Life Is Art Essence Call for Artists, Performers, Musicians, Singers, Dancers, Poets, Fashion Designers, Acrobats and All Creative People

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Life Is Art, in conjunction with Parafernalia Studios, is producing a very exciting event:
ESSENCE
an art walk after-party and fundraising freak-fest

Taking place on Second Saturdays, after the Wynwood & Design District Art Walks, this will be a place for all art lovers to come and continue to party and enjoy the arts. With all of the people in the area with nowhere good to go after the walks, this is a real opportunity to showcase some of the artistic talent that south Florida has to offer.

We are inviting all artists, of all disciplines, in to participate. We have space for visual artists to show, a stage for musicians, singers, poets and performers, room for fashion designers to display, decks for DJs to spin, and anything else that you might need! It is a very big venue, and we plan to fill it with creativity.

The event starts at 9:30pm and goes until we decide to quit. Set up will be earlier that day. The Parafernalia Studios are on NW 25th Street, right in the heart of Wynwood.

There will be a donation bar, music, seating and dancing, as well as art and performances by our participating artists. We would like this to become *the* event to do after the Art Walks. Of course, you are welcome to sell your work and other merchandise (CDs, DVDs, T-shirts), as long as it is related to your work.

There is NO fee to apply or to participate. If you are interested in participating in any way, please contact us at submissions@lifeisartfest.org right away. The first event is the Second Saturday in December, December 12, so it is coming right up. Space and time will be allocated depending on how many participants we have.

When you apply, be sure to include your name, your contact information, especially your phone number, a brief description of your art, and a link to your website.

Please pass the word to everyone who might be interested.

Thank you very much!
James Echols
Co-Founder
Life Is Art, Inc.
www.lifeisartfest.org

KarmaloopTV.com presents Magic Baby takes you to Poplife in Miami with Chairlift, DMC champion DJ Craze, and Danny Daze

Soul Of Miami is now offering a limited number of sponsoships, five (5) total. Each sponsorship costs $250.00 per month and comes with the following features.

1) A special, permanent page, like this one, dedicated just to your business.
a. This page can contain any information, images, videos, or whatever else you like.
b. The URL for the page will be www.soulofmiami.org/yourbusinessname.
c. It will contain links to your own webpage. It can be as long or as short as you like.
d. You have an unlimited number of images or videos allowed on the page.
e. This page increases the SEO for your business name and leads people to your own website.
f. Some ideas of what you might want to put on your personalized page: menu, coupon, business description, directions, daily/weekly specials, history, photos of your products, video commercials, funny videos, personnel profiles, press releases, press clippings, media coverage, awards
2) One of the sponsor buttons along the top of the site.
a. It is 156px wide by 50px tall.
b. It links to your special page listed above.
c. It can contain any text or image you like, though usually it will be the name of your business.
d. It identifies you as a Soul Of Miami sponsor.
3) A special press release post announcing your sponsorship of Soul Of Miami, to make sure that all our fans know you are now supporting one of their favorite sites.
4) Each of your regular event posts will get a custom Soul Of Miami Sponsor banner, like the one above, to make sure that everyone knows that is from a sponsor business.
5) You get a customized Soul Of Miami Sponsor button to place on your site (if you would like).

As a savvy marketer, you understand the benefit of supporting a popular local resource. By becoming a sponsor of Soul Of Miami, our fans see your business as keeping their site running. We encourage our fans to support our sponsors because what helps you helps us which helps them.

Payment is made through Paypal, by Paypal account or Credit Card. Listing starts as soon as payment is received. If you are interested, please contact us here.

{A note to our fans (and potential sponsors):
Please be aware that we are not going to change the way we do things around here in a way that will negatively impact you, our dedicated fanbase. We appreciate all the support you have given us and would not betray that. We are going to be particular about who we select as sponsors. And, we will not be changing what we list, we will still post all the fun stuff we find out about. We will always let you know who is a sponsor, and hope that you will support them because they are supporting us.}

Greetings Everyone,

Life Is Art is going to have our own booth at the Broward Artopia on November 14th. We are planning on doing live model painting in the booth as a way to promote LIA and the people involved.

