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Miami Film Month Special Screening The Record Man By Mark Moormann with Q&A 6/6/15

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Miami Film Month Special Screening The Record Man By Mark Moormann with Q&A
therecordmanJune 6, 4:00PM – 6:30PM
Miami Beach Cinematheque at Historic City Hall
1130 Washington Ave
South Beach, FL 33139
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Registration
Adult (Non-Member) – $11.00 (USD)
Cultured Circles – $9.00 (USD) Registration code required
MBC Member – $9.00 (USD)
Student/Senior – $10.00 (USD)

A Miami Film Month Special Screening!
Presented by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitor’s Bureau

The Record Man
Directed by Mark Moormann, 2015, 109mins.
Featuring Henry Stone and these artists and songs: James Brown: Please, Please, Please, Ray Charles: St. Pete Blues, Sam & Dave: Hold On I’m Comin’, George McCrae: Rock Your Baby, wen McCrae: Rockin’ Chair, KC & The Sunshine Band: Get Down Tonight, Benny Latimore: Let’s Straighten It Out, Ray Munnings: Funky Nassau, Timmy Thomas: Why Can’t We Live Together, Jimmie Bo Horne: Dance Across the Floor, Bobby Caldwell: What You Won’t Do For Love, Anita Ward: Ring My Bel…and many more.

The Record Man is a uniquely American story of how a group of musical underdogs with raw talent and diverse backgrounds, led by the indefatigable determination of one man, Henry Stone, exported the music of Miami to the world.
Before there was a “music business” there was Henry Stone, “The Record Man”. From distributing records out of his ’48 Packard to establishing TK Records as the largest independent label of the 1970s, Henry had an ear for hits. His funky eight-track studio and chart topping family of artists including KC and the Sunshine Band, led to the original Miami Sound and birth of Disco. When his empire collapsed on a baseball field in Chicago in 1979, Henry didn’t miss a beat launching Miami Freestyle.
Official Selection: Miami Int. Film Festival
Q&A with director Mark Moormann & Company,
Moderated by Kevin Sharpley

Must-Have Accessories for Sporting Events

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Planning a sports event is not an easy task, especially if multiple people have been invited to attend. Admit it, it can make you want to pull your hair out and maybe go a tad crazy. However it can be a fun and successful event if you include the right amount of accessories and plan ahead. From providing team members and their guests with personalized baseball jerseys to using cellophane, photo booths, columns, and balloons as props and accessories, your event is definitely going to be talked about for weeks to come. So it’s time to start planning!

Photo Booths

To set up a fun photo booth section for your guests you’ll need a photo booth background and possibly photo booth props. Choose a sports theme background that is in your team’s colors or create a DIY photo booth background and add your own flair. There’s no doubt your guests will enjoy creating long-lasting memories in front of the photo booth backdrop!

A Personalized Jersey

Everyone loves performance apparel, and there’s no exception at a sporting event! Give your team members and guests a souvenir to take home they will love, such as personalized baseball jerseys from Majestic Athletic. They can go home and wear a jersey that has their team name and colors with pride.

Columns

Columns are an excellent way to show your guests where they need to go on the day of the big event. As opposed to them getting confused where the entrance is columns can be strategically placed so that the guests know exactly where to go. These decorative columns also make adding style and color to your event very easy. Also, if you select reusable stretch columns, they can be used in many ways and can match the sports theme and colors you are looking for.

Banners

Don’t forget about a banner to congratulate a team, announce something special, or only put your team’s name on. You can place it near the columns or put it underneath a long table – whatever you’d like. Be creative with where you place your banner and make it stand out. Your event is going to be a success!

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Invest: Miami Launches First-Ever Comprehensive Annual Investment Guide on Miami-Dade 5/28/15

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Invest: Miami Launches First-Ever Comprehensive Annual Investment Guide on Miami-Dade
Thursday, May 28, 11:00am-2:00pm
Sonesta Coconut Grove Miami, 8th floor
2889 McFarlane Road
Miami, FL 33133
www.investmiami2015.com

11:00 a.m. – Arrival and reception
11:45 p.m. – Welcome address by Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez
12:15 p.m. – Panel discussion
1:15 p.m. – Presentation of Invest: Miami 2015 and closing remarks

Local CEOs and community leaders gather to discuss how Miami will become the next great global metropolis.

The editorial team behind Invest: Miami and a panel of renowned community leaders to unveil Invest: Miami 2015, a 200-page business review covering the key issues facing Miami-Dade’s economy and featuring the exclusive insights of prominent industry leaders. Invest: Miami is produced with two goals in mind: 1) to provide comprehensive investment knowledge on Miami to external investors and the global business community, and 2) to promote Miami as a place to invest and do business. The 16 industries covered include: real estate; construction; banking and financial services; health; education; trade and logistics.

Invest: Miami 2015 will be introduced during a special luncheon that will start with a keynote address by Carlos A. Gimenez, Mayor of Miami-Dade County, and then feature a panel of distinguished local leaders who will discuss innovations in their respective sectors and provide insights as to why Miami is becoming the next major global hub. The panel will be moderated by Adeline Oka, editorial director of Invest: Miami. Panelists will include:
· Dr. Eduardo Padron, President, Miami-Dade College
· David Martin, President, Terra
· Matt Allen, Executive Vice President & COO, Related Group
· Wayne Brackin, Executive Vice President & COO, Baptist Health
· Rob Bowlby, Market President Miami-Dade County, BB&T

Invest: Miami 2015 is an in-depth economic review of the key issues facing Miami-Dade’s economy featuring the exclusive insights of prominent industry leaders. Invest: Miami is produced with two goals in mind: 1) to provide comprehensive investment knowledge on Miami to external investors and the global business community, and 2) to promote Miami as a place to invest and do business.

The book conducts a deep dive of the top economic sectors in the county (full list: Construction and Real Estate; Trade and Logistics; Transportation; Banking and Finance; Technology and Innovation; Health; Education; Retail; Tourism; Entertainment, Arts and Media; Sports; Environment & Utilities; Legal and Accounting). It analyzes the leading challenges facing the market, as well as covers emerging opportunities for investors, entrepreneurs and innovators.

Over the course of a six-month research period, the Invest: Miami team met with over 200 top senior-level executives in Miami-Dade County in intimate, one-on-one discussions. These executives came from a broad spectrum of industries, including government, and the perspectives collected from these exclusive discussions became the basis of the contents of our inaugural issue. Some noteworthy interviewees include Florida Governor Rick Scott; Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez; Florida Secretary of Commerce Bill Johnson; Related Group Chairman and CEO Jorge Perez; former U.S. Senator and JPMorgan Chase Southeast U.S. and Latin America Chairman Mel Martinez; Carnival CEO Arnold Donald; Baptist Health South Florida CEO Brian Keeley and 19-time Grammy Award-winning producer Emilio Estefan, to name a few.

Viernes Culturales 5/29/15

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Viernes Culturales
Friday, May 29, 2015 – 7 to 11 pm
viernesculturalesCalle Ocho
SW 8th Street, between SW 13th Ave & SW 18th Ave
Miami, FL

Miami’s best arts and music festival on the last Friday of every month, from 7 to 11 pm on Domino Park, SW 8th Street & SW 15th Ave.
Come join us along SW 13th & SW 18th Ave for a fun filled evening!

Join us in celebrating another Viernes Culturales. 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!

Franco Alonso- 7:00
Cuba Pacha 7:45
Eylen Avila – 8:00
Better Chance Band – 9:00
Fusion Gitana – 9:45
Salsa Project – 10:00

Students are welcomed to bring their instruments

Viernes Culturales Exhibition Space, Futurama Building, 1637 Calle 8
Alejandro Rosales-Lugo Gilbert Rodriguez
Meet your favorite author – Madeleine de Cubas
Poetry Created by Yleana Zamora-Vargas

Dr. Paul George’s Walking Tour of Little Havana
This month’s tour you will see Saint Peter and Paul Catholic Church, a former synagogue , Cuban Memorial Blvd, Conch Hill, classic bungalow homes, former Cuban prisoners reception home.
Where: Meet in front of Tower Theater, 1508 SW 8th St
When: 7 pm Cost: FREE
Ask Dr. Paul George about his latest book

Stop by El Cristo Restaurant’s booth for a food demonstration

Welcome Aluna Foundation and Guantanamera Cigars to Little Havana
1393 SW 1St Street, 1465 Calle 8

Film at the Tower Theater
To all the cinema lovers; come and discover one of Miami’s best kept secrets, the historic Tower Theater.
Enjoy top quality foreign or independent films, premiers, art exhibitions and lectures. Screenings have
English or Spanish subtitles.
Tower Theater
1508 SW 8th St. Miami, Fl 33135
305.642.1264 box office 305.643.8706 main line

Other Activities
Free face painting at Miami Arts Parade booth.
Daniella Viotti – See our award winning sculptor & living statue performer.
Restaurants & bars featuring Cuban, Thai/Sushi, Chinese, Spanish, Peruvian and Mexican cuisine.
Beautiful art galleries & studios open, live music and dance in many local venues, flamenco, traditional Afro-Cuban rumba and more!
Unique stores selling locally made cigars, cigars rollers, Latin music CDs, gifts, guayaberas and more!
Free Trolley Service:
The City of Miami takes you for free in the Miami Trolley leaving from the Mary Brickell Village and the Brickell Metrorail/Metromover Station to the heart of the Viernes Culturales festival every 15 minutes, starting at 6:30 pm.

Galleries/Art
Agustin Gainza Art Gallery – Aluna Foundation – Augusto Sanchez Art
Art by Annie M. – Art by JTW – Art by Ninoska – Art Emporium – Azure Design Conde Contemporary – Cuba Ocho Art & Research Center – Didi Marchi Art Studio Latin Art Core – Marcy Grosso Art – Marta G. Ismail Fine Art – Maxoly Art Gallery Mildrey Guillot Fine Art – Mink’a Exhibit Space – Molina Fine Art – Penner Studio Moyi’s Antiques – Obrapia Art Gallery Santos Fine Art – Philip Avello Photography The Bakery Art Building – Unzueta Gallery – Freddy Villamil
Viernes Culturales Exhibition Space

Dining & Entertainment
Acevichao – Alfaro’s -Azucar Ice Cream – Ball & Chain – Casa Panza Cafe
Cuba Ocho – El Cristo Restaurant & Cafeteria- El Pub
El Exquisito Restaurant – Habana 305 – LeKoke Wine & Bites Oriental Restaurant -Little Bread – Little Havana to Go

Cigar Shops
Art District Cigars – Cuban Cigar, Co. – Cuba Tobacco Cigar, Co.
Guantanamera Cigar & Coffee Shop -Little Havana Cigar Factory
Top Cigars – GR Tabacaleras Co. – Tabacalera La Tradicion Cubana

Viernes Culturales is made possible with the support of our sponsors:
The John S. and 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.

Closing Reception Robert Thiele: 3 for 5 Minus 23, Habit: the politics of repetition 5/29/15

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Closing Reception | Robert Thiele: 3 for 5 Minus 23 | Habit: the politics of repetition
Friday May 29, 6-10 pm
Emerson Dorsch
151 NW 24 Street, Suite A
Miami, FL 33127

Join Emerson Dorsch as it closes its current exhibitions, the gallery’s last in its Wynwood location, home for 15 incredible years.

On view:
3 for 8 Minus 23 by Robert Thiele, featuring new works in advance of his museum exhibition of sculptures from the 1980s at Museum of Art + Design in September of this year.
Habit: the politics of repetition, featuring works by Jenny Brillhart, Sol LeWitt, and Frances Trombly.

Nominate Your Favorite Philanthropist for the National Philanthropy Day 2015 Awards Deadline June 6, 2015

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The Association of Fundraising Professionals continues its tradition of honoring the local philanthropic community at the annual National Philanthropy Day Awards luncheon, which will take place on Thursday, November 12, 2015. Each year, several hundred members of the community gather to recognize and celebrate the who’s who of Miami philanthropy.

In 1985, AFP Miami initiated the first National Philanthropy Day awards event. Now, National Philanthropy Day (NPD) is celebrated across North America and around the world.

AFP Miami’s annual NPD luncheon is Miami’s premier philanthropy event. This special day is set aside to recognize and pay tribute to the great contributions that philanthropy-and the people active in Miami’s philanthropic community-have made to our lives, our local community and our world. Because it’s the 30th anniversary, this won’t be your father’s (or mother’s) National Philanthropy Day celebration!

AFP Miami is proud to work with its NPD partners – The Miami Foundation, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, and Partnership for Philanthropic Planning – to advance philanthropy and highlight the generosity of our community’s top donors. Each year, AFP Miami offers the local community an opportunity to acknowledge, highlight and pay tribute to philanthropic excellence. We invite nominations for extraordinary individuals, corporations and foundations in one of the following distinguished award categories:

Outstanding Philanthropist Award
James W. McLamore Outstanding Volunteer Award
Julia Tuttle Award for Community Involvement & Corporate Citizenship
Outstanding Grant Maker Award

In addition, each NPD table sponsor will be provided with the opportunity to recognize their own table honoree with a personalized engraved gift.

Click here for the Request for Nomination Package. Please share among your colleagues, nonprofits and for-profits (they support philanthropy, too!) help us say “Thank you, Philanthropic Miami.”

Nominations must be submitted by June 6 to be considered. Any forms received after this date may be considered for the following year’s awards.

Yo Miami 4 Year Anniversary Bash 5/24/15

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Yo Miami 4 Year Anniversary Bash
Sunday, May 24, 6:00pm – 10:00pm
yomiami4Yo Space
294 NE 62nd St
Miami, Florida 33138
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We’re celebrating 4 years of being active in the Miami arts and culture scene with an event that brings together all the elements we love in our city: Art, Music, Beer and Food.

While there are many private collections focusing on Latin American, Caribbean, and other cultural art movements in the region, none specifically focus on artists who have made Miami their home. As Yo Miami’s four year anniversary approaches, it will unveil its biggest project to date: the Yo Miami Permanent Collection, aimed at rectifying this lapse.

“What Remains” the first exhibition for the collection is indicative of its mission to document the evolution of the Miami art scene in an effort to expose the immense talent that has grown out of South Florida. The exhibition will be the first of many initiatives focused on preserving our city’s artistic legacy and sharing it with residents and visitors alike.

-“What Remains” exhibition artists: Trek 6, Ruben Ubiera, Jay Bellicchi (Remote), Claudio Picasso (CP1), Yuhmi Collective, Douglas Hoekzema, Lorie Ofir, Rei Ramirez, Nicole Salgar, Luis Berros, Nate Dee, Delvs, Ivan Roque, Raul Santos (OEMS), WHUT
-Featured Mural Installation: Raul Santos II
-other artists on exhibition: Kazilla, Reinier Gamboa, Elio Mercado (Evoca1), Dorandy Mercado, Ernesto Kunde, JeanPaul Mallozzi, Danny Ferrer, GG, Goop Massta, LEBO, Registered Artist, Alex Yanes, Meluka, Robert Jimenez
-Bands: JUke, Elastic Bond (Acoustic Set ft. Komakozie), Raffa Jo + Jayjohero
-DJ: Mr. Jolt (Jolt Radio)
-Food Trucks: Ms. Cheezious, HipPOPs Handcrafted Gelato Bars
-Beer: Wynwood Brewing Company, MIA Brewing Co., J Wakefield Brewing, Concrete Beach Brewery

Florida Supercon Celebrates A Decade of Comics and Pop Culture in South Florida 6/25/15 – 6/28/15

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Florida Supercon Celebrates A Decade of Comics and Pop Culture in South Florida
Thursday, June 25: 12:00pm – 1:00am (Exhibition Room: 12:00pm – 8:00pm)
Friday, June 26: 10:00am – 1:00am (Exhibition Room: 10:00am – 8:00pm)
Saturday, June 27: 10:00am – 1:00am (Exhibition Room: 10:00am – 8:00pm)
Sunday, June 28: 10:00am – 12:00am (Exhibition Room: 10:00am – 6:30pm) 
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Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Dr.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Website Link

Now in its tenth year, Florida Supercon, South Florida’s largest comic convention and pop culture event, returns to Miami Beach from June 25-28, 2015 to fill fans’ love for comic books, anime, animation, video game, fantasy, Sci-Fi and pop culture genres. This 4-day event has something for everyone, from celebrity guests, comic book creators, voice actors, industry guests, panels, Q&A’s, films & shorts, costume and cosplay contests, vendors, parties, workshops, video gaming, children’s events and more.

Celebrities, Voice Actors & Comic Guests
Florida Supercon will host many opportunities for fans to see their favorite celebrities, voice actors and comic book industry guests, with a full agenda of panels, Q&A’s, photo opportunities, and more.

Attendees can meet their favorite actors from comic and pop culture movies and TV shows such as:
Joey Lauren Adams, Jason Mewes, Brian O’Halloran and Marilyn Ghigliotti, the stars of Clerks, Chasing Amy, Mallrats, Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back, Clerks 2, Clerks: The Animated Series, and Dogma;
Billie Piper, Eric Roberts and Simon Fisher-Becker from Doctor Who;
Brett Dalton, Maximilian Hernandez and Eddie McClintock from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.;
Peter Mayhew and Billy Dee Williams from the Star Wars movies;
Daniel Thomas May, Lew Temple and Vincent Ward from The Walking Dead;
Many Bennett from Arrow, Emilie de Ravin from Once Upon A Time, Shawn Ashmore from X-Men, and more
WWE & WWF wrestlers and personalities such as Jerry The King Lawler, Tito Santana, Mickie James, Ron Simmons, and more

Children’s characters and cartoon voice actors will include celebrities from Frozen, Adventure Time, Sailor Moon, Tiny Toons Adventures, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Spongebob Squarepants, Super Mario Bros., Power Rangers, Dragon Ball Z, Ouran High School, and Attack on Titan, among others.

Florida Supercon will also feature legendary comic book artists, writers, publishers and industry professionals from Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Valiant Comics and others, such as Jim Shooter, Bill Jemas, Neal Adams, Allen Bellman, John Ramita, Jr., Ivan Reis, Frank Quitely, Jeff Dekal, and more.

Cosplay and Costume Events and Competitions
Florida Supercon has the largest cosplay and costuming events of any convention in the state of Florida, with non-stop panels, workshops, contests and photo shoots for 4 days straight.

FSC Kids Costume Competition takes place Friday, June 26 at 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 28 at 1:00 p.m. Open to all ages 13 and under, this contest will be “runway” style. There will be no pre-judging. Contestants can enter in store-bought or homemade costumes. Awards will be given for the following categories: Best in Show, Best Individual (under 9 years old), Best Individual (9 – 13 years old), Best Comic Book Character, Best Video Game Character, Best Cartoon Character, and Best Group.

FSC Costume Competition held Saturday, June 27 at 8:30 p.m. is the most competitive costuming event in Florida with over $5,000 in cash and prizes available, including a $1,500 cash grand prize and lifetime pass to all Supercon events ($500 value) for ‘Best in Show’. The contest is open to all skill levels to ensure both novice and experienced costumers have a chance to shine. The divisions include: Master, Journeyman, Novice and Junior/Youth.

FSC Masquerade Costume and Performance Competition will be held Sunday, June 28 at 5:00 p.m. With over $2,000 in cash and prizes, contestants can enter as individuals or as a group and will be judged based on costume craftsmanship and stage performance. More than just a cosplay contest, this is a talent competition with performances by individuals and groups portraying their favorite characters. The divisions include: Master, Journeyman, Novice and Junior/Youth.

Gaming and Tournaments
Supercon Gaming will bring the best selection of games found in South Florida. With current and last-gen systems for tournament and free play including: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 and a large selection of classic/vintage consoles including: NES, Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo, N64, Dreamcast, Gamecube and more. An Oculus Rift virtual reality headset will also be on hand for a 3D gaming experience.

Tournaments will be held throughout all three days of the show as well as free-play on many of the favorite AAA games for all ages including Borderlands 2, Mario Kart 8, Super Mario 3D World, Rock Band, Guitar Hero, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Halo, Battlefield 4, Call of Duty, Super Street Fighter IV, Dance Central Spotlight, Forza, PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale, and The Last of Us, and more. There will also be a selection of some of the favorite indies, such as Skullgirls, Sportsfriends, Super Meat Boy, Dungeon Defenders, Amnesia, and Guacamelee.

Super Geek Film Festival
The convention will host Super Geek Film Festival from June 25-28, 2015, and is dedicated to presenting geek interest films of all types, ranging from documentary, narrative, animation, experimental and fan films. Fans will be able to enjoy films from a variety of genres from geek culture, comics, gaming, animation, anime, manga, science fiction, fantasy, RPG, robotics, technology, and more. Films will be presented from all kinds of filmmakers, including professional, amateur and students from high school and college. On Twitter, the conversation continues with the hashtags #SGFF and #SuperGeekFilmFest.

4th Annual Paint Me Miami Art Competition Reception Hosted by Mayor Tomas Regalado 5/21/15

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4th Annual Paint Me Miami Art Competition Reception Hosted by Mayor Tomas Regalado
New_Invite_with_all_logosThursday, May 21, 6-9pm
National Young Arts Foundation
2100 Biscayne Blvd
Miami FL

Support the Arts this Thursday at the 4th Annual Paint Me Miami Art Competition hosted by Mayor Tomas P. Regalado.
Enjoy the art of over 50 local artist.

Delicious hors’ d’oeuvres by Events by Bea, Polo Group Services and Celebrity Chef, Jacques Laventure, The Naked Chef from MTV’s Snack Off! The beautiful dolls of Zhantra Entertainment will be greeting you and enjoy the sounds of live guitar by Mario Vuksanovic, all on the beautiful terrace of the National YoungArts Foundation, overlooking the iconic Bacardi Tower.

Don’t miss this wonderful evening. RSVP will close Thursday at 12!

Marlins Park Annual Fish ‘N Chips Casino Party 5/21/15

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Marlins Park Annual Fish ‘N Chips Casino Party
marlinsfishnchipsThursday, May 21, 6:30 p.m.
Marlins Park
501 Marlins Way
Miami, FL 33125
Tickets Link

Guests are welcome to a night of fun at Marlins Park, while benefiting a great cause. The evening will feature tables of craps, blackjack, roulette, dominos and poker, an array of hors d’oeuvres and signature cocktails, and a silent auction and raffle filled with exciting packages.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Marlins Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities Program (RBI). RBI is a youth program designed to promote interest in baseball, academic achievement and social responsibility in undeserved and disadvantaged areas of South Florida. Through its youth program we are able to provide the tools for our youth to develop both their minds and bodies in a positive way.

The Marlins Foundation would like to thank Don Camaron, Mama Choa, Prager Casino, Photo Mingle, Bacardi, PepsiCo, Budweiser and Premier Beverage for their generosity and support.

A Belated Launch Party Celebration At The New Tropic 5/15/15

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A Belated Launch Party Celebration At The New Tropic
thenewtropicFriday, May 15, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
The New Tropic Offices
7230 NW Miami Ct #5
Miami FL 33150

Join us for a belated launch party for The New Tropic at our new office and event space in Little River // Miami! We’ve got drinks, tunes, and bites on hand. Come hang and welcome us to our new digs. Bring friends!

Housewarming gifts accepted, especially blenders and fruitcakes. 

Free drinks provided by Biscayne Bay Brewing Company and Sailor Jerry.

I bet you were thinking, “Wow! those are amazing drinks. This can’t possibly get better, can it?” It just did! We’re also having some tea-gria provided by Lemon City Tea Company.

The Vibe 305 and The Original Greek Food Trucks will be on site for your munchies. 

DJ Set by Afrobeta!

Leadership Miami and Switchboard Unveiling Party 5/15/15

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Leadership Miami and Switchboard Unveiling Party
switchboardFriday May 15, 2015, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Switchboard Downtown Office
190 NE 3rd Street
Miami, FL 33132
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Switchboard and Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Miami are proud to present the completion of Project Enhance. Enjoy cocktails, light hors d’oeuvres, and our newly renovated offices, improving and work- and client-atmosphere improvement. Let’s thank Leadership Miami, and all those who have helped Switchboard over the years.

Battle of the Bands to Benefit Dade Legal Aid 5/30/15

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Battle of the Bands to Benefit Dade Legal Aid
2015BattleofthebandsMay 30, 2015, 7 pm – 11 pm
Sidebar
337 SW 8 Street
Miami, FL 33130
Tickets cost $20 in advance at $25 at door. $10 Students. Judges Complimentary.

Dade Legal Aid together with Sabadell United Bank and the Dade County Bar Association will host the Fourth Annual Battle of the Legal Bands showcasing live music from featuring South Florida lawyer bands : Hearsay, The Motions, The Urge and Tony T and the Triple Threat. The event will be held at Sidebar, a unique bar and music venue to raise funds for Dade Legal Aid.

Multi-Chamber of Commerce Event 5/13/15

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Multi-Chamber of Commerce Event
event1Wednesday May 13th 2015, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Rubi Lounge
141 Sw 7th St
Miami, FL 33130
Website
Cost: Members $10, Non Members $15 in advance
Cost at the Door: Members $15, Non Members $20 at the door
rsvp@fabulousmiami.com by Tuesday, May 12th 2015
Dress Code: Business Attire

Valet Parking: $10 Valet Parking or street parking

The Chambers of Bolivia, Camacol,Coconut Grove, Colombia, Chile, Downtown Miami & Brickell, Ecuador, Haití, Honduras, Junior Chamber International, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru,Poland , along with Brickell Rotary Club of Miami Brickell, invite you to celebrate the Monthly Multichamber of Commerce networking event. Members $10 in advance and $15 at the door cash only Non-members $15 in advance and $20 at the door cash only

Soul Of Miami presents River Of Art #22 Business + Arts Social Event 5/26/15

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Soul Of Miami presents River Of Art #22 Business + Arts Social Event
Tuesday, May 26, 6:30pm-9:30pm
RiverOfArtWeb-22SOULNEWCibo Wine Bar Rooftop
200 South Pointe Dr
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tickets: $10 with Advance Purchase, Promo Code: SOUL
$20 at the door.
Buy Advance Tickets Now Advance Ticket sales end at 2:00pm on May 26th
Includes complimentary tastings and drink specials courtesy of Cibo Wine Bar.
All ticket proceeds support Life Is Art’s mission.
Hashtag: #RiverOfArt
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Bringing People and Art Together
Life Is Art & Soul Of Miami present the River Of Art with an exciting evening of business networking featuring an interesting show, excellent music, delicious cuisine tastings and refreshing beverages. The River Of Art is a monthly gathering place of Miami’s good people, executives, industrialists, innovators, creators, entrepreneurs, changemakers, activists, and artists. Attendees enjoy complimentary tastings of Cibo Chef’s Selection of Signature: Pizzas, Polenta Fries, Spiducci, Bruschetta, Arancini, Polpettine, and drink specials with entry.

Featuring
Visual Artists: Sandra R. Epps, Theresa Echeverry, Courtney Einhorn
Charities: Best Buddies

Each month, Life Is Art brings the community together at our River Of Art pop-up art-in-public-places show to socialize through the power of the arts with the goal of exposing new artists, introducing new people to art appreciation, providing an inspiring space to make new connections, showcasing local businesses and charities, while providing a fun break during the work week.

Art is an inspiring talking point, discussing it is a great way to break the ice. Culture is one of the primary elements that build community and hosting a business networker within an art show is a unique way to encourage socializing, so attendees are encouraged to bring plenty of business cards and an open mind.

Premiere Sponsor: Spectrum Miami
Partners: Fabulous Miami – YOMiami – SocialMedia305 – Catalyst Miami – InTheLoop305 – Arts & Business Council – Bakehouse Art Complex – Association of Fundraising Professionals – Social Media Club South Florida – The New Tropic
With support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

The Leah Arts District Unveiling and Block Party #HialeahNow 5/17/15

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The Leah Arts District Unveiling and Block Party #HialeahNow
hialeahnow Sunday, May 17, 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Leah Arts District
1501 E. 10th Avenue
Hialeah, FL 33010
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Join us as we celebrate the City of Hialeah’s new artist live / work zoning spearheaded by Councilman Paul B. Hernandez. The area near Flamingo Plaza best known for its unique thrift shops is now The Leah Arts District. E. 15th Street will be closed off for the block party.

Food Trucks Curated by Burger Beast
Live Painting Curated by Life Is Art
Music by Feral Fraction and KLANGBOX.FM
Murals By: Derick G. (Hialeah), Junk Lainez (Hialeah), Trek Six (Miami), Don Rimx (Miami), MrDheo (Portugal), Kazilla (Miami), Atomik (Miami), NM Salgar (Miami).
More artists to be announced.

About The Leah Arts District
Hialeah’s Southeastern industrial corridor rose to prominence during the 1980s as one of the largest and busiest areas of production and manufacturing in Florida. As a result of modernization combined with the effects of outsourcing, the uses that were once prevalent in the area dissipated and this particular area was all but abandoned. Since that time, a medley of different uses has been incorporated into the area including a heavy presence of some of Miami-Dade County’s most prolific thrift stores. These thrift stores have been instrumental in introducing Hialeah to an entire generation of antique lovers and artists.

The Hialeah Artist Live/Work Overlay District, also known as The Leah Arts District, enjoys a strategic proximity to the newly proposed Hialeah Market Station development project, Miami’s artistic hubs, and other destination areas within Miami-Dade County. Because of it’s location and highly affordable price per square footage, Hialeah’s new Artist Live / Work District is in a position to play a vital and important role in the artistic and cultural development of not only Hialeah, but the entire South Florida community. Follow @leahartsdistrict on Instagram for updates.

AFP Miami Wynwood Art Crawl 5/13/15

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AFP Miami Wynwood Art Crawl
afpwynwoodmixer Wednesday, May 13, 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Cafe Babbo (Baccano)
97 Northwest 25th Street #103
Miami, FL 33127
Members Complimentary Admission
Future members $15 in advance/$20 door
Register here
www.AFPMiami.org

Complimentary bites and first wine or beer free.
Plenty of metered street parking.

Join the Association of Fundraising Professionals Miami for a Wynwood Art Crawl. Meet at Café Babbo in Wynwood to pick up your map. Tour five art galleries in Miami’s fabulous Wynwood art district at your own pace. The galleries are open exclusively for us and you will have an opportunity to meet and speak with the gallerists at each one. The evening ends back at Café Babbo for more socializing, great refreshments and authentic Napolitano pizza.

Everyone is welcome. This is an opportunity to learn more about what the AFP does and how it can help your organization.

Art Crawl
Start: Cafe Babbo (Baccano), 97 Northwest 25th Street #103, Miami, FL 33127
1. GAB Studio, 225 Northwest 26th Street, Miami, FL 33127, Owner: Bridges Aderhold
2. Harold Golen Gallery, 2294 Northwest 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33127, Owner: Harold Golen
3. Brisky Gallery, 130 Northwest 24th Street, Miami, FL 33127, Director: Rik De Lavaletta
4. Gallery 212, 2407 Northwest 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33127, Directing Partner: Caitlin E. Slayback
5. Wyn 317, 167 Northwest 25th Street, Miami, FL 33127, Director: Danelle Pino
End: Cafe Babbo (Baccano), 97 Northwest 25th Street #103, Miami, FL 33127
Map of the venues

Advancing the field of fundraising by promoting the highest ethical standards and professional practices throughout the nonprofit sector in Miami-Dade County

Northside Innovation Meetup Powered by Dell and Intel 5/4/15

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Northside Innovation Meetup Powered by Dell and Intel
Monday, May 4, 2015, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Maps Backlot
342 NW 24th Street
Miami, FL 33127
Register Online

Please join us on Tuesday, May 4 at Maps Backlot, for a talk on sustainable and socially minded startups. Thanks to Dell and Intel, we’ll be talking to entrepreneurs, accelerators, and community leaders about what social change and urban living means to them.
Meet with Dell to learn more about its technology solutions and commitment to supporting and helping small business grow.

Schedule:
• 6:30 – 7:00 Grab a beer and mingle
• 7:00 – 8:00 Lightning talks and panel
• 8:00 – 9:30 Continue the conversation

Speakers:
Rebecca Fishman Lipsey / @rflipsey, Founder & CEO, Radical Partners
Michael Hall / @digigrass, Co-founder & CEO, Digital Grass
Adele Bagley / @AdeleBagley, Chief of Community Engagement for Miami-Dade County Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava
Stonly Baptiste / @CityStartups. Co-founder, Urban.US
Kane Sarhan / @Enstitute, Co-founder, Enstitute
Michelle Dow/ @austelli, Founder + Chief Storyteller, Social Swag

Lincoln Road Social Club 5/2/15

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Lincoln Road Social Club
acsf-04-26-15Saturday, May 2, 2015, 7-11 pm
ArtCenter/South Florida
800 & 924 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
This event is FREE, but you need to click HERE to RSVP to receive the code word for the event.

Come to celebrate ArtCenter’s history, its future and the closing of its iconic 800-810 building. Enjoy drinks and appetizers and dance the night away with DJ Jody McDonald!

Lincoln Road Social Club will take you back to the 80s & 90s on Lincoln Road for one night only! We invite you to an underground closing party to discover a piece of Lincoln Road in every ArtCenter studio. The studios will feature resident artists’ site-specific installations, performances by Adora, Bistoury Dance Theatre, alumnus David Rohn and much more!

Host Committee
Merle Weiss | Reagan Pace | Octavio Campos | Susan Caraballo | Maria del Valle |
Jenni Person

Sponsors
Art2O | Mahou | Societe Perrier | Titos’ Handmade Vodka | Zignum Mezcal

National Philanthropy Day 2015 Call for Nominations

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afpmiamiThe Association of Fundraising Professionals – AFP Miami continues its tradition of honoring the local philanthropic community at the annual National Philanthropy Day Awards luncheon, which will take place on Thursday, November 12, 2015. Each year, several hundred members of the community gather to recognize and celebrate the who’s who of Miami philanthropy.

In 1985, AFP Miami initiated the first National Philanthropy Day awards event. Today, National Philanthropy Day (NPD) is celebrated across North America and around the world.

AFP Miami’s annual NPD luncheon is Miami’s premier philanthropy event. This special day is set aside to recognize and pay tribute to the great contributions that philanthropy-and the people active in Miami’s philanthropic community-have made to our lives, our local community and our world. Because it’s the 30th anniversary, this won’t be your father’s (or mother’s) National Philanthropy Day celebration!

AFP Miami is proud to work with its NPD partners – The Miami Foundation, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, and Partnership for Philanthropic Planning – to advance philanthropy and highlight the generosity of our community’s top donors. Each year, AFP Miami offers the local community an opportunity to acknowledge, highlight and pay tribute to philanthropic excellence. We invite nominations for extraordinary individuals, corporations and foundations in one of the following distinguished award categories:

* Outstanding Philanthropist Award
* James W. McLamore Outstanding Volunteer Award
* Julia Tuttle Award for Community Involvement & Corporate Citizenship
* Outstanding Grant Maker Award

In addition, each NPD table sponsor will be provided with the opportunity to recognize their own table honoree with a personalized engraved gift.

Click here for the Request for Nomination Package. Please share among your colleagues, nonprofits and for-profits (they support philanthropy, too!) help us say “Thank you, Philanthropic Miami.”

Nominations must be submitted by May 23 to be considered. Any forms received after this date may be considered for the following year’s awards.

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Life Is Art presents Art/Work Connections Seminar #27: Contract Negotiation for Artists and Creatives 5/12/15

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Life Is Art presents Art/Work Connections Seminar #27: Contract Negotiation for Artists and Creatives
AWC-FlyerWeb27Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 6:30pm-9:00pm
Wynwood Warehouse Project
450 NW 27th St
Miami, FL 33127 (Wynwood)
Please pre-register
Suggested Donation: $10 (not required)

Subject: Contract Negotiation for Artists & Creatives
Speaker: Jeremy Roth, Attorney, Appellate Litigation and Trial Support, Liebler, Gonzalez & Portuando
Complimentary wine and refreshments included.
Supported in part by the Venture Law Project of Dade Legal Aid and Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts with the Put Something Back Program.
Hashtag #ArtWorkCon
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How many times have you been ripped off because you did not have or did not understand a contract? Plenty, right? This seminar will help you understand what you need in your contracts and how to understand them. We will break it down and make it easy for everyone to understand.

In addition, we will be making an introduction to the Volunteer Lawyers for the Art. The program provides pro bono legal assistance through volunteer attorneys on specific client requests for the Miami-Dade region. This is a program that you really need to know about.

Schedule:
6:30-7:00, Registration
7:00-8:00, Presentation
8:00-9:00, Q&A Social

About Jeremy Roth
Mr. Roth is an Associate of the Firm and a member of the Appellate Litigation and Trial Support Department. Mr. Roth joined the Firm in 2013. Prior to joining the Firm Mr. Roth practiced appellate and commercial litigation at a large law firm in Miami, and briefly worked as in-house counsel for a startup company.
During law school, Mr. Roth served on the Emory Moot Court Board. As a second year student he competed in the American Bar Association Law Student Divisions National Appellate Advocacy Competition (NAAC), winning the Boston Regional and placing in the top 16 at the competition’s national round.
His international experience includes a summer program in London, England at the London School of Economics; a legal internship in Geneva, Switzerland at the World Health Organization; and field work in the Andean foothills of northwest Argentina, where he completed a law and anthropology project concerning the indigenous peoples of the region.
Practice Areas: Appellate Litigation and Trial Support
Education
Emory University School of Law (J.D. 2011)
University of Central Florida (B.S. 2007, Honors in the Major)

About Wynwood Warehouse Project
Wynwood Warehouse Project is a 7000 square foot space dedicated to promoting and facilitating the development of Contemporary Artists. Today, Danilo Gonzalez has developed The Art Place Wynwood as a Contemporary Art Gallery and as an artist in residence program with artists Giles Neale, Alberto Haubold, David Tupper, Molly Bo, Emilio Adan Martinez.
Since The Art Place Wynwood arrived to Miami four years ago it has been heralded as one of the most active galleries in Wynwood. Our intention is to preserve the essence of our Wynwood Artist community that is slowly being replaced by commercial developments. Wynwood Warehouse Project is offering to the community a Contemporary Art Gallery, workshops, community and private events, art collection consulting, professional artist representation, and affordable meals at the Wynwood Cafe.

About Venture Law Project of Dade Legal Aid, Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts with the Put Something Back Program
Venture Law Project is an in-house program of Dade Legal Aid (DLA); they also have family law, domestic violence, landlord tenant, child advocacy and custody, guardianship, bankruptcy – all in house attorneys at Dade Legal Aid (123 NW 1st Avenue). The Put Something Back program is a separate program run administratively out of DLA’s office that is a referral system for private attorneys that want to give back and take on pro bono cases that DLA has interviewed and verified they are qualifying financially inaccessible persons. The Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts is one of the areas Put Something Back refers attorneys through, in addition to hundreds of other areas we don’t handle in house.

About the Art/Work Connections Program
The Art/Work Connections program is a series of of professional development seminars held at galleries and art spaces around South Florida targeted at artists and those working in the arts featuring experts speaking on a variety of topics vital to the success of working artists. Everyone is welcome and can benefit from them. Business professionals are brought in to cover a wide variety of topics including health care, financial planning, contract negotiation, copyright law, portfolio development, social media, marketing and much more.

About Life Is Art, Inc.
Life Is Art is a Florida-based 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to creating positive change in the community with the arts and culture through events and education. We give South Florida artists and civic leaders the tools to thrive and grow, while enhancing the lives of those living in our area. Having just celebrated its six year anniversary, Life Is Art is poised to continue being one of the few true advocates for the local arts and artists.

GMCVB Partner Mixer at Sabadell United Bank 4/29/15

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Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sabadell United Bank
1111 Brickell Ave., 30th Floor
Miami, FL 33131
Cost To Attend:
Current GMCVB Partners: FREE
Non-GMCVB Partners: $10
Click Here to Register
Parking will be validated.

The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Partnership Team cordially invites you to attend our Partnership Networking Mixer. Please join us for networking, passed hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary drink. Feel free to bring brochures for display, to highlight your company’s services. We encourage you to bring promotional gifts and door prizes for additional exposure.

Once payment has been received, there will be NO REFUNDS!

Cochon 555 4/19/15

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Cochon 555
Sunday, Apr. 19, 2015
VIP Admission: 4PM
General Admission: 5PM
Loews Miami Beach Hotel – Official Host
1601 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tickets: $125 General Admission
$200 VIP
Purchase tickets

If you are down for heritage farming and roller-coasters of flavor; if you’re excited by a culinary competition; or if you just love to eat pork, clear your weekend calendar. Cochon 555, the country’s most talked about culinary competition arrives in Miami with an epic 3-day feast showcasing the best bites, chefs and who’s who of the good food movement. The goal, to celebrate family farms, heritage breed pigs and tilt the scales to favor today’s emerging chef community struggling to pay premium prices for safer, more flavorful food raised by real farmers.

One-of-a-kind dining experiences Friday and Saturday lead up to the main event, Cochon 555, on Sunday at Loews Miami Beach Hotel – the Official Host of the weekend. The events are part of a national culinary competition that showcases notable chefs, barrier-breaking women, artist-like butchers, spirited bartenders, top winemakers, brewers, distillers, alongside decadent oysters, caviar and sweets. Here is your chance to get in on the action.

Sunday, April 19, is the main event, Cochon 555, which features five chefs cooking five pigs in a friendly competition. This year’s competing chefs include Lindsay Autry of Fin & Feather, Xavier Torres of Drunken Dragon, Todd Erickson of Haven South Beach, Jason Pringle of db Bistro Moderne and Richard Hales of Blackbrick. The five chefs, champions of whole hog utilization, will prepare a maximum of six dishes with hopes to win votes from a crowd of hungry gourmands and celebrated judges. They will be preparing heritage breed pigs raised on local farms including South Florida Heritage Farm, FKS Farms, Maverick Meats, Palmetto Creek Farms and The Florida Fresh Meat Company.

