier Dubois-Cherrier
Katherine Davis | Ernani DaSilva | Wayne Coe | Othon Castaneda
Blanca-Beatriz Carabello | Karla Caprali | Nia Burks | Joana Brussow
Sandy Brown | Jason Aponte | DJ Anamated | Habdapahai | Janette Mueller
Luis Fernando Salazar Peralta

Exhibiting Groups Include
Art@MarquisMiami, Artists from Bake House Art Complexe, Nia Burks curated show, New World School of the Arts, Minna Dunn Curated show, T&T Art Contemporain, Diaspora Vibe

Curators Include
Minna Dunn, Thierry Alet, Ashton Hudgins, John McWhorter, Karla Caprali, Lucinda Linderman and Kerry Phillips, Rosie Gordon

Sponsors Include
Irreversible Magazine, Casa Moderna, Marquis Miami, Conseil Regional Guadeloupe, Will Call, Riva Azul Yacht Charters, Marquis Miami Residencies, Wines by the Bay

Producers
Deborah Shelton Tynes, Amanda Dickerson, Johan Breslin, Ron Shelton, Tina Cornely

Florida Grand Opera presents La bohème 11/17/12-12/8/12

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Florida Grand Opera presents La bohème
floridagrandopera11-08-12November 17 through December 8, 2012
Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
1300 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami.

Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 SW 5th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale.

Admission:
Tickets start at just $11*. Select your seats on-line 24 hours a day securely at www.FGO.org or call our Box Office at 800.741.1010, Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

To be young, in love and in Paris… Puccini’s La bohème. Did you know the hit Broadway musical Hollywood Rent was inspired by an opera? Come see the original story in all its glory at the Arsht Center and Broward Center. If you’ve never experienced this opera, now is your chance. If you’ve seen La bohème before, you don’t want to miss the timeless music, the riveting story, and the opera that is, arguably, the most popular in the world. Award winning Ailyn Pérez, featured in Opera News and Vanity Fair will steal your heart as Mimì, while Mexican tenor Arturo Chacón-Cruz dazzles in the role of Rodolfo.

The Wolfsonian–FIU Presents a Site-specific Installation by Artist Bhakti Baxter: Untitled ([construction of good])11/29/12-4/7/13

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The Wolfsonian–FIU Presents a Site-specific Installation by Artist Bhakti Baxter: Untitled ([construction of good])
November 29, 2012 through April 7th, 2013
On view in The Wolfsonian Bridge Tender House
1001 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL

The Wolfsonian–Florida International University presents Untitled ([the construction of good]), a site-specific installation by Miami-based artist Bhakti Baxter that will be on view in The Wolfsonian Bridge Tender House beginning November 29, 2012.
 
The Bridge Tender House is one of two stainless-steel structures in the Art Deco style that were placed at either end of the NW 27th Avenue Bridge on the Miami River with its reconstruction in 1938–39. Saved from demolition in the late 1980s, the structure currently resides outside the entrance to The Wolfsonian where it intermittently serves as a space for temporary art installations.
 
Baxter cites the history of the Bridge Tender House as the central reference for his installation. In particular, he turns to a statement made by H. A. Wortham, then-regional director of the Public Works Administration, at its September 1939 inauguration ceremony: Wortham dedicated the bridge “to the construction of good for mankind.” Baxter notes how this simple phrasing effectively converts an act of labor (i.e. construction) and a product of labor (i.e. a bridge) into philosophical and moral principles.
 
“What exactly is meant by ‘good for mankind’ is always changing according to time and place,” says Baxter. “In the context of its original construction, the bridge and the Bridge Tender House provided practical services to cars and ships traveling on or over the Miami River, while at the same time acknowledging the value of good design in public works. Now with its mechanical guts removed, placed in a new and unexpected environment, the structure stands as a worthy relic of the Art Deco moment. Like the other contents of The Wolfsonian’s collection, it can help us to think through the complexity of such fundamental ideas as ‘good’ and ‘mankind’ by demonstrating how the meanings of things are perpetually shaped by their human and historical contexts.”
 
Baxter’s thought was also informed by his experience as a participant in Describing Labor, a forthcoming exhibition by artist Esther Shalev-Gerz, commissioned by The Wolfsonian and on view beginning December 3, 2012. As The Wolfsonian offers a picture of labor in its historic moment, both of these projects invite the public to rearticulate that picture for our own time.

Global Caribbean IV and Pieces of Jamaica with Art Basel 2012 at the Little Haiti Cultural Center 12/6/12-12/8/12

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Global Caribbean IV and Pieces of Jamaica with Art Basel 2012 at the Little Haiti Cultural Center
141December 6-9, 2012
Little Haiti Cultural Center
212-260 Northeast 59th Terrace
Miami, FL 33137

Opening Reception
Thursday, December 6, 6 – 8pm
VIP / Press Event for Global Caribbean IV & Pieces of Jamaica
Guests include: Clement Foundation of Martinique | Institut Français’s  "Caraibes en Creation" program

Pieces of Jamaica – Presentation and Book Signing
Thursday, December 6, 8 – 10pm
Video, music and culture presentation in honor of the Jamaican 50th Independence.
Open to the Public  

Friday, December 7, 10 am – noon
Vernissage of Global Caribbean IV
Panel Discussion with Curators
Open to the Public 12 – 6pm

Saturday, December 8  and Sunday, December 9
Center Open to the Public 10 AM – 6PM

www.facebook.com/LittleHaitiCulturalCenter
www.edouard-duval-carrie.com
www.theglobalcaribbean.org
www.karljerrycraig.com

A selection of artists representing the Caribbean will display pieces that will be a part of the Art Basel satellite program, as well as the book signing for the recently published book, "Pieces of Jamaica: The Real Rock Edition". The exhibit will be opened to the public on the morning of December 7th, 2012 and will end February 16th, 2013. Admission is free.
 
Artist and Curator, Edouard Duval Carrie, will present the fourth installation of Global Caribbean entitled French West Indies & Guyana, Focus on the Contemporary Expression featuring fourteen artists from the French Caribbean. The Little Haiti Cultural Center will provide a platform for the work of Arno-Eddy Firmin (Guadelupe), Christian Bertin (Martinique), Ernest Breleur (Martinique), Jean Marc Hunt (Guadeloupe), Thierry Jarrin (Martinique), Valérie John (Martinique), Louis Laouchez (Martinique), Mirtho Linguet (French Guiana), Christophe Mert (Martinique), Bruno Pédurand (Guadeloupe), Luz Severino (Dominican Republic/ Martinique), Philippe Thomarel (Guadeloupe), Thierry Tian-Sio-Po (French Guiana), Laurent Valère (Martinique).
 
The weekend will consist of panel discussions featuring the eminent scholar and anthropologist, M. Gerry L’Etang, who will address the historical context in which French Antillean artistic expression has evolved; Mme. Renée-Paule Yung-Hing, ardent art promoter and member of the regional council of Martinique, will address the modern artistic problematic of the region; Mme. Dominique Brebion, contemporary art critic, who has been mounting exhibits hailing from the region for many years, will present an overview of the artists in the exhibition. The Global Caribbean project is under the umbrella of the French government’s Institut Français’s "Caraibes en Creation" program which was established to promote Caribbean contemporary artistic expression.
 
Pieces of Jamaica will showcase artwork that reflects the traditional and avante garde expressions of Jamaican artists in celebration of the 50th anniversary of its independence. A prolific artist, Karl "Jerry" Craig has had one man exhibitions in England, the USA and Jamaica as well as exhibited in many group shows in Canada, Europe, several Latin American countries,  Japan, Hong Kong, Mexico, Republic of Dominica, Cuba and Botswana.  His work is included in many public and private collections in many countries of the world. David Muir, through photography, showcases the candid beauty of the Jamaican people and its rich and diverse landscape. He has garnered acclaim and excitement from a wide cross-section of art aficionados and general art lovers, prompting a number of exhibitions both locally and internationally. The publication of his book, "Pieces of Jamaica: The Real Rock Edition," now affords a larger audience to enjoy his work in their homes and for those who are not able to afford the actual pieces from the collection to have this heirloom quality keepsake.
 
A regular participant of Art Basel, the Little Haiti Cultural Center will provide a weekend of Caribbean art, culture and music that reflects both French and English speaking islands. A warm invitation is extended to the community to attend and participate.

Fashion Photographers Stephan Ach and Enrique Badulescu Art Basel collection at Once Arts Gallery 12/6/12

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Fashion Photographers Stephan Ach and Enrique Badulescu Art Basel collection
Thursday, Dec. 6, from 6 to 9 p.m.
image003Once Arts Gallery
170 NW 24 St.
Wynwood, Miami, FL

Once Arts Gallery has announced it will debut the works of celebrated international photographers, Stephen Ach and Enrique Badulescu during Art Basel week. The gallery exhibition will feature each artist’s newest collections, Ach’s Joropo – Spiral of Seduction and Badulescu’s My Life Below <My Life Above>, which blend traditional photography with artistic elements to capture split-second moments and nuances in traditional dances and airports, respectively.
 
The exhibition will serve as the first installation of The Zone, a pop-up gallery of contemporary photography that will travel the world searching for new visions from emerging and established photographers.
 
Best friends since college, Ach and Badulescu are celebrated fashion photographers who have captured images for top publications, designers and musical talents worldwide. Ach, whose recent photography focuses on the essence of Latin American landscapes and popular traditions, named his latest collection, Joropo, after the traditional Colombian dance. The collection features vivid images that capture an instant in the dance, with colorful photographs that blur the line between photography and art.
 
“Joropo aims to capture the Latin happiness and joy reflected in the spiral-like dance of which submission and social order are the subject,” Ach said.

Badulescu’s collection, My Life Below <My Life Above>, provides a window into his detailed observations of color, people, airstrips and clouds perceived during his many hours spent in airports around the globe. In his collection, Badulescu captures snapshots of seemingly mundane objects, bringing them to life in one-of-a-kind digital collages and landscape portraits.
 
“This project enables us to fly above the clouds,” Badulescu said. “Stripes, numbers, signs and arrows signal our own journey through life.”

Heineken Mural Project and Bike Tour with Street Artists During Art Basel Miami in Wynwood 12/3/12-12/9/12

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Heineken Launches Mural Project And Bike Tour With Six Renowned, Bi-Cultural Street Artists During Art Basel Miami In The Heart Of The Wynwood Art District

Heineken Beer Garden and Bike Station
December 3 to 9, 2012
Wood Tavern
2531 NW 2nd Avenue
Wynwood Art District

Heineken Midtown Bike Station
December 3 to 9, 2012
Art Miami
Midtown Blvd (NE 1st Ave)
Between NE 32nd and NE 31st

Heineken Artist Hub
December 6 to 9, 2012 | 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The Workshop Collective
171 NW 23 St
Wynwood Art District
View work by The Heineken Artists, enjoy Heineken products and giveaways.

Heineken Music Hub
The Stage
December 3 to 9, 2012
170 NE 38th Street
Design District, Miami
Check out live music by national and local bands while enjoying the Heineken Beer Garden at Miami’s best live music venue.

Pulse Art Fair
December 6 to 9, 2012
1400 North Miami Avenue, Miami
Heineken Sponsored Satellite Fair
www.remezcla.com/heinekenmuralproject
Twitter: #HeinekenMurals

Heineken Presents Murals by Trek6, CP1, Chor Boogie, Estria, Prime and Don Rimx Adding Color and Spreading the Open Your World Message in Miami’s Midtown and Wynwood Art District

World renowned Art Basel, the most important art show in the United States, a cultural and social highlight for the Americas, heads back to South Florida for a supreme exhibition of our world’s most exquisite and prominent artists. Among the many uniquely special satellite events during Miami’s Art Week is the launch of Heineken’s Open Your World Mural Project, which has been carefully curated to include some of the most talented veterans in street art. Celebrity-status street artists Chor Boogie, Estria, Prime and Don Rimx will leave their mark on Miami adding great value to the city’s thriving outdoor gallery including Miami-based prolific artists with the street cred to match, Trek6 and CP1. The Heineken Artists feature a conglomeration of bi-cultural visionaries known to employ distinctive skills and vision on the murals they coat with their muse. Tasked with the mission and creative freedom to interpret Heineken’s Open Your World message, the murals will take a life of their own and inspire all who bear witness.

Pop Up Parties
Adding to this fascinating street art showcase are the secret mural site pop-up parties paired with the musical expressions of inspiring DJs, true masters of the decks and turntables, for a true audiovisual experience. Spontaneous pop-up parties with Miami’s best DJ’s will surprise Heineken lovers at the mural sites and will be announced on Twitter by following #heinekenmurals.

The Heineken Mural Project Bike Tour
Art lovers will have no trouble sighting each mural and cutting through the Art Basel week traffic with the help of Wynwood Art District’s first Deco Bike station which will reside in front of Wood Tavern, home of the Heineken Beer Garden. In addition, Heineken and Deco Bike have partnered to bring a bike station across from Art Miami in Midtown as well. Deco Bike is a bicycle sharing and rental program operating in Miami Beach and Surfside, yet to reach the pedestrian-friendly Wynwood Art District or Midtown. For the first time, art-loving pedestrians will benefit from green transportation in Heineken-branded Deco Bikes complete with QR code map technology. The QR (quick-response) codes both on the bike station map and murals will provide inside-info regarding the murals, artists and special events. Patrons 21 and over are encouraged to visit each mural, stop by the Heineken Beer Garden at Wood Tavern, view more artist work at the Heineken Hub and enjoy live music at The Stage during Miami’s Art Week.

Inaugural Opening Reception for Salute To Art Basel Miami 2012 Exhibition at New Art Fusion Galleries Location 12/8/12

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Inaugural Opening Reception for "Salute To Art Basel Miami 2012" Exhibition
Saturday, December 8th, 2012 from 7-11 pm
fusionArt Fusion Galleries
3550 North Miami Avenue
At North Miami Avenue & 36th Street
Formerly Bernice Steinbaum Gallery

Art Fusion Galleries Proudly Announces Our Inaugural Opening Reception In Our Grand New Home  "Salute To Art Basel Miami 2012"
 
Featuring over 30 emerging to mid-career contemporary international artists, this exhibition honors Miami’s internationally acclaimed Art Basel art fair by featuring a select group of multicultural artisans spanning the globe.  Art Fusion Galleries is particularly excited to host this exhibition in our grand new home which boasts over 8,000 Sq. feet of Pristine Contemporary Gallery Space. Exhibiting from Saturday, December 1st, 2012 through Friday, December 21st, 2012

National and International Artists Represented:  Alberto Detomas; Allan Herskowitz; Amy Donaldson; Andrew J. Fitt; Andrew Ringler; Art Siegel; Beatriz E. Ocampo; Bob Kolb; Carl Roberts; Daniel Hanifan; David Gonya; Dr. Leonard Askowitz; Francine S. Rogers; John Frazee; Judie Lee & Julie Kessler; Lenore Robins; Lina Vandal; M. Nillo; Magdiel; Marcello Ibanez; Maria Antonia Sosa; Martin Schreiber; Michael Altheim; Michael Katz; Paolo Anselmo; Patricia Peters; Pedno; Semadar; Tiril; Victor Bregeda; Wendy Cohen; And Many More…..

Also Exhibiting at our Miami Design District Gallery
Art Fusion Galleries Miami Design District
Art Basel Celebration
"Fusion IX~Seducing The Globe"
Saturday, December 8th, 2012 from 7-11 pm
Live music and refreshments will be served.  For more information please call 305.573.5730 or email our gallery at info@artfusiongallery.com
Exhibiting from Monday, October 1st, 2012
through Monday, December 17th, 2012 
1 N.E. 40th St. Suites 3, 6 & 7
Miami FL, 33137

14th Annual Delray Beach Garlic Fest 2/8/13-2/10/13

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14th Annual Delray Beach Garlic Fest
garlicfestFriday, Feb. 8th, 2013 … from 4 pm to 11pm – $10
Saturday, Feb. 9th, 2013 … from 11 am to 11pm – $10
Sunday, Feb. 10th, 2013 … from 11 am to 8pm – $10
Downtown Delray Beach
Beginning on North Swinton Avenue and the grounds of the Historical Old School Square
www.dbgarlicfest.com

Nicknamed "The Best Stinkin’ Party in Town" and is a gated event occupying two city blocks in Downtown Delray Beach, on the grounds of Delray Beach Center for the Arts at Old School Square.
 
This three day event features live national act entertainment on the main stage, professional level cooking competitions and demonstrations at our Garlic Chef Stadium, large Childrens area with rides and activities, over 185 exhibitors, full liquor bars and wine garden and of course heavenly garlic goodies available in Gourmet Alley Food Court.
 
The event’s strong commitment to our community is conducted as a fund-raising opportunity for non-profit organizations that staff (over 500 volunteers and 10 organizations).

Main Stage Lineup, Friday, Feb. 8
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, Fabulous Fleetwoods
8:30 pm – 10:00 pm, National Act being announced Dec. 1st!

Saturday, Feb. 9
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm, Andy Childs 
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm, Killbillies
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm , The Jay Blues Band
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, Andy Childs Band
9:00 pm -10:30 pm, National Act being announced Dec. 1st!

Sunday, Feb. 10
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm, Andy Childs Band
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm, Captain Reese with Son of Man 
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm, Turnstiles, The Ultimate Tribute to the Music of Billy Joel
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. The Long Run. Experience The Eagles

PhilanthroFest 2013 Launch Party and Fundraiser 11/29/12

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PhilanthroFest 2013 Launch Party and Fundraiser
Thursday, November 29, 2012. 6:00pm-10:00pm
CCE Miami
1490 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132
Suggested Door Donation: $20.00 Benefits PhilanthroFest
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The PhilanthroFest 2013 launch party is a wonderful gathering of philanthropists, business professionals, non-profit staff and volunteers. It includes a sponsored bar, sponsored food, music, raffles and more. Everyone is welcome to attend!

The goal of this event is to promote the upcoming PhilanthroFest 2013, to be held in April of 2013. To raise funds, a small door donation will be requested, as well as lots of fun raffle items. Also, this will provide an excellent networking opportunity for south Florida non-profits and those interested in philanthropy.

Presentations by:
Marianne Maduro of Miami Foundation
Marlon hill

Thank You Sponsors!
CCE Miami
Crepemaker
KIND Healthy Snacks
Hungry Hippos Hoagies
Bocaditos
Mealeo Miami
Exclusive Entertainment Productions, Inc by Milian Enterprises International

Heineken Beer
Iceberg Vodka
Cockspur Rum
EPPA Superfruit Sangria

DJ Hank Justice
Monster Sound Pro
Claridge Hotel

Artists Painting Live
Alan Laird
Rebecca Head
Derek Wilson
Anya Nadal
Exhibit by: Griselda Lechini

Massages by Freshly Squeezed

NON-PROFITS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING YOUR PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
Bring your pamphlets, flyers, cards, etc to place on our “PhilanthroTable”!