If you are a painter, a model, or a fashion designer and would like to join us, please email art@lifeisartfest.org right away.

This event is produced by the Broward New Times and is taking place at Exit 66. If you want to participate, you will, of course, receive plenty of promotion. And it should be a lot of fun!

If you are interested, please contact me immediately at art@lifeisartfest.org. We only have space for a few, so do not delay!

Thanks much!
James Echols
Co-founder
Life Is Art, Inc.
www.lifeisartfest.org

{Congratulations to Virginia for winning the tickets to the Coconut Grove Halloween Concert Party! Thanks to everyone for participating. Look for more contests coming soon.}

{Greetings Soul Of Miami Fans. A quick word from your blogger here. As I am sure most of you have noticed, over the past couple of weeks, ads have been popping up on our site, we have done some rearranging, then some un-rearranging, and now, the sponsorships show up. So, the obvious question becomes: Is Soul Of Miami selling out?

Well, we certainly hope not. Actually, our intention is to bring you even more of the content you want. To do so requires more time dedicated to the site. Until now, we have been doing this in our “free time.” Now, we want to dedicate some real time to it. To do so means we need some income to cover the income that we are giving up from other activities.

So, we have placed a few ads around the site. We will do our best to keep them subtle and not disrupt your surfing. We hope that you find something that interests you there, and we will continue to refine what is advertised to get it more interesting. For more information about how it works, please visit www.google.com/adsense

We have also opened up just a few sponsorships for local businesses. For more information on those, please see our Sponsorship Info page. These will be for select businesses that we think fit our fanbase well.

We hope that you enjoy the improvements that we have planned. We are going to keep it fast and clean, just like it always has been. But, keep an eye out for new and exciting aspects of the Soul Of Miami. Now get out there and party!}

With the holidays right around the corner, people are seeking fun and festive party recipes, so master mixologist Freddy Diaz of Club 50 at Viceroy Miami has created an array of zesty cocktails perfect for any celebration. Below are recipes for the Hot Gluhwein, Meringue Mint Coffee and the ultimate Egg Nog.

Hot Gluhwein (Hot Drink)
1 bottle red wine (Pinot noir)
4 oz. water
2 Tbls of sugar
2-3 cloves
1/2 peeled lemon
1 stick cinnamon
1/2 oz. Grand Marnier
Boil the cinnamon, sugar, lemon, and cloves in the water.
Strain water after cooling (usually 30 minutes so flavor from ingredients are extracted).
Add the wine to the water.
Heat it up – but don’t boil it unless you want to remove alcohol.
Add the lemon Zest on top.
Add 1/2 oz. Grand Marnier.
Serve it in a coffee cup or heat resistant glass cup.

Egg Nog (Cold Cocktail)
2 oz. Brandy or Light rum
1/2 oz. Grand Marnier
1 whole egg
1 tablespoon superfine sugar
1 cup milk
1/2 cup Ice
orange zest
Combine ingredients 1-6 in a mixing glass.
Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds.
Strain over fresh ice in a Collins Glass.
Grate orange zest on top.

Meringue Mint Coffee (Hot Drink)
3/4 oz. Peppermint Schnapps
3/4 oz. Baileys
6 oz. Coffee
Top off with Meringue Frosting
lemon zest on top of foam
Meringue Frosting
2 large eggs (whites)
3/4 cups of sugar
3 Tbls of water
dash of salt
1/2 tsp cream of tarter
1/8 oz. pure vanilla
1 tbls grated lemon zest
Mix ingredients 1-5 in a pan over boiling water.
Remove from heat and beat in last 2 ingredients.

Hello Everyone,

We are very excited to announce an artist opportunity during Art Basel week this year.