The weekend kicks-off on Friday, April 17, with the Chef’s Course Dinner hosted at Pubbelly and paired with the amazing Wines of Germany. 2014 Miami “Prince of Porc”, Chef Jose Mendin welcomes guest chefs, Aaron Brooks, Cesar Zapata, Danny Smiles and Timon Balloo and COCHON 555 founder, Brady Lowe for a seated five-course dinner. The three-hour culinary experience includes thoughtful chef introductions of each course ($125 all inclusive) as they work together to prepare this special, one-night-only epicurean feast, emphasizing high-quality, local ingredients and responsible agriculture.

Saturday, April 18 spotlights Cochon 555’s “Large Format Feast,” ($110 all-inclusive) a four-course meat feast hosted at L’echon Brasserie with Chef Jose Mendin. The preview dinner, featuring St. Francis Wines and Hirsch & Old Potrero, will celebrate family-raised beef and Duroc pork from Creekstone Farms. This epic “Big Beef vs. Heritage Pig” dinner series features notable chefs who are reinventing the traditional steakhouse experience to spotlight the growing popularity of heritage pork on steakhouse menus, ultimately setting course for a safer food system.

Going on its seventh year, Cochon 555 is regarded as the nation’s most flavorful culinary tour. This year’s judges, led by Miami’s 2014 Prince of Porc, Jose Mendin, and including Aaron Brooks of Edge Steakhouse, Daniel Serfer of Mignonette, Bradley Herron of Michael’s Genuine and Norman Van Aken of Norman’s will help select Miami’s “Prince or Princess of Porc.” The winner goes on to compete for the title of “King or Queen of Porc” at the tour finale, Grand Cochon at Snowmass/Aspen in June. The grand champion will be rewarded with a 4-day wine experience in Rioja, Spain’s most prominent wine region. And, new in 2015, the winner’s kitchen countertops will be resurfaced with Wilsonart® Quartz decorative surfacing, a remarkable, beautifully engineered stone material from America’s countertop leader.

The Miami version of this fairy-tale heritage pork event includes more than 36 chef-prepared dishes in an all-inclusive stand up reception with notable tastings from Wines of Germany, St. Francis Winery and Whistle Pig Rye. Cochon’s “pop-up” culinary experiences include the Petit Format Bar presented by Wilsonart® Quartz decorative surfacing, the Mezcal Chupito Bar, The Artisan Cheese Bar with The Cheese Course and the famous TarTare Bar featuring Creekstone Farms prepared by Chef Jose Mendin of Pubbelly. This notable group of local and national sponsors will be hosting exceptional experiences from Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, Breckenridge Bourbon, Hirsch, Luxardo, Rappahannock Oyster Shelf, Prosciutto di Parma, Black River Caviar, Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Creminelli and La Brea Bakery.

We are proud to announce the return of the Pop-Up Butcher Shop with the support of Williams-Sonoma – a live butchering demonstration with Andres Barrientos of Miami Smokers, raising money for the supporting culinary students from Johnson & Wales.

Both ticket levels include endless food and drink options. Specifically, general admission offers over 36 dishes prepared from nose to tail, paired with wines, brews and spirits. VIP grants one hour early access to food, drink and an opportunity to mingle with notable chefs, judges and media.

“I’m excited about all the new partners in 2015 who support family farming, independent business and heritage breed pigs. Each event aims to lessen the burden on the small farmers to hold surplus inventory and streamline the sales process. This year we continue to expand with a guest chef and winemaker dinner series over the course of each weekend, a revamped welcome reception, and a flavorful lineup of experiences that support a more natural, sustainable food system,” explains Brady Lowe, founder of Cochon 555. “Together, with some of the best chefs and partners in Miami, we amplify the conversation of heritage pork, which for many is a ‘gateway meat’ to a larger appreciation of where our food comes from and the people that raise it, leading to more mindful eating.”

Fans of this epic culinary competition can satisfy their hunger in other ways by getting in on the action and entering any of the live Cochon contests. Visit cochon555.com/win/ and sign up to win your chance at a Cochon monumental experience, which includes unforgettable trips and extravagant prizes that are worth more than $25,000. Lucky winners will be rewarded with prizes that include an epic trip to the Rioja Wine and Tapas festival in Chicago on May 2, a newly resurfaced dream kitchen sponsored by Williams-Sonoma, Wilsonart, Shun, Chefs Feed & Food Republic and a four-day trip to Mexico. The Mexican getaway, presented by Mezcales de Leyenda, Simmer, Panna Cooking and Cochon 555, asks contest participants to share their favorite Mezcal recipe using the Simmer App on their iPhone. It’s time for Cochon fans to get treated! Don’t miss out on these unforgettable opportunities and sign up today.

Guests can upgrade their ticket online by pre-ordering a copy of EPIC PORC – The Cochon 555 cookbook to be released in fall 2015. All Ticket buyers receive a free year-long PANNA subscription at a $24.95 value. Everyone is invited to visit the new website and signup for the newsletter to be the first to get chef announcements and a chance to win prizes from our sponsors. Wall Street Journal subscribers can also enter to win tickets at www.wsjplus.com.

Cinco De WallBrawl presented by El Jimador Tequila 5/5/15

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Cinco De WallBrawl™ presented by El Jimador® Tequila
Tuesday, May 5th, 2015, starting at 6pm
TeQuitzlan
1884 Bay Road
Miami Beach
Website
Free

The premier gathering of Miami street artists known as WallBrawl™ and Mexico’s number one 100% agave tequila, El Jimador® Tequila present Cinco de WallBrawl. The live art competition will host Miami’s top artists including: Akim Graff, Aquarela, Claudia La Bianca, ill Surge, Ivan Roque, Nate Dee, Registered Artist, Renda Writer, and Vago, all producing one-of-a-kind works of art in 90 minutes, with the audience determining the winner.

Attendees will be able to enjoy complimentary El Jimador® Tequila cocktails, live music and light bites during the competition.

Underline Public Meetings 4/16/15, 4/17/15, 4/18/15

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Underline Public Meetings
Thursday, April 16, 2015, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
UM School of Architecture, Korach Gallery, Jorge M. Perez Architecture Center
1223 Theo Dickinson Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Sign up for meeting here.
Review Coral Gables, South Miami, to Dadeland S. Station areas

Friday, April 17, 2015, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Miami-Dade Public Library, Main Library auditorium
101 W. Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
Sign up for meeting here.
Review Brickell area

Saturday, April 18, 2015, 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Frost Museum of Science property, Vizcaya Village and Garage
3280 South Miami Ave.
Miami FL 33129
Sign up for meeting here.
Review Vizcaya, Roads, Coconut Grove, Douglas Station areas
Website

If you live within 1/2 a mile of the Metrorail, from the Miami River north of Brickell down to Dadeland South, show up and speak up at The Underline’s public meetings April 16, 17, and 18.

Each meeting will last two hours. First, the design team will introduce themselves and their work. Then, guests will breakout into smaller groups and visit five different stations to share what they want along the future Underline. You’ll even get to test your design skills by drawing what you would like to see directly onto a site plan.

eMerge Americas 5/1/15 – 5/5/15

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eMerge Americas
emergeamericasMay 1 – May 5, 9:00am – 10:00pm
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Dr
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

eMerge Americas will once again shine a spotlight on the leading innovations impacting industries across the Americas. Over 10,000 entrepreneurs, global thought leaders, business titans and tech enthusiasts are expected to return to Miami Beach for an even bigger and better seven-day experience that is uniquely Miami.

From stimulating keynote addresses to EXPO floor experiences, there’s something exciting happening at every turn. Be sure to catch the speakers and topics that most interest you. Check out the agenda to plan your time or download the eMerge App to customize your experience even more.

INNOVATE
Brings together the best and brightest from the startup and funding ecosystems. This diverse summit features keynotes and topics that impact various industries yet all focused on innovation.

MEGA
Showcases innovators from the music, entertainment and gaming industries. A vibrant and engaging summit which will surely draw a crowd as celebrities and industry leaders discuss transforming trends.

HEALTH
Holds the promise of making us healthier, stronger, and smarter by radically transforming healthcare access and economics. Whether discussing the New Era of HealthTech, the future of Nanobiophysics, or the impact of policy, this summit dives into the latest themes surrounding health.

EDTECH
Demonstrates the latest tools and best practices in education that are revolutionizing the way we learn. This summit focuses on how technology is impacting education. What’s the future of education? How are mobility, technology and creativity changing the learning process?

FINANCE
Features thought leaders disrupting the world of finance, sharing how innovation transforms the industry. The global marketplace expansion and increased transactional demands are impacting this sector.

SMART CITIES
Addresses urban challenges and ways to employ technology to create smarter cities. This summit addresses the ever pressing issues impacting urban centers and showcases how technology is being embraced in order to find resilient solutions.

WIT
Women + Tech + Creativity = The Women, Innovation & Technology Summit. It’s a one-day summit, complete with experiential programming, networking opportunities, a Technology & Innovation Fashion Show, and much more. Top female professionals from different industries discuss how they are transforming the business landscape through technology and innovation. Monday, May 4th.

Networking Events
By day, eMerge Americas engages attendees with summit panels, keynote addresses, Startup presentations, and much more. Once the sun sets, the evening celebrations are just as thrilling, with energetic social gatherings designed to embrace the essence of Miami. Networking events are held at Miami’s most innovative venues including the New World Center and 1111 Lincoln Road. With an entertainment lineup that celebrates the diversity of the local talent, the after-hours scene at eMerge Americas is just the place for attendees to relax, mingle and be in the mix with Miami’s best.

The 2nd annual eMerge Americas Hackathon is on!
Are you passionate about your city? Are you a developer, designer, or just plain interested in making a meaningful change through technology? In partnership with Miami Dade College and Ironhack, this year’s eMerge Americas Hackathon is looking for people like you to help build Smart Cities. Wait, scratch that…GENIUS Cities. On May 2nd, you and your team will have 24 hours to work on something innovative and impactful. Compete for $50,000 in cash and prizes.

AFP Workshop Making Your Cause Go Viral Lessons from the Masters 4/22/15

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AFP Workshop Making Your Cause Go Viral Lessons from the Masters
afpWednesday April 22 8:30 – 10:30AM
Temple Israel, Wolfson Ballroom
137 NE 19th St
Miami, FL 33132
$30 Members – $20 Early Bird until April 10
$40 Public – $30 Early Bird until April 10
Register Online
Complimentary Parking in lot on south side of 19th Street
Enter ballroom through the gates

Is hiring a college intern your social media strategy? Did you know there are more people on Facebook than the combined populations of the United States, the British Commonwealth, and all the drivers caught on I-95? Do you still call this # (the character in red) a “number sign?” Have we got the “no miss” workshop for you!

Social media can be a powerful tool for organizations. This hands-on workshop will help non-profit leaders hone their brand-building skills while revealing the behind-the-scenes strategies from some of the most recent social media campaigns. Come learn with us, and go home with 6 concrete* techniques you can use tomorrow**.

Presented by Rebecca Fishman Lipsey, CEO, Radical Partners
Rebecca is the youngest person in history to be appointed to the Florida Board of Education, serving a 4-year term alongside six other statewide leaders overseeing educational policy from kindergarten through college. She is CEO of Radical Partners, a social-impact accelerator that grows social change organizations and campaigns, working with clients from The United Nations Global Compact and Goldie Hawn, to Univision and Ashoka. She also runs the Executive Director Bootcamp, an intensive professional development experience for new leaders of social-change organizations.

Rebecca was named “Best Non-Profit Executive” by The International Stevie Award for Women in Business, “Best Role Model” by Miami Today, and “20 Under 40″ by The Miami Herald”. Before launching Radical Partners, Rebecca served as Executive Director of Teach For America in Miami, during which time she raised over 22 million dollars in community support, tripling the organization in the effort. Rebecca sits on a variety of non-profit boards and committees, including the Overtown Music Project, the Health Information Project, the Our Miami advisory council, and the education committee for the Frost Museum of Science.

In her free time, Rebecca blogs for The Huffington Post, scores documentaries, raises two little boys, and preaches about the awesomeness of Miami.

Carle Fache Open Studios Fountainhead 4/10/15

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Open Studios Fountainhead
Friday, April 10, 6:00pm – 10:00pm
carlafacheFountainhead Studios
7338 NW Miami Court
Miami 33137
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Visitors will have the opportunity to have an intimate look inside the artist’s studio and learn more about her new works.

In her studio, Fache will have some of her recent works in exhibition. Among them, “Untitled” an acrylic big scale painting and a new installation.

Carla Fache is a chilean born Miami-based visual artist who explores the frontiers of color, space, balance and matter, through her paintings and installations.

Her work unfolds the juncture of parallel scenarios that occur simultaneously to quotidian realities, providing dimensions of escape against the society status quo, leverage a reconnection through her canvas portals.

Color is essential in Fache’s work; she explores its infinite combinations, re- contextualizing the concept of coexistence, color, time and universality; a return to the essential.

Her work employs a variety of materials including traditional canvas, but also introducing unusual artifacts, expanding outside of the two-dimensional plane of the canvas and into the surrounding environment.

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

This is a unique opportunity to see inside the studios of some of Miami’s most talented artists. Nearly 40 artists will have their studios open. You can meet with the artists and talk about their work or simply browse through the studios. Please feel free to invite friends. With artists working in every medium, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Life Is Art and Soul Of Miami present the River Of Art #21 Business + Arts Social Event 4/21/15

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Life Is Art & Soul Of Miami present the River Of Art #21 Business + Arts Social Event
RiverOfArtWeb-21SOULTuesday, April 21, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Elwood’s Gastro Pub
188 NE 3rd Ave
Miami, FL 33132 (Downtown)
$10 with Advance Purchase, Promo Code SOUL
$20 at the Door
Ticket Link
Advance discount ticket sales end at 2:00pm on April 21st
Includes complimentary light cuisine tastings and a welcome beer courtesy of Elwood’s.
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Hashtag: #RiverOfArt

Bringing People and Art Together
Life Is Art & Soul Of Miami present the River Of Art with an exciting evening of business networking featuring an interesting show, excellent music, delicious cuisine tastings and refreshing beverages. The River Of Art is a monthly gathering place of Miami’s good people, executives, industrialists, innovators, creators, entrepreneurs, changemakers, activists, and artists. Enjoy a complimentary welcome beer and tastings of the menu included with your entry.

Featuring
Visual Artists: Ed Stevens, Gianna DiBartolomeo, Paul A. Vitello
Musical Artists: Somewhat Hungover

Each month, Life Is Art brings the community together at our River Of Art pop-up art-in-public-places show to socialize through the power of the arts with the goal of exposing new artists, introducing new people to art appreciation, providing an inspiring space to make new connections, showcasing local businesses and charities, while providing a fun break during the work week.

Art is an inspiring talking point, discussing it is a great way to break the ice. Culture is one of the primary elements that build community and hosting a business networker within an art show is a unique way to encourage socializing, so be sure to bring plenty of business cards and an open mind!

Premiere Sponsor: Spectrum Miami
Partners: Fabulous Miami – YOMiami – SocialMedia305 – Catalyst Miami – InTheLoop305 – Arts & Business Council – Bakehouse Art Complex – Association of Fundraising Professionals – Social Media Club South Florida – The New Tropic
With support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

About Ed Stevens
Ed Stevens, M.Ed., M.A., began his career in visual and performing arts at Boston University, where he studied art history and visual arts and received his Bachelor of Arts degree. Ed spent the last 20 years as a playwright, director and set designer, receiving the Kennedy Center’s 2005 David Mark Cohen Award. His work was produced in New York City, Provincetown, St. Petersburg and San Diego. He moved to Ft. Lauderdale in 2012 and has returned to his roots in the visual arts. Currently he creates striking multi-media assemblies that incorporate social commentary and a sense of dramatic storytelling. His ASK,TELL! series celebrates the end of the disastrous “don’t ask, don’t tell” anti-gay policy of the US military.

About Gianna DiBartolomeo
Gianna DiBartolomeo is a Miami native, born and raised in Miami, Florida. She earned her Bachelor’s of Fine Arts from Florida International University. Her work has been exhibited during Art Basel Miami, in New York, New Hampshire, Miami’s Wynwood Art District, the Coconut Grove Arts Festival, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, South Miami, on the cover of Creative Quarterly, MOCA’s website, and in Visual Overture and the Miami New Times.

About Paul A. Vitello
I was born in Miami Florida in 1950, my parents are Italian and Cuban first generation American. I feel that I got the best of both worlds, with their Spanish and Italian art heritages as part of my life. received my Bachelor of Fine Art, Florida International University, in 1976 and my Bachelor of Education, University of Miami, in 1974, I also have my State of Florida Teaching Certification in : Art Education K – 12 as well as in Graphic Technology, and Technology Education. I am also a professional member of numerous art societies and museums such as the Museum of Modern Art [ New York City ] member, 2009 and THE Norton Museum of Art [Palm Beach] member, 2009. I have been involved in many one person and group exhibitions in my art career from my first one man show at Florida International University, Miami Fl [Vitello glass inspired oil & watercolor works] in 1979 to “VITELLO 2002” A Retrospection, Walter C. Young Center, Pembroke Pines, Fl. Also fist prize in watercolors in the 9th annual Compettion in Pembroke Pines. Just finished 30years teaching, and now re entering the art world.

About Somewhat Hungover
Laying down grooves to dance to since 2011.
Julisa Fust̩ РGolden Pipes
Alan Miller – Funky Sax
Brian Sayre – “Boom Chick, Boom Chick”
Justin Trieger – Git Fiddle

About Elwood’s Gastro Pub
The local public house with gastronomical food served with great beer and wine.

About the River Of Art Program
The River Of Art is a monthly business networker and art showcase combined. We provide more than just a platform for professionals to get together, discuss business strategies and make connections, we create synergies to help promote business by including an amazing art show of local talent!

About Life Is Art
Life Is Art is a Florida-based 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to creating positive change in the community with the arts and culture through events and education. We give South Florida artists and civic leaders the tools to thrive and grow, while enhancing the lives of those living in our area.

About Soul Of Miami
The Soul Of Miami has become one of the most popular local community sites in south Florida. It includes an extensive calendar, listing all sorts of happenings from all over the area: charity, arts, happy hours, concerts, networkers, nightlife, fairs, festivals and so much more. Tens of thousands of active south Floridians visiting the site every month.

O, Miami 2015 Secret Sonnets

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Want to send a love poem to someone…in Braille? Let someone know you are thinking of them by sending them a “Secret Sonnet”. And let Soul of Miami help you share your thoughts with your special someone.

Secret Sonnets is an original project for O, Miami 2015 that brings attention to a beautiful and important code that allows the visually impaired to read. Emily Connor and her team of local students will transcribe your original poem into uncontracted Braille, then mail it to your someone special. Each poem will include a Braille/Print alphabet cheat sheet for decoding.

Those interested, please visit http://omiami.submittable.com/submit/40207

The submitted poem should be an original body of work, less than 14 lines long, and the intended recipient must be a resident of Miami-Dade County. It must be submitted before the April 15, 2015 deadline.

From April 11-20, 2015, the poems will be transcribed into Braille and checked for errors. Beginning on April 21, 2015, the Brailled poems will be mailed using USPS. And if you would like, Soul of Miami would love to publish your poem on our web site.

News: The Marlins Foundation Establishes Charitable Fund With The Miami Foundation

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PRESS RELEASE
-Fund will continue advancement of the Marlins’ charitable mission in Greater Miami-

The Marlins Foundation, the charitable arm of the Miami Marlins Major League Baseball franchise, has selected The Miami Foundation to manage its charitable fund. The Marlins Foundation leads the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) mission of the team and funds programs that improve the lives of children through education, the arts and baseball. Since the approval of Marlins Park, the Marlins Foundation has invested over $5 million toward local nonprofits, school initiatives, scholarships, youth baseball programming and neighborhood organizations.

“As supporters of the Marlins Foundation’s efforts, we are intimately familiar with their community service and outreach work, making this partnership a natural evolution in our relationship,” said Javier Alberto Soto, president and CEO of The Miami Foundation. “Now, we can apply our expertise in stewarding charitable assets and our insight into Miami’s community needs to maximize the impact of the Marlins Foundation’s philanthropy.”

Last October, The Miami Foundation released the 2014 Our Miami Report, a biennial, data-focused, quality of life research study showing Miami’s most pressing community challenges and opportunities. The Miami Foundation will use those findings to assist The Marlins Foundation in identifying programs that align with the Marlins’ charitable mission and address the needs identified by the Our Miami Report.

The Marlins Foundation has a history of working with The Miami Foundation as a charitable partner. Most recently, the Marlins participated in Give Miami Day 2014, by serving as host site for the 24-hour fundraising event and sponsoring the $25,000 prize pool for participating charities. Give Miami Day 2014 raised a record $5.2 million for 520 nonprofits in Greater Miami.

“The Miami Foundation understands our commitment to philanthropy and service,” said David Samson, chairman of the Marlins Foundation. “Having The Miami Foundation manage our fund generates a unique collaboration that allows the Marlins to continue to invest in local charities as well as work effectively alongside other philanthropists to make an impact in the lives of our Miami neighbors.”

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MADE’s Opening Party 4/3/15

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MADE’s Opening Party
madeApril 3

Please join us this Friday, April 3rd in celebrating the opening of MADE, a creative co-working space in Little Haiti.

Starting at 3pm, join us for coffee, waffles and tours.

Happy hour starts at 7pm with drinks, great art, t-shirt and tote printing, live music by Ajhanou Uneek + Rara Walk and more.

No RVSP necessary. Parking is available in the lot across the street on 83rd Street.
For more information email info@madeatthecitadel.com
Hope to see you Friday!

City of Miami City Commission Vote on Proposal for Tri-Rail Terminus 3/26/15

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City of Miami City Commission Vote on Proposal for Tri-Rail Terminus
150326 - 1pg FlyerThursday, March 26th at 3pm
Miami City Hall
3500 Pan American Dr
Miami, Florida 33133

On Thursday, March 26th at 3pm, the City of Miami City Commission is scheduled to vote on a proposal to negotiate a “financial assistance package” to connect and build a Tri-Rail terminus at All Aboard Florida’s new MiamiCentral Station scheduled to open in 2016.

According to the Miami Herald, Mayor Tomás Regalado says he will “veto any attempt to pay for the project with city money”. Regardless of how you feel on specific funding proposals, it’s important to let the Mayor and Commissioners know how vital this Tri-Rail Connection is. Send the message that:

I support the Tri-Rail Connection to Downtown Miami at the new All Aboard Florida MiamiCentral Station!
(more information below)

Email Today:

Mayor Tomas P. Regalado – tregalado@miamigov.com
Commissioner Wifredo (Willy) Gort (Chairman) – wgort@miamigov.com
Commissioner Marc Sarnoff – msarnoff@miamigov.com
Commissioner Frank Carollo – fcarollooffice@miamigov.com
Commissioner Francis Suarez – fsuarez@miamigov.com
Commissioner Keon Hardemon (Vice Chairman) – KHardemon@miamigov.com
City Manager Daniel J.Alfonso – citymanager@miamigov.com

If possible, please attend the meeting. Discussion is scheduled for Thursday, March 26th at 2pm.

Miami City Commission – Tri-Rail Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1589307471310917/

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THE FACTS:

The new TriRail Connection at All Aboard Florida’s MiamiCentral would open just in time for drivers to avoid the looming five-year nightmare on I-95 south of Golden Glades.

Just when you thought getting into Downtown Miami couldn’t get any worse, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announces the most significant I-95 project in Miami-Dade since the installation of toll express lanes. FDOT plans to replace pavement and make other upgrades between NW 8th and NW 79th streets starting in 2017. The project will take five years, snarling traffic into and out of Downtown Miami until the year 2022.

Miami Herald “Rough Road Ahead: Major I-95 Redo Project to Take 5 years” – 3/16/2015 at http://goo.gl/HhPnDV

Michael Putney – Local 10 sums up the opportunity to bring Tri-Rail into DWNTWN Miami in 2016 at http://goo.gl/Czn9wy

Join ‘Friends of Tri-Rail Coastal Link’ at https://www.facebook.com/TriRailCoastalLink

South Floridians deserve better – and one solution stands right in front of us: Bring Tri-Rail into Downtown Miami at All Aboard Florida’s new MiamiCentral Station in 2016.

The opportunity for Tri-Rail to provide 26 direct trains per weekday from all points north on the existing Tri-Rail system into Downtown Miami could alleviate this nightmare, and it’s critical to the future development of public transit in Miami-Dade County as well. This is a smart investment in Miami’s transportation and economic future. It would not only realize Tri-Rail service to Downtown Miami, but also integrate All Aboard Florida, Metrorail, MetroMover, the Miami-Dade County bus system and Tri-Rail into an intermodal transit center with connections to all parts of Miami-Dade County, South Florida and even the Orlando/Central Florida area.

This transit hub would further enhance development in Downtown Miami and further assure the viability of other projects like Museum Park, American Airlines Arena, Adrienne Arsht Center, World Center Miami and the World Center Convention Center by bringing millions of new visitors from the Tri-County area to patronize these projects.

This may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to propel our public transit system into the 21stCentury.

Let’s make this connection!

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Terrell N. Fritz
fritz@fritzgeitner.com
www.facebook.com/fritz.geitner

GMCVB Partner Mixer at Mondrian South Beach 3/18/15

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GMCVB Partner Mixer at Mondrian South Beach
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Mondrian South Beach
1100 West Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Cost To Attend:
Current GMCVB Partners: FREE
Non-GMCVB Partners:$10
Valet Parking: $15 with Validation

The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Partnership Team cordially invites you to attend our Partnership Networking Mixer. Please join us for networking, passed hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary drink. Feel free to bring brochures for display, to highlight your company’s services. We encourage you to bring promotional gifts and door prizes for additional exposure.

Broward Cultural Division, The Community Partnership for Arts and Culture (CPAC) and ArtServe present Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute 6/6/15

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Broward Cultural Division, The Community Partnership for Arts and Culture (CPAC) and ArtServe present Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute
6917_2464_AEIJune 6th, 13th & 20th, 9AM – 6PM
June 27th, 9AM – 2PM.
ArtServe
1350 E. Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Participation costs is $100 and includes light refreshments and free parking. For members of ArtServe, registration is $75
Register Online

Broward Cultural Division, The Community Partnership for Arts and Culture (CPAC) and ArtServe announce the return of the very successful Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute (AEI). Artists of all disciplines are encouraged to attend, including but not limited to sculptors, illustrators, metalworkers, writers, dancers, jewelers, musicians, performance artists, media/filmmakers, photographers, designers and all interdisciplinary artists. Artists residing in any county are invited and welcome to attend.

AEI is a course of study designed to assist individual artists by cultivating and advancing their business skills, and helping them to strengthen their operating infrastructure and expand their business. To date, more than 500 South Florida artists have graduated from the Institute, and many with exceptional success stories that follow.

Registrants will receive an AEI course book; an indispensable resource for artists. Developed by CPAC, the course book features exercises and readings to prepare for each session, and is tailored to the specific needs of artist entrepreneurs.

Designed to help artists operate in the marketplace more successfully, the AEI course curriculum covers all aspects of developing an artistic business. It helps identify and develop a personal brand, develop strategies for communicating with target markets, raise capital and identify a variety of tools for protecting one’s work legally. The curriculum offers critical support, enabling artists to contribute to strengthening the vitality of the larger urban arts and culture sector. Sessions include a mix of lectures, panels, group discussions and practical exercises.

The Business Plan Clinic’s topics, Working Effectively with Lenders and Developing a Brand, will guide participants through preparation of a simple business plan, an essential tool for any artist. In addition, participants will learn how to work effectively with lenders to obtain financial support.

View the Artist as an Entrepreneur webpage for more information about the course and its history, and read news coverage from past years.

About the Broward Cultural Division
Broward Cultural Division is a local arts agency, one of thousands across the U.S. providing financial, technical and marketing assistance to artists and arts organizations. Broward County has more than 1.8 million residents, 13.4 million visitors, 10,000 artists, 6,523 arts-related businesses employing 23,497 people, 823 not-for-profit cultural organizations and 31 cities, some of which operate their own arts councils and public art programs. For more information about the Broward Cultural Division, call 954-357-7457.

CPAC, program founder of the AEI, has provided comprehensive business training to more than 800 artists nationwide; this service is made possible by the generous financial support of the Cleveland Foundation, the George Gund Foundation, the Kulas Foundation, and the John P. Murphy Foundation.

Winter Music Conference 2015 3/24/15 – 3/28/15

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Winter Music Conference 2015
wmc2015Deauville Beach Resort
6701 Collins Avenue
Miami, Florida 33141

Online Registration Deadline March 11 $395.00
Walk-up Registration $495.00

WMC celebrates 30 years as the essential platform for the advancement of the dance music industry, March 24 – 28, 2015 in Miami Beach. WMC’s 2015 program will celebrate three decades of dance music & EDM’s most innovative artists and professionals converging on Miami Beach. “The excitement leading up to WMC this March is phenomenal. The buzz is about 30 years of club culture, which has now transcended generations; something this memorable becomes a celebration you just have to attend” says WMC Co-Founder Bill Kelly.

The WMC 2015 will be hosted at the iconic Deauville Beach Resort on Miami Beach and will feature a concentrated schedule of performance sets, conference workshops and panels addressing all aspects of the music industry with exhibits featuring the newest technology and sounds, industry receptions and more. This anniversary will be an all-time epic gathering of DJs, artists, music labels, producers, promoters, techies and club goers.

Registration includes access to panels, seminars, featured Q & A’s, WMC official poolside events, South Beach Sessions, trade show & exhibits, workshops (with the exception of the Remixing and Editing Workshops), DJ Spin-Offs, VJ Challenge as well as complimentary or reduced admission to WMC official and sanctioned events.

Winter Music Conference, in its 30th consecutive year, is a pivotal platform for the advancement of the industry. During WMC, music enthusiasts, artists, DJs and industry delegates from over 70 countries converge on Miami Beach for a concentrated schedule of more than 400 events, parties, seminars and workshops.

Established in 1985, WMC is the largest longstanding EDM and dance music industry gathering of its kind in the world. As one of the most publicized annual events in the industry, WMC generates over a billion unique viewer media impressions each year. Over 2,000,000+ visitors from 209 countries and territories logged on to the WMC web site during the 2014 season. Over 1,900 artists and DJs participated in 390+ performance events presented at 110 venues during the 29th Annual WMC Week in Miami Beach & Miami.

Ultra Music Festival 2015 3/27/15 – 3/29/15

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Ultra Music Festival
ultra2015March 27-29, 2015
Bayfront Park
Downtown Miami
18+ event
Website
General Admission $449.95
VIP tickets: $1,149.95
These prices include taxes and fees though a nominal shipping surcharge will be added.
Tickets

Having announced its colossal Phase One lineup back in January 2015, the World’s Premier Electronic Music Festival now unveils the second wave of talent set to perform at the seventeenth annual edition of Ultra Music Festival over Miami Music Week this March.

Receiving the biggest boost for Phase Two is Ultra Music Festival’s now-legendary Live Stage, which will be playing host to some of the most exciting live performers in the world from March 27-29, 2015. Gracing the Live Stage, and joining an already eye-watering batch of Phase One acts set to rock the iconic Klipsch Amphitheatre in just a few weeks time, will be phase 2 headliners including instrumental super group Big Gigantic, Canadian electro-funk duo Chromeo, masked man of mystery Claptone and Norwegian nu-disco extraordinaire Todd Terje, who will be making his long awaited Ultra debut!

Recently formed project Get Real (aka Chicago House legend Green Velvet and Dirtybird head honcho Claude Von Stroke) will be headlining Ultra’s newly conceived Resistance Stage on Saturday March 28, as two of the biggest names in house music make their collaborative worldwide festival debut and prepare to send the vast wave of Ultranauts joining this year’s Resistance into a tech infused frenzy.

Additionally, and in a big move for the South Florida festival giant, techno kingpin and phase 2 headliner Seth Troxler is now confirmed to perform in the mighty Carl Cox & Friends Megastructure on Saturday 28, while the mammoth Ultra Worldwide stage prepares to welcome the return of another phase 2 headliner and Ultra firm favorite, Boys Noize and Miami local Cedric Gervais.

Ultra Music Festival will also be welcoming an official OWSLA stage for the very first time this year, led by some of the biggest names in bass, including Wiwek, Salva, Jack Beats, AC Slater and many more. Space Ibiza (named DJ Mag’s #1 club in the world for 2014) will be making its return for the fourth consecutive year to Ultra on Sunday 29, alongside Armin Van Buuren’s globally famed ASOT arena, which will be seeing off proceedings in the Megastructure for a finale to remember, while Stage 7 sees a total trance makeover on Saturday, with the likes of Orjan Nilsen, Giuseppe Ottaviani, Solarstone, Jochen Miller, Sied Van Riel and many more all now confirmed.

As if this weren’t enough, adding to the already huge first wave of talent set to grace this year’s newly designed Main Stage will be Las Vegas based progressive house pioneer 3LAU, Swedish super duo Cazzette, trance icon Dash Berlin and the man behind one of the biggest records of this year, which was used in as the official soundtrack to the Ultra Miami Phase One Trailer (Treasured Soul), Michael Calfan.

The full lineup to date, including a huge selection of additional supporting talent, is available here. More artists will be announced in the coming weeks.

Ultra Music Festival takes place March 27-29, 2015 during Miami Music Week and is an 18+ event. General Admission tickets for the seventeenth edition of Ultra Music Festival are currently on sale priced at $449.95—$50 less than the 2014 event. VIP tickets are priced at $1,149.95 and for the last two years, sold out instantly after the Phase One Announcement. These prices include taxes and fees though a nominal shipping surcharge will be added.

The Atlantic’s Start-Up City: Miami 3/30/15

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The Atlantic’s Start-Up City: Miami
Monday, March 30, 2015
StartupNew World Center
500 17th Street
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tickets: $99.00
Online Registration

From the sharing economy to online education and groundbreaking communications tools, the start-up landscape is booming in South Florida. On Monday, March 30, The Atlantic’s third annual “Start-Up City: Miami” will answer the question “what’s next?”—bringing together local and national business leaders to forecast the emerging trends and technologies that are shaping start-ups across the globe. The full-day program is presented in partnership with the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, and will be held at the New World Center. Tickets are on sale now.

Among the featured speakers and attendees are Tom Colicchio, a five-time James Beard winner, chef and owner of Crafted Hospitality, Top Chef judge and restaurateur with a new venture in Miami Beach; Jim McKelvey, Co-founder of Square and LaunchCode, who is transforming the way people and tech connect; Vikram Dendi with Microsoft Research, whose just-launched Skype Translator is poised to break down communication barriers by giving users the ability to speak with anyone around the world, regardless of language; Veronica Juarez, director of government relations for Lyft, who will address the mobile-first car service’s goals in Miami and across the country; Bastian Lehmann, co-founder and CEO of Postmates, the so-called “anti-Amazon” delivery app; and Bill Macaitis, chief marketing officer of Slack, one of the fastest-growing startups in history.

More confirmed speakers include:
John Ciancutti, Chief Product Officer, Coursera
Rebecca Fishman Lipsey, CEO, Radical Partners
Jon Goiser, Investor and Data Scientist, Third Cohort Capital
Hal Gregersen, Director of the Sloan Leadership Center at MIT and author of “The Innovator’s DNA”
Ricardo Herrero, Executive Director, #CubaNow
Natalia Napoleon de Bens, Co-Founder, Lemon City Tea Co.
Tracy LaFlamme Ortega, Founder and CEO, PREPWORKS
Jason Saltzman, Founder and CEO, AlleyNYC

The program will dive into the stories and trends shaping start-up culture in Miami and around the world, with a focus on the successes and speedbumps entrepreneurs face. In interviews and panel sessions, speakers will discuss becoming better leaders, recruiting a dream team, finding the right workspace, measuring up against the “big guys,” and carving out a niche in a competitive market.

Editors from The Atlantic and CityLab.com will lead the conversations. Among them: urban studies expert Richard Florida, co-founder and editor at large of CityLab.com and senior editor at The Atlantic; Steve Clemons, Washington editor at large of The Atlantic; Derek Thompson, senior editor of The Atlantic; and Mary Louise Kelly, contributing editor to AtlanticLIVE.

Follow the conversation on Twitter via @Atlantic_LIVE, and by using the hashtag #StartUpMiami.

NEWS: Victoria Rogers named Knight Foundation’s vice president for arts

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(Originally posted here)

Victoria Rogers named Knight Foundation’s vice president for arts

MIAMI – March 8, 2015 – Arts leader Victoria Rogers will join the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as its new vice president for arts on May 1. Rogers, the New World Symphony’s executive vice president, will succeed Dennis Scholl, who led the program from its 2009 launch to national prominence.
Dennis Scholl

Scholl, an entrepreneur with multiple business, philanthropic and arts interests, will continue to serve Knight Foundation as an adviser.

“Victoria is a strategic thinker and leader who played a critical role in the evolution of the New World Symphony. She’s the right leader for the next phase of the Knight arts program,” said Alberto Ibargüen, president, Knight Foundation. “We are immensely grateful to Dennis for the remarkably creative program he designed and developed.”

Knight Foundation’s national arts program takes a two-pronged approaching to fostering arts in communities where the Knight brothers owned newspapers. The program invests in key institutions, helping them to more deeply engage the public. In addition, Knight supports grassroots groups that have fresh and innovative ideas for the arts.

Knight has supported institutions ranging from the Pérez Art Museum Miami, the Barnes Foundation and Philadelphia Museum of Art to the Akron Art Museum, the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and the Detroit Institute of Arts. The Knight arts program has also earned a reputation for seeking out innovative ways to bring art to wide audiences, from support of the O, Miami poetry festival to more than 1,200 Random Acts of Culture around the United States. Knight recently funded a collaborative symphony project in Detroit, where residents will contribute to a work that reflects the city, composed by MIT Media Lab’s Tod Machover, to be premiered in November by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

The arts program also created alliances with other foundations to form ArtPlace, a project of the National Endowment for the Arts, which uses art to create a sense of community in cities across the country, and helped to craft the recent “Grand Bargain” that preserved the Detroit Institute of Arts as the community’s cultural treasure and saved municipal pensions.

In addition, the Knight Arts Challenge, a community-wide contest for the best ideas for the arts, has expanded to five cities: Miami, Philadelphia, Detroit, St Paul and Akron. So far, the challenge has received more than 20,000 ideas. Today, Knight Foundation also announced $25 million to the South Florida arts, which includes support through 2018 for the South Florida Arts Challenge, which has sparked the growth of Miami’s arts scene.

“The opportunity to help create and grow the national arts program at Knight Foundation has been one of the highlights of my professional career,” Scholl said. “Under Alberto’s leadership, the program has taken great steps to make art general in Knight communities across the country. I am thrilled that Victoria has been chosen as my successor, and I know she will lead the program to the next level.”

In her nine years at New World Symphony, Rogers helped set the strategic plan for the orchestral academy that prepares graduates of distinguished music programs for leadership roles in orchestras and ensembles around the world. She orchestrated the successful $200 million capital campaign for the Frank Gehry-designed campus, one of the world’s most technologically advanced venues for concerts. Before joining New World Symphony, Rogers served as assistant vice president for central development at the University of Miami, where she was the architect of its billion-dollar capital campaign, Momentum.

“In cities both large and small, Knight Foundation has been a catalyst for change and informed risk taking. Through its programs it is helping to create more engaged communities. I don’t know any foundation that does a better job of fostering the arts, from individual artists, to grassroots organizations and large institutions,” said Rogers. “Knight is helping institutions break down the barriers to attendance and creating new audiences. Its support was instrumental to New World Symphony’s popular WALLCAST™ Concert Series. I’m thrilled to have a chance to extend and build on that work.”

At the same time, Knight Foundation announced $25 million in new funding for the arts in South Florida, bringing to $122 million the amount pledged in the past decade. University of Miami Frost School of Music, Pérez Museum of Art Miami, and Institute for Contemporary Art, Miami, are all recipients. In addition, Knight extended the successful Knight Arts Challenge for another three years in South Florida.

About the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Knight Foundation supports transformational ideas that promote quality journalism, advance media innovation, engage communities and foster the arts. We believe that democracy thrives when people and communities are informed and engaged. For more, visit knightfoundation.org.

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Miami Dance Festival 2015 4/4/15 – 5/24/15

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Miami Dance Festival
April & May 2015
Various Locations
www.momentumdance.com

April 4 at 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
Colony Theater
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach
General Admission $25 in advance, $30 day of show. Students & Seniors $15. Groups of 10 or more $12.
Festival Opening Event
Momentum Dance Company Spring Season Premiere. Guest Artist Dr. Alan Ngim, piano. World Premieres by Artistic Director Delma Iles and dancer Emily Noe, plus Anna Sokolow’s historic Poems of Scriabin, and Not Go Gently, Untitled.

April 14 at 6:00 p.m.
Lecture and Performance by the Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company,
Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus
300 NE Second Avenue
Building 6, 4th floor
Miami, FL 33132
Free Admission.
co-sponsored by Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus Department of Arts and Philosophy, titled Art and Legacy/The Power of Art to Transform Lives

April 18 at 8:00 p.m.
Aventura Arts and Cultural Center
3385 NE 188th Street
Aventura
Tickets $25, Preferred tickets $40, VIP Tickets $70, Students with valid ID $12.
Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company Florida Premiere of Interior Designs, a work where art and technology meet to create an unforgettably human experience. The evening also includes Narcoleptic Lovers – Guest choreographer’s Doug Elkins’ electric and, often hilarious, full company work and The Klezmer Sketch in which Dorfman mines the exuberant, yet soulful quality of Klezmer music that inspires her exploration of the Jewish gesture, expression, ritual, character and values.