Parking/Transit:
*Plenty of metered street parking
*Parking garage at 1415 NE 2nd Ave.
*Across the street from Omni Metromover Station

PhilanthroFest is large-scale community event showcasing and celebrating South Florida philanthropic organizations, community resources and cultural arts. It also includes ongoing educational and networking events.

Youth Fair Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals 11/23/12-11/26/12

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Youth Fair Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals
50% Off Fair Bucks and Savings of Up to 75%. Only Four Days, Black Friday through Cyber Monday, Nov. 23 – 26

To purchase Fair Bucks and other Youth Fair products this Thanksgiving Weekend, visit www.fairexpo.com/thefair . For more information, call (305) 223-7060. This special offer is brought to you by Miami’s Community Newspapers.

In celebration of Thanksgiving’s shopping madness and to kick off its online Advance Discount sales, the Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition is discounting its Fair Bucks 50% for a limited time.  This special Thanksgiving holiday online promotion takes place from 12:01 a.m. on Friday, November 23rd through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, November 26th.

Fair Bucks allow consumers to purchase 2013 Youth Fair admission tickets, ride and game coupons, Fair food, beverages and other Fair related products and services.  This is the first time The Youth Fair has presented this 50% discount offer to the community.

“Our Fair Bucks 50% off online promotion is an incredible offer for two reasons”, said Bob Hohenstein, newly elected President & CEO.  “It offers the families and guests planning to visit us next spring an easy and convenient way to save money and realize a great family entertainment value.  Also, families taking advantage of the offer support the many student academic, athletic, agricultural and artistic programs the Youth Fair provides year-round in our Miami-Dade community.”

The Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, known for generations as The Youth Fair, is a private, not-for- profit organization that has donated well over $10 million in scholarships, awards and cash premiums to Miami-Dade students and is dedicated to supporting education and South Florida agriculture.  The Youth  Fair will take place next spring, March 14-31, 2013.  For more information, please visit www.fairexpo.com  or call (305) 223-7060.

Sawgrass Mills Fashion So Sweet Shopping Party With Special Guest Lauren Tannehill 11/15/12

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Sawgrass Mills Fashion So Sweet Shopping Party With Special Guest Lauren Tannehill
Thursday, November 15, 6 p.m. 
Sawgrass Mills (Fashion Row)
12801 W Sunrise Blvd
Sunrise, FL 33323
www.sawgrassmills.com

A shopping party to celebrate the opening of several new fashion-forward retailers at Sawgrass Mills’ newest phase of development, Fashion Row. Special guest host, Lauren Tannehill, celebrity model and wife of Ryan Tannehill, Miami Dolphins Quarterback, will lead the way for an evening of Fashion So Sweet signature “Sweetinis,” luscious chocolate fountains and other decadent delights, along with the sounds of DJ mixologist Jeremie Moore. Fashion So Sweet will also give local fashionistas a chance to mix and mingle with Lauren Tannehill, as well as top South Florida fashion bloggers, and shop ‘til they drop with a complimentary Sawgrass Mills Coupon Book. 

Sawgrass Mills’ Fashion So Sweet will benefit local not-for-profit organization Emerge Broward, a program of Leadership Broward Foundation.

The Jim Henson Company Brings Pajanimals Live To The Fillmore 3/24/13

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The Jim Henson Company Brings Pajanimals Live To The Fillmore 
PJ_Stage_1Sunday, March 24th, 2013
The Fillmore Miami Beach At The Jackie Gleason Theater
1700 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.pajanimalslive.com

Reserved Seat tickets are $34.50 and $29.50 and go on sale Friday, November 16, 2012 at 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).

For the first time ever, The Jim Henson Company’s Pajanimals are packing their bags and hitting the road to bring a brand new live musical production to the Fillmore Miami Beach in South Florida on Sunday, March 24th, 2013.  On November 13, a Sprout pre-sale begins along with the opportunity to purchase a special VIP package which includes premium seating and a meet and greet with the Pajanimals. Tickets go on-sale to the general public for most cities beginning November 17 at www.pajanimalslive.com.   

Pajanimals Live: Pajama Playdate is filled with lively music, interactive dance fun and silly adventures all set in the cozy, comfy environment of the Pajanimals world. This fun and nurturing show is designed to introduce kids and families to their first theater experience.  Seen in the U.S. every night on the 24-hour preschool channel Sprout and NBC Kids on Saturday mornings, Pajanimals has quickly become a favorite for preschoolers and their parents so fans of all ages are encouraged to wear their favorite pajamas to the show and join in on the fun.  
 
“Pajanimals is one of our most beloved shows, and families are invited to see these characters live on stage and share a special Pajanimals adventure with Squacky, Cowbella, Apollo and Sweet Pea Sue,” said Lisa Henson, CEO of The Jim Henson Company. “Our team always envisioned the property as a theatrical experience for families everywhere.  We know this new live show will be something that will create a lasting memory.”
 
“Families will be dancing in the aisles and singing the songs along with the Pajanimals. We encourage all children and caretakers to wear their favorite pajamas for an awesome play date with Pajanimals” says Jonathan Shank, executive producer of Pajanimals Live!
 
The Pajanimals are teaming up with CID Entertainment to offer a very special Pajanimals Party Package!  Packages include premium reserved seating in the first 10 rows of the theater, a meet & greet photo opportunity with the Pajanimals in an exclusive party room plus a poster and a VIP laminate.  Enhance your Pajama Playdate experience with this super fun party package!  For more information, visit www.cidentertainment.com/pajanimals.
 
Pajanimals Live: Pajama Playdate incorporates costumes and sets created by The Jim Henson Company. Written by Pajanimals co-creator Alex Rockwell along with, Bradley Zweig (Sid the Science Kid), the live show stars favorite characters including Squacky, Sweetpea Sue, Cowbella and Apollo who sing all of the Pajanimals’ greatest hits as well as new songs created exclusively for the live show. The tour is produced by Red Light Management and will be choreographed and directed by Myles Thorogood.  It is based on the television series created by Alex Rockwell and Jeff Muncy.
 
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.

Virginia Key Beach Park First Annual Holiday Fair

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Virginia Key Beach Park First Annual Holiday Fair
GiantGondolaWheelNovember 23 – 25, 2012
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
4020 Virginia Beach Drive
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
www.virginiakeybeachpark.net

The Virginia Key Beach Park Trust announced the opening of the 1st Annual Holiday Fair to take place from November 23 through the 25th at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park. The fair will host thrilling rides, a fantastic assortment of vendors, musical guests, food and fun for the whole family with their Magic on the Bay Festival.

The Historic Virginia Key Beach Park (HVKBP) Holiday Fair welcomes Magic on the Bay. This art, music, sport and water festival will benefit a series of youth, non-profit organizations such as Aspira of Florida, Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, Udonis Haslem  Children’s  Foundation , Liga Contra el Cancer, Miami Medical Foundation and the Historic Virginia Key beach park.
 
This year’s edition of Magic on the Bay kick off on Friday November 23rd with the fundraiser “Lobster Feast Under the Stars”, a casual, but fantastic dinner party at the HVKBP outdoor VIP Pavillion. The entertainment for the evening will be provided by world-renowned artists Carlos Oliva y los Sobrinos del Juez. Saturday November 24th kicks off with the Rowing Races, Dragon boat Races and Fishing Tournament at the Miami Rowing & Watersports Center. “Noche Tropical”, a fundraising event that will feature a concert by beloved artist Willy Chirino. Sunday rolls around with the Kayak / Stand up Surf Ski Races and the long awaited  “Smokin on the Bay” Pig Roast Competition.

Virginia Key Beach Park was established in 1945 as the only beach for the “exclusive use of Negroes” in Miami Dade County. Its rich history earned it a place in the National Register of Historic Places. The park is managed by The Virginia Key Beach Park Trust, which organizes community fundraising events and activities to provide revenues for the operation and restoration of Historic Virginia Key Beach Park.  Since its creation in 2001, the Trust has raised more than $35 million for the restoration and operation of the Historic Beach Park. These renovations have transformed the once deserted beach into a thriving public recreation venue and regional cultural attraction.

“Through the years since the park’s reopening, we have held many events and taken many initiatives to continue generating revenues for the park,” said Guy Forchion, Executive Director of the Virginia Key Beach Park Trust, “this time we decided to hold an event that would be fun and exciting for families and showcase Historic Virginia Key Beach Park.”

The Historic Virginia Key Beach Park Holiday Fair will be open from November 23rd from noon to 11 pm and November 24th and 25th from 10 am to 11 pm. Entrance to the beach park is located at 4020 Virginia Beach Drive (turn left at the traffic light, across from the Miami Seaquarium). Admission to the Fair is free and open to the public with unlimited rides wristbands for only $25.   There will be a $6 per car entry fee. 

For more information on the 1st Annual Historic Virginia Beach Park Holiday Fair, please call 305.960.4600.

Viernes Culturales / Cultural Fridays 11/30/12

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Viernes Culturales / Cultural Fridays
Friday, November 30, 2012, 7 – 11 pm
124Domino Park
804 SW 15th Avenue
Miami, Fl 33135
Art Gallery:      Viernes Culturales
1637 SW 8th St.
Miami, Fl 33135

A monthly arts & culture street festival and gallery stroll in Little Havana’s cultural district. Take the free walking tour of Little Havana with legendary local historian Dr. Paul George, artist fair with local painters, sculptors and artisans along Calle Ocho (SW 8th Street) between 12th and 17th Avenues, and a variety of galleries and local-owned restaurants. Takes place the last Friday of the month!      www.culturalfridays.org    www.facebook.com/vcmiami   www.twitter.com/@vcmiami
Un festival mensual de arte y cultura y un paseo a través de las galerías del distrito cultural de la Pequeña Habana. Tome un tour de la Pequena Habana gratuito con la compañía del legendario historiador,  Dr. Paul George, una feria artística con pintores locales, escultores y artesanos a lo largo de la Calle Ocho (SW 8th St.) entre las avenidas 12 y 17, y una gran variedad de galerías y restaurantes locales. El evento toma lugar el último viernes de cada mes. www.viernesculturales.org

Domino Plaza, at SW 15th Ave & 8th St.
Join us in celebrating another Viernes Cultural/Cultural Friday. Little Havana’s popular art and culture festival is a great event for the whole family. Enjoy music and discover works by local artists and artisans in and around our iconic Domino Plaza on SW 8th Street and SW 15th Avenue, and behold contemporary and historic artworks at our many fine art galleries along Calle Ocho. Finish off your fabulous Friday night by savoring a delicious dinner at one of our various restaurants, boasting cuisine from all over the world. Come dance, eat, shop and enjoy a delightful evening in Little Havana!

Artevivo Academy
Come enjoy a performance by members of this arts and dance academy for children from 3 to 12 years old.   Artevivo will delight us with an array of dances and artistry showcased by these talented children. Artevivo Art School  is committed to providing an excellent dance program in a safe, family-oriented environment.
Where: Domino Plaza
When: 7:30 – 8:00 pm

Belen Jazz Band

The Belen Jazz Band was founded in 2007 by Maestro, Marlene Urbay.
Celebrating its fifth year the Belen Jesuit Jazz Band launched their first CD featuring American & Latin Jazz standards in September.  The Jazz Band is integrated into the curriculum of the school and is treated as a subject; a student receives credit and a grade. Since its inception, the band has participated annually in the Disney Music Festival and won gold in 2010 and 2011. Other awards of distinction have been:  Best in Class (2010), Best Soloist (2011) at the Disney Music Festival and winning Perfect Score at the Miami Youth Fair in 2009. In April of 2012, the Jazz Band made their first appearance at Orlando Fest in Universal Orlando and won Silver.
Where: Domino Plaza
When: 8:00 pm to 8:45 pm

Walking Tour of Little Havana
This month’s tour features 1. A walk to Conch Hill, a onetime Bahamian enclave ;2. A look at St. Peter and Paul Church and school, and its story: 3. A stroll along Cuban Memorial Blvd., and a looks at 3 homes built in 1914; 4. A look at the Cuban prisoner home and reception on the Blvd.; 5. A look and explanation of 3 classic Bungalow-styled homes; 6. A look at a synagogue that is now an Hispanic Baptist church!!
Where: Meet in front of the Tower Theater (1508 SW 8th St.)
When: 7 pm

And much more.

Free Trolley Service
The City of Miami takes you to Viernes Culturales! The free Miami Trolley will be leaving from the Mary Brickell Village and the Brickell Metrorail/Metromover Station to the heart of the Viernes Culturales festival every 15 minutes.

Viernes Culturales is made possible with the support of our sponsors:
The James L. Knight Foundation, The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, The Cultural Affairs Council, The Miami-Dade County Mayor and
Board of County Commissioners.

Enjoy Thanksgiving at Kitchen 305 11/22/12

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Enjoy Thanksgiving at Kitchen 305
Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, 2012, 1p.m. to 6p.m.
Kitchen 305
at Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort
16701 Collins Ave.
Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
For reservations, please call 305-949-1300

Executive Chef Chris Wong has planned a Thanksgiving dinner designed for families and friends to enjoy at Kitchen 305. A combination of international gourmet cuisine and American holiday favorites, Wong is serving a hearty, all-you-can-eat Thanksgiving feast for $35 per person.
 
The holiday meal begins with a choice of starters from the cold bar including cranberry and tangerine compote, Sicilian olive salad with artichoke hearts, imported artisanal and domestic cheeses, an assortment of pates and traditional dilled Icelandic gravlax with champagne mustard sauce.
 
Diners will enjoy a carving station of oven-roasted turkey with Gilbert gravy, clove-studded, Smithfield Ham with maple glaze, prime rib with horseradish mouselline and herb roasted salmon topped with grain mustard cream sauce and salmon caviar.
 
Turkey day trimmings include spicy andouille and oyster corn bread stuffing and toffee candied yams with pecan glaze and apple cured bacon and walnuts.
 
An array of confections from apple and pear cobbler with Jack Daniel’s sauce, mini fresh fruit tartlets, flourless chocolate cake and old fashioned pumpkin pies promise to satisfy the sweet tooth.
 
Celebrate the holidays with the Kitchen 305 family by calling 305-949-1300 for reservations.

Underwater Festival at Miami Science Museum 12/1/12-12/2/12

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Underwater Festival at Miami Science Museum
Saturday, Dec. 1 and Sunday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
underwater fest adMiami Science Museum
3280 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33129
www.miamisci.org

Free with paid Museum admission. ONLY screenings: $8 per adult and $6 for children. Parking is free.
To reserve for the COSEE/NSF-sponsored event, please see our event website for more details.

Miami Science Museum’s 2nd Annual Miami Underwater Festival to Feature Prize-Winning Films, Fish On Display, Kids’ Activities And More

Miami Science Museum is collaborating with Festival Mondiale de l’Image Sous-Marines (World Festival of Underwater Images) from France to present its 2nd Annual Miami Underwater Festival. Highlighting a selection of prize-winning films from the 39th Festival Mondiale de l’Image Sous-Marines, the festival will showcase renowned artistic, photographic and cinematographic productions related to the underwater world. Films will be shown in French, English and/or Spanish.
 
Activities throughout the festival will include a special airing of a film by Ted Caplow (Fish Navy Films) on Saturday December 1st in the afternoon, special airings of WPBT’s Changing Seas episodes, special guest speakers, live fish, marine-themed kid-friendly activities, and much more.
 
On Saturday, Dec. 1 from 10:00am until 12:00pm, the Museum will offer a French breakfast along with French films as part of French Week and in collaboration with the French Consulate. The breakfast and screenings are included with admission.
 
Also on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 6:30pm until 8:30pm, the Museum will present a Centers for Ocean Science Education Excellence (COSEE) Florida/National Science Foundation sponsored event, showcasing films from the Beneath the Waves Film Festival founded by local graduate students from the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science.  Reservations are required for this event.
 
Marko and Shelly Dimitrijevic, founders of the Miami Underwater Festival, have worked diligently to bring the best of the original festival to South Florida audiences.

The 3rd Anniversary of Nikki Beach Miami What Women Want 11/17/12

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The 3rd Anniversary of Nikki Beach Miami What Women Want
Saturday, November 17, 2012 | 7 PM
whatwomenwantNikki Beach Miami Beach
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Open to the public.
RSVP Online for a complimentary glass of Nicolas Feuillatte champagne

The evening will feature a full runway show presenting the 2013 Resort Collection from Zeki and feature Sweet treats by Savvylicious Sweets; Nespresso coffee samples; fitness tips, reflexology and hand scrubs by Equinox Fitness Center & Spa;  trending tips by MANLIFY, the exclusive network for men, providing tips on style, and all things manly, and sounds by DJ and International Model Miss Tara.

Gentleman Jack Art, Beats and Lyrics at LMNT during Art Basel Miami 12/5/12

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Gentleman Jack Art, Beats and Lyrics @ LMNT during Art Basel Miami
Wednesday, December 5, 2012, 7:00pm until 12:00am
jackablLMNT
55 NW 36 Street
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link

This is a free event with an open bar. RSVP Required.
Text "Miamiabl" To 68405 to RSVP
www.gentlemanjackabl.com

Gentleman Jack’s Art, Beats + Lyrics is an explosion of creativity and originality; a traveling art exhibition that infuses various mediums to produce a one night event that ignites the inner desire for innovation and freshness GJ AB+L, strives to bring to the masses a platform in which emerging artists are showcased with veterans deeply rooted in their craft to give the audience a first-hand and unfiltered art/music experience.

Beauty Bash A Fashion And Entertainment Event Comemorating World Aids Day To Benefit Local Hispanic-Latino Lgbtq Rights Group Unity Coalition – Coalicion Unida 12/1/12

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Beauty Bash A Fashion And Entertainment Event Comemorating World Aids Day To Benefit Local Hispanic-Latino Lgbtq Rights Group Unity Coalition -Coalicion Unida
BeautyBashDec12012Saturday, December 1, 2012 9 PM to Midnight   
Kyma Lounge at the Epic Hotel
270 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami FL

Admission is FREE just RSVP in advance on Facebook at: De Fabulous Beauty and Fashion Event with a Cause World Aids Day

Beauty Bash: Now Is a Tomorrow for Everyone. An evening of Fashion, Beauty & Entertainment
To benefit UC|CU South Florida Latino|Hispanic|LGBTQ organization

Looking & dressing fierce under the Miami moon and glitz on Saturday December 1st – World AIDS Day – all while drinking, dancing and bidding on amazing stuff, has never been for a better cause. 

Beauty Bash – Now Is a Tomorrow for Everyone is a special night of Unity, Fashion, Beauty and Entertainment that will support the efforts of South Florida’s Unity Coalition|Coalición Unida (UC|CU) – a local non-profit dedicated to leadership, equality and rights for the Latino|Hispanic LGBTQ community.

Sponsored by industry greats De Fabulous, Miami Beach Beauty Show and SFG Magazine, this special event will feature Celebrity Fashion Designer Tanya Marie presenting her latest Fashion Week Collection. Masters of Ceremony will be the incredibly beautiful Gianina Acevedo, our Miss South Florida 2013, and the equally handsome Dr. Ivan Rusilko, Author of the Winemakers Dinner and Mr. USA.

