Category: Festival

Tropical Yoga at Fairchild’s Mango Festival 7/13/14

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Tropical Yoga at Fairchild’s Mango Festival
Sunday, 07/13/2014 – 11:00 am – 01:30 pm
227Fairchild Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Rd,
Miami, Florida 33156
Webpage Link
Cost: Free with Fairchild admission

Join Rina Yoga teachers at beautiful Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and enjoy complementary yoga classes fit for all levels that will strengthen and stretch the body and mind for overall wellbeing and relaxation under a nature’s own ambience.

And for our Super Yogis, we will have an amazing fun time exploring yoga poses, games, movement and communication techniques provided by Rina Yoga’s pioneering curriculum for children and teens, Super Yogis’ Schoolhouse

Watch The Cup Wynwood Stadium at Mana Wynwood The Biggest Viewing Party In Miami 7/1/14-7/13/14

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Watch The Cup Wynwood Stadium at Mana Wynwood The Biggest Viewing Party In Miami
Tuesday, 07/01/2014 – 07/13/2014 11:00 am – 08:00 pm
photo-2Watch The Cup Wynwood Stadium
2nd Ave. & 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: FREE

Wynwood Has Caught World Cup Fever Launching “Watch The Cup Wynwood Stadium at Mana Wynwood” The Biggest Viewing Party In Miami!

Watch The Cup sure won’t disappoint with it’s 35,000 square feet pop-up-stadium, filled with food trucks, HDTV’s, a 240 inch LED Screen, free entrance, free beer for the first 500 guests and much more!

Watch The Cup Wynwood Stadium at Mana Wynwood, a pop up stadium in the heart of Wynwood is set to open its doors July 1st, 2014, launching the biggest World Cup viewing party Miami has seen, just in time to root on team USA. It’s 35,000 square feet will be filled with food trucks, bars, bleachers, pool ball, lounge seating, live entertainment, HDTV’s and a 240 inch LED screen, allowing guests to feel as if they were in Rio.

Watch The Cup will be giving away Free Beer to the first 500 guests who RSVP online, starting Tuesday, July 1st, 2014.

Tuesday July 1, 11 am-8 pm. Matches: Argentina vs. Switzerland, USA vs. Belgium

Friday July 4, 11 am-8 pm. Matches: TBA vs. TBA, Brazil vs. Colombia (Quarter-Finals)

Saturday July 5, 11 am-8 pm. Matches: TBA vs. TBA, Netherlands vs. Costa Rica (Quarter Finals)

Tuesday July 8, 2 pm – 8 pm. Match: TBA vs. TBA (Semi-Finals)

Wednesday July 9, 2 pm – 8 pm. Match: TBA vs. TBA (Semi-Finals)

Saturday July 12, 2 pm – Midnight. Match: TBA vs. TBA (3rd Place Match)

The celebration will continue till the finals on July 13, 2014.

Watch The Cup is located at 2nd Ave & 23 Street 
Miami, FL 33127. Reservations can be made online at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/watch-the-cup-july-1st-4pm-usa-vs-belgium-tickets-12063958625?aff=es2&rank=3; for more information visit; www.WatchTheCup.com

Overtown Music and Arts Festival 7/19/14

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Overtown Music and Arts Festival
Saturday, 07/19/2014 – 11:00 am – 07:00 pm
Overtown-Arts-and-Music-Festival-FlyerOvertown Business District
Overtown Business District,
NW 3rd Avenue between 9th & 11th Streets, Florida 33136
More Info Link
Cost: Free

The 4th annual Overtown Music and Arts Festival(formerly named Overtown Rhythm and Arts Festival), will take place in the heart of the Overtown Business District, NW 3rd Avenue between 9th & 11th Streets on Saturday, July 19, 2014. The event starts at 11am and is free and open to the public. The event has attracted thousands of attendees over the past three years, and plans to widen visitor demographics with its star-studded line up of musical artists headlined by Grammy-nominated Raheem Devaughn. Entertainment also includes live performances by Keke Wyatt, Case, Jaguar Wright, Teedra Moses, Deep Fried Funk Band, and Larry Dogg.

Once known as “Miami’s Little Broadway”, Overtown previously hosted music greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington and Aretha Franklin. In the past, the city was frequently visited by international guests seeking to enjoy the unique food, music and entertainment the “Colored Town” offered. Artistic and cultural celebrations allow a community to begin to understand the historic, cultural, economic, and social context of a community — an essential foundation for developing and enhancing sense of place. The Overtown Music and Arts Festival presents an opportunity to celebrate a rich heritage that the Overtown community provides to the landscape of South Florida.

The event will also include a Youth Zone presented by Teens Exercising Extraordinary Success (T.E.E.S) incorporating an educational health & wellness-component, fun fitness activities for toddlers to teens. HistoryMiami will curate youth activities related to “Urban Arts” and music inspired activities, including coloring activities and a book reading of “What is Hip Hop.”

Another highlight includes Mavericks Tonsorial Parlor being transformed into a visual art exhibition showcasing the works of famed video director, Gil Green.  The art exhibit will explore how images in pop culture are impressionable to the next generation.

Non-profit agencies involved in the event include: Animal Adoption by the Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department and the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida.
Sponsors include: City of Miami Commissioner Keon Hardemon, Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA, AMC Theaters, Comcast, T.E.E.S, Absolute Fit Life, RT Group, LLC and House of Wings.
Visit www.overtownmusicartsfestival.com or follow on Facebook and Instagram @overtownmusicartsfestival.

Vendors and sponsorship information please call Nikki Kancey at (786) 529-4586
Press inquiries and interviews Harris Public Relations at info@harrispublicrelations.com or 786.897.8854.

6th Annual Family and Health Community Festival 8/9/14

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6th Annual Family and Health Community Festival
Saturday, 08/09/2014 – 10:00 am – 02:30 pm
Crockett-Logo-TaglinePompano Citi Center
1955 North Federal Highway,
Pompano Beach, Florida 33062
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The Crockett Foundation and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Zeta Rho Omega Chapter invites locals to their annual Community Health Festival for a day of family fun and health education. Sponsored by Broward Health, the Community Health Festival will include free health screenings, free immunizations, and free physical exams. Equal parts health and fun, the festival will also include family-friendly activities including games, workouts, a bounce house, a face painter and live entertainment with local talented performers. In preparation for back-to-school, the Crockett Foundation will also be giving away backpacks.

Beer Fest 6/28/14

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Beer Fest
Saturday, 06/28/2014 – 06/28/2014 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm
beer_fest_jun28Clevelander Marlins Park
501 Marlins Way,
Miami, Florida 33125
Webpage Link
Cost: $30-$45

The Clevelander at Marlins Park has the perfect event for all beer enthusiasts to enjoy samples of international, domestic and local craft beer. Many brands will showcase their special brews at the Clevelander starting three hours prior to first pitch. Stay for the game and party all night inside the Clevelander!

BEERFEST PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Unlimited beer samples 3 hours prior to first pitch
• One (1) 4 ounce beer mug for sampling
• One (1) game ticket for admission inside the Clevelander

Beers for June 28th:
Table #1 Anheuser Busch
Shock Top Apple Wheat
Rolling Rock

Table #2 Widmer
Rotator IPA Hopside Down
Hefeweizen

Table #3 Widmer
Omission Pale Ale
Omission Lager

Table #4 Kona/Estrella
Kona Fire Rock
Estrella Inedit

Table #5 Goose Island
312 Wheat
Honkers

Table #6 Goose Island
Ogden
Illinois

Table #7
Bass
Boddingtons

Table #8
St Pauli Girl
St Pauli Girl Dark

Table #9 Anheuser Busch
Lime-A-Rita
Mango-Rita

Table#10
Staropramen
Tennents

III Points Music Art & Technology Festival 10/10/14- 10/12/14

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III Points Music Art & Technology Festival
Friday, 10/10/2014 – 10/12/2014 10:00 am –
III-POINTS-FLYER-SQUARE-FINALWynwood
2550 NW 2nd Ave,,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link
Cost: $88.00

The 2014 program includes a beer garden on site and a roller skating rink open to all festival attendees! Music performances by Lykke Li, Flying Lotus (Live), Metronomy, Hot Natured (US debut), Duke Dumont, Jamie xx, Four Tet, Hercules and Love Affair (Live), Cashmere Cat, Com Truise, Jamie Jones, Tiga, Mac DeMarco, Kaytranda, Thundercat, and Chet Faker in addition to the headlining talent, III Points will also feature a large amount of local artists.

3-day passes will be on sale beginning May 20, 2014.

The 2014 program includes a beer garden on site and a roller skating rink open to all festival attendees! Music performances by Lykke Li, Flying Lotus (Live), Metronomy, Hot Natured (US debut), Duke Dumont, Jamie xx, Four Tet, Hercules and Love Affair (Live), Cashmere Cat, Com Truise, Jamie Jones, Tiga, Mac DeMarco, Kaytranda, Thundercat, and Chet Faker in addition to the headlining talent, III Points will also feature a large amount of local artists.

Schedule

Friday, October 10, 2014

4pm to 7pm
Pre-Points City-Wide Happy Hours
$3 drink special at participating venues.
Brick House, 187 NW 28 St., Miami
R House, 2727 NW 2 Ave., Miami
Wynwood Kitchen, 2550 NW 2 Ave, Miami
Gramps, 176 NW 24 St., Miami
Panther Coffee, 2390 NW 2 Ave., Miami
Gigi, 3470 N Miami Ave., Miami
The Butcher Shop, 165 NW 23 St., Miami
Cafeina, 297 NW 23 St., Miami
Shikany, 261 NW 25 St., Miami

4pm to 7pm
Bro-Gaming Presented by eMerge Americas
The Hangar Gallery, 2235 NW 2 Ave., Miami
Have your fill of video games from Oregon Trails to Oculus Rift.

5pm to 7pm
Exile Books Traveling bookstore and pop-up shop
2242 NW 1 Place, Miami.

5pm to 9pm
Opening of Insta| Still Take part in a collaborative still-life experiment.
Cafeina, 297 NW 23 St., Miami

5pm to 7pm
20 something NYC artist Diggy Lloyd interviews and takes portraits of people in their 20s. Final product will be compiled into a zine.Various locations
starting at Cafeina, 297 NW 23 St., Miami

5:30pm to 7pm
RJD2 Master Class (RJTeachU)
Scratch DJ Academy Miami, 450 NW 28 St., Miami;
Learn scratching and mixing from one of the best.
Free with RSVP info-miami@scratch.com.

6pm
Bro-Gaming open panel discussion “From joysticks to virtual reality,” presented by eMerge Americas.
The Hangar Gallery, 2235 NW 2 Ave., Miami

8pm to 10pm
Premiere of Third Trinity A unique story of Puerto Rican Nationalism, the Drug wars of the late 1980s, and the timeless tale of brotherhood.
The Light Box at Goldman Warehouse, 404 NW 26 St., Miami

Saturday, Oct. 11, 2am to 5am
Post Points
Holy Ghost
Bardot, 3456 N Miami Ave.
Murk Reunion, Oscar G B2B Ralph Falcon
Bizerq, 175 NE 36 St., Miami

Saturday, October 11, 2014

9am to 6pm
MIAMade’s Music Make-a-thon Get creative using 3D printers, robotics hardware, etc.
The Lab, 400 NW 26 St., Miami

10:30am to 11:30am
Open Source Panel Discussion – Lighting and Staging for Music Festivals
The Lab, 400 NW 26 St., Miami

12:30pm to 2:30pm
Open Source Panel Discussion – Curating talent for Music Festivals
The Lab, 400 NW 26 St., Miami

2:30pm to 3:30pm
Discussion: On Photography / On Technology
The Lab, 400 NW 26 St., Miami

4pm to 5:30pm
Open Source Panel Discussion – Principles & Trends Musicians and sound engineers.
The Lab, 400 NW 26 St., Miami

6pm to 7pm
Happy Hour in the garden
The Lab, 400 NW 26 St., Miami

12pm to 2pm
Wake, Bake & Revive Yoga.
Wynwood Walls, 2550 NW 2 Ave., Miami

12pm to 6pm
20 something NYC artist Diggy Lloyd interviews and takes portraits of people in their 20s. Final product will be compiled into a zine.
Various locations, starting at Wynwood Walls, 2550 NW 2 Ave., Miami

12pm to 6pm
Band Boot Camp Hosted by Local Radiation of WRGP.
Gibson Showroom, 180 NE 39 St. #200, Miami

1pm to 3pm
FAAM Presents a Panel on Street Art & Tech
Fine Art Auction House, 350 NW 29 St., Miami

1pm to 7pm
Bro-Gaming Presented by eMerge Americas. Have your fill of video games from Oregon Trails to Oculus Rift.
The Hangar Gallery, 2235 NW 2 Ave., Miami

2pm to 4pm
Silent Film Presentation From Sofia Mattioli, music by Fourtet, Koreless, Jamie XX, John Talabot.
The Light Box at Goldman Warehouse, 404 NW 26 St., Miami

2pm to 5pm
Hungry Post Cookout
Pride and Joy, 2800 N Miami Ave., Miami

3pm to 5pm
Off the Grid Programmer Misha Shvatsman teaches you how to hide your presence online.
Location TBA.

3pm to 7pm
XYZA Showcase Miami-based label for electronic solo artists.
Wood Tavern, 2531 NW 2 Ave., Miami

3pm to 7pm
Beer, Braut & Bands Grey 8s and Plastic Pinks.
The Butcher Shop, 165 NW 23 St., Miami

4pm to 5pm
Screening of Diggin’ in the Carts Presented by RBMA. A look at the minds behind classic video game music and their influence on modern music producers.
The Hangar Gallery, 2235 NW 2 Ave., Miami

5pm
Never 2501 Solo Exhibition Fordistas Residency Program.
YoAmo305 at Product 81, 2311 NW 2 Ave., Miami

5pm to 7pm
Industry Music Panel Representing Windish, Creative Artist Agency, Young Turks, Sweat Records, and more.
Bardot, 3456 N Miami Ave., Miami

5pm to 7pm
Open House Complimentary classes from DJs Immortal and Bounce.
Scratch DJ Academy Miami, 450 NW 28 St., Miami

7pm
Insta| Still Take part in a collaborative still-life experiment.
Cafeina, 297 NW 23 St., Miami

8pm to 10pm
Screening of Third Trinity with Director Q&A A unique story of Puerto Rican Nationalism, the Drug wars of the late 1980s, and the timeless tale of brotherhood.
The Light Box at Goldman Warehouse, 404 NW 26 St., Miami

Sunday, Oct. 12, 3am to 5am
Gigi Late Night Brunch
Gigi, 3470 N Miami Ave., Miami

Post Points Roman Flugel X South London Ordinance
Electric Pickle, 2826 N Miami Ave., Miami
Jacques Greene DJ Set, Pirate Stereo, Arremer Jack
Bizerq, 175 NE 36 St., Miami
Massive Ideas Satellite Event with EOTO, ill.Gates, and more
The Stage, 170 NE 38 St., Miami
Jerome LOL & Samo Sound Boy
Bardot, 3456 N Miami Ave., Miami

Sunday, October 12, 2014

10am
MiaMAKER Brunch Demos and make-a-thon.
The Lab, 400 NW 26 St., Miami

2:15pm to 3:30pm
Film Screening The Field 1pm to 2pm Screening Right to Wynwood with Q&A.
The Light Box at Goldman Warehouse, 404 NW 26th St., Miami

4pm to 7pm
Johnny Robles| Let It Slide Exhibition.
Spinello Projects, 2930 NW 7th Ave., Miami

4pm to 6pm
Exhume by Fxrbes Exhibition.
The Light Box at Goldman Warehouse, 404 NW 26th St., Miami

4pm to 7pm
Pre Points BBQs
Body High BBQ with Jerome LOL, Samo Sound Boy
Cafeina, 297 NW 23 St., Miami
Spinello BBQ with Washed Out (DJ)
Spinello Projects, 2930 NW 7th Ave., Miami
Okayplayer with Questlove
Wood Tavern, 2531 NW 2 Ave., Miami
DFA BBQ with Juan Maclean, Gramps, 176 NW 24 St., Miami
Booty Bass & Bounce House, Afro Beta, Otto Von Schirach, Basside with Bounce House, hosted by Veronica Gessa
Brisky Gallery, 130 NW 24 St, Miami
Just Recognize BBQ, MNKYBSNSS, The Deep
The Freehand Broken Shaker, 2727 Indian Cree Dr., Miami Beach

5pm to 7pm
Unfilter Spoken word poetry slam, hosted by Isis Miller.
Panther Coffee, 2390 NW 2 Ave., Miami; 305-677-3952; panthercoffee.com.

International Mango Festival at Fairchild 7/12/14 – 7/13/14

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International Mango Festival at Fairchild
Saturday, 07/12/2014 – 07/13/2014 09:30 am – 04:30 pm
Mango-Display-in-Garden-HouseFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
Webpage Link
Cost: $25 for adults, $18 for seniors 65 and up, and $12 for children 6-17. Free for Fairchild members and children 5 and under.

Delight in a weekend of delicious activities at the International Mango Festival, this year featuring the mangos of Colombia. Check out the Mangos of the World Display, bid on your favorite cultivars at the world’s only Mango Auction, sample mouthwatering mango dishes, and more.

Admission is $25 for adults, $18 for seniors 65 and up, $12 for children 6-17, and free for Fairchild members and children 5 and under.

I Am Miami In Action by Activating Public Spaces 5/30/14

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I Am Miami In Action by Activating Public Spaces
Friday, 05/30/2014 – 11:00 am – 07:00 pm
Miami-In-Action-Email-flyer-copyStephen P Clark Government Center Park
150 NW 1st Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Join us for an activity packed day where you can connect with others, learn about ways to improve Miami, and enjoy a splendid downtown park.

Installations will include a graffiti wall, a living wall, games, an athletic field, dance, story time, food trucks and a green screen of the Everglades.

Be inspired ~ Create connections ~ Take action

The event will take place in the park just west of Government Center along NW 2nd Avenue between NW 1st & 3rd Streets.

Admission is free!

2nd Annual Hess Select South Beach Seafood Festival 10/25/14

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2nd Annual Hess Select South Beach Seafood Festival
sobeseafood Saturday, October 25, 2014 from 1:00PM to 9:00 PM
7th Street & Ocean Dr.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Buy Tickets
Festival General Admission tickets: $25
Seafood Lovers: $50
Premier All Access Pass: $150.
Follow us! Facebook: Hess Select South Beach Seafood Festival | Instagram: @SobeSeafoodFest | Twitter: @SobeSeafoodFest use HASHTAG: #SobeSeafood

Crack Open Your Fall with the 2nd Annual Hess Select South Beach Seafood Festival, taking place on Saturday, October 25, 2014 from 1:00PM to 9:00 PM. The event will feature a delightful mix of the very best of what South Florida has to offer event goers in the areas of entertainment, wine & spirits, and culinary scene all to support the Community Initiatives Foundation and their new EAT SMART Campaign.

The CI Management team has worked diligently to create an experience not to be forgotten and most definitely will not disappoint, as they provide South Florida locals and visiting “foodies” an opportunity to enjoy signature seafood from multiple premier local restaurants.

After such a positive response to the Inaugural Hess Select South Beach Seafood Festival last year, the expectations have been set at a high standard. Knowing this, CI Management is pleased to make the announcement that this year’s mouth-watering participating restaurants featuring mini café’s on the sand at Saturday’s Festival include, but are not limited to: A Fish Called Avalon, Café Avanti, CIBO, City Hall the Restaurant, CJ’s Crab Shack, Joe’s Stone Crabs, Naked Taco, Park Central, Poseidon Greek Restaurant & Outdoor Lounge, Red Steakhouse, Tarpon Bend, Smith & Wollensky

Over 6,500 seafood-lovers supported the newest culinary event of the year, now considered one of Miami’s annual “do not miss” festivals. Guests agreed after attending last year that the perfect equation was created, one comprised of the beautiful ocean, amazing food and lots of great activities to partake in. The festivities will return again this year with some great new satellite event additions throughout the festival week to please even the most discerning of tastes. Be sure to check out ticket information for the VIP Kickoff Dinner at Joe’s Stone Crabs Wednesday Night, Thursday’s Seafood Shuffle down Ocean Drive, and the Friday, October 24 “Chef Showdown” at the Seafood & Sneakers Ball hosted in the Goya Culinary Pavilion. Participating chefs and restaurants for the Chef Showdown will be announced shortly.

The Hess Select South Beach Seafood Festival will again draw local and visiting foodies, celebrities, and VIPs with a dynamic week of events commencing on Wednesday October 23rd. With this year’s acclaimed Saturday participating restaurants now announced, The Hess Select South Beach Seafood Festival guarantees to be a true Miami-style event as guests can expect entertainment by some of the most popular live bands to include Spam All-Stars, cooking and mixology demonstrations, retail activations, multiple full bars that will feature a variety of wines from entitlement partner, HESS SELECT, cocktails by local mixologists featuring:  Bacardi, Stoli, Tequila Herradura, and Gold Coast Beverages beer, to include Blue Moon, Peroni, Crispin Cider, and Coors Light. Confirmed sponsors to date also include: Premier Beverage, Goya, featuring a new on-site Goya Culinary Pavilion for Premier All Access Pass holders, Warren Henry Automotive Group, Range Rover, Equinox, Coca-Cola, Badia, Doctors Hospital, Walgreens, Arquitectonica, Flowers Baking Co., Metro Signs, Le Cordon Bleu, 50 State Security, US Army, and SFM Services Inc.

The Hess Select South Beach Seafood Festival invites you to come out with friends and enjoy this year’s event. Don’t forget, you can bring the kids too as Goya hosts the “little chefs” in the Goya Kids Zone for a great day of family fun!

DASH Presents 14th Annual Phantom Film Festival 5/20/14

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DASH Presents 14th Annual Phantom Film Festival
Tuesday, 05/20/2014 – 07:00 pm –
DASHNew World Center
500 17th Street,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link
Cost: $15 general admission

On Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 7 PM, Design and Architecture Senior High School (DASH) will present the 14th Annual Phantom Film Festival at the New World Center, 500 17th Street on Miami Beach. The annual event is a much-anticipated occasion, providing the school’s film/entertainment technology students with a venue to showcase their work.

In addition to being a forum for student to screen their work for a live audience, the Phantom Film Festival also served as an important fundraiser with proceeds going towards scholarships and equipment. Tickets are priced at $15 for general admission and are available via the DASH PTSA website at www.dashptsa.com. For those wishing to provide additional support to this important initiative, VIP tickets are available at $100. For more information on sponsorship opportunities call 305.573.7135.

Colors of the Caribbean Kids Zone 6/14/14

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Colors of the Caribbean Kids Zone
Saturday, 06/14/2014 – 06/14/2014 04:00 pm – 08:30 pm
Press-PhotoArtsPark at Young Circle
1 Young Circle Hollywood Blvd. and US 1,
Hollywood, Florida 33020
More Info Link
Cost: Free

The Children’s Services Council Of Broward And The YMCA Of Broward County To Create Colorful and Fun Landscape For The Kids Zone At The 3rd annual Colors Of The Caribbean

Hollywood, Florida-The 3rd annual Colors of the Caribbean is proud to announce that their YMCA Kids Active Zone will be powered once again by the Children’s Services Council of Broward County (CSC) on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at ArtsPark at Young Circle in Hollywood, Florida. The kids zone will offer an array of activities dedicated to enriching the children’s experience at the festival for children ages 2-15 from 4pm-8:30pm. Activities include:
·         Outdoor Wilderness & Fishing: Simulated fishing and archery
·         Arts and Crafts: Eco-friendly art projects.
·         Tony tots Sports: Y sports for children age 3 -5
·         Diva Camp dress up and play station
·         Gymnastics Camp Demos
·         YFit sports and games
·         Pre-School camp experiences
·         Aquatics play area
·         Animals of the Caribbean educational Experience
·         Fun Flicks photo station
Kids Zumba 4:00-6:00
Steel Drum Performance 6:30-8:30

Colors of the Caribbean is a staple event within the community that is held annually in June to celebrate National Caribbean Heritage month. The event showcases delectable dishes, infectious music of the Caribbean and a colorful heritage of the Caribbean.

Visit www.colorsofthecaribbean.com or follow on Twitter, Instagram @colorsofcarib and on Facebook @colorsofthecaribbean for more information. Hash tags #Colors2014 and #ColorskidsFun

“The CSC is happy to partner with the YMCA of Broward County and the Caribbean Heritage Foundation to provide the KidZone at the annual Colors of the Caribbean – one of the fastest growing Caribbean cultural events in Broward County”,states Sandra Bernard-Bastien, Chief Communications Officer. Family friendly, top notch Caribbean entertainers, all at no cost to families in our part of the world. It allows us to spread the message of the work and worth of the CSC to a new audience.”
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The Children’s Services Council of Broward County (CSC) provides the leadership, advocacy and resources necessary to enhance children’s lives and empower them to become responsible productive adults through collaborative planning and funding of a continuum of quality care. For more information on the CSC visit www.cscbroward.org

“The YMCA of Broward County is committed to providing kids and families with fun, healthy activities that keep their minds and bodies active,” states Sheryl A. Woods, CEO & President, YMC of Broward County. Partnering with Children’s Services Council of Broward County and the Caribbean American Heritage Foundation to host the Kids Zone is a great opportunity for us to expand our reach to those in the Caribbean American community. We’re proud to be able to do this again for the second year.”
 
“We are happy to have this partnership with both CSC and YMCABC that will provide an engaging experience for our young attendees”, states Executive Director, Asa Sealy. “We are certain that the children will have just as much fun as the adults”.

Sponsors include: Hollywood CRA, City of Hollywood, The Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB, Aifos Agency, Island 360, 88th Films, Hot 105FM, Verizon Wireless and Caribbean Airlines.

Colors of the Caribbean Event Details
Hollywood ArtsPark Experience: Colors of the Caribbean
Presented by the Caribbean American Heritage Florida Inc., The Rhythm Foundation, City of Hollywood, Hollywood CRA, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau
Caribbean- Inspired, Art, Music, Travel, Culture, Entertainment, Food and Drinks
Saturday, June 14th, 2014 from 4pm-11pm
Admission-Free
Produced by Aifos Agency

For Interviews and Media Credentials- Harris Public Relations– 786.897.8854 or yvette@harrispublicrelations.com
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Beer Fest 5/24/14

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Beer Fest
Saturday, 05/24/2014 – 04:00 pm – 07:00 pm
PrintClevelander Marlins Park
501 Marlins Way,
Miami, Florida 33125
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $30-$45

Next Monthly Beer Fest: May 24th at Clevelander in Marlins Park

The Clevelander at Marlins Park has the perfect event for all beer enthusiasts to enjoy samples of international, domestic and local craft beer. Many brands will showcase their special brews at the Clevelander starting three hours prior to first pitch. Stay for the game and party all night inside the Clevelander!

BEERFEST PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Unlimited beer samples 3 hours prior to first pitch
• One (1) 4 ounce beer mug for sampling
• One (1) game ticket for admission inside the Clevelander

Check out www.ClevelanderSports.com for updates.
For tickets: http://miami.marlins.mlb.com/mia/ticketing/supergroup.jsp?group=beerfest

Photographs of Miami Rum Renaissance Festival VIP Party at Bacardi Penthouse on 4/23/14

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Miami Rum Renaissance Festival VIP Party at Bacardi Penthouse on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.

The Miami Rum Renaissance Festival, the largest gathering of rum producers, professionals and enthusiasts in the world, returns to the Doubletree Hotel Miami Airport Convention Center for three days of rum tastings, seminars and festivities April 25 to 27, 2014.

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Cinco de Mayo Brickell Fiesta Weekend 5/4/14

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Cinco de Mayo Brickell Fiesta Weekend
Sunday, 05/04/2014 – 05/05/2014 02:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Cinco_De_MayoLa Mexicana Cantina
1451 South Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $10 – $20

Brickell’s Official Cinco de Mayo celebration launches with a weekend fiesta. ZEvents & La Mexicana Cantina Restaurant & Bar will host a street festival, Saturday & Sunday, May 4 & 5, 2014, closing out 14th terrace & 14th street, across La Mexicana Cantina Restaurant & Bar in the heart of Brickell. Guests will enjoy live music, mariachis, mini wrestlers, live DJ’s, a mechanical bull, margaritas sponsored byMaestro Dobel & Mexican Beers by Dos XX.

It would not be a Cinco de Mayo festival without Mexican Bites, enjoy La Mexicana Cantina Restaurant & Bar’s signature, Mexican tacos.

The Cinco de Mayo street festival tickets range from $10-$20, Fiesta Ticket: $10 Includes 22 Oz, Souvenir Mug & Single Day admission for Sunday or Monday, VIP Ticket: $20 Includes 22 oz. Festival Mug, Access to VIP Lounge, Access to La Mexicana Cantina Restaurant & Bar, VIP Bathrooms, VIP Credentials.

Party for a cause organizers will be donating a percentage of the proceeds to the Orphaned Starfish Foundation.

14th Annual Brickell Crawfish Boil and Seafood Fest 4/26/14

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14th Annual Brickell Crawfish Boil and Seafood Fest
Saturday, 04/26/2014 – 02:00 pm – 04:00 am
CrawfishTobacco Road
626 South Miami Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

What better way to kick off some summer fun than at the 14th Annual Brickell Crawfish Boil and Seafood Fest at Tobacco Road this Saturday, April 26th. This is a festival fit for everyone. Bring your family and friends for the free show by the Bad Apples Brass Band from 2-8PM. After 9, enjoy the 21& up fun. Don’t miss out on the good food and family friendly fun.

WHO: Family and Friends

WHAT: 14th Annual Brickell Crawfish Boil and Seafood Fest

WHY: Food and fun

WHEN: Saturday, April 26, 2014

WHERE: Tobacco Road
626 South Miami Ave
Miami, FL

Park with ParkJockey at Wynwood Life Festival 4/25/14

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Park with ParkJockey at Wynwood Life Festival
Friday, 04/25/2014 – 04/27/2014 05:00 pm –
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2528 NW 2nd Ave,
Miami, Florida 33127
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Users will be able to use ParkJockey not only to secure a parking spot in advance at the Wynwood Life festival, but the first 50 users will also receive one free two day ticket to the festival just by using the app thats available on both iphone and android devices!

Cinco De Mayo Brickell Fiesta Weekend 5/4/14-5/5/14

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Cinco De Mayo Brickell Fiesta Weekend
cincodemayobrickellSunday, May 4th & Monday, May 5th, 2pm – 11pm
Streets at La Mexicana Cantina
South Miami Avenue
1451 S Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33131
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Continuing our annual tradition of transforming South Miami Avenue into a festive wonderland, the jubilant street festival of Cinco De Mayo Brickell Fiesta holds nothing back as it honors the holiday. Packs of partygoers take to the streets to enjoy an array of entertainment that only escalates as the sun goes down. Authentic Mexican food served up by numerous street vendors, accompanied by plenty of seasonal libations, keeps guests fueled for dancing to a non-stop lineup of music. Mariachis salute Mexican heritage with traditional tunes plucked on instruments the size of an average child, and live rock, pop, and DJ sets keep the party going late into the night.

Sweatstock 5 and Record Store Day 2014 4/19/14

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Record Store Day 2014 + Sweatstock 5
Saturday, April 19, 9:00am
SweatstockAWebSweat Records
5505 NE 2nd Ave.
Miami, Florida 33137
Website

Celebrating Nine years of Sweat Records and Record Store Day 2014 with a free pop-up music festival for all of Miami to enjoy!

Doors open at 9am for the Record Store Day exclusives. Anyone waiting in line before 8am will get to “call” one RSD pick to be reserved for them (as our allotments allow).

2pm: Awesome Foundation Main Stage + Audio Junkie Stage at Churchill’s kick off!

Awesome Foundation Street Stage:
Aj Davila Y Terror Amor (San Juan, PR)
Sunbears! (Jacksonville)
Telekinetic Walrus
Eons
Nobodies
Eagle Chief
My Deer
Kazoots
The Bows & Ties
with DJs Chalk, Mr. Brown, Action Pat, and Woozles between bands and emcee Daniel Reskin of Casa de Haha!

Audio Junkie Stage Lineup (in random order, set times to follow): Purple, Orbweaver, Plastic Pinks, Shroud Eater, Suede Dudes, Whorish Boorish, Nixa, Pariuh!, Bobby Flan, The Jellyfish Brothers, Los Bastardos Magnificos, Gun Hoes, Alx Czo, Dividends, Haochi Waves, Pocket Of Lollipops, Juju Pie, Casual Creatures, Humanfluidrot, and The Bearings, with DJs Peligro, Jolt Radio and OS DA MU to mix it up!

6pm: When the sun sets the back patio of Churchill’s becomes the Borscht Lounge with a loop of the Borscht Film Festival‘s most visually exciting offerings.

Food trucks: Ms. Cheezious, Los Chamos, Mulberry 1965, Ben & Jerry’s (free ice cream!)

Giveaways: Concert tickets courtesy of Live Nation and Grand Central, movie tickets courtesy of Miami Beach Cinematheque, free KIND bars, Other Electricities slipmats, and tooons of RSD swag! Come early for posters, stickers, vinyl, and more.

The Main Stage ends at 11pm but the fun at Churchill’s goes late into the night!

Full list of Record Store Day releases

Wynwood Life Street Festival 4/25/14-4/27/14

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Wynwood Life Street Festival
Trek6 Poster ImageFriday, April 25th, 2014 5pm – 11pm
Saturday, April 26th, 2014 12pm – 11pm
Sunday, April 27th, 2014 12pm – 11pm
6th Avenue, between 22nd and 24th Streets
Wynwood Miami, FL
Tickets start as low as $8.00
Purchase Online

What started out as a blog that celebrated life in the Wynwood neighborhood, has organically evolved into a festival that’s poised to raise the bar on all the things that Miami loves –art, music, fashion and food! Wynwood Life will take place in the hip Wynwood district on 6th Avenue, between 22nd and 24th Streets, from April 25th-27th.

Trek6, the celebrated artist who has become synonymous with the area one wall at a time, will commemorate the festival by designing and painting the inaugural poster and wall. “The walls of Wynwood are intrinsic to this community, which is why we wanted to build a wall specifically for Trek6 to paint. That finished wall will be taken apart, brick by brick, and the first 350 posters will come with one of the numbered bricks from that one-of-a-kind work of art,” said Tony Albelo, festival organizer. The idea behind this festival stemmed from the need to give local artists, craftsmen and designers the representation that they deserved by giving them a platform to showcase their creations.

Organizers expect thousands of people over the course of the three-day event. Top area vendors and artists, many of whom have been in some of Miami’s most respected graffiti crews, have signed up to be a part of this event, which will offer art, crafts, jewelry, fashion and food.

Kicking off the musical line-up on Friday night will be Congolese-Belgian hip-hop artist Baloji, who was brought to Miami and the Festival by MDC Live Arts. Other bands and Djs are scheduled to perform from one of two stages throughout the weekend. Ticket holders have the option of buying a VIP ticket, which would give them access to the Blue Moon VIP Lounge – an oasis in the festival with lounge seating and VIP view of the main musical stage. The Peroni Fashion Runway will feature several Miami stylists and bloggers showcasing “festival fashion” on Friday and Sunday night. On Saturday, the Peroni Art & Fashion Runway Show will take over, and guests can stroll into the Peroni Style Lounge to talk one-on-one with fashion experts.

In addition, Wynwood area restaurants will be on hand to sell their fare throughout the entire weekend.

Town of Surfside Third Thursday Entertainment Event 4/17/14

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Town of Surfside Third Thursday Entertainment Event
Thursday, 04/17/2014 – 04/17/2014 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Third-Thursday-2014Town of Surfside
9500 Harding Ave,
Surfside, Florida 33154
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The Town of Surfside will be hosting the season’s fourth and final edition of Third Thursday, a monthly block party, on April 17th at 7pm. This arts and entertainment series features a live band, dancing, and food trucks, all within the wonderful downtown Surfside area (95th Street between Collins and Harding Avenues).

Branches Family Festival for Financial Stability 4/12/14

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Branches Family Festival for Financial Stability
Saturday, 04/12/2014 – 12:00 pm – 05:00 pm
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11500 NW 12 Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33168
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Join the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Leadership Miami® Team, Generation Miami, on Saturday, April 12, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the main campus of the non-profit organization, Branches for a free family-friendly event. The stellar lineup of guests will include Zoo Miami’s Zoo Squad and the Miami Marlins’ Billy the Marlin and Grand Marshals Florida Representative Jose Javier Rodriguez and Miami-Dade County Commissioner Jean Monestime (District 2).

The festival will also feature a bounce house by Burger King, giveaways by Regions Bank and the University of Miami, music by DJ Dozier, an arts and crafts area for kids by HistoryMiami and an array of health and wellness vendors. Sample food courtesy of Burger King and Pollo Tropical!

Festival sponsors are Balfour Beatty Construction, Hypower Inc., Pass Painting Co.,Trident Surfacing, Inc., Hard Rock Cafe, Akerman LLP, Helm Bank, Greenberg Traurig P.A., Mercantil Commercebank N.A., MasTec, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Juan Carlos Zapata (District 11), Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors and Accountants and Ground Effects of Miami.

Spring Garden Festival at Fairchild 4/12/14 – 4/13/14

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Spring Garden Festival at Fairchild
Saturday, 04/12/2014 – 04/13/2014 09:30 am – 04:30 pm
SONY DSCFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
Webpage Link
Cost: $0-25

Join in celebrating spring with local foods and the gardens they grow in. Browse vegetables, herbs, and handmade products from local vendors, take a stroll through the Edible Garden, sample flavors at the Spring Beer Garden, sit in on lectures about butterflies, and take home some of the thousands of plants on sale from Fairchild’s nursery and local plant vendors. And, since butterflies are important pollinators, expect many cooking demos featuring honey.

Admission is $25 for adults, $18 for seniors 65 and up, $12 for children 6-17, and free for Fairchild members and children 5 and under.

O, Miami Poetry Festival Event Schedule April, 2014

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O, Miami Poetry Festival
Confirmed Project List & Event Schedule
OMiami.org

Events

* Picnic in the Park/Poets Laureate in the Park (Sat., April 5)
O, Miami Poetry Festival partners with New World Symphony and the City of Miami Beach to present a new kind of live poetry reading in Soundscape Park. Former U.S. Poets Laureate Robert Hass and Kay Ryan will join National Book Award-winner Nikki Finney for an intimate reading inside the New World Symphony, while a crowd will watch the reading for free in Soundscape Park as it’s live-projected onto the 7,000 square foot wall of the symphony. From 5-8 p.m., enjoy free music and performances in the park. At 8 p.m., spread out your picnic blanket and enjoy the “biggest” poetry reading in the history of Miami.

*The Edgewater Poetry & Athletics Club (April 1-30)
A partnership with The Related Group, the E.P.A.C. is a two-story house that O, Miami is transforming into a community wellness center for the month of April. Spiritually depleted? Physically lethargic? Come to the Edgewater Poetry & Athletics Club during the month of April for poetry readings, water aerobics, yoga, meditation, zine fairs, and games of pick-up basketball.

* Poet-in-Residence at Gramp’s Bar (April 1-30)
Wynwood’s favorite watering hole Gramp’s will host thirty one-day residencies for poets. Miami-area poets may apply on-line with a short line of verse about booze. Each poet will be given the last stool at the end of the bar. For each poem written on a cocktail napkin, the poet will receive one free beer (limit three beers). At the end of the month, Gramp’s will create a zine from the month’s worth of poems.

* Pin-Up Poetry at ArtCenter/South Florida (April 1- 30th/Reading April 13)
Poets are invited to push-pin their poems onto the walls at the ArtCenter/
South Florida at 800-810 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. Poets and all artists can do this with original poems or poems that inspire them (proper credit given). The poems can be on any kind of paper including post-its, photographs or drawings and put up with a push pin.

* A Funeral Procession for Juan Gelman (TBD)
To commemorate the death of Argentine poet Juan Gelman, artist Jordan Marty will drive through every single neighborhood playing a bilingual recording of a previously recorded reading by Gelman of a fictional American cowboy’s laments in (The Poems of Sidney West) poetry via a short-wave transistor radio.

* The Last Ride of José Martí (TBD)
An homage to the continued significance of the life and work of Cuban poet and revolutionary José Martí. Actor Ivan Lopez—dressed as Martí—will ride down Calle Ocho on the back of a white horse and distribute roses outfitted with Martí poems.

*Poetry Readings with
* Under the Influence with Cathy Bowman (April 2) Miami poet Campbell McGrath hosts a night of influences with visiting poet Cathy Bowman and UM’s Jawinder Bolina. Each poet will present poems that have influenced their work.

* Stephanie Strickland, Denise Duhamel, Julie Marie Wade (April 7) Poet Stephanie Strickland reads from her work and exhibits digital experimentations with web-based literature. Miami poets Denise Duhamel and Julie Marie Wade co-star.

* Poetry & Race with Jaswinder Bolina (April 10) A panel on the topic of race as it intersects with contemporary American poetry, with examples.

* Don Share (April 19)

* Cuban, Cuban-American, Spanish, and Chicano poetry
Readings, discussions, and workshops with:
* Pablo Neruda Ibero-American Poetry Prize-winner José Kozer (April 9)
* Spanish poet Elena Medel (April 16)
* Local Miami poet Yosie Crespo with Cuban poet Legna Rodríguez Iglesias in her first visit to the US discussing Generation Zero, a new crop of Cuban and Cuban-American poets (April 23)
* American Book Award-winner Jimmy Santiago Baca (April 27).

*Poetry Karaoke with Annick Adey-Babinski (April 12)
Come show off your poetry reading chops at Poetry karaoke, our night of off-the-cuff poetics. Even if you never memorized The Waste Land, our DJ has you covered with her lyric videos, so you’ll never miss a owr.d Read with the greats! Bust out your Shakespeare chops or go contemporary w/ a Plath poem, you choose from our Karaoke men. BYOB baby- it’s a house party!