April 19 at 2:00 PM
13124 West Dixie Highway
North Miami
General Admission $20, Students and Seniors $10.
PAN Choreographers at Work. Ballet Flamenco La Rosa, The Dance Now! Ensemble, Tango Axis, Atma Dance, Momentum Dance Company and independent choreographers share the bill in this celebration of dance in South Florida.

April 29 at 6:00 p.m.
Coral Gables Public Library
3443 Segovia Street
Coral Gables
Free Admission
Delma Iles, Rob “Wild Boar” Moore, Ilisa Rosal, Marilyn Skow Artists in Collaboration panel and brief performances.

Miami Dance Festival Family Day
May 9 at 11:00 a.m.
Coral Gables Public Library
3443 Segovia Street
Coral Gables
Free Admission
Children’s Library Series, Part IV. Alice in Wonderland

May 9 at 2:00 p.m.
Miami Beach Branch Library
227 22nd Street
Miami Beach
Free Admission
Miami Beach Children’s Series, Part IV. Alice in Wonderland

May 14 at 7:00 p.m.
St. John’s on the Bay
4945 Pinetree Drive
Miami Beach
Free Admission
Arts at St. John’s On the Lake United Methodist Church, a collaborative improvisational program with Guest Artist J.J. Freire, percussionist.

May 21 at 7:00 p.m.
National Hotel pool deck
1655 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach
Free Admission
An Evening of Water Ballet. Premiere of a new water ballet, plus the showing of Etude.

May 23 & 24 at 3:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
Miami-Dade County Auditorium
2800 West Flagler Street
Miami
Ticket prices $25-$50, Students and Seniors $12.
Festival Closing Event
Ballet Flamenco La Rosa in the World Premiere of a new Flamenco dance drama by Ilisa Rosal featuring live music and guest artists from Spain.

This Spring, Miami Dance Festival celebrates its 12th anniversary, kicking off Saturday, April 4, 2015 with two performances by Momentum Dance Company at the Colony Theater in Miami Beach. Established by the Founder & Artistic Director of Momentum Dance Company, Delma Iles, the Festival announces this year’s artistic works to be a joint effort of her company and other dance companies such as Carolyn Dorfman Dance from New York City and Ballet Flamenco La Rosa from Miami. Their combined mission is to move and inspire attendees with newly choreographed performances in addition to the classics.

This season’s Festival promises an intriguing selection of dance companies and dance styles including modern dance, water ballet, a family day, a community dance event, as well as panel discussions and a film screening, and, a Festival staple and audience favorite, Flamenco dance. All age groups can participate and many events offer complimentary admission.

Carolyn Dorfman Dance known for its athleticism, dramatic nuance, and musical range, returns to the Festival (they previously performed in 2007) with the Southeastern U.S. premiere of Dorfman’s highly acclaimed Interior Designs, as well as The Klezmer Sketch and Narcoleptic Lovers by Doug Elkins. The company will also give a free lecture/performance at Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus titled Art and Legacy/The Power of Art to Transform Lives.

Delma Iles will herself premiere a new work in the Festival’s opening event – Momentum Dance Company’s Spring Season at the Colony Theater: Birds of the Inner Eye. “The works contain a delicate spiritual quality while also managing to be strictly disciplined which resonates with the soul of this Festival,” explains Iles.

The dance will be performed partially in silence and partially to selections of piano works by French composer Olivier Messiaen, a composer Iles has used several times in the past. The pieces will be played live by Guest Artist Dr. Alan Ngim. The program also includes a new work by veteran dancer Emily Noe, who has been with Momentum for five years. This year, she has created a larger scale piece that experiments with partnering and lifts using the entire dance company. Lastly, the program includes Anna Sokolow’s 1985 work, Poems of Scriabin, created especially for Momentum while she was in Miami. The Festival continues with a showing of dances by independent choreographers hosted by PAN, Performing Arts Network, as part of their 20th Anniversary season.

For a rousing finale, the Festival chose the World Premiere of El Padre, a new flamenco dance drama by Miami-based Ballet Flamenco La Rosa founded by Artistic Director, and acclaimed choreographer Ilisa Rosal. Rosal has made an international name for herself by taking flamenco into dramatic narrative using important literary works as a point of departure. El Padre is inspired by August Strindberg’s “The Father.” The performance features live music and guest artists from Spain, and Sweden, the birthplace of the playwright, collaborating to create this groundbreaking new work as part of their 30th Anniversary season. The passion and drama of this classic story, rooted in Nineteenth Century class and gender struggles, unite with Flamenco guitar, singing and dance to create unforgettable theater magic.

Miami Dance Festival is made possible with support from: the National Endowment for the Arts, the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council, the Children’s Trust, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, the City of Miami Beach and the Miami Beach Cultural Affairs Council, the City of Coral Gables and the Coral Gables Arts Council, Citizens Interested in Arts, WLRN Public Radio, the Miami-Dade County Public Library System, Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus Department of Art and Philosophy, PAN, the Miami Beach Cinematheque, the National Hotel.

NEWS: Pérez Art Museum Miami Receives $5 Million Capital Gift from Knight Foundation to Endow New Projects by International Artists

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Pérez Art Museum Miami Receives $5 Million Capital Gift from Knight Foundation to Endow New Projects by International Artists

New Gift Brings Museum’s Endowment to Over $20 Million

Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) received a grant for $5 million from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to endow newly-commissioned projects by international artists, and related community programming, as part of its Project Gallery series. This new gift brings PAMM’s capital campaign to a total of $206 million raised toward its $220 million campaign goal. This will bring the museum’s total endowment to more than $20 million.

Miami-Dade County’s flagship art museum, PAMM features four Project Galleries, unique spaces dedicated to showcasing a new project by a single artist. These artists visit Miami over the course of a year to interact with the community and learn about the city, and their work frequently responds to the museum’s architecture and site, as well as the broader Miami community and South Florida environment.

“Work presented in the Project Galleries advances PAMM’s mission to support the work of living artists and promote cultural engagement with communities in Miami and South Florida,” said Tobias Ostrander, PAMM chief curator and deputy director for curatorial affairs. “With this grant, we will be able to offer rich programming that will give the community an opportunity to share in the artists’ process.”

Knight’s gift is part of a new $25 million investment in the Miami arts, that also includes extending the Knight Arts Challenge, a community-wide contest funding the best ideas for the local arts, for three years.

“In short time, PAMM has exceeded attendance projections and has become an important community gathering place for Miamians,” said Dennis Scholl, vice president of arts for Knight Foundation. “We hope new funding will help bring residents closer to the artists who show in the Project Galleries and their work.”

Current Project Gallery presentations include works by: Nicole Cherubini (b. 1970, Boston), Mario Garcia Torres (b.1975, Monclova, Mexico), Gary Simmons (b. 1964, New York), and Diego Bianchi (b. 1969, Buenos Aires, Argentina). Upcoming projects include a project by Shana Lutker (b. 1978, Northport, New York), the third work in her series born from her research on Surrealist fistfights which will open on Thursday, May 7, 2015, with a performative lecture based on the work; and a project by Miami-based conceptual artist Nicolas Lobo (b. 1979, Los Angeles) encompassing a group of mixed-media sculptures, which the artist cast inside a swimming pool, opening Thursday, April 16, 2015 with an artist talk. For more information about these and other upcoming program, visit pamm.org/calendar.

About Pérez Art Museum Miami
Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) promotes artistic expression and the exchange of ideas, advancing public knowledge and appreciation of art, architecture and design, and reflecting the diverse community of its pivotal geographic location at the crossroads of the Americas. A 29-year-old South Florida institution formerly known as Miami Art Museum (MAM), Pérez Art Museum Miami opened a new building, designed by world-renowned architects Herzog & de Meuron, in Downtown Miami’s Museum Park on December 4, 2013. The facility and is a state-of-the-art model for sustainable museum design and progressive programming and features 200,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor program space with flexible galleries; shaded outdoor verandas; a waterfront restaurant and bar; a museum shop; and an education center with a library, media lab and classroom spaces. For more information, please visit www.pamm.org, find us on Facebook (facebook.com/perezartmuseummiami), or follow us on Twitter (@pamm).

Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. Support is provided by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. Additional support is provided by the City of Miami and the Miami OMNI Community Redevelopment Agency (OMNI CRA). Pérez Art Museum Miami is an accessible facility. All contents ©Pérez Art Museum Miami. All rights reserved.

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Miami Beach: The Best 100 Years Photo Contest Deadline 3/27/15

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“Miami Beach: The Best 100 Years” Photo Contest

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In celebration of Miami Beach’s 100th anniversary, the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA) is inviting you to share your memories of Miami Beach over the past 100 years. Do you have photos of a building, park, street or other venue from years ago and then a photo of what it looks like today? Do you have an amazing photo of what Miami Beach looked like 60, 50, or 40 years ago? What’s a special place on the beach that never fails to fascinate you? Enter the MBVCA “The Best 100 Years” Facebook Photo Contest page and tell us why it signifies what you love about Miami Beach via an ORIGINAL PHOTO you’ve taken in the city!

GRAND PRIZES:
First place is a GoPro Hero4, valued at $499.99.
Second place is a mini iPad Air, valued at $399.
Third place is a Visa gift card for $200.

The contest begins on February 11th, 2015 and ends at 11:59pm on March 27th, 2015. Upload the photo to the MBVCA Facebook Contest page and email a hi-res version of the photo to photocontestmiamibeach@miamibeachvca.com. All photo must be original and taken in Miami Beach with captions relevant to the destination. The top ten photos with the most “Likes” will be semifinalists. Open to anyone 18-years-old or older as of February 11th, 2015. Only ten (10) entries may be submitted per email address/per person.

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Project Marcelo: Fundraiser for Diego 3/8/15

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Project Marcelo: Fundraiser for Diego
projectmarcelo2March 8, 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Blackbird Ordinary
729 Southwest 1st Avenue
Miami, Florida 33130
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A little over three years ago family, friends, and friends of friends from all over the world came together to help Marcelo recover after his hemispherectomy. This procedure was performed to eradicate a rare and debilitating form of epilepsy known as Infantile Spasms.

Marcelo and his family are extremely grateful for everyone’s generosity. Since then, they all knew that when the time was right, they would find a way to give back to others with the same spirit that helped lift them up during their most difficult hour. That time is now.

Marcelo is extremely excited to introduce Project Marcelo, a charitable organization that focuses on helping children with neurological disorders.

On March 8, 2015 Project Marcelo will he holding its first event in the patio section of Blackbird Ordinairy. The event will consist of a three hour open bar with food, music and raffles.

All proceeds will be used to help Diego, a boy who much like Marcelo did prior surgery, experiences an average of ten to fifteen seizures daily. Like Marcelo, Diego deserves a better life and the first step is to fly him from his native Santo Domingo to Miami for a week of medial testing at Miami Children’s Hospital. For additional details about Diego’s story and the $35,000 goal please visit the Project Marcelo Facebook page.

We kindly ask that you share this invitation below with any and all of your Facebook friends to help make Marcelo’s event as successful as possible. Marcelo hopes to see you all there and knows that your support can and will change Diego’s life forever!

**Kids of all ages are welcome**

100% Of Proceeds Will Go Directly To The Diego Martinez Family

We would like to extend a special thank you to our sponsors:

A+S Ideas
Blackbird Ordinary
@DJSatori
Miami Signs and Car Wraps
Pernod Ricard
Prestige Luxury Rentals

If you cannot attend the event and wish to donate, please click on the link below:

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The Record Man Documentary Second Miami International Film Festival Screening 3/12/15

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The Record Man Documentary Second Miami International Film Festival Screening
The-Record-Man-Poster_webThursday March 12th, 9:40pm
O Cinema Miami Beach
500 71st St
Miami Beach, Florida 33141
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Due to high demand for tickets, there will be an additional screening of The Record Man at the Miami International Film Festival.

“Before there was a music business there was Henry Stone who shaped and catapulted the sound of 1970s Miami into the mainstream with his unique hit-breaking label TK Records and affiliates. Stone started out in the music distribution business which led him to establish his own independent music label which he ran from a warehouse in Hialeah. TK Record’s first big international hit was George McCrae’s Rock Your Baby in 1974, one of the songs credited to starting the disco revolution. The hits kept coming and by the end of the 1970s the label had several #1 songs in the Billboard Top 100 chart like Get Down Tonight and That’s The Way (I Like It) by KC and the Sunshine Band and Anita Ward’s Ring My Bell. Not long after the disco era was over TK Records went bankrupt, but Stone still had one last piece to add to the Miami music sound puzzle when he helped release what would become the first million seller freestyle hit record Fascinated by Company B and the rest is legit Miami music history.”- Andres Castillo

The Miami Design Preservation League and the MIMO Biscayne Association present the X2 Bus Tour 3/28/15

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The Miami Design Preservation League and the MIMO Biscayne Association present the X2 Bus Tour
Saturday, March 28, 10:15am – 1:00pm
x2BUSTOURTour starts and ends at Soyka’s Restaurant
5556 Northeast 4th Court
Miami, FL 33137
Cost: $30
Tickets: Purchase the tickets online in advance
Social Media: @MDPL1976 #MDPLtours

There is a limited number of tickets, so purchase your tickets soon!

The Miami Design Preservation League has partnered with the MIMO Biscayne Association to create the X2 Bus Tour
Tour Starts: Promptly at 10:30am
Tour Ends: 1pm

The MIMO Biscayne Association and the Miami Design Preservation League present the X2 Bus Tour. Tour and see both Miami’s Historic MIMO District and Miami Beach’s North Shore Historic District on one bus tour. Live commentary on the history and architecture of both districts with your guides, Franzi Medina from MDPL and John Bachay from MIMO Biscayne Association. Includes a stop at the newly renovated historic Vagabond Hotel. Proceeds benefit the Miami Design Preservation League and the MIMO Biscayne Association.

River Of Art #20 Business + Arts Social Event at Tongue & Cheek 3/24/15

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River Of Art #20 Business + Arts Social Event
Tuesday, March 24, 6:30pm-9:30pm
RiverOfArtWebSOUL2Tongue & Cheek
431 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139 MAP
PARKING: Metered street spaces, garage at 4th St. & Euclid, lot at 4th St & Collins, municipal garages at 525 Collins, 137 Washington and more.
Use the Miami Beach Parking App.

Tickets: $10 with Advance Purchase using Promotional Code: SOUL
$20 at the Door
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Includes complimentary light cuisine tastings and drink specials courtesy of Tongue & Cheek.

Bringing People and Art Together
Life Is Art & Soul Of Miami present River Of Art with an exciting evening of business networking featuring a beautiful painting show, music, light bites and cocktails hosted at the world famous Tongue & Cheek in Miami Beach. The River Of Art is a monthly gathering place of Miami’s good people, executives, industrialists, innovators, creators, entrepreneurs, changemakers, activists, and artists.
Hashtag: #RiverOfArt
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Featuring
Visual Artists: Sheila Fraga, Litana, Vivian Estalella
Musical Curator: DJ Hank Justice
Charity: Unity Coalition

Each month, Life Is Art brings the community together at our River Of Art pop-up art-in-public-places show to socialize through the power of the arts with the goal of exposing new artists, introducing new people to art appreciation, providing an inspiring space to make new connections, showcasing local businesses and charities, while providing a fun break during the work week.

Art is an inspiring talking point, discussing it is a great way to break the ice. Culture is one of the primary elements that build community and hosting a business networker within an art show is a unique way to encourage socializing, so be sure to bring plenty of business cards and an open mind!

Premiere Sponsor: Spectrum Miami
Partners: Fabulous Miami – YOMiami – SocialMedia305 – Catalyst Miami – InTheLoop305
With support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

About Sheila Fraga
One of the most important reasons of my artist work is the need to reflect my feelings like a Cuban woman and experiences with a chronological- spiritual character about my past, present and future. In this scenery I show reconciliation, nostalgias, religion beliefs, memories, like pieces that are assembled within a puzzle. I create many compositions, recreated in family pictures, appropriations of passages of the Art History that are uncontextualized to the reality. I deal with identity and migration themes to represent my today’s conflicts. Sometimes I use humor and sadness images like a “Cuban Ajiaco”. I take the oil paintings, charcoal drawing, collage, mixed media and the Cutout. In this long road appear answers to questions such as: What I am looking at, where I am now and how can I get to achieve it? My work is an autobiographic reflection of my life.

About Litana
Litana is a self taught artist. She currently resides in Miami. She mainly creates in oils but likes to explore other mediums. She has participated in collaborations with other artists and in group exhibitions. She creates to inspire the imagination.

About Vivian Estalella
Cuban-American artist Vivian Estalella was born and raised in Miami, Florida in a family of strong independent women. As a little girl, she never played with dolls or toys. Instead, she preferred to spend her time coloring. She was always happier with a box of crayons or paints than a Barbie doll. Always creative, she enjoyed the arts from a very young age. At the age of 15, a trip to Mexico awakened her passion for painting. The intensely rich colors of Mexican art struck a cord and, together with her Cuban roots, formed a style that is both distinctive and uniquely vibrant. The sights, sounds, exotic tastes, and passionate people of the tropics, along with the sensuous female form, are all prevalent in her work.
Vivian’s collection has been displayed at several art shows and fairs. She was also a resident artist at Viernes Culturales, Miami’s monthly art fair in historic Little Havana for several years. Today, her work can be seen in private collections and exhibited at seasonal art shows. At every opportunity, Vivian gives back to the community. Several pieces have been donated to auctions benefiting various local charities.

About DJ Hank Justice
DJ/Writer/Editor from Miami that is fighting musical injustice one beat at a time. In 2012, Hank reunited with one of his long-lost loves: Music. He was always the kid that turned to music. It was always deeply embedded in him since birth. While he was in high school and college, he always found himself at parties wishing he could be in control of the music. He wasn’t interested in partying; he was interested in orchestrating them. Hank’s mission is to destroy musical injustice in the form of DJ sets chock-full of music that people can enjoy and move to. He is often asked what he is playing and is often told that his selection is unique and excellent. This is because he spends hours each day carefully digging for gems anywhere he can. He loves sharing these sounds with the world and hopes to be able to do so more often and for more people. It’s a musical story that’s forever under construction.

About Unity Coalition
The First & Only organization for the South Florida Latino|Hispanic|LGBT Community (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning), advancing Equality & Fairness since 2002.
La Primera y Unica organisación en el sur de la Florida para la comunidad latina|hispana LGBTQ (lesbianas, gay,b isexual, transgénero, cuestionando), avansando Igualdad y Justicia desde el 2002.

About Tongue & Cheek
Approachable, ingredient-driven, American fare with just the right amount of whimsy. Serving daily happy hour, dinner, and Saturday & Sunday brunch

About the River Of Art Program
The River Of Art is a monthly business networker and art showcase combined. We provide more than just a platform for professionals to get together, discuss business strategies and make connections, we create synergies to help promote business by including an amazing art show of local talent!

About In The Loop 305
In The Loop 305 is an emergent space seeking to revolutionize our city’s creative economy. Building on the amazing work already happening throughout the city, In The Loop 305 will advocate for new talent and businesses, curate an events calendar that helps reduce silos and push Miami to be a hub for collaboration, innovation and culture.

About Life Is Art
Life Is Art is a Florida-based 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to creating positive change in the community with the arts and culture through events and education. We give South Florida artists and civic leaders the tools to thrive and grow, while enhancing the lives of those living in our area.

About Soul Of Miami
The Soul Of Miami has become one of the most popular local community sites in south Florida. It includes an extensive calendar, listing all sorts of happenings from all over the area: charity, arts, happy hours, concerts, networkers, nightlife, fairs, festivals and so much more. Tens of thousands of active south Floridians visiting the site every month.

Clinton Global Initiative University Day Of Action 3/8/15

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Clinton Global Initiative University Day Of Action
Sunday, March 8th
Liberty City,
Miami, FL

President Bill Clinton, Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Chelsea Clinton will be hosting the eighth annual Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) meeting, which will bring together more than 1,000 college students from around the world on March 6-8 at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida.

In partnership with Miami Children’s Initiative (MCI) in Liberty City and the University of Miami, on Sunday, March 8th, President Bill Clinton and Chelsea Clinton will host the Clinton Global Initiative University Day of Action, a day of volunteering to give back to the community.

More than 700 CGIU students will work on neighborhood and school improvement projects ranging from urban agriculture to revitalizing basketball courts and painting murals. More than 30 projects are expected to be completed. MCI has designated 29 blocks in Liberty City as their “Impact Zone”. CGIU Day of Action will officially expand MCI’s Block-by-Block strategy, within the Impact Zone, from four blocks to eight. These blocks are home to Charles R. Drew K-8 Center, early learning centers, single family homes, public and low income apartments. MCI’s “cradle-to-college-to-career” strategy is focused on intentionally investing in children and their families. We are determined that the future of Liberty City’s children will not be defined by their zip code.

Clinton Global Initiative University:
The Eighth annual Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) brings students, innovators, thought-leaders, and civically-engaged celebrities to make a difference in CGIU’s five focus areas: education; environment and climate change; peace and human rights; poverty alleviation; and public health.

University Of Miami:
Since the first CGI U meeting, attendees have made 4,800 Commitments to Action: new, specific, and measurable plans to address challenges on campus, in local communities, or around the world. This growing community of young leaders represents over 875 schools, 145 countries, and all 50 states.

This year, through the CGI University Network, the Resolution Project Social Venture Challenge, and other opportunities, more than $900,000 in funding opportunities will be available to select CGI U 2015 students to help them turn their ideas into action.

The University of Miami first hosted CGI U in 2010 and is the first school to host the event twice. Throughout the meeting, students will engage in various topic-and skill-based sessions, which will empower them to take action in their communities and around the world.

Plenary session topics at CGI U 2015 will include:
Fast Forward: Accelerating Opportunity for All, which will explore how students and universities, in partnerships with the public, private, and civil society sectors, can expand access to opportunity worldwide;
The Power of Big Data, which will examine how CGI U students can harness big data as a tool for addressing global challenges and scaling their existing commitments, as well as expanding access to big data for all; and
The Future of Energy, which will explore how young entrepreneurs can most effectively meet the rising demand for affordable renewable solutions, design the next generation of low-carbon energy technologies, and bring energy efficiency best practices to existing buildings, vehicles, and industrial processes.

CGI U Schedule:
On March 5 and 6, students will have the opportunity to participate in the Clinton Foundation Codeathon in the lead up to the CGI University meeting. The Codeathon will challenge developers and designers to build unique digital prototypes inspired by CGI U Commitments to Action in the areas of Education, Global Health, and Environment & Climate Change. The Codeathon, supported in part by The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, will culminate with team presentations to a panel of expert judges working in the fields of technology and social innovation.

Featured Participants:
Featured participants at the CGI U 2015 meeting include: Karim Abouelnaga,Founder and CEO, Practice Makes Perfect Inc.; Masha Alekhina and Nadya Tolokonnikova, Members, Pussy Riot; Jack Andraka, Founder and CEO,Andraka Technologies; Aloe Blacc, Grammy nominated artist; Gro Harlem Brundtland, Former Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Norway, The Elders; Abigail Disney, Filmmaker, Fork Films; Paul Farmer, Co-founder and Chief Strategist of Partners In Health and Kolokotrones University Professor at Harvard Medical School;America Ferrera, Actor, Producer, Activist; Ryan Jenson, Chief Executive Officer, HoneyComb; Tawakkol Karman, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Founder of Women Journalists Without Chains; Jaime Lerner, Chairman, Arquitetos

Associados, Founder, Instituto Jaime Lerner; Hans Rosling, Professor of International Health and Edutainer, Karolinska Institute and Founder, Gapminder Foundation; University of Miami President Donna E. Shalala, former U.S. Secretary for Health and Human Services; Wendy Spencer, Chief Executive Officer,Corporation for National and Community Service; Larry Wilmore, Host, Comedy Central’s “The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore”; and more.

About Clinton Global Initiative University
The Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U), a program of the Clinton Global Initiative, brings together college students to address global challenges with practical, innovative solutions. CGI U participants do more than simply discuss problems – they take concrete steps to solve them by creating action plans, building relationships, participating in hands-on workshops, and following up with CGI U as they complete their projects. Since 2008, students have made more than 4,800 Commitments to Action. Previous CGI U meetings have taken place at Tulane University, the University of Texas at Austin, the University of Miami, the University of California at San Diego, the George Washington University, Washington University in St. Louis, and Arizona State University, and have convened more than 6,500 students from over 875 schools, 145 countries, and all 50 states. To learn more, visit cgiu.org.

Established in 2005 by President Bill Clinton, the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), an initiative of the Clinton Foundation, convenes global leaders to create and implement solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. CGI Annual Meetings have brought together more than 180 heads of state, 20 Nobel Prize laureates, and hundreds of leading CEOs, heads of foundations and NGOs, major philanthropists, and members of the media. To date, members of the CGI community have made more than 3,100 Commitments to Action, which have improved the lives of over 430 million people in more than 180 countries. For more information, visit clintonglobalinitiative.org and follow us on Twitter@ClintonGlobal and Facebook at facebook.com/clintonglobalinitiative.

About the University of Miami
University of Miami’s mission is to educate and nurture students, to create knowledge, and to provide service to our community and beyond. Committed to excellence and proud of our diversity of our University family, we strive to develop future leaders of our nation and the world. www.miami.edu

About Miami Children’s Initiative:
Miami Children’s Initiative is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization focused on transforming Liberty City, one of South Florida’s most challenging and promising neighborhoods, into a more prosperous community. Like the Harlem Children’s Zone project, Miami Children’s Initiative takes a block-by-block approach to breaking the cycle of poverty by investing in the potential of every child. In partnership with Liberty City’s residents, youth, religious centers, schools, businesses and non-profit organizations, Miami Children’s Initiative provides a unified continuum of support, education and care that begins before birth and continues through college and career. More information about Miami Children’s Initiative is available at www.miamichildrensinitiative.org.

Aids Walk Miami 4/26/15

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Aids Walk Miami
awm2015Sunday, 4/26/2015, 8:00am – 12:00pm
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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The 27th Annual AIDS Walk Miami is a 5K (3.1 miles) walk-a-thon fundraiser benefiting Care Resource and Food for Life Network Food Bank. All funds raised from AIDS Walk Miami are used in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties to help our diverse communities in need. The Walk starts outside the Miami Beach Convention Center and ends at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens. Registration begins at 8:00am. The walk begins promptly at 9:00am.

For this year’s Walk, David Bromstad, American designer and television personality has been chosen as Grand Marshal and Robbin Simmons, Emmy award-winning reporter and co-anchor of the weekend editions of Channel 7 News at 5, 6 and 10 with Jeff Lennox, has been chosen as the Master of Ceremonies.

According to Jonathan Welsh, Marketing and Development Manager with Care Resource, “As new HIV infection rates in Miami-Dade and Broward still rank the highest in the nation, all the awareness we can obtain about the Walk will help mobilize the community to step up and do what they can to reduce this epidemic.“

8:00am, Registration opens at the Miami Beach Convention Center (Hall D) located at 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Fl. 33139. Map it

8:15am, Opening Ceremonies and Invocation begins

9:00am, AIDS Walk Miami begins promptly at 9:00 AM Rain or Shine!

9:30am – Noon, The Walk is followed by an exciting post-walk celebration located at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens located at 2000 Convention Center Drive. Set on this lush 2.6 acre garden in the heart of South Beach.
The event will include a live performance by Henry Santos, music by DJ Omar Paredes, complimentary massages from Educating Hands School of Massage, beverages, goodies and so much more.

Post-Walk Celebration will be held at:
Miami Beach Botanical Gardens
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

This post is sponsored, please support the sponsors that make Soul Of Miami possible.

Red Bull Music Academy Paris 2015 Info and Jam Session 2/25/15

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Red Bull Music Academy | Paris 2015 Info + Jam Session
Wednesday, February 25, 7PM-11PM
redbullThe Electric Pickle Co.
2826 N. Miami Avenue
Wynwood Miami, FL
This event is for ages 21+
Free & open to the public

Calling South Florida music makers, producers, vocalists, DJs and instrumentalists that want to learn about becoming involved with Red Bull Music Academy!

In 2014, 5 Miami-based artists were chosen to participate in Red Bull Music Academy programs, taking them to music workshops and festival events around the world.

At this info + jam session event, we will be joined by RBMA alumni Mickey DeGrande IV (Cosmic Chronic/RBMA Toyko 2014) and Jneiro Jarel (JJ DOOM/Dr. Who Dat/RBMA Capetown 2003), as well as RBMA ambassadors Diego Martinelli and Jsin Jimenez, all who will be on hand to talk about the programs available to potential academy applicants, answer questions and more.

Come have a drink, conversation and enjoy the music with us. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about RBMA as well as network other like minded people and music makers.

Music by:
Mickey DeGrand IV [Cosmic Chronic | RBMA Tokyo 2015]
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Seventeenth Annual Gifford Lane Art Stroll 3/1/15

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Seventeenth Annual Gifford Lane Art Stroll
giffordlaneSunday, March 1st, 12 noon to 5:00 p.m.
Gifford Lane
between Oak and Day Avenues (3200 block)
Coconut Grove, FL
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Free Valet Bike Parking!

World’s Smallest Arts Festival Rocks On

Each year the artists gather here beneath the trees. Every year, people flock here for a good time and to grab up the art. And unlike almost any other event in Florida, each year at the end of the day, they give away all the money. They’ve got great karma.

Everything takes place on Gifford Lane along one residential block near the Kirk Munroe tennis courts, between Oak and Day Avenues (3200 block) in Coconut Grove. There will be no vehicular traffic permitted along the lane during the event.

The event features work by seventy artists positioned along the lane with artwork displayed on fences, in front yards, on clotheslines, in trees and on ladders. Some of the finest artists in the region will be in attendance. Residents often describe the Gifford Lane Art Stroll as the “Grove the way the Grove once was.” Neighbor Nathan Kurland, a central organizer of the event for the past eight years, says, “As far as I can tell, the Gifford Lane Art Stroll is Coconut Grove.”

“The thing is,” says Trina Collins, a painter and one of the founders of the Stroll who lives on the block, “at lots of arts festivals, artists are primarily interested in just having their work seen. But at the Gifford Lane Art Stroll, artists come to sell. The price is right. The quality’s good. You see tons of people going up the lane with a new treasure tucked under their arm.”

It is a freewheeling art marketplace. Sculpture, portraits, seascapes, landscapes, jewelry, tile mosaics, large abstract paintings, photography, mixed media, found art objects, and several art forms that as yet have no names—it is all here and readily available.

Each year artists apply to the Stroll to be included and each year there is a waiting list. A request also goes out to artists for submissions to be considered for the annual poster. The entire planning committee of 30 residents selects the winner. This year’s honor goes to multi-award winning artist Eileen Seitz, a NYC-born, long-time Groveite. Eileen’s artwork is seen internationally and is visible throughout the Grove—from her hand-painted Ambassador kiosks in the Village Center to her collaborative contribution to the Children’s Mosaic of glittering underwater tilework on the side of the U.S. Post Office here.

The live music at the Stroll provides the perfect soundtrack for the afternoon—when it is loud, people dance in the street; and when it sways gently, people chat and stroll the lane. It is nonstop good times. This year, featured performers appearing for their sixth year at the Stroll will be regional favorites, the high energy folk rock tunesmiths Solar Dogs. Band members are Eric Wagner, Zip Robertson, Bill Kunz, and Robert Grabowski. Solar Dogs strikes the perfect tone of sweetness and good vibrations that the Stroll crowd loves. Who could resist dancing when these lads light it up?

Coconut Grove music legend Bobby Ingram will be performing his wonderful solo vocals and guitar. Bobby has performed with David Crosby, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Jimmy Buffet, Fred Neil, Gail Garnet and many others. We are truly honored to have Bobby back performing at the Stroll. Also featured this year will be popular Grove musician Ronnie Brooks in his first Stroll appearance.

Each and every year, the Gifford Lane Art Stroll gives away all of its profits to Coconut Grove charities. A percentage of every piece of art sold, and all of the proceeds from contributions for the now-famous (written about in The New York Times, Miami Herald, and The Miami New Times) cucumber punch, not to mention substantial funds from the sale of delicious food selections goes directly to charity. Over the last sixteen years, the Stroll has donated all of their money– more than $40,000– to two Grove charities, the St. Stephen’s AIDS Ministry and the St. Alban’s Child Enrichment Center in the Grove Village West.

The true heart and soul of the Gifford Lane Art Stroll are some thirty neighbors who each year meet over potluck dinners to undertake all of the many small details that make each year a success. Everyone is a volunteer, including Founding Director Trina Collins. This year, Barbara Tejada, an oil painter and herself director of the Grove House Artists, is the Art Stroll Facilitator responsible for coordinating all of the details of the event with Trina Collins and Velvet Rothe, the Stroll’s government relations coordinator.

Peggy Quattro, a marketing professional who volunteers with the Stroll, says there are many art forms included in the Gifford Lane Art Stroll, but one of the most important is “the art of commun-ity.” Participating artist, Uta, says, “I can’t think of a sweeter party that fuses art, music and joy.” Jugglers and a bounce house are always big draws for families with children.

This year, for the first time, will feature free monitored bike valet parking sponsored by Bike Coconut Grove on the swale at the intersection of Gifford Lane and Oak Avenue. Simply leave your bike with the bike valet, take a numbered ticket (the other half of the ticket is attached to your bike), and enjoy the Stroll knowing your bike is being watched in a secure setting.

The 17th Annual Gifford Lane Art Stroll will delight those in attendance on Sunday, March 1st, from 12 until 5:00 p.m. in Coconut Grove under the beautiful trees among the welcoming artists along sweet Gifford Lane.

Goya Foods’ Swine and Wine presented by National Pork Board 2/22/15

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Goya Foods’ Swine and Wine presented by National Pork Board
Sunday, February 22, 5:30 p.m.
Orange Honey Pork Meatballs by Doreen Colondres for PorkTeInspira.comBiltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue
Coral Gables
Tickets for Goya Foods’ Swine & Wine presented by the National Pork Board available at: sobefest.com.

The National Pork Board is the presenting sponsor at the Goya Foods’ Swine & Wine event part of the SOBEWFF, which exclusively features pork dishes prepared by an array of acclaimed chefs. The best of the pork-centric tapas dishes will be selected to receive top honors and three will receive “2015 National Pork Board Critics’ Choice Award” – 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

Inside the ballroom area, a superior group of professional pork roasters will use their secret arsenal of special spice blends to create their own unique pork tapas.
Outdoors, chefs will be slow roasting whole pigs, which will be served directly from la “Caja China” to each guest’s plate.

The National Pork Board will also host an entertainment and social media lounge where celebrity chefs, including Doreen Colondres and José Mendín, will be on hand to interact with guests and conduct media interviews.

National Pork Board Ambassadors Chef Doreen Colondres of “La Cocina No Muerde” (The Kitchen Doesn’t Bite) and Chef José Mendín of Pubbelly among stellar judging panel for the first-ever “National Pork Board Critics’ Choice Award.”
Other judges include:
· Juan Mari Arzak – acclaimed pioneer of Basque cuisine and this year’s Tribute dinner honoree
· Fernando Desa – Goya Foods’ Executive Chef
· Raul de Molina – host of Univision’s “El Gordo y La Flaca”
· James Tahhan – co-presenter and in house Chef for Telemundo’s “Un Nuevo Dia”
· Marc Forgionne – one of the Iron Chefs competing on Food Network’s “Iron Chef America” and owner of restaurant Marc Forgione in New York City

2015 Social Justice Table Community Gathering to discuss World Center project 3/13/15

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2015 Social Justice Table Community Gathering to discuss World Center project
Social Justice Community Gathering
Friday, March 13th from 3:30 to 6 pm
Grand Central building
697 N. Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33136
For more information about the program, and to RSVP, please call 786 302 8842.

The Social Justice Table would like to invite you to our next Social Justice Community Gathering, where we will be sharing information about the different ways social justice organizations are effecting change and creating opportunities for low-income, minority communities in the Miami-Dade area.

The Social Justice Table is a network of organizations committed to building collective power to effect positive change in our communities. We realize that while many organizations in Miami-Dade County are committed to addressing injustice and inequality and creating prosperity and opportunity for everyone in our county, much of the work is being done in silos. We recognize that by working together we can be stronger and more effective.

If you are or want to become active in social justice work, as part of an organization or as a concerned individual, you should come to our gathering. We are going to be talking about the Miami Worldcenter, one of the largest urban developments in the United States, which will be built only steps away from our gathering, in the historic African American neighborhood of Overtown. Local elected officials and developers have been harshly criticized for signing a deal that does not create real prosperity for the people of Overtown. Come hear about the efforts underway to ensure the long term interests of local residents are met.

Our partners are working on a number of other issues and campaigns, including efforts to raise the minimum wage, end violence against women and girls, passing responsible wage ordinances, protecting immigrant families from separation and harassment, addressing state violence against minority communities, and many more.

Be a part of the discussion. Create and participate in collective efforts to ensure that justice, equality, prosperity, and opportunity reach everyone in our community, and not just a handful of people. We hope to create collective power to ensure collective gains. Please join us.

Fabulous Miami Multi-Chamber of Commerce Event 3/4/15

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multi-chamber-invitation-march Fabulous Miami Multi-Chamber of Commerce Event
Wednesday, March 4th, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Pazzo Restaurant
2525 Sw 3rd Ave Ste C2
Miami, Fl. 33131
Cost: Members $10, Non Members $15 in advance
Cost at the Door: Members $15, Non Members $20 at the door
rsvp@fabulousmiami.com by Tuesday, March 3rd 2015

The Chambers of Bolivia, Camacol, Coconut Grove, Colombia, Chile, Downtown Miami & Brickell, Ecuador, Haití, Honduras, Junior Chamber International, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru,Poland , along with Brickell Rotary Club of Miami Brickell, invite you to celebrate the Monthly Multichamber of Commerce networking event. Members $10 in advance and $15 at the door cash only Non-members $15 in advance and $20 at the door cash only

Dress Code: Business Attire
Valet Parking: $3 Valet Parking

SMCSF Presents the Future of Automobiles 2/18/15

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SMCSF Presents the Future of Automobiles
autoFeb 18, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Miami Ad School Wynwood
571 North West 28th St
Miami, Florida 33127

No more texting and driving, find out how the automotive industry is integrating the latest technologies to enhance your driving experience!

Please RSVP on Eventbrite:

Join us on February 18th as we take an in-depth look at how social media and technology is changing the automotive industry.

Our panel discussion includes General Motors, Audi of North America, DHL’s Formula racing program, and automotive historian and journalist, Myles Kornblatt.

This meetup is free thanks to our hosting venue, the incredible Miami Ad School

This is a free public event, everyone is welcome to join. The purpose of SMCSF is to promote media literacy, promote standard technologies, encourage ethical behavior and share best practices.

We bring together journalists, publishers, communications professionals, artists, amateur media creators, citizen journalists, teachers, students, tool makers, and other interested collaborators for open sharing of knowledge and opinions.

Please RSVP on Eventbrite:
http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/smcsf-presents-the-future-of-automobiles-tickets-15710827508

Learn more and join the ongoing conversation on SMCSF’s Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/smcsf/ or by following #SMCSF.

The 4th Annual Virginia Key GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance 2/19/15 – 2/22/15

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The 4th Annual Virginia Key GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance
grassrootsFebruary 19-22, 2015
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
4020 Virginia Beach Drive
Miami, FL 33149.
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Virginia Key GrassRoots Festival – An inclusive multi-cultural and family-friendly music, arts and dance festival celebrating its 4th annual winter event in Miami, FL.

What: The Virginia Key Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance is taking place on Virginia Key in Miami featuring Donna the Buffalo, Rubblebucket, Marco Benevento, Jim Lauderdale, Swear and Shake, Afrobeta, AJ Ghent, Big Mean Sound Machine, Telekenetic Walrus, Danay Suarez, the Spam Allstars, Suenalo, Locos Por Juana, Elastic Bond, Lanzallamas, Electric Piquete and more.

The festival kicked off with beach camping and workshops during the all-new “Culture Camp” that began February 15th. Yoga, instrument and cooking workshops happen each day through Wednesday, ending with a family-style dinner and dance. The event also features the Zen Village Healing Arts attraction, a kid’s village, a sustainability expo, the Beer Garden Vinyl Lounge, the Grassroots World Café, live art and craft vendors and more.

There will be a special Chinese New Year celebration on Thursday and a ceremony honoring Black History Month and the Historic Virginia Key Beach Park’s 70th anniversary Saturday. Tickets are half-price for anyone that arrives on bike Sunday, with proceeds to benefit Heart for Humanity.

Knight Foundation Presents: Every Character Under The Moon celebrating The Record Man and Florida Filmmakers 3/10/15

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Knight Foundation Presents: Every Character Under The Moon celebrating The Record Man and Florida Filmmakers
every-character-under-the-moon-celebrating-florida-filmmakers-f1Tuesday, 03/10/2015 9:30pm
The Betsy South Beach
1440 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Special Event
Under the Miami moonlight, come revel with a bohemian crowd of gypsies, belly dancers, and fortunetellers, and the wildest of all, Florida Filmmakers! Characters of the night rendezvous to toast local creatives, with Stella Artois, overlooking the ocean from the rooftop of The Betsy Hotel. 21+ only.