This benefit event is free to attend, with complimentary cocktails from 9- 10 PM, a fashion show, silent auction, giveaways and live entertainment throughout the night.

“We are proud to put on this magical night for all, and especially to be helping out the Unity Coalition|Coalicion Unida, the first & only organization for the So. Fla. Latino|Hispanic|LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning) Community” Said event co-host & producer Edward J Oberle Lopez. Proceeds from the silent auction, raffle and red ribbon sales, along with donations, will provide much needed revenue to UC|CU, advancing Equality since 2002. “The work of UC|CU is 100% funded by events & private donations, and they are 100% staffed & managed by volunteers. Everything that comes in, goes right back out for programming, leading & assisting the LGBTQ community. I am thrilled to be helping UC|CU out, while glamming up Miami even more” added event co-host Nicol Pindelea.

The Beacon Council and Art for a Better World Access Breakfast and Sneak Preview of 100 Warhols 12/5/12

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The Beacon Council and Art for a Better World Access Breakfast and Sneak Preview of 100 Warhols
286Wednesday, December 5 at 8:30am
NW 34th Street and Buena Vista Avenue
Miami, Florida 33127

RSVP at beaconcouncil.com/events
Members: $20, Non-members: $30
No refunds.

The Beacon Council, in partnership with Art for a Better World, invites you to a special Access breakfast and sneak preview of: 100 Warhols

Join us for Overture Miami 2012. Take a special private tour of this exhibition, which comes to us during Art Basel Miami Beach. The economic impact of Miami-Dade County’s arts and cultural industry is $922 million every year.

Feed a Fever- Starve a Tumor Fundraiser 11/16/12

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Feed a Fever- Starve a Tumor
Friday, November 16,  2012, 6:30 pm to 10pm
lampidisThe Mayfair Hotel and Spa
3000 Florida avenue
Coconut Grove, Florida

Valet parking is available at the Mayfair hotel $5.

The Lampidis Foundation will be hosting their first fundraiser," Feed a Fever- Starve a Tumor"

Signature cocktails, tapas, great raffle prizes, auction items and wonderful parting gifts for the ladies
This fund raising event not only will be raising money for research, it also raises awareness to   ensure the continuity of Dr. Lampidis’ groundbreaking research effort for the good of mankind.

At this critical point, The Lampidis Foundation need to build a fund of $6 million that will support Dr. Lampidis research laboratory over the next ten years and to raise another $4 million to $6 million to bring these findings to clinical trial and eventually to production and direct delivery to patients.

Theodore Lampidis,Ph.D has devoted his scientific life to understanding the complexities of tumor cell biology and the mechanisms by which cancers become resistant to treatment  in hope of finding a common trait among all tumors that will allow for universal targeted treatment.  His years of scrupulous work have paid off; he has identified a metabolic process that is common to all tumors and he is working with his colleagues to develop treatment delivery methods. 

The overall goal of Dr. Lampidis’ work is to provide the preclinical data required to expand the clinical application of 2-DG from solely using it to kill the cells found in the hypoxic regions of solid tumors to targeting the entire tumor regardless of its environmental conditions, i.e. oxygen levels. The broader significance of his ideas is to use 2-DG to directly take advantage of selective glucose uptake in tumor vs. normal tissues, which presents the long-sought-after possibility of attacking a fundamental target common to all tumors.
 
  Dr. Lampidis illustrates the idea behind his work with the ease of a practiced teacher:  "This works just like the Atkins diet.  When you lower carbohydrates, you burn fats and proteins.  When you remove oxygen, these hard-to treat tumor cells cannot burn fats or proteins; blocking sugar metabolism with 2-DG  literally starves them to death."

Beacon Council Key Ceremony and Holiday Reception 11/11/12

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Beacon Council Key Ceremony and Holiday Reception
Tuesday, December 11, 2012, 6pm Registration
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
3003251 South Miami Avenue
Miami, Florida 33129

Tickets via www.beaconcouncil.com/events
Members: $60
Non-members: $75

Join Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez, County Commissioners, local elected officials, and The Beacon Council as we honor companies that have located or expanded here in the past year.

Companies to be recognized at this year’s Key Ceremony:
Apex Fund Services
Art Focaccia
ASA Institute of Business & Computer Technology
Avadora USA
Banah International
BBVA Compass
Blooming Events International
Chopard Marketing Services
CleanClean
Cosas International
eGENTIC
First Take Studios
Green Gallon Solutions
HControl Holdings
Interfood
Lyoness Management Americas
Miami Open City Tour
Miami Tech
OHL USA
Orso Industries
SABMiller Latin America
SICE
The Mantha Group/dba INDIRA
Total Bank
Univision Networks

Miami Science Museum Art Commission Event During Art Basel for new Museum 12/7/12-12/8/12

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Miami Science Museum Art Commission Event During Art Basel for new Museum
On Dec. 7 and 8 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Miami Beach Public Library
2100 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, Fla. 33139

With its upcoming initiation of commissioning large scale public artworks for the 2015 opening of its new world-class, state-of-the-art facility building – the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science – Miami Science Museum is releasing the Request for Proposals during Art Basel Miami Beach. Museum staff and architects will be in the auditorium of the Miami Beach Public Library.

During this event, which is open to the public, Museum staff and architects will be available to review the commission process, share details of the new building, in addition to the Museum’s architectural model, and digital video fly through.
 
Museum officials hope to receive cutting-edge, vibrant and engaging proposals for the new building. The Museum’s goal is to commission artworks that seamlessly merge with the overarching Miami Science Museum themes of People, Planet and Prosperity.
 
In 2015, Miami Science Museum will move from its current location to downtown Miami. The new Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science will be in great company residing in the Museum Park with the newly renamed Perez Art Museum, formerly the Miami Art Museum.
 
“Art Basel provides us with a wonderful opportunity to engage with artists who could possibly provide pieces for the new Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science,” said Miami Science Museum CEO & President Gillian Thomas. “We are very happy to launch this process during the most prestigious art show in the Americas to search for exceptional artists.”
 
For more information, contact Miami Science Museum Art & Collection Manager Kevin Arrow at karrow@miamisci.org or visit www.miamisci.org/publicartcommissions.

Miami Finance Forum November happy hour 11/14/12

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Miami Finance Forum November happy hour
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 14
Haven
1237 Lincoln Rd.
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Members: Free. Non-Members: $25.
Call (877) FF-MIAMI or (877) 336-4264 or RSVP online

The Miami Finance Forum (MFF) will host a happy hour event for South Florida finance professionals in November 2012. Members and guests can enjoy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails while networking at a fine dining location. MFF events are open to members and non-members alike.

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

MiamiArtZine 7th Anniversary Celebration Salsa in the Garden 11/19/12

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MiamiArtZine 7th Anniversary Celebration Salsa in the Garden
Monday, November 19 at 6.30 pm
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.miamiartzine.com
Advance Tickets $20
At the door $25
Purchase advance tickets via Paypal. Indicate number of tickets.

Join us at our fundraising party and help us celebrate our 7th Anniversary

Event to Honor Joseph Adler, Ana Bolt and Jaie LaPlante

MiamiARTzine, the online magazine that serves as the Voice of the Miami Arts Scene, will celebrate its 7th anniversary at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden on Monday, November 19 at 6:30 pm.

A highlight of the evening is the presentation of the 5th Annual miamiARTzine Visionary Awards, so named for the ability of the honorees to think outside the box and envision and work toward a better Arts landscape. This year’s award recipients are Joseph Adler, Producing Artistic Director of GableStage at the Biltmore; Choreographer/Dancer Ana Bolt; and Jaie LaPlante, Director of Miami International Film Festival.

In keeping with the Salsa theme, KCC Productions presents a lively mélange of music, including two-time Grammy nominee Marlow Rosado and La Riqueña, the Kiki Sanchez Trio and Grammy-nominated artist Thania Sanz with special guest, trumpeter Julian Cifuentes. The celebration also features a silent auction, with tickets to many of South Florida’s exciting arts venues.

Venezuelan-born artist and miamiARTzine supporter Maria Rivas is the featured artist at the event, and her artwork will be on display throughout.

Sponsors for the event include Bolivar Fusion de Cocinas Tragos, KCC Productions, Miami Beach Botanical Garden, My Ceviche and We Take the Cake.

MiamiARTzine is a program of the Miami Beach Arts Trust, whose mission is to raise awareness and educate the public about the importance of the Arts. Publisher and Miami Beach Arts Trust chair Harvey J. Burstein conceived the idea of an online publication to better serve South Florida’s arts community and arts lovers.

Each issue of miamiARTzine contains original articles, reviews and photographs by local writers and photographers who volunteer their time and talent to inform readers about what is happening in the arts in South Florida. miamiARTzine has also served as a career conduit for these contributors, as many of its writers and photographers have been tapped for other assignments based on their work being seen, or the contacts they’ve made through the publication.

The miamiARTzine 7th Anniversary party takes place on Monday, November 19 at 6:30 pm at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive. Tickets for the reception are $20 in advance, or $25 at the door, with all proceeds to benefit the Miami Beach Arts Trust. For tickets or more information, please call (305) 535-2448, email mbat@miamiartzine.com or visit www.miamiARTzine.com.

The Miami Symphony Orchestra Concert of Divertimento 11/10/12-11/11/12

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The Miami Symphony Orchestra Concert of Divertimento
Divertimento_MISO 11novNovember 10, 8:00pm
Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center
10910 SW 17th Street
Miami, Florida 33199
 
November 11, 4:00pm
South Miami-Dade 
Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211th Street
Miami, FL 33189
www.themiso.org

The Miami Symphony Orchestra continues offering South Florida a magnificent season with another amazing concert: Divertimento! on November 10th and November 11th, 2012.

Divertimento will be conducted by Joshua Dos Santos, the conductor of the National System of Youth Orchestras of Venezuela (the brilliant orchestra of two highly anticipated performances of Haydn’s First Cello Concerto), along with the gifted young cellist Patrice Jackson.
The anticipated performances will take place at the Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center and South Miami Dade Cultural Arts center.
Don’t miss it!

Pop-up Piano Miami presented by Steinway & Sons Miami and Miami Iron Side Pre-Art Basel Mixer 11/28/12

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Pop-up Piano Miami presented by Steinway & Sons Miami and Miami Iron Side Pre-Art Basel Mixer
Wednesday, November 28, 2012, 7:00PM – 9:00PM
Miami Iron Side
7500 NE 4th Court
Miami FL 33138

Open-to-the-public but RSVP is mandatory via www.miamiironside.com/popuppiano.

Pop-up Piano Miami presented by Steinway & Sons Miami and Miami Iron Side are pleased to host an official Pre-Art Basel Mixer in celebration of this year’s selected artists for the piano creations.

Media and the community will have the opportunity to meet & greet with Pop-Up Piano Miami’s official 2012 artists and the host committee. Come and enjoy sweets by Patty Cakes Cupcakes, warms sips by Steep City Teas, delicious KIND bars, cocktails by Deep Eddy Vodka, and other treats & libations. Miami Iron Side is where the artists are working diligently to finish the pianos in time for Art Basel Miami Beach week. The pianos were delivered on November 1st by our shipping sponsor Wynwood Shipping. Join us and get a sneak peak of the nearly completed pianos.
 
Pearl Paint, the largest art supply store in the world that began on Canal Street, New York in 1933 as a family-owned company, has graciously supplied all the artistic materials for the following artists to create their masterpieces on the pianos: Alexander Mijares (mijares.com); Desiree Kawass (desireekawass.com); Federico Carosio III (federicocarosioiii.com); Ivan Roque (allhailtla.com/Home.html); Rodrigo Gaya (rgayaphoto.photoshelter.com); Ross Von Rosenberg (rossvon7design.com); Ruben Ubiera (urbanpopsoul.com); and Waseone (iamwaseone.com).
 
The Black Key Group (Whitney Lykins and Isabella Acker) created a special host committee of young, savvy professionals throughout South Florida to assist in creating, executing, and facilitating Pop-Up Piano Miami. From curating artists to securing locations for the pianos, the following list of people volunteered on the committee: Patricia Baro (Mixed Media Collective); Gaudi Castro (HEARD.); Meris Thomas (Freelancer – Event Production); Arnaud Pages (Macias Advertising); Daniel Rivero (WLRN); and Jessica Wade Pfeffer (Jessica Wade Inc.).
 
Miami Iron Side was founded by design and real estate visionary Ofer Mizrahi. It is a destination created by an assemblage of old deserted commercial buildings in an underserved neighborhood. The complex is self-designed by occupants and has had extensive reforesting creating a façade of retro architecture. Miami Iron Side was transformed to become a vibrant, creative, and trendy live & work complex. Enclaves of creative and business-focused minds alike have come together and created a neighborhood which encourages organic growth with a sense of community. For more information, visit www.miamiironside.com.

Tigerdirect.Com And Intel® Present The First Annual Holiday Bash With Celebrity Guest Anna Kendrick 11/20/12

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Tigerdirect.Com And Intel® Present The First Annual Holiday Bash With Celebrity Guest Anna Kendrick
Tuesday, November 20th from 8pm  11pm
The Moore Building in the Design District
4040 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, Florida 33137
RSVP: To get your free ticket visit http://Techshowcase12.eventbrite.com. Enter the special promo code -Ultrabook- to get upgraded with free valet parking.

Just in time for the holidays, TigerDirect.com, a subsidiary of Systemax Inc. (NYSE: SYX) and retailer specializing in consumer electronics, technology products and computer services, and Intel®, a world leader in computing innovation, are proud to host a memorable evening of innovation, emerging technology and interactive entertainment at the historic Moore Building in the Design District on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 from 8pm  11pm. Bound to change the way we use and interact with our personal digital devices, TigerDirect.com and Intel® have created a full-fledged party celebrating the touch, play and imaginative nature of the new generation of products featuring Microsoft¹s groundbreaking Windows 8 operating system. 
 
The event will take place on three floors, each one boasting interactive games and features topped with complimentary food & cocktails and music by the Miami Dolphin¹s DJ Supersede. Below are examples of the sensational activities one can expect at the event:
 
·       A notable appearance by Oscar nominated actress Anna Kendrick of Up in the Air, Twilight and Pitch Perfect
·       Reggie Bush and Ryan Tannehill of The Dolphin¹s are scheduled to attend
·       Featuring live sets by DJ Supersede
·       Professional race car simulators
·       A Destructoid video game lounge
·       Animated and colorful projections throughout the building
·       There will be a dance competition where guests will be invited to rock out and the winner will go home with one of the new Windows 8 products
·       Ping-pong station by Chalk Ping Pong and Billiards Lounge will give guests the opportunity to put their tennis table skills to the test
·       Ms. LipShtick will be reading the palms of guests who want a glimpse into their future
·       State-of-the-art photo booth with props
·       1 in 3 guests will win prizes
·       Every attendee will walk away with gift bags full of merchandise
·       More special guests will be announced in the coming week
·       Featured products will include: Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Razer, Samsung, Sony, and Toshiba featuring a selection of Ultrabook, Ultrabook Convertible, Intel® Atom Processor-based tablets, and more.

14 Chefs in The Kitchen at the Miami Book Fair International 11/17/12-11/18/12

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14 Chefs in The Kitchen
ChefsMBFIStreet Fair Weekend: Nov. 17 & 18, 2012

Cooking
Chefs cook. You eat. Delicioso!
Hiroko Shimbo | Anne Byrn | Raquel Roque | Maricel Presilla | Liz Gutman & Jen King | Yvan Lemoine

Talking
Just like having them in your own kitchen!
Norman Van Aken | Justin Van Aken | Alex Hitz | Julia Ross | Hedy Goldsmith
Seamus Mullen | Heather McPhersen

Special Dinner Event, Saturday, November 17
Dinner prepared by superstar chefs Norman Van Aken and Seamus Mullen at Tuyo.
$130. Limited seating. Ticket required.
305.237.3200

Irreversible Cover Featured Winners Release Party 11/30/12

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Irreversible Cover Featured Winners Release Party
8153659135_332e331057_bNovember 30TH 7PM
Wynwood Exhibition Center
297 Northwest 23rd Street
Miami, FL 33127
RSVP norelkysb@irreversiblemagazine.com
 
Foreword by Dr. Carol Damian
Director/ Chief Curator Frost Art Museum
 
A BIG and SPECIAL THANK YOU note goes to Rodolfo Vanmarke and Elaine Minionis founders of www.thelunchboxgallery.com whom witohut their unconditional support this competition would not be possible.
  
The Lunch Box Gallery Is a small but vibrant and cutting edge gallery llocated in the Wynwood Art District, Miami. Our emphasis is on contemporary photography, where conceptual, fine art, documentary and mixed media photography are subjects of exploration. www.facebook.com/thelunchboxgallery

  
Cover Featured Winner
Illustration 
Edwin Villasmil (venezuela)
  
1st Place Mixed Media
K. Kissik  (usa)
  
Honorable Mention
Sculpture Lori Nozick (usa)
  
Honorable Mention
Painting  Carlos Caballero (cub) 
 
20 winners
20 unique works invitations
Marina Font (ARG); Aimee Hertog (USA); Alexios Avlamis (GR); Amber Quimby (USA); Astolfo Funes (VNZLA); Clara Varas (CUB); Aida Tejada (RD); Cynthia Patrick (USA); Ernesto Kunde (BR); Jean Paul Mallozzi (USA); Jon Mcintosh (USA); Katiuska Gonzalez (VNZLA); Marcelo Daldoce (BR); Mariusz Navratil (POLAND); Patricia Gutierrez (USA); PJ Mills (USA); Tania Marmolejo (RD); Todd Brittingham (USA); Chika Matsuda (JP); Kerri Corser (USA)

image credit: Illustration  EDWIN VILLASMIL (Venezuela)

Ornare Tastemaker’s Showcase 12/3/12

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Ornare Tastemaker’s Showcase
Monday, December 3 at 7 p.m.
Ornare Miami
4040 N.E. 2nd Avenue
Miami Design District
RSVP Required: Events@OrnareUSA.com

Ornare’s Tastemaker’s Showcase, how in its sixth year, has become known as the unofficial kick off to Miami Art Week. The Brazilian ultra-luxury home design brand will honor top architects and interior designers with a chic evening event in its new location in the historic Moore Building. Enjoy music, cocktails and projections as you mix and mingle with Miami’s design elite.

SocialBuzzTV November Networker with Luly B 11/20/12

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SocialBuzzTV November Networker with Luly B
182Tuesday, November 20, 2012 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
La Jolla Ballroom
301 Alcazar Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134

This is a Free event but you Must RSVP Online

It’s almost that time again!
 
Join us in the Gables on Tuesday 11/20/12 for our "November Networker"!
 
Come network and celebrate the launch of LulyB.com!

 Click here for our Sponsor Package details.