*Speaktacular -Ashley M. Jones & Darius Daughtry (April 17)
Poetry. Music. Dance. Visual Art. All of these are elements of SPEAKtacular, a full-scale production that combines these art forms in a one-of-a-kind show. Youth poets from the Jason Taylor Foundation’s Omari Hardwick bluapple Poetry Network will dazzle and inspire with their words as musicians, dancers, and visual artists create and express alongside them onstage. Event organizers and poets Darius and Ashley M. Jones.

*Free workshop for Miami student editors (April 19)
Don Share, Executive Editor of the largest circulating poetry journal in the country, Poetry magazine, leads a free workshop for Miami-area student literary magazine editors. Share will also read his own work the following night (April 19), in addition to his translations of the great Mexican poet Miguel Hernandez.

* Zine Fair (April 19)
Zines are magazines made by people who don’t have the money to make magazines. O, Miami honors the long tradition of D.I.Y. publishing in Miami with a day-time zine fair in partnership with Pages & Spreads and University of Miami Special Collections. Local artists and publishers will display, trade, and sell their zines. Perrier and KIND will distribute snacks, and the backyard pool at the Edgewater Poetry & Athletics Club will be open.

* The First-ever LitCrawl Miami (April 26)
O, Miami drags the popular literary pub crawl series into the humidity. Bars and clubs on South Beach will host a variety of boozy performances by Miami-area writers from all genres and styles during a night that will test your Bukowskian pretensions. Leave your elitism at home, and bring along a designated driver.

* Forager Book Release (April 29) Brand-new Miami-based publishing imprint Jai-Alai Books unveils their first book: Forager: A Brief Guide to Miami’s Edible Plants. Co-presented with Edible South Florida.

Projects

* The Poetry Lottery (April 1-30)
Artist Agustina Woodgate and poet Mary Reufle have joined forces to create the Poetry Lottery: a scratch-off lottery ticket that works like an erasure poem in reverse. Use a penny or your fingernail to unveil the words of an original text by Reufle. Reveal the whole thing, or co-create a new poem with Reufle by picking and choosing which words to uncover. The tickets will be distributed only in Miami-Dade County during the month of April.

* #ThisIsWhere (April 1-30)
Co-created by O, Miami and WLRN, #ThisIsWhere is a poetry contest that asks South Floridians to write short poems about the places they care about. Beginning the last week of March, WLRN will accept submissions of short poems that include the phrase “This is where…” Every Friday, WLRN will announce the top ten poems of the week on their website. On April 23rd, a list of finalists will be announced who will read at a special event on April 30th. Some contributing poets will appear on WLRN radio and WBPT2 TV. Go to WLRN.org for more info on how to enter.

* Living with Poetry (April 1-30)
“Living with Poetry” draws inspiration from Nicanor Parra’s antipoesia and anti-poems in order to create an experience that draws from visual, literary, and spoken poetry. The project consists of a space created by the Guatemalan-based collaborative BIP (Bureau of Public Interventions) at O, Miami’s Edgewater Poetry and Athletics Club. BIP is a collaborative project by Stefan Benchoam and Christian Ochaita that originated as a direct response to the lack of public spaces and infrastructures for recreation and socializing in Guatemala City, Guatemala. The interventions and occurrences that they organize can be read as Situationist gestures that generate reflection and debate about their city.

* Fire Dreams- Matt Roberts and poet Terri Witek (April 1-30)
When we walk through cities, our bodies enter the dreams of other people who’ve walked there. New media artist Matt Roberts and poet Terri Witek map Miami by floating assorted “dreamers” over various metropolitan spaces. City wanderers then follow this walkable dream map via an augmented reality phone app. Along the way, they are offered chances to see a dream, hear dream-poem, text a dream-poem of their own, and perform various other transmittable acts. These become a poetic dream map of the city.

* People Poetry with Quinn Smith (April 1-30)
Mining the vastness of Twitter, to create poetic alchemy, the project starts by reviewing Twitter with a search term Miami, taking one posted picture & a series of tweets, and then arranging those tweets into a poem. Standard computer software is enough: 1). Place the poem on the pix w/PowerPoint 2). Create the image w/Microsoft Paint 3). Hashtag it #omiami w/credits for everyone who feeds that contribution. This project is open to anyone.

This is Just to Say…. Elena Errazuriz (April 1-30)
Passers-by during the midday pause at a college campus are invited to read The Red Wheelbarrow/This is Just to Say by William Carlos Williams. When ready by a variety of people, the poem is given the gift of each reader’s pitch, inflection, rhythm.

Poetry Spoke Cards – Elsbeth Pancrazi & Brett Fletcher Lauer (April 1-30)
A spoke card is a printed card suspended in the spokes of a bike wheel, historically to identity the cyclists’s participation in a street race. This unlikely platform has since been used to display small works of art to political endorsements. Award winning designer Gabriele Wilson will work w/ poets Brett Fletcher Lauer & Elsbeth Pancrazi to create spoke cards printed w/poetry to be distribute free at O, Miami events & local bike shows, & through participating cycling groups. The cards will be a badge to id poetry lovers, & an eye-catching unexpected encounter w/ poetry.

Home- Beyond Geography- Juana Meneses & Leila A. Leder Kremer (April 1-30)
Home: Beyond Geography is a participatory writing project created by interdisciplinary artists Juan Meneses and Leil Leder Kremer. The project explores the identity of our port city, mapping Miami’s resident’s personal histories. During the month of April, Juana & Leila will visit- armed with pens paper, maps- different Miami Dade neighborhoods with an opening line to poems around the themes of identity, home & mobility. Juana and Leila will prompt those they meet to respond to the poems, which will be collected, copied & distributed to residents during subsequent visits to other districts. The result- a poetry exchange between Miami Dade residents. A selection of the poems collected, and a map showing the participating neighborhoods, will be compiled into a zine to be available for free at the conclusion of the project.

Bite into Poetry – Willa Kaufman and Elizabeth Jacobs (April 1-30)
Mother/daughter team from New Mexico, Willa is a senior film & creative writing student at University of Miami, and Elizabeth is the founding director of The WingSpan Poetry Project in Santa Fe, which brings weekly poetry classes to the women residents at the Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families. Elizabeth taught for many years in public elementary schools as a teaching artist with ArtWorks. She is the author of Her Knees Pulled In, a book of poems.

Road Sage- P. Scott Cunningham (April 1-30)
Consistently ranked among the top 15 most congested cities in the country, Miami is a place where people are used to sitting in traffic. “Road Sage” is an O, Miami project designed to give those people something to read while stuck in their cars. The project has 2 main locations: 1). Biscayne Blvd & NE 22nd St & 2) NE 79th St and TBD.
The Biscayne location features a stanza from Chilean poet Pablo Neruda’s “Sonnet XLIII) in the original Spanish, written on the windows of a building by a Haitian sign artist. “Sometimes my fiancé Christina is driving home on Biscayne Blvd,” says O, Miami Executive Director P. Scott Cunningham, and “she’ll honk as she’s passing beneath my office window. Most times, however, the honks I hear below me are expressions of anger, or “road rage”. So I decided to write a love poem to Christina on the window that could also serve as a general message for everyone on Biscayne stuck in traffic and trying to get home to someone they love.” The second location features a poem called “Flamingoes” by American poet Todd Boss that can only be described as “So Miami.”

Anonymous Letters- Christina Pettersson (April 1-30)
Much has been reported recently on the death of handwriting, in terms of hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, as a link between handwriting and learning ability, even creativity. For instance, handwriting has been proving as a better tool for imprinting words to memory that typing. In “_______” Miami artist Christina Pettersson will create a space where visitors can choose a poem from a book, copy it by hand onto stationary and then mail it to an unknown person in Miami-Dade chosen randomly out of the White Pages. “I do hope to reintroduce the beauty of knowing lines of poetry by rote, as people once did,” Pettersson says. “And what unexpected pleasure to receive such a letter in t he mail, lovingly conceived and written, certain to be remembered.”

Sprung Beer Festival 2014

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Sprung Beer Fest Unleashes the Fun

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When March rolls around and the rest of the country is still wallowing in their miserable frozen tundra existence, Miami is having one of its most festive months. While most Miamians are enthralled by “molly-fied” Ultra Music Fest & Winter Music Conference, debaucherous Spring Break, and March Madness tourney brackets, we actually get the most amped up about Sprung! This past Saturday, March 8th on a literal gorgeous f*cking day, the unlimited beer tasting was packed with lively people getting drunk in such blissful harmony. In a land laden with $500 bottles of $30 vodka surrounded by bottle whores and douchebags, Sprung brings out the coolest, funnest and most laidback South Florida peeps.

We got way too Sprung way too early to sample all of the beers and compose a best of list. But one beer really made syrupy delectable love with our discerning palates which we affectionately call Waffle Cider. The unimaginative marketing department at Woodchuck Hard Cider for some reason decided to call it Spring Cider and, unfortunately, made it a limited release. Make no mistake, this bottle contains a magical cider that tastes like an exquisite brown sugared, maple syrup liquid waffle goodness. Part of the reason we write is because we love to share things we love, as evidenced by the close to 50 people we rounded up to sample it.  ’Twas the best cider we ever tasted and it was adored by almost all. If they change its name to Waffle Cider and throw some marketing money behind it, this could become one of the most popular ciders ever. We are still waiting on our free Keg of it for being the best free brand ambassadors Woodchuck has ever had.

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Our usual favorite Florida Beer local breweries like the Celestial Funky Buddha, Holy Mackerel, M.I.A, and Opus Ales were also on hand slinging their unique and scrumptious libations. There was also the Orange Pride Games Arena & Bar, which included Corn Hole, Giant Jenga, Beer Pong, Mega Twister and Human Bowling. The following are some of our other favorites of the day:

Cigar City Jai Alai India Pale Ale  – it’s no accident this beer was rated a whopping 99%by ratebeer.com. Poured at the tent manned by Kush, the new amazing craft beer and burger haven that just opened in Wynwood from the Lokal creators. We kept going back for more — and we don’t even like IPA’s.

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Holy Mackerel’s Panic Attack – This Belgian style ale with a subtle hint of spice felt like cool, smooth silk enveloping your tongue. So smooth, in fact, we were surprised to find the ABV clocking in at 10%. 

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Another fest highlight was the incredible performance by cover band Band Suo. The remarkably talented band and hot female lead singer had the crowd participating in a huge drunken dance party with their awesome covers of Pharell’s “Happy”, the Isley Brothers “Shout” and Bruno Mars’s “Treasure.”

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We always have a great time at Sprung and this year kpe the fub streak alive. We are already looking forward to getting smashed at Grovetoberfest in October.

 

 

 

Third Annual PhilanthroFest 4/12/14

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Third Annual PhilanthroFest
philanthrofestSaturday, April 12, 2013, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus
300 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33132
www.PhilanthroFest.com

Third Annual PhilanthroFest to Take Place April 12, Connecting Thousands of South Floridians to Over a Hundred Local Nonprofit Organizations and Community Agencies in a Family Friendly Festival

Free outdoor event promises day of family-friendly fun while raising nonprofit awareness, promoting civic engagement and connecting the community to nonprofit resources at Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus

PhilanthroFest, the nation’s largest festival of its kind, is back and promises to be bigger and better than ever. Fulfilling the mission of its namesake organization, this year’s PhilanthroFest helps bridge the gap between local nonprofit organizations and members of the community – making it easier to get the help you need or give the help you can provide.

For Miami residents who are interested in donating time or money to help those in need, PhilanthroFest provides the opportunity to learn more about local nonprofits and meet the people behind them face to face. PhilanthroFest also serves as a nonprofit marketplace, raising awareness of the services and benefits that nonprofits and community agencies are able to provide.

Now in its third year, PhilanthroFest proves that community engagement can be fun. The outdoor festival is free and open to the public, and intended to be enjoyed by people of all ages. Festival attendees can enjoy a full day of art exhibits, musical performances, demonstrations, health screenings, a green market, food trucks, and an assortment of other activities that everyone in the family can appreciate, courtesy of PhilanthroFest’s community partners.

While taking part in the many activities, South Florida residents can learn about all kinds of nonprofit organizations representing all sorts of causes, including business and economic development; education; animal welfare; arts and cultural development; environmental issues; food, agriculture, and nutrition; civic engagement; health and disease prevention; youth activities, sports and recreation; and community improvement. For South Florida residents who have been looking for a chance to pay it forward, there is no opportunity like PhilanthroFest to find the nonprofit that’s right for you. Members of the community have the opportunity to sign up to volunteer or make a donation right on the spot.

And for those who may be in need of such services, nonprofits and community agencies are on hand to explain who they serve, what they do and how one can qualify for such services. It has never been easier to find out the wide array of services that South Florida community agencies and local nonprofits have to offer. PhilanthroFest is the largest nonprofit festival in the nation and the largest gathering of its kind.

Ultra Music Festival 2014 3/28/14-3/30/14

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Ultra Music Festival 2014
March 28 – March 30, 2014
ultra2014Bayfront Park
301 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, Florida 33132
General Admission Tickets – $399.95
Website

The World’s Premier Electronic Music event Ultra Music Festival. An internationally renowned event that has taken place every March since its inception in 1999. Over the past 15 years, literally thousands of the world’s most iconic DJs, producers and live acts have mesmerized audiences with awe-inspiring sets. In 2014, Ultra continues to push the boundaries, bringing its unparalleled combination of cutting edge production and the world’s best electronic acts back.

‘Jack U’, the collaborative production project announced by OWSLA boss Skrillex and Mad Decent head honcho Diplo back in April 2013, will be at Ultra over the at Bayfront Park, Downtown Miami. As two of the biggest hitters in the world of bass music prepare to take to the decks, back-to-back, you can be sure that this particular performance will go down as one of the most memorable in Ultra Music Festival’s 16 year history.

Afrobeta, Alvin Risk, Aly & Fila, Amtrac, Andrea Oliva, Audien, Brillz, Bro Safari, Candyland, Cedric Gervais, Chance The Rapper, Clockwork, Cosmic Gate, Craze, Crizzly, Dannic, Danny Marquez, Danyelino, Dirtyphonics, Don Diablo, Dusky, DVBBS, Dyro, Fedde Le Grand, Figure, Goldfish, Gramatik, Gradtheft, Hardline, Henry Fong, Hugo Bianco, Infected Mushroom, Jochen Miller, John Digweed, John O’Callaghan, Julio Bashmore, Justin Oh, Kill Frenzy, DJ Koo, Laidback Luke, MAKJ, The Martinez Brothers, Mat Zo, Michael Brun, Ms. Mada, MOTi, Mykris, Myon & Shane 54, Paper Diamond, Pegboard Nerds, Rebecca & Fiona, RL Grime, Rony Seikaly, Sandro Silva, Sluggers, Stafford Brothers, Syn Cole, Thunderpony, Tommie Sunshine, Ummet Ozcan, Viceroy and Vicetone.

Above & Beyond, Afrojack, Alesso, Armin Van Buuren, Avicii, Carl Cox, Cirez D, David Guetta, Diplo, Hardwell, Jamie Jones, Kaskade, Krewella, Loco Dice, Luciano, Marco Carola, New World Punx, Nicky Romero, Solomun, Steve Angello, Tiësto, Zedd

2manydjs Live, Basement Jaxx Live, Chase And Status, Cut/Copy, Dizzee Rascal, Empire Of The Sun, Eric Prydz Presents Holo, Example, Gesaffelstein Live, The Glitch Mob, Mgmt, M.I.A., Netsky Live, Paul Kalkbrenner, Pusha T, Trentemøller, Sub Focus Live

12th Planet, 3lau, Adriatique, Adventure Club, Andy C, Andrew Rayel, Art Department, Baby Anne, Been Trill, Blasterjaxx, Blond:Ish, Borgore, Cajmere, Carnage, Cazzette, Claude Vonstroke, Cyril Hahn, Damian Lazarus, Danny Avila, Datsik, Dillon Francis, Dj Icey, Dj Snake, Dubfire, Flosstradamus, Fur Coat, Gaia, Gareth Emery, Goldroom, Gta, H.O.S.H, Isaac Tichauer, J.Phlip, Jon Rundell, Jonas Rathsman, Just Blaze, Justin Martin, Kill The Noise, Lee Burridge, Lee Foss, Maceo Plex, Martin Garrix, Monika Kruse, I See Monstas, Moon Boots, Nervo, Nic Fanciulli, Oliver, Paul Van Dyk, Perseus, Pete Tong, Ørjan Nilsen, Rac, Riff Raff, Riotgear, Sander Van Doorn, Showtek, Soul Clap, Stanton Warriors, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Tale Of Us, Tjr, Tourist, Umek, W&W, Waka Flocka, Zomboy

Party for the Planet for Earth Day 4/26/14

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Party for the Planet for Earth Day
Saturday, 04/26/2014 – 04/27/2014 10:00 am – 04:00 pm
pforp1Zoo Miami
12400 SW 152 Street,
Miami, Florida 33177
Webpage Link
Cost: Free with zoo admission.

The Tropical Flowering Tree Society will be hosting its annual plant show and sale. There will also be fun “green” activities and entertainment for the entire family as well as animal enrichment with recycled items and/or natural materials like newspapers, cardboard tubes, bamboo, old tires, fire hoses, and more.

During Party for the Planet, guests can come in free of charge if they turn in a cellphone as part of our ECO-CELL phone recycling program. Not only will each person donating a cellphone enter the zoo for free on these two days, but they will also help save gorillas! Cell phones include coltan, a mineral extracted in the deep forests of Congo in central Africa, home to the world’s endangered lowland gorillas. Fueled by the worldwide cell phone boom, Congo’s out-of-control coltan mining business has in recent years led to a dramatic reduction of animal habitat and the rampant slaughter of great apes for the illegal bush-meat trade. By turning in your cell phone, we can hopefully reduce the need for additional coltan … and help protect the gorillas.

Great Egg Safari 4/19/14

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Great Egg Safari
Saturday, 04/19/2014 – 04/20/2014 11:00 am – 04:00 pm
eggsafari20141Zoo Miami
12400 SW 152 Street,
Miami, Florida 33177
Webpage Link
Cost: Free with zoo admission.

It’s a magical day at Zoo Miami with continuous egg safaris, fun activities, the Easter Bunny and more for kids 12 and under. Our animals will also get special treats in honor of the holiday.

10th Deering Seafood Festival 3/30/14

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10th Deering Seafood Festival
Sunday, 03/30/2014 – 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
IMG_0270-ZF-7619-25055-1-019Deering Estate at Cutler
16701 SW 72 Avenue,
Miami Shores, Florida 33157
Webpage Link
Cost: $15 in advance online/ $25 day of event; $5 Child (4 – 14 years), Children under 4 years are FREE. Admission includes park entrance and

Steel drums, stilt walkers and non-stop fun mark the 10th Deering Seafood Festival from 10am -6pm, at the historic Deering Estate at Cutler. There are Celebrity Chef cooking demos throughout the day, incredible fish and seafood presented by top area restaurants, pontoon boat rides to Chicken Key, a Lil’ Shrimp Kids Zone, an Artist Lane, and tours of the Stone House and Richmond Cottage. On the main stage Caribbean and then rock n’ roll bands provide on-going entertainment, while the colorful Bahamian Junkanoo musicians weave throughout the crowd. It’s a great day of fun for all ages. Proceeds benefit the Deering Estate Foundation and are used for preservation, educational programs and restoration of the historic estate.

New Amsterdam Takeover 3/26/14

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New Amsterdam Takeover
Wednesday, 03/26/2014 – 10:00 pm – 05:00 am
1011271_10153880773645483_683807683_nBlackbird Ordinary
729 SW 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33130,
729 SW 1st Ave, Florida Miami
Facebook Link
Cost: $0

Miami, forget the lines, the covers, the headaches! Start your Miami Music Week off right with three of Amsterdam’s hottest stars!!!! Blackbird Ordinary in Downtown Miami/Brickell presents Miss Melera, Olivier Weiter (official page) and Eelke Kleijn (official). Amazing venue, amazing house music, amazing night!!! Oh and no cover!!!!! This is a rare treat so don’t miss out as these amazing DJ’s begin their Dutch takeover in America’s Mecca of Electronic Music, the 305!

Ushuaïa at SLS Hotel South Beach Presents Miami Music Week 2014 Lineup 3/26/14

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Ushuaïa at SLS Hotel South Beach Presents Miami Music Week 2014 Lineup
Wednesday, 03/26/2014 – 03/30/2014 11:00 am –
MUSIC-WEEK-2SLS Hotel South Beach
1701 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Buy Tickets Link
Cost:

Ushuaia at SLS Hotel South Beach Presents Miami Music Week 2014 Lineup:
Wednesday, March 26:
Ushuaïa at SLS Hotel South Beach Presents LUCIANO & Friends
TIME: 11 AM

Thursday, March 27:
Ushuaia at SLS Hotel South Beach Presents AVICII & Friends
Sounds by Avicii, Arty, Cazzette, Rebecca & Fiona, Spencer Brown & Syn Cole

Friday, March 28:
Ushuaia at SLS Hotel South Beach Presents ANTS Featuring Joris Voorn & Nic Faniculli

Saturday, March 29:
Ushuaia at SLS Hotel South Beach Presents NERVO & Gareth Emery

Sunday, March 30:
Ushuaia at SLS Hotel South Beach Presents DIMITRI VEGAS & LIKE MIKE with Special Guest Chuckie

The Year of Chivalry and Knights – Florida Renaissance Festival’s Annual Triumph in Miami 3/29/14 – 4/13/14

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The Year of Chivalry and Knights – Florida Renaissance Festival’s Annual Triumph in Miami
Saturday, 03/29/2014 – 11:00 am –
Knights-at-Cauley-Square-Miguel-LeyvaCauley Square Historic Village
22400 Old Dixie Hwy Miami,
Miami, Florida 33170
Webpage Link
Cost: $9 – $20

Raise your sword, battle for the Queen’s honor, revel with the Royal Court, cheer battling Knights and scream out Huzzah! – One of the many daily adventures that awaits you at the Florida Renaissance Festival in Miami’s Cauley Square Historic Village. Where stepping back into time is a requirement and leaving all inhibitions of discovery at the castle door is a must.

More than 100 costumed performers, eight stages with continuous entertainment and 18 stage acts from around the world along a mix of other renaissance surprises that includes Celtic Mayhem, traditional and original Celtic music with an edge; CuDubh (KooDoo), original dark heavy metal bagpipe and war drum compositions for the Celtic/Viking warrior in all of us; Gabriel Q, watch ye out for Sir Real and his beautiful, bizarre and hilarious big puppets and stilt characters; the King’s Royal archer – Bill Darr, showcasing wonders of the bow shooting demonstrations and the history of archery; Blackshear’s Curious Magic, sidesplitting comedy and amazing magic; Honour for Hyre, a character-based, interactive comedy-adventure show and many other festival favorites. New addition to the festival is “Wandering Gypsy Theatre,” a widely popular renaissance-vaudeville storytelling show for kids and parents.

The Florida Renaissance Festival is produced by the nationally acclaimed Bobby Rodriguez Productions and strives to create an entertaining and cultural experience for adults and children alike. The sponsors of the Florida Renaissance Festival include Warsteiner Beer, Coca-Cola, Subway and Comcast.

The Florida Renaissance Festival at Miami’s Cauley Square Historic Village will be open weekends beginning March 29th from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. until April 13th. Prices range from $20.00 for adults and $9 for children ages 6 to 11 years of age. Children 5 and younger are free. Special seasonal passes are available for $40 (valid all three weekends) and group ticket discounts are also offered.

For more information visit: ren-fest.com; Find us on Facebook: Florida Renaissance Festival, Follow us on Twitter: FlaRenFest and Instagram/flarenfest. Download our new festival mobile app by searching Florida Renaissance Festival in the Apple iTunes store or Android market. If you prefer the medieval method: 1-800-3-REN-FES.

Miami-Dade Youth Fair 3/13/14-3/30/14

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Miami-Dade Youth Fair
Fair Pic 1March 13-30, 2014
Weekdays at 3 p.m.
Weekends at 12 noon
March 21–30, 2014, 12 noon daily.
Coral Way (SW 24th St.) at 112th Ave.
10901 Coral Way
Miami, Florida 33165
Website

General admission is $12
Children under 6 and seniors over 64: Free
The Pay One Price Unlimited Ride Card: $25 Mondays through Fridays and $35 on Weekends.
Parking is Free
Limited Preferred parking is available for $12 per vehicle.

Ride Prices:
· P*O*P (Pay One Price) Unlimited Ride Card – $20 for any day of the week, including Saturday and Sunday when purchased in advance at Sedano’s Supermarkets.
· P*O*P (Pay One Price) Unlimited Ride Card – $25 on weekdays and $35 on weekends when purchased at the gate on day of visit.
· 10 Rides Coupons – $12
· 22 Rides Coupons – $25
· 55 Rides Coupons – $60
· Single Ride Coupon – $1.25
· Express Access Pass- $15 (Gets you on all the rides faster!)

Now in its 63rd year, The Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition is offering fairgoers more deals and ways to have fun and save than ever before, making The Youth Fair even more accessible to everyone in South Florida. The Youth Fair is also announcing this year’s entertainment line-up.

Free entertainment is included with admission and features:
· Juicy’s Outlaw Grill on the Main Street Midway (across from Kiddieland). For a special, one-time event on Friday, March 21, 5-8 p.m. Juicy’s will attempt to set a Guinness World Record by making the world’s largest commercially available hot dog
· Ma’Ceo presented by Cavallo Equestrian Arts in the E. Darwin Fuchs Pavillion
· The Nerveless Nocks Daredevils and Extreme Wheels Show at the Xtreme Zone
· The Future of Magic Show at the Main Street Stage
· World Record Balloon Stunt at the Main Street Stage
· Royal Hanneford European Circus with all-new performances featuring eye-defying quick-change acts plus side-splitting laughter with Grandma the Clown.
· Show-Me Safari Pig Races
· Petting Zoo
· Strolling entertainment including: The Future of Magic Show, World Record Balloon Stunt Show and Tadpole & Katie the Clowns

Fairgoers will also be able to enjoy these other new programs, including several at the World of Agriculture area:
· Cowtown – A hands-on, educational experience that will teach kids how to make ice cream, cheese, butter and soap. Guests will also get an up-close look at a real Texas Longhorn steer.
· Hen House – A display featuring the complete life cycle of the Youth Fair’s Poultry exhibit.

Special events and shows include:

Fridays The Fair Presents:
· Friday, March 14th – WWE Superstars of Wrestling Live
· Friday, March 21st – Contemporary Latin Artists Los 3 de La Habana and Timbalive

Saturdays LIVE @ The Fair Presents:
· Saturday, March 15h – Freestyle BlowOut with Cynthia, Rockell, Noel and TKA performing classic 90’s music.
· Saturday, March 22nd – Latin Music Sensations Willy Chirino and Albita
· Saturday, March 29thth – Christian Contemporary Artists Matthew West and SonicFlood
· Mr. Nice Guy Band- Performing on Opening Day and every Saturday at the Fountain Stage

The Youth Fair wants to make it easy for everyone of all ages to come and experience everything it has to offer by offering these amazing deals, including:
Opening Day Offers (March 13, 2014)
· $5 admission all day on Opening Day. No coupon necessary.
· Free admission all day on Opening Day with the purchase of an advance ticket at www.fairexpo.com or Sedano’s Supermarkets.
· Free School Spirit Uniform Day (FREE Admission all day on Opening Day for students wearing their uniform with school logo. School ID may be required for high school students.)
· $6 discount for active duty or retired U.S. military personnel and immediate family with military ID (up to 4 guests). Valid Mondays – Thursdays.
· Free admission for youngsters 5 and under and adults 65 and better on opening day and every day, all day.

$6 BEFORE 6 P.M. OFFERS
· $6 admission & $6 Fair Foods & Games. Mondays – Fridays BEFORE SIX (6 p.m.) at The Youth Fair with presentation of special coupon at Front Gate.
· Coupons are available at participating Pollo Tropical locations and online. Visit www.fairexpo.com for ways to save. Pollo Tropical is the official sponsor of the $6 before 6 pm discount offer.

The 2014 Youth Fair features nearly 100 thrilling rides, including the NEW BackDraft and 7D Cinema Experience, as well as those in KiddieLand and KiddleLand Too! 170 food concessions, 130 merchandise shops, over 40,000 student and adult exhibits and 50 games.

The Youth Fair also offers many amenities for families, including: stroller and wheelchair rental, lost & found, paved walkways, convenient sitting areas, lush landscape, diaper changing facilities/restrooms and more. Sponsors include Coca-Cola, KIA, and Sedano’s Supermarkets.

The Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition, known for generations as The Youth Fair, is a state of Florida chartered, private, not-for- profit organization that has donated well over $10 million in scholarships, awards and cash premiums to Miami-Dade County students and is dedicated to supporting education, showcasing youth achievement and promoting South Florida agriculture.

Photographs of Sprung! Spring Beer Festival 2014 at Peacock Park on 3/8/14

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Sprung! Spring Beer Festival 2014 at Peacock Park on Saturday, March 8, 2014.

“Sprung!, the free-spirited, sister festival of Grovetoberfest, kicked Spring into action with their craft beer festival on Saturday, March 8th. The unlimited beer tasting will feature over 150 Spring and Summer ales in the heart of Coconut Grove from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Peacock Park. “

 Featuring:  Sierra Nevada, Brooklyn Brewery, Kona, Magic Hat, Shiner, Shipyard, Harpoon, Blue Moon and many others will showcase their spring and summer offerings. Sprung! will also host a complete lineup of Florida beers from Schnebley, Cigar City, Tequesta Brewing and Florida Beer along with local breweries such as Funky Buddha, Wynwood Brewing, M.I.A, and Opus Ales. Including a complete list of ciders such as Crispin Cider, Magner’s and Woodchuck. Beer enthusiasts also were treated to a selection not available in South Florida, and in keeping with tradition, the homebrew section showcased brews created by locals who are passionate about their beer. Sprung! also bought back the Orange Pride Games Arena & Bar — a dedicated game section, which includes Corn Hole, Giant Jenga, Beer Pong, Mega Twister, Human Bowling and a few other surprises. In addition to Bougainvillea’s Live Music Stage, there were plenty of vendors offering a wide range of food and the Gold Coast Beverage Distributor Culinary Experience, which will pair beer with the talents of some of South Florida’s favorite chefs.”

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Jade Buddha For Universal Peace 4/5/14

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Jade Buddha For Universal Peace
Sunday, 04/05/2014 – 04/13/2014 10:00 am – 08:00 pm
Jade-Buddha-FlyerIchimura Miami-Japan Gardens
1101 MacArthur Causeway
,
Watson Island, Florida 33129
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: 10.00

2014 Tour of the Jade Buddha for Universal Peace at Ichimura Miami-Japan Garden (next to Jungle Island). The largest Jade Buddha in the world will be open to the public from April 5-April 13. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Join us in this exciting event. The auspicious Jade Buddha is made of 5 tons of Jade, 6 ft. in height, sitting on a 6 ft. carved Alabaster throne.

In celebration of his appearance here in Miami, Tibetan Cultural Pageant Dance, Chinese Acrobats, Indian, Tibetan, Chinese, and Vietnamese music will be presented throughout the weekend of April 5th- April 6th and the weekend of April 12th- April 13th. The performances and chanting from monks and nuns from all Buddhists and various religious sectors will be exhibited.

Authentic foods and artifacts will be sold from many of these Asian countries; as well as organic farmer’s markets prepared foods, fruits, and vegetables. Activities for children will be offered. Events such as this one have drawn in about 7,000 to 10,000 visitors.

Winn-Dixie Family Zone Celebrates Family, Food, Fun And Culture At Calle Ocho 3/9/14

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Winn-Dixie Family Zone Celebrates Family, Food, Fun And Culture At Calle Ocho
Sunday, 03/09/2014 – 11:00 am – 05:00 pm
Winn-Dixie-at-Calle-Ocho-1El Dorado Furniture Parking Lot
2475 S.W. 8th Street,
Miami, Florida 33135
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

The Winn-Dixie Family Zone is the place to be for families to celebrate the excitement of Calle Ocho at the annual street festival. Families are invited to visit the Winn-Dixie Family Zone for an afternoon of food and fun with special appearances by local celebrity Chef Pepin, local radio personality Liliani Gonzalez of Mix 98.3 FM, Kool-Aid Man, Mr. Peanut, Mr. Oreo, the Sour Patch Man, the Planters NUTmobile, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile and the Coca-Cola Freestyle Truck, as well as enjoy cooking demonstrations, live entertainment, rock climbing, bounce houses, photo booths, interactive games, face painting, product sampling, giveaways and more.

Winn-Dixie invites shoppers to stay updated on the excitement of Calle Ocho and join the conversation by becoming a fan of Winn-Dixie’s Latino Facebook page at www.facebook.com/winndixielatino or by following us on Twitter @WinnDixieLatino and @winndixie and using #WDCalleOcho.

31st Annual Southeast Florida Scottish Festival and Games 3/1/14

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31st Annual Southeast Florida Scottish Festival and Games
Saturday, 03/01/2014 – 09:00 am – 07:00 pm
Scottish-Festival-02-Mar-2013-699-marching-band-wide-shot1Snyder Park: Bark Park
3299 SW 4th Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33135
Webpage Link
Cost: $12-$20

The Scottish American Society of South Florida will hold their 31st Annual Southeast Florida Scottish Festival and Games Saturday March 1, 2014, at Snyder Park.

Join us for a day of celebrating Scottish Culture and Heritage. Highlights include massed pipe bands, heavy athletics, country dancing, clans and societies, fiddling and singing, piping and drumming competitions, highland dancing, sheepherding, food, drink, and merchandise. Live music performances include Albannach, Rathkeltair, and Mudmen. And a special performance by our Guest Pipe Band The United States Naval Academy Pipes and Drums.

Admittance is $15 (online) $ 18 at tickets outlets in advance and $20 at the gate, children under 12 are free.

For further information and advance tickets please call 954-460-5000.

The Greening Of The Gables 35th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival 3/8/14

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The Greening Of The Gables 35th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival
Scottish Festival 02 Mar 2013 699 marching band, wide shotSaturday, March 8, high noon till 6 p.m.
Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park
2800 Ponce de Leon Boulevard
Coral Gables, FL
just five blocks south of Miracle Mile. 
free and open to all

The South Florida Irish Community invites everyone to join a traditional Celtic celebration. Entertainment will be provided by Avalon featuring the popular Irish singer and harpist, Tricianne Garrihy; The Paddy Kelleghan Band; Dan Fitzgerald with his Ballads and Blarney accompanied by Peter Fuchs; The Cool Old Dudes and by the St. Andrew Pipe and Drum Band. In addition, Irish dancers from the Breffni Academy of Dance led by Michael O’Hara will provide plenty of fancy stepping and gravity-defying leaps. Lovely participants of The Miss Colleen Pageant will be showcased on stage.
 
Holding to the belief that “Everyone is a little bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day,” The St. Patrick’s Day Committee has combined family-oriented entertainment and a variety of palate-pleasing delectables such as traditional corned beef & cabbage, shepherd’s pie, authentic Irish Coffee, Irish soda bread, and whiskey cake as well as a wide array of spirits and other beverages including Irish whisky and Irish stout. The festival will also include many children’s activities, including a giant slide, the very popular rock-climbing wall and a merry-go-round. A wide variety of Irish crafts will be available for sale by high quality vendors.
 
This is the 14th year the Festival has been held in Coral Gables at Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park. The site of the Festival is named for former Coral Gables Mayor, the late Fred B. Hartnett, a long-time member of The Emerald Society.
 
For thirty-five years, the St. Patrick’s Day Committee has organized a St. Patrick’s Day Parade or Festival. The event is produced by the St. Patrick’s Day Committee, Inc. with the support of the Coral Gables Cultural Affairs Council, and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Mayor and the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners.

Caption for Attached Photograph: Dancers from the Breffni Academy of Dance

Miami Fine Beverage, Chocolate & Food Show 3/8/13

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Miami Fine Beverage, Chocolate & Food Show
Saturday, 03/08/2014 – 03/09/2014 10:00 am – 07:00 pm
Pinecrest Gardens
11000 S Red Road,
Miami, Florida 33156
Webpage Link
Cost: $20

The Miami Fine Beverage, Chocolate and Food Show (“Fine Food Show”) returns with more than 70 specialty food and beverage vendors over 30,000 square-feet of exhibitor space. Expanding South Miami’s flavored footprint in the culinary world, the annual event is slated for March 8 – 9 at the spectacular Pinecrest Gardens, and features “The Miami Smoke Affair” pop-up cigar lounge, craft beers and spirits, chocolate-infused liqueurs, gourmet chocolate companies, cooking demonstrations and seminars, and an international selection of restaurants.

City Theatre presents City Reads for CityWrights at Books & Books in Coral Gables 3/10/14

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City Theatre presents City Reads for CityWrights at Books & Books in Coral Gables
Monday, 03/10/2014 – 07:30 pm –
1926806_672604539469724_1252384967_nBooks & Books
265 Aragon Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

City Reads for CityWrights are fun and informal evenings of new play readings, presented by City Theatre and its acting company, that give audiences a first-hand role in the process that scripts go from page to stage. Audiences serve as critic and supporter, or even as an actor, while having a peek at what makes City Theatre a center for fresh, new works.

These evenings are an entertaining way for audiences to help City Theatre find great plays among the hundreds of submissions that the company receives for its annual Summer Shorts Festival. Summer Shorts is America’s Short Play Festival that will take place from June 12 – July 6, 2014 at The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, with an incredible line-up of scripts penned by the country’s best writers including City Theatre National Short Play Competition winners.

For more information on City Theatre or the Summer Shorts Festival, contact City Theatre at (305) 755-9401 or visit www.citytheatre.com.

The Summer Shorts Festival is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Major and Board of County Commissioners, with support of the City of Coral Gables, and by the following sponsors: Books & Books, Carnival Foundation, Wille Family Foundation, EPIC Hotel, Sabadell United Bank, WLRN, Aventura Limousine, Citizens Interested in Arts and the Dramatists Guild Fund.

St. Patrick’s Day Festival 3/18/14

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St. Patrick’s Day Festival
Saturday, 03/08/2014 – 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm
Scottish-Festival-02-Mar-2013-699-marching-band-wide-shotFred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park
2800 Ponce de Leon Blvd.,
Miami, Florida 33134
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The South Florida Irish Community invites everyone to join a traditional Celtic celebration at the 35th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival from high noon till 6 p.m., Saturday, March 8. The festival will be held at Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park in Coral Gables (2800 Ponce de Leon Boulevard) just five blocks south of Miracle Mile.

Entertainment will be provided by Avalon featuring the popular Irish singer and harpist, Tricianne Garrihy; The Paddy Kelleghan Band; Dan Fitzgerald with his Ballads and Blarney accompanied by Peter Fuchs; The Cool Old Dudes and by the St. Andrew Pipe and Drum Band. In addition, Irish dancers from the Breffni Academy of Dance led by Michael O’Hara will provide plenty of fancy stepping and gravity-defying leaps. Lovely participants of The Miss Colleen Pageant will be showcased on stage.

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

This is the 14th year the Festival has been held in Coral Gables at Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park. The site of the Festival is named for former Coral Gables Mayor, the late Fred B. Hartnett, a long-time member of The Emerald Society.

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

As always, admission to the Festival is free and open to all. For more information, call 305-949-8400 or e-mail stpatrickssf@g.mail.com.

Johnson Street International Music, Food & Art Festival Aka Party On The “J” 3/16/14

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Johnson Street International Music, Food & Art Festival Aka Party On The “J”
Sunday, 02/16/2014 – 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm
party-on-the-j-dj-oskiJohnson Street Hollywood Florida • from 56th to 59th Avenue
Johnson Street Hollywood Florida • from 56th to 59th Avenue,
Hollywood, Florida 33020
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Cost: free

Johnson Street International Music, Food & Art Festival known as the “Party On The J” is going down Sunday March 16th, 2014 on Johnson Street in Hollywood Florida between 56th and 59th Avenue. The FREE Festival starts at noon and keeps rocking till 6pm with bounce houses, kids fun zones, raffles, demonstrations and non stop entertainment for the whole family showcasing International Music, Food and Art with live performances by the Latin jazz sounds of Electric Piquete, the surf rock funk band Behind The Houses, Latin reggae fusion by Cafe, American folk and rock with Ric Zweig & Fresh Air, the amazing violin virtuosos Sons Of Mystro, the Florida Keys classic rock band Misery Loves Company and is hosted by DJ Oski.

UK-Miami invasion 5/27/14

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UK-Miami invasion
Tuesday, 05/27/2014 – 06/03/2014 11:00 pm – 05:00 am
imageClevelender Hotel
1020 Ocean drive , Miami Beach,
Miami Beach, Florida 33990
Webpage Link
Cost: $35

This is a 7 day Classic Soul , R&B , Vintage Reggae Event . The DJs and Artists will be Flying in from the UK . The event consists of 2 nights on South beach then a 2 Night Bahamas Cruise where UK DJs will be Playing on Board and the last 3 Nights will be on Fort Lauderdale Beach . 10 Parties in 7 days . This is strictly a Mature ravers Event .

Swamp Stomp Music Fesitval 2/28/14

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Swamp Stomp Music Fesitval
Friday, 02/28/2014 – 03/01/2014 08:00 pm –
Swamp-Stomp-Final-FlyerTobacco Road
626 South Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost:

Swamp Stomp remains one of Miami’s premier music festivals, spanning two days and hosting an array of local talent and national acts. This year’s headliner, The Bright Light Social Hour, brings their unique psychedelic southern rock all the way from Austin Texas. They are joined by bands from across the music spectrum; sacred steel to quirky country, reggae roots to down home blues. Stomp a little harder, grin a little wider, and keep on grooving. Swamp Stomp returns for it’s 6th anniversary February 28th and March 1st at Tobacco Road.

4th Fridays at Foster 2/28/14

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4th Fridays at Foster
Friday, 02/28/2014 – 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
4thFridaysFoster_228Foster Park Community Center
600 N.W. 6th Avenue,
Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The City of Hallandale Beach proudly honors Black History Month at this month’s 4th Friday on Foster on February 28 at Foster Park Community Center. The event will feature live musical performances by Sons of Mystro, Adore, Giel, Wanda “Star” Williams and the Starlettes and La Vie. The event will also feature local food vendors and free family fun from 6 – 9:00 p.m. Fourth Friday on Foster is a free monthly event held the fourth Friday of each month. It is a product of the City of Hallandale Beach and partner, KaBOOM! – a non-profit dedicated to preserving play spaces for children.