The Record Man World Premiere at Miami International Film Festival 3/10/15

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A note from your Publisher: A little known fact is that I worked for Henry Stone for 10 of the 12 years I have lived in Miami. Stone was in the music business in Miami for well over sixty years. The name “Soul Of Miami” was actually inspired by the Miami Soul music from Henry Stone’s many record labels. I was privileged to be involved in helping to recover thousands of lost tracks recorded in Stone’s Miami (Hialeah) studios in order to re-release them on iTunes, other popular download services and, of course, henrystonemusic.com.

Henry passed away in 2014, but leaves a worldwide legacy of amazing music. His story is the story of music business history, both in Miami and worldwide. His influence was felt throughout the world as a hit-maker and innovator, but his name is little known because he was a behind-the-scenes guy, preferring to give the credit to others.

Now, a movie documentary about Henry Stone and his place in musical history is premiering at the Miami International Film Festival! See it at Regal Cinemas South Beach on March 10th at 7:00pm. Directed by award winning, Miami-based filmmaker Mark Moormann, this is a movie that is not to be missed! BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW
– James Echols, Co-Founder & Publisher, Soul Of Miami; Founding Director, Life Is Art, Inc.

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The Record Man World Premiere at Miami International Film Festival
The-Record-Man-Poster_webTuesday March 10th, 7:00pm
Regal 17
1100 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Before there was a music business there was Henry Stone, who shaped and catapulted the sound of 1970s Miami into the mainstream with his unique hit-breaking label TK Records and affiliates. Stone started out in the music distribution business which led him to establish his own independent music label which he ran from a warehouse in Hialeah.

TK Record’s first big international hit was George McCrae’s Rock Your Baby in 1974, one of the songs credited to starting the disco revolution. The hits kept coming and by the end of the 1970s the label had several #1 songs in the Billboard Top 100 chart like Get Down Tonight and That’s The Way (I Like It) by KC and the Sunshine Band and Anita Ward’s Ring My Bell. Not long after the disco era was over TK Records went bankrupt, but Stone still had one last piece to add to the Miami music sound puzzle when he helped release what would become the first million seller freestyle hit record Fascinated by Company B and the rest is legit Miami music history.– Andres Castillo

Directed BY Mark Moormann
Country: USA
Language: English
Running Time: 109min
Production Year: 2015
Category: Knight Documentary Achievement Award, Florida Focus

Mark Moormann is a Florida-based director, director of photography and producer. His documentary films include the Grammy-nominated Tom Dowd & the Language of Music, which world premiered at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival and also played 2003 Miami International Film Festival; and For Once In My Life (2010), an Audience Award winner at SXSW and Best Music Documentary winner at 2010 International Documentary Association awards.

2015 Burger Beast Burger Brawl 5/15/15

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2015 Burger Beast Burger Brawl
Friday, May 15, 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Magic City Casino’s Stage 305
450 NW 37th Ave
Miami, FL 33125
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The Burger Beast Burger Brawl tickets will get you samples from 20 great Burger Joints, Desserts, Soft Drinks & Water.

Restaurant Competitors will be announced on Monday April 6th, 2015 at Noon.

You must be 21 years of age or older to attend this event.

7th Annual Miami New Times Artopia 2/26/15

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7th Annual Miami New Times Artopia
artopiaThursday, February 26, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Ave.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
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Presented by Miracle Mile and Downtown Coral Gables

Join us as we celebrate Miami’s best artists, musicians, fashion designers, culinary masters, and cocktail creators. Guests will enjoy complimentary food, wine, cocktails, and beer samplings. Entertainment includes musical performances, fashion displays, live performance art, and works from local artists.

Artopia will also be announcing the winners of the MasterMind Awards. Winning local artists who show promise in the arts community will be given $1,000 grants.

Art/Work Connections Seminar #25: Grants for Artists 2.0 – Meet the Grantmakers 2/17/15

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Art/Work Connections Seminar #25: Grants for Artists 2.0 – Meet the Grantmakers
AWC25-FlyerWebTuesday, February 17, 6:30pm-9:00pm
 Miami Center for Architecture & Design (MCAD)
100 NE 1st Ave
Downtown Miami, FL 33132
Tickets: $10 with Registration
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Seating is limited, pre-registration is recommended.
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Life Is Art kicks the 2015 Art/Work Connections Seminar series off with an Opportunity for Artists to Meet Representatives from Knight Foundation, Miami Foundation and Department of Cultural Affairs
Hashtag #ArtWorkCon

Subject: Meet the Grantmakers
Panelists:
Victoria Fear, Programs Associate, Miami Foundation
Tatiana Hernandez, Program Officer / Arts, Knight Foundation
Deborah J. Margol, Deputy Director, Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs
Moderator: Joshua Kingston, Independent Grant Writer, Curator, Miami Mixer

Following the outstanding response to our first grants seminar back in July of 2014, we are following up with an exciting opportunity to meet representatives from three of the main funders in Miami, the Miami Foundation, the Knight Foundation and the Department of Cultural Affairs. This is a rare chance to hear directly from the grantmakers and ask them all your questions.

Did you know that individual artists can receive grants without being a charity organization? That is right, there are grants out there available to artists directly. Come and learn what the grantmakers are looking for and how best to approach them with proposals. Approaching foundations often seems overwhelming and intimidating, but grants are actually managed by people who want to help you do great things for the community. We are going to introduce you to the real people who really work at these institutions so that next time you go to apply, you will have a friend on the inside.

Schedule:
6:30-7:00, Registration
7:00-8:30, Panel
8:30-9:00, Q&A Social

Black Tech Week 2/23/15 – 2/28/15

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Black Tech Week
Monday, February 23, 2015 at 7:00 PM – Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 10:00 PM
Miami Dade College – North Campus
11380 Northwest 27th Avenue
Miami, FL 33167
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Black Tech Week is a week long series of events celebrating innovators of color during the last week of Black History Month. The Black Tech Week steering committe has invited top technologist, startup founders, venture capitalist, world leaders, grassroots activists and thought leaders to present at our 2 day summit, VC/Mentor mixer, Hour of Tech at Miami Dade County Schools, and a community hackathon as well as two pitch competetion.

MIA Music Summit 3/26/15

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MIA Music Summit
March 26, 8:00am – 6:00pm
miamusicsummitColony Theater
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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MIA Music Summit will gather some of today’s leading digital music experts, startups and investors from around the globe in order to discuss the latest trends that are at the intersection of music and technology.

The MIA Music Summit is designed to inform and entertain all those passionate about music and its future. If you love music and are curious about its digital future, you can’t miss this event.

Speakers:
Bora Celik, Jukely
David Jimison, F#
Dean Chandler, Wahwah Networks
Gabriel “GABE Mac” Mcintyre, College Of Arts In Utrecht
Jonathan Barnes, 8tracks
Katerina Markov, Atom Factory
Liv Buli, Next Big Sound
Mary Redondo, Havas Sports & Entertainment
Robby Towns, Nestamusic / Edmtcc / Music Business Association
Chris Boos, Arago / Senzari
Dean Bolte, Omnifone
Derrick Ashong, Amp.It
Gary Brotman, Qualcomm Allplay
Justin Golshiir, Justgo.Com
Lilia Luciano, Coinspire
Martin Varsavsky, Fon
Michael Schneider, Mobile Roadie
Steve Martocci, Splice

Open Flea Market 2/15/15

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Open Flea Market
openfleamarketFeb 15, 2015
The Bridge
4220 Nw 7Th Ave.
Miami, Fl 33127

Second Sunday’s Open Flea Market and Community Yardsale @ The Bridge : This Sunday! Yoga, Fried Oreos,Hot Dogs & Beer, Bottomless Mimosas, Hemp Oil Products, Kombucha, Hookah, Lawn games and Sidewalk Chalk Games, Psychic Readings, Second Hand Goods, Clothing, Furniture, Music and More!

vendors set-up for free! all are welcome to sell, trade, inform, perform.

Come hang out for a Sunday Funday.

Ten9Eight Viewing – Ignite Entrepreneurship Launch 2/26/15

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Ten9Eight Viewing – Ignite Entrepreneurship Launch
Thursday, February 26, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
315 NE 2nd Ave
315 Northeast 2nd Avenue
Building 8, Floor 5
Miami, FL 33132
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NFTE South Florida’s Advisory Board invites you to join them for a viewing of Ten9Eight in their new co-located space at Miami Dade College’s Idea Center. The documentary shows the impact of the NFTE programming in young people’s lives as they prepare to compete in NFTE national business plan challenge. This is an opportunity to learn about NFTE, get to know staff and board members and enjoy a night out at the movies!

Brainfood @ The LAB w/ Jim McKelvey 2/26/15

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Brainfood @ The LAB w/ Jim McKelvey
Thursday, February 26, 2015 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
The LAB Miami
400 NW 26th Street
Miami, FL 33127
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Solving the Tech Talent Shortage
Join us as Mr. McKelvey discusses innovative solutions to the tech talent shortage.

Schedule
6:30-7:00pm – Registration & Networking
7:00-7:30pm – Keynote Interview moderated by Marco Giberti
7:30-8:00pm – Audience Q&A
8:00-8:30pm – Wrap-up & Networking

Jim McKelvey (Guest Speaker)
Jim McKelvey is a successful entrepreneur, artist, author and inventor. Co-founder of the groundbreaking mobile payments company Square, Mr. McKelvey helped set the stage for a major e-commerce disruption. His latest project, LaunchCode, is aiming to solve the tech talent shortage and create pathways to economic opportunity through apprenticeships and job placements. In addition to his business ventures, Jim is a best-selling author and glassblowing artist.

Marco Giberti (Moderator)
Mr. Giberti is a successful entrepreneur and angel investor with more than 20 years of intensive experience in marketing and communications with focus on the media, internet and events industry. After several years in a successful career as a corporate executive at Apple computers, Mr. Giberti decided to give free rein to his entrepreneurial spirit and became:

• Co-founder and Board Member of Mind Opener, a leading publishing group in Latin America that was later sold to British Pearson Media Group, and
• Co-founder and Board Member of e-mind, an internet and media communications company that was sold to Liberty Media.
• President, CEO and co-founder of Mind Trainer, a firm specialized in the organization of major regional trade-shows and events.

After a very successful growth, regional expansion and partnerships, including a long term relationship with E.J.Krause, Reed Elsevier bought a controlling position in the business in the year 2005, and Mr. Giberti became its president and regional partner for the events and trade show division in Latin America.Over the course of his business career, Mr. Giberti has been awarded a number of distinctions in his field, including, among others, Entrepreneur of the year Award and was named one of the top 100 most influential people on the global convention and exhibition business by the Trade Show Week magazine. Mr. Giberti is a Harvard Business School OPM Graduate, and member of YPO, the Young Presidents Organization.

Brainfood @ The LAB is a monthly, hands-on discussion with successful entrepreneurs, investors, and CEOs from around the world. These monthly gatherings will help local startups and entrepreneurs understand the opportunities and challenges of launching and growing a business. Every participant will leave with a wealth of new ideas and key, practical advice to advancing one’s own entrepreneurial career.

CodeAcross 2015 2/21/15

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CodeAcross 2015
Saturday, February 21, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Miami Ad School
571 NW 28 Street
Miami, FL
http://www.meetup.com/Code-for-Miami/events/219794137/

Would you like to see Miami evolve? Join us for CodeAcross 2015.

CodeAcross is a weekend of civic hacking events hosted by the nodes of the Code for America network around the world. CodeAcross is timed to coincide with both the last weekend of the Code for America Fellows residency and International Open Data Day. The theme for CodeAcross 2015 is Principles for 21st Century Government.

This will not be your typical HackAThon! Join us to hack, write and collaborate on four projects:
Miami Answers: Create, organize and help answer some of the Miami community’s most commonly asked questions about their government and local neighborhood.
Open 211: Creating an open-source platform that will serve as a directory for all of Miami-Dade County’s health, human and social services.
Open 311: Use Miami-Dade’s new 311 API to create new visualizations or apps about civic services.
Civic Tech Issues Finder: Solve unresolved civic tech Github issues for Miami and cities around the world.

Who should get involved? Urbanists, writers, civic hackers, government staff, developers, designers, community organizers, and anyone with the passion to make their city better.

Breakfast + Lunch will be provided.

The LAB Turns Two 2/20/15

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The LAB Turns Two
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The Idea Garden @ The LAB Miami
400 NW 26th Street
Miami, FL 33127
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You are invited to celebrate The LAB Turning two!

On February 20th at 6pm the aptly named Idea Garden will be the place for cake & drinks.

The Idea Garden is one of Wynwood’s few green spaces crowdfunded by RokkerLabs & wonderful people in the community.

In order to show our deep appreciation for all the people that made The LAB Miami a platform for innovation, education, and meaningful connections throughout these two years, we willl provide you with groovy tunes & yummy treats.

Hope to see you there!

Innovation and Engineering Weekend: Building the City of the Future 2/19/15 – 2/22/15

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Innovation and Engineering Weekend: Building the City of the Future
Thursday, February 19 – Sunday, February 22, 2015
Location: Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science
3280 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33129
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Come out to the Museum with your family for Innovation & Engineering Weekend, two days of clean tech, green solutions, and lots of hands-on activities themed towards building the city of the future. Help artists and designers build furniture out of recycled materials and participate in other Maker’s activities. Explore the world of tomorrow with new research on immersive 3D environments. See the future of fashion with a special fashion show in the Planetarium, which includes wearable technologies and recycled materials. Meet engineers from around the community and compete in building challenges. Program your own robot, learn about urban gardening and hydroponics, plant your own seedling to take home to your community, participate in tech workshops, explore transportation options of the future from better bicycles (and bike paths) to electric cars, and much more.

Thursday, February 19 (Science Up Close)
Friday, February 20 (City of the Future PechaKucha Night 20×20)
Saturday, February 21 & Sunday, February 22 (Innovation & Engineering Weekend)

Weekend event partners include Best Buy; BYO-Lab; Critical Craft Forum; DesignLab Miami; Moonlighter Miami; Earth Friendly Products; EcoTech Visions; Everglades Foundation; FIU School of Architecture; FIU’s Society of Women Engineers; Gehl Studio; Health in the Hood; FIA Formula E Championship Miami ePrix; Miami Industrial Arts; REM Learning Center; Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary School Environmental Club; Starbot; 3D StuffMaker USA; The Green Group; The Underline; Urban Impact; WB Engineering; UM’s American Society of Civil Engineers and more.

Guests will also be able to exclusively view the Spark-Renault SRT_01E racecar on behalf of the FIA Formula E Championship Miami ePrix, the fifth stop on the world’s first fully electric racing series’ 2014-15 calendar.

Children 12 years old and younger are free with paid adult admission.

Food will be available for purchase by Cheeseburger Baby and Box of Chacos food trucks.

City of the Future PechaKucha Night 20×20 2/20/15

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City of the Future PechaKucha Night 20×20
Friday February 20, 2015 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science
3280 South Miami Avenue
Miami, Florida 33133
Suggested donation $10 but RVSP is required.

The Frost Science Young Patrons continue Innovation & Engineering Weekend with a fascinating City of the Future PechaKucha Night 20×20 presentation, a speaker format in which 20 images are shown, each for 20 seconds. This event is part of the global PechaKucha Night worldwide. Speakers include:

Camille Coley, J.D., Assistant Vice President for Research and Associate Director of Florida Atlantic University’s Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center, on the future of energy through the power of ocean currents.

Meg Daly, Founder and President of The Underline, on the future of bikes in solving transportation challenges of the city of the future.

Stephen Davis, Ph.D., Wetland Ecologist for the Everglades Foundation, on the future of water for Miami and the importance of the Everglades in solving the water challenge.

Trevor Powers, Vice President of Engineering & Facilities of the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, on the innovative design of the new Museum and the role of the Museum in the city of the future.

David Rifkind, Associate Professor of Architecture at Florida International University, on the future of urban housing with sustainable buildings that have net zero emissions.

Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy beverages in a fun and thought-provoking atmosphere while making their very own pottery through a special Maker’s activity. The evening will conclude by the “raku” kiln fire while the pottery is cured for guests to take home.

Music by Dani Nicole and complimentary libations courtesy of Tito’s Vodka, Mandarine Napoléon, ZIOBAFFA, Lucky Buddha and Lemon City Tea.

The Million Dollar Pitch PIONEERS @ MDC: Sean Ammirati 2/19/15

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The Million Dollar Pitch PIONEERS @ MDC: Sean Ammirati
Thursday, February 19, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
The Idea Center at Miami Dade College
315 NE 2nd Avenue, Building 8th – 5th Floor
Miami, FL 33132
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Sean Ammirati is a partner to Birchmere Labs, a seed and studio fund focused on community driven commerce startups. Prior to that, he had over 12 years founding, building and selling businesses in the media and software industries. Sean is currently an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon University. He also was a founding advisor to innovation Works’ AlphaLab accelerator

MIT@MDC: Innovation Happens Everywhere, Jose Estabil, MIT 2/18/15

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MIT@MDC: Innovation Happens Everywhere, Jose Estabil, MIT
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
The Idea Center at Miami Dade College
315 NE 2nd Ave, 5th Floor
Miami, Florida 33132
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Pioneers@MDC: José Estabil
Director, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, MIT Skoltech Initiative
Advisor, MIT Portugal Program
Advisory Board, The Idea Center

José Estabil is the Director of Entrepreneurship & Innovation at MIT Skoltech Initiative, where he brings 20 years of experience in translating technology into several dominant designs and high growth businesses. Mr. Estabil earned his Bachelor and Master of Science in physics from Brown University. He holds eight U.S patents, and has authored or co-authored over twenty publications in the fields of semiconductor materials and semiconductor metrology.

MIA Art Fair 6th Edition Valentine’s Day Artist Champagne Reception 2/14/15

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MIA Art Fair 6th Edition Valentine’s Day Artist Champagne Reception
miaFeb. 14, 6-10 pm
Aboard SeaFair Mega Yacht
100 Chopin Plaza
Bayfront Park
Intercontinental Hotel Dock
Miami, FL 33131
Govt. ID required for boarding

Admission Complimentary for Feb. 14th Preview

Convenient Parking- Bayside Marketplace Parking Lot

Valentine’s Day Artist Champagne Reception
Artists Gabriel Gimenez, Charlotta Jansen, Sam Tufnell and Whisbe

2015 Public Space Challenge Launch Event 3/4/15

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2015 Public Space Challenge Launch Event
publicspaceWednesday, March 04, 2015 at 6:00 PM
Ball & Chain
1513 SW 8th St.
Little Havana, Miami, FL
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Join us and local changemakers as we kick off The Miami Foundation’s 2015 Public Space Challenge. Together with Health Foundation of South Florida, we’re investing $250,000 in ideas to connect Miamians through creating and activating public spaces.

Romancing Your Donors 2/25/15

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Romancing Your Donors
Wednesday, February 25, 2015, 8:00am to 10:00am
afpCoral Gables Country Club
997 North Greenway Drive
Miami, FL 33134February 25
Coral Gables Country Club
$30 Members – $20 Early Bird until February 14
$40 Public – $30 Early Bird until February 14
Register Online

It’s all about engagement and stewardship! Identify, engage, nurture and care for your volunteers and donors resulting in their investment in your organization.

Lydia Muniz
CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters

Ron Magill
Communications Director, Zoo Miami

Complimentary Parking in lot at back of building

SMCSF Presents the Future of Automobiles 2/18/15

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SMCSF Presents the Future of Automobiles
Wednesday, February 18, 7:00PM – 9:00PM
Miami Ad School
571 NW 28th Street
Miami, FL 33127

No more texting and driving — find out how the automotive industry is using technology to enhance your driving experience.

Join us on February 18th as we take an in-depth look at how social media is changing the automotive industry.

Our panel discussion includes General Motors, Audi of North America, DHL’s Formula racing program, and automotive historian and journalist, Myles Kornblatt.

This meetup is free thanks to our hosting venue, the incredible Miami Ad School

This is a free public event, everyone is welcome to join. The purpose of SMCSF is to promote media literacy, promote standard technologies, encourage ethical behavior and share best practices.

We bring together journalists, publishers, communications professionals, artists, amateur media creators, citizen journalists, teachers, students, tool makers, and other interested collaborators for open sharing of knowledge and opinions.

Learn more and join the ongoing conversation on SMCSF’s Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/smcsf/ or by following #SMCSF

Valentine’s Weekend, Viva Paris International Show by Erika Moon 2/13/15 – 2/14/15

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Valentine’s Weekend, Viva Paris International Show by Erika Moon
February 13 – February 14, 9pm
Colony Theatre Miami Beach
vivaparis1040 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

This Valentine’s Day weekend, treat your loved one to an unforgettable night at the world-renowned and celebrated French Cabaret!

This stunning performance will take you on a journey that rivals the true European cabaret experience.
Be transported across the world, from the decadent frills of the Moulin Rouge to the colorful and exciting stages of Las Vegas and its Jubilee-style shows.
This diverse revue includes classic showgirls, can-can dancers, theatrical comedy routines, variety acts, and a pinch of sophisticated burlesque.
Its stunning costumes and elaborate choreography embody the timeless style of authentic French cabaret.

Behind the scenes, a talented team of 20 artists and production crew work hard to present a lively assortment of acts that dazzle, seduce, and amaze the audience. Viva Paris celebrates the feminine spirit with class, elegance, and sophistication.

The Reunion: Opening Reception 2/13/15

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The Reunion: Opening Reception
bakehouseFeb 13, 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Bakehouse Art Complex
561 NW 32nd St
Miami, Florida 33127

Celebrate the 29-year history of the Bakehouse as an incubator for artists in South Florida! Enjoy the exhibition, open studios, cocktails, food tuck by Los Chamos Food Truck and music by Boxwood while mixing and mingling with dozens of current and former Bakehouse artists.

The Bakehouse recognizes the generous support of FUNDING ARTS NETWORK (FAN) for The Reunion exhibition and activities.

Art Fashion Weekend 2/13/15

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Art Fashion Weekend
Friday, February 13, 7:00pm
artfashionThe Chill Concept
114 NE 20th Ter
Miami, Florida 33137

Art Fashion Weekend at The Chill Concept will be a multi-arts event that features 12 international visual artists, fashion designers and performers. A catwalk, an exhibition and performances will take place during the first edition of the Art Fashion Weekend from Friday 13 until Sunday 15 of February.

Through three nights, Art Fashion Weekend will present fashion collections and artistic work from Adriana Barrios, Muu Blanco, Margarita Castro, Nina Dotti, Gloria Herazo, Julie Friel, Juan Henríquez, Sussy Lobo, Arnoldo Maal, Leonor Mendoza, Evelyn Valdirio and Lisu Vega who is already a renowned fashion designer with experience at the Miami Fashion Week and New York Fashion Week.

Clyde Butcher Coconut Grove Gallery Grand Opening 2/13/15

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Coconut Grove Gallery Grand Opening
clydebutcherFeb 13, 2:00pm – 7:00pm
Clyde Butcher’s Coconut Grove Gallery
2994 McFarlane Rd
Miami, Florida 33133

Meet Clyde Butcher at his new gallery in Coconut Grove Friday February 13 from 2pm-7pm for a meet and greet and a book signing. Plus he will have a good selection of his new work on exhibit for this event.

The Social Club Mediterranean Feast 2/19/15

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The Social Club Mediterranean Feast 2/19/15
Thursday, February 19, 9:00pm – 12:00am
socialclubchefsevent-11717 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tickets are available for only $100pp
Eventbrite Links

On the opening night of SBWFF, Thursday, February 19th, while the town fresh and excited, we are throwing an incredible social dinner and cocktail event starring Top Chef All Stars Mike Isabella and The Social Club Executive Chef Blair Wilson. They will personally be cooking The Social Club Mediterranean Feast, with whole lambs on spits, a decadent array of local seafood, and traditional Mediterranean side dishes galore. Served buffet style with active food stations, the beachside Pasture space behind the pool will be fire-lit, with great music and endless cocktails.

What is great about the event is that there are very few great events outside the SBWFF official schedule. We wanted to bring Mike in, who is food Tom Colicchio famously said is as good as any chef in the world, team him up with the uber-talented Chef Blair, and create something decadent, unforgettable and appealing to, say, fans of Mandolin’s style of healthy, clean Mediterranean cooking. Throwing our own event is allowing us to reduce prices and create a model for many events in 2016.

More information on chef, owner of 5 DC restaurants and author Mike Isabella http://mikeisabella.com

More information on The Social Club Executive Chef Blair Wilson http://www.socialclubatsurfcomber.com/about/our-people

Soul Of Miami & Life Is Art present the River Of Art #19 Social Event 2/24/15

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Soul Of Miami & Life Is Art present the River Of Art #19 Social Event
RiverOfArtWeb-022415soul Tuesday, February 24, 6:30pm-9:30pm
La Boca House
 1250 South Miami Avenue
Miami, Florida 33130
Tickets: $10 with Advance Purchase using promotional code “SOUL”
$20 at the Door
Ticket Link
Please Note, You Must Purchase Tickets In Advance To Get The Discount

Life Is Art & Soul Of Miami kick off the 2015 River Of Art networking arts series with an exciting evening of business networking featuring a beautiful photography show and live music hosted at the beautiful new La Boca House in Brickell.

Bringing People and Art Together
The River Of Art is a monthly gathering place of Miami’s good people, executives, industrialists, innovators, creators, entrepreneurs, changemakers, activists, and artists.
Instagram Hashtag: #RiverOfArt
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Featuring
Visual Artists Rochelle Berman, ak cespedes, Josephine Reyes
Musical Artist Cog Nomen
Charity: Water

Each month, Life Is Art brings the community together at our River Of Art pop-up art-in-public-places show to socialize through the power of the arts with the goal of exposing new artists, introducing new people to art appreciation, providing an inspiring space to make new connections, showcasing local businesses and charities, while providing a fun break during the work week. La Boca House is providing a special welcome drink and light cuisine tastings.

Art is an inspiring talking point, discussing it is a great way to break the ice. Culture is one of the primary elements that build community and hosting a business networker within an art show is a unique way to encourage socializing, so be sure to bring plenty of business cards and an open mind!

Partners: Fabulous Miami – YOMiami – SocialMedia305 – PARK Project – Catalyst Miami – InTheLoop305
With support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

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About Cog Nomen
Cog Nomen is a band from Miami featuring guitarist, Buffalo Brown and drummer, Brave Ulysses. The sound is electro-pop with an good dose of ambient rock-scapes.

About Rochelle Berman
Rochelle’ simple dynamic photographic compositions are emotional, colorful, spiritual, and impressionistic. The artist was born in Brooklyn, NY and currently lives in Miami, Florida. She spent her youth studying the visual arts, life drawing classes in Soho studios as a teen. She always loved to draw, paint and write poetry but it was in college that she finally discovered that her greatest passion of all was Photography. Rochelle especially enjoys creating experimental portraits, nature studies and travel related Images.

About ak cespedes
ak cespedes was born in Lima, Peru in 1975 to parents who loved to travel. Her early life was all about documenting family life via photos. These two familial passions, since instillation, have become a passion of hers that continues to feed her need to explore and grow as an artist and an individual. In 2013, she quit her full time job as a TV Production Manager and embarked on a European summer vacation, spending the first month in Italy, eventually meeting up with her parents to end the adventure touring Germany, Austria, Czech Republic and Hungary. Currently, ak is creating a multimedia line of work incorporating photography and woodblocks which will be featured at various art venues throughout South Florida.

About Josephine Reyes
I have developed a passion for creating conceptual/narrative and documentary images. I love taking my visions or interpretations and expressing them through photography, transforming them into a reality. Exploring my ideas through the cameras lens, I’m able to capture a fascinating visual that will take my viewers to a new place and into the world of others.

About Charity: Water
charity: water is a non-profit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations. Most of us have never really been thirsty. We’ve never had to leave our houses and walk five miles to fetch water. We simply turn on the tap, and water comes out. Clean. Yet there are 748 million people on the planet who don’t have clean water.

About the La Boca House
LBH is Brickell’s friendly neighborhood resto-lounge with simply good food, signature drink list created by mixologist Nick Nistico. La Boca House Nicknamed LBH is an establishment that was created for locals to unwind and dine and feel right at home. It’s open for lunch, dinner, and brunch on the weekend.

About the River Of Art Program
The River Of Art is a monthly business networker and art showcase combined. We provide more than just a platform for professionals to get together, discuss business strategies and make connections, we create synergies to help promote business by including an amazing art show of local talent!

About In The Loop 305
In The Loop 305 is an emergent space seeking to revolutionize our city’s creative economy. Building on the amazing work already happening throughout the city, In The Loop 305 will advocate for new talent and businesses, curate an events calendar that helps reduce silos and push Miami to be a hub for collaboration, innovation and culture.

About Life Is Art
Life Is Art is a Florida-based 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to creating positive change in the community with the arts and culture through events and education. We give South Florida artists and civic leaders the tools to thrive and grow, while enhancing the lives of those living in our area.

About Soul Of Miami
The Soul Of Miami has become one of the most popular local community sites in south Florida. It includes an extensive calendar, listing all sorts of happenings from all over the area: charity, arts, happy hours, concerts, networkers, nightlife, fairs, festivals and so much more. Tens of thousands of active south Floridians visiting the site every month.

New Soul Of Miami Contributor: Darryl Doonie

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Welcome to new contributor: Darryl Doonie

DarrylDoonieDarryl is a consultant with over 15 years of experience as a value creation specialist with proven abilities to grow businesses exponentially, develop and implement systems, analyze and leverage business drivers, and enhance stakeholders’ value. He has extensive knowledge in crafting executable strategies, mergers and acquisitions, and providing advisory services to boutique investment firms, small to large businesses, and high net worth investors. He has directly acquired, operated, and divested numerous entities while generating each of them significant value.

Throughout these experiences, Darryl has developed the ability to approach any challenge utilizing a holistic perspective focused on creating true value. He has successfully utilized this approach with opportunities ranging from Billion dollar acquisitions to optimizing operational processes for small businesses across a myriad of industries.

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FAAM Urban Art Week Showcases Leading International And Local Street Artists 2/12/15 – 2/16/15

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FAAM Urban Art Week Showcases Leading International And Local Street Artists
Thursday: 12-9 pm / Friday, Saturday: 3-9 pm / Sunday: 1-6 pm / Monday: 3-9 pm
SPACEBY3
2105 N Miami Avenue
Miami, FL

Thursday, February 12th at 6 pm
Arts & Business Council Legal Forum:
Panel discussion on copyright & Street Art
Tickets: www.ArtsBizMiami.org

Friday, February 13th at 5pm
Urban Art Week Opening Party
Complimentary cocktails, Live Painting, Painting on Vintage Porsches
FAAM Street Art Movie Screening
Open to the public

Saturday, February 14th from 6pm to 10pm
Guntram Von Habsburg Foundation Cocktail Reception
hosted by Hublot with curated cocktails by Rhum Clement
By invitation only: rsvp@CarmaPR.com

Sunday, February 15th from 1pm to 6pm
Arts & Business Council
Mimosas, Guided Tours, and Live Painting
Open to the public

Monday, February 16th at 5:30pm
Faam Major Street Art Auction
Open to the public

Auction Highlights Include
Banksy, London, New York, Bristol, Estimate $100,000 – $120,000
Keith Haring, Untilted, Subway drawing, $100,000 – $120,000
Shepard Fairey, American, born, Estimate $50,000 – $60,000
KAWS, Skull Painting, Estimate $15,000 – $20,000
Ron English, Spongebob Grin, $15,000 – $25,000
Phase 2, Untitled, $12,000 – $15,000
Banksy, Morons, Estimate $8,000 – $12,000

Lead Sponsors
Hublot/ Rhum Clément/ Parkhaus1/ K2/ Perrier/ Árvero Limoncello/ Balthazar/ Whitewall Magazine/
Luxury Concierge

Charity Partners
The Arts & Business Council of Miami
Guntram von Habsburg Foundation

A five-day festival will transform Wynwood’s SPACEBY3 into a vibrant urban setting with streets and avenues showcasing world’s leading street artists, live music, and provocative discussions. Organized by Fine Art Auctions Miami (FAAM), the event will take place over the President’s Day Weekend (Feb. 12-16, 2015) culminating on Monday, February 16, with an auction sale benefitting the Arts and Business Council of Miami and the Guntram von Habsburg Foundation. To view the auction catalog, click here.

“Home to some of the world’s greatest street art, Wynwood is an inviting arena for both local and international street artists to express their creativity and add to the growing landscape of the area,” says FAAM Founder and Director Frederic Thut. “In our third year of the Urban & Street Art Exhibit and Auction, FAAM is excited to be a part of an important developing sector in the art world.”

The event brings together an outstanding lineup of local and international street artists, including award-winning performing artist Chris Brown aka Konfuzed in collaboration with Kai and The London Police; C&R: Christian Volckman and Raphael Thierry; Federico Massa a.k.a. IENA CRUZ; Abstrk; Quake; Arive; Michael “Xeno” langebeck; Hox; Luis Berros; Astre 74; and Jose Mertz. Works created on-site will be included in the auction to benefit the charity partners. The exhibition and auction will also include works by Banksy, Keith Haring, and Shepard Fairey. The creative talent will be matched by thoughtful talks by leading industry experts.

FAAM’s Night of Street Art 2/14/15

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FAAM’s Night of Street Art
FAAM InviteSaturday, February 14. From 6 – 10pm
Exhibit will be open to the public from Thursday, February 12 through Monday, February 16 starting at 3pm every day at SPACEBY3
SPACEBY3
2105 N Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33127

Fine Art Auction Miami’s (FAAM) “Night of Street Art” in the heart of Wynwood at SPACEBY3, FAAM has partnered with the Guntram von Habsburg Foundation to present previews of all works that will be auctioned off Monday, February 16 by FAAM.

Works by Shepard Fairey, Banksy, and Keith Haring will be on display and up for auction. Also to be up for auction and with 50 percent of the sales going to the Arts & Business Council of Miami are pieces by singer Chris Brown, London Police, KAI and Abstrk. Hublot’s Classic Fusion Classico Ultra Thin Watch will be on display and auctioned off at an opening bid of $13,000 with proceeds going to the Guntram von Habsburg Foundations. Cocktails will be provided by Rhum Clement and Lillet.

Maxine’s Closet fundraiser for Florida Foster Care Review 3/12/15

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Maxine’s Closet fundraiser for Florida Foster Care Review
Thursday, March 12, 2015, 6:30pm to 9:30pm
MAXINE INVITE 2-19-15 LG McCormick Place Miami
111 Southwest 3rd Street
Miami, FL 33130
Tickets: $25.00
Purchase Online

An evening of cocktails, light bites, music, silent auction and fashion. The event will feature pristine, pre-owned donated items including designer clothing, jewelry and glasses, available for purchase.

Benefiting: Florida Foster Care Review.

In loving memory of Dr. Maxine Thurston-Fischer, former board member of FFCR. Dr. Thurston-Fischer was a collector and lover of all things fashionable. Her family donated a large quantity of her amazing collection to FFCR for fundraising efforts.

In keeping with FFCR’s mission and with Maxine’s tradition of giving back, guests are encouraged to bring new or gently used handbags or shoes, for Dress for Success.

ABOUT
Florida Foster Care Review promotes the safety, well-being and long-term success of abused and neglected children through volunteer-driven case reviews and system level advocacy. Florida Foster Care Review envisions a child welfare system that protects, heals and supports success for children, youth and young adults and their families.

To achieve its mission, Florida Foster Care Review (FFCR) recruits, trains and supervises volunteers who participate in monthly Citizen Review Panels that review cases of youth in foster care to ensure they are safe and receiving needed services. The panels submit recommendations to the Juvenile Dependency Court, which then become binding judicial orders. Together with child welfare professionals, FFCR also works to ensure that children and youth leaving the foster care system have someone they can call family. Through all its programs, FFCR not only promotes positive results at the individual level, but also tracks and analyzes outcomes in order to advocate for system changes that improve children’s lives.

America and the Old World: Food, Health & Culture 3/12/15

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America and the Old World: Food, Health & Culture
March 12, 2015
worldsfairHistoric Freedom Tower Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus
600 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, Florida
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An event celebrating the United States’ support and participation in the 2015 World’s Fair to be held in Milan, Italy themed “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life” from May thru October, 2015.

In the spirit of this event, Miami-Dade College will host a day-long forum to explore America’s relationship with the “Old World”, and how the food, health and identity of people on both sides of the Atlantic have and continue to evolve in a parallel yet inseparable process. Shared modern day concerns faced by our society and their interrelationship with nutrition and sustainable development will guide the discussions and attempt to shed light in long-term solutions.

Loco 4 Opa-Locka Pub Crawl 2/12/15

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Loco 4 Opa-Locka Pub Crawl
Thursday, February 12, 5:30pm – 11:30pm
opalockaSegafredo Brickell
1421 South Miami Ave
Miami, FL
$25 online
$30 at the door
To purchase tickets

5:30-7PM – Segafredo Brickell *Registration*
7-8PM – Batch Gastropub
8-9PM – Blue Martini
9-10PM – Blackbird Ordinary

Join the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, LeadershipMiami group, Miami Rise on Thursday, February 12 for Loco 4 Opa-Locka Pub Crawl, benefiting the Opa-locka Community Development Corporation (OLCDC). Guests will enjoy one free drink at each stop, appetizers and other food and beverage specials, while networking and learning more about OLCDC and how to support the corporation’s community art and transformation project. The pub crawl will start at Segafredo Brickell, where guests will register and receive more information on to the remaining stops, which include Batch Gastropub, Blue Martini Brickell and Blackbird Ordinary.

*LeadershipMiami members that attend will receive a $5 donation for their team*

For more information about the Opa-locka Community Development Corporation (OLCDC), visit http://www.olcdc.org/
For more information on the work of Miami Rise, visit www.facebook.com/MiamiRise305 or follow us on Twitter @Miami_Rise

Knight Cities Challenge Miami Finalists Showcase 2/24/15

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Knight Cities Challenge Miami Finalists Showcase
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 6 to 8 p.m.
Miami Center for Architecture and Design
100 NE First Ave.
Miami, FL 33132
Register Online

The first Knight Cities Challenge collected over 7,000 applications. More than 600 focused on the Miami community, and we selected 11 of the ideas as finalists in the $5 million challenge. While reviewers and Knight staff evaluate the final applications, we’d like to invite you to meet the Miami community finalists.

We’ll recap what’s happened in the Knight Cities Challenge, and talk about what’s next. The finalists will present their projects and participate in a discussion. You’ll even get a chance to talk with them about their ideas.

Fabulous Miami Multi-Chamber of Commerce Event 2/4/15

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Multi-Chamber of Commerce Event
event1Wednesday, February 4th, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
it Espresso Lounge Miami
3201 Buena Vista Blvd Ste. 116
(MIDTOWN) Fl, 33127
Cost: Members $10,Non Members $15 in advance
Cost at the Door: Members $15 ,Non Members $20 at the door
rsvp@fabulousmiami.com
Valet Parking: Parking garage behind restaurant or street parking
Dress Code: Business Attire

The Chambers of Bolivia, Camacol,Coconut Grove, Colombia, Chile, Downtown Miami & Brickell, Ecuador, Haití, Honduras, Junior Chamber International, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru,Poland , along with Brickell Rotary Club of Miami Brickell, invite you to celebrate the Monthly Multichamber of Commerce networking.

Mix and mingle with local professionals, promote your business, share your ideas, expand your network and have fun! Bring your business card to participate in a raffle. Members $10 in advance and $15 at the door cash only Non-members $15 in advance and $20 at the door cash only

Awesome Miami Turns Two big birthday celebration 2/4/15

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Awesome Miami Turns Two
awesomemiamiFebruary 4th from 7-10 PM
Grand Central
697 North Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
Tickets are only $10 beforehand and $15 at the door – get them while they’re hot! Hope to see you there!
Buy Tickets Online

Join us for the big birthday celebration.

Awesome Foundation MIAMI has awarded over $40,000 in microgrants in the past two years. Now it’s time to celebrate, and you’re invited!

We’re gathering up our grant winners from 2014 and throwing a big party at Grand Central.

Things that will be awesome:
See the grants we have awarded in 2014
An opportunity to vote for a grant winner yourself (!!)
Delicious food from Pollo Tropical
An open bar featuring Tito’s Vodka & Lemon City Tea punches created for the occasion by one of Miami’s craftiest mixologists, Natalia Cardenas
Beers from local favorites Biscayne Bay and Wynwood Brewing
Fantastic live music by the GPS quintet, thanks to Buskerfest Miami
Live poetry writing by The Biscayne Poet

VLA Legal Arts Forum: Copyright and Street Art 2/12/15

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VLA Legal Arts Forum: Copyright and Street Art
vlamiaThursday, February 12, 5:30pm-8:00pm
SPACE BY 3
2105 North Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
Tickets: $20.00
Buy Tickets Online
#VLALegalArtsForum

Street art is a hot commodity in Miami, featured in our neighborhoods and in art auctions, fairs and events. It is also featured in advertisements, promotions and in other ways not always endorsed by the artists. Can street art be copyrighted? Artist’s rights have been in the news due to two well known law cases pitting street artists against corporate entities. The slippery nature of copyright law has left many wondering where to draw the line. There are no easy answers. Join us for a moot court style forum to explore this important topic.

#SocialMediaSUCKS Live Book Signing Event at Books & Books 3/9/15

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#SocialMediaSUCKS Live Book Signing Event at Books & Books
socialmediasucksMonday, March 9, 2015 from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Books and Books
265 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Free RSVP Online

This will be the Official Miami stop of Sebastian Rusk’s book tour at Books & Books Coral Gables! Come meet him in person, hear a short talk about why he wrote the book and pick up a signed copy! ‘Social Media SUCKS’ is a story of how to build a brand from nothing except social media. A Social Media opinion of where we’re at and where we’re headed.