Actors’ Playhouse to Launch Third Annual Young Talent Big Dreams, Countywide Talent Search Presented by The Children’s Trust 11/10/12-4/20/13

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Actors’ Playhouse to Launch Third Annual Young Talent Big Dreams, Countywide Talent Search Presented by The Children’s Trust

Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, together with presenting sponsor, The Children’s Trust, announce the third annual launch of Young Talent Big Dreams, the most widespread local youth talent contest in Miami-Dade. Kids between the ages of 8-17 will compete for prizes ranging from performing arts scholarships, master classes with industry professionals, and cash awards to tickets to local attractions and theatres. County-wide competition begins in November, with auditions at five local theatres, and concludes with the semifinals and finals in April 2013. The contest will feature a total of five individual categories including; voice, dance, musical instrument, original spoken word and original vocal and/or instrumental composition, and group categories of six or less members including; dance, instrumental and rock/pop/jazz bands with vocals. Participation is free of charge and limited to residents of Miami-Dade County.
 
Seven preliminary auditions will take place in diverse locations throughout Miami-Dade, including the Miracle Theatre, South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, Paul W. Bell Middle School, and the Little Haiti Cultural Center. The semifinals and finals with will be held in April 2013 at the Miracle Theatre in front of a live audience! Participants may compete in one individual and one group category only, and those who pre-register will be given priority audition times.
 
"We are very proud of the opportunity to work with The Children’s Trust for the third year to make this exciting and important opportunity available to the talented young artists in our community," said Actors’ Playhouse Executive Producing Director Barbara S. Stein.
 
Young Talent Big Dreams is modeled after the many reality TV talent shows that have gained in popularity in recent years. Judges will include a host of local celebrities and professionals from the performing arts community. Each act will be allotted up to one minute during their preliminary audition performance, and two minutes for the semifinal and final round performance. Two contestants or more in each performance category from each preliminary audition location may be invited to compete in the semifinals and up to three contestants in each category in the semifinals will move on to compete in the finals. There will be a maximum of eight winners and one grand-prize winner chosen during the finals.
 
"During the past couple of years, it not only been inspiring to see so many talented kids come forward to participate, but to learn about how many of them have been inspired by the competition to seek additional training or opportunities in their art," said Modesto Abety-Gutierrez, President and CEO of The Children’s Trust. "We’ve also been able to connect some of the children in Young Talent Big Dreams to programs they never even knew about, and that’s a wonderful outcome as well."
 
Participation in Young Talent Big Dreams requires parental consent and is limited to residents of Miami-Dade County. Detailed information including the audition schedule, competition rules, and registration forms, please visit www.actorsplayhouse.org  or call 211.

Young Talent Big Dreams is sponsored in part by Wells Fargo, Steinway & Sons, the Miami Marlins Foundation, Baptist Health South Florida and Pollo Tropical.

 

Young Talent Big Dreams Preliminary Auditions Dates And Locations:
Times: Saturday Auditions 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. & Sunday Auditions 1:00 – 5:00 P.M.
 
Saturday, November 10, 2012 
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center 
10950 Sw 211th Street, Cutler Bay, Fl 33189 
 
Sunday, November 11, 2012 
The Miracle Theatre 
280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, Fl 33134 
 
Saturday, January 26, 2013 
Aventura Arts & Cultural Center 
3385 Ne 188th Street, Aventura, Fl 33180 
  
Saturday, February 16, 2013 
The Miracle Theatre 
280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, Fl 33134 
 
Sunday, February 17, 2012 
The Miracle Theatre 
280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, Fl 33134 
  
Saturday, March 2, 2013 
Paul W. Bell Middle School
11800 Northwest 2nd Street, Miami, Fl 33182 
  
Saturday, March 16, 2013 
Little Haiti Cultural Center 
212 Ne 59th Terrace, Miami, Fl 33173 
 
Young Talent Big Dreams Semifinals
Dates And Locations:
 
Saturday, April 13, 2013
The Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, Fl 33134
Time: 1:00 – 5:00p.M. 
 
Sunday, April 14, 2013 
The Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, Fl 33134
Time: 7:00 P.M.
 
Young Talent Big Dreams Finals
Finals Sponsored By Wells Fargo 
Saturday, April 20, 2013
The Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, Fl 33134
Time: 8:00 P.M.

The 13th Anniversary Celebration Of The Adventures of Bibi & Friends 11/14/12

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The 13th Anniversary Celebration Of The Adventures of Bibi & Friends
Wednesday November 14th, 2012, 8 PM- Midnight  
bibiNikki Beach
ONE Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.bibiadventures.com

$20 Donation in Advance or at the Door
(Portion of Proceeds will go to Victims of Hurricane Sandy in association with Whole Foods Market)
Featuring An Art Show of The Comic Book Characters Past & Present

We will be doing a Group Reunion Photo to appear in the upcoming Collectors Anniversary Issue

The comic character Art Show will continue as a video satellite show that will be featured at different venues around town before and during Art Basel week. The First Satellite Art Show"Organic Comic Art"  will be held at   Whole Foods Market South Beach, Thursday, November 29th, 7 – 9PM  Benefiting The Miami Rescue Mission. 

The Following Venues
Haven Lounge & Restaurant
Twist Nightclub
Q Lounge
Chalk Lounge & Mamushka Gallery in Midtown/Wynwood
will run exhibitions from Nov 26th – December 9th, 2012.
More Venues to Come

Insense Monthly Networking Event at Mister Collins 11/14/12

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Monthly Networking Event at Mister Collins
November 14, 2012, 6-8 PM
Mister Collins
10295 Collins Avenue
Bal Harbour, FL 33154
Register Online

Enjoy the terrace which has unobstructed views of the Atlantic and also the Haulover Inlet.  The service is fast and friendly, greeting each guest into their space as if it was your own home. Mister Collins features a craft beer list and also superb value on all wines, predominantly from the west coast.  
 
Join us for our monthly networking event on Wednesday, November 14, 2012!
 
Pay $5 ($10 at the door), and enjoy one complimentary welcome drink with reduced happy hour specials on wine, champagne, beer and bar bites for our group!
 
Don’t forget to bring plenty of business cards for Business Card Bingo and be a resource or find a resource for your business!

Ice Age Ice Palace Open for the 2012 Holidays at Dolphin Mall

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Ice Age Ice Palace Open for the Holidays at Dolphin Mall

This holiday season, visitors to Dolphin Mall are in store for some cool family fun when they step inside the centers’ spectacular holiday Ice Age Ice Palace. Visitors to the Ice Age Ice Palace can enjoy footage from the biggest family holiday release, Ice Age: Continental Drift, debuting on Blu-ray™ and DVD Dec. 11.

The Ice Age Ice Palace display at Dolphin Mall opened today and features a 30-foot ice dome with falling snow, a light show and, new this year, the beloved prehistoric herd from Ice Age: Continental Drift. Interactive globes will showcase Scrat on his endless mission to catch his precious acorn, while the whole Ice Age herd is adrift on an iceberg in pirate waters. Families can measure their prehistoric heights against Sid and Diego, go paw-to-paw with the herd and track down Scrat’s missing acorns throughout the palace. The high-seas adventure culminates with a visit to Santa and a special Ice Age gift, along with the exclusive option to pre-order Ice Age: Continental Drift on Blu-ray™ and DVD.

“The Ice Palace is the highlight of the holidays at our center, and there is hardly a more perfect film to showcase in an Ice Palace than the newest Ice Age,” says said General Manager, Pete Marrero. “We are thrilled to partner with Fox Home Entertainment to feature this popular family film.”

“We are incredibly proud of the success of Ice Age and are constantly looking for new ways to bring the characters and stories to life,” said Mary Daily, President of Worldwide Marketing & CMO for Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. “Our partnership with Dolphin Mall allows us to engage with families during the Holiday season in ways we never imagined before for the franchise.”

Dolphin Mall is an enclosed value retail/entertainment/dining destination with more than 240 retailers. It is located just five miles west of Miami International Airport, where the Dolphin Expressway and the Florida Turnpike intersect. Shoppers can access the mall by taking Exit 27 off of the Florida Turnpike. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with extended hours during the holidays and in the Ramblas entertainment area. Preview the stores, the styles and the savings at www.shopdolphinmall.com .

November 2nd Saturday at The Light Box! Have you always wanted to be a DJ? 11/10/12

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November 2nd Saturday at The Light Box! Have you always wanted to be a DJ?
266Saturday, November 10,  3:30 – 5:30 pm
The Light Box @ Goldman Warehouse
404 NW 26th St.
Miami, FL 33127

All Ages Welcome!
Free! 
To RSVP: RSVP@miamilightproject.com

Join PATH: Preserving, Archiving & Teaching Hiphop, Inc and Miami Light Project this Saturday for a free hands-on DJ master class taught by the one and only, The Brass King. You’ll get a technical, practical and theoretical introduction to the ART of DJing. Don’t miss this crash course on DJ history, music sources, equipment set up, equipment use, basic scratching & mixing and basic music theory for DJ’s.

Junior and Hatter with Sloane Square Barbers and Shoppe ‘Stache Bash 11/13/12

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Junior and Hatter with Sloane Square Barbers and Shoppe ‘Stache Bash
November 13, 2012 | 6pm – 9pm
Postcard Summer's Fading FRONT OKJunior & Hatter
2750 NW 3rd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33127

Hours of operation are Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-8pm.
 
Clients can book appointments online or RSVP for the fun by calling (305) 571-8361or e-mailing info@juniorandhatter.com.

In true November fashion, for gentlemen who come into Junior & Hatter rocking a mustache, Wynwood’s newest (and coolest) hair studio will be donating 25% of profits to raising awareness for prostate and testicular cancers.

Junior & Hatter will also be accepting "human coupons".  For any female guests who arrive with a mustached gent, J&H will donate 25% on their behalf.
 
In addition, the salon will be partnering with Sloane Square Barbers & Shoppe to offer hot lather shave services at the beginning (to create and maintain the ‘stache) and end of the month (to rid of the ‘stache).  The “’Stache Bash” will take place on Tuesday, November 13 where a percentage of the proceeds from the hot lather shaves and haircuts that evening will be donated to the cause. Guests are invited to recline in original Emil J Padir Chicago barber chairs from 1935 that still boast the original ashtrays and honing straps as they enjoy beer compliments of Duvel. On November 30, Junior & Hatter will have a Sloane barber on-hand for those who need a clean shave.

$45 for a men’s haircut
$38 for a shave, which includes hot towels, steam, oil, cleanser and scrub, warm lather, aftershave, and takes about 30 min.
$16 for ‘stache maintenance, which is just a clean up and takes about 15 min.

November 30, 2012, Junior & Hatter will have a Sloane barber at the salon during regular hours for gentlemen to get a clean shave.

Holiday Reception benefiting Toys for Tots

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Holiday Reception benefiting Toys for Tots
totsWednesday, November 14th 2012, 6:30 pm to 9:30pm
Vapiano Restaurant
1221 Brickell Avenue
Miami FL

Cost:$10 with a new unwrapped toy, $20 without it.
rsvp@fabulousmiami.com by Monday, November 12th 2012

The Town of Medley Chamber of Commerce along with the Chambers of Argentina, Camacol, Coconut Grove, Colombia, Chile, Greater Doral, Downtown Miami & Brickell, Ecuador, Haiti, Honduras, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Sweetwater along with Brickell Rotary Club, invite you to a Holiday Reception benefiting Toys for Tots

Celebrate the Holidays, expand your network and have fun!

As a thank you for your support you receive, Appetizers from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm courtesy of Vapiano Restaurant and a welcome drink of your choice courtesy of Iceberg Vodka,Cockspur rum, Papi Wine or Crema fina.
A complimentary Cigar courtesy of Cigar Aficionado

Complimentary photos by "FACES THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE"

Be part of this fundraising and make a difference in a child’s life!  invite your coworkers and friends Guest of Honor:  Members of United States Marine Corps

Dress Code: Business Attire

Grace Potter and The Nocturnals 2/16/13

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Grace Potter and The Nocturnals
Saturday, February 16th, 2013, 8:30pm.
Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theatre
1700 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Grace Potter is the lead singer of powerhouse rock quintet Grace Potter & the Nocturnals. Potter has been on a steady rise since her band formed in 2002 while students as St. Lawrence University in upstate New York. Long praised as one of the best live acts in music today, Potter made headlines in late 2010 after being a featured performer alongside Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj and Sugarland on VH1’s "Divas Salute The Troops." Continuing on the upward trajectory, Potter stepped out of her comfort zone in a big way in 2011 when she was asked to duet with country superstar Kenny Chesney on “You and Tequila.” That duet went platinum and garnered the Vermont rocker numerous award nominations including: two CMA nominations, a Grammy nomination, three ACM nominations and two CMT nominations

The multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, who recently had the honor of being chosen for VH1’s coveted Storytellers series, also writes music for TV and film. She recently cowrote with the Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne the music for the Tim Burton movie Frankenweenie. Grace also contributed an original song to Disney’s animated hit Tangled. She has been called, “…one of the rock world’s reigning elite female vocalists…” Her fourth studio album, The Lion The Beast The Beat, was released in June debuting at #17 in the country on Billboard’s Top 200 chart and #10 on Billboard’s Digital chart.

General Admission tickets are $26.50 in Advance and $28.50 Day of Show. They go on sale Friday, November 16, 2012 at 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

Pecha Kucha Night at Girls’ Club 11/15/12

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Pecha Kecha Night at Girls’ Club
599Thursday, November 15, 7pm
Girls’ Club
117 NE 2nd Street
Fort Lauderdale  FL  33301

In partnership with Urban Matters CoLAB,  Girls’ Club hosts the second installment of Pecha Kucha FTL,  a series of rapid-fire artist presentations.

Artists from Girls’ Club collection and beyond share their involvement with line. 

Extending the line into new territories, these artists create with hand manipulated 16mm film, fiber and embroidery, photography, book making, large scale projection and installation.

Artists:  
Rosemarie Chiarlone and Susan Weiner
Nereida Garcia Ferraz 
Jiae Hwang
Maureen McQuillan
Dinorah de Jesús Rodriguez 
Carrie Sieh

Get Scrooged 11/27/12

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Get Scrooged!
scrooged11/27/12, 7pm
Bloom
2751 N. Miami Ave
Wynwood Miami, FL

Tickets
HistoryMiami/JCI Members: $15
Non-Members: $25

RSVP
305-375-5356
RSVP@historymiami.org

Join the HistoryMiami Flagler Street Society as we kick off the holiday season and launch Giving Tuesday.
 
Enjoy a Pisco cocktail specially made for our guests. Pair your cocktail with Latin American hors d’oeuvres as you mix ‘n mingle with Miami young professionals

Mayor’s Forum on Ending Homelessness for Homeless Awareness Day 11/15/12

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Mayor’s Forum on Ending Homelessness for Homeless Awareness Day
November 15, 2012, 8:00 am – 9:30 am
Chapman Partnership
1550 North Miami Avenue

Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez, along with The Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, will kick off Homeless Awareness Day 2012 with the “Mayor’s Forum on Ending Homelessness.”  This business forum will be used to recognize local businesses that have a long track-record of hiring the homeless and of supporting efforts to end homelessness in ourcommunity.  In addition, an expanded and enhanced centralized employment helpline for businesses needing permanent or day-labor employees who are formerly homeless and are job-ready will be launched. The businesses to be recognized for their exemplary support of the homeless community include:
 
•  Patty King (Majesty Foods):  In the last four years, they have provided day-labor training to approximately 280 homeless or formerly homeless individuals and hired more than a dozen formerly homeless employees.
 
•   The City of Miami Beach, Public Works Department Sanitation Division, which has provided more than 10,000 hours of day labor training to homeless individuals in the past 15 years.
 
•   Macy’s Aventura and Dadeland Malls for hosting super-sized Britto Meters to collect spare change and bills; 100% percent of donations go directly to homeless services. 
 
•   Bayside Marketplace for sponsoring and installing Homeless Trust Meters since the Spare-Change Meter Program began four years ago, and donating fountain coins.

About Homeless Awareness Day:  The Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust is pleased to be the driving force behind four consecutive years of Homeless Awareness Day celebrations.  The day is designed to raise and create awareness and unify providers, our community, families andstudents in an effort to educate and inspire change, and ultimately, end homelessness.  For more information go to: www.miamidade.gov/homeless/ .

Anthony’s Light Foundation 5K Walk/Run for Carbon Monoxide Awareness 11/10/12

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Anthony’s Light Foundation 5K Walk/Run for Carbon Monoxide Awareness
Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 8:30 a.m.
Welcome speech by Vilma Perez at 9 a.m., a warm-up at 9:30 a.m. and the walk/run will start at 10 a.m.
Tropical Park Stadium
7900 SW 40th Street
Miami, FL 33155
This is event is free to the public.

Anthony’s Light Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit that was founded after the accidental carbon-monoxide poisoning death of Anthony Jason Perez, a Florida International University role model senior and Archon-President of PiKappa Phi.  The primary mission of Anthony’s Light is educating and promoting public awareness about the dangers of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning in an effort to save lives. 
 
“We believe that if we can save even one life, we have made a difference. We encourage you to join us as we SHOUT OUT the Silent Killer because one more victim to carbon monoxide poisoning is one victim too many,” said Anthony’s mother and non-profit founder Vilma Perez.
 
“Carbon monoxide is one of the deadliest of all poisons and kills hundreds of people in the United States each year.  This gas is odorless, colorless and tasteless, granting it the nickname of the Silent Killer,” added Perez.
 
Part of the event includes a Health and Wellness Fair with the presence of numerous causes and organizations.  There will be plenty of entertainment for the whole family, including music, food, raffles, give-a-ways, and face painting for the children.  The City of Sweetwater has donated off-duty police officers to help control traffic and will have its Breast Cancer Awareness and D’Amor Foundation for Autism police cars onsite.

In addition, because this event focuses on promoting safety and awareness, students in need of community service hours can receive those hours by attending.  Those students that are interested in volunteering to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the event may receive additional hours for their extended dedication and support.
 
If one would like to make a donations please do so at www.AnthonysLight.org or at the event. Bottled water and volunteers are needed.
 
You can also stay up to date with the latest news for Anthony’s Light by liking its Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Anthonys-Light-Foundation-Inc/97832892811.

New Life Community Pharmacy Presents the 18th annual Nike Florida All Star Football Game Hosted by Tournament of Champions 12/22/12

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New Life Community Pharmacy Presents the 18th annual Nike Florida All Star Football Game Hosted by Tournament of Champions
Poster Final11December 22, 2012 at 7:30pm
Traz Powell Stadium
11380 Northwest 27th Avenue
Miami Gardens, Florida

Elite South Florida Athletes Showcase their Talents and Skills

Tournament of Champions,Inc.(TOC), celebrating 20 years of fostering the academic and athletic growth of  Florida’s young aspiring athletes will host their 18th annual Nike Florida All Star Football game. New Life Community Pharmacy is the Presenting Sponsor. Tailgate activities start at 2:30pm and the game kicks off at 7:30pm. Admission is $10.00.  This is the 16th year that Nike has partnered with TOC for this competitive event. The game will include some of Florida’s most elite players  competing for the coveted notoriety title, bragging rights and scholarships.  Florida has more NFL players than any other region in the United States. In addition, Miami has more than any other city. Ninety-five percent of all NFL players born in South Florida have competed in TOC’s South Florida All-Star Football Game.