What: 4th Friday on Foster
When: Friday, February 28, 2014 from 6 – 9:00 p.m.
Where: Foster Park Community Center
Performers: Sons of Mystro, Adore, Giel, Wanda “Star” Williams and the Starlettes and La Vie
Cost: free

Art on Palm and Classic Car and Bike Show 2/22/14

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Art on Palm and Classic Car and Bike Show
Saturday, 02/22/2014 – 02/22/2014 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
AOPflyerfebPalm Avenue
501 Palm Ave,
Hialeah, Florida 33010
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

Join us for the Art on Palm festival presented by Presidente Supermarkets on Saturday, February 22nd from 12-10pm on Palm Avenue between Okeechobee and 9th Street. The festival includes the Florida Blue art show, live musical entertainment on three stages, an interactive kid zone, street performers, dominoes, food trucks and the Palm Classic – a classic car and bike show.

International Orchid Festival 3/7/14 – 3/9/14

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International Orchid Festival
Friday-Sunday, 03/07/2014 – 03/09/2014 09:30 am – 04:30 pm
SONY DSCFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
Webpage Link
Cost: $25 for adults, $18 for seniors 65 and up, and $12 for children 6-17

Enjoy the Garden surrounded by orchids at the International Orchid Festival, where 10,000 plants will be on sale from international vendors. There will be gardening workshops, orchid-themed walking tours, an Orchid Tea Room, and a beautiful juried show presented by the American Orchid Society and Orchid Society of Coral Gables.

Walk through the Wings of the Tropics butterfly conservatory, Tropical Fruit Pavilion, and Rainforest to see different varieties of orchids, including the fragrant cattleya, and the environments they grow in. Interactive gardening workshops and walking tours will show guests the best way to care for orchids of all kinds.

50th Anniversary Coconut Grove Arts Festival 2/16/14-2/18/14

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50th Anniversary Coconut Grove Arts Festival

Titled “Paraiso” (Portuguese for “paradise”), world-renowned artist Romero Britto created the Coconut Grove Arts Festival 50th Anniversary Poster.
Titled “Paraiso” (Portuguese for “paradise”), world-renowned artist Romero Britto created the Coconut Grove Arts Festival 50th Anniversary Poster.

February 16-18, 2013, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily
Coconut Grove, Florida.
McFarlane Road down South Bayshore Drive
$10 per person per day
$5 for Coconut Grove Residents
Children 12 and under are free.
www.CGAF.com

The Coconut Grove Arts Festival® will celebrate 50 years of history and tradition in the arts, featuring internationally acclaimed Brazilian Artist Romero Britto as this year’s poster artist. The Arts Festival will host more than 380 international artists, all exhibiting their finest work. In addition to world-class art, entertainment will include live musical performances by pop sensation Cris Cab and culinary demonstrations by local chef favorites such as Giorgio Rapicavoli of Miami’s Eating House.

The Coconut Grove Arts Festival® celebrates 50 years of culture and tradition this President’s Day weekend by enticing and satisfying Miami’s imagination and appetite for visual, culinary and performing arts. The 50th anniversary three-day event promises to bring the most talented and creative artists from all over the world to Coconut Grove on February 16-18, 2013. In honor of the festival’s half-century milestone, the festival committee has selected world-renowned Brazilian artist Romero Britto to create the official poster for the 2013 festival.

“Coconut Grove was home to my very first studio in Miami, and I am truly humbled to be a part of the 50 year celebration of one of Miami’s oldest tradition in the arts,” said Britto. Despite being an international sensation, Britto is no stranger to the Coconut Grove Arts Festival. In 2007, Britto first collaborated with the festival by creating its official poster. His work, “Coconut Grove Bay,” was inspired by the city of Miami‘s beauty, beaches, and tranquility. The painting serves as a token of Britto’s appreciation to the vibrant city and artistic culture of the area.

“Our festival is truly a celebration of the all forms of the arts, introducing masters in all mediums and genres,” said Monty Trainer, president of the Arts Festival. “Locals and visiting guests alike will appreciate the internationally celebrated visual, musical and culinary collections.”

Complementing the visual arts on display will be the musical talents of Miami-native pop-star Cris Cab, who will perform his fusion of pop, reggae and soul on the main stage in Peacock Park. At only 19 years old, Cab’s recent accolades include being the mentee of internationally acclaimed producer Pharell Williams, recording alongside Wyclef Jean and supporting acts like O.A.R. Matisyahu, T-Pain, and Gym Class Heroes. He was also recently named by MTV as one of “The Most Criminally Overlooked Artists of 2012,” with his recently released full-length mix-tape “Echo Boom” receiving more than 300,000 downloads last year.

In addition to the entertainment, festival attendees can also satisfy their appetites for gourmet cuisine in the popular Culinary Pavilion. This area of the festival invites nationally renowned chefs to prepare their famous specialty dishes. This year’s chefs will represent the hottest restaurants and hotels from South Florida, including popular local chef Giorgio Rapicavoli, founder of the pop-up restaurant Eating House, and winner of The Food Network’s “Chopped”. Chef Douglas Rodriguez of de Rodriguez Cuba, Chef John Richards of TUYO and the Short Chef™, among many others, will also be participating in this year’s festival.

Photographs from Palette Miami Festival on 2/8/14

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Palette Miami Festival on Saturday, February 8, 2014.

“Palette Miami Festival is a day of celebrating what makes Miami, well…..Miami. Its neighborhoods, people, culture and flavor. This event is a Palette of everything in one, featuring local restaurants, artist, vendors, live music and performers. At Palette Miami you will sip, sample, taste, listen and experience the best of what Miami has to offer. “

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9th Annual Jazz in the Gardens 3/15/14, 3/16/14

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9th Annual Jazz in the Gardens
Sunday, 03/15/2014 – 03/16/2014 03:00 pm – 12:00 am
600x800Sun Life Stadium
2269 Dan Marino Blvd.,
Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
Webpage Link
Cost: 50

An annual South Florida favorite, this year’s music, food and fun festival is headlined by LL Cool J, Jamie Foxx, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Trey Songz, Kelly Rowland, Mint Condition, Anthony Hamilton, Stanley Clarke, Rachelle Farrell and Boney James.

Town of Surfside Third Thursday Entertainment Event 2/20/14

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Town of Surfside Third Thursday Entertainment Event
Thursday, 02/20/2014 – 03/20/2014 07:00 pm –
Town of Surfside
9500 Harding Ave,
Surfside, Florida 33154
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The Town of Surfside will showcase the new downtown enhancements and officially inaugurate these improvements with a ribbon cutting ceremony, during the Town’s Third Thursday event on February 20, 2014 at 7 PM. The monthly entertainment series features an array of entertainment from live music and dancing to food trucks for residents and visitors alike. Third Thursdays takes place off 95th Street between Collins and Harding Avenues and is a free family friendly event for all.

2014 Riverwalk Blues & Music Festival 2/13/14-2/16/14

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2014 Riverwalk Blues & Music Festival
riverwalkFebruary 13 -16, 2014
Esplanade Park
401 Himmarshee Street
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 
 
The Funky Biscuit
303 SE Mizner Blvd
Royal Palm Place
Boca Raton, FL 33432
 
The Poorhouse
110 SW 3rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
 
The Dubliner
210 SW 2nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
www.riverwalkblues.com

We are happy to announce the 24th Annual Riverwalk Blues and Music Festival will be held at the Esplanade Park on February 15, 2014 thanks to the generous sponsorship of Mosher Street Records and their new compilation Showcasing The Blues Vol. 4, and the Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale!
 
Performances by: Johnny Sansone, Eric Lindell, Satan and Adam, Albert Castiglia, Samantha Fish, Tinsley Ellis, JP Soars and The Red Hots, Matt "Guitar" Murphy, Soulfonic featuring Betty Padgett, Famous Frank Ward, Ernie Southern, Dr Lee and The Regulators.
 
February 13th The Funky Buiscuit hosts our Will Call party featuring performances by Hadden Sayers and The Riverwalk All Stars.
 
Friday Feb 14th enjoy our Kick off Party at the Poor House in downtown Fort Lauderdale with Tinsley Ellis and The Regulators.
 
Saturday we party like rockstars at the Esplanade Park with the already famous All Star Jam afterwards at The Dubliner.
 
And Sunday we present The 3rd Annual Florida Blues Film Festival, a Free event showcasing the best video productions of the year in Film related to Blues, as recognized by the Blues Foundation.

Information courtesy www.JazzBluesFlorida.com

Knights and Queens rejoice, the Florida Renaissance Festival arises to its throne 2/8/14-3/16/14

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Knights and Queens rejoice, the Florida Renaissance Festival arises to its throne
Saturday, 02/08/2014 – 03/16/2014 10:00 am – 07:30 pm
Field-of-Dream-2012Quiet Waters Park
401 South Powerline Rd,
Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442
Webpage Link
Cost: $9 – $20

Six entertainment weekends full of Romance, Pirates, Wenches,

Time Travelers, Game of Thrones and Celtic Fun…

Merlin’s magical ball is illuminating with a mystical light pointing south to the magical kingdom known as the Florida Renaissance Festival, as it emerges for its 22nd year in South Florida at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach, Florida from February 8, 2014 to March 16, 2014.

“We are the time capsule that people imagine in their dreams. Bringing the fantasy characters they envisioned to life,” said Bobby Rodriguez, founder of the Florida Renaissance Festival. “From the youngest child to those adults young at heart, we have fun and entertainment for all ages. Either witness it or be part of the different weekend fantasy themes, as there is a festival role for everyone at the Florida Renaissance Festival.”

For the 2014 festival season, the royal court announces a variety of fan favorite acts and performers returning to the Florida Renaissance Festival. Premier musical acts such as festival circuit favorite Cantiga; performing historical music on original instruments such as the medieval bagpipes, shawms and bombastic Wolgemut; bringing traditional sea music, history and stories to the stage, Rambling Sailors. First time ever at Deerfield Beach, the comedy acrobatic sensations known as Kamikaze Fireflies and back due to popular demand, The Duelists, with their dazzling display of comedy and sword fighting brilliance. Labeled as “Don’t Miss” acts in festivals throughout North America, The Limeybirds, combining high-energy antics with sharp wit, banter and their stunning harmonies, and vocal arrangements.

In 2014, Florida Renaissance Festival is unveiling the new interactive Mystery Quest. This quest will immerse audience members as detectives throughout the festival village looking for clues and solving puzzles while interacting with cast performers.

2014 Theme weekends:
* Romance Weekend – “Wine & Chocolate” – February 8 and 9 – Kids Free (12 and younger).
* Pirates Weekend – “Pillage the Village” – February 15, 16 and 17.
* Wenches Weekend – “Bodacious Bodices” – February 22 and 23.
* Time Travelers Weekend – “From Steampunk to the Stars” – March 1 and 2.
* Game of Thrones Inspired Weekend – March 8 and 9.
* St Patrick’s Weekend – “We’re going Green” – March 15 and 16.

The Florida Renaissance Festival is produced by the nationally acclaimed Bobby Rodriguez Productions and strives to create an entertaining and cultural experience for adults and children alike. The sponsors of the Florida Renaissance Festival include Warsteiner Beer, Coca-Cola, Broward County Transit and Community Bank.

The Florida Renaissance Festival at Deerfield Beach’s Quiet Waters Park will be open weekends beginning February 8th from 10 a.m. to sunset (including, Monday February 17th, President’s Day) until March 16th. Prices range from $20.00 for adults and $9 for children ages 6 to 11 years of age. Children 5 and younger are free. Special seasonal passes are available for $65 and group ticket rates are also offered.

The Florida Renaissance Festival in Deerfield Beach has been seen by more than two million people during its royal period in South Florida. This 16th Century production features more than 100 costumed performers, 10 stages with continuous entertainment and 20 stage acts from around the world. For more information visit: http://www.ren-fest.com; Find us on Facebook: Florida Renaissance Festival; Follow us on Twitter: FlaRenFest and Instagram/flarenfest. Download our festival mobile app by searching Florida Renaissance Festival in the Apple iTunes store or Android market. If you prefer the medieval method: 1-800-3-REN-FES.

Big Guava Live Music Festival in Tampa 5/2/14-5/4/14

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Big Guava Live Music Festival

(L-R) Chuck Pesano, Executive Director Florida State Fair, and Neil Jacobsen, President Live Nation FL, unveil the poster for the Big Guava Music Festival.
(L-R) Chuck Pesano, Executive Director Florida State Fair, and Neil Jacobsen, President Live Nation FL, unveil the poster for the Big Guava Music Festival.

Friday, May 2 through Sunday, May 4
Hours for Big Guava are Friday, May 2: 4PM to 11PM; Saturday, May 3: 11:30AM to 11PM; and Sunday, May 4: 11:30AM to 10PM.
Florida State Fairgrounds and MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
4802 N Us Highway 301
Tampa, FL 33610

3-Day General Admission Pass – $165
There is also the one and only 3-Day Super Guava Pass – $499. This is the ultimate ticket to Big Guava and includes Free Unlimited Rides; Premium Reserved Seat in Amphitheatre; Preferred viewing areas for all other stages; Access to Two Super Guava Lounges with Specialty Food and Complementary Non-Alcoholic Beverages and Limited Samplings of Signature Beer and Wine; Commemorative Super Guava Laminate
Purchase tickets online

Tickets include Free Unlimited Rides and General Admission to All Stages including the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre (seats available on first come, first served basis).

Big Guava Music Festival
Featuring: Outkast
(their only florida concert)
Vampire Weekend ¤ Foster The People
Slightly Stoopid ¤ Cake ¤ Tegan And Sara
Violent Femmes ¤ Girl Talk ¤ Earl Sweatshirt
Grouplove ¤ Haim ¤ Twenty One Pilots
And Much More On Four Stages Of Music!

Friday – Sunday, May 2-4 In Tampa
Single And Three Day Tickets Still On Sale!
Plus Special Big Guava Kick-Off Concert Thursday, May 1 With
Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band*

Reduced Advance Single Day Tickets Extended until April 15
It’s not an April Fool’s Joke! We have extended until Tuesday, April 15, to purchase Single Day General Admission tickets at their current low price for what is destined to become the biggest and best Live Music Festival in all of Florida, Big Guava! Beat the price increase by grabbing your tickets now at: www.livenation.com, all TicketMaster outlets or charge by-phone at (800) 745-3000.

Big Guava Music Festival brings a great line-up of star performers to the Florida State Fairgrounds and MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa, Friday, May 2 through Sunday, May 4. There will be four stages of the best top live music acts, a Monster Midway of unlimited free thrilling and fast paced rides and craft beer gardens along with taste-tempting delights from critically acclaimed food trucks. There is just no reason not to have the best time of your life!

In addition, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band* headlines a special Big Guava Kick-Off Concert Thursday, May 1 at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa, FL. They are currently touring Australia, but are due back in the States and the Big Guava Kick-Off is on the schedule. Tickets for this Special Concert are on sale Now.
*Separate Ticket Required for Springsteen Concert at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre.

The Single Day Schedule for the Big Guava Music Festival is:

Friday, May 2
Outkast
Cake ¤ Sleigh Bells ¤ Twenty One Pilots
Jake Miller ¤ Smallpools ¤ Nonono
Vic Mensa ¤ Unlikely Candidates ¤ Betty Who

Saturday, May 3
Vampire Weekend
Slightly Stoopid ¤ Tegan And Sara ¤ Haim
Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience ¤ Blue October ¤ Band Of Skulls
American Authors ¤ Hoodie Allen ¤ Bear Hands ¤ Kitten ¤ Jacuzzi Boys
Civil Twilight ¤ Terraplane Sun ¤ Hunter Hunted
Jessica Hernandez And The Deltas

Sunday, May 4
Foster The People
Girl Talk ¤ Violent Femmes ¤ Grouplove
Walk The Moon ¤ Earl Sweatshirt ¤ Ms Mr ¤ Chance The Rapper
Timeflies ¤ Zz Ward ¤ St. Lucia ¤ Morning Parade ¤ Magic Man
Gringo Star ¤ Fly Union

Single Day tickets are still $65.00 for Big Guava General Admission, but April 15 they will increase to $75.00. Super Guava Single Day VIP tickets will stay the same at $175.00. The Single Day Super Guava Ticket includes all the amenities of a 3-Day VIP ticket, but for one day.

Also still on sale now is the 3-Day General Admission Pass for $165.00 and includes Free Unlimited Rides and General Admission to All Stages including the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre (seats available on first come, first served basis). And the one and only 3-Day Super Guava Pass for $499. This is the ultimate ticket to Big Guava and includes Free Unlimited Rides; Premium Reserved Seat in Amphitheatre; Preferred viewing areas for all other stages; Access to Two Super Guava Lounges with Specialty Food and Complementary Non-Alcoholic Beverages and Limited Samplings of Signature Beer and Wine; Commemorative Super Guava Laminate

To purchase tickets go to www.livenation.com, all TicketMaster outlets or charge
by-phone at (800) 745-3000. All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges.

Big Guava was created as a joint partnership between Live Nation FL and the Florida State Fair Authority to bring the biggest and best Live Music Festival to Florida and the Tampa Bay area. Hours for Big Guava are Friday, May 2: 4PM to 11PM; Saturday, May 3: 11:30AM to 11PM; and Sunday, May 4: 11:30AM to 10PM.

5th Annual Burger Beast Burgie Awards Block Party 2/1/14

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5th Annual Burger Beast Burgie Awards Block Party
Saturday, 02/01/2014 – 05:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Burgies-VerticalPoster2Esplanade Park
400 SW 2nd Street,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Webpage Link
Cost: FREE Admission, Food Prices Vary Per Food Truck

In 2009 South Florida Food Blogger Burger Beast wanted to honor the unsung heroes of the South Florida Food Scene with Awards. His “Burgie Awards”, the first of their kind were a sensation. SFL Restaurants & Food Trucks have now taken to proudly displaying their “Burgie Awards” year round. Voting for the 2014 Awards ended on Friday January 10th, 2014. The winners will be announced live at this event.

JM Lexus is bringing the 2014 Burgies to Esplanade Park in Ft. Lauderdale on Saturday February 1st. It will be the 2nd time the event takes place in Broward County. The 25 Best Food Trucks in South Florida will be on hand selling to the public a variety of great eats. Funky Buddha Brewery will have an array of Craft Beers to choose from.

There will be DJ Sets by Afrobeta & Pinchadiscos 305 as well as live music by Los Bastardos Magnificos and the Osceola Brothers Band. LIVE art by Attack the Planet and many others.

South Florida Food Trucks include former Burgie Award Winners Ms. Cheezious (Best Dade County Food Truck 2013), The Rolling Stove (Best Broward County Food Truck 2013), HipPOPs Handcrafted Gelato Bars (Best Dessert Truck 2013), Jefe’s Original Fish Taco & Burgers (Best Taco 2013), Daddy’s Grill (Best Pinchos 2011) plus 20 more.

Admission is FREE

44th annual Three Kings Day Parade to honor Rookie of the Year as the Grand Marshal 1/12/14

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44th annual Three Kings Day Parade to honor Rookie of the Year as the Grand Marshal
Sunday, 01/12/2014 – 12:00 pm –
MM_MARLINSLOGO_WBGThree Kings Parade
Along 8th Street, between 4th Avenue and 17th Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33125
Webpage Link
Cost: free

The 44th Annual “Parada de los Reyes Magos” (Three Kings Day Parade) presented by Univision Radio Miami radio stations, WAMR – Amor 107.5 FM, WAQI – Radio Mambi 710AM, WRTO – MIX 98.3 FM and Univision America – 1140 AM, will feature entertainment for all ages.

National League Rookie of the Year, Jose Fernandez, will be honored as the Grand Marshal of the 2014 Three Kings Day Parade.

Other special guests include “Despierta America” host and winner of “¡Mira Quién Baila!” Johnny Lozada and Disney’s most loved characters, Mickey and Minnie, among others. The parade will feature many popular South Florida radio and television stars as well as spectacular marching bands, exotic animals and colorful floats.

Drink Around the World Festival to Benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities 1/25/14

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Drink Around the World Festival to Benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities
Saturday, January 25, 2014, 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
DAWMiamiThe Moore Building
4040 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami Design District Miami, FL
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$85 prepaid online through January 24, 2014, at midnight.
$100 at the door.
Tickets are very limited. Ticket sales at the door subject to availability. Event is strictly 21+ Please enjoy responsibly.
Advance Tickets

Entire event is a VIP experience, all tickets include:
• Unlimited samplings of 100+ specialty drinks, cocktails, and spirits from around the world.
• Live entertainment.
• Commemorative Passport to document tasting voyage.
• Special offers from local merchants.

Drink Around the World Festival – The first annual fundraising event celebrating the diverse wines, spirits, and microbrews of the world. Proceeds from the event benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of South Florida, whose mission is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well being of children in South Florida.

The fundraising event will showcase 100+ libations from around the world, all for sampling under one roof. Designed to give every guest a VIP Experience, Drink Around the World event goers will enjoy unlimited samplings of hand-picked wines, vodkas, rums, tequilas, whiskeys, gin, microbrews and more from all corners of the world.

The 21st Annual 9 Mile Music Festival 2/15/14

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The 21st Annual 9 Mile Music Festival
9mileSaturday, February 15th, 12:30pm
Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds
10901 SW 24th Street
Miami, FL
Advance general admission tickets are $57.83 and include all taxes, fees and parking.
Special VIP tickets are available for $179.00 and include a VIP entrance, special viewing area and backstage access.
www.9milemusicfestival.com

9 Mile Music Festival welcomes Ms. Lauryn Hill on her third festival appearance this year, along with Stephen “Ragga” Marley, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, and Julian “Juju” Marley. This year’s festival also features Sean Paul, Tito El Bambino, Mavado, Chronixx, Ken Y and many other surprise performances and appearances.

The 9 Mile Music Festival has always carried a humanitarian message within its musical one and to date has collected and donated almost three million cans of food to hunger projects internationally. This year, canned food collected at admission during the festival will benefit Curley’s House. Curley’s House is a food bank that provides bulk food products to thousands of needy families and the homeless throughout Miami-Dade County. They offer job training skills and access help as well as others services.

The Annual 9 Mile Music Festival is an all day event honoring the life and philosophy of the legendary reggae star, Bob Marley. Featuring top musical acts from around the world as well as popular local performers, the 9 Mile Music Festival is one of the most successful annual music events in South Florida. People travel from around the United States, Canada and the Caribbean to attend this yearly event. Reaching across all divides and embracing an international community, the 9 Mile Music Festival draws the young at heart and encourages everyone to come together.

SAE Presents : Electric City Fest 1/11/14

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SAE Presents : Electric City Fest
saeSaturday, Jan 11, 3:00pm-11pm
Villa 221
221 NE 17th Street
Miami, Florida 33132
Facebook Link
Free Admission
18 and over welcome 

SAE institute Miami brings you a musical experience unlike any other. An outdoor music festival showcasing some of the best indie/electronic music that miami has to offer. 

Curated by SAE class of 2009 Alumni Johnny Deezal 

Performing Live :
Afrobeta 
Millionyoung
Eons
Panic Bomber
Jean Jacket
Red Channels
Dream Shore 
Cog Nomen

DJ’s :
Dude Skywalker
Ray Milian
Phaxas
Playsuit 

SAE students are welcome to participate in various aspects of the event. Please Contact Mark Samuels at SAE or Johnny Deezal for more detials.

Photographs of Moov Festival on 1/1/14

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Moov Festival took place at Bayfront Park on New Year’s Day 2014.

The MOOV festival celebrates music and the diversity of culture in the city of Miami. Therefore its lineIup consists of many genres all joining together to bring in the New Year with positive vibes and good fun. Artists from all over the globe will unite at Bayfront Park to commemorate the first day of 2014.

2014 Miami Rum Renaissance Festival 4/25/14-4/27/14

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2014 Miami Rum Renaissance Festival
MiamiRumFest2014_428April 25-27, 2014
Doubletree Hotel Miami Airport Convention Center
711 Northwest 72nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33126
Admission: $50 (or $75 for VIP access)
MiamiRumFest.com

An expanded lineup of leading, artisanal and boutique rums, VIP events, rum seminar and the World Tiki Cocktail Championships highlight 2014 Miami Rum Renaissance Festival.

The Miami Rum Renaissance Festival, the largest gathering of rum producers, professionals and enthusiasts in the world, returns to the Doubletree Hotel Miami Airport Convention Center for three days of rum tastings, seminars and festivities April 25 to 27, 2014.

Celebrating its sixth year, the 2014 Miami Rum Renaissance Festival has greatly expanded to feature more than 50,000 square-feet of exhibits and more than 80 rum producers showcasing hundreds of award-winning and notable rum brands and expressions from around the world.

“We’re expanding the size and scope of the festival again this year,” said show manager Robin Burr. “Rum producers from many more countries will participate in the exhibition. There is no better way to discover all the amazing rums that world has to offer.”

A grand tasting, expert seminars, lively entertainment and an Island Lifestyle Showcase are just a few of the experiences on tap at this year’s festival:

Grand Tasting Exhibition
The three-day Grand Tasting Exhibition will give attendees the opportunity to sample more than 200 rums from more than 30 countries around the world and mix with rum makers and rum ambassadors. A Trade-Only Preview exclusively for members of the spirits industry will be held on Friday, April 25 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at a discounted admission price of $20.00.

The Grand Tasting Exhibition will open to the public on Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at an admission price of $50.00 per day. VIP access begins at noon each day for an admission price of $75.00 per day. In addition, a three-day VIP ticket providing full access on Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. is available at a price of $150.00. Tickets are available at www.rumrenaissance.com or by calling 877-855-3378.

Rum Seminars
This year’s festival features a fantastic selection of rum seminars from some of the world’s most knowledgeable and respected personalities in cane spirits with proceeds benefiting The Museum Of The American Cocktail in New Orleans, La. Presented on Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27 during the Grand Tasting Exhibition, seminars include:
� The Wonderful World of Tiki Cocktails, by global rum ambassador Ian Burrell;
� The Discerning Qualities of Fine Spirits, by international spirits judge Bernhard Schafer;
� Cocktails in Literature, by Phil Greene of the The Museum of the American Cocktail;
� Making Falernum, by mad molecular scientist Tyler Kok;
� Lost Spirits Navy Style Rum Seminar, by Master Distiller and Blender Bryan Davis
� Rhum St. Barth Seminar, by London bar owner Paul McFadyen;
� And more…

World Tiki Cocktail Championships
Mixologists from the United States and United Kingdom will compete for Tiki cocktail immortality and bragging rights in the World Tiki Cocktail Championships sponsored by Bacardi Rum. The top Tiki cocktail bartender from each country will travel to Miami to compete before a judging panel of local and international Tiki experts and will be judged based on showmanship, presentation, execution, taste and creativity. The competition will be held throughout the week and the results announced on Sunday, April 27 at the rum festival.

Island Lifestyle Showcase
In addition to the Grand Tasting Exhibition with more than 200 rums, the festival will present a myriad of Island Lifestyle exhibits. Attendees can explore a treasure trove of cool island fashions, arts and crafts, Tiki collectables, home d�cor accessories, travel opportunities and more on Saturday and Sunday.

Rum XP Tasting Competition
The RumXP International Tasting Competition brings leading rum expert judges from around the world to Miami for this prestigious gathering. Sequestered for three days of blind tasting sessions, the International Rum Expert Panel judges’ scores will be calculated with winning rums announced at the festival’s Trade Day preview on Friday, April 25.

Rum enthusiasts from all over the world are coming to Miami to experience the ultimate rum tasting experience. “We’re seeing a great increase in travelers attending the rum festival from all the islands of the Caribbean, Central and South America, as well as Europe and Asia,” said Burr.

Miami is the number one rum market in the world. Among many world-class festivals in South Florida, The Miami Rum Renaissance Festival was voted the number one festival in Miami by Miami New Times.

International Rum Expert Panel judges from across the United States, Italy, Germany, France, Spain, England, Australia, Sweden and Holland will converge in Miami to judge rums for their annual tasting competition, awarding the best of the best with gold medals.

For information about exhibiting at the festival, please contact Robin Burr in Miami at 707-278-6736. For press information, please contact Joe Gerbino at 305-608-7419 or jpgerbino@gmail.com. Additional information about Miami Rum Renaissance can be found www.rumrenaissance.com.

Miami Design Preservation League Art Deco Weekend 2014 1/17/14-1/19/14

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Miami Design Preservation League Art Deco Weekend 2014
Friday, January 17, 2014, Noon – 11pm
Saturday, January 18, 2014, 10am – 11pm
Sunday, January 19, 2014, 10am – 8pm
artdecoOcean Drive
Miami Beach, FL
www.artdecoweekend.com
Instagram: @ArtDecoWeekend
Twitter: @ArtDecoWeekend
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#ArtDecoWeekend
#ArtDecoatPlay
#SobeShirley

This is gonna be one whoop-de-do weekend

Shakespeare said, “The play’s the thing.” The Miami Design Preservation League says play’s the theme-of the boffo Art Deco Weekend that fills Miami Beach’s Ocean Drive and all contiguous byways.

Even if you’ve been to all 36 previous ADWs, you don’t want to miss Art Deco at Play; it’s chock-a-block with new features like:
The Antique Experience in Lummus Park.
Indoor and outdoor movie venues.
A dance-worthy lineup of bands after dark playing jazz and standards of the Art Deco era.
Tours de force. Get to know “The District” on a 90-minute guided Art Deco walking tour, but don’t stop there. There are bus tours that cover more territory and more history than you can on foot. There are drinking tours and eating tours, tours of Lincoln Road Mall and of Art Deco pools, a nature tour and a pre-automobile tour. Check the schedule and sign up in advance.

All your favorites! Count on all the events you love about ADW: the Arf Deco parade and awards, the gleaming antique cars lining Ocean Drive, the booths that beckon with irresistible aromas and dazzling displays, the speakers whose expertise enlightens all things Art Deco.

The ADW Web site will help you plan. Start with the schedule for a bird’s eye view of Art Deco at Play. See what looks good, then get the details. It all begins at artdecoweekend.com, but here’s the inside scoop:
ADW is more than a street fair, and this year it gives the antique shows a run for their money. In fact, the best of the antique dealers are hosting the Antique Experience.

Two climate-controlled tents in Lummus Park at 11th Street will house “Modernism: Live on Ocean Drive” and “Antique Lifestyle: Sneak Preview for the Miami Beach Antique Show.” Look for vintage furniture, art, clothing and accessories circa 1925-1945. At 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, hear from the expert: Modernism’s Ric Emmett lectures on “Modern American Design.” Check the list of Art Deco and Antique vendors here.

Admission to events at the Antique Experience is free. The tents and a formal garden are the venue for period movies Friday and Saturday evenings. Things heat up considerably both nights when the lights go down and red-hot mama Sarah Jane and her Blue Notes turn the garden into a juke joint … or maybe a Harlem nightclub. If you can sit still, you just aren’t trying hard enough!

But play’s the theme, and that means kids. ADW brings out the kid in everyone with toys, toy talk, displays of long-forgotten toys and lots of opportunities to play. The Playground Stage at 13th and Ocean offers live entertainment for actual kids from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The film series at the Art Deco Welcome Center appeals to anyone who has ever been a kid: “The Wizard of Oz,” Shirley Temple flicks, even “Little Rascals” shorts. Also at the Welcome Center, a display of vintage toys (some of them interactive) and a gen-u-ine 1935 Christmas Day living room.

A bit more cerebral are lectures at the Wolfsonian on “Iconic Playthings with Historic Style” and “Childhood Memorabilia of the Art Deco Era.” But not too cerebral; there will be toys on hand and an opportunity to ask about that prized possession you’ve had since you were a kid.

You can even play a live version of the classic game Monopoly called “Decopoly”. Thats right, Ocean Drive will be turned into a giant “Decopoly” Board. All you need to do is pick a program guide and follow the instructions and you could win some big prizes like a Jet Ski Tour for Two or a trip to the Bahamas! Also, be sure to look for Shirley Temple at the Art Deco Weekend festival, take her photo and hashtag #SobeShirley (there will 8 of them – all different shapes and sizes). Post all eight and you could win some cool prizes!

Of course we’ve saved the best for last: The event poster, winner of the 2014 ADW poster contest, perfectly captures the spirit of Art Deco at Play. A 1930s melange of glamour girls, muscle men and gamesmanship in playful pastels, it tells you in a glance that this is gonna be one whoop-de-do weekend.

Pinecrest Gardens South Motors Fine Arts Festival 1/11/14-1/12/14

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Pinecrest Gardens South Motors Fine Arts Festival
2014 Winning Show Poster by Diana SierraJanuary 11 and 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Pinecrest Gardens
11000 Red Road
Miami, FL 33156

Pinecrest Gardens will be the stage for the South Motors Fine Arts Festival where 65 artists will exhibit their works among 14 acres of native forested wetland, tropical hardwood hammock and native cypress slough hammock.

Each artist was carefully selected to show at South Florida’s premier juried fine arts festival from a pool of close to 100 painting, mixed-media, jewelry, sculpture, photography and wearable artists.

Judging will take place Saturday, Jan. 11 in the morning in the above categories plus best in show.

World-renowned Cuban artist Humberto Benitez will be among the artists to display his work in the festival. His Cuban-themed art is a feast of passion, sensuality and indulgence brought to life by the colors of the tropics. Silhouettes, musical instruments and landscapes of Cuba seemingly move on the canvas.

“I let the canvas detect the movement,” said Benitez, who never sketches before painting and has created works as large 13 feet tall and 14 feet wide.

Other exhibitors are coming from as far as California and the mid-west.

Joan Drizin is traveling from Indiana to show at the Fine Arts Festival. She uses rusted steel, unpolished glass, rough rock and other recycled materials to create geometric outdoor art. Each sculpture is created by welding, cutting and bending iron which translates into a one-of-a-kind whimsical piece with an edge.

Homegrown and up-and-coming artist Phil Fung, whose work has been featured by President Barack Obama and Vogue Magazine, will also be featured in the arts fair. His art spotlights world leaders, comic book characters and landscapes with colorful mastery and a style that is unmistakably Phil Fung.

The best works by artists and artisans from the US and abroad will be on display and for sale along with delicious food, live music, and a Little Sprout Zone in Pinecrest’s expansive botanical gardens.

Admission is free and there will be overflow parking at Palmetto Senior High, Palmetto Middle School and Pinecrest Elementary with free shuttle service to Pinecrest Gardens.

Cutler Bay Music and Art Festival 2014 1/11/14

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Cutler Bay Music and Art Festival 2014
Saturday, 01/11/2014 – 01/19/2014 02:00 pm – 02:00 am
CUTLERBAY Cutler Bay Sports Bar & Grill
20305 Old Cutler Rd,
Miami, Florida 33189
Facebook Link
Cost: 5.00

It is that time again. Cutler Bay get ready to rock.
The 2nd Annual Cutler Bay Music and Art Festival
is going down at Cutler Bay Sports Bar & Grill Saturday January 11th, 2014 and will host 4 stages of live music, bands, arts & crafts, vendors, give-a-ways, raffles, bounce house, kids zone and more.
The festival starts at 2pm with non stop music til 2am.
Family friendly till 10pm. Kids 12 and under free. $5 cover.

Join us at: https://www.facebook.com/events/582594208442593/

Like us at: www.cutlerbaymusicandartfestival.com

Cutler Bay Fest All Stars:

Pontunes Boat Rentals Stage Outside:
2:00pm – Velvet Sun
3:00pm – Junior Diaz
4:00pm – Above The Skyline
5:00pm – Not Usual
6:00pm – Marcella Rose
7:00pm – Ricky Valido & Hialeah Hillbillies
8:00pm – SoundGlass
9:00pm – Ornimental
10:00pm – Eric Vick Band

Heaven Cycle Stage Outside:
2:30pm – Your Favorite Franchise
3:30pm – Nicole Weber
4:30pm – The Macsters
5:30pm – Graet Outdoors
6:30pm – Requiem
7:30pm – Crush Band-Florida
8:30pm – Echoes of Chaos
9:30pm – HIGH GRAVITY
10:30pm – Rite To Bare Arms

All Insurance Resource Stage Inside:
3:00pm – The Crude Brood
4:00pm – Untamed Mckenzie
5:00pm – Dre Paul .
5:15pm – Traumatize
6:00pm – Spiffy City
6:15pm – Tone
7:00pm – The Halfways
8:00pm – Ovrhol
9:30pm – DJ Dekade
9:00pm – Hybiskus
10:00pm – D.N.A. FAM 305
10:30pm – KngKtln & Kefn
11:00pm – DIRTY MONEY GANG
12:00am – One Mind
1:00am – KATABATIK

Please support our proud sponsors. Thank you.

Pontunes Boat Rental Key Largo. Located at The Doorway to the Keys, Pontunes Boat Rentals provides the ultimate Key Largo family boat rental experience. Our stellar service goes the extra mile in providing rental boats for every need! Call now!
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Heaven Cycle Inc. Parts for Harley-Davidson and so much more. 36 years at the same location with great selection, prices and service.
Call (305) 261-5002
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All Insurance Resources. Auto, Truck and Commercial.
Se habla Espanol. For a quote on all your insurance needs.
Call 305-200-1221.
Visit them at www.iinsureitall.com

Dekade DJdekade. The Official Cutler Bay Music and Art Festival DJ. Anytime you need a DJ contact DJ Dekade.
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Max Axe Guitars. Home of the pro guitarist. We have a wide variety of VINTAGE guitars, new guitars, used guitars, amps, effects/pedals, and accessories!
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For info,booking, vending and sponsorship opportunities
call 305.303.3976 & email your info to cutlerbaymusicandartfestival@yahoo.com

Checkout last year’s festival at: http://www.facebook.com/events/415489905190036/?fref=pb

The 2nd Annual Cutler Bay Music and Art Festival
Saturday January 11th, 2014 – 2pm-2am
Cutler Bay Sports Bar & Grill
20305 Old Cutler Rd
Cutler Bay, FL 33189
Hotline: 305.303.3976
www.cutlerbaymusicandartfestival.com
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Festival Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/582594208442593/

Soulfrito The Urban Latin Music Festival 2/22/14

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Soulfrito The Urban Latin Music Festival
soulfritoFebruary 22nd, 2014
Sun Life Stadium
2269 Northwest 199th Street
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
www.soulfrito.com

Featuring live performances from NAS, Don Omar, Juicy J, Victor Manuelle, Hector “El Torito” Acosta, Sensato, Plan B, Calma Carmona, DJ Camilo and DJ Enuff.

The full-day, multi-cultural celebration will be co-hosted by the popular recording artist, singer-songwriter, actress and television personality, Adrienne Bailon, together with the Dominican American presenter of Nuvo TV’s Stand and Deliver stand-up comedy show, Julissa Bermudez.

New York’s celebrated lyricist, political activist, actor and hip-hop mogul, NAS, will be performing alongside the Puerto Rican actor and King of reggaeton, Don Omar, as a tribute to the synthesis of U.S and Hispanic artistic expression that now forms part of today’s mainstream urban and pop music culture in America. Both artists will be making their inaugural concert appearance on the same stage during the nation’s 7th Annual Urban Latin Music Festival in South Florida.

Since its inception in 2002, Soulfrito The Urban Latin Music Festival has been the premier launch pad for emerging and established artists, as well as brands looking to connect with the multicultural U.S Hispanic audience that now forms today’s mainstream market. Soulfrito made an early contribution towards launching the careers of artists such as Pitbull, Wisin Y Yandel, Aventura and Kat Deluna. among others, and continues to provide an attractive platform for producers and brand partners that wish to engage second, third and fourth generation U.S Hispanics and enthusiasts of Urban Latin culture.

Town of Surfside’s 3rd Thursday Art and Entertainment Festival 1/16/14

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Town of Surfside’s 3rd Thursday Art and Entertainment Festival
Thursday, 01/16/2014 – 07:00 pm –
surfside_banner_thurs_PRINT.pdfHarding Avenue and 95 Street
Harding Avenue and 95 Street,
Surfside , Florida 33154
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The Town of Surfside will kickoff another season of 3rd Thursday’s, the town’s monthly arts and entertainment series, on January 16 at 7 p.m. This much anticipated free community event is revamped and will be featuring an array of entertainment from live music and dancing to food trucks. 3rd Thursdays takes place off 95th Street between Collins Avenue and Harding Avenue. This family friendly event is open to the public.

Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs to relax and enjoy the show or make use of the open space for dancing and mingling with neighbors and friends. The event area is also within walking distance to Surfside’s restaurants, shops, beach access and the Grand Beach Hotel.

For more information on 3rd Thursdays, to request high resolution photos, or to schedule a media interview, contact Duncan Tavares, Economic Development & Community Services Director at 305.864.0722 or at dtavares@townofsurfsidefl.gov.

MOOV Festival 1/1/14

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MOOV Festival
moovfestivalWednesday, January 1, 11am to 11pm
Bayfront Park
301 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132
Buy Tickets Online
www.moovfestival.com

The MOOV festival celebrates music and the diversity of culture in the city of Miami. Therefore its lineIup consists of many genres all joining together to bring in the New Year with positive vibes and good fun. Artists from all over the globe will unite at Bayfront Park to commemorate the first day of 2014. Below are the details for the artists who will perform at MOOV Festival.

Headlining:
The Wailers, a legendary Jamaican band who’s reggae roots promote peace, love and equality through their Rastafarian message.
Revolvr, hit the electronic music scene in 2011, and since then has already had multiple #1 tracks in the Billboard charts. His talent goes into all genres of Electronic Music including House, Electro, Progressive, Tech House.