ARTery Miami is a new art fair during Art Basel week at SoHo Studios in Wynwood. Life Is Art is assisting them as they build an awesome event for Miami. ARTery Miami ARTbeat 2009 runs December 3-6, 2009 at Soho Studios Miami, located at 2136 NW 1st Avenue, Miami, Fl 33127.

ARTery MIAMI Art Fair during Art Basel Miami Beach – call for artists, galleries and art oriented organizations. Application deadline October 23, 2009. There is NO application fee. For information on how to apply please visit http://www.artery-miami.com/apply.htm.

SoHo Studios is an excellent event space right in Wynwood. Booth prices start at $4750.00 for 144 sq. ft. You can see the layout and pricing here http://www.artery-miami.com/plan_prices.htm. They are particularly looking for new media artists, but all artists and galleries are encouraged to apply. This is a great opportunity to be represented during the biggest art week in America. You can even go in together on booth space. Be sure to tell them that Life Is Art sent you!

ARTery Miami is an Art Fair endeavoring to “wake up the arts,” to eradicate safe mediocrity. The lull is over, dare to make your most provocative statement, show your most compelling art, scream. We aspire to inspire a display of human emotion where artists speak boldly, unafraid to offend, defend, raise their voices, be obnoxious, hilarious and most of all alive! More information here http://www.artery-miami.com/about.htm.

Please note that this is not a Life Is Art produced event, but they have engaged us to help them make this event top notch. We are assisting in promotion and consulting on the fair itself. Adela Holmes is the is the Senior Curator.

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Also, look forward to another announcement about an event during Art Basel week that we are producing.

Sincerely,
James Echols
Life Is Art, Inc.
www.lifeisartfest.org

The Contemporary Art Center at Wynwood Art District Miami Florida
Art Center for the contemporary artists by artists
Art Studios At Low Rent
Art Center for the Contemporary Artist is renting 20 artist studios and Exhibition spaces.
Please contact us for rate and availability
Art Studios From $ 450 To $ 750 A Month
· Art exhibitions & shows
· Art studios for artists
· Art supply for stores
· Art events conventions and parties
· Art workshops
· · Concerts
· Special events
· Art services
· Graphic arts service
· Web designer service
· Art magazine service
· More much more into the art world.
CONTACT:
Cultural Director :Gabriel Palacios GAPAL
gabrielpalaciosn@hotmail.com
305-408-8489
Finances Director: Sandy Gimenez
sandygimenez@hotmail.com
786-487-3413

{Okay, so this isn’t really an event, but it is a very nice service. Miami Beach residents and visitors receive discounts and added value at local restaurants, shops, hotels, museums, attractions, nightclubs, entertainment venues and more. All you have to do is register! So, we wanted to make sure everyone knows about this because you can really use a break these days. There are LOTS of really good discounts listed here! We highly recommend you go sign up for one.}

Miami Beach IN Card

All Miami Beach residents are eligible to receive a FREE black Miami Beach INcard.
Visitors, tourists and non-residents of Miami Beach are eligible for a FREE platinum Miami Beach INcard.

The bearer of each card will have the opportunity to receive discounts at local Miami Beach and South Florida MBCC member businesses. The cards will have no expiration date.

To register for a Miami Beach INcard, click here. You can choose to have your card mailed or pick up your card at the registered location of the week or the Miami Beach Visitor’s Center. For groups, conventions, reunions, and other organized travel, the Miami Beach INCard can be custom-created for pre-registration and unique discounts, which can be easily accommodated by the MBCC’s Miami Beach INcard coordinator.

Please visit the FAQ’s page for additional information or to join the MBCC and the Miami Beach INcard program, contact Valerie Rasken, Miami Beach INcard Coordinator, at (305)695-6833 or email Valerie@miamibeachchamber.com.
Thank you very much and enjoy your Miami Beach INcard today!