TOC continues their legacy of of producing a myriad of sporting events inclusive of the premier football and basketball events for high school athletes in South Florida. Some of the their signature events set for this year include:

TOC’s annual  "Shoot for the Stars":A Human Development/Positive Peer Leadership Training Symposium-Athletes on December 2nd from 12-3pm at the Miramar Cultural Arts Center. The symposium is designed to  educate and prepare high school student athletes for a smooth and successful grad graduation transition and subsequent collegiate matriculation. provides firsthand knowledge of what to expect as a collegiate athlete and how to balance these pressures and demands. The facilitators use presentations, role-playing, skits and interactive workshops, as well as group breakout sessions. Confirmed speakers include: Wesley Frater, John Kee , Lisa Starks, Detective Williams,Guy Wheeler, Dwight Freeman. Students must rsvp to attend.

Sunday, December 16th-Athletes to visit Baptist Children’s Hospital to spend some time with the kids and offer holiday cheer. Students set to play in the all star game are required to participate in this event.

On Friday, TOC celebrates with their annual holiday celebration Soiree on Friday, December 21, 2012. The event will be held at the JW Marquis.(255 Biscayne Boulevard Way). This event serves as an opportunity for TOC to thank all who have partnered with them to help support the young athletes of  Florida. The event is free and an RSVP is required to attend. Toys will be collected for the Nine Mile Foundation in Jamaica and distributed throughout Jamaica.

“We remain committed to providing the necessary tools that our athletes can use to help them on their journey through sports.  Preparing them life beyond sports is a crucial aspect of our program. We appreciate the support we have received to help continue foster this platform”, states TOC CEO and Founder, Wesley Frater.

“ We are dedicated to "everyday excellence" to the community we serve by continuously so this partnership with TOC is a great fit for us”, states Dr. Marsha Mallett, New Life Pharmacy.

Sponsors include Miramar Sports, Doctors Hospital Baptist Health South Florida, Warren Henry Automobile, JW Marquis Marriott, 560WQAM,South Florida High School Sports.com and Publix.

Miami Science Museum And Junior League Of Miami Opening Event for Busy Buzzing Bee Hive Children’s Exhibit 11/10/12

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Miami Science Museum And Junior League Of Miami Opening Event for Busy Buzzing Bee Hive Children’s Exhibit
Saturday, Nov. 10, 10:30–11:30 a.m.: Exhibit opens, presentation and activities
Miami Science Museum Discovery Room
3280 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33129

Free for Junior League of Miami members and their children. General public: included with Museum admission. Students (with valid ID), seniors (62+) and children 3 – 12, $10.95; adults are $14.95. Admission is free for Miami Science Museum members and children under 3. Parking is free.

The public is invited to attend the official opening of the Miami Science Museum’s and Junior League of Miami, Inc.’s new “Busy Buzzing Bee Hive” observation exhibit for parents and children. Members of the Junior League, their children and representatives of the Museum will unveil the exhibit. Attendees will enjoy an opening presentation by beekeeper Inese Bunch from Bunch Farms, LLC, who was integral to the creation of the exhibit, along with the unveiling of the exhibit and a bee puppet show.
 
The Junior League of Miami, which takes pride in having founded the Miami Science Museum as a community children’s museum in 1949, donated $5,000 to create the exhibit. Junior League members also assisted in developing hands-on activities for small children related to the bee hive exhibit, which will be available on an ongoing basis in the Museum’s early childhood Discovery Room. These activities are part of the Museum’s ECHOS® (Early Childhood Hands-On Science) comprehensive early childhood science curriculum.
 
By observing the bees up close in their hive, parents and children will learn about the importance of relationships between animals (including humans) and plants (pollination), become more aware of agricultural practices (honey production), and witness non-human systems of communication, social organization and cooperation (the bee hive).
 
Bunch Farms beekeepers retrieved the exhibit’s bees from an avocado tree behind the Museum building, transported them to the farm where they observed and maintained them for a while, and later installed the hives in their new permanent location at the Museum. This process was necessary so that the bees would accept their new “home” at the Museum, and not return to the avocado tree.
 
“Honey bees are an engaging subject to which both parents and children can easily relate,” said Miami Science Museum CEO & President Gillian Thomas. “We would like to thank Junior League of Miami President Katie Lane Arriola and past President Dana Martorella for the League’s dedication to creating and giving continued support to the exhibit, and to Bunch Farms for providing us with their expertise and passion for bees.”

CANCELLED Miami Jazz Fest 11/17/12-11/18/12

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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Miami Jazz Fest
November 17th & 18th
Klipsch Amphitheater At Bayfront Park
www.miamijazzfest.com

Tickets On Sale Now!

Tired of Jazz Festivals that aren’t really Jazz Festivals? Well look no more!

The Miami Jazz Festâ„¢ is Jazz, pure Jazz! Scheduled for November 17th and 18th at the Klipsch Amphitheater at Bayfront Park adjacent to Biscayne Bay in Downtown Miami, the event promises to be a line-up of quality Jazz performances that will capture the excitement of fans throughout South Florida and beyond.

“There are many music festivals that call themselves ‘Jazz’ events, but are all too often watered down with other types of music” says event founder and producer, Carmen J. Cartiglia. “The Miami Jazz Festâ„¢ will be going back to the basics and will bring in some exceptional true jazz artists from around the world.”

Saturday night, November 17th will be dedicated to the exotic performances of Brazilian Jazz artists. It will feature a star studded line up of international musicians to introduce you to the unique and varied styles of Brazilian Jazz.

Then Sunday’s focus, November 18th, including Jazz great Monty Alexander, will be an all-day event that will bring in some swinging, no nonsense, straight ahead Jazz performances by world renowned musicians from across the globe. This will be a REAL Jazz Festival with the very best musicians the Jazz world has to offer coming together to create an experience not to be missed!

In addition to Monty Alexander performing on Sunday night, among the artists currently scheduled to perform are: Saturday night, dedicated to the sound of Jazz in Brazil, Trio De Paz, Maucha Adnet, Patty Ascher, Antonio Adolfo, and Joe Carter; and the line up on Sunday includes Mike DiRubbo, Don Friedman, Bucky Pizzarelli, Jack Wilkins, Jesse Jones, Warren Chaisson, Giacomo Gates and Bobby Lee Rogers Trio.

“We’re going ‘Old School’ for this event and bringing the people of Miami a true Jazz event that they can be proud of!” Mr. Cartiglia goes on to say that “this is the start of an annual Jazz festival that will grow with each year and establish Miami as the home for ‘True Jazz’ and the revival Jazz is enjoying.”

Tickets are on sale now for the Miami Jazz Festâ„¢ November 17th and 18th at the Klipsch Amphitheater at Bayfront Park. Advance two-day tickets are $130.00 for Reserved Seats and $110.00 for the Festival Lawn. Individual Day tickets are also available in advance: Saturday Reserved Seats are $55.00 and $45.00 for the Festival Lawn; Sunday all-day tickets are $90.00 for Reserved Seats and $75.00 for Festival Lawn and Evening only tickets are $55.00 for Reserved Seats and $45.00 for Festival Lawn. VIP packages are also available. Doors open 4:30PM on Saturday, November 17th and 12:30PM on Sunday, November 18th for all day tickets. Doors open for the evening performance on Sunday at 6PM. To purchase tickets go to www.livenation.com or charge by phone: 1-800-745-3000.

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

A portion of each ticket sold will go to the American Society For Scleroderma Research, a grass roots non-profit organization founded in 2004. Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease affecting individuals of all age ranges, including children. To learn more about Scleroderma and A.S.F.S.R. please visit: www.ASFSR.org

Miami Jazz Fest is also proud to be partnering with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) as one of only seven Festivals featured in their National Tour With The Music Industry. Hospice assists terminally ill patients and their families. For many years hospices have used music as a powerful tool to bring comfort and hope to those they care for. Both industries now joining together for a greater good.

A Visual Diary of Jaime Ferreyros photography show 11/10/12

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A Visual Diary of Jaime Ferreyros photography show
98Saturday, November 10th from 7-10pm
The Lunch Box Gallery 
310 NW. 24th St.
Miami, FL 33127
www.thelunchboxgallery.com  

A Visual Diary of Jaime Ferreyros is about the everyday journey of a man who finds himself in deep connectedness with his iPhone… every step of his way. This show is exactly the brief, overt result of those private dialogues between Ferreyros’ personal eye and the eye of his device. His point of view shapes the world he sees, as soon as his iPhone then reinterprets what he wants it to interpret, once again. A fresh and spontaneous image is charged with mood and even with time, through additives like textures, scratches, blurs and vignettes, giving us the clues to his wide sensitivity: from nostalgia to logic, from curiosity to abstractionism, they all become part of this visual diary of his inner world.
 
Creativity and technology are automatically married when speaking of such an in-vogue trend like iPhoneography, where taking and editing pictures with the Apple’s iPhone becomes to many, an individual process of artistically documenting and registering "that" which immediately surrounds them.

1960s Garage Bands with Jeff Lemlich 11/17/12

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1960s Garage Bands with Jeff Lemlich
savagelostSaturday, November 17 at 2pm
Historymiami
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
www.historymiami.org

Members: FREE Non-Members: FREE with general museum admission ($8)

Do you remember where you were when you first heard the Beatles?  In 1964, rock was pop, and performing in a band was hip. Inspired by the Fab Four, teen bands in Miami played local gigs and opened for national headliners. Join music historian Jeff Lemlich, author of  "Savage Lost: Florida Garage Bands, The ’60s and Beyond," for a discussion of Miami’s garage band scene in the 1960s.

After – School All – Stars and Nicole Shelley Present Superfest 2012 12/1/12

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After – School All – Stars and Nicole Shelley Present Superfest 2012
WNdKaDecember 1, 2012, 9am-4pm
FIU Modesto Maidique Campus
11200 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33199

South Florida After – School All – Stars and Nicole Shelley unite to evolve generations of youth. 
Aspiring to increase public awareness and patronage in addition to attracting a new and broader audience, South Florida After-School All-Stars (SFASAS), one of South Florida’s most reputable and prominent organizations, providing comprehensive, school based after school programs for the inner city youth, has united with Nicole Shelley Inc (NSI), a one source solution for business development, to reach its most exigent objectives.

Designed to transform the lives of inner city youth through sports, health and wellness, academics and personal development, the Inner City Games Foundation was founded in Los Angeles California by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1992. Subsequently, in 1995, the Inner City Games was later renamed After-School All-Stars.  With the adoption of the new name, the South Florida chapter has been on a steadfast mission to better impact the lives of inner city students. 4000 plus students and 32 schools later, South Florida After-School All-Stars offers multiple programs comprising of fitness and health, sports, academics, and enrichment activities to keep the communities and its youth secure while presenting them with vital, favorably life altering and indelible instruments to aid them in school and in life. “The South Florida After-School All-Stars is a great organization that provides a much needed free service across the nation! For me it was a NO-BRAINER to dedicate some of my time, talents, and treasures to this incredible foundation”, says Jason T. Quimby, SFASAS Board Member and Fundraising Chairman.  “In South Florida we do a great job with the program and our kids but the general public does not know much about what we do.  Through our relationship with Nicole Shelley Inc., we are encouraged to make sure that by the end of 2013 SFASAS will be visually present within our community.  I know there are many more people just like me who will be willing to contribute their time, talents, and treasures to helping our most needy middle school kids thrive.”       

After a decade of event production in the South Florida community, Nicole Shelley Inc. has underscored its focus on business and organizational development by employing its most relevant services inclusive of event and project management with strategic integrated public relations and marketing to reach the most compelling needs of its clients and associates. NSI is slated to oversee ongoing community outreach and fundraising goals for SFASAS, the architect of a platform of awareness generation and meaningful fundraising while simultaneously managing to conflate successful businesses, community leaders, celebrity icons and not for profits in a commonality designed to triumph all parties collectively, most of all our youth. NSI’s fundraising portfolio of local, national and international clients and associates can anticipate a unique invitation and opportunity to constitute a bevy of diverse entities designed to catapult the SFASAS’s initiative in championship of our community’s future. 

We are honored to herald the significance and efficacy of such a vital program. Irrespective of income level, the SFASAS program positively benefits everyone in our community working collectively to not only educate our youth, inadvertently support our local workforce, commence early training of future community leaders and keep our communities healthy and safe. Few other programs can boast this pervasive amalgam and outreach stemming from one source. This integrated effort is certain to impact the lives of generations of children and our community now and for years to come, states Nicole Shelley Greenidge, Executive Director of Nicole Shelley Inc. 

South Florida After-School All-Stars and NSI will maximize awareness and garner indefatigable mainstay from the local community for its programs through a series of engaged and uniquely enticing events. We culminate the school year with Superfest, slated for December 1, 2012, arguably one of the largest and most revered kids festivals in the state, hosting 1700 kids and their families for one full day. This colossal kids “mecca”, now in its fifteenth year is shrouded in numerous sports tournaments, entertainment, food and beverage and awards with the maxim placed on physical activity, family involvement and elimination of stereotypes. Trailing this event, in the Spring of 2013, SFASAS will host its annual gala in unprecedented style with special celebrity guests from various genres and industries locally and nationally convening on one stage to support our youth and community. 
For more information or contribute to SFASAS, please contact Sean Prospect at 305-576-4026 or visit sfasas.org

The Betsy Kicks Off Annual Season of Gratitude with Screening of Nothing Can Be Done But Something Can be Said: A Documentary Collage/Homage 11/11/12

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The Betsy Kicks Off Annual Season of Gratitude with Screening of  Nothing Can Be Done But Something Can be Said: A Documentary Collage/Homage
Sunday, November 11 at 4 p.m.
The Betsy South Beach
1440 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach
www.thebetsyhotel.com

The Betsy South Beach kicks off its Third Annual Season of Gratitude on Veteran’s Day with a screening of Nothing Can Be Done But Something Can Be Said: A Documentary Collage/Homage created by The Betsy South Beach on The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus by emerging filmmaker, Seamus Harte.  The movie combines war poetry and footage based on the stories and sacrifices of veterans, placed against the backdrop of the role South Florida (and specifically South Beach) played as home to the Southern Command during World War II. This screening is free and open to the public with seating reserved for Wounded Warriors of Southern Florida.   The Betsy is ADA-accessible, but call ahead for special accommodations. 
 
The Betsy’s co-host for the kick-off event is writer and literary scholar Edward Moran, the movie’s narrator, who will speak briefly about the work of “soldier poet” Hyam Plutzik  (1911-1962). Hyam Plutzik, Betsy owner Jonathan Plutzik’s father, wrote a poem from which the last line, Nothing Can Be Done But Something Can be Said, was borrowed as inspiration, and then used as the title for the film. Moran, who will be a visiting writer-in-residence in The Writer’s Room at The Betsy, will also share several poems by other soldier poets, including Brian Turner, an Orlando-based poet whose poem, The Hurt Locker, was made into another award-winning movie. Turner will follow Mr. Moran as visiting writer in The Writer’s Room at The Betsy during the last week of November 2012.  (TheBetsyWritersRoom.com).
 
The Betsy’s Season of Gratitude, designed to salute the spirit of the fall holiday season while embracing the ‘one world’ model, runs until Valentine’s Day (February 14) and features wide-ranging events including a dinner donated by BLT Steak to Camillus House for Thanksgiving.  A Wish Tree, to be located in the hotel lobby, is installed throughout the season in cooperation with the Yoko Ono Wish Tree Project.  During Valentine’s Week, The Betsy invites artists to celebrate the culture of community through a series of salons and exhibitions. Decorations prominent in the hotel during the Season of Gratitude are called ‘Green Gracias’, a concept created by The Betsy partner roots&roots, exploring the power of green. There are also project initiatives that take place throughout the year and are realized through The Betsy’s ongoing programs in philanthropy, arts and culture.

Miami’s Independent Thinkers Art Basel 2012 12/6/12-12/9/12

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MIT_logoMiami’s Independent Thinkers Art Basel 2012
December 6th-9th, 2012
Thursday 5pm-9pm (VIP/PRESS), Friday 5pm-2am, Saturday 5pm-2am, Sunday, 1pm-5pm
The Armory Studios
572 NW 23rd Street
Wynwood FL 33127
Cost: $10. Free–VIP passes

Art Basel satellite fair dedicated to showcasing local artists announces location for the 4th edition event, December 6th-9th, 2012 at The Armory Studios.

Kerry McLaney (305 Creative Group), Heather Read, Sara Read and Laraine Hart present Miami’s Independent Thinkers ART BASEL 2012, a collaborative multimedia art exhibition showcasing Miami’s premiere, emerging and young artists. To be held at The Armory Studios, a 3,000 sq ft interior + 5,000 sq ft exterior warehouse space located in the heart of the Wynwood Arts District.

The 4-day fair aims to feature local artists working across a range of media – painters, photographers, filmmakers, sculptors, animators, writers, musicians, muralists, performance and new media artists. The fair will run from December 6th-9th, 2012 during Art Basel and will include live music, DJs, performance art, fashion and gastronomic edibles.

Again this year, Miami’s Independent Thinkers ART BASIL 2012, a co-op farmers market featuring organic fruits, vegetables, herbs, body products, baby products, vegan treats, yoga, sustainable clothes, accessories and kids activities. Will also include eco-friendly designers and artists.

Miami’s Independent Thinkers Artist Lineup:
Alfredo Perez; Alissa Alfonso; Andres Dominguez; Annie Y. Saldaña; Arnold Steiner; Art of Shade; Ashley Elizabeth Craig; Barbara M de Varona; Betsy Gandy; Breanna Elise Murphey; Carla Fache; Christian Hogue; Cindy Seip; Corey W. Campbell; Cynthia Mason; Dan Walker; Denise Diaz; Emerson Calderon; Erika Garcia; Gary Zimmerer; George Goodridge; Gerry Stecca; Gina Cunningham; Gretchen Scharnagl; Henry Ballate; Humberto M. Vento; Ivan Albreht; Jel Martinez; Jennifer Kay; John Pack; JuanCarlos Bravo; Katia Danilova; Lidija Slavkovic; Lori Nozick; Lorie Setton; Luis Arturo Mora; Maitejosune Urrechaga; Natasha Middagh; Orestes De La Paz; Rod Deal; Shades of Earth; Stefan Von Fouts; Taylor Pilote; Tracy Cristal; Vince BadPanda Herrera; Xiomara Ponce; Zak Hemsteger

Band Sets Include:
Albert Vargas + Oscar Guardado; Arboles Libres (acoustic) ; Flesh and Stone ; niki em; Talking Dogs

DJ Sets Include:
Aubrey Russell; Bonnie Beats; DJ Essential 6; DJ V; Gooddroid; Grace Jones; Haitian Hillbilly; Matt-E Love; Patrick Griffin; Ray Milian; Reset; Stravinsky (Cosmic Chronic Records)

Miami’s Independent Thinkers is a non-profit organization dedicated to the unity, development and promotion of Miami’s flourishing art community. Our assemblage embraces established, emerging and young artists, visionaries and intellectuals.