Other Artists on Lineup:
David Puentez, began his passion for EDM in Ibiza, and later played in Stuttgart and Frankfurt on a consecutive basis. His break was in “City Beats Live”, a program in the most popular German radioIstation, bigFM where he opened for djs such Moguai and Paul Van Dyk. Nowadays he has the support of colleagues like David Guetta, Tiesto, Bob Sinclar, Roger Sanchez, Nervo and Fatboy Slim.
Stillwell, a Tech House DJ with intense melodies enough to get any crowd jumping.
Hor!zen, stands out for their Southern Swag. This band roots from the Island Kingdom of Tonga and their talent has led them to tour all over the map.
Leslie Grace, of Dominican background stands out for her bilingual bachata songs. Her song, “Will you love me tomorrow”, hit the #1 spot on Billboards Latin Radio chart.
Dayride Ritual is comprised of Michael Vaughn on lead vocals, Dave Thomas on bass guitar, David Siclari on guitar and Mike Silvo on the drums. This band of friends get their influences from artists such as, Led Zeppelin, KISS, Guns N’ Roses and Alice in Chains to name a few.
DJ Irie, a Miami native, well known as the official DJ of the Miami Heat Basketball team and for his #1 mix show on WEDR 99 Jamz.
Stiletto, a San Diego native, is well known for her tunes played on Youtube’s Electronic Music Channel Monstercat.
Jes, was signed by Tiesto’s Black Hole Recordings. Her legendary release “As the Rush Comes” with Motorcycle has made her stand out in the EDM genre.
Avenida Zero, is a Spanish popIrock band from Miami formed in late October of 2010. Their Intense lyrics, big sound, catchy chord progressions and advanced production identify their sound as one of a kind. Comprised of lead singer Lisa Abreu, bassist Raydel Fernandez and drummer Gabriel Beltran, this group will put the crowd to dance.
Droids, the longest running band on the Vegas strip, writes their own music and are also a popular cover band. Members of the band include lead vocalist and drums Terry Warren, bass guitarist and vocalist, Frank “The Godfather” Cusenza, Mitchell Sigman on guitar, keyboard and vocals and lastly, Brendan Scholz on guitar and lead vocals.
Joseph Areas, is a talented Miami based DJ/Producer, whose love for EDM has landed him success rapidly which has allowed him to provide good quality dance music across the globe.
Atrasolis, Miami producer with highIenergy tunes and deep beats. He experiments with sounds of dub step with fidget/electro that can be most readily associated with international phenomenon Skrillex. The popularity of the style has caused him to explode on the scene.
Noel Sangar, is considered Electro/Trance/ Progressive house producer and with his skills as a songwriter he has entered into popItrance sampling the entire vocal from his wellIknown anthem “No Greater Love”. Another of Sanger’s full vocal productions, “Miracle”, spent 10 weeks on the crossoverIoriented Billboard Magazine club play chart. Sangar has played all over North America, South American and Japan.
Afrobeta, started their musical voyage in 2006. This electronic duo made their debut with their EP “Do You Party” which put them on radar while exhibiting their diverse sounds. They are unmistakably a band that transcends all genre classifications while getting the crowd fired up.

International Chocolate Festival at Fairchild 1/24/14 – 1/26/14

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International Chocolate Festival at Fairchild
Sunday, 01/24/2014 – 01/26/2014 09:30 am – 04:30 pm
SONY DSCFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Miami, Florida 33156
Webpage Link
Cost: $25 for adults, $18 for seniors 65 and up, and $12 for children 6-17.

The most delectable event of the year is back! Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s three-day 8th Annual International Chocolate Festival is on Friday, January 24 – Sunday, January 26 from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and celebrates the history and taste of the beloved cacao plant. Enjoy an assortment of chocolate treats from international vendors, cooking demos by prominent chefs, lectures from chocolatiers and restaurateurs, learning opportunities for kids, and much more.

Life in Color Festival 12/27/13

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Life in Color Festival
licmiami1Friday Dec 27, 2013, 2:00PM – 1:00AM
Sun Life Stadium
347 Don Shula Dr.
Miami Gardens, FL
Purchase Tickets
Unlock Your Discount With Promo Code: AMPM
The Platinum Package (Closest View to the Stage) – $7500 minimum + Tax + Gratitude +Service Charge Permits 20 Guests
The Gold Package – $5000 minimum + Tax + Gratitude +Service Charge Permits 10 Guests
The Silver Package – $2500 minimum + Tax + Gratitude +Service Charge Permits 6 Guests

As you already know, AMPM Presents has been at the forefront of the revolution in VIP Service for large-scale EDM events for the past few years. With this kind of reputation, our guests have come to expect nothing but the best in upscale service and the best in dance music from our team.

This December 27th, we take things a little further by collaborating with our friends at Life In Color, to provide nothing but the best in VIP service for a discerning crowd, while giving them a luxurious front seat to the total sensory experience that is Life In Color Miami, and giving the Life In Color brand an exposure to the more adult AMPM demographic. Our level of service, with the experience of Life in Color – a truly astounding combination. Taking place at Sunlife Stadium, with a stellar lineup of Calvin Harris, Steve Aoki, Major Lazer, Excision, Chuckie, R3hab, Headhunterz, Dirtyphonics, David Solano, Brass Knuckles, Heroes X Villains, Etc! Etc!, Xkore, and a special live performance by 2Chainz.

Electric Wonterland Experience 12/21/13

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Electric Wonterland Experience
Saturday, 12/21/2013 – 12/22/2013 07:00 pm – 12:00 am
ElectricWonterlandExperience_ATMiami Science Museum
3280 S Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33133
Webpage Link
Cost: $20-$40

This unique fusion of science, adventure and EDM will be held inside the Miami Science Museum! The first of it’s kind, The Electric Wonterland Experience will be uniting the latest in technology and science with the hottest up and coming artists in dance music

EWE will bring the museum to life with incredible light shows and specialized themed entertainment in every room with one of a kind live performances and a special laser 3D experience inside the planetarium! Use promo code: elf and pay only$20 or promo code: santa and pay only $40 for Open bar all night

Second Annual Garden Music Festival at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden 1/6/14-1/19/14

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Second Annual Garden Music Festival at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
P1030762 P1030765 P1030781 P1030790 P1030821 P1030846 P1030847 P1030849 P1030854 P1030867 P1030907 P1030911Monday, Jan. 6 – Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road
Coral Gables, 33156
Tickets Available Online
Entry to the concerts is included with regular garden admission.
Premium Seating/Tables: $15/Fairchild members; $20/General Public
Tent Seating: $5/Fairchild members; $ 10/General Public
Lawn Seating: Free/Fairchild members; $5/General Public
Subscriptions: $35 Tent Seating
Music Up Close- Children ’S Concert: Free/Fairchild members;
Fairchild Admission/General Public
www.GardenMusicFestival.com
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Schedule:
Thursday, Jan. 9, 7pm: Opening Night Concert
Saturday, Jan. 11, 7pm: Stories Told Through Music
Tuesday, Jan. 14, 7pm: The Edge: Music That Pushed the Boundaries of its Time
Friday, Jan. 17, 7pm: Broadway in the Garden (A Benefit Concert for GardenMusic)
Saturday, Jan. 18, 10:30am: Music Up Close: A Children’s Concert
Sunday, Jan. 19, 7pm: A Jazzy Night

Set amongst the natural beauty of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, the chamber music ensemble Sixth Floor Trio takes up residence from January 6 – 19, 2014 for the second GardenMusic Festival with a full slate of diverse programs, designed and created to explode the boundaries between time and musical styles.

The Sixth Floor Trio – Teddy Abrams, Harrison Hollingsworth, and Johnny Teyssier – and the 2014 GardenMusic guest artists will perform boundary-blasting programs that range from j azz and classical to traditional folk, Broadway and Latin j azz. Four evening performances, each creatively programmed around a unique theme, complemented by an evening of Broadway and a Children’s concert, will round out this year ’s Festival.

“Our aim is to pair one of Miami’s most beautiful settings with world-class music- making, bringing together tremendously talented and engaging musicians from around the world in a schedule of programs that cross the spectrum of time and musical styles,” said Teddy Abrams of the Sixth Floor Trio. The GardenMusic Festival is a winner of a 2012 Knight Arts Challenge award from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

SCHEDULE

* Thursday, Jan. 9, 7pm Opening Night Concert As an introduction to the Sixth Floor Trio and the 2014 GardenMusic artists, this program will traverse the musical landscape with a wide range of music, from a world premiere and original compositions to traditional folk music and classical favorites like Schubert ’s Death and the Maiden and Brahms’ Piano Quartet No. 1.

* Saturday, Jan. 11, 7pm Stories Told Through Music This program will demonstrate music’s relationship with storytelling in two parts: first, the music of Schubert, Stravinsky, Strauss, and John Adams present different styles of musical narrative. Second, a set of Bluegrass and folk music led by renowned fiddler Jeremy Kittel will be a beautifully-curated j ourney of virtuosity and artistry.

* Tuesday, Jan. 14, 7pm: The Edge: Music That Pushed the Boundaries of its Time Many of the great classical works now considered standards caused riots and scandals in their time; this concert will present brilliant music that inspired audiences to listen in new ways. From ancient African drumming to the cutting-edge works of Bach & Beethoven, the program will also feature a collaboration with the Miami Beach-raised award winning visual artist Michele Oka-Doner and a world premiere by GardenMusic resident composer Sebastian Chang.

* Saturday, Jan. 18, 10:30am Music Up Close: A Children’s Concert An intimate, fun-filled hour of musical education, engagement and enjoyment for children of all ages! This presentation is free for Fairchild members and is included with regular garden admission for non-members.

* Friday, Jan. 17, 7pm Broadway in the Garden with Broadway star Morgan James Broadway star and singer Morgan James (Motown the Musical, Godspe ll) transports you through New York’s great musical eras with her extraordinary vocal prowess – merging soul, jazz, R&B, and Broadway tunes in a fresh and exciting way. Ms. James joins the GardenMusic resident musicians for this special benefit concert in the Glasshouse Café. Tickets are $150.

* Sunday, Jan. 19, 7pm A Jazzy Night This program celebrates the intersection of the worlds of Jazz and Classical music. Bartók and Ravel are paired with Jazz standards, contemporary Jazz, and Latin Jazz for a high-energy and inspiring concert that demonstrates the full creative power of the 2014 GardenMusic artists.

Pre-Concert Conversation with Artists Audience members can enj oy the performances either in the Concert Tent or on the lawn, and are invited before the 7pm performances to pre-concert programs at 6pm.

In addition to the main performances in the Concert Tent, GardenMusic will fill the Fairchild garden space with music-making throughout the festival. Visitors to Fairchild in January will experience short concerts throughout each day of GardenMusic, Random Acts of Culture, open rehearsals, and daily educational activities with the GardenMusic artists for every student that visits the Garden.

GardenMusic was created in 2012 by Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s Board of Trustees Vice President Jennifer Buttrick to bring music to the Garden for the community to enjoy amongst the backdrop of Fairchild on a Florida winter ’s night. The inaugural event brimmed over with all types of musical celebrations. Four full concerts in addition to many short-form concerts and open rehearsals were performed, along with children’s concert with a unique instrument petting zoo. Two original works commissioned specifically for the festival debuted. Actors from the City Theatre and choreographers from Miami Contemporary Dance Company joined the musicians for a staged production of Stravinsky ’s “Soldier ’s Tale.” University of Miami music students were treated to a master class, and a surprise concert by the Sixth Floor Trio as part of Random Acts of Culture for a party in Matheson Hammock Park rounded out the program.

Photographs of the Pre-Party Kick-Off at the 4th Annual Miami Taste of Brickell Food & Wine Festival on 12/12/13

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Pre-party kick-off at Mary Brickell Village for The 4th Annual Miami Taste of Brickell Food & Wine Festival on Thursday, December 12, 2013.  Taste of Brickell Food & Wine Festival will be held on February 24, 2014 and will be held at the First Presbyterian Church overlooking Brickell Key – 600 Brickell Avenue.  Tickets are on sale now, click this link to order yours www.tasteofbrickll.com.

Taste of Brickell Food & Wine Festival Mission:  “The Taste of Brickell Food & Wine Festival is a community outreach event which provides a Signature festival for the community. Our goal is to create tourism and direct visitors to our fine restaurants and shops. We create an economic impact for the area, filling Hotels and attractions.”

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DocMiami International Film Festival Kicks Off Special Screening of Documentary Film Series at Sugar Sand Park in Boca Raton 2/13/14

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DocMiami International Film Festival Kicks Off Special Screening of Documentary Film Series at Sugar Sand Park in Boca Raton
Thursday, 02/13/2014 – 05/29/2014 07:00 pm – 11:45 pm
DocNights-at-Willow1Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park
300 S Military Trail,
Boca Raton, Florida 33486
Webpage Link
Cost: $5

DocMiami International Film Festival Kicks Off Special Screening of Documentary Film Series at Sugar Sand Park in Boca Raton

Film series features eye-opening documentaries on culture and human nature

The DocMiami International Film Festival will kick off a documentary film series, “DocNights at Willow,” in the spring at Sugar Sand Park in Boca Raton. Tickets can be purchased at the Willow Theater Box Office and online.

The DocMiami International Film Festival will feature the following documentary films:

• 1 Giant Leap- What About Me? on February 13: Directed by Jamie Catto and Duncan Bridgeman, this UK documentary explores the universal complexities of human nature through music and film.
Presenting the film will be UN World Peace Representative for the Educators of World Peace, artist and author Jacqueline Ripstein. A live performance will accompany the film, featuring Boca Raton-based BMI Artist Richard Warren Rappaport and American Idol Season Four Semi-Finalist and former South Florida X-Factor Fast Pass winner Tiffany Miranda.
• Ida Haendel: This is My Heritage on March 20: Written and directed by Christine Jezior, the film is an honest account of growing older from the perspective of one who is considered one of the finest violinists of the 20th century.

• Giselle Brodsky, Director of the Miami International Piano Festival, will introduce this incredible film, joined by internationally-renowned violinist, the eponymous Ida Haendel. Ms. Haendel has been a Miami resident for over twenty years.

• The Lion of Judah on April 17: Written and directed by Matt Mindell, the film tells the story of Holocaust survivor Leo Zisman who leads a group of young adults on a journey back to Poland and through humanity’s darkest period.

• In the Footsteps of Willie Sutton on May 29: Directed by Boca Raton resident, Rich Gold, the film chronicles America’s most famous bank robber of the 20th century who escapes three times from maximum security prisons. The film follows this gentleman bandit’s criminal career that spans over four decades.

Award-winning filmmaker Rich Gold will present his film, accompanied by Derek Garcia, SyFy channel’s Season 3 finalist of the reality show “Face Off.”

“We’re thrilled to bring the international world of documentary filmmaking to the City of Boca Raton,” said Monica Rosales, Executive Director and Co-founder of DocMiami. “Our non-profit film festival is dedicated to promoting the art form of documentary film making at a local, national and international level.”

“We are very excited to partner with DocMiami to bring this new film series to our audience,” said Stacee Lanz, Special Event Coordinator at Sugar Sand Park Community Center. “The Willow Theatre is the perfect venue to premier these films because of its intimate size and central location in the heart of Boca Raton.”

Tickets are $5.00 per film and can be purchased at the Willow Theatre Box Office at Sugar Sand Park Community Center at 561-347-3948, or online at: www.willowtheatre.org. Each film begins at 7:00 pm, and the films are not yet rated, so adult supervision is required.

To learn more about DocMiami International Film Festival, visit www.docmiami.org.

Palette Miami Festival 2/8/14

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Palette Miami Festival
February 8, 2014, between 3 and 9 PM
5700 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, Florida
palettemiami.com

For all those looking to have a great time while celebrating their city, culture, flavors, and much more, this event is the best option. The festival will mean tasting the delicious food from the best local restaurants in Miami, for only $3 a plate, extraordinary pork roast and paella for the VIP guests, complementary tasting of Wynwood Brewing Beer and Hiro Sake, local Miami artists, a funny bright Kids Corner featuring face painters, balloon sculptor, popcorn and cotton candy, and live music by famous bands (Pelvis, Birdman’s Clambake, Jay Blue Band, and Cover Band U2 by UV). Then, for more entertainment, there will be Tarot readers, a caricature artist, Polynesian dancers, street performers, acroyoga acrobatics, Papa John’s Pizza Dough Tossing Contest, and a raffle benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs.

The wide range of food and beverages will be provided by well-known restaurants and bars in the Biscayne area, varying from Mediterranean to Mexican to Japanese to Italian cuisine, such as Pride and Joy Bar B Que, The District, Mina’s Mediterraneo, Baru Urbano, Bar Louie, Machiya, Fish Fish Restaurant, Bar and Market, Obba Sushi Bar & More, Papa John’s Pizza, Cinebistro, Lime Fresh Mexican Grill, Raja’s Indian Cuisine, Pizza Pazza, Go To Sushi Japanese Food, 3 Chef’s Chinese Restaurant, Andiamo Brick Oven Pizza, Lost & Found Saloon, I Love Pizza, Dogma, Latin Café 2000, and Alaska Coffee Roasting & Co.

The great media sponsor of the festival is Biscayne Times. Rums of Puerto Rico, Marlin’s, Hiro Sake, Car 2 Go, Wynwood Brewing Company, Samuel Adams Boston Lager, and Aloha Hula are the sponsorship partners. All those going to the event will be able to visit and shop at the vendors that will be present there: Navarro Discount Pharmacy, Miami Vapors, 4 Paws Only, The Pet Mode Grooming, Bethany M. Jewelry Design, Berber Trading Company, Trio Yoga Studio, and Dade Recycling.

Because this event is mainly about the Miami community, charity is a significant part of it. Thus, the Palette Miami Festival will make a direct donation and 100% of all raffle ticket proceeds will go to Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami Dade. Desiring to help children and teenagers and provide them with the necessary resources to succeed in life, these clubs have been offering services since 1940, such as character and leadership development, career preparation, health and life skills, cultural arts, sports and recreation.

In addition, the fantastic Palette Miami Festival offers volunteering opportunities to all those wanting to be involved in this marvelous event and give something back to their community.

Casting calls and auditions for the 2014 Florida Renaissance Festival 1/11/14

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Casting calls and auditions for the 2014 Florida Renaissance Festival
Saturday, 01/11/2014 – 01/12/2014 11:00 am – 05:00 pm
IMPROVerished-PlayersStudio One
800 N.W. 57th Place,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33309
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Casting calls and auditions for the 2014 Florida Renaissance Festival – Deerfield Beach and Miami shows. The Deerfield Beach show will take place at Quiet Waters Park on weekends from February 8, 2014 to March 16, 2014. The Miami show will kick off on the weekend of March 29, 2014 at Cauley Square Historic Village until April 13, 2014. More information on the Florida Renaissance Festival: www.ren-fest.com.

AUDITION

NOTES: Please prepare a one-minute monologue and a 32 bars up-tempo Broadway song to sing acapella. Actors must have weekend availability and flexible schedules.

WHEN: Saturday, January 11 and Sunday, January 12, 2014. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for both days.

How to Apply:

Email betty@ren-fest.com or Call 954-771-7117 to reserve your audition spot. Must provide 1) full name, 2) email address, 3) telephone contact number, 4) date & time preference. Please bring a headshot photo and resume.

Virginia Key Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance 2/20/14-2/23/14

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Virginia Key Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance
Thursday, 02/20/2014 – 02/23/2014 09:00 am – 02:00 am
miami-logo-final-4Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
4020 Virginia Beach Dr,
Miami, Florida 33149
Webpage Link
Facebook, Twitter & Instragram: @GrassRootsMiami.
Tickets are very moderately priced, with day passes ranging from $25-$40.
Adult 4-Day Tickets are $100 in advance, $120 at the gate.
Youth ages 13-15 are just $20 per day or $50 for 4-Days, with Kids 12 & under Free.
Tent Camping Passes are $25 per night or $50 for 4-Nights. Vehicle Camping Passes, which include a tent pass are $50 per night or $100 for 4 Nights. Any vehicle larger than 21ft and cars towing campers are considered RVs and priced at $150.
Volunteer opportunities are still available in trade for free tickets.

Virginia Key Grassroots Festival of Music, Art & Dance has unveiled this year’s line up! The GrassRoots Festival will be returning to Historic Virginia Key Beach Park in Miami, Florida, February 20th – 23rd, 2014. The festival will be celebrating its third anniversary with the most impressive and diverse lineup to date. The Festival will also feature a Sustainability Fair, Yoga, Tai Chi, Live Art, Music Workshops, Dance Workshops, and Children’s Activities .

4 days, 4 stages, and over 50 bands.

Onsite camping is available.
A limited number of tickets are available now for $90. See website for camping options.
Virginia Key GrassRoots Festival Artist Announcement:
ChocQuibTown
The Del McCoury Band
Oliver Mtukudzi & The Black Spirits
Sie7e
Donna The Buffalo
MC Yogi
John Brown’s Body
Monsieur Periné
Locos Por Juana
Suénalo
Keith Frank & The Soileau Zydeco Band
Spam Allstars
Toubab Krewe
…and many more!

Returning for its 3rd year, The Virginia Key GrassRoots Festival of Music, Art & Dance presents its most ambitious and diverse program lineup yet. The 4-Day Festival offers something completely different than any other festival or event in Florida. Highlights include performances from over 50 bands from across the globe, yoga & healing arts workshops, a huge Kids Village, live art & installations, music & dance workshops, camping on the beach, and much more. From February 20th through February 23rd the Historic Virginia Key Beach Park sets the stage for an interactive event filled with participatory experiences for all ages to enjoy.

An incredibly diverse and culturally rich musical lineup creates the Festival’s foundation. The programming includes Latin Grammy Award-winning Afro-Colombian group ChocQuibTown, Zimbabwe’s national treasure and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Oliver Mtukudzi & the Black Spirits, The most awarded Bluegrass legend of all time The Del McCoury Band, Latin Grammy Award-winning Best New Artist Sie7e, Trail-Blazing Americana mainstay Donna the Buffalo, current Reggae chart toppers John Brown’s Body, plus tons of hometown heavy-hitters like Spam All-Stars, Locos Por Juana, DJ Bill Kelly, Suenalo, and Elastic Bond. A full listing of bands ranging in genre from Cajun to Electronic, Roots Rock, Latin Pop, Country, Hip-Hop and beyond can be found at http://virginiakeygrassroots.com/music-art/performer-lineup

The Virginia Key GrassRoots Festival is full of activities for kids and families. The Kid’s Village offers free art projects, musical workshops, story time, kids’ yoga, a playground, games and all kinds of creative exploration all day long! Children ages 12 and under are admitted to the festival for free.

The event is in many ways a ‘lifestyle festival’ with a holistic approach to entertainment that engages all of the senses. In partnership with the Zen Village of Coconut Grove, the Festival’s Healing Arts Area offers daily workshops in various lineages of Yoga, meditation, Tai Chi, traditional dance, healing drumming, and more wellness practices. Practitioners of various healing modalities such as massage, Reiki, reflexology, and more offer their services throughout the day in a lovely shaded grove along the water.

Festival-goers have the opportunity to engage with legendary musicians and instructors at numerous Music and Dance Workshops. Musical workshop highlights include; World Drumming, Banjo & Fiddle, and Native Flute. Dance workshops for all levels take place prior to performances in the 10,000 square foot wood floored Dance Tent, including Bachata, Salsa, and Zydeco instruction. At Miami’s Scratch DJ Academy Booth, participants of all ages can try their hand at DJ-ing with instruction from world-renowned DJs and teachers.

Environmental sustainability and ecological preservation are at the heart of the event. The Sustainability Fair & Expo is an interactive model of engagement between South Florida businesses and festival attendees. Over the course of the weekend Green Businesses, featuring sustainable services and products work alongside non-profits to promote a sustainable future for Miami. There will be solar demos, bio-diesel education, urban farming workshops, and more. The Festival also has a mission of creating Zero Waste, with recycling and compost stations setup throughout the event. Biking to the festival is encouraged! Half-priced Sunday tickets are available for all who arrive by bicycle and numerous bike-centric activities are offered throughout the weekend.

The GrassRoots organization is deeply committed to building relationships in the community. The cornerstone of these local partnerships is the Roots in the Schools collaborative outreach program. In the week leading up to the event, The Virginia Key GrassRoots Festival brings musicians into local schools for musical performances, classroom presentations, workshops, hands on experience and cultural enrichment. The program’s goal is to promote the creative health of young people, foster arts appreciation, and provide an opportunity for them to connect with the inspiring world of music. Please take a minute to view a short highlight video from last year’s program offerings; http://youtu.be/8eTbyKStR_0

Held on the pristine sands of the Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, camping is available on the main festival grounds, just steps from the sparkling Atlantic Ocean. Virginia Key is a short ride from downtown Miami, but is quiet and secluded from the hustle and bustle of the city, creating the perfect setting for this one-of-a-kind festival. Tent camping and Vehicle Camping are available. Campers can come stay for single nights or all 4 nights of the festival.

FusionMia 12/3/13-12/8/13

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The Fusion MIA Fair and GREY GOOSE Vodka are combining efforts during Art Basel for a first-time display of African and Latin artists taking place in the heart of Wynwood, December 3 – 7, 2013.

First Look – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Opening
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013
Fusion MIA Fair/Grey Goose Vodka Lounge
Wynwood/Mana Village District
NW 2nd Avenue & NW 22nd Street
Miami, FL
6:30 p.m. Blue Carpet and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
8:00 p.m. VIP Reception
The festivities begin with a Blue Carpet ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by former city commissioner Michelle Spence-Jones, who will pay special tribute to the global achievements of African-American and Caribbean artists. An invitation-only audience of state and local officials, VIPs, celebrities and media will get an exclusive peek at Fusion MIA’s gallery, as well as the Grey Goose Vodka Lounge. The evening highlights the Fusion that exists between music, art, fashion and film. Guests will be served Grey Goose-infused cocktails and French cuisine.

Miami Fashion Week- Women Who Rock Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Fusion MIA Fair/Grey Goose Vodka Lounge
Wynwood/Mana Village District
NW 2nd Avenue & NW 22nd Street
Miami, FL
5:45 p.m. Blue Carpet VIP Reception
7:00 p.m. Event Begins
Jones Magazine and Miami Fashion Week host a star-studded event that celebrates the art of fashion and salutes women who have passionately overcome obstacles while pursuing crafts and careers that have enriched their communities. A pre-launch to Miami Fashion Week, the event will feature avante garde fashions from designers, Art of Shade, Julian Chang, Viviana G for Petit Pois, Fabrizio de Castro and Tanya Maria. Live musical performances and an awards presentation will be a part of this memorable evening, as will delectable treats from today’s hottest celebrity chef and Grey Goose signature cocktails that Rock!

Art of Music Holiday Reception Private Event
Thursday, December 5th, 2013
Fusion MIA Fair/Grey Goose Vodka Lounge
Wynwood/Mana Village District
NW 2nd Avenue & NW 22nd Street
Miami, FL
5:45 p.m. Blue Carpet VIP Reception
7:00 p.m. Event Begins
Join the Ted Lucas Foundation and the Miami Foundation for the 4th Annual Holiday Reception and Awards Ceremony honoring the Circle House, the Overtown Jazz Music Project and Miami Symphony Orchestra Maestro Eduardo Marturet. Enjoy an evening of magical music and holiday cheer with a special performance by Sebastian Mikael and the Miami Symphony, while feasting on tantalizing treats from a Celebrity Chef and holiday cocktails from Grey Goose.

Miami Global Caribbean Fusion Brunch
Friday, December 6, 2013, 10:00 a.m. to Noon
Little Haiti Arts & Cultural Center
212 NE 59th Terrace
Miami, FL
Visual artists from Haiti, Jamaica, the Bahamas, the Dominican Republic and other Caribbean nations join Caribbean consul generals and international leaders for a mixer brunch that will highlight the culinary artistry of Celebrity Chef Wendell Price. Grey Goose’s Celebration signature champagne cocktail will be served during the brunch.

Fly Live Mural Painting by Trek 6
Friday, December 6, 2013, 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Fusion MIA Fair – Front Entrance of Tent
Wynwood/Mana Village District
NW 2nd Avenue & NW 22nd Street
Miami, FL

GREY GOOSE Vodka Awards Dinner Private Event
Friday, December 6, 2013
Fusion MIA Fair/Grey Goose Vodka Lounge
Wynwood/Mana Village District
NW 2nd Avenue & NW 22nd Street
Miami, FL
6:30 p.m. Blue Carpet VIP Reception
8:00 p.m. Event Begins
On Friday, December 6 the venue will be transformed into an ethereal white setting with celestial-themed touch points 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. Iconic artist Ed Clark will be honored for his incredible body of work.

Fusion Friday Night Live!
Friday, December 6, 2013, 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Fusion MIA Fair/Grey Goose Vodka Lounge
Wynwood/Mana Village District
NW 2nd Avenue & NW 22nd Street, Miami, FL
Jill Tracy and Friends Only In Miami: The Runners
12a.m. Mick (Boogie), D-Nice and The Runners
Fusion Friday Night Live!  Jill Tracey presents a great night of music and art with South Florida’s #1 for today’s hits and oldies HOT 105, co-host Tamara G starring Big Brooklyn Red and Friends! We’re broadcasting live with James T, sipping cocktails courtesy of Grey Goose; all highlighted by art featuring some of Miami’s best and brightest!

Grey Goose Vodka Lecture Series
Saturday, December 7, 2013, 11:00 a.m. thru 12:30 p.m. – Lecture
Fusion MIA Fair/Grey Goose Vodka Lounge
Wynwood/Mana Village District
NW 2nd Avenue & NW 22nd Street, Miami, FL
Moderated by MSNBC Correspondent Dr. James Peterson. A conversation with Betye Saar iconic Grey Goose Vodka award winner.
2:00 p.m. thru 3:30 p.m. – Art of Life
From 11 a.m. thru 12:30 p.m., an iconic artist will share his encyclopedic knowledge of the art world during a panel discussion. The discussion will be followed by a screening of The Art of Life, movie.

Fly Live Mural Painting by Chro Boogie
Saturday, December 7, 2013,3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Fusion MIA Fair – Front Entrance of Tent
Wynwood/Mana Village District
NW 2nd Avenue & NW 22nd Street, Miami, FL

Fusion Live
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Fusion MIA Fair/Grey Goose Vodka Lounge
Wynwood/Mana Village District
NW 2nd Avenue & NW 22nd Street, Miami, FL
Elevation – Live Performance
7:00p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
10p.m.-11p.m. SZA (Top Dawg Entertainment, label-mate of Kendrick Lamar)
11p.m.-12a.m. Tiny Hearts
12a.m. DJ Waajeed
The evening will highlight a memorable group out of Chicago known as Elevation. Spending an evening with Elevation is to embark on an adventure incorporating components of theater, art, video and live-music improvisational performances. The main thrust of Elevation is to expose fine art practices to a social environment that explores and expedites events, art parties in homes, school activities, community centers, galleries, as well as, traditional exhibition halls. Elevation uses painters, musicians, fashion designers, DJs, sculptors, videography installations, dance and spoken word. It presents these artists in solo performances, workshops, and in unique curated multi-arts collaborations. The purpose is to inspire everyday people to dialogue and experience art-making of every genre, as well as in unique collaborations of the various forms. Elevation creates one-of-a-kind gatherings and art parties that make the arts relevant and useful to various communities throughout the world. In doing so, it elevates and inspires participation in the creative process. This is Elevation!

Photographs of Miami Reggae Festival at Peacock Park on 11/23/13

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Miami Reggae Festival at Peacock Park on  Saturday, November 23, 2013.  What a wonderful event; the music was amazing along with the great crowd, food and vendors what a great event.

The Reason:  “As Rockers Movement move forward, we begin a new element to feeding the world vision as needs of the poor increase at home and abroad. Countries and cultures amass daily more stress, starvation, inhumane conditions, whilst at home wasted resources and manpower needed to address worldwide starvation depend on votes and self-gratification. It’s not merely hunger, it’s starvation and the world feels it. Because of you, our audience, Rockers Movement give hope to those in desperate need. You do something bold each time, you join us in support to end extreme hunger and poverty. As Nelson Mandela said it’s not natural it is man made and we can end it. We can overcome it by acts of human kindness. Your ongoing support extends a hand of fellowship and encouragement to those whose lives are touched by your donations and consideration. As our effort to represent you, the Rockers Movement audience continue worldwide, we do our part in Miami with our call to action on November 23rd with the Miami Reggae Festival. Our sincere thanks to those who have so thoughtfully provided your ongoing gift of support and understanding your aid in leaving a legacy of love to last for generations. On behalf of all who have helped, thank you. We look forward to a continued partnership as we seek to bring benefactors and recipients to a closer union. From the bottom of Rockers Movement hearts…THANK YOU so much. One Love, One Heart, One Aim, One Destiny. Keep on Rocking!”

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Buskerfest Miami 12/13/13

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Buskerfest Miami
Friday, 12/13/2013 – 05:00 pm – 10:00 pm
buskerfest-2Downtown Miami
Metromover Inner Loop,
Miami, Florida 33133
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Explore Downtown Miami through art, music, food and transit!

This December 13th, from 5 – 9pm, local bands from all over South Florida will be performing sets at each of the eight downtown inner loop Metromover stations. Hop from station to station and revel in the diversity of both the local music scene and historic Downtown Miami! Track your travels with a complimentary “passport” available from our volunteers at any station and collect stamps for a chance to win awesome prizes at our closing raffle.

Then at 9pm, join all your fellow Buskerfest Miami! attendees in Bayfront Park at the Tina Hills Pavilion where the Spam Allstars* will close out the night with one of their signature bring-the-house-down sets!

Buskerfest Miami! is a project of Whereby.us, a community organization that plans and executes small projects to improve greater Miami.

Miami Book Fair International 2013 11/17/13-11/24/13

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Miami Book Fair International 2013
November 14-24, 2013
Miami Dade College – Wolfson Campus
300 Northeast 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33132
www.miamibookfair.com

Street Fair Hours: Fri., Nov. 22 – Sun., Nov. 24: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Street Fair Admission: Fri. Nov. 22: FREE FOR ALL; Sat., Nov. 23 – Sun., Nov. 24: $8 / 13 to 18 and over 62: $5 / 12 and under: FREE

The Fair, in its 30th year, will open Sunday November 17th with the popular Evenings With… series, featuring six nights of readings and discussions with noted authors from the United States and around the world.

On Friday, the Street Fair gets under way. The highlight of the Street Fair is the Festival of Authors, with more than 350 authors reading and discussing their work, including the Latin American and Spanish authors who participate in the IberoAmerican Authors Program. Thousands of South Florida schoolchildren will help kick off the Street Fair, making the trip downtown Friday to hear authors and participate in Children’s Alley activities, including theater, arts-and-crafts, storytelling and readings by children’s book authors. Comics and graphic novels are once again featured, with the school of comics on Friday and a new section just for kids and teens, as well as presentations over the weekend by renowned graphic novelists and illustrators.

During Street Fair weekend, more than 250 publishers and booksellers exhibit and sell books, with special features like the antiquarians, who showcase of signed first editions, original manuscripts and other collectibles.

The Miami Book Fair is more than a great festival, it’s a community brought together by shared passions — a passion for books and reading, and for making South Florida a great place to live, work, play and learn. We are extremely proud to help create this event alongside our never-tiring Book Fair team, the 1500 volunteers who bring their bright smiles and goodwill, the hundreds of authors (and others!) who share their talent, and the hundreds of thousands of people who pour into downtown Miami every November to enjoy it all. Thank you!

Jingle Bell Rock Winter Music Festival 12/13/13

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Jingle Bell Rock Winter Music Festival
Friday, 12/13/2013 – 06:00 pm – 02:00 am
jingle-bell-rock-dj-oski-tobacco-road-a-jpgTobacco Road
626 South Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link
Cost: 10

The 5th Annual Jingle Bell Rock Winter Music Festival. Going down Friday December 13th, 2013 at Tobacco Road with 25 bands on 3 stages, live music, DJs, Dominoes & Poker Tables, Toy Drive, $100 Santa Costume Contest, Vendors, Raffles, Give-a-ways and much more. All for a good cause.

Each band will play one holiday song their set, in their own style plus their original music

The festival starts at 6pm with drinks for only $2 for 102 minutes. Free till 9pm. 21 & up. $10

Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1427853490767252/

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Located next to Tobacco Road!!!
Brickell Smoke Shop is your one stop shop for glass pipes, water pipes, hookahs, vaporizers, tobacco, cigars, and much more!
13 SW 7th St.
Miami, Florida 33130
(305) 967-8187
http://www.brickellsmokeshop.com/
Like them now at:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brickell-Smoke-Shop/218780918262365

Brickell Smoke Shop, presents
An Official DJ Oski Show.

Jingle Bell Rock All Stars

Upstairs Cabaret Stage:
10pm • Ekkoz
11pm • Static On The Line
12am • Junior Diaz
1am • People Watch

Outside Patio Stage:
DJ Digitall Digit
8pm • Lil Miss Florida T H
9pm • Hybiskus
10pm • DaniMo
11pm • Rite To Bare Arms
12am • Behind_The_Houses
1am • The Glass Bottles
130am • Bottles Belafonte

Outside Parking Lot Stage:
DJ Oski Gonzalezi
830pm • The Von
9pm • Yovanni Medel
930pm • Graet Outdoors
10pm • Scott Becker
1030pm • Riot Agents
11pm • Nicole Weber
1130pm • Phineas J. Whoopie
12am • Sicksdot Sanchez
1230am • Jack Stevens Band
1am • Cubita Da Poet of DNA FAM
130am • 7 Seas

Inside Main Bar:
11pm-4am • Deejay Smooth

We are collecting new toys for kids in need for the holidays. Your donation will go to a great cause and directly help a family in need for the holidays.

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Help some dogs in need as well!
Xtreme Rescue
We are a non profit extreme rescue located in Homestead Florida.We take the worst of the worst , we battle to save the ones no one wants. I’m not here so sweet talk anyone , its all about the dogs.
Info at: xtremerescueinc@yahoo.com

Mailing Address for Donations:
Xtreme Rescue Inc
PO Box 900703
Homestead FL 33090
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If you would like to play, be a vendor or sponsor
this wonderful event please email your info to jinglebellrock@yahoo.com and call 305.303.3976.

Jingle Bell Rock
Winter Music Music Festival
Friday December 13th, 2013 • 6pm-2am
Tobacco Road• 626 South Miami Ave • Miami, FL
Info hotline: 305.303.3976
Email: jinglebellrock@yahoo.com
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1427853490767252

Fashion Avenue- Christmas Fashion Bazaar event 12/14/13

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Fashion Avenue- Christmas Fashion Bazaar event
Saturday, 12/14/2013 – 12/15/2013 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
fave_inviteMilander Auditorium
4800 Palm Avenue,
Hialeah, Florida 33012
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

Fashion Avenue is an annual Christmas Bazaar featuring the latest apparel, jewelry, and accessories as well as ongoing fashion shows, a beauty bar and much more. This event will be held for the first time at its new and renovated location at the Milander Center for Arts & Entertainment.

With the holidays just around the corner this will be a great opportunity for vendors and local artist to sell to those last minute Christmas shoppers. If you are interested in being a vendor, you can still register here: http://fave.missmodesty.net. Vendor slots will be closing soon and space is limited.

Moksha Art Fair 2013 12/4/13-12/7/13

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Moksha Art Fair 2013
mokshaDecember 4-7, 7:00pm-4:00am
7Th Circuit Productions
228 NE 59 St
Miami, FL 33137

“Return To The Dreamtime”
Advance Discount Tickets
website

The 2013 Moksha Art Fair coincides with Art Basel Miami Beach, a city-wide, world-class art expo. This premier showcase features an eclectic array of visual art, live music and distinctive presentations.

The 5th Annual Moksha Art Fair “Return to the Dreamtime” refers to Aboriginal mythology that aligns consciousness and communal connections through plants, animals, locations and certain tribal rituals. This year we are honored to welcome back Alex Grey, Allyson Grey, Mark Henson and other national and international artists for exclusive exhibits, panel discussions and live painting. In addition, we will feature a tribute to Terrence McKenna and the 20th Anniversary of his ground-breaking presentation of Alien Dreamtime.

The Moksha Art Fair is a nexus for local and international visionary artists, collectors and admirers to explore the inner dimensions of creativity through art and music. The term “Moksha” translates to “liberation” and “enlightenment”. The Moksha Family Arts Collective is comprised of established and emerging artists, musicians, performers and technicians. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to share in the experience and be part of the magic!

We invite you to attend the entire event: artist lectures, panel discussions, gallery exhibitions and multi-media performances throughout the week.

Miami Reggae Festival 11/23/13

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Miami Reggae Festival
Saturday, November 23, 1:00pm-11:00pm
Peacock Park
2820 McFarlane Rd
Miami, FL 33133
www.rockersmovement.com

The Miami Reggae Festival and its organizers, Rockers Movement, have partnered with the non-‐profit organization TECHO to raise funds, food and awareness for residents living in poverty. The November 23rd event held at Coconut Grove’s Peacock Park will unify Miami’s diverse community through music while donating a portion of all ticket proceeds plus food collected at the event to aid Dade County residents living in poverty.

Music has always had the power to unite and inspire humanitarianism. “The Miami Reggae Festival takes it to the top, offering the highest quality of performance, political ambience and service to community available anywhere, “ says Carole Boyce Davies, Writer & Cornell University Professor of English and Africana Studies. “Truly international in orientation, there is no other place where one can experience such a rich presentation of the best in reggae talent. Miami proves again, this time through its Reggae Festival, that it is the place to be for the internationalizing of Caribbean culture.”

In reflection of South Florida’s diverse cultural heritage, the Miami Reggae Festival brings together music from around the world including Stephen Marley from Jamaica, Tiken Jah Fakoly from Africa’s Ivory Coast, Cultura Profética from Puerto Rico, Natiruts from Brazil, Midnite from St. Croix USVI, Gondwana from Chile, and many more -‐ a full musical lineup is below.

Attendees of the Miami Reggae Festival are asked to bring non-‐perishable and canned food items for donation in observance of Thanksgiving. The rations collected at the event will be organized that night by TECHO volunteers and immediately re-‐ distributed the following day to families in need in Coconut Grove, Overtown and Liberty City by artists, volunteers, and staff members of TECHO and Rockers Movement.