2015 Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show 2/12/15-2/16/15

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2015 Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show
Premier Day: Thursday, February 12th – 10 am – 6 pm
Miamarina at BaysideFriday, February 13th – 10 am – 8 pm
Saturday, February 14th – 10 am – 8 pm
Sunday, February 15th – 10 am – 8 pm
Monday, February 16th – 10 am – 6 pm
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Open from 9 am – 6 pm daily
The Yacht & Power Boat Show at Sea Isle Marina (no ticket required for this location)
1635 N. Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL 33132

Open from 10 am – 6 pm daily
Strictly Sail Miami at Miamarina at Bayside
400 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33132

Admission:
Premier Day (February 12): $35
Adults (16 and older): $20
Five-day adult pass (Good all five days of the show): $85
Two-day adult pass (valid Feb. 12-16): $35
Youth 15 and under get in free (must be accompanied by an adult).
One ticket is good for all sites (includes free access to shuttle bus and water taxi).

For more information and advance ticket purchase, visit www.MiamiBoatShow.com.
Twitter, Facebook and Instagram: #MiamiBoatShow and #StrictlySailMiami

World’s premier boating event is hub for newest innovations, big boat debuts and marine technologies

Thousands of companies are preparing to introduce the recreational boating industry’s newest innovations next month as more than 100,000 boating enthusiasts from around the globe flock to Miami for one of the world’s largest boating events. The annual Progressive® Insurance Miami International Boat Show®, taking place February 12-16, 2015, spans three locations and will feature one-of-a-kind boat debuts, the latest marine gadgets and accessories galore.

Whether a buyer or dreamer, the 2015 Miami Boat Show is THE place to discover the best in boating. This year’s “best in show” features everything from the largest sailing yacht to ever visit the show and a hybrid GPS device, to the debut of the world’s largest center console fishing boat, a “green” yacht powered by natural gas, and an inflatable stand up paddleboard:

The unveiling of the world’s largest center console – HydraSports Custom 53’ Sueños.
The TOTO 110′ Palmer Johnson Sailing Yacht, one of the largest sailing yachts to ever be displayed at the boat show (docked at Strictly Sail at Miamarina at Bayside).
With the increasing popularity of stand up paddle boarding (SUP), Rynkel Inc. will debut the inflatable AIRHEAD Super Stable Standup Paddleboard, ideal for beginners, intermediates and larger riders.

The newest Garmin – navigate from land to sea on one device. In marine mode, the GPSMAP 640 provides tides and currents, depth contours, port plans, marine services and points of interest, while in automotive mode, the GPSMAP 640 announces street names with spoken turn-by-turn directions pulled from the preloaded City Navigator NT road maps for North America.

Record 97 new boating products honored for innovation – Show-goers can get a first glimpse at some of the industry’s best new products, recognized through the boat show’s Innovation Awards, which honor manufacturers and suppliers who bring new products to market. This year’s program received the highest amount of entries on record.
The new Accessory Pavilion, located outside the Miami Beach Convention Center, will showcase thousands of the latest boating gadgets and gear, plus engines and electronics from more than 85 companies.

Get green by learning more about sustainable, eco-friendly options such as the Intrepid 327 Center Console – the first hybrid yacht powered by natural gas.

Be Heard – Creating, Recording and Exploiting Your Music 2/12/15

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Be Heard – Creating, Recording and Exploiting Your Music
Thursday, February 12th, 6pm
beheardBall and Chain
1513 SW 8th street
Little Havana, Miami, FL
Complimentary Admission

The second music event from the Miami-Dade County Film and Entertainment Advisory Board is coming. The event will be a panel on recording music and the state of the industry with the heads and CEO’s of some of the biggest labels and studios, producers, engineers, musicians and more, with a special live music performance by one of Miami’s best. It will cover:

-Home studio vs major studio.
-What are labels looking for from an artist today?
-Should records be radio ready and the state of the industry?

Panelists:
-Steve Gibb- Guitarist/Vocalist for Barry Gibb, formerly of Black Label Society, Crowbar and Kingdom of Sorrow
-Ted Lucas- CEO of Slip and Slide Records
-Matt Knoble- Engineer/Producer, Lenny Kravitz
-Nir Seroussi- President of Sony Latin America

Live performance by Feneiva, one of the New Times top ten of all time from Miami.
Happy Hour and networking from 6-7 Panel at 7 Performance after

If you’re a musician, know a musician or do anything in the entertainment industry really, this will be a great one, so we hope to see you there!

Networking and Fundraising After Work at Fado- Brickell 1/29/15

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Networking and Fundraising After Work
Thursday, January 29, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
imageFadó Irish Pub
900 S Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33130
You can purchase tickets here

Join Miami Matters After Work on Thursday January 29th at Fado Irish Pub 900 S Miami Ave from 6-9PM. Attendees will make connections with other business professionals while they support Chapman Partnership in efforts to empower the homeless. All proceeds will help prep these residence to be ready to secure and sustain a viable job that will keep them from falling homeless ever again. We are building their employment program in three startigic ways: Workshops – Computer Lab – Career Fairs Admission Includes : 1. FIRST SPECIALTY DRINK ON US!!!! 2. 1 FREE RAFFLE TICKET FOR $100.00 GIVEAWAY 3. $5 APPETIZERS 4. MEETING GREAT PEOPLE!

Chapman Partnership Organization is a local Miami organization and homeless shelter that provides comprehensive services to empower homeless residents to become self-sufficient. For more information, please visit www.Chapmanpartnership.org

HistoryMiami presents the 22nd Annual Miami International Map Fair 2/7/15 – 2/8/15

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HistoryMiami presents the 22nd Annual Miami International Map Fair
Sat., Feb. 7, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sun., Feb. 8, 12 – 5 p.m.
mapfairHistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
Admission: $20 for adults, $15 for HistoryMiami members, $10 for university students with ID
More information
Free parking: Miami-Dade County Cultural Center Parking Garage, 50 NW 2 Avenue, Miami, FL

The Miami International Map Fair, the longest continuously running map fair in the world, returns to HistoryMiami. The 22nd Annual Miami International Map Fair will feature over 40 national and international antiquarian map dealers from all over the world, exhibiting over thousands of rare, authentic antique maps within the museum’s exhibition galleries.

For $20 daily admission fee, visitors will be able to see beautiful, historically significant maps from the 19th century to the 21st century, all available for examination and purchase. Throughout the weekend, map dealers will also offer expert opinions to visitors. The fair also features a series of guest lecturers including: Jacqueline V. Nolan, cartographer and GIS specialist with the Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Richard H. Brown, map collector and vice chairman of the Norman Leventhal Map Center at the Boston Public Library, and William B. Ginsberg, collectors, scholar and author of various books in Nordic history.

“HistoryMiami is proud to host one of the largest and enduring map fairs in the world, highlighting an ever-growing admiration for international and rare maps,” Ramiro Ortiz, President/Chief Executive Officer for HistoryMiami. “This event is perfect for anyone interested in history, someone wanting to learn where their family originated, or indulging in travel fantasies!”

Among the maps available at the Map Fair, highlights will include the Reynold’s political map of the United States designed to exhibit the comparative area of the free and slave states (ca. 1856), one of the most beautiful Age of Discovery maps of any part of the world, Theodore de Bry’s highly decorative and magnificently engraved map of the West Indies, Florida and northern South America, Occidentalis Americae Partis, and the famous “Peutinger Table,” or Roman road map of the world, from the Parergon by Abraham Ortelius (1624).

2015 Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE (SOBEWFF) 2/19/15 – 2/22/15

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2015 Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE (SOBEWFF)
sobewffFebruary 19-22, 2015
All over Miami
Website & Tickets

The Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE is pleased to announce its upcoming program of events. The 14th annual Festival, consists of more than 75 events during the four-day, star-studded gourmet gathering, featuring new parties and talent alongside a noticeable refresh of the Festival’s most signature tastings. As it has since its inception, the Festival benefits the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management’s Wine Spectator Restaurant Management Laboratory and Southern Wine & Spirits Beverage Management Center at Florida International University.

Fans will enjoy several new changes at the Festival’s signature Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village featuring MasterCard Grand Tasting Tents & KitchenAid® Culinary Demonstrations. The iconic white tents located beachside between 10th Street and 13th Street off of the historic Ocean Drive will feature more seating and shaded areas, live music and DJs, and free park-and-ride offerings from areas in downtown Miami. The Festival is also pleased to highlight a select group of South Florida’s top-tier culinary talent as the inaugural group of Culinary Captains, representing their respective neighborhoods inside the MasterCard Grand Tasting Tents.

Chefs at the forefront of this event include:
· Downtown Miami/Brickell/Key Biscayne: Aaron Brooks (EDGE Steak & Bar)
· Ft. Lauderdale: Peter Boulukos, The Restaurant People
· Midtown/MiMo: Timon Balloo, SUGARCANE Raw Bar & Grill
· Miami Beach: Jamie DeRosa, Tongue & Cheek
· North Miami Beach/Aventura/Sunny Isles: Tim Andriola, TIMO & Basil Park
· South Miami/Coral Gables/Doral: David Sears, SUSHISAMBA
· Palm Beach/Boca Raton/Delray: Larry LaValley, 3800 Ocean
· Wynwood/Design District: Michael Shikany, SHIKANY

The 2015 program also features more than 20 intimate dinner experiences throughout the weekend, highlighting revered culinary talent from around the world with exquisite wines, select spirits, and pairings from the Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida portfolio. The New York Times Dinner Series boasts an all-star line-up of chefs, including Amol Agarwal, Jimmy Bannos Jr., Aaron Brooks, Ashley Christensen, Ben Ford, Charles Gabriel, Linton Hopkins, JJ Johnson, Vikas Khanna, Jonathan Lane, Christopher Lee, and Marcus Samuelsson. Also part of this series is the Festival’s annual Tribute Dinner presented by Bank of America at Loews Miami Beach, the Festival’s host hotel. Hosted by Tribute Dinner Culinary Chairman José Andrés and Master of Ceremonies Harold McGee, the evening will honor the contributions of renowned Chef Juan Mari Arzak, the acclaimed pioneer of Basque cuisine and the president and CEO of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Ted Baseler, to the hospitality industry.

Those looking to deepen their knowledge of wines, spirits and beer will enjoy the vast array of offerings that are part of this year’s Wine Spectator Wine Seminars and Bank of America Lifestyle Seminars. The beverage prowess of Miami Herald and Miami.com Food Editor Evan Benn, mixologist Francesco Lafranconi, top editors from Wine Spectator, as well as authors and authorities Anthony Giglio and Joshua Wesson are sure to entertain and inspire the palates of attendees.

The Festival is also excited to showcase a variety of late-night soirées throughout the weekend, such as:
· Tacos After Dark hosted by Aaron Sanchez
· Mix It Up with Morimoto & Friends
· Frost: A Sprinkles Wonderland hosted by Candace Nelson
· The Art of Tiki: A Cocktail Showdown hosted by Emeril Lagasse
· Cigars & Spirits
· Medianoches & Mixology hosted by Alex Guarnaschelli
· Death by Chocolate: A Dessert Party hosted by Dominique Ansel
· Bobby Flay’s Caribbean Heat

More iconic tastings, afternoon parties, and even the Festival’s first event welcoming your four-legged friends at Yappie Hour presented by BarkBox hosted by Rachael Ray, round out the 2015 Festival program.

“This is surely a year that our loyal fans will do a double-take at the program and new attendees will find plenty of events to choose from,” predicts Festival Founder & Director Lee Brian Schrager, who also serves as Vice President of Corporate Communications & National Events at Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc. “We have made significant changes to upgrade the experience at our signature Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village and are taking our beloved event, The Q, to the next level by partnering with Meatopia.”

The Festival kicks off on Thursday, February 19 with Ronzoni Pasta’s 100th Anniversary Seaside Spaghetti Soirée sponsored by MIAMI magazine hosted by Debi Mazar & Gabriele Corcos, a celebration of pasta and all forms of Italian-American cuisine under the Festival’s signature white tents in the sand behind South Beach’s iconic Delano. These same sparkling white sands will be the foundation for the brand new version of the Festival’s treasured celebration of all things grilled, braised and barbecued as Meatopia: The Q Revolution presented by Creekstone Farms hosted by Guy Fieri curated by Josh Ozersky on Saturday, February 21.

The Festival is taking significant strides in 2015 to upgrade its landmark Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village featuring MasterCard Grand Tasting Tents & KitchenAid® Culinary Demonstrations. While enjoying samplings from a seemingly endless variety of restaurants and wine and spirits brands from the Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida portfolio, attendees will notice key advancements to the beachside venue which spans from 10th Street to 13th Street off Ocean Drive. Changes include more seating and shaded areas, live music and DJs, select ‘park and ride’ offerings (at no additional cost), and the introduction of chef Culinary Captains who will represent cohorts of chefs from various neighborhoods throughout South Florida.

New events taking place throughout the 2015 Festival include:
Poolside Paella Party hosted by José Andrés
Tacos After Dark hosted by Aarón Sánchez
Empanada & Wine Happy Hour
A rooftop ice cream and chocolate party with Candace Nelson of the Beverly Hills based Sprinkles Cupcakes, who is known for catching the taste buds of celebrities like Oprah Winfrey
Tribute to the resurgence of tiki culture mixology during a late-night, poolside bartender competition hosted by Emeril Lagasse
A late-night spiced up soirée centered around Caribbean-jerk hosted by cookbook author, chef and restaurateur Bobby Flay
Dessert done South Beach-style by modern day Willy Wonka and Cronutâ„¢ inventor Dominique Ansel
Plus an unprecedented series of intimate and unique dinner experiences featuring world-renowned culinary talent!

Fan favorite events such as the Amstel Light Burger Bash presented by Schweid & Sons hosted by Rachael Ray, Fontainebleau Miami Beach presents Wine Spectator’s Best of the Best sponsored by Bank of America & Merrill Lynch, Fun and Fit as a Family featuring Goya Kidz Kitchen, YogArt presents Buddhas and Bellinis, Bank of America Lifestyle Seminars, Wine Spectator Wine Seminars, Goya Foods’ Swine & Wine hosted by Marc Forgione, and more will return, sure to satiate every type of budget and palate.

Loews Miami Beach, the Festival’s host hotel, will again host the annual Tribute Dinner sponsored by Bank of America; part of The New York Times Dinner Series. The 2015 Festival will honor Chef Juan Mari Arzak, the acclaimed pioneer of Basque cuisine, and Ted Baseler, president and CEO of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates.

Join the Cast of Into the Woods for a private reception at Hotel Croydon 1/29/15

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Join the Cast of Into the Woods for a private reception
Thursday, January 29, 2015 – 9:30 PM
image001Hotel Croydon
3720 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140
RSVP Required to crueda@arshtcenter.org

Come join a great gathering to celebrate Titus Burgess playing the role of the Witch in the Arsht Center’s stage production of Into The Woods! The Arsht was mentioned in media for the beautiful diversity in its cast of Into The Woods as hype continued around the movie’s lack thereof.

Come to meet this talented actor and enjoy complimentary cocktails and lite bites at a gorgeous location on South Beach.

INTO THE WOODS features an all-star cast comprised of stellar local talent and New York-based actors including Broadway’s Tituss Burgess (Jersey Boys, The Little Mermaid, Guys and Dolls and TV’s “30 Rock”) and Arielle Jacobs (In The Heights). INTO THE WOODS is the inaugural production by DreamCatcher Theatre, a new South Florida-based company led by Miami native brother-sister team Natalie and J.J. Caruncho. Meet them at this exclusive event to celebrate Theater Up Close.

Don’t have tickets to see the Thursday, Jan. 29th performance of Into The Woods? Click here.

Life Is Art 6 Year Anniversary Party 1/31/15

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6 Year Anniversary Party and Fundraiser
Saturday, January 31, 7:00pm-11:00pm
LIA6flyer8Hotel Astor
956 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tickets: $75 at the door
$50 in advance with Promo Code: Soul
Buy Advance Tickets Now

A wonderful evening of music, art, dance, libations, cuisine, performance, good vibes and good company celebrating six years of supporting arts and community.

Live Music by: Bows & Ties – Montserrat Franco
Special Performance by Jane “Jei” Castro
DJ Hank Justice
Live Painting by: Ileana Collazo – Aquarela Sabol – TeePop – Nicole Salgar
Live Performance by: Kikimora
Complimentary Libations by: Miami Club Rum
Cuisine Tastings
Free Mini Massages by: Freshly Squeezed
Poetry by: Oscar Fuentes, the Biscayne Poet

Changemakers before #Changemaker was cool.

For six years, Life Is Art has worked to support and promote our local arts and artists, as well as the community, other organizations, local businesses and our residents. We have committed ourselves to make Miami a better place to live, work and love. Founded in 2009, we were one of the few groups to focus on local artists and provide a wide range of services and opportunities. Now, we are celebrating the sixth year of providing much-needed services, as we look forward to grow and do more for the community.

Venue Sponsor: Hotel Astor
Drink Sponsor: Miami Club Rum
Media Sponsors: Tropicult, MiamiArtZine
Friends Sponsor: Alban Communications

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Closing Reception Thirty Years on the Road 1/28/15

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Closing Reception Thirty Years on the Road
Wednesday, January 28th, 8:00pm – 10:00pm
artcenterclosingArtCenter/ South Florida
800-810 & 924 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Join us for the closing reception of Thirty Years on the Road. The exhibition encompasses our two exhibition spaces, The Richard Shack Gallery and Project 924, as well as the 924 Vitrine, the Lincoln-Meridian windows and four Windows@Walgreens locations.

The Richard Shack Gallery & Project 924
Gallery Hours | Mon-Thu 12-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-9pm

Plus Lincoln-Meridian windows and Windows@Walgreens locations throughout Miami Beach.

This event is free and open to the public.

Knight Arts Challenge South Florida 1/26/15 – 2/23/15

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Knight Arts Challenge South Florida

14703-KF-KACM-Soul of Art_300x250Beginning Jan. 26, South Floridians can apply for the Knight Arts Challenge, which funds the best ideas for bringing the community together through the arts. The deadline for the challenge, a project of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, is Feb. 23. KnightArts.org

Knight Foundation will host a kickoff party at Gramps in Wynwood on Jan. 27, where applicants can meet other artists, past winners and Knight Foundation staff. In addition, as a way to recruit ideas from South Florida’s many neighborhoods, Knight Foundation will host a series of Community Q&A sessions. The events, taking place Feb. 2-5, will offer tips on creating a standout application, information on the challenge timeline and more. The schedule is below.

“Whether you are an arts organization or a small collective, a longtime South Florida artist or someone who moved to town recently, we want to hear from you,” said Dennis Scholl, vice president of arts for Knight Foundation. “Our goal is to make art general in South Florida. We do that through the challenge, and finding the best grassroots ideas for bringing our community together through the arts.”
Anyone can apply. All it takes is 150 words to fill out the initial application, which will be available at knightarts.org and is deliberately designed to be simple to encourage nontraditional applicants.

There are only three rules for the challenge:
1) The idea must be about the arts.
2) The project must take place in or benefit South Florida
3) The grant recipients must find funds to match Knight’s commitment.

Knight has received more than 8,900 ideas from the South Florida community since launching the challenge in 2008. In total, 241 projects have received almost $25 million in funding.

Since 2006, Knight Foundation has invested more than $86 million in South Florida’s cultural community. Those funds have launched a new media program that includes the signature “Wallcasts” at the acclaimed New World Symphony campus, helped present Ibero-American films at the Miami International Film Festival, and are bringing every Miami-Dade third-grader to the new Pérez Art Museum Miami, among other projects.  The approach is two-pronged: Knight Foundation aims to open up institutions to more South Floridians with large grants, while the Arts Challenge ensures that smaller, grassroots efforts fuel and refresh the arts scene.

The Knight Arts Challenge kickoff party takes place Tuesday, Jan. 27 at Gramps More Info
Click Here for the Community Q&As schedule

For updates, follow #knightarts on Twitter, @knightfdn on Instagram and Knight Foundation on Facebook.

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Knight Arts Challenge Community Q&As 2/2/15 – 2/6/15

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Knight Arts Challenge Community Q&As
kac-south-florida-eblastMonday, February 2, 7 p.m.
ArtSouth, South Miami Community Center
5800 SW 66 St.
South Miami, FL

Tuesday, , February 3, 7 p.m.
The Projects at FATVillage
523 NW First Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Wednesday, , February 4, 7 p.m.
Cannonball
1035 N. Miami Ave., No. 300
Downtown Miami, FL

Thursday, February 5, 7 p.m.
African Heritage Cultural Arts Center
6161 NW 22nd Ave.
Miami, FL

Friday, , February 6, 11 a.m.
Custom House Museum
281 Front St.
Key West, FL
park at the Westin

The Community Q&As will be cohosted by ArtSouth, city of South Miami, African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, Key West Art and Historical Society, the Westin Key West Resort & Marina, Florida Keys Council of the Arts, Cannonball, FatVillage and Broward Cultural Division.

Beginning Jan. 26, South Floridians can apply for the Knight Arts Challenge, which funds the best ideas for bringing the community together through the arts. The deadline for the challenge, a project of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, is Feb. 23. More here.

Taste Of Cuba Festival at Hialeah Park 2/28/15 – 3/1/15

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Taste Of Cuba Festival at Hialeah Park
February 28, 12pm-12am, March 1, 12pm-10am
Taste-of-Cuba-Festival-2015-663x1024 Hialeah Park
100 E 32nd St
Hialeah, Florida 33013

– 2 Dias de Diversión
Nuestra Cultura-Musica-Dominos
& Comida Cubana
Entrada Gratis Al Publico En General

What makes Taste of Cuba unique from other events in the South Florida area is that it will allow guests to experience traditions only found in Cuba. Everything one will see, hear, taste, and embark on an experience, that will take them back to a time where Cuba influenced and enriched Miami society. Classical foods such as lechon asado, carne con papa, rice and beans and yuca will be sure to tantalize your taste buds. Enjoy typical Cuban beverages while being engulfed in the Africana beats of the country.

Besides exquisite foods and drinks that will be offered, guests can also enjoy a simple and delicious cafe con leche. Cigars will be hand rolled at your request and finished in time for you to peruse the Art Walk that is right next door. Along the river, local artists will be displaying their masterpieces for the public to enjoy.

An exclusive asset to Taste of Cuba is the luxurious VIP area where guests can indulge in all you can eat food, drinks and smoke cigars. VIP guests will receive a badge and be exposed to the ultimate Cuban experience.

Instagram: @tasteofcuba
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Caribe Film Fest Black History Month Event 2/27/15-2/28/15

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Caribe Film Fest Black History Month Event
Friday, February 27, 2015 at 12:00PM – Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 9:00PM
cffpromoflier5lowresLittle Haiti Cultural Center
212 59 Terrace
Miami, FL 33137
Buy Tickets Online

Welcome To The Inaugural Caribe Film Fest
A celebration of film from the Caribbean and the Americas.

Feature Films
Workshops
72 Hour Film Challenge Film Screenings
Award Show
Prizes

For More Information Visit www.CaribeFilmFest.com

The 2nd Annual Eats N Beats During Miami Food and Wine Week 2015 2/21/15

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The 2nd Annual Eats N Beats During Miami Food and Wine Week
February 21st, 2015, 8:30pm (7:30pm for VIP)
eatsMoore Building
4040 NE Second Ave.
Design District Miami, FL 33137
Tickets and Info

Eats N Beats, the hugely successful food and spirits event is back again during Miami Food & Wine Week! The first annual Eats N Beats welcomed over 3,500 foodies who were looking to experience an event that was equal parts food, spirits, and music with just the right amount of Miami flare!

Eats N Beats was created as a way to bring Miami Food & Wine week back to the South Floridian. Dubbed the “by locals for locals” event by numerous publications, Eats N Beats welcomed scores of event guests who sampled over 40 of Miami’s best eateries and dozens of wine and spirits. Food coupled with amazing music by some of Miami’s best bands and DJ talents along with nightlife inspired production made this event, uniquely Miami.

Last year Eats N Beats proudly showcased a stellar line up that included: Red Steakhouse, Meat Market, Petit Pois, Steve Haas’s City Hall Restaurant, Nikki Beach, Bongos Cuban Café, Larios on the Beach, Pride & Joy BBQ, Brother Jimmy’s BBQ, Alma Mexicana, The Passion Group-(Dolores, but you can call me Lolita, Crazy About You, and Love is Blind), Celebrity Chef Ralph Pagano’s Unnamed Mexican Restaurant, Sake Room Express, The Rusty Pelican, RA Sushi, Certified Steaks & Seafood, Lemoni Pizzeria, Imperia Restaurant & Lounge, Juana M Brickell, and Epicure Gourmet Market & Café. Eats N Beats also featured a dessert lounge and a stable of top shelf liquors, beer, and wine.

Eats N Beats is a perfect showcase of local culinary artistry paired with premium wines and spirits, minus the velvet rope. Comprised of some of the most renowned restaurants in South Florida, to some of the most mouthwatering dessert artists, Eats N Beats will satisfy the local food enthusiast as well as the sophisticated “foodie” expecting to delight in some of the best dishes and libations our city has to offer. Not to worry, keeping true to our City known for beauty and some flash, the event will touch on all of the senses. Complete with dynamic production, local VIPS and Celebs Eats N Beats will also be outfitted with the comforts one has come to expect from an event in Miami. The showcase will attract those looking for an alternative type of food event, one that brings the best of three worlds: food, music and wines/spirits together seamlessly.

Lampidis Cancer Foundation Annual Fundraiser 2/5/15

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Lampidis Cancer Foundation Annual Fundraiser
indise the districtFebruary 5th 6-9 p.m.
The District
190 NE 46th St
Miami FL 33137
Tickets $40 in advance, $50 at the door

Dr. Theodore Lampidis at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is a world leading authority on glucose metabolism and its effect on cancerous tumors. The National Cancer Institute has stated in their reviews of his research that “Dr. Lampidis’ work could eventually lead to cures in certain cancers.”

Unfortunately, due to federal funding cuts, his lab is at risk of closing, leaving his groundbreaking research with an uncertain future.

Please lend your support and help to keep his pioneering work going so that it can one day benefit cancer sufferers worldwide.

Food by Horacio Rivadero, Best Chef South Semi Finalist 2014
Wine by YaYa Wines
Raffle and Auction sponsored by Worldpay

Lampidis Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) corporation. All donations are tax deductible.

Big Bang H2Glow Kick-Off Reception 1/15/15

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Big Bang H2Glow Kick-Off Reception
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600 Brickell Ave
Wednesday January 14, 2015
6pm – 8 pm
Please invite your friends and send RSVP’s to
jquinones@frostscience.org or rrobinson@sciencegala.com

Learn more about our new state of art Science Museum.
This is your chance to not only get your Big Bang ticket and a hard hat tour
but you can also become a Founding Member of the Young Patrons.

BIG BANG H2GLOW is on April 18, 2015
Start the Countdown with us this Wednesday!

Behind The Walls 1/15/15

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Behind The Walls
behindthewallsThursday Jan. 15th, 7pm
The Filling Station Lofts
1657 North Miami Ave, Unit 1015
Miami, FL 33137
RSVP Required: rsvp@aedistrictmiami.com

Arts + Entertainment District, Mixed Media Collective, Artist Daniel “Krave” Fila host

Join us for an evening of conversations + libations with Miami’s art community in conjunction with the unveiling of the Filling Station Project. An esteemed panel of local artists, gallery owners, editors, photographers + leading art-community activists will engage in compelling discussions about the Miami art scene.

Panelists Include
Daniel “Krave” Fila
Raymond “Gems” Adrian
Jose Mertz
Ruben Ubiera
2Alas
Brisky Gallery curator, Luis Valle
Caitlin Granfield of the Miami Herald
Danna Bitton of Danna B. Interiors
Robert William De Los Rios of Wynwoodmap.com
Moderated by: Jose Duran of the Miami New Times

Enjoy complimentary crafted cocktails courtesy of Don Q Rum and Expressed Juice, bites courtesy of 221 Café and brews by PBR, as well as curated sounds by Prism Music Group.
Doors open at 7pm with panel discussion and screening kicking off at 8pm. Join DJ Keen One for fresh beats at the rooftop pool starting at 9pm to close out the night.

Theatre Night featuring Ragtime 1/29/15

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Theatre Night featuring Ragtime
Theatre-Night-01292015_4733914Thursday, January 29, 2015 5:30PM – 8:00PM
Actor’s Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL
Tickets On Sale Online Only

RAGTIME is a sweeping musical portrait of early 20th century America tells the powerful tale of a white, upper-middle class family, an African American couple, and an Eastern European immigrant escaping to America with his daughter, as they all confront the timeless contradictions of wealth, poverty, freedom, prejudice, hope, and despair in pursuit of the American Dream. Unfolding through the fiery rhythms of Harlem and Tin Pan Alley, and the vibrant klezmer of the Lower East Side, this vivid and unforgettable Tony-winning score bursts onto the stage “on the wheels of a dream” in what will be the largest and most epic production ever staged at Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre.

Fabulous Miami Multichamber of Commerce Event 1/14/15

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Fabulous Miami Multichamber of Commerce Event
event1Wednesday, January 14th 2015, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
American Social Restaurant in Brickell
690 SW 1st Ct
Miami FL, 33130
Cost: Members $10, Non-Members $15 in advance
Cost at the Door: Members $15, Non-Members $20 at the door
Valet Parking: $ 6 Valet before 6 pm , $10 after or Public Parking
rsvp@fabulousmiami.com by Tuesday, January 13th 2015
Dress Code: Business Attire

The Chambers of Bolivia, Camacol,Coconut Grove, Colombia, Chile, Downtown Miami & Brickell, Ecuador, Haití, Honduras, Junior Chamber International, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru,Poland , along with Brickell Rotary Club of Miami Brickell, invite you to celebrate the Monthly Multichamber of Commerce networking.

Mix and mingle with local professionals, promote your business, share your ideas, expand your network and have fun! Members $10 in advance and $15 at the door cash only Non-members $15 in advance and $20 at the door cash only

Pioneers at MDC: Jim McKelvey 1/14/15

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Pioneers at MDC: Jim McKelvey
Wednesday, January 14, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
mckelveyThe Idea Center
315 NE 2nd Ave
Building 8, 5th Floor
Miami, FL 33132

PIONEERS @ MDC is a monthly series at The Idea Center that will bring game-changers from all industries to share the trials and triumphs of building their ideas. Our next pioneer is Jim McKelvey: Co-Founder & Founder, Company: Square & LaunchCode

Engage in conversation with Jim McKelvey, the co-founder of Square, a $6 billion company that revolutionized the mobile payment industry.

Jim is also the founder of, LaunchCode, a non-profit organization that creates pathways to economic opportunity and upward mobility through apprenticeships and job placement in technology. Have you ever been turned down based on a lack of experience or degree? Thanks to LaunchCode, you can land your dream job without worrying about experience.

Whole Foods Market Downtown Miami Grand Opening 1/14/15

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Whole Foods Market Downtown Miami Grand Opening!
wholefoodsWednesday, January 14, 9:00am
Whole Foods
299 Southeast 3rd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33131

Please join us to celebrate the grand opening of Whole Foods Market Downtown Miami! We will open the store with our traditional bread breaking ceremony at 9am. Customers will enjoy live Latin beats to get la fiesta started! The first 500 customers in line on opening day will also receive mystery gift cards, valued at $5, $10, $20, $50, with one card valued at $500. See you next Wednesday!

Art Auction to Benefit Leonard Turkel Scholarship Fund at Miami Dade College 1/16/15

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Art Auction to Benefit Leonard Turkel Scholarship Fund at Miami Dade College
Leonard-Turkel_2Friday, January 16, 2015, 6 – 8 p.m.
MDC Museum of Art + Design
The Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College
600 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL
RSVP Requested
*Live Auction begins at 7:30 p.m.

The Miami Dade College Foundation and the Turkel Familycordially invite you to support the newly established Leonard Turkel Scholarship Fund at Miami Dade College

Online Silent Auction of Works by Leonard Turkel to Benefit the Leonard Turkel Scholarship Fund. Bid now

Tuesdays with Series Presentation by Myra Wexler 1/13/15

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Tuesdays with…Series Presentation by Myra Wexler
Tuesday, January 13th, 7pm
Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU
301 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Free for JMOF-FIU Members; $5 Non-Members
RSVP: info@jewishmuseum.com or 786.972.3175
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In conjunction with the exhibition, The Chosen, JMOF-FIU presents this series to spotlight contemporary movers and shakers in the Miami art community, featuring diverse art collectors, gallerists and writers.

This particular evening features Myra Wexler, aka “YO MOMMA”. In recent years, Myra has become a pillar of the Miami art scene and the Wynwood Arts District. From her Musing with Myra Series of art chats to the original portraits created by local artists, everyone knows Myra!

Eat Drink Support Art Dimensions Variable Turns 5 1/9/15

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Eat Drink Support Art- Dimensions Variable Turns 5
January 9, 2015, 7 pm – Midnight
Dimensions Variable Parking Lot
DV-Banner06100 NE 11 Street
Miami, FL 33132
Tickets are $40 per person
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Food, Open Bar, Music, Performances and Silent Auction—Celebrating DVs Last 5 Years and Funding Our Future.

Come celebrate with us! We’re going to party outside in our parking lot and have works available for silent auction in the gallery. Food, open bar, music and performances in a night of support for DV and culture in Miami.

The proceeds from ticket sales and silent auction will go directly to funding DV’s programming which includes a stipend for each artist exhibiting. A percentage of all artwork auction sales will go directly to the donating artists.

Silent Auction Supporting Artists: Kerry Phillips, Antonia Wright, Kelley Johnson, Fabian Peña, Adler Guerrier, Thom Wheeler Castillo, Carlos Rigau, Xavier Cortada, Olivia Ramos, Goran Tomcic, Reed van Brunschot, Felice Grodin, Frances Trombly, Christy Gast, Joseriberto Perez, Jude Broughan, Jacin Giordano, Allison Matherly, Felecia Chizuko Carlisle, Carrie Sieh, Nellie Appleby, Luis Gispert, Margrethe Aanestad, T M Sisters, Jim Drain, Leyden Rodriguez-Casanova, Ruben Millares, Stuart Sheldon, Maritza Molina, Samantha Salzinger, Jenny Brillhart, Natalya Laskis, Audrey Hynes, Moira Holohan, Park McArthur, Glexis Novoa, Eddie Negron, Kathleen Hudspeth, Cristina Lei Rodriguez and more.

Unlocking the Keys to Philanthropy Conference 1/15/15

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Unlocking the Keys to Philanthropy Conference
Thursday, January 15, 2015, 7:30AM – 4:30PM
keysUniversity of Miami
6200 San Amaro Drive
Coral Gables, FL
$75: Members of AFP, PPP, UM Alumni /Staff; Early Bird until 1/9/15: $60
$95: Non-Members (and Future Members); Early Bird until 1/9/15: $80
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A day of sharing and learning for fundraising professionals, CEOs and Board Members that will enhance skills, add to knowledge, generate new ideas and connect with others to build collaborations and partnerships.

7:30 a.m., Registration and Breakfast / Networking / Visit vendor tables

8:30 a.m., Welcome: Leana Cianfoni & Ilene Zweig, Conference Co-chairs
Introduction of Keynote Speaker: Steven Marcus, Ed.D, CEO, Health Foundation of South Florida

Keys To Reaching Your Donors By Demonstrating Impact
Lori Larson, Sr. Director of GuideStar DonorEdge is an expert in donor relations and nonprofit outreach. Lori will share her knowledge of customer development.

9:45 a.m. Keys To The Campaign
Panel of Experts will discuss the vision, the need, the goal, the execution. Panelists include: Sergio Gonzalez, UM SVP Advancement & External Affairs; Marilyn March, Exec. Dir., Women’s Fund of Miami-Dade; Mitch Kaplan, Founder of Miami Book Fair.

11:00 a.m. Keys To The Vault
Panel of Donors / Volunteers will discuss why they are involved with their respective organizations; Expectations from the organization. Panel: To be Announced.
Panel Moderator: Matt Haggman, Miami Program Director The Knight Foundation

12:15 p.m. Buffet Lunch / Networking

1:00 p.m. All I Know About Fundraising I Learned In Detroit – Lessons From A Challenging Economy
Tammy Zonker, is an expert in transformational major gift fundraising. During this session she will share the journey of securing a $27.1 million gift.

2:00 p.m. Dessert Social and Networking

2:30 p.m. Keys To The Experts
Round Table Discussions with experts in all aspects of Fundraising. Each attendee will be able to participate in 3 round tables.

3:45 p.m. Keys To Having Fun Fundraising

Bakehouse Second Friday 1/9/15

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Bakehouse Second Friday
Friday, January 9, 2015, 7:00pm – 10:00pm
2ndfridayThe Bakehouse Art Complex
561 NW 32nd Street
Miami Florida 33127

Enjoy a special performance by Miami’s beloved Spam Allstars, open studios, food trucks, the closing of In Response – featuring the work of our artists and Kathryn Andrews (on loan from the De La Cruz Collection) –and the debut of “Swenson Shots” in the Swenson Gallery, also curated by our very own Justin H. Long!

Swenson Shots are designed to give emerging artists their first experience producing a gallery show from start to finish and provide a space for a more experienced artist to experiment and showcase a new line of work. The shows will have a fast turnaround, with artists having the space from Monday to Sunday with an opening on Wednesday. This is just enough time to set up, have an opening, lead a talk, document the show, and conduct private visits with curators, gallerists, and potential buyers. This complete, soup-to-nuts opportunity is key to launching promising careers beyond the studio and into the professional art world.

Downtown Miami First Friday Art Walk 1/2/15

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Downtown Miami First Friday Art Walk
Friday, January 2, 6:00pm – 11:00pm
McCormick Place, Downtown Miami
firstfriday111 SW 3rd St
Miami, FL 33130

McCormick Place Presents
The Gallery Curated by: Elvira Aedo-Dago
Maestro Rafael Soriano, Maestro Rafael Consuegra, Mario Ayerbe, Stephen Gamson, Lloyd Goradesky, Marianna Fox, Vito Bonanno

Fine Art Studios
7th Floor: Eleazar Delgado Studio, Monique Lassooij
2nd Floor: Irela Fabiola Amato, Sidney Cooper, Gustavo Gonzalez, Karen Kim, Daniela Canabal, Sharon Rauvola, Benedicte Blanc-Fontenille
3rd Floor: Andrea Beloff, Arrington Magny, Jaro Joseph, Jairo Granda, Yvonne Pfeiffer, Sophie Perrault, Aida Seroussi

38th Annual Art Deco Weekend Celebrates Miami Beach 100 Year Anniversary 1/16/15-1/18/15

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38th Annual Art Deco Weekend Celebrates Miami Beach 100 Year Anniversary
artdecoweekend Friday, January 16, Noon – 11PM
Saturday, January 17, 10AM – 11PM
Sunday, January 18, 10AM – 8PM
Ocean Drive & Lummus Park
between 5th & 13th Streets
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Website

Art Deco Weekend 2015 celebrates 100 years of history, architecture and people! Join us January 16th – 18th as we take a step back in time and remember the last 100 years of Miami Beach.

Every year during Art Deco Weekend, Miami Design Preservation League closes Ocean Drive to traffic. Over 140 vendors line Lummus Park and Ocean Drive displaying vintage and handmade paintings, photography, jewelry, sculptures, posters and more. Ocean Drive fills with street entertainment, classic cars and people. However, the main attraction is the Art Deco buildings sitting on the most famous street in South Florida!

A lively and entertaining menu of family friendly entertainment takes over Ocean Drive during Art Deco Weekend. Come see stilt walkers, magicians, dancers, strolling characters and more! The Art Deco Weekend lectures are held in the Art Deco Museum at 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, Fl 33139.

The Promenade is our cultural hub at Art Deco Weekend. Attendees will be able to dance to music from the 1920s, 30s & 40s as jazz musicians & big bands take the stage. Attendees will be able to see furniture and home accessories made in Art Deco decades. Models will take the stage and showcase clothing and accessories made or inspired by the Art Deco era. Finally, the ADW Film Series will feature films made in Miami Beach as we celebrate the “100 Years of Miami Beach!”

Art Deco Weekend invites you to be a part of the first annual Deco Dance-A-Thon, Saturday, January 17, 3–6 p.m., sponsored by Art Deco Napier. Cost to enter is $30 for Individuals and $50 per Couple. Prizes go to the best dancer, best costume and more!

Art Deco Weekend is happy to present the 5th Annual Art Deco Weekend Fashion Show. The Miami Design Preservation League has partnered with Tatyana Clothing, Iris Chase Designs, Beauty Touches Group, and Beauty Schools of America to bring you an exciting hour of Art Deco Fashion and Music.

Art Deco Weekend is an official venue for Swingsomnia and Vintage Swing Celebration attendees! Swing dance and music enthusiasts from across the country will come together to spotlight the Swing Era and accentuate community instead of the difference that set people apart. Sarah Jane and the Blue Notes and the Shiny Shoes Band will take the stage as nearly 200 dancers hit the floor for a fun night of music and dance! Friday, January 16, 2015 8pm – 11pm at the Promenade, 12th and Ocean (on the sand).

The Playground is a special area of Art Deco Weekend for kids and families. The Playground is open to the public on Saturday (1/17) and Sunday (1/18) from NOON – 5PM. The Playground is located in Lummus Park by 13th street and features live performances just for kids along with kids activities and vendors. On Sunday, we will kick off the day at the Playground with an event for dogs, so bring the whole family to Art Deco Weekend and visit the Playground! On Sunday, at the Playground, all the participating dogs will receive a doggie bag at our Arf Deco doggie meet-up. Awards will be given out at the Playground Stage for MOST DECO DOG and to the DOG & OWNER who look the most alike along with a handful of other fun awards.