Our mission is to provide a sustainable support base for Miami’s creative community, including: painters, photographers, filmmakers, sculptors, animators, writers, musicians, performance and new media artists.

Please follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or visit our website, www.MiamiThinkers.com for more information on who we are and our mission

Dunkin’ Donuts Launches Community Cups to Fight Hunger 11/5/12-11/18/12

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Dunkin’ Donuts Launches “Community Cups” to Fight Hunger

Fundraising Campaign to Benefit Feeding South Florida™ and The Dunkin’ Donuts & Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation
 
Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, has partnered with Feeding South Florida to collect donations in all of its South Florida restaurants from November 5 – 18 – just in time for Thanksgiving.  A portion of the proceeds will also benefit the Southeast chapter of the Dunkin’ Donuts & Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation (DDBRCF). The mission of The DDBRCF is to serve our neighborhoods by supporting initiatives that address hunger, safety and children’s health.
 
“With almost one million of our neighbors, including over 340,000 children going to bed hungry in South Florida every night, Feeding South Florida is thrilled to be partnering with Dunkin’ Donuts,” said Paco Velez, CEO and president. “We are truly grateful for their leadership and impact this campaign will have on the local community.”
 
During the campaign, $1 donations will be collected to support Feeding South Florida and The DDBRCF at all participating locations from the Treasure Coast to the Keys.  For each donation, guests will receive a “Community Cup” to sign and display in the restaurant. Fifty percent of the proceeds will be donated to Feeding South Florida to help fight the war on hunger in local communities. The remaining fifty percent will be donated to The DDBRCF and will be designated for grants to local charities in the Southeast that focus on hunger relief, safety and children’s health.
 
"It’s amazing to realize that Dunkin’ Donuts can truly make a difference in our local communities, especially knowing that a $1 donation will provide five and a half meals to our neighbors through Feeding South Florida,” said Melissa Goulette, Dunkin’ Donuts field marketing manager. “Through The Dunkin’ Donuts & Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation (DDBRCF), we are committed to giving back to the communities where we live and work, and look forward to further supporting local charities in the Southeast that focus on hunger relief, safety and children’s health.”

latinbiz 12th anniversary networking event 11/13/12

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latinbiz 12th anniversary networking event
653Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 6:00pm until 8:30pm
Doubletree Miami Hotel and Miami Airport Convention Center
711 NW 72nd Ave
Miami, Florida 33126

Happy Endings Bring Harmonious Beginnings

$10 admission includes complimentary drink, appetizers, entry to grand prize valued at $12,000, networking, and a fabulous Hora Loca finale! 
50% of our cash raffle will go to Miami Rescue Mission with the other 50% going to one lucky winner. 
Please take a moment to "Like" our Facebook page.

Latin Business Club of America is entering a new exciting phase in business and after 12 years, this will be our final latinbiz monthly networking event. It is definitely an event you don’t want to miss as it will be powerful networking. What better way to end twelve years of successful networking events than with an Hora Loca grand finale?

Yes this is definitely the event not to miss!

$10 admission includes complimentary drink, appetizers, entry to grand prize valued at $12,000,  networking, and a fabulous Hora Loca finale!

50% of our cash raffle will go to Miami Rescue Mission with the other 50% going to one lucky winner.

For exhibitor tables and sponsorship opportunities email: info@latinbiz.net or call 786-357-7998.

Thank you for your continuous support these last 12 years. It is a privilege to serve our community.

NFTE Fundraising Bingo Happy Hour and Networker 11/9/12

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NFTE Fundraising Bingo Happy Hour and Networker
Friday, November 9, 6:30 p.m.
NFTE-South-Florida-Bingo-Invite-1022Fifty at Viceroy
485 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL 33131

To buy your tickets for FIFTY for NFTE, visit us online at: www.nfte.com/FiftyforNFTE
$50 tickets include two premium drinks, three bingo games
Pay $20 and receive an additional 3 bingo games
Raffle Tickets Cost: 1 ticket for $5, 5 tickets for $20, 25 tickets for $50

Join the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) and its Young Professionals Division at FIFTY for NFTE, a fundraising Bingo Happy Hour event and raffle, featuring prizes and packages from notable hotels, restaurants, spas and cruise lines. The event takes places at Fifty, a venue famed for its panoramic views of Downtown Miami, and located on the 50th floor of the Viceroy Hotel. The event will feature Miami Dolphins cheerleaders, local business sponsors and guests, raffle prizes and speeches from NFTE executives, as well as a Success Story from NFTE Alumni, Andres Cardona, CEO and Founder of South Miami Basketball Academy. For additional information please refer to the flyer by clicking here.

Proceeds benefit NFTE South Florida, an organization with a goal and mission to inspire young students from low-income communities to stay in school, recognize business opportunities and plan for successful futures. The vision is to help all young people find their path to success. Since 2006, NFTE South Florida has impacted over 17,000 young people from low-income communities, and is currently an active program in 20 Miami-Dade high schools and 5 Broward high schools.

Elisabeth Condon: The Seven Seas Opening 11/9/12

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Elisabeth Condon: The Seven Seas Opening Artists’ Reception
587Fri., Nov. 9, 6th 9 pm
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison St.
Hollywood, FL 33020
Learn more
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Nov. 10, 2012 – Jan. 13, 2013
In her new painting and drawing exhibition, Elisabeth Condon introduces the 1980s Los Angeles nightclub scene as a metaphor for personal and social transformation. The Tampa and Brooklyn-based artist approaches this landscape as a repository for individual and shared memories, associations, and cultural experiences.

Image: Elisabeth Condon, White Lines (detail), 2011, Acrylic on linen.

Marc Lagrange Exhibition VIP Opening at LMNT 11/9/12

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Marc Lagrange Exhibition VIP Opening
LMNT Arts
marc59 nw 36th st.
Miami, Fl. 33127
www.l-m-n-t.com
RSVP: 305-989-6963 or info@l-m-n-t.com

You’re invited to view the first US solo show of European photographer legend, Marc Lagrange, before the public opening on Saturday Nov. 10th. There will be the opportunity to meet Lagrange in person as well as being some of the first people in the US to have access to the collection.

Evocative, sensual and voluptuous, Marc Lagrange’s work celebrates beauty and pleasure. The Antwerp-‐‑based photographer, who has a predilection for nudes and portraits, creates luxurious and timeless environments, where eroticism and intimacy play a central part. Lagrange’s work has been praised by critics and collected worldwide and now we are pleased to have the opportunity to host the first solo show in the US at LMNT with NAC Gallery.

in collaboration with NAC Gallery

Miami River Art Fair

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Miami River Art Fair
MiamiRiverDecember 4 – 9, 2012
Miami Convention Center
400 Southeast 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
miamiriverartfair.com

The Miami River Art Fair is proud to announce its new alliance with the Art Monaco Art Fair. The biggest international hits from Art Monaco will be on-view at the first edition of the Miami River Art Fair.

The Miami River Art Fair is an international contemporary art fair that will pioneer in the Downtown Miami-Brickell area. The Miami River Art Fair will take place at the Miami Convention Center and will run alongside Art Basel as one of its satellite art fairs. Art Basel week is a one-of-kind time where our city experiences a soaring influx of international art professionals, collectors, curators and enthusiasts that visit Art Basel, the largest contemporary art fair in the world.

There are numerous satellite fairs during Art Basel each offering something unique. The Miami River Art Fair is the first and only one located in the Downtown Miami-Brickell area, the heart of Miami’s financial district. As the only art fair in this untapped area, we will have direct access to our local target market that consists of the affluent, well-traveled inhabitants of the Brickell-Downtown area. In addition, this prime location offers visitors a unique urban atmosphere and convenient proximity to world-class entertainment and dining in Downtown Miami and Brickell.

As the only waterfront art fair during Art Basel week, a luxury amenity that will attract collectors and VIP patrons to the Miami River Art Fair, will be its unique access to a yacht docking area at the foot of the Riverfront Sculpture Mall of the art fair. This 800 linear feet public sculpture park on the edge of the historic Miami River will be footsteps away from the main fair and showcase monumental sculptures and installations from international artists.

The Miami River Art Fair has the decade-long revitalization efforts of the Miami River at its core. To do our part in the revitalization of this area, our mission is to redirect the tourism boom during Art Basel to this up-and-coming area. The Miami River Art Fair will be the first landmark fine art event in the area, and its magnitude and scope will lay the groundwork for this area to be one of Miami’s newest fine art destinations.

In this pioneering spirit, we ask that you accompany the Miami River Art Fair for these decisive, first steps in breaking open the art fair scene to the Downtown-Brickell area and the Miami River area.

Produced in collaboration with Foco Art (Foundation of Contemporary Art), the Miami River Art Fair aims to provide a unique fair-going experience while integrating the Miami River as a scenic, historic context for the fair. In partnership with the City of Miami and the Miami River Commission, the Miami River Art Fair will act as a launchpad for the revitalization efforts underway for the Miami River and its adjacent neighborhoods, Downtown Miami and Brickell, as a fine art destination for visitors during Art Basel Miami week.

Fashion Benefits Pure Water Project at The Betsy Hotel 11/10/12

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Fashion Benefits Pure Water Project at The Betsy Hotel
priscillaSaturday, November 10th,  8pm
The Betsy Hotel/B-Bar
1400 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, Fl 331339

Purchase tickets & event details online 

Tickets include cocktails and hors d’oeurves.

Silent auction items include sports memorabilia, beauty products and art.

Please join us for a purely fun evening of fashion with Miami’s hottest young lingerie designer.   Priscilla Jade will preview her newest collection, Lullaby 2013.  The sneak peak fashion show will benefit the Pure Water Project, bringing clean water to communities in need. 

Galleria Ca D’oro Presents Endless Time Exhibition Dedicated to Salvador Dalí Opening Reception 11/14/12

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Galleria Ca D’oro Presents Endless Time Exhibition Dedicated to Salvador Dalí Opening Reception
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 from 7pm-10pm.
DaliGalleria Ca’d’oro | Miami
Village of Merrick Park
Suite 1505 – Ground Floor
3580 San Lorenzo Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33146

November 1, 2012- January 31, 2012

Galleria Ca D’oro is pleased to present Endless Time, an exhibition dedicated to the renowned artist and master of surrealism, Salvador Dalí. The exhibition is slated to open November 1, 2012, coinciding with the unveiling of Galleria Ca’d’oro’s new location at the prestigious Village of Merrick Park in Coral Gables.

As an artist, Salvador Dalí needs no introduction. He will always arouse interest, speculation, discussion, and most of all, pleasure. “After the exhibition in Rome in Spring 2012 we wanted to open our new location with a great Master. So we brought the best of Dalí’s creative genius, transformed into three-dimensional sculpture, bringing forth his most famous and fantastic surrealistic images. Fifteen bronze artworks will be presented to collectors and art lovers for the first time at the Village of Merrick Park with prices starting from 11 thousand dollars.” says Gloria Porcella, curator and owner of Galleria Ca’d’oro. 

The exhibition includes two stunning museum sculptures: the Snail and the Angel, and the iconic melting watch for which Salvador Dali is perhaps best known: the Nobility of Time. The latter sculpture depicts a soft watch draped around a tree; on top of the watch is a crown. “The crown of a watch" usually refers to the mechanical device used to set the hands and wind the timepiece. But time, according to a Dalínian watch, cannot be set. Thus, Dali’s crown represents time’s mastery over man.

Standing in the garden of the Village of Merrick Park is the highlight of the exhibition: Woman Aflame. The monumental sculpture rises to an imposing 11.8 feet tall, creating a striking visual impact which will surely leave viewers awestruck.

This enthralling collection offers the public a rare opportunity to experience Dalí’s genius and untamed imagination firsthand, sending each viewer on an adventure into his captivating world of art and Surrealism.

The exhibition is organized in collaboration with the Stratton Foundation for the Cultural arts.  Mr. Benjamin Levi, President of the Stratton Foundation, is both an expert on and avid collector of Dalí’s work. With the focus on bronze sculptures, each piece in this collection-assembled over the last forty years-has been carefully chosen to bring various aspects of Dalí’s life’s work to the public eye.  These sculptures have been displayed in famous cities such as London, Paris, Berlin, Rome, Singapore, and Shanghai.

This exciting project has been managed by Gloria Porcella, the gallery’s curator, in collaboration with Manuela Campisi and Melissa Sesana. Campisi and Sesana are currently working together with Galleria Ca’ d’Oro on a public art project in London.

Etra Fine Art Design District Art Basel/Miami Art Week 2012 Winter Group Show

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Etra Fine Art Design District Basel/Miami Art Week 2012 Winter Group Show
December 8, 2012 to January 11, 2013
Etra Art Basel 2012 Listing Rainer Lagemann 2Etra Fine Art
50 NE 40 St.
Miami, FL 33137
305.438.4383
www.etrafineart.com

Opening Reception: Saturday, December 8, 2012 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. (Free)
Gallery Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Other hours available by appointment.
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As part of Art Basel 2012 and Miami Art Week, Etra Fine Art in Miami’s Design District, presents a “Winter Group Show” exhibiting the works of:  Rainer Lagemann, Christian Awe, Douglass Freed, Hunt Slonem, and Mario Velez.  The Opening Reception takes place on Saturday, December 8, 2012 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. and the exhibit runs through January 11, 2013.

Encapsulating the spirit of Miami, this exhibit represents a microcosm of the variety of art presented to us at the peak of art season. From the hollow, metal squares that Rainer Lagemann (Germany) uses to sculpt the human form – a framework of the spirit and image of the body; the “resurrection of color” that restores emotional drama to abstraction found in Christian Awe’s (Berlin) paintings; landscapes by Douglass Freed (US) who names his paintings “structures” where shapes are fitted together to create a coherent whole; works of internationally renowned American artist Hunt Slonem who experiments with a unique method of cross-hatching to texturize his works; and Colombian artist Mario Velez, a minimalist artist who has been greatly inspired by the Bauhaus approach to design. This group show is a schema of all that the city has to offer in its unique, cultural diversity.

“As part of the Miami art fair season, we want to attract a wide and chosen audience,” comments Stefano Campanini, owner of Etra Fine Art.  “The show characterizes our evolving and dynamic city.”

About the Artists Presented:
Rainer Lagemann was born in Düsseldorf, Germany on September 14th, 1959. Studies and practice in interior design and welding began in Berkeley, California. Since 2008, he has resided and worked in Miami.  Rainer is fascinated by the human body, the classic theme of artistic expression and struggle, depicted in all shapes, materials and mediums since the existence of mankind. His sculpture captures the human body in motion–a freeze frame of classic, timeless gestures and emotions.  The sculptures are both ethereal and concrete.  The forms he creates are how one imagines a Nureyev or Baryshnikov would look in mid-flight.

Christian Awe began his painting career as an urban expressionist painter on the streets of Berlin in the early 90s. At the Berlin Universität der Künste he studied under Georg Baselitz and received his “Meisterschüler“ in 2006 under Daniel Richter.  As artist-in-residence at Princeton University, Awe taught experimental painting in Princeton in 2011. This year, he serves as Board Member for  “The Young Mesopotamians“ who mentors and teaches young Iraqi artists at Baghdad University’s College of Fine Arts.  Awes paintings oscillate between figuration and abstraction and astound with expressive color. He employs spray paint and acrylics, ink and watercolors, markers and oil pastels. Through scraping, ripping or even digging out entire chunks of color, he exposes hidden layers resting beneath, allowing them to resurface as poetic pictorial spaces.

Douglass Freed’s undergraduate and graduate degrees are from Fort Hays State University. He is represented by galleries in New York City, Boston, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco, Houston, Charleston, St. Louis and Kansas City.  Freed was the Director of the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art at State Fair Community College until his retirement in February, 2008 and helped build the Daum Museum collection from 200 objects to over 800 since its opening.  For nearly twenty years, he has made non-objective grid structured paintings. He has literalized those references by painting oil landscape vistas of horizons, clouds and bodies of water. These paintings consist of two or more vertical panels where one panel is landscape imagery and adjacent panels are often atmospheric voids with vestiges of recognizable landscapes.

Hunt Slonem – Since 1977, Slonem has had more than 350 exhibitions at prestigious galleries and museums internationally. More than 100 museums include his work in their collections, among them the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City. He has been commissioned to paint large-scale murals for the Bryant Park Grill, New York City and the former World Trade Center, NYC.  He is recipient of the prestigious “Stars of Design” award, the Greenshields Foundation award, and the National Endowment for the Arts Grant in 1991.  He studied painting at Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture in Skowhegan, Maine and Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. For years, Slonem has been experimenting with a unique method of texturizing his works where he scrapes through multiple layers of wet paint using the whittled end of a paint brush handle. He describes it as a feeling of tapestry like weaving where he makes colors bleed into each other allowing light to come through so one can see five levels of paint, instead of one.

Mario Velez lives and works in Medellin, Colombia. He received his Bachelors of Arts degree at the National University of Colombia and Masters at the Hochschule der Künstein in Berlin. His work has been exhibited in solo and group shows in New York, Miami, California, Panama, Colombia, Japan, Austria Switzerland, Italy, Mexico, and Germany. His commissioned work includes corporate and public collections such as Inter-American Development Bank, Washington D.C.; Bloomingdales, New York; Ritz Carlton, Bangalore, India;  Museum of Latin American Art, Los Angeles, CA; Museo de Arte Moderno, Medellin, Colombia; and Galleria Armory-Arte Contemporanea, Perugia, Italy. Velez’ work both identifies and emancipates itself from two of the most identifiable characteristics of 20th century abstract art — one part structural geometric, austere — the other emotional, intuitive and organic. His work has been described as, “simplified geometric forms and the fine lines that traverse them creating an autonomous world that moves in a field created by the [works] themselves.”

Etra Courtesy Photo: Rainer Lagemann "Mila" 18 x 8 x 28"

Encore Performance of Aladdin by Roxy Theatre Group 11/9/12-11/18/12

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November 9th-18th, 2012. Fridays & Saturdays, 8:00p.m. & Sundays, 2:00p.m. & 5:00p.m.
There will not be a performance on Saturday, November 17, 2012.
1003The Roxy Performing Arts Center
1645 SW 107th Ave.
Miami, FL 33165
305.226.0030
General Admission, $20.00. All proceeds benefit RTG’s Student Scholarship Fund. To purchase tickets or for more information please call 305-226-0030, or visit RoxyPAC.com.

The Roxy Theatre Group (RTG) and the Greater Miami Youth Symphony (GMYS), two Miami-based youth arts programs, will embark on a magical musical theatre extravaganza with an encore performance of Disney’s Aladdin, Dual Language Edition. This epic and well-known tale is brought to the stage by a cast and orchestra of 70 students, ages 12-22, representing over 25 schools and colleges in Miami-Dade County.