Subsequently, a portion of proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to TECHO -‐ a youth led non-‐profit organization at work in 19 countries including Latin American and the Caribbean. Through the joint work of families living in extreme hardship and youth volunteers, TECHO seeks to overcome poverty. “Rockers Movement will amplify our message and continue to scream that Miami is committed to overcoming poverty,” says Nicolas Berardi, US CEO of TECHO. To date, the organization has mobilized more than half a million youth volunteers and built over 3,000 houses for families living in Latin American slums.

Rockers Movement, in association with Fertile Earth Foundation, Unity is Change, Dade Recycling, Artecology Organization & Lady Green Recycling, is proud to promote the Zero Waste Initiative at Miami Reggae Festival. In a committed effort towards sustainability, the Reduce, Reuse, & Recycle model will be implemented to prevent trash and organic materials from going into landfills and incinerators, thus diverting over 20 tons of waste and greatly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The festival will also work food vendors to collect edible food items to feed people and food scraps to feed animals.

Miami Reggae Festival is a family-‐friendly event featuring an artisan village of visual arts and handicrafts; various culinary vendors; an “Artecology Experience,” offering interactive games for kids about sustainability, healthy living seminars and workshops, including AEROGA ® Yoga in the Park, meditation, and dance; plus drum sessions, a bike valet, and so much more.

Tickets for Miami Reggae Festival are currently on sale and can be purchased online and through various South Florida locations. General admission tickets are $45; VIP tickets are $75 and include access to a VIP lounge with private bathrooms. Kids 12 and younger are free when accompanied by a paid adult. In the spirit of unity and service, Miami Reggae Festival is offering free admission before 3 pm to all attendees who contribute two or more non-‐perishable food items.

Miami Reggae Festival is made possible with the support of the Miami-‐Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

Performing at Miami Reggae Festival:
Stephen Marley (Jamaica)
Tiken Jah Fakoly (Africa’s Ivory Coast)
Cultura Profética (Puerto Rico)
Natiruts (Brazil)
Midnite (St. Croix USVI)
Gondwana (Chile)
Black Slate
Carroll Thompson (United Kingdom)
Bachaco (Venezuela) Causion (Antigua)
Don One Musical Showcase (Jamaica)
Cornerstone Sounds (Cuba)
DJ Majestic (Trinidad & Tobago)

Mad Hatter Arts Festival 11/16/13-11/17/13

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Mad Hatter Arts Festival
November 16-17, 2013
Coconut Grove

The Mad Hatter Arts Festival celebrates its 9th year with a return to The Barnacle and along the sidewalks of Main Highway. This juried event features artists of all types of media. Chalk It Up! the street painting will be nearly on Commodore Plaza. Street painting dates to the 16th century Italy when artists traveled from town to town transforming streets in to temporary art galleries. This truly ephermeral art form is experiencing a 21st century renaissance. The theme is Through The Looking Glass.

As always, music is a highlight of the Mad Hatter, plus there is a participatory drum circle, various hat contests to enter, and activities for kids of all ages. Food will be available for purchase from The Barnacle Society’s concession stand or venture into the Village for drinks and treats at participating restaurants and eateries. Return with a picnic to The Barnacle on Saturday evening when the gates reopen at 6pm for a special screening of the classic, Alice In Wonderland. Movie begins at 7pm with no entry after 7:15. Movie tickets are $5 per person for ages 6 and over; $3 for ages 2-5 and free for ages under 2.

The Mad Hatter Arts Festival is a fun, zany art and music festival, held each autumn in the historic village of Coconut Grove, located on lovely Biscayne Bay. “The Grove” has a deep Bohemian history of quirky artists and musicians. In fact, the name of the festival draws its inspiration from a popular 1970s song Coconut Grove written by John Sebastian of the internationally famous group, the Lovin’ Spoonful.

The two-day event celebrates its ninth year on Saturday, November 16 and Sunday, November 17, with artists exhibiting on the grounds of The Barnacle Historic State Park and on the sidewalks along Main Highway. Other components of the Festival can be seen around the Grove. Bring your friends, bring your family, and join the fun “…in Coconut Grove.”

Miami Launches “Uniendo La Familia” Fan Appreciation Campaign 11/23/13

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Miami Launches “Uniendo La Familia” Fan Appreciation Campaign
Saturday, 11/23/2013 – 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Sun Life Stadium
2269 NW 199th St,
Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The University of Miami’s Athletics Department will kickoff its “Uniendo La Familia” (Uniting the Family) 365-day fan appreciation campaign with a daytime event on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at Sun Life Stadium. During the celebration of the UM football team’s last at-home game of the season against the University of Virginia, the Miami Hurricanes will celebrate with an on-site concert featuring radio host celebrity, DJ Laz (DJ 106.7FM), and popular artist, MAFFIO, along with pre-game activities appropriate for all ages.

27th Annual Festival of the Trees 11/21/13

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27th Annual Festival of the Trees
Thursday, 11/21/2013 – 06:30 pm – 09:30 pm
SAVE-THE-DATE-Blue-EmailCoral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Ave,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Webpage Link
Cost: $70, group rates available upon request

FIU’s annual Festival of the Trees is a South Florida tradition. The event unites the region’s premier design professionals in this celebration of the holiday season’s shapes, colors, light and poetry. It showcases the unique creativity of the community by engaging local, nation and international designers in the design of holiday trees made from every imaginable material.
This year, the Festival focus is on supporting cultural diversity through design that represents the holiday spirit, and does not have to be a tree. Designers will be awarded in the following categories:
Most Elegant
Most Creative
Most Illuminating
Most Progressive
Peoples Choice (ballots by guests)
The trees are also auctioned at the event, and became holiday decoration by the winning bidders

Fall Orchid Festival at Fairchild Garden 11/15/13 – 11/17/13

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Fall Orchid Festival at Fairchild Garden
Friday, 11/15/2013 – 11/17/2013 09:30 am – 04:30 pm
SONY DSCFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Miami, Florida 33156
Webpage Link
Cost: $0-25

Step into an orchid wonderland at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s first-ever Fall Orchid Festival from Friday, November 15 – Sunday, November 17 from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The Garden will be filled with numerous orchid vendors, workshops, food and live music. The centerpiece of the festival is the “Orchids of the World” juried show and exhibit presented by the American Orchid Society (AOS) and Orchid Society of Coral Gables that will fill Fairchild with breathtaking displays and arrangements.

Still unsure of what to give your friends and family this holiday season? Orchids make wonderful gifts and can brighten up any living or working space. Browse the vast selection of varieties sold by local and international vendors to find the perfect orchid for your loved ones.

Botanical Bazaar 11/24/13

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Botanical Bazaar
botannicalSunday, November 24, 2013, 11:00am until 4:00pm
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Dr
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Register Online

Support your local economy and find everything you need in one place at the Botanical Bazaar, Sunday November 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This FREE annual fair held in the Garden features local artisans selling botanically themed and plant-derived wares such as body scrubs, candles, handmade paper, flowers and more. This year also features a local band playing live music and a farmer’s market.

The farmer’s market features fresh breads, jams, honey, granola, herbs, and salad greens from SoFla foodie favorites such as Zak the Baker and Laurie’s Pantry. There will also be a yoga class at 1 p.m. in the Banyan Room with a live DJ and food trucks selling hot lunchtime munchies. Leashed pets are encouraged.

Please help us improve this free event by RSVPing through the “get tickets” link above. For more information or to apply as a vendor call 305.673.7256 ext. 201 or visit www.mbgarden.org.

Grovetoberfest 2013 at Peacock Park

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Grovetoberfest is Always a Wild Pleasure

by Ari Kane.

Beer is fun! Beer drinkers are usually chill and when you put them all together at a festival, it almost always equates to a gay ole time. Miami Beer fests are great ways to break away from the uppity restaurant and club scene and get trashed with legit, down-to-earth, jovial people. Grovetoberfest returned to Coconut Grove for its third year in a row hosting over 200 great beers from across the world and over 7,000 attendees . In addition to kick ass beers and patrons, there was also the Kitchen Lab where attendees learned from award-winning chefs how to cook with beer and a Beer Tasting 101 hosted by FIU’s vaunted Beer Academy. The VIP section had a scrumptious rotation of food and special VIP beers.

While we were not fortunate (or degenerate) enough to taste every beer we will share our Top 11 (because top 10 is sooo played out), from order of “utter adulation” to “we like it.” :)

(Note to readers: we do not like bitter IPAs but prefer unique, exotic and flavorful beer):

1) Funky Buddha Brewery Blueberry Cobbler  Delicious and fucking creative, Funky Buddha is one of our fave brewers EVER.  You can find spots that host their exquisite beer on their website. The Blueberry Cobbler Ale is a copiously, blueberried glass of goodness, generously dosed with real vanilla beans, quality imported cinnamon, and — of course — whole fruit. Could not agree with their description more “A sip is akin to a bite of fresh baked blueberry pie.”

2)  Funky Buddha Brewery More Moro Blood Orange IPA These guys took the fabled and adored IPA and made it so much better. A moro is an American varietal of blood orange that has deep, crimson red flesh and a mellow citrus flavor. Their More Moro IPA piles on the “moro” for an overload of ripe, fresh blood orange flavor. Deeply citrusy and fruity, with a hop-forward nose, sticky malt body, and long grapefruit hop finish. Thank You, Funky Buddha.

3) Schofferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen– This beer is just utterly superb, Schofferhofer grapefruit is a unique combination of sparkling wheat beer and refreshing tangy fruit juice. Mix of 50% Schofferhofer wheat beer and 50%  grapefruit juice. So damn good.

4) Cisco Brewers The Grey Lady This wheat beer is fermented with Belgian yeast and brewed with fresh fruit and spices. It is a unique ale that emits a complex, earthy nose and a soft, mid-palate maltiness with hints of tropical fruit. Dry and spicy, truly a great beer.

5) Terrapin Rye Pale Ale– Made with five varieties of hops and a generous amount of specialty malts, it offers a complex flavor and aroma that is both aggressive and well balanced – a rare find among beers that contains a great and unique taste.

6) Holy Mackerel Panic Attack-  So flavorful, A Belgian style ale with a subtle hint of spice clocking in at 10%. Eye popping flavor from a blend of Canadian malted barley, Goldings hops, and a unique flavorful Belgian yeast strain. Unfiltered, unpastuerized and with just a hint of spice this beer is meant to be savored slowly so as to enjoy the aroma as well as the taste. Vintage dated, excellent now but even finer with 2 years age.

7) Wild Blue Blueberry Lager-  Not quite a beer but soooo smooth and delicious. Wild Blue is brewed with a complex blend of two- and six-row barley malt, classic Aroma Hops from the Willamette Valley in the Pacific Northwest and German hops from the Hallertau region in Bavaria. It is blended with all-natural blueberry syrup made from real blueberries, giving the beer a balanced blueberry flavor and pleasant aroma.

8) Harpoon Brewery Pumpkin UFO-  We do love our pumpkins, beers, soup, coffee, ice cream….This beer is a blend of spices that really hits the palate. A malt combination provides a smooth body and slightly sweet flavor, which balances perfectly with the earthy notes derived from the pure pumpkin.

9) Old Chub Scottish Ale-  Brewed with loads of Scottish barley and malted grains and a tad of beech-wood smoked malt. Has a smokey flavor with hints of cocoa and coffee. Pretty damn good.

10) Ommegang Belgian Pale Ale– This libation is a smooth pale ale with notes of citrus and tropical fruit that is refreshing without blowing you away.

11) Inlet Brewing Co. Monk IPA-  More Belgian then Indian, this was a solid and smooth tasty concoction.

Grovetoberfest is always so much fun and we can not wait until The Sprung Spring Beer Festival in March.

See you there Beeroholics ;)

 

Art Fest at Doral 11/15/13-11/17/13

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Art Fest at Doral
Friday, 11/15/2013 – 11/17/2013 06:00 am – 12:00 am
Postcard-FrontCarlos Albizu University
2173 NW 99th Ave 
Miami, Florida 33172
Facebook Link
Cost: Free

ART FEST @ DORAL celebrates its 10th Anniversary. Delegations from several countries, as diverse and exotic as India, Serbia, Ecuador, Mexico, Nicaragua, to name just a few, are travelling to the Art Fest @ Doral to exhibit works by special invitation from Art Fest Founder Noel Santiesteban. Distinguished personalities will be honored on opening night during a private cocktail party. A jury committee will award top prizes in each category. This year’s selection of artists will be chosen work in mixed media, painting, photography, digital art, printmaking & drawing, watercolor, fiber, jewelry & metalwork, sculpture and wood.

The festival is presented by the Rotary Club of Doral, an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.

Sixth Annual Downtown Miami Riverwalk Festival and Boat Parade 11/16/13

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Sixth Annual Downtown Miami Riverwalk Festival & Boat Parade
card final for print satNovember 16, 2013, from 10:00am- 4:00pm.
Downtown Miami
315-335 S. Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33131
Free Admission

miamiriverwalkfestival.com

This special multicultural event allows our local residents and visitors to explore and interact among the local arts and culture vendors, while also showcasing the unique surroundings at the mouth of the Miami River. This event will celebrate the revival and renaissance of Downtown Miami.

This Years’ Special Event Features:

This year’s featured region-Latin America (8 countries), Spain, Puerto Rico
Food Tasting Featuring Cuisine provided by area restaurants, chefs and caterers at the “Gourmet Latin Chef Cook- off”
Boat parade with watercraft from local government agencies on the Miami River led by the U.S. Coast Guard
Parade of Pageantry of Greater Miami’s Best
Children’s section featuring painting, arts & crafts, clowns and balloons
Very nice Give-a ways and Door Prizes all along the beautiful Miami Riverwalk.
This year’s event theme: “Viva Florida 500”

South Miami Art Festival 11/2/13-11/3/13

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The 42nd Annual South Miami Art Festival
ArtFestLogoNovember 2-3, 2013.
72nd Avenue (Sunset Drive)
downtown South Miami, Florida
Cost: Free

This is by far the biggest Chamber South event! We have over 50,000 visitors who come through the Art Festival over the course of the two days. Celebrating our 42nd year on the quaint streets of downtown South Miami, this juried fine art show featured nationally recognized artists and is a favorite annual event for residents and visitors alike.

Miami Ribfest 2013 11/1/13-11/3/13

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Miami Ribfest 2013
Friday-Sunday, November 1-3, 2013
ribfestZoo Miami
12400 SW 152nd St
Miami, FL 33196
www.miamiribfest.com

Admission:
Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 – Free Admission
Saturday, Nov. 2 – Sunday Nov. 3, 2013:
$10 General Admission
$20 Ribfest/Zoo Miami Combo
$75 VIP Experience
Admission is free for children 3 and under
Purchase Tickets Online
Parking is free

Prize-winning barbecue is the main feature of this three-day barbecue cook-off and festival with local and national ribbers competing for best ribs, chicken, brisket, pork and sauce. Ribfest includes great live music from local artists providing a rockin’ soundtracks. In addition to great barbecue and live music, Ribfest will include a farmers market, children’s activities, arts & crafts and cooking demonstrations.

Schedule:
Friday, November 1, 2013. 4:00 p.m. — 9 p.m.
Free Entry and Free Sides with the Purchase of a Half-Rack, or Whole Rack of Ribs. DJ streaming music

Saturday, November 2, 2013, 11:00 a.m. — 9:00 p.m.
All-Day Southern & Classic Rock concerts
Seven National Ribbers
Beer-Inspired Cooking Demonstrations and Pairings beginning at 12:30 p.m. at the Chefs Corner
Celebrity Judging Takes Place
Kiss Country’s Darlene Evans broadcasting live from noon to 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 3, 2013, 11:00 a.m. — 7:00 p.m.
All-Day Country Music concerts
Seven National Ribbers
Beer-Inspired Cooking Demonstrations and Pairings beginning at noon at the Chefs Corner
Thunder Country’s Dougie Hitchcock broadcasting live 10 a.m. – noon

Throughout the weekend, you can also enjoy: Farmers Market, Hay Rides, Arts & Crafts Vendors, Photo Opportunity, VIP Experience, Zoo Miami admission, and much more.

Ribbers:
Big Boned BBQ Co., Charleston, SC
Pig In or Pig Out, Wichita, KS
Porky ‘n Beans, Parma, OH
Skin & Bones, Arcadia, FL
Uncle Bubs, Westmont, IL
Blazin Broncos. Parma, OH

(VIP Experience includes: General Admission; VIP meal (½ rack of ribs, baked beans, cole slaw and dinner roll); 6 Beers from an expanded craft/seasonal beer selection to include Blue Moon Pumpkin Harvest, Batch 19, Blue Moon Rounder, Crispin Cider, Fox Barrel Pear, Linenkugel Orange, Third Shift and Blue Moon Short Straw; Event koozie; shaded lounge area; and comfort station restrooms.)

73rd Annual Ramble Festival at Fairchild 11/8/13 – 11/10/13

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73rd Annual Ramble Festival at Fairchild
Friday, 11/08/2013 – 11/10/2013 09:30 am – 04:30 pm
SONY DSCFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Miami, Florida 33156
Webpage Link
Cost: $25 for adults, $18 for seniors 65+, $12 for children 6-17, and free for members and children 5 and under

Join in on a Fairchild and South Florida tradition at the three-day 73rd Annual Ramble Festival at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Every year since 1940, the Ramble Festival has brought the whole community together for a grand garden party featuring plant sales, antiques, jewelry, rare books, art, a tea service, and a farmers market. Stop by Design:Fairchild, the green design and furniture show displaying pieces made from reclaimed and recycled materials, and make sure to check out the wood turners, ceramic, jewelry, and embroidery guilds to see in person how their handcrafted items are made. Don’t miss the sounds of the 100-year-old Dutch Waterpoorter street organ – a true sight to behold – in the Bailey Palm Glade.

2014 Miami Amazing Pet Expo 5/10/14

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2014 Miami Amazing Pet Expo
Saturday, 05/10/2014 – 10:00 am – 06:00 am
Miami Airport Convention Center
,
777 Northwest 72nd Ave., Florida Miami 33126
More Info Link
Cost: Free

Bring your pet to the Miami Amazing Pet Expo! Sat, Saturday, May 10, 2014, from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, INDOORS at Miami Airport Convention Center with Free Admission and $5 parking. Check out a special appearance by SHORTY ROSSI (and his pit bull, Hercules), star of ‘Pit Boss’ on Animal Planet, 165 + PET-FRIENDLY EXHIBITORS, live demos, LOW-COST VACCINATIONS, giveaways, DISCOUNTS on your favorite pet products, contests, RETAILERS and much more FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Plus a MEGA-ADOPTION event with 300+ pets available.

Howl-O-Ween 10/27/13

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Howl-O-Ween
Sunday, 10/27/2013 – 12:00 pm – 05:00 pm
Howl-O-WeenPinecrest Gardens
11000 Red Road,
Pinecrest, Florida 33156
Webpage Link
Cost: $3 Adults, $2 Children, Under 2 Free

Enjoy a Halloween “prequel” with a day full of activities for everyone
in the family especially your four legged friends. The celebration
begins with a Pet Fair featuring pet adoption agencies, vendors, and
all kinds of fun activities for dogs, kids and grown-ups too. The day
ends with a costume parade for humans and pets alike, and a dog
costume contest with wonderful prizes. Parking is free!

CANCELED Wynwood Halloween Music Carnival 10/25/13-10/27/13

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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED
Wynwood Halloween Music Carnival
wynwoodcarnivalWynwood Village
318 NW 23 St
Miami Fl 33127
Ticket Link

First time in Miami, Wynwood brings a full house music carnival weekend complete with Midway rides and a Zombie Zone After Party!

Incredible DJ line-up! Be a part of the excitement!

Wynwood Halloween Carnival brings a full house music carnival weekend complete with midway rides and a zombie zone after party .

Halloween Party Of The Year, Hourly Surprises, Circus Performers, Special Guest DJs

Scary Movie Theater, Body Painting Etc.

As the night get closer the zombie and freaks start coming out, all along with great music, lights, food, dance, rides, games, and surprises.
The Halloween party that should not be missed

For VIP Tables Call/Text 786-216-8633
All VIP Tickets have free access to after hour zombie house music party VIP lounge area

Third Annual Grovetoberfest

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Yesterday, the Third Annual Grovetoberfest took place at Peacock Park in Coconut Grove. Grovetoberfest is dubbed “Miami’s Beer Festival” and I must say they nailed it! Lots of beer, and beer from great breweries, local and national. You can read my recap on my DailyBeerReview.com blog, but I wanted to share my collection of beer t-shirt photos with you here.

Rock The Ocean Tortuga Music Festival 4/12/14-4/13/14

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Rock The Ocean Tortuga Music Festival
TortugaMusicFestival2013_MainStage.jpeg copySaturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13, 2014
Fort Lauderdale Beach Park
1100 Seabreeze Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
www.tortugamusicfestival.com

HUKA Entertainment proudly announces the return of Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival.

Tortuga Music Festival, produced and promoted by HUKA Entertainment, is a two-day music festival on the beach featuring nearly two dozen of the hottest artists in country, rock and roots music. Created together with the Rock the Ocean Foundation, the event serves to celebrate the festival’s ocean side setting while raising awareness of issues impacting the world’s oceans and supporting marine research and conservation.

Multiple award-winning recording and performing artists Luke Bryan and Eric Church will be hitting the beach this spring as headliners when Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival returns to the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach Park in Florida on April 12th and 13th. Joining headliners Luke Bryan and Eric Church will be Hank Williams Jr., Dierks Bentley, Brantley Gilbert, 38 Special, Parmalee and Eric Paslay.

As tens of thousands of fans enjoy the sun, songs, sand and surf at the unique oceanfront event, Bryan and Church will be joined by fellow first-wave lineup artists including San Francisco multi-platinum act Train, nine-time Grammy Award winner Sheryl Crow, country chart-topper Billy Currington, rock, folk, reggae and funk beach fusion pioneers Slightly Stoopid, reggae legend Ziggy Marley, powerhouse vocalist Brett Eldredge, folk singer-songwriter Brett Dennen, inventive roots rockers Delta Rae, “Chillin’ It” singer and celebrated songwriter Cole Swindell, Nashville rockers Moon Taxi, genre-jumping septet The Revivalists, folk/funk band White Denim, “Helluva Life” hit-maker Frankie Ballard, Paste’s Best of What’s Next sibling duo Brothers Osborne, “How She Rolls” singer Chase Rice, “Booze Cruise” hitmakers Blackjack Billy, modern folk rockers Sons of Fathers and blues-infused rock band Quaker City Nighthawks. Additional top-name talent will be revealed in the coming weeks.

“We’re incredibly excited to announce our return to the legendary white sands of Fort Lauderdale’s premiere beach,” says HUKA Entertainment co-founder and CEO A.J. Niland. “We’ve been fortunate to have the support of not only the community and fans but a tremendous response from artists as well, all of which is going to make us bigger and better in 2014.”

“When I first dreamed a few years ago of an event that would celebrate the ocean via music, I never imagined it would turn into one of the leading music festivals in America,” adds Rock The Ocean founder Chris Stacey. “Fort Lauderdale Beach on the majestic Atlantic Ocean is the perfect setting to remind everyone why the preservation of our waterways and marine life is so important.”
Niland says 2014’s Tortuga Music Festival lineup will feature a lineup similar to its inaugural year, where over 25,000 festival attendees enjoyed headliners Kenny Chesney and Eric Church along with The Avett Brothers, Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite, Jake Owen, Lynryd Skynyrd, and many more.

“I can’t imagine a better lineup in our first year than the one we had,” says Niland. “But we’re dedicated to making sure our next bill is even more impressive, if that’s possible, and have already confirmed top-caliber artists for 2014.”

Anchored by live music performances across three stages, the centerpiece to Tortuga Music Festival is its Conservation Village, curated by Stacey, where over 20 organizations dedicated to marine research and conservation will provide interactive, educational experiences for festival patrons.

Stacey notes that the Conservation Village will likewise offer premium content in its sophomore outing, after featuring such notables as The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, Shark Savers, Sea Turtle Oversight Protection and nineteen other exhibits in year one. “Guy Harvey is a rock star in his own right, and it was such a pleasure to have him here in 2013 signing autographs and meeting fans in the village to discuss conservation” says Stacey. “That’s a hard act to follow, so we’re pulling out all the stops this time around.”

Additionally, in 2013, festival-goers were encouraged to collect garbage at the event site to minimize the festival’s impact on the environment. “Over 1,000 bags were filled with waste by fans in our first year, which tells us that our cause is as important to music and ocean lovers as it is to us,” says Stacey.

“One thing we heard repeatedly this year from both the artists and the fans was how much fun everyone had with their feet in the sand and the sound of the waves blending with the music,” says Niland. “That makes it hard to forget who the true headliner of our event is – the ocean – and what we can do to make sure it returns every year.”

Twitter: @FestivalTortuga
FB: www.facebook.com/TortugaMusicFestival

Tobacco Road’s 101st Anniversary Bash 11/8/13

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Tobacco Road’s 101st Anniversary Bash 11/8/13
Friday, 11/08/2013 – 06:00 pm – 05:00 am
tobacco-road-101-anniversaryTobacco Road
626 South Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: 10

Tobacco Road, “Miami’s Oldest Bar” is celebrating their 101st Anniversary on Friday November 8th, 2013 and is throwing a major Bash with the legendary New Orleans band Dumpstaphunk featuring Neville Family Ivan Neville and Ian Neville.

The Bash pops off at Happy Hour with free drinks for 101 minutes starting at 6pm and never stops til 5am. Also on this amazing line up are: The Spam Allstars, Earphunk, Jimmy Lewis of Superunloader and Tobacco Road’s very own Eric Vick Band.

Pre-sale Tickets are on sale now at Tobacco Road for only $10. For more info call 305.374.1198 or visit www.tobacco-road.com. You can also rsvp on Tobacco Road’s

St. David’s Carnival 10/24/13-10/27/13

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St. David’s Carnival
Saint_David_carnival_1013_FlyerSmallSt. David Catholic Parish
3900 S University Dr
Davie, FL 33328
(954) 475-8046
www.saintdavid.org.

Fall Fun, Food, and Live Entertainment at St. David’s Carnival

St. David Catholic Church, in Davie, announces its’ annual Fall Carnival featuring rides, an international food court, live entertainment, Country Store, rides and games, and more. Come hungry and join in on the fun for all ages!

Unlimited ride bracelets are $20.00 per day, or purchase a four day ride bracelet for $50.00. Special rates apply with an advance purchase, available at the Church, before 6pm October 24, 2013. The Media and Community are welcome.

The weekend’s entertainment includes live music by:
Oct 24 at 6:30 pm: Wayne L – Musical Fun Show
Oct 25 at 7:00 pm: The Rock Bottom Band
Oct 26 at 1:00 pm: Angelo Caruso
Oct 26 at 3:30 pm: Broadway Kids
Oct 26 at 7:00 pm: The Decades
Oct 27 at 1:00 pm: The St. David Children’s Choir
Oct 27 at 2:00 pm: B Sharp Quartet
Oct 27 at 3:00 pm: Robbie Hazen
Oct 27 at 7:00 pm: Fire and Ice

Over 100 local sponsors have contributed to this event. Great sponsorship incentives plus all businesses/sponsors are announced on St. David radio. Call (954) 475-8046 to know more.

Zoo Boo 10/26/13 – 10/27/13

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Zoo Boo
Saturday, 10/26/2013 – 10/27/2013 11:00 am – 04:00 pm
Zoo_boo_W_LOGO_WhiteBKGDZoo Miami
12400 SW 152 Street,
Miami, Florida 33177
Webpage Link
Cost: Free with zoo admission

Included with zoo admission, families and kids ages 12 and under are invited to trick-or-treat in costumes, participate in costume contests, watch special performances, make Halloween crafts, see our wild animals get their Halloween goodies, and more! Music and games with fun prizes will be provided by Radio Disney AM 990 and The Coast 97.3 FM.

Zoo Boo! is included with paid zoo admission of $15.95 per adult and $11.95 per child (ages 3 – 12) plus tax. Save money and time, buy your tickets online. Children under two, Zoological Society of Florida members, and parking are free.

 

Spooky Zoo Nights 10/25/13 – 10/26/13

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Spooky Zoo Nights
Friday, 10/25/2013 – 10/26/2013 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Spooky_Zoo_W_LOGO_BKGDZoo Miami
12400 SW 152 Street,
Miami, Florida 33177
Webpage Link
Cost: $10.95/person; $9.95 for zoo members

Spooky Zoo Nights, an after-hours family event. The $10.95/person in-park admission ($8.95 for zoo members and $9.95/person online at www.zoomiami.org) features Dr. Wilde’s Creepy House, spooky tram rides, ghoulish carousel rides*, and chilling story-telling. Goodies and roving street theatre will add excitement to the pathways.

*Ghoulish carousel rides are an additional fee

Miami International Map Fair 2/8/14 – 2/9/14

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Miami International Map Fair
Saturday, 02/08/2014 – 02/09/2014 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
Dealers-MarketplaceHistoryMiami
101 West Flagler Street,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: $5 for HistoryMiami members. $15 for Non-Members

Explore the largest map fair in the world! At the Miami International Map Fair presented by HistoryMiami, you can explore, peruse and purchase antique maps from some of the finest map dealers in the world. Learn about cartography through a series of lectures by experts in the field and enjoy special events held throughout the weekend.

Taste of Peru 2013, our 4th consecutive year 11/2/13

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Taste of Peru 2013, our 4th consecutive year
Saturday, 11/02/2013 – 11:30 am – 11:59 pm
Peruvian Ceviche with King PrawnTrump Building Doral
4400 NW 87th Ave,
Doral, Florida 33178
Webpage Link
Cost: $20 at the door

This 4th year festival will bring together many chefs from local Peruvian restaurants as well as renowned Peruvian chefs from abroad. Drinks such as the famous “Pisco Sour”, peruvian signature drinks and Peruvian beers will be available. We will be hosting exhibitors of Peruvian products and services including tourism, hospitality and more. There will be live entertainment, music performers, folkloric dance shows, fashion shows, art exhibits, food contests, and the after dance party.

Come and experience why TASTE OF PERU 2013 is a unique experience!

2013 Savor the Season Food and Wine Festival 11/16/13

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2013 Savor the Season Food and Wine Festival
Saturday, 11/16/2013 – 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Savor-the-Season-logo-FBBrickell World Plaza
600 Brickell Avenue,
Miami , Florida 33131
Webpage Link
Cost: $100

Savor the Season is Brickell World Plaza’s annual semi-formal food and wine festival showcasing Miami’s most exciting restaurants, a spectacular selection of wine coming together to benefit several local non-profit organizations including the Humane Society of Greater Miami, the University of Miami’s Crohn’s and Colitis Center and UM-NSU Center for Autism & Related Disabilities.

This community event provides guest with a brilliant opportunity to usher in the holiday season under the stars and take part in 600 Brickell’s grand countdown to light up its signature 40-foot Christmas wreath. Guests will start off the evening enjoying holiday classics and then rock out the rest of the night with The Big Tasty ­– one of South Florida’s hottest acts.

Coral Gables Third Annual Burgerliscious Festival 11/7/13

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Third Annual Burgerliscious Festival
Thursday, November 7, 2013, from 6pm – 10pm
Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park
Coral Gables, FL 33134

General Admission: $60, includes 6 “slider burgers” and two Samuel Adams beers.
VIP tickets: $125, include unlimited “sliders”, two Samuel Adams beers, early VIP admission access and commemorative swag.
Tickets online

Bonafide burger aficionados will be able to sink their teeth into gourmet burgers dreamed up by more than twenty of Coral Gables’ premier restaurants. Our burger bonanza also kicks-off Miami Live Music Month (www.livemiamimusic.com), a premier program of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau. Entertainment will feature Mad World Orchestra and DJ Mayner.

The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce and Samuel Adams have partnered for a third year to present this mouth-watering burger event. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will also benefit the Coral Gables Community Foundation to help support small business programs.

“Burgerliscious was inspired by the very best in burgers and to remind everyone that food can be both flavorful and fun – as well as a reason to gather as a community,” said Mark A. Trowbridge, President and CEO of The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. “Our burger festival is designed to continue to position Coral Gables as a foodie mecca, no matter your style, budget or gastronomic cravings. It is about more than meat and cheese and bacon and toppings; it is about the culinary experience.”
“I’m thrilled to be a part of the 3rd annual Burgerliscious festival. We want to showcase the Gables very own premiere restaurants to the community. As this festival grows each year, this is one you don’t want to miss out on,” said Wayne Eldred, owner/operator of Tarpon Bend Raw Bar & Grill.

Participating Coral Gables restaurants include (to date):
· The Bar
· The Café @ Coral Gables | Books & Books
· Christy’s Restaurant
· The Eating House
· Fritz & Franz Bierhaus
· La Santina Wine & Tapas
· Morton’s the Steakhouse
· Pincho Factory
· Prieto’s Restaurant – Regency Hotel Miami
· Roc Kat Ice Cream Co. LLC
· Seasons 52
· Shake Shack
· Shula’s 347 Grill
· Swine Southern Table & Bar
· Tarpon Bend Raw Bar & Grill
Meat alternatives (veggie and fish options) will be available for those with restricted diets.

BURGERLISCIOUS is sponsored by Sam Adams, South Motors BMW, the City of Coral Gables, Brown-Forman Beverages, Jack Daniels, Credomatic Merchant Services, Logistical Outsourcing, Inc. and The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce.

Aventura Mall Chocolate Festival 10/6/13

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Aventura Mall Chocolate Festival
Sunday, 10/06/2013 – 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Aventura-Mall-Chocolate-FestivalAventura Mall
19501 Biscayne Boulevard,
Miami, Florida 33180
More Info Link
Cost:

Aventura Mall plans to break the Guinness World Record for the Largest Chocolate Mousse at its annual Chocolate Festival on Sunday, Oct. 6 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Executive Chefs Rick Chiavari from Turnberry Ocean Colony and Danny Malone from Turnberry Isle Miami will lead the effort of beating the current 313 pound world record, while raising funds to benefit the Children’s Craniofacial Association.

Aventura Mall shoppers will have the opportunity to witness the record-breaking attempt and also taste the colossal dessert once it’s complete. Plus throughout the day, visitors will be delighted by elaborate chocolate displays and sweet treats from some of South Florida’s most popular restaurants and chocolatiers. A special kids chocolate station, exciting raffle prizes and more surprises will provide entertainment for the entire family.
Visitors can tantalize their taste buds and help raise money for the Children’s Craniofacial Association by purchasing tickets at the event ($1 each ticket or $10 for 13 tickets) and exchanging them for treats.

Chocolate Festival participants include BC Café/Tacos, Churro Mania, Clarabelles, Crepemaker, Dolce Peccati, Fireman Derricks Pies, Florida International University, Ft. Lauderdale Art Institute, Mariners Sand Country Club, Munchcakes, P.A.C Pastries (Vegan, Gluten-free), Porto Vita, Sugar Yummy Momma, Sweet Tooth, The Daily Melt, Turnberry Isle Miami, Turnberry Ocean Colony, and Veggie Express (Vegan).
Chocolate Festival is sponsored by Ann and Ari Deshe Foundation, BC Café, Gym Kidz, Hercules, Mark Gordon Foundation, and New York Bakeries.

Friends of Nature Festival 11/9/13-11/10/13

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Friends of Nature Festival
Saturday, 11/09/2013 – 11/10/2013 06:30 am – 11:59 pm
NEW-FLYER-FRONTHistoric Virginia Key Beach Park
5055 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
Webpage Link
Ticket Prices
GA 2 Day Pass -$100
GA 2 Day Pass at the door- $150
GA 1 Day Pass- $65 (beginning September 20, 2013)
GA 1 Day Pass at the door -$80

VIP 2 Day Pass – $300
VIP 2 Day Pass at the door- $350
VIP 1 Day Pass $170 (beginning September 20, 2013)
VIP 1 Day Pass at the door- $200

Friends of Nature Music Festival (FON FEST) aims to raise awareness about saving the planet through two days of spectacular music, food, entertainment and a wide variety of activities as well as exhibitors. FON FEST will welcome thousands of attendees with the purpose of raising environmental awareness and promoting companies that have green initiatives. Unlike many music festivals, it will source all power from natural sources such as solar, bio-fuel and natural gas generators as well as ensure all products sold remain true to the Festival’s eco-friendly mandate. It will also allow a free platform for several foundations to promote their mission to save the planet. The festival is one of the first comprehensively eco-friendly, interactive music festival to happen in Miami. Ines Galindo and Oscar Diaz, Co-Owners of Eyeness Productions and Co-Founders of FON FEST, along with Festival organizers aim to set the standard for other festivals and events by encouraging environmental protection and sustainability. Every year, the Festival will donate a percentage of the sold tickets to organizations dedicated to protecting the environment. This year, FON FEST’s beneficiary is the Oceanic Preservation Society, best known for producing the award winning film The Cove.

The lineup consists of musicians from all over the world with performance styles that will create a unique experience at FON FEST.
Matisyahu (Headliner on Saturday, November 9)
Café Tacvba (Headliner on Sunday, November 10)
Aaron Lebos Reality, AdiX, Afrobeta, Angel Roman, ArtOfficial, Bachaco, Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime, Bertioga, Chris Roxx, COCODRILLS, Crystal Cadillac, Dinosaurs N’ Disasters, DJ Royale, DJ Vadim, Dub Fx, Dumme Jungs, Easy Star All-Stars, Elastic Bond, EPHNIKO, Escort, FiLiBuStA, Flight Clvb, Free like me, Gil Montiel, Hundred Waters, Idrin, Jahfe, Jason Vernau, Kēvens, Kings of Prussia, KnuckleHead, Krisp, La Vida Bohéme, Lanzallamas, Laura of Miami, Llamabeats, Locos Por Juana, Luis Ponce, Miami On Beat, Mike Pinto, Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich & Fussible, ODM, Off Orbit, Omniscient, Palenke Soultribe, Panic Bomber, Razihel, Sabo, Sanabria, Savy Fontana, Shangri-Lá, Slomo, South Rakkas Crew, Spoonbeach, Telekinetic Walrus, Timothy Brownie, Uma Galera, Universal Citizens, Urban Rebel, We Are Scientists

Also participating at FON FEST is Red Cup Nation, a multifaceted company that focuses on pop culture and all things college. Having perfected the college party scene, Red Cup Nation will be hosting the Red Cup Nation Beach Party. Musicians performing at the Red Cup Nation Beach Party include Clips x Ahoy, DJ Kurr, DJ Volume, and Blunts Over Everything. To learn more about these artists, please visit Fonfest.com/red-cup-nation.

FON FEST is proud to host the winner of Cozi TV’s Next Great Family Band, a new series featuring 15 family bands competing to join the ranks of iconic family bands such as The Jackson 5, Van Halen, and The Osmonds. With the help of music industry experts and show viewers, the chosen band will earn the title of the “Next Great Family Band” and kick off the series’ tour at FON FEST.

Full Comedian Line-Up: Brooks Wheelan, Dan St. Germain, Emily Heller, Forrest Shaw, Helen Hong, James Adomian, Jermaine Fowler, Josh Gondelman, Kevin Barnett, Matt Braunger, Mike Lawrence, Nikki Glaser, Oni Perez, Ron Funches, Ryan Stout, Ted Alexandro

Fon Fest Activities & Workshops
1. Experience Twin Hearts Meditation and MCKS Pranic Healing: Green living starts with our thoughts. Be attuned with the harmonious energies of this world and bring harmony to your surroundings. If your body needs to heal, visit FON FEST. Come and experience pranic healing, the ancient science and art of healing that utilizes prana (life energy) to heal physical, emotional and mental ailments. You can also start your morning at FON FEST with one-of-a-kind meditation that helps to achieve happiness, improve relationships, and give a heightened sense of intuitive ability, not to mention that it promotes well-being. It will leave you with a relaxed feeling. Join us in meditation before the concerts start or experience the benefits of pranic healing during the day while enjoying the ocean breeze on the Historic Virginia Key Beach Park.

2. Eco-xisting / RE-MEMBER: What about those days where all we did was trade our talents and goods for a smile and fresh vegetables from the earth? Come and learn environment design, ecological engineering, ecological design, and help develop sustainable agriculture and self-maintained agricultural systems modeled from natural ecosystems. Find ways to go back to the basics of human survival by improving our modern ways through remembering our true nature. (Composting – Recycling – Conscious Cosmology – Essential Permaculture – Urban Farming – Raw Food Lectures – Make your own Kambucha & Kava)

3. Natural Instinct / RE-UNITE: Where do we come from? Who are we? What are we made of? and What are we doing here? We may not be able to answer all these questions, but we certainly have a good idea on how they work! The Art of Science & Spirituality combined into one eternal knowledge that is carried out through our DNA. A way to remember how creation came about, it’s purpose, the way it works and how it allows us to manifest our own reality, balance and center our vibrations to resonate in an enlightened frequency. Come and activate your inner sacred knowledge & practice the ways of your true self. (Quantum Physics – Metaphysics – Cymatics – Sacred Geometry – Ecstatic Dance – DNA restructuring – Kundalini Awakening)

4. Metamorphic Flow / RE-MOVE: How to keep our body aligned with our intentions? How to make sure is treated like the temple that it is? How to release all accumulated energy and open obstacles for the light to flow to where it truly belongs? Share the many practices that help realign & center your energy, help you free away from unnecessary pain and stress that could easily be replaced for a amazing feelings inside your body that will stimulate all it’s cells and re-energize them through the power of movement. Join us on clearing all the blocked paths release all tension that does not belong to you anymore. Through reconnecting with our most ancient power, being active and always feeling reborn. (Acro Yoga –  Hoop Yoga – Qi Gong – Tai Chi – Belly Dancing – Capoeira – LEVEL 1&2 Poi, Hula Hoop, Staff, Etc. – The Importance of body movement)

5. Sound Healing / RE-CONNECT: What is in a Sound? A Breath? A Vibration? How are the energies and background noises of our everyday lives effecting our energetic harmonies? And how do we protect ourselves and work with our environment? Learn how the subtle energies surrounding us truly impact our daily lives and moods. And experience practices that will help you to work with these sound, vibrational systems to empower our natural physical and spiritual resonance.