The B.I.G. Summit Technology Conference 1/20/15

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The B.I.G. Summit – Technology Conference
Tuesday, January 20th, 7:00am – 6:00pm
bigsummitNew World Center
500 17th St
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tickets: $299 Standard
Use code ROIM99 to save $200 off Standard Tickets.
$499 VIP (includes preferred seating, VIP lunch with speakers & special guests, and special gifts)
$99 Student (with ID)
All tickets include, breakfast, lunch, and access to the After Party. Access to all sessions and post summit presentation materials also included.
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Each year the B.I.G. (Business, Innovation and Growth) Summit welcomes audiences of visionaries, business titans, entrepreneurs, media, business, and community leaders to a day of game-changing BIG ideas and disruptive technologies for propelling business forward.

This year’s Summit will feature keynote speaker Randi Zuckerberg (Facebook early executive), as well as Peter Rubin (Wired Magazine Senior Editor), Elizabeth Baron (Ford), and other noteworthy technology experts outlined in our Speakers section.

The outstanding lineup of global business leaders will discuss some of the most challenging and important issues of business, education, and entertainment in today’s ever-changing environment. Attendees will gain insight into how best to utilize the rapidly advancing world of technology to gain a competitive edge.

The B.I.G Summit is about fostering the culture of innovation, cutting-edge technology, intellectual support, and helping attendees identify and access resources that will fuel each stage of their business and the engine for economic vitality.

Miami’s First Annual Doggy Fest at Bayfront Park 1/10/15

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Miami’s First Annual Doggy Fest
Saturday, January 10, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
DOGGYFESTPOSTERBayfront Park
301 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132

Calling all animal lovers! The First Annual Doggy Fest will be making its way to Bayfront Park offering a fun-filled day for pooches and dog lovers alike. On Saturday, January 10, 2015, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., families and their canine companions are invited to attend Doggy Fest where there will be a lineup of doggy fashion and talent shows, live music and entertainment, pet adoptions, contests, obstacle courses, vendor booths, food trucks, doggy treats and much more.

The event, presented by Duquesa Promotions, is the first of its kind in Miami, drawing an expected couple thousand attendees. Among guests attending are local celebrities and media personalities with their four-legged friends.

Highlights of Doggy Fest include the Owner/Dog Lookalike Contest, Cutest/Ugliest Contest, Doggy Fashion Show, Obstacle/Agility Course, live music and entertainment by Ricky Valido, No restrictions and Yeshiva.

Sponsors include 1-800-PetMeds, car2go, Laser Eye Center of Miami, Doggie Bag Café, Baru Urbano, D.O.G. Miami, Pet Limo, Pet Heaven, JustLikeGrass.com, The Canine Line and many more.

ThinkBike 2015: Plaza Party 1/15/15

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ThinkBike 2015: Plaza Party
Thursday, January 15, 2015, 3:30PM – 5:00PM
logosHistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
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Join us on Thursday, January 15th 3:30-5 PM for the free, closing festivities of ThinkBike 2015, a four-day celebration and study of how biking can make Miami more livable and sustainable.

Brought to you by the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in cooperation with Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization, Friends of the Underline, the Dutch Cycling Embassy, Bike305 and The Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade, ThinkBike 2015 features several presentations and workshops at HistoryMiami and the Downtown Miami-Dade County Public Library.

Led by an experienced team of Dutch urban planning and mobility experts, ThinkBike 2015 focuses on The Underline, the transformative 10-mile linear park and urban trail below Metrorail from the Miami River to Dadeland South, and how it can enhance connectivity, mobility, and biking safety for hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors.

The opening session on Monday, January 12th, kicks off with a public presentation of Dutch best practices for bike infrastructure, planning, and implementation and ends with a virtual bike ride along the M-Path (RSVP here). The closing session, Thursday, January 15th, from 1-3:30 PM, will feature the findings and recommendations for the Underline’s implementation (RSVP here).

Sign up now and bring your friends for the free fun from 3:30-5 PM on January 15th for the ThinkBike 2015 Party on the Plaza. We’ll present a VanMoof bicycle to the lucky winner of the LoveBike contest, and have music, entertainment and goodies for everyone who attends.

LoveBike: Enter to win a VanMoof bike courtesy of The Netherlands Consulate in Miami. Visit www.theunderline.org/lovebike, tell us what you like and don’t like about biking in Miami. Entries accepted through January 12, 2015. We’ll announce the winner at the ThinkBike 2015 closing event: Party on the Plaza, HistoryMiami on January 15th 3:30-5 PM.

ThinkBike 2015: Opening Event 1/12/15

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ThinkBike 2015: Opening Event
Monday, January 12, 2015, 9:00AM – 12:00PM
thinkbikeHistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
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Join us at HistoryMiami on Monday, January 12th 9AM – 12PM for the opening event of ThinkBike 2015, a four-day celebration and study of how biking can make Miami more livable and sustainable.

Brought to you by the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in cooperation with Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization, Friends of the Underline, the Dutch Cycling Embassy, Bike305 and The Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade, ThinkBike 2015 features several presentations and workshops at HistoryMiami and the Downtown Miami-Dade County Public Library.

Led by an experienced team of Dutch urban planning and mobility experts, ThinkBike 2015 focuses on The Underline, the transformative 10-mile linear park and urban trail below Metrorail from the Miami River to Dadeland South, and how it can enhance connectivity, mobility, and biking safety for hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors.

The opening session on Monday, January 12th, kicks off with a public presentation of Dutch best practices for bike infrastructure, planning, and implementation. Experts will share how the Netherlands was transformed into the world’s most bike-friendly country, where the bike is used as an alternative to driving a car. The kickoff concludes with a virtual bike ride along the M-Path, the existing bike path below Metrorail.

Sign up now for the closing session on Thursday, January 15th, from 1-3:30 PM at HistoryMiami, which will feature the findings and recommendations for the Underline’s implementation by renowned mobility and infrastructure experts (RSVP here). After the closing session, ThinkBike 2015 will conclude with the presentation of a VanMoof bicycle to the winner of the LoveBike contest followed by a party on the HistoryMiami Plaza (RSVP here).

LoveBike: Enter to win a VanMoof bike courtesy of The Netherlands Consulate in Miami. Visit www.theunderline.org/lovebike, tell us what you like and don’t like about biking in Miami. Entries accepted through January 12, 2015. We’ll announce the winner at the ThinkBike 2015 closing event: Party on the Plaza, HistoryMiami on January 15th 3:30-5 PM.

Brainfood Speaker Series presents Martin Varsavsky 1/15/15

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Brainfood Speaker Series presents Martin Varsavsky
Thursday, January 15, 2015m 6:30PM, 8:30PM
Martin Varsavsky - 14The LAB Miami
400 NW 26th Street
Miami, FL 33127
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Join us as Mr. Varsavsky leads a discussion about entrepreneurship worldwide.
NOTE: The date has been changed from January 14th to January 15th, 2015

6:30-7:00pm – Registration & Networking
7:00-7:30pm – Keynote Interview moderated by Marco Giberti
7:30-8:00pm – Audience Q&A
8:00-8:30pm – Wrap-up & Networking

More about the Speakers
Martin Varsavsky (Guest Speaker)
Founder & CEO of Fon, Martin Varsavsky is an Argentine/Spanish entrepreneur who lives between Madrid, NYC and Miami, and has founded seven companies over the course of his career. In 1984, while still in college, Varsavsky started his first business, Urban Capital Corporation, one of the early leaders of the loft movement in downtown Manhattan. His current venture, Fon, is the largest WiFi network in the world. Its investors include Atomico, British Telecom, Coral Group, Skype, Google, and Index Ventures. Since 2012 he has taught entrepreneurship at Columbia University and New York University.

Marco Giberti (Moderator)
Mr. Giberti is a successful entrepreneur and angel investor with more than 20 years of intensive experience in marketing and communications with focus on the media, internet and events industry. Over the course of his business career, Mr. Giberti has been awarded a number of distinctions in his field, including, among others, Entrepreneur of the year Award and was named one of the top 100 most influential people on the global convention and exhibition business by the Trade Show Week magazine.

Brainfood @ The LAB is a monthly, hands-on discussion with successful entrepreneurs, investors, and CEOs from around the world. These monthly gatherings will help local startups and entrepreneurs understand the opportunities and challenges of launching and growing a business. Every participant will leave with a wealth of new ideas and key, practical advice to advancing one’s own entrepreneurial career.

Life Is Art Block at Art Deco Weekend Festival 1/16/15-1/18/15

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Life Is Art Block at Art Deco Weekend Festival
adwliaflyer1January 16, 17, 18, 2015
Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Art Deco Weekend is Free and open to the public. All Art Deco Weekend events are free unless otherwise noted.
Full Schedule

Every year during Art Deco Weekend, Miami Design Preservation League closes Ocean Drive to traffic. Over 140 vendors line Lummus Park and Ocean Drive displaying vintage and handmade paintings, photography, jewelry, sculptures, posters and more. Ocean Drive fills with street entertainment, classic cars and people. However, the main attraction is the Art Deco buildings sitting on the most famous street in South Florida

Life Is Art Block – The Local Artist Zone
Ocean Drive, 11th to 12th Street
Friday, 1/16: Noon – 11pm
Saturday, 1/17: 10am – 11pm
Sunday, 1/18: 10am – 8pm
Life Is Art is very excited to announce that The Miami Design Preservation League has invited us to host a local art show within their 38th Annual Art Deco Weekend! Life Is Art has an entire block of Ocean Drive, from 11th to 12th Street, filled with amazing artists from South Florida.

This year, Life Is Art is creating our very own “Locals Only Art Zone” within the Art Deco Weekend Festival called the Life Is Art Block! All of our artists will be gathered into one block in the middle of Ocean Drive, the Art Block featuring only local artists.

Exhibiting Artists include: David Gary Lloyd, JanRafael, Mark Diamond, J.A.S. Photography, Teepop art, Nancy Campos Art, Deming King Harriman, Achilles Secret, GAB Studio Art Group, Ian Fichman, Eugenio Jaramillo, Eleazar Delgado Studio, Guillermo Mazzotti, arteColomè by Jacqueline Colomè, Larry Alan Shane, Josephine Reyes, Star Trauth, Smadar Sasson, Nadine Creates, Gilles Hurtaud, Glenda Ramos, Robert Korhonen

A lively and entertaining menu of family friendly entertainment takes over Ocean Drive during Art Deco Weekend. Come see stilt walkers, magicians, dancers, strolling characters and more!

Events At The Promenade
The Promenade Bar “The Speakeasy” is generously sponsored by the The Original Miami Beach Antique Show! They will have some beautiful antiques for show and sale and information about their upcoming show.
12th Street & Ocean Drive on the sand
LIVE Jazz & Big Band Entertainment
Art Deco Weekend Fashion Show
Art Deco & Mid Century Furniture & Design Expo
Swingsomnia
Deco Dance-A-Thon
The Promenade is our cultural hub at Art Deco Weekend. Attendees will be able to dance to music from the 1920s, 30s & 40s as jazz musicians & big bands take the stage. Attendees will be able to see furniture and home accessories made in Art Deco decades. Models will take the stage and showcase clothing and accessories made or inspired by the Art Deco era. Finally, the ADW Film Series will feature films made in Miami Beach as we celebrate the “100 Years of Miami Beach!”

The Art Deco Weekend lectures are held in the Art Deco Museum at 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, Fl 33139.

The Unofficial Kickoff to Miami Food Week: 5-Cubed Presented by Haute Dining 2/18/15

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The Unofficial Kickoff to Miami Food Week: 5-Cubed Presented by Haute Dining
February 18th, 2015
1111 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
VIP: $250.00
General Admission: $150.00

OmmeGang and Haute Dining will host a unique experience that is set to blow the minds and tantalize the palates of food lovers and beer enthusiasts alike. 5³, an exclusive Miami Food Week event debuting on February 18th, will give guests the select opportunity to taste the creations of five A-list culinary innovators, with each chef pairing their dish to an OmmeGang craft beer in order to escalate the ecstatic flavors of each culinary creation. 5³… 5 chefs, 5 beers, 5 courses.

The night will be hosted by the iconic Executive Chef Sean Brasel, from Meat Market, and the event will be sponsored by Certified Angus Beef, Goya Foods and American Food Equipment. 5³ promises to be a dynamic night of sharing inspirations, conversations and memory-making tastings.

The event is a tribute to the passions and creativity of:
· Sean Brasel – Chef/Partner Meat Market – Miami Beach, Palm Beach and Puerto Rico – Miami Ommegang HopChef Winner 2014.
· Johnny Sheehan – Chef New World Tavern – Boston, Ommegang HopChef Winner 2014
· Alex Chang – Zagat Top 30 under 30 opening the Vagabond this month
· Adrianne Calvo – Chef/Owner Adrianna’s Vineyard
· Brad Kilgore – Miami Eaters Chef of the Year, formerly J & G Grill and now opening Alter in Wynwood

5³ puts craft beer and food enthusiasts face-to-face with true culinary rockstars. For VIP guests, Haute Dining brings culinary personalities from across the nation to redefine adventurous food and beer pairings, in a 5-course sit-down dinner to be served around a 200 guest Royal Table. The after party opens up the scene to General Admission guests and invites them to enjoy a sampling of the delectable dishes crafted by the five original chefs. An additional ten trendsetting chefs will join the culinary party, to bring your total to fifteen food and OmmeGang beer pairings.

Taste the results of decades of devotion to the culinary arts, where beer, cuisine and music by DJ Danny Stern collide in a spectacular fashion. The sit-down dinner for VIP guests will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and General Admission guests will be invited to take part in the gastronomical delight from 8:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. Haute Dining is trailblazing a path filled with innovation, creativity and soul.

Early bird tickets will be on sale for Haute Dining members this week, and tickets will be available for the public to purchase next week. Haute Dining loves to give back, and we are happy to say that a portion of the proceeds will go to the Little Lighthouse Foundation.

January Meet-up: The Future of Journalism 1/20/15

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January Meet-up: The Future of Journalism
journalismTuesday, January 20, 2015, 7:00pm
The Stage Miami
170 NE 38th St
Miami Design District
Miami, Florida 33137
This event is free thanks to our sponsor, Verizon Wireless.
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The first 50 guests to arrive will receive a free drink ticket.

The rise of instant information and digital first has left journalism in a state of change. Has self-preservation led to innovation? At our January meet-up, Social Media Club South Florida teams up with PRSA Miami to present an expert panel to discuss the future of journalism. How technology and instantaneous information are reshaping news – not only how it’s discovered and consumed, but also how it’s reported and distributed.

Our esteemed panel will address key issues such as:
• Mobile and media
• Speed vs accuracy
• The new journalist? Part investigator / writer, part sales person
• How integral is SEO
• Independent bloggers and freelancers vs traditional reporters
• The role of citizen journalism
• The profitability forecast

The purpose of SMCSF is to promote media literacy, promote standard technologies, encourage ethical behavior and share best practices. We bring together journalists, publishers, communications professionals, artists, amateur media creators, citizen journalists, teachers, students, tool makers, and other interested collaborators for open sharing of knowledge and opinions. Learn more and join the ongoing conversation on SMCSF’s Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/smcsf/ or by following #SMCSF.

PSRSA Miami is an organization of public relations professionals representing many sectors and industries. It offers a variety of professional development programs and great networking opportunities. More info at http://www.prsamiami.org/

64th Annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art 1/17/15-1/18/15

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64th Annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art
logo-with-taglineV22January 17-18, 2015, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Grounds of the Lowe Art Museum
1301 Stanford Drive
University of Miami Campus
Coral Gables, FL
Admission and Parking: Free
www.BeauxArtsMiami.org
The 64th annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art presented by City National Bank will bring more than 220 fine art juried exhibitors to the grounds of the Lowe Art Museum on the University of Miami campus.

Widely recognized as one of the region’s most popular outdoor art exhibitions and a South Florida tradition, the Beaux Arts Festival of Art attracts thousands of visitors annually and offers works in 10 mediums for a variety of budgets. This year’s festival will feature live music in the main-stage tent, children’s entertainment – including free art activities for children ages 4-12 in the UHealth Family Fun Zone – and a variety of dining options, making this event ideal for art enthusiasts and families alike.

Proceeds from the festival benefit the Lowe Art Museum, a Beaux Arts partner for 63 years. Particularly newsworthy this year: a $1.5 million gift from Beaux Arts, the museum’s founding support group, has now enabled the creation of the endowed position of Beaux Arts Director and Chief Curator of the Lowe Art Museum, Jill Deupi. The gift to make the directorship endowment will remain in perpetuity and support increased programming, community outreach, facility upgrades and other projects at the Lowe.

Funds raised from the festival will also help underwrite “Hands On!” – Beaux Arts’ signature program for children from underserved schools. ”Hands On!” introduces these Miami-Dade students to the world of art and museums via field trips to the Lowe Art Museum.

In addition to the featured artists selected by a panel of jurors, festival visitors will also enjoy the popular Student Artist Showcase presented by BNY Mellon, featuring up to 150 pieces from talented Miami-Dade middle and high school students, on display inside the Lowe Art Museum throughout the weekend. A celebration honoring the students’ art will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at the Lowe. Additional sponsors of the Student Artist Showcase include Neiman Marcus and Joanna’s Marketplace.

The festival was originally called the “Clothesline Sale,” as Beaux Arts volunteers used clotheslines to display the works of local artists in front of the Lowe. Over 60 years later, the 100% volunteer-run, annual festival has evolved and is considered one of the top outdoor fine art shows in the country.

In addition to Presenting Sponsor City National Bank, Featured Sponsors for the 2015 Beaux Arts Festival of Art include Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables and Cutler Bay, and UHealth, with additional support from Pollo Tropical and the University of Miami.

Grants include the City of Coral Gables, the Batchelor Foundation, the Cobb Family Foundation, Citizens Interested in Arts, and Publix Supermarkets Charities.

Founded in 1952, Beaux Arts is a 100% volunteer organization made up of 100 women and over 300 associates, who fund art enrichment, appreciation and financial assistance to the Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami. Through major fundraising initiatives such as the annual Beaux Arts Ball and Beaux Arts Festival of Art on the University of Miami Campus, the organization is the largest group financial donor to the museum. In 2014, a $1.5 million gift from Beaux Arts enabled the creation of the endowed position of Beaux Arts Director and Chief Curator of the Lowe Art Museum – a gift that will remain in perpetuity and support increased programming, community outreach, facility upgrades and other projects at the Lowe. Beaux Arts also won the “White Award,” with which the organization was recognized as the University of Miami’s most effective donor, surpassing the $5 million mark of funds contributed to the Lowe Museum. To date, Beaux Arts has hosted over 25,000 children at the Beaux Arts Art Camp and hosted over 5,000 students from Miami-Dade schools for our art appreciation outreach program, “Hands On!.” For more information, visit www.BeauxArtsMiami.org.

Royal White Affair NYE 2014 12/31/14

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Royal White Affair NYE 2014
Wednesday December 31, 2014, 9:00PM- 12:00AM
royalwhiteaffairRitz Carlton South Beach
1 Lincoln Rd
Miami, FL 33139

Required dress for the event: evening wear, white is encouraged.
Tickets online
Presale tickets are priced at $99 and include a premium open from 9:00PM until midnight. Table reservations are available.

The Ritz Carlton South Beach will once again host a luxurious New Year’s white party event unlike any other. Last year, over 1,500 guests decked out in white flooded to enjoy “BLANC NYE 2014” a new edition to the fabulous event scene in South Florida. After much success, the party will return as a “Royal White Affair”. The much anticipated production will feature over-the-top specialty entertainment, renowned DJ’s, and opulent décor at one of South Beach’s most breathtaking locations.

What will guests expect this year? The producers of the event promise “a magical trip down the rabbit hole and into a wonderland only seen in dreams”. Dancing to the beats of DJs Tony G, Chris Valencia, and Malone, attendees will enjoy a night filled with mystique, live entertainment, aerialists, and performances. Eye catching visuals will enhance the guest experience, bringing storybook and iconic Royal figures to life.

Ringing in the New Year at a perfect location, and a complimentary open bar from 9:00PM- 12:00AM with the Atlantic Ocean just a few feet away sounds enticing, doesn’t it? From the “welcome court” to other great surprises before you even step into the party, the event will boast lots to see.

Presented in part by Perrier Jouet, “Royal White Affair”- NYE 2014 is a collaboration of some of the most recognized event producers in Miami. Celebrating New Year’s for most represents a fresh new start. For this reason, the “Royal White Affair” will feature a theme based exclusively around the color white which is synonymous with the clean slate that a new year represents. AMPM Presents, Creativas Group Public Relations and Branding, and Tony Guerra/Citrus Miami came together to conceptualize this unique production.

Now in its second year, “Royal White Affair”- NYE 2014 promises to be the hot ticket for those wanting an event that represents glamour and true entertainment. What better location than the Ritz? You are invited to enter the adult playground fit for Kings and Queens……You’re invited to be part of the story.

UC|CU New Years Eve Gala hosted by Jack Mackenroth 12/31/14

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UC|CU New Years Eve Gala hosted by Jack Mackenroth
unitynyeWednesday, December 31, 2014, 10pm-1am
Betsy Hotel Rooftop
1440 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Purchase Advance Tickets Online

We are happy to present this incredible rooftop event overlooking Ocean Drive fireworks on top of the exclusive Betsy Hotel! Drinks, nibblies, party favors and International and HIV Advocate Jack Makenroth and Superstar DJ Citizen Jane!

Average Joe Art Sale, Mega Art Auction and Annette’s Birthday Party Benefiting Life Is Art 1/4/14

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Average Joe Art Sale, Mega Art Auction and Annette’s Birthday Party Benefiting Life Is Art
Sunday, January 4, 2015, 3:00pm – 8:00pm
averagejoeflyer Yo Space
294 NE 62nd St
Miami, FL 33138
www.yo-miami.com
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Once again, Life Is Art is happy to join with Yo Miami for their Average Joe Art Sale New Years’ ResYolution Edition. Yo Miami has dedicated 10% of sales to be donated to Life Is Art! Plus, for this special edition, we have the Mega Art Auction. And, we will be celebrating Annette’s BIG Birthday! It’s a new year and Yo Miami is ready to put our money where our mouth is again.

The whole idea behind these Average Joe sales was to make it possible for everyday people to be able to support their local artists by presenting art work in a laid back environment at affordable prices.

In the interest of showing you how dedicated we are to supporting the local art scene, this month we’re donating a portion of all sales to an organization that has been doing just that for way longer than we have, Life Is Art, Inc.

As an added twist, this year we’ll be ending an online auction at the end of the night for the 3 massive 10x10ft canvases which were painted as a live collaboration between 6 local artists at Spectrum. Each of the 3 pieces will be up for online auction starting the week before the sale, and visitors will have the opportunity to bid live throughout the day before it closes at the end of the night. The teamups are Tee Davis (aka TeePop) + Jay Bellicchi (aka REMOTE), Ruben Ubiera + Eleazar Delgado, Monique Lassooij + Daniel Fila (aka Krave Art).

We have a fresh batch of visiting artists, along with our Resident Artists selling everything from original works, to limited edition prints, and merchandise to suit any budget, from $5 all the way up to $500
(Disclaimer: Resident Artists may have more expensive work in their studios)

Resident Artists:
–Lorie Setton
–Chy Tea Shoulin
-Rei Ramirez Art- Urban Organikz
-Meluka
-David McCauley (Rise Up Gallery)

Visiting Artists: tba

Cog Nomen our band in residence will be back with us, gracing us with their psychedelic tunes around 5-6pm.

So come support some talented local artists, or just come for the ping pong, old school video games, and good conversation; either way you’re bound to have a nice, fun, relaxing day.

Miami Dade College Free Affordable Care Act Information Workshops

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Miami Dade College Free Affordable Care Act Information Workshops
Saturday, Jan. 10, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Affordable Care Act Information WorkshopNorth Campus
11380 NW 27 Ave.
Computer Courtyard, Building 2 (first floor)

Thursday, Jan. 15, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Wolfson Campus
300 NE Second Ave.
Computer Courtyard, Building 2 (second floor)

Saturday, Jan. 24, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Kendall Campus
11011 SW 104 St.
Computer Courtyard, Building 2 (first floor)

Saturday, Jan. 31, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
North Campus
11380 NW 27 Ave.
Computer Courtyard, Building 2 (first floor)

Thursday, Feb. 5, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Wolfson Campus
300 NE Second Ave.
Computer Courtyard, Building 2 (second floor)

Saturday, Feb. 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Kendall Campus
11011 SW 104 St.
Computer Courtyard, Building 2 (first floor)

Saturday, Feb. 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
North Campus
11380 NW 27 Ave.
Computer Courtyard, Building 2 (first floor)

Space is limited so reserve today.
Click here to RSVP for free.

Miami Dade College (MDC) will host another round of Enroll America informational workshops on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), answering questions and providing assistance regarding Florida’s insurance marketplace. Free and open to the public, the workshops will be held throughout the months of January and February at various MDC campuses. The enrollment deadline is Feb. 15.

Trained volunteers will be on hand to help guide MDC students and the public at large on the application and enrollment process. This effort is focused on connecting the community with the right resources and information allowing for the selection of a health insurance plan that best fits individual needs and budgets.

Zo’s Hall Of Fame Golf Groove 12/29/14

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Zo’s Hall Of Fame Golf Groove
Monday, December 29, 2014
Registration – 7:30 AM
Tee time – 9:00 AM
Turnberry Isle Resort
19999 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, FL 33180
Cost: $6,000 per foursome,

Sponsored by Turnberry Isle Resort, Under Armour, Bank of America, Diageo, Metro Signs, Driven Golf, Aventura Limousines, Comcast and I Heart Radio

Hosted at Turnberry Isle Resort & Golf Course, one of Miami’s premier golf courses, the tournament will feature over 80 golfers, Groove Golf Ambassadors, “Hall of Famers” and tastemakers from sports, music, television, motion pictures and business, including Julius Erving (NBA Hall of Fame), Cornelius Bennett (NFL Pro Bowler) and Bruce Smith (NFL Pro Bowler). All will come together on the links to raise monies that directly impact the lives of young children and families in the greater Miami area.

Sponsorship opportunities available starting at $10,000
Featuring: Julius Erving, NBA Hall of Fame
Cornelius Bennett, NFL Pro Bowler
Bruce Smith, NFL Pro Bowler
and others

For fifteen summers, The Mourning Family Foundation (formerly Alonzo Mourning Charities) produced Zo’s Summer Groove, a one-week fundraising event that raised more than $10 million dollars during its tenure. The crown jewel of these fundraising efforts, the Overtown Youth Center (OYC), serves over 700 students ranging from ages 8 to 25 that reside in South Florida and attend school in and around the Overtown community. Also in the MFF fold is Tracy Mourning’s Honey Shine Mentoring Foundation for Girls, which encourages the balance of mind, body and soul in girls and women by providing nurturing experiences that enlighten their paths and empower their future.

Zo’s Comedy Groove 12/28/14

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Zo’s Comedy Groove
Sunday, December 28, 2014
VIP Reception – 6 – 8PM Tickets – $175 food and open bar (Limited number of tickets)
Cost: Comedy Show – 8 – 10PM Tickets – $75 cash bar
JW Marriott Marquis Miami
255 Biscayne Blvd Way
Miami, FL 33131
Tickets may be purchased at http://www.zoswintergroove.com

This exclusive comedy show is “Zo’s” invitation to join him in raising funds to continue the benevolence and charitable work of the Mourning Family Foundation. The Comedy Groove is not only the Hall of Famer’s chance to fundraise, but also an opportunity for him to honor and extend an earnest thank you to his VIP guests – previous and continuous supporters of the Foundation’s mission and goals.

Performers: Host – Rodney Grant
John “Honest John” Basinger
Karlous Miller
Robert Powell
Ashima Franklin

Sponsored by the J.W. Marriott Marquis Miami, Diageo, Foot Action, Destiny Moscato, Comcast and I Heart Radio

Zo’s Family Health & Wellness Groove 12/27/14

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Zo’s Family Health & Wellness Groove
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Miramar Regional Park
16801 Miramar Parkway
Miramar, FL 33027
5K Run/Walk – Registration begins at 6:30 AM
5K Run/Walk – 8:00 AM
Family Day Activities – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sports Clinics – 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Cost: 5K Run/Walk – Pre-registration fee is $25 per person
5K Run/Walk – Event day registration fee is $35 per person
Pre-registration information is available at www.ZosWinterGroove.com

In recognition of Alonzo’s recent appointment to President Obama’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition, Zo’s Family Health & Wellness Groove invites families to converge on Miramar Regional Park for events such as a Foot Locker 5k run/walk, health screenings, fun zones, mini sports clinics (football and basketball) and fitness classes. The event is FREE, open to the public and will be full of activities built around supportive programming for families, including healthy living, arts, crafts, and an array of activities for kids of all ages.

Sponsored by Carnival Cruise Line Foundation, Miami Heat Charitable Fund, Foot Locker, Foot Action, City of Miramar, Metro Signs, Memorial Miramar Hospital, Comcast and I Heart Radio

The Borscht Film Festival 9 12/18/14-12/21/14

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The Borscht Film Festival 9
borscht9December 18 – 21, 2014
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, Florida 33132
Borscht9.com

Premiere of this year’s Borscht funded short films at the Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

The Borscht Corporation, is proud to announce The Borscht Film Festival 9, a 4-day event. Premiering at this year’s festival will be over 20 short films funded in part by the Borscht Corporation via The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The films will premiere at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, December 20th at 8pm.

The film festival’s slate includes works by both regional artists (local filmmakers Bernardo Britto, Julian Yuri Rodriguez, Monica Peña, Kayla Delacerda, Brian Deutzman, The Meza Brothers, and Bleeding Palm; street artist AholSniffsGlue; puppet and comedian Pepe Bilette) as well as national filmmakers (Ray Tintori, Terrance Nance, Jacolby Satterwhite, and more). The films will include feature appearances from Miami rapper Trina.

In addition to Borscht’s short film screenings, the Borscht Film Festival will also include a host of events including regional filmmaking screenings from the Miami Filmmakers Collective and Indie Film Club (and more), workshops, panels, a Downtown Miami film bike crawl, the launch of site specific film screening events Borscht Nites, Borscht multiverse theme parks at Young Arts, parties, and the premiere of Scarface Redux, a crowdsourced remake of the iconic Brian de Palma film, at Mansion Nightclub.

Some highlights include:
12/19: Papa Machete- the indigenous martial art created by Haitian slaves to defeat Napoleon’s army. Screening & master class in the ancient, dying art of tire machét, better known as Haitian machete fencing taught by Michael Dylan Rogers, one of the subjects of the film. Traditional Haitian lunch served after film screening. (A 2015 Sundance selection)

12/19: Hotel Intercontinental Take Over by Borscht Film Festival- no more Dancing Lady!

12/21: Scarface Redux!- the premiere of Scarface Redux a crowd sourced remake of the iconic Brian dePalma classic at Mansion Nightclub. ScarfaceRedux.com

Full Schedule (subject to change)
(Shirley’s Cinema is located inside of Gramps, 176 NW 24TH ST., Miami, FL, 33127)

Wednesday, December 17th
7PM
Indie Film Club Miami Screening
Shirley’s Cinema
Indie Film Club Miami hosts a presentation of interactive work from the FilmGate Conference. Special Presentation // Free with the purchase of a Borscht 9 ticket or $5 suggested donation

8:30 PM
Miami Filmmakers Collective Screening
Shirley’s Cinema
What do a 96 year old farmer, a transgender youth and a psychic have a in common?
Some MFC! Borscht Film Festival invites you to come to see works-in-progress by members of the Miami Filmmakers Collective (MFC) and while you are there, win a papaya, make music by touching someone’s body and get a long-distance psychic reading via radio waves.Short Film Program // Free with the purchase of a Borscht 9 ticket or $5 suggested donation

9:30 PM
Miami Filmmakers Unite! Opening Night Party
Gramps
Come say hello and enjoy drink specials with Miami Filmmakers Collective, Indie Film Club Miami, and the Borscht Corporation at the home base for Borscht 9: Gramps!

10 PM
Little Strong: Jose El Rey Retrospective
Shirley’s Cinema
Jose El Rey was a fictional recording artist active from roughly 2006 to 2009. Created and performed by Jose Flores in a series of live shows, albums, and web videos, Jose El Rey was a parody of Latin American machismo who became legendary for his drug-and-croquetta fueled concerts at the now-defunct PS14 and Vagabond spaces as well as befuddling Miami at large with impromptu performances on Calle Ocho and unsuspecting Cuban restaurants. He was also among the most notable early articulations of a uniquely Miami “spicster” culture: first generation Americans exploring their relation to their heritage through an ironically comic lens. While El Rey was murdered in 2009, his legacy lives on through his influence on the next generation of Miami creators. This program will be a screening of his works, footage from his live shows, and a conversation with Jose Flores himself as well as several surprise guests. Special Presentation // Free with the purchase of a Borscht 9 ticket or $5 suggested donation

11:15 PM
Night Mystery Miami Movie #1
Shirley’s Cinema
Secret Celluloid Society presents a screening of a mystery movie from Miami’s cinematic past, Phillip Michael Thomas’s straight-to-VHS followup to Miami Vice, released in 1993. Hosted by Billy Corben, founder of Rakontur Films and director of the Cocaine Cowboys series and ESPN’s The U.Feature Film Screening // Free with the purchase of a Borscht 9 ticket or $5 suggested donation

THURSDAY December 18th

4 PM
Welcome Dinner and Keynote Speech
Stiltsville
Cruise in the fearsome Borscht Armada to have dinner in one of the last remaining stilt houses in the middle of Biscayne Bay. Keynote speech by a hologram of DJ Khaled. By invitation only

7 PM
Spaceship Miami
Miami Museum of Science Planetarium, 3280 S Miami Ave Miami, 33129
A literary, cinematic, and musical celebration of Miami culture culminating in the launch of the El Viajero satellite, the first extra-planetary mission from Borscht’s Miami Aeronautics and Space Administration (MASA) division. This satellite will carry 305GB of Miami culture out of the solar system on a special hard drive and is expected to last approximately 2 billion years. Also: premieres of new short films by Adan Jodorowsky and others, interactive projections by Phenomenal Radness, a star show narrated live by Victor Vazquez (Kool AD, formerly of Das Racist), rare planetarium light shows, and a laser light show scored live by John Hancock III (formerly of ANR). Free beer courtesy of Pabst Blue Ribbon for those wearing space apparel.
Doors open at 7, films start at 8:30, performances start at 10.
Event // Short Film Program // Event is free with purchase of Borscht 9 ticket
Planetarium performance by Kool AD and John Hancock III is $10

11:30 PM
Hector. LA Screening and Criterion Collection Release Party
Shirley’s Cinema
The Miami premiere and official Criterion Collection 3-disk Blu-Ray release of Hector.LA by famous Hollywood director and local con-artist Nick Corirossi. Watch the film Roger Ebert called “flat-out the greatest movie ever made,” with the director present. He says he will berate you if you try to leave early or shift in your seat too much. Nick Pinkerton, a fancy film writer who is still alive, will conduct a thorough Q and A.Feature Film Screening // Free with the purchase of a Borscht 9 ticket or $5 suggested donation

12:30 AM
Salon de (secret)
Shirley’s Cinema
Legally we cannot publish what will be played at this screening, but we can promise this series of short films commissioned and ultimately rejected by one of the biggest pop groups in the world have never been seen before, and will never be seen again. Short Film Program // Admission will only be granted with knowledge of password.

1 AM
Late Night Mystery Miami Movie #2
Shirley’s Cinema
Secret Celluloid Society presents a screening of a mystery movie from Miami’s cinematic past about violent multi-ethnic gangs on the streets of Miami and the delightful electro music they make, released in 1986. Hosted by Billy Corben, founder of Rakontur Films and director of the Cocaine Cowboys series and ESPN’s The U.Feature Film Screening // Free with the purchase of a Borscht 9 ticket or $5 suggested donation

FRIDAY, December 19th

1:30 PM
Papa Machete Short Film Screening and Machete Fencing Master Class
Little Haiti Cultural Center, 212 NE 59th Terrace, Miami, FL 33137
Prowess with a sharp deadly object is one of, if not the most important skill a filmmaker must have. Join us for a screening of the short doc Papa Machete by director Jonathan David Kane and Third Horizon Media followed by master class in the ancient, dying art of tire machèt, better known as Haitian machete fencing, taught by Michael Dylan Rogers, one of the subjects of the film. Stick around for tasty traditional Haitian lunch!Special Presentation // Free with the purchase of a Borscht 9 ticket or $5 suggested donation

4:00 PM
Law for Artists and Filmmakers
Shirley’s Cinema
Andrew Gerber used to be a fancy intellectual property attorney working for The Man. Now armed with their illuminati secrets, he has his own firm where he helps artists like Jillian Mayer and Bleeding Palm explore the ever-shifting landscape of fair use as well as representing artists like Ahol Sniffs Glue and Celia Rowlson-Hall on intellectual property litigation matters. In this panel he will be joined by fellow attorneys Jordan Fletcher (his colleague at his firm Kurshinsky Gerber PLLC) and Divya Jayachandran (IP counsel at NBCUniversal) to give a brief overview of IP law, fair use, copyright infringement, DMCA, trademark dilution, and how artists and filmmakers can avoid infringement and protect themselves from being infringed upon. They’ll all be available for drinks and questions at Gramps immediately afterwards. Special Presentation // Free with the purchase of a Borscht 9 ticket or $5 suggested donation

5 PM
Borscht Dickie Ride! Downtown Miami
Bike ride starts at Gramps, 176 NW 24TH ST. Miami, FL, 33127
Bring your bicycle or hop on a complimentary Citibike as we ride to various locations for drink specials and secret screenings, making our way from Gramps to Borscht events at Museum Park, Intercontinental Hotel, and the YoungArts Campus. Sponsored by Dickies, free beer provided by Pabst Blue Ribbon.Event // Free..

6 PM
Ignition Remix: Lobby Takeover
Intercontinental Hotel, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL, 33131
Join us in the lobby and exterior of the Intercontinental Hotel as we unveil new installations of video and interactive art by Jillian Mayer, Coral Morphologic, Ahol Sniffs Glue, Vince Mckelvie, and more- culminating in the premiere of a 12-story tall 8-bit animation. Free cocktail for bikers! Free

7 PM
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Pet Friendly Outdoor Screening
Museum Park, 1075 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL, 33132
A special outdoor screening of The Greatest Miami Story Ever Told, the classic 1994 film beloved by Caucasians all over the world, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. Bring your pets, we will have treats for them! In collaboration with Bookleggers Miami and the University of Wynwood, we will announce plans to erect a life-sized bronze statue of the film’s eponymous hero.Feature Film Screening // Free for pets and their humans

7 PM
THE MULTIVERSE
National YoungArts Foundation Campus, 2100 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL, 33131
Walt Disney dreamt of Disney World. Borscht has THE MULTIVERSE, our DIY sketch of a theme park devoted to some of the infinite realities Miami contains. Enjoy food, games, and rides as you explore five different areas of THE MULTIVERSE theme park: a psychedelic town square inspired by Adventures of Christopher Bosh in the Multiverse!, a virtual reality world, and a weird carnival, each designed by local filmmakers, as well as an emotional arcade and an outdoor cinema playing three programs of films:7:30 PM YoungArts Alumni Showcase: short films by National YoungArts Foundation alumni.
The National YoungArts Foundation identifies and supports the next generation of artists in the visual, literary, design and performing arts; assists them at critical junctures in their educational and professional development; and raises appreciation for the arts in American society.

9 PM
Borscht 0: Screening of short films created and curated by Miami high school students, far more interesting and relevant than anything else you will see at this festival. We are old, they are young. The know things we do not. Potentially the beginning of a new cycle of Borscht.10 PM Bosh Film Festival: The unofficial premiere of Adventures of Christopher Bosh in the Multiverse!