This fairytale musical is a captivating story of dreams and adventure, complete with the Genie of the lamp, Abu and a flying carpet. Thanks to The Children’s Trust, GMYS provides a live orchestration for the performance with enchanting songs, such as A Whole New World, One Jump Ahead and Arabian Nights.  GMYS is dedicated to training young musicians, ages 5-18.  Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice and book by Jim Luigs and Jose Cruz Gonzalez.

“To play a princess once with the amazing cast and crew was the most fun I have had. And to perform an encore is an absolute dream,” said Michelle Negrin, 19, playing Princess Jasmine in Aladdin. Negrin attends Miami-Dade College, Kendall Campus and is majoring in Journalism.

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Tobacco Road Turns 100 Years Old 11/17/12

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Tobacco Road Turns 100 Years Old
Saturday, November 17, 6:00pm – 5:00am
tobaccoroadTobacco Road
626 S Miami Ave
Miami, Florida 33130-3016
Get your $10 tickets or $75 Gold VIP Open Bar tickets online

Tobacco Road Turns 100 Years Old with a Celebration Slam Packed with Top Local and National Artists, Performances, Musicians, Festivals & BBQs.

Hosted by Mark Weiser & DJ Oski.

Big Sam’s Funky Nation
The Heavy Pets
Iko-Iko
The Spam All Stars
Locos Por Juana
ArtOfficial
DJ Smooth
And more TBA

Considered Miami’s Oldest Bar, The Road has survived 10 decades of change: within it’s historic walls, and through the many adaptations of the neighborhood.  As Tobacco Road turns 100, it witnesses the biggest change yet; thousands of acres of open bulldozed land on 3 sides, and construction just beginning for what will be the towering Brikell CitiCenter, it’s anyone’s guess what lies in store for the Road and the neighborhood it’s called home for 100 years.  Tobacco Road has been many things; from a prohibition speakeasy hideout for Al Capone, a desolate working-man’s watering hole during the great depression, a stark salon with a country at War, threatened by many deadly hurricanes, ground-zero for race-riots, cocaine cowboys, and a big brother to the rise and fall and rise of South Beach — the Road has seen it all.  Through its time as a gambling den owned by the Chief of Police, a gay bar, strip joint and blues bar the two-story structure remains virtually unchanged since its inception in the early 1900s.

Tobacco Road turns 100 Years Old with a celebration slammed packed with top local and national artists, perfromances, muscians, festivals & BBQs — the Road Warriors will even show they can still compete with the kids at the upcoming Red Bull Flug Tag with a flying Birthday Cake lunged into Biscayne Bay on Novemebr 3rd in Bayfront Park.

2nd Annual Water Party MIA 11/3/12

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2nd Annual Water Party MIA
Saturday, November 3rd, 2012, 9pm to 12pm
Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
WATER PARTY MIA 2012 Flyer297 NW 23rd Street
Miami, FL 33127

Tickets for the event are $25 in advance ($30 at the door) … to purchase tickets please click on the following link:
mycharitywater.org/water-party-mia-2012

GOAL: To raise +$10K to sponsor at least TWO FRESH CLEAN WATER WELLS for two villages in need

Click on the donate button and fill out the payment form, please keep in mind minimum donation amount for party entrance is $25 per ticket in advance.
If you cannot attend but still wish to join/contribute to our efforts, please feel free to click on the link and donate, too!
Please feel free to invite your family and friends. Together, we can make a difference in the global water crisis; every little bit counts!

JOIN US as we unite to raise enough funds to build at least two water wells for two impoverished villages in need!
100% of the events proceeds will benefit the non-profit charity:water.
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors you’ll enjoy two cocktails (on us), music, a fashion show, a silent auction, raffles and so much …

Miami Book Fair 2012 Evenings With… Schedule 11/11/12-11/16/12

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Miami Book Fair 2012 Evenings With…. Schedule
11/11/12-11/16/12
Miami Dade MDC’s Wolfson Campus
300 NE Second Ave.
downtown Miami, FL
Tickets: $10
MiamiBookFair.com

Twilight Tastings: Mon-Fri., 5pm, 6100, FREE (cocktails & snacks)

Sunday, Nov. 11:
* 4 p.m. Inauguration ceremony – (Auditorium)
* 5 p.m. Opening Cocktail reception
* 6 p.m. Evening With… Tom Wolfe (Chapman, , $10)
Homero Aridjis in 2106
* 7 p.m. The Toledos, in conversation w/Judith Thurman of the New Yorker (Freedom Tower, FREE)
* 8 p.m. Tom Wolfe documentary by Miami based Oscar Corral, “Tom Wolfe Gets Back to Blood” (Auditorium, FREE)

Monday, Nov. 12:
* 4 pm – Lemony Snicket (Auditorium, FREE)
* 6:30 p.m. Evening With… Junot Diaz in conversation (Auditorium, $10)
* 8 p.m. – Evening With… Chris Hayes in conversation – (Chapman, $10)

Tuesday, Nov. 13
* 6:30pm: Mirta Ojito in conversation w/ Nicholas Lemann- (Auditorium, FREE)
* 8pm Evening With… Sandra Cisneros (Chapman, $10)

Wednesday, Nov. 14
* 6:30pm: Evening wit Dr. Brian Weiss any Amy Weiss (Chapman, $10)
* 8pm: Evening With… Jeffrey Toobin (Chapman, $10)

Thursday, Nov. 15
6 p.m. – Opening of Paraguay Pavilion
6:30 p.m. Evening With… Robert Caro – (Chapman, $10)
8 p.m. – Evening With… Gopnik – (Auditorium, $10)

Friday, Nov. 16
6:30 p.m. — Evening With… Emma Donoghue – (Chapman, $10)
7:30pm: Manny Diaz on Miami Transformed: Rebuilding America One Neighborhood, One City at a Time (Freedom Tower) FREE
8:00 — Evening With… Robert Weil in conversation with Alan Ryan –(Chapman $10)
10:30 p.m. – Literary Death Match –(Bardot, $10)

29th Miami Book Fair International 11/11/12-11/18/12

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29th Miami Book Fair International Presented and produced by The Center @ MDC
Nov. 11 – 18, 2012
Street Fair: Friday through Sunday, November 16 – 18
Miami Dade MDC’s Wolfson Campus
300 NE Second Ave.
downtown Miami, FL
MiamiBookFair.com

Tickets:
Evenings With…: $10
Evening With… Schedule

Street Fair
* Fri., Nov. 16: Free
* Sat & Sun., Nov. 17 & 18: $8/adult; Ages 13-18 & over 62: $5, Ages 12 & under: Free

Readings, Author signings and Topical Discussions

The 29th edition of the nation’s finest and largest literary gathering, Miami Book Fair International, presented by The Center for Literature and Theatre @ Miami Dade College (MDC), will take place November 11 – 18, 2012. The always-popular Street Fair includes more than 200 exhibitors from around the country selling books in a festive atmosphere.

The Fair, MDC’s flagship cultural event, will treat book lovers to eight days of cultural and educational activities, including the beloved Evenings With… series, the IberoAmerican Authors program, myriad learning activities for children, and programs for food enthusiasts in partnership with the college’s Miami Culinary Institute.

Top Confirmed Authors
The Fair continues to raise the bar of excellence by offering a fine roster of writers from the U.S. and abroad, and this year will be no exception. Confirmed authors include talk show host Bill O’Reilly, actress Molly Ringwald, political commentator Andrew Solomon, historians Robert Caro and Deborah Dash Moore, David Maraniss, Michael Grunwald; Pulitzer Prize winning Junot Diaz; essayists and commentators Adam Gopnik and Camille Paglia; novelists Sandra Cisneros, Emma Donoghue, Jess Walters, Ann Lamott Lauren Groff, Robert Goolrick, Thane Rosenbaum, personality Lemony Snickett; fashion designers Isabel and Ruben Toledo; best selling authors James Patterson, Jo Nesbo, RL Stine, Justin Torres, and opening the Fair on Nov. 11 is novelist and journalist Tom Wolfe, to name just a few of the 300 plus authors coming to Miami from all over the world to read from their newest works, to meet their readers and sign books.

The IberoAmerican program will present an array of Spanish-speaking literary voices from around the world, including Homero Aridjis (Mexico), Mayra Santos Febres (Puerto Rico), Abilio Estévez (Cuba-Spain), Santiago Roncagliolo (Perú) and more.

Back again this year is the fall edition of The Miami Writers Institute, with workshops taught by novelist Margot Livesey, literary agent Kimberly Witherspoon, and award-winning author Teresa Dovalpage with a workshop in Spanish, among others.

This year, the Fair continues to expand its children’s programming with Generation Genius Days, a component for toddlers, children, tweens and teens to explore, discover and learn through reading and writing, storytelling, art-making, music and theater. Age-appropriate, book-inspired activities will be offered, and will include a “musical petting zoo”, where kids can handle instruments; map-making and star-gazing; junior engineering projects and science experiments; creative writing and theater workshops, computer storyboarding for comics and cartoons, and other activities that can lead to learning and discovery in the various subject areas, such as English, math, history, geography, the sciences, the visual arts and others. An additional day of author readings for students on field trips is now on the schedule, as well as a fourth day of readings, storytelling and entertainment on the two children’s stages.

The Fair also continues special programming for educators with the day-long School of Comics and Graphic Novels — a series of workshops on how to use comics in the classroom–and adds workshops on how to teach creative writing to K-12 students. Miami Book Fair International 2012 promises to be another exceptional literary event!

Miami Book Fair International is the largest and is regarded as the finest literary gathering in America. It is the premier event of The Center for literature and theatre at Miami Dade College. The Center promotes reading and writing throughout the year by consistently presenting quality literary activities open to all in South Florida. Literacy projects target children of all ages—from kindergarten to high school—as well as college students and adults. Established and emerging writers from South Florida and all over the U.S. read, lecture, and teach workshops. They work with K-12, MDC students, and diverse members of the community, helping to deepen their understanding of literature, and encouraging their work of writers at all stages of development. The Center envisions South Florida as a nexus of literary activity in the Americas and beyond, and will continue to champion its mission of promoting the advancement and appreciation of the literary arts in all forms.

Miami Book Fair International is made possible through the generous support of the State of Florida and the National Endowment for the Arts; the City of Miami; Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners; Miami-Dade County Public Schools; the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau; the Miami Downtown Development; and the Friends of the Fair; as well as many corporate partners.

Miami Dade College has a long and rich history of involvement in the cultural arts, providing South Florida with a vast array of artistic and literary offerings including The Miami Book Fair International, The Florida Center for the Literary Arts, The Miami International Film Festival, the MDC Live! performing arts series, The MDC Tower Theater Cinema Series, the Miami Leadership Roundtable speakers’ series, the National Historic Landmark Freedom Tower, numerous renowned campus art galleries and theaters, and the nationally recognized School of Entertainment and Design Technology. With an enrollment of more than 174,000 students, MDC is the largest institution of higher education in the country and is a national model for many of its programs. The college’s eight campuses and outreach centers offer more than 300 distinct degree programs including baccalaureate, Associate in Arts and Science degrees and numerous career training certificates leading to in-demand jobs. MDC has served nearly 2,000,000 students since it opened its doors in 1960.

Van Dyke Upstairs Music Calendar November 2012

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Van Dyke Upstairs Music Calendar November 2012
Van Dyke Café
846 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach FL 33139
305-534-3600
www.thevandykecafe.com

November’s highlight includes IDA (Inspire & Develop Artists) seminar/reality shows for Singers & Singer/Songwriters with mentors pop superstar Jon Secada and music songwriting and production giants Rudy Perez, Mark Hudson and David Frangioni on site working with the participants and also performing on November 12th and 26th.

Named as one of Time Magazine’s Miami: 10 Things to Do in 24 Hours in 2010, Van Dyke Café is a favorite for its international fares, and continues the tradition as the only venue on Lincoln Road to catch live musical performances nightly with jazz, funk, rock, Latin, house, pop, blues, bossa, salsa, R&B and so much more.

1;  Brandon Wright;  Wright has worked with a diverse group of artists including Chuck Mangione, The Mingus Big Band, Doc Severinsen, and Fred Wesley. This one night engagement will feature the music from his latest release, “Journeyman”
2;  Iko Iko;  Local legendary blues band;
3;  Ike & Val;  Soul & blues revue;
4;  French Horn;  Miami based via Paris band creates uninhibited blending of styles of creativity. Their musical roots range from jazz, ska, polka, gypsy/parisian/ circus vibe/swing/ world beat;
5;  La Nueva Onda Latina Series;  Hosted by Adrian Guerra – Showcasing the finest in Latin rock and pop songwriters;
6;  Alfredo Chacon Groove;  Vibraphonist/Percussionist presenting;  Latin jazz, funk, bossa, beautiful melodies and groovy rhythms;
7;  Negroni’s Trio;  Nov 7th Negroni’s Trio + Federico Britos & Dr. Ed Calle : World Music 5 join forces to play music from the world!;
8;  Nicole Henry;  A soulful contemporary jazz and pop recording artist compared to the likes of Whitney Houston and Sarah Vaughn, with three top-10 albums and acclaimed around the world;
9;  Tony Succar y el grupo;  Mixtura Latin – A musical journey through South America and Latin Carribean.;  Funky salsa and merengue party;
10;  Elastic Bond;  Tropical soul groovesters even your mom would like – Cutting Edge… Billboard Magazine;
11;  Oriente;  Latin jazz-blues-rhythm-n-soul;
12;  IDA Pop superstar Jon Secada and music songwriting and production giants Rudy Perez, Mark Hudson and David Frangioni are mentoring and hosting IDA (Inspire & Develop Artists seminar/reality show for Singers & Singer/Songwriters. 12 – 16 IDA Participants will each perform live with the IDA band;
13;  Valerie Tyson;  “The Voice, Smooth and Sultry”,”The singer expressive and refined” acknowledged as one of the R&B divas of South Florida, Valerie Tyson is one of the area’s most sought after female vocalist;
14;  Kathleen Hollingsworth;  20-20: Neo cool jive jazz and swingster vocals fusing jazz, soul and rock featuring original compositions and deconstructed standards;
15;  Iresounds featuring Felipe Lamoglia;  Contemporary fusion of Afro Cuban;  jazz, rumba and guaguanco;
16;  Novell Nu Soul Series;  Classic and contemporary soul, funk, and R&B hits;
17;  Cuban Soul Nights;  A great night of traditional Cuban Music, full of boleros, guaguanco and rumba rhythms. Featuring musicians that play with Latin stars like Celia Cruz and others!;
18;  Ike & Val;  Soul & blues revue;
19;  Joey Gilmore Featuring Pat Hunter;  Two local legends unite for a evening of blues and soul;
20;  Randy Singer’s “Airplay”;  New beat and original American songbook, turning familiar classic rock/pop/jazz into blues, braz, jazz, bebop, fun;
21;  Van Dyke Open Mike Jazz Jam;  Hosted by Felipe Lamoglia;  Discover and re-discover South Florida’s finest musicians;
22;  Silvano Monasterios;  Grammy nominated pianist/composer. His latest record, “Unconditional” was chosen as one of the top 10 jazz records by jazzweek.com;
23;  Maryell Epps;  Diva of love, song, and the gospel funk;
24;  Frank Ward;  High energy, entertaining band that plays a wide variety of uptempo blues with a unique feel. The new CD “Somebody Better Have My Money” fwill be available at all shows;
25;  Aquaphonics;  A well stewed brew of jazz, funk, and electronica; with a dash of indie-dance-pop, and the right amount of soul;
26;  IDA Pop superstar Jon Secada and music songwriting and production giants Rudy Perez, Mark Hudson and David Frangioni are mentoring and hosting IDA (Inspire & Develop Artists seminar/reality show for Singers & Singer/Songwriters. 12 – 16 IDA All participants will each perform live with the IDA band.;
27;  John Hart;  Live from New York! A night of jazz guitar. John brings his unique style to the Van Dyke for one night only. With Chuck Bergeron on bass and John Yarling on drums.;
28;  The Aaron Lebos Reality;  High-energy jazz/rock fusion. Featuring original compositions by Aaron Lebos. Be prepared to be blown away;
29;  Albare iTD – 21st century guitarist Albare and his iTD virtuosic and international line up
30;  Albare iTD – Plays a new form of jazz and allows many contemporary cross overs at the same time… Albare’s music is lyrical at heart, with a deep sense of groove and sticky melodies

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida’s Celebrates 15 Years Of Holiday Tradition With The Nutcracker Gala 12/9/12

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Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida’s Celebrates 15 Years Of Holiday Tradition With The Nutcracker Gala
7695395262_1498d27e36_cSunday December 9th at 7:00 pm
The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater
1700 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Sunday, December 9, 2012, 7:00pm (VIP Gala at 6:00 pm)
Tickets: $82.50 (VIP), $47.50 – $52.50
Phone: 305-673-7300
www.FillmoreMB.com

Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
3385 NE 188th street
Aventura, FL 33180
Friday, December 14, 2012, 7:00 pm
Saturday, December 15, 2012, 7:00 pm
Sunday, December 16, 2012, 3:00 pm
Tickets: $35.00
Phone: 954-462-0222
www.aventuracenter.org

Parker Playhouse
707 NE 8th Street,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Saturday, December 22, 2012, 7:00 pm
Sunday, December 23, 2012, 3:00 pm
Tickets: $15 to $35.00
Phone: 954-462-0222
www.ParkerPlayhouse.com 

For more information regarding any of the season’s shows, visit www.artsballettheatre.org, or call (305) 948-4777

Beginning with a Gala Event, the company of the Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida will once again journey to the Land of the Sweets, as they perform the traditional annual audience favorite, The Nutcracker.  This holiday ‘chestnut’ depicts the tale of a young girl, Clara, on Christmas Eve and the adventure she undertakes when her most cherished Christmas present, a nutcracker, comes to life. Together they battle the Mouse King, travel to the Land of Sweets , enjoy festivities with delicious international treats, and finally travel home.
 
Company members of Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida are exceptionally excited about this year’s performances of The Nutcracker and are proud to give life to the roles of the Sugarplum Fairy and her cavalier, the Nutcracker Prince, the Marzipan dance, the Snow Queen and all of the other wonderful characters that light up the eyes of all ages of audiences during the holiday season, to celebrate Arts Ballet Theatre’s fifteen years of bringing affordable and exquisite ballet to South Florida!
 
There will be three venues showcasing the critically acclaimed performances of Vladimir Issaev’s holiday tradition – the stages of the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater, the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center and The Parker Playhouse of Fort Lauderdale. The company is most excited about the opening gala celebration performance at the Fillmore/Gleason, which will truly celebrate the company’s fifteen years of making holiday magic. For VIP Patrons, the December 9th Gala will begin at 6:00 pm, with tapas and libations, a reception with the international corps of dancers, and chances to bid on silent auction items that range from donations from Tiffany’s, to weekend getaways at the Ritz Carlton in Orlando, followed by the grand opening performance of the holiday season.
 