6. Kayaking & paddle board rentals

Fon Fest Participating Non-Profits
17 non-profits have been hand-selected by FON FEST organizers to participate in the festival for free. Each non-profit was invited to help attendees learn about different environmental issues in an interactive manner via numerous activities such as mud wrestling and ring tossing games.
Allove Tree
Art of Cultural Evolution
Dream In Green
Environmental Coalition of Miami Beach (ECOMB)
Florida Yards & Neighborhoods
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center
Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade League of Women Voters – Natural Resources Committee
Nova Southeastern University Oceanographic Center (National Coral Reef Institute)
Oceanic Preservation Society
Organizing for Action
Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative
The Big Blue and You
The Guy Harvey Research Institute – Save Our Seas Shark Center
The Ocean River Institute
UM’s RJ Dunlap Marine Conservation Program
US Green Building Council – South Florida Chapter

If you are planning to camp at FONFEST, we are excited to announce that we will have two amazing areas surrounded by trees, for General Admission and VIP.  The General Admission Campsite is located at the Historic Virginia Key Beach Park’s main entrance, near the main grounds and at very short walk from the beach. VIP Campsite is located inside the main grounds at a short distance from the main stage, comedy tent, and the beach. If you are planning to camp with us this year please make sure to fill out camping registration form online to reserve your spot. You will pay at the time of entry but keep in mind that is first come first served. If you do not show up to camp, your spot will be given to someone else. 
Camp Prices are the following:
$15 good for a 5×5 tent
$35 good for a 10×10 tent 
$80 good for a 10×15 or 15×15 tent
$100 good for a canopy

We will not host vehicle camping in order to ensure that we have enough space for each attendee that chooses to camp and to keep our green mandate, but don’t worry, campgrounds are located at a short walk from the main parking lots. We will have tons of public transportation available plus bicycles are welcomed. We will have bike stations set up for you at the entrance, also, there is a bus stop right across from the main entrance of the park with buses coming from several locations. Please keep in mind:
Camping is primitive.
There are no water or electric hook-ups.
There is a bathroom with running water and a shower, as well as portable bathrooms and vendors.
Loitering will not be tolerated and you will be kicked out if you are found trashing the campgrounds.
Please make sure to dispose of your trash correctly as we are trying to improve the park, not destroy it.
There will be numerous recycle bins and compost bins to make it easier for everyone to dispose of our trash. 
You will have a designated spot by number, if you need help finding yours, one of us will be there for you.
Absolutely no FIRES allowed 

Parking, Carpooling & Shuttle Service
FONFEST’s goal is to be friendlier to the planet, which includes less toxic emissions from cars. The Festival is planning to create a much smaller carbon footprint on this Earth so a big part of our green initiatives is to decrease the amount of cars coming to the location. There will be numerous parking spaces in lots and garages, which have designated station pick-up/shuttle points outside of Key Biscayne Island and Rickenbacker Causeway. Festival attendees would park inland and take a shuttle to the Festival, decreasing the amount of parking on-site by almost 50%.

RidePost is a ridesharing network designed to connect travelers and bring down the costs of transportation. It’s a more affordable, friendly, and sustainable way to travel. Whether you need a ride or are offering one anyone can create a post on RidePost’s digital ride board. On the RidePost FON Fest page you can chat with fellow event-goers and browse rides coming in and out of Miami, FL for the event. Visit RidePost.com to post and book your trips to Friends of Nature festival!

11th Annual South Florida Dragon Boat Festival 10/5/13

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11th Annual South Florida Dragon Boat Festival
Saturday, 10/05/2013 – 10:00 am – 04:00 pm
2013-Dragonboat-festivalHaulover Park
10800 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33154
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The United Chinese Association of Florida (UCAF) will present the 11th Annual South Florida Dragon Boat Festival at beautiful Haulover Park, Miami Beach, on Saturday, October 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. UCAF would like to invite everyone to join together in bringing this festive, colorful, cultural experience to life.

For those unfamiliar with dragonboat racing, a dragonboat is a large human powered boat with a minimum 18 paddlers, a drummer and a steers person paddling to cross the finish faster than their competition. It’s a team sport in its purest form that encompasses power, speed, synchronization and endurance. The roots of dragon boat racing go back over 2,000 years to the southern provinces of China.

This annual Festival brings culture, dragon boat racing, multicultural entertainment and international flavors to Miami Beach on Saturday, October 5, 2013, from 10 am to 4 pm at Haulover Park – 10800 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33154.

Over 20 Dragonboat teams from across South Florida will compete for prizes in several race divisions. The Festival starts at 10 a.m. with fun events for the whole family, including:

● Dragonboat racing all day with over 20 teams competing from across South Florida

● Exciting Egg Roll Eating Contest and Kite Contest

● Live multicultural entertainment, featuring colorful Chinese Lion Dance and powerful Chinese martial arts demonstration, Japanese taiko drumming, other international musical performances, and cooking demonstration

● Health and Fitness Exhibits, blood pressure check-ups, and information on hepatitis, heart disease, diabetes, strokes, etc.

● Arts & Crafts, Business Services, and Informational Exhibits

● Delicious and Authentic Asian and International Food Selection

Free, accessible and fun for all ages, the event draws thousands of visitors and residents together to celebrate a legend that dates back over 2,000 years. Haulover Park’s parking fee is $6 per vehicle.

To be a vendor, please call 954-604-1515. To be a sponsor, please call UCAF at 305-345-8489, or email at UCAF@bellsouth.net

Visit http://www.miamidragonboat.com/ for more information.

Hit Week 10/5/13

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Hit Week
Saturday, 10/05/2013 – 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
HITWeek13EflyerHollywood Artspark
1 Young Circle,
Hollywood, Florida 33020
Webpage Link
Cost: 0.00

FREE: The music, food and culture of Italy comes to the Hollywood ArtsPark Saturday October 5. HIT Week: Italian music is more than opera, mafia movie soundtracks and mandolin!

The 2013 edition features Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino, a septet from Salento that takes classic taranta into the modern world. Plus, DJ Nicola Conte, a global favorite for his jazzy lounge style.

HIT Week features the winner of the Italian Chef Contest, delicious Italian food for sale from Graspa Group Restaurants, and some young up-and-comingcoming Italian musicians as well.

The Miami Broward Carnival 10/13/13

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The Miami Broward Carnival
Miami_Carnival_CoverSunday, October 13, 2013
Gates open at 11am and the parade starts at 12 noon.
Sun Life Stadium
2269 Northwest 199th Street
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Website
Admission is $22 in advance and more at the gate.
Children under 12 are free. VIP Tickets: $100 online, more at the gate.

Showcase of Costume, Pageantry, Culture and Music Set

Feel the Vibe of North America’s Ultimate Carnival Experience

The Miami Broward 2013 Carnival Season is officially here and Miami Broward Carnival Connoisseurs Set To Participate. South Florida will witness the vibrant colors and pulsating energy at Sun Life Stadium, where over 20 masquerade bands will participate in a two mile street parade within Sun Life Stadium and compete for Band of the Year bragging rights. The costumes are being judged on visual impact, creativity, authenticity, clarity of theme, best use of color and presentation. This year’s costumes will showcase a spectacular riotous blend of colors, pageantry and fantasy.

Following the parade, a concert featuring the 2013 Soca Monarch & Road March King Superblue and some of Soca and Chutney heavyweight singers and bands will take place. Performers include: Raymond Ramnarine, Sir Oungku, Ravi B, Shal Marshall, Nutron, Supa Jigga, TC, Yankee Boy, Chucky, Nisha B and Kimmy, all backed up by Red Hot Flames, Dil-E-Nadan and Karma. Concert hosted by Giselle D Wassi One and Mc Wassy. In-house music powered by DJ Spice and Team Soca.

Families will enjoy Caribbean food, drinks, arts and craft @Caribbean Village and a kid zone at the event.

Miami Broward Signature Events include:

Saturday, September 28th, 2013- Miss Miami Broward Carnival Pageant at the Lou Rawls Center (Florida Memorial University)-7pm. Call 786.356.0869 or email missmiamibroward@gmail.com.

Sunday, October 6, 2013-Jr. Carnival-Central Broward Regional Park (3700 NW 11th Pl, Lauderhill, FL 33311) from 12noon – 12 midnight. The Junior Carnival is an annual parade and Caribbean inspired family event that gives young people the opportunity to celebrate their place within the Caribbean culture. Admission: $5.00

Friday, October 11, 2013-King and Queen and Panorama @ Carnival Village-Central Broward Regional Park(3700 NW 11th Pl, Lauderhill,Fl 33311)-Performances by Lauderhill Steel Ensemble, Miami Pan Symphony, New Generation Branches, Pantastic Steel , Resurrection Steel and Silver Stars USA. Admission: $12.00 advance and more at the park. Time: 5:30pm-11:00pm

Saturday, October 12, 2013-J’Ouvert (Central Broward Regional Park, 3700 NW 11th Pl, Lauderhill, Fl 33311).
Time: 7:00am. Featuring Steel Band and DJ Music, Body Paint, Mud, Water, Powder. Over 20 masquerade band participating. Admission: $12 advance and more at the park

Miami Broward Carnival is executed with the support of the Miami Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami -Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. Sponsors include delancyhill, Tampico, the City of Miami Gardens and Sun Life Stadium.

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Edible Garden Festival at Fairchild 10/26/13 – 10/27/13

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Edible Garden Festival at Fairchild
Sunday, 10/26/2013 – 10/27/2013 09:30 am – 04:30 pm
SONY DSCFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Miami, Florida 33156
Webpage Link
Cost: $25 for adults, $18 for seniors 65+, $12 for children 6-17, and free for members and children 5 and under

Fall has arrived, and with it comes the sight of bright orange pumpkins, the sound of crisp winds rustling the trees, and the smell of delicious autumn-inspired dishes. Experience the arrival of fall with bright orange pumpkins and delicious autumn treats at the Edible Garden Festival at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. This year’s festival is part of South Florida’s first-ever Local Food Week put together by Earth Learning, a Miami-based organization that promotes sustainable living. Enter the Scarecrow Competition, adopt a pumpkin from the Pumpkin Patch in time for Halloween, and sample delicious autumn brews at the Fall Beer Garden. This is a great time to learn how to start your own edible garden or spruce up the one you already have.

Bird Festival at Fairchild 10/12/13 – 10/13/13

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Bird Festival at Fairchild
Sunday, 10/12/2013 – 10/13/2013 09:30 am – 04:30 pm
Ibis-at-Fairchild-by-Gaby-OrihuelaFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Miami, Florida 33156
Webpage Link
Cost: $25 for adults, $18 for seniors 65+, $12 for children 6-17, and free for members and children 5 and under

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and the Tropical Audubon Society are pleased to announce the four-day Bird Festival held October 10 – 13, 2013. Two days of off-site birding tours on October 10 and 11 will take amateur and expert birders on engaging half-day or full-day walks through birding hot spots like Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park and a hawk watch at Curry Hammock State Park. The fun continues at Fairchild on October 12 and 13 from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with expert-led lectures on birding, talks from James A. Kushlan Keynote Speaker Ted Floyd, editor of the American Birding Association’s Birding magazine, music, food, and a performance by Miami City Ballet.

Grovetoberfest 10/19/13

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Grovetoberfest
Saturday, 10/19/2013 – 02:30 pm – 07:00 pm
Overview-Shot_1024pxPeacock Park
2820 McFarlane Rd,
miami, Florida 33133
Webpage Link
Cost: $40

Not to be confused, Grovetoberfest is the largest beer festival in Florida! For the third year, Coconut Grove will be treated to 250+ craft beers from across the county and the world. Held seaside at Peacock Park, right in the heart of Miami, Grovetoberfest is said to be the “most scenic beer festival in the world”. Between 2:30 – 7:00 p.m., beer lovers will take an active role in sampling and voting for favorite beers.

Interactive elements of the festival include an entertainment stage featuring live music, Brew F.I.U’s Beer Tasting 101, the Milam’s Kitchen Lab hosted by some of South Florida’s popular chefs, a Resorts World Bimini VIP Lounge, Miami’s Best Homebrew Contest and the ever-popular Safe Ride Home option for those who sample more than they can handle. For ticket information, visit www.grovetoberfest.com or call(305) 461-2700.

• Over 250 Beers – The list is quite impressive. American craft beer legends like New Belgium, Sierra Nevada, Abita, Bells, Sweetwater, Founder’s, Brooklyn and Goose Island, to name a few, will be present. Imports such as Duvel,
Chimay, New Castle and Magners will also be there. From a local standpoint, Cigar City, Wynwood Brewing, Miami Brewing, Funky Buddha and others will be representing.

• Your Vote Counts- Aficionados and the “casual beer fan” will take an active role in beer sampling by voting for their favorite beer in three categories – Domestic, Import and Wild Card. The friendly competition will make it fun for all including the breweries that are eager to become “The Top Beer of Choice” among consumers.

• Milam’s Kitchen Lab – Miami Heat’s Chef Michael Jacobs, Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli from Eating House and Chopped fame and Chef Michael Pirolo from Macchialina Taverna Rustica will all conduct food/beer pairings throughout the day.

• Miami’s Best Homebrew Contest – Home brewers will battle it out with their beerentries. South Florida breweries will judge these beers, and the winner will be announced at Grovetoberfest. He/she will not only have bragging rights, but their brew will be featured at a local restaurant/bar until supplies last.

• Beer Tasting 101 – Beer Tasting 101 is presented by Brew F.I.U. It’s a short workshop conducted in an easy and informative manner. Matthew Weintraub, professor and president of FIU Brew Club will be officiating. He’ll cover beer history, beer making, and lastly, beer tasting. This clinic is 20-minutes long and will take place several times throughout the day.

• Bougainvillea’s Live Music Stage –Bougies Bar has booked Liza Quin + The Bureau to perform during the festival. Liza has been in the music industry for a long time; writing songs, recording back-up vocals, producing and singing alongside several successful artists such as Alejandro Sanz, Jon Secada, Ziggy Marley, Carlos Ponce, Gloria Estefan, Francisco Cespedes, and as a featured vocalist with Ricky Martin on his One Night Only tour and UnPlugged for MTV.

• Food Row– A collection of the best beer-drinking food that money can buy.

• Resorts World Bimini VIP Lounge – For a separate ticket price, guests enjoy open bar, complimentary food and private bathrooms. It also offers early entry and a commemorative Grovetoberfest glass. VIP entrance opens at 2:30 pm.

• Safe Ride Home – Grovetoberfest will offer complimentary shuttle rides from the Metro Rail/Coconut Grove station to the event and back. Last shuttle leaves at 7:30 p.m.

• Tickets – $40 General Admission ticket, if purchased now via www.grovetoberfest.com / $45 at the gate / $70 Beer Socialite Package – Includes early entrance, commemorative glass and souvenir tote / $90 VIP – This ticket offers early admittance, access to the VIP Lounge, complimentary food, a commemorative beer glass and special selection of high-end beer @ VIP Lounge

Pre-party kick-off at Mary Brickell Village for The 4th Annual Miami Taste of Brickell Food and Wine Festival 12/12/13

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Pre-party kick-off at Mary Brickell Village for The 4th Annual Miami Taste of Brickell Food & Wine Festival
Thursday, 12/12/2013 – 12/12/2013 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
MBVprepartypic1-upstairsMary Brickell Village
901 South Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33131
Ticket Link
Cost: $50.00 pre-purchase & $75.00 at door

4th Annual Taste of Brickell Food & Wine Kick-off Pre-party at Mary Brickell Village fuses, food, wine and fashions

On Thursday, December 12, 2014 the Miami Taste of Brickell Food and Wine Festival will celebrate a pre-party kick-off at Mary Brickell Village featuring delectable food, wine and liquor samples, as well as a Brickell-themed runway fashion show.

Held on the first floor of Mary Brickell Village, the event will bring together some of Brickell’s finest and emerging restaurants.. Guest’s will be treated to a tasting of fine wines & Complimentary cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages from Fiji Water and other beverage sponsors will be on hand. Also, enjoy a relaxing chair massage while at the event courtesy of Massage Envy Spa Brickell.

TOBlogo2014newIn true Brickell style, the Taste of Brickell Pre-Party also combines high fashion with “wild” guests. The evening will feature a runway fashion show courtesy of several of Mary Brickell Village’s chic boutiques and shops, In addition a raffel will be on site with lots of great items local businesses.

“There’s no other area that compares to the vibe of Brickell. The pre-party really showcases what this burgeoning neighborhood is all about,” said Cynthia Bettner, festival producer and director. “

The 2014 Miami Taste of Brickell Food and Wine Festival will be held on March 29 and 30, 2014 in the heart of Brickell. Tickets go on sale starting in December 2013.

First Annual Miami Beach Jazz Festival 11/16/13

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First Annual Miami Beach Jazz Festival
Saturday, November 16th
Fillmore Miami Beach
1700 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.miamibeachjazz.com

Tickets for the Festival are $45.00 in Advance and $55.00 day of show for General Admission; $55.00 Advance and $65.00 day of show for Reserved Seats; and $25.00 General Admission and $35.00 Reserved Seat tickets for Students.  There is also a limited number of VIP tickets available that include special features and entrance to the exclusive after party with the musicians.  Tickets are on sale now at LiveNation.com or charge by phone 800-745-3000 and at the Fillmore Box Office during normal business hours (Mon. – Fri., 11AM – 6PM and during show days).
 
Special Pop-Up Performances Begin This Week At Bloomingdale’s!
Opening Act Competition Open To Local Student Jazz Bands!
 
The first ever Miami Beach Jazz Festival is now scheduled to be held Saturday, November 16th/ 6PM at the intimate Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theatre.  And to kick off the announcement, special “Pop-Up Performances” of local jazz artists will be held in Bloomingdales stores throughout South Florida.  Additionally local student bands and musicians have from now through September 30th to sign up for a competition that will give them the opening slot at the Festival itself.  The full Line-up for the Festival will be announced soon.
 
The Miami Beach Jazz Festival is the brainchild of event founder and producer, Carmen J. Cartiglia. "There are many music festivals that call themselves ‘Jazz’ events, but are all too often watered down with other types of music" says Mr. Cartiglia. “The Miami Beach Jazz Festival will be going back to the basics and will bring in some exceptional true jazz artists from around the world. This will be a REAL jazz festival with the very best musicians the jazz world has to offer coming together with those from our own back yard to create an experience not to be missed!”
 
The Bloomingdale’s stores “Pop-Up Performances” are scheduled for:
Thursday, September 12th / 6PM in Aventura
Thursday, September 19th / 1PM in Boca Raton
Saturday, September 21st / 3PM at the Falls in Miami
        
From now through September 30th, student musicians and bands from all over South Florida will be able to apply for a competition that could lead them to be chosen as the opening act for the Festival.  Applications are available at the website: www.miamibeachjazz.com.  Each student who enters will be given a ticket to the Festival as well as a free pass to the series of three master classes being taught by some of the featured artists at the Betsy Hotel on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach during the week prior to the Festival.
 
The Festival is being sponsored by Atlantic Broadband, The Road Less Traveled: Project Ecuador, Bloomingdale’s and PAX.

2013 Miami Shores Green Day 10/26/13

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2013 Miami Shores Green Day
Saturday, 10/26/2013 – 10/26/2013 03:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Greater Miami Shores Chamber of Commerce
Downtown Miami Shores | NE 2nd Avenue between 94th and 100th Streets,
Miami, Florida 33138
More Info Link
Cost: 0

Green Day is Miami Shores’ biggest annual event and will incorporate all of the elements of previous Street Fairs — great food, live music, art, community groups, and family-friendly activities — while focusing attention on our Earth’s natural resources. You’ll experience a unique festival marketplace for attendees to discover and celebrate the goodness of green!

Cashmere Kitties Music Festival 10/26/13

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Cashmere Kitties Music Festival
cashmerekittiesOctober 26, 2013, 12pm-8pm
Grand Central Park
700 N. Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33136
cashmerekitties.com
Entrance: $5 at the door

Cashmere Kitties is a mind-expanding, consciousness-warping music festival. Participating bands and DJs will break sonic boundaries. This event should be widely celebrated as an all day all ages music event, which hasbeen built up by local and traveling DIY minded businesses and musicians.  Enjoy!

Live Music, Vendors, Pony Rides, Food, Fun, Emerge Bike Ride, Bring Blankets, Bbq, Grilled Vegetables, Fruit Stand. Dj’s, Art, Orchids & More

Line Up – Ghost Ease, New Coke, The Band in Heaven, Testokra, Pocket of Lollipops, The Jellyfish Brothers, Sedgwick, Fero Lux, Nowhere Boys, The Checkered Records

DJs – Suzy Swampster, Oly, Flute Salad, Ed Shred, Mr. Jolt and Benton

This event has been brought to us by: Resurrection Drums, Paul & Mills amplification, Seismic Audio Speakers, Emerge Miami, Bike Tech, She Shreds, Tom Tom Magazine, Wvum Voice, Diet RADIO, World of Beer – Kendall, Jolt Radio

We encourage attendees to ride their bike, and have secured bike racks supported by Bike Tech for those who do.

We will have up to 5 food trucks/vendors, and a grill man serving up some good old BBQ.

Benefiting: Helping Hands World Foundation Inc., a registered 501(c) 3, tax exempt Organization. The primary mission of Helping Hands World Foundation Inc., is to help children and youths throughout our communities achieve their maximum potential through a variety of community outreach programs such as education, culture, sports, art, afterschool programs and mentoring programs; all emphasizing discipline, structure, collaboration, social skills and leadership. Another important goal of HHWF is to be able to offer scholarships to qualified students who otherwise would be unable to afford to attend certain programs and events.

Oktoberfest 10/12/13

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Oktoberfest
Saturday, 10/12/2013 – 12:00 am – 07:00 pm
Oktoberfest-FlyerGerman American Social Club
11919 SW 56th St., Miami, Fla. 33175 ,
Miami, Florida 33175
Webpage Link
Cost: free

Enjoy a slice of German Tradition as the Oktoberfest is coming to town. Enjoy an afternoon of fun for the entire family in an outdoor carnival setting.The Oktoberfest menu will include typical southern German food and beverages, including Bratwurst, chicken Schnitzel, meat loaf sandwich, sauerkraut, red cabbage, potato salad, mixed salad and of course, the world renown pretzels. An abundant dessert buffet will be served. A silent auction and raffle will feature a wide variety of items, and vendors will display merchandise. Classroom booths will feature classic children’s games and carnival rides will offer entertainment for kids of all ages.More than 100 children from Sunset Elementary, Henry S. West Laboratory, G.W. Carver Middle and Coral Reef Senior High schools will showcase German culture and heritage through music, dance and traditional attire.

Fright Nights Scream Park at the South Florida Fairgrounds 10/10/13-10/27/13

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Fright Nights Scream Park at the South Florida Fairgrounds
FrightNightsOctober 10th – 27th!
South Florida Fairgrounds
9067 Southern Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33411

www.myfrightnights.com
Fright Nights Scream Park, the scariest Halloween phenomenon ever, returns to the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach.  This year’s terror-full attraction kicks off Thursday, October 10th and has been redesigned to be scarier than ever before!  With 4 new Haunts and more than 21,000 square feet of terror filled attractions plus a Gigantic Monster Midway of thrill rides, surprise scare zones and live entertainment, Fright Nights Scream Park is the largest and scariest Haunted attraction in South Florida!

Fright Nights Scream Park will run every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from October 10th through October 26th, with a special Monster Bash Costume Party on Sunday, October 27th with more than $1,000.00 in prizes!

Be Afraid!  Be Very Afraid!

4th Annual Harvest Moon Festival and Commemoration of Confucius Ceremony 9/14/13

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4th Annual Harvest Moon Festival and Commemoration of Confucius Ceremony
Saturday, 09/14/2013 – 09/14/2013 01:30 pm – 08:00 pm
Harvest-Moon-Festival-2013Miami Dade College- North Campus, Lehman Theater (Building 5)
11380 NW 27 Ave,
Miami , Florida 33167-3495
Webpage Link
Cost: Free

The prestigious Confucius Institute (CI) at Miami Dade College (MDC) will hold its 4th Annual Harvest Moon Festival alongside a public ceremony honoring Confucius on Saturday, Sept. 14., from 1:30 – 8 p.m. at the College’s North Campus. Festivities will take place in the Lehman Theatre and include a discussion forum, an award ceremony, Chinese refreshments and performances featuring traditional Chinese music, folk singing, dancing, a fashion show and other activities. The event is free and open to the public.

The Harvest Moon Festival at MDC attracts hundreds of people and is recognized, alongside the Chinese New Year, as one of the two most important Chinese holidays. It is the annual “family reunion day” in which Chinese families and friends gather to spend time together, admire the bright, full harvest moon and share traditional meals, which include moon cakes. The CI’s celebration of Confucius is a highly lauded ceremony where members of the community will pay their respects to the world-famous philosopher and educator. In keeping with the CI’s mission, the colorful celebration will offer everyone in Greater Miami, a free opportunity to experience authentic Chinese culture, traditions and arts.

Fado Irish Pub & Zevents Presents The 1 St Annual Bricktoberfest In Mary Brickell Village 9/28/13

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Fado Irish Pub & Zevents Presents The 1 St Annual Bricktoberfest In Mary Brickell Village
Saturday, 09/28/2013 – 01:00 pm – 11:00 pm
BricktoberfestMary Brickell Village
Bricktoberfest will be held in the heart of Mary Brickell Village on 10th St in Brickell (just below Fado Irish Pub) between 1st Ave and S Miami Ave next to Mary Brickell Village in downtown Miami. The entrance gate will be at 10th St and 1st Ave near Publix at Mary Brickell Village until 11p.m.,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: Tickets range from $25.00 – $95.00 and guest who buy their tickets in advance are eligible to receive a 50% off early bird discount

Bricktoberfest sets out to launch the biggest Oktoberfest beer festival Brickell has ever seen. The beer festival will feature the most popular local, regional, and European craft breweries and specialty beers such as, Cigar City Brewing, Lagunitas Brewing Company, Brooklyn Brewery, Samuel Adams, Sweetwater, Shock Top, Hoegaarden to name a few. Bricktoberfest caters to wine lovers as well, partnering up with Delicato Family Vineyards (DFV) who will be providing their award winning wine. The 10 hour celebration kicks off at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 28, 2013, Bricktoberfest will be held in the heart of Mary Brickell Village on 10th St in Brickell (just below Fado Irish Pub) between 1st Ave and S Miami Ave next to Mary Brickell Village in downtown Miami. The entrance gate will be at 10th St and 1st Ave near Publix at Mary Brickell Village until 11p.m.

Guest will be able to indulge in 75+ beer samplings, food, live music, DJs and much more. After 11 p.m. Guests are encouraged to enjoy the after-party at Fado Irish Pub with late night drink specials and a live music until 4 a.m.

“We are excited to bring such a vibrant event to Brickell and to have partnered up with Fado Irish Pub Miami as we set out to create an event beer enthusiasts will enjoy” said Javi Zayes, President Zevents

The Festival will kick off at 1:00 p.m. for guest who purchase the Ultra VIP Unlimited Sampling & Festival ticket. The ticket caters to the beer connoisseurs who wants to get the first taste, granting guest expedited entry, VIP tented sampling areas, premium sampling of 10+ super premium beer selections, unlimited sampling of over 75 beers, food pairing and lite bites from local restaurants, VIP tent access all day and night, a private restroom area & stay for the 6pm music festival (live entertainment starts at 1pm).

At 2:00 p.m, Bricktoberfest kicks off the Unlimited Sampling Pass allowing guest to sample more than 75 craft and specialty beers, food pairings, expedited entry to the event, all-day access to a private VIP tent and private restrooms.

Finally, in true Miami fashion at 5:00 p.m. Bricktoberfest welcomes guest who are looking to get the party started, the Festival Party Pass grants guest admission at 5:00 p.m. to the craft beer and music festival and access to the after party at Fadó Irish Pub.

Tickets range from $25.00 – $95.00 and guest who buy their tickets in advance are eligible to receive a 50% off early bird discount

For ticket information please visit: http://bricktoberfest.com

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Floatopia Miami 9/14/13

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Floatopia Miami
Saturday, 09/14/2013 – 10:00 am – 08:00 pm
1000917_504615576273380_1641359802_nSouth Pointe Park
1 Washington Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Facebook Link
Cost: FREE

End your summer right with Floatopia! Come join us Sat Sept. 14!

For newbies, Floatopia is an epic party on innertubes that takes over South Pointe Park a couple times a year. And if you missed the last two of these buoyant bashes, now’s your chance to join the fun.

The original version of this floating soiree started in California back in 2004, and since 2012, Miami’s had its very own! Back in April, a bunch of Miamians people showed up to float up. Saturday Sept. 14th, we are doing it again!

No bouncers, no guest lists, no cover charge, no promoters, just good ol’ fashioned floating fun! Bring your float, raft, inner-tube, rubber tire or anything that floats and join us at South Pointe Park for an awesome day!

Notes:
Please PICK UP AFTER YOURSELF, let’s be kind to this beautiful beach!

Your “beverages” must be in discreet containers such as plastic bottles. Remember, NO glass bottles are allowed on the beach.

Get crazy…within legal limits. No drama, please. We are all one big, friendly, floating party family! :)

Peace, Love & Float on!
(Make sure to LIKE our Facebook page “Floatopia Miami” for the latest info!)

Miami Broward Junior Caribbean Carnival 2013 10/6/13

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Miami Broward Junior Caribbean Carnival 2013
Miami_Carnival_Junior.jpgSunday October 6, 2013, 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Central Broward Regional Park
3700 NW 11th Place
Lauderhill, FL 33311
miamibrowardcarnival.com
Instagram @miabrocarnival
Twitter:@miabrocarnival.
Admission: $1.50 Park Admission fee
$5.00 Event fee
Free Parking

Competition: King, Queen Male and Female Competition; followed by Band Competition
Nine bands registered so far. Break Awae Kru; China Mas; Community Vibes; Fun Generation; Heritage TNT; Major Players; Mas Dynasty; Royalty Kids; Wassi Babes.

Miami Broward Jr. Carnival Sets the Stage For One of The Most Colorful and Festive Celebrations That Inspires Cultural Awareness Among Young People.

Heritage TNT Mas Band Looks To Keep Their Title of “Jr. Band of the Year”

Jr. Carnival Press PhotoYoung People of South Florida are set to celebrate the roots of their culture at the Miami Broward Caribbean Jr. Carnival on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at the Central Broward Regional Park (3700 NW 11th Pl  Lauderhill, FL 33311) from 1pm-8pm. The Junior Carnival is an annual parade and Caribbean inspired family event that gives young people  the opportunity to celebrate their place within the Caribbean culture. Young masqueraders will compete based on their creativity, presentation and craftsmanship in their vibrant and colorful masquerade costumes.

Miami Broward Jr. Carnival is also one of the symbols of diversity and inclusion as there are non-Caribbean children of various backgrounds that also participate in the parade and festivities. The Jr. Carnival gives young people an opportunity to shine while taking part in an event that is important within the fabric of the Caribbean heritage.

Yuriah Watson, who has been playing mas for 6 years, says “it is his happiest time besides playing spJr Carnival Photo 3orts because he is with a lot of children his age just having lots of fun, and looks forward to it every year. He gets excited at the start of the year asking about his costume.”

Other Attractions:  Face Painting; Bounce house; Slide; Steel orchestra; junior entertainers
Food, Drinks, Arts/Crafts on sale

Jr. Carnival Press Photo 2

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III Points Wynwood 10/3/13-10/5/13

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III Points Wynwood
iiipointsOctober 3-5, 2013
Around Wynwood
Miami, FL
www.iiipoints.com

Set to run over three days (10/3 – 10/5), III Points is going to bring to the area the most innovative and exceptional talents from the worlds of music, art, and technology. The event will take place in the burgeoning arts scene of the hip Wynwood neighborhood. The Wynwood-centric three-day summit will serve as a hub to a variety of III Point lectures, film screenings, art, interactive games, and seminars. Local art galleries will be participating with extended viewing hours. The artists involved will provide a sensory emersion between music, art, and technology.

III Points kicks off on Thursday night, when the city will be abuzz with kickoff performances including Miami Horror (live), Body High showcases, and other boutique launch events.

Friday ignites with happy hours and gallery shows hosting unique III Point experiences. Young Turks’ BBQ is the lead-in party with their fellow label mates. Following the BBQ will be an underground party called Point Bass with DJ Shadow, XXYYXX, Fortune Howl, and Spies on Bikes.

III Points recommences on Saturday with seminars by James Murphy, panel discussions, activities, games, gallery shows, and demonstrations scattered throughout the streets of Wynwood. III Points has partnered with The LAB Miami, whose mission is to be a platform for entrepreneurs, a campus for social innovation, tech and the arts.

Schedule events include Artist Musical Chairs, Beer Bingo, Freeze Dance, Disco Nap, Samsung Blogger Lounge, Bro-Gaming Den, Film Screenings with the David Lynch Foundation, and intimate concerts will be laced throughout the Saturday schedule.

DFA Records will host a BBQ as a lead-in to warehouse and club parties merging music, art, and technology throughout the city. Point Blank will close out III Points with a talent roster stacked with timeless innovators headlined by James Murphy, Jamie xx, Jacques Greene, Koreless and live art by TYPOE.

Just added: YACHT, Oscar G, Afrobeta, and Jean Jacket.

III Points has teamed up with TwinHaus, the Miami-based experimental engineering agency, to curate the art portion of the summit. TwinHaus, is the brainchild of Tara Long, who is a performance based installation and video artist, and partner Yamil Rodriguez, who is a musician and installation artist. The artists participating in III Points are predominantly local artists who have been working in South Florida before Wynwood and Art Basel influenced the local art culture. These artists have outlasted trends and gentrification, and continue to create quality materials and concepts that remain rich and intelligent. The majority of the art at III Points will be conceptualized, and installed specifically for this event. III points will activate satellite locations that will host the artists’ work. Some locations include Gramps, Cafeina, The Butcher Shop, Wynwood Cigar Factory, and many more.

On Friday and Saturday night, there will be a large installation around the main stage stage at Wynwood Cigar Factory integrating art and technology. There will be 3D projection mapping, a new technology which animates stationary objects with 3D video. Spearheading the 3D projection mapping is Jason Peterman with AV-8 Projects and Tecne Collective. Another performance, titled “The Drive-In” will be an interactive site specific performance involving movement, audio, and cars. Artists participating are Patricia Margarita Hernandez, Samantha Kruze, Ana Mendez, and Richard Vergez.

Throughout the weekend, guests will be able to download a specialized app or pick up a pamphlet with a map, artist downloads, videos, and media-related activities.

Artists: Agustina Woodgate , Ahol, Alison Schulnik, Ana Mendez, Bhakti Baxter , Borscht, Brian Butler, Casey Zap, Chris Video, Dade Wear, David Lynch Foundation, Domingo Castillo, Jason Peterman with AV-8 Projects, Tecne Collective, Jillian Mayer, John Sevingy, Koreless, Lab Miami, Luis Pinto, Miami Spaces, Patricia Margarita Hernandez, Richard Vergez, Samantha Kruse, Santlov, Sleeper, So It Seems, Strangeways, Sum Of Us Films, T.M. Sisters, Tao Rey, Torie Zalben, TYPOE

III Points is a partnership between legendary Miami club Bardot, and Young Turks (the label behind The xx and SBTRKT, among others), in conjunction with Jason Odio.

The Bardot team is composed of Wynwood pioneer Amir Ben-Zion, his partner, nightlife veteran Erica Freshman, and music director David Sinopoli. Bardot has been on the forefront of innovative bookings since its doors opened in 2009, playing host to Erykah Badu, Moby, Nicolas Jaar, Grimes, Purity Ring, Capital Cities, and Flume.

Young Turks describe themselves as a record label, among other things. Based in London, their talent roster boasts the hottest acts coming out of the United Kingdom. Featuring The xx, SBTRKT, John Talabot, Chairlift, and Sampha. Young Turks currently produce the Day & Night Festival in locations across Europe.

III Points would like to thank its sponsors: Samsung, Red Bull, Heineken Light, Strongbow, Perrier, William Grant & Sons, Hendricks Gin, Sailor Jerry Rum, Reyka Vodka, Monkey Shoulder Whiskey, Showclix, and Moet.

Brickell Fest presents Samuel Adams Octoberfest 10/5/13

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Samuel Adams Octoberfest
Octoberfest-prev1Saturday, October 5, 12pm-11pm
Grand Central Park
700 N Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33136

Get Tickets starting at $10 with promocode VITAMINC
BrickellFestival.com

Brickell Fest presents Samuel Adams Octoberfest returns Saturday October 5th at a brand new location! Now in Downtown at Grand Central Park, Octoberfest is bigger and better than ever with 18 styles of Sam Adams, live bands, DJs, competitions and rides and attractions including a zipline, rock wall, dunk tank and more!

2nd Annual Barbados Melting Pot 9/14/13

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2nd Annual Barbados Melting Pot
Saturday, 09/14/2013 – 09/14/2013 01:00 pm – 09:00 pm
BMP-Flyer-with-Entertainers1Jake Dowerman Pavilion
2801 North University Drive,
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024
Webpage Link
Cost: $10 in advance; $15 at the door; $5 children ages 2-10

It’s here again…

Join Bajan Young Achievers on Saturday, September 14th for the 2nd Annual Barbados Melting Pot.
Come “Roll It” with the 2013 Party Monarchs of Barbados…. SOKA KARTEL!
Music by DJ Baje and Barrie Hype

Register for the Road Tennis Tournament — $15 gets you chance at $100, $50, or $25. (Pre-register @ info@byasfi.org)

BBQ Pig Tails, Pudding N Souse, Fish Cakes, Cou-Cou, Fish, Chicken (Can’t list all), Drinks, Tuk Band Characters, KidsZone, Competition, Partying and more

See you, your family, and friends on September 14th!!!!!! Don’t miss it

Call, email, text, or Facebook for your advance tickets.

The Official Jam Cruise 12 Pre-Cruise Kickoff Party at Tobacco Road Saturday 1/3/14

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The Official Jam Cruise 12 Pre-Cruise Kickoff Party at Tobacco Road
Saturday, 01/03/2015 – 07:00 pm – 02:00 am
preparty_imageTobacco Road
626 South Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link
Cost: 10

The Official Jam Cruise 12 Pre-Cruise Kickoff Party at
Tobacco Road Friday January 3rd, 2013.

Only $10 advance/door. Tickets on sale now.
Parking Lot Funky Party starts at 7pm.
Featuring: The New Mastersounds, Orgone, Suenalo, Dj Haitian Hillbilly

Tobacco Road
For more info call 305.303.3976
For Bookings email Eric at: eric@jackalopetalent.com

Kulcha Shok Muzik presents Reggae Fallfest at Tobacco Road Saturday 9/28/13

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Kulcha Shok Muzik presents Reggae Fallfest @ Tobacco Road
Saturday, 09/28/2013 – 08:00 pm – 02:00 am
REGGAE-SHOW-copyTobacco Road
626 South Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link
Cost: 10

Kulcha Shok Muzik presents Reggae Fallfest @
Tobacco Road • Saturday September 28th, 2013. Gates open at 8pm • Only $10
Starring: Jahfe’, Don Sha’, Jahmen, Natty Remo and Lance-O

For more info call 305.303.3976
For Bookings email Eric at: eric@jackalopetalent.com

The 6th Annual 80’s Flashback Music Festival at Tobacco Road 10/5/13

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The 6th Annual 80’s Flashback Music Festival at Tobacco Road
Sunday, 10/05/2013 – 08:00 pm – 03:00 am
FLASHBACK-FESTIVAL-DJ-OSKI-TOBACCO-ROAD1Tobacco Road
626 South Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link
Cost: 10

The 6th Annual 80’s Flashback Music Festival at Tobacco Road
Saturday October 5th, 2013
Original Bands & Artists Tribute to hits of the 1980’s
3 Stages of Non-Stop Music • 8pm-2am
$100 Best Dressed 80’s Costume Contest at Midnight

Rock • Pop • Hip-Hop • Soul • Funk • Dance • Reggae and more.

The 80’s Flashback Festival is back for another great night of 80’s music, art and fashions. Hosted at The Legendary Tobacco Road. The Festival will showcase original bands playing tribute to songs of the 1980’s. Each band and artist will open and close an original set of music with a hit song of the 80’s while playing their original music in between. We will also an 80’s costume contest for the best dressed 80’s outfit. The winner gets $100 cash.

So mark your calendars now for Saturday October 5th, 2013 and we will see you at Tobacco Road.

Info at 305.303.3976 flashbackfestival@yahoo.com

Craft Spirits Festival 10/10/13

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Craft Spirits Festival
craftspiritsOctober 10th
The Cruz Building
3157 Commodore Plaza
Miami, FL 33133

General Admission: Allows entry at 8pm, $75.00
Early Entry VIP: Allows entry at 7pm, $95.00
Purchase Tickets Online
Use BIGGAME in the promo code and  receive $20 off General Admission or $25 off a VIP ticket.

The Craft Spirits Festival: Coconut Grove is an education and celebration in craft/small batch/artisanal and boutique spirits, that takes the energy of the movement in food & beer and distills it into a week-long series of events culminating in a Grand Celebration.

The Grand Celebration  is your opportunity to try unlimited samples of hand-made spirits from some of the world’s best producers of gins, rums, vodkas & whiskeys plus sample specially crafted cocktails by the local industry’s best bartenders/mixologists.

Immerse yourself in the iconic Cruz Building where the atmosphere is perfect to enjoy the “Artistic Spirits” with Live Art and Hand-Rolled Cigars on the Terrace.

The Craft Spirits Festival: Coconut Grove is an exclusive event available only to a small audience of connoisseurs and budding aficionados, who wish to connect with the producers of fine spirits to “Celebrate Art in a Bottle“.

Incredible spirits are being crafted in small batches by small businesses that care about the quality and uniqueness of their product. We are proud to bring the beauty of this art to you.