List of Participating Establishments as of June 27, 2009
Please note, this list may change at any time. Please see the official IN Card website for the latest list and what each one offers.
1. Loews Miami Beach Hotel Miami Beach
2. Agua Spa at Mondrian | Delano| Spa at the Shore Club Miami Beach
3. Blue door at Delano Miami Beach
4. David Barton Gym & The Spa Miami Beach
5. Jungle Island Miami
6. Soyka restaurant Miami
7. Douglas Orr Plumbing Miami Springs
8. Red The Steakhouse Miami Beach
9. Townhouse Hotel Miami Beach
10. The Fillmore at the Jackie Gleason Theater Miami Beach
11. Opium Group – Mansion Miami Beach
12. The Angler’s Boutique Resort Miami Beach
13. BizBuzzTour.com Miami Beach
14. Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge Miami Beach
15. Emerils Miami Beach Miami Beach
16. B.E.D. Miami Beach
17. New Concept Video Miami Beach
18. Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop Miami Beach
19. 8th Annual Miami International Wine Fair (Sept. 26-27,2009) Miami Beach
20. Catalina Hotel & Beach Club Miami Beach
21. The Advantaged Yacht Charters & Sales Miami Beach
22. Quarterdeck Seafood bar and neighborhood grill South Beach Miami Beach
23. Zoom IQ Miami Beach
24. Nikki Beach Miami Beach
25. Asia De Cuba Miami Beach
26. Miami Beach Family & Sports Chiropractic Center Miami Beach
27. Outta Space Inc Miami
28. 660 Mediterranean Kitchen Miami Beach
29. Miami Children’s museum Miami
30. The Standard Spa, Miami Miami Beach
31. China Grill Restaurant SoBe Miami Beach
32. Clevelander Hotel Miami Beach
33. Denny’s Restaurant and Catering Miami | Sunny Isles Beach
34. Giant Motors Auto Body & Paint Miami Beach
35. Ice House Miami Beach
36. Metropole South Beach Miami Beach
37. Miami Hypnosis Center Miami Beach
38. Z Ocean Hotel Miami Beach
39. Miami Design Preservation League Miami Beach
40. Deco Gift Shop located on 12th St between Ocean and Collins.
41. Eye Desire Eye Care & Optical Boutique Miami Beach
42. Ola Restaurant Miami Beach
43. Giardino Gourmet Salads Miami Beach
44. Grazie Italian Cuisine Miami Beach
45. SOLSTICE Sunglass Boutique/ Solstice Marketing Concepts Miami Beach
46. Hotel Chelsea Miami Beach
47. Stay at Lincoln Miami Beach
48. Hotel Impala Miami Beach
49. Hotel LaFlora Miami Beach
50. PrimoLiPhoto Miami
51. Jerry’s Famous Deli Miami Beach
52. Jewish Museum of Florida Miami Beach
53. Mercury Resort & Spa Miami Beach
54. A Fish called Avalon Miami Beach
55. Hotel Shelley Miami Beach
56. The Wolfsonian – FIU Miami Beach
57. Shade Fla (online) Miami Beach
58. Sassoon Salon Miami Beach
59. Riviera Hotel South Beach Miami Beach
60. Essex House Hotel Miami Beach
61. Chesterfield Hotel, Suites & Day Spa Miami Beach
62. RA Charters Miami
63. The Raleigh Miami Beach
64. Whitelaw Hotel & Lounge Miami Beach
65. Hofbrau Beer Hall Miami Miami Beach
66. Bass Museum of Art Miami Beach
67. LWA INC (Real People Singles) Miami Beach
68. Courtyard by Marriott Miami Beach Ocean Front Miami Beach
69. Arts at St.Johns Miami Beach
70. Deco Boat Charter Miami Beach
71. Body Mind Travel Miami Beach
72. Luggage Gallery Miami Beach
73. Mango’s Tropical Café Miami Beach