Part 2 by Bleeding Palm, wherein Lebron’s real reason for leaving Miami will be revealed. Preceded by documentaries about Coral Morphologic and Raider Klan.Event //
Free with the purchase of a Borscht 9 ticket or $10 suggested donation

11:00 PM
Regional Film Showcase: New Orleans
Shirley’s Cinema
Court 13 brings you The Weekly Revue, New Orleans’ finest omni-sensual showcase, featuring a variety of soul-tainting entertainments and informations. Hosted by Toby Lou the Nasty One, your personal Rabbi. A show you’ve never seen before; we guarantee it.Special Presentation // Free with the purchase of a Borscht 9 ticket or $5 suggested donation

11:30 PM
No Seasons Pool Party
Gramps
Special preview of the first three episodes of the Borscht episodic series No Seasons, a surreality show exploring Miami’s strange underworld, starring Julian Yuri Rodriguez, premiering next year on MTV (Other). Watch outdoors at Gramps from an above-ground pool.Special Presentation // Free

MIDNIGHT
Michael Arcos Retrospective
Shirley’s Cinema
Long before there was any artistic film community or support infrastructure to speak of in Miami, there was Michael Arcos. Often working completely by himself since the mid-90’s, Michael has steadily built a body of work that defies categorization, exploring small punk subcultures in suburbs such as Cutler Ridge and Westchester and inspiring many prominent local artists along the way. This screening will be a brief overview of his work culminating in the premiere of his new film and interactive installation Dream Throat at a nearby seedy motel (transportation provided).Short Film Program // Free with the purchase of a Borscht 9 ticket or $5 suggested donation

2 AM
Late Night Mystery Miami Movie #3
Shirley’s Cinema
Secret Celluloid Society presents a screening of a dumb movie about a giant crab shot in Miami in 1980. Hosted by Nayib Estefan, founder of Secret Celluloid Society.Feature Film Screening // Free with the purchase of a Borscht 9 ticket or $5 suggested donation

SATURDAY, December 20th

1 PM
Regional Film Showcase: Weird NorthWest
Shirley’s Cinema
Regional filmmakers Nandan Rao (Corvallis) and Zach Weintraub (Olympia) present a program of work representative of the interests, ethos, means of production and distribution from the Pacific Northwest, followed by a zine making session.Short Film Program // Free with the purchase of a Borscht 9 ticket or $5 suggested donation

2:30 PM
Regional Film Showcase: Native American & Indigenous Communities
Shirley’s Cinema
Regional filmmaker Adam Piron (Arizona) presents a program of work representative of the interests, ethos, means of production and distribution of filmmakers from Native American & Indigenous communities. Short Film Program // Free with the purchase of a Borscht 9 ticket or $5 suggested donation

7:30 PM
Borscht 9
Knight Concert Hall at the Adrienne Arsht Center
1300 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL, 33132
Our flagship event. Screening of short films specifically commissioned for this festival made in/for/about Miami by local and guest filmmakers. Arrive early for concerts on the Arsht Plaza as well as a body building exhibition inside. Doors open at 7:30, bodybuilding competition begins at 8, films begin at 8:30. Short Film Program // $25 // $15 for students with ID // Empty seats will be given away on a first-come first-served basis starting at 8:15 PM

11:30 PM
Borscht 9 Official After Party
Gramps
Official afterparty for Borscht 9, with performances by Norvis Jr. and Miami bass legend and Pineal Warrior Otto von Schirach and friends. Special Presentation // Free

SUNDAY, December 21th

12 PM
A Morning Light
Miami Beach Cinematheque, 1130 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
Unofficial preview screening of a working cut of Ian Clark’s new feature film, an experimental narrative feature about wilderness, ecology, and extraterrestrial visitation. There will be a UFO related activity conducted by the director after the screening. Preceeded by Conditioner short film by Viking Funeral. Feature Film Screening // Free with the purchase of a Borscht 9 ticket or $5 suggested donation

2 PM
MA
Miami Beach Cinematheque, 1130 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
Unofficial preview of a working cut of Celia Rowlson-Hall’s first feature film. MA is a modern day silent film. It is the story of a virgin mother on a pilgrimage to Las Vegas to give birth to our savior. After the screening the director will conduct a silent Q and A. Preceeded by They and The Spot short student film by Kayla Delacerda. Feature Film Screening // Free with the purchase of a Borscht 9 ticket or $5 suggested donation

4 PM
Beach Picnic
13th Street and the Ocean
Sunshine, sand, ocean, dolphins. Come outside, jump in the water, have a sandwich. Nature, remember. Event // Free

8 PM
Scarface Redux
Mansion Nightclub, 1235 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
Mansion Nightclub used to be a grand movie house, and for one night we restore that spirit with the premiere of the ongoing crowdsourced remake of Brian de Palma’s Scarface. Submit your own version of a scene at scarfaceredux.com by December 8th to be part of this iteration.Special Presentation // Feature Film Screening // Free if you contributed a clip to the film or $10 suggested donation

10:30 PM
Closing Night Party
Broken Shaker, Freehand, 2727 Indian Creek Dr Miami Beach, FL, 33140
Say goodbye, maybe forever. Also, take a book with you from Bookleggers mobile library. You’ve been watching movies all weekend and everyone looks cool holding a book. Free

The Borscht Corporation is a Miami-based non-profit that awards grants to local filmmakers and artists, throws events such as the quasi-annual Borscht Film Festival, and facilitates the creation of films, music videos, web experiments, and transmedia projects. Borscht has has facilitated the creation of several dozen films that have gone on to win Jury and Audience awards at national and international film festivals as well as Emmy and Telly Awards. The films have screened at hundreds of festivals around the world, including Sundance, Rotterdam, South by Southwest, Milan, AFI, Slamdance, New York, Los Angeles, New Zealand, Winterthur, Chicago festivals, as well as museums such as MoMA, New Orleans Contemporary, MAM, MoCA NoMi, and Guggenheim Museums in Venice, Bilbao, Berlin, and New York. Online, their work has received millions of views and been featured on the Vimeo homepage as Short of the Week, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Vice, Stereogum and has been named to multiple year-end top ten lists, including IFC.

The Borscht Film Festival is Miami’s quasi-annual local independent film fest. Borscht commissions and showcase films created by emerging artists that tell Miami stories, forging the cinematic identity of the city. Using a combination of awards, grants, and tax-deductible donations, Borscht green-lights and produces made-in-Miami films, then throws Miami’s cinematic event of the year to showcase them. The Borscht Film Festival has been called the “Miami’s alt-culture summit” as well as the “hippest, most eclectic and electric movie festival in South Florida” by the Miami Herald, and named “Miami’s Best Film Festival” by the New Times.

The Borscht Corporation is made possible through support from The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, and the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

Holiday Artisan Expo 12/18/14

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final flyer orchid house 2014Holiday Artisan Expo
 Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014, 6:00PM – 10:00PM
The Orchid House
1350 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Admission- an Unwrapped Toy for a Child in Haiti or a Fee Upon Entry.

Please Join us at the Elegant and Private Mediterranean Villas. Shop for your Exquisite Hand-Crafted, Holiday Gifts among a very special group of Local Artisans. Delicious Culinary Delicacies will be Available for Purchase.

Creativas Group Branding and Public Relations Annual Holiday Party for a Great Cause 12/18/14

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Creativas Group Branding and Public Relations Annual Holiday Party for a Great Cause
Thursday, December 18th from 7:30 to 10:30pm.
holidayGrove Isle Hotel & Spa
Four Grove Isle Drive
Miami, FL 33133

Creativas Group Public Relations is ready to share Holiday cheer as they present their 2014 annual Toy Drive. Benefiting non for profit Neat Stuff for Kids, this year’s holiday toy drive is looking to be a great event filled with cocktails, music, cigars, and networking for a great cause. Helping to spread the Holiday cheer will be Roxanne Vargas from NBC 6, Mariana Rodriguez of Telemundo 51, and actress and spokesperson Adriana Cataño.

The Creativas Group Public Relations annual Holiday party is a chance to warmly toast to collaborations and accomplishments and well as looking forward to new possibilities. For this reason, this event has always been comprised of charities, promotional partners, and supporters. Guests are requested to bring an unwrapped toy to benefit Neat Stuff for Kids or they may donate $20.00USD at the door. At this event guests will have the opportunity to mix and mingle with friends, colleagues, and build new relationships through networking while sipping on cocktails by Zafra Rum. Miami Cigar & Co. will be on hand to provide premium cigars for guests and entertainment will be provided by DJ Rob Cano and Zhantra Entertainment. Host venue Grove Isle will delight guests with their culinary creations, while Sweet Treats by Marta will provide the sugary finishing touches for those with a sweet tooth.

We at Creativas Group Public Relations & Branding humbly thank all of our friends, colleagues, and partners for an amazing 2014 and hope to see you all this Thursday, December 18 7:30-10:30PM!

About Neat Stuff for Kids: Neat Stuff, Inc. was founded in 1995 with the missionto provide free new clothing and school uniforms to abused, neglected, abandoned and other at-risk children. Neat Stuff was created by local community child advocate Phyllis Krug, who identified a critical need for children involved in the social services system. The Neat Stuff organization is proud to be the only agency of its kind in South Florida proudly serving an average of 8,000 at-risk children and distributing over $.7 million worth of new clothes, school uniforms and accessories annually.

Promotional Partners for this event include: Big Time Entertainment, Cigar Snob Magazine, Sweet Treats by Marta, Miami Cigar & Co., Zafra Rum, Zhantra Entertainment, Next Miami Magazine, Art Bodegas Magazine, CHIYA, Neat Stuff for Kids.

ArtRaiser: Culture Is A Weapon 12/12/14

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ArtRaiser: Culture Is A Weapon
image001Friday, December 12th, 7:00pm-12:00am
Florida New Majority Miami Office
8330 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33138

The offices at 8330 Biscayne has become a core of political organizing, movement convergences, direct action planning, and a host to civil rights legends and amazing activists. Join us as we transform the space! We’ll be hosting an exciting night of art, music, libations, and liberation with local artists, muralists, and live performers.

Fabulous Miami Multi-Chamber Event at the Sun Life Stadium 12/11/14

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Multi-Chamber Event at the Sun Life Stadium
Thursday, December 11th 2014, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
event1Sun Life Stadium
347 Don Shula Drive
Miami Gardens Fl. 33056
Cost: Members $10,Non Members $15 in advance
Cost at the Door: Members $15 ,Non Members $20 at the door
RSVP: rsvp@fabulousmiami.com

Valet Parking: Free Parking
Dress Code: Business Attire

The Chambers of Bolivia, Camacol,Coconut Grove, Colombia, Chile, Downtown Miami & Brickell, Ecuador, Haití, Honduras, Junior Chamber International, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru,Poland , along with Brickell Rotary Club of Miami Brickell, invite you to celebrate the Monthly Multichamber of Commerce networking.

Mix and mingle with local professionals, promote your business, share your ideas, expand your network and have fun! Members $10 in advance and $15 at the door cash only Non-members $15 in advance and $20 at the door cash only To purchase your tickets go to www.multichamberevents.com or click on the buttons below Bring your Business card to participate in raffle to win tickets to Miami Dolphin Games.

To our Multi-Chamber Partners and their members, FABULOUS MIAMI due to our sponsorship of The Champion Mindset Series, they are offering 100 complementary Registration to the 2 Day Powerhouse Conference Event. Please visit www.championmindsetseries.com to register. When you arrive to the Sun Life Stadium, please mention Fabulous Miami to activate your complimentary registration. Thank you and look forward in seeing you there!! This is our Holiday Gift to YOU!

Life Is Art Official Call for Artists – Life Is Art Block at Art Deco Weekend Deadline December 21, 2014

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JOIN LIFE IS ART FOR ONE OF THE BIGGEST EVENTS OF THE YEAR!

Life Is Art Official Call for Artists: “Local Art Block” at Art Deco Weekend 2015

We are very excited to announce that The Miami Design Preservation League has invited Life Is Art to host a local art show within their 38th Annual Art Deco Weekend! On January 16th, 17th, and 18th, Life Is Art will have an entire block of Ocean Drive, from 11th to 12th Street to fill with amazing artists from South Florida. With an annual draw of 300,000 attendees per weekend and coverage in all the major press, this is an excellent opportunity.

Life Is Art is creating our very own “Local Art Zone” within the Art Deco Weekend Festival called the LIFE IS ART BLOCK! All of our artists will be gathered into the block between 11th and 12th Streets on Ocean Drive, the Art Block featuring only local artists. Thanks to the Miami Design Preservation League, we can offer a special price for local artists, lower than any of the other vendors at Art Deco Weekend! Plus, a portion of the booth fee goes to support Life Is Art, so we can bring you even more programming throughout the year.

Spaces are limited, when they are gone, they are gone, so buy your booth soon!
Click here for all the details and application form

VIP Cocktail Reception Hotel Victor 12/6/14

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VIP Cocktail Reception Hotel Victor
Jovan Karlo VillalbaSaturday, December 6, 8:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Hotel Victor South Beach
1144 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
To RSVP please contact info@hotelvictorsouthbeach.com or call 305.728.6544.

Turning Tides by Jovan Karlo Villalba
Hotel Victor is pleased to present its annual Art Basel exhibition Turning Tides curated by Amanda Fernandez-Leon, featuring new work on steel and canvas, as well as, a large-scale outdoor installation by Miami-based artist Jovan Karlo Villalba which will take place during Art Basel week from December 2nd, 2014 through December 7th. The exhibition’s VIP cocktail reception will take place at the Hotel located on 1144 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139, from 8 p.m. to 10:00 p.m on Saturday, December 6th, 2014 and will feature sounds by DJ KAPRAH.

Turning Tides will run from December 2nd, 2014 through January 4th, 2015.

Mana Contemporary Inaugural Miami Art Fair 12/2/14 – 12/7/14

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Mana Contemporary Inaugural Miami Art Fair
mana-12-01-14December 2nd – 7th, 2014
Preview Hours: December 2nd, 5:30pm – 10:00pm (by invitation only)
Public Hours: December 3rd – 6th, 10:00am – 9:00pm
December 7th, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Mana Miami
318 NW 23rd Street
Miami, FL 33127
Free shuttle buses provided to and from Mana Miami, Art Miami, and Art Basel Miami Beach.

Forward-thinking and unique, the inaugural Mana Miami art fair presents a dynamic agenda of exhibitions, conversations, and events organized by Mana Contemporary. Held at Mana’s Wynwood campus, a 140,000-square-foot facility that covers 22 acres, the fair offers collectors a diverse roster of programming that echoes the art organization’s commitment to the creative process.

Mana Miami includes three distinct displays: Mana Monumental, a selection of large-scale works by artists who have a studio in, exhibited at, or are otherwise connected to Mana; GLE at Mana, recent projects from the celebrated screen-printing studio Gary Lichtenstein Editions; and Dirty Geometry, a survey of twenty-three Latin American artists who reject traditional geometric style in favor of a playful, erotic ethos. Daily roundtable discussions, called Mana Sessions, explore themes such as alternative museum pedagogy, the evolution of independent art publications, and social media-driven shifts in aesthetic perception. An exclusive VIP Lounge doubles as a rendezvous for guests to connect with participating artists. Conceived as an alternative to the traditional art fair model, Mana Miami explores the making process of a contemporary art community that is at once relevant, progressive, and profound.

Mana Sessions include:
Wednesday, December 3
3PM: A Dialogue About the Creation of the i feel ya exhibition
Moderator: Andrew Bevan, Style Features Director, Teen Vogue
Paula Wallace, president and co-founder, SCAD
André 3000 Benjamin, artist
Greg Brunkalla, new media director

Thursday, December 4
10AM: Perpetual Syncretism: Rail(s) in Dialogue
Phong Bui, publisher and editor-in-chief, The Brooklyn Rail
Cameron Gainer, artist and publisher, The Third Rail
Nina Johnson-Milewski, publisher and founder, The Miami Rail
2PM: This Is What I’d Tell You If We Were Alone: A View of Alternative Pedagogy
Moderator: Jarrett Earnest, artist and writer, The Brooklyn Rail and SFAQ
Andrea Arrubla, artist and facility manager, Bruce High Quality Foundation University (BHQFU)
Sean J Patrick Carney, comedian and staff member, BHQFU
Joe Kay, artist and events director, BHQFU
Josh Lawson, artist, BHQFU
Friday, December 5
12PM: Dirty Geometry Roundtable
Moderator: Osvaldo Romberg, artist and curator, Dirty Geometry
Cecilia Fajardo-Hill, art historian and curator
Pablo León de la Barra, curator, Latin America, Guggenheim UBS MAP Global Art Initiative
5PM: 24/7: Formal Strategies for Addressing Perception in a Digital Age
Alex Bacon, curator
Anna-Sophie Berger, artist
Jamian Juliano-Villani, artist
Harrison Tenzer, curator
Torey Thornton, artist

Saturday, December 6
2PM: Identifications: A Discussion About Non-Conformity, Labeling, and Forms of Identity
Presented by: Witches of Bushwick
Moderator: C. Finley, artist
Alli Coates, artist
Hayden Dunham, artist
Abel Macias, artist
James Moore, artist
Signe Pierce, artist
Ilana Savdie, artist

Founded in 2011, Mana Contemporary is a leading arts destination dedicated to celebrating the creative process. Headquartered in Jersey City, it unites artists’ studios, exhibition spaces, and ancillary services in a single location, facilitating conversation and collaboration among its burgeoning creative community. Together with its sister campuses in Chicago and Miami, Mana serves as a lively center for all members of the art world. Visitors receive unparalleled access to all projects occurring within each space’s lively interior, and experience a range of art-making techniques and presentations first-hand. A transparent, comprehensive hub of creativity, Mana offers a profound, personal approach to contemporary art. For more information, visit www.manacontemporary.com

Image: Urs Fischer, Fireplace, 2014.

Art of Luxury 12/3/14

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Art of Luxury
Wednesday December 3rd from 7PM to 10PM
artluxLMNT Arts
55 NW 36 Street
Miami, FL 33127

Now in its eight year and a new incarnation, the “Art of Luxury” exhibit. Presented by Arte Bodegas Magazine guests are invited to support and take part in this very unique affair during Art Basel bringing various elements and exhibits together in one venue. Sounds by DJ-Producer Armand Pena will keep the energy of this event going all evening.

Exhibiting at the show will be multiple artists including: Scott “ACID” Chester, Mario Carreño, Mariano Rodriguez, Victor Manuel, KCHO, Carlos Quintana, Noel Morera, Rancaño, Alejandro Leyva, Cesar Ahumana, Adieny Nunez, Gino Tozzi, Edgar Sanchez, MILCHO, Rainer Lagerman, Antonio Guerrero, Andriy Halashyn, Evelyn Luna and Havi Schanz.

Guests are encouraged to arrive at 7:00PM and enjoy until 10:00PM. Featuring exotic vehicles by Redline Luxury, those who love speed and one of-a-kind cars can come by and see some of the most unique vehicles including the electric BMW i8.
The Miami New Construction Show will present a unique “visual display” featuring Armani Casa and Porsche Tower along with other beautiful locations.
Scott “Acid” Chester along with Evelyn Luna will show case their highly anticipated exhibit of collector’s edition “art motorcycles” as well as a vintage Ducati. The ACID and LUNA ALKALI collaboration will also feature some luxury unique art apparel and industrial works on display.

Lux Moto Rentals will showcase the latest and greatest available in the world of DUCATI. Guests wanting to “taste” their art can do so with an edible display by Sweet Treats by Marta.

This event will be different than many others taking place during Art Basel but promises to be one where guests will see various art forms while enjoying a delicious champagne reception by Korbel Champagne. Art sold will be in support of ArtStudioMiami.org, empowering young minds through art.

Art Basel Conversations New Funding Model for the Visual Art 12/5/14

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Friday December 5, 10 am

Speakers: Stephanie Pereira, Dennis Scholl, Jérôme Poggi
Moderator: András Szánto

Art Basel launched the Crowdfunding Initiative on September 12, 2014 in partnership with Kickstarter to support non-profit visual arts organizations. Since the launch, almost USD $170,000 has been raised by 935 backers through the initiative. The average donation on Art Basel’s curated page on Kickstarter is USD $182 per backer – more than 3x the average donation per backer on Kickstarter.

Several key people from the Art Basel Crowdfunding Initiative will be on hand in Miami, including jury members, participating non-profit organizations, artists and the Kickstarter team.

Locust Projects presents Welcome to the Future 12/1/14-12/6/14

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Locust Projects presents Welcome to the Future
On View: December 1 – 6, 9am-5pm
Reception for the artists: Thursday, Dec 4, 7-10pm
Locust Projects
3852 N Miami Ave
Miami, FL

An exhibition funded through the Art Basel Crowdfunding Initiative. For this site-specific installation work, Miami-native Daniel Arsham created an archeological dig in the future.

Art Basel 2014 Doc it Foundation 3rd Annual Charity Fashion Show 12/6/14

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Art Basel 2014 Doc it Foundation 3rd Annual Charity Fashion Show
artbaselflyerSaturday, December 6th, 2014, 7pm-11:30pm
Wynwood Warehouse Project
450 NW 27th Street
Miami, FL 33127.

Kohls Department Store and Diesel Miami Beach to headline, Art of Fashion Show Fundraiser hosted by the DOC IT (Detect Ovarian Cancer in Time, a 501(c) 3 Not For Profit Organization)& International Fashion Publication, Stilo Style Diary during Miami’s Art Basel Week.

The event also features as apart of one of the Wynwood Warehouse Project’s Miami Mix 2014’s main events. A portion of the proceeds from selected pieces of art will benefit the DOC IT Foundation.

The DOC IT Foundation will be celebrating its Third Annual Fundraising Fashion Show, featuring a night of style, cocktails and conversation in benefit of raising funds for Ovarian Cancer Research and Awareness. The primary purpose of the event is to raise 20K to fund research that will develop an earlier detection of Ovarian Cancer that will result in saving lives. Currently there are no reliable ways of detecting Ovarian Cancer in the early stages.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. (100% proceeds from ticket sales will be benefit the DOC IT Foundation.) Purchase tickets online at StiloFashionMix.EventBrite.Com or Call (844) 774-6824, Press 3.
Cost of Tickets $20-$300
Phone Number to Publish for Information 1-844-774-6824 Press 3
Contact Person’s Name and Email Address Nekei Lewis advertise@stilomag.cm

Art Basel at Brisky Gallery 12/3/14-12/7/14

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Art Basel at Brisky Gallery
briskyDecember 3rd – December 7th.
Brisky Gallery
130 NW 24th Street
Miami, Fl 33127

The fun will be happening here at Brisky Gallery. Where art, music and sport come to life all at once! War-Drobe will launch a completely new skateboard product, with demonstrations on a skate ramp in the yard. 3rd and 4th

Art of Basketball will exhibit exiting art made by 3 time NBA champion Dwayne Wade! And a DJ will play party music. 3rd till the 7th. Black Art In America wil have an amazing art exhibit, with beautiful pieces. 3rd till the 7th. Revolt TV will have a Toyota car inside of a glass box with the backdrop as a canvas. When you twitter about Revolt… paintball guns will fire. The 7th

Mark Kostabi Opening Reception at World World Erotic Art Museum 12/1/14

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Mark Kostabi Opening Reception
Mark KostabiDecember 1st, 9:00 PM
World Erotic Art Museum
1205 Washington Ave
Miami Beach. Fl. 33139
www.weam.com

On View Dec. 1st. thru April 30, 2015
The Work Of Mark Kostabi, Painter, Sculptor And Composer, A Powerful Player In The ’80’S East Village Art Scene, Promises A Major Hightlight For Art Basel, Opening December 1 At World Erotic Art Museum

Home of the largest collection of fine erotic art in America. Depicting the Art of Love and Love in Art, the collection is worldwide and wonderful, ageless and timeless. Over 20 rooms & 12,000 square feet to explore. The priceless private collection dates from antiquities to contemporary times and shows all cultures, art mediums and lifestyles in a tasteful historic time line. Paintings, tapestries, sculptures and art objects, mostly one of a kind. Add this highly interesting attraction to your list of things to do on South Beach.

Museum Hours
Monday – Thursday 11am-10pm
Friday-Sunday 11am-Midnight

Macaya Gallery Opening Week 12/1/14 – 12/7/14

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Macaya Gallery Opening Week
FascinasiaCollectors’ Preview:Dec 1st – 6pm to 11pm
Grand Opening: Dec 3rd – 12pm to 12 am
VIP reception by invitation: Dec 6th – 6pm – 12am
Regular hours: Monday to Sunday 10am – 10pm
Macaya Gallery
145 NW 36th Street
Miami, Florida 33127
RSVP – patrick@macayagallery.com

December 1st Event: Collectors Preview
Irreversible Magazine – Art Basel issue launch 6-11pm

Contemporary Art, Montreal Artist
Daniel Stanford double Solo show
Fascinasia & Brazil – Sea of Dunes
Invited Artists / Pierre Huot / Yacine M’seffar

Image: FASCINASIA by Daniel Stanford “Liberté” 36″ X 54″ Mixed media, archival matte rag paper, gold leaf, raw pigments with UV sealant on wood panel

Coconut Grove Chamber Holiday Toy Drive and Networker 12/10/14

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Coconut Grove Chamber Holiday Toy Drive and Networker
70Wednesday, December 10th, from 5:30 – 8 PM
Coconut Grove Arts Festival Headquarters
3390 Mary Street (Mayfair Atrium)
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
RSVP: 305-444-7270, grovechamber@coconutgrove.com

Admission:
$10 Chamber Members
$15 Future Members

Ring in the Holidays!

Donation: Brighten the holidays for the children of St. Alban’s Child Enrichment Center!
Please bring one unwrapped toy suitable for a child 1-5 years of age.

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In The Mix Art Basel Edition 12/6/14

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In The Mix Art Basel Edition
Saturday, December 6, 2014, 9:00PM – 1:00AM
Soul Rebel Xperience Studio
2060 NW 1st Ave
Miami, FL 33127
Register Online

Presented by The Plug PR & Hosted by Ethnicity Models In The Mix is a social industry mixer. It will be hosted by Miami’s own Ethnicity Models at Cess Silvera’s (maker of famous film “Shottas”) studio. A chance to network with people in the industry and create some great connections. There will be special guests in attendance as well as free food and drinks!

Miami Design Market Events 12/4/14 – 12/7/14

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Miami Design Market Events
miamidesignmarketDecember 4-7, 2014
Alessandra Gold Concept Store
3326 North Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
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December 4th, Thursdaym 11am-11pm
All Day: Art Gallery Exhibition + Shopping / Open to the Public
Special Events: 7pm-11pm / Grand Opening / VIP / RSVP
Exhibition of Moguldom Films Documentaries * Unveil of Kruzin sneakers art table
Celebrity guests * Designers – Brands – Artists
Grand Opening Night
Open Bar * Chef DP bites + sauce

December 5th, Friday, 11am-11pm
All Day: Art Gallery Exhibition + Shopping / Open to the Public
Special Events: 7pm-11pm: Community 54 hosts the evening / VIP / RSVP
Exhibition of Moguldom Films Documentaries * Celebrity Guests
Go Green Fashionista Live Art
Open Bar * Chef DP bites + sauce

December 6th, Saturday, 11am-11pm
All Day: Art Gallery Exhibition + Shopping / Open to the Public
Special Events: 7pm-11pm: Sajjoc Group/SMDI hosts the evening / VIP / RSVP
Exhibition of Moguldom Films Documentaries * Celebrity Guests
Go Green Fashionista Live Art
Last Call Talent surprise appearance
SOBE special guests
Open Bar * Chef DP bites + sauce

December 7th, Sunday, 12pm-7pm
All Day: Art Gallery Exhibition + Shopping / Open to the Public
Special Events: 4pm-7pm: Kruzin finished art table and auction for charity
Exhibition of Moguldom Films Documentaries * Celebrity Guests
Charity of choice: Lotus House
Open Bar

RSVP: info@alessandragold.com // @MiamiDesignMarket

Corona’s Electric Beach Art Basel with Junior Sanchez and Solid Disco 12/6/14

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Corona’s Electric Beach Art Basel with Junior Sanchez and Solid Disco
electricbeachSaturday, December 6, 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Clevelander
1020 Ocean Dr
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Free Entry with RSVP 21+
Info@Findyourelectricbeach.Com

Corona’s Electric Beach w/ Junior Sanchez & Solidisco during Art Basel weekend with a LIVE art instalation by Atomiko at Clevelander

Freak Basel 12/7/14

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Freak Basel
freakbaselSunday, December 7, 9p
Churchill’s Pub
5501 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, Florida 33137
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Moon River Cabaret presents an Anti-Basel Closing Party featuring Period Bomb (an All girl punk band), Snow Wite (both on tour from LA), local favs Wolves & Tigers, SoFla sideshow troupe The Wicked Ways Carnival, & Tony Smurphio Laurencio from Afrobeta will be closing, hosted by Rio Dios Mio & Lotsa Burlesque By Sofia Luna, Ariele Amour And More

Art Basel Crowdfunding Meet and Greet 12/3/14-12/7/14

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Art Basel Crowdfunding Meet and Greet
Wednesday – Sunday December 3-7, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Garden Oasis, Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Free public access

Guests are invited to engage in conversations with members of the Art Basel and Kickstarter teams regarding the exciting projects that are part of the collaborative Art Basel Crowdfunding Initiative.

Since the launch, 7 organizations from around the world have successfully raised funds with Art Basel’s curated page on Kickstarter for their visual arts projects:

· 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art is an organization dedicated to Asian-Australian contemporary art, based in Sydney’s Chinatown. Thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign, 4A is staging “Actions for Tomorrow” by Chinese art collective Yangjiang Group in the city’s Chinatown neighborhood. The project pushes the boundaries of traditional Chinese calligraphy by exploring ideas of collective action through large-scale architectural constructions, video projections and public performances. (102% funded / AUS 20,405 / 84 backers)

· Gasworks is a London-based organization that promotes the exchange of ideas between international and local artists through exhibitions and residencies in London and at partner organizations in Cuba, China, South Africa, Kenya and India. With the money raised on Kickstarter, they will construct additional studios for emerging artists in South London. (101% funded / GBP 40,711 / 233 backers)

· SASSAS (Society for the Activation of Social Space through Art and Sound) is a non-profit organization that produces concerts in the greater Los Angeles area that re-contextualize sound and place. Their successful campaign enabled them to host a concert of contemporary sound works in the hills of greater Los Angeles. (103% funded / USD 5,176 / 74 backers)

· Delfina Foundation is an independent organization that facilitates artistic exchange and develops creative practice through residencies, partnerships, and public programming. They have been working with the Arab region through their renowned residency program for the last seven years and are now staging a groundbreaking exhibition on the little-known history of performance art in the Arab world, through rare archives and new contemporary artworks. (114% funded / GBP 17,158 / 109 backers)

· East of Borneo is an online magazine of contemporary art and its history, as considered from Los Angeles. After five years of operation, they are planning their highly anticipated relaunch that will enhance user experience, add features, and increase access. (122% funded / USD 30,671 / 267 backers)

· SculptureCenter is New York City’s only contemporary art museum dedicated to sculpture as well as NY’s oldest artist-run space. SculptureCenter will restore and present video works by Thai artist, Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook for public view during her first museum survey in the United States in 2015. (104% funded / USD 12,574 / 119 backers)

· Locust Projects a non-profit exhibition space in Miami who raised funds for “Welcome to the Future,” a site-specific installation work imagining an archeological dig in the future by Miami-native Daniel Arsham. The exhibition will be on view during the 2014 edition of Art Basel in Miami Beach. (146% funded / USD 10,979 / 49 backers)

· The Mosaic Rooms, a London-based non-profit gallery dedicated to supporting contemporary culture from and about the Arab world. They are seeking funding to produce a book with artist Hrair Sarkissian documenting the disappearing tradition of studio portraiture in the Middle East. (32% funded / USD 4,067 / 18 backers / campaign ends Saturday, December 13)

· National Art Gallery of the Bahamas, a non-profit public museum in Nassau is committed to preserving history and fostering contemporary artists across the islands. They are seeking funding to create a sculpture garden, outdoor education space, and urban garden for the local community. (Campaign to launch week of November 24)

· Contemporary Art Gallery Vancouver, a public art gallery in British Columbia, in partnership with Ballet BC, is seeking funding for a unique art-dance commission from visual artists John Wood and Paul Harrison. (Campaign to launch week of November 24)

· Lagos Photo, an annual photography festival in Nigeria is seeking funding to create a year-round program of exhibitions and workshops. (Campaign to launch week of December 1)

Blake Emory Debuts Zebra Love at Spectrum Miami During Art Basel Miami Beach 12/3/14 – 12/7/14

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Blake Emory Debuts Zebra Love at Spectrum Miami During Art Basel Miami Beach
December 3–7, 2014.
Blake_SellSheet_SideA_FinalSpectrum Miami
3011 NE 1st Avenue at NE 30th St
Miami, FL 33137
www.zebralove.com

Blake Emory, one of today’s newest thought-provoking abstract artists will debut his highly anticipated trademark collection of works in Optic Modernism at this year’s Spectrum Miami exhibit during Art Basel Miami Beach.

Zebra Love is the latest anthology by the New York artist, whose collective series of theoretical works is capturing the attention of not only the fine art world, but the country’s leading brand visionaries within the marketing community.

Emory’s Zebra Love series represents the artist’s inspired discovery of what he refers to as “nature’s grand design” that encapsulates an artistic expression of retro fashion with love, passion and “divine geometry” from the animal kingdom. Zebra Love portrays an underlying theme based on a fluid visual depiction of Zebra stripes that are carved to form the foundation of a multi-dimensional approach to acrylic on canvas. Using an individual female model and form as the muse for every piece of work, the curvaceous and nude silhouette of each chosen woman is juxtaposed against the Zebra design and blended within the center of the frame to convey a layered optical illusion at first glance. Emory describes his final touch as a “passionate step in to the world of love needed to liberate us from the human construct,” illustrated by a retro-style red stiletto worn on one foot – giving the black and white design its signature dash of vibrant color, fashionable overture and overtly sexual connotation. Each painting ranges from between 40×30 inches in size, up to 5ft by 8ft in height.

“I like to think of my work as representing the unity of mankind,” says Blake Emory. “The Zebra is one of nature’s grandest designs and I fell in love with this beautiful formation and found that its geometry gave me a new form of expression in Optic Modernism. The female figure represents the world of love and what I believe is a type of ‘social silhouette.’ I’m very proud of my latest work and I look forward to sharing my vision and inspirations with everyone for the inaugural show at Art Basel.”

Each painting from Emory’s 15-piece collection is entitled after the women whose voluntary participation is part of the creative process. “Josephine” is Emory’s most beloved and original work of art, with “Flove” cited by Emory as the most “sexual” and “controversial’ from his collection. Other example names of his artwork include “Shauna,” “Billy Leigh” and “Levon.”

The conceptual process Emory uses for his work is very unique to his particular artistic style. Initial drawings are made of the Zebra contours from original photography, which are then projected on to a wall. An undressed female model then stands in front of the wall, on to which the Zebra pattern is captured over the entire body, from which Emory extracts a silhouette on to his canvas using oil based acrylic. Emory paints the juxtaposition of the body against the wall projection with the model wearing the red stiletto – resulting in a 3-D optical illusion.

Following the development of his own mural business at junior high school, Emory started discovering new techniques in fine art at the age of 17 years old. While living in Miami Beach by the time he was 19, Emory used Lincoln Road on South Beach to showcase his work. Marketing entrepreneur, Michael Alden, stumbled across Emory’s Zebra Love series in 2011 and purchased a number of paintings before quickly turning in to a major fan of his collection. On the first day of January 2014, Alden rediscovered Emory’s work after purchasing a portrait of Madonna that was donated by the artist to the Global Deeds foundation for underprivileged children in Beverly, Massachusetts. Alden befriended Emory after seeing the marketing and merchandising potential for the Zebra Love brand and a new business relationship was born.

“As an avid art collector, I immediately took a fondness to Blake’s work,” says Michael Alden, President and CEO of Blue Vase Marketing, LLC and Zebra Love, LLC. “The entire Zebra Love concept transcends the art world with a massive potential for other products that could incorporate this innovative and compelling design. The sensual nature of Blake’s artistic impression is both striking and very appealing to the eye. Blake’s creativity coupled with our marketing ingenuity has enabled us to develop the Zebra Love brand in to more than just an art form. We have some exciting plans for expanding Zebra Love in 2015 and Art Basel Miami Beach is an excellent forum for the industry to experience Blake’s work.”

Alden and his marketing team at Blue Vase, in partnership with Emory, have translated the Zebra Love concept on to frosted glass and plan on releasing a limited edition premium vodka in March 2015, aptly named “EMORY VODKA.” Imported and bottled by the newly formed Zebra Love, LLC parent company, Emory’s Zebra Love design is embossed on to a signature artisan bottle, complete with Emory’s trademark red stiletto. Emory Vodka marks the first brand extension in the Zebra Love series and features Emory’s “Shauna1” design for the inaugural product adaptation. A portion of proceeds from the sales of Emory Vodka will be donated to the ASPCA to help prevent cruelty to animals.

For the last four years, Emory has established his own ‘Emory Gallery’ currently open in New York’s Chelsea neighborhood, at which his Zebra Love collection is exhibited, along with his other original works of art. Emory helps spearhead The Brooklyn Artist Guild – a donation based education program that identifies talented and emerging artists who join the group in an effort to highlight the Neo Renaissance movement through their multi-media work in the theatrical and visual arts.

A selection of original works from Blake Emory’s Zebra Love collection will be exhibited at Spectrum Miami, located in the city’s Midtown district, priced between $7,500 and $15,000.

The Exhibition Art Basel Edition 12/6/14

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The Exhibition – Art Basel Edition
Saturday December 6
274Steam Miami
30 NE 14th St
Miami, FL 33132
Tickets

Art , Food , Music!

Art exists in various forms. Some use a single haired brush to shade the eyelashes on a portrait. Some arbitrarily splatter paint across a canvas. Some put a giant fucking sea creature in a tank and freeze it in time. And then some choose to mix frequencies created by synthesizers with rhythms made by drum machines, all with the intention to dance for hours and hours, and be transported to another mindset.

So, for Art Basel 2014, we celebrate this form of art with an all day long musical exposition at STEAM in Miami’s heart of Downtown. There will be live art painting. There will be sensory overloading food. And, of course, there will be techno. So leave your turtle-necked, horn-rimmed glasses wearing, contemporary art blog reading friends at the expo center (or bring them) and come celebrate one of the most important forms of art with us.

DJ Line Up: Camea, A nthony Collins, Andrew Grant, Nitin, Cocodrills, George Morel + more

Basel House The Epicenter Of Street Art 12/2/14-12/7/14

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Basel House: The Epicenter Of Street Art
Tuesday, Dec 2nd, 2014, noon – midnight
Wednesday, Dec 3rd, 2014, noon – midnight
Thursday, Dec 4th, 2014, noon – midnight
Friday, Dec 5th, 2014, noon – midnight
Saturday, Dec 6th, 2014, noon – midnight
Sunday, Dec 7th, 2014, noon – midnight
baselhouseWynwood
2250 NW 2 Ave
Miami, Fl 33127
Event is Free and open to the public!

A week-long art and entertainment fair focusing on progressive art is set to take center stage during Art Basel Week. The pop up gallery and lounge is affectionately called Basel House, because it’s home to the largest collection of pure street artists along with mixed media, digital artists and sculptures. For those who like street art and graffiti, there’s no place else to be. Artists will paint live on canvas, brick walls and anything they can get their hands on, including a 1961 Bentley. Their work will also be displayed inside a 10,000 square-foot gallery called The Art House. A neat interactive feature of this event will allow people to try their hand at creating their own street art. On a daily basis, Canvas Vandals will host and help people unleash their “inner vandal” creativity on canvas.

“Basel House is designed to be inclusive of all artists and people. That’s why this event is free to the public. We’ve gone through great lengths to bring well-known graffiti artists from around the world, because we feel strongly that all art is important, whether you find it on a brick wall or a gallery wall,” said Tony Albelo, the event organizer.

In addition to live art from artists such as Greg Mike, Claw Money, Cope2, Kue Molly, Monorex and 2wenty, there will be live music with bands and VJ’s performing each night throughout the event. Also, the Top 21 Food Trucks will be present including Latin Burger, Inspir-Asian, King Of Racks BBQ, Poblano’s Mexican Fusion, The Health Nut On Wheels, Mobstah Lobstah, Conch Shack Food Junkies, and HipPOPs Handcrafted Gelato, to name a few.

If that weren’t enough, there will be an Arts & Crafts Showcase highlighting the uniqueness of Wynwood artisans with their hand-crafted creations.

All areas open at 12 noon each day and close at midnight, with the exception of The Art House, which will remain open until 2 a.m.

MOAD and MDC Live Arts World Premiere Shen Wei In Black, White and Gray 12/5/14-12/7/14

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MOAD and MDC Live Arts World Premiere Shen Wei In Black, White and Gray
mdcliveartsFriday,December 5, 1:00 p.m, 8:00p.m.
Saturday, December 6, 1:00p.m., 8:00p.m.
Sunday, December 7, 1:00 p.m.
Freedom Tower at Miami-Dade College
600 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
Attendance is Free with reservation

A MacArthur and Guggenheim Fellow, Shen Wei is one of the world’s best known artists and choreographers. This world premiere performance and exhibition combine his award winning choreography with a groundbreaking new series of large scale works to be unveiled during Art Basel Miami Beach. Shen Wei – In Black, White and Gray is the artist’s first museum exhibition in the U.S. dedicated to a solo series of paintings in collaboration with a site specific performance installation.

Art Fairy Art Miami Tour Schedule 12/3/14-12/7/14

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Art Fairy Art Miami Tour Schedule
artfairyDecember 3-7, 2014
$50 per person for a group adult or family tour, maximum 8 people.
$200 for a 1 hour private tour (maximum 4 people)

Whether you are a new collector or interested in expanding your art historical knowledge, Art Fairy will educate you! All of our tours are led by art historians, and provide insightful information about artists, movements and the art market. Please join us for the learning experience of a lifetime.

Group Adult and family tours:
Saturday and Sunday – 1pm and 3pm
Children’s Art Area:
Open during the duration of the fair and complimentary
Private Tours Available Upon Request From Wednesday December 3 Through Sunday December 7th

Interested in learning more at Art Basel? We have insider information on who the galleries are showcasing and why that we would love to share with you. Tours offered include:
Emerging artist tour – Focus on the global artists featured in the Nova, Positions, and Kabinett sections of the fair.
Mid-career artist tour – Conceptual and abstract painting, post-internet works, new photography and innovative installations will be addressed.
Post-War European artist tour – In depth discussions on the established post-war Italian, French and German artists who are experiencing great museum and market revivals and are well-represented at Basel.

We can also customize a tour for you. Message us here for more information.
Register now since space is limited! Please indicate the tour name and requested time: www.artfairyeducation.com or call 917 379-7575 or email tanyatray@aol.com or elena.zavelev@gmail.com, and please note your preference for an English, Spanish, or Russian speaking docent.

Welcome Art Basel Meeting The Well Known Artists Jordi Molla and Antonio Del Prete 12/3/14

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Welcome Art Basel Meeting The Well Known Artists Jordi Molla and Antonio Del Prete
Wednesday, December 3, 2014, 7:00 p.m.
8Biscayne Art House
Third Floor
1548 Brickell Avenue
Miami Florida, 33129
RSVP directly to: rsvp@biscaynearthouse.com

Complementary Valet Parking.