4th Annual Coral Gables Hispanic Cultural Festival 10/26/13-10/27/13

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4th Annual Coral Gables Hispanic Cultural Festival
Coral Gables Hispanic Cultural FestivalSaturday, October 26, 2013 10:00am to 10:00pm
Sunday, October 27, 2013 10:00am to 10:00pm
Bilmore Way & LeJeune Road
City of Coral Gables, FL.

www.gableshispanicfestival.com

Visit our pavilions:
Health and Family Pavilion
Business and Financial Pavilion
Children’s Pavilion
Boutique Pavilion

"Apoyando la Cultura Hispana en el Sur de la Florida"©
                                                           Sauma the Artist

4th Annual Coral Gables Hispanic Cultural Festival 10/26/13-10/27/13

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4th Annual Coral Gables Hispanic Cultural Festival
Coral Gables Hispanic Cultural FestivalSaturday, October 26, 2013 10:00am to 10:00pm
Sunday, October 27, 2013 10:00am to 10:00pm
Bilmore Way & LeJeune Road
City of Coral Gables, FL.

www.gableshispanicfestival.com

Visit our pavilions:
Health and Family Pavilion
Business and Financial Pavilion
Children’s Pavilion
Boutique Pavilion

"Apoyando la Cultura Hispana en el Sur de la Florida"©
                                                           Sauma the Artist

2nd Annual Barbados Melting Pot 9/14/13

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2nd Annual Barbados Melting Pot
Saturday, 09/14/2013 – 01:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Barbados-Melting-Pot-Flyer-2013-3Jake Dowerman Pavilion (Holy Sacrament Episcopal Church Grounds)
2801 University Drive,
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024
Webpage Link
Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door, $5 kids ages 2-10

Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Barbados Melting Pot hosted by Bajan Young Achievers

A fun-filled cultural event for the entire family, featuring “things Bajan”
lots of food, drinks and entertainment.
Music by DJ Baje
Enjoy a KidsZone, grand live show with stilt-walkers, limbo dancers and
fire-eating and a Road Tennis Tournament
See costumes for the Miami Carnival compliments of the two Bajan bands –
“Bajan Fuh Evah” & “Unies Int’l”
Prizes and Giveaways Galore
!!!Miss this and blame yuhself!!!
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2013 Key West Film Festival 11/13/13

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2013 Key West Film Festival
Wednesday, 11/13/2013 – 11/17/2013 09:00 am – 06:00 pm
San Carlos Institute
516 Duval St.,
Key West, Florida 33040
Webpage Link
Cost:

Screenings are to take place primarily at Key West’s historic landmark venues the San Carlos Institute and Tropic Cinema with additional host sites for special events as well as opening and closing night parties. The Wednesday night welcome party takes place at 8 p.m. at Somo Beach Café followed by a screening on the beach at the Southernmost Hotel. And on Friday Mariel Hemingway is a guest at the Festival After-Party at the Hemingway Home & Museum from 8-10 p.m. and at 9:15 p.m. Nick Norman opens for guitarist Griffin House who performs a solo acoustic show at the San Carlos Institute.

This year’s films feature stars such as Jessica Biel, Kate Bosworth, Oscar-winning actors Robin Williams, Annette Bening and Ed Harris. Joining them are Oscar-nominated actors Helena Bonham Carter, James Franco and Ralph Fiennes, Megan Mullaly of “Will and Grace” fame and actor Stephen Dorff.

A screening of Jeffrey Schwartz’s cult classic “I Am Divine” with a guest appearance by one of the film’s stars John Waters is a festival highlight, along with films by acclaimed directors John Sayles, Mike Newell (“Four Weddings and a Funeral”) and Michael Polish (“Twin Falls Idaho”).

11th Annual South Florida Dragon Boat Festival in Miami 10/5/13

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11th Annual South Florida Dragon Boat Festival in Miami
Saturday, 10/05/2013 – 10/05/2013 09:00 am – 05:00 pm
SFDBF-postcard-2013-front-jpgHaulover Park
10800 Collins Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33154
Webpage Link
Cost: Free; Park Parking – $6

The South Florida Dragon Boat Festival, will host its 11th annual, FREE, all-day family fun, exciting, fitness and ancient water sport festival packed with a thrilling Dragon Boat racing, exciting Egg Roll Eating Contest, live multicultural entertainment such as colorful Chinese Lion Dance & powerful Kung Fu Demonstration, Middle Eastern belly dancing, other international musical performances, and Cooking Demonstration, Health & Fitness Exhibitors, Arts & Crafts, Business Services, and Informational Exhibits, Delicious and Authentic Asian and International Food Selections and fun KidsZone. Event is Saturday, October 5, 2013, Race: 9 am – 4:30 pm & Land Festival: 11 am – 5 pm. Volunteer shifts are: 8 am – 12 pm, or 11 am – 3 pm, or 2 pm – 6 pm To sign up go to www.MiamiDragonBoat.com.

Caribe Arts Fest 10/19/13

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Caribe Arts Fest
Saturday, 10/19/2013 – 10/19/2013 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
main_flyer_2013-caf-FINALEsplanade Park
SW 2nd Street,
Ft Lauderdale, Florida 33312‎
Webpage Link
Cost: $10 (early registration)

Now in its sophomore year, Caribe Arts Fest brings the essence of the Americas and the Caribbean to downtown Fort Lauderdale through art exhibits, independent films, music, food and educational workshops. Taking place October 17 – 20, 2013, the festival has collaborated with Nova Southeastern University Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, Broward Cultural Division and the City of Fort Lauderdale to showcase the unique cultural differences that make the County a true national gem. Early bird admission is $10, available online.

Tale of 2 Nations at Big Night Little Haiti 8/16/13

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Tale of 2 Nations at Big Night Little Haiti
Friday, 08/16/2013 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
BNLHAugweb2Little Haiti Cultural Center
212 NE 59 Terrace,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link
Cost: 0

This will be the first time in history that a traditional maracatu group from Recife, Brazil tours the the USA. Estrelha Brilante will visit the US for a groundbreaking tour, joined by NYC based Brazilian group Nation Beat. And when they stop in Miami, they meet Haiti in an explosion of marching music. Rasin Lakay brings the percussion and horns of Haitian roots music into the mix, live from the heart of Little Haiti.

Sabor Peru Gastronomic Festival 11/16/13-11/17/13

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Sabor Peru Gastronomic Festival
Saturday, 11/16/2013 – 11/17/2013 11:00 am – 08:00 pm
e-flyer-sabor-peruMiami Airport Convention Center
711 NW 72 Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33126
Webpage Link
Cost: $20.00

Sabor Peru Gastronomic Festival promises to be this year’s premiere foodie festival. This unique event will take place on November 16 & 17th at the Miami Airport Convention Center (MACC). With a kick off Inauguration Party showcasing invited master chefs of Peruvian cuisine on November 15th.

ASE Events, the directors of the largest gastronomical Peruvian Festival in the nation Taste of Peru which attracted more than 10,000 attendees in 2012 Presents Their Newest Version Sabor Peru 2013 Featuring the Peruvian Gastronomy Association (PGA) the official association of the best Peruvian Chefs from renowned restaurants in Florida along with its Media Partners, Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) the largest Hispanic owned and operated media and entertainment company in the nation. These strategic partners will seek to fulfill Sabor Peru 2013 objective to expose and promote Peruvian gastronomy, culture, music, and art in the United States.

Sabor Peru 2013 will feature restaurants from USA and Peru to delight our palates with the best of Peruvian cuisine. Peruvian cuisine is a fusion of culture, traditions and flavors. Currently, Peru’s cuisine is increasingly considered one of the world’s richest and most diverse. Peru’s diverse climates and distinctive cultures that date to prehistoric times together with the modern fusions that have been adapted by innovative chefs have bought it to new heights in culinary mastery.

Peruvian chefs create master pieces with their country’s ancient indigenous products, exotic fruits, vegetables, and rich seafood influenced with cuisine from across all continents. Sabor Peru 2013 will delight attendees with Peru’s rich gastronomic culture, unique beverages, music, art, and crafts by offering Culinary Tours of its diverse regions.

Sabor Peru 2013 will feature the latest in event technology to create the magic of Peru and its distinctive geographic regions Costa, Sierra, and Selva with creative and colorful backdrops that will truly transform the venue into an unforgettable experience. Each region will be decorated according to its natural landscape and traditional beauty offering attendees the opportunity to experience, perceive, smell, touch, and taste Peru without leaving Miami.

So if you are a serious food lover or want to take a weekend getaway to Peru, Sabor Peru Gastronomic Festival will please all of your senses!

One Love Nutrifest Miami International Reggae Festival 11/23/13

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One Love Nutrifest Miami International Reggae Festival
oneloveSaturday, November 23, 1pm-11pm
Peacock Park
2820 McFarlane Rd
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
rockersmovement.com

Join us as we celebrate the state and quality of being one.

The daylong family-oriented festival will be composed of many elements but all share in a single idea: a state of being unified as one. As Bob Marley so humbly said, “one love, one aim, one destiny.”

The festival aims to inspire people to give of themselves to help make the world a better place in which to live. “We’re accomplishing this task by spreading art, culture and music while offering relief and humanitarian aid.” “One Love Nutrifest is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.”

Artists performing for this year’s festival include: Tiken Jah Fakoly from Ivory Coast, Cultura Profética from Puerto Rico, Gondwana from Chile, Natiruts from Brazil, Black Slate& Carroll Thompson from United Kingdom, Bachaco from Venezuela and Stephen “Ragga” Marley from Jamaica.

Rockers Movement is Feeding South Florida!
www.feedingsouthflorida.org
Entry is FREE before 3 p.m. with the food donation.

Keeping in the spirit of unity, attendees are asked to contribute two or more non-perishable food items as part of the cost of admission. Proceeds from the event will benefit Feeding South Florida. Their mission is to end hunger by providing immediate access to nutritious food, leading hunger and poverty advocacy efforts, and transforming lives through innovative programming and education.

“Given the philanthropic nature of this event, we’re inviting all civic minded companies to join us as partners in this event,” Alfonso D’Niscio Brooks said. “It’s a great way to get your name in front of thousands of people while ensuring that thousands of dollars are donated to a very worthy cause.”

Festival officials and their media partners also are encouraging attendees to ride their bikes and make use of our bike valet or use public transportation to get to the festival.

For more information about corporate sponsorships and/or ticket sales visit rockersmovement.com or contact us at 305-763-4509 or email at info@rockersmovement.com

The Festival of Chocolate in Ft. Lauderdale 10/12/13

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The Festival of Chocolate in Ft. Lauderdale
Saturday, 10/12/2013 – 10/13/2013 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
FOC-Nova1NSU Arena at Nova University in Davie
3301 College Avenue,
Davie, Florida 33314
Webpage Link
Cost: $12 + Ticketmaster Fees

The Festival of Chocolate, named Top Ten Chocolate Festivals in the USA, is the Ultimate All-Chocolate Event with an incredible Vendor Showcase featuring the best local and regional chocolatiers and confection companies; demonstrations by world renown pastry chefs, chocolate and wine pairings; hands-on classes for the home chef; Kids-4-Chocolate workshop; crazy chocolate contests; an adult chocolate clubhouse; chocolate game show stage; live professional cake decorating competition and featuring… the Cocoa Couture Fashion Show on The Festival of Chocolate Yumway.

Whether you are 2 or 102, chocolate lovers will be a Kid -in-a- Candy Store as they taste, touch, learn about, play with, are inspired by, celebrate and enjoy everything chocolate!

Peruvian Independence Day Festival great turnout and lots of fun by Betty Alvarez

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Marking the 192nd Anniversary of the Peruvian Independence, the Peruvian Independence Day Festival took place on July 28 at the Miami Airport Convention Center (MACC) which delicious Peruvian Food and music took center stage, live bands such as Zona Tropical, Patricio Suarez Vertiz y su banda de Rock and special guest stars Stuka Rock with host Rosa Elvira Cartagena.

Miami Broward Carnival Promises To Be One of The Most Colorful and Vibrant Expressions of Caribbean Culture 10/13/13

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Miami Broward Carnival Promises To Be One of The Most Colorful and Vibrant Expressions of Caribbean Culture
Sunday, 10/13/2013 – 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
China-Launch5Sun Life Stadium
2269 NW 199th St ,
Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
Webpage Link
Cost: $20

The ultimate kick-off to the 2013 Miami Broward Carnival commenced with a special launch event on July 20th, 2013 that festively packed Sun Life Stadium as over 20 masquerade bands showcased their costumes. The Miami Broward Carnival Launch was merely a tease of the pulsating energy to hit South Florida on Sunday, October 13, 2013 at Sun Life Stadium where over 20 bands will participate this year and an estimated 25,000 people to attend. Miami Broward Carnival is one of the most attended and highly esteemed festivals of South Florida. As the active tourism season in October resumes, a full schedule of signature events being planned and Carnival promises to have a major impact once again on the economy of South Florida.

“As Mayor of the City of Miami Gardens, I am pleased to welcome the Miami Broward Carnival back to the City. Celebrating diversity is a pivotal part of strengthening communities. As such, the importance of hosting events like this cannot be overstated”, states City of Miami Gardens Mayor, Oliver Gilbert.

Signature Miami Broward Carnival Events:

October 6, 2013-Junior Carnival-Over 10 participating bands in the parade. Family friendly event. Children’s activities include face painting and bounce house. Location: Central Broward Regional Park-300 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill, Fl, 33311. Time: 12noon-8pm.

October 11, 2013-Kings and Queens @Carnival Village-Each participating masquerade band is led by a King and Queen, who wear extremely large costumes, often requiring extensions and wheels to assist the masquerader to carry it. Location:Central Broward Regional-300 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill, Fl 33311. Time:7pm

October 12, 2013-J’Ouvert (15 bands participating)-Central Broward Regional-3700 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill Fl, 33311. Time: 7am

Steelband Panorama @Carnival Village-Central Broward Regional-3700 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill, Fl 33311. Date:TBD

For more information about becoming a vendor or purchasing tickets visit: www.miamibrowardcarnival.com
Follow on Twitter @miabrocarnival and Instagram @miabrocarnival
Media Credentials and interviews: Yvette N. Harris, Yvette@harrispublicrelations.com or 786.897.8854

Photographs of Boca Burger Battle

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Despite the rain, there was an excellent showing at Boca’s Burger Battle. Check out the delectable images below… 

 

Boca Burger Battle’s 2013 Winners are:

Judge’s Pick for “Best Grill Master” went to:
1st place – Bite Gastrotruck
2nd place – Potions In Motion
3rd place – Shake Shack

Judge’s Pick for “Best Alternative Grill Master” went to:
1st place – 4th Generation

People’s Choice for “Best Boca Burger” went to:
1st place – Morton’s Steakhouse
2nd place – Rebel House
3rd place – Potions In Motion

September’s Storm – A DWNTWN Art Days and California Wine Tasting at Wine by the Bay 9/20/13 – 9/21/13

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September’s Storm – A DWNTWN Art Days and California Wine Tasting at Wine by the Bay
Friday, 09/20/2013 – 09/21/2013 07:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Storm-WBB2Wine by the Bay
888 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 112,
Miami, Florida 33132
Facebook Link
Cost: $30.00 (9/20) $100.00 (9/21)

Take shelter and escape at an exclusive California wine tasting duo event featuring the East Coast premiere of “Storm” – an official selection at the Sonoma International Film Festival 2013 by award-winning filmmaker Dan Addelson. Wine by the Bay also launches its Great Winemakers Series spotlighting Napa Valley winemaker, Andy Erickson. An exclusive showcase of some of his most impressive wines alongside an exhibit of works by renowned mezzotint artist, Yozo Hamaguchi.

Advance tickets can be purchased at LocalWineEvents.com

Friday, September 20 7pm – California wine tasting and film screening, $30.00 per person

Saturday, September 21 9pm – Wine by the Bay launches its Great Winemakers Series and art exhibit, $100.00 per person

Andy Erickson has worked with some of Napa Valley’s premiere wine producers including Screaming Eagle, Harlan Estate, Ovid, Newtown Vineyard and Spottswoode. He was the winemaker at Staglin Family Vineyards for the 2001 and 2002 vintages, and since that time has taken on several winery clients including Dalla Valle, Arietta and Dancing Hares Vineyard. Andy and his wife also make their own wines under the labels Favia and Leviathan.

We will taste the impressive Leviathan 2009, Mad Hatter 2009,
Dancing Hares 2009, Favia Rompecabezas 2010, Favia Quarzo 2010 and the excellent Favia Cerro Sur 2009.

RSVP is required. A credit card number is required to hold your reservation and a 48 hour cancellation policy applies.

Photographs of Florida Supercon on 7/5/13

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Florida Supercon on Friday, July 5, 2013.  Wow this show just keeps growing and growing and getting better each year.  There were so many people in great costume, it just adds to the over all experience.  I just love watching the Florida Super Championship Wrestling, so much fun seeing different characters in the wrestling ring from Power Rangers to the Joker, so fun.  The Cupcake Burlesque show was awesome as always,these girls always do a fabulous show and this one was comic themed.

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South Beach Seafood Festival 10/19/13

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South Beach Seafood Festival
Saturday, 10/19/2013 – 11:00 am – 07:00 pm
Seafood-Festival-logo-ROUNDEDLummus Park- 9th and Ocean
9th Street and Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Buy Tickets Link
Cost: $25-$150

Join us at the South Beach Seafood Festival and celebrate the signature seafood of Miami Beach, Oct. 19, 2013, showcasing the premier local culinary arts and entertainment while supporting the local community education efforts in Miami and the beaches. It’s a must event, open to the public!

This day long festival will be hosted at 9th and Ocean in Lummus Park, Miami Beach and will feature a culinary experience with local restaurateur food gardens, interactive villages, signature cocktails, beer gardens, live entertainment, chef demonstration stations, and much more.

General Admission and VIP tickets are available at SoBeSeafoodFest.com.
And, attendees get special benefits with every ticket purchased:
GA:$25, includes entrance, access to interactive demonstrations, live music, kids zone, and more.
VIP:$150, includes access to the VIP Pavilion with open bar and VIP Food Stations as well as Food Sampler Vouchers and the VIP Passport

Event Beneficiaries include the Miami Beach Chamber Education Foundation and CI Foundation, both which assist in helping to increase funding for students educational programs and initiatives in the community. For more information on the event, visit us online!

Seu Jorge – Hollywood Artspark experience 7/27/13

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Seu Jorge – Hollywood Artspark experience
Saturday, 07/27/2013 – 07/27/2013 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
seujorgeartsparkeflyerhollywood artspark
1 Young Circle,
Hollywood, Florida 33020
Webpage Link
Cost: 0.00

Free!
Come and experience the vibrant culture of Rio de Janeiro though its food, art and music. The charismatic singer and actor Seu Jorge will headline this free event in the beautiful Hollywood ArtsPark amphitheater.

The event will also feature singer Rose Max, the Brazilian Voices choir and much more.

Tabou Combo at Big Night in Little Haiti 7/19/13

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Tabou Combo at Big Night in Little Haiti
Friday, 07/19/2013 – 07/19/2013 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
BNLHjulywebLittle Haiti Cultural Center
212 NE 59 Terrace,,
Miami , Florida 33137
Webpage Link
Cost: 0.00

Free, in the heart of Little Haiti, the #1 kompa band for 45 wonderful years! Tabou Combo plays in the plaza at the Little Haiti Cultural Center. Between sets, DJ Mack and Mizikpam.com.

Another treat in the gallery – a photo exhibition by Luis Olazabal, who has been our official photographer since 2004, and has a treasure trove of photos from Big Night to share.

Big Night also features delicious kreyol cuisine and ice cold Prestige Beer for sale. In the studio, activities for kids hosted by Positive Impact Foundation and Bass Museum. Open Studios at Haitian Cultural Alliance, and an after show party at adjacent 7th Circuit Studios with the Moksha All Stars and special guests.

4th annual African Diaspora Dance and Drum Festival of Florida 8/2/13

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4th annual African Diaspora Dance & Drum Festival of Florida
Sunday, 08/02/2013 – 08/04/2013 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
ADDDFF_2013_flyer_FRONTLittle Haiti Cultural Center
212 NE 59th Terrace Miami FL 33137 ,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link
Cost:

The 4th annual African Diaspora Dance and Drum Festival of Florida presented by Delou Africa Inc. is set to be an exceptionally high-spirited three-day family friendly event that will offer attendees an extensive series of captivating traditional African dance, drum, music and history workshops conducted by world-renowned performing artists. This cultural arts education event includes dance, song & music and health instruction workshops from countries like Senegal, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Japan, Cuba, Brazil, Haiti and the USA. Additional festival attractions include a FREE Afro-Zumba class, yoga, a new lecture series highlighting the countries of Guinea and Senegal, a symposium panel discussion on the health benefits of African dance & drum, a global bazaar and an enriched children’s village expo (which will conclude with a Back to School Giveaway). The ADDDFF is open to the general public and is set to take place on August 2-4th, 2013 at the Little Haiti Cultural Center.

Friends of Nature Music Festival 11/9/13-11/10/13

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Friends of Nature Music Festival
Friends of Nature FestivalNovember 9 and 10, 2013 from 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
4020 Virginia Beach Drive
Miami, FL 33149
www.fonfest.com
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Tickets: Beginning on June 20, the first 500 festival goers can purchase tickets at a discounted price of $50 for a two-day pass. A limited amount of early bird tickets are available until July 30. Additional ticket pricing is as follows:
· Early Birds
General Admission – $100 (2 Day Pass + one round-trip shuttle ticket)
VIP – $500 (2 Day Pass + Valet Parking)

· Regular Ticket Sale (beginning August 1, 2013)
General admission – $160 (2 Day Pass)
Veterans discount – $125 (2 Day Pass)
VIP- $600 (2 Day Pass)

· Same Day Ticket Sales
General admission – $180 (2 Day Pass)
VIP- $700 (2 Day Pass)

Friends of Nature Music Festival (FON FEST) announces the first round of musicians to participate in the Festival’s inaugural edition.  FON FEST is one of the first eco-friendly interactive music festivals in Miami whose purpose is to educate the public on sustainability, the wellbeing of the planet, and how to contribute to saving it. Thousands of attendees will spend two days experiencing live music, cultural food, entertainment, and a wide variety of interactive activities as well as exhibitors.

The Festival will feature eco-friendly initiatives from the sponsoring products to the tickets sold. In addition to these initiatives, Festival attendees can expect to be occupied at every step with activities promoting an earth-friendly lifestyle. Eco-activities include stations which teach attendees how to pick fruits and vegetables, make homemade detergent or grow personal vegetable gardens. Other activities are camping, canoeing, movies, comedy shows, live art installations, guest speakers, and seed stomping to improve the park grounds post Festival. Attendees can browse the vendor site, featuring fresh fruit markets and exotic eco-vendors such as organic soap makers, alternative energy gadgets, and more. To satisfy mid-Festival cravings, all of Miami’s famed food trucks will be on Festival grounds serving some of the community’s favorite treats.

With the goal of raising environmental awareness and promoting companies that have green initiatives, the musicians will contribute to the Festival’s mission through their support of the Festival and by being friends of nature.

Confirmed musical artists include:
·         AdiX, frosstcookie.wix.com/adixmusic
·         Badfish, badfish.com
·         Bertioga, soundcloud.com/bertioga
·         COCODRILLS, facebook.com/CocodrillsOfficial
·         Dinosaurs N’ Disasters, dinosaursndisasters.com
·         Dub Fx, dubfx.net
·         Dumme Jungs, facebook.com/dummejungs
·         FiLiBuStA filibustamusic.com
·         Free like me, freelikeme.com.au
·         Kēvens, kevens.com
·         Matisyahu, matisyahuworld.com
·         Nortec Collective, facebook.com/nortecbf
·         Off Orbit, facebook.com/offorbit
·         Panic Bomber, panicbomber.com
·         Razihel, facebook.com/razihelofficial
·         Spoonbeach, spoonbeach.com
·         Timothy Brownie, timothybrownie.com
·         Uma Galera, facebook.com/UmaGaleraBand
·         Universal Citizens, reverbnation.com/universalcitizens
·         Urban Rebel, urbanrebel.net

Comedians bringing laughter to FON FEST include:
· Brooks Wheelan, brookswheelan.tumblr.com
· Dan St. Germain, danstgermain.net
· Emily Heller, emilyheller.tumblr.com
· Forrest Shaw, forrestshaw.net
· Helen Hong, helenhong.com
· James Adomian, jamesadomian.com
· Jermaine Fowler, jermainefowler.com
· Josh Gondelman, joshgondelman.com
· Kevin Barnett, neon-entertainment.com/Kevin-Barnett.html
· Matt Braunger, mattbraunger.com
· Mike Lawrence, mikelawrencecomedy.com
· Nikki Glaser, twitter.com/NikkiGlaser
· Oni Perez, oniperezcomedy.com
· Ron Funches, ronfunches.com
· Ryan Stout, ryanstout.com
· Ted Alexandro, tedalexandro.com
· Wyatt Cenac, wyattcenac.com
Jessica Gross, FON FEST comedian booker, says “I wanted to bring some of the best established as well as up-and-coming talent in Stand-Up Comedy to our neighborhood. Unlike other festivals around the country, Miami was lacking in festivals that integrated music, cinema, and comedy – until now. Many of the comedians have performed at other festivals and now we can introduce Miami to these amazing talents at FON FEST.”

If you are interested in volunteering, please email jessicawadeinc@gmail.com. If you are interested in participating as a non-profit, please contact Maggie Fernandez at maggie@Sustainablemia.com. For inquiries about sponsorships or partnerships, please contact Ines Galindo at inesgalindo@fonfest.com.

Knock N’ Roll 7/13/13

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Knock N’ Roll
Saturday, 07/27/2013 – 07/28/2013 04:00 pm – 05:00 am
Tobacco Road
626 South Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: free

Knock N’ Roll • Thump Fight Gym • Live Boxing • BBQ
The Lee Boys • Zach Deputy & more
Tobacco Road • Saturday July 27th, 2013 • 4pm til 5am

Get ready for the main event of the summer. Knock N’ Roll features Live boxing and BBQ with The Lee Boys and Zach Deputy plus more rocking bands TBA. This event is all ages. Gates open at 4pm and we Knock N’ Roll til 5am.

Join us at: https://www.facebook.com/events/383898898376395/

Thump is South Florida’s premiere fight gym and fitness center specializing in authentic total body fitness in one unique facility.
Located in Miami, Florida since 1997, Thump has a wealth of resources to provide you with an incomparable result-driven fitness experience. Our members benefit from access to both a full-gym and professional fight facilities in one convenient location. Additionally, we have several dedicated areas and a team of highly professional certified instructors to assist you with your performance and fitness goals.

Thump Fight Gym: https://www.facebook.com/ThumpFightGym

The Lee Boys are one of America’s finest African-American sacred steel ensembles. This family group consists of three brothers, Alvin Lee (guitar), Derrick Lee and Keith Lee (vocals) along with their three nephews, Roosevelt Collier (pedal steel guitar), Alvin Cordy Jr. (7-string bass) and Earl Walker (drums). Each member began making music at the ages of 7 and 8 in the House of God church they attended in Perrine, FL. Here they underwent a rigorous course of training in a variety of musical instruments, including lap and pedal steel guitars. Born and raised in Miami, each of The Lee Boys grew up in the church where their father and grandfather, Rev. Robert E. Lee, was the pastor and a steel player himself.

The Lee Boys: https://www.facebook.com/theleeboys

Zach Deputy • On his new release Another Day, soul-singer and guitarist Zach Deputy– with the help of Grammy-winning producer Scott Jacoby– taps into the spirit of Al Green, Taj Mahaland Stevie Wonder, creating a soulful rhythm and blues album rich with ballads and mid-tempo songs. The record will appeal to fans of contemporary artists like Jack Johnson and Amos Lee, while retaining a classic sound and feel. Full of hope and anticipation of the promise of Another Day, a new day, it is a pivotal point in the career of a touring musician heretofore known as a master of live looping and a staple in the grass-roots club and festival circuit.

Zach Deputy: https://www.facebook.com/zachdeputy

For more info call 305.305.3976
Visit us at www.tobacco-road.com
www.facebook.com/TobaccoRoadMiami
www.twitter.com/tobaccoroadbar
www.instgram.com/tobacco_road_

Hot Dog Fest 7/13/13

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Hot Dog Fest
Saturday, 07/13/2013 – 02:00 pm – 08:00 pm
hot-dog-fest-tobacco-road-dj-oskiTobacco Road
626 South Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link
Cost: free

The Hot Dog Fest • Saturday July 13th, 2013 • Tobacco Road
2:00 pm til 7:30 pm.

Mark your calendars now and get ready for another great Tobacco Road Food Trucks Summer Event.

RSVP and spread the word: https://www.facebook.com/events/550901384956124/

Join us for a fun filled afternoon in celebration on the ultimate summer comfort food, the hot dog. Come enjoy all of your favorites from ballparks to corn dogs to German sausages. Plus, don’t miss our Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest. Visit the official site to get more info: http://hotdogfest.com/

The Hot Dog Fest will be hosted at The Legendary Tobacco Road. Miami’s oldest bar, restaurant and cabaret. 101 years strong and voted ♫Best Rock Bar♫ by Miami New Times Best Of 2013.

Hosted and jams by Deejay Oski ♫

For more info call 305.303.3976
Visit us at www.tobacco-road.com
www.facebook.com/tobaccoroadbar
www.twitter.com/tobaccoroadbar
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Parrandas de Remedios de Cuba 7/13/13

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Parrandas de Remedios de Cuba
Saturday, 07/13/2013 – 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Parrandas-de-Remedios-2013The Miami Dade Fair Expo Center
10901 SW 24 Street,
Miami, Florida 33165
Webpage Link
Cost: Admission is $30 per person; free for children age 10 and under.

The Miami-Dade Fair & Expo presents Parrandas de Remedios de Cuba at the Fair Expo Center grounds. The event features performances by Cuban artists: Eddy K, Timbalive, Carlos Manuel, Lucido y Lenier, Bonco Quiñongo and DJ Cabrera. There will also be a float parade and fire works.

For more information please call Hugo Sierra at (305) 873-3084 or Pedro Mendez at (305) 586-8211.

Free parking.

The Coconut Grove Seafood Festival 10/20/13

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The Coconut Grove Seafood Festival
Sunday, October 20th from 11:00 a.m. to sundown!
Peacock Park/ Coconut Grove
logo2820 McFarlane Road
Coconut Grove, FL  33133
Advance Admission is $15
Children 12 years and under enter for free.
Tickets at the door: $25.
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The Coconut Grove Seafood Festival is all about celebrating seafood, waterfront living and giving people their fill of the freshest, tastiest delicacies of the sea.  Bushels of shrimp, oysters, crawfish, lobster, clams and fresh fish will soon overflow at the quaint neighborhood of Coconut Grove, just in time for the opening of stone crab season in October.

There’s no better place to savor a multitude of seafood prepared in a variety of ways including Caribbean with its Bahamian cracked conch and Jamaican Jerk grilled fish, Latin American offering paella and Peruvian ceviche, Cajun with its gumbo, jambalaya and crawfish étouffée, North Eastern offering traditional chowders, lobster rolls and clam boils, Asian with the always satisfying sushi and sashimi and, last but not least, Florida seafood with its world-famous stone crab, lobster and fresh fish.    In addition, people can head over to the “Grove Wharf” – a farmer’s market meets seafood – where experts will be on hand to help them select the right items to purchase and take home.

To complete the festive equation, the Coconut Grove Seafood Festival will have a constant stream of live music including calypso, steel drum, reggae and Island Escapism. The Festival will also feature several nautically-themed exhibitors showcasing art, jewelry and decor.

The Coconut Grove Seafood Festival is staged by Social House Events, creators of the ever-popular Grovetoberfest and Sprung! craft beer festivals.

Everest Institute’s Summer Fest brings fun for all ages 6/29/13

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Everest Institute’s Summer Fest brings fun for all ages
Saturday, 06/29/2013, 11:00 am – 02:00 pm
Everest Institute-Kendall
9020 SW 137th Ave.,
Miami, Florida 33186
Webpage Link
Cost: There is no entry fee.

The family event features fun activities for kids, blood pressure and glucose testing, and a car wash to benefit the Orion’s Lady Comets soccer team.

Bastille Day 7/14/13

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Bastille Day
Sunday, 07/14/2013, 08:00 pm – 12:00 pm
Evite-8pmmBastille Day Party
National Hotel 1677 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
RSVP Link
Cost:

To Celebrate Bastille Day and to bid farewell the Consul General of France and Mrs. Gael de Maisonneuve request the pleasure of your company. French music and Cash bar open to the public.

MLK Murals Project to Participate in American Black Film Festival’s Youth Filmmaker Program 6/23/13

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MLK Murals Project to Participate in American Black Film Festival’s Youth Filmmaker Program
Sunday, 06/23/2013, 05:00 pm – 07:30 pm
Colony Theater
1040 Lincoln Rd ,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

Students of Moving the Lives of Kids Community Mural join forces with the American Black Film Festival to feature their talented artistic creations

Miami, FL- Eight students from the Moving the Lives of Kids (MLK) Community Mural (sponsored by The Miami Foundation) have been invited to attend the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) for the Youth Filmmaker Program. The MLK Community Mural’s itinerary for Saturday June 22, 2013 includes: a tour of the festival, attendance of The Artist’s Vision panel discussion, lunch sponsored by Jackson Soul Food and attendance of the ABFF Awards Presentation. The children will also be given the opportunity to participate in meet and greets with key ABFF influencers including festival producer Reggie Scott, the 2013 ABFF Ambassador and actor, Omari Hardwick and other celebrities attending the festival. The images that these students capture in their minds during this full-day experience will provide them with the inspiration to create a dynamic canvas mural on Sunday during the Films Over Miami Community Showcase on Sunday June 23rd, an initiative under Film Life, Inc. and the SEOPW-CRA. The Films Over Miami will feature the films of some of Miami’s emerging filmmakers. The children of MLK Community Mural will be demonstrating a live art presentation featured throughout the film showcase, with the final art work to debut at the red carpet premier of the Miami filmed, Playin’ For Love, directed by Robert Townsend. The premier will commence at the Colony Theater at 5:00 pm.

For more information about the festival visit http://www.abff.com/festival/.

For media inquiries contact: Yvette N. Harris at 786.897.8854 or yvette@harrispublicrelations.com

Music Skate Fashion Cause 7/6/13

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Music Skate Fashion Cause
Saturday, 07/06/2013, 03:00 pm – 10:00 pm
MSFC_Flyer_2AThe Lab Miami
400 NW 26th st,
miami, Florida 33127
Eventbrite Link

BLOCK PARTY MSFC WYNWOOD 2013

Claim Your Experience. Music Skate Fashion Cause is a cultural experience that brings together the Music, Skate, Fashion, and Art community to raise money and awareness for a cause benefiting these communities. Which experience will you claim on July 6th.

Wynwood,Miami. – July 6th 2013 – The Lab Miami – MSFC Partners with Vitamin Water and affiliates along with the city of Wynwood and The Lab Miami to showcase the latest in street fashion with live musical and skate performances to raise money for cancer patients and their families with Grind For Life.

The day full of: fashion, music, skate, art, food, and giveaways; will be held at The Lab Miami on Saturday, July 6th.

Grind For Life, The mission of the Grind For Life organization is to provide financial assistance to cancer patients and their families when traveling long distances to doctors and hospitals. In addition, we educate and inspire these patients and families concerning cancer survival and recovery. Those who qualify may request assistance for travel and lodging expenses, meal, and personal needs. Funds for this organization will be raised by, but not limited to, hosting skateboarding events and festivals, ebay sales of donated goods, fundraiser’s, Grind For life sponsors a skateboard team to perform at these events to keep the spirit of skateboarding alive.

MUSIC.SKATE. FASHION.CAUSE.

Staying true to our very simple mission statement: Expose, Enlighten, and Entertain, MSFC, with the help of Vitamin Water and other affiliates, wish to Expose breakthrough fashion designers, artist, skateboarders, and music artist. The event will also allow us to Enlighten guests on the statistics concerning cancer survival and recovery and how they can help. All while observers and VIP guests are Entertained with the latest in fashion, stunt performances from skateboarders, live mural paintings and musical concert.

Music Skate Fashion Cause (MSFC)
Saturday July 6th from 3:00pm-10:00pm
The Lab Miami – 400 NW 26th st, miami, 33127
Cost: Regular Admissions $12.00
Farah Approved PR Director 786-505-0028
Farah@Phatechee.com
Donate to Grind For Life

3rd Annual Soulfest Weekend at The Stage Miami – Day 1 6/28/13

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3rd Annual Soulfest Weekend at The Stage Miami – Day 1
Friday, 06/28/2013, 09:00 pm – 03:00 am
SFWE13The Stage Miami
170 NE 38th St,
Miami, Florida 33137
Buy Tickets Link

For the third year in a row, The Stage Miami will be celebrating soul music over a two-night span in early summer. The 2013 installment of Soulfest Weekend will showcase a modern twist on soul, music, art, cocktails and food, offering the some of the area’s best musical talent and much more.

“We’re very excited about the multi-cultural flavor that this year’s lineup has to offer,” says co-owner and General Manager Johann Torres. “People should come ready to dance and enjoy a decidedly hip hop-influenced weekend.” Torres also books entertainment for The Stage and runs DNA Entertainment, the night’s presenting sponsor.

Friday’s performers The Resolvers from Deerfield Beach are a self-styled “Big-Band Reggae” outfit; the Affiliated Soul Team out of Miami delivers a smooth blend of jazz, soul, funk, hip/hop and R&B. The pedal steel-led Roosevelt Collier Trio, also out of Miami, cuts a mix of gospel, blues, soul and funk while Brooklyn, NY imports The Pimps of Joytime cap it off on Saturday, and the main act promises to deliver a nationally-touring, polished dance-party-funk vibe heavily steeped in Brooklyn DJ culture that is not to be missed.

The festivities will also include music spun by DJ Maneuvers, DJ Sire and DJ Heron, the latter of which has recently opened several high-profile hip-hop shows including the likes of Queen Latifah, Public Enemy and KRS-One. A live graffiti art exhibition plus the delectable presence of the Rum Cake Factory Food Truck (offering jambalaya, smoked ribs and chicken and rum cake) happens both nights.

Admission to the event at The Stage is $10 Friday, $15 Saturday and two-day passes are available for $20. For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.thestagemiami.com. The show is open to those 21 & over.

3rd Annual Soulfest Weekend at The Stage Miami – Day 2 6/29/13

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3rd Annual Soulfest Weekend at The Stage Miami – Day 2
Saturday, 06/29/2013, 09:00 pm – 03:00 am
SFWE131The Stage Miami
170 NE 38th St,
Miami, Georgia 33137
Buy Tickets Link

For the third year in a row, The Stage Miami will be celebrating soul music over a two-night span in early summer. The 2013 installment of Soulfest Weekend will showcase a modern twist on soul, music, art, cocktails and food, offering the some of the area’s best musical talent and much more.

“We’re very excited about the multi-cultural flavor that this year’s lineup has to offer,” says co-owner and General Manager Johann Torres. “People should come ready to dance and enjoy a decidedly hip hop-influenced weekend.” Torres also books entertainment for The Stage and runs DNA Entertainment, the night’s presenting sponsor.

Friday’s performers The Resolvers from Deerfield Beach are a self-styled “Big-Band Reggae” outfit; the Affiliated Soul Team out of Miami delivers a smooth blend of jazz, soul, funk, hip/hop and R&B. The pedal steel-led Roosevelt Collier Trio, also out of Miami, cuts a mix of gospel, blues, soul and funk while Brooklyn, NY imports The Pimps of Joytime cap it off on Saturday, and the main act promises to deliver a nationally-touring, polished dance-party-funk vibe heavily steeped in Brooklyn DJ culture that is not to be missed.

The festivities will also include music spun by DJ Maneuvers, DJ Sire and DJ Heron, the latter of which has recently opened several high-profile hip-hop shows including the likes of Queen Latifah, Public Enemy and KRS-One. A live graffiti art exhibition plus the delectable presence of the Rum Cake Factory Food Truck (offering jambalaya, smoked ribs and chicken and rum cake) happens both nights.

Admission to the event at The Stage is $10 Friday, $15 Saturday and two-day passes are available for $20. For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.thestagemiami.com. The show is open to those 21 & over.

International Mango Festival at Fairchild 7/14/13

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International Mango Festival at Fairchild
Sunday, 07/14/2013, 09:30 am – 04:30 pm
Mango-Display-in-Garden-HouseFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road,
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
Webpage Link

Did you know Mexico has both rainy and dry seasons that make for a great mango growing climate? Or that Mexico is the dominant supplier of mangos to the U.S. and a main supplier to markets worldwide? Come learn this and more at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s 21st Annual International Mango Festival on Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14 from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Enjoy two full days of fun, food and education in celebration of the juicy and delicious tropical fruit that makes for nutritious and refreshing summer dishes. Whether you’re participating in the world’s only mango auction, voting on your favorite variety at the Mango Tasting Room or sampling delicious mango dishes, there’s something for the whole family to do.

Admission is free for Fairchild members and children 5 and under, $25 for adults, $18 for seniors 65 and up and $12 for children 6-17. Eco discounts are available for anyone who walks, bikes or takes public transportation to the festival.

For more info, please call 305-667-1651.

The Second Annual Miami Performance International Festival 6/1/13-6/30/13

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The Second Annual Miami Performance International Festival
performanceJune 1-30, 2013
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Dr.
Miami Beach, FL  33139

Edge Zones Projects
60 NE 39th St,
Miami, FL 33137

Website

Edge Zones presents the second annual Miami Performance International Festival from June 1– 30, 2013. M/P ‘13 is an exciting four-week program of performance art accompanied by video screenings, talks and workshops that culminate in an intense 4-day event. The festival is a tremendous opportunity for the public to come face-to-face with the breadth and depth of performance art and offers visceral and challenging performance works by renowned, mid-career and emerging artists from 19 countries, as well as more than 40 national and local artists. This annual event provides a look at the creative process across a range of media, and presents cross-disciplinary, collaborative work that speaks to the high level of innovation, critical thinking, and social engagement in Miami. Events are free but availability is limited.

In celebration of Miami-Dade’s diverse art scene, works will be showcased by over 35 international artists across the city in a range of sites, including: the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens and at Edge Zones Projects at the Miami Design District.

Miami Performance International Festival ‘13 is a much-needed networking platform for the art community and brings together the most important curators, artists and arts organizations from Latin America, the Caribbean and around the world.