FAME is the new nightlife experience to hit Downtown Miami and it is looking for a new staff of local celebrities to get FAME the fame it is seeking. Bartenders, barbacks, VIP hosts, door staff, performers, acrobats, contortionists, magicians, preachers, teachers, seekers, boys who kiss girls, girls who kiss girls, and boys who kiss boys while also kissing girls, artists, dancers, 3 Elvis impersonators, 2 super heroes, and one bearded lady please!!! FAME WANTS YOU ALL!!!!!.
Casting is Saturday June 13 from 2 PM Р8 PM at Fame in Downtown Miami, located at 30 NE 11th Street. Please bring two recent photos, a short resum̩, and anything that shows why you deserve your fifteen minutes of FAME.
If you have any questions, drop us a line at casting@famedowntown.com

{Hi everyone! A quick note from your host. I just wanted to apologize for the lack of updates the past few days. For any who blinked and missed it, we produced another event this weekend. It was called FIESTA! and it went really well. We are very excited because it exceeded all our expectations, but we are really tired and have not had any time to update. Starting Monday, we will be right back at it with the fun and frivolity! Also, we will be producing many more events through our other organization, Life Is Art, so hopefully you can come out and enjoy those sometime.}

{I wrote another article! The cool peoples over at SouthBeach-USA.com invited me to write an article about one of my favorite topics, the Wynwood and Design Distric Art Walks! Anybody who reads Soul Of Miami even a little knows how much I enjoy those, so please head on over here and check it out. Let me know what you think.}

{Greetings, Soul Of Miami Fans! Just wanted to let you know that I got an assignment to write an article over at MiamiBeach411.com about the Clevelander Re-opening. I got to stay overnight and check out the accommodations, as well as the food, and the nightlife. Please go over and check it out!}

Adrienne Arsht Center For The Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County Introduces Its One-Millionth Patron To South Florida

Miami resident Toya LaRenn made Miami history on April 16, 2009 when she became the one-millionth patron to visit the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. Upon entering the Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House for that evening’s performance by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Ms. LaRenn was notified of this milestone and invited to join M. John Richard, President and CEO of the Adrienne Arsht Center, in upgraded seats. She was also awarded a Supporting Level membership to the Adrienne Arsht Center and a subscription to the 2009-2010 RRA-Broadway Across America Miami series.
On April 20, Ms. LaRenn was introduced to the community during a special luncheon to announce the upcoming RRA-Broadway Across America series. Mr. Richard presented Ms. LaRenn with an oversized ticket commemorating her as the Center’s one-millionth guest.
“To think that we have welcomed one million people in such a short span speaks to the Adrienne Arsht Center’s extraordinary reach and broad-based community support,” said Mr. Richard. “Going forward, we are committed to driving new audiences to our diverse programs and events so as to unite South Florida through the performing arts. That
community spirit is what this Center was built for, and it’s what will drive our next million patrons through our doors.”
Guests at the April 20th event were treated to a surprise performance by Montego Glover, who previously starred in the Broadway production of the hit musical The Color Purple. The luncheon also featured a sneak-preview of the 2009-2010 RRA-Broadway Across America Miami season, which will feature The Color Purple, October 27-November 1, 2009; 101 Dalmatians, December 30, 2009-January 3, 2010; Wicked, March 3-21, 2010; Mamma Mia!, March 30-April 4, 2010; and Spring Awakening, May 11-16, 2010. In addition to these hit musicals, the season will also include The Walworth Farce (November 4-7, 2009) and a dynamic performance by Broadway icon Brian Stokes Mitchell (December 12, 2009).
For tickets and membership information, please visit www.arshtcenter.org.

About the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is one of the world’s leading performing arts organizations and venues. After opening its doors in 2006, the Adrienne Arsht Center has emerged as a cornerstone for the ongoing revitalization of downtown Miami’s urban core. Powered by a variety of theatrical, musical and educational programs, the Center offers world-class entertainment almost every day of the week. For more information, visit www.arshtcenter.org.