Biscayne Art House is pleased to share with you the opening night of an Incredible Exhibition, showing the work of two Famous Hollywood Actors

Jordi Molla & Antonio Del Prete
With The Presence Of The Artists

1OAK/Up&Down Art Basel Pop-up at Rec Room Hosted by RETNA and hoerle-guggenheim Gallery 12/4/14

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1OAK/Up&Down Art Basel Pop-up at Rec Room Hosted by RETNA and hoerle-guggenheim Gallery
19Thursday, December 4th, 11:00pm
Rec Room
1690 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL

During Art Basel 2014 in Miami, join us in celebrating RETNA at the 1 OAK / Up & Down Art Basel Pop-up at Rec Room. Presented by the hoerle-guggenheim Gallery, the evening will toast to the contemporary artist and will feature beats by Virgil Abloh.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, RETNA is recognized for his distinctive constructed script derived from Blackletter, Egyptian Hieroglyphics, Arabic, and Hebrew calligraphy, as well as more traditional types of street-based graffiti. In addition to exhibiting at institutions and galleries in Los Angeles, Miami, London, New York and Hong Kong, RETNA has done advertising work for brands such as VistaJet, Louis Vuitton, and Nike.

ADVANI London Opens Pop-Up Store during Art Basel Miami Beach 12/4/14

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ADVANI London Opens Pop-Up Store during Art Basel Miami Beach
EVITE ADVANIThursday, December 4, 2014 | 6-9pm
ADVANI Dressing Room
2000 Collins Ave (adjacent to Curve)
Miami, FL 33139

On Thursday, December 4, 2014, London’s luxury menswear brand ADVANI will present their inaugural menswear collection at Art Basel Miami Beach in an exclusive preview of the AW2015-16 collection. The traveling pop-up salon and showroom premieres in Miami and will travel the world, welcoming the modern gentleman into the ADVANI universe. Inspired by childhood memories, the pop-up salon and showroom will replicate a British-style dressing room in the family’s home in Bombay.

ADVANI captures a sophisticated and youthful spirit, arriving at a crossroads between reduced, contemporary tailoring and the panache of sub-continental sartorialism. Innovative tailoring employs the savoir-faire of Italian and British manufacturers to execute truly fine suiting, cut from the trans-seasonal, superfine wools of the Dormeuil and Barberis mills. Trim jackets feature a Nehru collar with a lapel and shirts are cut long to be worn over the slim, soft trouser. Outerwear balances the structure of formalwear with a casual insouciance, elevating both utility and aesthetic for versatile, sophisticated pieces of the finest quality.

MVM Miami Welcomes Famed Designers For Exclusive Breakfast During Art Basel 12/5/14

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MVM Miami Welcomes Famed Designers For Exclusive Breakfast During Art Basel
Friday, December 5th, 2014, 9am-11am
MVM ART BASELFusion Mia Garden Lounge
NW 23rd St Between NW 2nd Ave and NW 3rd Ave,
Miami, FL. 33127

Wynwood’s Style Savvy Fashion Destination Presents Jay Godfrey’s and LeiVanKash’s Current and Spring/Summer 2015 Collections with a Gourmet Meet-and-Greet Brunch in the Globally Recognized N’Namdi’s Fusion Mia Garden Lounge

Hailed by Harper’s Bazaar UK as the industry insider name to watch, LeiVanKash designer, Leila Kashanipour, will be debuting her Spring/ Summer 2015 collection, “L’etoile de Botteh” in the intimate N’Namdi Contemporary Art space.” Joining will be celebrity adored Jay Godfrey presenting his classically tailored new SS 2015 collection

MVM Miami invites guests to join LeiVanKash designer, Leila Kashanipour, and famed designer, Jay Godfrey, for a special preview of the artists’ SS 2015 collections while enjoying a gourmet brunch catered by celebrity Chef Amary Jones. Fashion and art will collide as guests are invited on Friday, December 5th from 9-11am to meet the designers and preview the venue’s cutting edge international art exhibit while shopping the latest Spring/Summer collections from MVM’s incredible roster of designers.

For 2015, LeiVanKash designer Leila Kashanipour will debut in the United States with her striking line, “L’etoile de Botteh”, a mature adventurous collection, which embodies her love of artistic craftsmanship and lavish design.

Perpetually inspired by the chic New York woman, Jay Godfrey’s eponymous line introduces the classic tailoring techniques of Savile Row with modern silhouettes and luxurious fabrics resulting in a distinctive contemporary collection of dresses and separates that accentuate the female figure.

Auto Body Video and Performance Project 12/4/14-12/7/14

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Auto Body Video and Performance Project
19December 4/5, Daily Hours: 11am – 6pm
December 6/7, Daily Hours: 11am – 11pm
Auto Body at Giant Motors
1750 Bay Road
Miami Beach

Parking: Sunset Harbour Garage
1900 Bay Road (between 18th & 20th St.)

Featuring 33 Female Artists, Debuts at Giant Motors During Miami Art Week

Auto Body is produced by Spinello Projects
http://www.autobody-movement.com/

ICA Miami’s Opening Celebration 12/2/14

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ICA Miami’s Opening Celebration
oc_partyTuesday, December 2, 7-9pm
Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami
4040 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33137

Open to ICA Members
Members – RSVP https://icamia.formstack.com/forms/opening_celebration
Nonmembers – RSVP https://icamia.formstack.com/forms/opening_celebration_nonmember

ICA Miami’s Opening Celebration is the official museum kick-off event for Miami Art Week and celebrates the momentous occasion of the museum’s inaugural exhibitions dedicated to international artists Pedro Reyes and Andra Ursuta.

Miami Children’s Museum Celebrates ArtKids at Art Basel Miami Beach 12/4/14 – 12/7/14

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Miami Children’s Museum Celebrates ArtKids at Art Basel Miami Beach
Thursday, December 4 through Sunday, December 7
MCM-logoThursday, December 4 (3-8PM)
Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6 (12noon – 8PM)
Sunday, December 7 (12 noon – 6PM)
Art Basel Miami Beach
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Advanced registration is highly recommended, as space is limited. To RSVP call (305)373-5437 ext 112 or e-mail yanet@miamichildrensmuseum.org.

For the twelfth 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.

This year again features an additional program for ArtKids at Art Basel. For the second year MCM in partnership with Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation will offer the opportunity for participating children there to work with a renowned artist. This year will feature Patrick Rowe teaching the art of mobile print making. Patrick started Mobile Print Power in March 2013. With a background in printmaking and public art, Patrick wanted to bring silkscreen printmaking into public space. He is also interested in art education and works with the group as they develop strategies to exchange knowledge with others in public space. Children are also invited to join Patrick Rush on Sunday, November, 30 from 4 to 5:30 PM at the Miami Children’s Museum 980 MacArthur Causeway on Watson Island for a session to create their own print mobiles.

ArtKids 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. ArtKids is supervised and staffed by Miami Children’s Museum Educators, volunteers, Donald Lambert and students and teachers from the New World School of the Arts and selected artists.

Breakfast al Fresco at the Bass 12/5/14

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Breakfast al Fresco
1624Fri. Dec 5, 10 am
Bass Museum of Art
2100 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Free for Bass Museum of Art members at the $250-level. All others $20. Reservations required. RSVP rmartin@bassmuseum.org.

Breakfast@thebass will feature a guided tour of Art Basel in Miami Beach Public. Join us for this informative tour and a light breakfast before heading out to the fairs.

Elmgreen & Dragset, Powerless Structures, Fig 101, 2014, Courtesy Victoria Miro

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One Way: Peter Marino Opening Reception at The Bass 12/3/14

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One Way: Peter Marino Opening Reception
1621Dec 3, 7-11 pm
Bass Museum of Art
2100 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Open to Bass Museum of Art members, Art Basel Miami Beach VIPs and Exhibitors, Design Miami VIPs and Exhibitors.

Detail from Manolo Yllera, Peter Marino’s Double Portrait, 2013, Photo: Courtesy of Manolo Yllera. Artwork in background (c) Damien Hirst and Science Ltd. All Rights Reserved/ DACS, London / ARS, NY 2014

Complimentary Valet Parking on 22nd Street and Liberty Avenue.

Art Fair Week at Kelley Roy Gallery 11/30/14 – 12/7/14

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Art Fair Week at Kelley Roy Gallery
Nov. 30 Sunday – Dec. 7 Sunday
drawing90WrappedObject29_26x32_(3)Kelley Roy Gallery
Wynwood Arts District
153 NW 24 Street
Miami, FL 33127
RSVP at info@kelleyroygallery.com

Join Us For Art Fair Week
Pre-Art Basel Events
Nov. 30 Sunday, Brunch 10am-2pm (Please RSVP info@kelleyroygallery.com)
Dec. 1 Monday, Works by Peri Schwartz 5pm – 9pm
Extended Gallery Hours:
Dec. 2-3 Tuesday-Wednesday, 10am-8pm
Dec. 4 Thursday, 10am-6pm
Dec. 5-6 Friday-Saturday, 10am-8pm
Dec. 7 Sunday, 10am-6pm

Peri Schwartz is included in collections internationally, among them the British Museum, London, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the Library of Congress, Washington D.C., and the Kupferstichkabinett-Staatliche Museum, Berlin. Working with different media is an important part of the process Schwartz uses to develop her works. Representing similar subjects and formal arrangements in a variety of media challenges her to rethink and revise her compositions. The initial works done in her Studio series were created using charcoal; this allowed her to easily rework their compositions. Schwartz then alternated between creating paintings, drawings, and mono-types of the same subject; this method of moving back and forth between different media further facilitates the process she uses to work out formal arrangements.

Schwartz also addresses pictorial challenges in her Bottle &Jars series. In the carefully composed but compressed space of these works, attention is drawn to how the bottles and jars fill the picture plane and how they relate to each other and the space around them. In the way this is done, it is clear color and shapes are as much the subject of these works as are the bottles and jars themselves. The effect is that these works must be understood as a modern synthesis of representation and abstraction.

The Wrapped Objects were first exhibited at the Fine Arts Center Galleries at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston. They are included in the collections of the Library of Congress, Fogg Art Museum, Yale University Art Gallery and Memorial Art Gallery. In the catalog for the exhibition, Judith Tolnick Champa describes the work: In her idiosyncratic pastel drawings known as Wrapped Objects – Schwartz’s demonstrated expertise in figural art is brought to bear on a powerful sense of the self-containment associated with still-life, rather than figural practice. The Wrapped Objects ultimately derive from a campaign of intensive study of anatomy and its intimate historical correlative, drapery’s connection to the human body. The dazzling drapery interpretations of legendary figurative painters including the 16th-century Venetian, Titian; the 17th-century Spaniard, Diego Velazquez, the Fleming, Anthony Van Dyck and the 19th-century French artist Jean-August-Dominique Ingres, offers models of an art historical sort cited by the artist as the first Wrapped Objects were created and conjured by her work. Schwartz understands the accomplished pictorial means which these exemplars developed for interpreting their complex royal/aristocratic subjects. The subject is present beneath the drapery, but its individual shape and character – clues to its identity – are conveyed only through the push and pull, the tightness or laxness, the intricate surface wrap. And in the process the surface wrap gains its own freestanding vitality and identity.

Understanding shifts as Schwartz’s mysterious subjects become curious Wrapped Objects and figuration melds into a re-emergent sensation of still life. Exactly what is being represented is of less importance than how pictorial effects are achieved. Technically, Schwartz works in pastel but without the assistance of a coarse granular paper. She chooses a more finely grained and technically unforgiving surface, so that textures must be constructed through precise calibration of light and dark tonalities. Her pastels behave almost like charcoals as the richness of blue-blacks contrasts with the smooth matrix of white paper.

Peri Schwartz Exhibit through January 9, 2015

Jurnid Sessions Art Basel Edition Media Arts and Verticals 12/4/14

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Jurnid Sessions – Art Basel Edition: Media Arts & Verticals
Thursday, December 4, 2014 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
jurnidThe LAB Miami
400 NW 26th St.
Miami, FL 33127
$ 10
Register Online

Are you creating for a niche audience? Join our esteemed panelists of media creatives for a fun evening of Q&A at Jurnid Sessions – Art Basel Edition! This session we focus on how niche communities are created and eventually become media brands. Gain valuable insights from our panel of entrepreneurs. Build a better content strategy, join the conversation.

Art Basel Crowdfunding Meet and Greet 12/3/14-12/7/14

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Art Basel Crowdfunding Meet and Greet
Wednesday – Sunday December 3-7, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Kickstarter_TeaserGarden Oasis, Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Free public access

Guests are invited to engage in conversations with members of the Art Basel and Kickstarter teams regarding the exciting projects that are part of the collaborative Art Basel Crowdfunding Initiative.

Since the launch, 7 organizations from around the world have successfully raised funds with Art Basel’s curated page on Kickstarter for their visual arts projects:

· 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art is an organization dedicated to Asian-Australian contemporary art, based in Sydney’s Chinatown. Thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign, 4A is staging “Actions for Tomorrow” by Chinese art collective Yangjiang Group in the city’s Chinatown neighborhood. The project pushes the boundaries of traditional Chinese calligraphy by exploring ideas of collective action through large-scale architectural constructions, video projections and public performances. (102% funded / AUS 20,405 / 84 backers)

· Gasworks is a London-based organization that promotes the exchange of ideas between international and local artists through exhibitions and residencies in London and at partner organizations in Cuba, China, South Africa, Kenya and India. With the money raised on Kickstarter, they will construct additional studios for emerging artists in South London. (101% funded / GBP 40,711 / 233 backers)

· SASSAS (Society for the Activation of Social Space through Art and Sound) is a non-profit organization that produces concerts in the greater Los Angeles area that re-contextualize sound and place. Their successful campaign enabled them to host a concert of contemporary sound works in the hills of greater Los Angeles. (103% funded / USD 5,176 / 74 backers)

· Delfina Foundation is an independent organization that facilitates artistic exchange and develops creative practice through residencies, partnerships, and public programming. They have been working with the Arab region through their renowned residency program for the last seven years and are now staging a groundbreaking exhibition on the little-known history of performance art in the Arab world, through rare archives and new contemporary artworks. (114% funded / GBP 17,158 / 109 backers)

· East of Borneo is an online magazine of contemporary art and its history, as considered from Los Angeles. After five years of operation, they are planning their highly anticipated relaunch that will enhance user experience, add features, and increase access. (122% funded / USD 30,671 / 267 backers)

· SculptureCenter is New York City’s only contemporary art museum dedicated to sculpture as well as NY’s oldest artist-run space. SculptureCenter will restore and present video works by Thai artist, Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook for public view during her first museum survey in the United States in 2015. (104% funded / USD 12,574 / 119 backers)

· Locust Projects a non-profit exhibition space in Miami who raised funds for “Welcome to the Future,” a site-specific installation work imagining an archeological dig in the future by Miami-native Daniel Arsham. The exhibition will be on view during the 2014 edition of Art Basel in Miami Beach. (146% funded / USD 10,979 / 49 backers)

· The Mosaic Rooms, a London-based non-profit gallery dedicated to supporting contemporary culture from and about the Arab world. They are seeking funding to produce a book with artist Hrair Sarkissian documenting the disappearing tradition of studio portraiture in the Middle East. (32% funded / USD 4,067 / 18 backers / campaign ends Saturday, December 13)

· National Art Gallery of the Bahamas, a non-profit public museum in Nassau is committed to preserving history and fostering contemporary artists across the islands. They are seeking funding to create a sculpture garden, outdoor education space, and urban garden for the local community. (Campaign to launch week of November 24)

· Contemporary Art Gallery Vancouver, a public art gallery in British Columbia, in partnership with Ballet BC, is seeking funding for a unique art-dance commission from visual artists John Wood and Paul Harrison. (Campaign to launch week of November 24)

· Lagos Photo, an annual photography festival in Nigeria is seeking funding to create a year-round program of exhibitions and workshops. (Campaign to launch week of December 1)

Art Basel Opening with Anthony Liggins Kiss Kiss Bang Bang 12/3/14

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Art Basel Opening with Anthony Liggins Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
kisskissbangbangWednesday, December 3, 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Vintro Hotel & Kitchen
2216 Park Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Florida Research Heart Institute in association with Vintro Hotel
invite you to
“Kiss Kiss Bang Bang ” by Anthony Liggins
Welcome Art Basel
Wednesday December 3rd 7pm
Silent Auction to benefit Florida Heart Research Institute
Musical Orchestration Dj Jared Coetzee
Welcome Wine by Vie Vite
Valet Parking Available

Wynwood Alley Art Basel Edition 2014 12/4/14-12/7/14

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Wynwood Alley – Art Basel Edition 2014
wynwoodalleyDecember 4-7, 2014
2407 NW 2nd Ave
Miami FL

Be prepared for one of the most popular events in the year. We have been waiting so long – ART BASEL 2014 – it’s finally here! Best local artist showcasing jewelry, clothing, paintings, iPhone cases, popsicles, natural products, and art. Great local musicians will join us to play live music in the open.

Stop by a place where creativity exist – Wynwood Alley –

Regina Rex present Cemeterium at Emerson Dorsch 12/1/14-12/7/14

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Regina Rex present Cemeterium
CemeteriumOn view December 1 – 7
Emerson Dorsch
151 NW 24 Street, Suite A
Miami, FL 33127
Www.emersondorsch.com

Emerson Dorsch is pleased to announce a special installation at the gallery during the week of Art Basel Miami Beach:

CEMETERIUM is a sculpture garden based on the layout and form of a cemetery that will take place in Miami during the week of art fairs, December 1-7. Featuring work by over thirty artists, CEMETERIUM is a hybrid form that takes inspiration from both art fairs and cemeteries, to create a critical context that celebrates the persistence of objects beyond this one week and beyond an artists’ lifetime. Each artist was invited to to present an object, installation or performance on a four by eight foot plot within a fifty by fifty foot yard. In a week where there is an astounding number of artworks on display, and a frenzy of events stacked up throughout each day,CEMETERIUM gathers together a group of artists and objects that reflect an awareness of both the artist at work and the artist at rest.

Opening event Friday, December 5th, Midnight
Participating artists: Cortney Andrews, Katherine Aungier, Amy Brenner, Nicholas Buffon and Allegra Crowther, Jonathan Butt, April Childers, Suntek Chung, Daniel Clapp, Julia Colavita, Jeff Degolier, Vincent Dermody, Corey Escoto, Elise Ferguson, Elizabeth Ferry, Rico Gatson, Amanda Ross-Ho, Takashi Horisaki, Kristen Jensen, Michael Merck, Nicholas Moenich, Steve Pauley, BREYER P-ORRIDGE, William Powhida, Adam Bach and Ellery Royston, Esther Ruiz, Carolyn Salas, Davina Semo, Adam Parker Smith, Trish Tillman, Siebren Versteeg, Derek Weisberg, Amanda Wong

Shades of Philanthropy 2014 Diversity Workshop, Annual Meeting and Holiday Party 12/9/14

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Shades of Philanthropy 2014 Diversity Workshop, Annual Meeting and Holiday Party, Tuesday December 9, 2014. 3:30pm-8:30pm
afplogoUnited Way of Miami-Dade
Ansin Building, Ryder room
3250 Southwest Third Avenue
Miami, FL 33129
AFP Member: $20 early bird|$25** after Dec 2
Future Members $30 early bird | $35** after Dec 2

Schedule
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM – Shades of Philanthropy
3:30 on the dot, give or take, networking, schmoozing, noshing, etc.
3:40 sharp (more or less), program begins
5:13 (or thereabouts), interactive Q&A
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM – Annual Meeting
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM – Holiday Party
6:36 or so, more networking, schmoozing, noshing, etc

Successful Fundraising Strategies in Diverse Markets:
A Case Study Perspective
Our Shades of Philanthropy case studies will provide an inside view of two local non-profit fundraising success stories. Through their creative innovations and techniques, you will take away tried and true strategies that will boost your organization’s revenues.

Presenters:
Tina Brown, Executive Director, Overtown Youth Center
Yance Torres, Development Manager, Overtown Youth Center
Gepsie M. Metellus, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Haitian Neighborhood Center Sant La

But wait, there’s more!
Immediately following our Shades of Philanthropy presentation, join us for our long anticipated, eagerly awaited Annual Meeting and Holiday Party at the sumptuous (but unpretentious) confines of The United Way! We’ll be a little short of Powerpoint presentations, but long on meeting, greeting and networking with fabulous fellow fundraisers – and, did we mention, the cost is Eff Are Eee Eee!
and, as if that’s not enough…

Several fabulous door prizes will be featured for lucky AFP Miami members who attend the Holiday Party, including a $250 Cruise Gift Certificate. (Good on any of the following cruise lines: Azamara, Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian or Carnival Cruise Line. Certificate expires December 31, 2015.)

For the convenience of Members’ busy holiday calendars, we have scheduled these 3 events together! Attend 1,2, or all 3!

Secret Walls x Miami Art Basel All-Star Royal Rumble 12/6/14-12/7/14

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Secret Walls x Miami Art Basel :: All-Star Royal Rumble
Saturday, December 6 – Sunday, December 7, 7:00pm-1:00am
secretwallsSecret Walls
Wynwood, Miami FL
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Assemble Miami presents…
Sponsored by Forty Seven Brand
Secret Walls heads to Miami Art Basel and hosts a mega Royal Rumble.
We will ask the crowd to pick the two teams of all-star artists – keeping the pressure high!
Hosted at a new secret location in the Wynwood area – we will confirm the actual address nearer the time.

Starring artists: Buff Monster / Greg Mike / Greg Miska / Lamour Supreme / Meggs / Chaz (TLP) / Inkie / Mysterious Al / Elle NYC / Woes / Dulk / Look The Weird / Nychos / Pez / Tommy Helm / ?
Music by:vDZA (Peachfuzz) / Brett Booth / Boston Chery
Guest judges: Tristan Eaton / Wayne Rada (L.I.S.A project NYC) / Ron English / More TBC
Limited edition SW T-shirts will be available to buy on the night + stickers!

What is Secret Walls?
Secret Walls (formerly Secret Wars) is the World’s premier live illustration battle. Working in a similar way to Fight Club, Secret Walls battles are set up and promoted through word of mouth & social media. Battles take place between 2 individuals, or 2 teams of artists.

Secret Walls began back in 2006 in a small bar in East London, it was small, and intimate yet had the potential to be so much more. Years of hard work, dedication and a strong following has meant Secret Walls has pushed the boundaries and raised the bar for artists and promoters alike on an international stage.

Boasting experience in major cities including NYC, London, Lisbon, Berlin, Tokyo, Copenhagen, Dublin and Amsterdam, proves and many more, proves that there really isn’t a stage big enough for the groundbreaking and award-winning event.

Rules And Regulations For The Competition
90 minutes on the battle clock
Only black SW special markers and black acrylic paint can be used as battle weapons
No pencils / sketches should be on stage or used as reference
Each artist has to stay within the allocated space, if they creep over then there will be a 1 point deduction
Battles are judged by 2 nominated and neutral guest judges + crowd vote (3 point system) (using a decibel reader)
Hosted on giant white walls

#SECRETWALLS @SecretWalls www.TheSecretWalls.com

Sime MIA 2014 12/1/14-12/3/14

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Sime MIA 2014
December 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 8:00am – 6:00pm
simemiaNew World Center
500 17th St
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Sime MIA brings together global thought-leaders from technology, media and the arts to Miami during December 1st, 2nd and 3rd to network and exchange their vision for the future.

Based on Europe ́s first and most vibrant digital business event, Sime – www.sime.nu, est. 1995 in Stockholm, Sweden – in partnership with local tech event producer MIA Collective, we are proud to present Sime MIA, a unique two-day “invitation-only” event that brings together in Miami a fantastic mix of entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors, artists, government leaders, technologists and media executives. Past speakers to our events included leaders from globally recognized media and technology companies, such as Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, Viacom, as well as, a wide array of executives from disruptive start-ups in the fast-growing social media, enterprise software, Internet video, gaming, digital music and online advertising sectors, among others. Sime MIA 2014 will take place on Dec. 1st and 2nd, preceding the world-famous Art Basel week, so that guests can be further inspired by the electricity and creativity that overtakes Miami during this special

Jazz at Wolfson Presents Mike DiRubbo 12/3/14

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Jazz at Wolfson Presents Mike DiRubbo
mikedirubboWednesday, 12/03/2014
Wolfson Auditorium, Room 1261
Building 1
300 N.E. Second Ave.
Miami, FL

Saxophonist, composer and bandleader Mike DiRubbo’s sound has been described as “deep, dark, immense, with a machete edge that denotes a ready-for-anything urban sensibility.”

DiRubbo has reigned supreme as one of the most durable and dynamic musicians of his generation since arriving in New York two decades ago. On his instrument, he has it all: from Benny Carter’s mastery of melody and Johnny Hodges’ ballad mellow tones to Charlie Parker’s light-speed fluency.

Jazz at Wolfson Presents performances are free and open to the public. For more info:

Discobox At Basement Miami Presents Basel 2014 Line Up 12/2/14-12/6/14

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Discobox At Basement Miami Presents Basel 2014 Line Up
basementmiamiDecember 2-6, 11pm – 5am
Basement Miami
2901 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140
For reservations at BasementMIAMI, BasementSKATE or BasementBOWL, please email us: reservations@basementmiami.com

Tuesday, December 2 // DJ Harvey , Black Cock, Sarcastic Disco Los Angeles
Wednesday, December 3 // Horse Meat Disco
Thursday, December 4 // James Murphy and Soul Clap, Justin Miller – DJ/Producer
Friday, December 5 // Lee Foss, Laura of Miami, Patrick Walsh
Saturday, December 6 // Little Louie Vega

Human Rights Campaign for Art for Equality 12/3/14

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Human Rights Campaign for Art for Equality
10152883.28December 3rd, 2014, 7:00 to 9:30 PM.
White Porch Gallery @ R House
2727 Northwest 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
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Art Basel Miami 2014
Reception, Party, Silent Auction, & Dinner
The White Porch Gallery @ R House Wynwood is excited to host Art for Equality, a unique and special event celebrating the arts and the human rights with Human Rights Campaign. Art for Equality will feature world-class artistry, finger food and drinks and a local DJ – all providing a fun and vibrant atmosphere. We will conduct a silent auction featuring some over 20 different works from more than 10 different talented artists from 8 different countries.

Tickets are $25 and include entry and a free drink between 7:00 and 9:00 PM. The party will continue on until late.

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There is also an optional dinner that can be enjoyed during and after the event for $50/per person and a cash bar. Please make sure your reservations by clicking here.

House of Art Events during Art Basel Week Miami 2014 12/4/14-12/6/14

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House of Art Events during Art Basel Week Miami 2014
Thursday, December 4 – Saturday, December 6
houseofartHouse of Art
415B NW 26th St
Miami FL 33127.

Thursday, December 4 – 7pm to 10pm
Vernissage for MAC
Showcase of works of art from 20 talented students of Miami Arts Charter School.
By invitation only – wines and hors d’oeuvres.
Live music by the MAC Band (students)

Friday, December 5 – 7pm to 10pm
Future of Fashion
Fashion show by students of Design Lab Miami (10 to 14 years of age), using unconventional recycled materials.
By invitation only – wines and hors d’oeuvres.
Live DJ

Saturday, December 6 – 7pm to 10pm
We Live Here 2 – Opening exhibit by Miguel Vallinas
Based on the “Second Skin” series, this photo exhibit shows an anthropomorphic blend of animals, fashion and the human form.
By invitation only – wines and hors d’oeuvres
Live music by DJ Adora

Wynwood’s House of Art will be the host to a series of 3 events during Miami Art Week 2014, where art will be the medium to bring ideas, creativity, and awareness to life through the works of talented upcoming and established artists, and in partnership with great local organizations.

SPECTRUM Miami Art Lab 02: by Life Is Art and Yo Miami Live Artist Match-up Mural Project 12/4/14

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SPECTRUM Miami Art Lab 02: by Life Is Art and Yo Miami Live Artist Match-up Mural Project
Thursday, December 4th, 2014, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Courtyard at Spectrum Miami Tent
SpectrumLateNightFlyer2 3011 NE 1st Ave.
 Miami, FL 33137

Free Entry with RSVP
Regular price: $10

 The participating artists are TeePop, Ruben Ubiera, Eleazar Delgado, Monique Lassooij, Daniel Fila (aka Krave), Jay Bellicchi (aka REMOTE)

On Thursday night, SPECTRUM Miami is inviting Life Is Art to be co-host and beneficiary of their Late Night series of evening performances. Life Is Art, in partnership with Yo Miami, is creating a live Artist Match-up Mural Event as part of the evening entertainment.

The mural painting is an invitational, combining experienced artists with emerging talent, to truly represent the exploding Miami street art scene. Inspired by the Spectrum 2014 theme of [inter.play], each mural will be a collaboration of two or more artists who will have no prior knowledge with whom they will be collaborating!

A portion of the art sales goes to support Life Is Art, with the rest going to the artists who will collectively share sales on all work in the community project. In addition, SPECTRUM Miami has committed to donate a portion of the Thursday Late Night proceeds to Life Is Art.

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TeePop
Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Tee Davis began painting portraits at 6 years old & further developed her artistic talents at the Art Institute of Pennsylvania. Tee made her way to New York City, where she lived, worked, & painted for serval years before moving to Miami, FL. She received a degree in graphic design from International Fine Arts College.
Drawing on a deep love of music & pop culture, Tee has been fusing the styles of Pop, Street, & Graphic Design in her paintings of musicians, actors, & icons for more than two decades! Constantly gathering inspiration from music, culture & everyday life.

Ruben Ubiera
Ruben Gerardo Ubiera Gonzalez (born October 19, 1975 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a neo-figurative artist, known for his strong use of the line, graffiti inspired technique/esthetic, urban murals, mixed-media pieces and installations, all created with reclaimed-objects and found artifacts. He paints and draws in a style considered as Post graffism, but he prefers to call it urban-pop, since he has lived most of his life in urban, populated areas and most of his inspiration is derived from the interactivity between man and his urban environment. At the age of 1 5, his family moved to the Bronx, NY, where he was heavily influenced by the graffiti art that surrounded him, something he wouldn’t realize until much later in his life.
Ubiera’s paintings are, on first examination, noted for being charged with “skateboard-isms”, paint drips and the constant presence of graffiti in some shape or form. But, after closer inspection, one notices the detail, sarcastic contrast, the social commentary and human struggle that’s felt by the technique and subject matter.

Eleazar Delgado
Born in Oklahoma and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, Eleazar Delgado practiced Architecture and Interior Design. It was Miami’s radiant sunshine and the vibrant colors of the city that influenced his decision to become an artist. Among his accolades are Dade Heritage Trust selecting “Sunshine Culture” for the cover of their 2012 program, Miami Dade Preservation League chose “Joe Sent Me” for the official Art Deco Weekend poster. “Sea Grasses in the Sky”, a public mural in Downtown Miami delights thousands of commuters everyday, as it is visible from I-95.

Monique Lassooij
Monique Lassooij was born and raised in The Netherlands and moved several years ago to Miami, Florida. In The Netherlands Ms. Lassooij started out as an abstract painter but over the years she developed a passion for figurative painting. She attended the Royal Academy for Fine Arts in The Hague and has gone on to receive several commissions and can be found in public places such as the Town Hall of the city of Scheveningen in The Netherlands as well as in numerous private collections all over the world.
“My work explores the paradox in modern pop culture and society, sometimes clearly visible and sometimes through an underlining dichotomy interjected with humor.” Currently she is working on the “Proprietary Innocence” series. She noticed that children nowadays have a different way to communicate through a little box and they are not vocal about it. When they find something funny you will see a shrug in the shoulders and the typing of “LOL”. But if you distract them, they look at us from under their eyebrows, almost expression less, sometimes slightly annoyed as we disturb them in their communications.

Daniel Fila (aka Krave)
Daniel Fila, also known as Krave, is a multifaceted artist whose work ranges from mural installations to figurative and abstract paintings, animations, and urban sculpture using a range of mediums, techniques, and aesthetics. Fila is best known for his signature character, The Fresh Monkey, which he incorporates into most of his works, his semi-nude mural “Erin” and the subsequent series which it inspired, “The Sunbather”.
Although much of Fila’s street art can be found throughout Wynwood and the Miami Design District, Fila has ventured into Little Havana’s burgeoning art scene with a mural entitled “Ladies in White”, which was inspired by the Damas de Blanco, an opposition movement in Cuba, and a new project space, “El Fresco” where he currently works and collaborates.

Jay Bellicchi (aka REMOTE)
J. Bellicchi, a Boston native, moved to Miami in 2000. Shortly thereafter Jay started “FIFTYTHREE”, a limited edition T-shirt line. Jay adopted the name “FIFTYTHREE as his creative identity throughout the mid 2000’s. Later as Jay got back into graffiti art he revived an old name of his from back in Boston, “REMOTE”. Jay has since been painting walls, commissioned murals and fine art pieces throughout. Jay’s work has been featured in countless South Florida publications as well as some national and internationally distributed art books. Jay is the creator and co-founder of “GRAFF TOYZ” which was founded in 2010. GRAFF TOYZ creates graffiti inspired toys and art objects.

Clyde Butcher Thanksgiving Weekend Book Signing, Gallery Tours and Swamp Walks 11/28/14-11/30/14

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Clyde Butcher Thanksgiving Weekend Book Signing, Gallery Tours and Swamp Walks
November 28 – November 30, 10:00am – 3:00pm
clydebutcherBig Cypress Gallery Adventures
52388 Tamiami Trl E
Ochopee, Florida 34141
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Every year, the Friday, Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving, we have an open house at our Big Cypress Gallery. Clyde will be in the gallery during this time to autograph and personalize Christmas gifts of books, calendars and photographs. Clyde will be giving gallery talks throughout the day and his daughter Jackie will be giving gallery tours.

“Family Fun”- This would be a FUN day trip to gather your family and let them experience a swamp walk. We will be offering several guided swamp walk tours during these three days. Niki, Clyde’s wife, will spend most of her day out in the swamp enjoying nature and capturing photo’s of you, our swamp walkers. If you would like to go on a swamp walk please click on the links below to reserve your tour.

Classic Swamp Walk Tours at 9:00am, 11:00am, and 2:00pm each day. This is a 90min tour cost is $50pp and $35child Reservations http://www.clydebutchersbigcypressgallery.com/reserve-saturday-swamp-walks

Introductory Swamp Walk Tour at 10:00 each day. This is a 45min tour cost is $35pp and $25per child. Reservations click here http://www.clydebutchersbigcypressgallery.com/reserve-labor-day-swamp-walk

Photos and Stories of Last Years Open House http://www.clydebutchersbigcypressgallery.com/journals/86

GIF Pop A Vintro Hotel Art Basel Season Exclusive 12/4/14

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GIF Pop A Vintro Hotel Art Basel Season Exclusive
gifpopDecember 4, 6pm-8pm
Vintro Hotel & Kitchen
2216 Park Ave
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

The Vintro Hotel & ArtDecemberMiami Presents The Contemporary Art of Animated Gif’s by artist R.Jackson & Brigitte Andrade! Join us for a spectacular rooftop visual event!

Welcome Cocktail compliments of Vie Vite and Sounds by DJ Jared Coetzee

The Vintro Hotel is located directly behind the Miami City Ballet and The Bass Musuem!

5 days of Freedom Art Basel 2014 12/3/14-12/7/14

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5 days of Freedom | Art Basel 2014
email-blast2December 3rd through 7th
Freedom
48 NW 25th St
Miami, FL 33127
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A 5 day series of art installations, exhibitions and events, all celebrating the interpretations of artistic expressions aiming to define the meaning behind ‘freedom.’

Featured works will be showcased through a variety of art forms, including large format displays, live performances and encounters with emerging technologies.

5 days and 5 nights, Freedom will take place in and around a breathtaking 30,000 sq. ft. space, right in the heart of Wynwood.

#Followfreedom on Instagram & Twitter @launchoffreedom

For information on event participation, sponsorship and all other inquiries, please contact:

Henry Perez’s Art Basel Week Exhibit 12/1/14

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Henry Perez’s Art Basel Week Exhibit
henryperezMonday, December 1, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Mayfair Hotel and Spa
3000 Florida Ave
Miami, Florida 33133

I am extremely proud to have been selected to exhibit my photograph collection “La Force de femmes au naturel: A Celebration of Miami’s Leading Ladies of Glamour” at the Mayfair Hotel & SPA in Coconut Grove during Art Basel Week. This is my first Art Basel show and it would mean a great deal to me to see you there on Monday, Dec. 1, 2014 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the opening reception party at the hotel’s beautiful rooftop venue. My dear friend Sabrina Cohen will also be on hand as this is an event to support her efforts to create a fully accessible “Beach for All.” Please see the invite for the details and I truly hope to see you there!

Fusion MIA 2014 BET Art Lounge 12/3/14-12/7/14

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Fusion MIA 2014 BET Art Lounge
Wednesday-Sunday, Dec. 3-7, 2014
betmast-slide-1024x398Pop Up Gallery- 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
BET Art Lounge- 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Fusion After Dark- 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Mana Village, Wynwood Pop-Up Gallery
Corner of NW 2nd Avenue & NW 22nd Lane
Wynwood Art District
Gallery & Lounge: Free & Open to the Community

This year this multicultural art fair will debut the BET Art Lounge, featuring BET’s top talent. Talent will host screenings, panels, and community workshops highlighting “Art is Life” as a central theme.

Wednesday, December 3rd

Through My Lens Reception, presented by Microsoft and Play To Win Foundation
Fusion MIA kicks off the week with Play To Win Foundation’s photo exhibit, Through My Lens, featuring the emotional and artistic photographs by 25 high school students from the inner city.
For Tickets Click Here http://fusionmia.com/?p=4165

4-9 p.m.
BET Art Lounge Opens (Admission Free)
Preview screenings of BET’s upcoming shows, talent meet and greets and community panels.

11:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Fusion After Dark – Heat & Hawks Official After Party (Ticketed Event)
Hosted by DJ Irie

Thursday, December 4, 2014

4-9 p.m.
BET Art Lounge Opens (Admission Free)

10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Fusion After Dark – (Ticketed Event)

Friday, December 5, 2014

Fusion presents Art Is Life Youth Talk (Private)
Local High school students will participate in a panel to discuss the power of art . The Panel will be hosted by Jumaane N´namde. Guest panelist will include Dr. Tuliza Fleming, curator of the National Museum of African American History and Culture at the Smithsonian Institution, Ted Lucas, CEO of Slip N Slide Records, CEO Debra Lee and Talent from BET.

6:00pm-10:00pm
The 2nd annual Fly Beyond Awards Reception
6:00 p.m. – 8: 00 p.m., Private Reception and Red Carpet Event in Fusion MIA Pop Up Gallery
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Dinner, Party to follow
The 2nd Annual Fly Beyond Awards dinner, honoring Smithsonian curator Dr. Tuliza Fleming, artist and African-American art historian and scholar David Driskell and BET CEO Debra Lee.
The event kicks off with a private BET pink carpet reception at 6:30 pm and flows into an awards dinner at 8:00 pm celebrating the lives and careers of Smithsonian curator Dr. Tuliza Fleming, artist and African-American art historian and scholar David Driskell and BET CEO Debra Lee for their “love and commitment to the Arts sponsored by Grey Goose.
For an evening of music, epicurean French cuisine, and exceptional people driven by a common passion for the arts. Attendees for the private dinner will include artists, collectors, curators, business professionals, taste makers, trendsetters and media. Beginning with an entry into a heavenly oasis of ice sculptures, and progressing into a global artist village, guests are immersed in the rich spirit of the African and Caribbean artists who have emerged from adversity to stake their claim among the masters. Highlights of the evening include special recognition honoring an iconic Artist. A special tribute by a celebrity recording artists who have defied all odds and transformed the world with their extraordinary vision in the areas of Visual Arts and Film.
For Tickets Click Here

10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Fusion After Dark – (Ticketed Event)

Saturday, December 6, 2014

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
BET Art Talk (Admission Free)
Fusion MIA will host Art is Life conversation, featuring Bill Cosby’s beloved artist and African American art scholar David Driskell moderated by Smithsonian curator Dr. Tuliza Fleming.

11:00 a.m. – 9 p.m.
BET Art Lounge Opens (Admission Free)
Preview screenings of BET’s upcoming shows, talent meet and greets and community panels.

10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Fusion After Dark – Hosted by: Headliner Market Group

Sunday, December 7, 2014

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Fusion Mia Farewell Brunch And “THE Black Renaissance” Fashion Show (Ticketed Event)
Hosted by: Jill Tracy HOT105

2:00 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Cultures To Go And Sugar Push Productions Presents A Caribbean Bizarre (Ticketed Event)

CatWalk Pros 2nd Annual Miami Fashion Launch 12/4/14

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CatWalk Pros 2nd Annual Miami Fashion Launch
catwalkprosThursday, December 4, 9:00pm – 1:00am
Art Walk – Wynwood Design District
NW 2nd Ave & NW 22nd St.
Miami, Florida 33127

CatWalk Pros 2nd Annual Miami Fashion Launch has been added to the FUSION MIA lineup during Art Basel.
Miami Fashion Launch is a charity event to benefit the local Miami Police Athletic League and Do The Right Thing organizations while honoring the City of Miami Police Chief and The City of Miami Fire Chief.
Miami Fashion Launch will take place at the BET Art Lounge – Wynwood Art District. This will be an exciting evening of fashion, art, music and entertainment showcasing new and emerging talent in support of our youth.