Curated by Charo Oquet, Miami; Eliu Almonte, Dominican Republic; Pancho Lopez, Mexico, Miami will be immersed in the participation of 70 international and local artists. Unlike theater and dance, all MP ‘13 performances have no designated areas nor are they presented on a stage, but rather on the floor, dissolving the boundary between the artists and viewers. 

Artists from the UK, Austria, USA, Dominican Republic, Argentina, Portugal, Mexico, Spain, Italy, Cuba, Panama, Canada, Colombia, France, Chile, Poland and Brazil.  This dialogue will continue throughout the year on Internet platforms through the Edge Zones and Miami Performance International Festival web portal (http://www.edgezones.org) and online blogs.

TattooLaPalooza Summer Edition 6/14/13-6/16/13

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TattooLaPalooza Summer Edition
tattoolapaloozaJune 14-16, Friday  4pm – Midnight
Saturday  Noon – Midnight
Sunday Noon – 10pm
Hyatt Regency Hotel
400 South East Second Ave.
Miami, Florida 33131

General Admission – 1 Day Pass
$20.00 in advance
$25.00 at the door
General Admission – 3 Day Pass
$40.00 in advance
$60.00 at the door
Children 12 and under are FREE.

TattooLaPalooza is not only a tattoo convention but an all around art convention. We encourage artists of all mediums to become a part of this great event. Come get Tattooed at TattooLaPalooza Tattoo & Fine Art Extravaganza. Featuring over 300 world famous artists, live entertainment, live art performances, one of a kind tattoo contests, unique vendors,prize giveaways and more.

A tattoo convention is a meeting and exhibition for tattoo practitioners and enthusiasts,as well as anyone who wishes to see the world of tattooing up close. Tattoo conventions range from small events sponsored by a local business that may last a day, to major international conventions spanning a weekend or the better part of a week. They may include contests and exhibitions, booths selling tattoo-related items and even booths rented for use by tattoo artists who work during the convention. Collectors may attend conventions specifically to obtain a tattoo from a particular visiting artist.

Other events may include professional events such as workshops and meetings as well as social events. Contests, usually restricted to registered participants, usually feature a variety of categories: portraits, new school, traditional, black-and-gray, tribal, oriental, backpieces, sleeves and so on.

Judging may be by vote or by a panel of judges.

4th Annual Healthy and Free Juneteenth Celebration 6/15/13

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4th Annual “Healthy & Free” Juneteenth Celebration and Free Family Fun Day
juneteenth_flyer_frontSaturday, June 15, 2013, from 12:00pm (Noon) until 7:00 pm
Pompey Park
1101 NW 2ND Street
Delray Beach, FL

Juneteenth is a celebration that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
 
Our Juneteenth Family Fun Day will offer a day of fun games and activities for children in our kid’s pavilion including face painting, a bounce house, art projects & games. Stage entertainment will include a free concert in the park with performances by the Legends Band with the Balladaire and Terry Parker, Ms. Gospafunk (of the Alexander Sisters gospel group), Army Gideon Band, Ultimate Proof and Reflections as well performances by the members of Winners by Design Girls Mentoring Group and the Delray Divas Step Teams.
 
Our Health & Resource Fair will offer free health screenings and testing, access to resources and information providers in the gymnasium from 12pm to 4:00pm. We have also invited representatives from service organizations to provide attendees with information about programs that are available to residents including senior services, credit repair and much needed family resources.  Outside, the One Blood mobile blood bank van will conduct a blood drive and bone marrow registry. 
 
A Teen Dance to commemorate Juneteenth, which will be held from 8:00 pm – 11:00pm with Dj AK Biggwagon Driver with a live performance by “Reflections”. Please note: A $7 admission fee will be charged to attend the Teen Dance.
 
 
To learn more about the Juneteenth Family Fun Day and Health Fair, please contact the One Love-One Community organization at (954) 607-8989 or by E-mail at info@love-community.org  or visit www.love-community.org.
 
Hosted by One Love-One Community Foundation in partnership with Delray Beach Park & Recreation Department.

Boca Burger Battle, A Grilling Affair 7/13/13

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Boca Burger Battle, A Grilling Affair
Saturday, 07/13/2013, 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Boca-Burger-BattleSanborn Square Park
Sanborn Square Park,
72 N Federal Highway, Florida FL
Buy Tickets Link

Not only is the temperature rising, the bbq grills are getting ready and Chefs are creating secret recipes as preparations for the Boca Burger Battle, A Grilling Affair! returns again for the second year on Saturday, July 13th. More than 20 contenders from all over south Florida will create their grilling masterpieces and present them to a prestige table of Grill Master Judges which includes a few well known “burger conneseuirs” like Sef the Burger Beast, Jamie Frankel from Burgers by the Beach, Stephanie Miskew from the Glamorous Gourmet, and well known celebrity Chef Dean Max in hopes of winning the Golden Burger Trophy and hold the title of the Best Boca Burger. The sizzling summer street festival is held in Sanborn Square Park located in downtown Boca Raton near Palmetto Park Road and Federal Highway.
This community event with its “backyard bbq theme” not only showcases some of the best beef, turkey, fish, and vegetarian burgers that can be found, but also has an array of summer food tasting stations sampling gourmet French fries, onion rings, tropical salads, chicken wings by Tucci’s Fire N Coal Pizza, rum cakes, liquor infused ice cream and good old apple pie. Cockspur Rum and Iceberg Vodka will be making its debut at the battle to wet your whistle with Electric Lemonade and Rum Punch. You can also quench your thirst with a variety of Holy Mackerel craft beers, Madria Sangria, Moscato wine and GEM spring water just to mention a few of the Beer, Wine and Spirits selections served this year. Be sure to visit our new Wine Store on your way out and receive Special Discounts on wine by the bottle and by the case!
Boca Burger Battle’s Chief Grill Master this is year is Chef Wes Bonner who is Publix Aprons Resident Chef. Wes graduated Summa Cum Laude from Johnson and Wales and has a strong passion for the culinary arts. The Chief Grill Master will oversee all of the Battle’s Contenders, create the judging criteria and fiercely lead the Grill Master Judges on their path to burger nirvana. The judges will decide on Best of Show and Best Alternative Burger while the guests get to vote with their wooden chip where the “Peoples Choice” will determine the champion and hold the title for one year as the Best Boca Burger. Defending 2012 champion Rebel House, a “renegade” restaurant & bar in downtown Boca Raton will be back to defend their title. All spatulas down, The Rebel Burger took the Judges Pick and the People’s Choice awards for the inaugural event.
This year’s battle will introduce the ultimate cooking experience featuring the Big Green Egg, a ceramic kamando-style barbecue grill coming down from Atlanta Georgia. This is the most versatile outdoor cooking product on the market. An additional “eggstavaganza” at the Boca Burger Battle, is the Big Green Egg Cooking Academy will host the interactive Cooking Alley teaching guests all the tips and tricks to cooking pulled pork, brisket, ribs and chicken. And yes, there will be plenty of delicious samplings to go around for everyone.
Portion of proceeds from the Boca Burger Battle benefit PROPEL, www.PropelYourFuture.org, People Reaching Out to Provide Education and Leadership, a 501c3 Non Profit Organization located in Boca Raton. PROPEL’s goal is to address the needs of youth and be a catalyst for change, one life at a time. They offer weekly programming and special events in the areas of arts, education and recreation to best forward the future of our youth.
The Boca Burger Battle is presented by the Big Green Egg, JM Lexus, Madria Sangria and produced by local event production company BocaRaton.com & The BITES! Network, which also produces the Galt Mile, Deerfield Beach & Boca Raton Wine and Food Festivals. And, coming soon is their new project WineEvents.com
General admission tickets are $55 per person and VIP tickets are $85 per person. All ticket holders receive unlimited food and drink tastings regardless of ticket type. Burger Battle VIP Guests will enjoy an early bird entrance (6 PM for VIP and 7 PM for General Admission), access to the Grill Master’s Lounge, and 2-4-1 cocktails at the sizzling summer after party hosted by the new Jazziz Nightlife where they can mingle with the Judges, Contenders and applaud the new Champion. This is a 21 + year old event from 6 pm to 10 pm, No Pets PLEASE. Event is Rain or Shine! You can purchase Tickets Online or call 561-338-7594. See you at A Grilling Affair!

The 2nd Annual Burger, Beer & BBQ Bash In Brickell 6/29/13

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The 2nd Annual Burger, Beer & BBQ Bash In Brickell
POSCARD FRONT FLAT emailSaturday, June 29th, 2013, 4pm to 10 pm
3:00pm VIP early entrance
The Historic Miami Circle
401 Brickell Avenue
MIami, FL
Next to the Viceroy Hotel at Brickell
www.brickellfest.com
www.tasteofbrickell.com
Tickets and Information:     $10.00 General Admission (Live all day concert) Buy Food and drink Tickets as you go. Food and beer samples range from $1 to $5. There is a wine and spirits tent available in-which a $35.00 bracelet can be purchased to have unlimited open bar during the festival (21 and older only) may enter wine and spirits tent)
VIP Single Admission: $65.00
Includes: unlimited beer, wine & spirits – (Pig Roast & Burger Grill) Live music, pig races and gambling pig casino games, win prizes and raise money for some of your favorite charities.
$125.00 Couples VIP Ticket– Admission at Gate starting at 3pm.
Includes: unlimited beer, wine & spirits  (Pig Roast & Burger Grill) Live music, pig races and gambling pig casino games, win prizes and raise money for some of your favorite charities.

This Is A 21 And Older Festival

Onsite Activities: Over 25 local restaurants sampling Burgers and BBQ, Cold Beer, Live Concert, Wine & Spirits Tent, VIP Tent with Pig Roast, Free Beer & Spirits with Gambling Pig Black Jack, Pig Race ( Bet On Your Favorite Piggy) Car Exhibit, Exhibitors & Vendors and charitable organizations.

Miami Taste Of Brickell Food And Wine Festival Brings Again Our Summer Festival To Brickell The 2nd Annual Burger, Beer & BBQ Bash In Brickell

The Burger, Beer and BBQ Bash IS one of many exciting and fun-filled events that the Miami Taste of Brickell produces before the Grand Festival in March 29th  & 30th 2014.

Come see how Miami’s most celebrated restaurants and chefs interpret what a “Burger” or “Favorite BBQ reciepe” means to them. Then pair your burger and BBQ with some of the most unique sought after, well-made beers available. We have many of your favorites on-site with celebrity chefs such as: Pride & Joy, Burger & Beer Joint, Latin House, La Boca, Elevation Burger, Tavern Opa and many more.

Try creations of from over 20 restaurants and then vote on your favorite burger or BBQ dish. There will be a pig race bet on your favorite pig for Charity, gambling pig tent – blackjack fundraiser. VIP Pig Roast by Brother Jimmy’s with free beer sponsored by Presidente beer, spirits, wine and cool no-alcohol beverages as well.

EXXXOTICA 2013 Fort Lauderdale 5/31/13-6/2/13

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EXXXOTICA Moves Up… To Ft. Lauderdale
exxxoticaMay 31 – June 2, 2013
Broward County Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

EXXXOTICA, the nation’s largest event dedicated to love and sex is set to make its Ft. Lauderdale debut, with its largest expo ever, featuring hundreds of adult performers, exhibitors, a full schedule of seminars and world-class entertainment acts. To keep fans and exhibitors in the know, the web’s best destination is their newly-launched website, www.FL.eXXXoticaExpo.com.

While EXXXOTICA is new to Ft. Lauderdale, this show marks the eighth consecutive year the expo is in South Florida. EXXXOTICA began its triumphant run in 2006 in Miami Beach and has grown into a national phenomenon, presenting events in cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles, the New York/New Jersey Metropolitan area, and its other new location for 2013, Atlantic City, NJ. Now, after much deliberation and due to popular demand, EXXXOTICA moves up Route 95 to its newest home, Ft. Lauderdale.

Often imitated, but never duplicated, EXXXOTICA South Florida will continue the tradition of bringing the best of the love and sex world that hundreds of thousands of men, women and couples from all walks of life have enjoyed for close to a decade across the nation.

New show features will be unveiled at EXXXOTICA South Florida, and of course over 100 of the adult worlds biggest stars and more than 100 exhibitors will be on hand to give the region a weekend they will never forget. For up-to-date information on EXXXOTICA South Florida visit, www.FL.eXXXoticaExpo.com. With an all-new look and easy to navigate pages you’ll know what you want and need to see at the event.

Tickets are now on sale for EXXXOTICA South Florida at www.FL.eXXXoticaExpo.com/Tickets. Discounted rooms are also now available at the show’s host hotel, the exclusive Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Marina at www.FL.eXXXoticaExpo.com/Travel.

2nd Annual Burger, Beer and BBQ Bash In Brickell 6/29/13

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2nd Annual Burger, Beer and BBQ Bash In Brickell
NightSaturday, June 29th 2013 – 3pm To 10pm
Historic Miami Circle
401 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
brickellfest.com

VIP Admission – 3pm
General Admission – 4pm

Presented by Miami Taste of Brickell Food & Wine Festival

In celebration of the upcoming Independence Day Holiday, the Miami Taste of Brickell Food & Wine Festival Presents its 2nd Summer Festival – “The Burger, Beer and BBQ Bash”.

The Annual Burger, Beer and BBQ Bash is one of many exciting and fun-filled events that the Miami Taste of Brickell produces before the Grand Festival in March 2014.

Come see how Miami’s most celebrated restaurants and chefs interpret what a “Burger” or “Favorite BBQ Recipe” means to them. Then pair your burger and BBQ with some of the most unique sought after, well-made beers available.

Try creations of from over 20 restaurants and then vote on your favorite burger or BBQ dish.

Featuring:
*Pig Races
*Over 20 Local Restaurants serving their Best Burger & BBQ recipes
* Ice Cold Beer by Stella
*Live Concert
*VIP Tent with PIG Roast by Bother Jimmy’s BBQ and complimentary beer and fine spirits all day and evening (limited couples tickets available)
*Car Exhibit, Exhibitors & Vendors, and Charitable Organizations
*Pig Races and Gambling Pig Casino Games, win prizes and raise money for some of your favorite charities

Free Your mind Festival 5/23/13

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Free Your mind Festival
Thursday, 05/23/2013, 09:00 pm –
free-your-mind-pax2 PAX Performing Arts eXchange
337 SW 8th street ,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Free Like Me
Links

Free Like Me defines the era of “Happiness Music” – causing multiple episodes of ecstatic joy, rampages of gratitude, and flare ups of freedom & unity. With high-energy rhythms, powerful unique vocals and meaningful conscious lyrics. They will take you on a journey of “rootsy”, acoustic, fun conscious sounds! With unforgettable melodies and high energy Rhythms they will have you singing along, dancing and will leave you smiling and wanting more!

19th Annual South Florida Boat Show 5/31/13, 6/1/13, 6/2/13

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19th Annual South Florida Boat Show
Friday, 05/31/2013, 12:00 pm – 08:00 pm
coupon_flyer_1_frontMiami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Dr,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

This 3-day event is your once-a-year opportunity to kick-off the boating season and compare makes and models, and gear up with the latest accessories all under one roof!

We’re featuring Millions of dollars worth of boats and accessories from the world’s leading marine manufacturers. The Show exhibits will include hundreds of Boats and exhibits of diesel and gas engines, outboard motors, generators, marine electronics, clothing & apparel, nautical artwork, jewelry, fishing tackle, coolers, nautical gifts, boat lifts and other marine related accessories.

GPS Coordinates: Lat: 25°47’37.41N – Long: 80° 8’5.55W (Miami Beach Convention Center)

Ancestral Roots Festival 5/25/13

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Ancestral Roots Festival
rootsMay 25 at 2:00pm – 3:00am
Tobbaco Road
626 South Miami Avenue
Miami, Florida 33130-3016
Unity Is Change
www.earthcreativityvillage.com
www.tobacco-road.com
$10 Pre Sale Or Before 3:00pm
$15 After 3:00 pm
Kids Free
Volunteers Free entrance and workshops

The vision of this event is to bring the moments of the present and the past into one. Reliving the rituals, lessons and forms of expression once experienced by our ancestors. Reminding the community of the history that has brought us to where we are now.

We hope to encourage people to become aware of the significance and joy of evolution. Through remembering how far we have come, it may open our minds to understanding with today’s forms of communication, just how far we can go.

Let us spend a weekend in family resurrecting the old ways of life that have been forgotten. Finding the connection with each other and nature, where we teach our kids and ourselves to be kids again. Playing outside and stimulating the brain through art and movement, being active and conscious, remembering our inner power and becoming united with all that life offers.

The creation of this festival is to inspire us to get back to our ancestral roots of not only innocence and inner wisdom but essentially igniting our inner truth of pure love and happiness to the surface.

This memorial will involve a schedule that will consist of kids, adults and family activities such as:

Sustainability & Consciousness, Permaculture, Holistic & Natural Sciences, Arts & Crafts, Dance & Movement, Music & Voice

If you are interested in being a Performer, Vendor or Workshop facilitator call 954.439.8813 or 786.356.7399

Live Music: Conscious Bands, Green Sunshine , Free Like Me , Jesus Hidalgo , x3sr, Tito and the Machine Box, Daniel fernandez, Signal Down, Folk InkWell, Tao Orchestra, Daniel , Cira Capulet, Karina Skye, Emily Sheila , more coming soon

Glow In The Dark Vortex, Mind Blowing Dj’s And Producers, Phantasman , Golden San, Milky , Magical Workshops, Permaculture-Angie & Manny, Pepes Plants , kids Qi Gong-Dr Love, Sufi Opening of the Heart- Bonnie Halima, Qi Gong for Adults-Bonnie Halima, Capoeira-Lemba, Nejma-Belly Dance, and more,

Miami International Piano Festival Discovery Series 5/16/13-5/19/13

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Miami International Piano Festival Discovery Series
May 16 – 19, 2013 
The Colony Theatre
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.miamipianofest.com
Admission: Individual tickets start at $15 with $30 and $50 seats available. Students under 22 receive a 50% discount. Premier package is $150 for all (6) concerts and includes premium seating. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 1.800.745.3000 or at the Colony Theatre Box Office.

True to its mission to "discover, promote, support and document the great masters of the keyboard," three compelling new artists will make their first solo recital appearances in S. Florida. Each was chosen for their unique ability to bring personal and fresh interpretations to classical piano masterpieces. The Miami International Piano Festival offers six unique and inspiring performances including a premiere event of "Music & Painting" which will feature a celebrated artist inspired by music, painting live before the audience.

Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 7:45 p.m.
Nikolay Khozyainov (Russia) – Sonatas & Songs
A phenomenal 21 year old pianist, first prize winner of the 2012 Dublin International Piano Competition and the youngest finalist of the XVI International Chopin Piano Competition makes his South Florida debut immediately following his debut at Carnegie Hall with a captivating program that includes Sonatas by Beethoven, Prokofieff, & Liszt & the Barcarolle and Bereceuse by Chopin. Program includes a multi-media presentation by "Lecturer in Residence" Professor Frank Cooper.

Friday, May 17, 2013 at 7:45 p.m.
Wolfram Schmitt-Leonardy (Germany) – Preludes & Variations
Praised for his interpretive sophistication, depth and originality, and, his dazzling intellectual power, Schmitt-Leonardy presents Chopin’s 24 Preludes Opus 29 and Mendelssohn’s Variations Sérieuses. Rounding out the program are Kabalevsky Preludes and Prokofieff, Sonata No. 3, Op. 28. Adding to the Festival experience will be a multimedia presentation by "Lecturer in Residence" Professor Frank Cooper.

Prodigies & Masters of Tomorrow: Three Astonishing Prodigies
Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 3:00 p.m.
Simon Porter (Violin), Oliver Aldort (Cello) & Rachel Cheung (Piano)
Beloved Chamber Jewels
Three astonishing young artists get together to share their insights through a varied and delightful program. Each one of these Prodigies was presented at the Festival when they were barely in their teens. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness their transformation into mature and great artists. Their program will include Beethoven’s Spring Violin Sonata, Brahms E-minor Cello Sonata and the virtuosic Mendelssohn’s D-minor Piano Trio.

Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 7:45 p.m.
Joseph Moog (Germany) – A Sheer Variety of Spectacular Works
A combination of flawless virtuosic technique, an individual approach to programming single out Joseph Moog, at the age of 25, as one of the most exciting young pianists today. Joseph Moog knows instinctively that making music is a life, not a career. Moog has selected several beautiful arrangements of Haydn, Mozart, Wagner (Encountering the Black Swan), Debussy, & Verdi for his first ever Florida solo recital. Rounding out the program will be a multimedia presentation by Festival "Lecturer in Residence" Professor Frank Cooper.

Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 3:00 p.m.
Jorge Luis Prats (Cuba) – A Spanish Journey
A natural and spontaneous pianist, capable of creating music in a most stunning and amazing way. For Jorge Luis Prats the piano is merely the tool he uses to create music. With his profound understanding of the music of Spain andits culture, Jorge Luis Prats will be the consummate tour guide through this composer’s crowning achievement of pure virtuosity from the demanding Iberia Suite by Isaac Albeniz representing a particular city in Spain. Prepare yourself to be carried away to another place and time by one of today’s most accomplished artists.

Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 7:45 p.m.
An Evening of Music & Painting: Misha Dacic (Pianist) & Vladimir Markovic (Painter) – The Enigma of Creativity
Join us for an exquisite world premiere for one show only of an interactive evening of music and live painting. This performance echoes the grand traditions of the Romantic Period where pianists were inspired by the painting of great masters – except that this evening, the music of great masters will inspire the art. A pianist of extraordinary power, Misha Dacic, will inspire the renowned muralist, Vladimir Markovic to produce a painting – live on stage, as Dacic performs the mystical music of Scriabin and Mompou’s most beautiful, elusive, simple and mystical music of Evaporation.

To round out the Festival experience, Frank Cooper, Musicology Research Professor at University of Miami’s Frost School of Music, has been named "Lecturer in Residence" and will be on hand to provide a dynamic intellectual perspective on the artists’ choice of repertoire.

Florida Supercon 2013 7/4/13-7/7/13

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Florida Supercon 2013
fscThursday, July 4: 11:00am – 3:00am
Friday, July 5: 10:00am – 3:00am
Saturday, July 6: 10:00am – 3:00am
Sunday, July 7: 10:00am – 3:00am.
The MACC
711 NW 72nd Ave
Miami, FL 33126.
www.floridasupercon.com
Tickets start at $25 in advance and $30 at the door

South Florida’s Largest Comic Book, Anime, Animation, Video Game, Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Pop Culture Convention
Over 350 Guests including George Takei, Adam Baldwin, The stars of The Walking Dead, The stars of Comic Book Men, 20th Anniversary Power Rangers Reunion, and some of the biggest names from the world of Comic Books, Anime, Animation and Science Fiction descend on Miami 4th of July weekend

Florida Supercon returns for four full days of fun. The eight year old event is South Florida’s largest geek event, and will be attended by upwards of 20,000 fans and features over 350 comic book, film, television, stage, music, and anime guests. There will be over 1,000 events, including celebrity Q&A’s, industry panels, writing workshops, video game tournaments, bands, dance parties, cosplay contests, cosplay photo shoots, Florida Super Championship Wrestling, and much more! This year’s music festival will feature over 50 national and local bands. Florida Supercon is the largest cosplay event in South Florida, with thousands of cosplayers in attendance, offering dozens of events and competitions.

Just some of the over 350 guests already announced include:
George Takei – Star Trek (Mr. Sulu), Heroes (Kaito Nakamura)
Adam Baldwin – Firefly (Jayne Cobb), Chuck (John Casey)
Chandler Riggs – The Walking Dead (Carl Grimes)
Laurie Holden – Star of Walking Dead (Andrea), The X-Files (Marita Covarrubias)
Jason David Frank – Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Tommy, The Green Ranger)
Al Plastino – Legendary Artist of Superman and Batman, Co-Creator of Supergirl
Dave Gibbons – Legendary Artist and Co-Creator of The Watchmen, Give Me Liberty
The Comic Book Men – Stars from AMC’s Comic Book Men
Andrew Hussie – Creator of Homestuck, MS Paint Adventures
Jeremy Shada – Star of Adventure Time (Finn), Batman: The Brave and the Bold (Robin)
Hynden Walch – Star of Adventure Time (Princess Bubblegum), Teen Titans (Starfire)
Veronica Taylor – Star of Pokemon (Ash Ketchum), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (April O’Neil)
MC Frontalot and Green Jelly – Musical Headliners

Top Writers and Artists from the Comic Book industry, such as Olivier Coipel (Artist of The X-Men, The Avengers), Nick Cardy (Legendary Comic Book Artist of Teen Titans, Aquaman), Ron Garney (Artist of Spider-Man, Uncanny X-Force), Tony Harris (Artist of Starman, Ex Machina), Tony Bedard (Writer of Green Lantern, Blue Beetle), Allen Bellman (1940’s Captain America Artist), Georges Jeanty (Artist of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Braden Lamb (Artist of Adventure Time), Clay Mann (Artist of X-Men, Gambit), Rick Remender (Writer of Uncanny Avengers, Captain America), George Perez (Classic Artist of Superman, Teen Titans, Wonder Woman, The Avengers), Shelli Paroline (Artist of Adventure Time), Brad Walker (Artist of Superman, Guardians of the Galaxy, Green Lantern) and many more!

More stars of film and television, including Dichen Lachman (Dollhouse, Being Human, Last Resort), Traci Lords (Blade, First Wave), Theodus Crane (The Walking Dead), Travis Love (The Walking Dead), Erin Gray (Buck Rogers, Silver Spoons), Jim Kelly (Enter the Dragon), Priscilla Barnes (Three’s Company), Jett Lucas (Star Wars) and Jennifer Spence (Continuum, Stargate, The 4400).

More stars of Animation and Anime, including Richard Horvitz (Invader Zim), Brittany Karbowski (Soul Eater, Full Metal Alchemist), Gregg Berger (Transformers, G.I. Joe, Star Wars Clone Wars), Garry Chalk (Transformers, G.I. Joe), Dan Gilvezan (Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends, Transformers), Larry Kenney (Thundercats), Morgan Lofting (G.I. Joe, Transformers), Brina Palencia (One Piece, Spice and Wolf), Hal Rayle (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Transformers, G.I. Joe), Dana Snyder (Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Venture Brothers), Eric Stuart (Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!) and Stephanie Young (Claymore, One Piece).

A very special 20th anniversary reunion of stars from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers w/ Jason David Frank (Tommy Oliver), Walter Jones (Zack Taylor), David Yost (Billy Cranston), Robert Axelrod (Lord Zedd), Barbara Goodson (Rita Repulsa) and Richard Horvitz (Alpha 5).

Wrestling Legends such as Sgt. Slaughter, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Raven, Kevin Sullivan and Greg Valentine.

Some of the highlight events include Q&A’s with each of our guests, the FSC Costume Competition (with over $3,750 in cash and prizes), Florida Super Championship Wresting, the FSC Masquerade Costume and Performance Competition ($1,000 Grand Prize), FSC Masquerade Ball – An Evening at the End of Time and Space (Dr. Who themed), Video Game Industry Workshops, VIP parties, Writer workshops and much, much more!

Haitian Flag Day Celebration and Business Expo 5/19/13

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Haitian Flag Day Celebration and Business Expo
haitian-walk-side-smallMay 19, 2013 from 11:00 AM- 7:00 PM
5650 NE 2nd. Ave.
Miami, FL 33137
and surrounding neighborhood area
www.miamiculturaltours.com

Leela Restaurant, Inc. is a full service restaurant and catering service featuring healthy style Haitian-American Cuisine.  Please come to visit our professional chefs and our family in the heart of Little Haiti. We extend our invitation to this wonderful family festivity to help us celebrate Haitian Heritage Month and our second year anniversary.

This Urban Tour Host is an innovative, cultural tour operator best known for “Miami’s Cultural Community Tours”- featuring Little Haiti, as seen in over 30 media worldwide since 2003- over 40 styles of tours of South Florida-“Urban Arts Tour” and “Urban Mural Tour” since 2010.

Featuring:  This grassroots, neighborhood, fun family event will feature a wide range of vendors and activities including health,  beauty & skin care, environmental education -plants, service, businesses, music, performers, art, new products, food,  give-a-ways, and children’s activities.

Taste of Haiti 5/11/13

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Taste of Haiti
Taste_of_Haiti_FlyerSaturday, May 11, 2013  From: 3pm – 10pm
Moca Plaza
770 NE 125 St
North Miami, FL 33161

For Information please call 305-814-2431 or 305-694-2779
You can also visit: www.tasteofhaitiusa.com

Come enjoy great food, drinks and music with us as we celebrate the Haitian gastronomy. Vendors will be onsite selling food, drinks, arts and crafts and much more.

Photographs of Miami Rum Renaissance Festival Grand Tasting at Miami Airport Convention Center on 4/20/23

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Miami Rum Renaissance Festival at the Miami Airport Convention Center on Saturday, April 20, 2013.  We got to sample more than 200 fine rums from all of the world. Such an amazing time so if you did not make it this year I hope to see you next year.

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FUNDarte presents Out In The Tropics 2013 6/13/13-6/16/13

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FUNDarte presents Out In The Tropics 2013

Out in the Tropics: a GLTBQ Contemporary Performing Arts Festival
fundarte_OutintheTropicEcard1_1June 13 – 16, 2013
Colony Theatre
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach
Tickets: $30 and $25 for students/seniors
fundarte.us 

Miami Beach Cinematheque
1130 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach
Tickets $10/$9 students/seniors & $8 MBC Members
mbcinema.com

Out in the Tropics, a GLTBQ Contemporary performing arts festival, brings a full range of award-winning, contemporary GLBTQ (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) artists and arts events to Miami, June 13 – 16, 2013. Now presenting its Fourth Season, Out in the Tropics has a great line-up for 2013, including:
 
Opening Kick Off Event 
Thursday, June 13 at 7:00 pm
Miami Beach LGBT Visitor’s Center
1130 Washington Ave
Miami Beach
Free! 
Artists’ reception and bilingual panel discussion with OITT Festival artists Taylor Mac, Carmelita Tropicana, Nelda Castillo and Mariela Brito
 
“Cubalandia” by El Ciervo Encantado and “The 20th Century Show” by Taylor Mac  
Friday, June 14 at 8:30 pm
Colony Theatre
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach.
Direct from Cuba: El Ciervo Encantado presents “Cubalandia” a hilariously profound interactive performance by Cuba’s outrageously daring and controversial Lesbian Feminist theater collective addressing the social and political conditions of present-day Cuba. Presented in Spanish with English supertitles.  This performance will be immediately followed by:
From New York: the inimitable and wildly flamboyant Taylor Mac presents his latest work “The 20th Century Show,” an incredible visual feast and concert consisting of one song from each decade of the 20th Century (plus two encores) presented as “a performance ritual to help the audience let go of the 20th century and move into the 21st.”
 
“Cubalandia” by El Ciervo Encantando and “Post-Plástica Miami 2013” by Carmelita Tropicana and Ela Troyano
Saturday, June 15 at 8:30 pm
Colony Theatre
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach.
Direct from Cuba: El Ciervo Encantado presents “Cubalandia” a hilariously profound interactive performance by Cuba’s outrageously daring and controversial Lesbian Feminist theater collective addressing the social and political conditions of present-day Cuba. Presented in Spanish with English supertitles. This performance will be immediately followed by:
From New York: the hilarious Cuban-American diva of queer comedy Carmelita Tropicana presents “Post Plastica Miami 2013” in collaboration with New York based filmmaker Ela Troyano.  Part live performance, part video installation, “Post Plastica Miami 2013” offers a glimpse into a future in which celebrity culture has pitched a battle between the primacy of virtual and artistic lives; in which revolutionaries keep bees in a secret underground; and in which a half-woman, half-bear scientist has gained the upper hand…
 
“Verde Verde” a film by Enrique Pineda Barnet.
Sunday, June 16th at 4:30 pm
Miami Beach Cinematheque
1130 Washington Ave
Miami Beach.
The riveting, highly controversial Cuban film “Verde Verde,” directed by Enrique Pineda Barnet explores issues of gay male identity and homophobia in contemporary Cuba. Presented in Spanish with English subtitles.  Miami-based actor Carlos Miguel Caballero, one of the protagonists, will be in attendance to introduce the film.
 
Well-Strung in Concert
Sunday, June 16th at 8:00 pm
Colony Theatre
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach.
An all-new kind of boy band! The all-male gay singing string quartet Well-Strung features classical musicians who sing, putting their own spin on the music of Mozart, Vivaldi, Rihanna, Adele, Lady Gaga, and more! 
  
Other activities, such as free workshops, receptions, post-performance parties and other events will be happening during this weekend-long celebration of contemporary GLTBQ artists. For more information on Out in the Tropics, please email us at info@fundarte.us, on facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/outinthetropics call us at 305.316.6165, or visit our website at www.fundarte.us

 
Support for Out in the Tropics comes in part from the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners; the City of Miami Beach Arts Gala Program; the GLBT Community Project Funds at The Miami Foundation, in partnership with the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force; The University of Miami, Glassworks Multimedia; Romaldesign, The Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald; KCC Productions, MiamiArtzine and The Deauville Hotel.

Bird Bash 1.5 5/11/13

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Bird Bash 1.5
Saturday, 05/11/2013, 05:00 pm – 10:00 pm
BirdBash20131Blackbird Ordinary
729 SW 1st Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33130
Facebook Link

It’s our anniversary! Well, our 1.5 year anniversary. And we love any excuse to party. Join us for an all day extravaganza featuring Spam Allstars, Deaf Poets, Eagle Chief, and our favorite DJs. Plus food, drink specials, carnival games, and more! 21+, no cover!

Zakafest at Little Haiti Cultural Center 5/4/13

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Zakafest at Little Haiti Cultural Center
zakafestSaturday May 4th, 2pm – 11pm
Little Haiti Cultural Center
212 NE 59 Terrace
Miami 33137
Zakafest.com
FREE!

One of the highlights of Haitian Heritage Month is Zakafest, a FREE family-friendly celebration of roots music and culture

Featuring live performances by:
Mushy Widmaier – Sanba Zao – Morikeba Kouyate – Ibrahima Dioubate – Cortadito – Rasin Lakay – Rara Lakay – Rara Kuyu and Universal Soul.  Special guest, Brother Ciceron.

The Youth showcase features Haiti Fellaz, HBK, North Miami Drumline, Kiskeya Dance, Swamp Dog Steppers.
The night al

Celebrating the Moms of Miami 5/8/13

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Celebrating the Moms of Miami
Wednesday, 05/08/2013, 07:30 am – 08:30 pm
May-8-event-Emailelements fitness® for women at Sunset
8758 SW 72 Street,
Miami, Florida 33173
Webpage Link

Free all-day Kendall health, fitness and beauty festival/expo dedicated to Miami’s moms and their daughters looking and feeling good all summer long!

Win prizes in our Spinathon or Zumbathon. Hear expert talks on cosmetic procedures, stress reduction and fitness while perusing displays of health and beauty products and services, custom jewelry, specialty foods, travel planning, moving services and more. Enjoy free beauty makeovers and five-minute massages given by luxury spa director Janet Fernandez who has worked with world-famous beauties.

Drawings for high-end health and beauty gifts, one-day-only membership offers, refreshments, discount offers on health and beauty services and gift bags.

Call 305-595-4584 for a complete Schedule of Activities.

Memorial Day Festival and Car Show 5/25/13

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Memorial Day Festival and Car Show
Saturday, 05/25/2013, 11:00 am – 05:00 pm
Wings_LogoWings Over Miami Air Museum
14710 SW 128 Street – Kendall Tamiami Executive Airport,
Miami, Florida 33196
Webpage Link

On Memorial Day Weekend the museum will be full of great action! We will be having a car show, a day of Bluegrass Music, photo exhibit and planes in the air!

Come and hear mini seminars on photography, South Florida history and meet the Tuskegee Airmen! Enjoy the music from the South Florida Bluegrass Association as they join us for their second music festival!

Bring a chair, your sunblock and hang-on to your hat for a fun filled day!

Brickell Fest Presents The 2nd Annual Cinco De Mayo Festival Sponsored By Dos Equis Beer 5/5/13

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Brickell Fest Presents The 2nd Annual Cinco De Mayo Festival Sponsored By Dos Equis Beer, Hosting With Music, Margaritas, Mariachis, A Mechanical Bull And Much More.
Sunday, 05/05/2013, 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
cincodemayofestival_2-copy-2Brickell Festival
1001 S. Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33130
Webpage Link

Brickell fest presents the 2nd annual Cinco de Mayo festival sponsored by Dos Equis on May 5,2013. The 2nd annual celebration entices locals to celebrate Cinco de Mayo the right way with 22,000 square feet of entertainment, margaritas, mariachis, mini-wrestlers, a mechanical bull, Mexican bites, music & much more!

“We are extremely excited in bring the community together for Cinco de Mayo” said Javi Zayes, Brickell Fest Creator

Guest will indulge in bites from El Vato, Brickell’s finest mexican restaurant; while drinking Dos Equis beer. Tequila drinkers are in for a special treat with specialty margaritas created by miami’s top mixologist. Doors open at noon families with children are welcome to attend the fiesta before 6pm, children under 10 years of age are granted free admission.

For adults who want the “VIP Treatment” Brickell Fest welcomes them inside a tent with a private bar, beer garden, priority seating, private restroom and much more. Admission tickets range from $28.00 – $56.00 including admission cost and a complimentary beer or margarita.

“We take pride in creating a festival in the heart of brickell, like no other” said Angel Sanchez, Brickell Fest Creator.

Dos Equis most interesting man in the world couldn’t resist attending Brickell Fest “I don’t always party for Cinco de Mayo but when I do it’s at Brickell Fest” The Most Interesting Man in the World.

For More information visit:

http://brickellfestival.com/cinco-de-mayo/

Hashtag #Brickellfest

YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nhhn7jE7dJE

Photographs by Anthony Jordon of the Seminole Casino Immokalee’s 2nd Annual Balloons Over Paradise on 4/20/13

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Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon from the Seminole Casino Immokalee’s 2nd Annual Balloons Over Paradise on Saturday, April 20, 2013.

Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon to see more of his work go to his flickr page or his facebook page.

4th Annual New Times Brew at the Zoo 5/4/13

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4th Annual New Times Brew at the Zoo
nwt_email_brew_2013Saturday, May 4, 2013, 7pm – 11pm
Zoo Miami
12400 Southwest 152nd Street
Miami, FL 33177

Purchast Tickets Online
$5 OFF General Admission & $10 OFF VIP with promo code CTS2013
Good through May 3rd

Miami’s largest beer festival returns May 4, 2013, showcasing 100+ local, international, and craft beers, local brewers, live national acts, interactive games, animals, food and fun. Grammy award-winning Naughty by Nature will perform live, and Luke live on stage! For more details visit our website.

General Admission Tickets:
Unlimited local and international beer sampling from 100+ vendors, national music acts and special offers from local merchants.
$30 with discount / $45 at door

VIP Tickets:
Unlimited Bud Light Crown and spirit samples, catered food, and early entry to sample beer from 6pm-7pm without the hassle of any lines. Space is VERY LIMITED.
$65 with discount / $85 at door

This is a 21-and-up event. Rain or shine.

First Taste Of Cuba Festival 4/26/13-4/28/13

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First Taste Of Cuba Festival
tasteofcubaApril 26-27 & 28, 2013
Miami Circle
401 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL
(next to Viceroy Hotel & The Icon),

The festival will feature lots of Cuban food, music, native art, cigars, and daily domino competitions.
Here’s a breakdown of some of the activities:

Day-1, Friday, April 26, 5 to 11 p.m.
Happy hour kickoff and Guayabera Party featuring drink specials, food, cigars, and great live music, and the best Live Performance at Main Stage.

Day 2, Saturday, April 27, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Family friendly daytime activities include seminars on Cuban cooking, mojito making, and cocktail and food pairings; live performance (Main Stage); domino tournaments; and a Cuban art walk (The best Fine Cuban Artists). Evening activities
include good food, live, music, dancing, and cigars.

Day 3, Sunday, April 28, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Start out with brunch at the festival and listen to live music and performance (Main Stage), until the sun goes down. The domino competition continues on Sunday, as well.

Final Stage Live Performance, Schedule and Time Coming Soon!
News by UNIKO Carle Promotions MIAMI Inc.

Photographs of Miami Rum Renaissance Festival VIP Events at Bacardi Headquarters and The Regent Cocktail Club on 4/18/13

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Miami Rum Renaissance Festival VIP Event’s at Bacardi Headquarters Penthouse & The Regent Cocktail Club at The Gale Hotel on Thursdasy, April 18, 2013.  The sponsored rum was Bacardi and at The Regent Cocktail Club was Cana Brava.

The Grand Tasting starts Saturday and if you have not been you really should check out it out, this year it is at Doubletree by Hilton at the Miami Airport Convention Center.  You will be able to sample more than 200 fine rums from all of the world.  Hope to see you there.

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Bachaco Live at Miami 420 Music Fest w/ Del the Funky Homosapien 4/20/13

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BACHACO Live @ Miami 420 Music Fest w/ Del the Funky Homosapien
Saturday, 04/20/2013, 04:20 pm – 05:00 am
299211_10151183739842537_2055351756_nEve Miami
1306 N Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33132
RSVP Link

Eve Miami will be hosting BACHACO at their MIAMI 420 MUSIC FESTIVAL where the band will be performing along with an aresenal of other bands and artists including Del the Funky Homosapien, also known for his work with Gorillaz.

For more information visit http://www.miamieve.com/slider/bachaco/

BACHACO performs around midnight.

18+

Photographs of Miami Rum Renaissance Festival VIP Event at Gramps Wynwood & Wood Tavern on 4/17/13

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Miami Rum Renaissance Festival VIP Event’s at Gramps Wynwood & Wood Tavern on Wednesday, April 17, 2013.  The sponsored rum at Gramps and Wood Tavern was Miami Club Rum.  Miami Club Rum is handcrafted in Miami’s first distillery.

The Grand Tasting starts Saturday and if you have not been you really should check out it out, this year it is at Doubletree by Hilton at the Miami Airport Convention Center.  You will be able to sample more than 200 fine rums from all of the world.  Hope to see you there.

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