The principal roles in The Nutcracker will be commanded by Arts Ballet’s own delicious international treats – Jun Tanabe, Kaori Fukui and Miu Yamauhi and Takayuki Asai from Japan, Breeana Flannery from Australia, Lillian Hill of Ft. Lauderdale, Kelvin Rabines from Peru, DeeDee Rosner from North Carolina, and Hernan Montenegro from Chile with additional dancers from Japan, Cuba, France, Venezuela and Chile completing the rest of the cast.
 
Issaev’s engaging choreography preserves the Russian tradition, with music of P.I. Tchaikovsky, yet serves as an alternative to those who already have seen Balanchine’s version and every year the production is enhanced, adding special effects like falling snow and a growing Christmas tree, which enchant children and adults, making each year a ‘new’ experience for returning audiences.
 
Engage in the holiday gift loved ones will always cherish. Don’t miss the opportunity to share the excitement and charm of the great tradition of the holidays with Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida during their extraordinary performances of "The Nutcracker."

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida receives funding from Miami Dade County Dept. of Cultural Affairs, Broward County Cultural Division, Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, Miami Salon Group, Funding Arts Broward, Citizens Interested in Arts, Target and Marlin Foundation, The Miami Childrens Trust to support a professional season of performances and community outreach events in Miami-Dade County for the 2012-2013 season.

Photos by JoeyG photography.

Ping Pong and Cocktails for A Cause 11/7/12

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Ping Pong & Cocktails for A Cause
Wednesday, November 7, 2012 At 9:00pm
Chalk Ping Pong and Billiard Lounge
1234 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
For more info or to RSVP, please email rebeccaanneyoakum@gmail.com  or call 407.701.1487.

Rebecca Yoakum will host a Ping Pong & Cocktails  event as part of the Team Challenge program in support of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America. The event will feature complimentary ping pong and cocktails from 9:00 – 10:00pm for guests who make a $20 donation.  Funds raised at this event will support the funding for research for a cure for Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and other irritable bowel diseases and the many programs that the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America provide to those in communities across the nation for those suffering from these debilitating diseases.

If you cannot attend but would still like to support Rebecca’s efforts, visit http://www.active.com/donate/sflorLV12/SFLRYoakum.

Are you ready to give yourself the ultimate challenge? Well, now is your chance! The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America is recruiting individuals to participate in their bi-annual Team Challenge program, an endurance training and fundraising program. Through Team Challenge, you can run, or walk, 13.1 miles, or train for a triathlon or cycling event while helping to find a cure for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, two chronic and often debilitating digestive diseases that impact more than 1.4 millionAmericans.
 
“We are excited to expand our team of athletes accepting a challenge to find a cure,” said Amy Gray, executive director of Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s Florida Chapter. “For 5 years, we have provided participants an unparalleled level of training. In return, they have helped us to raise more than $32 million to support the research that is bringing us closer to finding a cure. It is an honor to see them in action and we cannot wait to meet our newest team members.”
 
Those who are ready to make a difference in their lives, and the lives of the millions ofindividuals living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, will begin training and fundraising with their local team.. The South Florida Team Challenge team has training locations in Miami-Dade County, Broward County and Palm Beach County and will conclude with the Miami ING Half Marathon on January 27, 2013. In addition to training together, participants will work together to reach a team goal of $160,000 that will support research for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

For more information, visit www.ccteamchallenge.org  today or contact RachelKramer at rkramer@ccfa.org or 561-218-2929.

ArtCenter Studio Crawl 11/3/12

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ArtCenter’s Studio Crawl
artcenterSaturday, November 3, 2012 | 7-10 PM
ArtCenter/South Florida
800-810 & 924 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach

ArtCenter’s Studio Crawl, held every first Saturday of the month, invites visitors to wander throughout the ArtCenter’s two buildings, exchange with our artists in their studios and view our current exhibitions. This month in the Richard Shack Gallery, we have 101 DRESSES: Adriana Carvalho. Artists Exhibiting Artists will continue this month with Rosa Naday Garmendia exhibiting R.A., Anthony Ardavin exhibiting Gerbi Tsesarskaia and Peter Hammar
exhibiting Alex Trimino at 800-810 building.

And down the block at our second building, 924 Lincoln Road, visit our new space, Project 924 and its inaugural exhibition, As The Ferris Wheel Turns that features works by Anthony Ardavin, Katerina Federici, Alexander Guerra, Regina Jestrow, Hugo Moro, John Sanchez, and Damian Sarno. As you enter 924, get your fortune read by David Rohn and then play Hybrid Bunnies with Alexander Guerra and get your garmets patched by Regina Jestrow at Project 924. While at 924, see The SWEAT Broadsheet Collaboration in the 924 Vitrine and visit our brand new artists, Othón Castañeda, Andrés Ferrandis, JeanPaul Mallozzi, Pal B. Stock and Alejandro Vigilante.

Season Of Smiles At Miami Seaquarium 12/22/12-1/6/13

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A visit to Miami Seaquarium this Holiday season is sure to bring smiles to the faces of park guests during “Season of Smiles,” as park guests receive free giveaways and priceless experiences.  Taking advantage of this promotion is simple – when visiting the park from Saturday, December 22 through Sunday, January 6, 2013, each family will receive a scratch off coupon with hidden prize giveaways and priceless experiences.  Paying guests need only to scratch off and claim their prize. Scratch off coupons will be given at ticket booths and must be redeemed on the date of ticket purchase.

Consider it a random act of kindness to show appreciation to park guests during the Holiday season with giveaways that range from dolphin interaction programs at Dolphin Harbor, VIP tours, birthday parties, annual passes, summer camp enrollment, free Kodak photos, food and beverage giveaways, plush pals, and much more. 

“The Holiday season is best enjoyed with family and friends,” said Eric Eimstad, VP of Sales and Marketing. “This new promotion demonstrates our appreciation for our guests and will hopefully make them feel part of the Miami Seaquarium family.”

Moreover, this special promotion will give the winners an opportunity to be featured on the Miami Seaquarium’s facebook page as “Season of Smiles” winners. Become a Fan of Miami Seaquarium on facebook and receive special offers valid during the Holiday season.

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, accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums, provides visitors with a greater understanding and appreciation for marine life through shows, presentations and marine-life exhibits.  For information call (305) 361-5705 or visit www.miamiseaquarium.com .

Manfred Kets de Vries Speaks at The Leadership Lectures series at FIU 11/16/12

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Manfred Kets de Vries Speaks at The Leadership Lectures series at FIU
November 16 at 9 am
image007Modesto Maidique
College of Law, RDB 1000
11200 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL

The Center for Leadership at Florida International University is pleased to announce that Manfred Kets de Vries, a distinguished professor, renown author and one of the founding professionals in the development of leadership as a field and discipline, will visit the Modesto Maidique campus.

Kets de Vries will deliver a public lecture on "The Leadership Challenge: A Cultural Odyssey,". The lecture, which is part of the Center’s The Leadership Lectures series, is free and open to the public.

“We are honored to host Professor Kets de Vries, the world’s leading contributor to human resource management, at FIU,” said Modesto A. Maidique, president emeritus of FIU and executive director of the Center for Leadership. “His exceptional work in the clinical study of organizational leadership has been fundamental to understanding how emotions impact decision-making and how human behavior affects the operation of an organization.”

Known as one of Europe’s leading management thinkers, Kets de Vries brings a different view to the subjects of leadership and individual and organizational change. He specializes in the areas of leadership, career dynamics, executive stress, entrepreneurship, family business, succession planning, cross-cultural management, team building, coaching, and the dynamics of corporate transformation.

Kets de Vries is a clinical professor of leadership development at INSEAD, one of the world’s largest graduate business schools with campuses in France, Singapore and Abu Dhabi. He is also the founder of INSEAD’s Global Leadership Center. In addition, Kets de Vries has lectured at numerous management institutions around the world and has been the author, co-author and editor of over 35 books. His books and articles have been translated into thirty-one languages.

The Leadership Lectures series, presented by Mercantil Commercebank, features world-class, accomplished and influential leaders with expertise ranging from business and philanthropy to public service and academic research. The main goal of the series is to allow the South Florida community to have access to the expertise, advice and best practices of some the world’s foremost leadership minds.
To attend The Leadership Lectures series with Manfred Kets De Vries, please register online or visit lead.fiu.edu for further information.

Wynwood Kitchen & Bar Music Series Curated By Nestor Torres November 2012

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Wynwood Kitchen & Bar Music Series Curated By Nestor Torres
November, 2012, performances begin at 7:30 p.m
image001Wynwood Kitchen & Bar
Wynwood Walls
2550 N.W. 2nd Avenue
www.wynwoodkitchenandbar.com

Wynwood Kitchen & Bar continues to serve up great food, edgy art and stellar musical performances curated by Grammy Award-winning jazz flautist Nestor Torres. November’s performance dates featuring South Florida’s best musical performances which take place Thursday through Saturday at Wynwood Kitchen & Bar and its neighboring Wynwood Walls.
 
As always, Torres will make surprise “pop-ins” at the WKB performances.  November 2012’s full lineup follows:
Thursday, November 1– Adrian Gonzalez
Friday, November 2 – Edwin Bonilla’s Jazz Quartet from 8 until 11 p.m.
Saturday, November 3 – Big Brooklyn Red
Thursday, November 8 – Big Brooklyn Red
Friday, November 9 – Cat Shell
Saturday, November 10 – ZOEL
Thursday, November 15 – Lawrence Elder
Friday, November 16 – Maria Alejandra Rodriguez
Saturday, November 17 – Big Brooklyn Red at 8 p.m.
Friday, November 23 – Adrian Gonzalez
Saturday, November 24 – Abel Pabon
Thursday, November 29 – Maria Alejandra Rodriguez
Friday, November 30 – Cat Shell

GMCVB Announces Exciting Miami Live Music Month Line-Up November 2012

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GMCVB Announces Exciting Miami Live Music Month Line-Up
image001November 1 – 30, 2012
www.MiamiLiveMusicMonth.com

Month-Long Celebration Highlights the City’s Live Music Venues and Performances

The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) proudly announces the Third Annual Miami Live Music Month, set to take place from November 1 – 30, 2012. Each week, during this thirty-day celebration designed to increase awareness of Greater Miami & the Beaches’ live music scene, locals and tourists will enjoy an impressive line-up of live musical performances throughout the community.

During Miami Live Music Month, top live music venues in the area will showcase live performances by both established and up and coming local musicians. Now in its 3rd year, Miami Live Music Month is part of the GMCVB’s Miami Temptations program, which offers year-round monthly promotions such as Miami Spa Month (July – August), Miami Spice (August – September) and Miami Attractions Month (October – November 21st).

“Miami Live Music Month gives music lovers an opportunity to immerse themselves in our community’s eclectic live music scene and experience the region’s vast range of live music venues,” says William D. Talbert III, CDME, GMCVB President & CEO.  “Our goal is to have everyone dance their way into the holiday season.”

A schedule of Miami Live Music Month events and performances follows:
Friday, November 2 -  GMCVB 2012 Miami Live Music Month Launch at Annual Meeting, Marlins Park
Saturday, November 3 – Miami Live Music Kick-off Event at Grand Central
Thursday, November 8 – Burgerliscious at Ponce Circle Park
Saturday, November 10 – Ultimate Miami Live Bands at Magic City Casino
Thursday, November 15 – NASCAR Concert at Lummus Park
Saturday, November 17 & Sunday, November 18  -  Miami Jazz Fest at Klipsch Amphitheater at Bayfront Park
Sunday, November 28 – MSFF Music Day Event at The Goose

Art and Design Night for Fusion IX Seducing The Globe Exhibition 11/10/12

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Art & Design Night for "Fusion IX – Seducing The Globe" Exhibition
Saturday November 10th, 2012, 7-10 pm
1640Art Fusion Galleries
1 NE 40th Street, Suites 3, 6, 7
Miami, FL 33137

Live DJ Music 

Complimentary Wine and Refreshments

Valet Parking available by  South Florida Parking

Art Fusion Galleries is proud to present our Fall/Winter exhibition of 2012 "Fusion IX Seducing The Globe"

  This exhibition features over 40 emerging to mid-career contemporary international artists – be sure to highlight the evening of Saturday, November 10th 2012 on your calendar for our Art & Design Night from 7-10 p.m.  
 
  Our fall exhibition of 2012 showcases an exciting collection of creative artisans, spanning twenty countries from across the globe. This exhibition illuminates the remarkable diversity; inviting the viewer to experience a dynamic perspective whether imagining alternate realities, reinterpreting classic works of art, or exuberantly defying the laws of gravity, these artists are pointing the way toward a new conception of artistic truth.

David Finch Speaks at UM 11/14/12

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David Finch Speaks at UM
Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Robert and Judi Prokop Newman Alumni Center
University of Miami
6200 San Amaro Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146

David Finch, New York Times Best Selling Author and University of Miami Alum with Asperger Syndrome, University of Miami – Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD)

David Finch will be delivering a presentation on his memoir of marriage, Asperger Syndrome, and one man’s quest to be a better husband.

The Lampidis Foundation Feed a Fever Starve a Tumor 11/16/12

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The Lampidis Foundation Feed a Fever Starve a Tumor
Friday, November 16, 2012, 6:30 pm to 10pm
182The Mayfair Hotel and Spa
3000 Florida avenue
Coconut Grove, Florida

Donations at the door of $50.
All proceeds go to The Lampidis Foundation Research for a cure for Cancer.

RSVP to Olivia@alwaysexquisiteinc.com

Valet parking is available at the Mayfair hotel $5.

Join us for an evening of discovery into the world of Cancer research, while captivated in the ambiance of the iconic Mayfair Hotel and Spa.

Signature cocktails, tapas, great raffle prizes, auction items and wonderful parting gifts for the ladies.

The 42nd Annual Miami International Auto Show 11/9/12-11/18/12

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The 42nd Annual Miami International Auto Show
Friday, November 9 through Sunday, November 18, 2012
havana classicsMiami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL
miamiautoshow.net
Adults $10.00, Children 6-12 $3.00, Children under 6 are free.
 
Hours: Friday, November 9th 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Saturday, November 10th 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Sunday, November 11th 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Monday, November 12th 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Tuesday, November 13th 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Wednesday, November 14th 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Thursday, November 15th 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Friday, November 16th 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Saturday, November 17th 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; and Sunday, November 18th 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
 
This year’s 42nd annual South Florida International Auto Show will reopen as the Miami International Auto Show on Friday, November 9th and will run through Sunday, November 18th at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Enclosed is a fact sheet and photo cutline highlighting the signature event.
 
Reopening as the Miami International Auto Show, this redesigned event is expected to draw close to 650,000 people and it is the season’s first major U.S. auto exhibition.       
 
In addition, the Miami International Auto Show will launch three all-new attractions for old and new fans alike. These recently added components serve as additional exhibition areas dedicated to providing visitors with a first-hand look at some of the industry’s latest products and services, while also aiming to satisfy entertainment-seeking crowds.
 
Hundreds of vehicles will be on display.  Cars, trucks, vans, sport utility vehicles, hybrids and concept cars exhibited by the world’s leading automotive manufacturers. 
 
Topless In Miami – NEW! Spotlighting the industry’s hottest convertible cars in a picturesque Miami environment. This unique display is presented in part by SAMA, the Southern Automotive Media Association.
 
Eco Experience – NEW! Showcase electric and hybrid vehicles, and provide informational sessions about alternative energy, while also inviting show-goers to experience an electric car test drive INSIDE the main hall. 
 
Havana Classics – NEW! A beautiful display showing off a special group of coddled and restored cars from the 1950s that recapture lazy days in Havana. This unique display is presented in part by T-51 Telemundo. 
 
Camp Jeep – Offers visitors off-road driving experience to demonstrate the legendary 4×4 capabilities of Jeep vehicles.
 
Ride & Drive Events –Visitors will have the opportunity to test drive their favorite 2013 Volkswagen, Hyundai, Cadillac, Chevy, Buick, GMC, Kia, Toyota, Nissan and Chrysler models.
 
Million Dollar Alley – McLerran, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Lotus and Aston Martin will be among the extravagant lines featured in this exhibit.
 
Memory Lane – Classic cars, some dating back more than half a century, will be showcased.

Wine Down Wednesday 2nd Annual Young Professional Networker 11/7/12

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Wine Down Wednesday 2nd Annual Young Professional Networker
image002Wednesday, November 7, 2012, 5:00pm until 8:00pm
HistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, Florida 33130
RSVP on Facebook

HistoryMiami Members: FREE
Non-Members: $10

Mix, mingle, sip and unwind with over ten of the top young professional organizations in Miami. Enjoy live music, Argentinian treats, wines, and the museum’s exhibition galleries. Join us and make new friends and network with Miami’s best and brightest.

Free parking at the Cultural Center Garage, 50 NW 2 Avenue.

Sponsors and partners include the Miami Downtown Development Authority, Downtown Miami Partnership, Clos Bistro and Cafe and Soul of Miami.

Festival of Souls 1st Annual Halloween Event 10/31/12

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Festival of Souls 1st Annual Halloween Event
Wednesday, October 31st, 2012, 6:00 P.M. – Midnight
The Village at Gulfstream Park
901 S Federal Hwy
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
www.festivalofsouls.com

6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. – Safe Trick-or-Treating
8:00 P.M., 8:45 P.M. and 9:30 P.M.  – Flash Mob Dance to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” by Skydance Studio

Festival of Souls welcomes South Florida to the 1st Annual Halloween Event, an all-encompassing Halloween experience you’ll never forget at Gulfstream Park, South Florida’s premier outdoor shopping, dining and gaming destination located in Hallandale Beach, Florida.

This year’s premiere event will feature entertainment for all ages. There will be Safe Trick-or-Treating so that the little goblins can have a safe and happy Halloween in an exciting setting. Then, experience South Florida’s Top Haunted House Demon Mansion, an 8,000 sq. ft. Haunted House and Zombie Safari, a mile long Zombie Paintball Safari featuring real live Zombies. The highlight of the evening will be a live Flash Mob to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” performed by SkyDance Studios in front of Demon Mansion. They will make you scream as they perform at 8 P.M., 8:45 P.M. and 9:30 P.M. A block party with live music by Resident Evil DJ Maximus 3000 will keep the crowd pumped and excited during the evening and in a perfect closing the official after hours party for The Festival of Souls “ZOMBIE PLAYMATES” will take place at Martini Bar.

The 17 frightening rooms within the Mansion feature the Howling Woman Room, the Maggot Dining Room, Hell’s Kitchen, Butcher Shop / Freezer, Exploding Bathroom, Jungle Room, Spider Room, Demon Dog Porch, Electrocution Room, Scary Clown Room, Cemetery of the Undead and the Redneck Tool Shed to name a few. The Zombie Paintball Safari will be the highlight of the event. Guests will take a trip into the 50,000 sq. ft. ruins of an apocalyptic city where they will shoot live Zombies with paintball guns shooting UV paint.
Consider yourself warned! This will be a South Florida Halloween experience like no other!